, 1885-04-03
THE DYING HERO.
Grant Unexpectedly Rallies
and May Live Three Days.
A Small War Cloud Appears
in Canada.
French Affairs More Muddled
and Danger Ahead.
The Evening Bulletins.

NEW YoRI., April ,, 5:45 P. M-Gen
Grant has Just had his throat attended Il
at his W request, which gave an oppor
tunity to examine it closely. There is n,
increase Of liberation and the parts art
not 80 angry in color rs a week ago. II,
has the appearance of one refreshed by
good sleep. There has been a decided
improvement all day to-day. At one
time he said 1 am not suffering now.
In other respects the report is the same. -
lSignedl J. II. DOUGLAS, NJ. D.
6:30 P. MA member of the house
hold has Just stated to a reporter that
the general is considerably improved 1t
is the belief of this person that the gen
eral may live three days yet. The general
is at this moment reposing easily on a
sort of couch made up of two chairs, al
though he has lately shown some restless
ness by walking up and down. At ;
o'clock U. S. Grant, Jr., and his wife
drove away to their hotel.
At $50 Gen. Grant took his own tenn
p%erature and timed his pulse beats by his
stop watch. He has gargled his throat
and feels comfortable and cheerful. He
has asked for the presence of the mem
bers of his family. that he may enjoy
their conversation. His general improve
ment continues. His pulse is eighty and
of fair volume. He is not suffering any
pain. DR.. Shrady regards his case as
indicating that his intellectual perceptions
are clear and unclouded. When Gen.
Grant made a request for a thermometer,
DR. Shrldy said: We must humor a
sick man, general, ut which the general
smiled.
At 9 p. m. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Sartoris
and several other members of the family
were about the sick mans bedside. DR..
Newman and ex-senator Chaffee were
also present. DR.. Shrady regarded the
ability of Gen. Grant to exercise his
mental faculties and hands at the same
time as very hopeful, and was quite
sanguine at that hour that the general
would pass a comparatively easy night.
Cyrus w. Field called about 9:l5. Nh.
Field said: He Grant is a man of
wonderful vitality. Despite his low con
dition, he is still able to walk across the
room"
1890 P. M.-Gen. Grant is resting in
an easy chair, after having enjoyed a con-
yersation with his family for half an hour.
He has taken nourishment with apparent
relish, his pulse is still steady and mind
clear An anodyne has been administered
for the purpose Of securing early sleep.
He has no pain. ~(Signed.) George f.
Shrady, M. d.
About Q p. M, Stephen b. Elkins
called AT the house OF Gen. Grant. He
visited the generals room where he re-
manned until nearly 10 O'Clock. He told
a reporter that Gen. Grant was inclined
to be talkative. but was discouraged by
Shady. Mr.. Elkins is of the opinion
that the generals mind is perfectly clear
and his appearance about the same as a
week ago Mr.. Elkins informed the
general he had received dispatches from
prominent men all over the country ask
ing for news of his condition. Gen.
Grant, who was sitting in a large arm
chair answered, YES, / understood so"
Just before Elkins left the general asked
for something to eat. Liquid food was
given him. He partook sparingly, help
ing himself. Elkins believed the general
would live through the night.
At 10 p. m, Mayor Grace, Gen.
James and U. S. Grant, Jr., called.
After they had entered the house a ven
cradle looking man with snow white hair
and faltering steps walked from Fifth ave
nue. in front of the Grant mansion. Here
he lifted his hat and bowed his head as il
in prayer. He remained thus for a minute
or more. and then assembled the steps. A
colored servant who answered the bel
tell the old gentleman the general was very
low and the visitor went away weeping.
1t is stated on good authority that tn,
disease, which is well down in the suffer
er's throat, has made much progress dur
ing the last two days. Gen. Grant hni
difficulty in breathing, as the cancer hai
also extended to the rear of the nose. II,
cannot submit to an examination on &C
count of pain. His weak condition coulc
not stand it. DIR. Shrady says his bulle
tins truly tell the invalid's condition up t.
1.-The time oftheir issuance, but they clnno
tell when the general will drop off. I
detective stationed at the house will sen,
an alarm through the city when the gen
eral dies by means of engine house signals
Att II o'clock U. S. Grant, Jr., and ex
Senator Chaffee left the house. tn
general was then asleep. Col. Fred Gran
and DR.. Newman were in the room wit
him. DIR. Shrady will remain nthe hous
all night. 1t is expected the general wi
pass an easy night.
Gen. Clinton b. Fisk, Gen. Cyrus Blu
sey and Stree Commissioner Colema
we're among the callers late in the evening
To Gen. Fisk word was sent by Col. Graz
that his father was asleep.
Al 1870 the front door was locked an
soon after n light was visible in the sic
mans room only.
NEW YoRK, April 3, l A. M.-Gel
Grant has been sleeping quietly since II
administration of the anodyns,