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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
NORFOLK AFFAIRS.
MAHoNE's DUBIOUS METHODS = b.
RIAL OF A SUICIDE.
A Republican Murderer TO BE Tried-Bat-
tIe-ship Texas--Railroad Accident
Nayy-Yard Workers.
rorrs,popdeuce o, tho Richmond DIspa,en.I

fCorTespondence OF tho Richmond Dispaien.l
NoRrorx. November 3, 1899.
The Malone healafs made n desperate
effort 10 capture the Democratlc Judges IN
Portsmouth and Norfolk county, and good
size amounts of bobdle were rendered las,
night. The Democratic managers were on
tho track of the heelers ut every turn.
and where only q suspicion OF weak
ness was discovered. In one case
where $3.50 was offered the party was
promptly displaced as o precaution. IL
was not known 10 any one until this morn
ing who tho judges of election were in the
county or the city Of Portsmouth, which
made Il difficult for the bribery gang TO
work the territory assigned them. IL ~
not generally believed that the Malone
methods of corruption aud thievery had
any influence among the Democrats OF this
section. :,
The remains Of Sergeant Frank Bowles,
of the marine barracks. were removed
from the station-house to the nayy-yard
this morning and the funeral took place
this afternoon, Chaplain Morrison. OF the
receiyIny-snip Franklin. officiating. De-
ceased leaves son in New York, but his
wife is dead. He was very intelligent
and fne-lOoking man. and the suicide Is
alone attributable to q protracted spree.
The case of the colored Princess Anne pom
tician Llttleton Owens, who killed ROBBERY
Gornto. the barber. will come up for trial
in the Corporation Court this week.
The large frames Of the battle-ship Texas
are now being placed in position and ylsi-
tors are enabled to see what the huge slip
will be.
Charles Clarke, switchman on the
Seaboard and Roanoke railroad, was struck
bv train yesterday and had his shoulder
dislocated and ribs broken.
A double line of steamers is to be placed
on the Cape Charles route to New York,
boat leaving and arriving at Norfolk every
morning and evening.
The rolls of the workmen In the navy,
yard contain $50 names Just at present, ana
will be largely increased after the election,
when the Navy Department can get time to
attend to matters. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

WASHINGTON. November 5.--An ARRAY oc-
Cured in the northern part of the city to-
night between some negroes. Osborne
Basey and another negro were so badly IN
iured that it is expected thoy will die.
Police-Ofncer Crippcn attempted to quell
the disturbance and pursued Basey. who,
though injured, was attempting TO escape,
when the latter turned around and shot
the officer. killing him almost instantly. ,
As freight train on the Baltimore and
Potomac was passing ont of the depot, TO-
NIGHT along Virginia avenue il was broken
into two sections to permit some delayed
horse-cars to pass. While one of the cars
was on the railroad track the engineer
backed up his train TO make connection
with the rear ears, oyerturning the street
car aud severely but not fatally injuring
eight or ten passengers in 1t. A few mn
utes later the same train ran over and kiled
"A white man named James Talbert, who
was on the track.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
THE LATE GEORGE A. AlNsLle.
Arrangements for tIis rnneraI at O'Clock
To-Day.

The funeral Of George A. Ainslie, ESQ.,.
who died day before yesterday IN the sixty
third year Of his age, will take place ~ /
o'clock to-day from Seyenth-Strert CHRIS
tian church. Tho deceased was Tor nearly
quarter of century a member and an
officer OF this church. but AT the time or MS
death was member Of Marshall-Street
church. The funeral will be held az the
former church on account OF is being so
much larger. Rev Mr.. Cutler viii OIL
ciatc. assisted BY Rev. DR.. Hall. It viii be
attended by Richmond Commandery, No.
2. and Richmond Randolph Lodge OF An
ciont Free and Accepted MasOns; by the
Chamber of Commerce. members OF the
Mochanics Institute. and representatives
Of the Fire Department aud police force.
The active pall-boarcrs have oil been Sc
leciod from The operatives who served the
deceased long and faithfully. They are
as k]lows: Messrs. Joseph lutchennurg,
Andrew StembTeckcr, Charles II. Iate,
George McDOnough, William GWIhneii'
Robert Mangum, Frederick Allen, ana T..
d. Phillips.
The honorary pall-bearcrs are ex-Jrdge
George l.. Christian and Mr. W. ID. Ches-
terman. from the Chamber Of Commerce ;
Messrs A. ". Archer and J. Thompson
Brown, from Richmond Commandery,. No.
.; Captain Thomas Elicit and 6. w. L.
Burgwvn. from the Mechanics Institute ;
w. II. Clcmmitt and James W. White,
from Mar-hall->trect Christian church ;
". Hall Crew. from Richmond randolph
Lodge. A., z. and 4. H.. and W. 1. Han
cock and J. L. Gibson, from Seventh
Street church.
Richmond Commandery will parade at
the funeral on foot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Mother and Child Burned.

