New-York tribune., 1900-11-21
CHARLES Fl. HOYT DEAD.
AFTER A LONG SICKNESS THE END COMES
AT HIS HOME IN NEw-HAMPSHIRB.


charlestown, N H, Nov 2o-charles H Hoyt
the well known playwright, died at his home here
at 7:15 o'clock tonight from paresis. with which
he had been suffering for several months. Ever
since his return to Charestown after his release
from a private asylum in Hartford by order OF
the Court. early in August. it had been known oy
his attendants and nearest friends that his cond-
ton serious. and that there was ntue or no
chance for his recovery.
Previous two weeks ago there appeared 70 be
slight Improvement in his condition. although
he had periods of depression. About two weeks
ago his appetite failed and he had bad turn, from
which he only partially recovered Since that time
he had been unable to take any except liquid
nourishment. but continued TO be up and around
his until yesterday He steadily lost strength,
and this morning he suffered a relapse and became
unconscious. in which condition he remained until unit
death came this evening. Mr. Hoyt had no rela,,
by Drs Brooks Of charIestown. and billings. Of
Concord two trained nurses M M nd Dr. Davs rs Ehp Mh3
years. These. together with James o. Lyford. his
8 eah Win m0 be-
made until to-morrow. but it is probable that the
modate friends who may desire to attend from a
distance
Charles H Hoyt born in New-Hampshire
about forty years ago. When young man, about
twenty years ago. he writer the staff OF
The Boston Post" and attracted attention by his
witty style. He decided that he could this 10
advantage in work for the stage. and he began
writing pieces which resembed vaudeville perform
arces. but had a thread Of continuity in them.
The first OF these was "Gifford's Luck" and the
was A Bunch OF Keys" In this Willie Edouin
and his wife Alice Atherton gained fame. and Miss
Lena Merville and James 7. Powers were members
OF the 1t had successful career. and was
followed by "A Parlor Match In this farce Evans
and Hoey made tours season after season and II
prospered for nearly dozen years.
Then there were "A Rag Baby "A Tin Soldier. .
"A Hole in the Ground" "A Brass Monkey and
"A Midnight Bell" Several OF these were brought
city. "A Texas Steer followed this and then "A
Trip TO Chinatown which had a run OF 6S6 per-
formances at Hoyt's Theatre the longest consecu-
tive run on record in New-York City. its nearest
competitor Being "Adonis,'' which for 603 per-
fermances at the BIZ III. After This We're "A Tenn
perance Town" "A MIX White Flag" A Black
Sheep. "A Conlenled Woman, which he wrote
for mis- wife Caroline Mtskel Hoyt; "A Stranger
in New-York, A Day and Night" and "A Dog in
a Manager
When he wrote the last named farce Mr.. Hoyt
was falling in health H. was in great distress OF
he was giving his attention theatrical affairs
for the sake OF occupying his mind than for
any other reason. The play was produced in Wash
ngton about two years ago. and had only a few
performances. being complete failure. Mr.. Hoyt
then went Florida in the hope of recovering his
health, and appeared to gain somewhat. but he
did little work after that time.
For a short time Mr.. Hoyt was III sanatorium in
Hartford but he was removed last summer to his