Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-29
Gen. Sheridan Rallies.
The Doctors Think His Condi-
 tion Is Greatly Improved.
HE SAYS HE FEELS SPLENDID"
Ills Mind Clear and the Gdema of the Legs Quito Gone-The General Has Never Lost Hope-Mrs. Sheridan Bears Up Bravely.

Never Lost Hopo-Mrs. Sheridan Bears
 Up Bravely.
 WASHINGTON, May 29.-There is a general fesling of relief in Gen. Sheridans household, as, the physicians have issued bulletin say ing that there has been . slight but distinct improvement in all his symptoms. Tho night was an anxious one The patient seemed to grow weaker and weaker. Even tho mem- bers of his staff, who have been in constant attendance since his first attack last Monday, and who have all along contended that tho general would pull through, seemed despond ent and discouraged.
 The history of the case shows that the most dangerous time for the general is be- tween tho hours of 9 and in the morning All the physicians and the nurse were with him during that period. and the discourag- ing news that came from the bedside from time to time filled the anxious watchers with grave fear.
 Mrs. Sheridan bears up bravely under the trying ordeal, and though unable to bear the doctors advice about herself, always shows rare confidence and composure.
 The children do not realize the gravity of the situation, and sleep calmly through the hours which may be their fathers last They know that there is something wrong in the house, but so far have been kept in ignorance of the true state of the case. They wander about the house at will, but are not allowed to enter the sick chamber.
 They appear to be interested in the constant stream of carriages which roll up to the door and watch the occupants as they alight They are sometimes seen pushing aside the curtains in the parlor windows, but their favorite points of observation are the windows in the room on the third floor, directly over the one in which their afflicted father is lying.
 The appearance of these children at the windows was one of the most pathetic fea- lures of the situation to the visitors who called while the general was reported to be slowly sinking.
 Representatives of the press remain near the house all the time, and receive informa- tion from the inside every half hour. The good news dispellod for time the gloom which had hung over the household during the night, and bright glances of hope were exchanged among the friends assembled in the library. Col. Kellogg, one of the gen. erals aides, was particularly encouraged. He ] went across the street to his residence and in- formed his wife, andson his return said: "The general is improving slowly, and we are encouraged once more. The general is @ most remarkable man, and seems to have an inexhaustible supply of strength. He had a 1 very bad night indeed, but rallied again when | began All the members of the cabinet, except Sec retary Endicott, who is out of the city, called at the house during the day. The president sent a messenger to the house twice, and ex pressed an earnest desire to be promptly ad | vised of any change in the generals condi | tion. He also sent beautiful basket ol flowers TOT MTv. Sheridan. Another hand some basket of flowers was sent to the house with the compliments of the Ancient and Honorable artillery, of Boston, the member, | of which organization are now on a visit tc this city. Many telegrams of condolenc. have been received.
 Mrs. Sheridan and her sister, Miss Rucker | Col. Sheridan and all of the attending physi I cians save one have left the sick chamber l for much needed rest. Col. Kellogg, ono o the generals aides, expresses the opinion tha
 the general is really better. He instantl, recognizes any of his friends who enter hi
 room, and often inquiries after their health
 "At no time," said Col. Kellogg, "has tn,
 general given up hope"
 A late bulletin says:
 l Gen. Sheridan dozes at intervals, and has has l a quiet sleep of nearly an hours duration, iron l which he awoke feeling refreshed and cheerful He has slept occasionally since. His mind is per fectly clear. He Is stronger. His pulse ha l gained in force and regularity, and at no tim,
 has exceeded no. The respiration shows grea l improvement, and the aeraton of the blood Ii
 better. Tho oedema of the legs has entirely dis appeared. He takes sufficient food, and hi
 tongue, previously much coated, is now clear
 His secrstions normal. He says he feel
 splendid. RoBr. M. O'RELLY, w. MATHEW, ~ H. (t. HARRnw