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Evening star., 1898-06-13
First Step in the Work of Improve
ment Taken Today.
BIDS OPENED FOR POWER HOUSE
Electricity Will Run the Cars of
the Road.
COMING CON 1DATION

Today bids were opened at the Office of
the Potomac Electric Lighting Company for
the erection of a new power house for the
company on the site of the present struc-
ture at the foot OF 33d street, Georgetown.
The object is to enlarge the capacity of the
present plant, and the Importance of this
action to the public lies in the fact that 1t
is the beginning of the active work Of in
stalling on the lexington street railroad
and the allied lines the modern electric
motive system.
The bill providing for the reorganization
of these companies has not yet become a
law, but it is in conference and it is liable
to pass both houses at any time. In antici-
patton of favorable as well as prompt ac-
ton Mr.. o. I. Crosby. who represents in
this city the syndicate controlling these
railroad properties. has decided to push for
ward as far as it would be safe the prep
arauons for equipping the lines NiTH the
new motive power, ana as electricity Is to
be furnished from the power house Of the
Potomac Company, it Will be necessary 10
enlarge the plant.
The new building is to he OF sufficient size
to allow the erection of two additioral en-
gines of large capacity, and with those
now in use, there Will be live engines. When
the pending bill becomes law those o-1l-
ing a controlling interest in the roads will
proceed TO consolidate the lexington. the
Washington and Maryland. which extends
out Rhode Island avenue extended from
4th street east to the bounds OF The Dls-
trict, and that portion of the Columbia and
Maryland which is 10 run from the bounds
of the District toward Laurel Md.
Omcers will be elected, aud it proba Die
that Mr.. Crosby will have the practical
management of the affairs of the company.
1t is then the purpose to carry OUT the
plans announced several months ago and
which have been held up pen ling the ac-
tiOn OF Congress.
These plans III brief, as previously stated
In The Star on the authority of Mr. Cross
by, who is in charge of the int .rests of the
syndicate In this city, comprise the install
lation of the underground system on all The
sections of the lexington road within the
bounds of the city and the building Of an
overhead line on the sections outside of the
limits of the city and extending into Mary
il nd
1t is estimated that the distance from
1ath and q streets, the western end Of the
line, to the eastern terminus will De ten
miles, and as 1t is about two miles from the
tirst-named point to the Potomac power
house in Georgetown the electric current
will be transmitted a distance OF twelve
miles and will be expected TO do work at
that distance.
1t is Mr.. Crosbys announced purpose to
award the contract for the street work at
early period the action of Congress
may seem to warrant, and he expects when
the bill becomes law to be in position to
begin at once on some of the details of the
great undertaking.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
EUROPE CONSIDERS INTERVENTION.
Notes Passing Between All the Powers
Except England.

LONDON, June 13-The Daily Telegraph
says ed!torially this morning:
we learn from an exceptionally we'll
informed source that communications of
character which lend themselves easily to
official reputation are passing between
Vienna, Paris, .>ern and St Petersburg
on the question of Intervention between
Spain and America
1t Is said that Emperor Francis Joseph
has taken the initiative. Spain, however,
must face the situation squarely Cuba
and Porto Rico will obtain independenca
and in all probability the United States will
retain the Philippines as security for the
indemnity, which is not likely to be paid
for many years"
All the special dispatches f'om Berlin this
morning deny that Germany has any inten-
ton of calling conference as to the .lilip-
pines.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
White House Callers.

Senators Pritchard, Hawley and Foraker
and Representatives Alexander. Fleming
and Hilborn were among the visitors at the
White House today. Senator Pritchard
has been at work, together with Mayor
Springs. to have Charlotte, n. C, made The
recruiting point for the 5th Regiment OF I'M
munes. 1t is thought that Charlotte viii
be selected. Col. Lee has been ordered %
proceed there to investigate the advisa-
bility of making that place his headquar-
ters.
The President complimented Representa-
tive Alexander on his speech, made In the
House Saturday last, on the annexation of
Hawaii.
Lowndes of Maryland. had a conference
with the President today.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
THE PRESIDENTS POSITION
If Congress Fails to Act on Hawaiian An
ne1ation He Will.
He Thinks Postponement of Action
Until Next Winter Would BE
Blunder.

