The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-09
THE BRINK Of THE RIVER
James G. Blaine is Once More In the
Valley Of the Shadow
OF Death.
The Great Statesman Has Several
Bad Attacks OF Heart
Failure.
His Physicians Save Him by Hsrsis
Measures But the End 10 Now
Thought Near.

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Measures But the End 10 Now
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WASHINGTON, Jsn. 0.-Ths news that
James g. Blaine had once more passed into
the valley of the shadow OF death, and that
even those most sanRuine in anticipation
now hold NO hope Of his recovery, bscame
known In Washington ssrly this morning.
Notwithstanding the hopeful views which
the family and attending physicians have
from time to time given ont for publiea-
tion, no expectation Of Blains's ultimate r.
covery 10 entertained by any one in posi-.
ton to acquire knowledge OF the real faots
OF his case. Many moro or less we'll founded
assertions of falling and dangerous rslapsss
have found publicity, but none were Of
fcisiiy admitted until last night. whom the
physicians acknowledged thss Blaine was
worse and much weaker. Even this admission
was qualified by the announcement that NO
immediate danger was anticipated.
The case, however. changed. and from the
hour OF o'clock this morning. one or ths
other OF the physicians remained st the
bedside. At noon the physicians authorized
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lost strength. but last night his weakness
became more decided for few hours, and
he seemed in danger Of . speedy tsFmina-
tion. Since morning, however. he has been
somewhat stronger. and at the present mo-
ment shows more decided evidences Of 1al-
lying. But no great hope can be felt unless
the improvement shall become more marked
than at present. Tho present synotons
are connected With the irregular and feeble
action of the heart"
The DOCTORS bulletin, alarming ~ II waa
left many facts to be supplied by outside
inquiries. Az IL last night shts conditien
became so alarming that Ahe trained nssse
had DR.. Johnston arouse and husrisdly
summoned. DR.. 4Johnston arrived about
one O'Clock and found BIaine sinking rap
idly and he worked over him for some time
before signs of any recovsry became evil
dent. His condition wAGyso alarming shat
the family fearfully looked for the end be-
fore dawn, and remained awake and within
immediate call of his bedside all night.
Powerful heart ressorativeg wero applied
by tho doctors. They were successful in
rallyinR and making more steady the fee
BILE and ftful pulsationa of the heart, 10
that by the time church goeys passed the
family residence Blains's condition was
weak and prostrated that the doctors did
not dare leave him, at the Same time fear
ing another attack and final summons
might come at any moment.
DR.. Johnston, on his way to breakfast.
said Blaine was in really dangerous con-
dition. At that time he was so low there
was cause for apprehension of the worse.
and the probabilities were in the direction
of the patients failing instead of rallyinQ.
D.. Johnston returned shortly before 10
IL
emerged. He said Blaine had rallied some
what since early morning and his system
had responded more freely than heretofore
to the remedies administered. They re-
vived him to some extent and the action Of
the heart was better.
A warm personal friend Of Blaine, and
one who has access to what transpires In
the sick room. said this afternoon: ''Blaine
has not had connected thought for thirty
days past The heart, while nourishing the
other organs. is not strong enough to fur
nish the necessary blood for tine brain. Bus
Blaine dies like philosopher at last.
Distasteful as she subject of death has been
to him in other and stronger days, few
weeks since be called his family about him
and calmly told them he did not expect to
said to each of his children what he had to
say. When tho history 10 written of
Blaine's illness. the touching devotion Of
the wife and mother will be one Of the in
teresting chapters"
1t has been ascsrtnined that there were
three distinct relApses during the night.
At one a. m. when he was first seized with
the heart failure. the physicians really
thought the end had como, but by the aid
OF stimulauts. chahnR. and the usual acces-
sories he rallied. He soon after, however,
relapssd into a stupor. Suddenly at ave
which were as clear as ever, and seeing his
physician. exclaimed. Doctor, am glad
you came." The tones of his voice were
remarkably clear and strong for a man al
most in extremis. Five minutes later he
sank again into stupor and thirty minutes
later he had another attack Of heart fail
ure. Strange to relate he again rallied.
only to be ssizsd again three hours later.
The rallies were effected by the doctors
administering nitro-g y oerine 10 stimulate
the action OF the heart, which 10 believed
to be clogRed by uremie poisoning.
Al midnight Baine's physicians issued
the following bulletin: "lslaine's oondi-
tion WAS more favorable this afternoon.
He now at midnight, 10 slesping quietly.
and shows fair degree of strength. The
probabilities are no change for the worse
will take place tonight. although no posi-
tive assurance can be given ON that point.
As compared with last night and this morn
ing, he is better" Both physicians will re-
main through the night. and the family
will probably renew the vigil Of last night
or at least remain accessible at q moments
call.
From the time of the Issuance of this
midnight bulletin no one has left or en-
tered tho Blaine house, and every indica-
tion points TO some hours Of tranquility.
In view of the many conflicting reports
which have been made concerning Blains's
religious views. the statement that Rev. DR..
l. S. Hamlin, pastor OF tho Preaby terian
Church of the Covenant, has been called
to the bedside of the dying man. has more
than usual interest. Al 6 O'Clock this
morning. when the family feared Blaine
was dying, DR.. Hamlin went to the house
by request and prayed by the sick mans
bedside.
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