The morning call., 1894-08-12

Mccullough did not fall till prompted to
do SO by Mr. Lane, and the auditors, per-
ceiying only the humorous side of the stu
stion, gave vent TO their feelings in derl-
Sive laughter.
Mccullough awkwardly fell, gazing abb
stractedly at Crassus, and spoke the con-
GLIDING lines of the tragedy:
'Set forth your sails; we shall be IN
Three anon"
The words were ominous, like prophecy.
and when he had finished the curtain was
lowered, never to be lifted again for John
Mccullough.
After he was assisted to his feet by Mr..
Lane and myself he went before the cur
tain and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, you are the best
hammered audience L ever saw. LII you hau
suffered tonight as 1 have. you would not
have done this. Good night"
These were MeCullough's last words De-
fore the curtain.
In the morning 1.-THE Gladiator" was re-
hearsed, and, strange as it NAV appear, be
knew his lines almost perfectly. a sor-
rowful scene was enacted during the re-
hearsal, where Spariacus gives his vile
and child 10 the care of his br other, PhaSa
rius, with the well-kuown words: Il H.
trust to you what is dearer to me than NE,
my wife and child. Guard them well.
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husband, do not send me away; IL leaVe
you now it will be forever"
All of the company were deeply affected
at hearing these significant words. Inns
scene | dc not think was ever so beauti'
fully rendered before the public as at this
rehearsal. ''Richelieu" was then an
nounced for rehearsal. and all went well
until after the curse speech.
The Governor" would at times give
So of oil
particular scene he really exeelled every
former effort At the close of this speech
the entire company applauded vigorously
He seemed pleased, but ortly after, wheI
Baradas speaks to De Beringhe, saying
his mind and life are breaking last, re
ferring 10 the Cardinal, and the Coy
ernor" turned to administer the rebuke
his eyes filled, his frame shook and Dc
could not utter q word.
The company retired at the close of the
rehearsal after seeing the Governor tC
his carriage.
Not long afterward it was deemed I'M
perative to send him to an asylum, where
his malady could have proper treatment
Bloomingdale was selected. and on june
p. 1885, he was placed in that institution
here he remained until October % Of TIT
same year. when he was removed TO hi
home 10 Philadelphia at the earnest re
quest of his trne-hearted wife, who LIVED
at 219 East Thompson street.
The end came on November s, 1885
There was no struggle. only a sigh FOL
what might have been. as he gaZed for the
last time upon her whom he now loved 81
dearly.
His nurse. William Mutt. first observed
the fatal change. Mrs Mccullough haC
just left the room. but was recalled to TIT
bedside by a word from William. TIL
dying mans face was flushed VITA an un
healthy glow.
DR.. Engel was sent for. When be ar
rived he informed Mrs. Mccullough tina
the end was surely but slowly drswin
near. The little woman's heart was break
ing.
Mrs. Wirth, sister of the Governor.
his son James wife, the physician an
Mrs. Mccullough gathered about the bed
their mufflsd Sobs and soft whispers play
ing mOurnful requiem for the deDartin
spirit Hypodermic injections Of brand
and ether were used 10 revive him, Du
the effect was only momentary.
Al 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, Will
the sound OF the church bells fell upon tn
/ ears OF the fearful group of persons abou
/ the bedside of the dying tragedian, No
/ Cullough looked up and turned toward hi
/ wife. His eyes were full of meaning an
! encouragement, but he could not speak
| a look as of questioning forg veneSs i
! up his fond eyes-a look that said, Fare
/ well, thou gcCd ard faithful heart" an
/ his eyelids closed.
His breathing grew weaker and weaker
until the tiny clock on the mAntel told tn
! hour of l. A few minutes later and d.
! Engel pronounced him dead.