This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: k2outside Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.dane/5821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not related, but ran across this item I thought someone who is might appreciate. It is a news article in a Montana paper about in incident in Yellowstone National Park (which has its own "Grand Canyon"). Livingstone Enterprise, August 4, 1884 The wife of Prof. Wm. Allen, of Madison, Wisc., while at the Grand Canyon, was attacked and fearfully bitten by wild beasts. Her two sons came to her assistance, and with much difficulty succeeded in rescuing her. They had no arms with them, having been informed at the Mammoth Hot Springs Post Office that hunting in the Park was strictly prohibited. She was terribly bitten on her hands and face before the insatiable blood-suckers could be choked or smoked off. Mrs. Allen is highly indignant at the secretary's order prohibiting the killing of animals in the National Park. She declares they ought to be shot, no matter how enchanting their song may be. These were the only wild beasts she encountered during her tour in teh Park. When she comes again she gives fair notice that she will come armed to teh teeth, and will kill every blood-sucking bird or beast of prey, unless the assistants are on hand to furnish them with food sufficient to amuse them while she is tending to! her own business. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.