Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-10


work at 9, and worked al day long
and almost always until late in
the evening. he was the simplest in
eaters at the table, and never drank any.
thing, except an occasional glass Of clsret.
Nor did he ever use tpbacco in any form.
he Was extremely fond Of good horse,
and was one of the best divers that ever
lived. he became, b. study and attention,
one of the best judgeif of pictures in this
country, as Is testified by his gallery, which
undoubtedly contains the best collection
Of modern paintings IN the world.
FEARLESS OF ASSASSINATION.
Another of his peculiarities was his
fearlessness. He was constantly in receipt
of letters, informing him at what hour and
place be would be shot or stabbed or other
wise killed, but thsg never intimidsted
him. His habits were regular and he
drove out daily at certain hour slong the
same roads and by die same places, went
to his Office at the ssIme hour and entered
and left in the same way. The letters he
received never stopped him from these
Journeys. he always handed these letters
to me, but he would never permit me to
iuyestisate them. sGGAs-4.e--.----ze-----
Mr. Vanderbilt wsa great family man,
was fond of his children and of having
family gatherings at his home. He never
cared for large parties or dinners. he
liked to have few friends drop in and
talk with him or play O game of whist or
euchre. His reading was confined entire
IL to the daily press and TO events
Of the present. BE was q
philosopher on the subject OF misrep-
resentaIion in the public prints, his idea of
his relation to the rest Of the world was to
act according to his own standard, which
he believed good or as near right as he
knew how. He recognized the fact that
his wealth and the character of his invest
ments necessarily subjected him to crid-
cism and discussion, consequently he
became accustomed to abuse, and while
not affected by it, he was always pleased
when nice things were printed about him.
"The charges have been rung thousand
times" continued MIR. Depew, upon that
public be id expression. The fact Is
that he never said it in the sense attributed
to him, and it hurt him very much. He
was not coarse, loud or vulgar man and
sll reports to that effect are untrue. He
was gentleman, and always dressed and
behaved as such.
He never gave in his mannersot treat,
ment any indication that he knew the diff
ference between q man worth five cents
and one worth five millions. In talk he
WAS fair man, but exceedingly frank and
blunt. With ell his wealth he had not
pride Of opinion, but infinitely pre-
ferred to discuss questions OF moment
before acting. He was a capital Judge Of
men, and rarely made mistake in them. He
inherited his fathers manner OF jumping
at shrewd conclusions, though not by
logical processes or regular methods. His
FREQUENT remark would be, Now what |
want is not what you think want you to
think, but what you think yourself. de
had a way of shaking hands and saying,
How are YOU, old fellow, which made him
very pleasant.
III do not think, concluded Mr.. Depew,
there is any earthly reason why his death
should cause any disturbance in the tinan-
cial world. His soma, Cornelius and Will
liam X, have practically managed his
properties for three years, and they will
continue on Just the same without any
change. Any one who sells, feeling that
the stock will depreciste because of his
death, will be foolish, it will not have the
slightest effect.
THE WESTERN UNIONS TRBUTE.
New YORK, December "a special
meeting of the board Of directors of the
Western Union Telegraph Company was
held this afternoon, and the following
tribute, which by resolution, was spread on
the minutes, was offered
When a member OF the board II vas MIR.
Vanderbilts constant eudesyor to build
up and strengthen the company, and to
place it in an independent position with
ability to defend itself against
its rivals. We are indebted to
him for wise council and Gble service. In
the great domain Of railway transportation,
in which Mr.. Vanderbilt had long held the
most conspicuous position, his conduct had
been guided by wisdom and sagacity OF a
high order, and he had won the confidence
and esteem Of vast constituency IN the
various corporations with which he had
been associated. As citizen, he was
known to US as man OF great public
spirit, with kind heart and generous in'
pulses, which render his memory dear to
the community as public and private
benetactor.
THE FUNERAL.
C. NJ. Depew tonight said that at the
funeral Of VIM. Il. Vanderbilt, which will
take place Friday. the following gentlemen
would act as pail bearers; Samuel r.
Barger, C. II. Depew, }. Pierre
pont Morgan, Chas. c. Clark, Judge
Rapallo Judge j: P: Brady
VIM. Turnbull, VIM. L. Trott, VIM. Bliss
D. o. Mills, Geo. j. Magee and 5. W
Caldwell. The funeral will be held in St 81,
Bartholomew Church, and admission will
be by tickets which will beissued to-day
CoXDoLENCE.
Cable dispatches OF respect and con
dolence we're received from James Nc
Henry and ]. S. Morgan, London; AM
Messfs. Harges aud Winthrop, Paris
Letters and kilograms were also re
oeived from Bishop Potter, John A
King, Samuel P. Colt, S. S. Jew
EFT, Monsignor Capel, F. B. Gowen an
A. ]. Drexel. Judge Rapallo, it is said
drew the will of Mr.. Vanderbilt aud it
contents will be made known Friday, al
ter the funeral. William X. aud Georg
Vanderbilt are tonight keeping vigil be
side the remsiDs Of their father.
Mad Dog Victims.
NEw YORK, December 9.-Tha tol
!, Newark boys VINO were bitten By rabi
: dog few days ago sailed for France o