Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Route OF the Rock Creek Railway-A
Bill to Purchase Building Sites, Etc.


Route Of the Rock Creek Railway-A
Bill to Purchase Building Sites, Etc.
Mr.. Atkinson has introduced in the House q
bill allowing the Rock Creek railway company
to change the route of its line. which was set
down in the charter granted this company in
June, 1883.
The amendment allows the road to lay its
tracks and run its cars along the follow
ing streets: Beginning at the intersectio Of
Boundary and R streets extended; thence
westerly along r street extended to Mas
sachusetts avenue extended; thence along
Massachusetts, avenue extended northwesterly
to Gath street extended; thence northeriy
along oath street extended to Belmont ave-
nue.; thence northerly along Belmont road
to Woodley road, and thence across Woodley
road and along q new road to be opened on the
east side Of Rock creek to the entrance
to the geological garden; and also be-
veient point south Of woodley bridge for
crossing Rock creek, and thence crossing
Rock creek to Woodley park on a substantial
iron bridge to be erected by said COMPANY
The company is authorized to acquire by pur-
chase the ground necessary for the construc-
ton Of such a bridge with the proper ap-
proaches, DC. 1t is provided that the route
through Woodley park shall be outside
OF Woodley road, except where necessary
to cross the road, The company is authorized
to increase its capital stock $4,000.
GROUND SOUTH OF THE AVENUE FOR PUBLIC
BUILDING SITES.
Mr.. Gibson introduced in the Senate today a
joint resolution which points to the purchase
Of good deal of real estate in the District.
The resolution provides for the appointment
OF commission, to consist of the Secre-
tary of the Interior, the chief
OF engineers and the Commissioners of the
District whose duty it shall be to ascertain and
report the probable cost to the government,
whether it be acquired by condemnation or
purchase, of the real estate belonging to private
persons or corporations (the Center market ex-
cepted), embraced in the area bordered on the
west by LIST street from Pennsylvania avenue to
Maryland avenue, and on the north by Penn
sylvania avenue to 18th street. and on the south
by Maryland avenue to 18th street.
SMALL PURCHASES WITHOUT ADVERTISING.
Mr.. Hawley introduced bill in the Senate
today amending section 37O9 of the Re-
vised Statutes so as to enable departments Of
the government to make purchases for the
public service. not to exceed $500, without ad-
vertising for bids.
ASSISTANT PAYMAsTER DoYLE's ACCOUNTS.
Senator Blackburn today in the Senate intro
duced bill for the relief of Mrs. Selma Bestor,
Orson H. Bestor and E. Francis Riggs. The bill
appropriates S2l, $50. 81, that being the amount
turned over to the US. treasury by those par
ties in settlement Of a deficiency in the money
account OF Assistant Paymaster Jacob ID. Doyle,
who at the time OF the deficiency WAS insane.
THE PROPOSED INEBRIATE ASYLUM
Senator Morrill, today in the Senate pre-
sented a petition in behalf of number of citi-
zens of the District of Columbia praying for
passage of the bill before the District commit
tee establishing an inebrlate asylum in the
District of Columbia.
THE PROPOSED GEORGETOWN AND ARLINGTON
RAILROAD.
Messrs. Wheatley, Dunlop and Ross appeared
before the subcommittee on roailroads Of the
House District committee today and made ar
guments in favor of the granting OF the char
ter OF the Georgetown and Arlington railroad.
TO RELIEVE ESTHER A. KEYsER.
Senator Barbour this afternoon introduced a
bill for the relief of Esther A. Keyser. The
necessity for relief comes from the failure of
the District to make a valid deed to certain
property purchased by claimants father at a
tax sale in 1860
THE EI0HT HOUR CLAIMS BILL.
The subcommittee of the committee on labor
to whom was referred Mr.. Gest's bill allowing
the laborers in government employ who have
worked over eight hours per day since
the passage of the eight-hour bill in June
1868, to take their claims for money due
before the Court of Claims reported
favorably on the bill this morn
ing. The full committe were, however,
not quite satisfied with the amount of evidence
gathered and the bill was referred back to the
Ii. j. Schulteis, representing
Legislative committee of district No. J6 knights
OF Labor, appeared before the subcommittee.
TO PROTECT FISH IN THE POTOMAC
. Senator Stockbridge, for the committee on
fisheries, today favOrably reported Senator
bill to protect the fish in the
Potomac river in the District OF Columbia, and
to provide spawning ground for shad and
herring in the Potomac river.
A Wife Whipper Fined.
Today lady dressed in black, with a hand
some child of four years, was in the Police
Court as the complainant against her husband,
VIM. j. Murray, who, she charged, COM
with very black eye, was evidence
of her having been roughly treated.
She told the story of fourteen years domestic
stating that they lived on 9Th street
near G street northeast. and that she had in
the main supported herself and child all that
time. Murray took the stand and admitted
that his temper got the better of him and that
he struck her. Mr. A. Sellers, for the defend
ant, urged that it was the intention of MIR. Muir
ray to leave the city; that that was the best So
luton of the case. The court, however thought
different and imposed fine of $50 or 60 days
ill Jail.
Judge Miller on Corporal Punishment.
Last night Officers LYDIA and Kendig arrested
q colored woman, Margaret Brockett, on the
charge Of An assault on her child, girl Of
fifteen years, by excessively whipping her.
Mr.. Wall appeared for the accused. but her
statement was sufficient to satisfy the court.
The girl admitted that she misbebaved and her
mother tied her to the bed post, stripped her
and used strap on her.
The court said that if mothers would use the