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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-11

toners Jake" bets his reputation
for honesty and truthfulness that these
pants will never rip or spread, and are
the delight of all the old bachelors, be-
cause the buttons never fail off.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-11
JAKE's NEW JOB.

Jacob Saper, formerly Of New Or
leans, is now selling the famous Jack
Rabbit" pants, for Marx, Haas Jeans
Clothing company,of St.Louis, and is in
town looking after old and new Gus
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-11
SALESMAN wANTED-Act

SALESMAN WANTED--ActiVe, conn
petent salesman to sell calendars on
commission, exclusively, or as non-con-
flicting side line. Also local resident
agent.
Address with references, aug. Cast
Bank note and Litho. Co, st. Louis,
Mo. Hit
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-11
GAFFS AND SLASHERS.

, Patriotism should begin at home.
Always kick "agin" de government
The MilIish will have ample oppH
tunity to try their luck during Abe
drill. IA
Two dangerous holes in North Mo
res street have caused considerable
damage. ISL
San Antonio has remained con ort-
able while north of us the hea HAS
been killing people.
Now. that he far hands, haXke got
through with the parks the gardeners
ought to take charge.
What local news is left out of the
Light today can be copied in the morn
ing paper tomorrow.
The biggest GROWERS over Gala
ghans administration are the most
favored of the people.
The man who makes q fortune off
his neighbors and spends his money in
foreign parts, deserves nothing in the
way of good opinion.
Men like Senator Mills. of Texas who
talk of the decline and fall of the
American republic" have the southern
Confederacy in their hearts.
When Gardener Schmidt found his
head in Park Committeemsn MAIN
cke's basket, he exclaimed: "Meir
schoenes gebaeude list nieder gebroch'
en-" Alderman Mahncke no doubt does
not think it very fine.
"Patronize home industry" is a goOG
motto. We know a local manufacturer
| that has gone abroad to spend thou,
sands to crafty his runabout fancy
while his labors are cut short to make
up for his extravaganza.
"Callaghan will soon take a leave o.
absence because he finds the weather
too hot to wear his mask-he dom
like the Dutch" crowd about him
Stats Zeitung. If Callaghan wears
mask the other fellows do so also.
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nothing from ex-Consulting Engineer
Samuel NJ. Gray for quite a while.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-11

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81. All druggists
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Advertise in the Sunday Light
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dered, green looking young man for
their husband. From the looks Of his
picture in the newspaper should think
either one of them would be ashamed to
own him.
DR.. Mabel Spencer is health officer Of
Riley county, Kan.
DIR. Louise A. Murray has been ap.
| pointed public yaccinator for the city
of Syracuse.
An orator in endeavoring to pay
Washington the highest compliment
! possible called him a masculine Joan OF
Arc. 1t was the highest compliment
that could have been paid him. Even
Washington's task, however, was not
so hard as that of Joan of Arc.
Lewis Hide, county superintendent
of the poor farm at Jasper, Ga, wa
believed by his wife to have gone phi
laundering off after some other love. Th'
two had a quarrel, and he left home fol
time, believing that would bring he
to terms. Did she faint and have hys
terics? No, she did not. Did she fall il
Of broken heart and send for the doc
.or? No, she did not. She just loadet
up an old shotgun and waited. WheI
Lewis came sneaking back home, natu
rally about dinner time, his injured wifi
snatched the old shotgun and welcomed
him with discharge of birdshot. "Ge
outp' she cried as she peppered his leg
with shot. Lewis got out.
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-07-11

There is something peculiarly pleas
ing to the mind of man in the thought
that some woman is praying for him
day and night while he goes on and
commits all the sins he wants to.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

Warrior tonight with a. large member
ship. The meeting was called to order
by H. A. I1agler, chairman of the beat
executive committee, who stated the OBJ
ject of the meeting. On permanent or
gan!zation John P. Reid was elected
president; r. B. Montgomery, vice-presi-
dent; B. B. Walker, secretary, and r. T.
Rochester, treasurer
The chair appointed the following COM
mittees on soliciting membership: j. M.
Wlckle, ]. S. Morgan, S. C. Davidson,
r. B. Saunders, J. M. Malone, ]. L.
Hagler, s. A. Ellis. On bylaws, S. S.
Shores, H. H. Byars, J. L. Hagler On
entertainment, S. A. Ellis, S. S. Shores,
p. A. Ellis S. c. Davidson. r. B. Mont
gomery. Several short and spirited
speeches were made by gentlemen pres
emf.
The committee on entertainment were
requested to invite Hon. John w. Tom
linson and other speakers to be present
ait the next meeting on January l, 1898,
at 7 p. m.
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LOGAN
Marriage of Two Well Known Young People
at CentreviIle Dec. 8.
Special TO The Age lHerard.

