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Show Contempt of Court. A stranger once walked into a Massachusetts Massa-chusetts conrt and spent some time watching tho proceedings. By and by a man was brought tip for contempt of court and fined; whereupon the stranger rose and said: "How much was the fine?" "Five dollars," replied the clerk. "Well," said the stranger, laying down the money, "if that's all, I'd like to jine in. I've had a few hours' experience of this court, and no one can feel a greatel contempt for it than I do, and I am willing will-ing to patf for it," Green Bag. |