New-York tribune., 1901-11-17

still numerous. but the superintendent predicts
that unless something is done to prevent the en-
croachment of settlers their winter range south
OF the park and the slaughter of them the number
will soon be reduced low that all of those re-
manning be accommodated within the limits of
the park. Deer in the park numerous and
very tame. and the law recently passed by Mon
forbidding the killing of antelopes for an in
definite period insures the Increase Of this beauti-
full animal. which threatened to become extinct.
Bears have multiplied greatly. and these Sociab!e
animals visit the garbage piles OF the hotels in the
evening much to the entertainment of the tourists.
Captain Pitcher also speaks of the pleasure the
streams are richly stocked with fish i've varieties
Of trout are to be found and there is no restric-
ton placed fishing, except that fsh caught in
the park cannot be sold in market That 1t may
tain pitcher strongly urges the establishment of a
small fish hatchery in the park, from which the
streams could be supplied
President Mckinley was deeply appreciative OF
the consideration generally shown TO Mrs. Nc
Kinley account of her well known invalidism,
and spoke frequently of the kindness she met with
all sides. His pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Bristol tells
the following touching story Of his last trip east
ward, which he had from the Presidents own lips
shortly before he died The special train stopped
little in Ohio to coal, and the President
went on the platform, find his
rounded by throng of silent people who made no
loud demonstration his appearance and no noisy
response to his genial greetings. Finally little
boy, rather ragged and wearing great straw hat
that came down over his eyes, stepped up to the
BE you the President?" he inquired
II am, my son. responded the President, smil
s7Be Mrs. Mckinley inside there?" asked the in
teriocutor, pointing to the car.
President.
Then you'll 'scuse from cheerin', won't you?
If she's inside we amt a-goin' to make no noise"
An agreeable addition to the official circle OF the
capital is Attorney General Knox and his family.
who for the first time since he took the oath of Of
fee. In April IS permanently established here The
Attorney General has purchased the house built by
Mrs. George W. Childs and occupied by her for
erai years In K-st adjoining the property Of Sen
ator Hale This is English basement house,
built Of cream brick and ornamented with hand
sorneiy carved reefs. The interior is well suited
for the needs of a Cabinet officer the spacious
rooms being arranged that they may be thrown
together, giving amount OF floor space large
enough to accommodate the crowds that throng to
Washington receptions. Mr.. Knox is only an
travelled, of genial temperament and social incl-
nations. He is lover OF good horses, and the
handsome roadsters he drives OF an afternoon pass
every vehicle the road. Like his predecessor
Mr. Griggs the Attorney General is keen sports
and takes interest in all games that take
him out Of doors He IS a member of the Du-
quesne, Pittsburg and Country clubs of his home
city; Of the CastaIia Angling Club Sandusky Ohio;
the Lawyers. Club, Philadelpha, and the Union
Mrs Knox. whom he married in 1880. is daugh-
ter OF Andrew d. Smith. Of Pittsburg, and
and grace that come only through long social expe
rience. Mr. Knox has four children-Rebekah.
daughter who will be warmly welcomed by tho
young people of the Cabinet. and three Reed,
the other women Of the CABINET to receive 5n On
Wednesdays during the season. and the Knox home
hospissty and @ good % cheer Which, their home iGa IN
Pittsburg has always enjoyed