Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-10-21
IRELAND 70 Have
4 NEW QUEEN.
She Will BE an American Girl in the
Pleasing Person of ConsueIO,
Duchess of Marlborough.

COnSuelO, the little duchess OF Marl-
borough, ruling over the people OF Ire
land; and a gentle rule it will be, for
Her Grace is very fond of the people
of the Emerald Isle.
If the news that comes from abroad
be true, Charles Edward John Church
i'll, Duk6Aof Marlborough, will soon re-
ceive from the hands of her majesty,
Queen Victoria, the most coveted posi-
ton in her gift. Not even India has
more attractions than that OF the vice
regal residence of Ireland. Situated in
the beautiful grounds of Phoenix Park.
the place made historic by many occur
renees, it is one of the most charming
houses in Ireland.
The Duke was, it is said, offered this
position a year ago, but just at that
time the little Duke of Blenheim, the
three-year-old heir to the Marlborough
millions, vas ill; and the Duchess who
is a very devoted mother, would not
allow him to accept. But now it is diff
ferent. The honor of the position ap-
peals to her; and she is gratifed at her
husbands ambition to shine in the SER
vice of his country.
Ever since her marriage of four years
ago the Duchess has been a prominent
figure in London. She wore a diamond
belt at the first reception given in her
honor in London; AMI she gave a sum
of money, never before equalled, to the
orphans Of that city. Then the Prince
and Princess of Wales visited her at
Woodstock; and Blenheim castle rang
with cheers. Soon afterwards the Ger
man Emperor paid a short visit to the
Marlboroughs and was entertained 1t
luncheon. Her youth, her beauty, her
money and her tact have made her one
of the most popular women in Eng
land.
The latest news is that William X.
fdlpuSI Dllt las given aiio ShCNh ~ AuiL
a million dollars to his daughter, the
Duchess of Marlborough.
The gift is in the nature Of a thank
Offering for the Duke Of Marlbor-
ough's SAFE return from the war in
South Africa.
The Duchess, accompanied by the
Duke, is now in Paris investing the
money in antique furniture and decora-
tive articles for the house now build
ing for her in Mayfair, n of the most
fashionable districts of London.
Not long ago Mr.. Vanderbilt gave his
daughter another half million for the
house.
The Duke of Marlborough was one of
the dukes to go to the war in South At
rica-Marlborough, Norfolk, Roxburghe
and Northumberland was the first of
them to volunteer.
When the Boer war began Marlbor-
ough was a lieutenant i'm a yeomanry
(gentlemen's home guard OF cavalry
regiment called the Queens Own OK
fordshire Hussars, whose colonel is the
Prince of Wales. With $50 of his men,
younger sons of country gentlemen, he
volunteered last December. He was
notified by the war Office on the 28th
OF that month that his offer to serve
in South Africa as a captain of imperial
yeomanry was accepted. Three weeks
later he was appointed a staff captain
OF imperial yeomanry.
But he held a higher rank in the Brit
year paymaster general of the forces.
That was an honorary appointment,
however, no salary being attached to it.
When the young Duke started for the
field the London newspapers poked fun
at him for taking to war four horses,
four splendid Spanish mules, a special
ly built Cape cart for going over rough
roads and the veldt, four servants and
every device for comfort that could be
utilized in a compact space. This elab-
crate equipment was contrasted with
the simple fighting outfit of his famous
ancestor, the great warrior, Duke Of
Marlborough.
Put the Duke found the equipment
very handy and more than One be
rendered important resistance with It
After about seven months of service,
during which time he was brave to the
point of reckiessness, he returned "ia
splendid health" according to himself,
and with a bagful of Kruger's sover-
eigns.'' The Duke, undoubtedly, has
brought home. too. a large number OF
wal relics which will help decorate the
new house.
And now further honors are in store
for the Duke. He is, IL Is declared, 10
be selected for appointment as Lord
Lieutenant, or viceroy of Ireland, in
place of Earl Cadogan.
The viceroy of Ireland has a salary
of $1,000 a year. two residences and
allowances for equippages. But It takes
$3.50. 900 q year more to adequately
maintain bis position.