One OF the most prominent opponents of
the annexation of Hawaii in Congress was
at the White House today seeking some
army appointments for his state The
President is thought to have expressed
himself as to his intentions, as the anti
annexationist said on leaving Il am now
satisfied that if Congress does not annex
the islands the President will place the
American flag over them anyhow" official
ly confirming a statement made III The
Star several weeks ago that no matter
what Congress does the Sandwich Islands
will become American property
Many of the best-known opponents of
annexation have recently been made aware
of the Presidents purposes and do not
attempt TO conceal their knowledge.
The Presidents Firm Position,
The President has not made the slightest
effort to influence Congress or the mem
bers of that body. Some of the opponents
of annexation are his closest personal
friends. His position, however, has been
SO firm and determined that it was soon
realized that minority opposition could
not win and that doubtful tactics would not
even result in temporary success This
knowledge Will have strong effect, it is
said today, in bringing a vote in the Sen
ate 1t VIII be seen that vote may as
we'll be taken before Congress adiourns. as
the postponement of the question will re-
suit in the executive branch taking action
which ordinarily belongs to the legislative
branch. At the same time it is recognized
that the President will act within the law
and will not usurp authority which belongs
to Congress.
POstpunement Would he II BIunder
The President feels that to put off action
on Hawaii until next winter might prove a
great blunder, and he VIII take no chances.
After Congress has adjourned the owner
strip of Hawaii by Uncle Sam might prove
OF the greatest benefit to the country and
the President wants to provide against
probabilities. Until the matter of the
Philippines is permanently settled the Sand
wlch Islands Will be a factor which can
not be ignored. The President does not
propose that the Hawaiian Islands shall
pass from the grasp of this country at this
ume. He thinks that if they were ever
OF value to the United States they are
now, beyond dispute.
Ihere Is no longer question of the Presi-
dent S intention to seize the islands if Con-
gress does not annex them
Evening star., 1898-06-13

the fact that a part of the Hawaiian sugar
crop for 1898 has been secured by new
riVal rennery, and that for the first time in
ten years the sugar trust has failed to
secure the entire Hawaiian sugar crop and
the profit accruing therefrom.
Ihe trust may quibble as to the exact
traction of a cent per pound OF profit which
II may make in refining sugar, or upon 9TH
er details; but, however regardless II NAV
De or the fate Of Ananas and Saphira. the
1act VIII remain beyond possibility of dis
pute that Hawaiian annexation will cause
loss OF millions of dollars per annum to
the sugar trust. and will be the beginning
OF an era, to be supplemented later Ey do
mestic production of beet sugar which
Will break the grip of one of the greatest
powers for evil now threatening represen-
tative government.
Evening star., 1898-06-13

Favorable Report Made to the senate
This Afternoon.

In the Senate today Mr.. Galinger made
a favorable report on a bill to secure the
widening of 18th street extended with a
width of ninety feet from Florida avenue
to Columbia road ,and TO connect Wyo-
ming avenue across Columbia road. and to
fix and establish the grades of 18th street
within sixty days from the date of the APP
proval of this act. This widening of the
street is to be secured by the condemnation
of land on the east side. The report ac-
companying the bill states that under the
highway act a jury assessed the damages
for opening this street at S4S.1oo, and this
amount was deemed excessive by the courts
and the Judgment was set aside 1t Is
thought another jury will reduce the
award. The report states that the prop
erty at the intersection of 18th street and
Columbia road was willed by Miss kibbe TO
the Hospital for Incurables and to the HUI
name Society, so that these two Institutions
of the District of Columbia would come in
for the major portion of the award OF
damages.
Mr.. Gallinger also introduced in the Sem
ate bill to relieve Michael McNulty of the
District of Columbia from the operation of
the act to restrict the ownership of real
estate in the territories to American citi-
ZenS.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
TO LAND At ZACHERA BAY.
zen. Skaters Expedition Expected to
Reach Cuba Thursday.

copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press.)
MOLE ST. NICOLAS. June 12-6 pm
The expedition from Tampa under General
shafter, conveyed by warships from the
north Cuban blockading squadron, will land
in or near Zachera bay, nine miles west of
Santiago
Operations will begin Immediately. The
arrival of the transports with $4,000 infan-
try, three squadrons of cavalry and a regi-
ment of artillery is expected off Santiago
by Thursday.
When the Associated Press dispatch boat
Dauntiess left Guantanamo bay this (Sun-
dayp morning the cable steamer Adria was
graphing for the Haytien cable. The cable.
Is TO be spliced. and Admiral Sampson will
mold 1t for direct communication with
Washington
Evening star., 1898-06-13
OFF FROM KEY WEST
Departure of the Army Of Invasion
at Daylight.
4 FORCE OF over $4,000 SOLDIERS
Only Three Volunteer Organiza-
tons Included.
LATE FIGHT UNREPORTED

