Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-18
VIRGINIA NlMRODS.
A Hare Gum becomes Bee-Hive--A
King George Thanksgiving Dinner.

A Hare Gum becomes Bee-Hivc--A
King George Thanksgiving Dinner.
Correspondence OF the D.spatch.)
CONFORM, KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, November ts.--Wlth hunting season
always comes the most miraculous Mum
chausen stories from the great army OF
happy hunters and trappers OF Tidewater
Virginia. Modern Nmrods and Esaus
throng country court-greens, cross-road
stores, and church-yards on all public
occasions, and vie with each other in
relating their thrilling(O experiences
with guns. dogs. traps. and monstrous
wild varmints-each jealous OF the other.
and the experiences of all being replete
with hair-breadth escapes, and teaming
with heroic adventures and startling
achievements. The other day a crowd OF
King Georgians had patiently listened TO
and probably enjoyed a number or stale
stories by the neighborhood trappers, and
when the latter had reached the end or
their ropes and paused for some one
to cap the climax. Mr.. Jesse Newton. a
thrifty young farmer and reliable citizen.
OF this county, told his experience, and
Justly won the championship. Mr. New
tons story Is youched for as absolutely
lows: When trapping season closed, nearly
a year ago, his hare-gums remained in
the woods and fields this fall he went
to each 10 bait and set" them for game
when one OF the gums was perfectly
sealed and so heavy as to at once arouse
the trapper's curiosity. An examination
revealed the fact that some time last sum-
mer a swarm OF honey-bees settled In the
hare gum. and had by this time COM
pletely filed II with delicious honey. After
sealing the door and other openings or
the gum, the bees used one of the trigger
holes for an ingress and egress, and ar
ranged the tiers of honeycomb from one
end OF the interior to the other. as sys-
tematlcaly as could have been done in
patent beehive. Mr. Newton's story.
being entirely true, is very interesting
one, and has caused many Munchausen
trappers in this section to throw alp the
sponge.
Rev. Walter G. Bates, pastor in charge
Of the King George circuit, and delega-
lions from the several churches are this
week In attendance upon the annual
Methodist Conference in Charlottesville.
NEW RESIDENCE
Mr.. T. Chast,ne Payne, a prominent
young businessman OF this county. Is
having a handsome and commodious resi-
dence erected about ten miles below the
Courthouse. The completion Of this man
sion will be followed by big wedding.
A good many sportsmen from Washing
ton and other cities are here bagging rab-
bits and partridges by the wholesale
The general health Of the people or
Tidewater this fan Is unusually good
and the death-rate so far Is the smallest
f,I M kinHrpI dis
eases having been consplcuously absent
during the season.
The Ladies' AID Society OF Potomac
Baptist church is arranging for an ex-
tensive oyster-supper and entertainment
on the evening of the 26th Of this month.
The proceeds from the same will be used
for charitable purposes.
THANKSGIVING DINNER.
The Episcopalians of the county will
Mace an elaborate dinner on sale at the
Courthouse on Enthusiastically ana
this will be followed by an entertainment
In the evening. the whole being an effort
10 obtain money for the benefit Of des-
titute families and to complete their mis-
sion chapel, near Edge Hill.
Mrs. Minnie Mountjoy, OF this county,
who spent last winter in Florida, VIII
leave at an early day for New York and
other northern cities, where she VIII
spend the winter visiting placs OF note
and interest.
Bishop Randolph paid an official visit
70 the Episcopal chIrche, here several
days ago. and preached some able ana
impressive sermons. Several candidates
were confirmed and the work OF the
parish considerably revived, which, by
the way. Is In fourlshing condition
under the pastorate of Rev. John Nc
Nabb.
COLORED DEMOCRAT.
colored man OF this county named
L.aI. Triplett now 81 years old, mas al
vays voted with the Democrats. ana gives
as his reason for so doing, the fact that
he belonged to Democrat, made all
OF his money out of Democrats. bought
his home from Democrat. Is living IN
the midst Of Democrats. and that Demo-
Gratis having always been his friends
and he regards IL his duty TO vote with
them. for their interests are inseparapie
from his own interests, and he Is not
afraid TO trust them as leaders claiming
that Democrats cannot manipulate ana
legisIate against the colored mans in
terests without doing so against their
own interests. And thus arguing, the
old man is outspoken and bold.
The smoke OF the recent political bat
tie has blown away. the masses have
''settled down to business" and local
are formulating plans and lay
Ing the foundation for the election or
officers next spring.
Notwithstanding the recent decline In
prices, the farmers Of this section are
shipping a great deal Of new corn 10
Alexandria and Washington, ID. c.. by
the Potomac steamers. instead Of holding
their crops, as usual, for spring delivery
Those of our people who mainly depend
upon the cattle business are wearing long
faces. and will lose big money this season,
on account OF the unprecedented low
price of beef in the leading markets.
Hon. p. F.. Hayden, Vice-Consul 10
Porto Rico. has arrived in the Northern
Neck, and is now at his home, IN Ian
caster county.
Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
office.