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Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

TERRIBLE DEATH OF A DOCTOR.-
A serious accident occurred at Berlin,
Md, on Wednesday. DIR. w. ]. Hall,
who has been in Salisbury for some
time past, started for Snow Hill.
When he got to Berlin he was COM
PEELED to change cars from the P. &
w. to the cars of the d. M. & V. rail-
road. While boarding the train it
started, and the doctor, who was not
quite on the platform, was jammed
between the steps and the high plat
form. The train was Immediately
stopped, and the man was extricated
from his terrible position. Before he
could be gotten out the steps had to be
cut away. He died in 40 minutes after
being taken out. He was about 60
years old and a native of Baltimore,
where he resided at 5S St. Paul street,
and was quite wealthy. His remains
were taken to Baltimore for interment.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

Florida isin the same state of anxiety
regarding her orange groves that Della
ware exhibited regarding her peach
orchards during the bitter and pro-
longed cold snap of 1881, with the diff
ference that Florida has much greater
reason for such anxiety than Delaware
had. The result here was that few
if any of the trees were actually killed,
but their fruit-producing power was
seriously impaired for the following
Summer.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits. Bureaus, Bedsteads
Chairs, Lounges Tables, Stands. Mattresses Spring
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods jan 2-tf
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20

THIS letter was written before the
disastrous cold wave visited the South
and gave them snch an unusual exper-
ience of Winter.-ED.
Smyrna times., 1886-01-20
The Question of the Ship Canal.

Denton, Md, Dec. 81, 1885.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
POLITICAL RIVALRrES IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb (SpecidD.-The pOliti
cal campaign 10 he fought at the polls on February 10
viii 30 decidedly spirited In number OF wards horce
fights have been made both SIDES. While the Oices
to he filled consist simply OF cOuncimen the struggle
really means who shall be the nominee o.! the Repubi-
party for Mayor In 1856. Mayor Smith is ambitious
10 succeed himself EI-Sherif George De B. keim Is
making a quiet canvass for the office. The Indepen-
dents have about settled upon nominating John Field
chairman Of the old committee OF 100 Colonel Mcclure
Is also named for the place. but it sdouDtiui II he would
accept the Office.
The greatest surprise, however. among the politicians
is the wclfounded that exSpeaker Randall 10 an
ssprant for the Governorsp Tne leading members of
the Amercus Club when quered as to Its TRUTH shake
their heads and say such might be the case"
lyon know" said who is we'll Informed, " Mr.
Randall will be a candidate Tor President aud were he TO
succeed Sr PatsOn, his cIanceO OF being the nominee
OF The party would be all the greater"
Ar hdndall however, 10 not yet PeDnsylVanlab Gov
trh"r and the chances thousand 10 one thit no
never will be- lie is in disiavOr with tho Democratic
rank and file and unless Tie Federal Offices stll con-
trolied by Republicans filled before February 10,
wi D,OeIats suitable 10 this class, Mr. Randall VIII
bs Ignored by many who are now his friends
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
THE FIRE RECORD.
rENEMENr-HOUsE PEOPLE IN DANCE

TENEMENT-HOUsE PEOPLE IN DANGER,
Fire was discovered yesterday afternoon in
the elevator shaft OF the nvestory tenement house, No
los East Onc-hundred and -thrteenthst., and for a
while caused great excitement among the tenants They
all escaped. however. without trouble and the hremen
succeeded in putting out the fire after damage OF
81 600 had caused to the building and some slight
injury to OF OF the tenants by
An alarm OF fire from Box No 4, Jersey city at 4:30 a.
IN. yesterday, summoned tho Fire Department to No.
AZ Sussex ST. where fire had broken out in rum shop
owned by Thomas o. Bren Tho building Is fourstory
tenement but II is unOccuped except by OBrien The
flames spread to the adjoining tenement house No 40
which was occupied by James MIy, white man, and
Coorei families Before they could be aroused
their rooms filed with smoke aud some Of the ten
ants narrowly escaped snnocatlon. They were finally
rescued without Injury OBren's premises were dam
AGED 5000 aud the building $i00 both fully Insured.
The damage the other building viii not exceed 500
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
SUICIDE OF AN IN VENTOR.
RUFUS F. DIXON OPENS GAS PIPE AND is sUFFo-
GATED.

