Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1902 — A Pertinent Query. [ARTICLE]

A Pertinent Query.

Magistrate—lt has been proven that you struck your wife, and Defendant —Well, judge, I stood her bossiu' as long as I could. Magistrate—That doesn't excuse you. She is the weaker vessel, and you should—— Defendant—Weaker vessel, eh? Then why does she carry so.blame much sail?— Philadelphia Press.