A MILLIONAIRE’S MARRIAGE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2128, 10 July 1907, Page 1

A MILLIONAIRE’S MARRIAGE.

A MISERABLE STQIfcY, NEW YORK, May 11.—Wo are about to ascertain whether the iinauciers and other stockholders who control the greatest manufacturing corporation in tlie world can afford to retain at its head a president who has outraged the public sense of propriety in his marriage relations. On the 14th (one hour after midnight, to avoid the bad luck which the superstitious associate with the 13th) the long-predicted marriage of wiliam E. Corry, "president of the United States Steel Corporation (or Steel Trust), to Mabelle Oilman, took place here in one of our exclusive hotels, where a large room had been transformed into a beautiful chapel by the arts of upholsterers and florists, It has been observed that the Pitts-

burg millionaire, after making a fortune in iron and steel, has a habit of coming to New York and marrying a chorus girl. Andrew Carnegie and others arc exceptions to the rule. Corry gained his fortune quickly. Two years ago he had a faithful wife, alio had stood by him from the days when lie had nothing and was working for -lOdol a month. Mabellu Gil-

man was on the stage, a singer in comic opera. He saw her, and she seemed more in harmony with Ilia

new wealth than the wife of his struggling days could be. Much gossip followed, and a divorce. Mrs Corry went to the mc|Untains of Ncvafla and there divorced her husband quietly, in order, it seems, that lie might be free to take another mate. His parents and all his other relatives, except one sister, publicly denounced linn atul befriended the sorrowing wife. In Paris Miss Oilman sought the instruction of Ho Rosuko, and in due time took possession of thp Chateau Villegcnio. near Versailles, which was once the residence of Prince Je-

rome Bonaparte. There Mr. Corry was occasionally a guest, when the duties of his office would permit him to go abroad. Three weeks ago she returned to Now York for the wedding, and immediately after the ceremony the pair took ship for France. A settlement of 3,00,000 dollars upon the first wife, with additional provision for a son 14 years old .will keep the wolf from their door. The new wife lias her chateau and many costly jewels.

Complications have arisen which affect the peace of mind of the clergyman w]io performed the ceremony. Dr. Boynton remarks that lie is “humiliated by the association of the name of the Congregational Church with such a miserable, unholy, and disgustingly bestial proceeding.” In defence of bis course, the Rev. Mr. Clark argues that this was “clearlv a love match,” that the hearts of the pair were in “accord,” and that “when a man who sees tilings are unhappy at home is gallant enough to allow his wife to get a divorce without opposing her, he will undoubtedly stand well in the eyes of the Almighty.” He adds that his fee was not quite lOOOdol. All this does not satisfy the trustees of Ids' church, whom lie did not consult, and whose attitude now indicates that lie will soon be required to resign.

Such will also, in all probability, be the action of President Corry. He

was re-electecl a few days before tlie marriage for a term of one year, hut it is expected that the Steel Trust’s directors will soon perceive bis need of that rest which can be gained only bv putting aside all the cares of office.