The Washington herald., 1912-05-16

members OF the Washington Police De-
partment was adopted for use by the
members of the force during the summer
months, and Chief Goods was instructed
TO nave the mer obtain caps with shields
as soon as possible. It was also decided
TO purchase a dozen new policemen 5
sticks
Another matter decided upon was that
hereafter policemen must obtain dupli-
cate sick certificates, one for the City
Auditor and the other for the commits
sioners
The policemen were given the privilege
OF holding their annual excursion this
summer, provided. however, the funds
derived from same are applied to uni
forms only.
The report of Chief Goods for the
month showed that rs prisoners had been
taken in custody since his last report.
Joseph Rice was appointed a special
policeman at the plant Of the Alexandria
Fertilizer and Chemical Company. He
was subsequently, sworn In as such.
The initiative win be taken by the gov
ernment to determine the ownership Of
about forty acres Of reclaimed land on
the river front, recently filled in by the
government as result OF the dredging
of Alexandris's harbor. It is regarded
as more than probable that the question
of ownership will be heard before a
court in Washington at a very early
date.
It was announced to-day that the
United States Attorney General had in
formed the attorneys representing the
Southern Railway Company and the es-
tate of the late Park Agnew, two of the
claimants, that in order TO determine
ownership the government VIII at once
take the initiative. In the meantime the
government expects, II Is said, to lease
the property. and the funds derived
from same will be held until the liti-
CATION IS ended.
There are a large number OF claimants
to the land. all having abutting property.
The land, since IL has been filled IN, Is
regarded as very valuable. II would
make an idea truck garden or a splendid
site for manufacturing purposes. Since
Il has been reclaimed II has been
fenced in by the government and signs
are distributed at many points warning
against trespassing.
deed was placed on record to-day
in the Office Of the clerk OF the Corpo-
ration Court from Mrs. Harriet T. Dain-
gerfield. conveying to Mrs. Catherine De-
laney the handsome brick dwelling house
and lot situated at the southeast corner
Of Washington and Cameron Streets.
d. F. Harkins has purchased from
Charles II. Zimmerman the latter's ice
business in the city, and a deed for the
same was recorded to-day.
The semi-annual inspection of the
members Of the police force was made
this afternoon with all the members
present. The inspection took place I'm
the Police Court room before the menu
bers Of the beard OF commissioners and
Mayor Pan Certain members were in
structed relative TO the riot alarm, con
sisting of the ringing of the town bell
seven times with three consecutive OF
such alarms with a pause between each.
The annual May dance given by the
dancing club OF Alexandria Lodge Of
EIks tonight in the auditorium OF the
EIks' Home was largely attended.
Services will be held at St. Mary's
Catholic Church tomorrow with masses
at and $50 o'clock In observance Of
Ascension Day. The last mass will be
followed by benediction OF the blessed
sacrament. Services at Grace Episcopal
Church will be held at o'clock in the
morning.
Francis T. Quinn has purchased two
building lots in section two OF George
Washington Park from the George
Monument Association.
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, Of this city
delivered the literary address st the clos
ing exercises Of Clifton High, scheeS clif-
ton. Va, last night.
The State Council. Daughters OF Lib
erty. win hold its annual session here
May 2s-29 next Members Of the State
body will be entertained by Friendship
Council, this city.