Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

tomac, from which commanding views Of the
country around are presented. =
wEBsTEs's TREE.
In front OF the house once, and until lately.
stood large wild cherry tree of tall. wide
spreading branches. A platform and seats
we're erected in the topmost branches. which
were reached by ladder, and here Mr.. Web
ster and the Aggs were IN the habit of spending
pleasant evenings in social converse. epjoyng
the while the pure air and beautiful landscape
scenes. The tree was called ''Webster's tree :"
and the place is now known as Webster Hill
The famous cid tree. like its illustrious admirer
Is now gone, creeping shrub simply marking
the spot where it once SO grandly lowered
above surrounding trees. Most OF the trees on
the place were planted by Mr.. Robinson some
thirty five years ago.
With the single exception Of Fort Reno, at
ienieytown, this Is the most elevated position
In the District, and the government tried to
secure it for the site Of the new naval obserya-
tory.
heaching . point about midway Of the
Robinson tract. which is marked BY three large
ehestnut-oak trees. charming view is prese n tod
LOOKING eastward. Hyattsville and the Mary
land Agricultural College are prominent OBJ
leets IN the distance. In front, nearly at your
foot, Is observed an old line Of rifle pits that
connect Forts Totem, Slemmer and Bunker
Hill. The first named fort can also be seen on
the high hill to the northward.
A quarter of mile brings you to the south
ern boundary OF the Robinson estate and the
home grounds again resume their frontage on
the road
THE NEW CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
Is passed on the left near the juncture of
Bunker Hill road and Lincoln avenue (soon
reached). Lincoln avenue was formerly known
by the name of Glenwood road. This point is
about three miles north Of the Capitol.
The university is pleasantly situated on .
n al ft,,.ta H.
Divinity building was erected in 1889, the
corner stone having been laid on the Path of
May, 1883, and was dedicated November Is,
1889. both ceremonies being conducted in the
presence OF great throngs OF people, under
the direction OF Cardinal Gibbons, president of
the board Of trustees.
THE HARDWOOD Road
has q good, even surface, but the roadway is
rather narrow. There is talk of widening it,
which should be done by all means It is we'll
shaded by handsome native trees of many
varieties. Scenes of unusual beauty are pre-
sented on every hand one wends his way
along its devious course.
You may want to know the origin of the sim
gular name Hardwood, which occurs so often
In the nomenclature Of this vicinity. The late
w. w. Corcoran, when he acquired from the
Breckinridges the farm which nov constitutes
the southern half of the Soldiers Home
grounds, named it Hardwood Tradition saws
B
Dor OF hares and rabbits that infested the farm
woodland at that time.
1t is related that shortly after the property
came into the possession of Mr.. Corcoran he
a2d friend while driving along the lane
which ID now known ~ Corcoran drive were
discussing the question OF q suitable name for
the place. At the momenta hare spraug across
the road In front Of them. The friend instantly
suggested that 1t be called Hardwood and Mr..
Corcoran eagerly adopted the name.
Hardwood road, which was constructed after
ward, was named after the farm. hospital
was located on the farm during the war, which
also bore the name OF HARDWOOD.
ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE.
The excursion il now continued homsward
along Lincoln avenue. A good spring 10 passed
on the left nearly opposite the northeast cor
ner OF Gienwood cemetery. There 10 . gypsy
camp in tho vicinity. Glenwood cemetery
| contains about ninety acres and was incorpo-
rated in lso4 The receiving vault IL . credit
able structure. The grounds are attractive
| being laid out in convenient drives and walks
/ Among the ceiebritiss buried here 10 Amos
Kendall once Postmaster General Of the
United States-
Immediately south Of Glenwood, ON the same
side Of the avenue, is Prospect Hill cemetery
German Lutheran, while on the opposite sidl
u ST. Aary's burying ground (Roman Cath
olic). The former contains seventeen acres
| and was Incorporated in 1860 The latter con.
tains only three acres.
Crossing Florida avenue, Q little Bouth Of
here, You enter North Capitol street. which
takes Jon 70 New York avenue and home.
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