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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-19

dispatch from the minister of foreign
affairs at Toxic: Baron Nishi, the
Japanese minister has Picking letter
dated June 20, received at Tieni Tsin
July IL. The letter was brought by
messenger. 1t says the legations were
daily bombarded. The ammunition
was running short. The danger of
massacre was imminent. Prompt re-
lief was earnestly desired. The mes
senger says the foreign minister con-
sidered 1t impossible to procure pro-
visions after July L."
Presbyterian Missionaries PIundered.
Toronto, July 1S.-A dispatch from
London says that twenty Canadians
had been plundered near Nan Yam Flu,
China, was shown to Rev. Mckay,
secreatry of the presbyterian mission
airy board, who says that the party
might possibly consist of the Presby-
terian missionaries who are making
for the coast, only there are not so
many as twenty people in their mis-
sion there.
1t is now some time since anything
authentic has been received regarding
the Canadian Presbyterian missionar-
| les.
Presbyterian Board Called.
New York, July 1S.-Dr. Arthur L.
Brown, secretary of the Presbyterian
board of foreign missions, has called
meeting of the board, at which the
whole Chinese question is to be con-
sidered and a plan of action adopted.
DR.. Brown today cabled an order for
| $500 to Rev. DR.. Hunter Corbett, head
of the mission at Che Foo, with in
structions to use the money to relieve
the wants Of refugees who have fled
to Che Foo from the interior.
No word has been received from
China by either Methodist, Episcopal
or Presbyterian, nor by the Interna-
tional secretary of the Young Mems
| Christian association.
Liscum's Remains Buried.
Washington, July 1S.-The war de-
partment has the following from Mac
Arthur: "Col Liscum's body was
buried at Tong Ku on the 17th."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-19

2 lbs Lion, Ak or "A Coffee. ..25c
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-19
Farms for Rent

Have you rented yet for next year? Do
you want one for grain rent? We have a few
farms in South Dakota we can sell you and
let you pay it outSu crop payments; one hall
the crop till paid for. Won't that beat paying
rent here? Right now have sure snap in a
90 &C re improved farm in this part of Iowa, a
right good little place at only $500 per acre.
Another so acre place in Wapello County at
S1,250.00. a 90 acre farm, good land, room
house, miles from Ottumwa at 5000 per acre
20 acres land miles from Ottuinwa. will ex-
change for city residence. IA acres ~ miles
from Ottunwa at $4,000. Bargains in farms
in every county i'll Iowa, also South Dakota,
Kansas, and Oklahoma. Excursions every
two weeks
Morris Williams,
Baker Building. Ottumwa, la.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-19

When dizzy or drowsy take Beech
ans Pills.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12
Mortgage Sale of Land

by virtue OF two mortgage deeds exc
cuted to me by j. ". Wilson dated re-
specially August 18th, 1898. and
recorded IN Book X, pages 1881, and
Sept. 9th, 1894. recorded in Book L..
page $50. l Will, at the Court House
door IN Morganton, N. c., on Monday.
the 18th day OF January, 1860, offer for
sale at public cutlery, to the highest
bidder for cash, that tract of land stu
ated IN Burke county on LinviIle
river, bounded as follows: Beginning
on d black oakon the bank of said river
and runs with the fence north IS de-
grees west lo4 poles to a stake: then
north 4S poles to a stake III the road.
then north 81 degrees west 40 poles to !
stake; then north As degrees west =
poles to a post oak and pine. kincaid's
corner. on the west side of the ridge
road; then west 81 poles to a post oak
lonIev 5 corner: then north with Full
Wood 5 line - poles to a post oak. now
down. Fulwood's line: Their west 65
poles to a stake: then north 20 poles to
Mckessons line: then east 100 poles 10
Greenlees corner: then south with
Greenlee line ~ poles to Greenlee,s
corner; then east Us poles to the river.
crossing the same course 20 poles with
DICKSON ; line to a stake; then south
80 degrees east - poles to the mouth of
ke-ley's branch: then north S. DEGREES
east u poles up the branch to Il stake.
lhen south 20 degrees east 10 poles t. =
stake IN the road; then with said road
IN the direction of Shiio church ia \
cross-fence; then easterlv TO a corner in
/. /. Avery'S line: then SO poles 10
Gibbs line: then with said line to a
stake, Gibbs orner then same course
with o~orpening's line to a stake in the
old ridge road leading c Corpeninr,s:
then 10 a white oak at the spring - ~
10 enclude h Parker house: then 10 =
bluf or cliff at the bend of the river.
then crossing the river and down it =,
II meanders to a bunch of s~assafra>
thence runs so as to include the Cor
pening dam down the river to the be-
ginning, and containing5 500 acres. more
or less.
Terms OF sale cash. This Dec. 18th
1872. ". f. WALTON,
Mortgagee.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12
OLD PEOPLE MADE YOUNG.