Special to The Age-IHerard.
CantreWLle, Dec 11.-A beautiful mar
I,iage took place alt d1la Presbyterian
church in Centrevflle ON the evening of
Dec s. The contracting parties were DR..
James I. Logan OF Bloelbon, Ala, and
Miss Lavella Pauline Fuller, The only
daughter of Hon. Nelson Fuller of this
place. Tine church was beautifully dec
GRATED and was filled ITO OVERLOOKING by
the MANY friends of the CONTRA citing par
ties. The ceremony wats performed by
the Rev. Geo ga Steen After THE cere-
rnony the bridal parity repaired 10 The
ho5pitable homs of the b.fde, whare a
bounkiful repast was served.
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THE FOU[EST OF CRIMES
Complete Details of the SingIey
Family Murder.
INDIGNATION AT FEVER HEAT
One of the Most Dastardly Slaughters Known
to the History of Crime in
the State.
Special Correspondence Age-Herald.

Special Correspondence Age Herald.
Selma, Dec. n.-Press reports of the
Singley murder, which occurred in Hale
county several days age, do not even
Slightly portray to the public the hor-
rors of one of the darkest crimes in the
history of his state. A visit to the
scene of the murder, and interviews
with neighbors and acquaintance of
Mr.. Singley, convinees me that in its
CHASTITY detail the uncanny story brings
to ligh- new facts for the crime annals
of Alabama, and discloses horrible con-
ditions not ito be found even in the ia
nous Halves murder of Birmingham.
John A. Singley was a planter, who
lived in respectable circumstances in
the mort ern portion of Hale county for
twen.y years. At his death he was over
SIXTY years of age, and had accumulated
: independent means of livelihood, but
was still active in the discharge of his
duties about the plantation. He was
widely respected for his indomitable en-
ergy and absolute honesty. His obliga-
tions were met with that promptness
commanded by his orthodox faith and
he was of the rock-ribbed stripe whose
WORD is betsr than his bond" His
family consisted of his faithful compan-
ion and a 12-year-old son, who was natu-
rally the Idol Of their circumscribed
hopes.
1t was generally known annoying the
tenants of the place and even among all
his nsdghbors that Mr.. Sngley was a
hoarder of gold, and hat large sums of
money were kept continually on hand.
He advanced money to his negroes and
took mortgages upon their crops
Through this channel his tsnants had an
inkling of their landlords financial con-
dition, and he seemed to place unusual
confidence and trus. in their fidelity.
But out of their black midst grew a
giant whose brutality seemed to be a
concentration of all the ingratr.ude of
his race.
On the night of the murder Mr.. Sing
ley and his little family were seated
about tbs hearthsspne of their unprstent-
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ious home, indulging in their usual
speculations of the future and its prom
ises, and recounting the trivial happen
ings Incident to country life, when their
attention was diverted by a nervous rap
at the front door. Upon inquiry Mr..
Singley learned that the intruder was
Bill Scott, a negro tenant, who ex-
pressed a desire for Mr.. Sisglsy 10 come
and assist him in finding a stray mule
which he had recently purchased from
his landlord and which he pretended to
beleve had returned to Mr.. Singley's
stable. Bill Scott had lived on the place
for nearly ten years ard had he full
confidence OF his master. The old mas
without suspicion, accompanied tha ne
gro and the horrible happenings of that
night We're told the following morning
from 1.-THE deathbed of he whlte-headed
master, by signs and gestures, and by
a ghastly stare from his agsd eyes.
He had mat acconpari ID the negro
more THAN 200 yards WHEN ha received A
powe,ful blow on this head. which
brought him IJo the ground His Throat
Was linen cut from ear Ito car. but a
vital chord escaped the murdls-er's knife
AMID 1.-The Old MAN was 6,o=lafau5 Of hdls
Ihorlibls coD5lticm. A n.tgabor passing
the spot "a few moments .iat:ls was ffiehut-
emed almost to madnses by The sight of a
man crawling along the rasl cl9t mis-
hands and KNEES and beck ching f'1A to
his rescue. The frightened ho.s.fran,
CABLING ito the numbered man, asked him
his trouble, but receiving mo reply. put
spurs ITO his animal and did not check
his speed until hIs' l,flchad "a r,sgao Ca lin
half mile down the road.
Three or four usgpJ,5 lighted their
torches and STARTED In THE direction of
old man Slrtgley's homie.
This rider continued to the home of
white neLghboIs, Ar iIn;r half mile dis
tant, arid impa1'tad the news. which YVES
not c.'sIdited, but upon his earn st i'm
sistenoe received thcIir oarsant lp ac-
company him. In THE meamtime, the me-
groes reached the scene of the murder.
and the CHASTITY sight tfrsy bshel1 caused
a haxty retreat Holding TIL sir IJorctlelS
up in the darkness they saw "a ! ag:ll man
standing with his ihrls clltshing 6Ae
fence and his head thrown back In a
helpless ATTITUDE.
This posftien exposed ths Lee .ible cash
I'm the throat and his cllhing b spa tterad
width blood. The white nedgl5Us a1on
appeared and testify TO the same h9rr-
Bile picture. Thjay carried TIE old man
10 hts homls. which they found in utter
darkness "A rap upon the do !. received
MO response, AMID believing tire wife "a d
SON to he albxiamt they placsf1 the dying
man upon the veransa and sent m-Esen-
gers on horseback fsr relatives, who lived
i'm the neighborhcod.
A cold drizzling rain set i'm and beat
upon Che face of the dying mln. An
attempt Was made to force the door, but,
hadlsd. After the arrival of relatives en-
trance was gained 10 this house and-to
1he abject horror of the already excited
group the body of Mrs. Singiey WAS
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
HUNTSVILLE HAPPENINGS.
Report of Grand Jury Shows Madison County
in Excellent Financial Condition.

