Truth Wanted — 397
Two years ago, at the Spring Term of the District Court at Topeka, Kansas, Judge Rush Elmore presiding, a witness was called upon the stand. After being sworn, the counsel for the defence said to the witness—a tall, green specimen, and somewhat embarrassed—“Now, sir, stand up and tell your story like a preacher.” “No, sir!” roared the judge, “none of that; I want you to tell the truth!” Just imagine the sheriff, deputies, and bailiffs trying to keep “order” and “silence.”