The Washington times., 1895-03-29

Miss Mabel Stanley Glover, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Glover, of this city,
were quietly married at the residence of
the brides father in this city last night.
They leave early next week for l'jdal
tour of Europe.
The Secretary of the Navy has a mind
OF his own when he wishes, and, having
once made up his mind to do thing, he is
not TO be deferred from carrying it into
effect through any amount of attempted
discussion Oh the part of outsiders The
amount of social influence that may be
brought to bear on the subject is not
taken into consideration by the Secretary
under such circumstances.
Secretary Herbert has so recently fur
nished fine example of this state of af-
fairs that all society in the West End is
talking of the matter and hugely enjoying
the outcome of the secTetary's strength OF
mind
IL all came about through his ordering
q naval officer to sea at two days notice
when the latter had every reason TO ex-
pect n decidedly protracted continuance
OF his present shore duty.
The fact that there had been trouble
this trouble to be spelled with a very large
''T''-in the family of the officer has been
not only an open secret with their friends
generally. but was also known to the Sec
rctary of the Navy.
There was vast amount of talk going
on in the department when the thrilling
particulars first leaked out, and every one
was wondering what the Secretary would
do when the matter came 10 his notice.
Whatever he intended ultimately 10 do,
however. was matter which the Secretary
kept entirely to himself, giving no intima-
ton To those about him that he was even
aware of the state of affairs. The sequel
proves that the cause for his apparent de-
lay was in order that he might fully inform
himself upon the points in the case, and
that. having SO informed himself the next
thing in order was TO Issue the command
TO the officer that in two days he should
be assigned 10 sea duty.
Singularly enough, the SecTetary's in
formation for the greater part came
through a source of which not even his
most intimate friends and advisers were
aware. There was Il woman in it, of
course. The Secretary attended dinner
party one evening while the subject of the
officers conduct was under hot discus
sion in society, and. as fate would have
il. found himself seated at table next 10 ii
young matron, who not only took lively
interest in the conversation when il turned
upon the important subject, but expressed
her opinion in the frankest manner.
The Secretary listened and fiuding the
young matron seemed to be in possession of
some very important and authentic particu-
lars, finally questioned her closely. When
in return he was requested TO tell what he
knew of the case, the Secretary made some
laughing excuse and changed the subject
The next morning, however, ,theordersforsea
duty were issued.
No sooner had these been received thaUthe
officer requested an interview with his wife
and upon the condition that there should be
a witness, this she finally granted him. The
request, that she go at once to the Secretary
and request the orders to be rescinded was
not complied with and in default OF anything
better the officer was obliged to go to the
Secretary in person, requesting upon the plea
OF important business that the sea duty at
least be delayed in order that some import
ant matters might be attended to.
An that the Secretary would consent to do
in the matter wa sto state that il the business
was OF very urgent nature the officer might
he granted but that nothing further than
that would even he taken into consideration.
The eloquence and social influences brought
to bear upon the Secretary's ruling fell
utterly powcrless to accomplish their pur'
pose.
The Secretary remained firm and the Off
Ger S now on the high seas instead OF spend
ing the spring comfortably at his case il
Washington as he bad fondly hoped would
be the case.
Senor and Madam de Covarrubias are re
ceiving congratulations upon the birth of q
son
The Friday Card Club will meet tonight
at the home of Miss May Mullen. This isone
of the Lenten clubs. The members are Mr.
and NJ RS. RSAert Fitch Shepard, Miss Mullan
Miss Bavidge, Miss Margaret Cox, Miss Nan
ME Campbell, Miss Lola Campbell, Miss Mar
row, Capt. Torrey, Mr.. James Colwell, Mr.
James Hayden Mr.. Robert Hayden. Mr.. Nc
Fee and Mr.. Eldridge.
Mrs. Renick, wife OF the chief clerk OF the
State Department and Mrs. Miles Renicl
will be at home to callers Fridays in April
at their home, No. 1907 G street. Mrs
Renick's daughter. Mrs. Jennings, OF Ken
lucky, is visiting her at present
Mr. and Mrs Letter have returned from
theirvisit of several weeks to Chicago.
Miss Kent. of Baltimore, arrived in Wash
ington yesterday for a little visit to Mr.. aud
Mrs. William Thompson Harris.
Major n. P. Heap is in Washington on q
leave OF absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Upham, of Boston
are in the city at the Cochran.
Senator Warren, of Wyoming, is in the
city at the Randall
The second OF the series of popular
"QuodIbet Luncheons'' now being givei
by the ladies Of the Nordhoff Guild
for the benefit of the National Homeopathic
Hospital, will be given on Friday, Marcf
20, from 12 to p. M, at the residence
of Mrs. Job Barnard, No. 1906 Rhode
Island avenue, and is in charge OF th'
following committee: Mrs. John Twee
dale, chairman; Mrs. II. A. Davis, Mrs
w c. Duvall, Mrs. P. NJ Dubant, Mrs
j. j. Edison, Mrs. Weston Flint, Mrs. DAME
Frazier, Mrs. Geo. c. Gorbam, Mrs. l.. G
Hine, Mrs j T. Hougb, Mrs. E. r. Hough
Miss Jackson, Mrs. Cbas. p. Lincoln, Mrs
Chas. P Lyman, Mrs. E. NJ. Marble enc
Mrs. Joseph Paul.
There will be musical and literary pro
gramme, and all interested in this decervlnl
charity are invited TO attend.
SmalPS Flowers :
j. H. Small & Sons, Fourteenth and G
streets, Washington, ID. c., and 1853 Broad
way. New York. Special attention to
orders for all outgoing ocean and otheI
steamers Flowers to all points by ex
press Fine American Beauty and Baron
ness Rothschild Roses Violets and Or