Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-23
VANDERBILT
DIES IN PARIS
AT AGE OF 20
Sportsman and Railroad Mag
mates Estate so to 100
Millions.
FAMILY AT HIS BEDSIDE

PARIS. July 23.-The funeral Of W. h.
Vanderbilt who died here last night will
be held In the American church of the
Holy Trinity here at IL a. m. Monday.
Arrangements were made to place the
body in the mortuary chapel of the
church until plans can be made to have
it taken to the United States.
Final interment will be in the Van
derbiIt mausoleum on Staten Island.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was 20. combined
attack on the heart and kidneys, COM
pIieated by angina rectoris. was given
as the cause of his death
His only daughter, the Duchess OF
Marlborough: W h. Vanderbilt, Jr.,
and Harold Vanderbilt with Mrs. Van
derbilt were at his bedsids.
The Duchess Of Marlborough and
Harold had arrived here from London
yesterday morning in a special airplane,
in response to a hasty summons from
Mrs. Vanderbilt.
RECONCILIATION
Is EFFECTED.
From intimate friends Of the family 1t
was learned that complete reconcilia-
ton between the patient and his wife
took place Wednesday, as soon as it was
realized that the end was near.
While apparently on the best or
terms, those on the ''inner circle" had
known for a long time that the couple
lived more or less apart except at pub
lie functions and family reunions.
Mr. Vanderbilt visited America last
fall after remaining in his Paris home
throughout the war.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Wander
bilt.
Estimates placed the value OF the es-
tate left by w K. Vanderbilt at between
$50 600 600 and 500 900 OOO
Mr.. Vanderbilt was for many years
prominent in railroad and financial cir
cles In the United States, but recently
had passed much of his time abroad.
The duke Of Marlborough married his
only daughter, Consuelo, in 1895.
Mr. Vanderbilt was twice married, first
TO Miss AIva Smith Of Mobile, Ala. (now
Mrs. o. H P. Belmontl, in 1874. and
then to Mrs. A II. Rutherford in Lon
don. England. April 25, 1908.
Besides the daughter, Consue1o, there
were two sons by the first maria ge,
William K. Jr.. and Harold Vanderbilt
Mr.. Vanderbilt was born on Staten
Island December u, 1910, the son Of
William Il. and Maria Louise (Kissam)
Vanderbilt.
Attending a New York academy, he
completed his studies IN Geneva, Switzer
land, where he passed several years.
DIRECTOR OF
MANY ROADS.
From 1877 to 1888 he was second vice
president Of the New York Central &
Hudson River railroad.
He was also chairman Of the board Of
directors Of the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern Railway for many years. as
well as a director OF the New York Cen
trail, Michigan Central, Lake Erie *
Western and Chicago & Northwestern.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul; Chicago.
Cleveland, Cincinnati & ST. Louis; New
York & Harlem, Pittsburg & Lake Erie
and West Shore railroads.
He was also a director Of the Metro
politan Opera Company and was united
with his brothers, Cornelius, George and
Frederick, in establishing the Vanderbilt
Clinic in New York at a cost of more
than 100000.
His sons, William K, Jr.. and Harold
Vanderbilt are directors in more than
$50 railroads and other corporations.
When Commodore Vanderbilt died he
left a fortune Of 100000. 900.
This vast estate descended to his son,
William II. Vanderbilt. and thence to the
two grandsons, Cornelius and VIII
liam K
After the death Of Cornelius, William
X. became head Of the family and pro-
tectOr Of the fortune
William X. Vanderbilt was noted for
his establishment Of the Vanderbilts on
the top rung of the social ladder
He was also noted as a sportsman.
His first plunge into the four hundred
was on his return from Europe In 1878
when an elaborate reception was given
with many titled foreigners as guests.
The Astors, who controlled the -four
hundred did not recognize the Wander
bits, however, until 1879. when the .'Van-
oerbnt ball, recognized as the most i'm
portant social event in New York society,
WAS given