The New York herald., 1879-12-08
MAX MARETZEK FOUND.
THE VETERAN IMPREsARIo CONFINED TO THE
HOUSE OF A FRIEND IN THIS CITY-sUFFER-

THE VETERAN IMPREsARIo CONFINED TO THE
HOUSE OF FRIEND IN THIS CITY-sUFFER-
ING FROM NERVOUS PRosTRATIoN.
Mr.. Max Maretzek arrived in this city from St.
Louis at an early hour yesterday morning and is
now staying at the house Of friend where he will
be kept in seclusion for some time by the
advice Of his physician. Mr.. Maretzek's men,
tai and physical condition ia such that
an interval OF rest is absolutely necessary
for his restoration to health. Repeated
financial embarrassments and artistic disappoint-
ments have told heavily upon him, and his friends
declare that but for his stern determination and
strength Of will encountering obstacles his
stitution would have broken down long since. As
he disappeared from st. Louis on Thursday morning
It will be seen that he lost time in hurryng to
this city to enjoy q brief respite from the Of
business.
HERALD reporter called last evening Mr..
Maretzeks attending physician. DR.. A. E. Valentine,
at his residence, No. 10 East Ninth street That
gentleman said that he had given orders that his
Should not be permitted TO converse with him.
He must be kept" satd he. Gin such condition
that his mind Will mot os S on ana his
affairs it would excite and upset him..
"when did Mr.. Maretzek arriveT'
"It must have been some time during the night
for was called to see him this morning."
"where Is he nQwY
all desire to on that point as wish him to be
kept free from intrusion"
'who accompanied him to this cityr
mo one far AZ / know; / believe he came
alone"
Have you observed any symptoms OF mental de-
rangement in his case?'
mo; he simply needs quiet. rs have said. for
will be all right again. His body and brain have
been overtaxed. and he is naturally OF nervous and
excitable disposition"
mot word; for carefully abstaned from allud-
ing to them lest should excite him.
'sThen you knew that they must be the cause of
his present despondencyT
II will not say despondency. He has been my
patient the past years. and have had great
deal of trouble with him in this way SO 1t is
nothing new to me-.
/. "Dut he was not in his present condition pre-
viously?"
"Not exactly. but being man of nervous tenn
permanent he passed many seepless nights through
sensitive and excitabe In o high degree. and the
slightest reverse or disappointment preyed heavily
his 81 mind auras As rS 4
result u prostraton of tho nervous
system. That was frequently the case with him.
and it would be n mistake to suppose that his case
now is more serious than at any previous time when
his faculties were ovcrtaxsd."
"Hc will not be able to return to business for
some timer
mot likely that will depend altogether upon cir
cumstances II he remains quiet he will be able to
get around in u couple OF weeks"
ST. LOUIS STILL IN QUANDARY OVER THE
IMpREsARIos OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF AGENT LANE-CoNDiTIoN OF THE COM
PANY-oREAT POPULARITY OF THE MISSING
MAx--A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE.
lBY rELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
ST. LOUIS. No., Dec. z. 1879
The mysterious disappearance Of Max Maretzek,
manager Of the Comic Opera Company. which has
been performing to Indifferent houses at the Grand
Opera House In this city during tho past week. 10
still unexplained and not trace of the missing I'm
prcsario has been discovered. Every effort has
been made and is still being made to nnd him. but
the members Of his company. left penniloss In .
strange city. have little hope that he will be found.
Nearly all the singers 1.-Two in Now York. and they
not only here without money, but their baggage is
held at the various hotels for tho past weeks board.
STATEMENT AGENT.
Mr. Lane, the agent Of Mr.. Maretzek, stated that
he had heard nothing from his principal yct He
has been associated with Max Maretzok for many
seasons and is much attached to him on account Of
his many excellent qualities OF head and heart lie
would hand poor person fivo dollar bill to help
him rs though II were nothing, and he
stantly assisting tho needy. When the Academy Of
Music In New York burned down some fifteen years
ago Mr.. Maretzek lost about $BO.O0O, which
was invested In a magnificent stock OF costumes.
properties, &C., gathered through the incessant
labor of many years. His last reverse has hurt
him sorely. and lie engaged upon another opera,
which he has given in disgust. and will probably
compose more. MR. Lane was certain MaretzeK
had simply gone off during t Of melancholy. and rs
soon time enough elapsed for him to recover his
spirits he would report his whereabouts and explain
dcbtcdness was to the principal singers. the chorus
singers aud the orchestca having been paid on to the
last pay day.
BENEFIT FAILURE.