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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
New Evidence Bearing
Upon the LlagaS
Murder.
With eSSeS Will Swear That the
RanCher Was Slain at
Night.
The Widow and Dan butcher Said
to Have Prearranged the
Killing.
Special Dispatch to THE CALI.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 10.-There prom
lses TO be some sensational developments
at the trial of Mrs. Schcfield and Dan
Butcher for the murder of George W.
Schofield, which commences tomorrow.
District Attorney Herrip gton and Sher fl
Lyndon have unearthed some new evil
denoe By this they declare it will be
proven that ;he murder of the L!agas
rancher was the result of conspiracy
between Mrs. Schofield and butcher TO kill
the formers husband; that the murder
was actually done and that the deed was
mltted on the evening of August 6
instead OF the morning OF August z, as
claimed.
Ever since the killing District Attorney
Harrington has held to the idea that
Schotield had been dead for from twelve
10 eighteen hours when the killing was
reported and the body viewed by neigh
bors. Witnesses will swear that the blood
that dropped from the body when first
viewed by neigh bors was coaguIated and
dry, and that, too, on cold and foggy
morning within an hour after the time Of
his death as given by the prisoners.
To prove that the killing did not take
place at the hour stated, rancher living
in the vicinity of Madrone will swear that
no shot was fired at the Schofield ranch
on that morning. He will testify that he
was out deer-hunting, and between and
$50 O'Clock, during which time 1t is
claimed Schotield was killed, he was on a
hill but a short distance from the Schotield
ranch lying in wait for deer, and would
surely have heard il had shot been fired.
Strong circumstantial evidence will be
relied upon TO support the theory that
conspiracy TO kill Schotield was entered
into between Mrs. Schcfield and butcher.
Ii the killing had been done in self-de-
tense or to protect Mrs. Schofield the re
would have been no need TO concoct the
story about a heavily bearded man COM
mitting the crime, after lying around the
house all night and throwing rocks at the
house, awaiting en- opportunity TO Kill
Schoheld. If the defendants had adhered
to their original story it is believed that
conviction would have been impossible.
1t is said that the woman who had
charge of the Schofield place for a few
days following the murder maze some i'm
portant discoveries. The shells butcher
threw out of the rife after shooting Scho-
field have been found, and not in the place
where they should have been, accordin
to butchers story. 1t is understood some
strong testimony will be introd uced in
connection with them.
Separate trials will be demanded by the
defendants, and an effort will be made to
prove Self-defense
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
WORK ON WARSHIPS
AT MARE ISLAND
Gunboat Marietta Ready for
Her Cruise to Alaskan
Waters.
Progress of the Repairs on the
Monitors Monadnock and
Monterey.

Special Dispatch to THE CALL
VALLEJO, CAL, Oct. 10.-The gunboat
Marietta, which has been detailed in place
of her sister-ship, the Wheeling, to relieve
the Concord in, Alaskan waters, has about
completed preparations for her northern
cruise. DeckhoUses have been built over
the matches oD the main deck and addi-
tional steam heaters placed on board to
make her more habitable during the cold
season. She is now lying in the stream,
having taken on full supply of coal. 1t
is the intention of Commander Symonds
to drop down to San Francisco within
few days to take on stores, sa ling for Sitka
about next Sunday.
| Although the Baltimore has not vet
| been put into commission. details of Off
GERS and men from other ships living at
the yard have been made FOR temporary
duty, and the work of putting on stores is
progressing rapidly, so that there will be
very little 20 do after the Philadelphia S
crew is transferred to her.
The United States steamship Marion
has been surveyed with view of fitting
her up for the apprentice training service
1t was found that she would not be worth
extensive repairs, and it was recommended
by Naval Constructor Baxter that she
receive only such re pairs as would enable
Mohican. vessel of the same class, now
lying at the navy yard, can be got into
readiness. If this recommendation is
carried out, the Marion will probably
make one tour with the apprentices before
being laid up in Rotten Row" or sold.
The monitor Mon terey, which went into
the drydock on Monday last, will be
removed early this week, Her officers say
that she is in excellent condition and thar
with the minor repairs and changes now
authorized, she will be in perfect trim at
the end of twenty days.
The monitor Monadnock is still at the
navy-yeTd awaiting the com pletion of her
repairs. but is in such condition that she
could leave the yard for an extended
cruise at few hours notice.
Work on the Charleston is progressing
steadily but is not being rushed as was
contem plated by the departments order
of ten days ago. All overtime work at the
navy-yard has been stopped.
The marriage of Ensign James J. Raby,
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
SPORTS Will Be ARRESTED.
SauSdfito to Make a Final Effort TO
Drive Gut the Sellers of
RdciHQ Fools.

