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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
TErTER, SAlT-RHEUM AND
FL ZEMA,

The intense lchlng and smaItn G
incidtn To these diseases, is lne
stanily alIayed by applSing Clam
br,laln's Eye aah Skin OIn.nent.
Man, very bad ca.e5 have been
manenlly cured by il. 1t IA
equally Efficient for iTching piles
and a favoIite remedy for sore
nipples, rhapprd hands, chilhlalns,
frost bites aud chornic sore eyes
25ots. per box For sale by Rnu>
nicutt & Stevenson. 6i0ly
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
A WORD TO MOTHERS.

Mothers Of children effect ID with
Group OF a severe cold need not
hesitate to adm,nistpr Chamberlalns
Cough Remedy. 1t contains no
opiate nor narcotic in any form and
may be given a. confidently to ire
babe as to an adult. The great sue
cess that has attended lite use 10
the treatment of colds and Group
has won for it the approval and
praise it has received throughout
the United States aud in mauy for
eigu lands. For sale by HunnlcUtt
Stevenson, Druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

1t will take more than the cIalIn
of New York physician, tfai he
restore those killed by electricity
TO life, to persuade the average
man to test the claim by getting
himself rlectrOcuted.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
NOTICE OF EXAMINATIONS

All applicants for license to teach
ia the public schools Of Pearl Rlv err
county are hereby Motif cd that the
regular Spring Examinations will
BIZ held on the following days and
dates; viz: Sept % and %, Oct.
20 aud 2I-white teachers; Sept.
% and 80, OCT. 81 aud % colored.
H. K. ROUSE,
Superintendent Of Education.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
CHA RTER OF THE BANK OF
POPLARVlLLE, POPLAR
VILE, PEAkL RIVER
COUNTY. MISS.

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within lh'r'A l5o) "aNs ai'er '"e
approval OF this Chaf'ef' ana an
nuaIiy 'hreaher.
ARTIHLE 6. This Corporation
shall commence business within
three mon' h. after approval Of thus
Charter by the Governor of The
State of Mississippi.
In Testimony whereof W. here
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss.
Sent. II 1900

Sept. ii, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the
fpiloN iug-named settler has filed
notice. of his intention to make
Fl al proof IN support If his claim,
andthat said proof will be made
before the O. anc RS Clerk, OF Pearl
River county At P"plarvlIle, Miss,
on Octobrr % 1899 VIZ;
JOEL SPItRS,
Homestead No. 27603, for the " ]
Sci Sec 33 T. SIX 16 w
H. names the following wifnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
upon and cnltivation of said land,
Wig: James F. Lee. q @ Kennedy,
Frank Ke nrdy, I. I Alexander,
all of McNeill, Miss.
JAMES HILL. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Some of our streets are getting
in bad condition again. We would
mildly and mpekly suggest that OUT
"clty dads look into this matter
before The bank is opened, We
want at least one good street to
build the bank on.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Judging from republicans abus"
of Col. Bryan, they have become
certain that he Is going to be n"mi-
mated again and are almighty afraid
that he will bp elt ctrd.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Mrs. Emma Pawers, Srhtch
Miss. writes: Duri"g 7 wears |
have been married have 0sed DR.
VI, A. Summons Liver edlcine
| cures Constipation, Sick Head =
yche, and take nothing else dnr'ng
Pregnancy. Have used ZrilIn ),
but it did no good.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Dr. Cad,'s Condition Powders
are lust VIII It a horse needs when
in bad condition. Tonic, blood,
purifier and vrrmifuge The, are
not inod but medicine ard The hest
in use to INT a horse in prime con
dit,on Price Is cents per package,
For sale by uunnicu,t & Ste ens"n.
6l01y
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
w NTEr-SEVERAL BRIGHT

w NrEN-SEVERAL BRIGHT
AND HOMES persons To repre-
sent u~ as Managers in this and
close by cou"ties Salary 5000 a
year and expenses Straight, bona
fii+, no more, 40 less salary. Posi-
lions permanent. Our references,
any bank in any town 1t Is main
lv office work conducted at home.
R. ference. Enclose self add, essed
stamped envelope. The DoMIN-
ION COMPANY, Dept. 3, Chicago.
92I6m
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Chns. o. Summers, the noted
Express robber who escaped from
the peniLentiary several years ago,
has written Gov. McLaur;n letter
of Surrender from New York and
says he is coming back to serve out
his sentence.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Ifthe opinions ofa large majority
Of the prominent newspaptrs Of the
country, regardless of poluIcs,
counted for anything, Gen. Otis
would have been removed from the
command of the army in the Philip.
pines long ago.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

