The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-02
ROOSEVELT HUNT AT BULL RUN
THE PRESIDENT AND Mr. moor
AFTER WILD TURKEYS.
The Birds right shy and the Hunters FAN to
Get Any-Sccrctar, Cortriyou shoots
n BIRD on the WIns-IIound Dog Along
spells the sport for Secretary Root.

spells the sport for secretary Root.
BRANDY STATION. Va, Nov. l.-Pres-
dent Roosevelt. Secretary Root, Secretary
tort"lyou and SUPERINTENDENT Rixey
hunted for wild turkeys on historic Bull
Kun battlefield. in the Old Dominion State
to-day, but the wary birds, failing to appre-
ci0te the distinguished visitors. did not re-
main at home to receive them. The fore
noon was spent in watching behind blinds Of
brush and bushes, while the turkey callers,
using all the contrivances known for imitat-
ing the turkey call sough, to lure tn, IN
within gunshot
Once a large gcbb!er, the sentinel of
nearby flock ventured toward the blind
his small. simply h,i1 erect He was
spisd quickly by Secretary Root. who
waited for him 10 approach. He was ia
full view and if he had been "a little closer
might nave met his death. Nobody eeemed
To know how it happened that rabbit dog
was with the party, for never did true wild
turkey hunter permit such company. but
there lying at the feet Of the Secretary
Of War was nervous little hound watching
every movement of the man with the gun.
The turkey approached with feelii Of
suspicion which was confirmed a moment
later when Secretary Root cooked his gun
u the nervous houI d uttered "A glad little
yep. At that moment Secretary Root
saw his only opportunity disappear through
the bushes several hun dred yards away.
There were other di,appuintmonts, but
tonight SECRETARY Corlelyou is the proud
possessor Of the only trophy. a hen turkey,
that he shot on the wing President Roose-
Welt was doomed 10 tho disappointment
Of not being able % get a shot all dav.
The gray of the dawn hai not appeared
when the party left the cars early this
morning. The air was biting and the
>tars glittered overhead. President Roose-
welt remarked "a, he grabbed his shotgun
that it would I've a clear day. And IT was.
IN. sun shone forth several hours later.
but il was never too warm and there was
plenty of sharpness in the air Both the
President and Secretary Root wore canvas
shooting suits.
They were accompanied by Surgeon
General Kxey, Secretary Cortelyou aud
Sarrif Leachman. and drove hurriedly
TO the hunting blinds four miles from Manas-
sa-
Although the President and party were
disappointed, they felt repaid for the trip
and said that they had not enjoyed al
outing 80 much for long time.
1T was all owing to that peskv purp."
said one Of the country guides TO Secretary
Root sympathetically.
Secretary Root, Secretary Cortelyou and
DIR. Rixey should each take a station in the
brush, while the others endeavored to
flush the turkeys toward them This was
agreed TO and Tor an hour they patiently
waited while about them could be heard
the noise OF the heaters.
Suddenly hock was forced into the air
and Secretary CurtelvCu, Secretary Root
ana Or RiXev were fortunate in having
soma Of the birus come their wav They
each FREQ. but Secretary Cortelvou vas
The only one 10 be rewarded President
Roosevelt was unable to get shot a. The
bunch and his gun was returned 20 its case
this afternoon without having been once
fired
After luncheon at the Henry House on
the hatt ."ii"id, the President visited the
places = Interest while secretary Root
secretary Cortelyou AID Or Rixoy hunted
for parridg"s without success. Once
during the afternoon the guide lost his way
IL the wnoos a. d did not regain his lear
mg- Until after an hours tramrhg
Despite the many miles walked 10y Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt to-day his injured leg gave
him no trouble. The party returned TO
the spcca train at Manassas about O'Clock
and found large crowd gathered at the
station There were cheers upon the an
pearancc of President Roosevelt, and al
the urgent request Of Judge Nichols Of
this judicial circuit he made a brief speech.
saying:
LADIES AND GENrLEMES | wish TO
thank vow very much for the way vor
have come 10 greet mo. | have thoroughly
enjoyed nv dav hero. | rcgrc, 10 stat
that the turkeys rin no' matrriai1r
Laughter. In ~" first place | haa a
G,ou walk II j. tho first have had for
six weeks and | appreciated IT, was
dnliri'eo 10 have a chance to visit the
great hat'l fclus here. ana II u very
pleasant thing tn any man who has the
loast desire - u" a goon American TO come
through vour historic town ana 20 soc the
two a"on'IeS named in memory Of Grant
and Of Ice. iApplarse.
d" / feel thai all Of Us in any part Of this
COUNTRY now have an culaI right 70 glory
IN he valor and he dCvo' ion 20 duty IA,
each saw his duty alike Of thos" who wore
The blue and those who wore the gray
Applause thank YOU for having
Ere",ci me- Applause
There was quite a demonstration when
he concluded which was abruptly ended bv
! the arrival Of ia" evening train. From
Manassu, the Presidents train went to
Brandy where tonight President Roosn-
Welt ana the members Of his party are the
guests of Reprc-cnt i've John +. RiXov al
his count ~ home, near IN" town. They
viii remain here until Monday morning and
will attend oh rCh here tC-morrtw Tie
special tram will leave Brandy $50 on Mon
day morning, arriving in Washington two
hours later, and leaving AT one" for New
York.