The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-13
WashIngton,s sensatIon.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The most absorb
ing topic in Washington Is the approaching
marriage Of Miss Mary Endlcott to Joseph
Chamberlain. The subject Is undergoing
discussion In the liveliest manner. though,
despite persistent inquiry, little is really
known. Shortly after Mr.. Chamberlain's ar
rival in Washington last winter, his devotion
to Miss Endicott became the subject Of gem
eral comment. The young lady, however,
laughingly disclaimed the idea Of matters
eliminating seriously. and when approached
by her intimate friends on the subject always
managed to turn the conversation.
1t seems, however, to have been veritable
case of love at first sight, for 1t is true, as as
serted, that the introduction was made at
the annual ball given Hast January, at the
British Legation. Shortly after Miss Endi-
colts arrival at the ball, with her parents,
Mr.. Chamberlain was brought up and intro
duced. After a little conversation and
stroll through the rooms they took seats up
on one Of the luxurious sofas In the hallway.
and here, with the gaily dressed throng
passing and repassing every moment, they
remained for the greater portion Of the eve
ming so mutually absorbed with each other
as to be seemingly oblivi0us Of the dight OF
time or their surroundings.
Joseph Chamberlain is one of five brothers
the elder two Of whom are in Parliament.
The younger ones, Herbert and Walter, spent
the greater portion Of the year 1873 In this
country. They are still pleasantly remem-
married. in 1879, the beautiful Miss Agnes
Gilmore OF Quebec. The young couple came
TO Washington on their wedding trip, accom-
panied by Joseph Chamberlain, who had
come to this country to be present at the GER
emony. and his sister, Miss Clara Chamber
lain, now Mrs. Ryland, who also came from
England and served as bridesmaid. Herbert
chamberlain soon afterward married Ca
madam lady. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cham
berlain live near birmingham, at their ele-
CANT country seat, Harborne Hall. While In
London during the past summer, William
Endicott, Jr., was the guest Of Mr.. Cham
berlain'
The exact day on which lthe marriage will
take place, has SO far been guarded with the
utmost secrecy. 1t has variOusly been SET at
Monday OF Wednesday, all seeming to con-
cur In the belief that as Mr.. Chamberlain Is
due in this country today, the important
event will not be deferred later than the 18th.
Miss Endicotts trousseau was.ordered in Par
was to be married in a travelling dress
Is discredited. The prevalent belief
among her friends Is that the
gown will be rich white silk, with the ira
The reticence observed by the family In re-
gard to the engagement and marriage Is due
to the fact that the Secretary Of War and
his wife have been opposed TO II from the
start, on account Of the great difference In
age. Tne fact that Mr.. Chamberlain has
already been twice married has also In
their minds initiated against him. Person
ally. Of course they have no objections tc
him, since, viewed from the worldly stand
point the marriage Is a good one, and likel'l
to crafty even the most ambitious parentif
The question as to whether Lord Saekvil'.
and his daughters will be at the weddb
will probably not be settled until Mr. Chaia
berlain gets here. Inasmuch as the othf
present will be the President and his Cab
ct and the relatives and most intims
friends, Ii would be rather embarrassingr
Sackville, and he may dislike to be pre,H
under any circumstances.
VIII Remain In Sing Sing.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE Supme
Court has affirmed the decision OF the ceuit
court for the southern district OF New-ork
In the case Of ex-Alderman Jaehne. ne nm
dergoing a sentence in Sing Sing Inls
keeps him In prison.