New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-09
NEWYORK MONDAY JANUARY 9, Is9a-TWELvE PAGES.

nourishing other organs, has not been strong
enough TO furnish the necessary blood for the
brain. Hence il is that like the ancient pine
Mr. Blaine has been slowly pershing at the top
Mr. Blaine dies like philosopher at last dlstaste-
full as the subject Of death has been TO him IN
other and stronger days. few weeks since ne
called his family about him and calmly told thcn'
that he did not expect to recover. lie was IN
| full possession of his mental faculties and went
over his affairs in detail and said to each OF his
children all that he had to say. In the inter
venins period the members of the family have
gradually become reconcilcd 10 the end, which
/ is impending When the history is written oil
Mr. Baine's illness, the touching devotion OF the
wife and mother win be one of its interesting
chapters No one except the intimates Of the
family are able to appreciate her fidelity ana
watchfulness and courage. Mrs. Blaine has re-
mained at the bedside OF her husband almost uii.
intermittingly, watching every indication o1
change, and aiding promptly in every case Yf
emergency. Through all the stages OF despond-
ency and grief which Mr.. Blaine las passed or
late she has been at his side to cheer and soothe
and strengthen him."
All during the afternoon visitors were coming
and going from the Blaine mansion. the news Of
his dangerous condition having travelled with
great rapidity IL Official and social circles 30 To-
ward evening Mr.. Blaine rallied slightly from
his attack Of the morning. This rally was
effected by the administration of nitro-glycerine
to stimulate the action of the heart lhis drug
is tho most powerful known to medical science
and is mover used except as last resort iIe-
pcated doses Of The medicine were given during
the day. 81,
into semi-stupor his sleep becoming more rest
ful as i continued, and at . O'Clock Dr J0nll. Jh.
ston said that Mr. Biaincs condition showed slight
improvement EIe left the house at 3 o'clock.
DR.. Hyatt coming almost immediately
About this time President Morton. Repre-
eentativcs Hit and Boutele; Secretary of State State
/ NJ oil and thara a
President Morton saw the members OF the family,
and while they did not dare hope for any
permanent improvement they did not express
themselves az anticipating any immediate collapse
Similar information was given to. other close
friends BY members Of the family and by tho doc
tors, though the latter would not commit them
fled any expressions of opinion by saving IL
no unusual or unlooled-for change occurs, he Is
In no immediate danger ,,-...
It is aeccrtained that there were three dstinc. nc
relapscs during the night. AT l a. N Wheh tne t
sick man was nrst seized With heart failure, his
physcinns really thought the end had come. me
usnal accessories. he rallied. lie soon after low
ever, reapscd into stupor. Suddenly, at
o'clock this morning he opened his Eyes sc,Oy wDG bis
physician at his sidc exclaimed Doctor am
Glad Won have come The tones of his voice
were remarkably clear and strong for man IN IN
his condition. Five minutes later hc SINK aCai'
into q stupor, and thirty minutes later sui ne
had second attack of heart failure. Again ne
rallied only TO be seized tie third time three houS
later ., tr.;on
cent q member Of his household over from tie
White House to inquire as to Mr., Blaines conai, .a
ton. He was informed that tho patient was
resting comfortably: and that 1t was hoped nhd
expected he would live through the niaht .,;o,
In view Of the conflicting statements wnlcn
have been made concerning Mr. Ganes rIgliTns n2niin
ustor OF the Presbyterian Church OF tn" Cow
c2sa to hi, 'sdsdF oS.c tSiE ths mao mornings
when thc family fearod that Mr. Blaine was dy-
w1s Soss ssn' ,ass tG tas feT immcT az %
wing there at O'Clock He entered the sick
room and prayed by Mr. Blsnes bedsIds 81 si dag dr.
Hamlin visited the house again later N the Gay.
At midnight Mr. Blane's physicians issned the
| following bulletin: <uno
"Nr Blaines condition has been more foyora.
bic this afternoon. lie IS now d, . i.uniguo
sleeping quietly and shows fair degree OF strcngtn
The probabilities arc that no change for the worse
will take place tonight although no positive as,
surancc can be given on this point AS compared
with last night and thi, morning he is better