The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-29
AWAITING DEATH.
General Sheridan Slowly APP
preaching His End.
The Doctors Admit That There is
No Hope Tor His Recovery
The Closing Scenes.

NO Hope Tor His Recovery
The Closing Scenes.
WASHINGTON, May 27.--The following bulle-
tin was issued this morning: Consultation at
$ q. M, Drs. O'Reilly, Byrne, Narrow and
Matthews. General Sheridan has rested
faily well during the latter part of the night.
and has taken n sufficient quantity of nourish-
ment. His pulse at this hour is 112, and
strong breathing has been labored at times dur
ing the night but has been constantly inn
proving since a. m. The unlavorable symp-
toms reported last evening were not relieved
until o'clock. Less odema Of lower eXtremi-
ties. He eXpresses himself as rested and as
feeling comfortable"
AT II 80 o'clock today, it was stated at Gen
eral Sheridan's house that he was then resting
easier. There has been no recurrence of the
heart troubles since five o'clock this morning.
and the action of that organ is said to be much
better His respiration is also easier, and his
general symptoms are more favorable. His
appetite is good, and he seems to retain his
strength. He has taken milk and chicken
broth several times this morning, and ate
with a relish He retains his food and has had
no trouble with his stomach since last Monday.
He is perfectly rational, and talks
freely with the physicians in regard to his con-
dition. The general has not been out of bed
since his last severe attack yesterday afternoon.
A calf at General Sherdan's house at 2 o'clock
this afternoon elected the information that
there had been no particular change in the pa
tents condition since the morning bulletin
was issued. 1t was stated that the general had
taken several short maps during the forenoon,
aud was resting quietly at O'Clock. AT $3.50
O'clock it was stated at the house that General
Shnri1on was e1pppipp upiatlU and that his
condition remained unchanged. At 10 p. m. it
was learned at General Sheridan's residence
that the physicians, except DR., O'Reilly, had
left the house. DIR. O'Reilly could not leave
the sick room, but sent out the following mes
sage "The general is sleeping quietly, and
his condition remains unchanged" AT 8 80 p.
m. it was stated at the house that General
Sheridan awoke about o'clock refreshed, but
dosed off few minutes later. At this hour,
$50, he is sleeping quietly. He is able to take
nourishment and retain it.
GROWING WEAKER.
General Sheridan is not so strong nor as well
this evening as he was during the day. There
has been no recurrence of the heart trouble,
but all efforts of physicians to rally him from
the attack of yesterday evening have proved
unavaing. AT this time SID, the doctors
are even less hopeful than before.
General Sheridan's condition is much worse
than it was last night. He appears to be grad
ualy sinking and almost all hope has been aban-
doned. His strength is gradually failing and
while there has been no recurrence
Of the heart failure, there is continual
pulse has been growing weaker
and his breathing more labored The blood is
thick and black. Ever since the attack last
night the physicians have been doing every
thing in their power to stimulate the action of
the heart, but without success, and its beating
is feeble and uncertain, despite the admins
tration of dgitats and other powerful RENE
dies. His strength has gradually failed during
the day. and the hope that he would be able TO
rally has proved illpsiYe., General Sheridan
ing. He had some trouble in breathing during
the night, but he improved early in the day.
He rested easily and was perfectly conscious
.nd rational, Recognizing those around him.
Peptonized milk and CHICKEN broth were given
Him, and he took the latter with relish His
appetite was good, ann he retained all the-food
he took. The nourishment, however did not
seem to give him any strength, and he grew
weaker and weaker. His interest in passing
events did not seem so keen as on the pre-
vious day, and he read no newspapers as
formerly, not seeming to care for them. A
few intimate friends were admitted into the
room, and these he listened to with attention
His respiration grew worse as the day wore on,
and the Slungs failed to properly purify tho
blood. Digitatis failed to have much effect on
him, and about O'Clock it was found necessa-
ry to give him oxygen in order to prevent the
blood from becoming poisoned. This
gave him considerable relief and he rested
easier. From 2 until o'clock he slept for
quite awhile, and since that time he has been
dosing at frequent intervals Bromide of po-
tassium was mixed with chocolate to induce
sleep. The physicians remained constantly
at his side to give immediate attention in case
of need, and all of the doctors attending the
sick general were frequently there together.
The general appeared to gradually grow
weaker as night fell and this change was
noted in the doctors bulletin, which was pre-
pared at eight o'clock and issued later. 1t
reads as follows: The repeated attacks of
partial failure Of the heart and its continued
feeble action have induced q condition
Of the lungs Which prevents tho pro-
per Gration of the blood This
condition has hitherto been measurably con-
troled, but shows such tendency to recur-
renee as to justify the most serious apprehen-
sions. 1T is critical. He is free from pain and
distress, and SO expresses himself" Two
hours later another bulletin was issued 1t
simply said: ono change for the better has
taken place in General Sheridan's condition."
/ H. mat this hour it is reported that
there is no change in Generel Sheri-
dams condition. He is holding his own, and
is conscious and rational at all times, except
Immediately after inhaling oxygen, when he
becomes somewhat Eighty. The doctors say
it is improbable that any change will occur for
several hours.
Att 40 a. m. General Sheridan is sleeping
quietly, and no immediate danger is appre-
hcnded The only persons in his room are the
physician and nurse. The oth0r doctors are
lying down, and Mrs. Sheridan has been per-
suaded TO take a short rest.
AT 4 a. M All was quiet at General Sheri-
dams. All have retired for much needed rest
except Mrs. Sheridan, q physician and valet.
PICKED UP.