5, 1909.
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DANISH WELGOME
OVERGOMES GOOK
More Strenuous Than Football,
Says Conqueror of Arc
tic Terrors.
COPENHAGEN'S HEART OPEN
Hand Grasped by Prince on Gang
plank, He Is Smothered by Joy
ous Demonstration Doubt
of Story Is Scouted. .
COPENHAGEN. Sept. 4. Arriving
here this morning on the steamer Hans
Egede. which flew the American flag
at her ratnenhead, Dr. Frederick A.
Cook, discoverer of the North Pole,
was welcomed by Crown Prince Chris
tian In the name of the nation and city,
and produced proof of his discovery
which removed the doubts of scientists.
It was a weather-beaten and shabby,
but elated, hero who was welcomed this
morning by the Danish capital at the
same official pier, and with the same
honors, that are customarily used In
the greeting of Tlsltlng members of
royal families.
"Dr. Cook stood on the bridge of
the Hans Egede. wearing a shabby
brown suit, that had been lent to him
1 by a seaman. On his head was a dis
reputable old cap. and his feet were
clad In leather moccasins. His blonde
1 hair was long and shaggy and his
! moustache rough and straggling. His
' complexion was sallow, bat his face
was full. He was a strange figure
I for the center of such a brilliant scene
' as greeted his return to civilization.
American Flag Everywhere.
A bright sun lit up the blue waters
of Copenhagen harbor. Ships and
i yachts on every side were gay with
flags and the shore and piers were
crowded with people. Two big Ameri
can flags flanked the landing stage,
where Crown Prince Christian and oth
j er notable personages awaited for one
I hour the appearance of the Hans Egede.
Hundreds of small boats, containing
sightseers, swarmed the waters of the
I harbor. Many of these boats were filled
! with American tourists, waving the
! Stars and Etiipea.
When the Hans Egede was a mile away,
slowly coming in with an enthusiastic
: following of small craft In her wake.
Crown Prince Christian and the members
1 of his staf embarked on a launch which
' took them to the elde of the steamer
bearing the explorer.
The moment the anchor waa dropped
, the Crown Prince sprang up the gangway.
Dr. Cook at the same time appeared at
' the head cf the ladder.
The people in the surrounding boats,
who had expected from the newspaper
pictures to see a bearded man, recog
nised the explorer for the first time and
sent up a loud cheer.
iV "loomed In Denmark8 Name.
Evince Christian, who Is a tall and
fcnoom young loan, wore a silk hat
t end oca coat. He grasped the hand of
the shabby explorer and congratulated
him on bis achievement and welcomed
h!is warmly la the name of the Danish
ration and the Geographical Society, of
Thick the Prince Is president.
Prince Valdemar. brother of King Fred
' erlck. in an admiral's uniform, accompa
nied by a party of naval officials, city of
. f'.rlals. delegates from societies and the
Minister of Commerce, followed, the
Crown Prince up the aide of the steamer
and the explorer waa almost smothered
' In the friendly group of uniforms and of
ficials in black coats and silk hats.
'"Did you reach the North . Pole, Dr.
Cook 7" asked the correspondent of the
: Associated Press.
"Yes. I did." replied Dr. Cook.
After much handshaking. Crown Prince
Christian said to the explorer:
"Come ashore with me. please; the peo
ple are waiting to see yout"
Dr. Cook said something about his bag
gajr. "My people will look after your bag
gage." the Crown Prince aid, and took
Dr. Cook to the royal launch.
Almost Torn to Pieces.
When the launch approached the pier
with Prince Christian and Dr. Cook by
Ms side, a tremendous roar 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 about the pier.
Dr. Cook stepped ashore and In an In
stant 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 Minister, and the Danish
officials, literally clung to Dr. Cook.
Together the rarty fought its way des-
perately to a point near the meteorologi
cal building.- Dr. Cook was bruised and
caplees, and part of the sleeve of his
coat was torn off.
