The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-16
BLAINE IS NOT DYING.
He IS FEEBLE AND FEVERISH AND
his FAMILY ANXIOUS.

His Present Illness in the Nature of a
Relapss-ais Family Annoyed by
the Wild Rumors Ahoat-A Phila-
delphia Friend Tells the Story of
the Ex-secretary's Prostrstion.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Mr. Blaine is not
dying and according to his physician, Dr.
Johnston, he is not on his death-bed. Dr.
Johnston said this evening that the story
published TO that effect was entirely untrue
He refused to say anything further except
that Mr.. Blaine was better tonight than be
was this morning. He declined TO state the
nature of Mr.. Blaine's disease, or to give it
q name. 1t is understood that he has been
requested by Mrs. Blaine not to give any
information about it to the public. 1t is
also understood that MIR. Blaine is suffering
now very much as he did ten days ago,
fever being the prominent feature of his
present condition, being really q relapse
after having been oonvalescent and even
out of doors for several days.
MUCH WEAKER.
The difference Is that he Is now much
weaker and less able to resist the inroads of
disease than he was at the former time and
the result is that while there does not yet
appear to be any organic trouble all the
organs Of bis body are affected. Yesterday
hO WeAo obAO W oAS ny AZ OCO2 Ouh 10 was
worse this morning and had to lie still all
day being in fact In a very feeble con-
dition. There can be no doubt that his CON
dition is now more serious than aa any time
since he fell i'll, and that grave anxiety is
entertained by his family and friends.
However they were encouraged by his im-
provement this evening, and are of course
hopeful OF his recovery. It is evident. how
ever, that he will be an invalid, even if he
recovers from this illness, for his whole sys-
tenn seems TO have been enfeebled.
NOT DYING.
WARRINGTON, Dec. Is. - James g.
Blaine, Jr., said Tonight thae the
ex-secretary was resting comfortably,
and that IL there was any change in his CON
dition it was for the better. Mr.. Blaine
said as soon as his fathers condition per-
mitted the family would leave Washington.
IL has not been decided where they
will 60.
MORE RUMoRs AFLoAT.
WAsHINGToN, Dec 10, IL P. M-Various
stories are circulating tonight regarding
Mr.. Blaine's condition. At his residence
his health, it was reported, is ahout the
same. Other reports assert, however, that
he Is not SO well as he was earlier In the day.
STORY OF HIS ILLNESS.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 15.-The reports
that James G.. Blaine is on his deathbed
have not been received with much credence
by a resident Of this city, who has been an
intimate friend of the Blaine family for
years, and who is authorized to speak for
the family. When reporter called upon
the gentleman to-day TO ascertain the con-
dition of Mr.. Blaine, he said: 1T
ia surprising how these stories
story of Mr. BIaine's illness: Last
Monday week he went out riding. The
drive was quite a long one and was taken
against the advice Of his physician. Mr..
Blaine contracted bad cold, and his condi-
ton became serious. Thursday following
DR.. Janewsy of New York, and another
physician who understands Mr.. Blaine's
health, went down to Washington. They
we're with the statesman some time, and
then left him ia an improved condition
/ am quite confident that the news
Of the visit of the two physicians
did not reach the public until
day or so ago, and straightway the rumors
began to fly thick and fast. DR.. JaneWay
is not now In Washington, and / believe
Mr.. Blaines condition is improving. l
would have probably heard of a change for
the worse. 1t was a severe cold which he
contracted, and OF course. must necessarily
keep him Ill for time. These reports are
rather annoying to the family. and it is
seen how anxious the members of the family
are to correct them" The same gentleman
said he did not believe the report that Mr..
Blaine had become q Catholic. He based
this opinion on what he had heard from
Mr.. Blaine's own lips about religion, and
also the fact that Mr.. Blaine has been a
constant attendant of the Congregational
church.