St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-17
THERUTHLESS REAPER.
White Winged Death Invades the Home Of
Secretary Bayard and Cuts Down
the Flower of His Family.
Hiss Kate Bayard, His Eldest Daughter,
Dies Alone in Her Chamber Some
Time Yesterday Morning.
The Immediate Cause of Her Collapse
Heart Disease--A Sisters
Horrible Discovery.
Universal Sympathy In Washington
for the Family-- White House
Reception Postponed.
Miss Kate Bayard,s Death.

Miss Kate Bayard's Death.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Society circles
were greatly shocked this afternoon to hear
Of the sudden and unexpected death of Miss
Kate Bayard, eldest daughter of Secretary
Of State Bayard. At first the news, which
rapidly spread, was hardly credited, but
messages and inquiries in official circles
confirmed the sad intelligence. The news
was first sent to Secretary Bayard, who was
1t the state department, about 2:45 p. IN.
He Immediately sent his private secretary,
Mr.. Bryan, to the White house to apprse
the president Of the fact, and he proceeded
with all possible haste to his residence on
Massachusetts avenue, fronting Thomas
circle. President Cleveland, through Col.
Lamont. notified the cabinet officers, all of
whom proceeded to Secretary Bayard's
house TO tender their sorrow. The presi-
dent and Miss Cleveland sent their condo
lence by the private secretary. When the
news of Miss Bayard's death reached the
executive mansion Miss Cleveland,
Mrs. Utley and Miss Love were
In the upper portion Of the mansion
awaiting the time to descend into the blue
parlor, where her regular Saturday after
noon receptions are held from to p. IN.
Miss Bayard, who had been invited to re-
ceive with her, was expected, and remarks
had been passed at her tardiness in coming.
Shortly before 3 o'clock the news came
from the president that Miss Bayard had
suddenly died. The ladies were almost
FRUSTRATED BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Immediately Miss Cleveland directed all
arrangements for her reception to be can
celled and with her friends withdrew to
her private apartments. In the meantime
the greatest uncertainty prevailed. The
president beyond the mere announcement
that Miss Bayard's death was sudden. had
received no particulars. All inquiries from
those in a post Oh to know failed to re-
lieve their anxiety for details. In the
various departments the news was
the sole subject of conversation and general
sympathy was expressed for Secretary Bay
ard. Representatives of the GLOBE gath
cred from the physicians and immediate
friends of the family the following facts in
regard to the lady's death: Miss Bayard
assisted her father at reception and party
at their residence last night. At that time
she was in her usual good spirits. When
the party broke up about a. IN. she retired
TO her room, which adjOins that of her
younger sister. She left instructions with
servants not to be disturbed. The doors
between the two rooms were open. About
1:30 this afternoon. Miss Bayard not having
appeared. her sister went to her room to
awaken her. that she might have time to
prepare her toilet to assist at Miss Cleve-
lands reception. The sister was struck
with
THE VACANT EXPRESSION
on the face of Miss Catherine, and not
needing a call she shook her. but still no
signs Of life appeared. The alarm was at
once given and messengers were dispatched
for the family physician. DIR. Gardner at
once responded. and made cursory eXani-
nation. All indications pointed to death.
but, thinking she might be simply in state
of collapse, the doctor hurried to his Office
and soon returned. accompanied by DR..
Pope, with an electric battery. This was
applied, but was of no avail. An eXamina-
tiOn was made which revealed the fact that
the body was still warm. probably arising
from the fact that the room was quite
warm and the covering heavy. Miss Bay
ard was resting on her left side, with her
head on her left hand. There was
a peaceful, calm expression on
her face. DR.. Gardner gave as a
certificate of death "heart failure" DR..
Gardner has for the past year been treating
Miss Bayald for heart disease. Definite
arrangements have not vet been made for
the funeral, but it is thought services will
be held in this city on Tuesday, end the
body taken to Wilmington, Del, for inter-
ment. Immediately upon the receipt of
the sad news at the executive mansion of
Miss Kate Bayard'S sudden death arrange
ments were made to close the mansion.
President Cleveland had intended to visit
Albaugh's opera house tonight, but at once
cancelled the engagement. The president
had also issued invitations for dinner on
Monday next to Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus
Corning of Albany. y. Y, but the invita-
tionS have been recalled.
THE TROUBLE AGGRAVATED.
''The tax upon the strength eff ladies in So
cIety in this city, said DR.. Pope. "is very
great and only those of the strongest consti-
tutions can stand the strain. Balls at night
receptions in the dav, calls, etc, all combine
TO dcbilitate. The eXactionS of society, cou-
pied with a constitution prone to heart
troubles. undoubtedly aggravated Miss Bay
ards disease
DR.. Gardener the family physician, said
tonight that within the past year. he had
been called several times to attend Miss
Bayard for heart trouble, and had warned
her that she was overtaXing her strength
In attending to her multifariOus social duties
and that unless she deSiSted he could not
be responsible for the consequences. Miss
Bayard was 81 years of age. She was very
well known and popular in society. She
was especially fond of outdoor sports and
enjoyed the reputation of being one of the
finest horsewOmen in the country. She rode
fine blooded horse which few people could
manage, but which she controlled per-
fectly. 1t was her special delight to ride
over the race track devoted to steeple-
chases, taking in the most dangerous
leaps and leading where very few
riders dared follow. In social life
she was brilliant and admired. and there is
genuine regret in many homes here tonight
at the sad and most startling event. The
parlors of the secretary of state were liter
ally packed with people last night on the
occasion of the second of the series of Fri
day evening card receptions given by Secre-
tary and Mrs. Bayard. The Misses Bavard
assisted in receiving numerous guests. Mrs.
Bayard was attired in very becoming even
ing dress, lemon-colored velvet brocade,
profusely trimmed with fine old lace. Miss
Bayard, in pretty costume of pink satin.
and tulled with low. sleeveless corsage,
first received the guests as they entered the
second drawing room.
RAISING POSTAL RATES.