They proposed passage of legislation setting aside the appraisers ' award , and to seek condemnation under the new eminent domain procedure enacted as part of the 1891 D.C. highway act ( approved August 30 , 1890 ) .
The city commissioners immediately sought the help of Congress .
city commissioners proposed passage of legislation setting aside the appraisers ' award , and to seek condemnation under the new eminent domain procedure enacted as part of the 1891 D.C. highway act ( approved August 30 , 1890 ) .
The city commissioners immediately sought the help of Congress .