Evening star., 1936-01-19

has reached the city. direct from
Cumberland Who that was present
can ever forget the scene that took
place on the Fourth Of July, 1923,
when the then Chief Magistrate of
the Republic broke ground on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, amid all
the pomp and circumstance OF
splendid civic festival, and the hearty
zeal and enthusiasm with which our
then worthy mayor (who never does
anything by halves entered into the
matter, determined to make the dis
play worthy of the occasion. And
so it was. The glorious work, COM
menced under such favorable auspices,
after encountering and surmounting
numberless difficulties, is consurn-
mated"
There are still those who have vivid
recollections Of the washington City
Canal before 1t was filled in during
the '70s, and can appreciate, even
more than can the present generation,
the Improvements being made in the
Monument Lot,
THE average person rarely ever re-
ceives a letter from one whom
every one might esteem as a sweet
heart, for the one the writer refers
to is really lovable old lady. now
nearing her 9th year. Indeed, her
birthday falls on st. Valentines day,
ard how nice 1t would be to give this
dear native Washingtonian shower
Of birthday cards. In other words.
give her her flowers while she's here.
This is her letter; it refers to a
story written about her and which
appeared in The Star of January 5.
two weeks ago. She says:
Louise Home,
"Jany. S, 1885.
Dear Mr.. Proctor:
Il have just read for the second
time your page in today's Star. and
feel must thank you. for the artistic
way in which you have edited my very
simple manuscript which was written
for my niece, Mrs. Wrisley. and l
thank you for the very choice manner
in which you speak OF me. am
so glad you had it printed SO I
could read it.
VERY sincerely yours.
ROSA MORDECAI."
A MOTHER letter. prompted by the
same story. was received from
Mrs. Beulah McGlue Strickler, in
which she says:
January 5, 1895.
"Mr. John Clagett Proctor.
Washington, D. c.
Dear sir:
II am always interested In your
articles written for The Sunday wash
ington Star, but todays was OF par
ticular interest inasmuch as l was
born in the house in which Miss
Mordecai was.
MY grandfather. Mr.. George T.
McGlue, owned the property 1908 ana
1910 I street. where now stands the
Benedict Club or apartment. do
not now recall the exact date OF his
death. but 1t was about 1886 or 1887
in February. He was there and had
been for some time member Of the
Oldest Inhabitants Association, and
It was at White House New Year
reception with that organization that.
after working early in the day with
the Associated Charities. he took cold
which resulted in his death. He was
born in 1910 in the first ward, and was
one of the charter members Of Foun-
dry Church. --'
IT was born in 1870 and other
cousins were born In the same house
some five or six years older than
I. recall neighbors as follows: Next
door, Gems. Craig and Hunt. Mrs.
Judge John Davis. at whose home
President Arthur was q frequent visi-
tor. and how we children were thrilled
when he doffcd his topper to us, and
heard the Jingle Of the trappings Of
his fine turnouts Next, Judge Embrey:
further on, Admiral Schley, Gen.
aazen, the Benjamins, Admiral De
Craft. and opposite, the Wallachs and
Browns. Wallach was at one time
mayor Of Washington.
II left Washington in 1895, lived
my married life in Philadelphia. then
IN California, returning here to live in
Iceland am much interested in the
Did Washington.
IT hope this letter has not bored
you.
Sincerely yours,
"BEULAH McGLUE STRICKLER,
"3006 Thirteenth street northwest"
4 POOLESVILLE, Md, reader Of
The Star gives us some Interest,"
ing information about the ,Veatch
family. The letter follows:
January I'd, 1886.
Dear Mr.. Proctor:
II have read with . great deal Of
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