The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-05
ILLNESS OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.
An Alar%,ns Attack wi.h sn,nla, symp,eu.s-

Convalescence of the DISTINGUISHED Invaiid.
The announcement made exclus1vely in the Sws
on Friday morning of the recent alarming illness Of
Chief Justice Chase has created q profound sensa-
ton not alone IN tnis city but throughout the coun-
personal and by telegraph, regarding the present
condition of the distinguished invalid In order TO
satisfy this universal s0licude, have taken much
pains to ascertain the particulars Of the Chief JUS
Judge Chase has spent the summer in extended
travel, in company with his daughter, Miss Chase,
and Mr.. Boswell Riggs. For several weeks pre-.
cedipR the Chief Justices Illness the party were en-
jOying the cOoler climate of the Lake Superior re-
gion from which they returned in the very midst OF
for few aSs Where the bs sSOPpsa az ter
warning of his friends insisted on walking about q
great deal, even refusing to carry umbrella for
protection against the perpendicular rays OF the SUM-
on the 10th of August he was prostrated seemingly
from the effects Of his exposure to the intense heat
physician was at once called and the patient
promptly put under treatment Whether by advice
Of this medical attendant, at the urgent solicta-
tion Of his friends-it has not he n ascertained
which-the invalid was placed in a special drawing
room coach on the evedng of his attack and brought
oTgnR RTSr Rroaa 10 oas city py the Central and Hudson
House, where comfortable ap rtments had
been bee soa secured for h him BY Telegraph. Here
Mrs. Sprague, the Chief Justices dauphfer'
The Rochester medical attendant accompanied the
patient to this city, and has since remained In pro-
fessiona charge of him. An eminent practitioner OF
New York was also summoned TO counsel fhe
journey TO New York was mplished with no in
furious results though the invalid was unconscious
and extremely low at the time, and but little hone
was entertained OF MS recovery. For several days
he remained utterly helpless and nearly sense
less, and the gradual return to conscious
ness that followed marked by pain-
full exhibitions OF mental weakness that created
serious apprehensions in the minds OF his friends
But ultimately his malay began to yield 10 the
treatment followed, and at the expiration of ten
days he was able to resume his Journey to Rhode
Island accompanied by the friends mentoned; and
at last accounts his convalescence was proceedinS
rapidly at the residence of Senator Sprage his son.
in-law. Letters have been received within day or
two from the Chief Justice announcing his intention
varv
A reporter Of the Sun yesterday called ppop the
physician VINO was summoned In consultation at the,
Holman House, and requested information regard
ing the case TO the reporters interrogatories the
physician repied:-
81 can give you no information on that subject. A
mans diseases are his private concern, and nobody
eseH.n
Reporter-But, Doctor, Judge Chase is n public
man. and the public are naturally socitous regard
ing his condition.
Doctor-Pubc or private It makes no difference
was called to his bedside professionally, and 7
have no right to communicate my knowledge OF his
maady.
Reporter certainly do not wish You to violate
any professional confidence in this matter; but il
does seem to ME that there be impropriety in
your stating in general way the nature of the
Judges attack, and his present condition.
Doctor-Well sir, it is sufficient for the public to
know that Judge Chase has been seriously III, and
that he Is now better.
Reporter-Is that all the Information you feel at
liberty to impart?
Doctor-That is all that concerns the public to
know.
Reporter--I learn that the Judges attack was
rather the effect Of the heat than paraytic stroke,
as at first reported. Is that correct?
Doctor-I can give no further information. He
has been very sick, perhaps dangerously so but l
think can now safely say that he is better IN
deed, have letters from him to that effect He ia
now out Of all immediate danger
This being all the information obtainable the re-
porter wthdrew.-N. Y Sun tO-ddu,