The Washington herald., 1908-05-08

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Scottsville Va, May president Roose-
Welt is once again under the roof of his
Virginia hunting lodge, in Southern Abe
marie.
Besides Mrs. Roosevelt, the Chief Mag
istrate has with him this time his warm
personal friend, John Burroughs, the nat
uralist-author who was his companion on
the trip to Yellowstone Park.
At Pine Knot" Burroughs is in his ele-
ment. The yellow cabin. a frame struc-
ture, is particularly noticeable for its
large chimneys Daylight can always be
seen through the weather boarding, which
is innocent Of pIastering.
In such a habitat. out in the wilds of
Green Mountain, two such nature lovers
as the President and Burroughs will enjoy
life to the uttermost for the next several
days
First Visit in Spring.
This is the first visit of President and
Mrs Roosevelt to pine Knot In the
spring
Frequent visits have been made 20 the
mountain lodge at Thanksgiving and
Christmas, during which seasons the
President is always afforded a chance at
the Virginia wild turkey. This is the
first time the President has ever dropped
down at season when all nature is AT
her best, Burroughs, who was especially
invited TO accompany the President on
this trip, reached Washington from his
home at West Park. Ulster County, \.
ton was made in the observation car Co
lumbia"
Students Greet President.
Quite a number of students from the
University of Virginia were gathered at
the depot when the President passed
through Charlottesville. When the Pres-
dent appeared on the platform, ne was
greeted by a vigorous college veil, with
the Presidents name attached. The Presi-
dent gave the collegians a hearty greet
ing
Surgeon General Rixey was present at
the stock sale at plain Dealing yester-
day. he purchased two sorrels. ''PIain
Dealing and "Abiner," for the use of
the President
All of the blooded horses in the VIII
mer stables have been placed at the dis
posal Of the President, who will spend
much Of his time on horseback
II was shortly before 11:90 o'clock that
the President left the White House, and
with Mrs Roosevelt and John Burroughs.
the naturalist, was driven TO the Union
Station, where the party boarded a
special train on the Southern Railway.
Mr. Burroughs was a guest at the
White House Wednesday night.
All the Roosevelt children are in
school They viii not share the Presi-
dents outing. The party will remain at
Pine Knot until Monday morning. and
then return to Washington.
Pine Knot is a small farm purchased
by Mrs. Roosevelt several years ago,
and the President and his wife have made
several visits there, especially at Thanks
giving and Christmas.
Clerk John L. McGrew of the White
House force, and two Secret Service de
tectives and two White House messen-
gers accompanied the President
II is the Presidents plan 10 spend most
Of the time on the outing in the woods
as a pupil of Mr. Burroughs, whose
knowledge Of birds is as extensive prob
ably, as any man in the country
On Sunday, If the President follows the
precedent set on other visits to Pine
Knot. he viii visit the little church at
North Garden, the nearest village, and
preach a little sermon on good citizen
ship to the congregation.