Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-16
GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL,
Estimates Concerning the Next
 House.
AN INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE.

Department Guard Proposed-Inaugural WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-In the presence of the president of the United States and a small but very distinguished gathering Miss Mary Endicott, only daughter of the Hon. William (. Endlcott, secretary of war, was married to Mir. Joseph Chamberlain, a menl- Der of the English parliament. The wedding took place in St. Johns church.
 The bride was lovely picture She was stately and beautiful. She wore a simple travelling dress. It was a pretty Puritan gown of French gray camers hair cloth, simply but elegantly made. Her bonnet was gray, with bunch of white in it. and it was supported at the back with diamond pin, the gift of Mrs Whitney.
 Miss Endicott, leaning upon the arm of her father, approached the altar. Thero she was met by Mir. Chamberlain, who stepped in from the vestry and took position at the chancel rail. He seemed to have lost all color and was somewhat Mustered. He wore frock coat, dark trousers, white scarf and a 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. It was soon finished and the wedding party, including the pres- dent and Mrs, Cleveland, went to the Endi- colt mansion, where a collation. was served
 The decoration of the house was very simple The bridal presents were very hand some. Mrs. Cleveland sent a complete set of silver knives, forks and spoons, gold lined and encased in a handsome satin wood box Mrs Whitney, Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs. Villas Mrs. Dickinson and the Misses Bayard sent articles of jewelry, silverware and other costly remembrances. Then there was a bank check for a large amount from Mir and Mrs. George Peabody, the brides grand parents; diamond and sapphire necklace from her uncle in London; a diamond and sapphire necklace for her hair, pair of diamond and sapphire bracelets and a diamond ring from MT. 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 SackVllle nor his daughters, Secretary Villas nor Attorney General Gar land attended the wedding or reception It 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 ill., and that ac- counted for the absence of her husband NIr Chamberlain and his bride departed for New York at 3:45 o'clock.
 VARIED OPINIONS ON THE OUTLOOK
 West Virginia has gone Democratic be- yond doubt," said Representative w. l.. Wilson, of West Virginia, to reporter. w have the governor, the legislature and three members of the house-perhaps four.n Mir. 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 pleNlon of the new house until the result of the official count is announced in every con- greSsiOnal district. It is so 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 the 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 ill North Carolina and not less than three members ill 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 G. 625O 900 pieces of original dead mail matter were received during the year, an increase over last year of nearly 900, 900 pieces. There were about 4,SOO,OO0 ordinary unclaimed letters; lS,9OO with fictitious addresses: 173.- zoo returned from foreign countries as un- ln ,1o foreign countries; 1,646 contained unmail- able articles; 12l 900 were held for postac }, etc. The office succeeded in returning 749, SIS pieces to their owners without opening. There were 20,512 pieces containing money amounting to S35 400; 25, ,63S pieces contain ing negotiable paper, etc, amounting to S1, ,43, 0l9 face value, and S,691 containing postal notes amounting to $5 79S The pro ceeds of the sale of unclaimed property last year amounted to g, OPS
 PROPOSED DEPARTMENT MILITARY GUARD
 It is proposed to organize battalion of four companies ill the National Guard to he composed exclusively of employees of the de- partments-one company from the state, war and navy departments, one company from the treasury department, one company from the postotfice and interior departments, and one company from the government priuting
 
 the necessity should ever arise for guarding the department buildings these companies would be thoroughly reliable and well ac- quainted with the buildings
 DIR. HAMILToN'S SUCCESSOR
 The first on the list for promotion to the position of surgeon general to succeed John B. Hamilton, of the United States marine hospital service, just resigned, is Surgeon Preston Bailhache, now on duty in Phila- delphia. Surgeon Bailhache has freouently had temporary charge of the bureau here, and he is thoroughly acquainted with the duties of the office
 THE NEW SWISS MINISTER
 Dr. Alfred De Claparede, the new Swiss minister, was formally presented to Presi- dent Cleveland by Secretary Bayard.
 INAUGURAL COMMITTEE.
 A T. Britton, chairman, of the inaugural committee, has appointed the following ad ditional officers: Myron M. Parker, first vice chairman E. Kurts Johnson, chairman committee on transportation; Gen. E. F Beale, chairman reception committed; Gen, H. V. Boyntor, chairman press committee All of these officers will also be a part of the executive committee. Crosby S. Moves and A. H. s. Davis have also been appointed