The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-22
WITH THE SILENTMAJORITY.
Charles Francis Adams's Name Added
tOthe ListOfthe Distinguished Dead.
lie Peacefully Breathes His Last After Years
Of Slow Mental and Physical Decay
Brief Sketch of His EVentfal Life.
special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BosToN Nov 20-Charles Francis Adams
died early this morning at his home, on Mt
Vernon street, this city. His death will be
matter OF no surprise to any one who knows the
history of the last few years of his life. For
nearly decade there has been gradual decay
Of mental and physical powers, which only re-
markable vitality has been able to resist so long
The end, when it came, was simply the flicker
ing cut Of the last spark of vital force, which
had been fading away gradually that the
change from day to day was scarcely percepti-
hle 1t is fully ten years, in the opinion Of
member of Mr.. Adamss family, since the wan
ing of both mental and physical powers first
manifested itself The breaking down of his
splendid intellect was somewhat more rapid than
the gradual increase of physical feebleness; but
for long time only those intimately associated
With the venerable statesman were able to de-
tect the mental weakness. Indeed, until the
very last, MIR. Adams was a quiet
dignifed gentleman, who simply took no interest
In what was going on about him. The intellectual
collapse was, however, so complete that for fully
two years Mr.. Adams has been unable to identify
any of his family except, perhaps. his estimable
wife, By force of custom, apparently he would
respond when addressed with the greetings of
the day, but would soon relapse into meditatioDs.
Nothing reused him, except occasionally burst
OF mirth in his presence, when he would join
sympathetically in the general laugh. There
were no offensive features of his infrmty what
ever, the outward effect being simply complete
rehcence. Since he was made the victim of
sharpers who took advantage of his weakness
Tour years ago. Mr.. Adams has always been ac
fOmpanied by an attendant He has at no time
been confined to his bed or room, but has taken
gentle outdoor exercise, and often has enjoyed
ride in the city at Quincy. He was last out of
doors about ten days ago, when he came,
according to custom, from his home
In Quincy to his winter residence
IN Boston. No apprehension of immediate death
was felt until Saturday afternoon. His physi
cans had SAID that the end would come when
ever he became subject to any simple malady,
Suen as cold or fever On Saturday he showed
Shght symptoms of fever, and Dr. Warren, who
was called at once, said that his wasted strength
could not resist the attack mild as it was, and
9hat death would soon come. Mr.. Adams lin
Eered until about o'clock, when life left him
% quietly as a breath of air extingushes can
ale name The funeral will take place on Tues
uay at o'clock, at the stone church of the First
congregational Society in Quincy The pastor of
nlA' church, and the Rev. Henry W. Foote, of
Mhgs Chapel, will jointly conduct the services.
Ahe burial will be in the Adams family lot in
'ne cemetery at Quincy.
ms wife who survives him, was the daughter
- 'ne ate Peter G. Brooks, of Medford, whom
- married fifty eight years ago, and by whom he
s -au hYe sons and two daughters Two died.
~ muse hVlne are the Hon. John Quincy. the Hon.
SaAries Francis Henry Brooks, and Mary, the
'A''er Inc wife of DR.. Quincy Dedham.
oJ;nares Francis Adams was the son of John
Salncy Adams, the sixth President of the United
We and was born in Boston, Aug. Is, 1907
,ala mnen only two years old his father was ap-
5na"sa 5,".su ambassador TO st. Petersburg, and re
tIsssea to that city with his whole family There
Ya.souhg child remained with his father for six
Gsr,s,. learning IN that time TO speak Russian,
fnasn ana French. In February 1915. be
fresn e sne Journey, overland, with his mother,
shAt ~ Js. fetersoure 10 Paris, undertaking
soI,,kt knt De considered remarkable. He ac-
Fnfs~n,ea MS father also, on his mission TO
NAM n1l, a ana there entered school, where he had
Nv oalues 70 hight in defense of his national
h tAs 3 iolt ne returned home. and was placed
tered r9n rTgseOn Latin School, from which he en-
harvard where he graduated In 1925