Omaha daily bee., 1893-01-10
BLAINE SINKING RAPIDLY
Dr. Johnston Says His Distinguished Patient
Can Live but Few Hours.
SOMEWHAT STRONGER ALL YESTERDAY
with the Coming of Day the sufferer Rallied
and His Condition Was such as
to Encourage the Watchers
at His side.

WASHINGTON u. c., Jan 10 Special
Telegram to The BEE. At | o'clock this
Tuesday, morning DR. Johnston said Mr..
Blaine was sinking rapidly.
With the exception of the doctors there
were no callers at the Blaine mansion dur
ing the evening, heavy fall of snow doubt
less dctorring society people from Venturing
beyond their own tiresidcs. Dim lights were
burning all over the big red house until
a few minutes before II o'clock, when
all We're eXtinguishcd save those on the
third floor, whore the patient lies. Just
before the house was closed for the evening
James G.. Blaine, ir,, came to the door in re
sponse to summons by THE BEE representa-
tive, and stated that his father seemed
much brighter during the entire day.
81 would prefer, however," he continued
''to let the attending physicians make an
nouncements as to fathers condition, for
they are better qualified by experience and
examination of their patient TO do this. My
time and attention is given up exclusively to
the other members of the family, for it is Il
trying ordeal through which they are
passing
While speaking thus it was observed that
young Blaines face bore traces of recent
"t'plilS' Ht having itlb Jhc lullllN III Jut
sitting room few minutes before
Day of Constant Strain.
The day for the family and friends
of Mr.. Blaine was one of constant
strain When DIR. Johnston came away from
the house soon after sunrise the air was
murky and chill and it was recalled this was
the weather which in the beginning of Mr..
Baine's illness was so much dreaded for
its effects on his spirits The front of the
house was opened and through the
windows the interior exhibited signs of
activity, betokeuing the beginning of another
days work. The few early visitors hurried
by the house without stopping to inquire
of more than Mr.. Blaine's condition. The
fact that he was yet alive seemed to satisfy
them When DR.. Johnston appeared with
out waiting for the questions of the reporters
he said
'Mr. Blaine has passed peaceful night
1t was very like that of Il well man. He has
been awake only when it was necessary to
| give him medicine or nourshment."
Inquiries at the house We're met with the
statement that Mr.. Blaine was resting
easily, though very weak Dr. Hyatt came
at o'clock and remained till the return of
DR.. Johnston u couple of hours later
I
personal friends were admitted to the house
during the morning, while President Harr;-
son, In the white house. was kept informed
of every change.
Welcomed Gall Hamilton.
| Mr.. Blaine's cousin, Miss Dodge Gail
| Hamilton) came in on the morning train
from Boston. When she reached the man
| sion Mr.. Blaine was i'll a better condition
than at any time for the twenty-four hours
previous. He had some consciousness of
what was going on around him and when
.. Miss Dodge entered the sick chamber he
recognized her presence.
'You have Gomez" he said in a weak voice,
as though anxious to make sure ii was she.
Yes was the reply.
bag and baggagel" inquired the sick man,
| with an effort at playfuness.
The physicians have forbidden the patient
the exertion of talking, and Mrs Blaine :
warning finger stopped his further effort
Today was harder than ever for Mrs
Blaine in the brave struggle she is making
for she knew that there was nothing
real in the apparent improvement OF
her husband yet she could not further
weaken him by betraying the sorrow that
was overwhelming her Mr.. Blaine re
mained half conscious of his surroundings
for little time after Miss Dodge's arrival
Then he fell into the stupor which has
marked so many hours Of his illness.
DR.. Johnston returned to the house
at IL O'Clock and remained nearly an
hour, and when he came away
he said "Mr. Blaine is much better
He is as well as he was four days ago, and
has entirely recovered from the relapse OF
Saturday night and yesterday morning He
is quite cheerful this morning and l fee
much encouraged respecting him"
Shortly before this statement was made
Mr. James G. Blaine, jr., started out for
walk. He repeated substantially the sam,
remarks made by Dr. Johnston, and it was
evident from his manner that he felt greatly
relieved.
| Still Alive.
| WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan 10.-,At 3 O'Clock
this morning there is every appearance o
quiet within the Blaine mansion. Mr.
Blaine's physician being asked rs to whether
there is any immediate danger of Mr.
Blaine's death, replied thathe was liable t.
die at any time