j. c. Sherman. the veterans editor
of the Nermon,ville (Mich.) Echo. has
discovered the remarkable secret or
keeping old people young. For years
he has avoided Nervousness, Sleepless-
ness. Indigestion, Heart trouble, Con-
stipation and Rheumatism, by using
Electric Bitters. and he writes: at
can't be praised too highly. 1t gently
stimulates the kidneys. tones TIE stom-
ach, aids digestion, and gives a SPLEEN
did appetite. 1t has worked wonders
for my wife and me. It's a marvellous
remedy for old peoples complaint"
Only 5Oc. at John Tull's drug store.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

w. A. Leslie, druggist, guarantees
every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
two-thtrds of the contents. This is
the best remedy in the world for la
grippe, coughs, colds, Group and
w%hooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any tendency
of a cold to result in Pneumonia.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

According to the pension
rolls, nearly the entire Union
army was woundedin the war.
IT Representative CIRCUITS
cot Vermont bill to increase
the pensions of prisoners
should pass, it would probably
turn out that the southern
armies had taken prisoners
about SIX times their own
number.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

According to President
Mckinley, the United States
is at peace with all the nations
of the earth. Yet the Secre-
tary of the Treasury wants
$50, 900, 900 for the army,
more than Great Britain
spends in ordinary times.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

Has the President changed
his mind regarding deposits
IN national banks as completely
as he has changed it on the
silver question? In 1888 he
denounced Mr.. Cleveland for
depositing less than half the
amount that Gage has depos-
tied.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

The Tagalog guerrillas are
now reported to have evaded
the troops who we're CHASING
them and to have mustered in
large numbers within ten
miles of Manila. Otisaccord-
ingly reports that the war is
nearly over.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12
Notice of Admin istra-
ton.

Having qualified as administrator OF
James Sanders, deceased. late of the
connty of Burke. n. c., this is to notify
all persons having claims against the
estate of the said deceased to exhibit
them to the undersigned on or before
the 9th day of December, 1900, or this
notice will plead in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediatepay-
Inent.
This November 81, 1900.
L. A. BRISTOL.
Administra tor.
JNO. NJ. Null, Atty.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

Perhaps it IS true that the
trust question is not a parti-
san one. But why do all the
trusts contribute to the Re
publican campaign fund and
none to the Democratic?
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

According to Otis, Aguin-
aldo is now the entire rebel
lion. Yet that Individual
seems competent to keep the
General guessing for a while
vet.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

Some judge in Wisconsin
has enjoined a city council
from passing legislation.
How much further will Judges
go IN their uSurpatlOnS of
power?
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

The fact that new trusts
r being formed with such
speed, proves either that
existing law is powerless or
that enforcement of it is
weak.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

If the Government is get
ting so much money as to
cripple financial transactions,
WHY not reduce taxation?
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

Hanna says thathis position
as Senator should carry dig
nifty with it. SO it should.
SO it should.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1900-01-12

Secretary Gage is needing
Scripture with a diligence.
He lays up his treasure in
New York.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03

''For the last ten years" said Gu
rio dealer in the Old Quarter, "a broad
bladed dagger with an imitation bronze
handle has been lying among lot of
odds and ends in that corner showcase.
1 don't know where it came from, but
1 probably got it when buying some
collection At any rate, the other day,
while looking over my dead stock, 1t
occurred to me it might be FURNISHED
up and used as a paper knife. | took
it out, scraped the handle little to see
what it was made of and then laid 1t
on my desk to- attend to a customer.
when picked it up again, was as
founded to find the blade dripping with
blood. 1t seems a childish thing to tell,
but the incident was SO grewsome and
apparently inexplicable that it set me
trembling like a leaf. In a moment.
however, my common sense came to
the rescue, and what proved to be the
correct explanation flashed into my
mind.
ut was a trick dagger, for use either
on the stage or in some secret society
mummery, and the hilt contained a
hidden reservoir for artificial blood.
In scraping the side l had pressed a
spring which opened little valve, and
out came the gore, still fluid, after all
these years. / afterward found that
the top unscrewed for replenishing the
supply."-New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
One was Enough.

