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Show Proof for Col. Crownlnthleld. Tho estato owned by tho lato Col. Crownlnshlold, ono of Marblchead's most aristocratic citizens, adjoins tho pasture of William Farmer, a sturdy farmor, A valuable dog owned by the colonel used to run Into tho pnaturo and annoy tho farmer's cows. Farmer ' wont to Col, Crownlnshlcld and requested re-quested that tho annoyanco bo stopped, stop-ped, only to recolvo the roply, "How do you know It Is my dog?" "How do I know?" replied tho other, with rising Indignation; "why haven't I seen him?" "You must bring mo bottor proof," ropllud tho colonol, as he turned coldly cold-ly away. "All right, sir," said tho farmer, in an unmistakable tone, "tho next tlmo tho dog bothers my cows I'll bring you nil tho proof necessary In a wheelbarrow." wheelbar-row." Tho dog never- bothered tho cows afterward, Boston Hornld. |