New-York tribune., 1886-02-01
DEATH OF MRS. BAYARD.
UNCONSCIOUS FOR THIRrY-sIx HOURS.
PASSING AWAY MISUNDERSTANDING QUICKLY
AFTER HER DAUGHTER.


WASHINGTON; JAM 31.-Nlrs. Thomas Fran
els wife Of the Secretary OF State died this morn.
ing at hafpast o'clock Her death was not unexpect
ed Since Thursday morning her family has had little
hope OF her recovery The shock caused BY the sudden
death OF her daughter two weeks ago blow from
which she rallied, although she surprised hei
husband and children by tho strength she seemed
to gather after the first effect. After ..o funeral
OF her daughter Mrs. Bsysrd about the house for
day two. attending to little household duties rs had
been her way before but beyond the strength or
n woman broken in health for many years, and week
ago she was again Frustrated Her PHYSICIAN Dr. Gard
was hopeful until Thursday morning. when con-
gestion OF the brain rendered her condition hopeless
Mr. Bayard who after ming from his daughters
funeral had to the State Department every day for
little while, summoned from Cabinet meeting by
note from his saying her mothers
illness alarmed them, and begging him to come home at
He said Immediately, have no further hope"
From that time Mrs. Bayard worse slowly sinking
For thirysix hours before her death she was uncon-
scious. She passed away peacefully II in sleep
Mrs Bsyard's last appearance in public was at the
White House at the dinner given to the Cabinet. she
seemed unusually well, and some OF the company con-
graduated her good health ana spirits She re-
piled Oh yes. feel nuite well this winter. am so
much strongersinco my illness last summer and enjoy
everything now. 1t seems to do me good to go out"
On NewYear's day she assisted at the Presidents re-
ceptlOn the White House, and the Saturday week
before the death OF her daughter Mrs. Bayard assisted
Miss Cleveland the first place in the Blue Room.
just back OF the ne and tho position of honor accord
ing Miss Clevelands disposition Of assistants.
Mrs. Bayard Miss Louisa Lee, daughter OF the
junior member OF the Old Baltimore banking
firm, johnson & Lee She the
mother OF ten children. OF whom pine are living.
Long continued i'll health gave her the appearance OF
being older, but she about fifty years Of age.
She TALL slender woman, with large dark eyes, OF
gentle digned bearing. fine social qualities Intelligent
cultured aud winning and devoted 10 her domestic re-
lations Although III health had for years lessened her
activity she a notable figure in Washington society,"
To a friend who met her shopping. about month be-
fore her daughters death, she said You see how
well I'm getting this winter. have been so much o;
an invalid. but my husband and children fear haye
been too careful and made more helpless than
ought TO be-"
An friend Of the family mentioned this incl
dent few days ago in connection with Miss Bayards
death. The young lady had impatient with the
family physician In Wilmington. who had attended her
mother for several years. she apparently derived no
benefit from the treatment. She advised change, but
the proposition received with favor by Delther
her father nor her mother. Miss Bayard insisted. how
ever, eventually carried her point As her father
would not dismiss the physician she decided to do SO
herself When the doctor called, she quietly informed
him he could not her mother. He protested
that he would father about 1t and appeal from
her redress He not successful In reinstatng
him,elf however From that time Mrs Bayards health
seemed to improve and the gam. though slight ap-
peared continue through the last OF her iIe
The arrangements the funeral OF Mrs. Bayard will
be almost exactly like those made two weeks
ago when her daughter was buried. The body VIII be
taken this city tomorrow at =. H. TO Wilmington
ami the funeral Will take place Tuesday at p in
tho Old swedes Church. Mr. Bayard de-
si-es that there shall be nothing official
in the ceremonies wish being the funeral shall
no NpiIhpr Miss Cleveland
will attend but members of the Cabinet will so
quietly Wilmington to be present.
Miss Cleveland ard Mrs. Manning called at Mr..
b yards house to-day, but saw none Of the family.
Colonel Lamont carried the Presidents letter
OF coincidence to Mr.. Bayard, and tho
latter sent back note IN reply in Which he expressed
his in regard to the funeral arrangements The
White House and the homes Of the Cabinet officers will
remain closed during the week. The dinner which was
given he supreme Court Judges on Thursday Is
given up and the Invitations FOL reception atsecreary
Whitney Thursday recalled, also those for
Cabinet dinner by Secretary Endlcott On Friday The
President had made for the theatre on
Monday evening. which, OF course. lie has given up.