The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-05-30
Cen. Sheridan Very M.

WHICH has lel ilm HOfSc IstrttfE iHt II
ternoon he improved somewhat, though h'
was still in a condition which gave serious
alarm 20 bis friends. This bulletin was
issued from the Army Headeuarten:
The general is no, 30 well this morning, in
fact, be has lost about what he gained yes
teriIy. To prevent any accident there has
.en a physician constantly in attendance
since Tuesday. DIR. o'Reilly visits him sew
eril times day His serious attack on
Noaday evening was due TO heart failure. and
there was a slight recurrence this morning.
The generals sickness in It's active form
dates back only few days but for more
than year lis physician has been aware
that he was in a very dangerous physical
condition and likely 10 die suddenly at any
| time. Some months ago while he was be-
ing discussed as possible Presidential can
diiate, physci an who knew his condition
very well told some of his friends thst he
had a chance of living until the end Of the
next four years term, and that it was sexceed
ingly doubtful If he would live until the
campsign was over.
1t all depends, he said. on the care he exer-
cised, but even under the best circumstances
his life could not be prolonged for any great
time. When it was admitted this morning
that his attack was serious. the impression
among those who knew him was that he
1 could not recover, and tonight, in advance
/ of the bulletin, the runiors are of the gravest
kind
I The latest bulletin from General Sheridan's
sick room says that he IS resting comfortably
and is cheerful, and that his general eondi-
! ton is improved. They say nothing, how
7 ever, about the ultimate result OF the case
/ sHEafDASs DEATH ONLY QUESTION oR A FEw
HOURS
WASHINGTON, May 27-General SiIeridan's
condition is certainly much worse than it was
last night He appears TO be gradually sink
ing and almost all hope has been abandoned
His strength is gradually failing, and while
there has been no recurrence of the heart
failure there is a continual tendency in tina;
direction and his pulse has been growing
weaker and his breathing more la5orei.
( His bloods thick and black Ever since the
attack last night the physicians have been
doing all in their power to stimulate the
action of the hear, but without success and
1 its beating is feeble and uncertain, despite
the administration of digitalis and other
| powerful remedies. His strength has gradu-
ally failed during the day, and the hope that
( he would be able to rally has proved illu-
sive.
General Sheridan rested well during the
carly part of the evening. To an inquiry
made al, 1880 P NJ as to his condition, the
answer returned was
lie IS lowering between life and death
He had some trouble in breathing during
the night, bat he improved early in the day
he rested easily aud was perfectly conscious
and rational, recognizing those around him
Pepotonized milk and chicken broth were
given him, and lac took the latter with rel
ish. His appetite was good and he retained
all the food be took. The nourishment,
however, did not seem to give him any
strength and he grew weaker and weaker
His interest in passing events did not seem
so keen as on previous days and he read no
newspapers, as formerly, not seeming TO care
for them. 4 few intimate friends were adj
mitted to his room, and To these he listened
with attention. His respiration grew worse
as the day wore on, aud the lungs failed to
properly purify the blood. Digitalis fliled
10 have much effect on him, and aboa;
clock il was found necessary TO give him
oxygen in order 20 prevent the blood from
bacoming poisoned. This gave him consid-
erable relief and he rested easy.
From until o'clock he slept for quite
while, and since that time be has been
doing at frequent intervals Bromide of
potassium mixed with choral has been given
to induce sleep. Two physicians remained
constantly at his side to give immediate at
tention in case of need. and all of the doctors
attending the sick general were freq uently
there together. He did not leave his bed
during the day, but remained there propped
up with pillows.
WOULD HAVE HIS JOKE.
About o'clock he desired TO he lifted up
higher and two attendants. assisted by Mrs.
Sheridan, endeavored TO raise him. He was
50 heavy that they had some difficulty and
the general, noticing this, said jokingly: Il
am pretty heavy, but | have not got any
paralysis" referring TO newspaper stale
ment giving that as his maady The o.de-
ma of the lower limbs which has been men
toned, is dropsical swelling, and is due to
an imperfect circulation of the blood
General Sheridan fully recognizes that his
end may come at any time and. il is said,
has made all the arrangements he desired 10
have perfected prior to his demise One of
the physicians in attendance said this even
! ing
General Sheridan has great vitality, but
I do not think he will be alive 80 hours from
now, and certainly not in two days unless
there is a great change. He has no pain.
and think he will sink away easily 4 re-
currence Of the heart trouble may come, the
heart will cease to beat and all will be at an
end"
At the gener ais house all is quiet, and
conversation is carried on in subdued whis-
pers 50 as not to disturb him in the least
should he be able to sleep. There was a
steady stream of callers At the residence dur
ing the day, and many kilograms were re-
ceived asking for information as TO his con-
dition. The callers include many persons
well known in Washington life and a con-
siderable number Of them were ladies.
THE PREsIDENrs INTEREST.
The President sent a basket of flowers and
a note of sympathy 10 Mrs. Sheridan in the
morning. He asked TO be informed of the
generals condition and expressed sincere
hope that his life would be spared General
Sheridan has always been a great favoritc
with the President. who admired his frank,
open manner expressing his opinion upon
current topics and his peculiarly pleasing
/ way Of emphasizing the statements by little
anecdotes.
/ The general appeared to gradually grow
weaker as night fell, and this change was
} noted in the doctors bulletin. which was
/ prepared at 5 o'clock and issued later. 1t
I read as soilows
! SP. M.-rhe repeated attacks of partial
I failure Of the heart, and its continued feeble
action, have induced condition Of the lungs.
which prevents the proper eration of the
1 blood. This condition has hitherto been
measurahiy controlled but shows such a
/ tendency to recurrence as to justify the most
serious apprehensions. II is critical lie is
free from pain and distress and so expresses
himself
NJ D'RFrIy