The great success of Chamber
lain's Col,c, Cholera aud Dlarrhoea
Remedy IN the treatment of bowel
complaints has made il standard
over the greater part Of the civilized
world. For sale by Hunnicutt q
Stevenson.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Those who fail to rec"gn'Za the
growing unpopularity Of the wsr in
the Philippines, must neither hear
nor read.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Hen Jno. r. clean, after
thoroughly goi"g over the field, said:
~ am throughly satisfied with the
xuatlon in OHIO. The "ut-Iook
Nor the democratic party is as f'vor
able as could be desired | beIrve
the people are with Us, and | am
confident hat We will VIM
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Indigestion il The dreci cause Of
diseases that XII thnukauds nf per
sons annually. stop that trouble ~
the out set with lIttle PRiCKLY
ASH BITTERS; It strpugthehs 'hr
stomach and aids digestion Sold
by s. E Lance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Drevfus isn't the first scape goa
made by nation. Even the u. 3
has engag ed i'll the scape goat bust
ness at tunes
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

For driving out dull bilious feel
Jug, Strengthening he appetite and
i creasing the capacity OF The body
for work, PRICKLY ASH BITTERs
is a golden remedy. Sold by s. E,
Lance,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Mr.. Hobart doser'l dare 10 say
that be will or will not run with Nc
K,nley again, because be knows
that he will have TO do what Boss
Hanna orders done.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21
NOTICE FOR PU BLICATION.
Land Office at jackson, Miss,
Sept. 9. 1879,

Land Office at jackson, MISS,
Sept. 2, 1879.
Nutce is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice If his intention TO make
final proof in support of HIS CLAIM,
aud that said proof will he made
h4fore he Chancrry Clerk of earl
River county a, Poplarville, Miss. /,
on O,rohpr II, 1899, viz: JOEL q.
BAU1HM.AN II. e No. 2S6s4,
tor the } Sci aud w NE4 SIC.
1r3 SRI W.
H. names the following witnesses
TO prove his CONTINUOUS residence
npou and cultivation Of Said band,
VIZ: Ions Richardson, Will McGee,
Rnchard Self, Nelson Self, all OF
Derby, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Put your stomach, liver and blood
ia healthy condition aud you can
defy disease. PRICKLY ASH BIT
TIERS is successful system reguia
tor. Sold BY S. Il. Lance
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

Admiral Dewey still stands by
his original opinion, that the Fill /
nos are az capable If splf-govern-
ment as the CuIans, If no; more so.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

, No one has suggested that Mark
Twain Is going to Princeton 10 live
in order to get Hon. Grover Cleve-
land for a fItprarv sIdp-partner.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

WANTED-A serond-h hand job
press that can be bought at bar
gain. Apply tn
J. r. OLIPHANT,
PcpIarvlle, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

The yellow fever liar is in evil
dence This is just hanII
that hc%IeII into last year and Is
hard to quit.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

A million dollars a tav is y big
price to pay for the Mckinley
Philippine policy.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-21

The mouths OF certain Ohr0ans
are watering in anticipation of the
ar; iyal of Hanua'a checkhook.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
COLLEGE GREEN ITEMS.
COLLEGE GREEN, March 81, 1899.

COLLEGE GREEN, March 81 1899.
Medford Price, of Centrevlle. Md, visited
James L. Armour the past week
Home Council had successful oyster and
poultry supper on Thursday evening. Pro-
ceeds will be used TO purchase new carpet g.
A masquerade party was rendered Miss
Rhoda B. Armour on Friday evening. Some
fifty of her young friends were present and u
very enjoyable evening was spent.
An innocent little pug dog caused some ex-
citement on Saturday last. 1t took into its
head to take stroll without its mistress. Miss
Letitia Cameron. 1t wandered too far and at
night fall did not return. A vigilaut search
was made all night, yet poor canine was still
numbered among the lost. 1t was found on
Sunday III a field on Judge Alfred Kinks farm
and safely returned to its owner.
Mrs. Lillian Crothers, wife of Alfred Croth-
ers, son of ex-commissioner James G.
Crothers, died on Tuesday, from complica-
ton Of diseases. She was formerly Miss
Doyle, of Philadelphia. and had been married
only year.
The Mzpah Club met on Friday evening
with Miss Della kirk. The exercises opened
with singing by the club reading by Miss
Eva Brickley; Miss Lulu McVey read "a
Reserved Young Man. in pleasing manner:
William SINNERS, Jr., recited Johnnie Dow
lands Cat in "A style that added to the usual
humor in a cat story; con the Banks of the
Wabash was sung by Miss Ella Mccall very
sweetly. A popular chord was struck when
Miss Annie Williams rected "Kissing Through
The Bars; violin duet "Looking This
Way by Messrs. William Kirk and William
SINNERS, Jr. was rendered quite enjoyably.
A tempting course OF refreshments completed
royal evening of merriment.
Miss Kathryn Clifford has accepted posi-
tion in Philadelphia.
Frank Hambleton is in Wilmington, Del.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
A BAD NEGRO.
Frank Cooper, a Notorious Character
Now in ElktUn Jail Charged With
Stabbing John BOWSer

