Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-16
GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL.
Estimates Concerning the Next
House.
AN INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE.


the president of the United States and a
small but very distinguished gathering Miss
Mary Endicott, only daughter Of the Hon
William G. Endicott, secretary of war was
married to Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, a mem
ber Of the English parliament The wedding
took place in st. Johns church.
The bride was a lovely picture She was
stately and beautiful She wore a simple
travelling dress. 1t was pretty Puritan
gown Of French gray camers hair cloth,
simply but elegantly made. Her bonnet was
gray, with bunch Of white in it, and 1t was
supported at the back with "a diamond pin,
the gift of Mrs. Whitney.
Miss Endicott, leaning upon the arm Of her
father, approached the altar. There she was
met by Mr.. Chamberlain, who stepped in
from the vestry and took a position at the
chancel rail. He seemed 10 have lost all
color and was somewhat flustered He wore
frock coat, darK trousers, white scarf and
buttonniere of violets. There were no
bridesmaids or groomsmen There were no
floral decorations in the church. The Rev.
Drs. Leonard and Franks performed the
wedding ceremony, according to the rites OF
the Episcopal church. IL was soon finished,
and the wedding party, including the presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland, went 20 the Endi-
colt mansion, where collation. was served.
The decoration Of the house was very
simple The bridal presents were very hand
some. Mrs. Cleveland sent complete set
of silver knives forks and spoons, gold lined,
and encased in a handsome satin wood box.
Mrs Whitney, Mrs Feirchild Mrs. Villas,
Mrs Dickinson and the Misses Bayard sent
articles Of jewelry, silverware and other
Sostly remembrances. Then there was a
bank check for a large amount from Mr.. and
Mrs. George Peabody, the brides grand
| parents; diamond and sapphire necklace
from her uncle in London; diamond and
sapphire necklace for her hair, pair of
diamond and sapphire bracelets and a
diamond ring from Mr. Chamberlain, and a
diamond crescent from her father. Mrs
Chamberlain takes with her seven dresses
made by Worth and an elaborate supply of
embroidered linen.
Neither Lord sackville nor his daughters,
Secretary Villas nor Attorney General Gar
land attended the wedding or reception. 1t
was said that the latter has an aversion for
clawhammer coats, and feared that he might
be compelled to wear one if he attended the
wedding Mrs. Villas is i'll, and that ac-
counted for the absence Of her husband Mr.
Chamberlain and his bride departed for New
York at S:45 o'clock.
VARIED OPINIONS on THE OUTLOOK.
"West Virginia has gone Democratic be-
yond a doubt,n said Representative w. L.
Wilson, of West Virginia, TO a reporter
1--WE have the governor, the legislature and
three members of the house-perhaps four y
AIr. Wilson is certain that the Republicans
have control Of the next house, but he does
not think the majority will be large enough
to be Of any great advantage TO the victors
Gen. Clarke, the clerk Of the house, says he
does not see how it is possible to tell the com
plexion Of the new house until the result OF
the official count is announced in every con-
gressional district. 1t is 50 now that a few
votes in one or two districts may change it
either way, and he is not ready to claim the
house for his party or concede it to tho other
He says it is almost impossible for the ma
jority to be more than three either way.
Representative Thompson, secretary Of the
Democratic congressional committee, told a
reporter that he thought the Democrats
would certainly have a majority of one or
three in the next house. They had, accord
ing to his information, elected Fisher in
Michigan Simmons in North Carolina and
not less than three members in West Vir-
ginia. He thought also that Democrat had
been elected in Mr. Taulbee's district in Ken
lucky by an increased majority.
DEAD LETTER STATISTICS.
In his annual report the superintendent Of
the dead letter Office states that about 4, 80
900 pieces of original dead mail matter were
received during the year, an increase over
last year of nearly 100000 pieces. There
were about 4S00,O00 ordinary unclaimed
letters; 1890 with fictitious addresses: 173.
200 returned from foreign countries as un.
deliverable; 49l 900 letters originated in
foreign countries; ,6l6 contained unmail
able articles; 12l, 900 were held for postage
etc. The Office succeeded in returning 149, 81;
pieces to their owners without opening
There were 20,5l2 pieces containing money
5 amounting to S35, 400; 23,63S pieces contain
!. ing negotiable paper, etc, amounting t,
S1,S43,0l9 face value, and 3,607 containing
2 postal notes amounting to s., I9S The pro
ceeds Of the sale Of unclaimed property las
year amounted to s2023
l PROPOSED DEPARTMENT MILITARY GUARD
It is proposed to organize a battalion o
. four companies in the National Guard to b
S composed exclusively Of employees Of the de
partments-one company from the state, wa
. and navy departments one company iron
the treasury department, one company from
the postoiiice and interior departments, AM
, one company from the government printing
i offices. Gen. Ordway suggests that in cas-
the necessity should ever arise for guardin
, the department buildings these companie
4 would be thoroughly reliable and well a,
quainted with the buildings
DIR. HABnLToN's SUCCESSOR.
S The first on the list for promotion to tn
4 position Of surgeon general, to succeed job
b. Hamilton, of the United States marin
hospital service, just resigned, is Surgeo
a Preston Bailhache, now on duty in Phils
= dolphin. Surgeon Bailhache has frequentl
It had temporary charge Of the bureau her,
and he is thoroughly acquainted with th
duties Of the Office.
THE NEW SWISS MINISTER.
Dr. Alfred De Claparede, the new Swi
minister, was formally presented 70 Pres
dent Cleveland by Secretary Bayard.
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
A. 7. Britton, chairman of the inaugur
committee, has appointed the following a.
ditional officers: Myron M. Parker, first viz
chairman e. Kurts johnson, chairms
committee on transportation; Gen. F.
Besle, chairman reception committee; Gel
II. v. BoyntOn, chairman press committe
All Of these officers will also be a part Of Il
le executive committee. Crosby S. Noyes al
A. H. s. Davis lave also been appoint'
members of the executive committee.
MINISTER PAX SAYS GOODBYE.
Minister PAX Chung Yang and DR.. All
were at the White House yesterday. ~
minister has been granted leave Of absanc