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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-11-15

MesSrS. Howard Brickley, Clarence
Kirk. Thomas Mcdowell and William
SINNERS, of Greenhurst; Miss Kate Viii
amS, MeSSrS. Percy Lynch and Allie
McNamcc, of Theodore; Misses Ella Me
Call, Clara Lakeland. Sue and Lydia
Maxwell, and Harry Maxwell. of Prin-
cipio; Misses Mary Bryde, Leila Thomp-
son, Bessie Rawlings, Messrs. Walter
Owens, Perry and Charlie Gibson. David
Brydr, Rufus jackson, Edmund Brown
and Carroll Tyson, of Woodlawn.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Revival services are in progress at
Principle NJ. f. Church.
The pack at F'ryer's cannery, near
COlora, this season was $1,000 eases.
"A force of men under Bailiff Biddlc,
are removing the old leaves from the
streets of Elkton.
Miss Bessie AIagraw. of Elkton, has
accepted Il position as StcnOgraphcr in
the National Bank at Rising Sun.
A Sock Social was held at the Elk
Neck NJ. f. Parsonage, on Thursday
evening, for the benefit of Missions.
The teachers of the public schools of
Cecil county, will be paid their quarterly
salaries on next Saturday. November %.
David Cooper. who was last week
elected Recorder of Deeds of Kent
county, Del, is brother of Dr. John W.
Cooper, Of Elkton.
The second annual county shoot will
be held on the Rising Sun Gun Clubs
grounds, next Tuesday. Some interest
ing contests are expected.
Joe Wright, the young son of Mr..
anu .il>. JbS'pll W flSHl, bl Ltlhell,
is said to be gaining quite Il reputation
i'll that part of Cecil. as marksman.
There will be festival tonight, Sat
urday, November 18th. ut Southampton
school-housc, near Mr.. William Hollis.
Come and help us purchase school
library.
-Rheumacidc is a positive cure for
rheumatism in every form. Does not in
jure the digestive organs. The best lax
atvc and blood purifier. Ask your drug
gist for it.
Stanley Frazer, player on the Della
ware College scrub foot ball team, broke
his collarbone last Saturday, while in a
practice game. The injury was caused
by being thrown in a fierce tackle.
An Oyster Supper will be held in the
Mechanics Hall, ut lakewood, on Thurs
day evening November Goth, if fair. If
not, next fair evening, for the benefit of
the church of thar place. All are in
vited.
Closing exercises of Persons Grove
Sunday School will be held tomorrow,
Sunday, Nov. 10th, ut $50 p. N. Rev.
John McElmoyle will deliver the sermon.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged The public is cordially invited
Bud" a fine setter dog, owned by
Julian Smith. while returning from a
days hunt with his owner, on Monday
afternoon, found ii bone lying along Main
street The dog died in short time
after reaching home, and it is thought
the meat contained poison.
Peter Milburn, one of Elktons most
respected colored men, died at his home,
on Milburn street, Monday evening, after
being in poor health for some time. He
was y years of age, and for a number
of years conducted a carting business in
Elkton. His funeral was held Thursday
afternoon. services being held in Provid-
ence A. L. NJ. Z. Church.
Additional ducking licenses have been
granted at the Clerks office, in Elkton,
since our last issue, as follows For
Elk River-Fred Berrie, Elkton; John
Metz, Chesapeake City; Elkton Yacht
Club, Elkton. North East River-Her-
man Jackson and G. H. Murphy Char
lestown; s. c. Nickle, Woodlawn; Fl. III.
Nickle, Woodlawn; Cecil Kirk, Perry
vile; j. j. Graham, Charlestown.
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ORDER NISI.

