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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
BRIDAL GIFT OF A. MILLION
DOWRY MISS HELEN BENEDICT
BRINGS TO THOMAS HASTINGS.
Wedding of the Couple Today Mt
Greenwich, Conn.,. Made the Occa-
sion for Notable Display.

GREENWICH, Conn, April 3O-Miss
Helen Ripley Benedict, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elias c. Benedict, and Thomas Has
tings of New York, were married here to-
day in circums tances that mark the event
as probably the most notable in point of
display that has ever trauspired in New
England.
A special train of eighteen coaches, con-
veying upward of a thousand guests from
New York city and points west, pulled into
Greenwich station shortly before 8 O'clock
Carriages bore the guests to the Congre-
gational Church, where the ceremony took
place.
In addition to the elaborate decorations, a
novel effect was attained by striking al
teration in the church arrangements The
pulp0 had been torn out and a platform,
fifteen by forty feet, had been built in its
place. forming chancel for the occasion.
Here the Rev. Thomas s. Hastings, father
OF the bridegroom and former president of
Union Theological Seminary. and the Rev.
Henry n. Sanders, pastor of the Madison
Avenue Baptist Church, New York, awaited
the wedding party.
The Bridal Party.
The bride, magnfcently gpwaed in blue
and white-corded silk, entered the main
door of the church. leaning on the arm of
her father AS the bridal party proceeded
up the aisle the boy choir of thirty voices
from Trinity Church, New York, entered
through q side door. singing a wedding
hymn composed for TIE occasion by the
organist of Trinity, Victor Boyer, who pre-
sided at the great organ. The bridegroom.
with hts best man, Charles T. McKim of
New York. awaited his bride at the chancel.
As they met the choir ceased singing, ana
Or. Hastings performed the ceremony, the
full Episcopal service being recited. Prayer
was then offered by Rev. Dr. Sanders. There
We're neither bridesmaids nor maid Of honor,
but little Lawrence White, son of Stanford
White, New York, filled the position of
page.
The ushers were w. Harris Roome, Rob-
ert H Russell, Herbert Seeley, Henry Bar
bee, Arden Robins, w. B. Coster, C. Dana
Gibson and c. Stanford White. Percy Tur-
nure Cecil Barring and Charles Barrie of
New York and Henry B. Dalton Of Boston.
Million-DolInr Wedding Present.
Immediately following the ceremony a
reception was held at the Benedict mansion
at Indian Head. wedding supper was
furnished for 500 guests American Beauty
roses We'd with the magnolia in the dec
orations of the house. The wedding gifts
were not displayed. The gift of Mr.. Ben
edict to his daughter could not be learned
authoritatively, but 1t was limited by mem
bers of the household that it was a check
upon a New York banking house for ST.
100000.
At o'clock Mr.. and Mrs Hastings will
board the steam yacht Oneida for the we'd
business was practically suspended in
Greenwich, and the townspeople thronged
the streets, hoping to catch a glimpse Of
the bridal party and to witness the display.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
DUE TO MISUNDERSTANDING
Cause of Distrust in Trade Intercourse
Between Germany and America

Trade misunderstanding between Ger
many and America are made the subject
of an interesting report to the State De-
partment by United States Consul General
Mason at Frankfort Dispassionate judg-
ment upon this question, says the consul,
d;scloses the fact that much Of the mutual
aversion and distrust in the trade interz
course between the two countries is due to
misunderstanding, growing out Of mere ig-
norance on the part of each country as to
the methods of trade OF the other. The
diverse trade conditions and racial instincts
make an amicably conducted commerce be-
between Germany and the United States
condition to be obtained only by the use Of
much discretion and more consideration,
and, says Consul Mason, Americas ac-
knowledged supremacy in her methods Of
trade practice does not necessarily entitl@
her to be peremptory and uncompromsing.
The consul cites many instances where
business interests are imperiled and vari-
Gus branches of trade affected by the mis-
Interpretation of the methods and intentions
of the countries. Germans, he says, are
not prejudiced in favor of homemade goods.
and the success of any article, imported or
OF a home product depends altogether upon
its quality, its price, and the terms al which
II is offered to the trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
FURIOUS FOREST FIRES.
A Michigan Town Wiped Out and
other Damage Done.

