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Show A Real One. "I was once retained In a case In a down state village where I had known most of the anhabltants ever since I was a child," says Attorney George D. Harris. "In examining some of tbe witnesses I forgot myself and used their given name. Tbe Judge Interrupted me. '"Mr. Harris, he said. 'I believe It would be more dignified to address these witnesses by their surnames.' "I apologised to the court and reformedtemporarily. re-formedtemporarily. A little later, an awkward, slovenly farmer waa called to the stand. I was well acquainted with tbe chap so was everybody else In the room. "'Now, Rube," I began. " 'Walt a moment' called the Judge. He leaned over and took a good look at the witness. Then he turned to ma and added: "'You may proceed, sir; I see no reason why tbe witness should not be called Rube.'" Cleveland rialn Dealer. |