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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
AyAStOUNDING LEAP.
A snowshOer Makes n Clear Jump OF
$50 Feet.
lOverland Monthly.l

II not the sWiiiest, it is universally con-
ceded that, even up TO the time o. his death,
Thompson was the most expert snOwshoe
runner in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Al
silver mountain, Alpine county, Cal, in
1910, when he was forty-three years Of age,
he ran distance OF l,G0e feet IN twcnty-Oue
seconds. There are many snoWshOers in that
place, but the daring Thompson passed them
all. Near the town was big mountain,
where the people Of the place were wont to
assemble on clear days TO the number OF
two OF three hundred. The ordinary snow
shOcrs would 60 part way up the mountain
TO where there WAS 4 bench and then glide
down beaten path. This was too tame
for Thompson. He would make q circuit
Of over a mile snd then come out on the
top OF the mountain. When he appeared
on the Top hc would give one OF his wild,
high Sierra vbo0ps. poisc his baance-pOlc,
and dart down the face OF The mountain at
lightning speed, lcaping all the terraces
iron top TO bottom, and gliding far out on
the level before hating. SnOwshOe Thomp.
son seldom performed any feat for the mere
name and fame OF doi1ga difficult and daring
thing. Yet ". p. Merrill, postmaster at
Noodiords, Alpine county, writes 10 me rs
follows in speaking Of some Of ThOmpsons
achievements. "lie NJ one time went back
OF Genoa, on a mountain. on his snow
shoes. and made jump Of $50 feet with
out break This seems almost incredi-
Tie, but hr Merrill is q reliable man, and
Tor many years Thompson was his near
neighbor and a regular customer at his
store. Thompson doubtless made this fear
iul leap At a place where he would land in
a great DRIFT OF snow. / spoke Of this feat
TO Mr.. G.. p. Gregory, formerly Thomp-
sons neigbbcr in the mountains, but at
present a resident Of Virginia City, New,
and he answered that. although he had not
beard OF that particular Jump, he did not
doubt what Mr.. Merrill said. II know"
said Mr. Gregory, "that at Silver mountain
be often made clear jumps OF fifty and
sixty feet,v
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
THURSDAY NOVEMBER Is, 1885
The New Labor Party.

The extrac, which we published yester-
day from the address Of the Campaign Ex'
ecutiye Committee Of the Central Labor
Union OF New York city TO the people OF
the United States was not intended to be
the platform Of the proposed new party,
but only one plank Of II. That extract was
not calculated to'excite unduly the work
ing classes, nor 10 mislead them into the
hone that the millennium Is at ha',d. Onthe
contrary, II was confession that, as the
phrase which we quoted T. ON CHARLES
DICKENS says. there was In that direction
"no thoroughiare."
But the platform Is not 81 significant rs
the fact that new party has Nme Into ex-
istence. The candidacy Of HENrv GEORGE
IN New York has produced fruit. He re-
ceived sixty-seven thousand votes for
mayor Of tina. city; and those votes were
not all cast by anarchists, communists, So
ciaIists, and nihllists. A large number OF
excellent people voted for him, including
several elergymen. Compare MIR. GEORGES
vote with the whole number cast at the
presidential election In each OF several small
States, and we shalt be more Impressed with
It's significance than when we simply have
in mind the fact that Mr.. HEWITT beat Mr..
GEORGE by a majority Of twenty-five thou
sand, and that the combined votes OF HEw-
1T and ROOSEVELT outnumbered GEORGES
by more than the total Of the vote OF the
last-named candidate.
In the last presidential election Delaware
cast 30, I03 votes; Florida, 59,s72; Nevada,
12,77i; Vermont, 80 ,4Oa; Rhode Island, a.
I'll; Colorado, $3.50; Oregon, 50'76i.
Here are seven States, each one OF which cast
fewer votes Ia 1884 than HENRY GEORGE
received as a candidate for mayor OF New
York city.
These facts suggest that these little
States, some OF than mere rotten boroughs,
constitute a conservative element In our
government.
We say again, however, that the signiti-
cant fact IL that new party has come into
existence. II this new party shall hold
aloof from the old parties and consti-
tute itself balance-of-power party, its in
fluence upon the public and upon legisla-
ton will be immense. 1t will be able to
turn the scale in every city in the Union,
and in many, many counties, and in
a number Of States. II the Labor
voters In New York had been content to
exercise the balance Of power as between
ROOSEVELT and HEWITT instead OF running
q candidate OF their own, they could have
elected either OF them. The knowledge OF
the fact that there is in sny community q
baiance.of. power party strong enough to
turn the scale in popular elections is most
demoraIizing to the average candidate for
Office. What would be the effect If the
new patty should determine to decide the
next presidential election in that way:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
FREDENHEIM.

