The herald., 1896-03-31
MADAME HELEN MODJESkA
THE ACTRESS TO REcUPERATE IN THE
LAND OF SUNSHINE
Anxiety and Overwork Caused the IIiness-A
Trouble That Puzzles the nedical Frater-
nity-Complete Recovery Anticipated.
Length Of Her Stay Here Uncertain

Many Californians we're grieved to hear
of Modjeska's sudden and serious illness,
and all will rejoice to learn that the crisis
may be regarded as passed and that the
talented actress is on the high road to re-
covery. Modjeska SO values and enjoys
her delightful home at Ell Toro that in truth
she 10 regarded as . Californian, and it is
hoped that the land of sunshine will be the
means of thoroughly restoring her.
Modjeska and her husband, Count Bo-
zenta, arrived in the city on Sunday even
ing, and are at present resting with their
friend and physician, DR.. Bullard, whose
home is delightfully."- situated opposite the
Central park.
Yesterday Nine. Modjeska was able for
few hours to lie out on the verandah and
enjoy the balmy breeze, but her health is
at present too delicate to admit her receiv-
ing strangers. Count Bozenta, however,
received q HERALD reporter and most
courteously talked with him OF madame's
health.
''1t has been terribly anxious time for
u.s." said the count, "but believe the dan
ger has passed now, and complete rest and
the delightful air of Southern California
will restore madame to health"
Asked as to the nature of Modjeska's ill
ness the count said that it was one that
had puzzled the best medical talent in the
country. ut is known as phlebitis; clot
Of blood gathered in the shoulder and the
arteries become obliterated. The swelling
has now subsidized. but the blood has to find
fresh channels and often causes severe
paroxsysms of pain. Madame is very
brave, and bore the journey very well. but
she has begun to feel the reaction. Dr.
Bullard had consultation this afternoon
with Drs. Bridge and Brennard, and while
they pronounce very favorably on the case,
they caution extreme care. Of course, we
are anxious to get to our ranch, but the
doctors advise us to tarry here several
days. Madame's illness was sudden, but
no:doubt the long chapter of accidents we
experienced contributed to it,. In the first
place, you know, Madame had serious and
annoying trouble with the Russian
government on account of an adj
dress she delivered in Chicago during
tho Worlds fair. Then. no sooner
York than Madame sprained her ankle.
Next we had q succession of disagreeable
accidents with our company, necessitating
changes in our arrangements and in the
cast, which again meant more rehearsals.
All this tried Madame's health, and she
had no summer rest last year. Besides all
this, myself was laid up for some time
with broken leg. However, it's a long
lane that has no turning, and Madame is
already looking forward to next season.
We hope that two months complete rest
may make her quite strong again, and
there is talk of Madame opening another
sea son next November in Chicago"
Count and Countess Bozenta had been
| anxious 10 remain in Chicago a few days
longer that they might be present at the
christening of their grandson, which took
place yesterday, when no less distinguished
persons than Jean de Reske and Madame
Calve stood sponsors for the little one
'Both old friends and fellow.countrymen
| of ours," added the count.
"Yes, met our old friend. Paderewski.
! in Chicago. He seemed very much pleased
with his visit to the coast. All that story
that has been going the rounds about
Modieska bringing the great pianist to the
! fore? No, the truth of it is that we, in
common with half dozen others, did per-
suade Paderewski to give up his professor
ship at the conservatoire and 60 to study
under Lechebotzky, but that is all. AS for
pecuniary aid, it is true that Madame gave
q recitation with that end in view, but
there were other helpers, although Madame
was probably the first to prophecy with
great insistence the famous future that lay
before the young Pole"