The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-01

SaFeeE-N OnlHcNN Dy the EresS-
WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-Ons more name has
been added 20 the list of the nations dead.
Once more the thoughts OF the people are
turned toward the man who as the 'plumed
knight was such an object OF devotion. For
years he stood il the very first rank OF the
great men OF the land. and few men have ever
welded such potent influence : James q.
blaine. lie was the one whom his party de-
lighted to honor and whose WORD was law with
his followers. With the exception of the presi-
dental chair he achieved every form Of success
possible 10 q statesman IN q free country. He
began at the bottom OF the ladder Of lame
lie rose to the top and with his death there
passes away one Of rhr foremost figures in the
history OF the rep ubc. Few men have had
so many ardent admirers aud devoted friends
lie made many bitter enemies we'll. This
was but q natural result of The position he
filed in lie. But nov all AM mostly is buried
. and friends and political foes alike unite in ex-
presSions OF regret al the passing away OF the
''Man from Maine"
The News Spread Rapidly.
The news OF Mr.. Blaine's death spread
through the de partments With startling rapidly
Within a few moments after the event the
rumOr reached the state department. aud ran
through the entire building m unconceiv-
able short space Of time. Officials ana clerks
poured into the corridors in search of informA-
ton which would suDstantiate the rumor and
the telephones were kept busy with inquiries
The first intimaton Of his death came by word
of mouth and soon afterward was officially con
frmed from the white house. While the death
of the statesman created a profound feel
ing throughout the building this feel.
ing was intensified in the state
department where there is hardly an official or
enploye who haG not a personal acquaintance
with the lead mau. Although the event was
daily expected and every one was in a measure
prepared FOR the rece pton of the sad news it
was shock 10 everyone. II was q noticeable
fact as indicating the character OF the man
who for two terms held the highest position in
the cabinet, that OF secretary Of state, and was
one OF the foremost men OF the age, that he
never again passed under the portals Of the
stste department after he day oihis resignation.
HeLas never re-ea erel the department which
90 long had him as its chief since that memorA-
bic Saturday, June 5, whea he Denned the brief
resignation which probably caused a more pro-
found sensation than any siriiiaT nissive in ths
history this country. The resignation was
written in the little ants-room which opens from
the secretary's Office. IL was psnned. sealed
and directed TO the president N lew moments.
Hr. Blaine then and strobe from the
building never TO enter il again.
signs of Failing Health.
Those Who were long in che state department
had knew Ar. Blaine when he was at his best
recognized with sorrow during his last service
tners a remark able change in his physical con-
aition. Mr.. Blaine was conscious OF his poor
btste OF health. 4 prominent repu blican who
called upon hin about year ago, in speaking
Of this said: II went to Mr.. Blaine the latter
part of last January and asked him il he was
going TO be a candidate for the presidency. He
replied: No sir: : cannot entertain the
thought for one moment IL would kill me
sare aud kHow II, aud 90 not believe have
friend earth who would ask me Co be
candidate il he knew the state OF my health
Mr.. Blaine added: am going 10 write . let
ter on tho subject"
After Mr. Blaine bad written his letter an
nouncng that be would not be a candidate fer
the republican nomination he was waited upon
by his friends and urged to reconsider his
ton. IL was represented 20 Mr.. Blaine. who
then iii. that the campaign would be made
easy Tor him az 90 involve no physical or
mental exhaustion. and that the result would
be his triumphant election With an air oil
dsspondency the sick man replied that ne
satisfied that he could not live through
heated politica campaign, or that II he should,
the harasSments Of q presidential office Woud
surely terminate his life within six months
after he took his seat He intended. and this
statement IL significant in view OF subsequent
events, 20 resign his Office as secretary OF state
ia the early summer. retire to his Maine hons
and spend bis remaining days IN quiet literary
work.
The End Peaceful.
Mr.. Blaine's death at the last came pain
iessly and quietly bat not without Fremont
ton. The attending physicians have said re-
peasedly in these later days. since hope Of re-
covsry was abandoned, that when the end
came il would probably occur with at least
two or three hours warning. This enc an
nouncemsnt at least among many psrplsxinE
and contradictory statements mas bssn verified
By facts. The approach Of death was made
evident 90 the family fully Two hours bsfors its
actual Occurrences. Ii was between 8 and 8
o'clock this morning when the first
dangerous symptoms were observed.
The family had taken their breakfast and
the trained nurse. Mrs Price, had gone dowa
for her bresleaot also. leaving the patient tenn
porarily alone. James q. Blaine, jr., had on
his hat and coat preparatory 10 starting of Tor
his days duties ia the Office Of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad company, whsre he 10 employed
when his mother suggested TO him IL would be
better 10 walt until the nurse came up ne
promp aequiescsd. Mr.. Blaine had passed a
a restless night and had been pronounced mot
so we'll" even By his cautious physicians. But
beyond a perceptible increase Of the languor
which had marked his condition during the
past few days. there sss no very alarming
change to be noted.
When the nurse returned from her break
fast, however. her experienced eyes at once
saw that the end was drawing near. Both
physicians were Immediately telephoned for
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