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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
ELEVATED RAILWAY LITIGATION.

Chief Justice DAILY, of the Court OF Common
Pleas yesterday decided that the temporary JuneOh
which had been granted in favor Of the metropolitan
Flevated avay Company restraining the other elo-
waited railway companies fom doing any acts under the
amended leases, must be vacated upon the giving Oh
hond o indemnity The decision is based upon the recent
aU,and,nent 10 the Code Of Civil Procedure.
In the supreme Court. Chambers, Justice lawlencee
aserIav denied the motion recently made IN behal Oh
;bs Manhattan Railway Company for order permitting
A. 10 nav into court the rents due the metropolitan So
many the money to remain In court until the SUITS or
damages now pending against the latter company
should have been decided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-Rear- Admiral Pierce
Crosby reports the following disposition of the vessels OF
tbe Asiatc Station under da5e OF Hong Kong, emma
NAV 81 The Richmond at anchor at Hong Kong I'D
good condition suce reported a. shanghaG the Mohoc
aey WAS at Hong KonguEril April 8, when she started
for swallow she left that place April touching at
lamoek Islands 10 communicate with Lieutenant
Mahon who was guarding the wreck of the Ashuelot,
and then proceeded t. Nagasak, arriving on April Ia
and reoanlng there during the rest OF the mona her
condition was good. The Palos was AZ Nasssak unn
Apmi A. when she started for Hong Kong and arrived
there ON April 8. She in disabled condLOn, ner
hull machinery and boilers all being disabled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
MOssBACKs IN ID DITCm

The young men who went down with General
Dnrbin Ward The remarkably close contest Tor the
domination Tell into the ditch In splendid
Democratic company They may he proud OF Their as4-
citation. either victory or dtfeAi, WIN tuch nnqnes
Toned Democrats ana incOuupublr men az Alien q.
Thurman, the OLD Roman " Of ONO politics; General
Durbin Ward. the hero o; hundred DrmOciauc Dat
ti.s": General James b. Stcrdau, another old soldier
in Democracy well as m war Frank Hurd, the
brilliant y0nng statesman or tue NorhNesti JONI A.
renee l. Neal b. who made tie ncisiNe Dltut Tor
Democratic doctrines IN casting the Butler county vote
r. T. Powell. o. Delaware, whose elOquence ~ plume
In liberty cap OF The peoples parry; aud hCstS OF
them bot vino gaiaBtlY and gracefully acquirscet Ia
the result. A tower OF strength TOPPED and many
true Democrat went doBnin disappointment Wben Nard
fell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
HOW MRS. JONES DESERTED Mr.. JONES.

William G.. Jones began some time ago IL
vorce suit against his wife. Lulu " lie also began pro-
ceengs TO obtain custody of his child but before the
pspers could be served Mrs. Jones she went TO Texa
where she obtained decree Of absolute divorce from
Mr. Jones on the ground of and nhuman treatment
Justice Lawrence decided yesterday that Mrs Jones
might be permitted to put in supplemental answer IN
the suit In this State which she sets up tine divorce
obtained by her In Texas. Mr. Jones In his ahdaVlt
used TO oppose motion to allow Mrs. Jones to set up
the Texas divorce says that after his wife had deserted
him several times and taken back again. she finally
left him I'm April 1879 At the very time when he was
fondy indulsng in the hope OF much and ong-t0-bc-
continued happiness with his wife and child and his little
family and was passing "A most happy evening sur
rounded by his family and peace, plenty and apparent
content note handed TO him requesting MIN 10 eaii
al the of the attorney 10 arrange WITH nun lot an
amicnble separation and divorce. lie was shocke1.
Wounded and gTieved. and utterly dumfounded He
called upon his wife whom he loved, and with who anu
his child he and had been happy, TO explain such
fused TO do Tnen he went TO ace the attorney inc
night was dark and stormy. IL was raining ana Vas
then between 10 and IL O'Clock When no returned ne
found his wife hed his child gone his home broken up
and nothing To him left but gloom and wretcneViess
and despair. His wife had deserted him wthont
without a word without feeling and most orueuy aptn
doned him loneliness and misery ana ever since IrVn
that sad and unhalOwed hour he has Deen deprived oi
fine comfort and solace OF his wife, who should nave
been loving beautiful. and OF the paIle enu tennh
caress OF only child upon whom he mas ever ooeo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the arrivals by the steamer Spain yes
terday Y. Stevens. Miss Stevens the Rev Wm will
llan Parkinson, Mr. and Mrs John Holroyd Mr.. and
Mrs t. Valentine, the Rev. Z. Graham, Madame Dupont,
General George W. Gle Mr. and Mrs. r. ". MoLachlin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Macbeth and G. o. Blonkquist.
Among the passengers VINO will sail by the steamer
Wisconsin to Henry Delong. Mrs. Delong Mr..
and Mrs. l.. NJ Hail. the Rev. William McNulty the Kew
Mr. Cuskry, Rev. Enooh Franks, the Rev W. Boyd,
the Rev r. H. Milne, the Re Joseph Mains, john Barry
rs. l.. and \. b. Caldwell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
MR.. sroKEss CONDUCT AND TALK.
INTERESTING TESTIMONY GIVEN BY MRS. sTOkEss
SISTER, MRS. POND.

