Wichita eagle., 1888-05-29
r. NJ. O'REILLY,
w. MATHEWS,
C. ,. BYRNE,
n C. YAPPOW

r. NJ O'RELLY,
W. MATHEWS,
C. ,. BYRNE,
H c. YARROw.
At s o'clock General Sheridan was
sleeping quietly and restfully. At O'Clock
he recognized and spoke pleasantly TO his
body servant.
Colonel Blunt said to an Associated
Press reporter this morning that Mrs
Sheridan had expressed herself as deeply
grateful for the sympathy and kindness
that had been extended, and for the many
messages received from the generals
friends. Soon afterwards he fell asleep
again.
The general awoke at lbs and his mind
was entirely clear. He recognized every
one about him Oxygen has been admin
istered constantly since he awoke. 1t is
said that his facial appearance is but
slightly changed. 1t is announced that a
bulletin will be issued between L and
o'clock.
At 1915 there was no change in the pa
TENTS condition. Oxygen is being con-
stantly administered A bulletin will be
issued at 2 p. m.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 28.-There was
a general feeling of relief in General Sher-
idan's household this morning when the
physicians iSsu 81 their bulletin that there
had been a slight but distinct improve
ment il all the patients symptoms:
The night was an anxious one The DIS
tlnguiShed patient seemed TO grow weaker
and weaker and the chances of his recov-
cry less and less as the hours dragged
slowly along. Indeed, he was so low in
the early hours of tie 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 ali
along contended 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 Tor the general Is be-
tween the hours of = and in the morn
ing, and this morning was no exception to
the rule. All the physicians and the nurse
were with him during that portion of the
day, 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 under the
trying ordeal, and though unable TO bear
the doctors advice to take some sleep,
showed rare confidence and exposure,
The children did not reallZe the gravity
of the situation and they slept calmly
through the hours which they so greatly
feared might be their fathers last They
knew that there was something wrong in
the house but so far have been kept in
ignorance of the true state Oh the case.
They wander about the house at viii but
are not allowed to enter the SICK chamber.
They appear to be interested i'll the CON
slant stream Of carriages which roll up to
the door and watch the occupants as they
o1
are sometimes seen pushing aside the cur
tains in the parlor windows, but their
favorite point of observation are the win
1ows in the room on the third floor, direct
ly over the one in which their afflicted
father is lying. The appearance of these
children at the windows was one of the
most pathetic sights TO the visitors who
called while the general was reported to
be slowly sinking.
The representatives of the press remained
In the vicinity of the house all night and
received information from the inside every
half hour. The usual answer to inquiries
at the door was that there was mo mater
ial change in the generals condition"
Towards morning the report was varied TO
81 am sorry TO say that the general is no
BETTER" or 1.-THE general Is not quite so
we'll" This was the situation at 5 o'clock
a. M, at which time people began to arrive
In numbers co inquire after the generals
slight improvement since day-break, but
the manner of those who gave out the in
formation was not calculated to afford the
caller much encouragement.
Manv prominent officials called in person
and others sent their servants for news.
The bulletin was delayed about an hour
beyond the usual time 10y the absence of
DR.. Matthews, who left the house about
7:S0 o'clock and did not return until 9. He
had been with the general all night and
went home merely To get his breakfast and
a breath of fresh air.
Colonel Kellogg, one OF the generals aids,
was particularly encouraged. He went
across the street 10 see his vile, and on has
return said to an Associated Press reporter.
The general is improving slowly, and we
are now encouraged once more. The gen
eral Is a most remarkable man and seems
10 have an ineXhaustible supply oil
strength. He had very bad night III
deed. but rallied again this morning when
I've e9an To tear he could not DO so.' Col.
Blunt, another aud, WAS somewhat con
servatlve. He appeared on the front porch
for few moments and said THAI the gen
eral seemed 10 be a little better this morn
ing.
a consultation was held Immediately
apon his return and all the physicians
agreed that the generals symptoms AT that
hour showed slight improvement THIS
news dispelled for a time the gloom
which hung over the household during the
night. and bright glances of hope We're
exchanged among the friends assembled
In the library
The latest bulletin issued at $50 p. m.
says: General Sheridan has retained all
the improvement noted In this mornings
bulletin and in addition his mind has
grown remarkably clearer:
At $40 y. IN. Col. Blunt reported the con-
dition of Gen. Sheridan unchanged
All the members of the cabinet except
Secretary Endicott, VINO is out of the city.
ralled at the house during the forenoon
The president sent a MESSENGER 10 the |
house twice during the day and expressed |
Rn earnest desire TO be promptly advised |
of any change in the Generals con- I
lition. BE also sent beautiful |
basket of flowers for Mrs Sheridan /
AT clock General sheridan was rest
ing quietly. Colonel Kellogg, one Of the /
generals aide, expressed the opinion that 4
the general is really better He instantly /
recognized any OF his friends who enter /
the room, and often inquiries after their /
health. AT no time said Colonel /
kellogg, has the general given up |
hope"
BULLETIN.
The following bulletin, prepared az $50 /
p. N. and issued at $50 p. M, says:
General Sheridan has naSsed n most com |