Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1905 — Not Satisfactory. [ARTICLE]

Not Satisfactory.

Au Irishman was called upon to give evidence lira shooting aff'ray. “Did you see4he shot fired?" asked the magistrate. "No. sor: but I heard it." "That is not satisfactory. Step down.” As the Irishman turned to go he laughed, and was rebuked by the magistrate, who told him it was contempt of court. “Did yez see me laugh?” "No; but I heard you.” "That is not satisfactory." And then the court laughed.