Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 261, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1912 — PAYS PENALTY FOR JOKE [ARTICLE]

PAYS PENALTY FOR JOKE

Man Who Caused Friend’s Death by Turning Compressed Air Hose . on Him Is Punished. —• . . ■ ’ : Buffalo, N. Y.—Warrerif House, who caused the death of Valentine Lukowski, a fellow workman, a few months ago, while playing a practical joke, will begin at once the serving of an unusual sentence imposed by Justice Marcus in the state supreme court here. The sentence placeß House in charge of a probation officer for an Indefinite period and compels him to pay $3 a week toward the support of the family of the dead man until the children are able to support their mother. It is estimated the fine* will cover a period of about ten years, amounting in all to more than $1,500. House turned a compressed air hose on Lukowskl in fun. The pressure was eo great that Lukowskl was instantly killed.