The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-14

born for life OF luxury, eNIIaNds"INO -, ri
indulgence, as few persons OF MODERN siii i ~
was the grandson of the previous IN, =,
father having died in early manhood. lhrous
This accident the present duke inherited as
mere bow the entire vast wealth and possession
of the dukedom.
An Income of Ten Millions.
The wealth of the duke is enormous HIS
come is estimated at $100000OO a year an
that in country where money goes laL'n;
than in America. He owns acres oil proper y
the heart of the west end of London lhcluuli
Grosvenor Square, Belgravla and a large pa
of MAYFAIR One of his country estates E@ ~
Hall. is an immense palace containing y
rooms and stables for $50 horses, place
large, in fact, that the duke does not care
live in il. -,
He owns Grosvenor house, splendld o
mansion in London. and half a dozen gree
country estates besides Eaton Hall.
Even while be was engaged to the oeautii
Sheagh West the duke showed ms unstao
character by becoming cntanglcd with the
torious Mrs. Anterior. =,
After a very few years OF married NE "
conflict between the Sal-ndulgent duke ana
high-spirited wife became marked strange
say, the duke beCted TO the innocent soclai an
athletic pastimeS OF his wife. He thought
beneath the dignity of n Duchess OF Westnn
ster TO display the shapely figure with whi'
nature had gifted her in various sports. he Wa
dispeased that the lady who bore ms nan
should play in amateur performances OF Fren'
farce.
During the same period he was associate
with some of the most brilliant ornaments
the London and Paris music hall stage. ou'
things, he thought, were the privilege OF u
rank and position. !,
When the Duchess first discovered that u
duke was staying away from home more Una
he ought she was naturally deeply hurt. d
was one of the most admired young women
society. a CORVALLIS West daughter OF
mother noted for her wit and herself possess
of many accomplishments and mental attra
tons. She was. of course one of the create
beauties in society. She had always been 4
vorite Of the Court set. When she was quite
little girl King Edward had told her that 81
was going to be the most popular hostess
England.
Undoubtedly she thought over all her charm
and claims and then wondered that the dui
could turn his back on them to pursue son
music hall charmer. His idea of happiness VI
to spend the evening with noisy party
theatrical people. He didn't care in the lea
for Court society. He thought Miss Gertie Nj
lar, of the Gaety Theater, was one of the mo-
entertaining social companions, but he WASH
at all particular or exclusive.
He helped 10 introduce the late Gaby Desll
10 the British public He obtained posltic
in London for the Polish charmer, Wanda {
Bancza who was called the greatest beauty
the day for brief time
The Duchess stamped her little foot Wit
rage and then she thought the duke was Graz
An idea struck her---she would bring him 10 h
senses. She would initiate his behavior, wit
certain important differences. of course. 81
showed herself in very Bohemian society an
acted quite unlike a Duchess. She felt sun
that would make him see the error of his way
Far from it, 1t only made him treat h,
more harshly and coldly than before, while
did not reform his own ways in the least
The Queens Sympathy.
Queen Mary showed her sympathy for Ii
related to her his aunt having married II
queens brother. There was a great State pa
at Buclinham Palace, to which the Duche'
was invited by the king and queen while III
duke was pointedly omitted
When the duke heard Of this he was furiou
and gave orders that his wife should not be AZ
mittcd to their town house when she came hon
from the ball. For some years, by the way,
had been accustomed to stay away from tn
house every night and not to speak TO his vii
during the day.
As a result of this order the Duchess cou
not get into her own house when she can
home about I o'clock in the morning. ST.
tried the house Of a relative Of her husband ar
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