RUFUS F. DIXON OPENS A GAS PIPE AND is SUFFO-
GATED.
Rafus f. Dixon, an inv entOr, committed sui
eide YESTERDAY by discOnnecting the gas pipe In his
room at No. l72 West Twenty third-st. The building
is occupied by Gregory ByrDes the proprietor OF the
Commercial Cloak aud Suit Company VINO some three
months ago rented hall bed room on the third floor to
Mr.. Dixon Dixon appeared to he in poor circumstances
and was sometimes IN with his room Tert.
Shortly after leaving his yesterday Mr. Byrncs dis
covered strong smell OF gas and found that 1t com
ing from Mr.. Dxons Failing in his efforts to
arouse the occr pau OF the he called IN Officer Nc
Dermot OF the Twenty ninth Precinct and the door was
broRen open. Dixon lay unconscious on the bed. An
ambulance was summoned and medical attendance was
called In. They arrived too late, however the man
dyng withoa regaining consciousness Coroner Nugent
made an invesg FROM lettes and papers In the
dead mans possession 1t found that lie the in
\eutor OF circular revolving safe deposit vanlt for
which he had secured patent on April q, 1885. He
had Interested several in the schome amOUg them
Frederick Foster, time connected with tEe Man
haitian Safe Deposit Company, but now resident 0f
Jersey CIV 10 whom he Ran sold interest In his in
who held the model as security TOT SloO au-
yanrod TO get out the patent 49,
Other let crs from relatives and friends III Boston
smoke of enclosures of small sums or money Among
Mr DxDns effects found drawings, for Other ln'
ventons including patent voting machine, which mace
IL impossible stuff ballet box by recording each vote
automatically; there was also pawn ticket iof coat
dated February = 1886, 81 80 having been advanced
Tie only for the suicide apparently poverty
and disappointment. The body was removed To an
uudertaKers shop
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
CLEARING UP THE MYSTERY OF A MURDER.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7 (SpeciaD. What is sup
posed to be the true theory of the murder of Police
Officer Race. which committed in this city in
October 1873 is published here at length in the
f.ssion of Lesser Fredberg pawnbroker in front of
whose shop the murder occurred Frledbcrg one OF
the first persons arrested In connection with the crime
and was aterward sent to the pententary as receiver
of stolen property John Lamb was twice tried for the
murder of Race and was sentenced to be hanged
but saved by ruling OF tho Supreme Court and on
second trial acquitted One OF the chief witnesses
against Lamb was criminal known as Sheeny "
George who Fredberg asserts killed Race In his
he cites all the circumstances leading up to
the crime. George and Lamb committed burglary OF
Jereys wholesale drygoods store and tho former &C.
CON panied by Dennis, expressman drove to Fried
bergs pawnshOp In the evening, bringing with tbem
OF the stolen silks and velvets While they were un
loading the wagon. officer Race cane up anu threaten
ing TO George The latter drew revolver ana shot
Race dead. Friedberg declares that he kept his lips
closed wing to the advice OF friends and never until
now related the facts "sheeny George Is now IN the
Kansas City WOrkhOuse as yagrant. FrledDerR Is
working as tailor having learned the trade In prison.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
TIuuIyS RELUCTANT TO 90 TO TARRYTOWN.

