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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
FIGi RING on PNEUMiTTC TUBES
THE RENTAL ASKED Ply THE BRIDGE TRUS-
TEES DECLARED TO PIE TOO ML-CH

THE RENTAL ASKED Ply THE BRIDGE TRTS-
TEES DECLARED TO BE TOO MUCH
William J. Kelly OF Philadelphia. representing
the United State Pneumatic Tube and Mailing
Company. il In the city preparing HIS estimate for
he proposed tubes on the Bridge. 10 be presented
TO the Brooklyn Brdg" Trustees AT their meeting
next Monday At the last meeting Mr.. Kelly
told prepare fun statement 10 Just what
his company would do. Mr. Kelly said yesterday
that the company proposes 10 erect two tubes AZ
cost Of So c10 end all that the Government will be
expected TO 10 f. 10 contract for the carrying OF
the mail for four years at annual figure Of
$500. II at the end Of that time the tubes
satisfactory. the contract will be extended As
The Tribune stated last Tuesday. the tubes have 4
capacity OF 1900 letters each way. between the
New-York and Brooklyn Postoficcs an hour The
tubing vii. be underground. except that part OF the
elght-inch piping which will extend across the
year rental but Mr.. Kelly asserted yesterday
that unless the rgure Is reduced 5000 4 year
for the first tTO years, and 5000 a year for
the remainder Of the time. his company cannot
think OF erecting plant. Tho present wagon ser
vice which takes tventy-seven minutes to New
York is main now ut cost Of So Or0 year.
Postmaster Sullivan T. exceedingly anxious have
the contracts made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
THE CONVENTION ENDED.
OFFICERS OF THE BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS LEAGUE WERE
REELECTED

A NUMBER OF PAPERS OF INTEREST TO MEM
BEERS WERE READ. AND THE DISCUSSION OVER
ONE BECAME SLIGHTLY ACRIMONIOUS
The New-York State League OF Cooperative Saw
ings and Building Loan Associations began the sec
ond days session of It's ninth annual meeting at
Wilson's Assembly Rooms yesterday morning. The
memsers were rather late in assembling. owing
to the banquet at Timer Park the night before and
this forced the business OF the morning into the
afternoon session The morning was to have been
given the reading OF papers, but 1t was not
until 4 clock that the last paper was read and the
discussions finished j. Addison Robb was the only
local member Of the association who addressed the
assembly lie read a paper dealing with the CUES
ton. Should the Premium Be Abolished In Build
ing Loan Associations?
The paper read by Charles r. Hall. OF the State
Banking Department, resulted in warm discus
sion of the question 10 whether the State bank
Ing law relative the examination OF building and
loan associations was measure which tended TO
the betfernert OF the associations. Mr.. fialls
paper was The Proper Functions OF State
Examiner Of Building Loan Associations II
seems that Thomas f. Iarkin, who Is the Editor OF
THE Cooperative News and Building Association
Record" has severely criticised the banking law In
its application to the associations. Mr.. Hall unin-
tentionally so il seems considered some OF MI
I.arkins public remarks he expressed seh'l-
ments Of the league through Its president MI
Larkin in a reply which borcered upon the acrid'
replied TO Mr. Hall and assumed the responsibility
., h,s ,orsoral oninion as heretofore expressed In
no , g -, ,otoo,,as a1eo smoke At the
MS paper. several uei'hae' 49, r"...a 49,
end of the discussion J. F. Lovely presented the
following resolution which apparently met the
-, - 49,, .,tori.,. ~ tho sneakers
views vi nv ''l"'''i'' - - -. ,,o Noryors
RESOLVED, That 1t Is me sense " VIC ~ 49,,
State League OF Building and Loan Assoclltlohs
-, - aro,ar,a,, IN chapter 7gj OF tho Laws
'n'' ~" " -, ,,,at audi, of the
1894 be made. competing Inv "' -, -,
pass-boOks OF each cooperative Dullu"s anu IO"''
assoc,atto- doing business I'm the State OF New
o.
lorH ,-,,....-i. -.od
Professor K 4. tasklns OF foub"h''P'e' go
,ar.r on Tho American Home the Safeguard OF
F"FN' ~ =, lo -.irL considerable
American Liberty re 'Poho VIZ" ,-t,
feeling against the tenenent-house system "'''O'
49, believed Wa the greatest menacirg evil OF our
a., ., yrse rnor. irnportant than the
country 'o-uas' - W.
money question
"1'h,, money matter" said he. will take care Oh
- -. ts.,t.liny Loan Association must take
"S-'-' i"e '''''- ,-~h, Tho desire 70 own
care OF d prosperous c't."rl9'i' ~ -, -.
a home OF his own should dominate t"e '.''' "a
eve-,. Young man"
-. - f., tro,,.s.,, n al eor his subject Home
'ia''eS y - - ,of,gs he
Owning and TAXATION. Among o'''' '"7'' "
said.
..1r,a f.s, statistical r.n,rt of the Banking De
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
UKANE'S HEADQUARTERS SOLD.