Late last Saturday night the authorities
here were notified that another fight had Just
occurred up Back street. among the colored
population, and that Frank Cooper. a motor
ious character who has already served two
terms in the Maryland House OF Correction,
mad seriously stabbed John Bowsei, also
coIored, with pair OF scissors in the left
br"ast directly over the heart. Baiifr Biddu
went at once tn the scene, aud found that the
row had occurred over II game of cards at
IT," house of Arthur Allen He also found
Cooper near there ard started to arrest him,
hut he determined that he would not 20
without giving the officer some trouble The
haitl administered Cooper Il couple of good
blows with his club, and then took him to
Jail. whore h" now is awaiting tie result OF
BDwser's injuries. Or Harry HinchliiIn was
called and dressed the wounds of Buwscr,
which would have been fatal had no. the
point OF the scissors struck Il rib and glanced
oil enough to miss the heart.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
The Singsrly Case eettled.

By an agreement Of all parties Interested
she litigation to foreclose the MORTGAGES
against the Singcrly Pulp AMI Paper Con-
pany, Of this county. has been settled upon
the following basis:
"rhat all cases now pending in court shall
be consolidated, and decree be entered
adjusting and declaring the mortgage from
William NJ. Singerly to the Fidelity Insurance,
Trust and Safe Deposit Company, assigned to
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, to be a valid first
lien upon the property described in the mort
gage; that n decree shall be entered in the
consolidated cause for the sale OF the property
covered by mortgages 10y trustees to bD ap
pointed by the court. The mortgage of Mrs
Robinson, Il sister Of Mr.. Sngery, covers the
Providence mill property and is for 100000
There is a second mortgage of $500, 900 on
the same plant held by the bondholders OF
the Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Fund
Company of Philadelphia, now in the hands
of a receiver. The case was compromised
through the efforts of Messrs. Marbury and
Preston, of Baltimore; John S. Writ, Albert
Constable and William 7. Warburton, Of this
town, the latter gentleman being one of the
assgnees of the Singerly Pulp and Paper
Company.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
Wills PrObated.

The will of Caroline d. Orr, late of Port
Deposit, was probated in the Orphans Court
on Saturday last. The testatriy devises her
house and lot in said town together with her
personally to her two sons, William Il. and
David W. Orr, and her daughter, Fannie j,
Orr, share and share alike: reserving an in
dividual home in same for her daughter
Isabel NJ Van Fleet, if she should ever be in
need Of such. The will was executed Janu-
ary 3. 1890, and her sons, William b. and
David w. Orr, are named us executors.
The will OF Amanda Jackson, colored, of
Elkton, was also probated on Saturday last.
After providing for her nterment in the col
ored Methodist Protestant cemetery and a
suitable tombstone, she deyises all the re-
mainder of her estate real and personal, to
Charles c. Brown. The will was made Janu-
ary 6, 1891, and George A. Blake named as
executor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
Iraoe MeWs.
e~~~>~~@>~~~>~~~S

