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 in the centre o' the heart?” “Right in the centre." "Who shot him?” “Jake Daniels." A dozen witnesses declared that fake fired the shot, and Jake himsell 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!"
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Dunstan Times, Issue 2482, 24 May 1909, Page 3
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