MERINETTE. Wis, April 30-Forest
fires ragged furiously north of Fisher, Mich,
along the right of way of the Wisconsin
and Michigan railway Saturday and Sun
day. The property damage will be large.
The town of Ames, Mich. was practically
wiped out, entailing loss of $4,000 or
more.
Considerable cedar stock at Nathan,
Mich, was also destroyed.
The Wisconsin and Michigan ran d spe-
cial train UP the line Sunday to rescue the
fire-strcken people in the small villages
along the road. All the inhabitants of the
towns of Ames and Nathan were taken To
Pembine for safety.
1t is said the Wisconsin and Michigan
passenger which left here last night was
unable TO get further north than Fisher.
AT the latter place only heroic resistance
saved the town.
Forest fires are burning everywhere north
of here and further damage will result un-
less there is rain. The country is very dry
and the fires spread rapidly.
Fires are said to be burning along the
right of way of the Milwaukee road north
of EIfis junction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
RECEPTION OF BoER DELEGATES.
Will Not Be Recognized Officially by
the State Department..

1t can be stated that the persons COM
posing the Boer delegation who are about to
saii from Europe for the United States this
week will not be denied access to the Secre-
tary of State when they reach Washington.
They will be received, however. as individ-
uals, just as was Mr.. Montagu White, and
with the distinct understanding that they
are not recognized officially as Boer dele
cation. In other words, Secretary Hay will
treat them exactly he would treat any
distinguished visitor from abroad without
regard to nationality, but will not admit
their competence to enter into any negotia-
tions with the State Department
1t is believed that the prospective visitors
thoroughly understand in advance the con-
ditions under which they will be received.
and that instead of directing their efforts
upon the government in Washington, thew
will rather seek to influence it through the
American people by means of an active
Boer propaganda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
STRONG POSITIONS
Beers Holding Advantageous Places
in the Free State.
PORTUGUESE WELCOME THE BRITISH
Efforts to Remedy the Lack of
Horses Being Made.
g z n Err AL w AR NEW S

LONDON, April 30, 2:1O p-m--The latest
news received here from the Orange Free
State indicates that. though the Beers have
evacuated Thabanchu. they have only done
so in order to occupy stronger positions.
on Sunday April 81 General DeWet made
an effort to turn French's eastern flank,
which was only foiled by the cavalry after
vigorous maneuvering. The Beers hold the
ridges to the eastward. whence they will
probably fall back when the pressure of
superior numbers increases.
The British casualties sustained during
the Thabanchu fighting were slight.
General French's object, now that all
chance of catching the main bodies of the
burghers has disappeared, is to harass the
Beers and prevent any well-organized re-
treat
From Beira- Portuguese East Africa, un-
der date of Monday, April ~, comes the
news of the arrival there of a Canadian
tweive-pourder battery. II is added that
General SIR Frederick Darlington. Who is to
command the British troops going to Rho
tesia. has been cordially welcomed by the
Portuguese officials. and that he has re-
viewed the Portuguese troops.
DIR. Jameson's Plans.
Cape Town reports say that DIR. Jameson
has recovered from the severe attack of
fever from which he has been suffering
ard he is mentioned as a candidate for one
Of the seats in the Cape parliament, rep
resenting Kimberley, in succession to DR..
Frederic Rutherford Harris.
The agent of Julius We'll. at Mafeking
wrote. under date OF April H. most cheer
fully. saving everything w:ss satisfactory.
Uc added that the Bocr guns were firing
heavily into tine town. and that a deter
mined attack had been rcpulsed without
C@sualties on the British side.
RnvaRes of War.
A conception Of the continuous ravagos
OF the war can be gathered from a Cape
Town dispatch dated today. briefly an
nruncing the arrival from Natal of twenty
five officers and 252 meu invalided home.
aud the sailing Of the Aurania for Eng
land with 400 sick and wounded soldiers
Endeavors are being made to remedy the
rem0unt question. q Simla dispatch an
n"UnCing hat 800 experienced native horse
keepers 1Jo shoesmtns and fifty veterinary
officers have been drawn from Indie for
service in South Africa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
CAPT. HOOPER DEAD.
He Had Served Long and HonorabIy
In the ReXenue Cutter Serxice

he dad served Long and Honorably
In the Revenue Cutter Service.
A telegram has been received at the
Treasury Department from Capt. Shoe
maker, chief of the revenue cutter service,
now at San Francisco, announcing the
death OF Capt c. L. Hooper of the revenue
cutter service. in charge of construction
and repairs to the several vessels on the
coast. Capt Hooper was at one time in
command of the Bering sea patrel fleet, and
IN 1888 relieved Capt. Hodgsan, in COM
mand of the McCulloch, at Manila, return
ing with her in January, 1893 He entered
the service from Maine in 1864 as third
lieutenant and rose by successive promo
officer of exceptional ability, and had al
ways the fullest confidence of his superiors
He was well and favorabiy known in Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
BRYAN AND THE BOERS.
What the Democratic Party Would ID
If Returned to Power.

