The Washington times., 1914-03-07
As Fit of Coughing Shook
Owner of BiItmore He Cried
Out to His Wife.
THOUGHT TO BE RECOVERING
WHEN ClOT FORMS IN LUNG
estate of More Than 100000
Acres. Near AsheviIIe, N. G.,
Finest in America.

Frederick Vanderbilt. of ECw York,
take charge OF the affairs of his broth
er. George Washington Vanderbilt,
philanthropist and millionaire. who died
at his home, 1872 X street northwest,
announced this afte noon that funeral
services win be arranged rs soon as
William X. Vanderbilt. another broth
or. reaches Washington.
Although Frederick Vanderbilt was
Unable to say when his brother would
reach Washington, il is believed that he
will arrive late today.
Alfred X. Vanderbilt. Who sailed for
Europe a short time ago. has been no.
tified of his brother death.
Brotehr Notified.
Funeral services probably will be held
IN New York which for generations has
been the home of the VanderbiIts.
George w. Vanderbilt had been a resi-
dent of this city but 4 short time.
Believed bv his physician and friends
10 be recovering from an abdominal op-
~ StIch VI l'fl~higS sSO- MI ' SiilutTbllI
suddenly developed blood Clct in the
lung and died yesterday. His wife their
eisht-year-old daughter. Cornelia, and
a physician were at the bedside when
The erd came
Mr.. Vanderbilt evidently realized that
ms death was near when he was sud
denly seized with a fit of violent cough
ing. His physician. DR.. James f Mitch
Gil turned 10 the BEDSIDE when the firsr
cough shook the millionaire Mr. Van
derbilt. however. raised himself slightly
IN bee and whispered the name of his
wife, Edith
Mrs. Vanderbilt kneeled beside the bed
and put her arms about her husband.
win quiet sigh. he settled back i'll
her arms, and in moment was dead.
Mrs. Vanderbilt, as soon as she re-
anzed that her husband had died quiet
" turned to the little girl
Your father has left us dear" she
said. S"e
William h Vanderbilt arrived in
Washington last night. and will confer
with Frederick Vanderbilt in regard TO
me funeral services. The body, il is
'nought VIII be taken to New York.
Gave Library To New York.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was born in New York
@0S-' o44N "oS tilc StSOHu son OF Will |
lam H. Vanderbilt. He began his phil |
anthropies when he gave New York CITY !
the Thirteenth street branch of the |
tree Circulating Library. which he |
founded. He gave to the New York !
college for Training of Teachers its
site on Morningside Heights. and pre-
Sehted to the American Fine Arts So
ciety of New York the room known as
the Vanderbilt gallery. He contributed
to the Metropolitan Museum of New
York also.
TO indulge his love for the ont
"oors, Mr.. Vanderbilt bought 100. 900 !
:cres OF the hest mountain country
IN the South on the French Broad /
ilNer near Asheville, y. c.. and BEGAN |
It's dcvelcpmefIt. He personally took
'harse Of tn. improvement of tn. !
property. and his success was 90
slSnal that Tltmnre gained the name !
"f the most magnificent country es- |
'ele In the United States.
lie laid out a vast park notable |
'or ITS blend Of natural ana artificial |
~Cenic beauties. and in the ccnter !
'r"cted an elaborate chateau or |
Frcnth r@natssance design. He built |
stables and stocked the preserve. and |
spent most OF his days in the oDer |
STpeTintendi2:: the work He sr,ent !
most OF his winters at BiItmore and !
e nera!ly went TO Bar lIarbor for th,. !
lrnmer- Ills recent removal -
Washington WAS neCessitated bv his
illness.