SAUSALITO, CAL, Oct. 1O.-Once again
the town authorities are preparing TO
make wholesale arrests among the sports
who place their money on Eastern race
horses in the poolrooms at Sausalito
Town Marshal John E. Creed asserts that
be will swear out 100 warrants in the
morning for the arrest of gamblers under
the ordinance just passed by the Trustees
forbdding the running of pooIrooms.
Zeke Abraham, who has been conduct
ing a poolroom in Sausalito for a Chicago
firm, announced yesterday that his place
would no longer rem ain open. Another
poolroom gave out the same inform alton
and this leaves only Harrison & Co. in
tie field to battle with the town authori-
! ties. Harrison says that the ordinance
passed by the board of trustees is not
worth the paper it is written on and that
| 1t is invalid. If it comes to matter of
contesting the validity of the ordinance,
! Harrison says, he will do X.
Marshal Creed, when seen by THE CALL
representative to-day, said that he in.
tended to make the arrests if there was
any betting at Harrison's poolroom to-
| morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11

faithful few who compose the ''straight t
liners" here or are the result of advice
given to Russ by his friends remains for to
morrow's solution.
The Democratic City Committee has
been in boiling and stewing state for
several days. Whatever may be said of
the standing OF Mr.. Stephens in the coun-
ellis of the Bryan party here there is many
warm spot for him in the hearts of those
who compose the rank and file of the
good old pure Democracy, as it sparkled
before its Populistic adulteration
at meeting of the Democratic CITY
Central Committee the other night sew
erai designations were handed in, all on
account OF the division of opinion as to
the handling of Stephens candidacy.
But 1t is all over now, they say and the
three remaining candidates will be left to
hight 1t out-Land, Leonard and Hub
bard.
Some of the friends of Mr.. Hubbard
are making very unwise criticism of
Mr.. Lands candidacy" said a prominent
Republican last night. "When they cast
out the lntimation that Mr.. Land is iden-
tined with the saloons and saloon inter-
ests, with gambling and gambling inter-
ests, they are speaking of something they
know nothing about.
"ln the first place. Mr.. Land is the pro-
prletor of hotel, public place, built for
the public, conducted for the comfort and
amusement of the public. He has piano
in his parlor, he has papers in his reatiing-
room, liquors at his par and cards in the
cardroom. Whether or not the reading
room or cardroom is sought by guest is
matter lett solely to the guests prefer
ment.
AS for Mr.. Lands private life.
II the lives OF some of the men who criti-
else him were as exemplary as his. there
would be less card playing and less drink.
ing: Through my personal acquaintance
with him for twenty years l never saw
him touch drop of intoxicating LIQUOR
or play a card.'
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
Officers of the Republican League
of Southern California.