A candy store has been opened on East
High street, by Thomas Biddle
|. r. Taylor. of Rising Sun. has sold his
undertaking outfit to his son. Samuel Taylor
who will conduct the business in the future.
Amos Ceilings expects to run wagon the
coming season, dealing in scasonable articles
He recently sold all his farming implements.
stock, etc, and has moved to Elkton.
Edward Deibert & Bros, have purchased
the Mitchell property at Elk Landing. They
viii rebuild the house, grade the yard to
store lumber on, and build wharf on the
creek front.
Robert Foard, of Chesapeake City, who has
for the past six years been a clerk in the
store of W. d. Price on Main street, Elkton.
has purchased the general store of Frank
Nansant, at st. Augustine, this county. and
took charge of it Tuesday.
The barge "Beaver," of Philadelphia. was
launched at Deiberts upper boat yard on
Wednesday morning. She is section boat,
built in two sections which are coupled
together each section fifty feet long, eighteen
feet beam, nine feet midship.
Walter Mercy. son Of William Mercy, of
West EktoD, who has beon conducting the
wholesale confectionery business in this
county. has bought the tools, good will, etc.
of the Brdgeton Mattress Company, and will
conduct the business in the future. He will
open up his new business in Mlddlctown.
Del. Aaron Smith, who has been working
for his brother, Theodore Smith at the barber
business, has gone with Mr.. Mercy
The Elkton Foundry, William Stackhouse,
proprietor, is now busily engaged in making
castings for an electrical fountain to be built
in London, England, by the b. f. Shaw Com
pany, of Wilmington, which on Tuesday sent
a number Of skilled workmen to London. to
build this fountain in the Crystal Palace. 1t
will be the largest electrical fountain in the
world. 1t will he four times larger than the
one at Willow Grove Pa, and will contain
10000 jets on the various pipes. The foun-
tain is to be completed by May
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
W0ODLAWN NEWS.
WooDLAwN. March 81, 1899.

NooDLAwN. March 81, 1899
Rev. J. +. Anderson has returned from Con-
ference, and will remain until next week.
"h'h he VIII go to his new charge, Marion,
Md. We wish him great success.
The farmers have commenced to pow.
Mr.. T.. Forrest Charsha, of the Pratt Insti-
tute' BrookIyn.N n. Y, is Eome for the HOLIDAYS.
Misses Bessie Rawlings and Lydia Maxwell,
OF the State Normal School, Baltimore. came
home Wednesday, to remain until after the
Easter holidays.
The services at Hopewell Sunday evening
will be in charge of the Epworth League. led
10y Miss Leila Thompson. Subject, "Brthday
OF Hope All are invited to be present.
The Missionary Society met last Sunday
morning to elect officers for the coming year.
The following were elected president. Miss
Annie Jackson, Vice-President, Ii. H. Kirk
Secretary, Carroll Tyson; Treasurer, Miss
Mabel keilholtz.
week. and asked to be kept over night. The
request was granted. AS Mr.. Gearhart wa.
taking him to the barn, the man patted on,
OF the horses while passing, and in return h,
received violent kick, breaking his leg. H,
was taken to the hospital in Baltimore.
On account of the incemency of the weathe
the 'l'' social which was to be held last $ at
urday evening, at Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Terry s
was postponed until last Monday evening
They held II business meeting at the home q
the Misses Jacksons on Friday afternoon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
WHOLE NO. 2,979.
RISING SUN ITEMS,
RISING Sun. March 81, 1899.

hlsINd SUN. March 81, 1899.
Miss Jennie Maxwell, of Wilkesbarre- Pa
Is visiting her grand parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore.
Miss Helen Togg, of Philadelphia snent
10" DAYS OF last week with Miss Mary Rod
ney.
Mr. John Sheppard and Dr. VAIN, of New
York, spent Sunday with the formers parents
in town.
FIRE was discovered In the tin shop lately
operated by w. T. and J. F. McClue on Fri
day afternoon about four o'clock Had IT.
not been for the prompt action of the citizens
ana the little chemical fire extinguishers IL
would have undoubtedly DESTROYED the
whole block. This is not the first time the
extinguishers have shown they were of great
value to the time.
The Thimble Club met at the home Of ,Jrs
W. r. Burlington, on Monday evening. Those
present were: Misses Gertrude S. Dare,
Mary and Lulu Worthington. Hanna and
Carrie Kirk, Addie Smith, Mollie and Grace
Wilson, May Rodney and Helen Toyy.
Mr. Il, G. Kirk is home frem Washington
College for tue Easter holidays.
MIR. John Sollars and Miss Lizzie Bnrkin $
of Rising Sun, were married on Tuesday. by
Rev. j. f. Maloy at the RowIandvine NJ. p
Parsonage.
MT Leonard Deaver ami Miss Ella Fore
man. both of Rising Sun, were married. at the
Presbyterian Manse, West Nottingham, by
tev ID. E. Shaw, on Wednesday evening at
eight O'clock.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
BETHEL ITEMS.
BETHEL, March 81, 1898

