Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-07-22


fine and graceful, though bowed somewha
| by years, and her features which once mus
have been handsome, were still high ant
noble and unaltered In their expression
TheNelder daughter, who though pretty, an
peared somewhat delicate in health and q
leebler constitution than her sister, who wa
lying with ssshawl thrown across her knee,
upon couch beside q wood fire, which III,
keen air of the Iptumnal evening rendered
agreeable. Two hdH-grown boys were deep
ly engaged In the construction of what ap
peared to be a small wagon, whilst thirt
was porting over much worn volume, which
we afterwards discovered was the life O
David Crockett. Such was the rustic pic
ture which we caught at a glance.
Stating our condition TO the madam, she
listened attentively and upon its conclusion
she replied -llN>
My husband is out at the salt lick he
Will DO home by sunset, you will come in
and the girls will get yon something To eat
when my husband returns he will know
what can be done for you. We live great
ways In the country but we never refuse 10
do what we can for strangers"
In the course Of half an hour we sat
down to nice supper consisting of vcnison
steak, nice fresh milk and butter, and buck
wheat cakes and maple syrup We had
hardly finished when the husband appeared
at the door. He had been informed of our
arrival and as he entered he expressed his
pleasure at seeing u.s.
1t was now by far too late TO think of
going any further and we soon made
arrangements to remain over night
About 8 o'clock, the old man, for such he
was, and we have long since forgotten his
name, remarked TO his wife, that perhaps the
strangers would like q little Mountain
Juice" This was a technical name un-
known to us, and We did not like the idea
OF Mountain Juice" under such crcum.
stances. However, the old man drank first
and then handed us, which turned out to be
some of his own manufactured whisky.
some TWO or three hours were spent In
general conversation, when we climbed a
perpendicular ladder to the loft overhead
where we slept sound until morning. Par.
taking of our breakfast, we asked for our
horses and then for our bill.
Lets see" said the mother, "well,
reckon about thirty-two cents"
mot for both," we exclaimed.
"Yes. We will not take advantage of
your condition r.
Thirty-two Genus was oil we could prevail
upon them to take, and 1t was only when we
took hold of our horses that we made a
present to each of the boys as a sort Of rec
ompense for the kindness we had received.
we have narrated this instance TO show the
character of these people and the manner in
which they live.
10 the northwest of this rich and divers.
fled table.land, lay the great mountain for
est extending for miles and covering humid
reds of thousands OF acres of land, many of
Which have never been pressed by the foot
OF the white man. This section of the coun-
try is known as the "Blaek Water" region,
and is famous camping ground for sports
men and those who desire the most pro.
found secluslon for few weeks in the sum
mer season. You reach this region ofcoun-
try only by wagons over n narrow and
rough road in about day and a-halft's rayel
from Oakland under the care of an expe-
rienced guide. Over twenty years ago we
were one of party of eighteen who spent
sra 81 &c a1B ack d GtrPds s3erf DAYS h@eef fS
occupied in arranging for the trip, fixing out
tents, the commissary department, etc, yet
IL was at least day and a-half after our ar
rival before we were fortified and in u
condition to enjoy the ease and freedom Of
our forest home. Large fires were kept at
night and three or four Of the party were
detailed every four hours 10 stand guard
These precautions were necessary because
of wolves, wildcats, panthers and bears
which up to this day are numerous in this
vast wilderness.
We still retain lively recollection Of an
ihciueht Which, oooui'oH Jew uays altcr
off whatever of timidity the wild and de-
hloh,ic iorest anu tVchs h'lu tnro"h htounu
US we iau peen ieit ~ company win TWO
Oh our party W guaru 'he cncainpineht ana
superlhoend inc COOK TOWARDS the mid-
ole Oh thc day we mustered up sullicient
courage 10 take allttle lsn doWn the stream,
one OIL our laVorlte ana most successful
Sports we lad NOT proceeded over thrce
hundred yards, ana never had any idea OF
gong much further, when we caught sight
Ola hldeous rattlesnake colled on top ola
large hat rock. IL DID not require second
TO take In the situation, and as quietly as an
Arab and swift as our feet could take US, we
made for the encampment and narrated
what our own eyes had seen and what our
tongue almost refused TO syllable Losing
not moment, one OF our two guards made
for the spot, captured the snake, took OIL his
skin, dried II in the sun, and then placed II
over walking cane which he took home
10 "a hpBhJs pi1F' bDJ INV uilo M
honored grave in the Confederate cemetery
at Winchester.
This little exploit put an end 10 all our
fishing expeditions along the Black Water,
and we seldom ever ventured out with the
number who would daily make scouts for
miles through the forests, prclerring 10 re.
main under the shelter Of our cncampmcnt
and feeling safest when all were at home.
All time has made sad havoc since then
but two or three of that joyous party now
remain, and their whereabouts are unknown
10 each other The storms Of twenty and
odd years have most cruelty battered the
vase, but the order OF the flowers still fingers.
In the Glades and Immediately along the
line, the Baltimore and Ohio company have
erected two famous summer resorts which
are crowded all through the summer months
with visitors from all parts of the country
attracted by the delightful temperature, the
fine table and the luxurious accommoda-
tons. Deer Park" Is ono of tho most mag.
nifcent mountain resorts that our eyes ever
rested upon. Situated upon the slope Of a
gentle elevation, It's splendid grounds, beau
tiful walks and the commanding scenery
around render II most enchanting spot.
II has been said that every fashionable IRE
sort" has It's special points or lions-itsgroa
staple Sights" The great sight of these