The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1894-08-30
Vanderbilt DIVORCE Case.
Their Troubles Date Back Over a
Period Of Two Years
EFFORT TO BRING ABOUT A RECON
CILIATIoN BEING MADE.
A Handsome Woman, Now Resident
of the French Metropolis, Who
Was Born in Nevada and for Many
Years Resident of San Francisco,
said to be the Cause of the Trouble.


Years Resident of San Francisco,
said to be the Cause of the Trouble.
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN-
NEWPORT Or. l., Aug. 29.-The talk OF
the domestic infelicities of Mr.. and Mrs.
William K Vanderbilt at Newport eX-
tends over a period of two years or
more. Two years ago w. K. Vanderbilt
turned up at Newport on the yacht Alva,
and was on it when it was sunk in Vine
yard Sound. A few months later Van
derbilt, who is an enthusiastic yachtsman,
went to England, where he remained
while his present yacht. the Valiant, was
being built When Vanderbilt returned
gossip was silencea by the announcement
of plans for long trip with Mrs. Wander
bilt and other well-known persons. Curl
Gus stories have reached here of quarrels
aboard the yacht, which are said to have
resulted in the abandonment of the cruise
at an early stage and the entire breaking
up of the party.
Mrs. Vanderbilt has told her friends she
had no intention of returning to New
port for years. and the marble house,
which cost 81, zoo, 900 aud which her nus
band settled on her, would remain closed.
Depew first heard of the late trouble
when the Debs crisis was at its height In
Chicago. w hen the strike was practically y
over be sailed, and until word was re-
ceived yesterday TO the contrary it was
believed he had succeeded in keeping the
anderbilt family linen out OF the public
wash. Cornelius Vanderbilt has LETT
Newport.
Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt is South
ern woman OF the family of Smiths of
Mobile, Ala, who are much prouder of
their blood tnan the Nanderbilts of their
millions. She is a handsome woman,
and although she is exceptionally eX-
elusive, those who know her say she is
gracious and charming to those whom
she tavors with her friendship.
WOMAN IN THE CASE.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-The statement IN
a morning paper that Mrs. W. X. Van
derbilt is about to bring separation pro-
ceedlngS has not, 1t is alleged, created
surprise in circles where the relations of
the pair have been known. That they
have not lived tremendously for the last
two years has been the gossip of fashion,
able circles for some time. The crisis in
their affairs, according to the Commercial
AdUertdSer of to-day, was reached imme-
Prlx de Paris, June 18th of this year.
MIR. Vanderbilt, says this authority,
won 10000 francs on the race, and almost
Immediately after receiving his winnings
was introduced TO u woman well known
Tor her beauty and numerous following
among the lights of swelldom. This
nerson Was Nellie Neustratter. She fas-
clnated the millionaire, and. as ali eyi-
Gence of his appreciation of her company
he paid her the 0,0U0 francs so openly
that several friends saw the unusual oc-
currence and demonstrated with him.
The story of how he fitted up a magnifi-
cent establishment for her in Paris and
subsequently gave her a residence at
Deanvllle, with servants and every lux
ury she desired, is true. 1t shocked and
surprised the American residents OF
Paris, but Mr.. Vanderbilt was so open in
his attention as to puzzle every body.
one of the most startling things he did
was to allow the servants of Nellie Neus-
tratter to wear the same livery as worn
by Mrs. Vanderbilts servants. This was
commented upon by those who saw her
and her equippage in Paris and Dean
vile. The Nan0erbilts, according to an
afternoon paper, have lived apart since
early last spring. Mrs. Vanderbilt has
spent the summer in England at an es-
tate on the Thames near London which
has been rented for her, while Mr.. Van
derbilt has spent his time in Paris. 1t is
alleged that when some time ago tenta-
tive agreerdent ofseparation was reached,
Mr.. Vanderbilt agreed to settle upon his
wife S10, 900, UO0
When the news OF the gift of the 10, ,00O
francs to Nellie Neustratter reached Mrs
Vanderbilt she Immediately communi-
Gated with her friends in America and set
about TO procure a divorce. Cornelius
Vanderbilt went over to Paris hastily to
patch up matters, and the story is that he
/
he has great influence, and, hearing his
story, secured from him promise not to
make the details of his differences with
his wife public.
Cornelius Vanderbilt also saw Mrs.
William Is. Vanderbilt and heard her
story. He made every effort to bring
about reconciliation, but failed in every
thing except the stopping of the divorce
proceedings. 1t was at this time that
Mrs. William *. Vanderbilt suffered
from nervous prostration. During her
illness it is understood generally that she
changed her mind about the courts and
was willing to do anything to avoid the
publicity that must follow suit for di
vorce.
Colonel and Mrs. William Jay, both
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Wander
bilt, then went over, and they are even
now trying to effect a reconciliation and
save the publicity of scandal, but are
not meeting with exceptional success.
~ have found that Mrs. Vanderbilt has
made propositions 10 her husband to pro-
vide her and her children with an income
and the use of their town house at Fifth
avenue and West Twenty-secOnd street,
and the Islip house." said Jay. "lhe
marble mansion at Newport is hers and
in her name. That w. x. Vanderbilt
gave her outright. It is the general inn
preston this side of the water that Mrs.
Vanderbilt viii not seek divorce, and
have heard that Cornelius Vanderbilt has
a promise from William *. that he will
not attempt proceedings of that nature in
his own behalf.
'sNellie Neustratter is one of the most
notorious women OF the upper class of
her kind in Paris. She is acknowledged
to be one of the handsomest women in
Paris. and has been for some time one of
the gayest of the gay set. Who intro
known exactly. l have heard, but that
does not matter.
'sThere has for several years been
more or less talk in society here and at
Newport concerning both Mrs. and Mr..
VIM. X, who are fond OF yachting and
pleasure generally, and naturally would
comment on their habit OF travelling
from place to place. Mrs. Vanderbilt is
fond OF society, and Is greatly admired
bv women as well as men. She fire.
ouently- entertained. Two years ago it
is said Mr.. Vanderbilt stated that he in
tended to go abroad and live there away
from Mrs Vanderbilt. How the matter
was patched up l cannot say"
Colonel William Jay and Mrs. DAY are
depended upon by the Vanderbilt family
10 make amicable arrangements. The
intimate friends of the Vanderbilts are
looking for successful results accruing
from the oOod offices of the Jaws. Event.