"I used to be a football player, but
this is the worst I ever saw," he panted.
Dr. Cook and Mr. Egan finally suc
ceeded In reaching a balcony of the in
stitute. The people crowding the streets
and the adjoining park yelled frantically
when they appeared.
Mr. 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 I consider
it an honor to be able to put my foot
first on Danish soil."
Becomes Guest of Nation.
After more cheering Commodore Hov
gaard tdolc Dr. Cook in a carriage and
drove with him through the crowded
streets to Phoenix Hotel, where he is
the guest of the Danish government.
' The hallways of the hotel were deco
rated with American flags and masses
of flowers. Johan Hansen, the Minister
of Commerce and a committee of the
Geographical Society gave a reception
to Dr.-Cook at the hotel. The Minister
made a speech of welcome in which he
said:
"Before rehrlng to your much-needed
rest. Dr. Cook, I hope you will give us
an opportunity of bidding you welcome
to Denmark. I thank you on behalf of
my countrymen for the noble deeds you
so successfully have performed."
The minister tfien Invited Dr. Cook,
on behalf of the Government, the muni
cipality and the Geographical Society,
"as our honored guest." to a banquet
tonight at the town hall.
Dr. Cook thanked the minister brief
ly "for the very kind reception you
have already granted me in Denmark
and with, which I feel most delighted."
Minister Hansen, over a bottle of
champagne, then led In "three cheers
and a long life for Dr. Cook."
Rigged Out In New Clothes.
The members of the reception commit
tee withdrew and were succeeded by a
numerous delegation of tailors, boot
makers and barbers. The explorer placed
himself in their hand3. and several
. j at u-nrk on him at the
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same time. At the end of an hour Dr.
Cook emerged with his hair neatly
trimmed, his mustache cropped close and
in a new suit, hat and boots. He then
went to the American Legation and had
luncheon with Minister Egan.
Dr. Cook will stay In Copenhagen for
few days as the guest of the government,
awaiting the arrival of his wife. He will
then go to Belgium.
Minister Hansen talked freely with the
representative of the Associated Press
regarding the authenticity of Dr. Cook's
exploit. He said:
Explorers Vouch, for Him.
' "Our two' foremost Danish Arctlo ex
plorers. Amundsen and Rasmussen, know
Dr. Cook personally, and they have as
sured us that they believe Implicitly every
word he says about his achievement.
Their word Is as good as gold with us on
such questions."
Commodore Hovgaard, the command
er of the royal yachts, and one of the
foremost of Denmark's Arctic explor
ers, had an opportunity today of exam
ining Dr. Cook's Journals. Later he said
to the Associated Press:
"I noticed certain inaccuracies in the
newspaper reports of the expedition,
but a long conversation with Dr. Cook
has convinced roe that his statements
are absolutely reliable. His replies to
my questions were clear ar.d precise,
and left no doubt in my mind.
"I did not have sufficient time to
read the diary, but from my brief In
spection thereof I obtained the firm
impression that the doctor's claim of
having reached the North Pole is cor
rect Naturally I cannot place the of
ficial seal of acceptance on Dr. Cook's
achievement; that is for the head of
his country to do. Cook has cabled the
President of the United States. We
are now awaiting Mr. Taft's reply, and
we hope it will express official recog
nition." F.klmo Confirm Story.
Daugaard Jensen, the Danish in
spector of North Greenland, and the
highest official in that region, who
spent two months in the company of
Dr. Cook. Is satisfied regarding the re--liability
of Dr. Cook's statement that
he reached the North Pole.
Apart from his own observations. In
spector Jensen conferred with the Dan
ish Polar explorer, Knud Rasmussen,
who obtained from the Cape York Es
kimos a description of Dr. Cook's Jour
ney. Rasmussen is the only European
who fully understands the language of
the Cape York Eskimos, from among
whom Dr. Cook's companions were se
lected. Rasmussen told Jensen that the
stories of these Eskimos confirmed Dr.
