THE TALE OF A STOMACH.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume 1, Issue 8, 14 February 1914, Page 8

THE TALE OF A STOMACH.

A IMAGINATION. On February 7, when charged with being an idle and disorderly person having insufficient lawful means,of support, Henry Burton tad blamed Ms stomach. He said he could neither eat, nor drink, nor sleep. If he ate anything he "blew out." Mr Bishop remanded him for a so that his curious case might be investigated at once, in the cause of justice and science. This morning, when he appeared, Sergeant Matheson reported that it had been found that the man was perfectly healthy, eating well, and sleeping soundly. His Worship: Oh! this is the man with internal arrangements. Well, how are you? Do you still "blow out"? The man who "blew out" said that air was as before. He still "blew out." The Senior-Sergeant added that the gaoler's report was that the man ate as much as two ordinary men. Burton's contemplative and vacant look did not alter when he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour.