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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-06-25

Testimonials Gre received every day by the pro-
prietors of SIMMONS LIVER from per-
sons OF education and prominence irom all parts OF
the country attesting 10 the wonderful curative
properties of this great medicine. No other prepar
alton but the Regulator has ever been discovered
that would effectually cure Dyspepsia and Its kin
healthy condition Of body and mind. The rapidly
Increasing demand for this medicine aud our large
Sc les In consequence, is indeed sufficient evidence
in itself of its great popnlnily.
Perfectly No i EqHa1. pHi Harmless.
It can be used any tine Without fear by the most
delicate persons. No matter what the ailing, and
NAV be given to children with perfect safety, no
AS a mild Tonic, gentle Laxative and harmless In
vigorant it is Infinitely superior to any known rene
dy for
Collie. Restessness, Mental Depression, Sick Head
ache Constipation. Nausea Biliousness,
DYSPEPSIA, &c.
iy known who testify to the valuable properties OF
simmons Liver Regulator or Medicine.
Hon. Alex. II. Stevens John W. Beckwth, Bishop OF
Georgia; Gen. John b. Gordon, U. s. senator: Hon.
Thompson; Hon. b. Hill; Hon John C. Breckenridge;
Prof David WIS; D. D.; Hiram Warner, Chief jus
tice OF Ca. Lewis Wunder, Assist. p. NJ. Phia', and
many others from whom we have letters comment
ing upon this medicine as most valuable household
remedy. PURELY VEGETABLE.
ITS low price places it in the reach Of all be they
rich or POOR. II you are suffering and cannot flnd
relief procure at once from your Druggist bottle Of
afford relief, but permanently cure you. IL Is with
out a srge exception.
The Cheapest, Purest and Best Family Medicine In
the world.
Origina n nd Genuine
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY
j. II. ZEILIN & co..
PHILADELPHIA.
Price 81 90. Soldby all Druggists.
ADril 10 SOY,
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PATENTS FOR INVENTIONS.

j. CLEMENT SMITH. III G Street, Washington
DC, Attorney at Law and solicitor OF Patents
survivor OF Gilmore, Smith " Co, and Chipnan
uosiner Co, Send postage stamps for Circular CIV
ing fees &c.
une a. 1ssO-tf
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Loss of Appetite. =

RohTsbmg Columbia county Pa.
Dear Sir Il have used your excellent INDIAN
BLOOD SYRUP for Loss OF Appetite and Weakness OF
the Stomach, with very beneficial results. believe
your medicine to be the greatest blood purifier
known, and ADVISE all who may be suffering as was
to give IL a speedy trial.
Apg Avaru
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Kidney Complaint.

Bear Gap, Columbia County, Pa.
Dear Sir My Father has been suffering with
Kidney Complaint for long lime and had been un-
der Doctors treatment, but the doctors could not
effect cure ! have been subject TO Numbness
and Weakness In my Left Arm, We obtained some
Of your invaluable INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP from your
Agent, Wm. II. Potter, ana IL has cured my father
trouble me half so much. Your medicine Is excel
lent.
Josiah John.
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Dbl IADELPIIA AND READING ROAD
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER
TRAINS.
May II, 1879.
TRAINS 1BAvE RUPERT AS FOILows(suEDAY ExCEFTED
For New York, Philadelphia, Reading, Pottsyllle
Tamaqqa &C., 11,45 a. m
For atawissa, II, AS Il. IN. 7 ,21 and 1856 pm.
For Williamsport, d,2s 9,O5 g. m. and 400 p. In.
TRAINS FOR RUPERT LEAVE AS FOLLOWS, SUNDAY E1
CEPTED.)
Leay5 New York, $40 a. ~.
Leay. Philadelphia, 9,45 a. m.
Leave Reading, ll,55 a. m, PottsYille, L., SO IN
and maqua, 1885 p. IN.
Leave Catawlssa 6,20 $50 n. IN. aud 400 p IN.
Leave Wiamsport, . 40 5am,2,15p p. M and $50 p m
Passengers to and from New York and philadel.
phia 70 through without change of cars.
j. E. WOOTTEN,
=, , r,>,c General Manager
General Ticket Agent
Jan, H. lSI6-tf.
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Josiah John.
Female Complaints.

Bear Gap. Columbia county, Pa.
Dear sr.-Tbis Is to certify that purchased some
OF your INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP for my Wife for lntla-
nation ana Female Complaint, and It has given her
relief
X Herner
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Headache and Dizziness.

