THE VERDICT OF EXPERTS
■' Fetch in the body,” ordered the foreman of a Texas coroner’s jury. The body was laid before them. The jury made a careful examination, and questioned the attending surgeon. " Whar was he shot?” Square through the heart,” “ Dead ic the centre o' the heart?” "Right in the centre." “ Who shot him ? ” “ Jake Daniels." A dozen witnesses declared that Jake fired the shot, and Jake himself admitted it. The jury consulted softly for some time. " Well, gentlemen of the jury.' said the coroner, ” what is your verdict ?’ " Waal, jedge, we’ve come to the conclusion that Jake Daniels is the handiest shot in these parts, and don't you furgit it 1"
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Dunstan Times, Issue 2481, 17 May 1909, Page 6
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