Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1915 — Tinted Polygamy. [ARTICLE]

Tinted Polygamy.

Ihe old negro had been arrested for ‘ having more than one wife,” the, last woman being the complainant. He happened to be well known locally and an orderly character. “How many wives have you had?” demanded the judge. “Six, Yo’ Honah,” was the reply. “Why couldn’t you get along with them? ’ the judge insisted. “Well, suh, de fust two spiled the white folks' clothes when dey washed urn, de third weren't no cook, de io th was des nacherly lazy, en de flf—l’ll tell you, jedge—the sis, she—■” Incompatibility,” the court suggested. “Xo, Yo’ Honah,” said the old negro slowly, “it worn’t nothin’ lax dat. Yo’ jes couldn't get along wid her unless yo’ was somewhar’s else.” —Case and Comment.