Went To Jail

"Gone to jail for selling goods too cheap," was the sign posted last Thursday night iu front of the Main street store where L. L. James, Ed Croarkin and Pat Sloan, of Dexter, had been selling clothing. Whother they had sold too cheap or not remains to be proved but there is no doubt about their having gone to jail. The men were arrested October 30 for selling goods without a hceuse. Thursday they were taken before Judge Daffy, given a jury trial, found guilty and sentenced to pay $15 each and costs, or go to jail 15 days. Tt.ey chose the latter, saying they had nö money. The men were promptly marched to the jail where they spent the night and where they declared they would remain the whole 15 days. Next morning they appealed to the circuit court however, gave bonds, and were aet at liberty. The men were reticent when asked about their plans but from what they said it is understood that they will sue tl)e city for false imprisonment in the hopes of a good sum of money out of it. They claim that they were not subject to the ordinance because they were not transients, having come here to stay. They also believe that the ordinance is unconstitutional and will be overthrown by the higher court.