Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-09

a reporter who intercepted him DIR. Johnston |
said that Mr.. Blaine at that hour was q really I
dangerous condition.
he was at one time 20 low that there was |
cause for apprehension Of the worst
In response TO an inquiry to Mr.. Biaine's |
chances for rallying as compared with the
dangerous elements in the case Dr. Johnston |
stated that the probabilities were in the direc-
ton of the patients failing.
DIR. Johnston returned 10 Mr.. Blaine's resi- |
dence shortly before 10 o'clock, and soon SITTER
ward DIR. Hyatt left for breakfast. IL being the
intention OF the doctors that unless there 1
should be an unexpected display Of st-ength on
tie part of the sick man one or the other Of
them should remain with him constantly
throughout the day.
DR.. Hyatt, on his way home, said tina. Mr..
Blaine bad rallied somewhat since early morn
ing and that his system responded more freely
than II had heretofore done 10 the remedies ad-
minlstered. They had revived him 10 some ex-
tent and the action of the hear; WAS better.
Shortly after IL O'Clock Sunday morning tele-
grams were sent to absent members OF the
family announcing Mr.. Blaines condition at
that hour
ANXIOUS VISITORS
Representative and Mrs. Hit, intimate per-
sonal friends Of the family, were about the
earliest callers Of the day. They learned from
members OF the family that Mr.. Blaine had
passed q very bad night and that the worst was
TO be feared and then went away. Mr.. Hit
heart sick at che news and hi. face showed
plainly the grief he felt at tho coming dissolu-
ton OF his longtime friend Mr.. Hit said
that Mr.. Blaine had rallied from the temporary
depression which occurred during the night
and both the family and the physicians
hoped he might recover some OF the lost ground.
Mr.. Hit sorrowfully admitted that he did not
think either Mrs. Blaine or other members Of
the family hoped for ultimate recovery. and
said that Mrs Blaine was evidently prepared
for the worst
Mr.. Robert Blaine. brother of the sick man.
called about IL o'clock and remained longer
than on any Of his visits on previous days On
leaving the house he said that the family felt
more hopeful than earlier in the morning. His
brother. however. wss quite low, and he did
not think it possible for any material improve
ment TO manifest itself.
Secretary of State Foster called at the house
shortly before ! O'Clock. He remained about
fifteen minutes and on leaving stated that Mr..
Blaine was somewhat improved and was better
than he was last night.
RESIGNED To HIS FATE.
warm personal friend Of Mr.. Blaine and
one who has access to what transpires in the
sick room said yesterday afternoon:
'Mr. Blaine has not had a connected thought
for thirty days past. The heart while nour-
ishing other organs, has not been strong enough
TO furnish the necessary blood for the brain.
has been slowly perishing az the top. But Mr..
Blaine dies like philosopher at last, distasteful
az the subject Of death has been TO him in
other and stronger days A few weeks since
he called his family about him aud calmly told
them that be did rot expect 10 recover. He Was
!r full possession % h!s mentsl faculties and went
over ais STAR, IN Getni. and said "a ernh OF his
children ali that he had 70 ssy. IN the inter
vening period the members of the family have
gradually become reconciled TO the end which
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MIR. Blaine e illness the touching devotion OF
the wis ard N other viii be one OF its interest
ing chapters No one except the intiinates of
the family are able to appreciate her fidelity
and watchfulness and courage. Mrs. Blaine
has remained at the bedside of her husband al
most unintermittingly watching every indica-
ton OF change and acting promptly in every
case of emergency. Through all the stages Of
dependency and grief which Mr.. Biaine has
passed of late she has been at his side 10 cheer
and sootne and strengthen him.
RALLY FROM STIMULATES.
All during Sunday afternoon visitors were
coming and going from the Blaine mansion,
the news Of his dangerous condition having
travelled with great rapidity in Official and social
circles. Toward the evening Mr. Blaine rallied
slightly from his attack of the morning. This
rally was effected BY the doctors administering
nitro glycerine 10 stimulate the action of the
heart. which it is believed is almost clogged
by ur@mic poisoning. This drug is the most
powerful known to medical science and is never
used except on desperate occasions. Repeated
doses Of this medicine were given during the
day and late in the afternoon. Alter the noon
hour Mr.. Blaine gradually fell into n semi
stupor, his sleep becoming more restful az il
continued. and at 5 o clock Dr. Johnston said
that Mr.. Blaine's condition showed slight i'm
provemept over the morning and noon time
He left the house at 5 O'Clock, DIR. Hyatt COM
ing almost Immediately.
About this time Vice President Morton, Rep
resentatives Hit and Boutelle. Secretary Of
State Foster, Private Secretary Halford and
others called.
Vice President Morton saw the members of
the family. and while they did not dare hope
for any permanent improvement did not eX-
press themselves anticipating any immediate
collapse. Similar information was given other
close friends by members OF the family and by
the doctors.
shortly before 10 o'clock last ight the Pres
ident sent a member of his household over
from the White House to inquire as to MIR
Baine's condition. He was informed that the
patient was resting comfortably and that 1t
was hoped and expected he would live through
the night
Rev. DIR. T. s. Hamlin. pastor of the Presby-
terian Church of the Covenant, called 10
the bedside OF the dying man yesterday morn
ing.
THE MIDNIGHT BULLETIN.
AT HlunlSnt MI bIaine pn.slclahs Issued
the following bulletin:
''Mr. Blaine's condition has been more favor
able this afternoon. He is now, a: midnight.
sleeping quietly and shows a fair degree of
strength. The probabilities are that no change
for the worse will take place tonight. although
no positive assurance can be given on this point.
As compared with last night and this morning
he is better
From the time Of the issuance Of this bulletin
up to / am no one entered or left the Blaine
house and every indication pointed 10 some
hours of tranquility. The blinds were drawn
down closer and the lights turned lower and all
had settled into quietude.
The only near relatives absent were Prof.
Damrosch and Mrs. Emmons Blaine, his SON
in-law and daughter-in-lsw, both of whom are
understood to be on their way here; Miss Gail
Hamilton, who is believed to be on the way
from Boston. and Col. Coppinger, who married
Mr.. Blaines eldest daughter. The immediate
members of the household present in the house
are Mrs Blaine, her unmarried daughter, Miss
Harriet; her son. Jas. G. Blaine, jr.; her msr-
ried daughter, Mrs. Damrosch, and her child,
and the children OF Col Coppinger.
THE REMARKABLE VITALITY
possessed by Mr.. Blaine was shown in the rally
he made yesterday afternoon and last night
At roon or shortly before it was the general
belief, shared by members of the family, that