The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
ELUSIVE HOPES OF RECOVERY,
TITS No Use-I Am Going, Boys
'asan God Bless You ALL"
HOW HIS ASSOCIATES LOVED HIM.
Interviews with Mccullough. Brougham
and Others.
[BY rzLreRApH TO THE HxnAID.l

falE SAN FRANCISCO, August H. 1873
The sudden and unlocked for death OF Henry J.
Montague the young. brilliant and fascinating actor,
which took place At the Palace HOTEL in this city, last
evening. has cast deep gloom over the guests OF tho
principal hotel and tho large number OF theatre
going people here as he was probably the most pepu-
lar artist at head OF the most finished company
OF actors that visited the Pacinc Coast In pr.
vale and social life he esteemed by all who knew
him. feeling which, though manly due to his genial
character, was doubtless enhanced by his prncely
manner OF entertaining his friends In this, however
shers nothing OF ostentat,on or snoooshness,
he everywhere the same genial polished, consid
crate gentleman
Only two nights more remained TO complete his four
weeks engagement here, which, financially success-
fu, was artistieay great triumph. Previous tele-
gams havs informed your readers OF his first
illness the seeming recovery which excited such illu-
sivs hopes to himself and hts friends and hts DEATH
HIS LAST APPEARANCE
Friday evening last his benefit night when
he was appear Lord Arthur Chiffon In "False
Ehame." In the afternoon Of that day he acce pied
The Invitation OF Mr. and Mrs. Barton Hin to what 20
requested should be quiet English dinner, and, In
company with Mr.. Carroll and Mr. Warde, OF his CON-
pany, and General Barton, lessee OF the California
Theatre, most delightful afternoon Was spent Mr..
Montague IN the best Of spirits and related many
anecdotes Of his formor visit here, In 1875. with
Boueioault ana cCulough. .a n.a
BARTON HILLS ACCOUNT HIS ILLNESS.
''No one," says Mr.. Hill, .scould have believed
sudden ana serious attack still less fatal
mination. was 90 near His enjoyment OF that after
noon. his tributes the merits OF his many fvspds
IN the East, mis- gooa natured anecdotes or some
OF them-Boucicauit and Lester Wallack among
etberswhom he could initiate quite perfectly, kept
the table in continual ripple OF pleasant laughter.
He was In SUCH spirits that tho transition TO his sub
seQusnt anxiety almost violent, but his courage
during the attack that followed aud TO his last
moment on earth was extraordinary. The only fenr
be felt was that he should be counsslsd BY his doc
tors TO remain hers while mis- dear boys and girls,
be called them, wers carrying out his contract In
Chieago.' ~ h- alqaYe
: "T shall die. he said, ~ tnsy leave me behind
Not that he feared to die. II itwere to be SO. On
Saturday nights he placed the very flowers that now
be there mis- breast, saying. This is how shall
look when am gone from you,' and laughed
child might have dono at the terror mis- sad In
spirsd, not dreaming OF thoir meaning speedy
tuinlncnt. God bless him, he was q child 70 hunor
ana man TO love" l Iey $500 l
Ajrsss VI rHE yuRsr ATTACK.
Shortly after ssveu walked down 70 the dressing
fssm WITH General Bseson ana y. anl, esd Tor she
nsst time expressed anxiety that tho play should
10 play part in It, Notwithstanding he had played
Inc character hundreds OF times before. While
arsssing he seemed suffer considerably ana told
M. Hill he felt Ill from anxiety.
'In iact," said he, IL am always obliged to have
my medical adviser behind the with mo whcn-
ever play part for the Arst tune" Mr.. Hill strovs
10 roassure him and no completed dressing. Soon
after he appeared ON the stage. Mr.. shannon, who
played in the character OF Colonel Howard noticed AZ
onoe there was something the matter with MIR. Mon
sngue and watched him wish anxiety. He had not
boon long the stage whom he advanced 10 tho foot.
lights and asked tho indulgence the audience for
few minutes as he was un we'll, and the curtain was
rung down. In few minutes tho curtain was rung
up again and the play resumed, Mr.
wsrde assuming nj. Montague's role and MI. Barton
Hill that Of Mr.. Warde. Mr.. Montague was
assisted TO his dressing room and several physicians
from the audience were sum monsd TO his assistance
- hs was attacked with severe hemouhsgs, and IL
only after time that his condition had sum-
cientiy improved to enable his friends remove him
10 his rooms In the Palace Hotel he Immediately
went 10 bed, whore no renamed until yesterday,
when, feeling himself bettor he got up and dressed
During bis entire illness he the professional ad-
vice and assistance Of Drs O'TooIe, whisnsy, No.
Nulsy and Sims.
AT THE DINNER TABLE
> Yesterday afternoon Msssrs. wards and Carroll
we're chatting with him. Mr.. Carroll had snt up with
him through the night, and having invits,ion 10
dine out said TO Mr.. Montague
~ am going to leave you, old feiiow.n
He replied, "Don't 80, John; let me ring for mes
senssr; sit down and write apology TO your friend
and stay and dino with mcn Carroll conssnsing. he
ordered dinner his room. Miss Maude Granger
shortly Joined them, and dinner served for the
party Of four HIS earthly Al table he was
3ubiIant feeling well enough take glass OF wine
While dinner being served Dr. O'Toolo arrived,
and, going into his bedroom, made examination OF
bh patient At i's conclusion he excused himself
saying he going in search OF Dr. whitney to con.
suit. In the best humor possible Mr.. Montague 70
turned 10 his friends. and. In very jubant manner,
capped his ohoss and cried In his usual pleasant
manner
"Irs all right, boys; there 10 nothing the matter
With my lungs; the verdict IL not guilty." At this
point General Barton and Barton Hin came into tho
room and received n warm greeting.
l THE YATAL ATTACK.
Ia three minutes afterward Mr.. Montague CON-
planned Of sense Of sunocation and staggering
the bedroom called to his friends tor icc which was
Instantly handed him. Tearing his vest ana shirt
open no struggled to breathe freely. and imme-
d,atey terrible hcmorrhago began, the blood pour
Ing Irvm mis- mouth In jerking streams This was at
rorty-avs minutes past eight O'Clock. Mr.. wnrds
vent Immediately III search OF DR.. O'roos, but being
unable 70 nnd him DR.. MoNul.y sent for. On his
arrival he found AR. Montague lying dressed the
outside Of his bed. His friends were minstering 10
him In every possible way but the horrible vomiting
Of blood continued unrcmittinsIy.
LAST WORDS.
Touched by tho Kindness OF those around him Mr.
Montague turned toward Msssrs wsrde aud Carroll
and uttered his last Words
tits no use; am going, boys God bIcss you all"
And SO saying ne brcathsd his last peacefully In
'ho arms Of mrs. J. W. Shannon aud Mr. warde.
CONDENSATION AMONG TnE LIVING.
Tho CONSERVATION that followed bcgsars descrp-
ton. The ladies Of the company were almost frantic
and the gentlemen parsiyzed. II was the most
wretchsd scene ever witnessed. IL the exhbi-
ton Of Intense love ana grief suddenly forced from
yousg hearts. hssteneo from the room to catch the
last touches Of tho wire send over tho world the
sad news, for "Monty" was favor,te evervvhere