New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-13
NO CHANGE OBSERVED IN Mr.. STOKES.

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The examination of witnesses for the pro-
ponents continued yester In the Stokes will con-
test Thomas Curry, head waiter In the Down Town
Club, OF which Mr. stokes a member testified that
Mr. Stokes been the habit OF taking lunch at the
club up time when he went 10 heeOuntry IN June
1881 The witness to the members OF the CLUB cheeks
FOR their hats and coats Mr.. Stokes took check
but simply asked lts number When he left The club he
calod for his has and giving tie number OF his
check The witness observed DO change IN Mr. stokes's
appearance his speech was and distinct. william
Stratiord OF Caswell Hazard, druggists at Newport
said that Mr Stokes had recognized hun in 1880 after
not having HIM for several years. Mr.. stokes
called the attention Of the witness TO the circumstance
that he was charged ten cents more for pre-
soripiion than lie had been charged IN New-York The
witness thought that Mr.. Stokes was man Of sound
mind
The Rev DR.. Mathews, Methodist clergyman, said
that was formerly pastor Of tue Phelps Mission He
had known the Stokes aud Dull families since 1877
lie had standing invitation from Mr. stokes TO dime ut
his house. aud frequently did Especially during the
months prior subsequent the death of Mrs Stokes
the witness had frequent talks with Mr. Stokes var
ious subjects. On the question OF drinking wine Mr.
Stokes expressed the opinion that ought not TO
drink wine II he thereby set example 10 anyone who
had not TIE elf control to drink with moderation The
witness aud Mr. Stokes once had u discussion on
the true doctrine OF baptism. Dir. stokes strict
Baptt aud oontended for the doctrue OF Immersion.
He also expressed the opinion that min
isters ought TO look after their money affairs,
just as other men are accustomed 10 do
john Parsons formerly o. Phelps, james & Co.. OF
London, aud Of BOnd, Parsons Co.. OF tns city,
last witness. He said that he had first met Mr..
stokes IA 1879 and nad seen him IN 1850 In June
July 1881, he made visit over night at Mr. sokess
house Orange Mountain when he had a cOayersatOn
with him. lasting from fifteen minutes To half an hour.
relating to the business prospects of the witness. who
had just formed new firm in the metal business Mr.
stokes told HIM that be must not expect to make large
profits as Phelps Dodge Co had made years ago IN the
same business, and when the witness told Mr. Stokes
thai he doubt where To live with his family Mr..
Stokes suggested hat Orange was very desirable nome
all the year round. Mr. stokes presided the dinner
table, aud joined IN the conversation Mr.. Parsons OBJ
served marked change in Mr. St0kes'5 conduct or
conversation since 1879 aud considered aim perfecty
rational The examination will be continued to-day.
THE CASE OF BARRETT Ii. VAN AUKEN
In the proceedings to secure the release Of
d. Ii. Van Aukeu from SANFORD Hall, IN Flushing.
where he confined a dangerous Iunatic. DE- A. j.
skene, who recently examined Mr. Van Auken under
order OF the Court, testified yesterday befo Judge
Cullen In Brooklyn. With Dr. Sherwoll he saw Van
Auken the grounds of the institution; he moving
things about the lawn. and appeared somewhat dazed
and spoke dseonlectediy. He did not appear to have
two rational ideas. He said that he was miracuously
inspired speak foreign languages but failed to under
stand anything but English when was spoken to- He
called himself universal condenser but could not tell
what that meant. He undoubtedly insane, and In
view OF his years and the ongh of time he had been
OF his mind, 1t was doubtful whether he would ever
recover Whlle no was pnyslcaly 0Ole 10 DO brought
into court It would prove detrimental to his condition
On crossexamination DIR. Skene stated that Mr. Van
Auken was beginning to show signs of muscular paray
sis.
The counsel for the petitioner then moved for Mr. Van
Aukens discharge f0m custody, asserting that
swer 20 tile writ did not show greater Yaglres than
those Henry Pruuse Cooper, who recently dis.
charged from the same institution. Mr. Van Auken
was prisoner under irregular and Illegal proceedings
the exparte evidence Of not being sum
oent hold him. The opposing counsel said that
argument necessary To show tha5 the motion dis
aha MOI M si,ia
M Van Auken sane he should be discharged at
once. He inclined to think, however, Ee q
chronic lunatlo. lie reserved his decision.
UNITED STATES AGAINST 43 DIAMONDS