Phil Sheridan Is Better

Washington UITY, May au.-j.Qere was an air of cheerfulness about the members of the Sheridan household yestorday morning that iudicated better than words that there had been a decided chauge for the better in the sicks oldier's conditiou. CoL Blunt said the general was "doing splendidly," and added: "Everything seems to be more favorable now, and Mrs. Sheridan and all of us feel much eucouraged. But then you know the disease is still there, and no one can teil what may happen." No artificial means were used during Monday night or Tuesday to assist breathing or produce sleep. The followinz bulletin in regard to Gen. Sheridan's conditiou was issued at 8:30 p. m. Gen. Sheridan's condition to-day has beeu satisfactory- His pulse, respiratiou, vigor of mind and body have improved. His sleep has been normal and restful. and liis natural functious are nearer the line of healtlf. The general at 1 a. m. to-day was sleeping quietly. No chauges to chronicle.