The Washington times., 1921-06-21


an as her rival
RIVAL INCENsED ~FLO..
Mrs Leeds, It Is said. became 30
incensed that she requested stillman
not to allow the other woman on
board the Modesty. Furthermore,
Mrs. Leeds expressed the wish that
stiilman cease his attentions to tho
other woman. r
Some time after this. in February
who was then living at the luxurious
little "love nest" that had been pro-
vided for her near Miami. learned OF
the other woman's arrival at the
Fiamingo. Stillman also wSs at the
hotel He had left the business cares
of the National City Bank (of which
he was then president) to 60 South
for golf and recreation.
Mrs. Leeds became suspicious. She
appeared spddenly In the Flamingo
ballroom one night when q dance
WAS in progress. She sighted out
her supposed rival and strode swiftly
among the dancers to tho other wom-
ans side. The conversation that fol-
lowed made q spirited scene. Mrs.
Leeds disappeared, and shortly after
wards news leaked out that she, her
son Jay. and Miss Potter" who
was nursing the boy. had gone to
Cuba
From the inner councils of Wall
street-proverbial haunt of the cold
hearted. the non-sentimental and the
money mad--have come more sur
prising offers Of assistance to Mrs.
Stillman.
These proffers have been made not
by business enemies OF Stillman but
by men who have associated with him
almost daily in the street, at tho
Knickerbocker Club, on golf courses
and elsewhere.
TWO NATIONALLY KNOWN.
Two of the men are nationally
known figures
Another. according to rumors free
ly circulated yesterday, 10 John H.
Prentice, of % East Sixty-ninth
street. wealthy member of the Arm
of Clark. Dodge & Co.. 81 Wall
street.
For several years, Jack" Prentice
has been known as Jim Stiliman's
most intimate chum.
Ordinarily. at this time of year, the
two friends. "Jack" and Jimmy"
were accustomed to slip across the
S&H6uiaH pOTucT IOI UTtCL Out
crowded woodland vacation. This
year, the Canadian trip was foregone.
TO AID MRS. sTILLMAN.
But Prentice. IT was said yesterday.
has remained to aid Mrs. Stillman.
Prentice is said to have informed
intimates that he would welcome an
opportunity to help her.
The millionaire broker will be
a nj 70 Iox hu a Lot ~
tween James A. Stillman and Flor
ence Lawler Leeds. mother of Still
mans alleged son. Jay Ward Leeds.
Prentice Is said to have warned Still
man of the danger of intimacies with
the former Century chorus girl
BOUGHT COCKTAIL SHAKER.
Prentice is said to have purchased
the 500 gold cocktail shaker for Flo.
sented to Stillman-
"Flo." according to enc affidavit. at
tempted to launch a Irritation with
Prentice. The broker repulsed her,
with considerable show of vehemence,
1t is said. and left the Modesty.
Mr.. Prentice refused yesterday to
speak of his alleged struggle between
and duty. One who Knows
him well said of him, however:
"Jack Prentice won't shirk his duty,
no matter how painful He knows
enough about Stlllman to hang him,
and IL he is forced to testify, know
he will tell the truth"
Another person in society who is
expected to aid Mrs Stillman IL Mrs.
Howard Gardiner Cushing. widow of a
noted artist. She is said to know the
of the correspondent, Helen
1t became known yesterday that
proof has been obtained con-
ceTning Stillman's relationship with
the correspondent "Clara."
For almost two years, according to
affidavits, Stillman and Clara" were
Intimate in a rooming and boarding
house in West Forty-ninth and West
street
A boarder and the proprietor Of the
house. a woman. assert the chorus
girl lived with Stillman, who claimed
TO be her husband.
Both prospective witnesses declare
Stillman was notably generous to
Clara" giving her jewelry and fnc
clothes. Events told OF in their state
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