The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-11

had prospersd greatly be invited HE orsditors Z.
dinner. and when the guests sat down - the
table each one found beneath hia plate oeEt1n~a
check for his claim and accrued interest. He -
tablshed later the banking Aria Of Morton. Ross,
q CO., In London aud his connection with that
bank assisted In the funding Of the limited States
debt.
The New York bank has since been very con-
epicuous In Wall street, one 1T its most notable
transactions being the sale Of e50.000000 q
dictate.
Having accumulated large fortune. Mr.. Nor.
ton took an active interest IN politics. and In
known as one Of the most industrious and popu-
Il = membsrs. Since that time he has met many
AMI marked successes, and, a. IL the lot Of
statesmen and politicians, several bitter disap-
pointnents. In 1880 when James A. GARFIELD
was nominated for the Presidency, Mr.. Morton 9
name was prominently mentioned In connection
with the Vice Presidency, but he declined TO
REFUSED CABINET OFFICE.
President Garfield, upon his election, offered
him Cabinet office-the Secretaryship Of the
Navy. This position he also refused acting IL
Is said, upon tho advice OF Roscoe Conkiing
Ho was afterward appointed Minister to France,
which appointment he held until tho inaugura-
ton Of President Cleveland After his return
from France he was ambitious to represent New
York in the Senate and his defeat last winter
was one OF the most bitter OF his numerous dis
appointments.
When not actively engaged in politics or en-
crossed in the cares OF business, Mr.. Morton
lehub quiet anu cOntented life. HIS wife IL q
beautiful and vivacious woman, considerably his
Junior. She Is his second wife and the mother OF
all his children. He Is prominent member
OF numerous clubs, and his society is much
sought after. He seldom goes out however gen.
orally choosing TO spend his evenings ut home
with his family. At widely separated intervals
he gives q nner or reception to some OF his
friends. His immense business interests seem
TO give him but little care, and no matter when
approached, or by whom, he is always the same
calm and dignihed gentleman. He takes great
I'M la hQn mo hon and in ais
duty during business hours. He has beautiful
residence at the corner of Eighteenth street and
Fifth avenue, which he occupies during the win
ter months. He has in his house a splendid col
lection Of paintings and curios which he secured
while abroad, and in which he manfests great
delight His love for plants and flowers is some-
thing remarkable, and his conservatory Is well
stocked with many specimens OF exotics.
In addition to his home in New YORK, Mr.. Nor
ton owns house in Washington and several tine
es ates In Saratoga and Newport.
CHARITABLE MAN.
His wealth IL estimated at several millions.
Unlike the majority Of rich men, he Is exceed
| institution In New York toward the support OF
which he does not freely contributes. Grace
Church house, a handsome white marble struc-
ture on Fourth avenue was built by him In
memory Of his first wife, It is, perhaps, the
most perfect chlds nursery in the city. and to II
hundreds OF poor women flock daily TO leave
their children to be cared for until nightfall. IL
| OF the little ones are fed and those who ere
| needy are supplied with clothing. The VIII,
expense OF the institution is borne by it's fou..d
| or, and thousands of dollars are annually ex-
pended by him in its support.
In the manner Of dress Mr.. Morton always
| displays the best OF taste. His clothes are cut
| to perfect At and according 10 the latest
fashion His ties. scarf pins and hats are chosen
with the greatest care, and his patent leather
| boots show of his slender feet to the best adj
vantage. As a speaker. Mr.. Morton Is not elo-
quent, but his speeches notable for the
amount of sound sense which they contain. His
political views not based upon theory, but
| upon sound business principles, and are sure 10
carry weight with business men. He never con-
ducts a campaign himself but leaves il to his
managers, who are invariably well chosen.
In conversation, Mr.. Morton is not brilliant
or even attractive. His nature is genial, and he
enjoys a joke, but he rarely allows a witticism
| TO escape his lips. He speaks in a low, quiet
tone, and listens attentively to the opinions OF
those who chance TO disagree with him. His
memory for faces and names is marvellous and
hs is able To recall the most trifing incidents
that may have transpired many years before
This faculty, he claims ia an acquired one, but
| it is gift that is calculated to make him many
friends
Mr.. Morton's honor is unquestionesi, and his
great popularity among all classes will render
him a formidable candidate in New York.