The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-28
He Will Not Survive Probably An
other Day.
Action Of the Heart Sustained
Only by Powerful Agents.
His Physicians Constantly Watch
ing at His Bedside.
The Length Of His Life Only Mat
ter OF a Few Hours-The
Latest Onicial
Bulletins.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Gen. Sheridan's
condition is much worse than II was last
night. He appears to be gradually sink
ing, 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 a continual
tendency in that direction, and his pulse
Sbas been growing weaker and his breath
ing moro 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 administration Of digitalis and
other powerful remedies. His strength
has gradually failed during the day, and
the hope that he would be able to rally
has proved illusive. He rested well dur
ing the early part Of the even
ing. lie had some trouble in breathing
during the night, but he improved
early in the day. He rested easily and
was perfectly conscience and rational.
recognizing those around him. Peptonized
milk and chicken broth were given him,
and he took the latter with relish. His
appetite was good and he retained all the
food he took. The nourishment, how
ever, did not seem TO give him any
strength, and he grew weaker His inter-
est in passing events did not seem so keen
as on the previous day, and he read no
newspapers as formerly, not seeming to
care for them. A few intimate friends
were admitted TO his room and 10 these he
listened with attention. His respiration
grew worse as the day wore on, and the
lungs failed to properly purify the blood.
Digitalis failed 10 have much effect on him,
and about 2 o clock IL was found necessary
10 give him oxygen in order 10 pre-
vent the blood from becoming pois-
oned. This gave him considerable relief,
and he rested easy. Between 2 and 30 clock
he slept for quite while, and since that
L-iise hc has been doing at frequent inter
n yals'< Bromide OF potassium mixed with
cbloral ,has been given TO induce sleep.
Two physicians remained constantly nj his
need. and all OF the doctors attending the
nick general were frequently there to-
Ipether. He did not leave his bed during
l. Inc day, but remained there propped up
with pillows. About o'clok he desired
II 10 be lifted up higher, and two attendants,
insisted by Mrs. Sheridan, endcavored 10
raise him. lie was NO heavy that they had
some difficulty, and the general roticing
this, said, jokingly: 81 am pretty heavy,
but have not got any parr'y 'ysis, refer
II ring 10 a newspaper statement giving that
4 ps his malady. The odcma Of the lower
II limbs, which has been mentioned, is q
4. lropsical swelling, and Is due 10 an imper-
iect circulation OF the blood.
Gen. Sheridan fully recognizes that his
tnd NAV come at any time, and II u said
has made all arrangements he desired u
K haye perfected prior TO his demise.
One OF the physicians In attendance on
II Gen. Sheridan said this evening: "Gen.
n Sheridan has great vitality, but do moi
lhink he will be alive thirty hours irom
now, and certainly not In two days unless
.here Is n great change. lie has no pain,
and think he will sink away easily.
II recurrence Of the heart trouble may come
the heart will cease and all will be al IN
end"
Al the generals house all Is quiet, ant
Conversation Il carried on In subdueC
whispers, NO as not 10 disturb him In th'
least should he be able TO sleep. Their
was a steady stream Of callers at the resi-
ience during the day. and many telegram
we're received asking for information us Il
bis condition. The callers included man,
persons well known In Washington, ant
quite number Of them were ladies. Th'
- President sent basket Of flowers and |
bte Of sympathy 10 Mr.. Sheridan thi
y morning. lie asked 10 be informed OF th
epncral's csndiiion, aud expressed a sin
here hope that his life would be spared
|.ticn. Sheridan has always been great IA
vorito with the President, who admirc'
his frank, open manner Of expressing hi
opinion upon current topics, and his pc
culiarly pleasing way OF emphasizing In
statements by little anecdotes. The gen
cral appeared TO gradually grow weaker q
nightfcll, and this change was noted d
the doctors bulletin, which was prepare
at s o'clock and issued later. II reads a
4 follows;
4 THE nuLLErfS.
s O'Clock p. m.-The repeated attacks {
partial failure Of the heart and lis contir
ucd feeble action has indicated aconditio
Of the lungs which prevents a proper aerI
ton Of the blood. This condition hl
hitherto been measurably controlled, bJ
shows such tendency 10 recurrence as
II Justify the most eriousapprchenslons
N critical. lie In FREQ from pain and di
trcs and 80 expresses himself.
NJ. O'RuLLY,
CmAs. Il. BYnSE,
III. q. YARRow,
w. MATTHEWS.
Two hours later a bulletin was issuc'
II simply said: "No change for the bctt'
has taken place In Gen. sheridan's col
dilion."
AT O'clock A.. n.
mat this hour Il 4 reported IN
there ls no change In Gen. shefidans CO.
dIiion. lie Is holding his own, and
\ rational at all times, except immediate
after inhaling oxygen, when he bccom
somewhat hlghty. Tho doclou say u
Fl improbable that any change will occur !
several hours.
AT las O'Clock A. n.
Gen. Sheridan II sleeping quiet
Ia and no immediate danger Is app
IA hcndcd. The only persons In D
room are physician and nurse. "
other doctors arc lying down and MI
sheridan has also been persuaded TO ia