The Baltimore County union., 1884-06-14
The Pioneer Fishing partv-From Tow

The Pioneer Fishing Party-From Tow
sontown to Peach Bottom--What One
Sees on the Route.-On Friday of last week
party of nine gentlemen left Towsontown by
the Maryland Central railroad to enjoy couple
of days sport bass fishing the Susquehanna
river, at Peach Bottom, York county, Pa. The
air was fresh and crisp, but there were lowering
clouds that gave indications of rain, but "0ld
Prob" said generally fair" and so it proved to
be. Those who have never enjoyed an early
morning ride over the Maryland Central road to
its northeastern terminus can form no conception
of the many beauties that are unfolded as the
train speeds smoothly along. First the majes-
tic Gunpowder, with its superbly wooded hills
and charming low-lands then a sharp curve as
we leave Glenarm station unfolds to view the
superb Long Green Valley, with its beautiful
farm houses and well-tilled farms. After pass
ing Hyde's and Baldwin stations, we soon reach
a wildly romantic section, heavily wooded, with
deep ravines through which flow limpid streams
whose soft murmurings may be plsinly heard as
the train glides over the trestes which span their
rugged banks.
At Fallston, in the midst of rich farming
section, fourishing village has already sprung
up, and there evidences of thrift all sides.
Watervale, where Mr.. VIM. II. Waters, the pres
ident of the road resides, is the next station the
surroundings of which are almost as romantic as
any on the line of the road. Then Belair is
reached. This town, since the Maryland Cen
trail reached it, appears to have taken new lease
of life, and it was very refreshing to see the evil
dences of thrift on all sides. 1t might not be out
of place to remark that at the last named station
property is now bringing from $500 to 81, 800 per
acre, which, before the advent of the railroad,
could have readily been bought for onethird the
money.
Leaving Belair the road passes through a rich
and beautiful section, and, after delightful run
of four miles, Forest Hill, station of much i'm
ol..1 Eo1I
promises to be very important point, surround
ed as it is by exceedingly fertile agricultural
section. The next station of Importance is the
Rocks of Deer Creek, named on the time sched-
ule, "The Rocks" Here the Company has put
up a commodious station house and a telegraph
and express offices have been established. We
will not consume space by enlarging on the en-
chanting scenery about the Rocks of Deer Creek.
Nature has done so much for the place, and news
paper writers have so often attempted to describe
its beautes-and failed that we can only add
that those who have not already done SO should
embrace the first opportunity to visit that sur
passingly beautiful place and see for themselves
that which it would be more than futile to ade-
quately describe in brief newspaper article.
From The Rocks to Delta is pleasant run of
nine miles, passing Pylesville-a very thrifty
place-and other smaller stations On this part
of the run the passenger, looking from the west
side of the train has most beautiful view of the
famous "Bell Farm" section of Hartford county,
which has been long noted as one of the richest
and most attractive sections of Maryland.
A few minutes after IL, and about ON schedule
time, the train rolls into Delta, and our first stop
ping place is reached. After extending thanks
to Capt. Burke, the very obiging conductor of
our train for his kindness the route, the party
repaired to Mr. McLaughlin's hotel, where most
substantial dinner was found waiting. The de-
lightful ride up had wetted the appeties of all
f-i had, tn nrnfnla in
that we did not do full justice to the ample meal
which he had so kindly provided.
Our objective point being the Susquehanna
river, at Peach Bottom, we left Delta at 2.O5 P.
M by the York and Peach Bottom road and after
a pleasant of twenty minutes were safely
landed on the banks of the majestic river
named above. The comfortable hotel of Mr. Jas.
A. McConkey is not more than two minutes walk
from the railroad and thither we at once repaired.
