New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-04
Both Sides I'm
Stillman Suit
Shield "Helen''
Family Identity of Society
Woman Said To Be Old
Friend of Financier to
Remain Hidden at Trial
level Purchases Listed
II Traced TO Mrs. Leeds
May Bolster Charge of
Alienation of Affections

Helen" named with "Clara" and
Mrs. Florence Lawlor as CORA
spondent by Mrs. Anne Urquhart Still
man in her answer to James A. Still
mans divorce suit, was said Yesterday
to be an old friend of the financier.
but not an intimate one. It was added
that ne knew Helen" years ago. hut
knowledge of recent meetings of Mr..
Stillmsn and "Helen" was denied.
1t was said too that the divorce
case probably would GO to a finish
without the identity of Helen" be-
coming known. Unless her name is
drawn out by examination in some way
not now expected it was said that at
torneys on both sides would be con-
tent to permit her to remain mys-
terry so fer as her family is concerned
To Tell of Argument on Yacht
She is one of the most interesting
figures in the divorce tangle, as she is
we'll known in society. Witnesses for
Mrs. Stillman will swear, it is reported
that Mr.. Stillman has been seen re-
Gently in the company of Helen" and
one witness, an employee of Mr.. Still
man on the Modesty, is expected to
testify that Mrs. Leeds and Helen"
had an argument aboard the yacht,
where it is asserted Mrs. Leeds OBJ
jected to ''Helen's" presence.
Counsel for the banker apparently
are Inclined to place little credence in
these allegations. Much has been said
about women and the yacht, it was
ten women were mentioned. When it
came to making specific charges, how
ever, only two besides the original CO.
respondent Mrs. Leeds, was named in
the answer.
John F. Brennan, leading counsel for
Mrs. Stillman, said yesterday that he
exnected to open his side of the case
July IS, when the hearings are re-
sumed The defense is reported to be
in possession of sales slips from New
York jewelry stores showing that Mr..
Stillman made heavy purchases of
jewelry, and it is charged that these
were gifts for Mrs. Leeds. One gold
mesh bag, it was said, was left to be
set with brilliants forming the letters
"F H. L."
These purchases of jewelry have
amounted since 1910 to more than
t17,46O. 1t is charged that $16,050
worth has been purchased by Mr.. Still
man this year. Besides the mesh bag
and diamond rosary, on which no
value has been placed, Mr.. Stillman's
purchases of jewelry and the dates are
listed by the defense as follows:
January IS. 1910, diamond studded
June L. 1913, diamond chain. 1900
June g.. 1918. diamond rosary
November 16, 1918. diamond ring 1900
May %. 1919. gold mesh bag dni-
tailed ''F II. Id.
FEBRUARY "A, 1920, emerald sleeve
iints ........... 3,4o0
Jnna 1890 diamond bar pin........ 1000
July %. 1920 diamond cross. ...,.- l,o2o
January o. 1921. ivory vanity case $50
va ssssei 1000
Ipne r. Iee1 diamond bar PIN. 1000
frns - 1o91 emerald ring..... 7,400
June 25 1921. diamond ring ........ 1000
Mr. Stillman was questioned at the
last hearing regarding these supposed
purchases and refused to answer many
of the questions on the grounds that
to do so might incriminate him. He did,
however, answer when John E. Mack
said:
"Mr stillman do you know what a
rosary is?"
The reply was:
Eyes, it is string of beads which is
used by devout Catholics to assist
them in making their devotions."
Tracing Mrs. Leedss Wealth
The sales slips which the defense de-
clares it has found serve Mrs. Still
man two purposes. She may produce
them as evidence in defense of her hus-
bands charges, and they reveal to her
property which Mrs. Leeds may possess.
Mr. Brennan is known to have been
Keen In his Investigation of all moneys
and property possessed by Mrs. Leeds
as ne contemplates bringing suit in
MRS; Stillman's behalf against Mrs.
leeds on charge of alienation of af-
.sscIlons: 1t has been reported that
'h,s action will ask for $500,0O0.
Mr. Brennan is declared to be quite
sure that while Mrs. Leeds once worked
Tor modest salary as an actress. she
now IS possessed of between $500, 900