The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-06-13
SICK
Bad. Bold, Blatant B0ndy, Boosting,
Bouncing Blaine Bilious.
The ES'Speaker Attends Church and Is
Taken Severely III Excitement Of
the Brain and System, Supsrin.
ducsd by Recent Events
the Cause.

| Af'NihN hl1 lNallfllNbt III
company vita Mira Blaine, aud slowly
walked to the Congregational Church,
about three.fourths OF u mile from their
residence. He complained Of a severe
pain In his head and dizziness. On en-
terIng tho vestibule he was no over
come with sudden Illness that he came
near falling, but this was prevented, NJ
no was assisted to u scat on the steps,
when he exclaimed, ooh, this pain ~
Conveyance having been procured,
Mrs. Blaine returned with him home,
he being unconscious, and u III ossen-
ger was sent for n surgeon. General
Harness aud Ds. Bliss, Cox, Verdi and
Pope soon appeared, and lost no time
IN oupping the spine and rosorting to
other counter irritRnts From II
o'clock u. m. until O'Clock in the ar
ternoon, Mr. Blaine lay unco nsclous,
breathing irregularly, his wife and
physicians and other friends remain.
Ing at his bedside all tho time.
The physicians said that Mr.. Blaine
was suffering from excitement OF the
brain and nervous system, superin.
ducod 10y recent events, In which he
was II prominent actor Besides this,
tho symptoms were aggravated by tho
weather, which to-day was oppressive.
About four O'Clock Mr.. Blaine con.
seriousness gradually returned, when
he recognized HIS wife, aud inquired
what was the matter ? She replied
that he was III, and after that he, for
the first time, turned over In bed uu.
aided.
His breathing IL now better, his
pulse stronger The cupplng produced
some effect, but not 10 the extent de.
sired, and, therefore, tho doctors ap-
piled electricity They say tho symp-
toms are favorable although no does
not appear fully restored to conscious
ness.
This evening one OF the physicians
saIdrtn private conversation that the
attack was clearly n case Of sun-stroke
or heart-stroke, to which Mr.. Blaine
was rendered liable on account OF his
recent Illness, ovorwork, excitement
and lass Of rest Dr. q w. Pope. mn
eminent practitioner of this city, who
has been Mr.. Blaines family physi-
elan In Washington during the past
eight or ten years, and IL intimately
acquainted with his constitution and
temperament, furnishes the following
diagnosis Of his condition at = O'Clock
this evening: Mr., Blaine's case Ia one
OF cerebral depression, produced prl-
marlly 10y great mental strain, and,
secOndarlally by the action OF excess
sive heat. There is no apoplectlc con-
gestion, oilusion, or any symptom OF
paralysis. lie has full use Of his limbs;
the pupils of his eyes are normal; he
has spoken several times, and
recognizes his family; he lies
quiet, breathes naturally, aud ID
disposed to sleep he has responded
cxcellently To tho treatment, and |
have every reason to anticipate u
speedy and complete recovery.
1880 =. NAH expectations regard.
ing Mr.. Blalne's recovery are being
rapidly realized. He has just taken
some nournishment, and wants more
than is allowed. DR.. Cox says the on
tire group Of symptoms indicate oil EN-
tire and complete recovery. The fol-
lowing bulletin has been posted In
front of Mr.. Blalne's residence by his
physicians
Mr.. Blaine improved steadily all
night and slept well, but ~ rest Is ne
ceshrry to-day, have deemed II expe-
dent to place barrier Mt the entrance
He IL now sleepiDg, lOA. NJ.
[Signsdl q. W. POPE.
tOpeb hTe pIhceu hcToos tne btIeee
leading to Mr.. Blaine's residence to
prevent him from being dlstur bed by
passing vehicles, and men are station
ed at the door, who deny entrance to
all.
George Dennison publishes the de-
tails Of an interview, Saturday night,
sought by Secretary Bristow with Mr..
Blaine for the purpose OF disayowing
that he (Bristow) had instigated inves-
tigations. Mr.. Blaine disavowed hav-
Ing entertained the belief
Hourly bulletins are Issued which
says he continues to improve. Appe-
tite good.