Mira. Ferguson and her little fve-year-
old daughter. Ella May, from near Norfolk
who are visiting Mr.. S. Z. Fitchett. Mrs.
Forgusson's father, at his home No. Us
north Twenty-sixth street, were badly
burned Yesterday afternoon, and the little
child's injuries are Of very serious char
acter.
The unfortunate occurrence happened
about 3 O'Clock. The child's clothing took
fire from an open CRATE, and the frightened
little creature ran through the yard ana
into the kitchen. where her mother was,
with her clothes all ablaze.
Mrs. FERGUSON grabbed herlittle daugh-
ter and cxtinguished the flames as speedily
ms possible. but not until the child had
been very badly burned about the breast,
stomach. and hands. Mrs, FERGUSON
hands were also badly burned.
Dr. Hinchman was summoned ant did
everything i'm his power to alleviate the
sufcrings Of the mother and child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
THE NEWS Os MANCHESTER.
Numerous Items of Interest Briefly
served.

served.
Mr.. David j. Woisiger received o tele-
gram from Augusta. Ga, yesterday morn
irg announcing the death OF his nephew,
MIR BENJAMIN H. Mcisleer. The deceased
was 20 son of the late Henry McsiseI and a
brother of Mr. Peter Wcisigor. of TINS city.
The .ld intelligence Of his death was "a
shock 90 hi friends and relatives here, who
did not know That AT. Nehlser haG been
sick.
Despite the excitement incident to the
election the congregations az the Balm
bridge-Street baptist church for the last
two nights have been large and doep inte-
rest has been manifested. Rev. Mr.. AGREE
has completely won the hearts of the Man
chester people, apj his sermons are heard
with interest aud profit.
Mrs Or Ihoma, j. lurpin has returned
g. her home iu P0Wha.an county after
pleasant visit of two weeks 10 her sister.
M. T.. ". Nesigcr of this city.
Biss Emily b. Terrell. OF Bellevue, King
William county, who has beon the guest OF
Mrs. ID. /. Pullian for several weeks, has
returned home.
The Southsido Land and Improvement
COMPANY have named their property lying
east II Forcstiili Park Woodland
Heights. This name applies 20 all the
property from Reedy creek 20 the city
limits. and is a very appropriate one.
Nearly hall of the voters Of this city
went 70 Richmond last night % bear the
election news and the other half fingered
around the Lea3cr Office aud beard the bul-
lotius read.
Workmen are engaged putting down the
curmne on Ninth street.
The Hastings Court was not ~ session
yesterday. tut Will be to-day.
The City Council meets Friday night at
alnLn.L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

Mr.. s. A. Dob Ellison died at Staunton
YESTERDAY morning, in the ffty-thiId year
Of his ace. He was born in North Carolina
and came here during the war, and at the
cessation of hostilites entered the tobacco
business. For long time he was mem
her of the firm Of Cullingworth a Ellison,
from which he withdrew the LIST or last
January on account OF al health. He mar
nod Miss NcMinn ia sister of Mr. John
McNIinn). VINO, with three children, sur
wye him. He was warm-hearted, gene
rous man, and well deserved the circle OF
loval friends which no had. His remains
viii be brought to this city for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
nurke probebIv Conc to Honduras.

WAsmyGroY, November 5.-Nothing was
developed at the State Department re-
specting the case of X-State-Treasurcr
Burke, of Louisiana, although one of the
officials said to-day he had heard report
that Burke was on his way TO Honduras.
He further stated that if this was true it
would only be- the most natural thing IN
the world for two reasOns-first, some
Louisiana people. Burke among them.
probably have secured very valuable con-
cessions. mining and otherwise, in Hon.
duras, and it would be to his interest to go
there and work them: second. there is no
extradition treaty with Honduras. IL IS
said at the State Department that Burke,
according 10 information possessed there,
has not been indicted for an extreditable
offence. therefore his extradition has not
been asked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
A Snleudid Vintage.

