The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-29
FRANK ] GOULD IS
 SUED F0R $2OO,OOO Bessie Devoe, the Missing Witness," Is inc Plaintiff EFFECT UPON TEAL CASE Mrs. Ben Teal Has Obtained New Trial For Her Case and Bessie
 Devoe Is the Much Wanted
 Witness In the Case.
EFFECT UPON TEAL CASE

 New York, November 2S.-(Special)- Frank J. Gould, the multimillionaire, who was but recently divorced from Helen K. Gould, has been sued for $200,O00 by a youpsr-dancing girl, known to the pub lie as Bessie Devoe' The fact that ser- MT. Gould Just before his departure for Europe two ryonths ago was revealed to- night by special cable dispatch from London. And the London report was confirmed later.
 It was also learned that strenuous ef- forts were made to press the action to trial in the courts, but that stay was procured. Lawyers from the office of Delancey Nicol appeared upon the scene in behalf of the young millionaire. That they feared an attempt to secure judg- ment by default, while the defendant Is travelling in Europe, seemed evident from the motion made within the past two weeks, pleading for time.
 Bessie Devoe" is now living in New York. But she has kept In seclusion since this action commenced. During the past year her name has frequently been linked with that of MT. Gould. Err roneous reports named the young woman in connection with the suit for absolute divorce which was started by Mrs. Helen Kelly Gould, but she was not referred to in the papers, 1t is claimed.
 Basis of Teal Suit.
 But in the early spring, when Mrs Ben Teal was indicted for perjury. the whole case was based upon the alleged intimacy between the pretty dancer and the multi millionaire society man.
 The cable dispatches state that the &C., ton is suit for breach of promise. To- night this was denied by persons ac- quainted with the facts. It was pointed out that Mir. Gould was a married mar until last July. That the alleged facts upon which this action is based date back several months. Therefore, any promises which might be made could not be used as a legal basis for a marriage contract. because MT. Gould was still married man.
 But 1t Is claimed that "heart balm" js sought. That the fair complainant holds that her affections" have been damaged to the extent of s2oo,oOo. Just how the dancing girls heart was injured by MT Gould has not been made clear.
 Business associates of MT. Gould re- fused tonight to talk about this case. Close friends and those in his personal service could not be seen. But one friend. who Is acquainted with the facts, had this to say: s MT. Gould was served with papers in a suit by Miss 'Devoe,' but 1t was not a suit for iAreach of promise to marry. That is ridiculous.
 "As a matter of fact. believe that MT. Gould has actually forgotten all about the case. He left shortly after the pa pers were served for tour of Europe ana has visited London and Paris. He is now touring somewhere upon the continent with friends"
 Docs Mir. Gould intend to fight this suit or will he allow default"
 Lawyers Take Action.
 "Mr. Gould's lawyers have already taken action which should answer that ques- tion Within a week or ten days stay has been obtained upon a motion made in the regular way"
 But the public was not informed of this case at all
 ''The attorneys in the case made no special efforts to keep the matter quiet. as far as MT Gould was concerned, be- cause he regards 1t as ridiculous. The motion was made in the regular course of the case and If the newspapers over looked 1t that is their own affair."" Efforts were made tonight to secure details or copies of the records from two of the attorneys in the office of Delancey Nicoll, who are known to represent MT. Gould in personal matters. They could moi be found. The name of the attorney for the dancing girl was not revealed.
 Bessie Devoe Missing.
 Bessie Devoe'' was missing during the progress of the trial of Mrs. Ben Teal. Attorneys for the latter made special appeal upon the court for an order fore ing the district attorney to produce the witness But the court sustained the contention of the state that If Miss De- voc was wanted as a witness for the other side, 1t was up to the other side to find her.
 Shortly after the disposition of Shat matter Bessie Devoe' is said to have been about the scenes of her early life in Virginia. Mr. Gould has large inter- ests in Fredericksburg. Va. A brother of the siri Is said to have enjoyed conf- dential business relations with the million aire in managing portion of this prop erty.
 The girl who has sued Mir. Gould is pretty. She has dark brown haid and teautiful eyes. She was popular with the thsatregoing public while appearing as 2 dancer with Rogers brothers and the Klaw & Erlanger management
 It was during this period of her life that the girl attracted the notice of MT Gould The Paris dispatch states that he was pleased with her sincerity of purpose and that he manifested an eager desire to protect her. It was stated further that lie expressed the wish to raise hei above the surroundings in which he found her.
 Display of Friendship. . It was this display of friendship whicl started gossip in New York that wal very distasteful to MT. Gould. He is said to have denied that he had been oth- CT than a platonc friend to the gir and to have ceased his lavish display oi aid at once upon the spreading of these reports.
 The papers in this case should make very interesting reading. Paris dispatches say that the girl claims to have letters which Will prove her case. The effect have upon the Teals is awaited with tremendous interest. Mrs. Teal was re- lea sed only a few days ago. following the remanding of her case with permission for a new trial.
 Bessie Devoe'' will now be at hand as | witness. if needed.
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