That illustlious astronomer, Profess
or Simon Newcomb, in an article on
Science and the Government" In The
North American Review, gives an
amusing instance of the ignorance even
Of the most prominent politicians re-
garding the work of the greatest scien-
fists:
at is said that seine so years ago the
British academy had printed few cop
les of an important work for presenta-
ton to some foreigners who, from their
prominence in the scientific world, were
best entitled to be honored with the
gift Professor Airy, the astronomer
royal, was requested to make selec-
ton of the names. A few days aftNF
be had sent In his list he was informe6
by the secretary of the admiralty that
my lords were struck by the number
Of unknown names included and that
they wished to make an inquiry on the
subject. Airy asked the secretary for
some specifications as to the names re-
ferred to.
"sWen, as an example, said the Sec
rotary, here is the name of Professor
G. F. Gauss Of Gottingen. Who is hep
"'Gauss is one of the greatest math-
ematicians Of the age and stands
among the two or three most eminent
masters in physical astronomy now lv-
ing. Who else do you wish to know
aboutY
"'No one else. That will do replied
the secretary"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03


We cannot tell with any certainty
when the first portable furniture was
invented, and, to judge by the ark as
it survives among our children, Noah
was either ignorant of such things or,
and more probably, denied himself
their use for the time being in order
to leave more room for the animals.
But long before Cowper somewhat
apologetically sang the sofa Homer
was proud to enumerate the cherished
and decorated pieces of furniture in
the tents of the heroes before Troy
and described Odysseus' pleasure in
seeing once more his own beautiful
bed as alphabetically as any other
incident of the return, while that he
had second best bed is one Of the
very few personal facts we know re-
garding our Shakespeare.
Shades of Ulysses and Shakespeare!
A bed was a bed then. In Greece, a
couch worthy of hero; in England.
a miniature stage of life, with Its tap
estried roof and hangings and curtains
that rose or fell with fitting pomp on
the great scenes Of the domestic dra-
ma.-Chambers' Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03


The British bark Galgate, Captain
Griff1ths, a big four master, made
record breaking run on her voyage
from Shanghai to the mouth Of the Co
lumbia, covering the distance from
buoy to buoy in 81 days. The nearest
approach to this record is said to have
been made by one of Renton, Holmes
& Co.'s four masted schooners, which
made the run from Shanghai to the
sound in % days. Vessels from Shang-
hal are less frequent visitors here than
those from Yokohama and other Japan
ports, and the wonderful run of the
Galgate can be better understood when
it is stated that the voyage from
Shanghai to the Columbia is generally
conceded by shipmasters to be fully
week or ten days longer than the run
from Yokohama The record passage
from the latter port to the Columbia
river is fraction less than % days, the
Selkirk making the record run about
three years ago.
The Galgate's biggest days perform
ance was 295 miles, but in a ten day
run she reeled off over 1900 miles, an
average of over IL miles an hour and
speed which would bother most Of
the tramp steamers to maintain.-Po
land Oregonian.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
Chinese Drensmaker..

The sewing as well as dressmaking
is all done by men tailors in China.
There are many amusing stories told
Of them as copyists of the Americans
way Of making up garments. A friend
had need Of dozen undergarments.
AS she came over on shipboard but
ton was lost and an exceedingly clum-
sy and ugly one replaced the lost one,
which was of pearl. On reaching
Shanghai she desired tailor to copy
from this garment, which was placed
In his hands as a model He brought
back the garments, exquisite creations
In lace and tucked muslin and each Of
the dozen adorned with a button ex-
actly like the one on the sample gar
ment.
Upon having his attention called to
the ugly button his reply was, Like
Missy" and he was greatly disappoint-
ed that his efforts to please were not
appreciated. He had spent many hours
In search for "likee" buttons and no
doubt was greatly Disguised with the
unreasonableness of the foreign lady
Alice Hamilton Rich in Woman's
Home Companion.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
A Grenf Truth.

