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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
a SNAKES FEAST.
lie Tackles a Hornets Nest and Gets Away
with IL.

Win II.
4 Young profo sional gentleman of this
CITY recently travelled overland 10 Kappa
hammock. saws the fredericksburg Lame.
On the route he discovered u large black
snake slowly craving among the branches
Of q tree that stood by the roadside Fol
lowing the snake with his eve. the observer
saw an unusually large hornets nest at
tacbed 10 one OF ti'" branches Df the tree.
and towards Noi the snake was adj
yancug.
When close 20 ili. nest tho snake coiled
Itself about lirb. released lts tail, ana
with II gave ccycTat hard raps upon tho
exterior Of the ncstl as # knocking for ad-
mission. The noise OF the blows and the
sWaying of the nest caused the hornets to
leave their homo and prepare Tor an at
tack upon the intruder.
The snake ceased tapping as soon as the
hornets left the nest. uncOled itself. ana
quickly disappeared, taking the place Of
the hornets within thcr nest.
Presently the snakes head was seen TO
Dcer out. and his bright. black eyes glls-
tened a. he anticipated a feast from
which the braVest man would shrink with
fear.
The snake drew his head within the en-
trance hole to the nest until nothing was
seen Of IL except an occasional torkcd
tongue that darted in and out with hight
Thinking the coast clear the hornets be-
gan to return to their nest, when the
snake took them in a5 rapidly rs they
could enter. Watching the proceedings
for some time. Our informant concluded
that all the hornets had been safely hiyed,
and as he stood up IN his buggy tapped
the nest with his whip and awaited the re-
suit.
No hornets appearing. the nest was then
Knocked 70 the ground, opened, and his
snakeshlp discovered IN torpid condition
with hs size greatly increased. The snake
was killed and a post-mOrtcm held with
the following result: Stomach stuffed
with dead hornets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
A QUESTION OF HONOR.
In the Oldcn Times No Money Considera-
tion Would Avail.

had Just thrown down newspaper in
disgust. What had aroused ny wrath was
the report of a suit for damages. The eli
max was $500. 900. Tho charge was
that of mcddling with wife's
affections. This. / said TO myself,
IS modern civilization. Such n thing
would not have been possible IN
any other age. Two hundred years neg9
the offer OF money IN such case. would
have been Gu insult ifreparable, says a
writer III the Washington Nocs. To-day
il IS demanded as right.
With that there came into my head an
old story. II IS now forgotten. Inc
average modern cannot see the use OF II.
10 his downright spirit and club-footed
intellect the story Is ridiculous. But mere
II ls:
sitting at his wine in the Red-Bull tavern.
There were stories about the Farl ana a
certain LADY Levcson which it would not
DO 20 repeat. Some people have wondered
"A little at the indifference of SIR hobert
Icyeson. The Earl. however, on that day
al the Red Bull appeared TO be entirely at
his ease. But suddenly Sir Robert Leye-
son came into the room. He walked over
10 the table at which the Earl was sitting
and pointed to the table-cloth.
MY Lord" said DE, that is blue
napkin lving there."
Lord Cha ldos looked up quickly and saw
what hG. mo lnt
u l;yo IT pardon, Sir Robert. but it
is q rod Ghsp6in."
Sir Roiert laughed. shall we fight
upon that, Chandos Z" said he.
Il will stand by 10Y CONVICTIONS" re-
turned the Earl, smiling; let US meet at
Sunrise"
They met. and the Earl was SLAIN oy Sir
Robert Leveson. To this day nobody
knows s. word more than what have told.
The seventeenth century did not adver-
| tlse It's WRONGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
QUEEN VICTORIA IN ITALY.
a Bright Descriptive Letter from TRINA
Donna JeannIe Winston.


