Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1904 — An Effective Touch. [ARTICLE]

An Effective Touch.

A western senator tells a story of a Judge who had oecnsiou to fine a lawyer In that state SIOO for contempt of court. After court had adjourned the lawyer approached the judge and said, “Your honor, I want to ask a great favor of you.” “What Is it?” inquired the judge. “I have a pressing obligation to meet. That hundred you took for that fine was the money I had to meet it with. I wish you would lend me SIOO for a few days.” “Hi, Mr. Crier,” shouted the judge, “convene eourj again!” Court was reconvened, and then the judge remitted the fine.