LYNN, Mass, Feb. (SpectaD. D.-Timmins, the
Tarrytown burglar, came to this city on January ~.
shortly after his he recognized by picture
IN the pos.esson OF local detective one OF tho mon
wanted at Tarrytown. 1t was some time after his ar
before the officers could get the goods belonging to
Timmns his lodging. but yesterday they were seized
Near the spot where Benjamin A. Ward was roboe~ on
Monday was found bag hlled with sand. The bag was
hastily made from piece of towel At the lodgings OF
Tmmps was found another piece Of towel which CORE
sponded exactly with that of which the SAND oaS was
made when shown the two articles Timmins re-
marked:
"Iknsw the ID rag would give me away
He confessed planned and carried out the roo-
berywitb his two companions Arthur Beebe and Williams
alias Key He sti strongly that he had nothing
to DO with the Tarytown burgaries All tho enoits OF
the police. and they had worked night and day since
Wedpesday to find eebe and Williams have proven ub-
awaiting Beebe looked upon Ms more valuable man
~ s.cnre tnan TmInns lie has served three years
tr,u ~ Tor manslaughter at Sing Sing having killed man
with billiard cue ut Tarrytown. Tmmins served In
The Regular Army and was for some time member OF
the police force at East St Louis. lllinol.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
H4SmIKEYn GUEST RETURNED

Although Isaac Guest, ST., would not admit
IL there is every to believe that his son Key
who was said to have eloped recently with the wife OF
an empoye OF the Marvin Safe Company has returned to
this CITY, Mr. Guest the elder refused to say last pight
whether his son had returned or not put ih an ui-
guarded moment let slip the fact that "lkey was
uch aunoyed at the publicity given to the matter and
roud doubtless come out few days with full aud
complete denial OF whole story Just how ne knew
Ikey was annoyed or contemplated publishing card
DENYING the stories circulated about him. MI Guest did
not say He seemed in happy state OF mlnd ast even
limiting trip There noticeable difference In the
no only OF the father but the sisters OF the
Snni,ive . IEey" They acted II the trouble was all
over and now that the dear son aud brother was al
home a would 20 on well again. sister, IN response
tn a caller who asked to see young ikey" made tho
siyniacant response " I'll se-e.e II you can"
Cnncernine the personals that have appeared from
tioe 10 time in the papers, it IS said that although
signed father" few II any OF them were seen by tho
elder guest until he read them with his signature "p'
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
POSSIBILITY OF A BIG SrRIKEIN YONKERS.
COMPLAINTS OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LABOR MATTERS.

COMPLAINTS OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LABOR MATTERS.
At the meeting of the Central Labor Union
Yesterday at No l4l East Eghth-st, the committee ap
pointed 10 investigate the complaints OF the lonkers
carpetweavers reported that they had inquired into
the complaints thoroughly and we're satisfied that
a verbal agreement had been entered into be-
tween the strikers and Superintendent Coync, on
behalf OF the Alexander smith Carpet Company, to the
effect that strikers TO be taken back 10 work.
and OF them was to be discharged on account
OF connection with the strike aniliation
with trades union Mr. Coyne had said that the ar
rapgemcnt had been made with the consent OF Chief
superlntendent Holder This agreement had not been
Kept. within few weeks after the end oil the STRIKE
mon and women had been discharged account OF be-
ing prominent in the strike Every member
of the committees which waited on Mr..
Smith had been discharged. Men had been
approached by the slpernendents aud promised that
they would be put the rayrolls and needn't do any
work II they would betray the secrets OF the knights OF
Labor They had evidently secured tie services OF SOME
prouOsed membership IN the knights OF Labor Hrs
and men offered employment provided they stheu
any labor organization Dlschafgcd elhPioytS
6acks.sd and ep Ss1 a.dhaqsel o for
selling tickets TO a ball Resolutions were auOpted ut
nouncng the action OF '9e COMPANY shu 'ng me Gncri
Executive Board OF the Knights OF Labor IL pr0bae
general boy will declared against smiths carpets
and the employees will be called out on strike
new lT0 9cHipin ' building had been satisfactorily
settled Mr. Cochrane, the boss plumber had been hned
$500 ana had discharged all tho non-union mem Two
union men who strike were each fined 500
which they will have to pay IN werky ihs'ainen,sd;
So 25 a day for nine hours work and the tin and slate
roofers said that they intended demanding % 81 ay
for nine hours. Both unions Will join In the elghthour
system II the other building TRADES unions DO the same
The marble cutters reported that they ad asReu ior
conference with their employers 10 arrange scae
wages
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
ENFORCING THE Law AGAINST MORMoNs
DENOUNCED BY THE TERRITORIAL SUPREME COURT
OFFERING A REWARD FOR CANNON.

