New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16


contributed largely to its work
His earnestness and activity a Christian
have not been confined to sectarian work he
is the vice-presdent of the Young Mems CHRIS
tan Association and he has given nperaily vi
his time and money in aiding that non-sectariah
organization He the founder of the rail-
road branch Of the association. and he preseh'eo
10 II the costly home which II occupies As '''e
chairman of that branch of the associa'ohs
work he has scrutinized the accounts ana given
attention to other details Of the management Vi
the institution with the same care that ne mas
bestowed on the great railway enterprises MS
work for suffering humanity outside OF rehsious
societies has made many demands upon his 'iii'e'
He has been chairman of the Executive Oo"
nnittee of St Luke's Hospital. and at the same
time he has been director or trustee Vi t"e
Home for Incura bles the Hospital for the Reiiet
Of the Ruptured and Crippled the Coheee VI
Physicians and Surgeons and the Sloane Ma
ternity Hospital
HIS INTEREST IN EDUCATION.
The cause of public education has had con-
slant supporter in Mr.. Vanderbilt He has been
much interested in the work OF Columbia Uni
versity but he has given time and money 10 aid-
ing other institutions of learning. HIS GIT Oh
Rosa Bonheur's great painting. The Horse
Fair" to the Metropolitan Museum or ART WAS
only an indication of his interest IN the ART euu-
cation of the community. Many persons WIZ
have known of Mr. Vanderbilts Me'houS VI
work and of the great number OF business '"aii
table missionary and educational institutions IN
which he has been interested have expressed
surprise that he could retain his health with
such constant activity.
As public-spirited citizen, too, Mr. vanderbilt
has not been wanting Whenever there has been
~ hoe aa n
of work and responsibility for the good of the
CITY He was one of the Committee of Seventy
which helped TO overthrow Tammany two years
ago and he has aided in organized efforts Tor
municipal reforms and clean politics for years.
He never has sought public office, and 1t has been
said that he would not accept any pupilc ONCE
While he has taken deep interest IN the wei
fare of the large body of men in the employ OF
the great railway Of which he is almost the chler
manager he never has sought to controi the
political action of those men. and their respect
and affection for him have been unswerVlng
WORD SENT TO HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS
William X Vanderbilt dining at the wal
dorf with a friend shortly after : p m, wheh
he was made aware of his brothers illness ana
he at once hurried to the house. Both George
and Frederick w. Vanderbilt were also found
and. although Mr. Vanderbilt taken i'll be-
IL
that these brothers reached his bedside. Mrs
Elliott F. Shepard and Mrs Mex. Twombley.
both sisters Of Mr. Vanderbilt. also hurried TO
lis home Dr. W. Seward Webb is at his home
in Vermont and. although he was appriscd OF
Mr. Vanderbilts illness. he will not come to the
city as his presence is not considered necessary
He will be kept posted to the patients cohdi-
tion however Chauncey NJ. Depew. who Is IN
Europe was also Informed Of the illness or MI
Vanderbilt Word also sent to the Duchess
of Marlborough.
II Walter Webb, third vice-president of the
New-York Central Railrad, and acting president
during Mr.. Depew's absence in Europe. Is look
ing after affairs at the Grand Central station |
He said yesterday in reply TO question: I'VE
all know how serious and dangerous paralEuc
stroke is and it usually follows the same
course Mr. Vanderbilt rallied from the stroke
and is recuperating. we think. 1t is simply d
question of strength to fight the battle. He must
have absolute rest and quiet. and it may be |
weeks or months before he is able to get around
Those who know Mr.. Vanderbt's habits have
often wondered at his application TO business
He has always been working man. during the
hottest days Of summer he has been In his once
for hours looking over accounts and after details |
of the great system of which he Is the mead
Even when Chauncey NJ. Depew and the other !
officials went to Europe or 10 summer resorts for
a rest and vacation Mr.. Vanderbilt often re-
manned at home looking after his work, and only
snatched few hours rest now and then by going |
to Newport. While outwardy of calm de-
meanor. he is, nevertheless. a man Of much rest
less activity.
AT THE GRAND CENTRAL STATION
Inquiries as to the latest news regarding the |
condition Of Mr.. Vanderbilt were made from
morning till night at the Grand Central station |
messages came in by telegraph and telephone |
and one inquiry arrived by cable from Mr. |
Depew asking for the latest bulletin. The re- |
mort of Mr. Vanderbit's improvement was sent |
to him.
To the many railroad who awaited the !
news Of Mr. Vanderbilts condition, the report or |
his Improvement was most gratifying. The |
bulletins which were received hourly at the |
Grand Central station were passed all along the |
line and as each message bore more encouraging |
intelligence expressions of good cheer arose from
all sides The character of Mr.. Nanderbt's con-
dition had become known to every one early in |
the day, and the keen anxiety which arose was
not dispelled until the most reassurng message
was received by Mr. Leonard in the Office OF Mr.
Webb, the last bulletin of the day sent to the
railroad Offices at $50 O'Clock, from the home of
Mr. Vanderbilt conveying the information that
he patient was then resting comfortably and
that the physicians believed that his condition
was greatly improved
Those associated with Mr. Vanderbilt daily
said yesterday that this was the first time
in ten years that he had missed day from
business on account of illness He has enjoyed
excellent health and this attack was as sudden |
as it was unexpected. The only reason that |
they could assign for Mr.. Vanderbt's indsposi- |
ton was the fact that this summer he had /
missed the recreation of trip abroad The /
European trip this summer was deferred on ac- /
count Of his sons illness He has been most |
rdi nd sod