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Cromwell Argus, Volume 1, Issue 52, 9 November 1870, Page 6

A public-house keeper of questionable honesty went to a lawyer to consult him about commencing an action of defamation against a fellowtownsman. '. The scrmmdel," said he, fiercely, " has robbed me of my character."—"Ah, has he ! Are you sure of that fact J" rejoined the blue-bag gentleman; "if so, let him go; for it is the luckiest thing that ever happened to you !"—The fellow sneaked out of the office like a puppy when a foot is raised. .Rogers and Thomson.—John tells a story of Thomson and Rogers, two married men, who, wandering home late one night, stopped at what Thomson supposed was his residence, but which his companion insisted was his own house. Thomson rang the. bell lustily, when a window was opened, and a lady inquired what was wanted. "Madam," inquired Mr T., "isn't this Mr T—Thomson's house ?"—" No," reulicd the lady, " this is the residence of Mr Rogirs." —"Well," exclaimed Thompson, "Mrs T Thomson—beg your pardon—Mrs Rogers, won't you just step down to the door anil pici )lv out Rogers ? for Thomson wants to go home",, Jlolloioay's Medicines. —We are no*' >.i the habit generally of noticing the thousar.it and one medicines of the day ; but v.hen a really meritorious one is before the public, we think it duo to tho alllicted that the fact should be made known. We have used Holloway's Rills and Uintment in cases of humours, bruises, and sjalda with beneficial effects, and there are cases within our knowledge of extraordinary cures performed in diseases of long standing. Professor Holloway's Ointment and Pills arc among the few preparations which perform all the cures for which they are rocommended. We are satisfied that for purifying the blood, regulating the stomach, and curing liver and bilious complaints, no better remedy can ho ium\d..—l^c(fm)uien/.