The Washington times., 1895-04-07
D0INGs OF THE DISTRICT
P|ats Completed of First Section
of Street Extension.
MAY BE RECORDED INTEN DAYS
Attorney Thomas Expresses Grave Doubts of
the Legality of Proceedings for Opening
Newport Place Fishing in Potomac by
Nets or Other Device Declared Unlawful
Columbia r. B. Wants Robinson Fender.

A sketch map of the first section OF
the contemplated extension of streets,
| embracing all the north west section
| lying between North Capitol street anc
| Rock Creek, has been placed in the office
| of the Commissioners for reference pur
poses. 1t is as yet incomplete, but shows
the streets and avenues as they will bt
after the extension is entered OF record.
The map is to accompany the detailed
plats, of which there are thirty-six, a.
explanatory OF the areas, dimensi ions
and other details for use in court proceed.
ings, for assessment purposes, and other.
wise. The plan OF street extensions ID
now complete and agreed upon, but the
Commissioners have yet to sign the plats,
which duty will be performed within
few days.
The plats will then be forwarded to the
commission composed of Secretary of War
Lamont, Secretary of the Interior Smith,
and Gen. Casey, chief OF engineers, by
whom it must be approved. II they dis
cover any changes that in their Judgment
are necessary, they will note them and
return the plats with their written ap-
proval. The plats Will then be entered
OF record with the surveyor OF the District.
No subdivision within the territory em-
Draced IN the plots shall thereafter be
admitted to record except it shall first De
approved by the Commissioners and be in
conformity with the adopted PLAN
Inc sketch map was prepared by Mr.
w. r. Rochards, under the direction OF En-
gineer Commissioner Powell.
II promptly passed upon by the Com
mission the record may be completed within
ten days.
NEWPORT PLACE" QUESTION.
Attorney Thomas rendered a decision
yesterday touching the demand for the
opening of minor street in square GO OF
the city, proceedings in which, once COM
menced, were suspended to give time for
an examination OF late decision, in which
he expresses grave doubts of the legality
of the proceeding.
A large number OF citizens interested
petitioned for the opening of the street
extending from Twenty street to
Twenty second street northwest, and asked
that IL be called Newport place" Re-
Gently there was a vigorous appeal made
for action upon the general grounds that
the section and its absence a detriment to
the surrounding property.
Mr.. Thomae says: The case is not essen
TALLY different in principle from the case
decided by the court of appeals. The
distinction is that in one case benefits were
sought TO be get off against damages for
land taken, whereas in square 60 the
scheme is a little different, the owner is
to be paid ia money for his land without
deductions fer benefits. but the amount Of
money thus paid, and the expense of the
inquisition is to be apportioned among
lots affected by the opening" and collected
back as benefits before 1.-THE Improvement
has become all accomplished fact" quot
ing from the court of appeals decision
The building Inspector reported yes
terday 10 the District Auditor the collec-
ton during March of fees for building
permits, and for water used for building
purposes, as follows: one hundred and
fifty-eight new buildings, 1915; one hun
derd and forty-Rix repairs, S146; seven
awnings, ST; four railings. 81; miscel-
laneous, including water privileges, S133.-
As; total. S606. 45
The time for completion of the contract
with j. II. Dunn for the construction of
fire engine house st Mount Pleasant has
been extended forty-five days
Fishing III the Potomac il declared to be
unlawful and Will not be permitted for q
period OF ten years.
Passing upon the application OF the
Alexandra association known as The
Giilers" for permission to fish at any
point south OF line parallel with King
street in Alexandria, which the associa-
ton believes TO be the boundary line be-
tween the District and Virginia, Attorney
Thomas says the Commissioners have no
authority to grant the permission asked.
Mr.. Thomas defines the boundary lines
as follows: ''Low-wGtsr mark OF the Po-
tomac River, measuring the shore line
from headland to hesdland is the western
boundary between the District and Vir-
ginia, The eastern boundary begins at
Jones Point Light, iuRt below Alexandria,
and runs at an angle OF As degrees west
of north, in dirct line, ten miles, cross
ing the Potomac at about what is known
as Fox's Ferry, or opposite the foot OF
King street III Alexandria"
1.-The river in front OF Alexandria and
west OF this line belongs to the District"
FISHING PROHIBITED TILL 1908.
Under the law passed to protect fish in the
Potomac, it is not lawful 10 fish by
means Of nets, hone. seine, or any devices,
stationary or floating, within the Dis-
trict. The act was passed in March, 1888,
and was to continue for a period of ten
years, and by subsequent action was ex-
tended for second period OF ten years.
The penalty for violation is by fine OF not
less than SO, nor moro than 500, for
each offence
The opinion covers many inquiries made
of the Commissioners.
There is a case pending in the police
court against Augustus L. Grimes, for
violation OF the law, az it is held by Mr..
Thomas against fishing within the District
jurisdiction. The defense N the Grimes
case is that the right to uss the Potomac
law OF 17s5.
The Columbia Railway Company wants
permission to use tho Robinson fender, and
viii endsayor to demonstrats to the Com
mssioners the utility of its fRvorite.
General Manager Schoept, efthe Eckington
and soldiers Home Railway Company, was
notified yesterday to remove within three
days the guy wires which interfere with the
W orking OF the safety gates of the B. & o.
Railroad Company ut New York and
Florida avenues.
Building permits issued yesterday: G.
H. B. White, brick dwelling, lot 8, square
SO, Columbia Heights, $40, 900; j. o.
Holmes, store and dwelling, No. 327 Vir-
ginia avenue southwest, $l,S0e; Mrs.
Emma Gillen, frame dwelling, lot 46.
block 8, Congress Heights, S1,4o0.
For Improvements: NJ Holgterlein, for
extension at the rear of No. 1S47 Seventh
street northwest, $4,000; Miss s. B. Sipe,
for general improvements to dwelling No.
900 Massachusetts avenue north east,
81 800.
Herr Short Card Sharper
Emil Herr, the young German who was