Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 124, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1909 — Had Another Day. [ARTICLE]

Had Another Day.

Pat McGuire was an inveterate drinker. For many years he had been addicted to the use of liquor, and although he signed numerous pledges, he was unable to break him self from the habit. Finally, after being arrested sev-’ eral times for being drunk and dis orderly, Pat told the magistrate of his unsuccessful fight against the liquor .and asked the magistrate to help him keep sober. The magistrate was interested and promised to aid him all he could. "Pat," said he. "I shall help you as much as I can, so the next time you become Intoxicated I want you to report to me on the following day." Pat promised. About two weeks later Pat staggered Into the magistrate’s office with a load he should have made two trips for. "Mornin’ magsthrate," said he. "Wash drunk yesterday." "Drunk yesterday!" roared the magistrate. "Why, you loafer, you’re drunk now!” ’Thash allri* Mid Pat, "but I don’t have to report this one until tomorrow.”—Philadelphia rimes.