Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-13

uncle at this time conveniently died.
Brunettfs father became Duke OF Ar
COS and Brunetti was lifted from a
penniless man to the position OF heir to
proud title and great wealth. Tho
news flashed across the Atlantic, and.
IN the face of the change. the parental
opposition, Weakened by the long SIEGE
gave way. But before the match could
be arranged Brunettps father died, and
he. In turn. became the Duke d'Arcos.
II was as such he came to claim his
pride. and old Judge Lowery finally
consented to the wedding. Mrs. Low
cry had died some time before, her pre-
diction that her daughter should never
marry Brunetti in her lifetime having
been fulfilled.
Tor Brunett 1t was not content until IL
landed him at the top. 1t would never
DO Tor the Duke d'Arcos to occupy the
modest place in the Spanish diplomatic
service filled by plain Juan Brunette, so
with his title and wealth came promo
ton to the position OF minister to Mex
leo. When he went to the Lowery's
summer home. at Manchester blythe
sea. to claim his bride he was on his
way to Mexico. After the quiet we'd
dihg ceremony and short trip to the
Duke and Duchess took up their resi-
dence in Mexico.
IN the meantime what of Dewey?
he mad long been n resident of Wash
ington as chief of the bureau Of euuip-
ment of the Navy Department. Scrupu
louS in regard to his appearance almost
10 1astidiousness. he was great favor
tie with the ladies whom he met. Care
tul and thorough In his work, he was
greatly liked by his superiors In the de-
partment. He occupied a bachelor suite
OF rooms. and while his son was at COL
iege he lived the life of Il club man OF
steady habits.
About the time of Miss Lowery's
marriage. however, Dewey was sudden
~ ordered to the command of the Asia
TIC station. While the Duke and OUCH
ess were in the early stages of their
Mexican life the flame of war was
smoldering. and few months later 1t
burst into n blaze. The Duke returned
to Spain, carrying his wife with him.
and war was declared. The first. and
one OF the most telling blows dealt her
adopted country came at the hands OF
her rejected lover.
There has been speculation as to
whether or not Admiral Dewey did not
feel some quiet satisfaction when he de-
molished the Spanish ships. If he could
not conquer his countrywoman's heart.
he could knock out the nation OF his
successful rival During the war the
Duke and Duchess lived In magnifi-
cent mansion In Madrid, entertaining
according TO their position.
when the war was over and the
treaty signed each country began to
look over its diplomats with n view of
selecting the one most agreeable to
the other and so most likely to be a BILE
to renew cordial diplomatic relations.
The United States selected Bellamy
Storer. man of wealth, long public
service and with talented wife, who
had the additional qualification of be-
- Va al
Duke d ARGOS. He had been attached
to the legation in Washington long
enough before the war to have es-
capped the unpleasantnces which pre-
coded its declaration. He was rich and
could entertain handsomely, and above
all, his wife had been n popular Wash
inSton belle. So the Duke is coming
as the Spanish minister.
THE IDOL OF THE PEOPLE.
On the other hand, Dewey. by his
victory, had given to his country n
splendid principality. and by his con
duct afterward had maintained It's nos.
session against all Corners. The idol.
one might say. of the people, Congress
and the President bestowed on him the
highest honorS at their command. He
is the ranking officer in the naval SER
vice of the United States, and will hold
this position until his death, as he is
hiSiiSlpiS lOE retirement. HIS period of
active service Is drawing to a close. and
In short time, especially If the Fill
piros surrender he will be called home
He VIII reside in Washington. and al
though 1t has never been our custom TO
reward naval heroes with the presl-
dency, the case of Admiral Dewey may
be precedent. How strange would
then be the meeting OF the Spanish am
bassador. the Duke d'Arcos, and his
wife. with his Excellency George Dewey
the President OF the United States. And
Dewey" he concluded. us still n wild
over"
The Admiral has plenty of sentiment
left, too. for a gentleman Just from Ma
Mia says he keeps on his dressing table
In his cabinet the picture Of n beautiful
girl of Decatur, ILL.,, which she sent him.
She Is sweet sixteen, and the Admiral
confesses he cannot go into his cabin
without gazing at the picture.
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