The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-16
PESTFR MRS. GOULD
WITH LAWSUITS
MllIiners, Dressmakers, and
Buffalo Bill Are Among
the Plaintiffs

NEW YORK-Mrs. Howard Gould. one
of the wealthiest women i'm the United
States. who, previous to her marriage TO
one of the richest men in the country
was katherine Clemmons, is prominently
in the public eye just now.
She is obliged, despite her immense
wealth, to answer in court to a larger
number of lawsuits, counted by the score,
than probably any woman living of her
means within the bounds of Uncle Sans
territory.
Hot and fast these lawsuits come one
on top of the other. but not one bit daunt-
ed. Mrs. Gould defies them all.
Because l happen to be the wife OF
a rich man." she says, "I do not propose
TO let trades people impose upon me. They
shall not collect amounts of money that
know l have rich husband"
The lawsuits continually pouring in
upon Mrs. Gould have subjected her to
all sorts of annoyances, and in addition.
have made Mrs. Gould vince, but Mrs.
Gould is invincible.
"Not One Cent for Tribute"
millions for defense, but not one cent
for tribute or compromise" is her motto.
The latest claimant for some Of How
ard Gould's wealth is Col. Cody, better
known as Buffalo BILL who declares
that he can satisfy the Prince of Gold''
that he should pay him $125,000 on ac-
count of losses sustained in theatrical
Mrs. Gould before her marriage. AS
Katherine Clemmons she starred in Eng
land in 1892, in three plays, and in Amer
lea in the season of 1S93-94.
Mr.. Cody says he has a contract under
which, as hacker, he agreed to 'stand to
lose" $4,000 and no more. If any further
losses were incurred. Miss Clemmons
was TO make good. The venture resulted
in the loss of $50, 900. Col. Cody now
claims $125, 900, apparently having added
twelve years interest to the original sum.
Mrs. Gould now defies the Colonel and
refuses to meet his demands.
Buffalo Bill" Must Sue
Col. Cody, like all other claimants
court TO prove his claims. Her husband
stands by her enthusiastically in her re-
solve not to be imposed upon because
Suits of all kinds Mrs. Gould has had,
but trifies of this nature don't seem to
bother this notable woman who is blessed
with great wealth.
There was the valet. F. D. Mowbray of
New York, who was employed on the
yacht Hildegarde. Mowbray lost an eye
through fireworks accident, and alleged
that Mr.. Gould had promised him a life
job. but had discharged him because Mrs.
Gould, then Miss Clemmons, had said
that shampoo he had given her had
turned her hair darker. A verdict of
$4,000 in MowbrayS favor was reversed
on appeal.
clifford Leigh, an actor employed in
MISS ClemmOnS unlOckN venture, SueQ
Mrs Gould in 1900 for s.. 600 for alleged
breach of contract. He lost.
Cairn, Cross & Co. of New York sued
Mrs. Gould for the price Of a wagonette.
They won.
MIliners Sue Her
Several dressmakers and milliners have
tried conclusions in court with Mrs.
Gould. Nine. Mirabella failed to recover
the price of waist that the millionaire s
wife had rejected.
NIor Z Cr,aEft Nj
retta Dillon sued for S1,9S5, and settled
for $1,000.
Mines, Brand and LIE Royer have pend
ing against Mrs. Gould a suit for SO, 760
for sixteen gowns Mrs Gould contests,
alleging the prices were too high.
Intending to surprise her husband last
Christmas with full length oil painting
Of herself. Mrs. Gould engaged the serv-
ices of Henry Jones Thaddeus, the well
known artist. Mrs. Gould told him to
keep the matter a secret.
her confidence, and that the news of the
painting of the portrait reached Mr..
Gould's ears Mrs. Gould refused to con-
tinue the SittingS.
Thaddeus completed the painting, but
Mrs. Gould would neither accent it mol
pay the contract price of $1,000. Through
his attorney, the artist has sued her fol
that amount.
Secret Suit by Artist
The bringing Of the suit has been kept
SSSI6l up ~ lHlS lllD0, out WHEN MI
Thaddeus heard of Mrs. Gould's troubles
with her dressmaker by whom she has
been sued for S3,760, he determined tC
| give publicity to his own case. When II
| comes to trial some interesting letters
| written by Mrs. Gould will be produced.
Mr.. Thaddeus says that when Mrs
Gould first engaged him, she told him 'tC
paint as good picture of her as ht
could" He says the picture fits the
| specifications.
! Castlegould, the residence Of the How
| ard Goulds at Sands Point L. l., has it:
| history in the courts. Mr. Gould sueC
! Abner ]. Haywood for $4,000 for delay
| in supplying the plans. Last summel
| Mrs. Gould discharged all the workmen
| Six mechanics liens, amounting to almos
! $S0, 900, were filed against the property
| Mr.. Gould has settled them.
| Arthur z. Hende, q builder, sued Mr.
| Gould for $33. 900 for work done on tn.
| castle The Goulds are now living there
| and the house is all paid for.
4 Last month Mr.. Gould had to draw hi
| check for 1925 to cover a grocery bill o
| S116 disputed by his wife, but proved.
| Nothing daunted Mrs. Gould has evel
brought suits on her own account-onc'
| when she sued a well known publication
/ for 500. 600 for reports concerning "Buf
falo Bill" And again when she cause,
| the arrest of her butler, Eric Hamilton
| for disturbing the peace Of her househol,
guests.