Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-30
GEN. sHERIDAN,s DEPARTURE.

III Il EINlN0 SIAhs
GEN. sHERIDAN's, DEPARTURE.
He Embarks To-day ON the swatara
for q Voyage 20 NOnquist.
The steamer Swatara Is still tied fast to the
wharf near the ship-house at the navy-yard. She
Is waiting for Gen. Sheridan, and Gen sheridan is
waiting for the weather. A small squad Of sailors
and marines was at the broad newly constructed
gang-plank this morning when STAR reporter
walked over the gunwale Of the Swatara. He was
stopped by a marine, who referred him to '.Mr.
Watson, the executive officer" Mr.. watson was
walking around the binnacle and cheerfully
granted the reporter permission TO take a look at
the ship. The sailors were swarming like bees
forward, and the deck presented busy appearance.
Marines Were tramping back and forth among the
great Dlack guns that were drawn peacefully
back from the portfolios, and the solid shot that
were slowed on Racks around the matches looked
more Ike ornaments than objects OF destruction.
The deck was clean as the iniaid floor OF parlor,
aad everything was arranged in such exact order
that the reporter thought that life on board q
man-of-war might be at least tidy one, whatever
the other discomfortS might be. The captain was
eating his breakfast and so the cabin that Gen.
sheridan Is to occupy was not TO be seen. Behind
the wheel stood copper tank, such as Mr.. Monkey
used TO take to the generals house full Of oxygen
whenever he had relapse. The marine ON duty
near by said that there was another down below
somewhere. Mr.. Watson explained that the Swa-
tara was an easy sea boat, and was regarded as
one OF the smoothest In the Navy.
THE OUTSIDE COURSE
to New Bedford, he said, is about 900 miles and
will be made, If the conditions are favorable, in
bout three days. In case they should encounter
bad weather they will put In toward the coast,
where they can md smoother running. The swing
ing cot that has been rugged will prevent a great
deal OF the rolling that comes to one in a station
airy bunk. Peering at the sky through one Of the
ports-the deck was covered with a canvas roof
IN flaaff Aa bad fhnvn NOT m
last much longer. He thought 1t would clear to-
day. In case the general should get on board in
time for the night high tide, he said, they would
not san until the morning flood, for the channel Is
treacherouS one.
The gang plank is built tor '1andsman,n and
extends about 20 feet from the ships side. 1t is
extra wide and furnished with great cross cleats
TO give sure and steady footing for the bearers Of
the sick man.
GENERAL sHERIDAN's CONDITION.
Last nights bulletin read: "Gen. Sheridan had
some indigestion In the early part Of the day.
With this exception his condition is better than at
any time during the week. He will not be taken
TO the Swatara until all the meteorological condi-
lions are satisfactory"
THE GENERAL REMOVED TO THE AMBULANCE.
The sky was tightening and the air was
comparatively dry at IL O'Clock this morn
ing when Gen. Sheridans physicians decided
that the time had come for the long
delayed embarkation. The ambulance was called
10 the door and the general moved from the bed
was dressed warmly with handsome brown
double gown over all. Six strong men carefully
carried the burden to the stairway and thence
down by SLOW and steady movement to the
street below The stretcher was easily Slid along
the floor OF the ambulance, the tail-board locked
and all was ready for
THE TRIP TO THE STEAMER.
The physicians were eagerly watching every
movement, now intent upon their patients face,
now glancing uneasly at the feet OF the bearers
II was an exciting moment, but they finally all
preathed easily. Col. Sheridan mounted to the
seat beside the driver, followed by DR.. Yarrow.
Dr. O'Rellly sat by the general on the side OF the
ambulance When all was ready the word was
given and the great horses one magnificent bay,
soon as the wheels had left the curb there was an
immediate hustle. The family coach drew
up TO the step, and Mrs. sheridan, her father, Gen.
