Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-09-07
TIFF VANDERBlLTS
Skeleton in the Family Closet
Makes Its Appearance.
sopAr1c CONDUCT OF w. X.

n NJ York. September 1.-The state
~ in morning paper that Mrs. w.
vanderbilt was about to begin separa-
-, nroceedings has not, it is alleged,
ted surprise in circles where the re-
,,tions of the pair have been known.
That they have not lived tremendously
nr the past two years has been the Cos
:. If fashionable circles for some time.
IL crisis in their affairs, according to
.ho Commercial Advertiser OF to-day,
~ 'r reached Immediately after the run
uino of the Grand Prix de Paris June II
This wear. The paper further says:
1Mr. Vanderbilt won 10000 francs on
.ho race. and almost Immediately after
, ,a his winnings he was introduced
.oa woman well known for her beauty
sud numerous following among the lights
n swelldom. This person was Nellie
Yenstretter. She fascinated the million
,ire and as an evidence of his appreci-
"tion of her company he gave her the
l0000 francs so openly that several
i,;onds saw the unusual occurrence and
.omonstrated with him. The story OF
how he fitted up magnificent establish
mont for her in Paris and subsequently
aave her a residence at Deanyile, with
ssrvants and every luxury she desired,
i trne, 1t shocked and surprised the
many residents of Paris, but Mr. Van
derblt was so open in his attention as
IN nuzzle everybody. One of the most
startling things he did was to allow the
servants of Nellie Neustretter to wear
tbe same livery as worn by Mrs. Van
derbilts servants. This was commented
unon bv those who saw her and her
oanipage in Paris and Deanville."
The Vanderbilts, according to an after
noon paper, have lived apart since early
last spring. Mrs. Vanderbilt has passed
the summer in England at an estate on
the Thames near London, which had
been rented to her, while Mr.. Wander
blt has passed his time in Paris. 1t is
alleged that when some time ago tenta-
tive agreement of separation was reached
Mr.. Vanderbilt agreed to settle upon his
wife $4,000, 900.
When the news of the gift of 10000
francs to Nellie Neustretter reached Mrs.
Vanderbilt she communicated with her
friends in America, and set about to pro-
cure a divorce. Cornelius Vanderbilt
went over to Paris hastily to patch up
matters, and the story is that he met
W,K, his brother, with whom he has
influence, and hearing his story, secured
from him a promise not to make the de-
tails Of his differences with his wife pub
lie. Cornelius also saw Mrs. Vanderbilt,
and heard her story. He made every ef-
fort to bring about a reconciliation, but
failed, except the stopping of divorce
proceedings. 1t was at this time that
Mrs. Vanderbilt began to suffer from
nervous prostration. During her illness
it is understood she changed her mind
about the courts, and was willing to do
anything to avoid the publicity that
must follow a suit for divorce. Colonel
and Mrs. William Jay, both friends OF
Mr., and Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt, then
went over, and they are now trying to
effect reconciliation and save the pub
hcity OF a scandal, but are not meeting
with exceptional success. Mrs. Wander
bllt has made propositions to her hus-
band to provide her and her children
. with an income and the use of their
town house at Fifth avenue and Forty
second street and the Islip house. The
marble mansion at Newport is hers and
in her name. That William X. Wander
bilt gave her outright. 1t is the impress
sion abroad that Mrs. Vanderbilt will
not seek a divorce. Cornelius Wander
I bllt has, it is said, a promise from w. X.
mat he will not attempt proceedings OF
that nature in his own behalf.
The Paris correspondent of morning
paper says:
Nellie Neustretter is one of the most
l,n ola nj
her kind in Paris. She is said to be one
olthe handsomest women in Paris, and
mas been for some time one of the gay
est. Who introduced her to Vanderbilt
do not exactly know. l have heard,
CUT that does not matter. There has Tor
several years been more or less talk In
society here and at Newport concerning
9oth Mrs. and Mr.. Vanderbilt. lie has
been fond of yachting and pleasure gem
orally, and naturally would excite COM
Ment on account of his great wealth and
nablt of travelling from place to place,
sometimes with and often without Mrs.
vanderbilt. Mrs. Vanderbilt is fond OF
society, and is greatly admired by women
as well as men. She found pleasure in
entertaining and at times in travel. Cos
up did not amount to anything, how
ever, until two years ago, when 1T was
reported at Newport that Mr.. Wander
pit had decided to leave America and
reside reside abroad away from Mrs. Wander
PIT. At that time friend of Mr.. Van
uerbilt in explaining his determination
SAD Mrs. Vanderbilt was too exacting,
ana that she demanded too much OF
y! niin and did not care to create scandal
Il they could not agree. How the matter
WAS patched up cannot say. Colonel
william Jay and Mrs. Jay are depended
upon by the Vanderbilt family to make
ssnlcable arrangements. The intimate
friends of the Vanderbilts are looking
ior successful results from the good Of
nc, OF the Jays. l think eventually
;shey will be brought to view the matter
N the proper light and agree to rec
ttnclllation. OF course, it may be some
t .Ilne before this end is reached, but |
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