Cook in all the external details of his
narrative. They corroborated the state
ment that the Journey ended quite vol
untarily, no Ice or other obstacles pre
venting its continuance.
TUFT BELIEVES GOOK
SENDS CONGRATULATIONS IN
REPLY TO MESSAGE.
Cook Tells 'Him of Discovery and
President Says Feat Stirs
Pride of Americans.
BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 4. President
Taft today reoeived from Dr. Frederick
A. Cook a cablegram in which the ex
plorer had announced that he had found
the North Pole. To' the explorer the
President sent a cablegram of congratu
lation. The messages follow:
"Copenhagen, Sept. 4. The President,
White House, Washington: I have the
honor to report to the Chief Magistrate
of the United States that I have returned,
having reached the North Pole.
"(Signed FREDERICK A. COOK."
"Beverly, Mass., Sept 4. Frederick A.
Cook, Copenhagen, Denmark: Your dis
patch received. Your report that you
have reached the North Pole calls for my
heartiest congratulations and stirs the
pride of all Americans that this feat,
which has so long baffled the world, has
been accomplished by the intelligent en
ergy and wonderful endurance of a fellow-countryman-
"(Signed) WILLIAM H. TAFT."
Mr. Taft has taken the keenest Inter
est In the news ever since the brief bul
letin was received Wednesday afternoon.
Always a great newspaper reader, he has
taken a keen interest lrr the controversy
which Dr. Cook's story has aroused
among the Arctic experts.
Minister Egan's cablegram last Thurs
day to the State Department, stating Dr.
Cook's story had been confirmed by the
Danish Commissioner for Greenland, was
repeated to the President, but he with
held any comment until today, when he
received the personal cablegram from Dr.
Cook.
OTHERS BELIEVED, WHY NOT I?
Cook Says Word of Other Explorers
Was Not Doubted.
PARIS, Sept. 6. The Matin published a
statement, signed by Dr. Cook, in which
the explorer, after reviewing conditions
under which he made his expedition, says:
"Therefore. I do not see why the word
of other explorers such as Nansen and
Peary should be taken, while results I
have obtained are doubted. Never has
any explorer returning from Polar re
gions been able to present observations
other than similar to those I have made.
"No doubt people are astonished that
I have succeeded, working secretly as I
did But some one was bound to reach
the Pole eventually, so why not IT Just
think that for20 years all my efforts
have been directed to this end. Loyally
I have pursued my task, seeking neither
gold nor glory. Today I simply present
the results of my explorations. No one
is forced to believe them.
"Personally I take no notice of the
calumnies levelled against me."
MRS. COOK REMAINS IN MAIXE
Overwhelmed by Her Husband's
Achievement No Coolness.
NEW YORK,. Sept. 4. A message
from Mrs. Frederick A. Cook today In
formed her friend. Mrs. R. T. David
son, of Brooklyn, that the explorer's
wife waa still in Portland, Me.
Mrs. "Cook's reluctance to talk about
her husband's exploit waa explained by
Mrs. Davidson tonight.
"I think," said Mrs. Davidson, "that
Mrs. Cook is merely overcome by the
magnitude of the news that came as
unexpectedly to her as to the rest of
the world. Reports of a coolness be
tween Dr. Cook and his wife have no
foundation."
GCEST OF HAMBURG . SOCIETY
Cook Invited to Meet German Geog
raphers on Way Home.
HAMBURG. Sept. 4. The managing
board of the Hamburg Geographical
Society has telegraphed the congratu
lations of the society to Dr. Cook, in
viting him at the same time to be the
guest of the society bn his way from
Copenhagen to New York.
In case of his acceptance the board
will invite distinguished geographers
and scientists from all parts ef Ger
many to take part in the reception to
the American explorer.
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PREPARED
TO
E ALL
Will Lay Proof of Polar Trip
Before Geographers and
Let Them Judge.
