New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-21

lectures on law. philosophy and poilt'ca SCIENCE
He was an earnest student and took advantage
of the opportunities to prepare himself for pos
sible succession to the throne of his uncle
Naturally he entered the army as lieutenant IN
the list Royal Schuetzen Regiment. No. lOs-where
60 many NJ his relatives had served-and began the
life of an officer with glee. In 1887 he was pro-
NOTED one degree and transferred to the cavalry
Guards to which he still belongs as Rittineister
and leader of the Fifth Division
The Prince is a younger brother OF Prince MAX
of Saxony who startled the diplomatic ana poh'-
icai world OF Dresden few months ago ny re-
nouncing brilliant military career and entering
tho monastery of EIchsfeld to become a priest.
ysrious stories are still told in Germany to eX-
plain the step of the clever young man. one Is
that he was disappointed In love, ana uec'ueu 10
live the rest of his days in secluson. Another eN-
PLANTATION is that ne fell under the influence oil one
of the Catholic bishops. who persuaded MI" 10 Wv.
vote his life to the work of the Church. 'er'a'n II
is that he was always OF studious disposition
and when at the university was more Interested
In the lectures on theology and mysticism than III
those marked out for him by his tutors. In the
regiment he was unpopular and preferred 10 spehd
most of his time with his books than Win MS
comrades in the garrison.
He may be seen now almost any day at E'chs-
field clad in the garb of priest with closely
cronned hair and hood. He Is. OF course. destined
there is talk OF making him eventually the spf-
final and civil head Of the province oil Alsa0e
Lorraine after the manner OF the Church eiec'ors
NJ other days He Is already popular In the prov
,nce and 1t is argued that being "A Cathohc' ne
would have great influence In overcoming the OPP
,os,,ion of the people-stl considerable in places
70 the new regime. His decision TO enter 'he
Church brings Prince George one degree CLOSER !"
the throne and thus gives additional interest IN
Saxony at least to the young mans choice OF
bride . , 4,
Princess Maria belongs 10 the Catholic brahch Oh
the Wuertemburg house. nearly related 10 'he
nresent King She was born August 30 ls'l, ana
ie the daughter of Duke Philip OF Wuerteihoeis
and the Archduchess Maria Theresa OF ausu''a d.
She Is we'll educated and clever her peau.! -
not remarkable. Neither is that, Tor mat ind'tei
of many of the European Processes, But sie nus
a kind omen face. with a heavy head OF mar, ~,
brows well arched. square foIehead ana siia,,
hjue ewes The lower part or her race - ne"sy
and her full rounded chin Is indicative o, an e"
argv which her future husband seems 10 iach.
The Prince is a good-looking young man tesear
hing more however, college tutor thai W IN ~
djnarv successors to thrones. His forehean u ~.
and high his nose long and straight nlh cni I
retreats somewhat from the line OF ms Ioreheau
A faint mustache covers the upper up. - .o,
~ Arraneements for the wedding nave not Oeeu
comnleted but the marriage VIII be ceeprnL,rh
with great brilliancy toward the close Oh the VIII"
ter in all probability.