The first division of United States
troops to begin the invasion OF Cuba
sailed from Key West at daylight
this morning. The expedition COM
prises 773 officers and 14,564 enlist
ed men, all under the command OF
Maj. Gen. Shafter. A large force of
transports conveyed the troops un-
der the convoy OF strong squadron
OF warships, ranging from the I'M
mense battlesf1ip to the small gun
boat. and armed fast sailing Yacht.
The troops will arrive off Santiago
Thursday morning at the latest, bar
ring storms or accident, and the
landing probably will take place on
the afternoon OF that day or Friday.
1t is expected that the second Ma
Mia expedition will leave tomorrow.
The steamers Nucez and Lam
pasas have been chartered for use as
transports in carrying troops from
Florida.
1t is denied that Ambassador Hay
reported to the effect that Manila
had fallen
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn to-
day directed Brig. Gen Frank to re-
lease the Spaniard. Eduardo Mon
test, in whose baggage was found
many letters addressed to persons in
Spain. 1t was developed that the
man was not spy, and the papers
contained nothing incriminating or
damaging.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
Organization of the Manila Expedi-
tion Into Brigades.
FORCES TO UNITE At HONOLULU
Christian Societies Efforts for
Moral Welfare Of the Troops.
NOTES OF THE CAMPAIGN

SAN FRANCISCO. June 13-Major Gen.
Otis today issued a general order redis-
tributirg the troops now here into pro-
visional brigades. as follows:
First Brigade-Brig Gen Miller, COM
handing; 18th U. S. Infantry, 18th U. S..
Infantry, ODD U. S. Infantry Sd U. s. Ar
ti1lery, 4th U. S. Cavalry, one company L.
S. Engineers, Batteries A and D. California
Heavy Artillery.
Second brglde-Brig. Gen. Chas. King,
commanding: 18th Regiment, Minnesota
Infantry, L. S. Volunteers; Goth Regiment,
Kansas, L. S. Volunteers; 1st Regiment,
Idaho Volunteers: two battalions 1st Regi-
n ent. Tennessee Volunteers. to arrive.
Third brigade-Brig. Gen. Harrison Gray
Ctis, commanding; 7th Regiment. Califor-
MIA Volunteers: one battalion Wyoming
Volunteers; 1st Regiment, Montana Voiun-
teers.
Fourth brig lde-Brig. Gen. Arthur Mac
arthur, commanding; 1st Regiment, North
Dakota Volunteers; 1st Regiment, South
Dakota Volunteers; 51st Regiment, Iowa
Volunteers.
The above brigade formations are ex-
pected to remain permanent until the
troops have arrived in the Philippines,
when the expenses of the campaign may
recessitate changes.
Will Unite at Honolulu.
An officer on the staff of Gen. Otis states
that the first and second expeditions will
he held at Honolulu to await the third, so
that all may reach Manila together.
The 14th Infantry has received forty-four
recruits from st. Louis and Cleveland
Major Robes command now requires about
125 men to complete it.
CT will I,o
assigned to the brigade commanded by
Gen. King.
The Nebraska regiment and one battalion
oe the Idaho troops spent Sunday afternoon
in target pra Ctice at the Preside range
The Idaho and Minnesota volunteers were
paid off today.
The 18th Regiment of Minnesota Volun-
teers has been presented with a handsome
state flag by Mrs. l.. A. Runge in behalf
of the citizens Of Minneapolis 1t is the
handsomest banner that will be carried
by any of the troops that are going to tho
Philippines.
All the supplies of the South Dakota vol
unteers have been received, and this even
ing the regiment will be fully equipped.
For the Moral Welfare of Troops.
The Christian commission the war de-
partmeat OF the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation is knCkn, will send Frank A.
Jackson and c. A. Glunz to Manila to work
among the troops sent to Admiral Dewey.
The California Christian Endeavor Union
has issued second emergency call, which
reviews the organized work carried on for
years by the union in the army and navy
1t requests all Christian Endeavor societies
III this and other states sending troops to
the Philippines, and also upon the churches
of which these societies are a part to stand
by this work financially.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
MONTESI TO BE RELEASED.
The Papers Found on Him Contained
Nothing Incriminating.

Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn today d.
rected Brig. Gen. Frank, commanding the
Department Of the East at New York, 70
release the Spaniard Eduardo Montesi,
who was arrested en- the steamship Tartar
Prince Saturday evening, and In whose
baggage were found many letters ad-
dressed to persons in Spain. 1t was de-
veloped on investigation that the man was
guiltless so far as the belief that he was
a spy was concerned, as the papers con-
tanned nothing discriminating or damaging.
At the same time the officials think he
violated the postal regulations in personal
ly carrying letters to persons in Spain.
but the circumstances Were not of such a
character as to Justify the prosecution of
the man.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
Personal Mention.