CHICAGO. April S0.-W. ]. Bryan came
to the city unheralded yesterday, held pri-
vate conferences with prominent leaders
of his party, among whom were Mayor
Harrison and Ex-Governor Altgeld, and left
on a late train for Port Huron. Mich.
What the Beers would be warranted in
expecting in case the democratic party
We're returned to power a the coming cleo
ton was indicated by Mr.. Bryan.
The democratic party" said Mr.. Bryan,
would express sympathy for these burgh-
ers fighting for the right TO govern them
ton like the United States Is a moral fac
tor that has weight. The good offices of
the nation can be rendered according to the
terms of the new Hague treaty at the
proper time, and in earnest. These offers
OF friendly service would have great in
f1uence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30

ish advance. Now thai Thaba NChu, as
we'll as the approaches. is strongly held,
Ladybrand with the unfriendly Basutos
lining the border, is rendered position nf
extreme danger for the Beers, the gravity
of which will be aCcentuated from the mo-
ment the British advance begins.
1t is reported at Aliwal North that Com
mandant Olivier was wounded at Wepenar
last Monday.
Six New Zealanders while scouting fought
six Beers killing three and wounding three.
One New Zealander was wounded.
The inhabitants of Rouxville do not know
to which government they belong, as there
is no civil administra ton there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
VIRGINIA-TENNESSE LINE.
Decree Establishing Boundary Enter
ed by Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court today entered a de-
cree in the case of the proceeding to estab-
lish the boundary line between the states Of
Virginia and Tennessee. The decree is in
accordance with the stipulation between
the two states, appointing Messrs. William
Z. Hodkins of Massachusetts. James B.
Baylor Of Virginia and Andrew H. Buch-
anan Of Tennessee commissioners to locate
the line.
Inc decree proclaims the old diamond line
OF 1873 as the real, certain and true boun-
udIy. ana Inc commissioners are given
aoinolity TO ascertain. retrace, remark
and re-establish it." but 1t is explicitly
stared that they shall not have authority
to locate any other lima
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
Mr. Begbie Charged With Murder
LENIENT POLICY ABANDONED
COnHscation of Resources of the Free
State Farmers.

A dispatch from Bloemfonte,n yesterday
says: The recent operations have tended
to clear the military situation. General
Pole-Carew's progress through the coun-
try has brought home to the Free Staters
the fact that the policy of leniency has
been abandoned Besides seizing the stock
OF farmers who, after having given their
submission were found fighting, he COM
mandeered all the available forage. giving
receipts for the same and this will pre-
vent the Beers using the resources of the
country
The Beers are now evidently returning in
order TO concentrate for opposing the Brit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
JAPANESE BATTLE SHIP ASHORE.
The New Asahi in n Hazardous Posi-
tiOn OFF SOuthsca.

PORTSMOUTH, April 30.-The japanese
battle ship Asahi has run ashore off South
sea. The tide was falling as she grounded
and anxiety is expressed as to the extent
of the damage she may sustain. The uock
yard tugs have failed to move the vessel,
and. az the tide ordinarily falls thirteen
feet, her position is liable to become eX-
tremely hazardous.
AT the time of the accident the Asahi was
starting on a trip to engage in trials before
proceeding to the far east.
The Asahi Is of 1920 tons displacement
and 1000 indicated horse power. She was
built at Clyde Bank last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
BRIDES VEIL CAUGHT FIRE.
Exciting Incident at n London We'd
ding in High Life.

LONDON, April 30.-During the marriage
of the daughter of the Russian ambassador
here. NJ. G. DeStaal, to Count Alexis Da-
vidoff in the Russian chapel, London. this
afternoon, at which the Prince of Wales,
Lord Rosebery and most of the members
Of the United States and other embassies
were present. the brides veil caught lire
from candle which she carried in her
hand. The bridegroom maintained his
presence of mind, seized the veil and
quenched the incipient blaze by crumpling
the gauzy fabric between his hands. There
was intense excitement until 1T was found
that no serious damage had been done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
New York Central Strike.

