New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-03
THE SACRIFICE or 4 DUKE.
CAREER OF TIE son OF THE wEALTHlEsT GENOA
NODJFMAN

NOBLEMAN
The renorted death of Duke Gaetano di Ferrar
at Padua Italv-it happily proved to be untrue
recalls a career full Of unusual Incidents Gaetano
was the OF the late Duke OF Galliera' rich
nobleman of Genoa who increased an immense
inheritance from long line OF famous ancestors
by speculations which were denounced as robbery
The SON. a young man of fine appearance gradu-
ate of one of the best Italian universities. con
demned unreservedly the means adopted by his
father to increase the family fortune. so strong
was MS Indignation that. upon attaining ms ma
jorty he left the magnificent home OF his parents
and the certainty of a brilliant career In the army
or diplomatic world and set out 10 make his for
tune. He went to Paris, and there became
tutor of mathematics. for which his training had
prepared him. and lived mOdestly but honestly
on a small income.
The old Duke greatly affected By the deser-
ton OF his only and heir and endeavored in
every way to bring about reconciliation In III"
hope of inducing his son 10 return ne became one
of the greatest benefactors that Genoa mas ever
known. He gave 20cO0.0Jo lire to the city to per
feet the great harbor and more than 100000 lire
to charitable institutions Of his native city. No
one in all the neighbornood appealed to him in VAN
for aid People began sound his praises and
forget his former iniquities. But the son remaiei
obdurate and the father went TO his grave with
gu. seeing his face again
Young Ciaetano declined TO lay claim 10 the
immense fortune to which he had fallen heir AMI
continued to follow his comparatively humble
calling in the French capital. But change az
last came over him Owing to his name he was
admitted TO the highes, society OF Paris. and the
atmosphere of romance surrounding him. ADDED
| to his accomplishing nts. made him a hero OF the
sao,s which he visited. Young men who pre-
fefrei to live in poverty TO accepting one OF
| the largest fortunes of Italy were rare Indeed
| Eut ampnS the people he met was Russian
| Princess. rich beautiful. and possessing all the
| attractions of the hich-class Tartar. He fell IN
| love with her, and, to please her. Iald cIaim 10
| the parental millions. lie had renodnced MS name
| and title however. and declined 10 bear either
| again knowing tina. while hundreds blessed MS
| dead father thousands cursed him for the rum
| which he had brought them. Through his iancee
| the Emperor Of Russia learned OF ms sacimce
| and created him Duke u Ferrari, title equal IN
| rank 10 that which he had given up Ihe mar
| rlaee took place-but 1t proved TO be unhappy.
After three years the couple decided 10 live apart
| The marriage had been chiidiesS. Inc , i1ucnrS'
| purchased the group OF Islands oppo'ite ManrihV
| formeriv known as Isola del Frati chrlstened IL
| Isola Ferrari, and erected there nldsnnCch1
naIace and gardens There she 'ed all her time,
| devoting her money TO reievihs the poor anu
| rninistcring to the siCr. Among Inc inhapithnls
| she is known as the santa Donna. Once ehci
YEAR but only few hours, the DUKE pays her Il
| !fstt' otherwise they live their lives apart
| ,srha hike spends much OF his time In Padua
| and Rome caring little Tor Genoa. ana uses ms
| fortune in aiding his less fortunate leIlo"S. ne
| 30 one hobby-ihe collection of postage stamps
and his collection IS said by many experts TO pe ane
| happy in the knowledge that their Deneiactor Is
| efil all