Raleigh, N. C., December 13.—(Special.)—
Bishop Theodore Benedict Lyman, of this
protestant Episcopal diocese, died at his
home here just before 9 o'clock this morn
ing of apoplexy. He returned here last
week from a brief trip north and Friday was
attacked by what hjs physician said was
bronchitis. He was unable to attend the
elaborate special services which wore held
at Christ church Sunday, in commemoration
of the twentieth annivetsary of his conse
cration as bishop and he could take no part
in the public reception at his residence
Monday evening in honor of the same event
when Bishops Watson and Cheshire were
present. Prayers were offered for him Sun
day. Yesterday he was apparently much
better, walked about the house and played
backgammon. His wife, whihz on the first
floor of the house this morning, heard a
heavy fall. It was found that the venerable
bishop had fallen to tiie floor. In a few
minutes he was dead. Assistant Bishop
Cheshire succeeds him as bishop, fi’he body
will be in state in Christ church and there
will be special services attended by most
of the clergy of the diocese. The burial will
be at Baltimore by tiie body of his first
wife.
Bishop Lyman’s Funeral.