FORMER BITTER ENEMIES ARE EXPRESSING
SYMPATHY FOR THE IMPRISONED BOSS
The historic dwellings OF Brooklyn are changing
hands Wednesday the famous Stone Mansion was
sold 10 the new Jewish Club. and yesterday j. Cole,
the we-known real estate auctoneer sold the prop
erty known Pell Cottage to George Lott The
cottage is located the Sheepshead Bay Road.
about 40 feet from the shore front. The plot OF
around measures 50x:00 feet, and the house con
tains eighteen rooms. II was once inc properly
~ Iohu Y McKane. and for some years was Graves
end HEADQUARTERS" from which the local Gar
issued mis- mandates II the walls OF this house
could speak they would undoubtedly tell some tales
which would make interesting reading the Nc,
Kane estate Is slowly. but surely dwndling, ana
n s said that the convicted boss wants TO be re-
leased from prison solely that he may save enough
of his once hne property TO keep his family frcm
want There is a strong feeling Of sympathy devel-
oping In Brooklyn for Mckane. and many who
were, most bitter In their denunciations or MIN ana
his METHODS think he has been sufficiently punished
ana should be discharged from Sing Sing. The fact
that he IL slowly dying Of l3riehts disease PROB
ablv has something to do with the sentiment In MS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17

VAN BI.ARCOM SAYS HE COULD NOT HAVE
MADE IT AS HE CANNOT WRITE


MADE IT AS HE CANNOT WRITE.
Answering ahidav,s flied in the Supreme
Cour, Yesterday 10 the charges % misconduct made
against Peter 9 De VOL, New-York lawyer.
A motion TO open a default In foreclosure suit
ana 70 dismiss the action The motion was made
5v Char.es lie Barber on behalf OF the defendant
In he suit o. Garrett Van Blarcom against Laura
Brewster Mr.. lie Barber said that the truth o.
the ca was that Nj De Wo.f. the attorney for
Van Blarcom had purlolned a blank mortgage be-
longing 20 the husband OF the defendant and caused
il 10 he filed in. In The name OF the plaintiff. Then
ne sued on il and judgment by default. Counsel
said that ne had the AFFIDAVIT; o, Van Blarcom In
which he deposed tina. he had never authorized
De Wolf 10 bring action in foreclosure for him
and that he had never seen Mrs. Brewster or lent
her any money.
In answer 20 the application Mr.. De Wolf said
nat the charges against him were untrue, but that
he had had time 20 get affdavits 70 support h'
side OF the story. He said that the money repre-
scented By the mortgage had been lent TO the hus-
band OF the defendant and Van Blarcom mad
authorized him to bring suit. He was surprised
at the affidavit o. MS client as he could neither
Yesterday morning affidavits submitted by
Mr. De WOLF In support Of his assertion one was
d..,oses that Van Blarcorl tod him that the paper
signed by him stating that he had never authorized
ster was rai q. In many particulars and not all
read him. As he can neither read nor write ne
Of the afidavit not read 70 him. An affidaXit
would never have made the affidavit II John T. NJ
brewster had not 10 d him that a summons WITH
he name o. Garrett Van Barcom on Il as plaintiff
had been served on his wife Laura within rev
DAYS and that Peter c. De Wolf was the attorney
for the plaintiff At least TWO years ago. the de-
ponent says. he began an action against Mrs
Brewster 70 foreclose rnortsase given to secure
a loan Of $3.50 which De Wolf had lent to her out
o, tho funds OF the plaintiff In his hands MI Van
Plarrom deposes further that the Signature alleged
m be his in letter made a part OF Mrs Brewsters
aftdavit il forgery he cannot write his name
Tic avs that he be ieVes the letter was Forged 10
deceive nc Court and 20 free Mrs. Brewster from
Wr De Wolf submits affidavit in which he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
pooKByyDERs HoPEFUL OF VICTORY.