Special to The Age-Herald
Huntsville, Dec. 1.-Jesse Radford, an
old-time citizen of Huntsville, will be
buried here tomorrow afternoon. Rad
ford was widely known over Northern
Alabama, where he had resided for over
half a century He died yesterday
morning at the home of his son at Bes-
semer, Ala.
The report made by the grand jury to
the circuit court yesterday afternoon
shows the county of Madison to be in ex-
cellent financial condition. Since Febru-
airy l. 1897, the county has dlsburssd $4O,-
600 and on November 30, 1897, it had on
hand a balance of $751; The grand jury
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found with her skun crushed and shn,ul.

cut
| In an adjeEhajng room was found d1le
i, dead body of the boy, Who had been
killed by the same brutal msthod.
BY morning this dismal story had been
heralded far and wide. Hundreds of
people came from all portions of Hale
county to witness the scene of the most
heinous crime ever known in that sec
ton of Alabama.
But there Is a cruelty pathetic side
of the story, as well as the horrible
Old man Singley lived nearly all of the
following day in thoroughly sane and
conscious condition. No attempt was
made to even dress the unsightly cash of
the knife, as such an endeavor would
have necessarily stopped his breathing.
OF course he could not speak, but out of
his eyes came a stare THAT told of all
the demon-fite horrors of his realliz lti H.
He knew that his wife and child were
lying cold under the same roof. He an
swered scores of questions asked by
surrounding friends by simply bowling
or giving the negative motion of his
head. Many test questions were put
and he was found perfectly conscious to
the last.
He declared that Bill Scott struck him
and cut his throat; that Scot was alone;
and many other questions were answer
ed that have thrown considerable light
on the murder that must have other
wise remained a mystery. 81!
The murderer obtained $500 in money,
which Mr.. Singley had drawn from the
bank on that day, and of which trans
action Bill Scott Is supposed to have
known, Some say he was in the bank at
the time the money was drawn. Scott
was captured by a negro only few
miles from the scene of his crime, and is
now in custody, notwithst anding the eff
forts of mobs in Hale and Perry coun7
ties. be 1T said to the credit of Sheriff
Tarbitt of Hale, and Sheriff helms, of
Perry The negro confessed to Sheriff
helms that he murdered old NTH Sing
ley, but claimed to have had accom-
pl.ces who murdered his wife and s1n.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
LIVINGSTON ITEMS.
Cut in a Gin-Ex-C Consul Seymour Arrives
Marriage Announced.