81 wouldn't do your kind of work
even If could" said RubberfOot Bill,
the sandbagger. This here thing Of
gettin a mans confidence an then
THROWN him down is too low for me-"
SIT amt me they have the confidence
In" explained Greengoods George 1T
Is themselves they are SO sure Of. Seer
indianapolis Journal,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
watch sprinrn

The watch carried by the average
man is composed of 50 pieces, and its
manufacture embraces more than 2,OOC
distinct and separate operations.
Hairspring wire weighs one-twen
tieth of grain to the inch. One mile
of wire weighs less than half a pound
The balance gives five vibrations
every second, 800 every minute, $4,000
every hour, $4,000 every day and 49,
8S0,000 every year.
The value of springs when finished
and placed in watches is enormous In
proportion to the material from which
they are made. ton of steel made
up into hairsprings when in watches
Is worth more than 1914 times the
value of the same weight in pure
gold.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
Pennsylvania RAILROAD
The Standard Railroad Of Ameyica. Pro
Lecfed throughout by Block Signals
and Inteylocking Switches.
IN EFFECT JUNE 80. 1900.

ror Philadelphia, s. 80, 500. s.5s. LlO. 74s. 75l
ga. $50. 9i6, Iii A. M, 1882 l.l5. 2So, 4oS
10, SiSs a1s 9.5 S6 1. NJ 2ob 49, 7s4 81
For Pemberton, 7.04. 9.26, 1903 A. NJ i.ai. z.os
4.l5, SAB, 6.i5. 729, Pm
For Bordenlown, Trenton and New YORK. ~ zs
TAO 9.is. 1000, IL O5 A.. NJ, 1880, 800. 4oO, 4.4o
e;DS; SUNDAYS mn E s25 A. M, 2o5. go Pm.
For East Burlington, 6.2s. 725. 74o. s2s. s; o.
SIS. 1900 llo5 A. 80 10 satqra 81 " oniy'
Soo too aes oiD 49,, rs; iao 2Os go
81 sl5 e sal, 10 500. 5sb, $50 100. 7s5. $780, s2'
p. utnkora atc
7.0i A. M, LAT, 40 P N.
On Sundays, TOO P. N. ,.,.,, ona Han
For LumDerton, Meuloru' MIL -
donfield, 9.35 A. N.
For vincentown, 1885, O6 PM O.. e,as
For Toms River, Island Heights ana sea que
PARK q. rs. 9.5I A. NJ, 200, All Pm
For Toms River, Sea Side Park ana ROM
For Toms Toms River and points on the shore. sun
For xsp Slv Park and Long Branch, s.5i, A. NJ
200, 4.27 P. NJ.
Trains Leave for Mount Holly as Jottoa0s;
From Philadelphia. 500. 6:S5. $780, sio, IVY ~
SO e.io. $50 $50, 1880 II. 45 ?; NJ; % - 90
ON sundays, 730, 920A. M, 90. 800 10. oO Pm
From New York via ~ q o an zoo 500. F.
On sundays, 1000 A. NJ, 100 M ..s
From Trenton, 6.45, TAO. $50, LIB A. NJ, ZOO
All, 4.30, $40, 7.UU 800 r m. - n 90 :. ~
On Sundays. $40, 11.50. NJ a-o o,s s:oc, %
From East Burlington. 100 7;oss DO, ., 40. %
1905 lo45 l56 A. NJ lo5, ~ Izv % a. ioso x.
ON sundays, 1865, 900, 1920. A. NJ is.oo' o' y
sos, 345 $780, 1855. $780, $40, 7OO 7.so, o.oo' o'0''
rom rom Toms r River, $50. sos A. NJ. l2-25. 49,
Pm.
From Aspury Park, 6.52, lib A. M. S.2S' DO
N.
rrom Metford II. IS A. N. roo
From Long Branch, 6.3s, 1865 A. M z.o'' 0.oo
Pm.
ON Sundays, 500 P. M. oo 90 Q 40
III co. A. M 1897, 4.08, 425, S.22 p M.
ON SUNDAYS, 72s A. M, 800, .0O, p M:
From Pemberton (south), 1888 A. NJ, $50, +. u
On Sundays, TIA P. M .o
From Vincentown $50 A. M, Lac T. M
Medford, Marlton and philadelphia.
Leave Medford for philadelphia at $40. io-l2
A. NJ, 1.55, 5.24, P. M.
On Sundays, 6.l5 A. M, $40 P: M 100 N os
Leave Marion for Philadelphia at 6.S2, lo-zo
A. NJ, 2l5, 5.35, P. N.
On SUNDAYS. % A. M, b.22 P. M. 49,
Leave Philadelphia, Market Street, IoI m gu ~
ford and Marion at 6.55, 1885, A. M o'o' ''00'
On Sundays, 900 A. M. $40 P. M.
Leave Marion tor Medford, S.O1, ll.3o A. NJ
4.l2, $40, P. M.
on Sundays, 9.52. A.. M, 7.3l P: M ..a,,a,
For further particulars apply 10 INC
agent at the station.
j. d. HUTCHINSON. .. 4. wo sasot
General Manager. ten. fass- AsoA'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
Drink of Water.