dispatch from ReIms, November 5, iSs9l
This years vintage Of Champagne has
been completed, and has also produced
such excellent wines that the decade of
1880 to 1890 will show more fine villages
than any other. Among the largest buyers.
the house which secured the most 3esira-
bic growths, and whose cellars since the
celebrated 1884 vintage hold the fipest md
argest stock in the entire Champagre dis
triot, are G. II. Mumm & Co. The prices
paid throughout are very high. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

The registrar Of election ut the Third
precinct Jackson Ward was Mr.. James Ii.
Bradley.
Mr.. David Wilbon, the energetic and
efficient president of the Drummers' Demo-
cratic Club, called the meeting at the
Theatre Monday night to order and pre-
sented Mayor EllysOn, who presided.
Dir. Calling, of this city, whose fathers
farm, in Prince George county, was sub
jected to q strange sinking during the sum
mer, yesterday exhibited at the Dispatch
office some specimens of the corn raised on
eight or nine acres of the depressed ground.
Tie grain is OF superb quality and the
yield is forty bushels to the acre, though
the crop had no cultivation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

The defeat Of Malone brought great Joy
to those of his former political adherents
who have within the last year or two re-
belled against his tyranny and one-man-
rule and made themselves his formidable
foes. Over two hundred ants in Rich
mond voted for Mckinney and the same
thing was done in many portions OF the
State. The ants had their headquarters
at the Hotel Dodson last night and as iast
as returns were received here they. tele-
graphed them TO Hon. John 5. Wise IN
New York and TO the prominent leaders
Of this faction throughout Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Do,ooates 20 the catboJic Congress.

At the last meeting Of the McGill Catho-
lie Union the follOwing-namcd gentlemen
society az the Catholic Congress 10 be held
in Baltimore next week: Or. Daniel j..
Coleman, John Il. Delaney, William Daf-
from. John r. Higgins, 5. l.. Kelly, John
NJ. Finnegan, William +. Reddy. w. j..
Tingley, Charles T. Shervin, and William
l.. Finnegan. From Baltimore thev VIII
go 10 Washington to be present at the dedl-
cation Of the New Catholic University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

Governor elect Mckinney excepted,
there was not q happier man in Virginia
last night than was Governor Fltzhugh
Lee after IL became cerlain our ticket had
won by q large majority. 1t is proof, "
said he. that Virginia cannot be bought
and cannot be driven by the National Ad-
ministration from her adherence to the
doctrine that the people must control this
Government and not the Government con-
troll the people"
To what DO You mainly attribute the
victory
10 the white people being aroused.
What Will be the effect Of Mckinney :
election?
The progress. prosperity, md peace the
Stple has enjoyed for the last four years
viii ~ preserved under the next admins
tration. which Will certainly be wise and
conservative.
DO you think that Malone Will over
again be the candidate Of the Republicans
in Virginia.
No.
Did the kickers contribute to the Demo
cratic victory,
Their dissatisfaction to the head OF the
Malone ticket Of course contributed some
thing TO the great defeat ii has sustained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
p. w. oRusss SHOT.
He IA wounded by the Accidental Dis
charge OF a Gun.

Yesterday Petcr w. Grubbs, Esq.,. son OF
Mr.. John T.. Grubbs. was accidentally shot
in Hanover county.
He was hunting with two friends and the
dog flushed flock Of birds and one OF tho
young men stumbled and his gun went on
discharging the load in the arm OF Mr.
Grubbs.
He is badly wounded, but no bones nre
broken. He came down on the evening
train and was carried at once to his fathers
house. No. 9l3 east Leigh street.
Much Of the flesh is torn from Mr.
Grubbs's arm. hut It Is though, that the
member. though badly injured. can be
saved. After the shooting Mr. Grubbs. aided
bv his two friends, was able 70 walk from the
field to a conveyance which carried him to
the train.
Mr. Grubbs was employed by the Union
Passenger road. Of which line he was late
~ the superintendont. and was very pOpu-
lar with the employees Of the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
TN OTHER STATES.
GOOD NEWS FROM NEW YORK AND
NEW JERSEY.
The Empire state stiu Heavily Demo-
cratic--The Logisiaturc-Lcon
Abbott's Majority.
special telegram to mo Dispa.ca.l

NEW YoRK, November 5.-The Demo
cratic State ticket Is elected by majority
probably exceeding 10000. The majority
for II in this city is about 60,000. The next
Senate will probably have a Republican
majority of seven OF eight. but neither the
Senate nor Assembly will have the ez-
pected Republican two-thirds majority TO
override the Governors veto.
Returns 10 midnight show Democratic
gains Of a dozen assemblymen outside Of
New York and BROOKLYN. Tammany elects
her local ticket with the possible excep-
ton of Judge Gildersleeve. John j.
O'Brien's Eighth district, which gave the
biggest majority in the city to Harrison.
now goes otherwise and gives an equally
big Democratic majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
peodinc The Dispatch,s Returns.