Tine strike Of the employees OF the bookbndins
srrn Of Braunsworth. Mumm e. Barber. at Nassau
and Liberty SITS. continues unchanged The strikers
we're hopeful yesterday that they would ultimately
no able 10 compel the firm 20 accede TO their de-
r,snds and 70 adopt minimum scale OF wages
nrenared by the International brotherhood OF BOON"
49,, Tho strikers assert that they received ac-
Di, 70 ;hoir ranks yesterday MI Brauhs,
worm states he has all The help ne wants; anu
- ,,,,ioved than ever The strikers declare that
,hts is not So There about l0, men and gIlis
t"lN - ,bev cav that they can call the pressmen
Ou' az o,f Al a moment notice. but DO not
m, m resort 70 this extreme measure ui'eS' II "
''hsolutey necessary 10 gam 'heH P"'"'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
FRIDAY,
JULY II, 1895.
IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT
THE ITALIANS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY
NIGHT ARE CHARGED WITH RIOT.
A rEup OF rorR YEARS AGO WAS REoPESEn
AND THE FOUR AGREED TO SETTLE II

A rE1,p OF rorR YEARS AGO WAS REoPESEn
AND THE -FOUR AGREED TO SETTLE IT
BY DUEL WITH REvoLvERs.
When Giovanni Rabbino. Ganzeano Mareuan~
Giuseppe Famanda and Cartano Mssato the four
Italians who were arrested Wednesday night ~
the police Of the Pedfcrd-ave. station. were ar
ragned in the Lee Avenue Police Court yesterday
on a charge OF taxing part in riot, II was learned
that the men at the time OF their arrest were en-
gagged In q duel The scene Of the trouble was
saloon in Havemeyer-st. near North Sixth-sI
When the men were about 70 engage In the oloooy
ARRAY small boy Informed the police. VINO hus.
ried TO the place.
The duel had been arranged by an Italian namcd
Spandano and the trouble which brought II about
occurred four years ago at italian celebration.
II was during parade. when one of the men found
fault with another for his unsteady gait AFTER
that Rabbno would not parade. and since that
time an il-.eeling has existed. Wednesday after
noon the men met in a house ut No 2Z North Sec
ond-st and renewed the old feud. duel was
proposed by Famanda to settle tho trouble Inc
others we're willin, ard the weapons 10 oe USED
first nance. as clubs. then .tnettoss;; ana
finally reyolvers Maretiano. Famanda and Masato
selected Vincenzo Darzaro as their second ana
IA bbiro selected Gairano Sporato. The array was
arranged for o'clock a mig .; In the rear OF a
rived the first shot fired Tine italians ,urned
on the police and a lively time followed. Severa!
shots fred al the officers. but few wide OF
Their mark. while the police returned the nre.
shooting over the heads OF the Italians. The four
principals were finally arrested: each tseedlns
from wounds about the head and face. which nad
been inflicted during the satile they nad . nag
among themselves. Justice Schnitz3p@n renamed
ham for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
Silehe 4 Co,
400 Fulion-St. and 81 Fulton-s;.
PrOOlSlvn. July : lssri.
ONE JOHN DAVIS WAS DISCHARGED.
THE OTHER ONE. WHO ALSO PLEADED GUILTY
WAS RENAMED FOR SENTENCE

