Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-12
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-.
Steam Railroads In the City.
PROVISIONS or THE BILL AGREED UPON BIZ rHR SEN
ATE DISTRICT COMMITTEE

The senate District committee met at 10 O'Clock
this morning and resumed consideration OF the
subject OF defning routes for steam railroads In
the District and or locating passenger stations.
senators sherman and Morrill, appeared be-
fore the committee and made statements and
explanations As 10 what they deemed the best
policy In connection with the Baltimore and Ohio
and Baltimore and Potomac railroads After going
over the entire subject the committee adopted q
bill, which will be reported to the senate Monday
as the best solution OF the vexed question.
The Dill provides that from and after the LIST day
OF January, 1884. the tracks OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad shall enter the city from the north
at the Dorthern line OF Boundary street or near
as foeWs stSw wSa 80 street and Proceea thence
east, with double track, by means OF an open
cut, TO point at or near the intersection OF
street north and Sd street east subject 10 the ap
proval OF the Commissioners OF the District OF Co
lumoia; thence by means OF a tunnel TO a
point at or near G street south, in Gov
ernment reservation numbered seventeen;
thence westwardy through said reservation, on
such curved line as shall be most practicable 10 a
point In Canal street, on the north side OF the
tracks OF the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad at
or near Half street east; thence along said Canal
street and Virginia avenue parallel with and Oh
Potomac Railroad on said Canal street and vir-
gina avenue 10 the OF 9th street west
ana Virginia avenue, and thence along 9th street
west 70 Missouri avenue, TO passenger station 10
pe located on Missouri avenue.
Inc Baltimore and Ohio is given the right to oc-
9th street west, from Maine avenue TO Missouri
avenue, through the Government reservation,
ana also the night TO extend two tracks. crossing
tne tracks OF the Baltimore and Potomac road at
or near 9Th street, from the intersection OF 9th
street ana virginia avenue, along and on virginia
ana Maryland avenues. along side and north OF
tne Baltimore and Potomac Railroad to the Long
Drdge, and the right TO connect with the tracks on
the Long bridge, and 10 use them In common with
lne Baltlmore and Potomac on equitable terms
Inc Dill also provides that from anu after January
1. 1894, the tracks OF the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad shall enter the city from the north and
east, along the northern shore OF the Eastern
Branch OF the Potomac river, at q point between L
ana streets south, and shall proceed thence
westwardy. with double track, on and under
street south, Canal street, and Virginia avenue 10
point at Or near 0ne-half street east and Canal
street; and thence on Canal street and
,Is Virginia ma AVE, avenue alongside and parallel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from the point OF
proxmaton OF the two routes, as aforesaid, 10 9th
street west and Virginia avenue; and thence along
9th street west to their present passenger station
at 9th street west and street north. The right
10 occupy space OF 30 feet In width In the Gov
ernment reservation known as the "Mall," on the
west side OF 9th street west from street south 10
street north, through the Government reserva-
tion Is granted TO the said Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Co. The right TO lay a double track from
9th street west and Maryland averue and 9th
street west and Virginia avenue westwardly along
and over Maryland and Virginia avenues TO the
Long bridge, is also granted 10 the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Co.
The two branches OF the Baltimore and Ohio are
supervision OF the Commissioners. and that road
Is given the right TO acquire by purchase, or con-
demnation, land north OF Boundary street for
yards, freight stations, &C., and TO maintain a
passenger station for local business on Sd street
east at or near the north end OF the tunnel The
By sns %
Of The SOUTH p lias Of Virginia avenue, @ s0 between
the purposes OF laying tracks only 81 feet in width
west OF 9th street south, between Virginia avenue
and the public reservation. The Baltimore and
Ohio is given the right 70 acquire, by purchase or
condemnation, land for freight purposes &C., north
OF the north line OF It's track along Canal street OF
Virginia avenue, between Maryland avenue and 30
street east and south OF ID street south. The en-
tire route OF the railroads In the city, when at the
street grade or In open cut, is 70 be enclosed
ssone an Sa msS openings az
tecUed by guard gates. and at such point
or points as may be prescribed under the supervis
ion OF the Commissioner suitable bridges are TO
be constructed at the joint cost OF the companies
on the lines or the streets crossing intersecting
the said routes where occupied by both of the rail-
roads II is also provided that from and after
passing South Capitol street. In their course west
ward, aforesaid, to the said passenger stations
the several tracks OF o0sh dne Baltimore and OHIO
throughout their entire course through
the said city, be laid upon such grades
of the District 81 Columbia, and that the con.
struction OF the tunnel OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Co. and OF any tracks, yards, stations,
the same supervision The width OF the roadway
to be occupied by the tracks aforesaid on or IN any
street or avenue IN said city Is not to exceed SO
feet, except in 9th street west, between Virginia
avenue and street north, which Is TO be entirely
occupied.
the Government reservation is not to be used
except for passenger or express traffic and it is
declared unlawful after January i, 1894, for the
companies to permit cars TO stand on any streets
empty, for the purpose OF loading or unloading
freight or for parking or cleaning cars The
method Of condemnation is provided. Each of the
tial wall 10 feet high, the east and Of the
SO feet granted them for the use OF tracks on the
public reservation. surmounted by an earthen
slope sodded, In order that a view OF the trains
upon said tracks shall be shut out from the view
OF persons using the public parks lying 10 the east
and west OF the railroad tracks; and the railroads
are also required, at their joint expense, TO ex-
tend the present bridge over 9Th street TO double
strips OF the public reservation granted in the
bill, with proper ornamentation and side guards
to be approved by the Commissioners for the pur-
Under the bridge by persons or animals using Ing
same.
The bill adopted was drafted by senator Faux
ner TO whom the subject was referred senator
Riddleberger was the only member OF the commit
tee who opposed II, and intimated that he would
oppose the bill In the Senate.
AnacOstia and Potomac River Rail-
road
The committee also authorized a favorable report
VpOu tuc U9L W pcTuut Iuc AuhCOSlld anu fOUOmQc
River Railroad Company TO lay tracks and run
thereon from the intersection OF its tracks on
NJ street south with 9th street west; along 9th
to d south; along TO 7th west; along 7th to its
Intersection with Louisiana avenue, to q point
east OF 1th street In the space formed by the In
tersection to be named by the Commissioners 0his
extension to be completed within nine months)
from the Intersection OF its tracks l1th street
east with street south; along 11th street TO its
Intersection with street and street north;
along street, passing around stanton Square, to
the intersection OF said street with Indiana ave-
nue.; along Indiana avenue to its Intersection with
street west to point in the space hitherto men,
toned along street TO It's Intersection
with Delaware avenue; along Delaware ave.
nue. to its Intersection with street north; along
street to its Intersection with New Jersey ave-
nue.; along New jersey avenue TO street north;
Louisiana avenue TO 7th street west to q point IN
the space mentioned. Provided, that but single
track, with necessary curves switches, and turn
outs shall be laid upon G and ID streets and New
Jersey and Delaware avenues, ana that the CON- |
pany shall complete the track provided In this |
section, and run cars thereon, within eighteen |
months from the approval OF this act
Where the extension coincides with the route |
OF any other railroad but one set OF tracks must
Do Laid; both roads must use the same tracks
Mr. SpO0neF's Aigh.License Btll.
After dispostng OF the steam railroad question |
the District committee took up the bill submitted
by Mr. Spooner several weeks ago TO regulate the |
sale OF liquors In the District and nx the licenses
and Is very ng1d In its provisions The committee
adopted the bin and directed Mr.. spooner to re-
port II favoraby, but they, nevertheless refused
tO make publfc its prOVfSdOna. Senator |