Sixty Five Days

Sentence Which Justice Childs Gave a Burglar Caught in the Act

Joseph Richardson, a farmer living two miles west of Ypsilanti, awakened at 4 o'clock yesterday to find a strange man going through the pockets of Richardson's clothes. The farmer jumped out of bed, and a lively chase ensued, the burglar finally being captured. He was placed in the corn crib, but managed to break out and led Richardson on another chase. He gave the name of James Hamilton, and claimed to be a G. A R. veteran, showing the scars of gunshot wounds to prove his claim. On account of his advanced years and general pitiful appearance he was charged merely with larceny, he having had Richardson's property in his possession when arrested, and was sentenced to 65 days in the workhouse by Justice Childs.