Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1892-12-16

tired. The next day he returned 70 accept
the terms but was told that the price was
then g, so. 900 or q million more IMAM the
dav previous. Mr.. Gould remarked SIMPLY,
''Pll take it." aDd he did.
1t was his habit 10 travel frequently over
every mile of his railroads and learn Tor
himself by tour OF inspection exactly
what state-his property was IN at al tunes.
His private car Convoy" was used lot sucn
trips, and the owner has often spent r~o or
three weeks in the car, dining and sleeping
aboard His inspections were all minute TO
the smallest detail, and questions we're
asked directly of employees as to their duties
and the progress Of the work performed Dy
them.S
Personally Jay Gould was man Of very
unimpressive appearance, and gave no evil
dence outwardly of his wealth. His manner
was quick and nervous, aud even when ar
irving at the Western Union Building ne
would dart from his cab door TO the elevator
with surprising swiftness. He was small IN
stature slightly built. and weighed about
40 pounds. One of the most complimentary
things ever said about him was: He is only
three feet high, but then two feet OF II Is
head"
In the matter Of dress Mr.. Gould was, as
In all his habits, very precise, yet never
snowy. His habits were domestic in the ex-
IRENE, and he was devotedlY attached to his
family, being considerate and kindly
father and husband as could be imagined.
The family mode Of living was always SIM
pie and unostentatIous. the winter residence
being at Fifth and Forty-seventh street.
His personal habits were abstemious, and he
neither drank nor used tobacco. He re-
tired early and rose generally at SIX.
The country house of the Goulds at IT.
vington was always the favorite home of
the financier, and is perhaps the finest IN
this vicinity. The conserve tories are par
ticularly fine and represent an outlay of
-
sionately fond of flowers and delighted to
stroll through his immense lighthouses. The
library at Irvington had also many attrac-
lions for him and many hours were spent
among its shelves of books by their owner
who retained his early aptitude for study
throughout his entire life.
In speech he was cpl grammatlc and Ia
comic, and fully realized the value of silence.
He always shrank from publicity, and was
modest and retiring to great degree. 1t
is said that his charities were larger than
was generally believed, but that they were
with his characteristic desire to
avoid publicity, and then directly to those
in actual want. One notable act that be-
came public was his telegram to the au-
thorities at Memphis during the yellow fever
epidemic to ''draw on me for all the money |
you want"
His unruffied GOODNESS under all circum-
stances, keen perception, prompt decision
and action, as we'll as remarkable memory, |
we're the strong natural factors that made |
his career successful He had a quiet love
Of fun. and fully appreciated the humor of |
a practical joke even if he were the butt Of |
it, generally managing to turn the point |
against the jokers with ready wit
Yachting was the principal form in which
his inherent love for outdoor recreation
found expression and, as in all things. his |
steam yacht ATLANTA was built with refer
ence to the highest development Of speed |
that could be attained in a vessel that would |
offer suitable accommodation for her owner
and his guests. The yacht was used very
little for cruising, but was one of the first OF
the feet that forms procession on the Hud-
son every day in summer, carrying their
owners to and from their country seats on
the river.
The family of jay Gould consists of six
children, four boys and two girls. George
J. Gould, the eldest, is now ABOUT twenty
six years of age, and inherits many Of the
rats of his father, whom he will probably
succeed in the management of the vast
;ortune, the care of which demands an
amount of tact, energy and
natural shrewdness. The other sons are Ed
win, who recently married daughter Of
Dr.. Shrady, Howard and Harold. The
daughters are Miss Helen and Miss Annie.
The wife of Jay Gould died two years ago.
Mrs. Gould was Miss Miller, whose father
vas successful grocer of New York.