Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-28

ever since the beginning OF his illness has in
sisted upon the papers being brought TO him,
although 1t was feared that he might become dan
gerousy excited while reading the accounts OF his
illness. owing to the secrecy which was, up TO
Friday morning, wrapped around the case great
many false statements undoubtedly found clrcu-
laton, for In the absence OF reliable information,
recourse was had TO the rumors that spread In ali
directions. 1t is said that on Saturday morning
he happened to read In one OF the papers long
account OF his attack, which contained several in
accuracieS. The general lost his temper
and abused the paragraph and Its writer
in round terms for which, 1t is understood. he
afterward apologzed to the Sister OF Charity In
the room.
sYMPATHIZNG VISITORS.
At times he has had considerable strength, even
sumcient to enable him to walk across the floor,
and several OF his friends have been admitted to
brief interviews with him. There has been a con-
stant stream Of visitors at the house since Friday
afternoon, but a very few have been admitted TO
the sick room. The telephone In the house is To-
Gated in the statr-hall, and within a short dis
tance OF the generals room. This has been muf-
hed and is not used, in order to prevent any dis
turbing noise.
FLOWERS FROM THE PRESIDENT.
The President sent a basket OF flowers to the
house yesterday morning, accompanied by q note
Of sympathy to Mrs. Sheridan.
The generals nourishment has consisted chiefly
OF peptonized milk, with an occasional dish Of
1t is reported that on Saturday the general ex.
pressed great desire to live long enough to see
MS mother, and It was thought tnat she could be
brought here, but the elan was abandoned as she
is just convalescent from illness She is between
eighty and ninety years old.
AN INCREASING DANGER
lies in the growing OF the oedemic swelling OF the
egs This is caused by the stagnation of the
blood, and extends upward as the disease pro-
crosses. The elimination comes when the heart
Is reached by the approaching swelling, and death
ensueS In person OF Gen Sheridan's form the
danger from this source is very great II can In
aOrtl o0noh rfOd hv forr &c
dropsy but the physicians fear that in the present
instance the shock or the operation would prove
instantly fatal.
The reticence in regard to the true state OF
| things is now explained at Army headquarters as
due TO desire on the part OF the general TO keep
from the public the fact that he was III. 1t is
and that when he was stricken on Monday last he
expressed wish that nothing be said about 1t,
he heped to be out again in day or two.
RESTING IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS.
AT O'Clock this morning all was quiet at the
house The general had been sleeping at intervals
and all had retired for much needed rest except
Mrs Sheridan, one OF the physicians and the
valet AT a. m the general was resting quietly;
at S:45 O. IN. he was still alive but very low.
THE MORNING BULLETIN-A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT.
The following bulletin was issued at 10 O'Clock:
consultation, o a. m.-Gen. Sheridan passed a
bad night, having an irregular pulse, a labored
respiration, and being frequently delirious. Since
daybreak, however. and especially within the last
ment In all his symptoms. He breathes more
easily, is quiet, and rational His pulse is ITO and
subsided. and is now slight He Continues TO take
an ample supply OF nour1shment, which seems to
ar. N. o'RKnLY.
"W. MATTHEWS,
sc. b. BYRNE,
Col Blunt came to the door, at THE STAR report
er's request He said: "There is nothing to be
said beyond what the bulletin contains. The gen.
eral is now sleeping quietly and naturally"
NOON REPORTS FROM THE sICK-ROOA.
Atl1 10 General Sheridan was sleeping quietly
and restruL At O'Clock this morning he recog-
nized and spoke pleasantly to his body servants
colonel Blunt said TO an Associated Press re-
porter this morning that Mrs Sheridan had ex-
pressed herself as deeply grateful for the sympa-
thy and kindness that had been extended and for
many messages received tT9m 5he egg generals e, friends
entirely clear. He recognized every one about
him. oxygen has been administered constantly
ance is but slightly changed.
12:15.-There was no change in the patients
condition. Oxygen Is being constantly admins
At LOS pm. DR.. Matthews left the Sheridan res
tdence. He reported that there had been no ma
last bulletin. At any rate. there was no change
for the better. He frequently dOzes on into a
semi-wakefu sleep, but it is norof restful char
acter. The oxygen treatment Is being continued
at short intervals
KxrRENELY Low m TIE HARLY MORNING HOURS.
There was general feeling OF relief In General
Sheridan's household this morning when the ply
sciAns issued their bulletin that there had been
"a slight but distinct Improvement in all his
symptoms" The night was an ominous one. The
distinguished patient seemed to grow weaker and
WEAKER and the chances OF his recovery less The
hours dragged slowly along. Indeed he was SO low
In the early hours OF the morning that his faithful
attendants well nigh abandoned hope. Even the
members OF his stan, who have been IN constant
attendance since his nrst attack last Monday and
who have all along contended that the general
would pull through, seemed Respondent and dis
erals Chances with dubious shake OF the head.
The history Of the case shows that the most dan
gerous time for the general ts between the hours
OF and 8 in the morning, and this morning was
no exception TO the rule. All the physicians and
the nurse were with him during that period, and
s % sT% sIs
grave fear.
nRs SHERIDAN AND TIE CHILDREN.
Mrs Sheridan bore up bravely under the trying
ordeal and though unable to obey the doctors ad-
vice to take some sleep. showed rare confidence
gravity Of the situation. ana they slept calmly
through the hours which some feared might be
their fathers Last. They know that there Is some
In ignorance Of the true state OF the case. They
wander about the house at WILL but not allowd
enter ns n s acc q %
roll up 70 the door. and watch the occupants
| as they alight and re-enter the carriages They
the psrior Windows but their favorte points Of OBJ
sorvation are tho windows In the room the third
os e sSs
at the windows was one q the most pathetic
features Of the situation 20 the visitors who called
inc. Representatives OF the press remained In the
Vicinity Of the house all night and received IN
@ a. door %s tns
there was sno material change IN the generals
condition" Toward morning this Esply was varied