New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28
MR. BLAINE'S HOME LIFE.
SORROWS THAT HAVE CONE TO HIS FAMILY
IN LATE YEARS.
u1s VARIOUS DWELLINGS DURING HIS long
RESIDENCE IN wASHINGToN-TRA1Ts
OF HIS FAMILY LIFE.
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Washington Jan. 27.-Up TO the last Mrs. Blaine
was outwardly calm cheerful and apparently AT umeS'
hopeful Those who her from day to day re
crded this strange quiet strength with apprehension
knowing the reaction must come when all was over
But to near friend two weeks ago Mrs. Blaine said
| al feel That my life IS behind me. After this there
| can be nothing more and then the suffering wife
gave way and the anguish Of sorrows whicl
seemed greater than she could bear. Her friend tried
to and begged her think Of her children
| still with her But. OH" She mOaned there are
as many the other side. know shall go TO them
| very soon, for there be nothing more for me
| here after this. miss them 50. can't tell you
now miss EmmOns now. need him now Walker was
| every thing TO his father and to After he was
| taken from us ] began TO need Emmons more and
| more"
Then with a fearless pathos she continued 1t
| seems hard that could not keep Emmons. From
hls boyhood lie good and kind to everybody and
never caused any moments anxiety or pain.
| Oh II could have EmmOns now, could bear this
better Emmons would help me.p
Knowing Mrs. Blane's fondness for her daughters
and their devotion TO her. her friend referred TO them
and 10 the little grandchildren.
"Oh. yes. They have been comfort TO me- she
quickly answered. Margaret and Harriet good
daughters; no mother ever had better. They so
thoughtful / can't tell you how they have tried to
relieve OF every Since Margaret's marriage
Harriet has been all the world II seemed 70
With Walker and Alice and Emmons all gone could
not live without Harriet. And she has been every
thing 10 her father, too.'
While the gricfstricken mother gave way to the
anguish OF her this occasion, she by
supreme effort controlled herself In the presence OF
her family. Not did Mrs. Blaine betray her
suffering TO her husband Night and day she has
been at bis bedside cheerful and calm, meeting every
look Of inquiry with answering smile and with
ready words holding his interest in everyday things
ttrnau ptnoty Inf
partially conscious, Mr. Blaine seldom failed to respond
to his wife, whose quiet strong. CHEEKY voice would
arouse him to much OF his Old, bright, quick way OF
reply. On the morning OF Mr.. GladstOne's birthday
sirs. Blaine went up TO the bedside and said TO her
husband who apparently In q half-conscOus state :
Father this Is Mr.. Gladstone's birthday AT the
sound Of his wifes voice Mr. Blaine opened his eyes,
looked UP, and with one Of his old, quick smiles
flashing his face replied "That Is SO {;
Gladstone Is eighty three today
1t was only few hours after Mr. Blaines second
relapse VIXEN 1t thought he must die. but from
which he rallied remarkably that Mrs. Hale called
10 see the family She had no expectation of seeing
Mr. blaine But he overheard her name In the sick
room and asked for her. Mrs. Hale went into the
room feeling that If he had expressed the wish
10 see her. le would not be entirely conscious ana
perhaps not recognize her. But Mr.. Blaine AT once
put out hand greeting Mrs. Hale win all his ola
time manner and expressing his pleasure at seeing
her. .
lie was not in the least like sick man. said
Mrs Hale when speaking OF II next day. "mnch less
like a man who, few hours before. had Seemeu !"
all around lim to be dying man. IL WIS MI
blaine himself In the hand grasp and magheuc
presence-hs eyes bright and natural. HIS face
smiling and the same Ddescribable fascination OF
manner" ,.,.,
Mr. Blaipe's house has one OF the most beantfui
,r,or,ors in Washington II has been from the fist
n beantiful home. where sorrows frequent ana hray
Though they have been, have never once shut out tie
sunlight Mrs Blaine would have 1t so and Mr..
Roine liked II. While in deepest suffering for those
who had been taken away the devoted wife and mother
meyer ceased TO keep the homo bright and beautiful
for those who left. Grape has never been on
the door and nj no time after the death OF Walker.
and two weeks later the death OF Alice were The
blinds closed against the sunlight. Tho wedding OF
Margaret Blaine and Waiter Damrosch will long be
remembered ms the most beautiful house wedding
Washington had seen for many day. Mrs. Blame
was determined TO cast shadow over her daughters
boppIDess The windows were thrown open on thnt
ncrfect Nav day and the whole house seemed hed
with sunshine while the outlook on Lafayette square
sbowed the first foliage and blossoms OF spring
The dnwng-room Is the whole width VI tne
nsaous Old fashioned house. and Is finished In White