Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-03

GEN. GRANTS GOOD FRIDAY
HE PASSES A CHEERIER DAY.
MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY TAKE HOPE.
THE DAWN OF ANOrurv
THE DAWN OF ANOTHER DAY.
Gen. Grants Family Take HOpe-watcls.
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YOrk-A Belief That the General VIII
Spend Easter Sunday with the Living.

NEW YORK, April 3.-A little before o'clock
last night DR.. Douglas was driven to the door
of Gen. Grants house in a Hanson cab. He
ascended the steps and was admitted imme-
diately. About o'clock he issued q bulletin
signed by himself and Dr. Shrady, to the effect
that Gen. Grant had been sleeping quietly
since the administration of the anodyne The
outer door was closed all night long, and when
U. s. Grant, jr., called about 4.30 a m, he was
compelled to remain on the stoop for some
minutes before he was admitted. When ques-
toned, he answered that he had not been sent
for, but came there in case he was wanted. Up
to $50 g. M. the general had passed o quiet
night.
THE EARLY MORNING SCENES.
There were no evidences of life about the
house until 5:45 am. At that time a servant
rolled up the shades in the generals bow win
dow, and few moments after DIR. Shrady APP
peared brief time atthe library window. He
and DIR. Douglas had been having some sleep
and had risen a short time before. The first
person to leave the house to-day was Rev. DIR.
Newman. He came forth at exactly 6 o'clock.
To the staff of reporters, who had patrolled the
street all night, he said that Gen. Grant fell
asleep at 10 o'clock last night and slept con-
tinuously until 5 o'clock am. At that hour
he asked for drink, which he received. His
throat was then moistened and dressed and the
general seemed bright. As DIR. Newman left
the house, at 6 o'clock, Gen. Grant had spoken
to him, and the patients voice seemed stronger
and was stronger than at any time since the un-
favorable symptoms. The family were encour-
aged and hopeful The general had no bad
symptoms whatever during the night.
THE FIRST BULLETIN.
The first bulletin of the new day and to Gen.
Grant indeed Good Friday, was as follows:
APRIL Sd, a. m.-Gen. Grant has had pro-
longed sleep. He has taken food at intervals
during the night: the rest of the time has been
devoted to refreshing sleep. His pulse is steady
and full and he has no pain.
(Signed) DIR. DOUGLAS,
DIR. SHRADY.
sNArCHED FROM THE GRAVE.
At GAO a. m. a gentleman left the house. He
Is thoroughly informed as to the generals con-
dition, and was asked to state what it was. He
said the bulletin had told the story, but he
would add that Gen. Grant had been snatched
from the grave, and the hyperdermic syringe
had done it. The general rested in his chair all
night, and this morning it is believed that he
will spend Easter Sunday with the living.
SUNSHINE AND HOPE.
Cheerier Aspect of the Case-The Inn.
prOvement Over Yesterday.
NEW YORK, April 3.-As the fog lifted with
the rising sun, the home of Gen. Grant seemed
to assume a cheerier aspect. The windows
were raised to admit the warm spring-like air,
and the lace draperies at the windows lifted and
futtered in the slight breeze that was stirring.
Pedestrians who passed through the street
stopped to inquire how the general was. When
told he was much stronger and much improved
they could at first hardly credit the report, but
when convinced they turned away or proceeded
with pleased utterances. At $40 o'clock DR..
Shrady left the house and went to his home.
As he came down the steps he said: "The gen.
eral is first rate as compared with yesterday"
Gen. Dent called during the morning, and at
9:25 ex-senator Chaffee entered the house.
Five minutes later q. S. Grant, a son of Orviile
Grant, left the house. He had been there all
night. He said the general was resting
in his chair during the night with
his feet upon stool. During the
night he had entered the room and the general
had extended his hand in welcome. The recent
sinking spells had been due to trouble Of the
heart, though there was no organic disease of
the heart Col. Grant had been with his father
all night, and has not had his clothes OF in a
week. During the morning it was understood
that before night consultation of the attend
ing physicians would take place, prompted by
the improved condition of the patient.
THE GOOD CONDITION CONTINUES.
At 1880 o'clock m. this bulletin was issued:
1890 a.m.-Gen. Grant is quite refreshed by
his long sleep. He has taken nourishment
twice since the last record and is now preparing
for bath in bed. His pulse is good and the
good condition of 6 o'clock continues.
At 1O:45 ex-senator Chaffee and Counsellor
Pennington left the house. They reported the
general easy, and Mr.. Chaffee said the improve
ment must be regarded as due to the patients
great constitution and indomitable pluck, but
that the improvement could not be permanent.
A Good Breakfast.
NEW YORK, April 3.-The general ate a
heartier breakfast this morning than he has for
some time past. After having taken the bath
which was referred to in the last bulletin, he
went to sleep, and at 1890 seems to be in q re-
freshing slumber.
THE MIDDAY BULLETIN.
The General WAX eful, and Experiencing
Umeasiness I'm the Throat.
NEW YORK. April 3, 1920 p. m.-The general
was bathed, covered in bed, and then, at his
own request, returned to his easy chair, in
which he is more comfortable than lying in
bed. He took food and stimulants and is now