Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 March 1912 — He Took No Chances. [ARTICLE]

He Took No Chances.

A friend who was by way of becoming a sociologist, went to Cleveland to look over that city’s model farm and infirmary, and Fred C. Kelly took him out there. They were shown all over the place, including the insane ward. Just as they were leaving that ward a man carrying a big razor in his hand came out of a door and started for them. Both Kelly and,hie friend ran. They stopped when they reached the office, panting, and the superintendent. who is a fat mah. came lumbering after them. “What’s the matter with you?” asked the superintendent. “Did he cut anybody’s throat?” chorused Kelly and his friend. “Who?” “That big patient with the razor.” “Oh,” said the superintendent, “that was just an attendant who had been shaving some of the inmates. Come on back.” “Not on your life!” said Kelly. “He may only be imagining that he’s an attendant.” —Saturday Evening Post.