The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27

one would be very foolish to ascribe
to the wife Of Mr.. Cortelyou, the newest
member Of the Cabinet, many of the
qualities of appearance and charac-
ter recently given her by society papers
Of the day, and which must have af-
forded this sensible. modest woman
much amusement.
Mrs. Cortelyou is a good-looking wo-
man of great simplicity of manner,
and absolutely without affectation.
She is a devoted wife and mother.
with intelligent. reasonable, practical
views of life. Brought up most sim
ply by cultivated parents; trained TO
take her share of the duties of the
home. she has proved a true helpmeet
to her husband i'm his early struggles.
Her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinds. have for years conducted a boys
school, where boys from seven to thi.-
teen are taken and given home life
and training while pursuing their stud
les, and although Mr.. Kinds is now
eighty-four. he is as active and capable
as ever I'm the conduct OF this model
! school.
Love Began at School.
| Mrs Cortelyou's sisters have long
been teachers in this school, and have
assisted in the care such very young
pupils constantly require.
/ Mr. Cortelyou attended this school
when a lad, and thus began their boy
/ and girl love affair, which later re-
suited in their marriage at Rosslyn,
Long Island.
| Every summer Mrs. Cortelyou enjoys
taking her children to their Long Is
land home. and laughingly said that she
had never even gotten to Atlantic City
so devoted were ali 10 the old haunts
The first years OF her married life ne
cessitated the same privations and sac
riflces which young people IN very moo
crate circumstances OF today every
where endure. and Mrs. Corteiyou Is
not today too proud 10 say that for
eight years she did her own work.
MIR. Cortelyou began his public career
as one of the postoffice inspectors In
New York. and came to Washington at
the request of the chief inspector, 70 act
as his secretary, and was a most faith
ful and valued aid in the work Of the
department against the Louisiana lot
terry.
when Mr.. Maxwell came i'm under
Cleveland. Mr.. Cortelyou resigned, but
was asked to remain for a while, and
then indefinitely.
Read to Him at Night.
About this time Mr.. Cortelyou com
menced the study Of law at the George
town College Law School. continuing
IT later at the Columbian University. and
is now one Of it's most honored alumni.
During these years Mrs. Cortelyou' >
careful economy and devotion TO his In
terests were Mr.. Corteiyou's greatest
helps to advancement.
She was never too tired after the
duties OF the day to read to him at
night. and thus their evenings were
spent working for the future.
The position he has held and holds
today he was enabled TO win by his own
ability, and not through political in
fuence He was the confidant. friend
and trusted servant OF both Republi-
can and Democratic Presidents. yet
equality valued by each, proving his
loyalty to both.
Rarely Went Into Society.
Mr.. Cleveland had Mr. Cortelyou as
signed to the White House. and al
though so closely associated with the
chief executive. Mrs Cortelyou knew
little Of the social lie of the White
House, and rarely raet the Cabinet
is,,iie- on ,e5at out socially. preferring
Ito devote herself TO her children, her
husband and her home.
When Mr.. Harrison came in Mr.. Cor
telyou again resigned, but was urged 10
remain for time. ana finally was re-
uuested by the President to withdraw
his resignation.
1t was Mr.. Mckinley who had The
position of assistant secretary 10 the
President created for Mr.. Cortelyou
so he could receive a salary more com
mensurate with his labors. and later
on the death of Mr.. Porter. requested
Mr. CorteIyou TO become the Secretar.
to the President.
This is the highest position OF con
fdence and trust within the gift Of tn
President; coming "a he does into close
personal relations with the Presiden
than anyone else. It requires man 0
ability, unquestionable loyalty and grea
diplomacy.
Mr.. Cortelyou's long service IN thi
capacity has proven his possesst o
these qualities in an eminent degree.
Children Claimed Her Time.
During the early part of Mr. McKin