The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-19
FOLSOM---BAYARD.
Secretary OF State to Become the Presi-
dents Father-in-Law.


New York, April ls.-The Eteaing Tie
gram publishes the following dispatch:
AT last it is settled that Secretary Bayard
is to marry Mrs. Folsom, the mother-in-
law Of President Cleveland. A rumor to
this effect was published several months
ago and then denied. now have the au-
thority for saying that the marriage will
take place. i have just seen relatives OF
the secretary, and while they do not wish
their names published they are willing TO
have the announcement made. The we'd
ding will come or in june. It's not def
nitely settled, but the day viii probably be
June 2-the anniversary OF President
Clevcland's marriage to Miss Frances Fol-
som.
The Bayards OF Delaware are q
proud race OF Americans, and are
never satisfied with anything but "the
best" They have always moved in the
cream OF society, and the mobiles OF Europe
are not more exclusive than they. When
Secretary Bayard was created Secretary of
State by President Cleveland. II was con-
sidered impossible for him to make mis-
take by those of his blood; his friends
looked upon him us u grand chivalrous
man OF incorruptible virtue, lofty am
billions and ability amounting TO genius.
On the other hand Mrs. Folsom, the
mother.in-law of President Cleveland, is
the most approachnble and gracious of
women. She is not an aristocrat, nor u
my lady" sort OF woman, but a genu-
t,,., hna,tn1 II a..
type. Like her daughter, Mrs. Cleve-
land, she is woman OF great tact and
amiabillty. She is bright, viyacious and
fascinating. She is the widow OF the late
Oscar Folsom, the former law partner OF
President Cleveland. Readers OF the TEE
gram will remember that the judge was
killed at Grand Island in 1875, by being
thrown from buggy while the horse was
running away. Miss Folsom at that time
was school girl only eleven years old. Her
mothers self-rcliance, which was displayed
during the lonely years which followed in
rearing her family Of children, showed
that she had well balanced mind, and
noble characteristics were displayed such
us few women possess. After the death
OF Judge Folsom, her husband, she took
her children TO Ransomville, where, living
with an uncle, they were educated and
prepared for serious life. During all these
years Mr.. Cleveland, who was a moderate
ly successful lawyer in Buffalo, was singu-
larry devoted 10 the family, and in a quiet
way looked after their wants. II was bis
sincere and unspcakable tenderness 10 the
widow and her daughter, and kindnesses
which have never appeared in print and
cannot even be mentioned in newspaper,
that won Frances Folsom's heart. The
public has never been able 10 understand
the motives Of that marriage; but one who
knows all about Il saws il was love match
in every respect. After her children had
received their education aud Frances was
engaged, Mrs. Folsom accompanied her 10
Europe, where she assisted her in selecting
her trousseau, which was 80 much written
about and admired by society people in
this country.
The world knows the story OF Mrs Cleve-
lands early life. II IL more or less inter.
woven with the life Of her own mother,
who Is now 30 marry the first Cabinet min
lister and confidential adviser Of the Prcsi.
dent OF the United States. Mrs. Folsom
is a member Of the Foster family Of Maine,
II Is said, which was 10 some extent idcnti
fed with the Blaine campaign. During
the great struggle for the White-houso the
Maine branch Of Mr.. Bayard's brides
family were supporting MIR. Blaine. while
the Buffalo end OF the Folsom syndicate
were supporting Cleveland.
There is no need OF saying anything
about Secretary Bayard. Ills family Is ON,
Of the oldest in aristocratic Delaware
where the people are supposed 10 be born
IA nearly perfect as tho lord allows theu
TO be born on this side Of the ocean. They
are all handsome, all patriotic, and loadet
down with brains and devotion 10 princi
pie. Mr.. Bayard Is a good'looking man
| tall, majestic and straight m a soldier. III,
carries himself like a statesman, and when
he walks the avenue people arc proud u
SEQ an American who carries himself like 1
European monarch and never forgcts th,
duties Of his Office. Secretary Bayard''
part In settling the fisheries question e
date has added 10 his fame abroad, ant
now that he Is TO marry one Of the hand
soonest widows north OF the Potomac he
will become blazing star In thu
social armament Of civilized society
II Is not generally known how much tn
secretary has suffered during the unspcak
able sorrow which has filed his home
| Although inc lNtncf OF zen cnllufcn, VII
tragic death Of his daughter followed N
soon by the fatal illness Of his vile, wa
succeeded by serious consequences, an
for tho time II was thought doubtful
whether the secretary himself would no
succumb TO the terrible reaction followin
his bereavement. The suffering which th
secretary was forced 10 endure amid ia
business care OF his Office won him III
sympathy Of many and the love Of on
who " dcarcr 90 him than all others today
II members Of his family tell the truth
The entrance Of Mrs. Folsom into his liz
with her genial, democratic ways, will dii
pei the gloom from his mind and max
him far more valuable friend and cour
scor 10 the President than he could POI
sibly be while brokcn.hearted widowoI
Meanwhile, preparations for the comm
marriage are being quietly made, and II
no longer secret among the Dclawal
relatives that there Is love under the gra
shadows Of the State department.
DISEASE BREEDING HOLES.
Attention OF the Health Authoritis