Miss Jeannio Winston, the prima donna
who has SO many friends and admirers
here, writes as follows from Florence,
Italy, to friend IN Baltimore, says the
Cyi. Of that city: Queen Victoria passed
our house on her way from tho station.
The city was gayly decorated with flags
and we had hunted the city over in the
morning for Union Jack, but couldn't
get any. was determined that We should
have show as well rs our neighbors. 50 [
hung brilliant-hued afghan over the ter
race and we hunted up two little sLken
American flags, of which We intended
making a cushion. These we tackled on
two littlo sticks aud waved them in the
air
Her Majesty not wishing, suppose. to
be bothered with ceremony, travels as the
Countess of Balmoral, inc0gto. At nrst
thought this seems absurd but [ suppose
it IS to prevent expense and trouble TO the
country she is visiting. As Queen OF
great nation she would be met in a tre-
mendously regal fashion. As the Countess
she was escorted by n small but hne
attendance. Tho streets wero black
with people. About half-past 3 We
saw magnificent para man on
MISUNDERSTANDING up the street, the man
attired In a handsome uniform of black.
blue. and gold. the horse, black. IN similar
trappings The officers waved the people
inside. and they opened the street as If by
magic. About half o block behind him
came the carriage with the Queen, lady
and gestlemGn accompanying her. She
was drtssed III black, and pretty little
black bonnet and q thln veil adorned her
head. Her hair looked silvery aud to
mo her expression was very sweet.
She bowed TO all "a she passed. There
WAS no sound at oil. no shout nor cry, but
every hat was raised a. the sweet Old lace
was turned from side TO side. Behind her
rode SIX officers IL splendid uniform.
Then came the suite IN carriages. In one
! rode the Indian secretary alone. most
! imposing, turbancd. handsome, dusky H.
! dividual. forgot 10 mention that ON tho
/ box seat Of the Queens carriage rode the
! Scotch seryant-kllts, feathers an a, ye
/ ken
'On her arrival ut the station the Queen
was met bv the Duc q Aosra. representing
tho King and Queen OF Italy, 20 bid ssr
welcome The English Ambassadors and
the municlpal officers were there also.
| The walting-room through which she
passed was transformed INTO a bower
OF camelas and hung with crimson
satin and gold. All the fountains
played. and SO did the bands in tie
squares OF the Unita Duoma. In the
square OF the CsyOur, where We 1--we. the ma
tional anthem, God Save the Queen was
payed and tho people shouted VtrG IA
Rejina. and the Queen smiled and waved
her hand 10 them. Her fayorite flowers
! are lilies OF the valley, and she was pre-
| sented lovely bouquet of them by Lady
Vivian and a splendid basket by the
Countess Iarrigianl, an American lady, by
=" The Queen has chosen to live during
her stay here 10 the Villa Palmlerl."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
HUMBERT'S WEDDING
Twenty-ffth Anniversary VIII BE
Celebrated Next Saturday.
THEIR MARRIAGE IN 1868.
"Reminiscences of the Union of the King
and Queen OF Itaiy-A Brave Soldier
and Arectionato Husband.
Correspondence Of the Richmond DIspascn.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dlspat-n.l
ROME, ITALY. April s.-A quarter OF
century ago. or, to be more exact. on April
%, 1868. oil United Italy from Palermo to
Venice was in o pleasurable state OF
patriotic enthusiasm. The dream Of ma
tionality that for generations had inspired
the Italian people had been fulfilled in the
accession OF their first King Victor Emman-
uel to the throne, aud now. in the matri-
monial alliance of the heir apparent,
Prince Humbert and his cousin, the Prln-
cess Marghcrita, was recognized the surest
promise of the stability Of the new KING
dom. For weeks preceding the event ana
for weeks following 1t the people gave
themselves up with joyful abandon TO the
festivities of the occasion. The day was
marked with a white stone.
Time has gone on apace and the Prince
and Princess have respectively become
the King and Queen. They have advanced
10 middle age. history has taken the place
Of the hopes of quarter OF century ago,
and the tweuty-iifth anniversary OF their
marriage finds them established more
firmly than ever in the affections OF their
subjects. who rejoice that under the bench
cent rule Of this royal pair they have been
peaceful. prosperous. and happy, and have
seen their country rise to rank as ono or
the great powers of Europe. II is not sur
prising that this anniversary will be cele-
htated with an outburst of enthusiasm
that will abundantly testify to the love
and loyalty that the Italian people bear to
their soveregns.
When Prince Humbert was married he
was n young man Of "a years, having been
born in Turn. in the Piedmont kingdom.
March If, lSi4-on the anniversary of his
fathers birth, by the way. His grand
father, Carlo Alberto. was one of the great
leaders OF the revolution against the Aus
trians in lsis, and his father. Victor En-
manuel. had become the first King OF Italy
after the hated rule Of the Austrlans had
been overthrow and the several Kingdoms
had united under one common govern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
eGG-HuNTER CHASED BY APAcHes.
Captain Bendirs Rode Five Niles With
Hawks Egg in HIS Mouth.