DESIGNER AND lMPROVER OF MILL
NtRY and DRESS TRIMMINGS, PAT.
TENN HATS and B0NNErS, oilers Induce
ments for balance % the week:
cases BLACK FELT HATS and BON.
NETS. all good shapes and perfect al
10 different stylish shapes in colors, all per-
20 ia Ee est St Styles lies FRENCH FELT HATS and
BONNETS from 62c., 75c., and 81;
All the latest shapes for Misses and Children
IN scarlet, Cardinal, brown, navy. and
garnet; . ...
Yerv large line OF CHILDREN'S TRIMMED
HATS in velvet, plush, astrachan, &C., at
less than manufacturers prlce5:
Another line OF those VELVETEENS in
black and colors from csc. up;
SILK-FINISHED VELVETEENS, suitable
for finest dress goods, equal TO SILK vel.
vet, black and coiors. ~ inches Wide, at
Gee worth SIC:
BLACK and COLOREO SILK VELVETS.
extra quality, at reduced prices;
49, and 2O-incn BLACK and COLORED
SILK VELVETS. very best quality, all
shades, at importers prices:
10 pieces SILK PLUsHEs. 49, and 2o.inch.
all colOrs and black, very best quality,
from auction:
STRIPED and FANCY VELVErS and
PLUSHES-an immense assortment for
Millinery and Dress puIpoSes-st less
than New York prices: ..
MARABOUT. MOSS. ASrRACHAS, CHE.
MILE DRESS TRAININGS in SILK and
worsteds-the largest assortment, best
designs and lowest prices OF any house
this side OF New York;
BEADED PASSAMENrERlES GlMPS.
GALLOONS, DROP TRIdMlNGS OF all
descriptions and styles. very large varle
Is, less than Importers prices;
BEADED DRESS Sets. b u A ID Z ID
FLOC NCING1. BEADED LACE5 OF al
descr ptiops at prices to suit the wants
OF nil customers:
OeTRICH 6nd FANCY FEArHERS.--We
have the largest ard most varied eks0rt-
Iuent that can be found anywhere. and
at prices that defy competition; former
IL manufacturing these goods In New
York for eight years;
RIBBONS IN satin aud velvet, and SlLk
RIBBONS Of all descriptions aud
widths al the lowest prices;
CORSETS.-We have nifty different styles,
all OF the hest makers and nttsrs. every
one bone, and warranted to give salts
faction, from SOC;
Remember, SPECIAL BARGAIS-DAIS,
balance OF this week. and IL viii do you
good 10 pay us visit. ..
Closing out our own importation PATTERN
HATS at sec. on The dollar.
Trade supplied at FREDESHEiM'S
no 7-Su, Tu&Ih Gil east broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
Where the Danger Lies.

The Boston Herald considers that Gov
error GoRDoN's inaugural address is some
what remarkable because it contained no
reference TO State questions, being almost
wholly devoted to discussion Of the rela-
lions between State and nation" The Her
aid continues:
alt IL probable thst General Gordon's
connection with national affairs, which nat
urally led to the consideration OF this and
kindred questions, accounts for the fact.
Believing in local self-government, so far as
domestic or local affairs are concerned, as
the only condition upon which this great
nation can be kept together, aud as the only
means of securing the jewel OF poiiucal ITO"
cr,y, We suppose that we should agree with
General Gordon's msin Views on this ques-
ton. But such discussion seems TO Us TO
be somewhat out OF place In Governors
inaugural; certainly II should not exclude
State interests. The States do now manage
their own domestic affairs, and the en-
croscbments on the principle OF local self
government are more likely to come in the
form OF beneiachons than any other way"
Py beneiactions" the Herald means
national aid to education and the appropri.
anon OF uiOntl Iom thV NhNNN Ss"'eS
Treasury TO improve rivers and harbors.
We would say to our Boston contemporary
that the dangers Of Capitalization 10 be APP
pretended from beneiactlons" are as no
thing compared with the dangers threatened
from the usurpation OF the Fedora judi
cIary. The Supreme Court-the power
that should stand between the States
and encroachment upon their constitu.
tional rights--has trampled under foot
the eleventh amendment, which is ore OF
the most emphatic recogntions in the Con-
stitution Of the right Of the States TO "man.
age their own domestic affairs" Aud who
can say that this IL not the beginning OF the
endf Does not the question arise, What
will be the next safeguard to go down
As the Herald Is 80 earnest, and In Oh,
main 80 sound, on the question OF loca
sclf-goyernment, we again ask 4 to ponder
the facts we have mentioned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