Never was there a more enthusiastic au-
dicnce seen in Richmond than that Of sew
eral thousand white Democrats who as
sembled on Main street in front Of the
Dieoafch Office last night 10 read the cleo
ton returns which were thrown on canvas
through an oxyhydrogen calcium lens as
fast as tho wires brought them ia from all
sections of the state. Dr.. W. ii. Taylor
YVES i'm charge of the exhibition and mad
several very efficient assistants. In addi-
tiou 10 the election figures, which were of
such an encouraging character as to draw
boisterous applause from the assemblage,
many other attractive views we're pre-
sented aud the large crowd was entertained
until after midnight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Citr Nrnrinn1.x Rennrt.

The whole number Of deaths last week
was 81.
Cm4srs Of Deah: Asthenia. white;
bronchitis. / white burns, lcolored; cere-
lro spinal meningitis, white; consump-
ton, colored debility, white; diar-
white; diphthoria. ! white; dropsy, color
cd. feyer-typhoid. 3 white; feyer-ma-
larial. 1 white; heart-discase, 3 white; in
anition. colored; Inflammation Of the
bowels. / white; old age, ] white and
colored paralysis. 1 white; paralysis OF
throat. 1 white: pneumonia, white and 2
colored premature birth, white; rheu-
matism-articular. ] white; septic@mla--
puerperal, colored; surgical kidney, /
colored. unknown, / colOred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
snow-Storm I'm New Mexico.

SANTA FL. n. NJ, November 5.--One Of
the severest snow and Wind-storms IN the
history Of New Mexico has prevailed for
the past three days and reports are coming
in Of great damage to livestock on the
northern ranges. A number OF cowboys
and sheep-herders have been lost. and it is
feared they have persisted. All trains are
from five to twelve hours late and snow
plows are kept in constant operation on
Ratonand Glorietta mountains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

"A Possible Case" was repeated at the
above house last night to as large an audi
ence as on the preceding night. notwith-
standing the tremendous political oPposi;;
ton. The audience was as much pleased
and enthusiastic as on the previous night;
The stage settings were much admired and
bounteously applauded. 4. special matt
nee will be given to-day. The engagement
will close tomorrow night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
GOODYEAR. Cook & pinon,s srinstrels.

The above company will commence an
engagement of two nights and q matinee
at the Academy on Friday night. This
company will be remembered as having
played an engagement here last season and
made very favorable impression.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Tho Iniernntlonni Ercnrsion.

CNc1SNATI, November 5.-The interna-
tional excursion party spent the greater
part Of the day in the inspection of the
working of the election machinery of this
country and retired to their train about
midnight, expecting to start for Pittsburgh
in the early morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

Death Of Michael Fall from Injuries He-
ceived NJ the Hands Of Lambert.


Michael Fall. who was shot by Philip
Lambert between II and y o'clock Mon
dav night. au account Of which occurrence
was published IN the Dispatch, died yester-
dav morning about 3 O'Clock.
Lambert was before the Police Court yes
tcrday charged with killing Fail. Ex-Jus,,
ticc ID. c. Richardson appeared as counsel
for the accused.
The case. without hearing any testimony
was postponed until tomorrow morning
when the report from the post q,orten1, e4-
animation Of the body Of Fall will be
made.
Lambert was quite badly beaten mp and
tainted while in the courtroom. he was
taken in the city ambulance TO the Jail'
whore Dr. Gordon, the physician TO the
prison. made an examination OF the
wounds. Lambert was beaten on the mead
face. and body, but his injuries are not re-
garded as serious, though several OF Inc
cuts are severe.
Morris Collins, the young man charged
with assaulting Lambert. was also before
the Court. and his case was likewise con-
tinued 10 tomorrow.
An inquest viii be held over the body OF
Fall at II o'clock this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Wbffe-HocOn NuptialS.

