Delta chief., 1883-08-15
THE VANDERBILTS.
Young Men Who Have Inherited Business
Tact as Well Millions.

TAcI As wen AS nluOns.
New York journal.
If Commodore Vanderbilt could to-
day revisit New York, he would un-
doubtedly be glad to find the destinies
of the house Of Vanderbilt in such good
hands. Since the retirement of VIM.
H. Vanderbilt from active participation
in affairs, his three eldest sons, Cor
nelius, VIM. X. and Frederick have
been, so to speak, joint regents. The
heir apparent, the crown prince, of
the Vanderbilt dynasty, is Cornelius.
The future railroad monarch is now
about 35 years of age. His personal
appearance is decidedly prepossessing.
He is very tall, and has an erect, slen-
der, and graceful figure. His hair and
eyes are very dark, and his face. which
is clean shaved with the exception of
small, closely cut side whiskers, shows
strength and decision in every line.
He began his commercial education as
clerk in a brokers office in Broad
street, and after being thoroughly
grounded in the principles of business,
was transferred to one of the clerical
departments of the New York Central
Railroad, in the Grand Central Depot.
There his position was by no means a
form exactly the same duties as his fel-
low clerks whose futures were less
brilliant. BY steady application and
natural business ability. without one
particle of favor being shown him, he
gradually rose step by step, passing by
degrees from one department to another
and mastering successfully every detail
of railroad management. until he had
thoroughly fitted himself for the eNalt-
ed position he now holds. 1t is proba-
BILE that no one in this country is more
thoroughly conversant with railroad
methods than he is.
AT his fathers abdication. Cornelius
became Chairman of the Board of Di-
rectors of the New York Central. and
President of the ..Nickel Plate" In
addition. he is a Director in countless
other roads. When quite young he
married Miss Gwyn. of Philadelphia.
He has now four children, the eldest
of whom is about II years of age.
Although most of his time is devoted
to the care of the vast interests in his
charge. Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt vet
finds leisure 10 indulge his taste for art.
of which he is an enthusiastic lover.
His gallery of paintingsin in his splendid
home AT Fifth avenue and Fifty-seventh
street is one of the finest in the city,
and is constantly receiving additions.
He also takes great interest in the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is
deeply religious man and is much in
terested in the welfare of the Young
Mems Christian Association. of which
he is one of the principle officers He
is also a Director of ST. Luke's Hospital
and. indeed. his name figures on the
lis, of patrons of almost every charity
in the city.
The second son. William Nissan
Vanderbilt. the head of the Lake Shore
Road. somewhat resembles his elder
brother in personal appearance. with
out. however. being able to lay claim
TO the same amount of good looks. AL
though he has not been subjected to
the same rigid course of training. he is
remarkably good business man. He
seems TO have wonderful power of
grasping the most difficult business
problems. Ii was said Of him the other
day by prominent railroad man that
the rapidity with which he could ana
I'VE questions involving the considera-
ton of half dozen conflicting interests
and almost instantly arrive at an uncr-
ring conclusion. was simply marvellous,
and made it really pleasure to do
business with him. He is an indefatig-
able worker. and devotes almost the
whole of his time to railroad affairs.
Like his grandfather, he is a great lover
of cards and horses. but his taste in
horscflcsh is, unlike the Commodore
very English. He is strong support
ar of the turf So far as running horses
are concerned. but cares nothing for
trotters. He married Miss Smith. of
Mobile. and has three children. OF
late years he has gone much into fash
ionable society, particularly among the
marriage of Lady Vaudeville. His
house At lslipis managed after the fash
ion of an English country home. In
fact. he seems to be a strong supporter
of the prevailing Anglomania.
The third son, Frederick, is also a
director in most of the roads controlled
by the family. but holds no executive
position. and does not take very ac-
tive part in affairs. His personal APP
pearance is very different to that of his
brothers. his complexion being fair and
his hair and whiskers of pronounced
reddish hue. He is married. but has
no children.
George Vanderbilt is the fourth and
Youngest son. He is now about 10. He
is by nature a student, an ardent lover
of books. 1t is quite probable that he
will make his mark in the world of
literature, 1t is his intention to take