Rev. Dr. z. C. Gordon is the guest of Rev.
Dr. Pitzer. He went to Camp Alger Satur-
day to see his son Stanley, who is a volun-
teer In one of the Missouri regiments.
Gov. Tyler of Virginia, who came here to
see the President on business, is staying
with Capt. Stockton Heth at 14O9 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest
Mr.. Heth Tyler is the guest Of relatives
at 1403 Massachusetts, avenue.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
FOSTER HAD FLED.
Recently Extradited Attorney Charg-
ed With Embezzling Trust Funds.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-It became known
at the district attorneys office today that
William Foster, formerly counsel TO the
gratuity fund of the produce exchange,
and recently eXtradited from Europe. had
fed from the jurisdiction of the court.
In 1852 Foster left America and went 20
England with S193,000 of the fund which
had been entrusted to his charge. He was
traced to England and brought back to
this country. He was arraigned and bail
was fixed at $4,000. Foster was seen last
a week ago. bench warrant has been
issued for his arrest.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
BIDS FOR RIFLE FoRGINGs.
Guns Will Be Assembled at the
Washington Gun Foundry.

The Navy Department opened bids today
for twenty sets Of forgings for fve-incn
breech-loading rifles. The bidders were the
Bethlehem company and the Midvale COM
pany, at 3 cents per pound each; the H.
ingsworth company, at % cents; the White
stone Forge and Construction Company.
at 221s cents. The time of delivery varies
from thirty to seventy-five days. The guns
will be assembled at the Washington gun
foundry.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering Il at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week: % cents
for two weeks, or SO cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
THE FALL OF MANILA.
No News Received of the Fact by the
Administration

Two cabinet members who went to the
white House today assert that no Depart
ment of the administration has received Of
hcial news of the fall of Manila. The ad-
ministration is expecting such news and
would gladly welcome It under most condi-
tons, but has received nothing so far. 1t
IS said that the administration would have
no reason to suppress such news if it had
come.
Evening star., 1898-06-13
PRINCE OF WALES LEyEE.
Ambassador Hay Presents a Number
of Americans

OF Americans.
LONDON, June 13.-The Prince of
wales held levee today. The United
states ambassador, Col. John Hay: tho
secretary of the United States embassy.
Henry White; the second secretary, ]. n.
Carter. and Chauncey NJ. Depew. who
spent Sunday at Blenheim with the Duke
end DUCHESS of Marlborough, attended the
function.
Messrs: c. Richardson of Washington
Braqley Martin, jr., ]. Stokes and R Ward
OF New York. f. FL. Lftchfield of BROOKLYN.
and Marshal Field, Jr., of Chicago were
Evening star., 1898-06-13
MORE SPANISH BLUsTER.
Semf-OMcial Denial of Americana
Landing in Cuba.

MADRID, June 13-A semi-official note
issued today emphatically contradicts all
the American reports of the operations in
Cuba and even denies that American
fcrees have effected a landing in Guam
tanamo bay or elsewhere.
The note concludes: 1.-THE European
press Will make a mistake in imagining
Spain is discouraged and at the end of her
resources On the contrary, Spain is full
of hope and determined to continue the
war"
Evening star., 1898-06-13
THIRTY PERSONS KILLED.
Four-Story building at Riot, France,
Collnpses Today.

CoIIupses Today.
CANNES, June 13.-A four-story building
at Blot, village near here, collapsed to-
cay. The fCll extent of the accident has
not yet been ascertaired but 1t is estfmat
ed that thirty persons have been killed.
Troops were ordered to the scene. and are
now engaged in clearing up the debris and
recovering the bodies of the victims.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-05-01
IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
CCchiSe County Pr:sr ger is
 Caught Z gain.

Since ,he escape of Win Eyars on June 3;d last while being taken to Yuma 10 scrye a ten year sentr nre Sheriff White has been indefatigsble in his iiur:s tu again catch hs pri:uu- CT and today IeceiTed the gocd news that his nah Was cngtured at \ e,iie- and waited his arriYal. The sherih hss, at a heavy personal expense, ia. sl.tuted constant S arch ani followed every clue. The prisoner was trailrd to New Mexico, through northern Arizors ov a vs.t stretch of country and wa- finally captured st Nc, tl- |, Cal. The dispatch gIv.s the assulng news that Evans admits he i- ,he man wanted and willing io give up elu.ling such persistent efnris at his capture. The sheriT leaves tonight Tor Nee les having Grft serured his extradi,ion papers ard will bring the prisoner to Yuma, the o-ieinsl de tina ton of the convcted rcbher.
 Evans ws- t:ied and convicted at the May 1897 tenn of court at Tumt- stoce and .en,enced for 10 years in the pc nitentiary st Yrma, fer hold ing up and roltinc a faro bank and saloon in Bi-iee Jan 2nd. Whi.e being taken 10 Yuma Evans, ei,nckied and hsndcutird escGptd through the window w!iie the tram was in motion, near Psntsno, 2"'ciock morn ing o. the 3rd. The sheriff Is 10 te congratulated upnn the capture.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-05-01
ARIZONA PR. SPEHUUS.
Chief Justice Street in L. s
 Angeles.

