Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1886 — Self-Protection. [ARTICLE]

Self-Protection.

Counsel for the Defense—You say that you are only 17 years old? Plaintiff—Yes, sir. Counsel —And that -my client, a strongman, assaulted you with intent to kill for singing at night ? Plaintiff—Yes, sir Counsel—What were you singing? Counsel for the Prosecution—l object?' Z Magistrate—The objection not sustained. The witness will answer the question. Plaintiff—Singing “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep,” Counsel for Defense —Your honor, the defense rests. Magistrate —The prisoner is discharged. — New York Sun.