The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-07-25
ACCOMMODATING FRIENDS.
The story of Damon and Pythias Gets al
unmistaISable Setback.

ACCOMMODATING fsbbA-'NS'Os
The story of Damon and Pythias Gets an
Unmistakable Setback.
Several San Antonio, Tex, gentle
men were sitting in the back room OF
Horner's saloon taking their horns,
and discussing matters and things in
general, when the conversation drifted
to the subject of friendship. Each one
present contributed his opinion or
told some story of some great sacrifice
made by one friend for another, when
Judge Simpson spoke up and said
ssTalk about Damon and Pythias. l
know of my own knowledge of case
where two friends made much greater
sacrifices for each other than ever
Damon and Pythias did"
sSchoost dell us all aloud it,
Schudge," said George Horner, who
was listening.
"Hillman Brooks and Jim Danly |
were two students at the University OF
Kentucky" said Judge Simpson; "they
were bosom friends, occupying one
small room, very high up in the air,
and very low rent They were ex-
tremely poor; frequently they did not
have enough to eat, and IN cold
weather tkey almost froze together
Brooks was studying law. while Danny
was medical student. One very coio
day they were both in the room at the
same time. Danly was studying
medical book, Brooks in bed. He went
there to keep warm.
"sI am in terrible fix about this ex-
animation tomorrow" said Danny.
have not been in the dissectlng room
for more than month, and l know
the committee will examine me about
the muscles of the legs, and have Tor
gotten all know about them. wish
| had leg to dissect, SO l could post
myself.
q. If that is ALL said Brooks, can
accommodate you. A man VINO won
accommodate friend is no man at all.
| Rather than see you fail in your exam
nation, am willing to make any Ut
! tie sacrifice and, sticking out ms leg
: from under the cover, he added: just
amputate that leg and dissect it. DO
, me the favor, will youP'
"Danly hesitated at first to take adj
, vantage of the liberal offer, but, upon
= Brooks insisting, he actually amputated
his friends leg, and having dressed the
stump he sat up all night dissecting the
| amputated limb. Next day the exam
n ination took place, and, thanks to
n Brooks friendly offer, Danly was able
@ to PASS It most creditably, and obtained
It his diploma.
& Years passed away. Danly was a
o furnishing surgeon in Louisville. One
q day a man with wooden leg stumped
v into his Office. 1t was Brooks, who IL
). the meantime had passed his eXamina
IF ton and been admitted to the bar.
" "'How are you coming ong asked
a DR.. Danly.
m every poorly replied Brooks; :
II have not had Single case. If coul'
ID get lust one case as starter, l believ
10 / would make great criminal lawyer
of If could Just get a chance to defent
of some prominent murderer l think m
of reputation would be made.
is eff that is all, replied Danly,
can accommodate you. A man who
re not willing to make few sacrifices TO
,s, his friends is no man at all. l shall
ry never forget your kindness in alloWin
nit me to amputate your leg, and l al
CO only too glad to haze an opportumt
sy to reciprocate. will get you a cas-
On right off. go,
d, "'How are you going to do itP" aske
se Brooks.
es "T will take a poker or Ratchet an
i'll will 90 down stairs and murder m
III landlady. That will create sensation
les and you will have an opportunity
is yindicate me before the court
,ly "'Danly was as good as his wore
to He went down stairs and in few mll
oh utes his visiter heard several dull, sic
ot eninr thuds The murderer return6
Up to his visitor and told him how he hf
ICE killed the old woman and robbed b.
he of all her money.
he "You are so kind said Brooks.
ssh "'Not at all was the response,
he will just go and deliver myself up
an the authorities, and you can consld
nd yourself retained as my lawyer
ars 1.-THE trial came off shortly afte
5he ward. When Brooks, the one-legg
thy lawyer appealed to the jury, and to
its how DIR. Danly was not instigated
cut improper motives in numbering t
to old woman, that he merely did it as
on matter of accommodation to his c
friend, there was not a dry eye in
las court room.
uc- 1.-THE chivalrous nature of the Ke
t a lucky jury was aroused, and they yell
nd mot guilty without leaving the box
1g. DIR. Danly alter
an "Dot will do, Schudge," interrupt
es. George Horner, wiping tear from
the eve, II sets EN- up and he ordered
In freshments for the crowd.-1erdS 81
ing ings.