The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-10-15

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Chill, chat far-away corner OF the
world, SO remote in our imaginings
from great centers of civilization, is the
home of a most remarkable omGn
Donna Isadyra Cousino OF Santiago
at the death of her husband received
from him absolute control Of his i'm,
mense possessions she is now the own
er of mines, parks, ships, plantations,
manufactures, and magnificent build
ings, both public and private. With
queenly heart and liberal hand she
has to thousands dwelling in that
ocean-fringed realm opened doors of
industry u~nequalled almost in number
and variety; "a genuine, happy,
hearty foster-mother' is she to the
people under her charge"
Every house in the town of Lota is
owned by her, and it's 5000 or 1000
inhabitants are dependent on her
for support; in the two towns of Lota
and Coronel she pays out monthly as
wages from 100000 to 100000,
most of this sum returning through
the supply stores, where everything
in the line of food and clothing is
kept ready for her own people.
The only coal mines in South Amer
lea are reckoned among her riches,
assuring her of q revenue of $4,000
per month. also may be mentioned
copper and silver smeltIng-works of
great value, and a fleet of eight iron
steamships.
"Macul," one Of her plantations,
stretches from the boundary of the
City of Santiago far into the ordiller-
as; in the valleys are her fields ofgrain,
orchards, and vineyards, and focks of
sheep and herds of cattle range over
her pleasant foothills. More than
400 men are here employed.
Nine. Cousino, it is said, is given to
costly extravagances; her erection of
a palatial residence at Lota may per-
chance be so regarded. Let it not befor-
gotten that in ahouse costing 81, 000,-
600 opportunities for honest, we'll
paid labor may enrich hundreds OF
other homes and that all grades Of
handicraft from lowest and humblest
to- architect, sculptor, artist and arti-
ficers Of every style of cunning work
manship are called into requisition.
This prince-like home place is with
in a park of $50 acres, upon which al
ready has been expended nearly 81,
600 1000. Scores of laborers have their
constant employment, and, for that
matter, it will require a small host to
keep such grounds inroyal trim. Ex-
travagances, indeedl what chances are
given for both men and women to earn
an honest living, and under thefoster-
rise to higher plans should special gen
ius or talent be developed! And for
such happy outlook by the young
people, youths and maidens, she is
ever ready with helping hand, which
they we'll know means the best in
structions, and all expenses paid.
Nine. Cousino is regarded as one of
the richest women in the world, and
az we'll the Queen of FinaHciers," ex-
hibiting great foresight, breadth of
purpose, and remarkable ability as O.
manager of affairs, with skill and tact
beyond that of most business men In
controlling, directing and harmonizing
the many branches of business and
trade In which she is interested, thor
oughly mastering every detail. Hersu-
perintendents are trained for their
special departments of oversight; they
shave the confidence Of their shead,'
are well paid, and are devoted to her
Service.
1t is mentioned that while the Unit
ed States fleet was at Valparaiso, Adj
miral Upton and about thirty Of his
officers accepted an invitation from
Mime. Cousino and were regally enter
tanned. They were made at home in
elegant mansions, rode In her car
riages, and were not allowed to spend
money OF their own; she quietly fore
s~talling all such intention on their
part by sending to all shops and res
taurants that orders received from
American officers should be charged
to her account" This exceeds most
royal courtesies on record.
We are told that the ancestry of
Nine. Cousino and also of herhusband
can be traced back to the Conquest.