Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-08
SHERIDAN'S LAST RIDE.
THE GALLANT 0FFTCER DIES 1T
HIS N0NQUITT RESIDENCE.

HIS NON0UIIT RESIDENCE.
Renewed Symptoms of Heart Failure
| ON Sunday Eyening-Death shortI.
Ensues--The Remains to be Taken b
Washington Brief Story of Iii
Illness.
NoNoUIrT August 5.-General Sheridan
death occurred at 1920 p. m. Previous
to the sudden appearance OF heart failure a,
about $50 this evening there had been nc
premonitions to-day ofunfavorabie change
in his condition. The weather has been
warmer than usual and the General was at
times little restless, but seemed generally
bright and cheerful. His voice was strong
He took q full supply Of nourishment
slept occasionally, and the usual doctor
and his family were m hCrefui spirits. q
o'clock Mrs. Sheridan and the doctors
went to the hotel for supper and after
their return the usual preparations for the
night were made. At about 9:20 Colone
Sheridan said GOOD night to his brother
and went to the hotel; there having been
through the day no sign whatever OF any
unfavorable change in his condition.
At $50 symptoms Of
HEART FAILURE SUDDENLY APPEARED
and Drs. O'Reilly and Matthews, who were
with him at the time. immediately applied
the remedy which proved successful in all
former previous attacks, but this time they
were without effect, and despite all that
could be done, the General gradually sank
into condition OF complete unconscious
ness and at 1870 breathed his last. Mrs.
Sheridan, Sisters Mabel and Justinia and
the faithful lady servant, were about his
bedside throughout his dying hour.
The following
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
was issued:
To Associated Press Midnight: The i'm
meeiate cause OF death was heart failure
The remote cause was disease Of the mitral
and aortic valves. the existence OF which
was known to his physicians. to himself, and
to his family in November OF last year. The
complications which have occurred have
been nervous exhaustion, pulmonary in
sanctions, pneumonia, pulmonary oegeria,
anasaca and hemorrhage. The last day of
his life was somewhat restless, but no more
so than he has been several times since bis
arrival at Nonquitt. At about $50 symp-
toms OF heart failure suddenly appeared.
Remedies which had hitherto been success
ful were vigorously applied but pro ed in
efectual, and he sank rapidly, dying pain
lessly at the hour named.
(SigHed): ROBERT M. O'REILLY,
Sergeon United States Army, Washington.
MATHEWS,
Assistant Surgeon United States Army.
HIS SICKNESS.
The illness which has just resulted in
General Sheridan's death commenced the
18th OF May last, Immediately after his
return from a tour OF inspection out West.
He complained OF feeling unwell and worn
out. but came down to the Office each day
for about week. He was then forced to
remain indoors. aad on Tuesday, May %,
he had severe attack of heart failure
which greatly alarmed his family and
physicians. On Friday of the week ending
May 26, he had several attacks of heart
Zach succeeding al tack.
Several times during his illness il seemed
ls if life had become extinct, but by the
OF radical measures the action of
he heart was stimulated and he was
brought back again. His heart at one time
eased to beat for d few seconds, but extra
care and watchfulness OF the at
ending physician brought him back to con-
eiousness again. Again
NEW COMPLICATIONS SET In
md hope was well nigh abandoned several
lines, only to be renewed by the great
ritality and determination shown by the
tricken soldier.
The history of these relapses and recov-
ries are all familiar to the readers of the |
laily press.
With the approach Of warm weather it |
vas decided by the physicians. after sew
raj consultations, that the patient must |
,e removed as he would be utterly unable |
n his weakened state to withstand a |
,eriod OF prolonged ill-health. Accordingly |
IN Saturday, June 30, he was taken to |
Jonquitt.
The general made his will and all prepar- |
Itions for death and was ready to face it, |
hough resofutefy determined that life I
hould not be given up without a severe |
truggIe on his part. He leaves wife, |
laughter of Gen. Rucker, and four small |
hildren, three girls and one boy.
A team was sent to New Bedford at mid |
light for an undertaken, who will embalm |
he body and prepare it for conveyance to |
Washington. Colonel Kelly, who is now in !
Washington, was telegraphed to start for |
Jonquitt at once and bring with him the |
l1z A. -. AL l.
,ffice at NUnquitt, which is seven miles,from !
remely difficult to obtain any details.
MOURNING AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, August 6.-The President |
vas informed of the death of Sheridan |
his morning and Immediately sent the fol- |
owing dispatch:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, August |
!, 1SSS.--Mrs. Sheridan, Nonquitt, Mass. |
While the nation mourns it's loss and |
hares your sorrow, let me express to you |
ny personal grief and most sincere condo |
snce. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Flags on public buildings, hotels and |
nany business houses are at hall mast out |
4 respect to the memory OF Sheridan.
The president received the first informa-
ion OF Sheridan's death by telephone to |
i'm at Oak View from the White House at
bout $50 this morning. The President |
ad decided to remain at Oak View during |
he day, but this news altered his plan. He
ecided to come into the city. He reached
he White House at 10:45 and sent word /
DE- the secretary OF war to meet him. In
he meantime the following executive order
fas issued:
Executive MANSION, Washington.-As q
mark of respect to the memory of General
meridian, the President directs the national
ag to be displayed at hall mast on all the
buildings of the executive departments in
he city of Washington, until after his fun
raj shall take place.
By direction of the President.
DANIEL s. LAMONT,
Private Secretary.
Col. Kellogg, Of General Sheridan's staff,
ill leave Washington this afternoon for
Tonquitt. He will take with him the Gen.
rails uniform and sword. The Secretary
1 War will issue a general order to the
rmy this afternoon announcing General
heridan's death, and directing flags on all
Military posts to be placed at half mast.
he President directed that General Scho-
eld be at once ordered to Washington to
ssume command. A telegram to that effect
ras sent to him by Acting Adjutant Cen
ro Y alton thio off ffornnnn /