Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-09
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| go Sse fresesn Conflict.
WASHINGTON, May 28. The following
bulletin was issued at 10 o'clock:
Consultation at a. m.-Gen. Sheri-
dan has passed bad night, having ir-
regular pulse, 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 stead.
Ter. Odema of the legs has gradually
subsidized and is now slight. He CON
tinues to take an ample supply of nour.
ishment, which seems TO be assimilated.
AT lilo Gen. Sheridan was sleeping
quietly and restfully. At 0 this morn.
ing he recognized and spoke pleasantly
to his body servants. The general
awoke at 11:15 and his mind was en-
tirely clear. He recognized every one
about him.
There was a general feeling of relief
in General Sheridan's household this
morning when the physicians issued
their bulletin showing Improvement in
the patients condition. The night was
an anxious one. The patient seemed 10
grow weaker and weaker, and the chances
Tor his recovery less and less as the
hours dragged slowly along. He was so
low IN the early hours Of the morning
that his attendants well nigh Abandoned
hope. A constant stream of carriages
roll mp to the door and the occupants
alight 10 inquire the condition of the
general. Many I.rominent officials have
called IN person, and others sent their
servants for news.
A bulletin issued at 2:3O u. m. saws
General Sheridan retained all the i'm
provements noted in the mornings
bulletin, and in addition his mind has
grown clearer.
AT SEQ Colonel Blount reported the
condition Of General Sheridan tie
same. All the members of the cabinet
except Secretary Endicott, who is out
OF the city, called this forenoon. The
president sent a messenger TO the house
twice during the day, and expressed the
earnest desire 10 be promptly advised
Of any change. He also sent a basket
Of flowers 10 Mrs Sheridan. Many tel
egrams Of coincidence have been re-
ceived during the day.
At 0 o'clock Sheridan was resting dui-
city. Colonel Kellogg, one OF the |
aides, expressed the opinion that the |
general is really better. He instantly |
recognizes any Of his friends who enter |
the room. and often inquiries OF their |
health. AT no time" said Colonel |
Kellogg, has tho general given up
hope.
The following bulletin, prepared at
$50 r. m. and issued at $50 p. M. saws: |
Sheridan passed n most comfortable |
day. He dozed at intervals, and about |
. y. m. had a 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. He is stronger. His
pulse gained in force and regularity,
and at noon time exceeded 10. Re /
spiration shows great improvement, and
duration Of the blood is better Oed-
ema OF the legs has entirely disappear
cd. He takes sufficient food, and the
tongue, previously much coated, is now
clear. His secretion normal. He SAYS
he feels splendid.
Midnight-Th is little 10 add TO
The $50 o'clock statement Shcridan's
favorable condition continues. He
sleeps easily and rcstfully, wakes oc-
makes some rational re-
marks. and goes 10 sleep again.