New-York tribune., 1909-12-27

who the chieftain Of the clan in the
days Of Charles I. received baronetey
which is the second In point Of seniority
in the kingdom of Scotland.
Tho seventh baronet took no part in the
5acobite rebellion of 174j. but contributed
30 the escape Of the Pretender. in which
his niece. Flora Macdonald, played the role
or the heroine. This was the chieftan who
entertaneU Dr.. Johnson and Boswell on
their famous tour In Scotland al his castle
Of Armidale
The present Lord Macdonald, whose
chieftainship of the clan of Macdonald is
contested by Alexander Bosvile, is the
twentv-first chief OF the clan. and his eId-
est son and heir bears the historic name
Of Somerled
AMERICAN WOMAN LOSES CASTLE
Dona Eugenia Ruspol. the American
widow of young Don Enrico RuspoH
tWhom she married wheE ae was attached
10 the italian Embassy at Washington in
1907 Cardinal NartinelH then Apostolic
Delegate. performing the ceremony, VIII
experience very hard dgnt in upsetting
his will. by the terms OF which he leaves
his fine residence at Rome and the
Chateau of Ruspoli. on Lake Nemi. pur-
chased, restored and furnished with her
money, 70 his elder brother, Don Bartolo-
meo
The chateau. or castle, is one Of the most
celebrated of the great medieval fertresses
OF italy. Perched On a clin overlooking
the lake of Neuli, which was known to the
ancients as "Dianas Mirrer," it's battle
ments and towers, taken in conjunction
with the lake, form d superb picture.
familiar 70 almost every American tourist.
The huge pile was built, as fl stands
TO-DAY, by the Frangipanis. whose strong
hold II became From them it was taken
by force by the Orsinis, and torn from
them in turn by the CoIonnas. passing
always by violence, TO the Piccolomini. the
Cenci, etc, until about thirty or forty
years ago it was purchased peaceably by
the Torlonias. But the peasantry on the
estate refused 70 have anything 10 40 with
such parvenus $ the Torlonias accus-
toned as they had been from time i'm
memorial to be ruled over by patriciaas
or ancient lineage. The TorIonias had
nothing but trouble with the place. and
were glad to get rid of II by sale TO the
late Don Enrico Ruspoli, who purchased
II with his American wifes money. and.
spent much more in restoring Il and in
equipping IL with modern conveniences.
comforts and luxUries, and making II his
principal home. In the waters of the lake
are buried the famous pleasure galleys
Of Emperor Tiberius, schemes for the re-
floating and recovery of which have for
years occupied the attention Of the italian
government and Of archRologists from an
parts of the world.
In her endeavors TO upset her late hus-
bands VIII Dona Eugenta Ruspoli will find
arrayed against her the entire RuspoIi
family, with all their extensive connection,
which Is an extremely powerful conbina-
ton, added 70 which the Italian tribunals
will naturally be disposed 10 apply the
strict letter Of the law, since II favors their
own country people at the expense of a
foreigner. Doua Eugcnia, who hailed from
Oakhili, Ca, and whose maiden name was
Berry. brought TO her second husband, En-
rico Ruspoli the big fortune bedueathed
10 her by her first husband. a wealthy to-
bacco grower OF the South of the name OF
Bruton. But she was disappointed when
young Ruspoli resigned from the diplomatic
service and took Up his residence at Rome
TO find that, contrary 20 what she had SUD
posed. he was not prince, and that she
was not a princess-in fact, that she had
no title at all. but merely an historic name,
He was merely Don Enrico Ruspoli, OF the
pTinceiy house Of Ruspoi and II is only
the head of the family. Don AIessandro,
who Is entitled TO style himself Prince Rus
poll
As she seems 20 have neglected to have
her money settled upon herself at the time
OF her marriage, he became the chief owner
thereof according TO Italian law. so that
he has been at liberty to dispose by will
not only OF the beautiful chateau and es-
tate on Lake Nemi which he purcha sed
with her money in his own name. but also
TO beGueatk 4 considerable part Of her
cash to his two brothers and sister. the lat
ter or whom is married 10 the French Due
de GramOnt.
or course. this is very unjust from an
American point o. view. But IL Is Italian
law, and the result Of the former Mrs
BrUton being so infatuated with the en-
bassy attache at the time of her mar
riage that she neglected TO adopt the o.
dinary precautions for the safeguarding
OF her pecuniary interests. As they were
separated tO- some time prior 10 his death,
the parting having been brought about
through he- disappointment az falling 10
receive at Rome the houors. the dIgnities
and the social position to which she mag
ined she haG become entitled by her mar
riage- X was only 10 be expected that
young Don Enrico left her as little as he
could OF ke- own money. which had be-
come his when he led her 10 the altar at
Washington.