william c. Fisher and wife vs.. Sarah f. Fish.
ct ct al.
IL the Circuit Court q. Cecil County. 1
In Equity, No. 2409
Ordered, this Eleventh day of November
1902 that the sale Of property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by X,
{; Thackery, trustee, be ratified ana confirm
ca, unless cause to the contrary thereof be
next providedia copyof this order be inserted
IN some newspaper printed and published in
Cecil county for one month before the 18th
day of December next.
The report states the amount of sale to DO
$35O.O0
John q. Williams Clerk.
True Copy-Test; John G. Williams Clerk.
NOy15.1m
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Saturday, November IS, 1902
AT . O'CLOCK, P. NJ

all that farm or tract of land whereof John
H Kirkwood. late of Cecil County, in the
State of Maryland, died seized and possess ed,
situate in the fifth election district of said
cipio to North East one mile from the form
err place. ii being the same farm which was
devised unto him by Ann MoNamee in and by
her last will and testament, dated August oath
1874 and recorded among the will record
books of said county in Liber E. Vol. IL Folio
GA &c. The farm contains
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SO ShOrt-hOrned Steers For Sale.

just received from the blue grass section
that will weigh 1000 pounds each of high
grade short horns viii sell In any size lots
TO suit purchaser. Can be seen at the barn oil
advertiser, within one mile of Port Deposit.
Intended buyers will be met ut the station up
on notifying the advertiser. Have also 4
yearlings, 900 pounds each. extra good.
Novltf EDWIN BOYNTON,
Port Deposit, Md.
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Cat Strayed Away.

Strayed away from home large black
cat, white breast, feet and nose Was last seem
near Holly Hall, Elkton, two weeks ago. Any.
one knowing his whereabouts will please adj
dress.
A. E. Care Cecil Wing Office.
Nov l If Elkton Md
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Trustees Sale
OF A
VALUABLE FARM

Under and by virtue OF a decree of the Cir
cult Court for Cecil County, sitting as Il Court
of Equity; passed in a cause therein pending,
wherein Bessie b. kirkwood ct al. are plain
titis and Stirling l.. kirkwood ct al are def
edants, for sale for partition, the undersigned
the trustee therein appointed to make sale
will sell at public auction, on the premises
described herein on
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

house and Lot in the village of Farming
ton. House contains six rooms with good
cellar, Also good stable and other necessary
outbuildings. Apply to
r. G, TERRY,
NoyS At Woodlawn, Nd.
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Lost.

On Main Street. North East, between the p.
W. 81 B. X. X. Station and my home, a goSti
ring with a set of Turquoise, surrounded by
ID diamonds. The finder will be rewarded BIZ
returning the same to
MRS. MABEL WILSON.
North East Mo-
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STORE FOR SALE.

Grocery stock, Fixtures, etc.. in Whining
ton, Del, doing good cash business Bright.
new goods, nice store room, cheap rent-
Cause of sale, retiring from business
Oct 25-tf Address VS..
Care CECIL WING Once.
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For Sale Cheap.

oO-foot Sharpie, in trst-class condition..
suitable for running DUrposta. Has been
used two seasons. Apply TO
NJ f. COLE,
Octl6-tf Perryville, Nd
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BY virtue and in execution of power and
authority contained in mortgage from
Henry NickIe Mary FL. Nlckle and Isabella
Nickc, bearing date the eleventh day of
August, in the year Eighteen hundred and
lightweight. and recorded among the land
records of Cecil County, Maryland, in Liber
J. A d No. II. folio So. the undersigned, the
Assignee of said mortgage. will sell at public
auction at front of Logan's store, in the viii
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Notice To TreSpaSSerS.

All persons are warned not to trespass upon
the lands of the advertiser, either with dog OF
gun. under penalty of the law
W. ID. SUMMERS,
NovS At whitehall
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FOR SALE,
-.-..---s- ----..--..-.. --------..-...-....--.
FOR SALE

Sorrel Mare, years old sound and all right
quiet and gentle. Lady can drive her.
Oct Him c, c. QUECK,
ElktOn Nd
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LOST.

A small blue umbrella with Dresden Handle.
Reward If returned to Wing Office.
Novl-3t
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MONEY TO LOAN.

$4,000 to loan on real estate.
JOSHUA CLAYTON.
Attorney at Law
Elkton, Nd.
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Notice to TrespaSSers.