DENOUNCED BY THE TERRITORIAL SUPREME COURT
DIFFERING A REWARD FOR CANNON.
SALT LAKE, Feb. 7.-Deputy Marshals went
to the houses of George Cannon of the Mormon First
Presidency this evening and subpGnaed his supposed
latest poly gamous wife-who had avoided service Of
summons hereofore-and other persons to appear and
testify before the Grand Jury United States DisrictA
torney Dickson offers reward OF $500 for the capture
Of Cannon The Territorial Supreme Court has rendered
decision sustaining the conviction OF Apostle Lorenzo
Snow OF unlawful cohabtaton The court rectes that
SNOW In Nauvoo, first ILLEGALLY married two women at
Que ceremony and the contract therefore, was nG ana
void He married successfully seven other women,
all of whom he supports and holds out TO the world as
his wives. This IS shown by tho testimony, while,
az the same tine he dwels regularly
with Minnie, his latest polygamous VIE.
who ba % three months Old child The Court says
that tnis Is the most hgrant OF poygany
Territory, aud that error was made III con-
victiug snow The Court also sustans the conviction
OF Brigham Young Hampton OF cOnspiring TO establish
disrepuable tor the purpose OF uung thither
prominent Genties aud says that the Testimony dis
closed wicked and dsgracefnl conspiracy whlch must
be condemned by all
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
Iossrs IN VARIOUS PLACES.

SHARON, Penn, Feb. 7 (SpeciaD.-At Grove
CITY to day, Vests livery stable, Hawks tailor shop
Rulings butcher shop. simcox Myerss hardware
store we're burned. The loss is about $4,000.
GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. IA dispatch TO The Neies
from Austin says: "At an early hour this morning
fire was discovered in the drygoods store of Newman&
Co The flames quickly subdued. but the fire had
been smouderng several hours, the smoke thoroughly
.netratng aud dana ging the stock. which was valued
az 800, 900 insurance, S6O,OOO'
WuKEsBARRE, Penn, Feb z tSpeeiab.-A. p. o. NAL
leys drug store was partially destroyed by fire this
evening The loss on stock and building estimated at
600: fully Insured.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

HUNTINGTON, Penn, Feb Z tSpecidn.-The
report that grading will be begun in the spring the
seaboard Pennsylvania and Western Railroad, which
to extend rom Harrisburg Pttsburg is saido have
come directly from the In the project In New
York The right of way obtained upon condition
that work on the road would DE begun within five years.
and that term will expire In about year from this time.
40 that there remains but working In which
comply with the condition and prevent forfeiture OF
the rights the company The people of the kshaco-
ouas Valley ssuguine OF the making OF the road.
LAST fall they lost confidence AMI pOughed the ground
crops but they are expecting the ground 10 20
dug up before the crops mature.
ALBANY, Feb. (SpccidQ.-Tho report OF tho
Delaware and Hudson Railroad for the quarter ending
December 81 as compared with the same quarter
So45lol 3D. while the report OF the previous
wear gave total deficit OF Sl66,S42 43.
The repor shows that the income OF the Rensselaer,
ana Saratoga S4O.5Sl 90 that OF the Albany aho
Susouehnnna WAS $I59092 Il that OF the Utica, Cu-
and Bnghamton. PJ3,il3 81; thst Oh tno Ne"-ioA
and Canada, Sl2,4O2 ~.
GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. IA dispatch to TIE Ners
from Waco Tex. says; :" The reorganization OF the
Texas and ST. Louis Narrow Gauge Railway has been
effected. The new organization takes the name OF the
ST Louis Arkansas aud Texas Railroad Company. The
directors are Adolph Oppenhemer, Garrett s. Mallory
lanes d. Turner aud Henry ID. Sadler. OF New-fork;
c. NJ selby James Garretty, /. b. Fish, w Behan and
George Clark, OF Texas Adolph Oppenheimer was
elected president and Matthias Grosseth secretary.
The road will remain the hands or tie present receiver
until the Arkansas and Missouri division Or the lsfss
st. Louis is Sold
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
MR.. DORSHEIMER RESIGNS.
GIVING UP THE DIsTRIcr-ATToRNEYsHIP.
He PREFERS AN EDITORIAL POST TO PUBLIC OF.
FICE-No OTHER REASON GIVEN.

HE PREFERS AN EDITORIAL POST TO PUBLIC OF
FICE-No OTHER REASON GIVEN.
William Dorsheimer, United States District
Attorney for the Southern District of NewYork, has
placed his resignation in the hands OF President Glove
land. IL will take effect as his successor is
named. 1t was Mr. Dorshemer's intention, formed
some time to resign soon as he was confirmed by
the Senate He found that his editorial duties The
Star seriously interfered with his official work, and It be-
came question which position he should vacate. He
decided to retain the Editorship Of The'Star
Mr. Dorsheimer found at his home last evening BY
q reporter Of THE TRIBUNE, who asked
Is it true that you have resigned as United States
DistrictAttorneyt
"My resignation has already been placed in tho hands
OF the President. answered Mr.. Dorsheimer rhero
has been tronble Of any kind. simply found that
my duties as Editor OF The Star seriously interfored
with those Of the DistrictAttorneys Office, and have
resigned. My resignation is TO take effect when
is selected and named There feeling Of
kind my part the part OF others. That's all there
is to be said about the matter"
To friends Mr.. Dorshemer has said that the neces-
of The Star much greater than he had anticipated and
he wishes devote himself to the management Of his
newspaper. Some time ago ne went TO Washington and
spont several days In efforts to secure his confirmation
by Senate with the intention of aerward resgnDg
He failed to accomplish this ani returned to New-fork
somewhat disguised at his want OF success 1t fs
thought that his failure to obtain confirmation and the
fear that he might be rejected may have fastened his
resignation
Mr. Dorsheimer nominated by tie President for
United States Distrcl-Attorney June 30 1885. to
succeed Elihu Root whose term had not expired GEN.
era NJ. T. Mcmahon nominated at the same time
for United States Marshal in place OF Joel B. Erhard
Neither has yet been confirmed. Mr.. Dorsheimer
has before held the position OF United
States District Attorney. In 1867 ho was
appointed by President johnson Attorney for the North
District of NewYork, including the City OF Buffalo,
and reigned as sucn until 1872. At the
piration OF his term he did not seek . reappoint.
ment. He returned to the practice OF mis-
profession. In 1874 no elected LieutenantGov.
ernor on the ticket with Samuel J. Tden. He supported
Tilden Hancock and Cleveland for President In 1884
he published biography Of Governor Cleveland, during
the campaign of the latter for President.
The resignation OF Mr. Dorsheimer will be q surprise
to all outside Of his close personal friends.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
HOSTILITY TO GLADSTONE.
wHIG PEEREssEs REFUSING PLACES.