North. turns e into merchandise Of every
form and fashion, sends II back and sells "
here, and ttiII realizes handsome pronn'"
The above applies as well to Virginia Is
to North Carolina, and 10 an unanswcraoe
argument 10 favor Of the establishment IN
10th States Of small manufactures. There
Is not town or vill,gc In either sirrioia
or North Carolina that might not profit by
what our Raleigh contemporary says
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
Another Opinion.
1o the Rditor Of Me Dispqtch:


note your extracts from sunday papers
a;tributing the late defeat OF the Demos
cratic party In Virginia to "the absence OF
Mr.. Barbour" "tho resentment OF the peo-
pie Of the defeat OF Mr.. Barbour by Major
Daniel" &c,, &c. Did the absence OF Mr..
Barbour also cause the result in North
Carolina ? The defeat in Virginia was
caused by Democrats neglecting 10 vote.
Did Mr.. Barbour's friends show their re-.
sentiment by remaining away from the polls |?
OF course not, yet how could their resent
ment affect the result save by some such
objectionable neglect OF their duty to the
party. Wemust remember that complri-
sons are apt to be odious at best. When
tainted with Injustice they become I'M
bearable. l am anxious myself 10 see Mr.
Barbour succeed General Malone, and
therefore | hope his over-zealous friends
will be more careful. for boom awkward
ly thrown is apt TO prove boomerang.
"SATIs SuPaRQuE."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

much younger than his wife, and separated
from her soon after their marriage. Prince
Nicholas "a described ~ being a care
less. good-naiured man OF the. world.
popular in the hIgn social circles OF
Berlin NJ well as Of 81. Petersburg, but
unpopular in Austria. Yesterday there
was a protracted conference In London he.
tween Pfilse. Minister Salisbury, Foreign.
Secretary Iddesleigb. and Count Won Hitz-
feldt, the German Ambass idcr, ut which II
Is reported that the eapdidatnre Of the
Prince OF Mingrelia was discussed, and II
was rcrorted In the cable dispatches last
night that England. Germany, and Austria
objected TO the Prince as ruler OF Bulgaria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

A Washington special says that "me N.
bers arriving from the South and West are oil
the opinion that very vigorous enOrt Will
be made this session to pass the BLAIR
education bill. Some OF the retiring
members are very anxious to see the bill
acted upon during the coming session."
Exactly. Not the least among the things
members have learned by talking with
their constituents since the adjournment Of
Congress Is that the people are determined
that the BLAIR bill, or similar measure,
shall be passed. Though not party issue,
II Is live issue. To dght IL OF is simply
10 postpone the inevitable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

n II he 50 that the Powers have accepted
Russia's choice, Prince NICHOLAS. OF Min.
srelia, 10 be Prince Of Bulgaria, the Car
has gained an important point. But whe'
Their the Cars triumph win be permanent
remains to be seen. II seems hardly posi-.
Bile that Austria and England especially
would have accepted the new solution Of
The Bulgarian problem without imposing
conditions that would prevent the Russian
fling of Bulgaria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
MARRIAGES.

ALLAN CRuMP.- Married, at Grace
street Baptist church. on Wednesday, No
veInber IT. 1885, by Rev. James Nelson, D.
d.. of Staunton, and Rev. William r.
Hatcher, Of R'chmon Miss EDITH EDNA
ALLAN to Mr.. FRANK IL. CRUMP; BON
OF this city. No cards.
TAYLOR-PHILLIPS.- on Tues.
dsy, November 16. 1855, nj No $500 east
Grace street. Richmond, Va. residence OF
the officiating MINISTRY, by Rev. II. II
Howison, WALTER w. TAYLOR to EN-
MA, daughter OF william and Lima 9. Phil
lips; all OF the city OF Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
~ CLARETS.