THE OTHER ONE. WHO ALSO PLEADED GUILTY
WAS RENAMED FOR SENTENCE
John Davis arraigned in the County Court
Yesterday on an Indictment charging him with
arson in the second degree. Davis T. twerty-one
voars old and lives No ID South Fourth st
The charg. against him IL that on February - last
he set fire 10 the buildings No go TO 24 Broad
way When ne was arraigned Assistant District
Attorney Miles said that he had been imprisoned
almost from the time OF the fire and that the
prosecution had good TO believe that he was
weak minded Mr. Miles said that Davis had con-
sented 10 withdraw his plea Of not guilty and plead
guilty.. 10 the Indictment and under those circum
stances he would recommend that ne I've dis
charged Fire Marshal Brymer Supplemented the
roroa rks Of Mr. Miles and said that he thought II
would b. a good thing 70 suspend sentence on the
safenda nj Judge Asphalt granted the application
and Davis was allowed 70 go . ~ -. -,
Tohn Davis a colored man. OF No .2i West Sixty
four,h-.t New-York erraigned on an indct-
rnent charging him with grand larceny III the sec
nnd degree He Withdrew hts plea OF not guilty
HEADED guilty and was remanded Tor sentence
Davis is charged with the theft or bicycle WORTH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
HURT WHILE pursuing A CAR.

POLICE INSPECTOR JOHN BRENNAN FELL. AND
FRACTURED ONE OF HIS LEGS
Police Inspector John Brennan fell and fractured
one Of his legs yesterday morning while running for
a car in Flushing-ave. He was walking slowly up
Flushinr-ave near Waverly-ave when a car came
along The Inspector signalled to the motorman to
stop but he went some distance before slowing
ND In the mean time the Inspector started 20 run.
INT had gone only few yards when he stumbled
and fell! He attempted 10 arise. but found that he
was unable TO do 50 Several men helped TO carry
him 10 a store and a call wac sent in for an ambu-
lance Surgeon Allen, OF the homeopathic HOS
.,,..l -esnonded and discovered that the leg was
3roct,red The injured man was taken 70 his nome
a, No 277 Madisou-s- The fracture Is considered
o. ,-ay.hat serious on account of Inspector Bren-
nan's age His physicians think. however. that he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
FINED FOR SPEED VIOLATIONS.
JUSTICE VAN WART MAKES THE COM
PANIES PAY s25 AND COSTS


Justice Van Wart. in the Second District Civil
Court. yesterday gave judgment on several speed
ordinance violations by the trolley companies. The
first cases called were those against the Brooklyn
Queens County and Suburban Railroad Company
Several city inspectors testified that the cars com
planned OF We're going at d greater rate of speed
than eight miles hour. Judge Van Wart imposed
fine of SO and costs In each case similar fine was i'm
posed upon the Nassau Railroad Company in two
cases complained OF. Three cases were tried
against the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company.
In each a fine OF So and costs imposed
The Brooklyn Heights Company has appealed one
case Other cases Of speed violations will be tried
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
ASSESSORS NEAR RAILROADS. GRIh'-
ANCES

The Board OF Assessors yesterday heaiu '''
officers o. the Nassau Electric Railroad Company
upon their aDpl.cation for a reduction OF their
personal assessment from 81 90 900 10 nothing Ihe
attitude Of the road stated in the Tribune "A
Few days ago. and nothing new was developed Al
he hearing which also took w the affairs OF the
following companies: The Atlantic Avenue, the
Brooklyn. Bath and West End. the Coney Islano'
Fort Hamilton and Brooklyn. and the South Brook
IN Central Railroad Company. the corporate name
OF The old Berxen-st line M. YOnge. attorney Tor
NE company. VIII submit further statement this
morning which will close the hearing. 1t VIII be
fev days before d decision Is reached The ee-
saied roads will alsO have & hearing to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
THIRD SETDL SYMPHONY CONCERT TO
NIGHT

