The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-12-13
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CRAIG MOUNTAIN. Idaho. Dec
l3.-Joseph Rossi. an Italian. who
sas reared In wealth and pampercd
with al 1.-THE inxuries that money
sould buy until he fell victim 10 the
esiuetlvc charms Of a pretty Amer
can woman. has al last come into
great fortune. after having re-
nouneed IL all In order 20 stay by
the side Of the woman Of hls choice
Within a few days n letter Of
rrdit for 5000. 600 lire. or nearly
SO, 600 600 will arrive for Joseph
Rossi at the Summit house. In this
sity.
With tho coming Of this fortune
a story OF that true love which
knows no bounds. which cares moth
ing for wealth or position. poverty
1r want. family ties or dlslnhefit-
tnce. IL disclosed.
Born OF wealthy parents. educat-
"a In the best colleges OF England.
snioying extensive travel over two
soutinsnts. but marrying an Ameri-
an woman against his fathers will.
"a the story OF the young ltalian's
lie. and the cause that led TO his
position Of poverty.
After completing his education
Young Rossi went abroad to travel
for four years. In Spokane he met
owed and wed Mrs. Baker. n dress
maker. and a sister of A. ID. Policy.
proprietor Of the Summit house. OF
Craig Mountain. Mr Rossi took his
bride abroad and the reception With
which they met is best known from
Mr.. Rossl's own mouth.
MY fathers disappointment at
my American marriage was keen
md he forbade me TO bring my wife
70 his home. Our trouble then com
menced. for We were in destitute
circumstances My wife was final
y obliged TO return to her business
" dreasmaking IN order to help get
rs something to eat. and finally she
appealed to her brother. Mr.. Policy.
for funds that we might return 20
America. which he furnished us.
During our privations In Italy
my father made several attempts 10
END my wife TO her people, and Of
Tered her any amount OF money de-
manded. but to this she would not
consent.
The father Of Joseph Rossl Is now
an old man and has the largest
winery in Italy. The estate is one
Of the largest In the nation and Is
valued at more than 10000. 900 lire.
or si5.0O0.0O0. Nine hundred peo-
pie are employed in tho vineyards
and wineries and the Rossi vintages
are known In all countries.
Joseph Rossi had an uncle, who
upon his death bed several years
ago. willed his entire fortune 20 his
neph lew. but the provisions of the
will placed the fortune in the hands
OF the boys father to be held in
trust until he died. or saw III to
give % his son his inheritance.
The unele's fortune consisted OF
100000 lire. which was drawing
an annual interest OF 3 per cent.
The fortune now amounts to IS. O0O.-
900 lire. This Is the sum that is
now TO come into the hands of
Joseph Rossi. The certificates OF
credit from the Italian government
are due 10 arrive In Lewiston within
the next three weeks.
Soon after the sons departure
from Italy the old gentieman'a
health commenced rapidly 10 fail
and early last summer he sent for
his son 20 return and receive his
forgiveness. The son accepted only
on the one condition that the in
heritanee from his uncle be placed
at his credit to protect him from
further want. The father refused
for some time. but finally consented