Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-09
Well Known Man About Town.

For thirty years Frederick Gebhard was
one n the most widely known men about
town liz New York.
lie Was an interchangeable first nighter.
he knew everybody on the stage and
liked to associate with actors and act
resSes
lie was interested in racing and owned
at one time 4 celebrated stable of run
ners and q famous collection of trotters.
He liked a good fight or good gamble
When his father died, young Gerhard
was left. as was his sister, Mrs. Freder-
ick Nelson. the income on trust fund,
an income which amounted tc $4,000 a
wear. For several years Freddy Geb-
hard, as he was called generally around
town, was under the guardianship of an
uncle. William Gebhard.
When the guardian died. Fred Gerhard
became known one of the Silded youths
of the town.
In 1852 he became famous on two CONT
neuts a. the admirer of Mrs. Langtry.
The Jersey Lily landed N this country
for the first time October -. ISL, in COM
pany with her chaneron, Mrs. Labou-
chere. During her second week here Mr..
Gerhard met her. being introduced by Os-
car Wilde
Gebrard freely expressed his admiration
for Mrs. Langtry around the Union Club and
other clubs of which he was member
lie Was seen driving with Mrs Langtry
nearly every day. Ills equipages were al
WAYS AZ her command.
During Mrs. Iangtry's extensive tour
OF the United States Mr.. Gebhard was
with. her. and even accompanied her 10
San Francisco. When she returned 10
England he went across on the next steam
ship. In 1890 there was an estrangement.
and they were never on friendly terms
thereafter.
Married to Miss Louise Morris.
March IL: 1894. Gerhard married Lou
ise Hollingsworth Morris in Balti-
more. She was a famous beauty and was
q belle OF an exclusive circle. Somehow
Mr.. and Mrs. Gebhard drifted apart and
In 1901 Mrs. Gebhard got divorce. Mrs.
Gerhard subsequently married Henry
Cline. jT. OF New York.
Gerhard and a show-giri named Marie
l.. Gamble. whose stage name was Marie
Wilson. were married January =. 1906.
few years ago Gerhard awoke 10 a
realization that lie was close 10 the limit
Of his fortune. His sister, Mrs. Freder-
lex Nelson. the mother-in-law of Regi-
maid Vanderbilt advanced him the money
TO pay his debts. and later sued and OBJ
tanned judgment against him for Sts,,etD,
and through the Judgment tied up trust
estate The suit, however. was believed
10 be "A friendly one
More than three wears ago Gebhard be-
came wine agent for firm CT cham
payne importers. IL is said he made a
good living since teen selling TO families
and 10 clubs and hotels. lie also handled
CoffeeS and spices
distinction widely given 10 Freddy
G'bbard was that Of being One Of the
best dressed men in New York. lie was
accorded place with Reginald Ronalds
and r.. Berry Wall.
lie wore smart clothes made on London
models But. like man jealous Of his
reputation a. "A good dresser. he never
went To- extremes. He was in his hf-
li"th Year.
Frederick Gebhards widow is vel
known I'm this city. where she resided for
number IL years before going 10 New
York Slc first gained prominence 81
tie stage aS "A member Of the famous
''Fl0rvdoro' ScNtet OF beauties. Her
family uame il Gamble. and aS Marie
Gamble she went 10 New York from
Washington to begin stage career.