The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30


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spontlent and discouraged and answered in
quiries as to the generals chances with dubi-
ous shake of the head. The history of the case
shows that the most dangerous time for the
general is between the hours of and in the
morning, and this morning was no exception
to the rule. All the physicians and the
nurse were with him during that period,
and the discounging news that came
from the bedside from time to time
filed the anxious watchers with grave
fears. Mrs. Sheridan bore up bravely under
the trying ordeal, and though unable to obey
the doctors advice to take some sleep, showed
rare confidence and eomposure. The children
did not realize the gravity of the situation, and
they slept calmly through the 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 ignoran ce
of the true state of the ease. 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 roll up to the door, and watch the oc-
cupants as they alight and re-enter their car
riages. They are sometimes seen pushing
aside the curtains in the parlor windows, but
their favorite points of observation are the
windows in the room on the third floor directly
over the one in which their afflicted father is
lying.
The appearance of these children at the win
dows was one OF the most pathetic features OF
the situation to the visitors who called while
the general was reported 10 be slowly sinking.
Representatives of the press remained in the
vicinity of the house all night and received in
formation from the inside every half hour
The usual answers to inquiries at the door was
that there was mo material change in the GEN
erals condition" Toward morning this report
was varied to II am sorry to say that the gem
eral is no better" or "the general is not quite
so WELL" This was the situation at a. m, at
which time people began to arrive in numbers
10 inquire after the generals condition. AT
that hour there had been slight Improvement
since daybreak, but the manner of those who
gave out the information was not calculated TO
the caller much encouragement Many prOmi-
nent officials called in person and others sent
their servants for news. The bulletin was de-
layed about an hour beyond the usual time by
the absence Of DR.. Matthew'S who left the
house about Z 80 o'clock and did not return I'M
til 8. lie had been with the general al night and
went home merely to get his breakfast, and
Immediately upon his return and all the physi-
clans agreed that the generals symptoms at
that hour showed a slight improvement This
news dispelled for time the gloom which hung
over the household during the night, and
bright chances of hope were exchanged among
the friends assembled in the library Col.
Kellogg, one of the generals aides, was parti-
cularly encouraged. lie went across the street
TO his residence and informed his wife, and on
his return said to a reporter: The general IS
rulsa i
once more. The general is a most remarkable
man and seems 20 have an inexhausdblc sup
ply of strength. He had very bad night in
deed, but rallied again this morning when we
began TO fear he could not do So" Col. Blunt,
another aide, was somewhat conservative. He
appeared on the front porch for few moments
and said that the general seemed to be little
better this morning
The bulletin issued at $50 p. m. said:
Gen, Sheridan has retained all the improvement
noted in the previous bulletin and in addition, his
mind has grown markedly clearer.
r. NJ. O'RErLY,
II. G. NARROW,
w. MATTHEWS,
CHARLES Il. BYRNE.
All the members of the cabinet, except Sec'y
EndicOtt, who is out of the city, called at the
house during the forenoon. The president sent
a messenger to the house twice during the day
and expressed an earnest desire to be promptly
advised of any change in the generals condi-
ton. He also sent a beautiful basket of flowers
for Mrs Sheridan. Another handsome basket
OF flowers was sent to the house with the COM
pliments of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
of Boston, the members of which organization
are now on a visit TO this city. Many kilograms
of coincidence were received during the day.
The following bulletin prepared at $50 p. m.
and issued at $3.50 p. H. says:
Gen. sheridan has passed a most comfortable day.
lie dozed at intervals and about p. had a quiet
sleep of nearly an hours duration from which he
awoke feeling refreshed and cheerful. lie has slept
ill., lie I'D FNro oil
is stronger His pulse has gained in force and regu
larity and at time has exceeded 10 The respira-
ton shows great improvement and the aeration of
blood is better The oedema Of the legs has entirely
disappeared. He takes sufficient food and his
tongue, previously much coated, is now clear His
ISignedl ROBERT NJ. o'REnLY,
W. MATTHEWS,
c. BYRNE,
II. Q. YARRow.
Midnight-There is little to add to the $50
o'clock statement. Gen. Sheridan's favorable
condition continues He sleeps easily and
restfully, wakes occasionally and makes some
rational remarks and goes 10 sleep again.
A more hopeful tone prevaes the Sheridan
mansion tonight and the attendants and physi-
clans all appear much relieved at the strength
and vitality shown by the stricken soldier
and the determination exhibited by him
10 fight off the attack. The weather,
WHICH has been warm and close all
day, has changed, and this evening a cool
southerly breeze enters the sick chamber. The
general has had more sleep during the evening
than at any time since the attack first began,
and it is said to be easy and regular ard not
due to the use of narcotics. His respiration
has improved, and even in sluInber is quite
natural.
lie is weak and has not left his bed during
the day, but watches close everything that
takes place around him, and is conscious and
rational except Immediately after oxygen is
administered. His mind is clear and bright.
but this may be due in part to the
oxygen, which possesses exhiliarating qualities.
Milk, beef tea and chicken broth are still given
him for nourishment. About IL o'clock to-
night the general awoke and more oxygen was
administered.
While the generals condition is improved
somewhat the chances all still against re-
covery, and this fact is fully appreciated. 1t is
impossible to tell when a change may occur,
and as several days elapsed between the
early attacks OF heart failure, there
is constant apprehension of its re-
currence. The disappearance of the
odima in the legs has been quite marked, and
has given rise to a fear that it may have been
in part caused by the fluid which produces the
swelling having gone 10 other and more vital
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