SISTER, MRS POND.
The Stokes will contest was continued yes
terday before Surrogate Rollins. The first witness was
Henry Bergh who said he had known Mr.. Stokes for
many years He often Mr. Stokes at the meeting Of
the directors of the Society the Prevention Of Cruelty
n Animals but never noticed any failure Of mind or
irratonaity in him.
Mrs Harriet Pond the daughter OF the late Arson O.
Phelps and the of Mrs James Stokes said she had
known Mr. Stokes from childhood and had seen him
constantly up the time when he went 10 orange In
1881 she often saw Mr. Stokes in Newport in 1880.
Heaked upon the current topics as other people did
The witness gave evening sort OF family party.
Mr. Dodge .old an old story which all had often heard
before and Mr.. Stokes showed that he was amused 81
Mr. Dodge's repetition. Mr. Stokes was IN excehent
spirits throughout the evening The next day he called
ON the witness and dwelt upon the pleasant nature Oh
the gathering the previous evening The witness
said she always thought that Mr. stoess eyes were IN
usually bright clear and quick He always the drst
10 recognize his friends the street. lie often COM
mented afterward the appearance OF ladies' whom ne
had met when driving. He was greatly alarmed When
his wife taken sick He did nos want her to 80 to
thought it was her duty TO do So During Mrs stokest
iast illness In New-York Mr.. Stokes usually allowed the
her NOS 10 talk much with Mrs stokes He did like
any one to SEQ Mrs Stokes without her permission
liter his wifes death Mr.. Stokes much distressed
His appearance and conduct were what might have
been expected in the OF one who had met with sues
n loss TIE witness said that MI. Stokes had good
nemory on one occasion he said that his wife might
have sim living If she had not given SO much OF he
time aud strength TO the poor and unfortunate ana
neglected herself She took eveTybOdy's burdens on
herself The witness spoke OF discussion which bad
once taken place between her and Dir. Dale about
sermon which they had heard. Mr. stokes listened 20
the discussion and when Mr. Dale went out he remarked
that Mr. Dale thought he knew everything but he tMt
Stokes did not think he did The witness oace try
ing TO cheer MIR stokes In regard TO the health OF MS
daughter Mrs Dale. He replied: harriet, they Fay
she "a better but say she can't live. TELL you any ons
vino mas been given up thirteen doctors cant I'VE
CN,. voeff fam
In possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
A KEYNOTE THAT QUAyERs.

The Democratic keynote In ONO quavers in
the ar Ike the uncertain sounds OF buge AZ tho mouth
OF bupgler There were edistuct issues before the
convention ana the resolutions do not clearly avOw the
yctons and purposes Of the party IN regard 20 any
of tnen Ihese larueh are reduction OF the taria
taxes by the next Congress, the taxation OF saloons In
Ono aud reform In the civil Service. The Democrats
OF Ohio have misused great opportunity IL platforms
counted for much IA the canvass they would be beaten
The people prefer dcIniteness TO lodging, even they
do NOT approve all the views expressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY STOCK.

The suit brought Dy feJer Maile anu o
against Commodore Garrison to irecoVer Shoooooo"
Missouri Pacific stock was continued yesterday Deioio
Professor Theodore Dwight, referee, In the once :"
Henry L. Clinton ut No. lis Broadway. The cross
examination of General Clinton B. Fisk was resumed.
copy OF report detailing the accounts OF the -
Pacific when under lease IN the Atlantic ana ,aaf
handed 10 Mr. Fisk TO refresh his memory zi.as
many objections were made by plantfs connsel On
ground OF tubs being secondary evidence lug H. ner-
were sustained, the witness being c0nfnsn 70 M
sonal observations and remembrance. iho ss~~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
REWARDS AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.