REsENTING THE APPOINTMENT OF Mr.. BROAD
nURsr-sPEECH OF NATIONALIST.
LONDON. Feb. THE following additional
Appointments have been made under the new Admins
tration
Chancellor Of the Duchy OF Unconstitutional
Heneage.
Lord chancellor OF Ireiand-John Nash.
Attorney General OF Irelsnd-samnel Walker.
Solicitor General of Ireland-The MacDermott
Secretary TO the Admiralty-John i. HiDDorI
Under Foreign sscretary-Jsmes Bryce. 49,,
Under Colonial Secretary-GoOrge Osborne Morgan
Under Secretary for India-Sir u. X. Shuttoworth
Under Secretary for the Home Department-Henry
Broadhurst.
Secretary caused surprise and Indignation in po
cal circles. Mr. Broadhurst is the first workngman that
has risen to the Ministry. The appointment Is
taken as an indication that it s Mr. Gadstones inton
on rely upon against the influence OF the
aristocracy. Tue Liberal clubs divided In
opinion tho subject, the Reform and Devon
shire dsapprovng OF the appointment, and the
National Liberal Enthusiastically approving IT, The
hostility OF the Wigs to Mr. Gladstone is intense This
is shown difficulty experienced by the Premier in
filling posts the Queens household. The Duchess
OF Bedford the Duchess OF Westminster have refused
appointments, and others will follow their example.
The Economist disqpproves OF intrustng the Chance-
lorship the Exchequer Sir william Vernon Harcourt
His appointment 1t says s hazardous experiment at
the present period OF tagging and growing e1
penses 1t shows that Home Rule would add a20OO0OO
Irish taxation and 1t asks advocates OF disruption OF
tho non II they prepared pay the cost and how
they would raise the money
Mr. Redmond, NJ. p. (Natonas), In a speech at
to-day urged Irisnmen restrain their yio
lent feelings and not to hamper the Government,
which, he said. would take Immediate steps to stop evc
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

OPPOSING THE PENNSYLVANIA RELIEF PLAN.
BALTIMoRE. Feb. (Spec'aD. D.-Over 600 men
are employed in the railroad shops Of the Northern
Central Division OF the Pennsylvania Railroad in this
city Mount Royal Assembly knights OF Labor was re-
organized last night with 1853 members Two hundred
and twenty applications will be acted upon at the
next meeting The for this reorganization OF the
assembly the large number of applicants for men,
bership principally because OF tho rate OF taxation
asked the benefits or the relief fund scheme OF
the railroad company. The subject Will be discussed at
the next The engineers and hrenen intend TO
oppose the paD and the shop hands IN this city and
Wiimin gton, Del, will follow their example.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
HEAVY FORGERIES IN NEWFOUNDLAND
CAREER OF YOUNG sCoTCHMAN-HIs FATHER-IN-

LAW ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
HALIFAX, n. S., Feb (Specid0.-Passengers
by the steamer Newfoundland from st. Johns, N. F.
bring news OF the discovery Of forgery
by Mr.. Gibbs prominent dry-goods merchant.
He was a young scOtchman who went to ST. John 3
ten years ago and married the daughter Of prominent
citizen. Early in January he went 10
England as usual 10 make purchases. Since
his departure his notes discounted By the
Union and Commercial Banks Of Newfoundland to the
extent have been found to be forgeries The
names forged those OF his fsthernlaw, NJ Gear,
Marshall * Co., stear & Sons, and the we-known
firm OF Ayre Sons. His account was
also overdrawn at the bank The forgeries
wero discovered by accident. One of the
bogus notes to como due during his
absence and he made arrangements for
getting II extended by his business partner
or clerk. When the note was presented
a. his office his father uaw happened to be there and
the note accidentally passtd to him. when
his eyes opened TO tho situation. He i'm
followed when the full extent OF the crime
light II appears hat Gibbs had been forging
names notes for n year and carried 10 on a
regular business. His wife IL nearly insane
The discovery has been vigorously sup
pressed by tho Newfoundland papers Con
stabulary Inspector Sullivan came mp in
the Newfoundland and started In steamer for England
night try and capture Gibbs but Gib0s is said 10
be Oh his way to New-IOrk.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-08
y,,w,rKre DEMOCRATS oAYyOr AGREE

ST.. PAUL, Feb. Z tSpeeiaD.-The plan to or
ganize club OF young Democrats IN Milwaukee, after
the pattern OF the Iroquois Club at Chicago collapsed
last night About twenty men were present and John
:, MitcheI aon OF Alexander Mitchell, was elected
nres,dent Then one OF the employees In tho Federal
Enildng moved that any reputable Democrat might DO
allowed 10 Ioin and that the initiation Ice should DC
oniv sIo Instead OF $50 This met with decided oppo-
alton Tho officers declined TO serve and the meeting
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