The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-20
IOWA.
Terrible Condition OF Affairs in an
Orphan AsylGm-A Full Expose OF
the Outrageous Proceedings.

Terrible Condition OF Affairs in an
Orphan AsyIum-A Full Expose Of
the Outrageous Proceedings.
DUBUQUE, August l9.-The Herald
this morning publishes long account
OF what it characterizas as the most
horrible crime that has come to light
in northern Iowa in years. 1t says
rumors OF it came to hand last week,
but they were of SO shocking a nature
that it declined TO publish them, though
well authenticated, until it sent a
special reporter to the scene, who insti-
tuted a personal investigation into the
facts. The result it now publishes:
At Andrew, the capital of Jackson
county, twenty-five miles south OF this
city, ls a private orphan asylum, estab-
lished in 1864, for the reception and
care of orphans and destitute children
not over twelve years of age, to give
them q christian home until they are OF
age. 1t has been under the charge of
the Lutheraps, and its head officer, or
warden, was Rev. j. n. Schueller, a
German, who came to this Ecountry
about eighteen years ago. At the leg
islative session of 1872 Schueller OBJ
tanned an appropriation OF three thou
sand dollars in aid Of his institute. He
has always stood high and enjoyed the
unlimited confidence OF the entire COM
murity. About FIVE years ago his wife
died, aud il seems that not long after
that event he commenced a systematic
course Of seduction OF little girls under
his charge. The first victim, so lar as
known was little girl twelve or four
teen years OF age, who had been driven
to the asylum by the unhappy domestic
relations OF her parents, for a cause not
assigned by Schueller. She was turned
cut OF the institution and taken TO live
with some very respectable people in
the country, near Andrew, TO whom
she related her story, the people she
lived with expressed great Indignation,
and made considerable talk against
Schueller in Andrew. But the citizens
generally maintained that man Of his
high morality was innocent OF such q
thing and no attention was paid TO 1t.
Della is now living with her parents
in Des Moines. This was about four
wears ago. The Herald then mentions
ed the other case with great par,icultri-
ty, similar in character. The horrible
and final denouement came about three
weeks ago, one OF the girls named Ber-
tha Nellis, fifteen years OF age, went TO
the matron and said she wanted to
leave the asylum, but refused to assign
any reason. On being closely pressed
and threatened with punishment il she
did not give her reason, she finally con-
iessed that it WAS on account OF Mr..
SchueIler's conduct toward the girls.
She then related the particulars OF how
he had seduced several OF the little
girls, and had made various attempts
upon her, but had been so far unsuc.
cessull. The matron promised 10 in
ouire into matters, but the Wanden was
then absent. On bis return the matron
called upon him and asked for her pay,
as she proposed TO leave. On asking
her reason she frankly told him what
she hal heard. lie was dumb for q
moment, but finally recovering, confes-
sed all, and promised il she would stay
and take care Of the children, he would
himself leave. BY her advice he went
a. once 10 Galena, sought an interview
with Rev Mr. Klirtwood, minister at
that place, and president Of the direct
ory, aud 70 him confessed all. This
gentleman was horrifed at the revela-
tons ard demanded that Schneider
should st oace resign and leave. This
he did, and Rev Mr.. Rembold, Of
Bellevue took charge OF the institution.
Scnuel!er left Andrew at four o clock
on Monday morning a week ago in com.
panv with his daughter direct for New
York and thence 10 Europe, and be is
probably on the ocean ct this time.
The victims OF Schueller, as far as can
ascertained at present, are Elk little
girls, ranging from eight to fourteen
years o. age.
Schueller is man OF fine personal
appearance Of scarcely medium height,
heavy built. aud dark complexion, with
glossy black hair, flowing beard, rival
ing the ravens wing in hue. and clean
shayen upper lip, q nose rather ap'
proac'irg the aquiline, and sharp,
laughing black. eyes. he is man OF
unusual eiucationsl requirements and
grea! natural ability. What will be the
final result is not known, but all regret
that Schueller has escaped the clutches
OF the law.
Fire.
DEs MONIES, August l9.-The Young
American Touring mill, owned by
Sihsrs 4 Son, at Muscstine, was burned
to-day. Loss $1,000; insurance
ST 900
The New York Agricultural Editor :
ial party passed through here eastward