The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-01-15


she called In physician, who, after an ex-
animation, had his suspicious aroused as to
the nature OF the malady. Returning the
next day he found that the disease had so
far advanced that he had no difficulty in
determining that IL was smallpox. There
were at the time five young lady pupils in
the house. They were Immediately yacci-
mated and sent to their respective homes.
Mrs. Bernard received the announce
ment OF the physician rs TO the nature OF
the disease with great composure, but from
the first lost all hope OF recovery. Her
physician stated last night that he had not
the slightest idea how the deceased con-
tracted the disease, but thought il possible
that she may have done SO in going to mar
ket. She was sick thirteen days, and was
conscious up to the ninth day, after which
she became delirious, and remained in that
condition, with but occasional lucid in
tervals, until she died. The case was OF
the most virulent and aggravated character.
Mr.. Bernard did not 60 into the sick-room
at all, ii being the express wish OF his wife
that he should not do so. 10 one was al-
lowed to 90 in except the physician and
the nurses.
The deceased was the recipient OF every
possible attention from persons in all parts
OF the city, and il will be a comfort 10 her
friends to know that nothing that kindness
could suggest or skill devise was left un-
done TO alleviate her sufierings. Mrs. Ber-
nard had not been yaccinated since her
childhood.
FUNERAL SERVICES.
As soon as It was known that Mrs. Ber-
Il
in the city rendered their services TO Mr..
Bernard 10 secure section in Hollywood
for the intermcnt Of the remains. They
selected q spot in the new addition to the
cemetery, and on yesterday afternoon about
o'clock all that was mortal Of this gifted
and much-beloyed lady was conveyed
thlther No stronger proof could be
wanted OF the esteem and affection which
our people entertained for the deceased
than the fact that goOdly number OF
persons attended the funeral services,
which were held over the grave. 1t was a
beautiful and touching tribute TO one who
had 30 demeaned herself i'm life as 10 draw
about her friends so devoted that the desire
to do honor TO her memory overcame all
fear of the yirulcnt and lOathsome disease
to which she fell victim. Rev. DR.. Arm
strong, rector of Monumental church. who
has becn the firm and faithful friend OF the
afflicted family, read the solemn and impress
siye burial service OF the Episcopal Church.
Rev. II. Melville jackson, rector OF Grace
church, was also present. Besides these,
there were representatives from the con-
gregations Of the Monumental and Grace
churches and members OF the Mozart ASso-
citation.
HER CHURCH CONNECTION.
Mrs. Bernard was q member Of Monu-
mental church, and that she was a true
Christian woman no better evidence i
needed than that, amid the multiplicity Of
cares OF busy life, she never neglected her
church; indeed, it is n fact worth record
ing that her last appearance in public was
at an entertainment given by the Monu-
mental Church Guild, when she read in 4
manner that delighted her audience lila
watha's Wooing," by LOngielow. On
Sunday the 1st Of January she partook OF
the holy communion at Monumental
church.
In conversation with 4 representative OF
this paper yesterday afternoon Dr.. Arm
strong, in voice which betrayed his emo
tiOn. spoke I'm the most feeling manner OF
the deceased, and paid glowing tribute TO
her character rs Il Christian woman. He
also said that in the general and widespread
sorrow that was felt at what was 4 great
loss to the entire community the bereaved
husband should not be forgotten. Mr..
Bernard's grief, he said, was simply inde-
scribable-he was completely crushed by
the blow that had fallen upon him.
NUMBER THIRTEEN.
Ii is related by gentleman OF this city,
who was well acquainted with Mrs. Ber-
nard. that on the thirteenth anniversary Of
her marriage she gave dinner-party, and
that at the table it so happened there were
thirteen persons present, and the iact made
an unpleasant impression upon her, and
recalled the old superstition. On the 18th
Of a month she signed contract which
was one Of the most unfortunate business
transactions OF her life, and by which she
lost about 5000 Size was sick exactly
thirteen days, and died at the close OF the
18th day OF January.
SuperstitiouS people will dwell upon
these condolences (whether or not the re-
port about them be correct, but practical
persons will not fail to draw Il lesson from
Mrs. Bernard's unhappy death from small
pOX; and that is. that her great mi>for-
tune was that she either refused neglected
to be vaccinated.
DEATH OF AN ESTINABLE YOUNG Man.