The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-02
TIE PHILADELPHIA HORB,cSSd
Particulars of tte Terrible Muir
Der and Suicide.
Edwatd Schuretter and His victim-The
'Green-Eyed Monster Provoking Maugh-
ter-How the Tragedy Com
menoed and Ended.

The dreadful tragedy that occurred at No. COS
South Second street last night has created thrill
OF horror throughout the city and is still o matter
OF great excitement. On every street corner, in
every hotel and on the street cars 1t Affords the
principal theme Of conversation 1t has been but
rare indeed that such bloody TRANSACTION has
been chr0nicled In this city. The murdered
woman, Mrs. Edward Schusretter, and her hus-
band, were well known throughout the entire
neghborhood Of the murder, and beyond little
gossip among those intimately acquainted with
them as regards his inclination to be jealous OF
her at times NO thought ever entered their heads
that no would be guilty Of numbering both
himself and wife. Schusretter was but twenty
eight years of age, and was by profession an
operator in fine steel work. He was q native OF
Vienna, Austria, ana came to this country o few
years ago and settled down In this city. Several
months ago he became acquainted, through mu-
tual friend with Miss Mary Rehr, a stepdaughter
OF Edward Herring, who keeps carpet store upon
the first n0Or OF the premises In which
THE FATAL RENCONTRE
happened last night. The murderer and suicide
was an accomplished musician and his company
was sought by the best German families OF South
wark. In May last he asked Mr.. Herring for the
hand OF his step daughter to which the latter gave
his assent, ana on the evening of the 9th
OF that month they were united In marriage
at the Catholic church OF the neighborhood. After
the sOlemnization Of the wedding, Schusretter re-
sumed his usual avocaton and the couple COM
menced Housekeeping in the third story of No. coo
South Second the furniture of which was pre-
sented to them by Mr.. Herring and Mary's mother,
who was Herrng's wife. Their welded life seemed
to have been of unalloyed pleasure, without Q
single feature that would render them unhappy
and during the first month 1t was the general re-
m wal n nrfu
nate union" Last MONTH however,
THE FIRST TROUBLE
came and Schusretter lost his situation. Coupled
with this was an intense hatred he formed for Q
former beau Of his wife who occasionally called at
the house. He frequently expostulated with her
regarding his rival and she never imagining that
he was really in earnest, laughed the matter
away. short time ago he learned that both his
wife and her stepiather had been talking in un-
complimentary terms concerning him, and this
seemed to render him almost broken
hearted, and to relieve his mind he I'M
folded his tale OF woe to his associates
to one Of whom in particular he said yesterday
afternoon, "You little know the troubles I have
encountered since my marriage. have found my
wife doing things that never believed she would,
and would as leave die as live" Shortly after
saving this he started FOR MS home IN South Second
who was seated behind tue counter patching o
piece Of carpet cordially Before going up stairs to
reach in my overcoat pocket and get me a cigar,
and take one yourself" This schusretter did, and
after lighting cigar be tripped up stairs hum
ming German air, that alas proved to be
TIE FUNERAL REQUIRM
OF not only himself, but OF his beautiful and IN
suspecting wife. AT the time Of the husbands
appearance she was in the kitchen, the 1rs noOr
pIeparing supper IN the me- absence OF her mother
and attended the store while he ate his evening
meal. AT the conclusion he relieved her and she
ant natal n Ia nd hat
passed between taem upon her entry into their
little parlor 10 human tongue will ever reveal, as
nifty and the other gasped away her LIES blood
victim OF mans jealousy. No scream or groans
side world the evidence Of the death struggle that
ensued between the two, and 1t was not until near
sn SS q ss ga Ae WIT
neither Of the two had been to tea and their long
absence worried him. At last growing impatient,
he mounted the stairs and entered their ROOM as
was his usual custom, without knocking
THE SIGHT THAT NET Ills EYES STAGGERED HIM.
southern wall " the room, lay Schusretter prone
on the floor, dead, with his face iearfuy distorted
while by his side were porter bottle and razor
both covered with blood. Entering the rear room
which adioins this chamber OF horror, he discov.
cred the form OF Mrs. Schusretter lying near the
door leading to the hail entry, covered with blood
aud her head almost severed from the trunk
the walls were besmeared with it as
though it had been thrown from q broom.
Herring took the dreadful sight In at a glance and
staggering to q ront window, screamed Murder"
Lieutenant Sampson, who was passing along the
street at that hour, hurriedly responded to the
SUMMONS accompanied by several citizens and
officers. MIR. Herring was carried out, and
THE BODIES OF TEE ILL~FATED HUSBAND AND WIPE
were examined Mrs. schusretter was found to
have received the thrust OF o razor blade at the
back OF the neck, which, extending around to the
right. severed the lugu!ar yeln, windpipe END
FL e CIV but Slender aef pee ssa q
flesh. From the offensive matter that was ooAing
from ret mouth It Was surmsed that he
upon examining the porter bottle, was verified as
1t was found to have contained the deadliest Of
self after killing mis- wife, as the bloody finger
marks on the doc doors Of little closet plainly
self SELF on the bed. the white sheet and
pillows Of which to-day mark with the crimson nuid
tumbled to the floor while in the death throes,
where ne was found. The news spread with light
rounding the house since last night ana
throughout to-day. The remains now lie In
sas 81 the moer as Of
she received the news, was heartrending. She
tainted twice, and the physicians entertain the
icns the N'' sue WIN n0'
The Coroner now has the matter In hand and
will hold an inquest tomorrow.
sCHUsRErrER WAS NOT DRINKING MAN.
although it is said that he was OF quarreisome
disposition. The following letter, found on the
person OF the suicide, explains the devotion his
wife always entertained for him, and the idea Of
her having been untrue to her marriage vows Is
considered by their friends as unworthy OF belief:
PHILADELPHIA Dec Is 1872
DEAR Epw. RpI wish you, with all my heart merry,
merry Christmas and happy happy New Year. hope
we will be next year. Your bride forever MARY.
Schusretter was member OF several OF the
Philadelphia singing societies, and always
manners of wel-bred gentleman. He spoke
nucntly several languages, aud was q graduate
OF the Vienna School Of Mines He always dressed
with fine taste, and could make q creditable ap-
pearance IN any society. HIS wife was well
educated lady, ana was noted for her amiable
qualities. Taken altogether an affair Involving
more horror has not happened In this usually quiet
city Tor years.
Is SHE A BONAPARTE7