Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-30
DECIDEDLY BETTER.
GENERAL SHERIDAN PASSED A COM
PORTABLE DAR.
His Condition still Precarious But Hope
Revived-Hosts of Friends Inquiring
Constantly-The Presidents Anxiety
Tho Chances Still Against Him.

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Constantly-The Presidents Ankle,
Tho Chances Still Against Him.
WAsHNGroN, May 2S.-The doctors ha,
issued the following bulletin as the result
| q consultation held at 8 o'clock this q. n
| General Sheridan.passeda bad night, ma
ing an irregular pulse, labored respiratio
| and being frequently delirious. Since da,
break, however, and especially within I'll
last hour, there has been a slight, but di
tinct, improvement in all his symptom
Pulse 10, steadier; oedema OF the legs he
gradually subsided, and is ow slight. q
continues TO take an ample supply of nou
ishment, which seems to be assimilated."
LATER NEWS.
At lilo General Sheridan was sleepin
quietly and restfully. At 9 o'clock thi
morning he recognized and spoke pleasant,
to his body servant. Mrs. Sheridan ha
expressed herself as deeply grateful for th,
sympathy and kindness that have been ex
tended, and for the many messages received
from the Generals friends. The Genera
awoke at 11:15 and his mind wa,
entirely clear. He recognized every
one about him. Oxygen has been admin
istered constantly since he awoke and hil
facial appearance is but slightly changed
CONDITION AT NOON.
1915 p. m.-There is no change in Sheri
dams condition. Oxygen is being con.
stantly administered.
There was a general feeling OF relief in
General Sheridan's household this morning
when the physicians issued their bulletin
that there had been slight but distinct
in his symptoms. The night
was an anxious one. The distinguished
patient seemed to have grown 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 the attendants almost
abandoned hopes. The history OF the case
shows that the most dangerous time for the
GJnGra: l., between the hours of two and
six in he morning, and this morning was
no exception to the rule.
THE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES
we're with him during that period, and the
news coming from the bedside
rom time to time filled the anxious watch
BIS with grave fears. Mrs. Sheridan
BORE UP BRAvELY,
and though unable to obey the doctors
advice to take some sleep, showed rare
confidence and composure Representa-.
ives of the press remained in the vicinity
If the house all night and received informa-
ion from the inside every half hour. In
answer to inquiries at the door, the reply
,ame that there was no material change in
he Generals condition. Towards morn
ng the reply was: II ain sorry to say that
he General is no better" or 'sthe General
8 not quite so WE'LL" This was the situa-
ion at a. m. when people began to ar
i've in numbers to make inquiries about
THE GENERALS CONDITION.
It that hour there had been q slight j im; @;
lot calculated to afford the callers much
Many prominent officials
allied in person and others sent their
ervants for news. At the morning consul
alton the physicians agreed that the gen.
raj symptoms showed a slight improve
nent. This news dispelled for time the
ews which hung over the household for the
light, aud bright glances of hope were ex-
hanged among the friends assembled In the
library.
CLEvELAND's SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-A bulletin issued
" the physicians at 2:30 says: General
sheridan has retained all Improvement
loted in this mornings bulletin. and in ad
lition his mind has grown markedly clearer.
1t $40 Col. blount reported the condition
II General Sheridan much changed. All
he members of the cabinet, except Secre-
AIRY Endicott, who is out of the city, called
Vt the house during the forenoon. The
President sent messenger twice during
he day, and expressed an earnest desire to
,e promptly advised of any change in the
Generals condition. He also sent a beau
;iful basket OF flowers to Mrs. Sheridan.
Many telegrams of coincidence have been
eceived.
LATER.
WASHINGTON, May 28.-The physicians
ay that General Sheridan is decidedly bet
er. He instantly recognizes any OF his
riends who enter the room and often en-
,uires after their health. At no time, said
Kellogg has the General given ur hopes.
The following bulletin prepared at $50
}. M, says: General Sheridan passed a
most comfortable day. He dozed. at
and about p. m. had
4 quiet sleep of nearly an hours
duration from which he awoke feeling
refreshed and cheerful. He las slept coca
,ionally since. His mind is perfectly clear.
He is stronger. His pulse has gained in
orce q, regularity and at no time has ex-
- oh + inn
and aeratlon OF blood is better.
The oedema of the legs has entirely
disappeared. He takes sufficient
Of food and his tongue, which has
been very much coated
Is now clear. His secretiops are normal,
and he says he feels splendid. There is
little to add since the $50 o'clock state
ment. General Sheridan's favorable symp-
toms continue. He sleeps easily and rest
ully, wakes occasionally. makes some
remarks and gees to sleep again.
A more hopeful tone pervades Sheridan's
mansion tonight and the attendants and
physicians all appear much relieved at the
strength and vitality shown by the stricken
soldier and the determination and exhibi-
ion by him to fight off the attack. The
weather., which has been warm and close all
lay, has changed, and this evening cool
,outherly breeze enters the sick chamber.
THE GENERAL
las had more sleep during the evening than
1T any time since the attack first began,
md is said to be very easy and regular, and
1ot due to the use of narcotics. His res
oiration has improved. and even slumber is
quite natural. He is weak and has not left
mis- bed during the day, but watches closely
that takes place around him.
and is conscious and rational except imme-
diately after oxygen is administered. His
mind is clear and bright, but this may
be due in part to the oxygen, which
possesses exhilarating qualities. Beef tea
and chicken broth are still given him for
About II o'clock tonight
the General awoke and more oxygen was
While his condition is i'm
proved somewhat the chances are still
against his recovery, and the fact is fully
1t is impossible to tell when
the change may occur and several days
may elapse between early attacks Of heart
failure. There is constant apprehension oi
it's recurrence. The disappearance oi
edema in the legs has been quite marked
and has given rise to fears that it may
have been in part caused by fluid which
produces swelling and gone to other and
more vital parts OF the body.
THE CALTES CASE.