Special to The Age-Herasd.
Livingston, Dec. III. T. Brown was
badly cut in a gin at York day petore
yesterday.
Ex-United States Consul w. II. eey-
mour arrived hera Thursday nlgnt ana
was warmly welcomed by relataVes anu
friends He had been absent touF years
ana six months. He was stationed at
Palermo, Italy.
Mather's log boom broke this week
and q number of his logs went down
the river.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Bessie, daughter of Rev. w. q.
Curry, to Rev. Mr.. glastonbury. Iney
will reside in Chicago.
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Death of J. T. Nance.

Special to The Age-Hera.d.
Center, Dec. III. F. Nance died at
his home in Leesburg last night at The
age of SO years. He came here from
Eufaula several ysa airs ago, and his up
right Christian eilaracserd commanded
the respect of all people. His remains
VIII be sent to his old home for burial.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
STOCK COMPANY FORMED
BY Decatur Men to Establish and Operate a
Knitting Factory.

Special to This Age-Herald.
Decatur. Dec. ia stock company is
being organized b. ]. T. BANKS and eight
other publ c-sp.rited citizens to operate
a knteling fasbory. The company has
been capitalized at $4,000.
MI. Banks has IA large three-story
brick building which is figured ian The
capitalization AIT IS 900, and in this BUILD
ing the plant Will be opearted
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
JOHN W. O'Nei1l Co., THE FAIR.
2O2O SECOND AVE. and 2O2I-2O23 THIRD AVE.

advises the county commissioners to re-
pair the old Jail by furnishing 1t with
steel cages or Ito build a new one, as
waa proposed by the preceding grand
Jury.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
SILVER CLUB ORGANIZED.
Democrats of Beat II Getting Ready for
Work.

Special ito The sAge-Herald.
Warrior, Dec u.-A bi-meta1'fc demo-
cratic club of beat IL, was organized at
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

Handy Wsg99s Xoeas Iron and Weed
Chests Wash furniture Air Guns Hobby
In
beautf amps n
rambler
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CHRISTMAS GOODS CHEAP.
Test Our Prices.

720-10c assorted fancy Horns ....... -. Sc
144-25c strong wood Guns ........ 1Oc
144-25c Swords and Belts ........ ....... 100
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
Sale of Holiday dress pat
terms, a substantial and sensi-
BILE present; always in order.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.

Calendars at Lyman &
Stones.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12
CARLOADS
OF
TOYS!
We Are OVerstOCked.

500-s1 Dolls, long flowing hair =. -. :. 25c
450-35c durable wood carts ...... ........ Toe |
2H-50c painted Doll Buggies 49,. go. 35e |
720-25c asted motto Cups and Saueers.. 10c
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-12

Fifty dozen Iron Wagons, assorted Sizes
We sell $3.50 size fer $1.4S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-29
c,osrxc PRICES OF CHICAGO STOCKS.
Tuesday. September 2S-p. m.


