Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1885 — The Grade of Crimes. [ARTICLE]

The Grade of Crimes.

An exchange than classifies crimes of peculation: Taking $1,000,000 is called a case of genius. Taking SIOO,OOO is called a case of shortage. . Taking $50,000 is called a case of litigation. Taking $25,000 is called a case of insolvency. Taking SIO,OOO is called a case of irregularity. Taking $5,000 is called a case of defalcation. Taking SI,OOO is called a case of corruption. Taking SSOO is called a case of em- ~ bezzlement. Taking SIOO is called a case of dishonesty. Taking SSO is called a case of thievery. Taking $25 is called a case of total depravity. Taking one ham is called a case of war on society.