The New York herald., 1875-11-17
BROKEN MARRIAGE VOWS.

AN Ex-PREsrpENT OF THE ERIE RAILROAD
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY-Ams BERDELI.
THE INJURED WIFE, SEEKING REDRESS FOR
HER WRONGS BIZ DIVORCE sUIT-A DIS
GRACEFUL STORY.
GOSHEN, N. Y, Nov. l6, 1875
It is seldom that this place Is exercised IL is at
present over scandal in high life. The prominent
figure in the affair Is less person than Mr.. R H
Berdel President Of the Erie Railway Company before
the time OF Gould and Fisk. and reputed be Of
the wealthiest Of this place For long time
vague have been freely and industrously cir
cuated compromising the character OF the accused
ex-prcsident, until lately nothing conclusive
tangible has been publicly known TO the real truth
OF the matter II is alleged however, that during the
past few months indisputable evidence has been OBJ
Of the mprudence OF the accused and the result
that Mrs. Berde has left her husband, taking her
children with her aud commenced legal proceedings
against him for alimony and divorce.
BERDELL's MARRIAGE.
About half years ago Mr. Berdell, who
then widower, became eDamored and the suitor Of
a handsome daughter of a well known and highly
teemed citizen OF New York. The result Of the
ship was that matrimonial knot was tied Soon after
their marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Berde removed TO this
place, where he purchased of the finest and
cosest residences this part of the country, valued
il said ut $3.50, 600 Mrs Berdell, being a very
sociabe lady OF pleasing and aiabe manners not only
friends in the best society here, but became great
favorte and was much admired.
RUMoRs OF oFtpSFAiTHFULNEss
Ere long it began to be rumored about that her hus
band unaithiu to his marriage and that his
time beng occupied by another woman For
time the rumors floating about with every wind,
but as time passed on a lu took place and compare
lively nothing heard in relation the The
sympathy Of the people with the injured wife, and
hopes entertained that the reports would prove
false. But such good fortune awaited her On the
contrary there other rumors Of the harsh treat
OF the wronged wife and with them and more
damaging reports OF the inhdelity Of her husband
Again II was hoped that the gossipers wrong and
that all would turn out right But before, truth
was potent and powerful and the scandalous reports
verified By the unconcealed actions OF the accused
husband
rnE TIRsT EXPOSURE
Some time ago probably four or five months, the
local papers gave the first publicity TO the matter pub
fishing they did an account OF dsgraceful scene on
Erie Railway train II seems that the exPresident
is the fortunate possessor Of pass to ride free over
the road With this. Il is alleged, he attempted TO
pass notorious Paterson woman as his wife. Being
acquainted with the character OF the woman the con-
ductor refused TO do and afterward reported the
matter " the companys headquarters. 1t was made
the subject Of serious discussion by the directors, and
the question whether or his pass should be taken
up debated. They, however took no action, and
finally permitted the matter TO drop
A SCENE HOTEL.
From this time until few days ago the friends OF
the ex presidents wife, assisted by detective kept
track OF her husbands whereabouts and doings, when
they were rewarded Dy again uebeCtlnB ne
visited New York, accompanied by the same woman,
and driving TO the ST Denis Hotel registered man
and wife giving Westchester county their place OF
residence Soon after they were shown TO their room
the detective accompanied by Mrs. Berdell's father and
brother arrived at the hotel The proprietor was in
formed OF the OF their business, and told the
truth as who the 'Westchester county, couple
The detective and his companions after thus gaining
incoutrovertibe evidence OF the criminaly OF the
twain, left, and followed by them they having
been fncontinently hustled out by the proprietor.
sCIr COMMENCED.
The matter having been placed IN the hands OF Messrs
Fullerton Knox & Crosby, that arm has commenced
the suit almony and divorce above spoken Of on the
ground of adultery, About week ago the necessary
papers served the defendant and on the same
day Mrs Berde took her departure from her husbands
residence taking her children with her. They have
taken up their residence the opposite side of the
street the house Of friend Now that this matter
has light and will be taken into the courts, u
that other suits TO be pushed against the
accused for alleged illegal business transactions which
involve many thousands of dollars.
THE WOMAN IN CASE.
The woman with whom the defendant is accused or
criminal intimacy before the courts OF this county
about a year ago, figuring as the plaintiff IN suit
brought for defamation OF character. She had been
elected of ball room all improper and unnt per-
son to associate with respectable ladies' The defend
ant unexpectedly to and unfortunately for her at
tempted prove the charge preferred and Introduced
witnesses who gave evidence damaging TO her char
acter that the jury gave a verdict OF no cause OF