Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-13

Serious Illness OF James g. Blaine.
WASHINGTON, June IL.
This morning. a short time before IL
O'Clock, ex Speaker Blaine left his res
idence, in company with Mrs. Blaine,
and slowly walked to the Congrega-
tiOnal Church, which Is about three
fuurths Of a mile from their home.
just As he reached the church he com
planned Of a Y pain in the head
and dizziness, at the same time placing
his hand upon 1t. Entering the vesti-
bule he was so overcome with sudden
illness that he came near falling. but
this was prevented. and he was assisted
tO a seat on the steps, when he ex-
claimed, "Oh! this PAIN" A convey
snce Was procured. and Mrs. Blaine re-
turned home with him; he then being
unconscious. A bed was brought into
the front parlor, on which he was laid,
and . messenger having been sent for
SurgeOn-Genernl Barnes, aud Drs.
Bliss. Cox, Verde and Pope, they soon
appeared, and lost 10 time in cupping
the spine and resorting to other cOun-
ter irritants and revulsiye emanata.
From ii o'clock in the morning, until
4 O'Clock p. NJ, he laid unconscious,
breathing i~rregulaFly. His wife. ply
Sicians and other friends, remaining ut
his bedside during that time. The
physicians said Blaine was suffering
from over excitement of the brain and
nervous system, s~uperinduced by re-
rent events in which he has been a
prominent actor; the symptoms being
aggravated by the weather, which, to-
day is very oppressive. Several weeks
ago Blaine was confined to his house
for some days by a low type of m,la-
rial fever, but appeared before the sut,-
Judicial Committee, who are investi-
eating the charges against him, before
he had fully recovered from the effects
of that disease. This. with excitement
on his part, both before the committee
and House, and the large number of
persons daily in conference with him,
his attention to an extensive cOrres-
pondence, including many kilograms
from all parts Of the country. especial
ly during tho past week, loss of rest
and other causes, produced q strain
upon his mind that caused his sudden
illness. To day Bristow called at his
house as 500 he heard of Blaine's i'll.
mass, as did also Secretaries Fish.
Robson and Chandler. Postmaster
General Jewell, General sherman, Sen
ators Ferry and Paddock, General
Garfield and other gentlemen OF prom
thence. The sympathy for Blaine was
not confined to his political friends;
many Democrats having called to in
quire as To his condition. and regretting
his Sudden illness. At about 4 p. NJ.
Blaine's consciousness gradually re-
turned. when he recognized his wife
ami inquired OF her what was the mai
ser. and she replied that he was i'll,
and after that he, for the first time
turned over in his he'd unaided. His
breathing now WAS better and his pulse
stronger. The enama produced some
effect hut moi to tho extent desired, and
therefore the doctors applied electricity.
They say the symptoms are favorable,
although he does not appear fully re-
stored to consciousness.
DIR. q. Pope, an eminent practitioner
Of this city, who has been Blaine's
family physician in Washington dur.
ing the past eight or ten years aud is
we'll acquainted with his constitution
and temperament, furnished the fol-
lowing diagnosis of his condition st
8 O'clock this evening". Mr.. Biaine's
illness il simply cerebral depression.
produced primarily by the action Of
CAC0SSts0 tI0dt. AtICiO ~ W. oPpRtCtitS
congestion or effnsion, nor any symp.
toms of paralysis. He has the free 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 and ~
disposed to sleep. He has responded
excellently to treatment. | have every
reason to anticipate a speedy and COM
plete recovery.
NEW YORK, June ~.
A Times Washington special says
that Blaine yesterday received q letter
Informing him hat his friend E. Rock.
wood Hoar, who had been one OF his
warm supporters. had decided to OPP
pose his nomination for President.
This seemed u annoy him cOnsidera-
bly,, and during the morning he fire.
quently alluded to Hoar's disaffecticn.
Later-Biaime Improving
WASHINGTON, May IL.
Biaine's physician his just placed
the following bulletin in front OF
Blaine's residences: Blaine has i'm
proved steadily all night. He slept
we'll, but a. rest Is necessary to-day !
have deemed it ~expedient to place a
barrier at the entrance. He is now
sleeping-l0 o'clock A.. NJ.
(Signed): q. w. POPE"
Ropes are placed across the streets
leading Ia Blaine's residence to prevent
his being disturbed by passing vehi
cles and men are stationed ut the door
who deny admittance to all persons.
Condition Of Speaker Kerr.
Speaker Kerr Is more comfortable to-
day than he was yesterday, he being
able to sit up In bed.
Ansi.Coolism triumphant i'm che
House.
WASHINGTON, June IL.
The House has passed the inint res
olntion to modify the treaty with
China SD as TO restrict immigra ion.
The Cimcimmati Con vemtion.
CINCINNATI, June IL.
The greatest anxiety has been felt
by all parties to-day concerning the
condition of Mr.. Blaine. A number of
kilograms have been received stating
that he was improving rapidly, and In
y day or two would be completely re-
stored. Some parties. disclose the fact
that Mr.. Blaine's illness was being