The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-05-30
A CRGEL ERROR.
Gen. Sheridan is Not Dead--The Latest Bull
Ietins From the Sick Room

household this morning when the physi-
clans issued bulletin that there was
slight but decided improvement over the
symptoms of the previous night. The
distinguished patient seemed to grow
weaker and weaker and the chances of
his recovery less and less as the hours
dragged slowly along. Indeed he was SO
low in the early hours OF the morning
that the attendants almost abandoned
hope. The history of the case shows that
the most dangerous time for the general
is between the hours of two and six in
the morning, and this morning was no ex-
ception to the rule. All the physicians
and nurses were with him during this
period and the discouraging news that
came from the bedside from time to time
filled the anxious watchers with grave
fears Mrs. Sheridan bears up bravely
under the trying ordeal, and though un-
able to obey the doctors advice to take
some sleep, showed rare confidence and
composure. Representatives of the press
remained ia the vicinity Of the house all
night and received information from in
side every half hour. The usual answer
to inquiries at the door was that there
was no material change in the generals
condition. Towards morning the reply
was, II am sorry to say the general is no
better" or, "the general is not quite SO
we'll" This was the situation at o'clock
when people began to arrive in numbers
and inquired after the generals condition.
At that hour there had been a slight inn
provement since daybreak, but the
manner of those who gave out
the information was not calculated to af-
ford callers much encouragement. Many
prominent officials called in person, and
others sent servants for news. At the
morning consultation the physicians
agreed that the generals symptoms show
ed slight improvement. This news dis
pellad for a time the gloom which hung
over the household during the night, and
bright glances of hope were exchanged
among friends assembled in the library.
At $50 Col Blount announced the con-
dition of the general unchanged. All the
members of cabinet, except Secretary En-
dicott, who is out of the city, called at
the house during the forenoon. The
president sent messenger twice during
the day and expressed his earnest desire
to be promptly advised of any change in
the generals condition. He also sent a
beautiful basket of flowers to Mrs. Sher-
idan. Many kilograms of coincidence
we're received.
The following bulletin was prepared at
$50 p, M: Gen. Sheridan passed more
comfortable day. He dozed at intervals
and at 5 p. IN. had quite sleep of nearly
an hours duration, from which he awoke
refreshed and cheerful
Midnight-There is little to add to the
$50 o'clock statement. Sheridan's favor
able condition continues; he sleeps easily
and restfully; wakes occasionally and
makes some rational remarks and goes to
sleep again.
n uOIo nOpSLuI bOu0 p0IFduC5 Cn511-
dams mansion tonight, and the atten-
dants and physicians all appear very much
relieved at the strength and vitality
shown by the stricken soldier. The
weather, which has been warm and close
all day, has changed, and cool southerly
breeze enters the sick chamber. While
the generals condition is improved some
what, the chances are still against his re-
covery and the fact is fully appreciated.
Tt is impossible to tell when change may
occur, and as several days elapsed between
his early attacks of heart failure, there is
constant apprehension Of a recurrence.
LATEST.
WASHINGTON, May 29-8:3O a. m.-Gen.
Sheridan has been sleeping quietly for
about two hours. There is no change in
his condition. Every one in the house
has retired except DR.. O'Reilly and two
watchers.
LATEST EVENING BULLETIN.
HELENA, May 29.-Latest evening bull
letin says: There is big improvement
in Sheridan's condition. Strong hopes
that he will pull through, but he still has
trouble with his heart, and no one can
tell when it will cease to perform it's du-
ty.
A bill has passed congress making
Sheridan general of the army.
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