The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
SHERIDAN VERY LOW.
THE FRIENDS OF THE GENERAL PRE-
PARED FOR THE WORST.
His Physicians Resort to Heroic Treat
ment and Do Not Speak Encourage
ingly-The Latest Bulletin Reports
Him Sleeping.

WASHINGTON, May 26.--Gen. Sheridan's
condition is extremely critical tonight and
his death at any moment would not be I'M
expected. He had recurrence of the heart
trouble about o'clock this evening, accom-
panied by serious sinking spell which
gave great alarm to his physicians, who i'm
mediately took prompt and powerful meas
ures to rally him. These remedies have only
given partial relief, and at 1890 o'clock to-
night the four physicians who have been in
attendance are at his side closely, anx-
iously watching every symptom. The action
of the heart is still very feeble, and has
responded frequently to the remedies admin
istered to him. The attack came almost
without premonition, slight feeling OF
faintness being the only thing which warned
the physicians that crisis might be at hand.
Up to about $50 o'clock the general had been
doing very well, and the family were In
cheerful spirits at the strength and interest
in passing events shown by the sick man.
No symptoms OF recurrence OF the failure
OF the valves Of the heart to properly close
had appeared, and as the attacks OF the day
previous had occurred in the morning il was
hoped that he would quickly rally and
become better able to meet any fut'
dent, however, that valvular failure OF the
heart had again set In, they saw that theiI
cherished hopes OF q successful day would
not be realized. Everything possible was
done for the patient, but with only imper-
feet success. Diagolis and whisky were ad-
ministered, and finally blister was put
over the heart These applications stimu-
lated the heart TO increased action though
not to the extent that was desired Tho
In Lat xuaa ,nt int al 10.
act the present attack as to prevent subse-
quent one. The generals return TO nearly
the normal condition in which he has been
since his Illness was slower than on any o,
the previous attacks, and the doctor said Of
the attack: 1T was pretty severe"
At O'Clock pm. he had recovered some
what from this attack, and was getting on
comparatively comfortably. He was still an
object of earnest solicitudc however, ano
the doctors did not leave his side. Mrs
Sheridan also remained constantly near. The
attack was unaccompaniedb by pain, and he wa
CONSCIOUS and thoroughly aware Of the grav
ity OF the situation
A bulletin stating his condition was tc
have been given 10 the press at $50 o'clock
but owing TO the extremely critical condition
OF the general, IL was not issued until II
o'clock. A few minutes after that hour ON,
Of his aides stepped out Of the hous,
paper men who gathered around him, III,
official statement Of the physicians. II reads:
WASHINGTON. May NJ, lOpm.
Gen. Sheridan passed n comfortable day,
tooF plenty Of nourishment. spoke cheer
fully and hopefully, and generally did well
until ten minutes before 5o'clock this after
noon, when the action Of the heart became
very feeble, from which condition Il has re.
acted imperfcctly at this time.
He is suffering neither pain nor distress.
lie thoroughly understands, ~ he and hi
family have done frUm the beginning, the
gravity Of the situation, but Is now and has
been quite tranquil, undismaycd and hope
ful for the best
r. NJ. ORuLLY,
W. MATTHEWS
CHARLIE II. BYnNE
III. &. IARRow.
WASHINGTON, May -. l;sna am.
There has been no change In Gen. shcrt
dams condition since the 10 o'clock bulletin
was issued. lie is resting quietly, and NJ
this hour Is taking a short sleep.
THE LATEST BULLETIN.
3:i5.-There is no change In Gen. slicri
dams condition.