New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-22
ITALIAN INCIDENTS.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A PRINCESS-LI0N
OF ST. MARK REPAIRED.


Several OF the most famous families OF Italy
have been plunged into deep mourning by the
sudden and mysterious death OF the young and
beautiful Princess Regina Montefarocb. Duchess
Of Celenze which occurred In Naples few days ago
The suspicious circumstances surrounding the case
have given rise to wild and startling rumors and in
fuental papers have not hestated to demand the ar
rest Of the young womans husband the only heir to
her immense fortune.
BY birth the young woman was Princess OF Avalos
Aquno and 0ragoDa, the offspring Of one Of the
wealthicst and most patrician families OF Naples.
Msrqnses. Princes ands Dukes OF Avalos for cen
turtles have done signal service to their country and
added briancy TO the name. But with the young
Princcss's death at the early Of twenty the
family becomes extinct, she lef no child to uphold
tho traditions Of her Her own career was In
many ways fateful and tragic Losing her father and
mother when little than babe the adle, she
adopted by her aunt the Princess Orensia Cuarto
d Bclgiojoso. wife Of the Deputy, and one of the
greatest racing authorities in Italy, The possessor In
her OF 1000 900 lire and ancestral estates,
she naturally became the object Of marked attention
from the young men of Southern Italy upon entering
society. But they sued in for her hand and for
tune. Finally the aunt promised her in marriage TO
Prince Quarto d BegioCso brother Of the deputy at
the time young lieutenant In the navy The day for
the marriage liked and the wedding arrnng ements
made. substantial dot had been placed to the credit
of the bridegroom In Of the banks Of the southern
capital. society prepared for a brilliant fete,
but the wedding took place. The young Prince
blew his brains out with revolver while on
his ship, some place Off the coast OF Africa
and the sad news was brought to the bride
with explanation for the tragic deed No reason for
the young mans action given and even the
wliest gossips failed to find explanation.
Years of semi-retirement followed. When the Prin
cess again gave her hand, 1t was to q man almost
double her age. Before her marriage ten months ago.
to the Prince Montefarchio Duke de Bella son of the
SENATOR Minister and former Mayor OF Naples she had
made a will appointing her aunt heir 10 her fortune
She had hardly returned from her wedding tour how.
ever when the testment was changed I'm favor OF her
husband No one ever supposed that she was In love
with her lord and master. and people wondered that
she should have chosen him rs the guardian OF her
peace and fortune. And when her body was found A
few days covered with spots indicative Of poison
strange rmors Of foul play quickly filed Naples. 10
has been discovered that She addicted 70 the
arsenic habit, and the appearances on the body are
explained In this way. The courts have accepted the
explanation. and for the present at least, have de-
olred TO interfere But the people OF Naples are still
excited over her death She was popular among all
Glasses. Her great wealth, which she used for the
benefit OF otl ers. enabled her to relieve much sorrow
and distress. Many tears have been shed In humble
Neapohtan homes at the news that tie pale Prn-
cess as the dead woman called. TO enter
their doors no more
few months ago some young rufians broke the
nose OF the beautiful satue Of Paul yerOnese which
adcrns II the principal squares OF Verona After
long consultation, the city fathers decided to ral
upon the sculptor, Romeo CrIstan to repair
the damage. But the signor declined to obey
their Instructions, the ground that il would
be beneath the dignity Of a great sculptor
to attempt to patch up the statue in such manner
II would be necessary, he contended. TO chsel new
head for the work Of art at the cost Of 1000 lire
The Council did not feel inclined to pay this sum OF
money. and made contract with another sculptor 10
repair the nose alone. signor Crstan enraged at the
action OF the Aldermen FASTENED 10 declare that he
would not allow another touch the work which
has made him famous. Up to the present time
has cared TO run the risk OF getting his
placed in the condition OF that OF the statue II is
possible that he will carry the day Many inhabitants
OF the old city uphold him. and declare that they will
assist him in preventing the dissertation Of the statue.
At any rate, the nose Of Paul veronesc promises
play an important part in the local history OF Verona
for some time to come.
The people of Venice are again happy as the famous
Lion OF San Marco once more looks down upon the
square in front of the Doge's palace from his lofty
column To the establishment and regret OF the vene-
tians an examination Of the lion five months ago
proved that the symbol Of their conqaests
and glory had been cracked by long exposure In
est and removed TO the arsenal Famous artists
were engaged to cement the broken pieces and prepare
pillar. But tho efforts were in vain, Us the pieces
were too numerous and too small. II announced
that me historical animal would have TO be replaced
created riot In Venice. and the people demanded that
other plans be tried to the kgure. II would b.
poMnatsop they said, to have a modern Lion Of
san Marco.
The renewed efforts wcro crowned with success.
skilled laborer succeeded In attaching the pieces
tightly by tho use OF $50 screws. Not crack or
work. short time ago, amid appropriate ceremonies
the shouts OF the Venetians the historical lion
raised to the top Of the column where II can be
tlis summer
In the cemetery, or cntacombs Of ST. Calustus, .
bust OF Commentators Giovanni de Ross, the
greatest living authority upon subterianean Rome,
vas unveiled with appropriate ceremSnies on April
cotcs Of Italy. we'll those OF MANY other conn
tries, ware present TO praise the work of Dc Ros who
IN he Of s44 Ros was walking along the
Via Appia when his attention attracted BY some
inscriptions on rock taken from cellar where work
The cellar, examined the walls ana surroundings, and
found passages which he believed 70 be the entrance
to the cemetery OF st. Caltstus He hurried TO the
although a"' eei HoSsss had little ft in what b
called De Rossl himself the archaeological dreamer.
P De Ss Ross 70 sn the
terrapean labyrinths in the cemetery Of ST. Castus
IT pf aOc r s'snfS po'pSis Your 10
the fruits OF my archaeological dreams.' The Pope
gladly Acknowledged that his Judgment ct is44 was
De Rossi's name has Ions. been famous His
works. "Roma S0ttcrraneas ana Mosaics In Roman
Churches" are known In every part Of tho world
Ho never passed happier day. however, than that %
which his statue was unveiled.