Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-28
GEN. SHERIDAN VERY Low.
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intrepid bravery In war and his ne social qualities
In peace In Chicago. where he was stationed
won the hearts Of his associates General sheridan
was always sought companion for festal gath
ering His robust health, his happy home rela-
tons, his proud military achievements, have all
combined TO round out to perfection the genial
character OF the ideal commander.
Inc once OF Leutenant-General OF the Army
dies with MIN, as did the ONCE OF General OF TIE
Army disappear with the retirement OF General
sherman The head OF the Army afterward will
De Major General. There are four children
years old, and took her first communion VOWS at
81. Matthew's on Ascension Day. Irene and Louise
are Twins, ana look so much alike that members OF
the family often fail TO tell one from the other
Gen. sheridan is well beloved In the neighbor-
hood OF his residence. Last night few OF the peo-
suffering, such Is the force OF their sympathy,
were able TO rest in their beds. Mrs. sheridan is
WIN tse ~ Sdei wife and StneT because
at her feet, she still has had no pleasures apart
from her hero husband, children and home. The
Kellogg, Of the generals st hf0 he w boy q Pnp
named for his father, is the youngest OF the family.
Inc people OF Chicago, who paid $4,000 for the
quantity OF telephone stock to this boy when he
was born. He Is gallant little fellow, and al
ready charges himself with the defense OF his
sisters.
HIS WASHINGTON HOME.
When Gen. Sheridan came TO Washington after
Chicago were desirious Of giving him testimonial
OF their friendship, and subscribed sufcient sum
OF money 10 purchase comfortable and attractive
NOME. Inc house selected is situated on the
nortneaSt corner OF Rhode Island avenue and 18th
street; it Is comfortable looking three-story
press brick with French roof II has a large
Hont porcn, which Is almost entirely covered with
vines, and on the west side ivy reaches to the
Second-story windows There are a number OF
pay pay WINDOWS and the house Is unusually well
nSnteo. well kept lawn extends to the pavement
on both the Rhode Island avenue and 18th street
SIDES. Gen. Sheridans room is IN the southeast
corner COT, OF the building with double window open
ing on Rnode island avenue and another window
opening into the Side yard on the east. The par
Ior Is cosy room, giving view OF both streets.
II is light, airy, high-ceilinged room, with old
req paper upon Its walls, and low bookcases rum
ning around the room. Gen. Sheridan's home has
Army and Official circles. No large social enter
tainments have been given In II, however, since
MIS-. snerldan's Illness, two years ago.
DISTINGUISHED CALLERS
All of the members Of the Cabinet, except Secre-
tary Endicott, who is out OF the city, called during
the day to inquire about Gen. Sheridan's condition
The President sent messenger twice on the same
errand and wished to be advised OF any change
mat might occur. He also sent handsome
OF the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, who are
visiting Washington, also sent flowers. The men,
Ders OF Gen. Sheridan'S stan were going and CON-
Ing during the day.
When Col. Kellogg came out abou 30 O'Clock,
he said that the general was doing nicely and
that his condition was asurprise to the physicians
Between and O'Clock this morning, he said
there was change for the better, and he fell
asleep. Since then he has Deen holding his own
remarkably we'll When Col Sheridan came out
he declined to say word about MS brother, add
Ing that he was In no condition to talk.
THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN Up.
Col Sheridan, in reply to note which a promi-
IN ha
after noon to-day said that the general was sleep
ing quietly at Us and there was a decided i'm
provement, adding, "We have not given up the
ship"
The Latest Bulletin.
consultation or physical was held at 80
this afternoon, and the following bulletin was is
sued Immediately afterward:
"Gen. Sheridan retains all the Improvement
noted in this mornings bulletin and in addition
his mind has grown markedly clearer. (signed),
X. NJ. O'Riley, IL B. Yarrow, w. Mathews, Chas.
B. Byrne"
THE BILL TO PROMOTE GEN. SHERIDAN.
There is a bill now pending in the Senate in
troduced by Mr.. Farwell on the rst OF last March,
to revive the grade OF general OF the Army. II
further provides that "the President is hereby
authorized, whenever he shall deem II expedient,
10 appoint, by and with the advice and consent OF
the Senate, general Of the Army OF the United
states, to be selected from among those officers in
the military service or the United States most dis
tlngu1Shed for courage, skill, and ability, who,
being commissioned as general, may be author.
lied, under the direction and during the pleasure
OF the President, to command the armies OF the
ances OF the general be the same as heretofore
allowed for the grade" This measure was intro
duced to promote Gen. sheridan.
A movement Is on foot among the admirers OF
Gen sheridan to push the bill through and give
him the rank OF general, ana should he survive
several daySt may be accomplished.