The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-10-19
Paying for kissing His wife.

There have b Ell many cases in which
kisses have been considered in courts of
Justice, and not only considered, but
valued in money and paid for. But we
Lave never heard until now that hus-
bands could be sentenced to pay for
kissing their wiyes.. The district court
of this city bya recent decision, now
warns all husbands that it is not always
safe for them to Kiss oven Their lawful
wives.
On Aug. 9th the case of "Kochersin
VS.. Roche rgin" was tried in the district
court. Catharine Kochergin sued her
husband. Ivan K%ochergin for 1000
roubles, due on two bills of exchange
given by him to her. The plaintiff q
young n pretty woman, and we'll
dressed, appeared in person.
Ivan Kochergin!" cried the Court.
In answer to the call the defendant
appeared. He was a merchant OF mid
die age. with the manner characteristic
of his class. He was in a Jolly state.
Here WI are he said coming up.be-
fore the bench, anu then turning to his
wife ne added sweetly smiling: "Cath-
arine Stepanoyna, why should we quar-
rel"
"You are in court" said the presidin
severely. ''This Is not the place
for personal explanations"
Mrs K%ochergia then presented two
bills Of exchange to the Court"
rs this your signature On these
bills" the defendent was asked.
Yes. it is mine," was the answer;
there is no use of denying that. But l
am not going to pay. them. for they are
M ut ,Iron 49, s,r1sl - ~-sO ALL ~,
how came to give them. Catha-
eral tines LETT my house and went to
her father, Mr.. Shutstoff. But I love
her 30 fond'y that I could not stay long
without her; sc went to see her. DO
you want your wife, asked Shustoff; .ifso
sign this bill.' And l did sign it; l
signed two Of them. I gave the bills.
not in exchange for money, but ON Ac-
count of my love, for kisses from my
wife. Oh, how l am fond of her! If
y0ur honor orders me to pay these Bills
it will be highway robbery!" roared'the
defendant.
Behave yourself" admonished the
court.
"Ah, my.dear soul. I understand"
"kam not your soul at all, !" rosred
the court, and / will punish you if
you do not come to your senses.
But the defendent would not listen to
the court. He turned his smiling face
to his wifess flung her kisses with his
hand, and said:
Catherine Stepanovna! how dearly I
love you"
Roars cflaushter shook the scourt-
room For a moment even the Judges
could not controitheir features. The plan
till b!ushed, and the defendant continued
ardently to profess his love for his wife.
When order had been restored. the
Court announced the verdict. The de-
PENDANT was ordered to pay one thousand
rubles to his wife, and in case he did
not pay his house was to be attached.
ut is a downright robbery!" shouted
the defendant.
The court ordered Mr.. Kochergin to
leave the room at once. Meanwhile
Mrs. kochergin started out with her
father, but the defendant rushed after
crying; Catherine ~.Stepanovna! Kate,
Ny darling! | love you!"
The auditors rushed after them laugh
ing stamping and applauding. The pretty
little plaintiff tobk a drnshkiand hufrie,i
away, and poor Ivan Kochergin ran at.
ter her with his arms or1stretchsd and
houting:
.Oh, Kate, how'll love your,