The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-29
SHERIDAN'S SKIRMLSHING
uz WILL ONLY SURRENDER AFTER
A STUBBORN FIGHT.

WASHINGTON, May Io--I 10 following buI-
Ietin was issued at 10 o'clock
CONSULTATION, 0 A. M-Gen. Sheridan passed
- nigbt having an irregular pulse labored
rosniratGn, and being frequently deliriouS.
Since daybreak. however, and especially within
t6r last hour there mas been slight but dis
tinct Improvement in all his symptoms. His
rnisa is no aud Steadier. The ocdema OF the
fegs has gradually Subsded and is now slight.
HS continues to take an ample supply of n0ur-
ish,neut. which seems to be assimilated.
". " MATHEWS. 11s-' -
c. B. BYRNE,
H. c. YARRow.
At11;l0 o'clock this morning Gen. Sheri-
dan was sleeping quietly and lestful.
At9 o'clock this morning be recognized
and spoke pleasantly to his body servant.
Col, Blunt said to an Associated Press re-
oorter this morning that Mrs. Sheridan had
eynressed herself as deeply grateful for the
sympathy and kindness that had been eX-
tend d and for many messages received
from the Generals friends
The General awoke at ll:15 o'clock, and
his mind was entirely clear. He recognized
every one about MN.
Oxvcen was administered almost con-
stantly after he awoke.
II is said that his facial appearance is but
slightly changed
FEELING OF RELIEF.
There was general feeling Of relief in
Cen Sheridan's household this morning
when the physicians issued their bulletin
that there had been 'a slight, but distinct
improvement" The night was an ominOus
ore The distinguished patient seemed to
grow weaker and weaker, and the chances of
bis recovery less, as the hours dragged
slowly along Indeed he was SO low III the
eorlv hours of the morning that his
faithful attendants 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 contended that the General
would pull through, seemed despOndent and
discouraged and answered inquiries as to
the Generals chances with dubious shake
of the head
TIE history of the case shows that the
most dangerous time for the General is be-
tween the hours of and 6 O'Clock in the
morning, and this morning was no excep-
ton to the rule. All the physicians and
nurses were with him during that period.
ami the discouraging news that came from
the bedside from time to time filed the
anxious watchers with great fear.
INNOCENT LITTLE ONES.
Mrs Sheridan bore up bravely under the
trying ordeal and though unable to obey
the doctors advice to take some sleep,
suON6u rare anu
The children did not realize the gravity of
the situation, and they slept calmly through
hours which some feared might be their
fathers last They know that there is
something wrong in the house, but SO far
have been kept in ignorance of the true
state Of the case. They wander about the
house at will, but arc not allowed to enter
the sick chamber. They appear to
be interested in the constant stream
Of carriages which roll up TO
the door, and they watch the occupants
as they alight and re-enter the carriages.
They are sometimes seen pulling aside the
curtains in the parlor windows, but their
favorlte haunts of observation are the win
dowS in a room on the third floor directly
over the one in which their afflicted father
Blyng. The appearance of the children
at the windows was one of the most pathetic
features of the situation to the visitors who
called while the General was reported to be
slowly sinking
VIGILS OF THE JOURNALISTS.
Representatives of the press remained in
the vicinity of the house all night, and re-
ceiyed information from the inside every
nail hour. The usual answer to the in
qulrleS at the door was that there was "no
material change in the Generals condition" "
toward morning this really was varied to:
am sorry to say that the General is no
Detter or, The General is not so we'll "
lnls was the situation at s o'clock this
morning, at which time people began to
arrive in numbers to inquire after the Cen
erais condition. AT that hour there had
tpeen slight Improvement since day
oIeaK, but the manner Of those
VINO gave out the information
was not calculated to afford the callers
much encouragement. Many prominent
Vlncals called in person, and others sent
tAelr servants for news. The bulletin was
uelayed about an hour beyond the usual
uiIe oy the absence of DR.. Matthews, who
FlV the house about 7:30 o'clock and did not
return TILL o'clock. He had been with the
oehefai all night, and went home merely to
s0' us breakfast and breath of fresh air.
ARAY OF HOPE.
consultation was held Immediately
upon his return, and all the physicians
ISeleeq That the Generals symptoms at that
LOU nolr showed slight improvement. This dis
oser % tIe household during the night,
ana bright glances of hope
we're exchanged among the friends
assembled in the library. Col. Kellogg,
one oil the Generals aides, was particularly
encouraged. He went across the streeo to his
seeNiehce and Informed his wife, and on his
gSplh 17q Sslu to an associated press reporter:
er. NoHeTal Is improving slowly, and we
o., o.o now encouraged once more. The Gen
..Il Is most remarkable man, and seems
nave an lnexhaustible supply of strength.
az aiu d nad a cry bad night indeed, but rallied
@ sam tulS morning when we began TO fear
at as could not do sou Col. Elunt, another
49,, 49,, was somewhat conservative. He ap-
p,ol peaiel "a on the front porch for a few min
S'Ta gld ana said that the General seemed to be
t,te tte better this morning.
Al lOj o'clock this afternoon DR.. Mat.
y,,, 1s"S lett the Sheridan residence. He re-
cSatp cS1ayp mat there had been no material
Ias. I"ti-e i-ii IN the Generals condition since the
o4 ,,v uulletin. At any rate, there was no
oF ogF'iise nss. Tor the better. He frequently dozed
na+ ns I.Vo semi-wakeful sleep, but it was
MI M aresttul character. The oxygen treat
vals ''"''iiuoN "' SnOiO i'i'0i
~, CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
c.n.A ." .AASIHGNGToN, May 2s, 10 p. MA physi-
brt bulletin timed $50 O'Clock tonight,
Gen nCt u issued until $50 o'clock, describes
forl' fl' 91erldan's condition as much more
able; The oedema of the legs has
sava gy disappeared, and Gen. Sheridan
ne teels splendidly.
a., d,, more hopeful tone pervades the Sheri-
SnJ mansion tonight, and tho attendants
The MUSICIANS all appear much relieved at
ttri strength and vitality shown by the
hbnAae5h soldier and the determination ex-
GenouSul, oy him to fight off the attack. The
syenin mas had more sleep during the
6re.H .H'e than at any time Stree the attack
l9u uegan, and il Is said IN mo aasv and