Our present stock OF CLARETS IL very
large and We IL selected. We purchase from
and IL rough one OF the first houses In Bor-
deaux. and we can recommend these Wines
as perfectly pure. We have just received =
large invoice OF Very Excellent Medium
grades. and OF the better grades. such as ST.
JULIEN and PONTET CANkT. Particular
attention we beg to call TO our HArEAU
WIrtS-the LAR0SE, MARGAlIX. and
LAFITE.-all OF the CHATEAU bottling, and
OF course authentic. These Wines have been
In our cellar for some time, and are the very
best in the market.
no 14tDe31 .. CRAM u CO'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

When you visit New York stop at the
Buckingham Hotel, Filth avenue. kept on
the European plan. Very centrally located
near the Grand Central depot, and quite
accessible by either elevated or surface rail-
roads, also by stages which pass the door
every few minutes. THIS magnificent hotel
Is elegantly furnished, and has splendid
public parlors for ladies and gentlemen,
smoklng-rooms, bllliard-Tooms, private
dining-rooms, &C., &c. II has rooms vary
ing In price from 81 per day upwards;
also, superior accommodations for families
wishing to make either long or short stays.
The restaurant Is unsurpassed and the
prices reasonable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
MABDENED BY LIQUOR.
To Get WhIskey a Once Reputable
Pbvs.ciau Attempts Murder.

A New York telegram says: James Lar
kin, a night clerk at a drugstore in Brook
lyn, heard some one breaking in the front
door this morning. The clerk hurried to
the door and was al once seized by pow
crful man, who had gotten inside. They
struggled all over the floor and the clerk
was finally oveIpcwered. Just as L2rkin
recognized his assailant a. DIR. Edward
Bakery. formerly a reputable physician,
tue latter drew a knife, and the struggle
was rceumed. The doctor raised the knife
and plunged 1t down on his PROSTATE
victim. but Lsrkin, by desperate effort,
wrenched himself 10 one side. The knife
was buried IN his right thigh instead OF in
In. body, as Blakeny bad intended. Larkin
kept quiet after this, and Bakery, thinking
that the clerk wa. dead. got up aud went
behind the counter. 1t was at this iuLcture
that the clerk realized the object Of the as
sailant. Blakeny, who has been dfuDkard
for two years, proceeded to search for the
whiskey-bottie. He found about half a
gallon Of the whisEev on shelf and at
once commenced to drink il with frantic
haste. The semi.mauisc swallowed nearly
a quart OF the spirits and then staggered
out OF the store, leaving L1rkin inseusibic
on the floor.
The liquor he had drunk oyercame
Bakery in few minutes, and he only got
10 the corner OF the street when he fell IN
scnsible in the gutter. policeman pass
ing few minute. later discovered Bakery.
The officer SAID that the doctor was drunk,
and knowing nothing OF The drugstore cpl
sode hailed the prisoner % the station in
vagon. After Bakery had been locked up
The officer returned 10 his beat. and half an
hour later vas passing the drugstore, when
he noticed that tia door was open. GrOans
inside led to the discovery Of Larkin, who
soon told hi, story and accused Blakeny OF
being his assaiant. Larkin's wound Is a
serious one.
Blakeny was arr,igned before Justice
Massey This morning charged with bur-
glzry and felOniOus assault. The prisoner
was a complete wreck, and was scarcely
able 10 stand. He is graduate OF the
Royal College OF Medicine, Dublin, and was
at one time a wealthy physician in large
practice in Brooklyn. Since he took TO
drinking liquor seems to have completely
crazcd him. lie has been arrested again
and again for drunkenness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
Senator Eugene spulIer, member OF the

Senator Eugene Spuller, a member OF the
House Of Deputies OF France; Jules Bone
foe, OF the French Legation at Washington,
and several other French gentlemen, are in
Chicago. NJ. spuller says that 10 view OF
the Due d'Aumale's gift OF Chsntilly TO
France Il will be impossible for the Gov
eminent 10 accept the magnificent donation
and compel the donor 10 remain outside OF
France
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
Lsrg, CEn EMF. .ke.

