The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-01-10

He Was Given U by Physicians and
the Family, but Finally Responds
to Treatment.
His Gain Throughout the Day Was
Steady and Very Salts
factory.


was shown in the rally he made during
the afternoon and night. At noon or
shortly before. it was the general belief
shared by .nembers of the family that
the distinguished invalid could not re-
cover, but thephysicians, hoping against
hope, relaxed none of their efforts to
prolong his life And he responded to
treatment and remedies in such salts
factory manner that toward midnight
DR.. Hyatt felt justified in returning to
his home, where he remained through
out the night. His departure was over
looked by the watchers on the outside,
and until morning it was supposed that
the two physicians were in the house.
watching for News.
All night long the faithful, patient
vigil of the press reporters was main
iained, but there was no incident to re-
ward their watchfulness nor to break
the monotony of the long hours until
shortly before o'clock. Then the light
In the chamber of the sick man was sud-
denly turned on full, and in two or three
minutes it was again lowered to the
point at which 1t had burned ever since
the house was closed for the night and
the family had retired. "What was the
meaning Of the brief illumination?" the
watchers anxiously inquired OF each
other. Various speculations were in
dulged in, but none of them were cor
rect, as subsequent events proved. In a
minute or two DIR. Johnston appeared,
and was intercepted by reporter. He
said "Mr. Blaine has
Passed afPeacefuI Night.
1t was very like that OF well man. He
has been awake only when it was neces-
sary to give him his medicine or nour-
ishment."
"How soon will you return, doctor p
= ''As soon as can get back and have
o bath"
"Will DR.. Hyatt remain at the house
until you come backT
'Dr. Hyatt has not been in the house
since about midnight" said DIR. Johns
ton. "Mr. Blaines condition did not
demand the presence of both of us, and
he went home"
Shortly after this hour 70 a. m.) the
front of the house was opened and
through the windows the interior ex-
hibited signs of activity betokening the
beginning of another days work. The
morning opened dark and murky, and
the air was chilled with prelnonitions of
more snow, and the few early visitors
hurried by the house without stopping
to inquire Of Mr.. Blaine's condition. The
fact that he was yet alive seemed to sat
isfy them.
Inquiries were made at the door by
the reporter at o'clock and again at 9
o'clock, and both times the reply was
that "Mr. Blaine was resting quite
easily indeed
Up to the last named hour there had
been no callers, save the postman, and
neither DR.. Johnston nor DIR. Hyatt had
appeared.
Not Long to Watch.
One OF the closest friends of the
stricken statesman and who was ad.
mitted to the sick chamber during the
night, passed the house shortly after I
a. m. and saluting the watchers, said
81 don't think you viii have to keep the
vigil much longer. The light of the
life of Mr.. Blaine is going out, and ] dc
not think he will survive the next TWEEN.
ty-four hours. His present condition i:
a struggle between existence and the
end, which is likely to come at any
time"
Rouses Occasionally.
Mr.. Blaine in his present condition il
apparently oblivious of those around
him, but he frequently arouses from the
comatose state, and although too veal
physically to manifest any interest ir
the family, yet gives evidence of con
sciousness.
Although officials and other friend.
of the stricken sta atesman who passed
the house ON the way down town die
not ring the door bell, they almost in
variably inquired of the newspaper re
porters for the latest report from tn,
doctor, and appeared much relieved a
the answer given. DIR. Hyatt visited tn,
patient about o'clock, and remained
an hour or more.
The Cabinet Would Mourn.
In case of Mr.. Blaine's death 1t il
understood that the cabinet and diplo
matte corps will observe period ol
mourning the same as If he We're still II
official life. While there has been nj
agreement to this effect, nor even con
Bnltation upon the SUBJECT, it is known
that the British minister and secretary
OF state would give up their social en-
gagementa, and their example would il
all probability be followed.
Mnch Encouraged.
At II O'Clock d.. Johnston, who hat
then been ssith his patient half an hour