Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-29
LITTLE PHIL.
Hope Renewed, but Death
Still Threatens.
THETHREAD OF FEPRoLosGED.
The Hero of the Shenandoah Gives
the Grim Monster
Sturdy Battle.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatches to the HERALD.l
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-A more hope
full tone pervades the Sheridan mansion
tonight and the attendants and ply
sicians all appear much relieved at the
strength and vitality shown by the
stricken soldier, and the determination
exhibited by him to fight off the attack.
The weather, which has been warm
and close all day, has changed,
and this evening a cool southerly
breeze enters the sick-chamber. The
General has had more sleep during
the evening than at any time since the
attack first began, and it is said to be
easy and regular and not due to the use
OF narcotics. His respiration has improved
and even his slumber is quite natural
He is is weak and has not left his bed
during the day, but watches closely every
thing that takes place around him and is
conscious and rational, except Immediate
" after oxygen is administered. HIS mind
Is clear and bright, but this may be due
IN partto the oxygen, which possesses ex-
hilarating qualities. Milk, beet tea and
chicken broth are still given him for
nourishment,
At about II O'Clock tonight the Gem
eral awoke and more oxygen was admin
istered. While bis condition is improved
somewhat, the chances are all still against
his recovery, and the fact is fully appre-
ciated. 1t is impossible to tell when a
change may occur, and as several days
elapsed between the early attacks of
heart failure, there is constant apprehen-
sion Of recurrence. The appearance Of
Udema in the leg has been5Zpike marked,
and has given rise to til fear that 1t
may have been in part The cause Of
thespther troubles, the fluid which pro-
ducts the swelling, having perhaps gone
to other and more vital parts Of the body.
His system might be cleared Of this
fluid by tapping, but recourse has not
been had TO this process, as In the weaken
cd stste OF the patient 1t might not have
good effect. 1t is thought his heart
failure is also complicated with chronic
trouble of the liver, and that the ex-
istence OF ndema is largely due to this
complaint.
FEELING OF RELIEF.
There was general feeling Of
relief in General Hheridan's house
sicians issued their bulletin that
there had been slight but distinct i'm
provement in his symptoms. The night
was an anxious one. The distinguished
patient seemed to have grown weaker
and the chances for his recovery were
less and less as the hours dragged slowly
along. Indeed, he was SO low at an early
hour this morning that his attendants
had abandoned hope. The history Of
the case shows that
THE MOST DANGEROUS TIME
For the General is between the hours of
2, and 8 in the morning. This morning
was no exception to the rule. All the
physicians and nurses were with him
during that hour, and the discouraging
news that come from the bedside from
time to time filed the anxious watchers
with grave fears.
Mrs. Sheridan bears up bravely under
the trying ordeal, and though unable to
p obey the DOCTORS advice to, take some
sleep, shows rare confidence and COM
posure.
She has expressed herself as deeply
grateful for the sympathy and kindness
that havas been extended, and for the
many m sages received from
HE GENERALS FRIENDS.
All thu members OF the Cabinet ex-
cepl Secretary Endicott, who is out OF the
city, called at the house during the fore
noon. The President sent messages
twice and expressed an earnest desire to
be promptly advised OF any change Ia
the Generals condition. He also sent a
beautiful basket OF flowers for Mrs
Sheridan. Many kilograms Of condol-
ence we're Received.
Representatives OF the press remained
In the vicinity of the house all night,
and received Information from the inside
every bali hour. The usual answer to
queries at the door was that there was no
material change in the Generals condi-
tion. Toward morning the reply was
~ am sorry to say that the General is nc
better, 'sor The General is not quite 80
WE'LL" This was
THE SITUATION AT A. M,
When't the people began to arrive in num-
bers to inquire after the Generals condi.
tion. At that hour there had been q
slight improvement since the day before,
but the manner Of those who gave out
information was not calculated to afford
the callers much encouragement.
rany prominent officials called in per-
son df sent their servants for news. AT
the morning conference the physicians
agreed that the general symptoms show
a ed slight improvement. This news dis
Npelled for time the gloom which hung
over the household during the night, and
bright glances OF hope were exchanged
among the friends assembled in the
library.
: FORENOON REPORTS.
WAsHINaToN, May 28.--8:45 A. NJ
The General is still alive, but is very low
Those about the bed have given up al
hope. The physicians do not think that
their patient can recover.
$3.50 A. M.---The doctors have issued
tho following bulletin as the result of q
consultation held at 0 o'clock General
Sheridan passed bad night, having an
irregular pulse, labored respiration and
being frequently delirious. Since day.
break. however, and especially within
the last hour there has been slight bu,
distinct improvement in all his symp-
toms. Pulse, ITO and steadier. QSdema
OF the legs has gradually subsidized and ID
ample supply of nourishment which
seems to be assimilated.
Al IL A. General Sheridan wai
sleeping quietly and restfully. AT 8
o3lock this morning he recognized and
6P6ke pleasantly to bis body servants.
The General awoke at II AS A. M. and
his mind was entirely clear. He recog-
nized every one about him. Oxygen has
been administered constantly since he
awoke. It is said that his facial appear'
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