New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-02
THE COURTS.

A DIVORCE CONSPIRACY CHARGED-A WIFE
ABANDONED FOR A sEwING-MACHINE AND 500.
John Miller and George Gross were near
neghBors residing in Norolkst, in this city, and their
families terms OF intimacy. In August last Mil
lers WIFE Elizabeth went TO Detroit, Mich where she
had relatives, and remained until the goth Of January
when she returned. At about the time Of her leaving
Mr. Gross disappeared. In September last and while
his wife absent i'm the West Miller commenced an
action for divorce alleging improper intimacy between
his wife and Gross and at the time Mrs Gross sued
her husband for a divorce, alleging intimacy with
Mrs Miller TIE suits conducted by the same
lawyer, the service was made by publication, and an
order reference n Charles A. jackson obtained
irem Judge Sutherland. The same witnesses were cN
amincd In both eases. and the testimony cOrrObOratcd
the opinions ~ the two plaintiffs with reference 10 the
intimacy existing between their respective partners.
decree ~ divorce was given 10y judge sutherland n each
The 2Sth of January and the sh OF February
Mr.. Miller and Mrs Gross were married.
A motion made yesterday, before Judge Cardozo
behalf Of the first Mrs. Miller have the decree Of
divorce given to her husband let aside the ground
that a cons piracy formed get her aud MI
Gross out OF the way In order that her husband and
Mrs, Gross might marry. She STATES, In her AFFIDAVIT
that the action commenced during her temporary
absence, and that she in utter ignorance Of all the
proceedings. from beginning 10 end. Tht trouble no
tween herself and her husband arose she says. from
nfouudcd jealousy his part that too much intimacy
existed between her and Gross. When she returned
from Detroit about week before the decree
granted. her husband refused 10 receive her.
and said he would have no more 10 do with her
They had been married seven years. Though ne a
drinking man. he had treated her well until two years
ago. when he began to abuse her He became, or pre-
tended 10 be- OuageOusy Jealous and would abuse her
the vilest If any ever spoke 10 her even
though intimate friend Of MS own he accused
her without cause Of criminal intimacy with different
particularly with Gross For year past she mas
been in poor health, while kOsina Gross Mrs Miller say -
is strong, robust taiOress by trade, Win
large number Of women in her employ. and she makes
great deal Of money. Miller conceived strong passion
for her. and continually telling Mrs. Miller what
good woman she was, aud how much money she made,
and compared his own wlfes feeDleness and poverty
with her strength and prosperity In August Rosina
made an arrangement, Mrs. Miller says, with
her husband. Gross, by which she gave him
sewing machine and $3.50 TO leave her and 20 to Ger
many. that she could procure divorce and marry
Miller. Mrs Miller strongly denies the charges Of I'M
proprety between her and Gross and claims TO have
been "A true and faithful wife, although at times insulted
and n trcated almost beyond endurance, but bearing II
all for the sake of her children.
Mr.. Miller, in opposition to the notion made aihdavl
that his wife Elizabeth constantly complaining, ana
always compmentng and talking about George Gross,
and expressing her determination 10 with and talk to
him. whenever and wherever she pleased In August
she left her home abandoning her two sons agse and g.
ON occasion she told him she wouldn't hy" with him.
aud he her 81 whcreupOn she left Judge CdrdOlO
reserved his decision.