New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-22
Mr. VANDERBILTS CONDITION.
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT REPORTED
THE REMOVAL TO NEWPORT

SoNIiNCED IMPROVEMENT REPORTED
THE REMOVAL TO NEWPORT
The humidity yesterday did not retard improve
ment in the condition OF Cornelius Vanderbilt ST.,
and the eighth day or his illness found him 80
much better that the prospect of his going to The
Breakers. his summer home at Newport in about
week was discussed by members Of the family
last night.
Mr.. Vanderbilts strength has increased to such
degree that he is able to converse at some
length with his wife, who Is always at his side and
others in attendance. He spoke yesterday about
the change 20 the sea air at Newport and the COM
pete rest which a sotourn there would afford
The plan TO move to his summer home was APP
proved by him from the first and each day the de-
sire TO go grows stronger with him.
The latest announcement coming informally from
the physicians last night that Mr.. Vanderbilt
was passing another comfortable night resting
easily and improving steadily AS announced
the day before, the physicians have decided
no more bulletins at present There will be none
from this time on so long as the patient continues
TO improve The medical reports regarding Mr.
Nanderbilts condition confined 10 informal
statements yesterday. DR.. Mc1ane said: "Mr.
Vanderbits condition is entirely satisfactory. and
there is no occasion for any forma announcement.
He enjoyed hearty breakfast this morning. He
slept soundly last night and greatly
freshed"
This last statement disposes OF a wild rumor
which emanated from an irresponsible source early
yesterday morning. alleging that Mr.. Vanderbilt
had experienced relapse. This tale was abso-
utely without any foundation. The patient passed
an excellent night. those in attendance declared.
and there was no sign of a relapse.
With the announcement of Mr.. Vanderbts
steady improvement the callers became fewer In
number yesterday. Harold Payne Whitney called.
and w. X. Vanderbilt had talk with his brother.
The rain early yesterday morning soaked the
tanbark in Fifth-ave. and the Plaza. Transforming
it in some places into mire nearly foot deep.
A vegetable wagon from Harlem was stalled while
passing the Vanderbilt house. The wagon resisted
the efforts OF haf q dozen men and the team
hitched 10 II. After delay Of three-quarters OF
an hour two milk wagons approached. The horses
drawing these were hitched to the produce wagon.
and. after considerable disturbance including voci-
ferrous Cit ups" the load Of green corn and new
potatoes moved down the avenue.
About o'clock in the afternoon member OF the
family said that Mr.. Vanderbilt had improved
steadily all day. The clot in the blood vessel
the brain which caused the paralysis Is believed
have been absorbed. and 1t is thought that all
danger has passed
The telegraph and nail continued 10 convey mes
sages of inquiry yesterday from anxious friends.
The large patches OF letters delivered at the house
also included more communications from strangers.
some offering apparently wel-meant advice con-
corning the treatment of the patient, and others
making suggestions regarding the prevention OF the
disease.
The change to The Breakers. It said by
close friend of the family last evening. may be made
than at first expected owing TO the ex-
ceent improvement in Mr.. Vanderbilts condition.
Dr. McLane. who will accompany Mr.. Vanderbilt TO
Newport. said last night that at the present rate
OF improvement. there was prospect of an early
departure for the summer home. The physician
added. however that there must be a much greater
improvement before he would sanction the re-
nd hat. Alr
siderable strength endure the fatigue OF the
journey Newport, although this. II was Intended;
would be made quickly as possible by special
time In Mr.. NanGerbts private car.
Among the further arrangements considered last
night for the transportation Of the patient to his
summer home was suggestion that the trip be
made by water possibly on Frederick W. Wander
bits yacht. The Journey by rail. however. II was
decided would be much more desirable on account
Of the greater speed.