TOOK DAILY OBSERVATIONS
Frankly Answers Searching Ques
tionsTook Photograph of Flag
Flying at Pole Speed Not
Excessive for Eskimo.
COPENHAGEN', Sept. 4. The most de
tailed account of his polar Journey as yet
given by Dr. Cook was gained from him
by a large body of newspaper corre
spondents this evening at the Hotel Phoe
nix. Dr. Cook, at the request of the
correspondents, consented to answer all
questions.
First he was as Wed whether or not the
first account of his discovery of the Pole
could be accepted assentlrely his own
work. He replied In the affirmative,
except for the obvious errors In trans
mission. He then explained the doubt
about the 30,000 square miles discovered,
saying that he meant they were able to
see 15 miles on each side during their
Journey to the Pole and that, therefore, a
hitherto unknown territory of W.000
square miles was now discovered.
Took Astronomical Observations.
Dr. Cook proceeded to show that he was
fully competent to take all observations,
saying that on previous exploring expe
ditions he did very little observation work,
which usually was divided among the
members of the party.
"This time," he continued, "we had
started out to reach the Pole and every
thing else was of secondary considera
tion. It was not possible to carry cer
tain apparatus and it was Impossible also
to study the deep sea or take soundings.
We carried all necessary simple Instru
ments for astronomical observations and
we were very lucky to obtain observations
virtually every day. The positions noted
must have been nearly correct. We had
three chronometers, one watch, com
passes and pedometers. All were care
fully controlled from each other from
time to time. The watch, however, got
out of order.
"We had all the modern Instruments
that other explorers have had. Includ
ing thermometers, barometers and sex
tants of the latest models. It Is possi
ble that our observations were better
than those of early days, but I do not
assert that I am perfectly familiar
with making astronomical observations,
especially In the polar regions. I think
that all explorers will be satisfied with
my data.
. Why Invent Observations?
"Why Bhould I sit down and Invent
observations?" he exclaimed. "I did
not do this thing for anything but
sport and because I take a real in
terest in the problem. It would not do
.me any good to invent these things.
The only witnesses I had were two
Eskimo certainly, but in all polar ex
peditions observations have been made
by one man. I regard the Eskimo
as much more intelligent in finding
positions than the white man in the
Arctic These people as a rule are not
absolutely Ignorant. They know that
the earth is round. They have a name
for the Pole, which they call the "Big
NalL' They appreciate the work of ex
plorers when participating therein.
"I think Rasmussen has obtained some
Information regarding my expedition
from my Eskimos, who have learned it
from the two with me. Rasmussen was
there njuch later and bis Information will
be published shortly, possibly tomorrow.
Stood at Pole, Placed Flag.
"Concerning the ice around the Pole,
so far as I could see, it was slightly more
active there than at one or two degrees
south. It drifted somewhat more to the
south and east. Its general character Is
not very different from that at other
places. We stayed around the Pole for
two days making many observations. I
don't claim to have put my finger on the
exact spot; I do not claim to have put
my foot on It, but personally I think we
have been at the spot. When the observa
tions have been ligured out again. It Is
possible that there will be found slight
errors and differences, but I am certain
that a gunshot fired from where we were
would have passed over the Pole.
"We planted the Stars and Stripes at
what we believed to be the Pole, but
did not leave the flag with a staff. In
stead, I placed a small silk flag in a
cylinder with my card and record of
the Journey, with the date. The drift
ice may carry the flag away, but to me
that Is a matter of indifference. I
should have been very glad to have
found land there.
Prepared to Face Scrutiny.
"I am quite prepared to place my
observations before any geographical
society in the world. I think there is
no doubt about my obtaining authori
tative recognition. I have already re
ceived telegrams from the geograph
ical societies of Sweden, Norway, Den
mark, Belgium and other countries,
which congratulate me,' while Amund
sen. Nordenskjold and Lecolnte have
acknowledged my work. I offer my
observations to BCience the same as
other men have done and I accept the
responsibility.
