The evening times., 1896-03-31

BY far the ncst important railroad bill
that has yet had the consideration OF the
Commissioners is now before them in Tie
draft OF u measure that provides for the cx-
tensions of tour systems into the region OF
the Geological Park.
The question was eveloped and discussed
today between representatives of the
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association and
Engineer Commissioner Powell, and the
draft of the measure was read. II is not
yet ready for submission TO Congress. re-
quiring further revision, but as II is LOW
framed il makes provision for the four
roads, as follows:
The Capital Traction extension is from
the northern end or Eighteenth street by
single track northeri y in cont nuation there
of, and along the street shown on the re-
corded hsgnway extension piabis 10 the
street OH lie eastern DouIdar oftne ZOOiOg-
ical Park to Nineteenth street, also by
single track from the intersection OF u
anu Twenty-secoLd streets, 10 Twcnty-sev-
enth, to r, to Twent y-second, To u street,
thence by double track to FLORIDA ave
nue. and east of Connecticut avenue.
Also, non Seventh street west on Florida
avenue, iheuCe to Pennsylvania avenue
with tracks to the avenue bridge.
THE METROPOLITAN.
The Metropolitan extension is from
the northern end of Connecticut avenue
on CoIunuia road 10 kalurama avenue,
thence by single track northeriy to Column
bia road and by Eighteenth street ex-
tended TO aud along street bounding lhe
Zoo on the fast to Niucteenth street.
The Belt road proceeds from the northern
end OF Eleventh street TO the north, IN
continuation OF same to New Jersey ave
nue., and to the line OF Columbia street.
thence by single track on New Jersey ave
nue. to Kenes;iw " avenue west on same lire
to Columbia Road, and thence west 10
Columbia street, thence north to Nine
tecnth street, anu north on that thorough
far to Grant, and east to Seventeenth and
south OH Seventeenth to the line or Column
bia street, and east on same, on Columbia
road and Columbia street to New Jersey
avenue.
Provision is made for the Brigbtwood
to extend by some street south OF Kenyon
street, through to the eastern boundary or
the Zoo and To Nineteenth street.
This plan places the entire District with
in easy reach Of the Geological Park for one
fare Ii means more than that. for IL is
clearly apparent that the Commissioners
will at the proper time favor the extension
of street car lines into the park.
The bill under consideration, and which
is outlined above. Will be ready for sub
mission to both houses of Congress this
afternoon or early tomorrow. 1t is be-
iieved that few, If any, changes VIII De
made in its provisions.
WILL GO IN.
The next matter OF Importance will be
to secure its pa assaGe. That it willmeet with
opposition Is well known, for at CON
ference last Friday between Senators Cor
man and Mcmillan, others being present,
the general plan OF the bill was discussed
enough TO develop antagonism, and it re-
mains only for the bill to reach the Senate
for that opposition to take shape.
Those present from Mount Pleasant this
morning comprised the association S commit
tee on railroads, composed OF Cfapin Brown,
c. L. Ricketts,. A. B. Chatiicld, j. w.
Somerviile Elias Thomas, ID. MCPHERSON
and II. ID. walbridge.
The Commissioners have made an eiab-
orate presentation of their views OF House
bill 1860. which provides for the adiast-
ing and pa ynltnt of certain claims against
the District by the issue OF drawback Ger
tificates in which they reject tie claims
for damages alleged TO have been incurred
by reason OF improvements and repairs
noade by order of the late board OF pnhlic
works, reject the claim as to corner lots,
and approve OF the item for reimbursement
of thos. who lost by the confiscation OF
the Northern Liberty market.
The Commis ssioners say the flrst class
mentioned, which were created by work
done between February FL, 1871 and Jan
uary /, 1877. were fully adJudicated by
the old board of audit. An abstract is given,
sho of 2, ,20S claims passed
urOn. The second class OF Claims Is dis
missed. with the comment that the assess
ments on corner lots are not excessive,
being but oBc-si2th of the tctal costCf The
improvements.
The Northern Liberty Market matter is
viewed differently. This. the Commits
sioncrs declare. was an actual and forci-
bic taking of pirate property. and the
claimants had not the opportunity to pre-
sent their ciaiIns-
The scaler Of weights and measures has
been directed to remove the public scales
at Georgetown Market from present loca-
ton to a goint within the triangle formed
by the intersection of NJ street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue.