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Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
The Earliest surnamss.

The earliest surnames were probably those bestowed by tho Romans and Greeks, though it may be said that the Jews of a still earlier date had surnames to some extent. In most cases, however, the sur names of the Hebrews were tribal and not permanent as are those of today.
 Tbe very earliest surnames in the mod ern sense of that term date from the mid dle nges, when nobles were known by tho name of their domains and common peo- pie by the name of their dwelling places. A great many surnames wore bestowed on account of personal peculiarities, such as Long, Short, Stout, Stoop, Small, etc. others on account of trade, such as Sad ller, Smith, Baker, Weaver, Fowler, Gar dener, etc. A third class took names from the plat es where they resided. Examples in this class are John Iill and John Un- derhill, tho first John living on the hill and the second in the little valley under the bluff.
 There were few, If any, surEames in England prior to the tlmo of the Norman conquest, and in Ireland they did not be- como common until 1465 The German Jews did not use surnames until about 1925, and in many countries of Asia they arc still nnknown.-St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
The Prisoner Surrendered.

TYLER, Tex, Oct 30.-The negro who so brutally murdered Mrs. Bell was cap tured about o'clock three miles from Kilgore. He offered DO resistance. Soon after the officers had him handcuffed a mob of some 200 men, heavily armed, ar rived on the scene and demanded the inn mediate surrender of the prisoner, which was readily given. The mob then left for the scene of the murder. The crowd con- tinued to gather at the scene of the horri- ble crime until nearly 9, 900 citizens of Tyler and vicinity were there.
 A few moments before the fiend was brought to the place meeting was held, and committee was appointed to inves- tigate his identity. Witnesses were sum- moned and closely interrogated. The re. suit was thorough Identification. In a few moments an officer approached from over the hill, followed by 300 determined and well armed men. Whom near the scene, the officers were oyerpowered and disarm. ed, and the negro was brought before the committed He made full confession of his brutal crime.
 After his confession a1.d thorough iden- tiflcation vote was taken. as to what the mode of punishment would be. It was agreed to burn him. They determined that he should suffer the penalty in the public square. The line of march was taken up toward Tyler, and the head of he line entered the main plaza, where no less than ', 900 people were assembled Large crowds of ladies and children were congregated on the awnings surrounding 8 rhe public plaza. Wagons, carriages. trees and buildings were converted into grand stands and were thronged.
 scaffold In the Public Square.
 A scaffold was erected in the center of the square. Wagons laden with kindling wood, coal oil and straw were driven to the scene and placed in position. The ne- gro was then given an opportunity to speak. but his words were inaudible, but when he offered up his last prayer his words could be heard for several blocks. He was then lashed to the iron rail that extended through the platform.
 Mir. Bell, the husband of the murdered lady, applied the match, and the flames shot upward, enveloping the brute in sheets of fire. He begged for mercy, and it was meted out to him just as he was merciful to the pure, innocent woman whose soul he had sent to heaven. It was determined to burn him at once, but the fire was quenched before the last piece of wood was burned. In a few moments the fire was started again. From the instant the matcswas applied until his death the time was exactly 50 minutes.
 The l. and c. N south bound train was crowded with people from the towns north Hundreds of negroes witnessed the execution, and representative negroes expressed their indorsement of the pun .shment
 The officers were powerless and the sheriff wired the governor, but his mes sage was too late. All business houses and factories closed. and the big cotton belt shops were deserted.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Fight With a Burglar.

LONG BRANCH, Oct 8o.-Edward J. Pitcher had a tussle with a burglar at his cottage on Lippinoott avenue. He was awakened by hearing footsteps on the first floor, As he was rushing downstairs with his double barreled shotgun he was met by a burglar. who threw him back against the steps. The intruder then fired two shots at Pitcher, neither of which took effect. He then fled through an open kitchen window just as Pitcher fired at him. Some of the shot took effect. but the robber escaped. Pitcher found his trousers in the back yard minus s45 in cash and an SIS check.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Bowery Pistols.

Pistols are almost as plentiful on the Bowery as shoes in a shoe factory. The secondhand dealers, the pawnbrokers' salesmen and the hardware men almost literally festoon some of their windows with them. They make fringes and fres- coes of them and pile them in heaps. They sell them for from half dollar upward. A pistol seems to be the first thing that boys buy when they get a lit tie money, and the first thing that they and the east side sports part with when they are hard up, and the Bowery is where they nearly all seem to buy and sell them. ANew York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Deatb of . CoIIeg. prof...or.

SARATOGA, Oct. 3o.-Rev. Peter Bausch, a professor at St Mary's college, North. east, Pa, died at St. Clement college, aged 45 years. He came here two years ago for the benefit of his health. He was formerly rector of St. Michael's church, Baltimore. and consultor to Cardinal Gib- bons. He Is survived by his mother and two brothers, one of whom is a priest, who resides in Homestead, Pa
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
BIG FIRE IN ALBANY.
A saoo, ,OoO Loss and Fatal Injury to a
 Fireman.

ALBANY, Oct. 25.-The probable death of T. c. Griffin, assistant chief of the fro department, and money loss of s200, 900 are the results of fire which totally de- stroyed the immense store and stock of B Stark & Go, fancy goods and millinery establishments Is South Pearl street, this city, and which gutted the adjacent busl- ness houses occupied by Florist Eyres Killip, Hinman. mems furnishing goods, and Ranoour's b barber shop.
 Mir. Griffin was working op the roof and fell through skylight to the floor below, a distance of % feet sustaining internal injuries He Is 60 years of age. Thomas Jones' another assistant chief, had a narrow escape. Ninety people are thrown out of work by the burning of Stark's place.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Tn. caln Mnr.i.r cn...

WATERBURY, Conn, Oct so.-The oaso of Joseph Calo, charged with murder ia the first degree was called in tho superior court here, and States Attorney Terry asked for a continuance until February, as four of the Tovernment's principal wit. nesses could not be found. Mir Terry stated that he had been told these wit. nesses had been paid largo sums Of money to stay away. Counsel for tho prisoner denied all Knowledge of bribery. and the case was continued until February
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
A MISPLACED SWITCH.
It Causes a Serious and Fatal Wreck on the
 LehIgh Valley Railroad.

It Causes a Serious and Fatal Wreck on the
 LehIgh Valley Railroad.
 EAsToN, Pa. Oct. 29 A head on col lision between two fast freight trains caused a serious wreck on the Lehigh Val ley railroad at South Easton. One engine crashed into a wall on one side of the track, and Henry Gogler, a brakeman, of South Bethlehem. who was riding be- tween the engine and tank, was caught in the wreck and had both legs crushed so badly that he died at the city hospital an hour afterward.
 The accident was caused by misplaced switch. William Fegley, the switchman has disappeared. Traffic was delayed sev- eral hours
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Found Floating In the River.

PoUoHKEEPsIR, N. r., Oct. 30.-Mrs. Jane Norton of Rensselaer, county, pa tient at the Hudson River State hospital, escaped from that institution one week ago last Saturday. A body found floating m the river near Milton was identified as being that of the escaped patient It is believed that the woman committed sui eide by jumping into the river soon after she made her escape.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
TORTURED TO DEATH
THE TERRIBLE VENGEANCE OF 4 TEXAS MOB.

a Nokr" ouEhSu so A|01eh oJ
 Infuriated Citizens In Full View of
 Thousands of Spectators-The Murdered
 Woman's Husband Applies the Torch.
 KILGoRE, Tex, Oct. 30.-At a point about four miles from Tyler was enacted one of the most horrible tragedies. the very recital of which causes the nearer to shudder end calls for quick and certain vengeance.
 A Mrs Bell, who had been visiting her mother short dis ance from home. was on her return met by negro named Jim King. What occurred can only be told by the negro himself and the evidence given by the dead body of the lady. The grounds show that she had struggled for her honor, and the condition of the body told of a cruelty that has rarely been equaled by Jack the Ripper. After outraging the wo- man the negro deliberately cut her throat, and then, with his knife, ripped up her body.
 A posse was quickly organized, led by Deputy Smith of Tyler, who, with lan- terms in hand and aided by hound, track ed the negro to within four miles of this place, where they found him fast asleep in cotton pen. The negros clothing was stained with blood, which he had attempt ed to wash out.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Children Burned to Death.

MAsIsTER. Mich. Oct. 29-Two chill dren of John Conley. aged and 6 years were smothered by smoke and died. They had got some matches and set the beddin g on fire,
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
A SIX NH For Bethlehem.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dot. 29.-Lipps & Sutton broke ground in South Bethlehem for 8 new $50, 900 silk mill to employ 500 hands. They arc now operating a mill giving employ yment to 300 hands
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Well Defined.

Poet-What did you think of my verses on ''The Bologna Sausage?" Friend-Excellent doggerel, sir. Pick Me Up.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Alfred Austin Appointed Poe. Laureate.

LONDON, Oct. 29.-Thc November num- Der of The Bookman states that 1t learns on reliable authoritity that Alfred Austin has been appointed poet laureate.
Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31

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Connecticut western news., 1895-10-31
Martins Brutal Crime.

The crime was committed last Wednss- day Martin was a farmer, living a short distance from Tiffin. A warrant had been issued for his arrest on the charge of hay- ing threatened to Kill Ezra smith. a nelah-s bor. City Marshal August Shultz and Pc
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
CAPTURED FORTY-TWO PRIZES.

Success Of II. M. Thomas, the Delaware
Fanoicr. who Either Secured j Prize or
Very High Communication for Every
Fowl Exhibited.
The Maryland Poultry and Pigeon
Associations exhibition at the Academy
Of Music. Baltimore, surpasses In
gorgeousness Of plumage anything Of the
kind ever seen In the Monumental City.
The judging Of the hundreds OF birds
exhibited Rt this very successful ex-
position began yesterday and was finished
last evening
The most remarkable feature Of the
exposition Is that nearly every fo WI
exhibited BY 81 Nj Thomas, the well
known Delaware fancler OF Camden, Kent
county, has either won a first or second
prize or received the mark V. II. O.. very
highly commended). In all, Mr. Thomas's
birds have won forty two PRICES, to say
nothing Of the V. II Cs.
Another successful Delaware exhib-
itor is K. B MAcNair, OF this city.
His red pile game cocks took first prize
red pile game pullets, first; white Indian
Rsma cockerels, FIRST and V H. O;
WniCe Indian game pullets. V. n O.
The Delaware exhibitors took nearly
one third Of the prizes offered.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
FORM OF WORSHIP At FAULT.
Mode OF Conducting the Services In M X.
Churches In a Chaotic Uondition-Few
Now Kneel In Prayer.

Mode OF Conducting the Services In M X.
Churches In n Chaotic Uondition-Few
Now Kneel In Prayer.
Albert Cowgirl. an active Methodist
layman, writing la the Peninsula Methc-
DIST to-day strikes popular chord when
he says that the mods OF conducting the
services In the M Il churches on this
Peninsula seems to be very generally in q
chaotic condition; each pastor conducting
the service as he fanoies, and OF course
there is often some change with change
of pastors.
The writer continues Down the
Peninsula, as rule once in three months
is communion Sunday; while In VIII
mington In occurs once q month except
In Grace; DR. Hulburd preferring quar-.
terly sacramental occasions
'kneelingin prayer bas largely ceased
to be the rule In many churches; and in
most OF them the postures OF the people
present an unsesmly sight during prayer.
Furthermore, a desire Is rapidly
rowing In all our congregations. that
the people present shall take more part
In the service Mr.. Wesley prepared
regular church service for the
Methodists In America, aud the book has
been reprinted by our Book Concern.
Would it not be we'll for the coming
conference to appoint committee to 60
over the whole ground, and see whether
form Of service cannot be made that
will be accepted by all our churches in
the conference territory"
Evening journal., 1895-03-02

owners by reason of the grading, widen
Ing and matchmaking OF said road as
aforesaid. And the said ascertainment
Of damages so made shall be returned by
said commissioners verified by their re-
spective oaths or affirmRtionB, TO said
Levy Court, aud shall be final and con-
elusive on said owners and their repre-
sentatives
Section 6. In the event of any damages
being awarded by the said commission
ers, In condemnation proceedings as
aforesaid. the payment of the same shall
be made by the Levy Court, upon certih-
cation of the awards by said commission
ers, as provided In section g. OF this act,
In the same manner as is now provided
by law for payment OF awards In condem
nation proceedings by commissioners
duly appointed by the Court of General
Sessions OF the Peace and jail Delivery
of New Castle county.
Section z This act shall be deemed
and taken as public act
Section g. All acts and parts Of acts
inconsistent with the provisions OF this
act are hereby repealed"
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
IN THE MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS.

Reports for the Month of February
Made BY the Chiefs of the Police,
and Fire Departments.
The report of the chief of police for
the month of February shows: Arrests,
207, for the following causes; Assault
and battery, III disorderly conduct. 13 !:
drunk, al; drunk and disorderly, IA;
larceny, IA; violating city ordinance. 8;
vsgrancy 8; burglary, 8; cruelty to
animals, having unregistered dogs, ped.
ding without license, reckless driv
ing and witnesses, each; dlsor-
Derby, trespass, insane, keeping gaming
table, 2 EACH patients, 22; absconding
debtors, breaking into store, begging,
carrying concealed deadly weapon, drunk
and trespass. drunk and begging, held
for Pennsylvania authorities, toying with
a child. performing worldly work on
Sunday, sodomy, / each.
The chief of the Fire Department re-
ports five regular and two still alarms,
in all Of which the losses were small.
Only two building lines were drawn.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
an OFF DAY FOR THE CADI.

Only Two Drunks on Hand for Their
Medioine-The Gambling Cases Go to
the Upper Court.
The Judge OF the Municipal Court had
slack session this morning, only two
unfortunate Victims of their thirst hay
ing been gathered in by the knights OF
the locust One fell TO the luck of Officer
MARI in the person of John Miller, who
said he lived on Twenty second street.
and worked in the Arlington Mills. II
was case Of simple drunk, and as the
young man had not offended for over a
year, he was let off with 81 and costs.
Officer Di Mare found q young man on
Market street near Ninth very much
under the influences. He gave his name
as 5. Louthard, and he too escaped
with 81 and costs
Peter s Landey and Obed outen were
arraigned on charges of keeping aud
operating gaming tables at the south
west corner of Eleventh and Pine streets.
Onten was also charged with q similar
offense at No. 1928 jackson street, on
January ~ and February II and other
times. Walter II. Hayes appeared for
Landey Both men waived examination
and were held for tie upper courts.
Landey in 81, 900 and OuLen il. 81 0OO for
each case. Harry White, Lee Martin
William Goodwin, Robert Gillespie and
Charles Stewart were held as witnesses
in $500 bail each.
John Burke, the 10 year old boy ar.
rested BY Officer Paul Ward. at Fourth
and Adams streets, while drunk, was
allowed to 60 home with his mother.
The officers are endesvoring to find out
who gave him the liquor, and If the
brutes are discovered they will be dealt
With as severely as the law allows.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02

And Now This Lamb-like Inauguration
of the windy Month is to he Inter
rupted BY Another Cold Spell and
High Winds.
This mornings warm rain, 1t is
prophesied, is to be followed by marked
drop in the mercury and return to some
Of the frigid weather that has made life
hardly worth the living all Winter Yes
terday's temperature was so high, so
unusual, that there Is much room for a
continuous decline before the freezing
point is reached.
March has truly come In like the
veritable lamb TIE weather Is moist
and warm-so warm that to day and
yesterday sre marked In the records OF
the local weather bureau as one of the
three or four wRrmest Winter DAYS ever
observed during the past twenty-five
years At o'clock yesterday afternoon
the thermometer registered a trihe above
" degrees Only FIVE times In the Winter
months of any year has this high mercury
been exceeded On the 23i OF February
five years ago it was rs degrees, and last
year, on March % 1t got up to so degrees
But his last day was after Spring had
begun and nearly month later in the
year.
Whether March usually begins like the
lion and goes out like the lamb Is a
question which has been debated in
many places by many generations. The
old proverb certainly does not hold good
# the weather bureau records are to be
trusted.
They show that the first and last DAYS
OF this month in different years are usu
ally very tame In their behavior, not
very windy nor stormy, nor yet very cold.
In fact, both Of them have frequently
been of precisely similar character
either cloudy, with light rain or snow. or
more often clear and braclng. And
whatever lion-like behavior the month
has assumed, 1t has demonstrated it not
at these extreme dates, but during the
four intervening weeks.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
WILL SEARCH FOR LEM
An American Bicyclist's Mission
to Armenia.
HIS TASK IS A DANGEROUS ONE.

William y sachtleben Sails This Morning
20 Look For His Lost Brother wheelrnau
Who Vanished Strangely Into the Land
Of the Kurds Almost Year Ago.
New YORK, March Am American
bicyclist sailed on La Champagne early
this morning to try to flnd or TO learn
what became OF another American wheel
man who was last heard of in a pass OF
the Kurdish mountains in Armenia al
most year ago. The lost traveller Is Frank
q. Eenz Of Pittsburg, and William L.
saohtleben Of Alton, Ills, hos gone to
look for him
Lenz was born Ia Philadelphia and
his friends hope that his measure Of prog
ress Is only incident to his nativity. His
parents removed to Pittsburg when he
was boy, and he set his eyes always To-
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
IN ORPHANS COURT.

Returns Of Administrations Approved,
Guardians Appointed and Allowances
Made BY Judge Grubb To-day.
Before Judge Grubb this morning the
following business was transacted:
J. Frank Biggs made return of Henry
O. Conrad, administrator OF Henry
H. Smith, deceased. Of sale OF
real estate amounting TO $500.
The return WAS approved John
Blggs submitted a petition Of Isabella
NJ and Eva l. Davidson for the appoint.
ment OF the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Company IS guardians for them
selves and sister, Helen F. Davidson. Il
WAS allowed.
James W. Ponder asked for an order
allowing the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Company, guardians Of Clara
Josephine HRnwAy. TO expend $50 for
maintenance and education Of its ward.
James W. Ponder for an order permit.
Ing the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company to expend $12 per month out OF
the principal OF Gertrude PilbeRm, a
minor, for her education aud support
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
ONE OUT OF FIVE THOUSAND.

Howard Brown Succeeds I'm Guessing
Within Three OF the Number of Beans
To morrow Howard Brown, Of No. SIT
Poplar street, will wear to church an
overcoAt which became his without
money and without price but
through q streak Of dumb luck. He
guessed that there were 6,745 beans in a
jar at the bazar which WAS held at the
Auditorium for Epworth M. e Church,
and 8 s. Cubb guessed that there were
6.753.
In all 5000 guesses were written and
handed in. Everybody who ate ice
cream received guess blank and dropped
his estimate In the slot. Hamburger &
Son offered an overcoAt to the closest
guesser and, last night, Mr.. Brown was
awarded the overcoat. There were 6, 74S
beans in the jar.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
peath 81 a1rs. sarah A. Lueaa.

The death of Mrs Sarah A. Lucas oe.
CURED AT her home. No. 7l3 Ere nch
street, at $50 o'clock last evening Of
blood poisoning caused by a carbuncle
She was 81 years old and mother of
Police Officer George s Lucas. The
funeral occurred this afternoon and was
largely attended. Interment was made
in Riveryiew
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
An Agreeable Disappolntment.

George M. Elliott, director OF the Y.
NJ 9. A. orchestra, and a well-known
musician Of the city, wore distressed
look last night "A report had reached him
that there were twins at his home and It
was some time before he could 60 around
and investigate. He was sgreeRbly
disappointed, however, in finding one
bouncing baby boy, the first born and
the Image OF his father.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
Sunday Afternoon,a Meeting.

At the meeting given under the
auspices Of the Y NJ O. A. tomorrow
afternoon Rev William P. Swartz will
preach on "rhe Blood Of Atonement.
A special musical program will be given.
at which double male quartet will
render special music and Mrs Frederick
A. Ross will sing solo
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
CITY NEWS in BRIEF.

Mrs. H. E. Monroe. will address a 'upion
meeting of Kings Daughters Al Ten1nerAnoe
Headquarters this afternoon.
-Transfers Of property on Third street be-
tween Market and King streets. was made
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
RIennInl EIeotIons ror Rhode Ialnnd-

Providence, March 2-In the house Of
representatives today the resolution pro-
viding for biennial elections in Rhode Is
land, 20 take effect next spring, was passed,
only two voting in the negative.
Evening journal., 1895-03-02
The Wenther.

In the Middle States and New England to-
day colder, cloudy weather will prevail with
fresh to brisk westerly to northerly Winds
possibly shifting to northeasterly, and rain or
snow, which may become heavy on the coast
with the approach of the Southern storm this
afternoon or tonight. On sunday, In both OF
these sections, clearing, colder weather and
northwesterly winds will prevail. preceded by
snow and dangerous winds onsthe coasts of
this sections and on Monday fair, milder
weather.
New York Herald Weather Forecast.-A
storm on the Gu 4 coast yesterday. accom-
paoied By heavy rainfalls from Mobile TO
fEhst 1snnessee. VIII move to-day north of
Shpe hatteras, increasing in force and caus-
ing rain and snow on the coasts. probably as
lar north as Cape Cod by tonight. The winds
on the Middle Atlantic coast will become
dangerously strong tonight. Temperature
Hudson and Delaware Valleys