Wiamsport, Lycomtng county, Pa.
Dear Sir Your Indian Blood Syrup has cured me
of Headache Dizziness and Loss OF Appetite, SO that
am now able TO work in my factory. My wife de-
rived more benefit from its use than from any other
medicine.
Henry Russell.
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Diseases of the Stomach.

Eaton, Wyoming county, Pa.
Dear Sir This Is to certify that | had Weak
Stomach and could eat no meat or any hearty food
whatever. BY friends adv | commenced the
use nf your Indian Blood Sprup, which after short
trail eifcctually relieved me and can now eat
ANYTHING | choose. Your Syrup gives universal
satisfaction
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Best Medicine Ever Used,

BtaI UuD, NOIUInU1d UUuHIYi Ia.
Dear Sir MY little son was troubled with his
water passing from him constantly day aud night,
COZ suited two doctors and gave him medicine, but
without effect. bought some OF your celebrated
INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP, a short trial Of which, cured
hin.
Lambert Camp.
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An Astonishing Cure.

Monroe, Wyoming county, Pa.
Dear Sir IL had been afflicted with Cough, Loss
OF Appetite and Dyspepsia for ten years. | could
not properly attend to my business and hearing OF
your justly celebrated Indian Blood Syrup, resolved
TO try Il, which did and in a short time was much
improved. / now have good Appetite, and have
enjoyed good health ever since commenced Its use.
Iab
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Opera House, Columbia, Pa
Dear Sir:-I have used your excellent Indian Blood
Syrup and 1t has proven just as represented. can
recommend IL TO all.
Wm. Rochow.
,rI.-. Ia AI...nl ntnt Etl, OF cal.t
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Would not be Without il.

Williamsport, Lycomlng county, Pa.
Dear Sir The Indian Blood Syrup Is the Best !
ever used and would not be without 1t, 1t is good
for all complaints.
John Burkhart
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Sick Headache Cured.

Bowman's Creek, Wyoming county, Pa.
Dear Sir IL had Sick Headache and by the use OF
your indian Blood syrup was greatly relieved. !
rcco nmend all to try It's valuable properties.
j. W. Burnett.
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B1st MtulClne EVtr UStu.
Eaton, wyoming county, Pa.
Dear Slr:-I had boen troubled Tor long time
with a Pain in my Stomach, and found no relief
until began uslpg your Indian Blood Syrup. ! find
It the best medicine in use and can recommend 1t
TO ALL ola and young. 1t saves many dollars In
doctors bills, and one large bottle did me more Sood
than i've dollars worth OF other medicine.
Marian Labarr
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The GREAT MEXICAN REMEDY

Thousands suffering from Dyspepsia, IIabltua'
CUSttveneSs, Liver and Kidney Complaints Scrofula
ana kindred diseases, VIII hai with delight this new
and wonderful discovery, which disease conquer
or and health restorer has no equal In modern med
ieine. The Grsat Mexican Remedy was first intro
duced into California In 1879 where IN few months
10 etfected 50 many wonderful cures as to create
demand for the medicine IRON Maine TO Florida, IL
Is the only medicine In the world compounded from
the mai i've plants, roots and herbs OF Mexico II
cures all Tiuinors from the worst Scrofulato com
mon blotCh, pmple, eruption while 1t clears and
beautlies the complexion. In diseases Of the Stom-
ach, Blood, Liver and Kidneys It has permanently
cured ihous nds Of hopeless cases whore all other
known remedies had failed. one dose viii cure any
case OF Sick lie dache, Two doses win break up
any ordinary cough or cold. Iersons sunellIg with
Heartburn, Waterbrash Sour Stomach BilliouSness,
Cosiveness, Piles Pulpitation OF the Heart Low
Spirits, and kindred affections, Will find the Mexican
remedy swift and sure relief. The genuine Is
placed before the public, rnder the following name:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-06-25

NORT5ERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
~ CofRANl.
q. on and ar November goth, 1873. trains will leave
Sunbury nllows
NORTHWARD.
Erie Mall " a. m., arrive Elmira. .........11 3
Canandaigua.. 3.S5 p. m
Rochester ,..,.. Bio "
Riagala........ 8 40 f."
f'enovo commodatio ion lilo a. NJ, arrive Williams.
port 12Gp. m.
Eilnira NJ 415 a. M, arrive Elmira 1920 a. m.
Buffalo L press 715 a. m. arrive Buffalo s5oam
SOUTHWARK.
buIalo Express 2.50 q. In. arrive Harrisburg
" Baltimore $40
hnlfa y lib a. m arrive Harrisburg l.50
Washington 1876
" Baltimore $50
+" Washington
Harrisburg accommodation
burg 5Op.m.
arrive Baltimore
Washington G13
Erie Mai l255 a. m. arrive Harrisburg 05 n. M
Baltimore $40
washington 1925"
y. NJ. BOYD, Jr, General Passenger Ageu
A. j. CASSATT, General Manager
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The Remedy did more than she Exp; cted.
Nenberry, Lycomlng county, Pa.
Dear Sir-The Indian Blood Syrup did more than
| expected 1t would and 1t has cured me OF Liver
Complaint. use 1t as Medicine and would not be
without IT,
Mrs Mary Chairman.
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Dyspepsia and Indigestion.

