The morning times., 1896-04-11
vIADUcTs FOR THE B. 90.
Details of kcMiIIaa's Bill for
Elevation of Tracks.
TO CLOSE UP THREE STREETS
Provision Is Made for Temporary
Tracks on Such Streets as Are
Available In the DISCREET ion of Con-
gress-Process of Lund Condemna-
tion-Changing Grades.

1nrec streets are 10 ne Closed iDr the
Width of the track by the elevation Of the
Baltimore and Ohio tracks as proposed by
the bill introduced in the Senate by MIR.
Mcmillan yesterday afternoon.
These are: ID street north between the
east line OF Della ware avenue and the east
line of New Jersey avenue: f street,
bet ween the east line of North Capitol and
the east line Of Della ware avenue, and n
street north for the Width of Della ware ave
nue.
or these ID street has been almost closed
for years. Nothing is said of North Capitol
street from north { street 10 the north line
of ID street. Which is practically blockaded
most of the time now.
The measure was not completed till
late yesterday afternoon at conference
betwe Senator Mcmillan and Attorney
George f. Hamilton for the railroad. Mr
Mcmillan favors the bill as introduced AT
the last moment the first section fixing
the limit of time for completion of the
Work at January ! 1901, was struck out
and "a section was added providing that
the work shall begin within two years and
be completed within six. Failure TO comply
With section will bring a penalty of 500
day.
LINE OF THE VIADCCT.
1t is provided that the railroad shall clc-
vatc lis tracks upon Il masonry or steel via
duct running from the present depot on
the Washington Branchtothe Boundary with
a span from Della ware avenue near ii street
along Della ware avenue the Boundary and
thence in the most direct line possible to
connect with the Metropolitan Branch at
or near Q street north.
The viaduct is TO have arches or bridges
at street crossings, so as 10 permit every
interSectlng street or avenue, except as
noted, TO pass under TO their full width
and OF sufficient clearness to permit free
and uDdSturbed use of tic streets.
The YiaductS are to be broad enough to
lay four main tracks With such sidings
and switches as may be necessary.
The present lines and grades OF the
road With n and without the city al
the crossing of the Boundary may be
changed as may be found necessary and
convenient, and within the city. wherever
necessary, the grades of iDtcrscctlng streets
may be readjusted.
If IL should be necessary in the con-
struction the company may lay temporary
tracks on adjacent streets for the conduct
of business, subject TO the approval OF
the senate and House District Comm ttccs.
CONDEMNATION OF LANDS.
For yards stations. tracks, railroads.
roundh0useS, shops and other structures
provided for, the company is authorized
TO acquire such land as may he necessary.
In case of disagreement With owners or
other obstacle 10 purchase, power is given
Ia have three commissioners appointed by
the District supreme court to estimate
damages 10 be paid owners. The judge
OF the court is 10 give from ten To twenty
days notice or the proceeding OF the COM
missioncrs to view and appraisc the prop
crty.
In doing this the Commissioners are to
! consider botn damages and benefits 10 ad'
! iaCent property, as weIlaS the value OF the
| ground actually taken. The ma jority are
! to file their report with the court clerk, and
! upon confirmation 10y The judge. the com
! pany may pay the amounts require and
| take possession. If the amount Is LOT paid
! within thirty da VS. the court may issue eX
ecution as i'll other judgme ntS.
Provision is made for appeal and trial by
| jury. The company may take possession oi
| the ground in tnat case upon IIIing Lond
| for double the amount of the award.
The company is given power to create a
! terminal company, 10 own and operate Tie
tracks within the city. This Is 10 be done
under the District corporation laws reIaJ
| ing to railroad companies.
Before proceeding with the construction
| proposed the company must submit It's plans
| to the Secretary of War, and nothing shai
he done until approved by him. Everything
done under the act is TO be under his super
| vision, without expense TO the government
| Upon the completion of the work the right
| Of the company 10 maintain the tracks OF the
| Metropolitan branch in the city is 10 cease