KENISON, J.
The single question presented is whether one who pleads not guilty by reason of mental derangement to a felony may be committed to the state prison. The pertinent statute (R. L., c. 429, s. 3) provides: "In either of the cases aforesaid the court, if it is of opinion that it will be dangerous that such person should go at large, may commit him to the prison or to the state hospital, there to remain until he is discharged by due course of...
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