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Old 09-26-2013, 15:55   #4
Sdiver
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"...Darrow is perhaps best remembered for his unsuccessful defense of schoolteacher John Scopes, and by extension the theory of evolution, in the so-called Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. (Scopes was accused of violating Tennessee law by teaching evolution.) Some say this was the trial at which Darrow, described by the New York Times as a man of "wicked zest and mordant humor," employed the cigar-ash trick. Other accounts merely say it was a favorite tactic, without citing a particular case......."

Some say there was no wire.
Well I'll be a monkey's uncle, there it was hiding in plain sight.

Pete,
Thank you so much.

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Take a look at trying cases using Texas Rules
RL,
Thanks for the lead. It's much appreciated
For pointing me onto some good sources, I'll do this one time and ONE TIME ONLY ....... Yea Kings !!!!! ....
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