Vice-President Wray made the fol-
lowing statement of the important and
prehensive objects OF the organlZa-
ton: 1.-The Southern California Repub-
lican League was formed primarily to
strengthen, unite and harmonic the Re-
publican party in the counties south OF
Tehachapi. There is not now any organ
fZatlon of this kind in this part OF the
State. 1t was formed without regard to
who shall be the party leader. Its object
is to advance Republican interests in
State and national affairs. Had this
league been organized for the last cam
paign there would have been no necessity
tor the formation of sound-money clubs
liz 1896. 1t will endeavor to build up Re-
publican sentiment along legitimate lines,
without regard to the dictates of bosses or
would-be leaders. Every man who can
sincerely subscribe TO the principles of
the national administration Is eligible to
mem bership.
In the coming State campaign it will
be found working with ali its strength and
influence for the nominees OF the Repub-
hcan State convention. 1t is, and will be
Kept, tree from any and all alliances of a
personal character. 1t is bound to no
man for United States Senator or Gov
ernor, but holds that the United States
Senator should come from Southern Cali
lorna. We claim that the fruit and other
interests in Southern California require
that the United States Senator should be
selected from south Of the Tehachapi.
ut Will reach out ana endeavor to have
all the country newspapers in the Sixth
and Seventh Congressional districts work
along the lines that will best serve the
party and insure its success. 1t is real
lied that if all the newspapers can be
brought into harmony of action, it will
bring about the absolute success of the Re-
publican party south of Tehachapi.
''There will be no attempt whatever at
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
TOP WEIGHT FJR OSTLER JOE.
fmpoStS Announced for the Citrus
Belt Handicap at Los
knQeieS.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct 1O.-For the
races of the Sixth District Agricultural
Association the strings of Walter Maben,
G aries Durfee and ]. Perkins arrived to-
day from San Jose. In the consignment
were Jasper Ayers, Galette, Jaspere, vi
salia, Eta Wilkes and Osita. Six more
carloads are due to arrive to- morrow.
Ben Benjamin, the official Handicapped
of the Los Angeles Fair Association, has
made the following assignment of weights
for the $1,000 Citrus Belt handicap, which
is to b. run at the opening day of the
meeting, next Thursday: Ostier Joe 121;
Crescendo, III; Argenitr, lis; Flashlight,
III; Grady, liz; Cnattreuse II, 1876; imp.
Devils Dream. 105; Fortunate, los; San
Marco, 104; Nomad, 102; Pescadero, 100;
San Tuzza, 100; Little Cripple, 90; Pola-
maclta, SO: Lost Girl. 9S; Lady Hurst, 81;
Mollie r, 95: Vishun, go; Jetrudes, 80; ;
Talbot Clifton, 80.
The order of events of the nine days
meet was arranged to-day as follows: On
Thursday, October IA, opening day, there
Will be the 2:12 trot, 2:12 pace. the Citrus
hanulcap and the maiden plate; Friday,
2:3o trot, Santa Catalina slide; Saturday
free-tor-au pace, 2:20 trot, Los Angeles
Derby, Los Angeles Futurity; Monday, ,2:17
trot, Western Spirit, Santa Monica scram-
bic; Tuesday. 2:30 pace, Blue Ribbon hur-
dle Maln-street and Agricultural Park
Railroad handicap; Wednesday, 2:24 trot;
Thursday, 2:15 trot, Southern California
stake; Friday, 2:17 pace, Van Nuys Hotel
handicap; Saturday, free-for- all trot, 2:20
trot, Pasadena handicap.
Overnight races will be arranged from
day to day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11

adopted was that of the Los Angeles
County branch of the organization and is
as follows:
Ihe name OF this organization shall be the
Los Angeles County Branch OF the Repu blican
League of Southern California
The OBJECT OF this branch league shall be to
organize all Republican voters of Los Angeles
County, SO that they may present q bold and
united front in the coming elections, TO the
end that Kepu bilcan principles may triumph
NJ the polls and the benefits accruing from
Republican legislation NAV be assured To the
residents of Southern California.
Every Republican voter OF Los Angeles
county snail be eligible to league member
ship, irrespective of race, previous party afi;l
alton, nationality or religion
The city OF Los Angeles shall be the head
quarters OF this branch league
In addition 10 the regular officers there shall
be appointed by the president three members
from each Assembly district in Los Angeles
county, VINO, when so appointed shall conSti
tute the executive committee of said branch
league, with headquarters at Los Angeles
They shall be intrusted with all matters of
importance TO the league, including the no.
litical condition OF their respective districts
and shall be consulted by the officers OF The
league in the regular exercise OF the duties
pertaining to their said offices. Nine mem
bers OF said committee shall constitute a
quorum. The officers of the league snail be
ex-of1clo members OF said executive COM
mittee.
The league shall meet regularly on the first
Thursday after the first Monday in each
month Tor the transaction OF business, and in
extra session at such time and place they
shall have been summoned by the preside l.
Twenty-Five OF such mem bers shall cons tituIe
quorum.
There shall be finance committee of three
members of said branch league, to be ap-
pointed by the president, and whose term OF
office shall be the same as that OF the officers
OF the league. The duty OF said committee
shall be to audit and pass upon all claims and
accounts against said league
The initiation fee for mem bership in this
, league prior 10 January 1, 1898, shall be 30
cents which shall include ali fixed dues to
4 that time. Thereafter the annual dues, or in
! case of new member the initiation fee, which
be 81
Upon recommendation of the executive COM
nlttee and q majority vote of the mem bers
present at a regular meeting. such mem bers rs
may nave been guilty OF conduct unbecoming
"A per OF the league may be expelled or
v Iherwlse proceeded against, as may seem best
70 the majority of the members present at
such regular meeting.
rms document will be used as a model
lot an the other county branches as fast
as they are organized. President Sidney
NJ. HASKELL was delegated to undertake
the work OF organizing branches in all the
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
ROBBERS TAKE TOLLS
ON AN ELECPRIC-CAR
Passengers on the Oregon City
Motor Line Robbed by
Masked Men.
ThIrty-Five Persons Searched by
One Bandit, While His Ac-
complice Stands Guard.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

