The Washington herald., 1908-06-26
OPERASINGBR NAMED
Mrs. Frank j. Gould Will
Seek Marital Freedom.
EMPLOY PRIVATE DETECTIVES
Both Husband and Wife HIVE Evil
dence 10 be Used at Herring,
which VIII BE in PrIvnte-Shndow-
ing of Beautiful Young Wife Makes
n Reconciliation Impossible.

New York June 2j-That Frank J.
Gould. half crazcd by jealousy of his
beautiful young wife. had for years kept
her surrounded by private detectives in
the guise OF servants. while Mrs Gould
in her turn, had filed hts yacht with a
crew Of gumshoe men I'm her employ. were
some Of the revelations made to-day IN
connection with New Yorks millionaire
divorce scandal.
Following the serving Of a summons
yesterday on Mr.. Gould in a suit for alb
solute divorce. there came the announce
ment to-day that Mrs. Gould will seek
her freedom on statutory grounds. The
most sensational feature in the action
has to do with an episode on Mr.. Gould S
yacht the Helenita. in which a beautiful
young singer. whose name has not been
divulged. played the leading part.
It will be alleged. according to report
that Mr. Gould has for several years
been training this womau's voice for the
ters In Europe. and that she accompanied
him on long cruises in his yacht
Yachts Crew to Testify.
The specific act of misconduct with the
young woman will be alleged. II was
learned to-day TO have taken place some
three Of four years ago OF sydney. Nova
Scotia. There will be much testimony
from former members Of the Helenita's s
crew
This, it is said, is only one Of a number
Of acts OF misconduct to be urged by his
wife against the mult;millionaire son Of
old Jay Gould. The nature Of these spe-
cifc acts not even Mr. Gould will know
for several days, as he has not yet been
served with the full complaint Under
the law. however. the papers in the case
must be filed within twenty days after
the serving Of the summons.
The public probably VIII never know the
precise nature Of the testimony offered
in the suit. as il was made clear to-day
that a motion will be made 10 argue the
proceedings I'm private before a referee.
Had His Wife ShadOwed.
What evidence Mr. Gould will offer in
rebuttal Is not known. He has, however.
had his wife shadowed for long time
past, though It was not till her old but
Ter. Paul. found one OF the Jealous hus-
bands paid agents peeking through a
keyhole that even the servants them
selves suspected that the house was filed
with private detectives.
Paul made known his discovery to Mrs.
Gould. who put the man through the
third degree, and after NE had given up
| the names OF his confederates turned the
whole gang out OF the house.
Mrs Gould was reported early last
| spring TO be considering getting a di-
vorce from her husband. ana the breach
/ was slowly healing between them when
/ this episode made a reconciliation i'm
! possible. it is said.
Sets About Getting Evidence.
When she had rid herself for the time
being Of her husbands spies. Mrs. Gould
set about getting evidence against FranE
| I'm retaliation. Through clever work or
the part OF her own detectives she sue
ceeded in getting hold Of some members
OF the Helenita's former crews. and from
these men obtained part Of the informa-
ton on which she renews her action foI
| divorce.
/ At the present time acquaintance OF
/ the Goulds say Mrs. Gould has spies n
| her husbands home. and that the hus-
band has spies In his wifes. Neither car
undertake the least act OF the dauy
routine without its being made known
| % the other.
Just now Mrs. GoT'd Is living In he:
villa two miles from G 'eenwicb, Conn.
while her husband has taken up his abode
/ half mile from his wfe's home. Mr.
Gould spends most Of his time. however
on board his yacht, which is anchore-
/ I'm Indian HarbOr.