New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-06

and for other reason.
The Judge would not Say what the allowance
was.
Edmond Kelly. the referee was seen at his
home No lO7 East Sixteth-st last night lie
would not discuss the nor say anything
pertaining TO the proceedings
Henry H. Anderson OF Anderson. Rowland &
Murray of counsel for Mr. Vanderbilt. when
seen by a Tribune reporter at his home NO. ~
Gramercy Park said that beyond the decree or
divorce. nothing would be made public. There
would be small USE ne thought. in having the
papers sealed if the contents were discussed
afterward
Colonel William Jay said: Il will not say any
thing. | never talk about the business OF my
clients. and especially not in such delicate
matter as this" When asked If Mr.. Vanderbilt
put in any defence Colonel Jay said Il will
not answer that or any other question must
positively decline TO discuss the matter
William X Vanderbilt is the second Of the
four sons Of the late William II. Vanderbilt. lie
was born al Staten Island on December u. !Si'
and lis therefore now in his forty-siXth year
After going through al aCGden1ical course III TINS
country re completed his education at Geneva III
Switzerland On returning 10 America he eh'ered
at once into the service of the New-forK Ceh'rai
Railroad Company His father. who was 'he"
executive officer 81 he road. put him into IN"
operating and traffic department. while MS
brother Cornelius was placed in the finance oe
partment William X. in this position deVel-
oped a very marked business capacity ana gave
promise of becoming prominent in the railway
world. .
MADE SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT
As early as 1877 ne was made second vice
president of the New-York Central and Hudson
and il, q
brother Cornelius took active charge OF the man
aren,ent of the great Vanderbilt system.
After the death Of the Commodore William Il.
Vanderbilt decided 10 retire from active control
Of the Vanderbilt railways, and he then re-
organized the system between New-York and
Chicago by making Cornelius chairman OF the
New-York Central board, with Chauncey NJ.
Depew as president. II. ID. Ledyard president
Of the Michigan board. and William *. Wander
bit as chairman of the Lake Shore board ana
subsequently, of the Nickel Plate board. After
giving these men the supervisory conuoi
of these companies he took them out OF 'he
active management Of he corporations. MO-
withs,anding this. however. both William Is ana
his brother Cornelius have given very close per
sonal attention to everything relating to the
corporations Of which they are charmen OF the
boards Of directors
William K is and always has been sports
man. and is a member of the Coaching Clnp' ana
IN the active management of the Long lsiaho anu
Jerome Park Jockey clubs has done much ior
the development of racing interests in the CH''eo
States Also as yachtsman. first as the owner
OF the Alva and subsequently, OF tne 'a'iah''
probably the handsomest yacht in the world ne
has gained an International reputation
THE FORTUNE LEFT HIM By HIS FATHER
William H. Vanderbilt his death gave TO
ee Oh of his eight children slOO0oooO (and as the
securities on which these legacies were repre-
scented were reckoned at par value the actual
amount was considerably higher than TINS sum-
and after giving in addition some millions 10 MS
eldest son Cornelius. he divided the balance OF
his great estate equally between Cornelius ana
W.lliarl X. thus making these two sons among
The richest if no, the richest. men in the world
AIRS VANDERBu.TS FAMILY
Mrs -.Vanderbilt was Miss Alva Smith. the
daughter OF a cotton broker in this city the lam
fly having previously come from Mosiie' Aia'
Her family. while excellent one. or promi-
hence socially not wealthy. She was now
ever an attractive young woman, ana MI van
derbit was a. once interested in her when they
met at reception given by his sister, MIS-
Elliott F. Shepard Their marriage took place
in ISIS and was a superb affair. Mrs. Nanderou
has two sisters. OF whom was married 10
Fernando Yznags. and the other to Baron de
Foutniallat a French nobeman. AS the Baron
he Ion ped- 20 an Impoverished family Mr.. Wander
bilt made an allowance 10 him and MS "he'
The demands of the Baron and the Baroness on
Mr. VaDderbilts purse were such as 10 exhaust
his natience He refused. therefore, to increase
the allowance further. and the Baron ielt COM
PEELED to obtain place as riding master IN an
i,ptown riding academy This couple had lived
at the New-York Hotel. but later occupied sew
eral fats in succession. Their financial difh-
culties probably affected their tempers ana quar-
res followed. The Baroness next came into pub
lie notice by announcing through the newspapers
that she was going the stage she declared
that she had made study OF the dramatic art
to prepare herself for this career she was uls-
suaded however. from carrying out this inten-
ton II was taken for granted that the VAN
derbilts were SO strongly averse 10 having even
relative by marriage become an actress INA!
William paid her literally not 10 take that
step She and the Baron therelpon went TO
Paris
A few years after the marriage Of MIR. and
Mrs Vanderbilt he built the house at the corner
~ Fiftv-second-st. and Fifth-ave.. which is be
yond Eli doubt Of he handsomest private
residences in the United States In the design
ing and erection Of this house Mrs. Vanderbilt
took great interest. The fancy dress ball which
was given to celebrate the opening OF this man
sion was one OF the most UNIQUE, Hegan' ana
wonderful entertainments ever seen In New
York Mr. Vanderbilt's fondress for sport and
country life led TO his purchasing the estate
called Idle Hour. at Oakdaie' l." L. ana on an
acreage several thousands IN extent he enjoys
Nnc hunting and splendid fishing. He built also
the famous Marble House at Newport. when IS
one of the sights Of the City-by- theSea with its
MANY granite and marble palaces. which are
called for comfort ana convenience cottages
and villas.
SINCE THE SEPARATION.
Since his separation from his wife Mr. VAN
derbin has made the Metropolitan Ciuo his
nominal home He leased two magnificent suites