Captain Bendire. well known ornitholo-
cist was riding down the banks of Rillito
creek. Arizona, when he saw o big black
hawk. He followed the flying bird. and
M length came up with II. perched on
dead limb OF tall cottonwood tree. A
bulky nest was in fork of the tree. about
forty feet from the ground, says Wacerley
Mqqdzine. The mate of the hawk which
the Captain had been following was sitting
on the nest.
Hoping to secure trophy, Captain Ben
dire climbed up TO the nest, IN which ne
found q single pale-blue egg. The parent
birds circled around, msnIfesting their
anger at the intrusion by shrlll screams.
but the Captain took the egg. He put 1t IN
his mouth tor safe keeping, as he required
both hands IN his descent.
Suddenly from his elevated perch he
caught sight of several Apache Indians
crouched in a small canyon about eighty
yards distant. They were evidently watch
Ing him.
He was awake 10 his danger in an in
slant, but he manifested no signs OF
alarm and descended TO the ground IN
leisurely manner. Had the Indians per-
ceived that they were discovered they
would have been waiting for the esg-hun-
ter at the foot OF the tree.
As 1t was, the captain reached the
ground. mounted his horse. and started
on Gallop for the camp, i've miles dis
tant.
Ina moment the Apaches broke cover
and pursued. They chased him nearly to
the camp, bat he reached 1t IN safety-the
egg stlll IN his mouth. ii was unbroken.
Owing TO its large size the Captain mad
difficulty IN removing It from his mouth
without iniuung il. His jaws ached Tor
some time afterwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16


the need was supplied each time that n
home-cured ham was boiled for family
use. and the old-fashioned sweet flowers
and herbs Of the garden furnished the per-
fumc.
The principal food in every house wa,
p,rk or corned beef. This meat was cured
under the supervision of the ladies OF the
family. and hams. sausages, and spare
ribs" were prepared in the most dainty
manner.
Pork. sugar, sorghum moasses, corn
meal. fowls. eggs. hutter-everyth hlng pro-
duced on the plantatiOn-were exchanged
with crocers for other commodities. ANY
surplus of cottons, buttons. and such Ike
drapers' stores were exchanged IL the
same way. ,,..
Few sauces were invented to add zest
10 our poor fare. and some Of these have
been accepted by the world OF gourmets.
Wine was made Of elderbernes, oltter
oranges. or wild cherries.
Hundreds of gallons OF BLACKBERRY
brandy were manufactured and sent TO the
Aospitals for the soldiers.
OUR COFFEE AND TEA.
In order that the wounded might have
tea and coffee. substitutes" were MADE
for home use Of sassairas leaves, balm. or
SAGE. and even orange leaves were steeped
IN hot water sYeeteped with sorghum
mOiassCs. "
For coffee paTched sweet potato
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

