He Could Not Carry Them All

When James Rideout, the colored man from Ypsilanti, was arraigned in the circuit court, Monday, on the charge of stealing turkeys, he created considerable merriment when caled upon to plead. The form of the ïudictruent reads, that the defendant 'did steal, take and carry away 25 turkeys, " etc. After it was read Rideout was asked whether he was guilty or not guilty. "Read that again, boss, " said Rideout. The lines were read again to him, and he quickly answered "Not guilty; I cunldn't carry ott 25 turkeys. " "What's that?" said Judge Kinne. "I coultln't carry off 25 turkeys," said Rideout, "it would be impossible. "