All persons are hereby warned not to tres
pass with Dog, Gun, or otherwise, upon the
premises of the subscribers as the law will be
rigidly enforced against them
ALFRED WETHE RILL
GEO. W. MOONEY.
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Friday evening. November 18th. Miss
Mamie +. Kirk. of near Woodlawn.
opened the doors of her beautiful home
to her many friends The rooms were
decorated with cut flowers and ported
plants. The evening was charmingly
spent i'll dancing, playing cards and var
louS other games. Miss Dellahunt. of
baltimore, presided at the piano and also
favored the company with several solos.
Several times her brother sang with her,
she recited several pieces Miss Lillian
Butchenhart, of Port Deposit, also play
ed and sang. Thomas Mcdowell. Of
Greenhurst, recited several laughable
pieces. The guests were invited to the
dining-room about eleven o'clock. where
they did justice to the well filled tables,
AT a late hour, the happy party babe
their falr hostess good night Those pre-
sent beside Mrs. and Miss Kirk, Mcssrs.
Robert and Guy Kirk, were Mr.. and
Miss Dellahunt, of Baltimore: the Misses
Hunt and the Misses Holland. of Brad
shaw; Misses Nettie Lynch, Nellie An
derson and Irene White, Messrs. John
son and Housekeeper, of North East:
Misses Benigna Holm, Lillian Butchen-
hart and Emil Holm, of Port Deposit:
Miss Emma Wilson, of Rising Sun; Miss
Agnes Aiken, of Akin; Mr. Clifton
jackson, of Blythedale; Miss Anna Mary
'rothers, Della Kirk, Nettic Brickley,
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The supply still holds ont at l.. w. Whites
Thousands OF yards have been sold. but there
atiIl remains q good assortment. You had
better come before they are all gone.
Nothing like u was ever seen before Ia the
city of Abbeyilie We mean that stock n
embroideries and laces now on sale nj l.. w
Whites.
Go to Whites II yon want TO see pretty
wash goods prints. percales, madras. ging
hams. lawns. muslins, batistes, dimities In
every variety,
lacea nj Whites. They are the lovelleS'
things you ever saw.
You will nnd the latest styles Of Spring and
Summer hats nj Whites. both straw and fur
You " III find some varieties In light colored
hats.
You will ind an elegant line Of Rainy-day
skirtings nj L. W. Whites. Call aud zee
them.
How about those exquisite EN- broidery
and laces ut Whites? The ladies' who have
not seen them have q treat In store for Them
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MR., AIKEN DOES NOT ACCEPT


Abbeville. g. c. April 18th, 1902.
Hon w. N. Graydon. Aoosviie' SdiS:..,sd - N
No.r Sir Your open letter aoo.oAseu W
Mscs I. and md. yssr Iss rSIa CoDssss sas
sionsi District, has eeen received.
The position OF Congressman u nign ana
honorable one, and there ais 0uI ,Ss ni.ce sn
Who .oSS o6a5s,. DSi os ,ss nasoa
,h,s S,Sh position I have acted, not alone
nnon INV own desires, bat have yieidea 20 !ne
nsvent surgestigns OF many patrloNo anI a.s
Greet men in a!i sections csDdiSscy has become
.cnsrsiIy known the assurances and enconr.
seesnasnS I nave received from oil parts OF the
DistFict are greater than naa expecsoo;c ~, -
Wsr.ftIS cnd myseif the winning candidate
Vonid Internationally be made . target ior
tho other counties. Tor there can 90 no oe.teI
of ias1I1S ,ssn 5nS dSsa SS pu,,inx him before
The District a. that county's primary eiec'ioo
'1ps1 ann aspiring TO represent the whole Dis'
trict, and in % doing eannS' ,hs, vaua I isnd ic
ssn! ss,sr 70 n between the several coun
" "Ssun.,en year 10 coming 70 be regarded
viir someIhing Of dread oy oar people sny Sy
nSrty To- bringing about . primary election
ksfoss the regulaf primary and because,t ,too,l'
Wouid DO 0 great hardship on our iafnef'
Es nave no assurance that Ne viii 90 tne
oniy candidates from this county or tnat tne
winnipx man In this suggested primary ~
.cr.s Siil aeoure the votes reoeivcd by the
assested two. II seems like presenting tos
snnch IN me freedom OF others and arrogat
inc 10 ourselves TOO much Of importance Y
az n tne independeni, intelligent voters
~. connty aNo other candidate shall ao
nonnce: we viii hold Q primary election
and sii OF you most support the winner" 80.
For the reasons given, and for oiners no "
neccsaary 70 mention now, must decline =
snsii oon fsdently 10 before the voters of tnil
and me other counties In the general prt.
mary and lot them say who shall % inc mex
CS,n sreeapoan from this District.
Very respectfully. Wyatt Aiken.
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a n Smith a Cos, Locals.

