The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-29

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tinguished patient seemed TO grow weaker
and weaker, and the chances OF his recov-
cry less and less. as the hours dragged
slowly along. Indeed, he was SO low in
the early hours OF the morning that
his faithful attendants well-nigh aban-
doned hope. Even the members OF
his staff who have been in constant at
tendance since his first attack last Mon
day and who have all along contended
that the general would pull through,
seemed despondent and discouraged, and
answered inQuirics as 10 the generals
chances with dubious shake OF the head.
The history OF the case shows that the
most dangerous time for the general is be-
tween the hours OF 2 and q o'clock in the
morning, and this morning was no
exception TO the rule. All the physicians
and the nurse were with him during that
period and the. dscouraging news that
came from the bedside from time TO time
filed the anxious watchers with grave
fear. Mrs. Sheridan bore up bravely un-
der the trying ordeal, and though unable
10 obey the doctors advice to take some
sleep showed rare confidence and compos-
ure. The children did not realize the
gravity OF the situation and they slept
calmly through the hours which some
feared might be their fathers last They
knew that there was something wrong in
the house but 30 far have been kept in
ignorance OF the true state OF the case.
They wander about the house at will, but
are not allowed TO enter the sick chamber.
They appear 10 be interested In the con-
slant stream OF carriages which roll up TO
kttS-door and watch the occupants as they
Rht nd re-enter their carriages. They are
Doneiimes esrh pushing aside the curtains
IN the parlor windows, but their fayorite
points Of observation are the windows in
The room on the third floor, directly over
The one In which their afflicted after Is ly-
"a. The appearance Of those children at
Id windows was one Of the most pathetic
&aiures Of the situation 10 the visitors who
ralled while the general was reported 10
Dc slowly sinking Representatives Of the
press remained in the vicinity OF the house
|nll night and received information from
I'tho inside every half hour. The usual an
swer 10 inquiries at the door was that there
mas "no material change in the generals
opndition." Toward morning this report
Vas varied TO 81 am sorry TO say that the
seneral is no better" or "the general is not
Qnite 50 well"
\ This was the situation al o'clock this
mprning, ut which time people began 10
rive In numbers 10 inquire after the
wnorals condition. At that hour there
1nd been rslight improvement since day
&reak, but the manner Of those who gave
6ut the information was not calculated to
. aiford the caller much encouragement
MANY prominent officials called in person,
. and others sent their servants for news.
The bulletin was delayed about an hour
beyond the usual time, by the absence OF
u. Matthews, who left tho house about
T20 o'clock and did not return until 9
o'clock. lie had been with the general
al night, and went home merely 10 get
his breakfast and breath Of fresh air. A
consutlation was held Immediately upon
hh return, and all tho physicians
agreed that the generals symphonic Of
that hour showed o slight improve
ment. This news dispelled for time the
gloom which hung over the household,
during the night, and bright hopes were
I~aychangcd among the friends assembled
hho library. Col. Kellogg one Of the
fIAeral's aides, was particularly encour-
and He went across the street 70 his
ueidence and informed his wife, and on
IIs return said 10 an Associated Press re-
porter "The general is improving slowly,
land we are now encouraged once more.
IA The general Il most remarkable man and
seems 10 have an inexhaustlble supply ol
ttrength. lie had q very bad night, in
4aed, but rallied again this morning when
no began 10 fear he could not do 10. v
Col. Blunt, another aide, was somewhat
Conservative. lie appeared ON the front
>orch for few moments, and said that
he general seemed 10 DO alittle better this
1norning.
$50 Pm. BULLETIN.
The following bulletin, prepared at $3.50
lock pm. and issued at $50 O'Clock
.m., says
Gen. Sheridan has passed most com
6rtable day. Ho doEed at intervals, and
bout 8 o'clock pm. had quiet sleep Of
tearly an hours duration, from which he
awoke feeling refreshed and cheerful. III
bas slept occasionally since His mind ID
perfectly clear. lie Is stronger. His pulls,
has gained In force and regularity, aud ri
no time has exceeded ll0. The respiration
shows great improvement, and the mratior
Of tho blood Is better. The odema Of th'
legs has entirely disappeared. Ilo take
sufficient food, and his tongue, previously
much coated, IL now clear. His secretionl
are normal. He says he iells splendid.
RoBERT M. 0'REILLy,
w. MATTHEWS,
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