His respiration grew worse as tlio day wore on,
and the‘lungs failed to properly purify tlio
blood. Digitalis failed to have much effect on
him, and about 2 o’clock it was found necessa
ry to give him oxygen in order to prevent the
blood from becoming poisoned. This
gave him considerable relief and ho rested
easier. From 2 until 5 o’clock ho slept for
quite awhile, and since that time ho has been
dosing at frequent intervals. Bromide of po
tassium was mixed with chocalato to induce
sleep. The physicians remained constantly
at his side to give immediate attention in case
of need, and all of the doctors attending tho
sick general were frequently there together.
The general appeared to gradually grow
weaker as night fell, and this change was
noted in the doctor’s bulletin, which was pre
pared at eight o'clock and issued later. It
reads as follows: 'Dio repeated attacks of
partial failure of the heart and its continued
Itel'lo action have induced a condition
of the lungs which prevents tlio pro
per aration of the blood. This
condition has hitherto been measurably con
trolled, but shows such a tendency to recur
rence as to justify tho most serious apprehen
sions. It is critical. Ho is free from pain and
distress, and so expresses himself.” Two
hours later another bulletin was issued. It
simply said : “No change for the better has
taken place in General Sheridan’s condition.’’
1 a. m.—At this hour it is reported that
there is no change in’ Genercl Sheri
dan’s condition. Ho in holding his own, anil
is conscious and rational at all times, except
immediately after inhaling oxygen, when ho
becomes somewhat flighty. The doctors any
it is improbable that any change will occur fur
several hours.