A glass of cold water slowly slipped
will produce a greater acceleration of
the pulse for time than will glass
of wine or spirits taken at draft. In
this connection 1t may not be out of
place to mention that slipping cold wa
ter will often allay the craving for al
cohol in those who have been in the
habit of taking too much of it and may
be endeavoring to reform, the effect
being probably due to the stimulant ac-
ton Of the slipping. -Hamilton (Ont.l
Tfmoa
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
The Burlington and Bristol Steamboat
Ferry Company.
In effect M ay %. 1900.

LEAVE BRISTOL FOX bU hLlNUAON.
Daily. except Saturdays ana Sundays, f6 40
f7I5 500, 600. 1000. l040 IL 10 g. m lz.So, i.o~
$40. g. 90, $40, 4.30, $50, $780, 7.20 p. ~. ~ !,
Saturdays, t6.45, t7l5, 500, 800. l0.OO, l9.SU'
III Isl a. M 10 I00 I40 2.20, 800, S4O. ~, o.oo'
$40, 6.45, 7.40, I'll. 90 p. m
SUNDAYS, 500, $40, 900 1000, 1910, ll.l5 a. m:
1870 LOO lao, go, 800, 340 40 300. o.4O, o.4o'
7.40, 1870 p. 10.
LEAVE BURLINGTON FOR BRISTOL.
Daily, except Saturdays and sundays, T. 90
n 3d. $50 $50, 1920, HOO, ll3O. a. M, lOO, z.oV'
$40. 3 2O co. 500. s. 40, $40 7.30 p. m.
Saturdays t7.O0 1870, $50. $50. 1920, li.W
130 M IL 40 90 2O0, $40, 100, 400 LAO, ON,
Snnoays, SO. 800. 94O 1920. ll00. l.S0 a. m
12.4O. 10, 200 240 $40, AGO. 4.4O 20, $50, 7oo'
$50, 1880 p m.
NoTE.-Trips maj ked thus are special trips
and the Company reserve the privilege 10
Withdraw them on one weeks published no.
tice. -, r,,,,, +ba
On Decoration Day and Fourth OF > uly. IN, me
trims Will be the same Saturday IS time lapIe-
Ihe regular excursion tickets viii De re-
ceiyed on the 9 20 and HOO p. N. trips from
Bristol and on the $50 and lilo r. M Trips
from Burlington. $780, uaa.b.
er. Dopor
Sec'y. Treas. and GENT Manager.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
washington church Kodak friends.

'gThe story that Washington WON
an sent notices to the ministers of the
capital of the opening of her summer
home with the request that they be
read from the pulpit may be libel, al
though l have been told that 1t is a
fact" said a man who has been In
Washington for several months, "but
I'll tell you what l have seen there
men and women carrying kodaks into
their pews on Sunday. No; not to take
a snap shot of the minister, but the
Washington kodak tiend stops on his
way to church to make shots, and after
the service he fingers on his way home
to do likewise. There is no other place
in the country where the kodak fiend is
SO insatiate as he is in the capital
New York Sun.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03

People who have the mistaken idea
that poets prefer to be addressed In
what is commonly called "high flown
things.
One such misguided individual spoke
to Colonel John Hay in hotel parlor
soon after the great fire In Chicago.
swell, Colonel Hay" she said, adj
vancing with outstretched hand and
her sweetest smile, 81 suppose we shall
soon have the pleasure of seeing the
great fire embalmed in your liquid
verse, shall we not?"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
A Gnl1ant c1ergxman.

1t is said that the Rev. Sydney Smith
could be gallant as well as witty on oc-
casion.
"Oh, Mr.. Smith, cannot bring this
flower to perfection" said young
lady to him once as she showed him
about her conservatory.
Whereupon he took her by the hand
and said, "Then let me bring perfec-
ton to the flower"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-07-03
From the Mares Mouth.

Sir Robert Finlay, like most counse
with a large practice, knows what it is
to receive a disconcerting reply from
an apparently guileless witness and
tells good story against himself in IL
lustration. He was engaged on a case
for breach of warranty of a horse, the
age of the animal being the chief mat
ter in dispute, and had to cross exam
inc a hostler, a yokel with every ap-
pearance of rustic simplicity.
upon what authority do you swear
to the age of the mare?" he asked.
'I'm sure Of it, was the reply.
Half dozen more questions failed to
elicit from the witness any more spe.
cific answer.
But how do you knowY Numbered
Sir Robert at last.
81 had it from the mares own
MOUTH replied the hostler.-London
Chronicle