The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-08-30
INSTRUMENTATION
Brought to a Crisis by Nellie
Newsletter, a Courtesan-
vsnoeRenT IN LOVE WITH HER.
Ths Daughter of Cokens q Nevada
Clssha@r, Entfees the New York
Mniionairs from HIS Family.

bllt Is about TO begin separation procsed-
ings haa not, II IL alleged. created surprise
in circles where the relations OF the pair
have been known. That they have not
lived harmonioasly for the lass two years
has been the gossip OF fashionzbse circles
for some time. Tie crisis of sbsir affairs.
according 20 the Commercial ddreStsser 81
today, was reached Immediately after the
running Of the Grand Prix de Paris, June
II. Of this year.
Mr. Vanderbilt, says this authority. won
1000 francs on tie races, and almost I'M
msdlAtely upon receiving his winnings
Was introduced TO woman well known
for her beauty and numerous following
among the lights In swelldom- This per-
son was Ssslis Neastrstsef. She fRsci-
mated the millionaire, aud as an evidence
Of his appreciation Of her company be pad
her the ~. 90 francs 80 openiy that several
frisnds cav the unusual occurrence and
demonstrated with him. The story Of
how he fitted MP . magnificent establish
meat for her in Paris snd suose-
qnently gave Der residences a.
Deanville, with servants and every iuxnry
SHE desired, Is true. IL shocked and sur
prised the American residents Of Paris.
bat Mr. Vanderbilt was 80 open IN bis At
tentson rs 10 puzzle every body. One OF the
most startling things he did was 20 allow
the servants Of Nellie Seustretter TO wear
the sans livery IA was worn by Mrs. Van
dsrbilt's servants. ThIs was commented
upon by those who saw her and her equi-
page In Paris and Deanvilie.
The yanderbllts, according 10 an after
noon paper, have lived apart since early
last spring. Mrs. Vanderbilt has spent
the summer in England at an estate on
the Thames near London, which had been
rented for her, while DIR. Vanderbilt has
spent his time in Paris. Ii is alleged that
when some time ago a tentative agreement
Of separation was reached. Mr.. Vanderbilt
agreed to settle So 600. 600 upon bis wife.
When the news OF the Gift OF 5000
francs TO NetiIs Newsletter reached
Mrs. vanderbilt she Immediately COM
municated with her friends In
America and set about securing
divorce. Cornelius Vanderbilt went over
90 Paris hastily 10 patch up matters, and.
the story IL that he met William X, his
brother. with whom he has great infiu-
ence, and. hearing his story. secured from
him promise not to make the details OF
his differences with his wife pnnlic. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt also saw Mrs. William X.
Vanderbiit aud heard her story. He made
every effort 20 bring about reconciIia-
ton. bat failed In everything except
stopping divorce proceedings. IL was at
this time that Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt
began TO suffer from nervous prosiratlon.
During the illness it is understood gen.
orally that she changed her mind
about the courts, and was willing to do
anything 10 avoid the publicity that
must follow a suit for divorce. Col. and
Mira William Jay. both friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt, then went over,
and they are even now trying 10 effect
reconciliation and save the publicity of
scandal. bat are not meeting with excep-
tional success. A friend Of Mrs. Wander
blls saysi
81 have found that Mrs. Vanderbilt las
made propositions TO her husband 20 pro-
vide her and her children with an income
and the use OF their town house at Fifth
avenue and Fifty-secon street and the
Islip house. The marble mansion at
Newport il hers and in her name That
William K Vanderbilt gave her out
right 1t 10 the general Impression on
this side OF the water that Mrs. Wander
hiIt will not seek q divorce. / have not
heard that Cornelius Vanderbilt has
promise from William n. that he will not
attempt proceedings of that nature in bis
own behalf
'.Nettls Newsletter IL one OF the most
notorious women Of tho upper class of her
kind iu Paris She Is ackn0w lodged 20 be
one of the handsomest women In Paris,
aud has been for some time one of the gay-
est Of the gAy set Who introduced her TO
Mr.. Vanderbilt do not know exactly. |
have heard. bat that does not matter.
There has for several years been more
or less talk in society here and at Newport
concerning both William X. and Mrs.
Vanderbilt He has been fond of yachting
and pleasure generally, and naturally
would excite comment on account
90 his great wealth and habit Of
travelling from place TO place. sometimes
with and often without Mrs. Vanderbilt.
Mrs. Vanderbilt IL fond Of society, and Is
greatly admired by women As we'll as men.
She found pleasure In entertaining, and as
shines ia travel The gossip did not
amount 20 anything. however, until two
years ago. when ~ was currently reported
at Newport that Mr. Vanderbilt had de.
cided 70 leave America and live abroad,
away from Mrs. Vanderbilt At that time
a friend ~ Mr.. Vanderbilt. in explaining
his determination. said that Mrs. Wander
biit Vas too exaeting and that she
demanded TOO much Of hun, and that he
did uot care 20 create a scandal If they
could not agree. How the matter was
patched up / cannot say. Col. William
Jay ana Mrs. Jay are depended upon hy
the Vanderbilt family 20 make
mate friends OF the Nanderbllts
nre looking for successful results
so aecFue from the good Offices Of
the Jaws | think that eventually each
viii he brought 10 view the matter In q
proper Light and agree So = reconciliation.
OK coarse IL may DO some time before this
end Is reached, bat think both even now
ufsh fbNW had ezraeed sbe puhIietfw
earned thus far. f"
Mira Nanderbut was formerly . Miss
Smith. Of Mobile. Her family was not
wealthy. as tile NandsFbilts would con-
slider wealth. hat what the Smiths lacked
in money they made ~ Ia arsstoefatse
lineage. oas az Mrs yanderbilt's sis
tiers married Fernando Ysnaga, whose
sister. then Niseoaafess Maadeville. -
nov Duchess OF Manchester. and for whom
Consaela. the eldest If Mrs. Tanaerbilt's
riags Mr.. and Mrs.. Vanderbilt went
eouple cane 70 New York 60 SET
father. the young man bsgAa TO build the
palAusl residence at Flgsa avenue and
Fiftv-second street. which cost Aboat
100000 Ii L. on the coraeF ah0va she
Vanderbilt twin hraNnstoBs mansions
beWt by William h. fcw years
later Re eusgs the ssraneE gcssdenes az
Newport. which cost sI,ts0.oeo, and Shasa
he gave 10 his wife. They spent pAEs &
each season sR Europe. however. u any
lawyers On this side 81 ths wafer
have hsra consulted IN reference -
aiveses tas facts have net
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