The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-22

| when last heard from but is almost
sure to die. A Winchester rifle was Sc
cured and the mad beast fell a ready
| victim to the superior craftsmanship
of one Of the men. The supposition is
that the animal had been bitten by the
mad dog which passed through the coral
several months ago.
ONLY ONE NOT AN HEfREss
Gertrude Vanderbilt VIII Have Rich
Array of Bridesmaids
New York, Aug. 21.-The trademarks
selected by Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt,
who is to be married to Henry Payne
Whitney at Newport next Tuesday, are
with one exception great heiresses. The
prospective fortunes represent millions.
1t is expected Miss Gladys Wander
bilt, the younger sister of the bride, will
attend her as flower maiden. She Isl
heiress to at least SIS, ZOO, 900. and will
probably have double that amount.
Miss Emily Vanderbilt Sloane and
Miss Lila Sloane are first cousins of the
bride. They are the daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. William Douglas Sloane, the
latter a sister of Mr. Cornelius Wander
bit. The Misses Sloane are extreme
iy public spirited. Miss Emily Wander
c., or Anti-Basement Circle, a charita-
bic organization. Her sister likewise
contributes work and money to the A.
B. Cs. Mrs. William Douglas Sloane in
herited from her father, the late Will
lam H. Vanderbilt, $4,000, 900, and the
fortune Is said to have increased enor-
mously. 1t will be divided between the
five children some day, as Will the
wealth of the head of the family 1t is
quite safe TO put the Misses Sloane
down as heiress each to So, 000. 10O
Miss Amy Bend, who has been the
guest for some time of the Sioanes at
Elm Court, will be a bridemaid. Miss
Bend Is not an heiress. She Is one of
two children Of Mr.. and Mrs. George H
Bend. Miss Bend is a favorite niece of
a rich bachelor, Isaac Townsend, and
and an elderly spinister sister of his,
Miss Amy Townsend.
The impression is that there are no
greater heiresses in America than the
Misses Gerry. Their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry, are said to be
the second greatest real estate owners
In this city. Miss Angelica Gerry will
no doubt have a fortune of Sic. 600 900. :
She will be a bridemaid for the first
Tune at the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. we'd
ding.
Miss Minnie Taylor Is included in Miss
Vanderbiit's list. Miss Taylor is likely
TO come in for $1,000 00
MISS Edith Shepard, another BRIDE
maid, is one Of the brides pretty cous-
ms, and Will herself be married in No
vember to Ernesto G. Fabri. Miss Sben-
ARDS fortune will equal that of her
cousins, the Misses Sloane, her mother.
Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard, being a sister
Oh MI. cornelius Vanderbilt.
MISS Gertrude Vanderbilt's six bride
maids VIII be beautifully arrayed at the
wedding. Their costumes all have been
made abroad and have just come over
With that of the bride.
There will be but few absensaas
among the Vanderbilt relatives at this
wedding. These will, however. include
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr..
and Mr. and Mrs. James A Burden, Jr.,
who are now abroad
President Cleveland. IL is said will
come from Buzzard's Bay to attend the |
Mr.. Whitney is making stenuous eff !
'orts to ascertain how his plans for the |
Of country seat for his |
ION in the Berkshire Hills gained pub
lefty. His son takes the matter good |
laturedly and laughs at his fathers
allure to keep the surprise a secret.
While working on the temporary
louse Monday night the stone masons
anne upon a number of relics of the |
lays when the mountain was the home
Il Indians. There were numberless bits
# flint and several stone arrow heads
These reminders of a century and more
go were spread over a territory of ten
niles, showing that Ostahee mountain
must have at one time swarmed With
avages.
The wedding of Miss Edith Bishop.
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Heber Bis
op, and Mr.. Moses Taylor, son of
Henry A. C. Taylor, will take place at
trinity church, Newport, tomorrow.
ME Rev. w. b. Jackson, rector of the
hurch, will perform the ceremony.
Miss Minnie Bishop, Miss Sloane. Miss
ybil Sherman, Miss Taylor. Miss Tiff
any, and Miss Winthrop Will accom-
any Miss Bishop TO the altar. Mr.. II.
/, Taylor, brother of the bridegroom,
ill act as best man.
New York. Aug. N.-Miss Gertrude
'anderbilt is playing the role of peace
laker, according to the statements of
ear friends of her family, and hopes
|
etween her father. Cornelius Wander
lit, and her brother. Cornelius, Jr.,
hose recent marriage to Miss Grace
wilson met with so much opposition
rom his parents that they were not
resent al mis- wedding.
Miss Vanderbilt is devoted to her
rother, and those who enjoy her con-
dence say the breach between him and
is father is the only thing which mars
ne approaching happiness of Miss Van
erbiltS marriage TO Harp Payne
Whitney at Newport next Tuesday.
Miss Vanderbilt has been ceaseless in
er efforts to re-establish peace be-
veen the father and son, and during {
Ir. Yanderbiit's illness is believed TO
ave urged her brother to defer his
marriage for at least year
Unsuccessful in this she did not give |
p hope, and as her own wedding day
pproached is said TO have redoubled
er efforts to have il day OF family
eunion.
knowing her father would DENY her
othing. Miss Vanderbilt is said TO have
sked as her most precious wedding
lift her brothers forgiveness. Her
lends say this has been promised and
hat her brother and his bride will at
md Miss Nanderbilt's wedding next
eek az her urgent request.
The young Vanderbilt pair are ex-
scted in Newport today, and although !
ley probably Will visit the brides par
ats, Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Wilson. it is
hid they viii be received with open /
rms at The Breakers" the Wander
liz residence.
Miss Vanderbilt has received many
eautiful wedding presents. some OF {
hich are magnificent Jewels. There Is /
complete toilet set. comprising brush {
J OF all descriptions, powder boxes, {