Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-19
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE.
Mn. oassnyi susa Tor Separation. and
lntsrsstina Uetalls Anticipated.


Mn. oassnyi ousa Tor ssparstien. and
latsrsstiNs UstalIs Anticipated.
Special to Bryan Morning Eagle.
New York, Nov. 1s.-5ociety Is
hooking forward to some spicy revela-
lions In the trial OF the divorce suit
brought BY Mrs. Frances Work-Burke-
Roche Batonyi against her husband,
Aurel Batonyi. the Austrian coach
driver whom she married shortly AFT
er her divorce from rke-Roche, her
English husband. The case was called
for trial today in open court. At
the same time, Batonyi's counter-suit.
In which he makes various charges
against his wife. will be tried,
The Secret Marriage Disclosed.
1t was about two years ago that
society throughout the East was
startled to learn that Mrs. Burke
Roche, one Of the handsomest women
in the -Four Hundred" noted horse
woman, whip and breeder of prize
toy bull terriers, had been for almost
a year the wife of Batonyi, the famous
professional whip. The marriage took
place Aug. 9, 1905, at the Hotel En-
pire in this city, but 1t was not until
a year later that it was publicly an
nounced. Then the couple went to
Europe for a while and upon their
return toeok up their residence at
Newport.
Was Former Wife of a Nobieman.
Prior to her marriage to Batonyi,
Mrs. Roche, as she preferred to be
called, had figured considerable in
the newspapers. She was conspicuous
in society on account of her wealth,
beauty and love of sport. AS Miss
Frances Work she was a great belle
in this city, and when she went
abroad in 1880, she met the Hon.
James Boothby Burke Roche, brother
OF the present Baron Fermoy, and next
in line of succession. They were
married, but the marriage proved An
unhappy one, and in 1890, Mrs. Roche
obtained a divorce in Delaware, with
the custody of her three children. Her
daughter, Miss Cynthia Roche. .
great belle and one of the most at
tractive young women in society here
and in Newport, married in 1906 Ar
thur Scott Burden, youngest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Burden. The
wedding, attended by all society, was
one Of the most brilliant held in New
York in recent years.
Expenses Not Less Than 1915 Day.
When she divorced her husband,
her father. millionaire horseman.
noted for his eccentricities, made her
an allowance. Her habit of exceeding
1t caused frequent quarrels and
arrangements with her father She
announced at one time that she could
not possibly live on less than 1875 .
day. and Mr.. Work, wealthy though
he was, did not see his way clear to
allow her that amount
The Man on the Box.
II was Mrs. Roche's love for all
kinds of outdoor sports that led to
her acquaintance with Batonyi. The
Hungarian had been a pro-
fessional whip and instructor of driv-
ing to the -Four Hundred for years
He became Mrs. Roche's teacher and
their courtship was carried on the box
Of the coach. Good Times" while
)ne of them handled the lines and the |
whip and the other occupied the box |
seat. Batonyi made love as well as |
ne drove. and he taught Mrs Roche |
he latter accomplishment, at least, |
80 thoroughly that she soon became |
loted as an amateur whip. driving
Ter four-in-hand about Newport and
'icinity.
Batonyi's Threat.
The trouble between bride and
however. began almost as
Don as their marriage became known.
The union was very distasteful to
lrs. Roche's father and he did not
eek to hide his sentiments in the
natter. He promptly announced that
is daughters allowance was cut off