The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-17
GENERAL GRANT.
He Is SO Much Better That His Recovery
Is Fully Expected.

NEW YORK, April 16-6:30 q. m.-General
Grant has passed very quiet night. The
improved condition continues. he has
slept well and naturally for seven and 3
half hours nearly continuously, taking his
nourishment we'll at longer intervals. He
feels stronger, and his voice indicates it.
Ex-senator Chsffee said, after leaving
Grants house this morning, that he con.
sidered General Grants condition wonder
fEl. HE seemed TO me to look much better
every way. His eyes were brighter than
they have been for some time past. We
spoke OF the remarkable sympathy mani
tested by the people all over the country for
the General in his affection, and he seemed
to be very much touched. There is one
thing 10 be said about his throat, and that is
that no one can deny the fact that 1t was
ulcerated-and very badly liberated, too.
But the question is whether it is cancer or
not. If Ii is there is in my mind but little
hope for bis life. II il is not a concer, then
there is hope He, think, has no hopes of
getting we'll"
General Grant continues to improve. Ills
throat was examined to day by Drs. Barker,
Shrady and Douglas, and the local disease
vas found to have improved with the gener-
are unchanged. The General is feeling much
better. He suddenly started down stairs aud
joined the family at lunch, taking every
body by surprise. He partook OF some solid
food without difficulty, much to the delight
| OF all.
While DR.. Douglas was writing the $3.50 p.
N. bulletin, after consultation to-day, the
General walked into thu library, passed into
the hall and called to Harrison. The servant
did not respond and General Grant, cane in
hand, went down stairs and INTO the dining
room where the family was at lunch. Each
member arose at once with EXPLANATIONS of
glad surprise. a place was made at the table
for the General and he seated himself Then
calling a servant the General, with twinkle
in his eye, sent word to DR.. Douglas that
the entire family was waiting
his coming to lunch. The Doctor
come down at once. Il got the best of you"
remarked the General as DR.. Douglas entered
the room. A merry chat followed, during
which General Grant was helped to cold
mutton. He cut the meat very fine and ate
IL. AiterWsrd be returned to his room, using
the elevator.
Senator Chaffee this evening said that he
had come tn doubt if the doctors had proper
~ diagnosed the case of the General, and the
Senator now believed thst the disease might
not be cancer, but malignant liberation of
the throat.
DR.. Shrady, when approached on this sub.
ject, said he was surprised there should be
question outside az to the diagnosis of Gen.
eral Grants case. The doctors had deter.
mined the disesse was epithelomis. and they
know no cause for changing that belisf.
This correspondence has passed:
CITY OF MEXICO VIA GALVESTON, April Ii.
To Mrs. F. d. Grant
Ny family and l. we are very sad for General
Grants health. Favor to advise as how he con-
tlnues PORFIERIO DIAZ
Response was sent that General Grant was
better.
MidDig ht.-General Grant retired at $50
this evening, snS since that tina has
been DOING in his chair, having been occa-
sionslly disturbed by coughing and expector-
alton. he is now quietly sleeping after
having teken his nourishment. His pulse
is seventy, of good volume and regular;
temperature normal.
GEO. NJ. SHRADY, N. D.