Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-06-13
SUDDEN DEATH OF FRANK MAYO
Che veteran Actor Expires of Para
lySis of the Heart.

VI VIC
Omaha, June S-Frank Mavo. the we'll
known actor, died on the train today
shortly before reaching Grand Island.
The body will reach Omaha about 4
O'Clock, and be prepared for shipment
east. His death resulted from paralysis
of the heart. He complained of severe
pains in the region of the heart during
his engagement in Denver last week, but
never missed a performance. His last
appearance on the stage was in "Pud-
din head Wilson" at the Broadway thea
ter Saturday night.
Mayo was on his way to Omaha with
company, where he was to open an en-
gagement tomorrow. DR.. NJ. j. Gahan
of Grand Island was teegraphed to meet
the train when the fast mail pulled into
Grand Island. The physician boarded
the train, but his services came too late,
Mayo having expired few moments be-
fore.
The remains arrived here at o'clock,
and are now being prepared for interment
under the direction of a delegation from
lodge of ElkS, who will take charge OF
them until ready for shipment TO the
east. The Ells of this city had intended
to give social at their club rooms to-
night in honor of Mr. Mayo
Further Particulars Given.
Omaha June 8.--Mr. Mayo had given no
sign that he was i'll, although for year
or more past he had been afflicted with
pains in his chest. These pains gener-
ally occurred at night after Mayo had
finished acting. He had been examined
only recently by a physician, who told
him that he need have no fear, the
pains did not indicate heart trouble, nor
We're they to be regarded as serious The
great actor found relief for these pains
by sitting up at night. 1t was no sur
prise then that he had told members
of his company that he would sit up on
Sunday night. Roland Reed, the actor
was also on the train. The two spent
Sunday evening chatting together untll
some time after midnight.
Yesterday morning Mayo appeared to
have rested Well during the night. He
was UP early and when the train stopped
at North Platte he took a brisk walk up
and down the platform of the station. He
returned to the smoking room and lean
ing his head on his arm fell asleep. Inc
members of the company left him, know
ing that he did not care to be disturbed
in his sleep.
When it had passed noon, however,
some of the members became alarmed.
and Manager w. j. Block went into the
room to awaken the actor. There was
nothing to prevent one thinking that MI.
Mayo lay asleep, but it proved - re
the sleep from which he never aWoke.
me manager Hldtie Ilie Slthi tlIlIS OlP@o'
cry shortly after ! o'clock. Physicians
were summoned 10 meet the train at
Grand Island. They announced that
Mayo had been dead between one "nd
two hours From the appearance OF
things his death seemed TO have been a
peaceful one, and one that was in mar
mony with the mans whole life. There
was not the slightest indication that ne
had stuff cred pain. and his face Still Lore
the kindly smile that had always lighted
up his countenanCe
The body was brought to this city ana
was met by a large delegation from The
EIks' society. The local branch OF this
fraternal organization had arranged a
reception for their distinguished nr TN
er. to be given after the performance OF
this evening. In its steal however, II
was their mission to perform most sol
emn duty k,ikS to the number OF lOO
gathered at the train, and as many more
OmahanS at the station, and TeNerenEN
bowed their uncovered heads as the BODY
was carried to the hearsc. The todF
was taken in charge by the ElkS aud I
once conveyed to an undertaking cstaO-
lishment.
A meeting of all the Elks in the city
has been called for u o'clock tomorrow
to arrange for appropriate ceremonies
over the remains before they are taken 10
Philadelphia.