| Special Dispatch to THE CALI.
PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 10.-A car on the
| Oregon City Electric line was held up by
| two masked men at MeIdrum station,
four miles from Oregon City, at about Z
o'clock tonight. There were thirty-five
passengers aboard and the highwaymen
searched the pockets of all of them,
securing about $50.
The motorman slowed down when he
came to the switch at Meldrum station.
One of the robbers iumpe OF the front
end of the car and with revolver in hand
ordered the motorman to stop the car
while the second robber climbed on the
rear end. Conductor John Anderson
stepped inside and quickly turned out
the lights, but he was held prisoner by
the man on the rear platform, who stood
guard with revolver.
The robber W ho boarded the car in front
made the motorman go inside. Then he
quietly searched each passenger, Joking as
ne went through the car. Many OF the
passengers put their money and valuab bl es
into their shoes or dropped them on the
Hoor. One man had SIS in his pocket.
book, but he put all except rs cents into
hi shoe and when his turn came to hand
over his money he simply gave up the rs
cents and the robber was satisfied.
Several women on the Car showed rare
presence of mind by putting their money
and valuables into their stockings.
After interviewing every passenger on
the car they backed out, all the time keep
Ing their revolvers ready, and disappeared
in the woods. The car then pulled out for
Portland, arriving at about o'clock The
police were notified and detectives sent in
pursuit OF the robbers
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
SWiEDLER ARLINGTON AGAIN.
The Confidence Man Who Kctjmjzes
Women Finds Himself in Jail
Cnce More.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 10.-Arthur Ar
lington, confidence man wanted in this
city on charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses, was brought here this
evening by Detective Anderson from Oak
land, where he was arrested yesterday.
Arlington, who is over so years of age,
operates among women. He came to this
city about month ago and succeeded in
fleeing several women out of small sums
of money. He went about from house to
house inquiring for rooms, saving he was
a widower with little girl 10 years of ge
and wanted TO engage room so she could
attend school here. Arlington always
offered a little above the usual price and
in return would ask that the landlady en-.
tertain motherly solicitude for his
daughter.
After selecting a room he would dis
cover that he was a little short OF cash.
He would exhibit a draft on bank for a
good round sum, but as the banks were
closed he would be unable to pay at pres
ent. He would then borrow a couple of
dollars from the lady to tide him over
until the morrow. This was the way he
victimized Mrs. E. +. Smith out of So and
it is for this offense he was brought back.
About dozen other women here were
swindled IN a similar manner.
couple OF years ago Arlington oper-
ated IN this city. At that time he swim
died a mum ber of grass widows and
servant girls out of sums of money. He
would hire them as housekee pers and
then borrow their money. Arlington
was arrested then but managed to escape
punishment. He is al ex-convict and has
served two terms in San Quentin as re-
suit OF his swindliug operations. A short
time ago he was arrested in San Fran
cisco on the same charge.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
SaCra mentO Victorious
in the Fifty-MiIe
Relay Race.
Under UnfavorabIe Condi.
tionS Both Teams Break
the Coast Record.
Series of Accidents Prevents the
Gritty Nevadans From VIM
ming the Trophy.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

RENO, New, Oct. 10.-Over 1000 people
witnessed the fifty mile bicycle race to-
day between the Sacramento and Reno
teams. The race started with Welch
for Sacramento aud Snare for
Reno. On the first mile and before a
quarter had been ridden Snare wrenched
his handle bars and bent the left toe clip.
He rode the mile out on his wheel, but on
the second mile changed to another. On
the third he again changed to his first
wheel. This accident gave Sacramento a
lead of 25M seconds in the first relay.
In the next relay Reno's rider Shaver,
who was pitted against Riddle, closed
considerable of the gap and Thompson,
who followed against Shearer, caught his
man, but could not pass him.
Johnson of Reno and Trembosch started
together and kept that position until the
fourth mile, when Johnson, who was trail
ing, struck Trembosch's wheel and was
thrown heavily to the ground. As soon as
possible he remounted, although sore
from lis fall, and grittily continued his
relay, but he had lost nearly half mile.
From this on Reno gradually gained, Sac
ramento finishing about a quarter OF a
mile ahead.
Had it not been for the accidents it is be-
lieved Reno would have won the race.
AS 1t was, the coast record was lowered
by both teams, Sacramento making the
fifty miles IN 2:19:31 1-5, while Reno's
time was 2:20:22l.
Stanley of Reno made the best five
miles, his time being 1902, and Thomp-
son of Reno made the best individual
time 2:231I. When it is considered that
the track mere is 125 yards over a mile,
making three and half miles and 270
feet extra riding in the fifty miles, the
time made is exceptionally good, and as
Sacramento rode without mlshap the
Reno men do not feel their defeat very
keenly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11