We are selling eeveraI kinds OF sugar sf ID
mounds for A dollar. You will surely be re-
paid for examining our goods and prices.
'N " A. NJ. smith Co.
large stock OF Hardware, plow TOOLS ana
In ming Inn ements constantly on hand.
A. u. Smith & Co.
A few bushels u ice wheat for ssle. Suitable
either for sowing or feeding to chickens.
4. ". Smith d Co.
Don I fall 10 call on us for saddles. brides
and horse collarp OF all kinds. large slock
of the famous Gee Haw" collars at 80 Genus.
" A. NJ. Smith & Co.
The best black hat In town for sl.oo. aont
take our word for II, but call and zee u lor
yourselI -. III. ""'" w.
few cases three pound California lemon
cling peaches reduced from p cents 10 ~
cents. and they are very ine. Ring up phone
- and see how promptly your GOODS WI, 90
delivered. ~. ~ "n'n =" w.
When you plant your garden be nure you
vei rsi class fresh seed. We are opeptpg
large as,ort ment of Buists seed aud guarantee
ihen, io ne fre.b A. NJ. Smith Co.
r,s., Nopntain buck wheat -four always
m hanJ A. VI. Smith Il Co.
Opr stock Of fancy and heavy groceries 10
comnI,I. IN every detail. call Us up. phone
- and let us deliver your goods promptly.
- W." A. VI. Smith 4 Co
Ina, recsived n car OF nice hay which We
offer cheap. N Sn"" ~
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DsssA ss nrs. As.ss n. Morse.

Densh 81 1ss. AsDoe -. Horse.
InSprmaslon Of the death OF any one after
prolonged Hines conveys fact which there
= vaszant loe accepting. The shorter me
intsjfeaaee % those % whom it 10 impaired.
. thafit 9 dinsuit 10 realize that such inioF-
nation htrue.
49, ailinsss e eniy ave Sy Sdays M5 asns9isa ssns
thisnf Is . O'Clock Q. m, April 18Th. lSc2 and
g this sannounoemsnt began % DO circulated
q that early morning hour, Il came % terri.
b issss E q sy sss sss e ssi
80: So sSss S:s Dsss s osssd ~ S:i
q SsSaAtss of Mr.. w. Josl Smith, who sur.
vivss hse, sAs lsasss besides, her husband,
0uSon chilarUe, two arCthers and one sister 70
mis- her preG1nce and rejoice In the hope OF
ssssoSr 10 Which sSe e nov rsjoicins.
Z ~ che dsath Of Mrs morse this city and
euEmnnity has sustained loss beyond com
VIZ q snss s.l .oSa ssf osss a M 'SansS
oefsntsfion, s6s ministsred 70 rich and poor
aliks, both n deed and word: Sympathetic,
~ siniSlrotions % the alex and afnicted
% %s1sS ssS Hc,as s e soa S {GSns ss1s i1s
~ lover or al That h beautiful. she cult.
veted beautiful shrsSs and flowers. not only
~ he aAoFnraent Of her own home. bot Also
so % q inSsmst,ss hi - ars dsbsrssd such pleasures
1unb beassa shared her sympathy. for
eRusI laah or sharpeued goad were never re-
Uogte1 % In her presence Without repsooL
a Christian vornan, dutiful daughter, De.
vc9e1 win, mother and sister. true nienn
and bonofkctress-ohurchs home and commu'
aity ahafo IN common loss.
PQooibly the most beautiful and commen.
da6l0 traits OF Mrs. Morse's character were
0ogO apparent In hsf home hfe than else.
Whoee. In tho bosom OF her hmily she Was
truly queen ~ whom each mombef paio IN.
qualiasa siissianee. Rsligion was tangh,
net oaH On precept but also 6y Example.
while tnay % God and olr feilowmen va.
thorpuxhly Impressed and exemplaned, and
amu0Gsnent VA Of sueh character IN 70 iostef
innocent recreation and place the oan on
20 hpsAana. children. father. sister, broth
erS and relatives the sympathy OF this com
munity Rpee ont In an upfniling stream,
Vhilo Shelr prayers ascend for the sanctiiytng
of thia providenoe 10 all who are amicted
ma f1uera, ssrvices ware conducted st II
cicIook Q, NJ, April 18th. at the sbytsrtan
church. % Rev. j. Lowrie Wilson, u. D.. a.
sieled by 6es. J. L. Martin, d. ID. The large
oon6reention Vas an atsestation OF apprecis-
ton of tho deceased By all classea.
Hsf remains as1e inferred oy loving hands
&C Upper Long Cane cemetery and the grave
vas covered with beautiful flowers wnicn
she 20 loved In life. II.
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Tn. Rex.Irs n. Hics' Almanac.

