Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 January 1901 — Origin of a Phrase. [ARTICLE]

Origin of a Phrase.

The expression “robbing Peter t I Paul” had its origin In the rhalr I Istlng between Westminster A I formerly St. Peter's cathedral, nr | Paul's cathedral In London. In I there was a deficiency In the trei I of St. Paul’s and an approprtath I money belonging to St. Peter’s made to cover the deficiency. Tin pie who were averse to the £ asked the question: “Why rob Peter’s to pay St. Paul’s?”