The third symphony concert OF the Sedl Society al
Brighton Beach Will be given this evening and the
So"is; Will be the tioinis;. Richard Arnold At
We last symphony concert the ATTENDANCE was one
y me largest OF the season. ~ expected
We attendance tonight will equal H. The pro-
Harlne II follows
'h''oa Ercsca az fiat major. No 3....... Beethoven
az Allegro con brio. 90 Funeral March. ScherzO.
p Vivace. cd Finale. Allegro
w. Violin SOLO Richard Arnold
-'hs,eins Camp. Symphonic Poem. .Smetana
I'.rst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
cIAsg OVER EXCISE QUESTIONS.

T De quincy Tully, secretary Oh INC , 49,.
,o,o.,o, cocie,v and Colonel Michel Of the EX-
,j.e Denartrent are not the best or tiienos
Colonel Michel mas refused to accept Mr.. lui!
Interpretation Of the excise law. and Mr.. uIIy !
vroth .he-eat. Colonel Michel told MI luAy
yesterday morning hat the Department interpreter
ne av itself and that so long as the f'a'"es az
was clear IN its provisions OUTSIDE 'ai'n'
rscAssarr The case that caused the illfeeling was
that of Jacob Ortenrelth IT,. whose application lol
certificate 10 conduct a barroom at No 'lo
South second-st was returned by Coionei M'cheH
Z. not IN proper form. The certificate was re-
fused and Sir Ortenreith has applleq 10 Ju u.s. -
issue certificate The saloon is said TO be Wlthln
% feet Of church and the appncatlon u,u ILL.,, no
hear the Endorsement Of the owner o. me prrHll>S
Or the signatures Of "a sufficient number OK prop
erty-oyuers Mr. Tully sought 70 nave 'oloIIFi
Nicheu accen, The belief Of the Law Enforcement
Society that his refusal on the grounds 9lyen W
final and that no appeal could be mao u '"e 'o' 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
DROP FORGERs STILL OUT on STRIKE.

Twenty five drop forgers in the factory OF j. n
Williams & Co. In Richards-st. who have beer on
n strike for the last ten days, are still out The
real cause OF the strike was not known until yes
terday Twelve days ago two OF the drop forsero
knocked OF work for q while. and. In a saloon oppo-
site the factory managed 10 acquire a comfortable
South Brooklyn jag before returning 10 work
After the returned TO the factory they began
to shout and sing In such a manner that they were
discharged They asked 10 be taken back. but NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
A FAMILY QUARREL TO BE AIRED

Annie Goodman. eighteen years Old who lives
at No q umboldt-st.. yesterday obtained a war;
rant from Justice Lemon. in the Even Street Po-
lice Court for the arrest OF her sister-naw, Mrs.
Rosie Goodman whom she charged with trying
10 break up her approaching marriage. Just az
the warrant issued Mrs Goodman arrived In
court. having learned that her sister-in-iaw had
gone there 10 cause She at once
arrayncd and paroled pending examination. the
complainant declared that Mrs. Goodman went 50
far az to visit the home OF her prospective mother
in-law and call her hard names.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
THOS II. STOREY STILL MISSING
IT IS SAID A WARRANT For HIS ARREST
WILL. BE ISSUED.

