Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 119, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1913 — Ignorance Disgusted Witness. [ARTICLE]

Ignorance Disgusted Witness.

Assistant District Attorney Clark was conducting a case in the criminal court. A large rough-shouldered negro was in the witness chair. “An’ then,” said the witness, “we all went down in the alley, an’ shot a few crap.” “Ah,” said Mr. Clark, swinging his eyeglass impressively. “Now, sir, I want you to address the jury and tell them Just how you deal craps.” "Wass that?” 'asked the witness, rolling his eyes. “Address the jury, sir," thundered Mr. Clark, “and tell them just how you deal craps." “Lemme outen heah,” said the witness, uneasily. "Firs’ thing I know this gemman gwine ask me how to drink a sandwich.’’. ,