Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1911 — SHERIFF STARTS ROCK PILE [ARTICLE]

SHERIFF STARTS ROCK PILE

Wayne County Official Intends to Get Rid of Petty Offenders. Richmond, Ind., Jan. 13.—Albert Steen, who has just taken his office as sheriff of Wayne county, says he will try to rid the county of petty offender's, and to this end. he has ordered a large quantity of stone, and will put the prisoners in jail to cracking stone ten hours a day. He has also announced a oread and water diet for habitual offenders.