Eumida, Columbia County, Pa.
Dear Sir For many years my wife was afflicted
with Dyspepsia, and we spent cons derable money
without receiving benefit. We procured some OF
YOUR INDIAN BLOOD SYRUP and she began TO improve
In health from the time she comenc' Its use.
solomon ID SNYDER
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Best Medicine Ever Used

Beware of counterfeit Medicine. employ
agents or runners to solicit trade from druggists.
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RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE )
WINTER TIME TABLE.

NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
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| ELAWARE, LACKAWANNA AM
~ WESTERN RAILROAD.
BLOOMSBURY DIVISION.

Tlne-Table No. 80, Takes effect at 4;9O A,
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28
HOW WATTY GOT MARRIED
Chambers SOurnal.

NHhiuD'lS i''uii'''
A MILDLY in the royal navy, he went
ashore at Portsmouth with some mess
mates, and there made merry until the
funds were exhausted, and a long bill
run M at tavern at the Point The
signal was made for all hands on board,
but when the careless midd!cs would
have obeyed it, the landlady interviewed,
vowing they should not leave until the
reckoning was paid, and called a ballltf
and his men to show she was in earnest.
The youngsters threatened and entreat-
ed all to no purpose. The obduratc wo-
man reminded them that they would be
irretrieyably ruined if the fleet sailed
without them, and pronounced her ulti-
matum. Said she to her Mortified debt
Ors:
81 will give you all a chance. | am
50 circumstanccd here that cannotvcry
we'll carry on my business as a single
woman, and I must cOntriyc somehow
to get husband, or at all events, be
able to produce q marriage certificate.
Now the only terms upon which l will
set you free are that one of you marries
me. don't care snap which it IS:
but one of you will have for Il husband
or else to Jail you all go and your ship
sails without you.' Finding the vixen
immovable, the unhappy midsltipmen
cast lots, and Watty drew the
fatal slip. The lady procured a license
and the knot was tied; after which she
bade them, husband included, goodbye,
intmating that she did not want to see
him again, the marriage lines being all
she wanted, and these were in her pos
session. The ship sailed. the middicS
keeping their strange doings at the Point
a strict secret, as they had sworn to dc
before drawing lots. Twelve months
later, when the ship was at jamaica,
batch of English papers reached the
midslipmcn's berth. GIancins over
them, Watty was attracted by an ac
count of robbery and murder at Ports
mouth, land the execution Of the culprits
Suddenly lcaping to his feet, he waved
the welcome newspaper above his head
shouting: "rllank heaven, my wife
hanged"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28
Two Men Killed While Fire Hunting

Especial to the Galveston News.
Marquee, Texas, August l3.-This
community was thrown III fever heat
of excitement yesterday by report of Il
most horrible and blood curhling acci
dent a few miles south of town. Last
Monday morning two friends, VIM.
Reed and I. f. Moore started to the
woods, camp-hHntiHg, and had not re-
turned Thursday, when one Of their
horse, was found loose in the woods.
The ncighborhood was thoroughly arOns-
ed and extensive scalc! was instituted.
By following the back track OF the horse
through it., late y meandcrcd course for
some hours they came upon two hunters,
ficadly White and one Moon, and the
object of the excitement explained,
whereupon White exclaimed sadly: 81
see through it all, have committed !;
horrible deed unknowingly,' and at
once led the crowd to the spot where a
lcart-rcnding scctic presented itself.
Before them at the foot of u tree. lay the
dead and swollen bodies Of their friends
with their faces and heads perforated
with buckshot, and their dog lying dead
by their sides. And one load had done
the awful work, and that fred by AZ in,
nocent party.
Mr.. Headly White told how on Tues,
day night he and Moon were hunting
for deer when he ''shincd' pair otcycs
and fred, and heard dog yell. He re,
marked to his friend that he had killed
some ones dog. His friend in the mean.
time had ''shincll" the horses eyes, and
said: "Ycs, and we had better leave
there are their horses Neither imagin.
| ed for moment the effect of that fatal
shot, which had launched two souls into
eternity without warming, had made
two widows and number of helpless
orphans.
All parties were farmers and highly
respected. White is said to be insane
over the accident.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

