The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-19

known, Teh Hoyt idea was In the sad
die "a Trip to Chinatown" with Anna
Boyd, Harry Gilfoil. Harry Conor George
Beane and the others made a great
fortune. Hoyt married Flora Walsh. the
pretty Bossy in "a Texas Steer" Still
everything was bright 1t was not until
his marriage to Caroline Miskel, the bau-
ty Of "a Temperance Town." that he be-
gan to lag. He wrote "a Contented
Woman" for her. but the public didn't
care for it. The other plays-sGme new
ones. too-were coming money. But
there was a hint of trouble here and
there-nothing definite. 1t was not until
the beautiful Mrs. Hoyt died that there
came the rumor that the famous farce
writer's health was BAD.
HE KNOWS HIS CONDITION.
One of the saddest features of Charley
Hoyts breakdown is the fact that he
realizes his condition. The story of the
recent controversy in the courts over
the matter of combining Hoyt to a sani-
tarium has just ended. The playwright
has regained his liberty in sense, and
yet it seems that liberty means little to
him now.
1t was over a year ago that Charles
II. Hoyt betrayed evidences of an abnor-
NAL mental condition. His friends and
business associates aided him In indulg-
ing his whim for the production of his
new piece. It was hoped that in keeping
him busy in the old way Hoyt might re-
gain his former healthy condition The
new play was rehearsed and presented to
the public for a short engagement 1t
was failure, as many of Mr.. Hoyt's
friends thought 1t would be. Then the
author went South for rest and a
change. 1t had been rumored from time
to time that he had not recovered from
the shock of his wifeis death 1.-THE
beautiful Caroline Miskel Hoyt," as she
was called, was a clever actress, and
grief at her death seemed to precipitate
her husbands ma4ady.
few weeks ago a number of Mr.
Iloyts friends. fearing he would dissipal &c
his fortune while in an irresponsible men
tai state, besought him TO undergo sys-
tematic treatment at a sanitariunn He
consented, but objected strenuouSly 10
becoming an inmate except upon the I'M
derstanding that he was free 20 leave
when he chose. The matter was brought
into the courts. and the question of Mr..
Hoyts responsibility inquired into The
judge decreed that he should be liberated
from the Hartford retreat for insane.
where he had been placed, if guarantee
"SAO gwen I1lebI ne WOuIQ receive proper
care. Numerous friends undertook this
responsibility, and a physician designated
to take charge of the patient. Mr.. Hoyt
was touched at the devotion of his friends
and expressed much gratitude
One strong impression is left in the mind
of the person who goes to Charlestowu.
N. H, to learn in his native town what
there is to know of the life there of
Charles H. Hoyt, the Playwright, saws a
writer in the Boston Herald
1t is one of pity-pity for wrecked life
That Hoyts life is wrecked there can be
no doubt. His keen mind, from which SC
many sparks of wit have been struck is
clouded. He has burned life's candle at
both ends, and it IS now with him but a
question of spending his days in peace.
Eminent doctors have watched Mr..
Hoyt for some years, and have foreseen
the growth of the disease that now has
a hold on him. They warned his friends
of his condition, and himself also, some
years ago
Even at this time many people in
Charlestown believe he is merely over
worked, and will some day resume his
place in the world of the theater to shine
again as of old
According to the medical men who have
studied Mr.. Hoyt's case, this will never
come to pass.
In appearance, Mr.. Hoyt is not much
changed In his conversation he seems
much the same as when in the best of
health. He was always nervous and err
ratio. His manifestations of disordered
brain Seem now to be forgetfulness and
irritability.
There is something pathetic in the house