The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-09

that his system responded more Ireely ina IL
it had heretofore to the remedies admins.
tered. They had revived him to some ex
tent, and the action of the heart was better.
Representative and Mrs Hltt OF Illinois.
intimate personal friends OF the family,
were about the earliest callers of the day.
They learned from members of the family
that Mr. Blaine had passed very bad
night and that the worst was to be ioared,
and then went away. MIR. HIT was heart,
sick at the news. and his face showed
plainly the grief he felt at the coming dts
solution of his long time friend. Nh. Hit
said that Mr.. Blaine had rallied from the
temporary depression which occurred dur
ing the night. and both the family and the
physicians hoped he might recover some or
the lost ground. Mr.. Hit sorrowfully ad-
mitted that he did not think either Mrs.
Blaine or other members OF the family
hoped for an ultimate recovery. and said
that Mrs. Blaine was evidently prepared
for the worst
Mr.. Robert Blaine q brother of the sick
man. called about l o'clock and remained
longer than on any OF his previous visits.
Subsequent TO leaving the house be said
the family felt more hopeful than earlier IN
the morning. HIS brother however. was
quite low. and he did not think it posslole
for any material improvement to manifest
itself.
Soon after II O'Clock an intimate friend
OF the family left the residence. and was
driven to the telegraph Office. where tele-
grams were sent to relatives of the family.
announcing the latest state of the illness.
These stated. it is understood. the family
were without hope that Mr.. Blaine would
recover.
Secretary of State Foster called at the
house shortly before l o'clock. He re-
mained about fifteen minutes, and on leay-
ing. stated that Mr.. Blaine was somewhat
improved, and was better than he was last
night.
SLOWLY PERIsHING AT THE TOP.
A warm personal friend of Mr.. Blaine,
and one who has access to what transpires
in the slck-room. said this afternoon: mir.
Blaine has not had connected thought for
thirty days past. The heart, while nOur-
ishing the organs. has not been strong
enough to furnish the necessary blood for
the brain. Hence 1t is that, like the an
cient pine. Mr.. Blame has been slowly psr-
isblng at the top. But Mr. Blaine dies like
a philosopher at last. distasteful as the sub
ject Of death has been TO him In other and
stronger days. A few weeks since be
called his family about him and calm
~ told them that he did not ex-
pect to recover. He was In full
possession of his mental faculties, and went
over hls AFFAIRS in detail. and said to his
children all that be had TO say. In the in
tervening period the members OF the family
have gradually become reconciled to the
end which is impending. When the his
tory Is written of Mr.. Blaine's illness the
touching devotion of the wife and mother
will be one OF Its interesting chapters. No
one except the inmates of the family are
able to appreciate her fidelity. and watch
fulness, and courage. Mrs. Blaine re-
NAMED at the bedside OF her husband al
most unintermittingly, watching every in
dcatlOn of change. and acting promptly In
every case OF emergency. Through all the
stages OF desDOndence and grief which MIR.
Blaine has passed of late she has been at
his side to cheer, and soothe, and streDg gthen
him."
All afternoon visitors were coming and
going from the Blame mansion. news of his
dangerous condition having travelled with
great rapidity in officIsl and social circles.
Afterwards Mr.. Blaine rallied slightly from
his attack of the morning. The doctors
administered nitro gly cerine to stimulate
the heart, which. 1t is believed. is almost
clogged with urpmic poisoning. Repeated
doses of this medicine were given during the
day and late this afternoon. After the noon
hour Mr.. Blame gradually fell into q SEMI
it continued. and at 5 o'clock Dr.. Johnston
said that Mr. Blaine's condition showed q
slight smprovement overs the morning and
noontime He lett the house at 5 O'clock,
DE-. Hyatt coming almost immediately.
THREE DISTINCT RELAPsEs.
It Is ascertained that there were three
distinct relapses during the night, shortly
after midnight. When Mr.. Blaine was first
seized with heart failure. his physicians
really thought the end had come. But by
the aid of stimulants. chafinG and the usual
accessories, he rallied. He soon after, how
ever, reiapsed into q stupor. Suddenly at
5 CLOCK this morning he opened his eyes,
which were 1s clear as they ever were and,
seeing his physician at his side, exclaimed:
Doctor. am glad you have come" The
tones of his voice were remarkably clear
and strong for man almost III extrenis.
Five minutes later hs sank again into a
stupor, and thirty minutes later still he
had q second attack of heart failure.
Strange to relate. he again rallied only to
be seized the third time three hours later.
A6out5 o'clock this afternoon Vice-pres-
ident Morton. Representatives Hit and
Boutelle, Secretary of State Foster. Prl-
vate Secretary Halford and others called.
Vice president Morton saw mem bers of the
family. and, while they did not dare hope
for any permanent Improvement, did not
express themselves as anticipating any i'm
mediate collapse. Similar information was
given other close friends by members Of
the family and the doctors. though the lat
ter wOuld not commit themselves to posi-
tive statements. and usually qualified any
expression of opinion by saying If no un-
usual or unlOoked-fOr change occurs he is
In no Immediate danger.
AS the day drifted into twilight and the
shades of night fell upon the mansion, q
light appeared in the sick room on the
third itoor, south side. visitors became
fewer, and the persons on the street hurried
by, shIYering with cold, only stopping q
moment TO ask his condition from the news
paper men there.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the President
sent a member of his household over from
the White House to inquire as to Mr..
BlaIne's condition. He was informed that
the patient was resting comfortably, and
that it was hoped and expected he would
live through the night. At midnight Mr..
Blaines physicians issued the following
bulletin:
mir Blaine's condition has been more
favorable this afternoon. He is now. at
midnight, sleeping quietly and shows o fair
degree of strength. The probabilities are
that no change for tho worse will take
place tonight, although no positive assur-
ance can be given on this point. AS COM
pared with last night and this morning he
is better"
Both physicians will remain through the
night and the family will probably renew
its vigil of last night. and remain accessi-
bic at moments call. The only near rela-
tives WHO are not present are Prof. Dam
rosch and Mrs Emmons Blaine hls son-p-
law and daughter -in-l law. both of whom
are understood TO he on their way here;
Miss Abigail Dodge who lis believed to be on
the way from Boston. and Col. Coppinger.
who married Mir. Blalne's eldest daughter.
The immediate mem bers of the family pres
ent in the house are Mrs. Blame. her unmar-
ried daughter, Miss Harriet; her son,
James G., jr.; her married daughter Mrs.
Damrosch, and her child, and the children
of Col. Coppinger.