The New York herald., 1878-11-21
DIVIDED ROCKS.

suit for an absolute divorce the ground of al
teged adultery brought by Martha Rock against her
husband. William Rock. was the subject of order
yesterday by Judge Larremore in the Court Of Com
mon Pleas. The Rocks, according to the complaint,
became united in the holy bond of wedlock according
to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church
Of England on the 25th Of October 1882 by the Rev.
Newton Rosedale Lloyd, ut the Church of st. Andrew g.
Berdsley in the county OF Warwick. England. In due
course OF time moved by circumstances unknown be-
not told the twain to the United
Tor long time resided here apparently peaceable and
law abiding citizens. During the advancement OF their
1874 Mrs. Rock claims to have discovered the infdcl:
tty OF her husband, who ut that time separated
from her. She charges that in the town OF Birming
ham, Warwick county, England. and at various other
places. he committed adultery with woman named
Walton and that he is now living in open adultery ut
that place. She also made affidavit in which
she states that her husband s now living
in Birmingham. England and asked that an
order be granted directing service Of the summons
and complaint by publication by personal service
according to the provisions of the statute. Upon the
papers thus submitted the order asked for granted
and after considerable delay the papers served
personally upon the defendant in the streets of Br-
mingham by George Sterry. who said in his affidavit
the defendant. Since the service of the papers no
answer or appearance has been put in and Judge
ercnce to edward Patterson to take proof and re-
port to the Court.
A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS PITY.
residing at the house No. 693 Sixth avenue lost gold
watch. and In view Of certain Information afforded to
her ut accused Carrie OrleInan u young girl
thirteen years DID, who. with her mother and sister
lived In the same building. The accused tearfully
acknowledged her guilt and she yesterday called
10 the bar in Part Of the Court Of General Sessions
BY Assistant District Attorney Russell. Mr.. A. II.
Huminel representing the defence. She had been
locked up night in the Tombs and her appearance
was suggestive OF remorse and penitence. Her
mother and sister iii Court and not q
little anxious about the fate of little Miss Carrie
who. In an evil moment, had been tempted to
appropriate that which did not belong to
her. Several influential and humane persons
interested themselves in her behalf not the least ef-
fective OF whom was Miss Carrie Lester prepos-
sessing and charitaby disposed young lady, who had
been the Sunday school teacher the accused the
Rev. Joseph Elders Baptist church. in West Fifty
third street. Miss Lester came to court and ex-
planned to Judge dildersleeve and Mr. Russell that she
waa deeply interested in tho welfare Of the young
girl, who, she said had always borne good charac-
ter and she earnestly besought the Court and prose-
cutting officer to 1.-THE brand from the burning"
Her noble appeal was not made in vain. and Judge
Gilderseeve in suspending judgment impaired to the
little girl. whose face suiused with tears, some
wholesome advice and handed her to the custody
Of her mother.