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Show WHAT RUM WILL DO. Some years ago, in one of the counties of New York, a worthy man was tempted to drink until drunk. In the delirium of drunkenners he went home and murdered his wile in the most barbarous manner. He was carried to jail while drunk, and kept there through the night. Awakening on the morning and looking around upon the walls, and seeing the bars upon the windows, he exclaimed. "Is this a jail?" "Yes, you are in jail," answered some one "What am I here for?" was the earnest inquiry. "For murder," was the answer. "Does my wife know it?" "Your wife know it?" said someone. "Why, it was your wife you have killed." On this announcement he dropped suddenly as if he had been struck dead. |