The Washington herald., 1918-10-27

was built the historic structure was
abandoned.
Creased Pig Was Popular.
The second greatest event in the an
nails OF TwininG City was when the
opening OF the Pennsylvania avenue
bridge was celebrated August o. 1890
The event was made the occasion of
great rejoicing. and was attended by
many of the civic and military or
ganizations of Washington One Of
the central figures at the celebration
was big Andy Gleason. contra ctor.
Republican politician and friend of the
late James G. Blaine Mr.. Gleason
was an active participant in all move
ments for the betterment of the Dis
trict, and possessing the ready wit
for which most Irishmen are noted
he was always the life of the func-
uons he attended. Referring to the
bridge opening and the attendant
ceremonies. Mr.. Gleason said:
"A small and extremely lively pig.
well creased, slippery pole. and a
big steer. barbecued and Drowned to
a turn by Henry Buscher, were the
predominant features of the event"
The celebration was one of the last
of the general old-time outdoor festi-
walls held in the District The picnic
features included chasing the creased
pig, sack races. climbing the greasy or
slippery pole, and a big barbecue.
There was music galore and much
speechmaking. and at night the af-
fair was concluded with an immense
bonfire, the reflection from which
could be seen in every part of the
District. Credit was given to the late
Dr. w. Lee White, who had a fine
summer home in rear of Twining city.
known as Floral Hill" as the orlGi-
nator of the bridge project.
Robert F. Bradbury. now the owner
of Bradbury Heights on the COM
manding crest beyond Twining City
established the pioneer business in y
building he erected at the south end
Of the PENNSYLVANIA avenue bridge,
in May, 1880. lie said yesterday that
Twining City was the last subdivision
recorded in the District surveyors Of
flee that did not follow the stated
street plans as laid down by the au-
thorties. and 1t has ever since been
regretted that this was so.
L'Enfant May Have statue.
Ellicott Circle is semi-circular
tract Immediately at the south end of
the bridge. L'Enfant Circle or Square.
at Minnesota and Pennsylvania ave
nues, is at the terminus of the East
Washington Heights Railroad. which
connects with the Capital Traction
Railway at Seventeenth street south
east, and crosses the bridge. 1t is
said the project of placing a statue of
the French officer there has not been
-
Mr.. Bradbury and other residents of
the suburb that following the success
full conclusion of the present grea,
war, such a memorial will be erected.
Away back in the dim past when
Washington was not much greater i'm
size than Twining City, the old Nay
lor farm supplied the tables of the
great men in American history with
vegetables. fresh eggs and poultry
Col. Naylor, who was the owner be-
fore the land was subdivided, was
noted for his unbounded hospitality
and the old Naylor farmhouse was the
scene of many notable gatherings.
Mayor Bowen of Washington also
lived in an ancient mansion on what
is now Randle Highlands, Just be-
yond Twining City. Other men of ma
tional reputation have from time to
time resided on the picturesque
heights, from which magnificent
view of the Nations Capital City may
be had.
At the time Twining City came into
being, Jackson City at the south end
OF the old Long Bridge. made famous
by the civil war, was flourishing. and
because of its numerous gambling
places it was sometimes referred to
as ''Washington's Monte Carlo"
Jackson ,Eity Kas- intended to- per-