shayincs. parched corn or wheat, aHo
parchel carrots wero used.
All the coaeo. tea. white or brown sugar
and oyerv other scarce luxury was sent 10
tho soldiers. Real coffee and sure
enough ten were for the sick and wound
cd-not for people III health. -,
READING MAT-FR AND STARVATION PARIlEs.
The strong tension upon the nerves OF
the women was not relieved by pleasant
new books or magazines. The newspapers
we're annals of ardent endeaycr' some
triumphs, but also Of sorrow. wounds' anu
death.
Daring the war tho FIRST volume OF Les
Miserables was smuggled into the Con
federacy. The educated women eagerly
read it between stitches The more iRno,
rant men and women read the title, ana
one at least said " Now wonder who mas
took to writing about Lees misersoies
We knowed they want comfortable. ou.
what's the use OF tellin' it everywhere =
All work aLd no play began to tell UPON
our nervously-orgapized women. some on
taem turned for relief, when any OF tne
soldiers we're home. 10 reunions calieu,
from the absence OF any refreshment save
cold water, starvation parties:
> 10 these cspe the Young. omcefs Wno
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
How 10 Cook a Ham.
IT,. 49,. Iaf...s.l.


Monsieur Zetelle. who was the acknow-
ledged prince OF cooks. used to say that q
ham of bacon ought to be boiled half dn
hour for ecGy pound Of as ,ceigM.
Asa an old medical man aud house,
keeper tor many years IN the country, l
am decidely of the conviction that the
Monsieur was correct. IL matters not
how good ones teeth may be, IL is i'm
possible TO thoroughly masticate and pre-
pare for easy digestion o slice
of ham that is not thoroughly
cooked. II not easily digested It
remains in the stomach. taxing its powers
to an unnatural degree. and acting as
source of irritation, producing hatulency,
collie, and. eventually. will produce dys-
pepsla, one of the most horrible and In
tractable of diseases when once contract
ed. Well-cooked. good ham IS as tender
and digestlble as spring chlcken. and Is
delicious and wholesome. All this being
undeniabie, how ia 1t that o thoroughly
cooked ham is rarely ever seen in the
restaurant and other public houses OF the
city 2 The party who furnishes his patrons
with half-cooked ham ought to DO heavily
fined, for it operates as poison TO the
system. MkoicUs-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
TASTE OF A MAN FROM BOSTON.
He Never WouId Unite a Blue street-Car
To Green One.

He Never Would Unite Blue street-car
to n Green One.
WANT O. job my man?" asked the
Wabash avenue cable-car manager of an
notwithstanding man, according TO an ex-
change.
Yes, Sir"
where are you from?"
"Bosicn, sir.n
"All right. think wc can give you q
conductors position"
is that the hue, sir J"
"Yes. sir"
with the blue carsl"
"Yes, SIR"
And shall be expected TO hitch on
that green IndianG-avenue car every trip
at Eighteenth" ?"
Yes. SIR"
"Pm sorry, sir, but cannot accept the
position.
"Why notgn
MY dear sir, it would shock my artistic
instincts TO lend myself TO any such inhar-
monIous combination of coiors as luxta-
position Of blue and groen."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

capital Of Piedmont, the ief OF the House
OF Savoy, and there they were married.
The city was fairly buried in deeoratlons.
the flower bearing the namc OF the bride
covering street, sidewalks, and tdcades.
There were iiluminations and nrew orks Dy
night, tournaments ard races by day.
grand industrial exhibition. balloon. ascen-
sions, special theatrical and operatic per-
formances. a great state ball, receptions
and dinners. shooting matches. and o
great festival in the gardens OF the royal
palace. =
More than l2O, 900 francs we're spent IN
these festivities, and as q thanks-ohering
the Kng ordered that all objects pledged
for trspe aad % centiuss or less IN the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

on her shapely hands made by scraping
lint. and mentioned them with an express
sion OF gratitude 10 God that qhe could
procure material for so much work.
4 general officers wife called to see the
wife of the President and brought her. as
the most acceptable present. a paper pat
torn of q glove. like those she herself
wore. beautifully embroidered and exactly
fitted 10 her delicate hands. This paper
pattern is still cXtant and very precious
t. the recipient. It was very useiu in pro-
yidiac tho Presidents whole family with
prescntahlc gloves made from the sleeves
and hrcest OF an old ConfedeTate unifo-m.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

