Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-06

Wilson, the second daughter, married
the Hon. Michael Henry Herbert. son
of Lord Herbert of Lea, and brother of
the Earl Of Pembroke. He was at one
time First Secretary Of the British Lee
CATION at Washington. Mr.. Herbert's
contribution to the Wilson family great
ness cannot be reckoned in dollars, al
though his wife has a sufficiency.
The greatest Of all the Wilson alli-
ances is only an engagement at present.
1t Is that Of Miss Grace Wilson, the
youngest daughter, and Cornelius Van
derbilt Jr. His father, Cornelius Van
derbilt, is now worth owe 100000, 900.
Therefore, to say that the son will in
herit $11O,OOO,OOO If no accident occurs,
Is a moderate estimate. 1t has lately
beer reported that the engagement was
about to be announced of Richard L.
Wilson, youngest scion Of the house. to
Miss Gerry, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elbridge I. Gerry. She will inherit at
least $4,000. 0OO.
These marriages and engagements
represent the bringing Of $3.50 900
into the Wilson family. This total does
not include the fortune Of Richard L.
Wilson himself. which is large. He is
estimated to be worth $4,000, 900. 1t
also takes no account Of the wealth Of
the brothers, sisters and other imme-
date relatives of many of those who
have entered the Wilson family. To
Mrs. Richard 4. Wilson is chiefly due
the remarkable series Of social tri-
umphs described. She is a consummate
strategist and is undoubtedly the most
influential person in New York society
to-day. This fact has not been gener-
ally recognized. The Int Mrs. Paran
Stevens was once regarded as the most
powerful woman in society, but any
body can see now that Mrs. Wilson was
always 4 greater power. Her work
a be Judged hy it's results. BY her
matchmaking skill Mrs. Wilson has
brought into the family more money
than the original John Jacob Astor or
Commodore Vanderbilt gained. That
shows what may be accomplished by a
woman without resorting to the bust
ness occupations Of men. No tinancier
IN the world controls as much money
as Mrs. Wilson and her IONS and daugh-
ters. No American matron has ever
approached her record as a match
maker. Only Queen Victoria and the
Queen of Denmark can be compared to
her.-New York Journal.
saieswomen Have a Hard Life.
The average age Of our saleswomen
- but p years, and it is rarely the case
that q woman finds employment in any
establishment for many years. In n
New York store it was rumOred that a
recently retired partner was to give $50
to all employees who had served him
Tor ten years, and by actual count 1t
was found that out Of 1000 employees
but forty-seven had served that length
OF time. AS q rule employees are seldom
retained for more than Ave years, and
length Of service is often made a rea-
son for dismissal, 1t being feared that
they may acquire the idea that they
have a claim upon the Arm. Those,
then, who enter mercantile establish
ments with the idea that they may rise
to superior positions usually meet with
disappointment. Under the severe dis
ciplne enforced only the strongest can
ndure this life for any length Of time.
Altogether. the position of the sales
woman Is not an enviable one. and the
wise young woman will give time to
learn a trade.
Defy the Ravaues Of Time.
The English woma is greatly to be
admired for her utter refusal to worry
or to be worried, and the consequence
IS that she looks young at So, says a
medical authority. She undertakes N