New College Hall, SiXtoenth-st, WAS last
night Respondent with ags aud floral devices In honor
NJ the tbirtythrd commencement OF the College OF ST.
Francis Xavier. Archbishop Corrigan. Monsignor Pres
ton and the Rev Fathers Dealey and Frisbee
among those preaenL Medals. prizes and certificates
vere tlstr puted students OF the college Brief vale
dctury addresses delivered by most OF the medal
ists after which the Bishop OF Newark and Archbishop
Corrrnn exported them 60 uphold their chosen faith In
manner worthy Of tho saint whose the instltu-
tOu bore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
ORATORICAL CONTEST AT CARLISLE.
Inv rPIRaRIPH To THE TRIPuNPt

CARLISLE, Penn, June 26.-The junior con-
test in oratory for the Person prize medals took place
this evening before densey crowded audience in the
Opera House After prayer by Bishop Boarman the pro-
gramme carried out e. L. ngenfrtz, of HewYork,
spoke on The Demands OF the Age Upon Young Men !
X. Lincoln Johns. OF Washington discussed The Rich
and the Poor y" T. T. Boswell OF Philadelphia described
the "Phildnhropist" VIM Frost, OF Hazlson, made an
Grafton "Progress"; and H. l.. Bender, OF York
spoke on Succession"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.

BURLINGTON, Vt, June 25.--The commence
OF the University Of Vermont took place
this afternoon. Professor Samuel G.. Brown repeated
his address George r. Marsh" recently delivered at
Dartmouth. This evening the commencement Of the
medical department took place. when seventy students
graduated. To-morrgw the statue OF Lafayette
Will DO unveiled aud the nes building dedicated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
A sIcKIY ATTEMpT AT CHEERFULNEss.

OF course those rOck-rbbed "mossbacks"
who iudusriOusy Circulating rumors OF Huaa-
Tvs nddertv Rrpupbcanisrn importantly. etc. pr1or
10 the convention ar, trying 10 smiling face
appeal % accept tbe result as thc post tnhg nA
conld haye been done their heart OF hearts they
feel ana know better. 1ucy defensive campaign
strechlnc out before them, in which they VIII De com
nelIcd 10 ,xriain and excuse aud deny ana cOndoue
oady's ua-i political record, and they are sagdcious
enough 20 know that such campaign Always ehds I'D
defp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
OFFERS on COMPROMISE REIEcTrn

WASHINGTON, June 25.--The Solicitor of the
Treasury he's rejected the offer o comprcmse in the case
OF Joseph A. Raumberg. Of Dubuque. Iowa. which in
yoved the recovery Of arroarages Of upon distilled
spirits Judgment for the United States had been given
IN ths sun OF Sl03 00o and the offered IN CON-
premise was 1000 The Solicitor hes also rejected the
oar 20 the case OF H. H. Bith, surety j.
W, SAITH an additional paynastor OF lhs Navy ngaInst
whom gment nad Doen obalned In tho Of 81 l6l
Tins anoua, offered "a ooDprOmiHs was $500. Smth
vss paynaster dunng tho War Of tho Rebellion and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
PURCHASERS OF MEXICAN REAL ESTATE.

PURCHASERS OF MEXICAN REAL ESTATE
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The Federal Cons
stitutiou OF Mexico provides that all foreigners who
acquire real the Republic Of Mexico are held by
such act TO citizens thereof unless at the time of
making the purchase they declare their Intention OF
retaining their nationally without this reservation II
staed no certificate OF matrcuatiOn will be issued In
thor favor from the Mexican Foreign Office.
Recently Mr.. Morgan the United States Minister,
made application for such certificate In behalf OF an
American citizen Mexlco. but the certificate was
refused the ground that be had purchased piece OF
property at Mazatlan without properly reservng his
American citizenship II IL also held by the Mexican
Government that IN matTieulated citizen or the
United states PURCHASES real estate Ia Mexico ne becomes
citizen OF Republic should be fail 10 spulate his
nationality at the tms OF the purchase and would thu
tfforced into the military service OF that country be
debarrcd FROM the OF claiming the protection OF
the United States Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
THE FIRST BOLTER.

CoiHptbUs Dspdtch 70 me CHHH9u Commercial oaSeu
Allen @. Thurman, IT,, strOlled over to the
State House. and shown the parag aph IN The COM
reca G0senc he effect that be would scratch Huad-
ly and vote Tor Foraker.
That's 80" he replied with emphasis; ." l. shaI not
only vote for Foraker, but shall work for him!
There IL a wellgrounGcd rumor that the old Roman
himself will positively not vote for Hoadly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
yIEWs IND COMMENTS on OHIO.

