The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-28

inwer extremities. He expresses himself as
rested and as feeling comfortable.
r. NJ. O'REILLY,
W. MATTHEW'S,
H, c, YARRow,
G. B. BYRNE.
DOING VERY WELL.
All 80 o'clock to-day it was stated at
Cen Sheridan's house that he was then
Eresting easier" There had been no re-
cnrrence of the heart trouble since 8 o'clock
4 this morning, and the action of that organ
was said to be much better. His respira-
4 ron was also easier, and his general symp-
toms we're more favorable. His appetite
was good, and he seemed to retain his
strength He took milk and chicken broth
several times during the morning, and he
ate with relish. He retained his food,
and had had no trouble with his stomach
since last Monday. He was perfectly ra-
tional and talked freely with the physicians
in regard to his condition. The General has
not been out of bed since his last severe at
tack Yesterday afternoon.
IN THE AFTERNOON.
call at Gen. Sheridan's house at 9
o'clock, D. m., elected the information
i that there had been no particular chadge in
4 the patients conditig& since the morning
&buletin was issued. W was stated that the
& General had taken several short maps during
u the forenoon, and was resting quietly at 2
q o'clock.
n At3:30 o'clock it was stated at the house
that Gen. Sheridan was sleeping quietly,
# and that his condition remained unchanged.
E At 5:l5 o'clock it was learned that all the
Ephysicans, except DR.. O'Reilly, had left
The house.
4 SLEEPING QUIETLY.
4 Dr. O'Reilly could not leave the sick
room, but sent out the following message:
The General is sleeping quietly, and his
colf ftion remains unchanged"
1t $50 o'clock p. m. it was stated at the
mo se that Gen. Sheridan awoke about 5
Pollock refreshed, but dosed off few min
Ees later ........
At $50 o'clock he was sleeping quietly
He was able to take nourishment and re-
tain it.
DOCTORS LOSING HOPE.
Gen. Sheridan is not so strong nor as well
this evening as he was during the day
There has been no recurrence Of his heart
Etrouble, but all the efforts of his physicians
Ito rally him from the attack of yesterday
evening have proved unavailing At 8:15
Eo'Clock tonight the doctors were even less
hOpeful than before
\ MUCH WORSE THAN SATURDAY NIGHT.
WASHINGTON, May %, 11:40 p. M-Gen.
Sherldans condition is much worse than it
was last night. He appears to be gradually
Snklng and almost all hope has been aban-
doned. His strength is gradually failing.
land while there has been no re-
currence of the heart failure, there is
continual tendency in that direction, and
hlS pulse has been growing weaker and his
breathing more labored. His blood is thick
and black. Ever since the attack last night
ihe physicians have been doing everything
IN their power to stimulate the action of the
heart, but without success, and its beating
leeole and uncertain, despite the admin
stTatlon OF digitalis and other powerful
Temedles. His strength has gradually failed
keurlng the day, and the hope that he would
be able to rally has proven Elusive
FLUCTUATIONS OF THE EVENING.
Gen. Sheridan rested well during the
eariy part Of the evening. He had some
,roIole IN breathing during the night, but
ne Improved early in the day. He rested
EASILY, and was perfectly conscious and
slonal, recognizing those around him.
Pep-onized milk and chicken broth were
even hlm, and he took the latter with rel
Sn' His appetite was good, and he
reAned all the food he took. The
punishment however, did not seem to give
lm any strength, and be grew weaker and
"e'her' Hls interest in passing events did
IVY 4eeli So Keen as on the previous day,
na le read no newspapers as formerly, not
senlng to care for them. A few intimate
tleL Us We're admitted to his room, and to
'u7So he listened with attention.
LUNG FAILURE.
MS respiration grew worse as the day
Vle on, and the lungs failed to properly
IHy tne blood. Digltalis failed to have
rs. ,sVli eItect on him, and about o'clock it
~ FOUND necessary to give him oxygen in
u 10 prevent the blood from becoming
S0hed. This gave him considerable re-
l anu lie rested easier. From 2 o'clock
~ o. o'clock he slept for quite
"hlle, and since that time
.laS been doing at frequent intervals
oillde OF potassium mixed with chloral
Deen given him to induce sleep. Two
siclahS remalntd constantly Mt his side
siNo immediate attention in case of
w, ana all OF the doctors attending him
lieqGehtly there together. He did
ioaVe his bed during the day, but re-
'''ieu 'nere propped up with pillows.
NO PARALYSIS.
ABOUT o'clock he desired to be lifted up
sueL; ana two attendants, assisted by
10. sheridan, endeavored to raise him
G was 50 heavy that they had some diff
yy' Ihe General noticing this, said
oHnsly; II am pretty heavy, but l
av,',l re,l got any paralysis" referring to the
naady. e''iNs 'N"o 10 iii'
a. ne t oeiema Of the lower limbs which
nd G9e,l ~ mentioned is a dropsical swelling,
ooI - uue to imperfect circulation of the
r. AWARE OF HIS CONDITION.
nd An, m sheridan fully recognizes that bis
N. 10y come at any time, and it is said,
N'ade az the arrangements he desires TO
ave perfected prior to his demi.e. Oae
Ca, she ., physicians in attendance
Sor,I. MI sheridan, said this evening: Seen.
hal. .'al LI ms great vitality, but l do not
S' ,," al', ue VIII be alive thirty hours from
ora @liu ~ certainly not in two days, unless
great change. He has no pain
lrrarah .nlhk VIII sink away easily. A re-
6Ve 6a"1 ot the heart trouble may come,
An en, VIII cease TO beat and all will be
A., THE DAY AT THE HOUSE.
Syo .ne Generals house all is quiet, and
es 90 9atlon Is carried on in subdued whis-
lMIJ as as not to disturb him in the least,
Ead,, 10 40 Dc able to sleep. There was a
eG,,, stream OF callers at the residence
bsr,ss Sue Day, and many kilograms were
d,ed asking for Information as TO his
M "'om' The callers included many per-
pl1dsr'aI ~ ItSnown Ia Washington life, and a