. CeA BARRELS FRESH R0SEN-
LsOOT DALE CEAENT-p schooner
Paul and Thompson--just arrived. For sale
!ow from vessel. resi- lMP 20 HfED PORr-
LAND CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER,
&C. on hand. Cargo ROCkLAND LIME
lust received. SEASONED LATHS, CAT
TIE hair. and WHITE SAND in stock.
"ANCHOR" LIME always on hand fresh.
WARNER MOORE,
foot seventeenth Street, south side Dock.
Lump and Gro0nd Plaster, Sumae and
Bark. NO 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

The Philadelphia NORTH american says :
at Is needless to add that the field OF
choice is limited only by the muster-rol OF
the Republican party" Choice OF what
The public's experience with the Republic
can party does not suggest very compli-
mentary answer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

"Mr. MoEY, a rich manufacturer, ex-
planned under oath in court that he paid
S25O.OOO in ten years TO blackmaler who
accused him falsely" Wasn't it marine
court IN which be made the explanation?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

"a bold Belgian reformer has heroic
scheme for suppressing the liquor-tratiic.
lie proposes a law enacting that every man
who is found drunk shall be beheaded."
Why law, when every drunken man loses
his head anyhoWy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
rhe R.leIeh Nsrs and O1serrer saws

1--WE have the raw material at our doors
and ample markets both ut home and
abroad. There II no reason IN the world
why We should not make money turning
he msferiaIs about us Into articles OF every
day pee. Our Yankee brother gets the ma
i<riai hert, lskes Il 70 bis factory 10 the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
PETERSBURG.
NOTES FROM THE SOUTH sIDE-N0
CHANGE IN OFFICERS.
Growth Of the Salvation ATmy-Fall Of
snow-Personal Matters.
of The Richmond Dispatch,


PETERSBURG, Va, November II. 1895.
The new Board OF Directors OF the Pc
torshurg and Weldon railroad, elected yes
terday, will make no change In the officers
of the road. Major II. NJ. Sully. most
courteous gentleman and efficient officer,
continues as division superintendent.
The Jubilee and devotional services
which were begun ut st. Joseph's Catholic
church on Sunday were brought TO close
Yesterday, with solemn high mass. SINH
lar services will be commenced in Lynch
turg next Sunday, and among the ot1cl1-
ting priests VIII be Rev. Father Orerrall.
Of this city, and one or more from Rich-
mcBd.
TIE daily services attending the week OF
PRAYER hive been held this week In the
'rabD-strcet Presbyterian church, ana nave
been largely attended. The ministers OF
the several denominations are present 10
condCct The services.
The "sslyatlon Army" in this city has
grown 10 over forty in number-the ranks
having been increased by additions from
our own people, mostly residents OF
Fourth and Fifth wards. The members oil
The Army are all uniformed, and their
speakers DO not lack for bearers.
A slight snow fell here at an early hour
this morning, the first OF the season, but
subsequently the temperature moderated
very much.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany il erecting two safety railway gates
near the new depot building a. a means OF
protection to people and vehicles.
The Temperance people OF Petersburg
are arranging for biz meeting to be held
next Sunday, which IL 10 be addressed by
a number Of prominent speakers, with a
view 10 reyiying interest In the cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

OSCAR WILDE says: ~ can't write po'
etry when have eaten anything" A good
many people are under the impression that
OSCAR can't write poetry when he hasn't
eaten ANYTHING.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

"Who are the Board Of Education
asks contemporary. We should imagine
that the teachers are the bored OF education.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
BRIEF COMNENI.

Despite the efforts OF the organs, Mr.
CLEvELAND's Cabinet again refuses to re-
arrange.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

"Square dinner.plates are becoming
fashionable" But more persons would
rather have square dinner than a square
dinner. plate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

The Boston Herald says: "ELKINs
blows for BLAINE" Yes but ELKINs's
hOrn is sOaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

"France is going to build new navy"
What chance for the United States to buy
her old one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

Salvation OH Is guaranteed TO effect a
cure In al rheumatic and neuralgia alec
tiong Is cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18

Lists body Is now claimed by the Fran.
ciscan frisrs at Pesth, In accordance with
their rules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-18
70 a.dtdI

NOTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEET
~ ING or THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE RICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAIL
ROAD COMPANY viii be he'd at the office
OF the Company, in the city o; Richmond.
Va on the STH DAY OF DECEMBER
1856, at IL O'Clock VI. The transfer-Ooo6s
VIII be closed at 3 y. NJ. November 9Th aud
reopened December Q, 1888.
Il. BROOKE.
oc 3l-td Secretary.