St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-29
THERE IS SOME HOPE.
1t May Be That Gen. Sheri-
dan Will Pull Through,
After All.
His Physicians Now Report
His Condition Much
Better.
The Pride Of the Army Says
He Feels Splen-
did.
He Sleeps Restfully and His
Recovery Is Not Un-
likely.

WASHINGTON, May Eo.-1 1ueIc was
general feeling of relief in Gen. Sherl-
dams household this morning when the
physicians issued bulletin that there
had been slight but distinct improve
ment in all his symptoms. The night
was an anxious one. The distinguished
patient seemed to grow weaker and
weaker. and the chances of his recovery
less and less, as 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 staff,
who have been in constant attendance
since his first attack last Monday, and
who have all along cOntended that the
general would pull through, seemed
despondent and discouraged, and an
swered inquiries as to the generals
chances with a dubious shake of
the head. The history of the case
shows that the most dangerous
time for the general is between the
hours of and q 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
the discOuraging news that came from
the bedside from time to time filled the
anxious watchers with grave fears. Mrs.
Sheridan bore up bravely under the
trying ordeal, and although unable to
obey the doctors advice to take some
sleep, showed rare confidence and COM
pOsure. The children did not realize
the gravity of the situation, and they
slept calmly through the hours which
some feared might 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 rolls up to the door
and watch the occupants as they alight
and re-enter their carriages. They are
sometimes seen pushing aside the cur
tainS 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 appear
ance of the children at the windows was
one of the
MOST PATHETIC FEATURES
of the situation to the visitors who
to be slowly sinking. Representatives
of the press remained in the vicinity of
the house all night and received in
formation from the inside every half
hour. The usual answer to inquiries at
the door was that there was no material
change in the generals condition.
Towards morning this reply was varied
to Il am sorry to say that the general is
no better" or, 1.-The general is not quite
SO we'll"
This was the situation at o'clock a.
H., at which time people began to az
rive in numbers to inquire after the
generals condition. AT that hour there
had been a slight improvement since
daybreak, but the manner of those who
gave out the information was not calcu-
lated to afford the caller much encOur-
agement. Many prominent officials
called in person, and others sent their
servants for news. The bulletin was
delayed about an hour beyond the usual
time by the absence of DR.. Matthews,
who left the house about 1880 O'clock
and did not return until 9. He had
been with the general all night and
went home merely to get his breakfast
and breath of fresh air. A consulta-
tion was held Immediately on his re-
turn, and all the physicians agreed that
the generals symptoms at that hour
showed slight Improvement. This
news dlspelled for time the gloom
which hung over the household, and
bright glanceS of hope were exchanged
among the friends assembled in the
library. Col. Kellogg, one of the gen
erals aides, was particularly encOur-
aged. He went across the street to his
residence and informed his wife, and on
his return said to an Associated Press
reporter: THE general is improving
slowly and we are now encouraged once
more. The general is most remark
able man and seems to have an mex
haustible supply of strength. He had
very bad night. indeed, but rallied again
this morning when we began to fear he
could not do So"
Col. Blunt, another aide, was some
what conservative. He appeared Oh the
front porch for few moments and said
that the general seemed TO be a little
better this morning.
All the members of the cabinet except
Secretary Endicott, who is out of the
city, called at the house during the fore
noon. The president sent a messenger
to the house twice during the day and
expressed an earnest desire to be
promptly advised of any change in the
generals condition: He also sent a
beautiful basket of flowers for Mrs.
Sheridan. Another handsome basket of
flowers was sent to the house with the
compliments of the Ancient and Honor
able Artillery of Boston, the members of
which organization are now on a visit to
this city. Many telegrams of coincidence
were received during the day.
The bulletin issued at 2:30 o'clock
stated that the general had retained all
the Improvement noted in the morning
bulletin, and in addition his mind has
GROWN REMARKABLY CLEARER.
AT 5o'cock Gen. Sheridan was rest
Ing quietly. Col. Kellogg expressed the
opinion that the general is really better.
He instantly recognizes any of his
friends who enter his room, and often
inquiries after their health. "At no
time.'' said Col. Kellogg, 'has the gen
eral given up hope" Thee o'clock bull
letin announced that the condition of
the patient was unchanged. He was
resting easily and the administration of
oxygen seemed to have greatly bene
flied him. AT 9:30 p. m. the following
bulletin, prepared an hour previous,
was issued:
Gen. Sheridan has passed most COM
Portable day. He doZed at intervals and
about p. III. had quiet sleep of nearly
an hours duration, from which he
awoke feeling refreshed and cheerful.
He has slept occasionally since. His
mind is perfectly clear. He is stronger.
His pulse has gained in force and regu-
l., II o4 hoe