"As to the temperature at the Pole, It
was minus 38. I took about 400 photo
graphs, one of which shows the Ameri
can flag flying. These have not been
developed."
Questioned regarding his great speed.
Dr. Cook said:
"The daily distance covered on the
northward trip was slightly less than
15 miles; on the southward trip it was
10 miles. This Is not abnormal distance
for Eskimos on the ice. They often
travel 60 or 60 miles 'with dogs. One
of the greatest advantages of our trip
was that I did not take a famine route.
We had game for a long time, perhaps
for a hundred miles. We fed our dogs
well throughout the Winter in Green
land, and ran them 400 miles, giving
them fresh meat every day. Thus we
brought them to the Polar Sea fat and
well. -We had the best men and the
best dogs.
Last Animals at 83 Degrees.
"We lived entirely on dried meat and
beef tallow, reducing the food problem to
a science. The last trace of animals we
saw was a bear track at 83 degrees. Aft
erwards we did not even see anything m
the water except algae. The drift of the
Ice during the entire southern trip was
slightly south of east; the direction of
the wind was generally .south of west. We
found several of SVerdrup's old camps.
"The reason we utilized silk tents on
some occasions was that we were so ex
hausted that we had not strength to build
a snowshed. We had carefully figured
and planned everything, so that there was
no surplus weight to carry. We did not
run short except when we went astray.
"We brought ten dogs back with us, the -
nth.a VntHn hum eaten bv their com
panions. We used the lasso, traps and
bows and arrows to catch game. It took
two months to learn how to trap a moose.
One of the men shot an eider duck with
arrows."
Wants No More Pole.
Dr. Cook concluded his observations
with a reference to the kind way he had
been treated by the King, who was
greatly interested In his adventures. He
stated that -he- Is going to New York as
soon as possible. He will remain here
for a few days and then will proceed to
Brussels, where he Is a" member of the
Polar Club. He assured his hearers that
he did not want to go to the Pole again,
either North or South.
PEARYITES STILL "KNOCKING"
Say Cook Borrowed Peary's Instru
ments Cok Has) Champions.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4. With th arrival
of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn,
at Copenhagen, interest has centered
In this country as well as In Europe over
the discovery of the Pole. Opinion is
strongly divided. His supporters declare
that his detractors are prejudiced, and
It is a notable fact that a number or
persons who have been Interested in
the exploration of his rival, Commander
Peary, are the most persistent In doubt
ing Dr. Cook s claims.
One of Peary's friends, who Is quite
prominent in Polar exploration affairs,
and who is considered perfectly reliable,
even asserts that the instruments Dr.
Cook had with him were borrowed from
Commander Peary for another purpose,
This man. who has been among the lead
ers of those who have insisted that Dr.
Cook must submit Incontrovertible proof,
declares that the Brooklyn man borrowed
astronomical instruments for the pur
pose of making observations while on a
fishing and hunting trip along tne Jora
dor coast.
Members of the Peary Club also de
clare that the Eskimos used by Dr. Cook
belonged to Peary, and that he had no
permission to seek-their assistance. am
the friends of Dr. Cook are legion, and
their confidence in him, supported by
his additional statements before reaching
Copenhagen that he has positive data to
prove his claims, outweighs the skepti
cism which has appeared. Leading
scientists agree that the actual discovery
of the North Pole Is of itself scientifi
cally unimportant, but they believe that
the Journey- to the Pole and Its return
have opened a vast field for further and
more serious exploration.
John R. Bradley, who financed Dr.
Cook's expedition, has submitted vouch
ers and cancelled checks which indicate
that the planting of the American flag
on the North Pole cost $50,000.
