The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-12-06
INTENSE SUSPENSE.
flew Youthful Prisoners Are Impressed IL
the Police Gears. &tii@


John Henry" said his honor, Justice
Powers, "you are altogether too Intelligent
young man to be before the court on
such charge-yop have q soodlopking
face
Johnny looks f,irtively up and smiles at
the agreeable prospect Of light sentence.
The charge Against YOU is Of grievous
character, aud has been clearly made out by
the testimony II shows depth OF de-
pravity difficult to be imagined in ono so
young" ~ s
Johnny drops bis eyes to the: table and
nervously fnmbles with his hat in expecta-
ton of the ominous sixty days. 8
lam aware that the chance forreforna-
ton as 8 result of sending you to the ;aland
Is very slim. It might result in more harm
hon good, aud il / thought a warming would
DO sufficient to deter you from repetition of
the ofense | would net pronounce a sem
tence against yon." ~...sf -
Hes going TO let me OFF, sure John
ny's face says, as he ventures 10 raise his
head and stammer oat Z promise to he very
good.
Bat on the other hand It is my duty, sit.
ting as a court, to protect society against
the repetition of offenses BY making exam
Piles of those who commit them"
"oh, LordSl I'm goner now" is
written on Johnny's brow, and his excited
counsel begins.a special plea in his behalf:
q the parents of this young lad are very
respectable, your Honor They are ready
to promise that the boy will behave himself
hereafter"
Yes, If there is one thing more than an
other that pleads strongly in your behalf,
and tends to blind justice tc the gravity of
your offense, it is the sight of an aged
mother in tears aud the expression of disap-
pointment and sorrow on the face of your
old father. If the court is disposed to
leniency, therefore, in your case, it is rather
on their account than your own
g He is going to let mo of after ALL" is
what the look of relief on Johnny's face says
plaiuly.
But" continues his Honor, "if the
Court should give way to feeling of pity
for your parents. and release you from the
consequences OF your act. it might be the
most unkind action he could perform against
them. Vice should be summarily nipped
in the bud, il possible"
He won't let me off for less. than thirty,
at least, thinks Johnny, as the momentary
flush of pleasure di out of his face
But you are young, and something by
way of warning may prove effective to
check you in the career ON which you have
entered"
He intends to let me OF with repri-
maud and the COSTS" Johnny concludes, as
he gathers up his hat, once more ready to
depart.
81 hope You won't forget what his Honor
is saying says the hopeful counsel
81 viii, therefore. do what | consider
best for you under MI the circumstances.
"Thanks, your HONOR exclainls Johnny,
aow sure that he is to be dismissed
:" sincerely hope / shall never sec you
hero asain aftor this taste OF sosresiion.p 2
I'm never come here again, SIR OK.
claims Johnny ont of the depth of his graft.
.ude, with all his preparations made to do.
part.
"Yes," hope you will remember your
promise. The sentence of the court is that
you pay fine of 5000 and be confined in
the workhouse thirty days" vr-t
A tableau expressive of open-mouthed
wonder and crushing astonishment, as the
officer takes the dazed and bcviaesed calprii
below. 1nAnH1 erf efeI ss