The New York herald., 1870-06-11
THE MYERS-SCHROEDER CASE.
Almost a Tragedy-Mrs. Vreeland Attacks
Schroeder With Butcher Knife-Ex-
traordinary Scene in Court

The seduction, mock marriage and abortion case
OF Meyers against Schroeder, which has been under
investigation before Judge Bowling, at the Tombs
Police Court, was very nearly resulting IN tragedy
Yesterday. The particulars OF the case have been
fully reported in the HERALD. and with them the
pubic are no doubt thoroughly conversant.
The plaintin in the case Is best known from her
connection and relationship with the notorious Mrs.
Caroline vreeland name the said Caroline assumes
upon alleged marriage with an elderly gentleman
OF great wealth OF the name Of vreeland, residing IN
New Jersey. To substantate her claim to the title
OF wife OF MIR. vreeland repeated suits at law have
been brought by her. both IN this city and
In New Jersey the result OF which have been adverse
70 Carone's claim 70 the relationship OF VIE or 10
as the woman who was expelled from the court
room during the Mcfarland trial for interruptng
the counsel for the defence while discussing he con
strucuon OF the Calhoun letters ana, as an indi-
vldual. was vile adventures Ine mothern 9o :.
u the 'l,aaf relationship hip stsp Sel%eea the two~have
been at times inseparable companions, the
young pen vsuy and Taser pasc asru
nent IN the hands OF the elderly matrimonial
plotter. Adah, under her stepmother's guidance,
made an early start IN lle'5 career-or SUCH ca
reer as Mrs. Vreeland chalked out for her-and at
the age uf thirteen years ana six months was mar
ried at Washington 10 ofilcer IN the army, with
whom she lived but six weeks in camp when she
lett and they were subsequently divorced. Her
career Tor The last three yearsshe Is not YET seven
succeeding in captivating a rich lover, and AGAIN
leasing life Of neglect and privaton. She met WIN
the late defendant III the suit Mr.. Robert schroeder,
a wealthy young hop merchant doing business III
Beaver street, and by her wIles captvaied MS 700
mained i together he denied her nothing, Kept her
in first rate style, ana contributed besides
largely TO tine comforts OF Mrs. vrceland. But
there never was such q thing contemplated
as malrlmony but this after all, was the very rock
on which Adah's bark OF prosperity got wrecked.
When tired OF the connection Mr.. Schroeder parted
company With Adah and thea IL was that, by the
counsel OF her mother, she preferred charges OF Sc
duction, and mock marriage winding up WIN an az
tempt at abortion 1t was on the investigation INTO
these charges the parties were In attendance before
Justice Bowling al the Tomos Police Court Tor some
days past
MRS. vREELAND ATTACKS SCHROEDER WITH A
BUTCHER KNIFE.
During the exam nation OF Miss Meyers yesterday
by Mr. Edwin James, as on the previous day, MIS-
Vreeland, whom counsel for the defence intended TO
call as witness, was excluded from the room. The
cross-examination was very severe anu several
times MISS Meyers appealed TO her counsel, Mr.
Howe, for advice In the matter; but Mr. Howe ap-
peared as inexorable as MIR. James, and she was
compelled 10 answer most unpa atabe questions. 1t
is very likely from what afterwards occurred that
Mrs yresand was vas suffering from ne try
its extent. stood q moment as rigid as a
sudden bound Of panther she laid hold OF Mr..
Schroeder-who at the time had not noticed her,
and who sat with his back towards HEREWITH her
lett hand, and with her right hand holding u new
and glittering butcher knife, struck her intended
victim three sudden blows or stabs on the shoulder
and back OF the neck. This terrible attempt at MUIR
der created CONSERVATION all round anu counsel
and spectators made simultaneous rush for the
doors. Mrs. Vreeand had then the stage TO herself
Tor moment or two, but the noise attracted half
a dozen so policemen from the adjoining
court. Judge Dowllng himself evinced perfect
coolness OF mind. He rushed In from the
outer court; at one glance took In the situation
Schroeder fleeing for his life and Mrs. Vreeland bran
dshlng the murderOus blade in her hand. He at
once, Without moments hesitation, few to her
side, seized the frantic woman by the wrist and
wrested the knife from her hand.
SCHROEDER NOT HURT.
Mr. Schroeder was more frightened than hurt,
though he had most providential escape from what
was intended to be his death. Through over excite
ment and the change oil position OF Schroeder,
caused by the attack, the blade each time glanced
dOwnwards, cutting his coat In three places but not
going directly inwards This was the end of the
case Judge DOwling dismissed the case OF Meyers,
ordered Adah TO the temporary guardianship Oh Mrs.
Foster, matron Of the TOmbs, and committed Mrs.
Vreeland to prison to await examination, set down
for to-day at Ten O'Clock.