Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 154, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1911 — Blindness of Justice. [ARTICLE]

Blindness of Justice.

Rastns waa on trial, charged with stealing $7.85. He pleaded »0t guilty, and. as he was unable to hire an attorney. the Judge appointed Lawyer Clearem as counsel. Clearsm pat up a strong plea In defense, and Rastns was acquitted. Counsel sod client met a few minutes later outside the courtroom “Now. Rastus,” said Clearest, “sou know the court allows the counsel vgry little for defending this kind q£ case.* 1 worked bard for you and gotjrou clear. I’m entitled to much moxpfpay than I’m getting for my valuahfeaanrieae. and you should dig up:S goc&alxsd toe. Have you got any money?" “Yes, boss,” replied done got dst seism doliaha and eighty - five cents.”