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1. On the 4th July last the appellant was fined $140 for throwing a cigarette butt on the pavement and was given a month to pay; not having done so a warrant for his arrest was issued on the 28th August. He was duly arrested and, it would appear, was released on bail. On the 8th October he appeared before the learned Magistrate who had convicted him and imposed the fine. What transpired on that occasion is not clear as the only note on the record is: "Court: Costs $140 and fine to be taken from