Show ACOURT A COURT coure INCIDENT the amusing little ritie incident here related actually took place ein eln irl iri one of our northern court rooms less than a ce century ago enter furor juror who has detained court at least an hour our judge much irritated amr mr clerk claria enter a fine of twenty five dollars against mr smith smith mid did I 1 understand your honor to fine me five dollars judge yes sir smith draws his pencil and addresses the fol foi following lowin note to his honor dear judge that little difre difference rence upon winding up our last game of draw amounted to just fifty pay the clerk that and band the balance to the sheriff yours etc SMITH sheriff hands note to judge who inspects it i for a moment the judicial frown gives place to a most benevolent and satisfied smile as his honor stammers aab ah besl yes yeb certainly yes valid excuse C certainly erta v valid alid excuse certa certain in i I 1 lyl I 1 th the e clerk will remit mr smiths smithis fine ca california fo r paper |