The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-02

chespness addressed By his employer to
some friends. In 1856 map Of Delaware
county was published in Philadelphia con-
tanning the words. From actual survey, by
Gouldsboro. Pa. was named after the
subject of this sketch. who in his early
manhood me, ia, formed d. sartnssrshiP nw,n1 with
business at that place: Pratt was 2
busy. prating politician, of whom it Is said
that one Of his most popular speeches was
the work of his young partner, to whom he
paid 500 for the production. At Goulds-
boro Gould fell into trouble with the au-
possession of an old building from which
he was finally expelled By the military.
He managed to get clear of what threatened
to DO q serious scrape. and during the last
period of his tanning experiences W as the
proprietor of the business.
Mr. Gould removed to New York city In
1859. and began business es a broker. Then.
as now. he had no vices and showed clear.
headed perception in ayailing himself OF
previously to and throughout the war.
TO his personal enrichment He be-
came millionaire during the war:
When he entered into the railroad
corporation owed him four million dollars.
With his skillful handling of Erie stock
began his greatness as a railroad king. 10
detail Mr.. Gouid's operations In Cleveland
q Pittsburg stock. his gigantic invest
ments In Union Pacific. his dealings in the
stock of Wabash. Kansas & Texas and
other roads, would be tedious task.
were 1t practicable.
Mr.. Gould's wife is dead. He married
Miss Ellen Miller, daughter of O we'll
known New York merchant He has several
children, of whom the eldest, George j., is
in business on Wall street The firm Of
which young Gould is a member started in
business with capital of 81. .000. 900. as Is
0F -hrAh hA AaA xrstf 4,
one-half by his father. Mr. Gould loves his
home. which. whether made in his mansion
in New York or at his country
seat, Lyndhurst-on-the-H Hudson, ls as
waited taste can make 1t. Rare hooks, works
of art and curiosiries abound in the wealth
of his personal possessions. He bought his
country-seat at Irvington for S255 600. 1t
IS now worth about halt O million. Nearly
two years ago, the conservatory. valued at
s2Oo.OO0 including the plants. was almost
destroyed By fire. Jay Gould Is fond of
solitary rides on horseback. Outside OF
this his enjoyments are indoors, and those
of the father and student.
His appearance is remarkable; notwith-
standing that he is o small, light man, not
weighing over 120 pounds probably. He
has u swarthy complexion. well-made feat
ures. and q pair of black eyes whose
ten. His manner Is quiet. gentle and
courteous. and an admirer remarks on
the ''csndid and humorous intonation
of his voice." Mr.. Gould has many admir-
ers and detractors. as q matter of course.
His enemies allege that he is unscrup-
ulOus, and claim that the disasters of
"Black Friday" the dark day of Semptem-
ber, 1869, were attributable TO his schemes.
Nobody accuses him of quarrelsomeness.
He loves retirement and peace. but has the
courage necessary to vast undertakings
while wanting in physical self sser ton.
An apocryphal story Is told at the ex-
pense of his veracity. A speculator in q
small way of business got points from Mr..
Gould which. excepting oD one occasion, he
invariably reversed and made money
advisers instructions. On one occa-
casion, however, he took the giant
financier at his word, and was al
most ruined by doing so. Mr.; Gould
issa man who gives literally without os-
tentation. The widow of the late James
Fisk has publicly stated her obligations to
him for friendly generosities. The Grant
fund included S25.OOO received from Mr..
Gould. whose large benefactions to the yell
low fever sufferers of Memphis and to the
needy frontier farmers of Kansas are re-
membered by readers of the newspapers.