The Lns Angeles Herald say- : w. bs;er St-'e', chi~f jusIce of th" supreme court oi Arizonw, ij in tin city from Phoenix, the os.ensibl, purpose O: hiI visit b-ing to L. ar Me:ba. He vas asked concerning Arizona as it Low is and fer | prog. no-,ication ss t, i;- fuiuro.
 "Arizona s more prosperous toda, than sh. has has ever b.en." taid Judge Street, "and believe that after few years 0! substantiA growth it will rank as one of the leading states west Of tae Roctie-, 'or it
 increasing csns,sn'ly in population and commercial importance. Tie pa.t year. especially. has be n very fruitful one for us, there having been considerable .nOw in the mour- tains, which. melting, has strv;d it purpose for irriga'ioD. This, y,u know, is one Of the lead ng indus:riee of the territory, and 'hs prosperity o' rapsh-rs and farmers there is a sOurcr of eraiifra,ion :o the porul.ce. The Salt rlver, the principal nrig-ting .trssm, hse been running we'll iuli oi water all the year, ard the valley inst i, runs through has been doing very satisfactorily"
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-05-01
IN MEXICO.
Number of Americans Ssault-
 cd by SpaniaidS'

News hes Yeaci,eJ the Tnc-on Star of a rio, in Hsrn-riiio on Wednesday. but the d.t ii- were n"t complete.
 IL .e. m. that a gang of ten 0! fifteen Americans are a. Harmosii:o, laying pavement. Ahoat twenty S,'sDish sympa,hiz rs surr"unded them W-d- needsy and a'tar tau,tirg th m Tor some time finally s-s.ult-d them.
 number Of Me1ic,n- who svnps- thizs with t!:r United St,;'s Came to the as i-tance of the Americans. ard for . whil.. f,.rty nr ii tY were epgaged ia . ierriAc battle, which Was ,t"pped only by th- sr.-.t of she entire crowd all ui whem were thrown in jail.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-05-01

Yes.ardsyf delayed train, which arrived apout noon. c.rr:ei from Wilcox nine brave Arizonans Nho arc under engagements to ,erve the United States in the capacity of P .ck- ere. Their names gre as follows. James Ha,e.. Tho-. II0warth. Vim. Wright, and Qli;l S.ee ten of Wilcox Wm Eekhors,, Al kurtz. Jas. Barker. and J. T. Sample, of For, Grant; and Ii. l.. Brooks, Of Table Mountain. Wilicox wishes bon voyage and -nf- return after tbe w.r.-Range N,w-
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-05-01
ARIZuNA HANGERS.
HG.ycnai hance Would Se!t.e
 the question.

The Ssfiurd Arizonar Is in favor o' the organization of Arizona Rangers |" traii the Apache should he bfeak out ard take ndvsu.ag- Cf the absence of ,he military. l; -ay-:
 Wi h due respert for onr terri .nrii>l militia we al not think that
 hey would draw crowded hons's s- dan extermiuatlr All the com panies O! the Arizona National Guard heicng in the cities ard large thwns of Arizona. and a sj"riy O! the gna.dsmen would prove the ranSest kind ot trndetie.t if started out 10 pursue G hard Of ho.iiies eye. the rugged mountains and sun baked meess of Graham sad Ccchise cpun- ,ie-. Tn. y are nl-o in 'antrymen, aid n dough boy would st.nd about as good chance of catching a San Catlos Apsche aS tic trAdi;iona! one armed man had of winning the priz- at the ruCt-sawinY contest. In our npiriuii coiuLaDy of Arizona rangers s+veniy-five IT ora hundred .tcoi s prop. rly ufiicered t,y men who hay. had experience in Indian warfare, wOuii be tfe very best snrt oi forrt which could ts mployed. II the rangers were given the same author i,y nz he regular army seidirTs ksv. " b,l;ev- that this force would he founI sufficient te Se-p ihe Indians on tueir reservation. There is r1entl Sf materiai fur such Q t;Cof, and onl! men of En,wl courage and those thoroughly familiar with the country should br accepted.