Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-09
ANACtDSTIA.
JUDGE ARMSTRONG oN HI


The charge of plagiarism preferred against
| Judge George II. Armstrong by Mr.. Bayard
wyman has created somewhat of stir. The
letter Of Mr. wyman as published in yester-
days STAR. seems to show a striking similarity
between the speech delivered by Judge Arm
strong at St. Elizabeth memorial services Of
Law 80 and that delivered by President Harri-
SOL at the dedication Of the Garfield monument
at Cleveland, Ohio, "a year ago. Judge Arm
strong when seen this morning in reference 10
the matter, said: Yes; my attention has been
called to the notice in the The EVENING STAR
of the sth instant Never having seen or read
the address the gentleman who signs himself
Bay ard Wymau therein refers to. and not hav-
in had an opportunity to compare 1t with my
fe " remarks on Memorial day. 4 am unable to
express an opinion of the accuracy of his
statement. But | do say said notice was the
first intimation ever had of any such address
having been delivered at the time and place
therein charged and stated"
PRELIMINARY FOURTH OF JULY MEETING.
The preliminary meeting to arrange for
mass meeting to determine the ACCESSIBILITY of
appropriately celebrating the Fourth convened
at Judge Armstrong; Office last night. Among
the citizens present were +. l.. l.. Edelen.
Chas- II. Cornwell, Columbus Robey, Chas. L.
kenner David L. n. Shank, Andrew Brauman,
John l. Fowler, W. Marden King. A. VI. Fris-
bic, ]. NJ. Keating John NJ. Koenig Michael
koenig. Vim. ii. Peck. Geo. III. Armstrong,
VIM. Jordan, Jos. Miller, Chas. Richardson.
Peter Stangier. Lennie W. Bates, L. i. Weldon,
y. IL. Harnish. W. W. Watson. Frederick Darl-
ing. Geo. Simpson and {. II. Weiss. Judge
Armstrong called the meeting to order, and on
motion of Mr.. Fowler Col. Frisbie was elected
chairman and Judge Armstrong secretary.
1t was voted to hold public mass meeting at
Gray's Hall tonight and to invite all citizens to
attend. Each committeeman pledged himself
to advertise the matter and to secure the pres
ence of as many of his friends as possible.
Everything argues success.
THOSE INJURED TREES
Mr.. Arthur Christy was seen last evening in
regard to the communication signed Anony
nous and received by the Commissioners.
stated in yesterdays STAR. The letter set forth
that repeated attempts were being made to
kill certain noble trees in front of MIR. Christys
residence" Two summers ago the poplars in
front of that gentlemans home were girdled
but they continued to flourish, and a short time
ago were again attacked This time anger
holes were bored in them. MIR. Christy indig
nantly denies completely connivance with
the perpetrators of what he terms dastardly
outrage. The trees were planted there by the
parking commission at his request and he de-
clares that even though they caused him in
convenience he would be friendly to them.
should the shade Of the trees injure his hedge
he would petition to have them trimmed. He
hopes the police may be successful and bring
the culprits to justice.
A PICNIC AT EDGEwooD.
Edgewood the picturesque country seat of
Mrs Helen Strecker. was the scene yesterday
of picnic given by .Strecker in honor of DR..
and Mrs. u Wesley Church. Several carriages
filed with guests went down from Anacostia.
The tables were spread under the trees, and
berries, cream and ices beautifully served.
Edgewood is on the Piscataway road, about
one-half mile from Oxon Hill post Office, and is
part of what was Oxon Hill manor. From pre-
revolutionary days to the middle Of the pres
ent century it was the property Of the Addi-
sons. Much that is Maryland and Virginia
history enacted here. The participants in
tlAs excursion were DIR. and Mrs. Church, Mrs.
Coleman. Miss Coleman. Mrs. Hoyle. Mrs.
Strecker, Mr.. and Mrs. Smoot. Mrs. johnson,
Mrs. Beers Judge Tolson, Mr.. Dyer, Mr.. Adams.
Mr.. Weir, DIR. Hill, Capt. Elliott and Mr. Berg
man.
LANDMARK TO BE REMOVED.
The work of removing the Christy cottage
to make way for Minnesota avenue will be
begun by Mr.. Trawley. the contractor. to-
morrow. This is one Of the few landmarks
remaining here. Policeman Lingan Anderson
is authority for the statement that the house
was built about 1885 by Jessie Harschman. and
was one of three that stood on Harrison street
in those days the t. b. road. One house built
by Mrs. Boyer was on the messuage of Mr..
Arthur Christy lodge: another built by Ed
ward Duvall, stood "a little east of the present
sumptuous residence of Mr.. Christy, and still
farther east, at the intersection of the I. h.
and Piscataway roads, the house which is
to be removed. The building mentioned is the
oldest in this vicinity, save the Frederick
homestead and the Talburtt manor house.
OPENING Up FOR SETTLEMENT.
The Otterback estate. comprising forty acres,
and located at the northeast triangle formed
BY the intersection of Minnesota avenue and
Harrison street. is being opened up for settle
ment. Contractors Murphy and McClay of
Washington turned loose "a force of thirty men
and fifteen carts yesterday morning. Sixteenth.
18th, : and L streets are being put through.
These highways will be 60 feet wide well paved
and will have brick sidewalks, shade trees gas
and water mains. The property is owned by a
syndicate composed of Messrs. William NAYS
and others.
RAILROAD EXTENSION.
The Anacostia and Potomac River railroad
extension from the main stem at 18th and G
street southeast to Congressional cemetery is
complete. The line Is about seven squares
long double track. and was begun last Febru-
airy. The streets along which the road has been
built are being improved by Belgian roadways
and brick sidewalks. Cars were hauled over
the line on Decoration day, but the extension
has not been formally opened.
NOTES.
Ex-Policeman William z. Edelen has been ap-
pointed keeper Of the new Pennsylvania avenue
bridge. Mr.. Edeen was appointed to fill the
vacancy caused by the retirement Of Mr.. Ack-
wood. alias Dubby, who deserted his post wife
and family last April
DIR. A NJ. Green is erecting handsome brick
structure for Office purposes on lot 81. on the
east side of Monroe between Jackso and Wash
iugtDn streets.
Mis- Julia V. Gates, a supervisor AT the asvi
lum for IN ane at Morris Plains " j.. has been
visiting friends here the past week She will
return TO her home in New Jersey tomorrow.
Work of the Pension Bureau.
Commissioner Raum of the pension bureau