Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-01
PRINCESS DE SOLAS.
Her Sudden Departure from Pittsburgh Re
calls a Romantic Story.

Her Sudden Departure from Pittsburgh Re-
calls n Romantic Story.
A Pittsburgh pa special says: The
sudden and hurried departure of Mrs.
De Solms, of No. 639 Fifth avenue, for
Germany, has given rise to much neigh
borhood gossip. 1t was stated this
morning that Mrs. De Solms had re-
ceiyed telegram from her husband on
Thursday afternoon summoning her to
Germany, and so great was her hurry
to get away that she sold her household
goods at half their value.
1t was also stated that the life of the
young woman was strongly tinted with
romance; that her husband is no less
parsonage than Prince De Solms, a
member of one Of the wealthiest and
most powerful families in Germany /;
that the wife, still young and beautiful,
was, previous to her marriage, popu-
lar young actress, and that some six or
eight years ago. while filling an en-
gsgement at one of the Berlin
theatres, the Prince, attracted by her
beauty, procured an introduction after
which he became so enamored that he
sought her hand in marriage. A be-
trothal followed, which, when it be-
came known, created a sensation in
court circles, and the family of the
Prince threatened to disown him unless
he broke off the engagement. lie and
his promised bride sailed at once for
free America, and on their arrival in
New York were married.
Since that time, it is said, their ca
reer has been decidedly checkered.
Cut off by his family, the Prince set
about supporting himself and bride.
At one time, it is said, he drove a
brewery-wagon at Latrobe, Pa, but
after he made known his iden-
tity to Consul Max Schamberg
that gentleman had Prince Ie
Solms made vice-consul. Since then the
couple have been living together in
comfortable circumstances until last
December, when the Prince left his
wife and family, consisting of three
children, ostensibly for the purpose of
settling up a large estate. He has now
sent for his family, and the wife, with
her four children, one born in the
Princes absence, have started on their
voyage.
1t was said by some that the object
of the Princes visit to Germany was a
double one that he has not only gone
for the purpose Of looking after the cs-
tate already referred TO, but also to ask
his family forgiveness for his marriage
and plead for the recognition Of his wife.
The latter infer from the fact Of the
Prince having summoned her to Ger
many that he has been successful and
that the Princess, on her arrival in Eu-
rope, will be recognized and welcomed
by the royal family.
Consul Schamberg, who is intimately
acquainted with the family, when
spoken to regarding the affair, said /;
The whole story of the Princes alb
sence can be explained in few words.
In last December he was called to Ger
many to look after certain interests.
Being detained longer than he ex-
pected, his wife became disconnected
and FESTIVE in fact, so much so that he
made provision for her trip across
the ocean on certain steamer. The
letter notifying her Of this fact had
been delayed, which accounted for her
haste. The Prince and his family will
return to this country in September,
where they will likely make their fu-
ture home. The Prince has never been
in want, as he has been supplied with
money from home from the time he
came to this country"