1t is now asserted by Il gentleman who
claims to be a friend Of the DC Rance
family that Edwin G.. Mix was victim
of mistaken identity. and that the De
Rance brothers killed the wrong man.
They say that the man who had really
been flirting with Miss Rance used the
name of Mr.. Mix to escape detection.
This they attempt to show by the fact
that first the Irritation was discovered,
and this was followed by the three bro
theirs calling at the residence OF Mr.. Mix,
and then at the firm of John |. Adams
& Co., where Mix was employed.
Failing to find Mix they returned
home, and in the mean time, Mix, hear
ing of their visits, informed his brother
that his name had been connected with
an affair wherein a young lady was con-
cerned. He said that lie was innocent,
and expressing a desire to call at the
house to explain the matter to the DE
Rances, his brother concluded to accom-
PAM him.
The mission was to all appearances a
peaceful one, as they brought no wea-
pons with them. Their story is that
after the conversation OH the steps
(Which remains as much Of a mystery as
before), Miss Rance, seeing her brothers
return to their room, arm themselves
and sally out and who was unwilling to
see an innocent man killed, ran into the
street in oider to stay her brothers, but
was stopped by the shot alleged to have
been directed against her by her brother.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

just before visiting the menagerie
Johnnie had a passage-at arms with the
young aunt who assisted at his toilet,
and with whom he flew into rage. Ar
rived at the menagerie Johnnie was i'm
mensely interested by strange foreign
animal with long, 1.-the body. "What
animal is that, mamma ?" he asked. "It
is called an ant-eater, my son." After
long silence-"Mama, can't we bring
Aunt Mary here some day"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28
Cantain stenben Smith who died in St.

Captain Stephen Smith, who died in st.
Louis the other day, left a curious relic
in the shape of a maidstone" which is
said to possess the power to absorb the
virus of mad dog from wound. This
stone was given Captain Smith about
thirty years ago by friend and has been
in constant demand ever since, hund-
reds of individuals having used it. The
stone is porous and when applied to .
wound will extract the poison,
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28

In distant Anglo-Saxon times girls
father gave his prospective son-in law
shoe as an evidence of transferred pow
er. The custom is kept up until this
day, though the shoe very frequently
contains foot.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-28
SEVEN DAYS LATER.

SEVEN DAYS LATER.
MACKEREL. Catch Of 1880.
SARDINES. Half Boxes imported.
OATMEAL. Pin Head, fresh milled.
BARLEY. Best Quality Pearl.
MUSTARD-Colman g finest make.
RED PEPPER. Best fresh Cayenne.
COOKING SODA-ChOice Bi-Carbonate.
SALMON. .One.pound Cans best Columbia
River.
OYSTERS. Curry Sauce, new and choice.
pRUNES. Best Turkish.
CHOCOLATE. French and American.
APPLES. Three pound Tin Cans.
CORN STARCH. Duryea's very best.
CRACKERS. Fancy Mixed
CHOCOLATE. Tablets. for eating.
MILK Eagle and Crown Brands.
TEA. Green and Black choicest
ROCK CANDY. Best White.
JELLY. Fresh Make and Pure.
Received per steamer Natchez, Sunday morning
last, and for sale at Family Grocery of
aug l2 JOSHUA BEAL.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-04
HOW THE LADIES FISH