Confidence in the truth of Dr. Cook s
statements was expressed by Langdon
Gibson, of Schenectady, an explorer and
a brother of C. D. Gibson, the artist. He
said:
"I have known Dr. Cook for a great
many yeans and have put In a whole year
In the Arctlo regions with him, and have
never In all my experience observed any
thing in him other than to make me feel
absolutely sure of his Integrity and
earnestness of purpose."
THOUGHT COOK WAS SEA LION
Explorer Narrowly Missed Death in
North In 1901.
CHICAGO, Sept. 4 Dr. Gustav
Staats, head of the National Medical
College and Hospital, who accompanied
the Peary relief expedition of which
Dr. Frederick A. Cook was a member,
told yesterday of some Incidents that
happened during bis acquaintance with
the discoverer of the North Pole. Dr.
Staats told of one close escape from
death of Dr. Cook. He said:
"Dr. Cook had a habit of sleeping
on the ice in the Summertime. It was
in July of 1901, that our vessel was
imprisoned in the ice near the Arctic
Circle. Dr. Cook had been making his
bed upon the ice near the ship for sev
eral days, although this fact was un
known to several in the party. One
morning some members of the scien
tific staff started on a hunting trip.
One of them saw Cook, wrapped In his
fur blankets, asleep on the ice. In the
dim light of that season he was taken
for a sea lion, and one of the men pre
pared to shoot. The men approached
the supposed beast, but recognized the
sleeper before it was too late."
MAY MEET COOK AT BRUSSELS
Mrs. Cook Silent About Great Suc
cess of Husband.
PORTLAND, Me., Sept. 4. Mrs. Cook.
wife of the Arctic explorer, maintained
tonight the policy of silence toward the
public that she adopted immediately upon
the receipt of her husband s simple
cablegram announcing that he had been
successful.
Mrs. W. B. Sullivan, at whose home In
this city Mrs. Cook is staying, said to
night in answer to a query as to whether
the explorer's wife would go abroad to
meet him. that Mrs. Cook had said noth
ing to her on the subject, and that any
plans she may have must necessarily be
uncertain until she reaches her Brooklyn
home and reads the numerous letters,
cablegrams and other messages awaiting
her.
Mrs. Cook was In excellent health. Mrs.
Sullivan said, and was naturally delight
ed at the success of her husband.
It was learned tonight that Mrs. Cook
would- probably go to Brussels to meet
her husband.
MELVILLE BEGINS TO HEDGE
Still Uncon-vlnced, but Admits
Cook's Statements Possible.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 4. Rear-Ad-
mlral Melville said he was still uncon
vinced that the goal of all Arctio ex
plorers had been reached. He admitted.
however, that the interview ODtainea
from Dr. Cook by the Associated Press
in Copenhagen presented the explorer's
claims In a more convincing lignt man
did Cook's original story.
"The temperature of 83 degrees Fahr
enheit Is not impossible," said the Ad
miral, "although lower than any tem
perature experienced in any expeditions
with which I am familiar. The state
ment that Dr. Cook covered as high as
12 miles a day is also more probable
than the previous account, which credited
him with making an average or is miles
a day."
GOOD EXAMPLE SET BY COOK
Edison Thinks It Will Stimulate
Others" to Energy.
NEW YORK. Sept. 4. Thomas A. Edi
son comments as follows upon the dis
covery of tne North Pole by Dr. Cook:
"I do not know that Dr. Cook's work
will have any particular value from a
practical and scientific point of view, but
it has a great value as a demonstration
of what American energy and brains can
accomplish and as a stimulus to others
to do something that will make their
names as famous and aid their fellow
man. "Aren't we Americans great people V
WELLMAN'S PLANS UNCHANGED
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North Pole Discovery.
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view with Walter Wellman, while pass
ing through that city, concerning Dr.
Cook's expedition. He said Dr. Cook's
success had not modified his plans.
MELVILLE STILL DISBELIEVES
Though Shainwald, of Arctic CJub,
Credits Cook's Discovery.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4. Ralph L.
