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radio man- I think this is the best place to put it if it’s all right with you.

There’s no precedent for this sort of thing

Radio man. You understand, sir, we are making history here today. This is the first time a public event has ever been broadcast.

well, I’ll allow it provided you don’t interfere with the business of the court

radioman- the judge has taken the bench and in the next few minutes, we shall know whether Bertram Kate will be found guilty or innocent

Gentlemen of the jury have you reached a decision?

Sillers- yeah yes sir we have your honor

The jury decision is unanimous. Bertram Cates is found guilty as charged!

Hornbecl-step right up and get your tickets for the middle ages. You only thought you missed the coronation of Charlemagne.

The prisoner will rise to hear the sentence of this court.

Bertram Kates, I hereby sentence you to-

drummond- Your honor! A question of procedure

Well, sir?

drummond- is it not customary in the state to allow the defendant to make a statement before sentences past

Colonel Drummond, I regret this omission and the confusion and that I neglected- Uh Mr. Cates, if you wish to make any statement before the sentence is passed on to you, why, you may proceed.

Cates-I have been convicted of violating an unjust law. I will continue in the future as I have in the past with pose the law in anyway I can.

Bertram Cates, the court has found you guilty of violating public act volume 37 statute number 31428 as charged. This violation is punishable by fine and or imprisonment.

There has been no previous violation of this statute. There is no precedent to guide the bench in passing sentence..

The court deems it proper to pay a fine of $100.

brady-did your honor say $100

That is correct. This seems to conclude the business of the trial.

drummond-we will appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of the state with the court grant 30 days to prepare our appeal

granted, the court fixes bond at $500 I believe this concludes the business of this trial therefore, I declared this court is adjourned-

brady-but I have a few remarks

And we are all anxious to hear them, sir. But Colonel Drummond‘s point of procedure is well taken. I am sure that everyone here will wish to remain after the court is adjourned to hear your address. I hereby declare this court is adjourned, sine die,

Hawker-eskimo pies get your Eskimo pies

Quiet! Order in the- I mean your attention please, we are honored to hear a few words from Colonel Brady who wishes to address you.

hawker. Get your Eskimo pie is cool off with an Eskimo pie.

We beg your attention please ! ladies and gentlemen Colonel Brady has some remarks to make which I am sure will interest us all.

rachel: the ideas have to come out like children some of them healthy as a bean plant some sickly I think the sickly ideas died mostly don’t you Bert

Brady’s dead