Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-05-29

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the warrior DurinE the Critical Stage.
WASHINGTON, May GA morning bulle-
tin at 10 q. m. yesterday gave the friends OF
General Sheridan some hope. The bulle-
tin was signed by all of his physicians, and
read as follows: Consultation at 9 q. H.
General Sheridan passed bad night, hav-
ing an irregular pulse, a labored respiration
and being frequently delirious Since day
break, however. and especially within the
last hour, there has been slight but
distinct improvement in all his symptoms.
His pulse is ITO and steadier. The oedema
of the legs has gradually subsidized and is
now slight. He continues to take an ample
supply of nourishment, which SCENE 10 be
assimilated.
There was general feeling of relief in
General Sheriden's household in the morn
ing when the physicians issued their bull
letin that there had been "a slight but dis
tict improvement in all his symptoms
The night was an anxious one. The dis
tinguished 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 at
tendants 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 con-
tended that the General would pull
through. seemed respondent and dis
couraged, and answered inquiries as to the
Generals chances with dubious shake of
the head.
The history of the case shows that the
most dangerous time for the General is be-
tween the hours of two and six in the
morning, and yesterday morning was no
exception to the rule. All the physicians
and nurses 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 un-
der the trying ordeal, and though unable
to obey the DOCTORS advice to take some
sleep, showed rare confidence aud COM
posure.
The children did not realize the gravity
of the situation. and they slept calmly
through the hours which some feared was
their fathers last. They know that there
is something wrong in the house, but 80 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 in
terested In the constant stream of carriages
which come up to the door, and watch the
occupants as they alight and re-enter their
carriages. They are sometimes seen push
ing aside the curtains in the parlor win
dows, but their favorite points of obserya-
ton 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 these children at the windows is one
of the most pathetic features of the situa.
ton TO the visitors, who called while the
General was slowly sinking.
The President went 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 Q
beautiful basket of flowers .for Mrs. Sher-
idan. Another handsome basket of flowers
was sent to the house with the compliments
Of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of
Boston, the members of which organization
are now on a visit TO the city.
The physicians held another consultation
at eight o'clock last night. A bulletin was
prepared later. 1t reads: General Sheridan
has passed most comfortable day. He
dozed at intervals and about 8 p. IN. had q
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 and he is much
stronger His pulse has gained in force
and regularity and at no time has exceeded
Ito. The respiration shows gratifying i'm
provement and the aeration Of blood is bet
ter. The oedema of the legs has entirely
He takes sufficient food and
his tongue, previously much coated is now
clear He says he feels splendidly.
LArER:-General Sheridan's favorable
condition continues. He sleeps easily and
restfully wakes occasionally makes some
rational remarks and goes TO sleep again.
General sheridan's Services to Chicago.
CHICAGO. May 2s.-The news concerning
GeLeral Sheridan's condition is received
with the greatest sorrow here in Chicago,
where the General was resident from
1869 to 1888.
General Sheridan, while in Chicago be-
anne extremely popular with ali classes of
people; and so highly was he appreciated
Is a citizen and soldier, that when he was
about to be transferred to Washington,
eading men of Chicago presented him with
he beautiful residence which Judge Adds
lad occupied in the Capital City. On leav-
ng Chicago, General Sheridan was given
Inner by the Commercial Club, and the
Generals intimate relations with Chicago
we're on that occasion happily spoken of by
J. w. DeAue, VINO Sdlu.
Chicago can never forget General Sheri-
Ian. When the city was in flames, when
men, hearts failed them, and ruin and des-
,lation stared us in the face, all eyes were
urned toward him whom we honor here
his evening. 1t was his cool brain and
prompt and ready courage that greatly
Helped to check the devouring fire. Ii is q
natter of record that when every moment
vas precious, without waiting to consult
he authorities at Washington. he took it
lpon himself TO order troops and rations
rom neighboring cities. and thereby
verted riot and bloodshed and helped
dany thousands of our people to survive
he severest trials of that hour. So sue
essful was he in this great crisis that the
Mayor publicly rendered to him the thanks
f Chicago and its whole people.
Nor was that all In 1874, when the city
vas threatened with repetition of these
alamities. General Sheridan again was
argely instrumental in saving our homes
nd fortunes from ruin and destruction.
Ind once more in 1877. when the commun-
st riots (so destructive in other placesA
Chicago, the General. by making
rapid journey of 900 miles, by appearing
uickly upon the scene, and by his wise
nd decisive action, rescued US Q third time
rom what might have been public mis-
ortune of no ordinary kind Believe me,
ieneral, a grateful people will embalm
our memory in their innermost hearts.
as we do in some degree the
interests of this city, we fed
hat this is most fitting occasion to
cknowledge thus publicly, and in the
resence Of your friends whom we are
roud to welcome here to-nightl your con-
tant loyalty to this, your chosen city-s
oyalty which its citizens can never forget
0 long as Chicago holds her proud place
mong the chief cities of the Union.
Army Appropriation Bill.
WASHINGTON. May 29.-The army ap-