Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-09
Correspondence Of The EvrxrSe STAR.

NIToN PEOPLE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR
LkaIsLATIoS-A PLACE THAT INVITES ANGLERS.
Correspondence OF THE EVENING STAR
In THE CAsHrowS MOUNTAINS, August s.
n TlNERARY.-Left the camp at am.
IN yesterday on a reconnaissance along the
Chambersburg pike TO the westward
III Left pike at Newman's, four miles from
~ camp, following a mountain road that
seemed to lead southwark on the divide sep
arafing the Cumberland valley from the valley
known as Carroll Upper Track. Met a dog.
"nleh assumed a menacing attitude, but he
retired before it became necessary TO nnlimber
the umbrella Encountered a brood sow in
lane. She formed line Of battle. her constitu-
ents massed in close column within supporting
Instance. Halted myself and held council Of
war. never having tried the umbrella on this
SUIT OF an enemy, felt somewhat uncertain as
70 the Results. Moreover, had no instructions
10 bring on an engagement Decided TO make
nank movement. which was successfully ac-
comphshed, the umbrella bringing up the rear
ana covering the passage OF tbs fence. Sow
changed position by a left half wheel. Int lil
nor pursue; Met big girl, bare-headed and
bare-footed, but here also declined an engage
ment, having noticed signs of stalwart brothers
In biackberry patch not far away Saw a
group OF children, who hastily sought refuge
IN hight. Noticed that l was closely watched
py the cltlzens who evidently regarded me as
a horse thief. Got back to camp at IL m.
having hoofed it for twelve miles No casual
ties.
NATURES DIssoLvrSa VIEWS
As IL purposely to add to the pleasures OF nv
outing Dame Nature has exerted herself in a
variety of elemental displays. | have wit
messed sunshine and moonshine fair weather
and foul Out right here. for the benefit of the
unsophlstlcated city reader, viii have to eN-
PLAIN that while foul weather is never fair
weather yet II Is not always foul weather. either
since the crops need rain. don't think have
tnls riddle IN very good shape. but YOU know
what mean. One evening" the electric bat
terles OF the globe seemed to have opened to-
gether, but there was little thunder ONLY
thing needed to make up the dramatic effects.
Inc whole business reminded me of the noise
less powder FAD which seems to have taken pos
session OF the military minds of the nations at
the present day-war would lose the larger part
OF It's charm were we TO dispense with its
glorious noises, the "diapason OF battle" as 1t
Is happily expressed BY writers who have never
witnessed fight Then we had a few DAYS of
showers, and the thirsty earth drank in the
ambrosial fluid and the green mantle of noun
tam and meadow promptly responded to the
magic touch OF the pearly rain drop in the
deepening green of leaf and blade.
The artist would, 1 think. md a chance for
the display OF his genius III the study of a
shower IN this region. To work ont a perfcct
representation of gray mist blending with the
UNITS OF the mountain would tax his artistic
ablllty to the utmost. There are weird shapes
which constantly change TO the touch of un-
seen influences. as though the powers Of the
air were building castles of mist in one mo-
ment only to tear them down and rebuild them
In another. Pendent from the lowering clouds
are inverted cones whose apisces seem to
pierce the foliage of the trees and here and
there are strata of vapor which have appar-
emily attained equilibrium betwixt the upper
and lower atmospheres. Now and then CLINT
OF sunlight flashes through the rifted clouds,
illuminating the whole with happy light as
If it We're the Masters smile
TAKING TO THE WOODS.
After my experience here | think NAV speak
advisedly on the subject of outings TO those
whose health is affected by close confinement to
business. So far l am confirmed in the feeling
that my method is as nearly perfect as one can
expect to obtain. First. then. take to the
woods" both literally and fgurativelv Isolate
yourself from the great world by fasting for
news; keep no account of time. but entrust that
to some one else; let no day pass without walk
ing at least tive miles and be sure TO carry vour
umbrella to protect you from too strong sun
light, possible shower and cross dogs lin the
latter case II will form perfect shield If pre-
sented TO the animal hoisted); do not be in n
hurry to get anywhere. but rest as frequently
as you may feel the need; minglc freely with
the people with whom you come in contact.
and cultivate good fellowship with them: study
the animal, and the insect, and the vegetable
worlds; in short, be on good terms with
everybody and everything and Yourself Do not
concern yourself about your appetite--that will
take care of itself. Submit this to your family
physician and see If he does not approve the
prescription.
HOLDING WASHINGTON PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE
In my travels in the mountains | discovered
a surprising fact-that the residents of the
District of Columbia are held responsible for
the national government. l wish. therefore.
to impress upon their minds the necessity of
assisting and directing Congress and the adj
mlnlstratlon. met. for instance. an old COM
rade who, when by skillful questioning he had
ascertalned that l lived at the capital said to
ME:
What are you fellows at Washington going
to do for us old soldiers?"
Fortunately I was able to say that we had
done something in the passage OF the act of
June q, and as looked at that bronzed face
gray hair and beard. toil-worn hands and stiff
end limbs L felt this measure OF relief came
none TO soon.
But responsibility is not always desirable
particularly when there are no emoluments at
tached, aud SO one does not alwars care to
have 1t thrust on him. especially If the measure
under consideration is unpopular In that
case will give you pointer" Put the re-
sponslblllty on the majority" That some
what indefinite word has helped me out of
some very uncomfortable dilemmas.
WAR STORY
The country is full of war "reminiscences.
and it is instructive and amusing to hear the
old citizens recount them. war story is one
of those things that does not suffer abrasion
from the touch of Father lime. even among
veterans. Those few DAYS in July, 1868 left
their marks here in indelible memories. Only
one Will 1 mention, which came to my ears the
other day. and record it because OF the mo-
mentoUs results that might have depended on
IT had the soldiers on both sides only been
aware Of it. 1t appears that when our forces
met on the Marshall farm in the memorable
conflict there a woman was up IN a cherry tree,
where she had climbed in quest of fruit. and
she viewed the battle from this point of
vantage. ANY old rebel or Yankee soldier vii!
agree with me that they would have been too
bashful and too polite to have fought under
that tree had they known what was above them.
One thing about these mountains | cannot
Observation-Disclosures are SO far as | can learn. no
signs of ancient human occupation. The hills
OF western Pennsylvania Iull of relics of
Indians and the curious race OF people known
as mound builders, and on this account have
an added interest. Why this magnificent region
should have been avoided. since it must have
been rich IN game, Is a mystery. unless. indeed
1t was a natural boundary betwixt different
races and thus became neutral zone TO each
OF the bordering tribes.
FISHES AND ANGLERS
/ think my friend Petrie, the veteran Scotch
angler OF the Government Printing Office.
would much enjoy a trip to this county if what
hear is true. 1t is alleged that bass aud