Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-11
Marie Antcinette, One of the I'm
fortunate Royal Possessors
OF the Necklace.
PARIS. April 3.

AMID, Apt! y.
HE very precious and beautiful his
torical pearl necklace OF the Duke
Charles dc Bourbon, perhaps the
most famous and ll.omencd jewel in ey.
istencc. has been adding new chapters 10
Its grim record Of tragedy and ruin
Tho necklace, which has been associated
with misfortune ever since the days Of
Inc celebrated Sixteenth Century Duke de
bourbon, was recently in the possession of
the Prince Antonio de- Bourbon. Orleauc,
tnfante Of SPAIN who married the Infanta
Eulalia. aun; Of King Alfonso of Spain.
The necklace was not really the prop-
.rty OF Prince Antonio, but was held in
trust rs family heirloom. and he was
allowed access TO It. This Prince. ny tho
way. Is notorious for his designations and
Wild ex,ravagGnccs and has long been
separated from his wife
lie in'-usted the historic necklace to
his fair companion. the Niscountess de
Tenrens, and she wore it many times
He says that he did this with the under
standing that tho Viscountrss would NJ
ways restore Il To the family safe when
She was not wearing it. She says that he
gave il 10 her. ami she appears TO have
strong evidence in support of her claim.
The Prince suddenly determined 10 sell
the necklace. to raise needed money. and
perhaps rid himself Of its gloomy associ-
atoms. He demanded that his friend
should restore it. and this she refused 10
so.
Then he took her before Partisan
Magistrate. Judge Cu2el. The Judge or.
~, sfNA A..
lace
Then Prince Antonio sold it to pearl
dealer. receiving 900 900 for it, which is
said 10 be less than onc.tenth OF its real
value
But the Prince had not rid himself Of
tho ill.fortnne associated with the neck
lace. lie was held rcspon 5ihle fol dis
posing of this family treasure. Spanish
officials, acting at The instigation OF Eing
Alfonso, seized his property III Spain and
placed him under legal surveillance
Tho Prince alleges that the King prose
cutCd him in order To get possession 81
his private property and help TO pay his
1.-THE King's) own vast debts. amounting
TO $4,000, 600. inquired for extravagances
he dared not confess 10 The Spanish
nation.
Prince Antonio charged that his daurh
terin.law. the pretty Princess Beatrice. of
English birth ana q cousin OF Queen Vic
'Orla OF Spain, nal been leagucd with
King Alfonso In a plot 10 ruin him. TO seize
hi: property, to incarccrate him in a
dungeon and perhaps 10 end his existence
il was an astonishing recital OF the Prince,
more like some ned!aeval story OF court
intrigue and secret crime than We are ac.
customcd 10 hear today.
The Prince daclaicd that while in the
custody OF Spanish judicial officer he
escaped i'll disguisc in the middle of the
hight. got into . waiting automobile. and
with the all Of a friendly ships CAPTAIN
was able 10 Leave spain.
Prince Antonio is now in Italy. engaged
in bitter LEGAL struggle and reduced 10
poverty Ills family. WHO seized his os
tates In Spain. are now cndcavoring ia
take similar action against his property
In France ana Italy, on the Ground maj
he is irresponsible, and tina; he disposed
unla wfully OF The family necklace.
The Eis-7dut"ss Dc Tcnncns who long
enjoyed a luxurious existence vim ~"
Prince. has boou brought TO poverty ana
misery she mas been disposscssea Of her
handsome mansion. No IS Rue Spop,ipf
and now occupies little room In 1inuv
hotc! in the Rue St. Anne, street vel