NEW YORK, April 3O.-There was a long
conference today between Arbitrator Dele
hanty and Superintendent Watt of the New
York Central road, and at its close It was
ANNOUNCED that Superintendent Watt had
agreed to go to Buffalo to meet a commit
tee of striking employees, or would receive
such a committee here If the men preferred
No decision was reached on the wage ques-
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
A MONUMENT AT ARLINGToN.

BY the Graves of the Unknown Dead
of the Recent war.
Mr. Fitzgerald of Massachusetts, has in
troduced a resolution In the House to ap-
propriate 100000 for the purpose of erect
ing a monument in Arlington cemetery
close by the graves of the known and un-
known dead of the Spanish-American and
fInpiho war as memorial to the heroisn
and bravery of these men in the recent
struggle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
Interest Checks Mailed.

Treasurer Roberts today mailed 37,722
checks, aggregating s2126,915, representing
the interest due on May 1, 19OO on regis
tered bonds of the 5. and per cent loans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
Departure of the Admiral.


Admiral and Mrs. Dewey, accompanied
by Lieut.. Caldwell the admirals secre-
tary. left this city for Chicago yesterday at
noon on a special train over the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. The equipment of the
lain was as fine as is known to modern
railway enterprise. 1t consisted of three
cars, all fitted in a mcst elaborate and COM
Portable manner. The three cars are tech
nically known as bath car. hotel car
and a business ear. Mr.. ]. H. Maddy ac-
companied the party as representative Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The cars
were especially loaned by General Manager
Underwood There was quite throng at
the station, and loud cheer was given as
the train pulled out. Mrs Dewey was pre-
scnted with a large bouquet of American
beauty roses.
Before leaving Admiral Dewey said:
Il think it would be in bad taste Tor me
to say anything of a political nature just at
this time. AS the admiral of the navy l
accepted the invitations 20. visit Chicago
Jacksonville, St. Louis, Memphis, Nash
vile and Knoxville. which cities had asked
me to be their guest and l do not wish any
thing political to enter into the trip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
REPORT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Senate Orders nm Additional 1000
Copies Printed.

The Senate has ordered the printing OF
1000 additional copies of the report of the
committee on the District of Columbia OF
the recent public school investigation and
recommendations of the committee for the
creation of a new board OF trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30

American navy. There Is, on the contrary,
a deep feeling of regret that he should
have robbed himself of the full measure of
the glory by his own ill-consIdered words
and actions. Perhaps they are too severe
but those upon whom the burden of the en-
tertainment of Admiral Dewey in Chicago
has fallen have freely confessed since his
arrival here this morning that the recep-
ton is frost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
Departure of the Leelanaw

VI the LeeianaW.
The adjutant general received a message
from Gen. Otis this morning saving that
the transport Leelanav left Mauila. xester-
day for San FRANCESCA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-30
THE FORTUNE BRINGER.

Frequent and constant
advertising brought me all
/ own.-A. 7. Stewart.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-06-05

After the election Of officers and
tho speech Of Gen. Cabc]l the Con.
7ontion adjourned until Tomorrow.
Tho big Reunion Hall, barred Of
chairs and adorned with special dec
oratlons, was givcn over to night to
tho young men Of Louisville, who
were tho hosts at a ball in honor OF
tho sponsors and maids of honor.
Mrs. Margaret jefferson Davis
Hayes and hor daughter, Miss Vnrina
jefferson Davis Hayes, tho daughter
OF Jefferson Davis, arrived this
morning and arc tho guests of Col.
and Mrs. Bonnet II. Young.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-06-05
NEW YORK TNK HI:NNS
ihhimHhS'a Zap tunt"oln for the SrbI,,
Rah- National Eoci s.-hi"o Euld tobe
Asaurid to HIM


'>eW 0fN' May "l.~~Iho Herald
A"!9 w. d. Bryan ~ practically nom
'n'''u 'of President when tho Dem,
ocfa'lc state Convention Of This State
moH'S IN TINS city Oh Tuesday. Thcro
WIZ d" no opposition worth tho namc
una overriding all prccrlrnt@ Of tho
convention nc"fiy all Of tho delegates
are '''S'r"c''a to support th" No.
or"SN" c"""''"t".
All P'"hS lor opposing Bryan in
'n' n"'lo''"l convention "oro founded
OH 'ho hoS'lIlty OF tho Now York dol
's"''oh ana TINS having been ro-
move" 1ho convention 's assured to
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-06-05
THE NAVAL STATION WILL co TO
CHARLESTON.
THIS IA ihn News Received from washing
t"n-ChnrlcRtonlnna nro Jubinnt
Especial to The Stnio.)

