Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
HAS A RELAPSE.
A Very Severe Recurrence of the
Heart Trouble.
HIS PHYSICIANS MUCH ALARMED
The Patient Rescued From This Con-
dition Only With the Greatest DIFF
Rculty-Very Little Hope-No
Change at Midnight.
Life Trembling in the balance.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-General Sherldan's
condition is extremely critical tonight and
his death at any moment would not be unex-
pected. He had a recurrence OF the heart
trouble about 5 o'clock this afternoon, ac-
companied by n serious sinking spell whlch
gave great alarm to his physicians, who inl-
mediately took prompt and powerful meas
ures to rally him. These remedies have only
given partial relief, and at l0:3O tonight
the four physicians who have been in attend.
ance are at his side closely and anxiously
watching every symptom. The action OF the
heart is still very feble and responds impcr-
fectly to the remedies administered to him.
The attack came almost without Fremont
ton, a slight feeling Of faintness being the
only thing which warned the physicians that
the crisis might be ut hand.
Up to about ten minutes to . the general
bad been doing very well, and the family
were in cheerful spirits Mt the strength and
interests in passing events shown by the sick
man. No symptoms of the recovercncc of the
failure Of the valves of the heart to properly
close had appeared, and as the attack of the
day previous had occurred in the morning, 1T
was hoped that he woul quickly rally and
become better able to meet any future
dangers.
AS soon as it became evident. however,
that the valyular failure of the heart had
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hopes ST o successful day would not be real
lied. Everything possible was done for the
patient, but with only imperfect success.
Digitalis and whiskey were administered,
and finally q blister was put over the heart.
These applications stimulated the heart to
the increased action, though not to the ey-
tent desired. The generals return to nearly
the normal condition in which he
had been since his illness, was slower
than from any of the previous attacks and
the doctor said of the attack, ut was pretty
severe" At s o'clock he had recovered
somewhat from his attack and was getting on
comparatively comfortably. He was still the
object of earnest solicitude, however, and
the doctors did not leave his side.
Mrs. Sheridan also remained constantly near.
The attack was unaccompanled by pain and
he was conscious and thoroughly aware of
the gravity of the situation. The following
bulletin was issued at 10 p. m.
General Sheridan passed a comfortable
day, took plenty of nourishment, spoke cheer
fully and hopefully, and generally did well
until ten minutes before 5 o'clock this
morning, when the action of the heart
has reacted imperfectly. AT this time he is
suffering neither pain nor distress. He thor
Oughly understands, as he and all his family
have done from the beginning, the gravity of
the Situation, but is now and has been quite
tranquil, u~ndismayed and hopeful for the
best.
(Signed) r. NJ. O'REILLY,
WASHINGTON MATHEWS,
CHARLES B. BYRNE,
II. G. YARRow.
At midnight there was no change in Cen
eral SheridaH's condition.
1:3G A.. M.-There has been no change in
General Sheridan's condition since the 10
o'clock bulletin was issued. He is resting
quietly and at this hour is taking a short
sleep.