The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-19
vANDERBILTS' ALMONER.
TO MILLIONAIREs AND
-IaPENsING THEIR CHARITY.

co-,i,c Peoples Pelaca OF New
- solving the Problem of
osaritv by Helping People to Help
e-,selves-Ths Benefactions of
C+her Nillionsires.
(Copu19ht.)
xrv YORK, Oct. 1S.-One Sunday morn
eo,,a three years ago. Cornelius Van
l l..,r found himself in Providence. R. l.,
- couple Of hours to wait for train
- him 10 Newport. The sun was
-, brightly, and the church bells
'I -, melodious invitation to worship.
s.,lozvad the sound of the bells until he
IL - Grace church He was ushered
-. - comfortable seat, and in few min
nte, d minister, with a clean cut face,
broad forehead, and the air of
nan who knew what he was about.
.a1o1 forward in The pulpit and
~, - breach his morning sermon. AL
D7sh r was summer the church was
ar1 tie discourse was listened to
r;+b attention, for the speaker happened
Ia an orator as well as a theologlan.
.fter the sermon Mr.. Vanderbilt pushed
= ,yav toward the preachers room. said
y los a stranger in the city, but tue SER
had made such an impression upon
~, that he thought iG was his
l ~ 70 give the preacher word of eD-
"! y,r-srcent He did not tell his
NE and the preacher never dreamed who
rs The next Sunday, aud the next,
"A the next. MIR. Vanderbilt was an eager
sDtaner in the same church, and then one
-orniny the preacher was surprised to re-
1--WE polite note asking if he would not
Sta to take charge of st. Bartholomew
Snrch on Madison avenue. IN this city, the
~ church where the Vanderbilts worship,
I'd concluding by saying tlat the church
,@iad lust such man. and that he could
,,me his own salary, and have all the money
wanted to aid the poor in establishing
Missions, etc.
he note was signed simply Cornelius
v1derbilt. Finally the gentlemen met,
~ nreacher, DIR. David Ii. Greer, accepted
@ offer. his salary was put at $4,000 a
var aud he came to New York. but it was
M GA account of the pay, for
n Greer IS himself wealthy man.
rd his yearly salary is always
gwen over to the poor DE accepts
sstbing for his services. His preaching has
r rs.Is Kim N, very popular here. The reason
hscame to New York was that he could
work in larger field, and MIR. Vanderbilt
wanted beside, a man to act as the dis
re1ser of the enormous sum that each year
he gives to these who need it and who are
deserving. So, although DR.. Greer breaches
toope Of the largest and wealthiest congre-
ga.ious in New York, his main work is to
dispense the Vanderbilt charities.
He has Just perfected plans for novel
purpose, mission somewhat like the Peo-
pes Palace in London, called into life by
~ -
Men, mission, by the way, that is of
some use, for during the months from jan
gary to June this year 204, 647 persons used
il. and the issue of books amounted to &c.
0Q Ca Sundays nearly $4,000 persons
availed themselves of the library and read
lug room. The widow of William
E. Vanderbilt and all the other
members of the great family were
pleased with the idea, and Cor
leius Vanderbilt gave the preacher carte
anche to 60 ahead with the work and now
be plans are all drawn up and adopted,
bud soon the great work will be fully under
ay 1t must not be understood that this
the only missionary work DR. Greer has
ikea up since be came to New York. Not
sly have the Vauderbilts contributed
rgely to other needs, but scores of other
|ealthy men and women have aided DIR.
pFeer. Missions have been established in
Iferent parts of the city, and in his tender
blcitude Tor the safety of other peoples
als and their bodily comfort even the
lch despised heather Chineen has not
zen neglected.
Mr.. Vanderbilt has shown his high re-
ard for his minister in many ways. One of
be most magnificent receptions ever given
the formers palatial residence on Fifth
Eenue was given In DR.. Greer's honor sool
Tier the latter had assumed charge of ST.
Bsrtholomew's church Between the
odnger generation and DR.. Greer strong
nd of sympathy is known to exist. This
Ill cause no surprise to anyone who is at
acquainted with The men for
ne reason that in many WAYS their
kStes and habits are extremely alike. All
Pc members of the Vanderbilt family, with
karcely an exception, are deeply rell gious
nd their money is ever ready to helm the
distressed or to further any good cause
18th DR.. Greer as their almoner il can
Aardly DE doubted that poverty will receive
pen dow That 1t will not dare to raise Its
2ead In the vicinity of st. Bartholomew.
least. y
1t IS estimated that the New York People,s
alace, When completed and furnished
Rrougnouo, Will cost not less than $3.50 O1D
pa 1t may run up to Sl,00J0OO. The bnild.
arrangements are in the hands of a
innnttee consisting Of Cornelius Wander
1t, W. ii. Appleton, G. A. Croker. w
ffcIo. GA
Inc exterior Of the building will be as in
nag as light, pressed brick and white and
ira Gotta trimmings can make If. Rnt
u Is not all by any means Elevators are
pe provided for the use of anyone who
slres to avail himself or herself of this
~ OF gong from one part of the building
another. Some people will no donbt
eAe ehelr heads at this, but those having
'"aIter IN Charge do not believe that
oIe Oh men or women should be asked t1
lo HVe pairs OF stairs, even if they are
" 80 Tue elevator viii be run at all
tIs WINE the building Is open, which will
o1l ABOUT o'clock Ia the morning until
CLOCK at nlglt. These facts are man
ued merely 10 show the liberal spirit That
mates those VINO control the destinies of
palace of the poor"
as building will be situated on Forty
Olu street, between Second and Third
ueS. IL Will be 100 feet deep. S. feat
=, WIN frontage of Is feet on Fortv-
nd street, 1t will be five stories higb ~
sue and seven in the rear of the build
,iie basement will be located the Gull
apartment and large dining room
~ - 'uo hungy and penniless will be fed
- Cnarge Here also will be the work-
- GU caDaclous plunge bath, with az
n uaus lDie supply OF fresh water as if
s1laS rushing torrent emptied into if
alSo smackS little of the luxurions
,nd ~ Is Feli-known fact that MANY of