George Francis Train As A Witness

Mr. Train stood np. He wavecl o the Bible ■vhieh was hftnded him anc professed himself ready to affirm. ' ' Yoxi do Bolemnly , siucerely ant truly declare aud affirin," the clerk begen. "No, do ; not solemnly. I object to the word 'solemuly.' " But the court explained that it was necessary, and Mr. Train graciously overlooked the point, and Col. Scovel began the questioning : Q. Wliere do you live ? A. Madison square, New York. Q. What is your occupation? A. I am a loafer. [Greatlaughter.] I have no occupation. 1 sit ten hours a day in Madison square as a bummer and loafer. I have no business. Q. You are a gentleman at large ? A. I ;m ;i large gentleman. [Laughter. ] Have been traveler, merohant, railway buüder, leefcurer, painter, author, and I have been in jail. Q. On the charge of insanity? A. On charge of obsnenity [laughter] a the time of my Presidential campaign. - New York Sim.