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wealth. His father amassed . hand some fortune after years of toll, and by wise and careful management in- creased it constantly. So inoensed and discouraged was he at the disreputable conduct of the present George that he disinherited him, and 1t was only at the earnest solicitation of personal friends that he destroyed the will. As is frequently the case, 90 in this in- stance, the inheritance of a vast estate had sedative effect upon the heir, but in no wise changed the general tenor of his way. His sympathies and ten- dencies are diametrically opposite those of his staid and upright father. There is no trace of refinement in his nature or inolinations, and his affalia- tions are toward . lower and most un- desirable state of humanity. The Sar- atoga freak was one of many others, and is wildly illustrative ot the adage: 1.-The fool and his money is soon parted"
 George Gould, Jay Gould's son, has been a squanderer on a.princely scale, but his gifts have never been scattered among thugs and bruisers. It would be impolite to hint at the record of his youthful follies and pleasures. He may inherit much of the paternal es- tate, but a very petty modicum of his brains. The most sensible set in his career was bis marriage to the good and beautiful Edith Kingdom, whose influence over him has been most sal utary.
 The Vanderbilt family is remarka- ble. The sons are all highly educated, refined and accomplished gentlemen. Their youthful follies were merely the usual pranks of boyhood, free from vulgarity or dishonor. Their records are untarnished. William K. has been somewhat famous ss a reckless specu- lator on Wall street, and as Q princely spendthrift at home and abroad, but is splendid man in his family and so- cial relations. His moral character is unblemished.
 Cornelius, the namesake of Corne- Illus l., who, from 8 basis of poverty, built up the colossal Vanderbilt fame and fortune, is pre-eminently the model rich mans son in this country. In very many respects he inherits the exceptional talents of his grandsire; indeed, he possesses all of his excellence with none of his short comings. From youth he was indus- trious, prudent and economical. Hav- ing graduated very creditab.y, he went directly from school into a sub- ordinate clerkship in the Harlem rail- road company's office, ,where he worked the same as any other clerk, and ad- vanced by regular graduation to the position of treasurer of that company. He has never relaxed nor ceased from work, but is unceasingly active in at- tendance to his own large interests, and also to those of the family estate. He is an earnest, consistent member, and also vestryman of the Episcopal church is intimately identified with various benevolent, educational and literary institutions. Personally he is amiable, affable and quiet, avoids ostentation, is the soul of honor, and a model of candor. In appearance and habit he is the embodiment of thor ough manhood quiet, elegant, refined, and dignified. In all these qualities he has no peer among the millionaires of America.
 He is greatly blessed in having a wife worthy of his wealth and emi- nent position-she being a lovable, though not very beautiful woman. Like his, her tastes tend entirely toward the domestic circle. She is a
 very devoted Christian, and gives
 largely of her time and means to
 works of benevolence. Her methods, las well as her proclivities, are very
 similar to those of the late Mrs. Astor I-having many subjects of charity
 under her personal care. She dresses
 richly, but very plainly, with superior
 taste, but unfettered by the despotism
 of fashion. Like her husband, in the
 work of bepevolence she does not allow her right hand to know what her Jeff
 hand doeth.