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Show oo MERELY INCIDENTAL. An aged negro was crossing-tender at a spot where an express train made quick work of a buggy and 'its occupants. Naturally he was the chief witness, and the entire case hinged upon the energy with, which lie had displayed his warning signal. A gruelling cross-examination left Rastus unshaken in his story: The night was dark, and he had waved his lantern frantically, but the driver of the carriage paid no attontion to it. Later, the division superintendent called the flagman to his offico to compliment him on the steadfastness with which ho stuck to his story. "You did wonderfully, Rastus," ho said. "I was afraid at first you might waver in your testimony." "Nossir, nossir," Rastus exclaimed, "but I done feared ev'ry minute that 'ere durn lawyer was gwine to ask mo I if mah lantern was lit." Puck. |