WARNING THAT WAS DISREGARDED
FToa Senator ThUrdas Speech SecOndi1g WGTds NonfHd
aOn.
Gentlemen, don't let our enemies put us on
tbe deeusIve ana hide from the public gaze the great
principles OF Democracy which art the heart anu NE
blood OF our grand Old party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
4 DEMOCRAT WITH MEMORY.
Juerpieo gffh n senator ArmsTOng, Of AistOuTf Ia tn
CHICAGO TiHss

"What will the convention in Ohio do !"
au afraid they will nominate HOsdly. And II they
de- / bope he'll be beaten badly beaten ] tell yOu.
did D,Inocrath have good memories, and We take very
little stock WHO has made ~ good Republican
record rs Hoadh I'D up TO within few years would
IKE 10 ser Durbin Ward successful, for he has beer
consistent Democrat AL his lie"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
A sum N SIMPLE SUBTRACTION.
Prom ne Philadelphia lToss tRepJ

Governor HOadly Is expected To spend
5000 600 LIS annua! income, 90 pcfsuadug Ohio voters
10 do prive the sa;e OF 100000 which ought TO be
raised from the nquOrsellers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
HOADLY AND THE DUTCH"
From The Toledo Made (Rep.)

When DurDln WARDS forty years OF unfe-
warded tho party were urged and descaned
upon, the argument WAS met and tefuted with
- HOadly1l catch the Dutch, and mes got bar'L"
When ThUrmans lifelong devotion 10 the " immortal
principles of Jefferson mis- championship of DeInOc-
racy In season aud of season. Ia the senate and
Inc stunp--hs Copperhead record aud his Rebel pro
clYnes going down In the dirt in obedience 10 The
reeuback craze-whcn all these we've summed up with
feryid eloquence. the listener calmly rcpliedi
Yes KNOW. That's all true. But boadlyu catch
the Dutch, and he's got barL"
And the Thurman boom tendery wrapped mp In
the banner OF the Cause ard gently laid away 10
rest, with butteInut tree planted al It's head.
When the Geddes OOOm opened with prayer by Grand
Worthy Tempar-whO also a Methodist class-leader
jim fun rega!la aud accompanied win all the
pleasant lttic amenities OF quarterly conference ana
temperance cOnYouuOB combined tbs freshness and
novelty OF The thing captured many for brief space
''1he party been famtshng for the want OF some
new racket ever since Rag BaOy died. We've never
red the God and Morality fad. Mebbe that's the sharp
thing 10 do now"
But 10 REPLIED:
mot this year-s'm' other yegr. We can turn pi0us
and temperate any time. Walt tai our chances Amt 80
gOOo us they this year Now Hoadlys our man.
Hoadly'l aIch tie Dutch and he's got 'bar'L'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26

II was repeated everywhere among the dele
gates II ioady nominated the different liquor
leagues OF the state would contribute not less than
$4,000 10 the Democratic campaign fund, and that
settled the question. The nomination was bought out
rgut and viii paid for and the work Of buying votes
and cOruptng elections IN various ways will soon begin
by the Democratic managers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
TWO DEFEATED CANDIDATES IN THE SAME

Prom The Cincinnati Enquirer (Dsnl
The compliments OF Colonel Thomas l.
Jones' OF Kentucky, 10 General DurDln Ward aud vii
the General please accept Mr JOness most profOunC
sympathy1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
CADET ARMY ASSIGNMENTS.

fen behind in his accounts to the amount Of the judE
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
THE TICKET AND THE CATHOLIC DEMOCRATS.
Colnnbtn Dspateh b Ctnelnnan ooamereial 0azeits.

Columbus Dispateh 10 Cincinnati Commercial 0dzsite
Tne Catholic Democrats are particularly DIS
erupted tho rtlIg iOus gu, sIioD. They "1hc
party would not take Ben. lie FeYfe because he Is
catholic, but II uoIonatet a nan who IL an fnhdeL"
And then Judge Daugbslty OF Franklin County, did not
receive n single vote from hs delegation for the
Supreme Benoh and the reason assigned by ais CO.
releiOnists IL btcause he Is Catholic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
THE COTTON EXPORT QUESTION.

A LETTER FROM MIR. DAVID A. WELLS.
A OFFENCE or HIS CHARGE THAT THE AMERICAN
COTTON TRADE is SUFFERING BECAUSE OF PRO-
TECTioN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-26
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY JUNE as, 1888

England and the Gotten supply of this country we
cordially refer him TO the following extracts rom
Mr. robert P. Porters letter from Manchester. pub
lished ia Mondays TRBUNE.-Ed.l
National Republican., 1883-08-08
A TRIP TO CABIN JOHN.
Late Assessors Take n Day or and
ENJOY Themselves.