IT IS SAID A WARRANT For HIS ARREST
WILL BE ISSUED.
Thomas w Storey. the confidential! clerk and col
lector for Ridden Thomas the real estate dealers
AT No 70 Broadway who disappeared week ago
after robbing his employers OF more than w"
Is still missing Mr.. Ridden announced yesterday
,ba, IN. missing clerks deficiency was SnE ~ Inc
amount he said. might increase. but he ala not
think now that the stealngs would figure mp 10
s. COO The matter II is said has been placed before
District Attorney Backus who will issue warrant
for Storcy's arrest. and EFFORT Will be made 10
find him Storey's salary s. week
The letter written his employers the day follow
Ing his disap appearance was as follows;
~ ciehe 4 Co,
40 Fulton-<t. and 5l6 Fulton-s;.
Brooklyn. July :. 1876
Mr. James A Ridden. Ridden & Thomas
Gentlemen hereby tender my resigna lon as your
emnloye same TO take effect at once. ! would also
advise YOU o have books thoroughly examined and
any money that has been paid and not credited
viii refund. | deeply regret that should have IN
anv way abused your confidence. Ny father VIII
settle with you II you send him the correct BIZ.
Yours respectfully. THOMAS W Sl'fNEl-
= ST will leave the city. II Will be useless Tor
YOU TO attempt 10 find me.
II was believed that Storey's relatives would
make good his deficiency. but they have failed 90
far do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
, coyEy ISLAND CAR jumps THE TRACK.

"trailer" attached to car OF the broohiS" anu
,,o, Island Railroad jumped the track n 'ne
~ -. uear the brighton Beach rncetrack
,,a,e,dav afternoon The trailer was dragged MY
-, ncfor. I, could be stopped. There were nv. mNe
nolice officers among the passengers any, nnd .ey
WIN ~ th.n, received painful injuries. inc 49,
sInt - caused by the breaking or c9upiIi's -.
tween the cars. The roau was '''' "''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
THE WILL or BREWSTER NISSAN FILED.

In the off % Of the Surrogate filed yesterday
the will OF Brewster Kissa m the lawyer. who died
from apoplexy on July Z. The testator and his
family lived the Hotel So. George. and he died
the house OF a friend AT No. 100 East One-hundred
nd-fourtcenth-st New-York. The value OF the
estate is not given. but n l. all left the widow.
Emma o. Kissam who is also named as guardian
Of he daughter. Nina A Nissan The Will il dated
Tui lu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
ANOTHER UNKNOWN NAN DROWNED.

The body OF a drowned man was found Yesterday
afternoon rear the foot Of Fifty-iourth-si Tn-
man was apparently about thirty years o.G There
were no marks OF violence found on the body In
,is nnc,e, was silver watch 70 which attached
IS = charm a dime marked with the letters VI. ID
g The body was taken 70 the MOrcue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
SHORE ROAD DRIVE COHHiSSIONS IN
SpFCTIO\

The members Of the Shore Road Drive commas
sion held an informal meeting YESTERDAY driving
along the road and inspecting It's condition Inc
,n.rnh.r. took notes OF their observations and NJ
a meeting which will be held within week OF
two they will report to each other what they sa"
and take action accordingly Those VINO took the
ride yesterday were Park Commissioner T. L.
Woodruff. ex-commssioner Z E Hsrnsa9y; e1
Commissioner Frank Squier . Is n.' t .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17

James McNaly. fifteen years old; Thomas Mo-
Nally seventeen years old: Thomas Bradhurst. If
teen years old. and Otto Hutjack nineteen years
old. all living at No % Dvison-ave.. hired a row.
boat Wednesday night the Wallabout Basin, and
started off for row. While out In the river and
opposite North Seventh-st the svells from pass
ing ap.ized the boat and the occupants
found themselves in the water They all managed
cling 20 the bottom OF the boat and their cries
for help heard by the crew 81 the 1reboat
David A ROody. who set out and rescued them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-17
FELL UNDER 4 TRAIN AND WAS KILLED

Philip Denley. aged thirty years. formerly pro-
pretor Of a hotel a, White stone Long Island went
10 the Aqueduct races yesterday IN company with
william Dunn. WHIT a. Atlant!c-ave and Williams
Place Deney Attempted 10 board westDound train.
His foot slipped he fe!l under the car and was
Instantly killed hls body being horribly mang.ed.