Rucker. and the two sisters of Charity entered
and were rapidly driven off. Then came Major
Lydecker's carriage, In which Mrs. Michael Sheri.
dan and her sister took seats. This followed the
1lrst carriage, and behind IL went wagon load Of
boxes and gas tanks.
SCENES En- ROUTE TO THE MAYNARD.
The ambulance was slowly driven up Massa-
chusetts avenue to Thomas Circle, thence along
M street to New Jersey avenue. DIR. O'Reilly
leaned over the general and brushed the flies
away with handkerchief. A white cloth had
been drawn over the two red crosses on the front
OF the wagon, In the hope that the public atten-
ton would not be attracted. But many pedeS-
trlans VINO saw the wagon surmised the freight 1t
carried, and there was stir OF excitement as the
horses slowly drew the sick man
Wagon, however. except a STAR reporter
fortunate enough 10 possess bicycle.
He could see the generals face down to his NOUS
tache. There the muf1ied blankets interfered and
hid the view. The eyes were half closed but occa-
slonally they would open and turn toward the doc
tor, who would instantly bend over to hear what
the Sick man might say. AT the corner OF New Jer-
sey avenue and IL street the wagon was stoned nd
DIR. OReilly let down the rear flap. He then Tied
great silk handkerchief about the generals head
and changed places with DIR. Yarrow. The amDu-
lance was then driven, the horses occasionally
passed over the cobblestones Just before
entering the grounds the general started as II
10 ask MS whereabouts. 1henceforth the route
lay out East Capitol street to Sd, 10 Pennsylvania
avenue, 10 Sth. 10 TIN yard. AT the corner OF Sd
AID streets southeast DR.. O'Reilly changed back
into the body OF the wagon and DR.. Yarrow re-
cupied just one hour.
AT THE NAvy-YARD.
The marines around the gate at the yard drew
up respectfully and yet curiousfy as the ambu-
lance wheeled through The guards presented
house, near the commandments Office, into the view
oil those on the ship. the shrl notes OF the boat
swans whistle called the men to quarters.
AT THE GANG PLANK.
The ambulance backed up to the temporary but
substantial gang plank at exactly II O'Clock, and
simultaneously eight sturdy Jackies trotted down
the gangway and in a moment were In readiness
TO carry the precious burden on board shin with
the least possible motion. DR.. OReily and Col
sheridan allghted at once, and the former SUPER
intended the delicate task or removing the general
TO his snug quarters-the captains cabin. The
sailors took hold OF the sides OF cot and began
slowly to lift IL from the ambulance
PHOTOGRAPHER CAUSES SCENE.
Just as the generals form appeared an enter
prisng photographer in GREATNESS haste stationed
his tripod JUST behind a STAR reporter, who was
intently watching the proceedings. The knight
OF the camera had succeeded In passing the Ma
rine guard by making a show OF authority and
nobody else noticed his arrival. He had
made all preparations to touch the spring
as soon as General Sheridan's form
watchful eye deserted the intruder and his author,
itatlve, "Here stop that!" attracted the attention
OF Capt MCGOWAN. The latter, quick as a fash
dashed from the ambulance to the camera, a dis
lance OF about twenty feet and flinging his cap
over the lens, Shut oil further Photographic pro-
ceedings, and the intruder was ordered
out OF the yard. 1t was thought that
there hadn't been time to focus properly
and that the photographers plans were fOiled.
Tie latter. however, subsequently gleefully con-
fded 10 a STAR reporter that he had been to the
yard early this morning, found where the ambu-
lance would stop, had made the proper focus and
had marked the position for his tripod, so that
when he arrived at noon all he had TO do was to
set up his camera, take of the lens, and drop the
instantaneous shutter. lie had Just succeeded in
doing the latter, he said, when the captains cap
hisnegative.
FROM THE AMBULANCE TO THE SHIP.
All this occasioned no delay in removing the
general. Slowly the cot was lifted from the am
bulance, and just then the sun, which had been