Onen,ng nrices In to-day's stock market were
generally the highest, while closing quotations
as a rule were at or near the lowest OF the day.
In the early dealings the market developed a
rallying disposition but before noon bear trad
era made vigorous raid on values carrying
prices down 1 per cert and more. There was
no news Of an adverse nature. Railroads report
ing for August and for the third week In Sep
TENDER showed encouraging gains. and proof or
continuing industrial revival was furnished IN
trade dispatches from various parts OF the coun-
try. This influence however. was not reflected
n market prices and In view of the prevailing
sentiment that lower prices would prevail for
time, the refusal Of the market TO move higher
on favorable developments was not surprising.
Traders were In full control Substantial In
.erests exhibited total indifference TO the course
81 values. and there were no signs OF the pub
Hes presence The pause In public buying was
reflected in the bond department. as well as IN
shares. total sales OF all issues amounting In
par value to only 81. $4,000. against totals ag-
gregating from S3.OOOOCO TO S4.Wo'OO IN the
recent period OF activity. The Granger shares
ost from ! to per cent recovering part VI
he loss at the close. and despite very faVor-
able August statement Of the Reading company
me anthracite shares were all weak. whiie III
sugar Refining. Chicago Gas and consolidated
Gas losses of "a. Pr and per cent respect
Wely were made. Union Pacific was UNAFFECTED
oy the announcement that an agreement had
oeen reached with the Government for the fore
closure and reorganization of the road. except
90 Show loss OF more than per cent on real
,.ing sales. 1t was officially announced by the
Chon Pacific Reorganization Committee that
eertaln concessions had been made 10 the Gov
eminent and that the sale would now proceed
WITHOUT interference on the part OF the Attorney
ueneral. Among the railroad earnings received
'o-oay Atchison for August made a noteworthy
showing with an increase of SJ3612O In gross
earnings and S169,325 in net earnings. Read
ns Tor the same time gave a gain OF xlo1.olS
"a gross and $40. 1874 In net for the railway COM
tk"sny and for all companies gain In net OF
%i42aG and an Increase in surplus Of $jO4.949.
me market closed dull and heavy. Total trans
actions were 3S7.076 shares.
rrces for the last sales OF the principal active
n.ocKs Today. compared with the final figures of
Yesterday were as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-29
Houston and Texas Central Railroad Company
DEBENTURE BONDS.

TIE SIX ger cent Detenturs Bonds S1o54co and the
per Debenture Bonds H4lloOW OK the Houston
and Texa, Genital Railroad C.mpany mature october
ls 1897 and Will be paid In lash upon presentation at
the CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY at or af:er maturity.
In response 70 inquiries made by bondhoders whether
the Company would extend renew these bonds or any
rart Of them Company has concluded to say that II
is willing renew Bonds the amount In the aggregate
OF rot 100000: and upon presentation at the
Central Trust Company. between September loth io9'
and October 5th 1897. OF any OF the now outstanding
Bonds will issue exchange therefor until the Bonds
issued sGooOe. IS Debenure Bonds OF the
Ike character guaranteed by the Southern Pacific Com
rany maturing October ist 1902 and bearing interest
NJ tho Uniform rate n Five per cent annum payable
annually April ", and October LIST The october l.
1891, coupon on maturing Bonds will be paid In cash upon
presentation thereof at the Central Trust Company on
or after September 18th. 1897
This offer subject to withdrawal at any time without
notice
NEW YORK. September an 1897.
HOUSTON TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANf'
BY TIIOS. H. HUBBARD. President
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The Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf
Railway Company.


FRS, Mortgage per bonds Of the Denver Texas
and Gut Railway Company:
Mortgage per cent bond, Of the Denver Texas
For, Worth Railroad Company:
Funded interest certificates OF the Denver Texas and
Forth Worth Railroad Company: and
Stock Of the Union Pacific Denver and Gul: Railway
Company:
Of holders OF the consolidated mortgage
bonds Pacific. Denver and Gul: Railway Com
pany has been formed under agreement dated the
eighteenth day Q. September. 1897.
Holders the mentioned bonds. funded Interest;
certificates ard stock may deposlt the subject TO
said agreement with Central Trust Company CT New
York. the Depostary named in said agreement at It's
Office No "a Wall street New York. at its agency. the
American Loan and Trust Company. No. 20 State Street
Boston. Mass.
Certificates OF deposit will be issued by the Deposary
in respect deposits made and application VIII be
made practicable. 10 have such certificates
listed upon the New York Stock Exchange.
Dated New York September 1s 1897.
GRENVILLE VI. DODGE. Chairman.
GEORGE VI. PULLMAN.
j. KENNEDY TOD.
OLIVER AMES.
HARRY WALTERS.
HENRY DUDGE.
HENRY LEWIS.
URIAH HERMANN.
Committee.
J. T. GRANGER Secretary.
JOHN s. WISE.
L. c. HENDERSON. Counsel.