New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-19
EMMONS BLAINE DEAD.
THE EX-SECRETARY BEREFT OF ANOTHER
SON
DEATH OCCURS IN CHICAGO SUDDENLY FROM IN
PLANTATION OF THE BowELs-UFFI-
Guilty IN REACHING TIE
PARENTS BY TELEGRAPH

Guilty IN REACHING TIE
PARENTS BY TELEGRAPH
Chicago, June 1s-Emmons Blaine. son Of en-
Secretary Blaine, died to-day at IL 10 a. m.
Blood poisoning, the result of inflammation Of
the bowels, was the cause. The fact Of young
Mr.. Baine's death was kept concealed for some
time after he had actually passed away. the OBJ
Jet being 20 reach the father first with some
gentler intimation of the sad news. Efforts to
get telegraphic communication with the ex-Secre-
tary failed, however, and about 2:l5 the news
of the death leaked out
1t was not until about a quarter of an hour
before the fatal moment that the least intlna-
ton that Mr.. Blaine was in dangerous condition
became known, and then only 10 few. AT his
office in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad head
quarters in this city, his associates were only
aware that he i'll, and and had been so Tor
several days. Reporters were sent to MT baine
home, No I35 Rush-st, but while they were
informed that the patients ailmcnt had resulted
fatally, no other information could be gained ior
the time being
His death took place in the great brownstone
mansion of the Mccormick family on Rush-st
Mrs Emmons Blaine and the two-year-old son.
Mccormick Blaine, were the only persons present
besides Mrs. Cyrus Mccormick, young Mrs. Blaine
mother Death came SO swiftly when IL ala
come that there was not time to summon the
other members of the Mccormick family, Mr.. and
Mrs w g. Mccormick who were in the house at
the time
Intellectual efforts were made continually through
ont the night and to-day TO reach James e..
Blaine and Mrs Blaine by telegraph, to convey
the intelligence of their sons precarous condi-
ton The family left Augusta, Me-. several days
ago for Bar IIarbor Mr.. Baine's summer seat.
but It was impossible to effect the delivery of a
telegram either to Mr. Blaine or any who
could transmit the message TO him. The New
York and Boston representatives Of the Mccormick
Company instructed to exert every endeavor
to convey the information TO some member OF
Mr. Blaines family or to Cyrus Mccormick, who
went to Ncw-York some days ago.
The first confirmation Of the fact of death was
given by two of the attending physicians, DR..
Billings and Dr. Airport Their statement was
simply "Emmons Blaine died at IL 10 o'clock
of scpticacmia blood poisoning due to disease
of the bowels"
Emmons Blaine was notable figure in the cx-
citing convention scenes at Minneapolis that re-
suited in his fathers defeat lie took the re-
suit greatly 10 heart, and was confined to his room
soon after he returned from the North During
]
no one who heard of his sudden passing away
was more shocked that those who saw him partici-
pating in caucuscs early and late, night and day.
In his fathers interest II is thought possible
by many that the strain and excitement at Mime
apolis followed by the keen disappointment oil
the outcome, had not little to do with the
physical prostraton ensuing.
During the entire week Of the Minneapolis CON
rnton, it is said, Emmons Blaine hardly gave
himself single thought. He sccrc"ly slept an
hour, and lie under intense FERROUS Ttraih.
Last Saturday he returned TO Chicago greatly en-
hausted and somewhat indsposcd. IL attributed
his slight gastric and intestinal dcranGement N
over-work, and laughed at the anxiety OF his
friends On Monday he felt much Octter and left
his home for n short time though le was Tar
from well On Tuesday ne fit rather worse and
remained indoors the greater part OF the day. though
not taking to his bed. On Wednesday, however,
his symptoms began TO - noy him considerably and
that night he went 70 led Enthusiastically I'LL DR.
Billings and DR. Airport diagnosed the case, and
at once discovered the gravity Of his malay.
The case was deemed all but critical IL was
believed that Mr. Blaine's exceptionally vigorous
condition would enable him 70 battle the danger
Gus ailment No alarming disturbance made itself
evident Thursday; and the family entertained
10 spprehcnsions. in fact only Mrs Blaine knew
the exact nature Of Mr. Bainc's lines. Friday
afternoon, however, there WINS sudden rise or
tcmfrra, are. and the physicians knew that their
efforts had not awaited.
Emmons Blaine was tho eldest living son N James
g Blaine Secretary Of State, though in the life
time Of his brother Walker people frequently thought
that Emmons was tho elder bccause Of his prcmatrcly
gray hair which began TO DC remarked when he was
hardly more thnn twenty three years old. lie was
born In August 1897. lie studied at Harvard Col
lcge being graduated IN 1873, ard nfterward at the
Law school Of Harvard University taking two wears
course there In 1879 and 1850. But even In boyhoh
lie had shown strong interest In railroads. and once on
a Western trip hc struck an acquaintance ON tram
with u who also seemed TO De mtci~
e,ted IA rnilroals The conversation on that sub
1ect led TO Emmons Blaine becoming n railroad man.
for his friend proved TO be official OF the Chicago
and Northwestern and aftcrvnrd offered the young
man place on the road.
subseauenilv Mr. Blaine held different offices
with the West Virginia Central. the Atchison To
pcka and Santa Fc and the Baltimore and ONO
lie early showed a special capacity for railroad
work and was soon made assistant general freight
and passenger agent OF the Chicago, santa Fc ana
California Railway Company. the Chicago extension OF
the Atchson. Topeka and Santa Fe He became the
general freight and passenger agent In 1887. AZ the
lime Of his death he was vcepresdent Of the
BaItiomrc and Ohio Southwestern Railroad. and had
until rrenly lived In Baltimore. going to Chicago To
take charge OF tlr Western interests Of the company.
on september 20. 1880. he married Miss Anita NC
corndck daughter of Cyrus H. Mccormick. of Chicago.
The wedding to9k plsree at Richhold springs MS
While Mr. Blaine Secretary Of State under Pres
dent Harrison he lost his Oldest son. Walker ana MS
or, st III alive Mrs Walter pamrosch Niiss Margaret
Elancl James g. Blaine, IT,. and Miss Harriet Blninc,
the youngest child