Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 August 1875 — That Detroit Justice as a Reformer. [ARTICLE]

That Detroit Justice as a Reformer.

The first man out was a railroad brakeman, who had been celebrating his grandfather’s birthday. Xi Yourun on the cans, eh 7” asked the Court. “ Yes, sir.”~' ’ “And you belong -to that Wass of men who open the door as the train stops at Pontiac and yell out ‘ Upontyackf at the passengers.” The man was silent. “ It makes my blood boil when I think of how I’ve beeh tised on these railroads,” continued His Honor. “The seats are locked, the water-cooler eiripty, dows won’t stay up, and every few minutes you open the door and cry out * Jhwkun’ for fyr ‘KI-a-zoo’ for Kala. mazoo. I believe I’ll mark you fox six months.” “Please, sir,” protested the prisoner. “ I must strike a blow at this great evil somewhere, and I might as well commence on you.” . , . “Please, sir, I was never here before, and ft’s my first drunWii’fouryears.” - His Honor, leaned flick and chewed the corner of a blotting-pad while he reflected. Finally he said;. “Well, I’ll let you go, though I’ll be blamed for it. Now, sir, after this you want to adopt a different style. When the train approaches a station you want to gp through theckrlikb- a cat, smile gently, and say in quiet tones-> Ladies and gentlemen, this train is now on the outskirts of the beautiful city of Ypsilanti, and such of you as desire to step off will please make ready, and may health and prosperity, evet attend you.’ What, an innovation that would be, sir! How the traveling public would ruslffor Will you do this,Mr. Wellington?” The prisoner promised, and was allowed to go.— Detroit Free Press. '