The sun., 1889-11-20
PASroR 1roHrBoURNzS RETURN.
His Mind stu UnbaIanced-Biiud and Deaf
Every Morning.

HIs Mind SIN UnbaInnced-BIind and Deat
Every Morning.
The mystery Of the disappearance OF the
| Rev. A. W. Lightbourne. pastor OF the Congre.
gational church at Port Chester, Is not entirely
solved by his return.
Since his return -Mr. Lightbourne has ro-
mained In secluslon at the house OF his brother
n-Law, Mr.. Middleton, at 80 East 131st street
He is undergoing treatment for his mental
condition. On his own behalf. and partly COM
ing from him, an interesting statements is made
by one Of his stanchest friends in the Port
Chester church. Among other things the
friend says:
THAT Mr.. Lightbourne is in an unbalanced
state of mind. and in a condition closely bor-
dering on paralysis, have not the slightest
doubt. That his condition Is the result OF dis
eipation or guilt in any form. l do not for o
moment believe. The experts who have been
treating him certify to his unsound mental
condition, and his symptoms seem to prove 1t
even to a layman. He has changed sadly dur
ing his recent absence. Helooks worn and hag-
gard. and crows feet have come about his eyes
which were not there before. His disease az
fects him peculiarly. In tho morning he Is
blind and partially deaf for an hour or two
after he awakes. This condition passes away
before noon, and during the rest Of the day he
is sometimes perfectly sane and at other times
he suffers loss Of memory and hallucinations.
His condition is caused by overwork and
worry. The paralysis which threatens him
already Affects three fingers OF his right hand
much OF the time.
MIR. Lightbourne went away because he felt
compelled to do so by an irresistible impulse.
In his sane moments while gone lie comInuni.
Gated with his family and friends. While at
Albany, for instance, he wrote his wife that he
had on hand a scheme that would bring him
great wealth. which. when gained he would
uee in a great emancipation campaign, and
that he was going to Philadelphia to follow 1t
up. He had money enough for his trip about
New York, and he, earned more while away.
He received $50 while in Philadelphia for an
article, which he wrote for Pres6ytetian
presSed upon S his, his mind. bind which may BE- an
he was, followed by some man during all h!
tse pnbe bsrS at PopsS
keepsie. which he visited at the invi-
tation OF a gentleman. and he he had dan an
Em Mn M hsIs asseT
and struck him on the head with some
weapon. He shows a severe scar left by the
wound. Since his return MIR. Lightbourne has
tariIy. He had telegraphed his brother-in- law
10 come for him before he encountered MIR.
Bacon. In his rational spells he talks clearly
about his wanderings of the, past month. and
at other times he seems to have forgotten en-
tirely whore he has been.
" His plans for the future are uncertain. He
yesterday sent to the church his resignation OF
the pastorate II his health permits he may 20
West and undertake the practise OF law. which
he studied before be prepared for the ministry"
peculiar one. 1t was received by Mr.. Nathan
9. Pond. Chairman Of the Standing Committee
Of the Church. yesterday: and # will no doubt
that in It Mr. Lightbourne makes no explana-
tion OF his recent action.