Shainwald, ex-Seoretary of the Arctlo
Club of America, cabled to the club
from Copenhagen today, declaring that
the North Pole had been reached.
Mr. Shainwald went from Paris to
Copenhagen to represent the Arctlo
Club in weleomlng Dr. Frederick Cook.
The message from Mr. Shainwald fol
lows: "Cook sends greetings to Arctic Club
of America. Pole has been reached
without doubt. Wonderful demonstra
tion here. SHAINWALD."
The Arctlo Club also received a mes
sage from Rear-Admiral George W.
Melville today, reading as follows:
"Do not give credence to reports
that Cook has discovered pole.
"MELVILLE."
INDIGNANT AT "KNOCKERS"
Director of Brussels Observatory
Vouches for Cook's Good Faith.
BRUSSELS. Sept. 4. Commenting to
day on the achievement of Dr. Cook,
M. Lecointe, director of the Brussels
Observatory, said:
"America may well be proud of the
success achieved by Dr. Cook. I am
indignant at the idea that Dr. Cook's
statement of his discovery is held un
true by some people. The pole surely
has been discovered. I Know ur. jook
personally and 1 vouch for his ln
cerlty." The Geographical Society has invited
Dr. Cook to lecture In Brussels. He
probably will be heard the same even
ing as Lieutenant E. H. Shackleton,
the English explorer, who recently led
an expedition to the Antarctic.
ITALIANS NO LONGER DOUBTFUL
Most Skeptical Now Convinced of
Cook's Achievement.
Dnwn Sert The entire Italian
press is 'extending an enthusiastic wel
come to Dr. IredericK a. jook. mo
American explorer, who reached Cop-
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Cagnl, who accompanied the Duke
d'AbruzzI to the polar region in isuu,
vo- fniier rennrts have been re-
i a , timA It took Dr. Cook
to travel from the 82d parallel to the
BY THE MEDICAL M
Remarkable Percentage of
Death Follows Its
Development.
The discovery of a method of remov
ing cancer in from thirty minutes to
two weeks without pain or the use of
the knife, has been the subject of the
most enthusiastic discussion during the
past year In the various medical jour
nal and bv the members of the medi
cal fraternity. One of the most eminent
physicians' in the country rerers to can
rer as a "rebellion of the cells." The
consensus of the latest scientific opinion
is that cancer is an evil wnicn tne
body breeds within itself."
Aealnst the outward enemies of the
body science has waged successful war
fare, and of late years nas succeeaea in
conquering most of its foes. Smallpox,
diphtheria and other more dreaded dis
eases have been roDoea 01 mmr
and within the past year cancer, the
greatest terror of the medical profes
sion, has been conquered In the labora
tories of the American Cancer Company
in the East. Now the removal of these
hideous growths is easily, quickly and
painlessly accomplished by the applica
tion of a creamy-like paste which fol
lowed the researches of years on the
part of the head physicians of this com
pany. Records show that one in every
eight deaths of persons over forty-five
years of age die of cancer, showing
that when the system starts on the
downward grade it Is liable to be at
tacked by this revolt of the Internal
cells.
The Columbia Sanitarium in the
Raleigh building. Sixth and Washing
ton streets, has secured a specialist
from the East who has had nearly 30
years' experience with cancer, and Is
using this new treatment with success
in removing these growths in every
instance by the use of this painless
paste.
, We Offer You
art Schaflher & Marx
CLOTHES for all-wool quality,
for style, for excellence of tailoring
and correctness of fit, there's noth
ing to match them.
The new Fall colors, patterns and
fabrics are fine; snappy styles
and models clothes for every
wearer and every taste.
$20 to $40
THE HOME OF
JOHN B. STETSON HATS MANHATTAN SHIRTS
Corner Third and Morrison
Pole, admits that Dr. Cook Is the first
person to reach the North Pole
Oil King Pensions Gardener.
