New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-18
Mr.. MOBILES ALTERS HIS MIND.
ABANDONING HIS PLAN TO END his LIFE
SPENDING THR NIGHT ON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ABANDONING HIS PLAN TO END his LIFE
SPENDING rHE NIGHT ON AFERRY-BoAr-DEcLARRp
TO BE TEMPORARILY INSANE.
A largo man dressed in dark clothes very much
soiled and disarranged and extremely haggard as
to appearance. called at No. so East
Washington-square at 7:30 q. m. yester-
day. He was j. c. Nobles whose letter to
the Editor of The TRIBUNE announcing that
in thirty minutes he should be no more, together
with his obituary written by himsef and headed
Suicide of John G.. Nobes" was published yester-
day morning. He was apparently under great men,
tai excitement when received by j. C. Mitchell,
manager of the Benedict Bachelor Flats Mr..
Mobiles was induced to take q bath, and
razors were furnished him with which he
shaved himself. Then An excellent breakfast was
furnished him and strong cup of Coffee but he ate
sparipgly. He continued greatly depressed and in
an hysterical manner revealed the fact that during
the preceding night it had been his intention to
commit suicide. Some simple remedies were admin
istered to calm his nerves and cloths wet In ice
water were applied to his head After he
had become somewhat calmer Mr.. Mitchell
went to the Methodist Book Concern. No. sos Broad
way and told Mr.. Nobess friends where the missing
man was. He also telegraphsd to Mrs. Mobiles. at
Atlantic Highlands. New-Jsrsey. and then called
at THE TRIBUNE Office to give the information that
Mr.. Mobiles had not carried out his announced pro-
gramme of self-destruction. In the fore
noon the Rev. DR.. ]. NJ Reid spent some
time with Mr.. Mobiles, and In the afternoon Ara
Mobiles arrived.
WHAT Mr.. MOBILES SAYS
Areporter of The TRIBUNE who called early in the
afternoon was at first told by Mr. Mitchell that ID
had been thought best that Mr. Mobiles should not
any newspaper men, owing to his highly excita~
bic condition. At Mr. Nobless own request an excep-
ton was made In favor of The TRIBUNE. The TO-
porter found Mr. Mobiles lying on lounge in cool
and partly darkened apartment. where he was
being cared for by Mrs. Mitchell.
"He is very dear friend of ours, and we cannot
do too much for him." she explained.
He gave the reporter cordial greeting. "Why,
Pm all right and strong as ever" he said.
springing to q sitting position as he spoks He was
induced to lie down again, and then the reporter
said he was glad to find Mr.. Mobiles
not only alive but in such good health.
1T was very kind Of you to come" ho said. "You
do not look like man who would do me any harm,
am ready to answer any questions. What you
want is facts, and you shall have facts Oh.
but l meant to do It'll I was sim
cere In what I wrote to THE TRIBUNE. Oh
have had strange life-a life full Of rcmarkabl6
experiences. Pve been rich and poor and Pve had
friends great deal bctter friends than deserved.
Say what you please about me. You can't be too
| severe-and oh. do not say anything unkind about
my poor family. My dear wife is the purest
/ and best woman who ever lived, and my
dear children should not suffer for what
| I have done. My wife will be here soon-
| they have sent for her. When she is here
you can sac for yourself 1t was for their
| sakes that made up my mind to do it."
Here he buried his face in his hands and wept like
| child.
IF you could have seen me last night" he re-
| sumed, you would not have doubted it. was on
the ferry between Ccrtlaudt-st and Jersey City,
| walking up and down all night long, Some or
the people on the boat looked hard at me. Dut they
| vcre all kind to me-cverybody Is kind 10 me.
| tried to do It, but couldn't. Then, thought will
Mt 6 o'clock When O'clock came l started to
| get over the rail-but Oh, that voice! My Saviour
spoke and couldn't. He said was not created to
| commit suicide-but l ought to have done II" he
added, moaning. Then he clasped his head
moment as if suffering great pam Directly after he
sprang to sitting position, rolled up his Sleeves
swung his arms wildly and said in a louder tone;
| but Fll do it yeti"
After some persuasion he was again induced te
| lie down and allow Mrs. Mitchell to resume the
constant change of cold applications to his head.
"They may think Pm crazy but Pm not" he
said IL can tell you every move l made since
| left home Could crazy man do thati MY reason
| Is all right, but / haven't any brain. 1t burnt
heren placing his hand the top of his head. JUS
/ feel my pulse-there, you see 1t Is as STEADY
and regular aud strong as your own
| now isn't iti Inever harmed human being-ip
| my intentions. But what are intentions-all bosh
It's the results that tell and you want facts That
| what the press wants. No man living has greater
respect for the press than l. Say what you likt
AMI
| family"
AS Mr.. Mobiles was again becoming greatly excited
| the reporter desired to take his leave, but wat
only allowed to do so after promising to cal
| later In the day. A half hours conversation VA
sufficient to convince any that Mr.. Mobiles was
mentally and physically in such state as to bs
irresponsible for any act he may have attempted ID
commit.
A TALK WITH MRS. MOBILES.
Mrs Mobiles said last evening that when her hus'
band left home for New-York last Friday there was
nothing to suggest any intention to
take his life. He was expected homo
ON Friday night, but on Saturday she
received dispatch from him saying that he was
going that night to New-Haveu, where he has rela-
tives She had supposed he was spending Sunday
there until telegram reached her Monday after'
noon from David Collins, of Newark, stating that
he had received letter from Mr.. Mobiles in which
he expressed intention to commit suicide
"I could not feel In my own mind,D said MYs.
Nobes that he would really attempt his own life
| but was greatly relieved when / received Mr..
| Mitchelps telegram this morning and had barely
time to catch the train If he had remained at home
am snrc he would not have made any such attempt.
| He has been bly, overworked and lately mas
| ried him excessively. His health has become 30
much i'm paired that he has been able neither to eat
nor sleep He is exceeding sanguine in his business
enterprses-too much so--and the result Is that ho
is not always able to meet obligations at maturity.
| He always wants to pay dollar for dollar, and ID
| see a dishonest man try to kill himself
because he cannot pay his debts. With proper man
agement am sure that his affairs can be stralght-
| eel ont honorah1v aud enthusiastically. and