The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-06-12
MR.. BLAINE SERIOUSLY ILL.
SUDDENLY STRICKEN DOWN WHILE
IN HOUSE or PRAYER.
Remeiniss Unconscious from II A. M. until
r. M.-rbo Physicians Prenou ncins u
a Case Of sunstroke or ueat-Strokc.


Remainiss Unconscious from II A. M. unit,
r. M.-rbo Physicians Pronouncins n
a Case Of sunstroke or Heat-strokc.
WASHINGTON. June 1l.-This morning a
ehort time before II o'clock ex-Speaker Blaine
left his residence IN com pany with M,e. Blaine
and slowly walked u the Conversational Church,
wbioh Ia about three-fourths OF mile IRON
their home. Just as they reached the church
he complained Of severe pain In the head and
dizziness. at the same time placing bis hand
upon II. Entering the veetibue he WINS 80 over
come with sudden illness tbet he camo near
ling. but this was prevented. and he was as
sisted TO a seat on the steps, when he exclaimed,
"Ob, this paint" A conveyance having been
procured Mrs. BainJ returned with him home.
he then being unconscious. A bed was brought
into the front parior on which he was laid, and
a messenger h wing been sent for Surgeon. Gen.
eial Barnes and Drs. Hiss, Cox. Verdi, and
Pope. they soon appeared, and lost no time In
cupping the spine and resorting to other coun-
ter-irritants and revulsive enenata.
From ii o'clock IN the morning until IN the
afternoon MIR. Blame lay unconscious. breath
ing irregulariy. bis WIFE physicians, aud other
friends remaining at his bedside.
The pnysicans said Mr.. Blaine was suffering
from over-excItement OF the brain and nervous
e,stem. .superipduced by recent events In which
he has been prominent HctOr, tho svmptoms
being aggravated by the weather, which, to-day,
was oppressive. Several weeks ago Mr.. blaine was
OF IN niaria fever, but appeared before the Sub
Judiciary Commit GO, who were lnveetiRating
charges against him, before he had fully recov-
cred from the effects OF that disease. THIS,
with the excitement on his rart both before the
committee and 10 tne House, the lirge number
hts attention to an extensive correspondence,
including very many teleRrams from all parts OF
the country, especially during the past week.
the loss OF rest aud other causes, produced the
strain upon his mind that causes his sudden
secretary Bristow called at the house soon
he heard OF Mr. Blanes illness, az did also Score
taries Fish, Robeson, aod Chandler, Postmaster
| General Jewell Gen. Sherman, Senators Ferry
aud PADDOCK, Gen. Garfield and other gentle
men Of prominence. The sympathy for Mr.
many Democrats having called to inquire as to
his condition, and regretting his sudden illness.
gradually returned. aud he recognized his wife
| and inquired OF her what was the matter. she
replied that he was Ill. and after that he Tor the
His breathing was better and his pulse
stronger. The enema produced some effect,
the doctors applied electricity. They say
that the .symotoms are favorable. al
.n0Ssn me aoe' bU. SppeaI ons Of ssem said
| In private conversation. that the attack WAS
| clearly ease Of sunsttoke, or heat-stroke, to
| which Mr.. Blaine WAS rendered liable on account
Of his recent illness, oyerwork. excitement and
| loss OF rest. The physician added that az nrst
| he was apprehensive III It the attack might be
| apoplectlc, hut an examination disclosed no
| SYMPTOMS OF that disease.
For several hours numerous NlsltOrs were hu-
| mitted, but after the doctors bad administered
| the enema the rooms were cleared, 50 that the
| patient might rest.
| q. W. Pope, an eminent practitioner OF this
| CITY, who has been MIR. Bdine's family physician
| In Washington during the past eight or ten
years, ana Is intimately acquainted with his
constitution and temperament. furnishes the
| following diagnosis Of his condition at O'Clock
| this evening:
Mr. Baines is one OF simple cerebral depression
prOduced.primary by great mental strain, 9nd second
| arily py the action OF excessive heat There 10 nc
Apoplectic congestion or enusion nor any symptom OF
psrsysis lie has free use OF his limbs The pupils o.
his eyee normal. lie has SPOKEN several times anc
recosn res his family lie lies quiet, breahes natur
ally and is disposed 70 sleep lie has Responded etce
enty TO the treatment ana have every reason TO an
| ticipste speedy and complete recovery. - .
| (Signed) o. W. POPE
| AtllP. NJ. Mr.. Blaine's condition 10 steadily
| improving. He has the entire use OF all hi
| limbs. is able TO turn himself 10 tho bed, recoe
| nizes his att endants, and occasionally makes
! remarh, though. OF course, he Is discouraged by
| his physicians from talking. DIR. Verdi, who
| with Or. Pope. has been IN attendance from th'
first. concurs entirely in the latier's statement
| OF the case, As previously telegraphed THIS even
Ing. DR.. Palmer Of Maine also concurs In II.