The Irish standard., 1895-07-20

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ss54 Mr.. Morton asked Mrs. Chase to dinner
and broached the subject Though as
5sured that the task was one OF Importance
to the United States and one which, i
accomplished, would earn the gratitude
of all Americans, Mrs. Chase smiingly
declined to undertake It. At the same
time she asked a. great many questions
concerning the matter and displayed SO
much curiosity that Governor Morton
thought that she was about to- accede to
his request. She did not do so, however,
and for some days the minister was at a
loss to know how to proceed. Suddenly
there was placed in his hands, In an un-
signed note, the very information which
he sought. It was clear and satisfactory.
Though the intelligence came to him an
Mr.. Morton afterward learned
that It was Mrs. Chase who had helped
him out OF his dilemma. From that day
Mr.. Morton was one of Mrs. Chase's
friends. Mrs. Chase was thsnAa resident
of Paris, and was exceedingly popular in
the higher social circles Of the French
capital. Hep beauty, which at: one time
had been remarkable, was now only dim
med. No more brilliant and fascinating
American woman had ever been seen In
Paris. ,-$ n. 4 III 5s ii
Z 1t happened about this time that Mr..
Blaine, between whom and Mrs. Chase
there had never, existed any good feeling,
chanced to be In Paris. Mrs. Chase was
able to render him a peculiar service in
her peculiarly gracious way. Mr.. Blaine
was very anxious to see real French
duel, an affair between parties Of social or
political Importance. AT that time duel
ing was quite the rage.in Paris, and meet
ings were being held every fewsdays. But
the affairs were managed with 9 great
deal Of caution, and 1t was only rarely
that an outsider could secure an in vitatlon
to be- present. Mr.. Blaine talked to g
friend OF his desire to see a duel, and
asked II there was not some American In
Paris who could help him out. There
is no one here that can serve you in this
particular but Mrs. Chase. and you
wouldn't be under obligations to her,
would you?'' replied his friend. .5 h.
Mr.. Blaine thought he would, 1T She
could, and Mrs Chase was accordingly
asked to arrange for Mr.. Blaine pres
ence at Partisan duel. Within a week
an opportunity presented itself, and the
diplomatic and poular American woman
was able to crafty Mr.. Blaines desre. He
stood one gray, cool morning, In g re-
tired spot in the suburbs Of Paris, muf-
fled in great coat designed to- afford
him a Disguise, and watched a French
statesman sof note and a Russian count
fire three shots apiece at one anUther
without either being hurt. In; recOgni-
ton Of this courtesy Mr. Blaine, while
secretary of state under Harrison, se-
cured an appointment in the consular
service for one OF Mrs Chase's prOtegeS.
Mrs. Chase Is one of the few American
women who ever had the pleasure of
witnessing a real duel. One day ii Par
is she accompanied French lady Of
high social position to see q duel ii the
outskirts Of Paris. Two journalists of
the boulevards were the combatants. OF
course the ladies remained In their car
riages, and their presence was unknown
to all, save one Of the seconds, who had
invited and escorted them to the scene
of the conflict. For wonder, the duel
was not bloodless one. At the first
shot one of the belligerents was serious
ly wounded, and as the blood spurted the
French woman In the carriage screamed, !,
and would have betrayed the presence Of
the feminine audience IL Mrs Chase had
not clapped her hand over her friend 9
mouth and bade her be still. The fair
American was not at all d disturbed by the
sight of blood. It is said she smiled as
II the show was really one worth going
$50 far to see. N, l45 i! M,
Mrs. Chase has not been in society In
washington for nearly rs years. Yet
she has retained the friendship Of 9 few
of the best people. u. Her political judg-
sment has always been highly valued by
public men, and one of the secrets Of re-
cent years is that the campaign against
Blaine in 1884 was in part planned in
Mrs Chase's parlors at EdgeNood. IN
the spring Of that year she was often
visited by no less a parsonage than Ches-
ter a, Arthur, president Of the United
states. Mr.. Arthur was eager TO- be
nominated Tor q second term, and occa-
#sionally drove out to Edgew0od Ii COM
pany with his friend, Senator Jones, of
Nevada, to consult with Mrs. Chase as
to- the best method OF a compa
EBlaine's defeat. On these occasions the
two distinguished men and the famous os
woman enjoyed little luncheons which
often continued till late hour.
Mrs. Chase was passionately devoted
to her father while he lived, and "a his m
memory after his death. It is we'll
known that It was her Sambit ION ather
than HIS which Simpelled him to seek the
presidency, even to the length Of at
tempting to defeat Abraham Lincoln It
was with the greatest reluctance she
parted with Edgewood, because IT had
been her fathers home and q spot that
he loved 90 well. Sitting recently on the
piazza of the famous old house, with: sttll the
capitol In ain view two miles sway,
Mrs. Chase recalled 9 pretty incid lent q