Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-17

we took advantage of the smooth
stretches and about eight miles from,
Frederick entered the town of Jefferson
and after a run of five miles more pulled
into Petersville. both towns being on the
main road between Frederick and Har.
pers Ferry.
The scenery through this section OF
the country was all that could be de-
sired. while the invigOrating mountain
air was preparing US an appetite Tor q
good breakfast on our arrival at the
Ferry. The road wound up and down
hill, through the hillsides and skim
ming over covered bridges and streams.
descended into the village OF knoxviIle
, on the line Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad Knoxville is sixty miles from
the National Capital
Here We crossed the railroad tracks
and bearing to the right headed In the
direction Of Weverton, another small
town on the line of the railroad. slight
Vile. The road through here is SOFT
and black. due to great measure
from the coal dirt from the passing en-
gines. Another sprint of three miles
and the glistening spires of Harpers
Ferry soon appeared in view. Cross.
ing the long bridge here we entered
the town Of Harpers Ferry We reach
ed here at 5A3 o'clock, after sixty
four-mile drive. Passing under the rail- +
road bridge and turning to the rignt
cended an unusually steep grade whlc
led us out to Bolivar, W. Va, where the
District guardsmen were up, preparing
for the reception of the several thou.
sand visitors who took advantage OF
the day and spent it with the boys. We
arrived at the camp at $3.50 o'clock,
8b.6 miles from our starting point. Inc
running time was three hours and
forty-fve minutes. but deducting
twenty minutes for a tire change made
the actual running time three hours
twenty-five minutes. which was con-
sidered excellent time We were &C
companied on the trip to the camp by
Mai c. Fred Cook. adjutant general.
District of Columbia National Guard.
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Spent Night at Ferry.
ute the sun became hotter and hotter
We enjoyed breakfast in camp. where
we were guests Of offers Of the gen.
eral staff. after which we made round
of the various organizations. In the
Afternoon we witnessed dress parade and
the band concert in the evening con-
cluded the days program on the camp
grounds. AS the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
w Frank Butts the night was spent al
Harpers Ferry, and the next morning
preparations made for the continuation
of our trip A brief stop was made
at camp to pick up the war CORE
spondents" and carry them to the front
over in the direction Of Halltown
where manuevers were taking place.
The road was all macadam and in good
shape.
On our arrival at Halltown we turned
to the right at the station and post Of
flee and heading in a northwesterly d.
rection over the same character OF road
as that to Halltown swept things before
u.s. After a delightful run we pulled
into Shepherdstown. w. Va. on the
banks of the Potomac river. Shep-
herdstown is a picturesque little viii
lage and one Of the largest in that Sec
ton of the state, ranking next to Mar
tinsburg. A side trip was made over
to Antietam. crossing the bridge over
the Potomac. for which toll. amounting
to 80 cents. was collected before the
toll gate was hoisted.
Dinner over, we were soon on the move
once more, and passing through the town
up very steep grade. soon disappeared
over the hills and left Shepherdstown
back Of us. For several miles a good
macadamized road exists. but on nearing
Martinsburg, which was our next stop.
the road plainly showed the effects OF
wear and tear. and was found rough and
full Of holes, which caused a slowing
down of speed. Martinsburg is q good
sized town, and well built up with resi-
dences and stores. while several factories
on the outskirts of the town provide EN-.
ployment for a great many of the resi-
dents. The town is we'll supplied with
hotels, banks and theaters in addition.
Martinsburg Is ten miles from Shepherds.
town, and might be termed the gateway