=
pets we're contributed later a. the need o.
them arose
Bits Of the clippings Of the best gown
were sewcd neatly over the worn-ont hou.o
slippers Of the women and they strais ~
way became candy little congenefs OF inc
gown. and were dainty % look upon ~
well as objects Of pride 10 Their owners.
Flannel was very scarce and cost ZIP or
$50 a yard. but underwear was knitted Oh
h0mospun wool and was quite as comfort
ablo o. the woven. Dyes were made OF the
iuce Of plants The raw silk wound from
eocOons was dyci aud twisted !nto very
smooth thread. The finest aud most even
fiax hread, nearly as strong as wire ana
quite as smooth and fine as sewing silk'
was made IN Virginia, and even now theie
is none so good IN the market.
HOW We LIGHTED oUn HOUSES.
Iaml. wicks were plated by hand and
the OH was tried out of refuse pork: some,
times Wild myrtle-torries were stewed
nntil they yielded pale green wax. which
made beautiful aromatic candles. The OIL
of peanuts served also for illuminating
purposes. When none of these we're TO be
had the resinons plne-"fat pine WAS
cut into spliniers and burned one Ut .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16


and the cast-oG cloth garments OF the
gentlemen of the family.
Ladies plated exquisite stra" ha'S an.'
b0nucts and learned every brand except
that Of Loghorn: the birds Of the couh-
try furnished feathers for their adorn-
ment.
INGENIOUS LUNJNIf5.
Whore new companies oI battalions or
ranlzrd for which flags were needed, the
sisters and sWoethearts OF the men sacrl-
need their best silk frocks 10 make the
Nacs: with cunning miroiderf they EN-.
blaz0ned them I'D such rov9l style tuHI
they are wondrou-ly beau. even ln TINS
Cav of the renaissance. J. II tohlshlhs
that our men wrapped tha.e flags about
tuoir bodies. ana like the stern Nco;ch
father. who gave another aud another ~ln
" for EacHm' died one after the othtr 10
preserve them from cap-uraF
The snippines left by the army ta.iors--
pieces OF cray and black cloth or +
inches acro-.-wcre placed togcther ana
then cut Into jackets for Tue soldiers chli-
dren. Very acceptable these " "JosephS
coats 80 proved 10 those who could boast
10 better covering.
Such rays SIS could be utilized in no
other way were wound IN balls and woven
INTO carpets. which did duty IN place OF
those long since cut up for horse and sad
die blankets, and these homemade car
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

is manly fellow who looks much like his
father and has his fathers temperament:
and s frank and engaging in manners and
unconventionally democratic. He allows
his rank to obtrude az little as possible
and gives promise of succeeding to the
full measure OF popularity that has been
accorded to his father and his grandfather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

HF 1IME OF IHE CONFEDhhhVfs
expect mine" said one. but God knows
l do not want 10 complain. Since my baby
died he hasn't any occasion to come" BY
" occasion" " she meant lnducement.
During all these laborious occupations
the children had 10 be clothed generally
without the assistance of a sewing ma
chine they must be washed, fed, taught,
and disciplined. Night schools were estab-
Lsbed IN the basement of the churches,
whore the ragged children were taught by
the young ladies.
Great barrels Of soap were made Of the
refuse Of the hogs killed for family and
plantation use. Was toilet-soap required,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16
G,alvarYa

