The National tribune., 1888-06-21
GEN. SHERIDAN.
Gradually ConYaIescing-Hopes Now Entertained OF
RecoYery-Steady Improvement Every Day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

hec0YerY-Steady Improvement Every Day
WEDNESDAY, JUNE h.
Gen. Sheridan continues to improve, and but
little doubts are now expressed as to his ulti-
mate recovery. Heretofore the attacks Of heart
failure have occurred once in three days with
unfailing regularity. 1t is now four days since
his last attack and the bulletin at o'clock
tonight showed that he had slept naturally the
greater part of the day, his pulse varying from
100 to 106; his respiration being rather less
labored he has taken sufficient nourishment
and has not been annoyed by cough.
THURSDAY, JUNE ID
The steady improvement of the condition of
Gen. Sheridan which has been noticeable dur
ing the last three days continued yesterday I'M
abated by any uniavorable symptoms. After
an undisturbed nights rest be awoke yesterday
morning apparently stronger and in better
spirits than at any time during the last two
weeks.
The day was without event in the sick room,
and last night the patient was resting quietly,
with every indication pointing toward con-
tinued rest and Improvement
At 9p m. a bulletin was issued by the physi-
clans stating that the Generals condition re-
manned substantially the same.
FRIDAY, JUNE To-
Gen. Sheridan continues to improve slowly,
and his chances for recovery are improving
every hour. He rested well during the night,
his cough troubling him but little. The bulle-
tins throughout the day have been decidedly
encouraging, and have stated simply that there
has been no change but for the better. The
family are much encouraged, and the gloom
which pervaded the house last week has al
most entirely disappeared.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16.
Gen. Sheridans condition is not so favorable
as it has been during the past few days, and
GU ryyth iuU Of fha ciclr OH 1har
indicates a relapse While he has slept fairly
WELL yet his respiration has been irregular to
a marked degree, and there have been several
periods of mental inactivity. The following
bulletins were issued yesterday:
8 a. M.-Gen. Sheridan passed good night.
There are no changes to report in his condition this
o. m.-Gen. Sheridan has had fairly good day.
His desire for food and his capacity for taking and
assimilating appear to be increasing The tongue
is perfectly clear. His appearances and color are
generally good. The respiration continues to be
irregular, and the pulse has several times varied
from 96 to l06 There have been occasional periods
of mental inactivity
SUNDAY, JUNE II.
Gen. Sheridan's friends and relatives are
highly elated over the result of the consulta-
ton had yesterday by Drs. Pepper and Lincoln
with the physicians in charge. They say that
Gen Sheridau's onditfon, as contrasted with
that of last Sunday, indicates steady return
notice given by the physicians in charge that
hereafter but one bulletin will be issued daily
probably at about9 p. IN.
In answer to an inquiry made at the house
at late hour last night, it was stated that the
patient had slept quite comfortably during the
day, and had been able to relish and retain a
reasonable quantity of nourishment.
The following bulletins were issued:
ga M-Gen. Sheridan slept well and naturally
great part of last night, his being only ocea
sonally broken by attacks Of coughing. His pulse
has gained in force and volume His appetite is
improving. Respiration continues to be Irregular
P. M.-Gen. Sheridans condition, contrasted
with that of last Sunday, shows gratifying inn
provement to the action of the heart and lungs
His strength Is greater; his desire for food is more
natural; his sleep IS more healthy and refreshing
The periods ofneHtal confusion which have caused
anxiety have decreased, especially since last
night.
This last bulletin voices the conclusions ar
rived at during the consultation in the after
noon. That the General is convalescing can
not now be seriously doubted but that he is
still close to the danger line everybody knows.
He may, however, recover and every person
who has watched the progress of his disease
and ms heroic fight against such great odds,
will say with US, May God keep Little Phil
for years Of active usefulness"
MONDAY, JUNE 1S
Gen. Sheridan continues to grow better each
succeeding day, aud this morning he is so much
better that there IS now little doubt but that
he will recover. The family have resumed
their regular duties, and the house, although
quiet and darkened, has ceased to be q center
of attraction for the morbidly curious.
ABOUT sHERIDAE's HOME.
The steady improvement of Gen. Sheridan
has produced a marked change outside the
pretty house on Rhode Island avenue, During
those dreadful days early in the month when
| the country feared each minute that news of
! death to the distinguished General might
come, there was throng that told Of the gen.
! eral anxiety. Cabs stood near day and night,
| ready when any dangerous turn might come,
| for Chief Clerk Morton Or the other watchers
TO dash off at full speed TO summon assistance OF
| procure needed remedies or appliances. There
| were other cabs there during most of the hours
| of each calendar day in the service of leading
| correspondents to bring to them the latest news
| of danger There were bicycles, too for others
| skilled in managing that truculent steed, and
| there was yet host of other wielders of the
pen who depended wholly upon leg power to
| get there" and get in their copy. Congre-
eating in groups some distance away, where
idle chatter and quiet joking could not disturb
the then dying hero, the egress of any one from
the house, or even the opening of the broad
door leading ont onto the piazza, would bring
up the whole mob in wild rush to learn " the
| latest" The grassy slopes of the neighboring
! terraces afforded cool and convenient lounginl
places after nightfall, and it was seldom one
could pass near by at any hour of the nigh
| without seeing some newspaper nan standing
watch. There were other gronae hreid t'r