Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1915 — What He Was Charged With. [ARTICLE]

What He Was Charged With.

A laborer who stuttered badly was arrested for some misdemeanor and was taken before the magistrate. “What is your name, prisoner?” asked the judge, severely. The prisoner screwed up his mouth and began: ~ “S-s-s-s-s-s-st-sp” The magistrate broke in. “I am asking what your name is.” “S-s-s-s-s-s-st-sp” Wheredpon the magistrate lost his patience and turned to the policeman who had brought the prisoner in. , “What is the prisoner charged with, officer?” The cop saluted and said: “Begorra, Oi don’t know, but Oi should think it was soday water.’’— ? St. Louis Post-Dispatch.