counties of Southern California, under the
direction of the executive committee.
Each county is to be given proportlcnate
represen ntation on the executive commit
tee, and the parent organization, which is
known as the Repu blican League OF
Southern California, is to com prise all the
mem oers of the executive committee as
selected by the several county branches.
Though the first steps toward the or
gan ization of the league were taken
only two months ago. 1T now boasts nearly
450 members, including some of the most
active and prominent Republicans of this
section OF the State. Its mem bershlp at
present comprises representatives. from
the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego,
San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Ven-
tura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Oblspo.
In the near future it is expected TO nave
all the counties of the Sixth and Seventh
Congressional districts included III the
organization. The counties not repre-
sented in 1t at present are Fresno, Kern,
Inyo, Monterey, Tulare and Santa Cruz.
Its officers are as follows: President,
Sidney NJ. Haskell, Pomona; vice-presi-
dents-John c. Wray Ventura; 6. A.
Hough, Los Angeles; J. B. Scott, Los
Angeles: secretary, Lester l.. Robinson,
Los Angeles.
The executive committee from Los An
geles County comprise the following: e.
NJ. Giffin. Los Angeles; w. T. Blakeley.
Los Angeles; b. w. Diehl, Pasadena; r.
NJ. Wright, San Fernando; Judge A NJ.
GuidInger, Santa Monica; G. A. Stetfa,
Pomona; Judge T. C. Gouldin, Azusa;
DR.. w. V. Coffin, Whittier; G orge II.
Peck Jr., San Pedro; ]. c. Rives, Dow
ney; George P. Adams, University !;
Homer P. Earle, George T. Culloch, A. B.
Dessery. Judge J. w. Mckinley, w. +.
Haas, DIR. B. o. Webb, Frank A. Gibson,
Frank DomingUeZ, Los Angeles.
Ventura Is represented on the executive
com mitJee by ex-senator Orestes Orr, w.
II. Barnes and n. Blackstock
Members will be added TO the executive
committee from the other counties by the
respective Republican County commit
! tees.
The present officers hold only until
/ January l, 1898, when a general election
will be called. This will give all the
counties not now represented in the or
ganization an opportunity TO participate
| in the selection of those who are to guide
the destinies of the league during the
next campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
REPUBLICANS
The Leaders at Los An
geIes Organize a
League.
TAKES IN SOUTHERN
COUNTIES.
To Further the Interests of
the Party South of Te-
haChapi Pass.
SPREADING THE LIGHT IN
THE INTERIOR.
Pledged to No Man In the State for
Either Governor or the
Senatorship.
To Further the Interests of
the Party South of Te-
haChapi Pass.
SPREADING THE LIGHT in
THE INTERIOR.
Pledged to No Man In the State for
= Either Governor or the
enatorshIp.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Oct. 10.-"For
Unity, Harmony and Victory" This will
be the slogan of the Repu blican League
of Southern California, which took the
final step in perfecting its organization
Thursday night, when the constitution was
adopted. The meeting was well attended
and the greatest enthusiasm was displayed
by all present, who comprised some of the
most earnest workers in the Republican
party in this county. The constitution
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
Dies at a Htpe Old Ans.

GILROY, CAL, Oct. 10.-Mrs. Phoebe
Mason, the Oldest white resident of Gill
roy Valley, died here last evening at the
advanced age OF 94 years. She was a ma
tive OF Maine, and had been a resident of
Gilroy for twenty-six years. She retained
her senses 10 the last. The children are
Mrs. Phebe Leiich OF Oakland, Mrs. d.
ii. Morey, Mrs. Jacob Reither and Charles
Mason of Gilroy. The funeral took place
this afternoon and was largely attended.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-11
Fatal Acctdent ot Nono.

NAPA, CAL, Oct. 10.-In an accident
that occurred at about noon to-day Jesse
Seybold, aged 55, sustained injuries from
which he died IL fifteen minutes, and
Walter T. Cook was so badly injured that
he may die. The two men, with a few
others, were turning over a large boat
tn at was in course of construction. In
some manner il fell back upon them.
Cook is about q years of age. Sevbold
leaves family, and was well-known
resident OF San Francisco at one time.