BETHEL, March 81, 1899.
Miss Viola Lynch spent the first of last week
with friends in North East and Elkton.
Rev. A. W. Mather preached very inter
"~ting sermon last Sunday evening at Bethel
The text was-St. Luke, 9th chapter, 29sh and
3Oth verses.
Miss Bessie Lynch spent last week with her
sister Mrs. Charles Thompson. of Theodore.
Some Of our young folks miss the Squire
very much, and are very sorry to think he
left this part of the country.
Miss Virgy Reed spent last week with
friends near College Green.
Some OF our young men drive to visit their
best girls since Reed Avenue has been thrown
open to the public.
Mr. Charles Thompson was in Wilmington,
Del, last Saturday and Sunday
Mr. Joe Garrett, of Theodore, is lying very
i'll with the pneumonia.
Mrs Benjamin Reed, Sr.. is very i'll, but we
hop" She will soon Recover.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
WEDDINGS.
Gardner - Sheppard.

Rev. Eiwin Gardner pastor of CheswoId
NJ. +. Church, and Miss Emily Irving Shcl-
pard, daughter Of the Rev Charles f. Shpp-
pard, formerly pastor OF the Eikton NJ
Church, were married on Wednesday evening
in the Methodist Church, at Can den, De :.
The ceremony was performed by the father Of
th" hrid", asslstr', by the Rev. T. II harding.
Of MarshaiIton uncle Of the groom. The
ushers were Levi G. Steiner. of Camden, !.
Milton Davidson, of Dover, DR.. Frank Gard
ner, of Cheswold, an George +. McIItirp Of
Delaware City. Miss Miriam sheppard, sister
of the bride. acted as maid OF honor. aud Miss
Madeline Davis, of Baltimore. niece OF the
bride, as licwer girl. The bridesmaids were
Miss Elizabeth b Willets, Of Jersey City. and
Miss Mamie Cowgirl, OF Camden. The brides
gown was Of white organdic and duchesse
satin. IN train, and she carried brides roses
and lilies Of the valley.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
Aims House Trustees Meet.

Last Saturday the regular meeting of the
Board Of Trustees of the Cecil County Aims
House, at Cherry Hill, was held. with full
board present.
Minutes of the last meeting and Secretary =
monthly report were read and approved
Overseers report read and ordered filed.
Superintendent report read and ordered
filed.
Reports one death, John McCallster, on
March 18th.
Warrants were drawn on the County Treas
urer to the amount OF S391.22.
ordered that President buy seed corn and
potatoes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
DIED in A CHAIR.
Mrs. Mary Long, Widow of the Late
John Long, Found Dead in Her Bed
Room = Death Caused by Coal Gas.

Mrs. Mary Long, widow OF the late John
Long, of Elkton, and sister of the late
William Falls, who for many years was pro-
Pri"tor of the Howard House. died at her
home on West Main street, about 1--WE o. clock
on Saturday morning. Mrs. Long was in the
18th year of her age, and had been in poor
h"aIth for some time past. She had coal
stove III her room, and the gas from it, t.
srther with asthma. from which she had
teen IA sufferer for Il long time, was the cause
of her DEATH
The discovery was made by DR.. Charles NJ.
Ellis and Charles Rtinheimer DIR. Ellis
hti been attending her for IA week past. She
Ma found sitting III a chair with her head
r. sting on the window sill. Mrs Long lived
aiono. When DR.. Ellis called Saturday
morning he found the door Leading to the
sick chamber locked. Entrance was gained
by window in the front part of the house.
Ia" >nppostlDn is that Mrs Long had gone
to the window for fresh ar but owing to her
exhausted condition died before she could
lit the window. Coroner William F. Dean
wh- summoned, aud after heuriug the evil
dence OF DR.. L lis and some others. decided
an inquest unnecessary. Two step-daughters
survive her: Mrs. Minnie D.ennrn. of
Nuncie, Ind, and Mrs. Mollia Bender, of
Port Deposit
The funeral took place from her late resi-
d"nce on Monday afternoon at two O'Clock,
nt"rment in EIkton Presbyterian Cemetery.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-04-01
Woman Arrested In ElktOn.

Mrs David Ash was arrested at her home
on West Main street about ten o'clock on
Wednesday morning, by Baililr George
Biddle, upon the charge of keeping a dis
orderly house. Last Monday night a dance
was given at her house. and it is said to have
ended in a free fight, in which bricks, pistols
and razors were flying through the air. She
was given hearing before Magistrate P. M.
Groves on Wednesday evening, who held her
under $500 bail for appearance at the Sep
tember term Of court.