CLEVELAND, O., Sept 4. John Hot
ters. the old French gardener employed
at the East Fortieth-street home of John
D. Rockefeller, has been retired on a pen
sion. He Is 78 years old, and has been In
the employ of the oil king for 28 years.
Lest Saturday his hands began to trem-
CONSIDERING THE
MUSIC QUESTION
A FRANK STATEMENT FROM OREGON'S FORE
MOST CONCERN.
Reasons Why We Can Sell Good Pianos and Organs for
Less Money Than You Must Pay Else
where for Inferior Goods.
We'll not waste time discussing the
point as to whether or not you need a
piano. . .
You know you do, and so do we.
A musical Instrument is a necessity
at this day and age.
Home is not home without one, and
your children are denied the privileges
others enjoy if you do not have it.
Our business is that of SELLING
PIANOS AND ORGANS. We might
follow along the beaten path of trade
and sell the ordinary commercial pianos
that have been sold and are now being
sold by others. But that's not the way
we do it. We sell only tne most re-
liable and the most prominent makes of pianos. The unrivaled Chlckering, of
Boston, " the oldest in America, the best in the world"; the wonderful
Weber, finest of all fine pianos made in New York, and the now world
famous Kimball, of Chicago, the most progressive and up-to-date piano of
them all.
Such pianos never disappoint, nor does a Lester, or a Hazelton, or a Ho
bart M. Cable, or a Story & Clark, or a Bush & Gerts, and we know if you
come here and get one of these instruments it will always be a source of sat
isfaction and pleasure to you, and you will always be a friend of Eilers Piano
House. You will bring your relatives here and tell your friends about us and
about our good pianos.
Of course, we also carry quite an assortment of less expensive instru
ments. Here are the Whitney, the Decker, the Marshall & Wendell, the Schu
mann, the Hinze, Schilling & Sons, etc., all of them thoroughly reliable and
fully warranted.
- Concerning prices, we have just a word to say. It is this: Statements and
claims often look different when stood in a row with downright facts. There
isn't a store in this country, from the largest dealer down to the "tackiest
little fake branch affair, that will not and perhaps in good faith, too claim
to sell you cheaper than any one else can possibly hope to do.
We have sold and are today selling more fine pianos than all the rest of
the Portland stores combined. We handle the very largest volume of business
at the very lowest possible expense. This would point to Blera Piano House
as a place where you can do the best.
As to terms of payment, we ask you to make a careful and intelligent study
of Eilers Piano House's responsibility and methods before you buy.
And in conclusion: Don't expect to hear of the good qualities of Weber
and Kimball and Chickering and our other makes of pianos from people who
are trying to compete with us. They have pianos of their own to selL Eilerg
Piano House, 353 Washington street,
B. E. WALKER, LL,D., President. A. LAIRD, General Manager.
ESTABLISHED 1867
The Canadian Bank of Commerce
HEAD OFFICE. TORONTO
LONDON OFFICE
2 Lombard Street. E. C
Branches Throughout the Dominion
Seattle and
CANADIAN COLLECTIONS
This Bank, having over 180 branches distributed throughout the
Dominion, Is enabled to offer unsurpassed facilities for mak
ing collections In any part of Canada.
PORTLAND BRANCH, CORNER SECOND AND STARK STREETS
F. C. MALPAS, Manager.
LABOR DAY
"sa" 1
Keaay
ble so that he could hardly hold the
pruning shears, and finally he oollapseil.
Then came a message from Rockefeller
that he need not worry, as his pay would
go on just the same as long as he lived.
The population of Germany, apart from
hnmlKTationJand emigration. Increased br
882,624 last year. In Ensland. th. birth,
exceeded th. deaths by 893.821; in Italy, by
867 1T8: In Belgium, by T1.71B: In Holland,
by 88.1B6; m Franco, by 46.411.
at Park (Eighth) street.
NEW YORK OFFICE
16 Exchange Place
of Caaada. AUo at Sam Francisco,
Skagway
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