Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Government Sues for Re-
claimed Land on River Front.
EJECTMENT NOW SOUGHT
Notice of Action Is Served on r. E.
Grover-One Held as Freight
Car Thief.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. August Is. 1912
Notice of the ejectment suit for the
recently reclaimed land on the river
front. now claimed by the government.
was served yesterday afternoon on r.
+. Grover of this city, as superintendent,
in the case Of the United States against
the Marine Railway and Coal Company
of this city.
1t is set forth in the notice that the
claim for fee simple to 6O.9S4 square feet
of ground at the shipyard is unlawfully
detained. Twenty days are given in
order to enter appearance, at which time
it is expected that the plea, to the juris-
diction will be filed in the case.
This suit on the part Of the government
is the outcome of the dredging of the
channel in front of Alexandria and filling
up the property known as the Cove at
the shipyard.
ment. and the abutting property owners
also claim it is their property. Their deeds
call for to hiSh-watcr mark. 1t is said
Able legal counsel Will represent both
sides. The outcome of the case is await
ed with considerable interest by the
parties interested.
After the cove was filled in the govern
ment. in order to establish jurisdiction,
and notice was posted that there should
be no trespassing under the penalty of the
law. Since that time the boys of the
ncighbOrhood have been using the re-
claimed land as base ball grounds. and
also for Fairgrounds. After the land was re-
claimed it was suggested by a number
of city officials that it might be obtained
and used as public Fairgrounds. How
ever, with the legal fight on hand for its
| possession. it is regarded as very doubt
| full If it will be used for such, being re-
garded as entirely too valuable for such
purposes. The land would make an ideal
site for factory purposes, especially in
view of its location on the river front.
Held on Larceny Charge.
Charged with the larceny Of women's
wearing apparel, valued at $3.50. alleged
to have been taken from railroad freight
cars. William Oehlert, when arraigned in
the police court this morning, waived a
preliminary hearing and was held for the
action of the grand jury Oehlert's ar
rest occurred yesterday afternoon follow
ing the raid made Monday night on the
dry goods store of Samuel w. Harris.
Ills King street, who was arraigned yes
terday and who also waived hearing.
1t is understood that Oehlert will give
bond in the sum of $1,000 this after
| noon for his appearance before the grand
jury.
ing assisted in the transportation of the
plumber from near EdsallS station, Fair
fax county. to this city He. however.
denies having stolen the clothing from
the cars. The police expect to make other
arrests before the day is over.
Cation Files Report.
]. Randall Cation special commissioner
in the suit OF George l.. Appich against
the Belle Pre- Bottle Company. this after
noon filed his report In the circuit court.
According to the report the assets, in
Guiding cash in bank, appraised value of
real estate. cost value of Improvements
in machinery, merchandise, supplies now
on hand bills receivable. amount to $780,
069.13 The liabilities. including taxes,
bond issue. judgments. notes. bills pay
able and stock, amount to $1S5. 1852
This concern was organized here in
1907 and a receiver for the company was
appointed June last 1t is expected that
decree for the sale of the property will
be entered at the September term of the
circuit court for this city.
Woman Burned to Death.
Mrs. Lizzie Broughton. wife of Roswell
Broughton. assistant postma ster, Norfolk,
| Va, was burned to death yesterday aft
ernOon. at her home in Norfolk as the re-
suit Of the explosion of a gasoline stove.
Mrs. Broughton was we'll known in this
city, she being Miss Gary, daughter. of
Mrs. Lucy Cry, Del Ray, Alexandria
county.
| Owing to the absence of a quorum. the
special meeting of the city council which
was to have been held last night was not
held. Only seven members appeared.
| The business which was to have been
disposed of, including the lease of the
| franchise to the Washington Virginia
Railway Company, will not 1t is thought
! be considered Until the new council goes
into office next month.
Mrs. Edith Smith Dead.
Mrs. Edith Smith, wife of Harry D.
| Smith died this morning at her home
| 1902 Prince street, after a long Illness
| The deceased was a Miss Bartsh, and be-
sides her husband is survived by one
| child. The arrangements for the funeral
| have not been made
Members of the Columbia Fire Engine
Company last night enjoyed a crab feast
| at the cOmpany's house,
| Misses ROxie DOniphan and Madeline
| Hope are visiting Mrs. Samuel Bryly.
| White Post, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter U. Varney are
visiting at White Post, Va.
| Mrs. Charles Duey and children, Canal
Zone, are visiting Mrs. George w. Francis.
Urgent Needs Not Anacostian.