they have three poles with as many hook.
anu ill<es amepg them. AS soon rs they
get to She river they look for a good
pace to get down the bank, and the TAOS;
venturesoMe one sticks her heels into the
bank and q9kes careful steps down
then Suddenly she finds herself at the
bottom, WITH both hands in tn, water,
and feels that everybody in tl,is wide
world is looking at her. Tie other girls,
Profting by her example, turn round
and go down backward. Then they
''scamper until they fir.d shallow place
where they can see the fish, and shous-
q oh I see ores'
Where
There
oh, my SO he is
Let's catch him
Who's got tile bait 2
You lazy thing you're sitting on say
COLE -
= All these explanations are gotten Off
in 2 tqre that avakens every echo with
in a ut.ie ar tr.d, and sends every fish
into 'galloping Mysteries Then the girls
by superhumar effort manage 90 get
worm on the book and throws it in with
splash like the launching of a washtub,
and await ths'result After e while q
feeble-mindeG -sunfsh contrives to ret
fastened OH the hook OF t;mid women,
and size gives vent to her tongue, bv
sayiag loudly
oh something has got hold OF nay
hook /"
Pull up YOU little id!ct9 =iouted five
excited voices, AS poles and hooks are
dropped
They run to IL" reseue Tie girl
with bite gave ii opesmodic JERK and
sends the unfortunate 'snnny' into the
ar the fuI. length q: TIE line, and he
comes down on the nearest curly head
with damT flop thst sets her to olawing
as though there were humble bees in her
hair. a..
r. Oh, rlurd r take ii away! JTgh, t,ke
1T away, the Gasty ching
Then tasy bold up their ski:ts and
gather arsnnd that ish as it skipx over
she'iogs, one aA the time holding the
line in both hands with her foot upon
the pole, as though she had all evil dis
posed goat at the other end Then they
talked it OYER.
How will it get Off
Amt it pretty
Wonder if it .in's dryr
poor little thing let us put it back
Pick it up 7 as she rapidly backs out
of tk- circle.
'GQad gracious, I'm afraid Of it.
Th"re it's opening it's mouth Ct SOM.
of us'
just then the sunny wiggles off the
ho'S aE2 disspBaars between twp logsin
the water, and the girls try for another
bite. But the sun comes down and fries
the back Of their nesks, and they get
three headaches in, the party and they all
et cross and scold at the i;sh like 50
many magpies. Ifan pnwary club dares
tn show his head in the water they poke
at him with poles, much to his disgust.
Finally they throw the polea away, hunt
mp the lunch basket and climb up int
the woods. where they sit round on the
grass, and eat enough OF dried beef, rusk
and hard boiled eggs to give horse the
nightmare, afte- which they compsre
notes about their beaux until sundown,
when they go home and plant envy in
the hearts Of all their dear friends by
telling them what Just splendid time
they did all have
All Hancock and English campair
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-04

The worst abused man in Washia gton
is the department clerk lie earns from
sl,s0o down to 500 per year. 1t is
safe to say that all get as much as the,
2 c worth. Half of them, wlo owe board
bills and sport so much style around
Washington, could not maxi: enough in
competition with the world to wear two
suits year. Tie clerk is pole pau
per. He thinks that for some rsascn or
other this country owes him . living.
He goes to work at clock, md is found,
all sliekly brushed and glcved, issuing
from the front steps of his great asylum
just before 8 o'clock Washington Letter
IN Sc Pau Pioneer Prsss.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-09-04


All Hancock and English campaie
clubs and other organizations which
support the Democratic candidates are
requested 10 send to
W. H. BARNrN,
Chairman Nat. Dem. Committee,
l3S Fifth Ave, New York.
J. The name and location of their or
ganization.
2. A statement Of the pumbsr Of then
members enrolled.
;. The names Of officers
a. Accounts of meetings held.
d. Reports, every two weeks during
the campaign, of the number and in.
crease OF membership, with the condition
and prospects Of the canvass.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-05-03
THE SILVER STATE.
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THE GuIIELEss WITNESS.

'Do you know the prisoner wells"
asked the attorney.
Never knew him sick, replied the
witness.
"No levity," said the lawyer sternly.
"Now, SIR, did you ever see the pris-
oner at the barE "
'"Took many drink with him at the
bar"
answer my question, sir" yelled
the lawyer. "How long have you
known the prisoner 2
''From two feet up to five feet ten
inches.
"Will the Court make
II have, lodge" said the witness,
anticipating the lawyer, Il have al
ready answered the question. / said ]
knowed the prisoner when he was a
boy two feet long and man five feet
ten"
Il our UOHOt--
''It's a fac, JeJge; Tn under my
OATH" persisted the witness.
The lawyer arose, placed both hands
on the table in front of him, spread his
legs apart, leaned his body over the
table and said:
"Will you tell the Court what you
know about this case:"
"That aint his name." replied the
witness.
''What amt his nasne?"
Cease"
"Who said it was?"
"You did. You wanted TO know
what knew about this Case; bis name
is Smith"
'Your Honor, howled the attorney,
plucking his beard out by the roots,
Twill you make this man answer"
Witness" said the Judge, you must
answer the questions put to you"
Land O Goshen, Jedge, hain't l bin
dom it? Let the blamed cuss fire
away; I'm ready.
Then" said the lawyer, don't beat
about the bush any more. Yoa and
this prisoner have been friends? p"
Never" promptly responded the
witness.
What? Wasn't you summoned
here as friend 2"
"No, sir was summoned here as a
Presbyterian. Nary one of us was ever
Friends; he's an old line Baptist, with
out a drop of Quaker in him"
Stand down " yelled the lawyer
in disgust.
'Hey
''Stand down"
Cant do it. III sit down or stand
up"
"Sherif, remove that man from the
box"
Witness retires, muttering: "Well,
if he amt the thick~headest euss ever
laid eyes on.