Ex Parte Spelce

Christian, Judge.

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding.

Relator was convicted in the corporation court of the City of Dodd City for conducting a public dance within four hundred feet of a private residence within the corporate limits of said town. Upon appeal to the county court he was again convicted and a fine of $50.00 assessed against him. Upon application to this Court a writ of habeas corpus was directed to the sheriff of Fannin County returnable May 11, 1938. We quote the ordinance under which the prosecution proceeded, as follows:

“An ordinance defining a public dance hall,…