Mr.. J. J. White and Miss Della d. Brown
were married at Q o'clock last night at the
residence Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Charity Bacon, No. 1909 Venable street.
Rev. j. L. Tucker, Of the East-End Baptist
church, performed the ceremony in the
presence of a small assemblage Of intimate
relatives
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

The anniversary meeting of the Ameri-
can Church Missionary Society will take
place in st James church Corner Fifth and
Marshall Streets on Thursday, 9TH, at 4
and 8 o'clock p. NJ. Bishop White will
preside. There will be instructive ad-
dresses by distinguished clergymen from
Philadelphia, New York, and elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

DEATHS.
AINSTIE-Diei, at his residence, 2S east
Grace street, October 4, ieSe, GEORGE A. AiNe-
LIE. inyhis sixty third year. ,
Funeral fro n Seventh-Street Chrisuah ehurSh
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON at O'Clock.
ELLTsoN.-Died, suddenly, Noyem Der 3, lsso.
at stsunton, Va. STEPHEN A. ELLISON IN MS
flfty-thrd year. ,-,,.
FAILA-Died. November 3, 1889, NJ o'clock A.
NJ. at the residence OF his father. A. Douny
street MICHAEL r, FALL. son OF John AM ,ne
late Eiion Fall In the twenty-third year OF MS
age. - ... 49,, ala
tiers 10 mourn their irrepsraole loss.
Funeral from -. Paricks church TO-DAl AZ
O'Clock. Friends and acquatntances OF me
family are invited 10 attend
pEYTON.-Died, November ., 1872 al $50 7:
NJ. OF menengitis, LOUISE, infant daughter OF
". J. Peytou and wife
"SufYer llite children % come unto me,
800 For Of such IA Ihs Kingdom OF Heaven.
--Jesis.
Funeral service from the residence, a3iS east
Marshall street, THURSDAY, November dh, al
II 4. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Mr.. Stevenson Here.

Hon. A. T.. Stevenson, who was the First
Assistant POstmaeter-Gencralu under Cleve-
land, was in the city Yesterday. Postuias-
ter Cullingworth took him in carriage
around to many voting precincts, where he
saw one of the Quietest elections ever held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

~ttAA sOAAAiAAss
nv tola0raf,h n tina DfsDafrhI

WuMuNoroN, DEL. November 5.-Chief-
Engineer Charles W. Bailey and Second
Engineer William Ludlow. who were terri
bly, scalded and bruised by the explosion
of the boiler of the fishing steamer 5. 5.
Brown of Cape May yesterday, died this
morning. 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

Have you tried that famous Kentucky
Crab-Apple Cider? Now receiving the new
crop. The purest and finest ever offered
In this market at GEORGE ScHGS's,
Eleventh and Main streets and 525 Broad
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

At five minutes past 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon the city ambulance was summon
ed TO white man who had been attacked
with epileptic commissions on Marshall
street near Seventh. He was relieved and
carried TO his home on Sixth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
Tho Ladies' Fair.

Owing to the many disadvantages under
which the ladies in charge Of the Vista
ton Nuns Fair have labored most OF their
handsome goods are left on hand, andthey
have concluded to continue their fair 1T
Corcoran Hall, where they win be happy
TO have their friends call on them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06

At o meeting of the Board Of Managers Of
the Virginia Mechanics Institute held last
night resolutions OF respect to the memory
of Captain George A. Ainslie, late prcsi-
dent of the institute, were adopted. They
refer TO the valuable services Of the de
ceased and speak Of him in terms Of friend
ship and endearment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
New jersey.
NtN DfHof1s
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram % The DlspAIch'I
New YORK, November 5.--Leon Abbott,
Democrat, is elected Governor of New Jer-
sev by about 5000 majority. The House of
Assembly is Democratic by several votes
and the Senate is probably Republican by
one vote. The Democrats gain several As
semblymen and the Republicans gain con-
troll of the Senate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-06
TOOK MORPHINE.
a Young Mans Life Nearly Ended from an
Overdose Of this Medicine.


Mr. paschall. a cabinet-maker on Broad
street. attempted TO commit suicide yester-
day afternoon ~ the Hotel Dodson.
Ho took morphine, probably about seven
grains. lie was found in bis room IN very
pfecariOus condition, and DR.. Brock, was
fclt for and remained with him until the
Ambulance, which was telephoned for as
room a. the occurrence became known,
arrived.
The sick man WAS taken 10 the almshouse
ana every attention was rendered him Dy
INC resident physician.
lie was actively exercised and at o'clock
issi night Was reported somewhat better.
'iis mud was then clear.
fasehall is about thirty years old and
,,esrfied He took room at the Hotter
D9,aason yesterday morning.
+, hrs. Pasehall says her husband is IN the
,iHyl o. taking morphine, and she believes
ns accidentally took an overdose ana INA
not deliberately attempt TO take his life.