The following from Dean S.aniey,s
"Siaai and Palestine" (1s75. page 4oi;
note p is quoted by Notes and Queries and
may be of interest:
"It NAV be well 10 remind the reader
that there are two errors implied Ia the
popular expression Mount Calvary /.
There is IN the scriptural narrative no
mention OF q mount or hill. z. There is
no such name as Calvary The passage
from whieh the word ia taken IN Luke
xxiii.. ss, is merely the Latin trunslation
1.Oalvaria J OF what the evangelist cails .
skuIl'p
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

time. while the ogorworked women sat
around the flickoring light and sewed until
late in tho night.
/ onco saw FIVE soldiers wives making
clothes by this light. and whilo they
worked they talked over the chances of
tlicir men" coming bone alive. Il don't
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

OF the haze of by.gono years. stepping
lightly 10 and fro, winding bandages on
the spindle of her wheel and talking plea
sanity TO her visitors while her patriotic
mother sat bv cutting up the table linon
which she bad treasured for forty years.
The daughter showed great callous knots
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

The Hawaiian Treaty
NAV bs deferred, but the people have ap-
proved Of the Old Dominion Cigarettes.
Photograph in each PACKAGE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

danced ~ gayly as though there were no
serried ranks Of the enemy. confronting
them 10 DO battle 70 the death. perhaps on
tho morrow. There were charales, private
theatricals, ard tnbleaux. One lovely
young woman, who has since bloomed INTO
an authoress OF much rcnowD, personated
O marble Niobe embracing her stricken
children, and the 'sculptors Of antiquity
have left US no more beautiful statue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16


aeep were ehoared: the wool was
caried anu spun IN the house.
... wCrs set up aud the warp
under the eye % the practical
'. tbs tHLg tie mistress generally.
'.. clothes iJr this plantation. a. well
r.ih 60 exchange for other com
r-. was woven l0r the winter use.
"...f Tie cotton clOtlcS were made
summer. Pretty homospun checks,
.' "u. uAck. blue. or red ana white were
'aotGred for the ladies' and childTen's
d. The ladies spun the wool and
''ri tle stockings and socks their chill
.'.i and husbands wore also, many for
g.. -otlcfs.
"a,l lhc longing for the silk stockings,
i.N.tlaily used. pressed upon reaued wO-
in ne old pieces Of black silk were
r.c-ec H. " frslzlc" and spun 20 make
aings and gloves for themselves and
lrf daughters. Said one. putting out
L'i nGttiiy clad slender little feet.
o'4.1 uui bear 20 wear coarse stockings
= hast ano takes such pFide ia Iny smali
iowels oud sheets weTe spun from cot.
on 10 replace the house linen which had
D.eh cut INTO bandages OF screpod into
my Tor surgeons ia the field. One hand
soh.s Young woman, the daughter OF an
sa-Ain'steE 10 Spain. rises before mo out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

Both Humbert and Margherlta were
born and brought up III Turn. the ancient
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

The private life Of the King and Queen
has not been altogether harmonious.
isumber. is n man Of Gallantry and seye-
raj times serious break between himself
and his wife have been imminent on ac-
count 90 his devotion 10 Others OF the ialr
sex. That offence .opropriety seems 20 be
n royal prerogative, and Marghorita
3 mas " been BE- called upon to forgive
and condone more than once. while
the fair recipient of the Kings at
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1893-05-26
SacalambO
(QUITA DOL0R

Este espeoitico indio esta dando los meio-
res resultadOs en- las enfermedades sig7lien-
tes:
Reumatismo articular, neuralglas, dolor
de muelas, quemaduras, : para los casos
gripales 10 tiene rival.
La forrna de usarIo "a envuelta en- "A bo-
tella-
Los pedidos Sc dirigiran los 1nicos agen-
tes depositarios los senores L. Chardon Il
Ce-Plaza De las DeIicias nnmero 10.
Ponce. Mario Is de 1893. .-DeBetrIo Vaz-
qstez. 3Im.