The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-05

viiies dspots where we fcund provis- Ions and instruments in Gn excellent state of preservation.
 towing to the smallness of our ex- petition our requirements were not large. For the same reason we were able to proceed quickly. On some days we covered as high as twelve miles. which is an extraordinary speed.
 'As I approached the pole the Es- kimos with me were utterly scared st the meteorological conditions.
 "On the return trip our provisions became entirely exhausted. No animal life was visible and for three days ws had nothing. Then in crevice of the ice we caught sight of several wal ruses. I had only few cartridges left. I crept along the ice on my slowly so as not to scare them ex- pended all my cartridges and as re- suit secured two of the walruses. Our lives were saved.
 i've then broke up our only siedge and made bows and arrows of the wood, as do the Eskimos, and we se- cured game with these arms.
 "Again near Cape York we were vir- tually on the point of starvation when we found young seal sleeping on the Ice.
 At Cape York itself we found traces of musk oxen, which we track ed and killed
 From Upernavik to EgedesminJe l sailed on the same ship that carried the MacClintock and Franklin relief expeditions"
 Weather Beaten and Shabby.
 "It was weather-beaten and shab- by but elated hero who was welcomed this morning by the Danish captain at the same official pier and with the same honors that are customarily used in the greeting of visiting members of royal families.
 Dr. Cook stood on the bridge of the Hans Egede wearing a shabby brown suit that had been loaned to him by a seaman. On his head was disrep- utable old cap and his feet were clad in leather moccasins. His blond hair was long and shaggy and his mustache was rough and stragxling, His com plexion was sallow but his face was full. He was strange figure for the center of such brilliant scene as greeted his return to civilization. ships and yachts on every side were gay with flags and the shore and piers were crowded with people.
 Two big American flags fianked the landing stage where Crown Prince Christian and other notable personages awaited the anchorage of the Hans Egede Hundreds Of small boats con- taining sight seers swarmed over the waters of the harbor. Many of these boats were filled with American tour ists waving the stars and stripes.
 When the Hans Egede was mile away slowly coming in with an en- thusiastic following of small craft in the members of his stan embarked on launch which took them to the side of the steamer bearing the explorer.
 The moment the anchor was dropped the Crown Prince sprang up the gang way. pr. Cook at the same time ap- peared at the head of the ladder and awaited the prince.
 hat and frock coat. grasped the hand of the shabby explorer. congratulating him on his achievement and welcomed him warmly in the name of the Dan- ish nation and the Geographical So- ciety, of which the prince is president
 Prince valdemar. brother of King Frederick. in an admfrafs uniform, accompanied by a party of navy of fcials, delegates from societies and the minister of commerce. followed the Grown Prince up the side of the steam CT and the explorer was almost snioth- cred in the friendly group of uniforms and officials in black coats and silk hats,
 Did you reach the North Pole. Dr. Cook?' asked the correspondent of the Associated Press.
 "Yes, did" replied Dr. Cook con- fldently.
 After much handshaking Crown Prince Christian said:
 "Come ashore with me, please, the people are waiting to see you"
 pr. Cook said something about his
 My people will look after your bag gage" the Crown Prince replied. and led the doctor to the launch.
 Given Roar Of Cheers.
 When the launch approached the pier with Prince Christian and Dr. Cook side by side, a tremendous roar of cheers burst out from the people on shore and from the assemblage of small craft, including yachts. motor boats. landing boats from the Russian warship in the harbor, and racing shells clustered thick about the pier.
 Dr. Cook stepped ashore and in an instant the police were powerless to make way for the party. Dr. Cook and those about him were engulfed and swept along by a clamorous crowd. Maurice F. Egan, the American Minis ter, and the Danish officials literally clung to pr. Cook. Together the party fought its way desperately to a point near the Meteorological building. Dr. Cook was bruised and capless and part of his sleeve was torn on.
 "I used to be football player. but this Is the worst ever saw" he pant ed.
 Dr. Cook and Mir. Egan finally sue ceeded in reaching a balcony of the institute. The people crowding the streets and the adjoining park yelled frantically when they appeared.
 MT. Egan waved his hand toward Dr. Cook as an introduction, whereupon the explorer made a brief address in English.
 My friends" he said, 'I have had too hard a time getting here to make a speech. I can only say that con slider 1t an honor to be able to put my foot on Danish soil"
 After more cheering Commodore How gaard took Dr. Cook in carriage and drove with him through the crowded streets to the Phoenix Hotel, where he will be the guest of the Geographical Society. The railways of the hotel were decorated with American flags and masses of flowers. Johan Hanzell. the Minister of Commerce. and a com mittee of the Geographic Society gave a reception to pr. Cook at the hotel. The Minister made a speech of welcome in which he said:
 "Before retiring to your much -need- ed rest, pr. Cook, hope you will give us an opportunity of bidding you well come to Denmark. thank you on be- half of my countrymen for the noble deeds which you so successfully have performed"
 Banquet Is Prepared.
 The Minister then invited Dr. Cook on behalf of the government. the mu-