Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1901 — The Court Committed Itself. [ARTICLE]

The Court Committed Itself.

The prisoner was making his appear- »•<-* before the magistrate foe the hundredth time. “Well,” said the magistrate, “you here again ?” “Yes, your honor,” responded the prisoner. “What’s the charge?” "Vagrancy—same as before, your honor.” “It seems to me you are here about half your time.” “Yes, about that, your honor.” “Well, what do you do it fort Why don’t you work?” "I do, your honor, more than half my time.” “Ah, now,” said the magistrate, surprised, “if you can tell me where you have ever worked I’ll let you off.” “In prison, your honor.”