Mine host McConkey having been notified in ad-
vance of ovr coming, had very snug and comtor-
table rooms ready for US, which we at once took
possession of and proceeded to divest ourselves of
unnecessary clothing and put on "duds' which
had been wisely taken along to fish in. In few
minutes we were at the river bank, with our hsh-
ing tackle in order, with canoes ready to receive
us and sturdy river men to ''poll" US out to the
best fishing grounds. The chest" fishing places
were not found by US that day, nor in fact the
next for the reason that we were rather early for
bass, although some of the gentlemen of the party
were fortunate enough to hook few, but to catch
one bass of good size, to a person who never en-
joyed this most eXhierating sport, is at any time
worth o trip to the Susquehanna.
After spending an hour or two on the bosom of
this beautiful stream, which at this point is It
miles wide and dotted with scores of attractive lit
tie islands, combining a scene rarely met with,
we return to the hotel to partake of a most boun-
tiful supper, provided by Mr.. McConkey's estima-
able wife, After supper various amusements
were INDUCED in, to while away an hour two,
and then to bed to be ready for next days fishing
Friday afternoon we were visited by Mr.. Foulk
Jones, wealthy farmer and business man of that
SECTION, who has been a most indefatigable worker
in the interest of the Maryland Central railroad
Ahn g -. HacOonkey, pronn1ni, 80
MAJ, blio has large store anu warehouses at
that point /; Mr.. Stephen Miles, wealthy ranch
man of Nebraska, who was guest of Mr.. Jones,
and by number of other gentlemen whose names
we do not now recall. At night DIR. R. D. Dodson
and DR.. Hewlett, of Delta, called and spent
some time with us. Mr.. E. B. Peasants. chief
engineer of the Maryland Central r. R., joined
the party on Saturday.
We ehad almost forgot to say that at McConkey's
hotel we had the pleasure of meeting his brother
in-law, Mr.. 1. A. Towson, of Lancaster county,
Pa, who is closely related to the Towsons after
whom Towsont own takes its name. Heis most
agreeable gentleman and what seems strange,
though strictly true, bears striking resemblance
to the portrait of General Towson which hangs
upon the walls of the Odd Fellows Lodge room,
in this place.
At $40 p. m. Saturday we took the train for
Delta, at which place arrived in time for the
evening train south on the Maryland Central road,
reaching Towsontown before o'clock, after q
very delightful ride.
Those comprising the party were N. Charles
Burke, States Attorney Charles B. MCLEAN,
pfv ChoS oil Rut
ler, A. W. Perrie, members of the bar; Professor
G. Clinton Hanna, j. Park Wiley, DR.. A. G. Nc
Curdy, and J. 3. and II. C. Longnecker, of THE
UNION.
If any one wants two or three days solid en-
joyment, free from the cares of business and far
removed from annoyances of any kind, take our
advice and HE yourself off to Peach Bottom where
you will have an opportunity to fully enjoy such
scenery as can only be had along the Susquehan
na-and you might catch more bass than you
know what to do with if you will put off your trip
to the latter part of July.
An old poet hath asked the question
"What so rare as day in June?"
We answer by saying-Tico days in June, fishing
for bass on the Susquehanna river, at Peach Bot
tom. who wouldn't rather do this than
hold "pat" hand, hath no poetry in his soul.
The road is in fine condition its entire length
the cars running smoothly and comfortably, and
the ride to Delta will amply repay any one. Pic
mic parties could find no more charming and pic
turesque place in the State at which to spend
few hours than at the famous Rocks of Deer Creek,
where the shade is ample, the scenery surpass-
ingy beautiful, and last but not least, an unlim-
tied supply of pure, cold water. We have no
doubt that during the present summer many will
avail themselves of the opportunities offered by
the Railroad Company to visit this famous re-
sort.
Trouble on the Catonsville Short-Line.
Henry Weller colored, was committed to Jail on
Wednesday, charged with assaulting man named
McGraw, of the commissary department of the
Catonsville Short Line Railroad warrantwas
issued for Weller's arrest, and officer Geo. W.
FeelemFer tried to execute it but the fellow ran
away, when he was fired at without effect but