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sil VaYisfies. Call and make your selection.
w. ID. BsrksdAlo.
syYnouse. That means the top notch OF per
fecSioD 10 horse plowp and Harrovs. We
w. u. Barksdale.
sboes. sboes, oee our line Of flne shoes be.
fore buying. WI. oaiksoAi0'
You ought 10 oe convinced by this time,
That ve are neadqnarters for anything you
need In our line: General merchandise.
w. d. Bark sdale.
Our prices are 90 low that they would
tempt miser. Try %. W.o. baSksdaie.
pYsais Food cold by w. d. Barksdale 10 the
hess ON the market
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Wo0o E4oo Dto0 - O0oos
waas Hsmpson, aftsr living "a years died
last Friday morning at homo Ia the city o!
CcaaRhta.
/, TAs daily pswspapsrs hsvs publiahed
nosiess of shs dseeassd which chased him -
q statssman and gave him the highest praise
In every particular.
Ths Pres and Banner regarded Wade
Hampton - lover OF his country. and a. D
man who Was true 10 his frisnda In the war
h. iike tho0sands Of others. fought bravely
end isnssessiy for the Lost Cause. He wa,
disaingu1shed beeanss Of his personal mag
nefasn, and because hs Wss held In such
htgh aa3sem BY the old soldiers who knew
him in ths var. Ths greatest oct OF his life
- thas of lsadins ths people In ls7e. when
10 9tats government was restored 70 Ii
xighsfni owaaea A. that time ho keld The
ma plaes N the hearts of his eoontSymen
ana s. NJ SOON elected United States Seas'
ess.
Dssna1 of his absence In Washington, h'
boss sasnsshtns of his hold On the people. snt
ths revolution vhioh was headed By TtlimaI
sesirsd him 30 private NO In 1sel.
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II you wpnt good garden buy your seeds
at DuPre's store.
International Poultry Food makes hens lay
more eggs. For sale mt DuPre's store.
International Stock Food will make your
horse healthy, strong and lively. Try pack
ag".
Woods seeds rever fall to produce good
gardens.
Glod Friday has past. but II is not too late
TO p ant beans " you buy them at DuPres
stOrr.
Wall paper kept iu stock at DuPre's Drug
aud Book store.
Fine candles for the sweet tooth for sale nj
Dupre's Drug aud hook Store.
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NIB. McOALLA DECLINES.
Tho Democratic Party Has No Authority to
Order Primary.

