The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-05


land and the United statssthah any other
ono malas / The highest British authorttlos
formed such positive habitus bsstowing
distinguished honors upon Ambassador
Bayard that 1t became sort Of second
nature with them to cultivate anew and
growing esteem for the nation he repre-
sented.
LIKE EURoPE's BEST DIPLOMATS.
Indeed, itwas said of him that Ambas-
sador Bayard bore resemblance to tho ad-
mired foreign school Of statesman. Ho gave
his youth, middle age and IN aturity to the
State. HO knew this republic as no states
man Of his time know 1t. snvs, possibly,
George +. Edmunds. In France, England,
Germany or any constitutional country he
would have boon for tho last twenty years,
tho only possible premier Of his party
predestined leader Of tho opposition.
Learned as Sumne", dseply vefsed In the
Constitution aud its constructions as Web.
sterile had q certain superiority over these
most admired statesmen, in more catho-
10 adaptabiiity 10 this day and its viossi-
tudes. Tho choice Cor ever woaty~ years Of
tho cultivated mdsses of his party for the
Presidency, and narrowly missing tho nom
ination in three conventions, be served
cheerfuliy. Loyalty his interiors In Office,
and finally crowned his devotion by ac-
coping post which, while honorug any
other incumbent, was distinguished by his
presence.
A CHARMING DOMESTIC LIFE
So much for tho remarkable public CO.
reer of Thomas 4. Bayard. Iu his domes-
tic life, however, the man was seen at bis
very best. He was happiest when sur
rounded by his family and his books.
He married early. His first wife WAS
Miss Louisa Loo, Of Baltimore, a daughter
Of the junior member of the banking firm
| of johnson Il Lee. They have had twelve
children. James A. B,yard, fourth, was
his eldest sois. Mr. Bayard was an exceed.
ipgly domestic person, and was renowned
In Wilmington ns u model father and hns.
band. His summer home is IL fine old
fashioned mansion, situated in the out
skirts of Wilmington Ton Clayton strset),
which was once tho property OF s. b,
DAVIS, the guardian Of Myrn Clark, now
known to fame rs Myra Clark Gaines,
1t is q roomy house. furnished with
Il view solely 10 comfortable living. Mr..
Bayard's den" Or library has aIl The
marks OF tho working room Of man Of
literary tastes The wall ara lined with
book shelves and the table, was always GOV.
ercd with hooks and papers, which were
confusion itself to anybody but himself.
The floor, too, was strewed with books and
newspapers. Tbe visitor always found the
host at work, but neve: to busy to talk.
For Mr.. Bayurd was not only the soul OF
hospitality, but ono Of the most fluent talk
ers. When he got very much Interested no
was apt to walk up and down tho room
with his hands in his pockets and Indulge
iii monologue. His words flowed like
water from the mouth Of IL pitcher.
In the winter the Senator formerly lived
In Washington. occupying his own house.
an unpretend.ng brick structure OF three
storiUs and a mansard roof on Massnchl
setts avenue Within it was full Of tho
CHEEKY light Of home and rich in tho in
describablc little things which give an air
OF comfort little short of luxury. The life
OF the family was OF the simplcs A card
reception or two and about the same
number Of formal dinners made up the
elaborate entertainments Of the seaSon. al.
though tho number of informal entertain.
mcnts was almost "a unbourded AZ tho
hospitality nF Senator md Mrs Bayard.
Mr. Bayal FIRST vito died during the
first year OF III, term as Secretary of State
-Four years later he was marriad TO Miss
Mary W. Clymer, of Washington, n we'll
known lady OF distinguished lineage,
wealth and social accom- lishmcuts.