Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-27
A NATION LOSS
CONTINUED from First Pdae.)

(Contsnued from First Pd1e)
Harrison's cabinet his face had assumed o waxy
palor that looked as though he was not long
FOR this world. At the time Of his much
talked Of visit to the famous specialist
In Florence a couple of years ago Mr.. Blaine
was thought to be in a serious state, but every
thing that modern science could do to relieve
him was done, and since his last illness set in
he has bad the very best Of medical care and
attention.
THE BEST OF CARE AND ATTENTION
Two Of the bert-known physicians in this
city have been in constant attendance in
the sick room and various famous special
lists, including DR.. Loomis of New York. have
been consulted at different stages Of the
disease. Trained nurses have been by the bed
side day and night and every change in his con-
dition, no matter how slight, was carefully
noted and his physicians summoned to the
sick room. The members of his family
have been untiring in their devotion and
care, but toward the last they realized that
there could be but one result of his wasting
sickness and for weeks they have been prepared
FOR the worst. Ever since Mr.. Blaine had his
first alarming attack OF heart failure few
weeks ago the FAM circle has been complete
and all have been ready for the summons to the
bedside, which they knew might come at any
moment. 1t came this morning.
THE FINAL OVERWHELMING BLOW.
Notwithstanding the fact that they have all
been forewarned, death of the head Of the
family today came like an overwhelming blow
upon them. Mrs. Blaine, who has been at the
bedside of her husband day and night for
months, was completely Frustrated when she
realized that all was over
THE END OF THE pLuMED KNIGHT
One more name has been added to the list of
the nations dead. Once more the thoughts Of
the people are turned toward the man who, as
the ''Plumed Knight" was such an object Of
devotion. For years he stood in the very first
rank of the great men of the land and few men
In a democracy have ever welded such potent
influence as James G. Blaine. He Was the one
whom his party delighted to honor and whose
word was law with his followers. With the
exception Of the presidential chair he achieved
every form OF success possible to a states
man in free country. He began at
the bottom of the ladder Of fame. He
rose to the top, and with his death there passes
away one OF the foremost figures in the history
OF the republic. Few men have had so many
ardent admirers and devoted friends. He made
many bitter enemies well. This was but
natural result of the position he filed in life.
But now all amin osity is buried and friends and
political foes alike unite in expressions of re-
greet at the passing away Of the Man from
Maine"
THE LONG NEWSPAPER VIGIL.
For many weeks past the newspapers Of the
country have kept constant watch upon the
house of the dying statesman, ready to inform
the public at a moments notice of any
change for the worse IN his condition
Day and night reporters and correspondents
have been stationed in the neighborhood of the
Blaine mansion, and they have watched with
the physicians and all who were connected
in any way with the family. During
the bitterly cold weather that lasted
until few days ago they were there just the
same. and for over q month there has not been
a moment in the twenty-four hours when the
news Of Mr.. Blaine's demise would not have
been flashed over the wires without delay.
The local papers have had men there all
the time. the Press Association as WE'LL and
various ones Of the leading journals through
out the country have had their special corre-
spondents on the watch.
THEIR LAST EFFORT.
This morning when the end came there were
three reporters in front of the house the repre-
sentative Of the United Press, THE EVENING
STAR reporter and the Erening Neps
reporter. When DR.. Johnston informed
them that MIR. Blaine had breathed his last
but minute before all three made q rush for
the nearest telephones. 1t developed into a
sprinting match between the three and The
STAR man managed to get there first.
Within five minutes Of the announcement of
Mr.. Blaine's death TIE EVENING STAR. the first
to appear, WAS on the street. The enterprising
United Press man ran direct to his office on
14th street and there, falling almost exhausted
over the telegraph instruments and reach
ing for the key, flashed broadcast
over the land the news: "Blaine is
deadr' That was all; but from Maine to Cali
fornia, and from Florida to the state of Wash
ington every one knew that death had reached
ont and claimed for his own the "Plumed knight
from Maine"