Lowndesviile, 3. e.. April II, lS2.
Hon. W. N. Gray don. Abbestlle. 3. Z.
Dear Sir-Your communication Of the Sth
inst, addressed 70 myself and Mr.. Wyatt
viii say in reply am ready and willing at
icaF pre5ermeht TO the people OF Abbeville
County, but May 10 not the proper time 10
ask ths people 70 decide between the aspi.
rants nom Abbeville County; IN my
party OF Abbeviiie County has not the power
10 order preliminary primary TO decide "a 70
who shali aspire 70 represent the Third Con
gressional District.
people for such primary. And In my judg.
meiat this would 6e . combination OF the peo-
Ole Of Abbevilie County against the candi-
dates OF other counties.
AZ am opposed 10 all combinations In pol.
ttics within the Democratic party, therefore,
respectfully decline 70 accede 70 your prop
osition. Respectfully, I. II. McCalla.
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Try our seeded raIslns, currauts and citron
II you want 10 make good fruit cake. W. ID
BarksdHle.
The most complete line OF brushes TO be
found in town is At The Speed Drug Co. Tooth
brushes, nail brushes. hair brushes, clothes
bruahes, whist brushes, In fact any kind OF
brush you want. The Spoed Drug TO-
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KILLED WHILE HE SLEPT.
Alice Bradley confssses to Staying Morga,
Bslcher while He Was Asleep.


"Heber's wife took nail OF the tent, and
unto him, and smote the nall into his tenn.
ples, and fastened Il into the ground: for he
was last asleep and weary; 30 be died"
In Ike manner Alice. tho vile OF Morgan
aSo, while he slept. There being scarcity OF
hammers and nails about the premises, she
used the axe very effectively: Morgan Beich-
or amer whipping ais wife IN = lne -, most o., np-
machine, and then, being weary from oxer'
tion In correcting his wife. lay down acros.
the bed 70 rest. In little while he was iast
asleep. The loving wife 10 appreciation o. OF
yard, brought the axe into the house. Rails
ing Il. she let the sharp edge fnll square
scross bis face. cutting 70 the cars. Three
other blows were struck with deadly enect;
Not having any further use for Morgan Al.
ics aud her father carried him 10 Tullis
bridge. and heaved him over In Long Cane,
whore he was found last Wednesday:
Aiics va. brought 70 jsil last Monday even. ,s
following confession:
State OF South Carolina.
County Of Abbeviile.
Statement made In jail BY Alice Bradley
On saturday last, two weeks ago Morgan
Belcher beat me almost 70 death, and threat
ened 70 Kill me. He told me 70 give him his
and he told me be would kiil me II Il was the
last thing he ever did. and that would not
live TO zee morning. ! was afraid, knowing
that he had attempted 10 I'll me. and would
have killed me had Il not been for bis mather.
When ho put his pistol on the machine near
cot tho bed, got the axe and cut him with II.
would have come on up hero then, but tho
creek was MP and could not cross. After
could not get here until Monday was afraid.
and decided not to tell H. Yes, sir, | was
AFRAID; hs had threatened to XIII me. de-
sired TO tell Il but was afraid, not knowing
What 70 do. did not move him until Sun:
day night a. I could not get 10 Abbeyilie. l
Roi my father TO help mo move him: That 10
ali. and did II all In self defense. forgot 10
aay that put Morgan Belchor IN the creek.
Ny father did not want 10 have anything 70
do with II but i begged him. / don't know
how inany times struck him. was afraid.
Three or four times. started here with his
pirtol but could not cross the bottoms, aud
threw IL and his coat In the creek. He at.
tempted TO kill me At Mr.. Gray's last year.
| II was about one o'clock In the night when
killed him. Morgan was lying In bed when
he called for his pistol. and l cut him win
the axe.
Alice x Bradley.
mark
Wituess-M. +. Hollingsworth. e. J. Lyon.
Mr.. James Tuliis. whose name appears In
the evidence before the Coroner, will be 70.
leased 70 day, IL appearing per iectiy clear In
view of Alice's confession, that no had noth.
| Ing TO do with the murder.