Couldn't Pay His Hotel Bill

Couldn't Pay His Hotel Bill

Edwin Barhyte, who says that his home is in Charlotte, but that he has lately been working in the stove warks at Chelsea, was sentenced to pay $5 and costs Tuesday by Justice Doty on the charge of having defrauded the Newman house out of a board bill.

Barhyte registered at the hotel Monday before supper. After having supper he inquired if he could have accommodations for the night. He was told that he could and was asked if he had any baggage. On replying in the negative he was asked to pay in advance.

"Can't do it," he replied. "I have no money."

He was then informed by Mrs. Newman that she had some wood to cut and that if he would do the work she would allow him to stay at the hotel until this morning. He refused her offer. She then sent for an officer and had him arrested. He pleaded guilty Tuesday and was given the sentence stated above.