Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
MRS. CHAMBER.

mony, though that well-known minister
when seen last night would not admit
such was to be the case In tact, Dr.
Menzel declined TO discuss the subject
at all. saying that he was not In
position to do so. He would not admit
that he had even heard that 'ne
couple were to be married. and seemed
surprised that the Herald had con-
nected his name with the rumor. A
speciai to the Dispatch from Keswick
said it was not denied in the neigh
borhood Of Castle Hill that the wedding
Is to take place to-day.
THE STORY FROM NEW YORK.
The New York Herald OF yesterday
printed the following, which bears every
evidence OF having come from an au-
thentic source-perhaps from Albemarle:
The interesting rumOr was circulated IN
this city yesterday that Amelie Rives-
Chanler the well-knOwn novelist. was
about to be married again. this time to
Prince Troubetzkoi, and that the cere-
mony would be celebrated within a very
few days
IL IS believed that Mrs. Chanler. who
secured a divorce from her husband, John
Armstrong Chanler, In the latter part or
last year. met the Prince who is well
known in. social and artistic circles I'm
London and Paris. while she was being
entertained in the former capital. Mrs.
Chanler, who had become a reignng
favorite in society In London. Is said TO
have met him at a garden party late last
season.
Mrs. Chanler returned from Europe a
little more than week ago. II is said
by her immediate friends. who are also
informed that she at once went TO her
home. the Rives homestead at Castle
Hll, Va. There she has remained. Prince
Troubet zkoi arrived only a few days ago,
and went at once TO Cismont. Albemarle
county, Va, where, upon leaving the
train, he was met by a carriage from
Castle Hill. and driven to the home OF
his betrothed The marriage ceremony, II
is said by persons acquainted with the
Rives family, will take place very soon.
In fact, IL is expected at any time. and
IL is supposed It will occur in Richmond.
A MAN OF NOTE.
Mrs. Chanler, who is an Episcopalian.
will not be welded according to the ritual
of that Church, because Of the regulations
forbidding the second marriage OF divorced
persons, and the rumor declares that the
ceremony will be performed by the Rev.
Or. Paul L. MenZel. Of Richmond, who is
a Lutheran Clergyman.
Prince Troubetzkoi is described as an
exceedingly fne-looking man. of more
than feet in height fair of complexion.
and about IS years OF age. He speaks
English exceedingly we'll. He has achiev-
ed quite a reputation in an artistic way.
being known as the painter OF some very
clever genres and the composer Of the
four-act opera "Melusine,' which in
March, 1855, was produced in Moscow ana
caused considerable enthusiasm. The
writer Of the libretto is NJ. Nuitter. and
the story OF the legend is said to be not
alone practically told, but the music, after
the German school. TO be rich In harmony
and 10 show much ingenuity of orchestra
ton. Prince Troubetzkoi is said TO be the
composer of several exceedingly melodi-
Gus songs, which Mrs. Chanler has re-
peatedly sung for the entertainment OF
ser English and French friends.
HER LITERARY SUCCESSES.
Mrs. Chanler is widely known because
of her literary work. and because OF her
social charms. Her first novel, THE
Quick or the Dead" created widespread
discussion, and this she followed by "Ac-
cording TO st. john and Tanis, the
Sang Digger" Her family Is u famous
one in the South. Her grandfather was
". C. Riyes, Minister OF the United
states to the Court Of Louis philippe.
and a confidant OF that monarch. Her
father. Colonel Alfred Langdon Ryes.
vas born In Paris. and Lafayette was his
| godfather. Mrs Chanler's mother was
Miss Macmurdo. granddaughter Of Bishop
Moore. OF Virginia.
Mrs. Chanler was married to John Arm
strong Chanler at Castle Hill on June IA,
1858. and has spent most of her time
! since abroad. Mr.. Chanler was an enthu-
siastic traveller in Europe. South Ameri-
ca. and Mexico. Recently ne became q
member OF the lead firm OF Chanler, Max
| well q Phillip, at No. 10 broadway. He
| is very wealthy, and IL closely allied with
| the winthrop and Astor families.
| Prince Troubetxkoi is said to be wealthy
| Among those who spoke Of him yesterday
| the impression vas that he 10 . Pole and