Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-29

ated Another bulletin at 3 p. m. stated that
the improvement was maintained, and that
the generals mind was clearer These en-
couraging reports put new hope into the
hearts of the patients innumerable friends
and in measure relieved the anxiety that
had been caused by the condition of the gem
eral during Saturday and Sunday. Still it
was but hope, and it was fully realized that
the road back to health and life was one full
Of danger even if the movement in that direc-
ton had really begun.
At 6p IN the physicians, who seemed to
have thrown of the reserve heretofore as
sumed, and determined to keep the public
fully apprised of the stricken soldiers cOndi-
ton issued another bulletin, which was AS
follows:
There is no change in Gen Shcrdan'S condition
| since this mornings bulletin. He is now resting
easily. The administration Of oxygen seems to
have greatly benefited him.
The physicians held another consultation
at s o'clock A bulletin was prepared at $50
but copies of it were not handed to the press
until $50 1t reads:
Gen. Sheridan has passed most comfortable
day. He dOzed at intervals, and about p. NJ mad
quiet sleep of nearly an hours duration, from
which he awoke feeling refreshedS and cheerful
He has slept occasionally since. His mind is per
fectly clear and he is much stronger, His pulse
has gained in force and regularity aud at no time
has exceeded 10. The respiration shows gratify
ing Improvements and the aeration of the blood
is better The Oedema Of the legs has entirely
disappeared He takes sufficient food, and his
tongue, previously much coated, is now clear He
says he feels splenddy.
The following additional bulletin was issued
at ~ 30:
There is little to add to the $50 statement.
Gen. Sheridans favorable condition continues.
He sleeps easily and restfully, wakes occasionally
makes some rational remarks and goes to sleep
again.
At a. m Gen. Sheridan was sleeping
quietly and resting comfortably. He was
considered little better.
Sunday night was an anxious one. The
patient seemed to grow weaker and weaker,
and the chances for his recovery less. In
deed he was so low in the early hours Of the
morning that his attendants abandoned hope,
Even the members of his staff who had been
in constant attendance since the first attack
last Monday and who have all along con
tended that he would pull through, seemed
Respondent
The history of the case shows that the most
dangerous time for the general is between .
and o'clock in the morning, and yesterday
morning was no exception Mrs. Sheridan
bore up bravey under the ordeal, and though
unable to obey the doctors advice to take
some sleep, showed rare confidence and com
posure. The children did not realize the
gravity of the situation, and they slept calm
" through the hours which some feared
might be their fathers last.
1.-THE president sent messenger to the house
twice during yesterday, and expressed an
earnest desire to be promptly advised of any
change in the generals condition. He also
sent beautiful basket of flowers for Mrs.
Sheridan.
Another handsome basket of flowers was
sent to the house with the compliments of
the Ancient and Honorable artillery of Bos-
ton, the members of which organization are
now on a visit to this city.