ENJOY Themselves.
The late assessors met yesterday at 12
o'clock at the livery stable of Mr.. F. p. Hack
ney, on Bridge street, Georgetown, and in fif-
teen minutes afterward Messrs. George w.
Hardness, Hawkins Taylor, J. Il. Caldwell,
E. b. Cottrell, Capt. B. ID. Carpenter, S. NJ.
Golden, w. ]. Purman, F. P. Hackney, Forbes
Beall, M. W. Moore, ]. II. Bird, and Mr.
Davis, and REPUBLICAN reporter, took seats
in comfortable omnibus and were driven
through the main street of Georgetown out
upon the roadleading to Cabin John bridge. The
sun sbOne brightly, and just sufficient breeze
was stirring to make the ride pleasant. The
sight of the verdant hillsides and wooded
knobs, the singing of birds, the ripping and
sparkling of the Potomac, the canal boats
being dragged along slowly but surely toward
their several destinations, the farmers enter
ing and departing from the city, and the
blue mountain tops in the distance were suf-
fcient to buoy up the spirits of those gentle
men who had been stepped in assessments for
the past five months, and during the ride the
party was RECALLED and highly entertained by
the "reminiscences of Capt Carpenter, who
acted as guido during the war for Gems.
Smith, Fremont, and Mcclellan; Mr.. Purman,
who ran the risk of being captured by
Mosby more than once, just for the sake of
a " dear girl" who resided on the Virginia
side OF the river, and Mr.. Caldwell, VINO was q
telegrapher in the confederate states army.
The 1atter gentleman related an anecdote
in connection with Gen. Meigs to the effect
that telegram was sent to the above named
oilicor, the federal cipher alphabet having
been captured, to send train of supplies to a
certain point. They were sent and of course
gobbled by the confederates
On arriving at Cabin John the party
alighted. The bridge was inspected and COM
mented upon, and the scenery, which is sim
ply grand, thoroughly enjoyed. They then
repaired to the hotel, where stories were told
until dinner was announced, when all sat
down to table bountifully supplied with
everything that the excellent cuisine of Mrs
Barbinger. the landlady, could afford, and the
assessments were all speedily lowered
After dinner speeches of a witty and
humorous character were made by several OF
the late assessors, during which some very
amusing experiences were told,
Mr.. Cottrell presented each ex-assessor with
a diminutive hatchet, and each gentleman
promised to bury all differences, if any ever
existed, and to keep the little axes in memory
of the time when they were assessors.
At 6:l5 o'clock the party started on their
return home, all pleased with their days So
journ at Cabin John bridge.
National Republican., 1883-08-08
EAST WAsuINGTON.

The funeral services of the late A. c. Smith
We're held at 33i Il street northeast yesterday
at IL o'clock, Lafayette lodge, f. A. A. NJ.
attended in body. Rev. DIR. Steele, Of St.
Marks church, ofticiated. Those who acted
as pallbearers were Messrs w. III. Olcott,
Frank b. Miller, j. G. Blackjack, Sutter, A.
Fox, and Il, McGrattey. Several handsome
floral offerings were placed on the cnsket,
The remains were taken to Baltimore at l:40
O'Clock, TO be inferred at Western cemetery,
Two members Of the chapter and two of the
commandery accompanied them TO Baltimore.
EaIhe marine band concert at the capitol will
begin at 5:30 O'clock this afternoon.
The work of dredging the navy yard chan
mel is progressing rapidly.
A large number of pleasure boats we're out
yesterday evening in the Eastern branch.
The garbage wagon is wanted ON b, between
First and Second streets northeast
st, Peters branch of the Catholic Knights
Of America carried large number of people
on their excursion to Marshall Hall yester-
day. Both the morning and evening boats
were we'll filed. IL was, without doubt, q
success in every way.
National Republican., 1883-08-08
Arrested for swlndIlng.

Charles Heller, who has been mixed up in
several scrapes, is in the tolls again. He was
arrested by Officer Dreen, of the fifth precinct,
yesterday for obtaining money under false
pretenscs A farmer named Edward Hum
phrey was the complainant, an d stated that
Heller came to him and asked him to discount
a check for $50. Mr.. Humphrey did not have
the money, but gave Heller S. and
was to give him the rema nder to-day. Mr.
Humphrey did not suspect anything wrong
for some time hut finally his suspicious were
aroused from Heller's queer actions, and he
sent for Officer Breen. Heller had in his pos
session several checks signed by different per-
sons and payable at certain banks to himself.
lie destroyed two of tho checks and tried ia
swallow the other. lie was locked up, but
subsequently his father went bail for him
and he was released. Heller was involved in
a difficulty with the detectives some time ago
and is supposed TO be insane.