Charleston, May 20.--A dispatch,
from Washington received here this
evening states that tho naval appro.
Prlation bill had boon called up IN tho
house today and tho report was
agreed to rclativo to tho removal OF
tho naval station from Port Royal to
Charleston. Tho nows was rocoiyod
with much pleasure and Senator
Tlllman and other members of tho
South Carolina delegation, as woll
rs tho local promoters Of tho project,
"ro being warmly commended for the
efforts in Churlcston's interest, Tho
passage Of tho bill is u clean victory
for Charleston and makes the con.
struction OF tho station here a cor.
talnty. Tho next stop will be for the
appointment OF committee of naval
officers TO como to Charleston and re-.
port upon n sito for tho station.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-06-05
WORK OF THE SONS.
Wy Decided Majority they Vnto 10 A7urch
Nnd"rihc Flag of their Enth,rh Only
1hc Subject Of Innkco $chuol
Books BIHcusscd-Prn-
Ri0nS for Eotcrnus

Louisville, Ky, May 3l.-By a
voto Of 10l to GS the Sons Of Con-
fedcrate Veterans this afternoon rc-
fused to lay on tho table a motion
offered by w. II. McLaws, division
commander of Georgia, that only tho
Confederate flag be carried in the
Sons Of Veterans was held today.
The Convention was called TO order
by Commander W. W. Dawes, of
John a. Broadus Camp of Louisville.
An address OF welcome from Brisco
1llndmnn and IN address by Com
mandcr Colquit completed the open-
ing exercises.
Fratornal greetings wcro sent to
tho Confederate Veterans.
AT tho afternoon session tho report
OF tho historical committed was read
by w. Il. Jones, Of Elbcrton, Ga,
The report expressed regret at what
it calls indifference on the part Of
many Southern people of today os
to histories Of tho civil war in use in
public schools which are partly I'M
true and not just to the Southern
side. Tho fnct is cited that in twcntv.
five counties Of Georgia history is
used that does not mention tho nnmo
OF Alex II. Stevens, tho Vice prcsi.
dent OF tho Confcderacy.
james Mann, Of Nottoway, Va.
made an elaborate address, citinr
points Of anto. bcllum and civil war
history that, in his opinion, should
bo Impressed upon pupiIs of South.
orn schools.
E. Leslie Spence, Jr., of Rich.
mond, Va, chairman Of the relief
committee, reiterated in his roport
tho recommendations made at Char.
lesion last ycar ns to helping jndi-
gent V"'"rnn& AID working for State
pon9ione for Veterans. Other rn.
ports Will ho heard tomorrow.
}. l.. McAllis!cr Of Nir.1Dia, soc.
rotary Of tho Stonewall Jackson
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-06-05
q -fS- &J Il, e.,
b Boara tho ,s,n Tho Kind You Have A!says Bought
Ct M@tHGZslzzeSx
"A Hero.
(Now York Timcs.)

Hcrosm Of n peculiar but higher
admirable sort was displayed in Phil.
"delphla last week by William Wood,
"swltchman employed in the Reading
subway. A train WAS approaching
tho towcr whore Wood was stationed.
and no had to move u certain switch
to prevent disastrous dorailment.
The action Of the leyor revealed to
him that something was out of order
and, hurrying to tho switch, Wood
found that pivot bolt had dropped
out and disappeared. The train was
moving rapidly, and to save it sub.
stltuto pivot was instantly and abso.
lntoly necessary. Wood thrust his
middle finger into tho empty hole,
"lgnalod to companion in tho tower
and tho switch moved. Thou Wood
found himself fastened tight, 80 close
to tho track that seconds delav
moant his death beneath the comino
train. lie did not dolay-he gave
ono hard pull and walked away, leav-
ing his finger behind HIM. The i'm.
provised pivot served the intended
purpose, and tho train passed safely.