Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15

Mrs. Joel Scheck. wife of the man
who was murdered early yesterday
morning at his home, 524 San Julian
street, and her friend, e. G. Stackpole,
were arrested late yesterday afternoon
by Acting Chief of Police Paul F'lam-
mer and are being held in the city Jail,
pending an investiga tion by detectives.
No charge Of murder has been placed
against the man or woman as yet
Both were given a searching exam
ination last night but the result of the
police inquiry was not made public.
The police are not satisfied with Mrs.
Schecks explanation of the manner in
which her husband met his death.
The woman asserts she was awaken
ed about lao o'clock by hearing men
in their sleeping apartment.
She said she called to her husband.
He partly arose and was shot once near
the heart and a second bullet found
lodgment in his brain.
Police Investigations yesterday re-
suited in positive conviction that the
murderer must have fired both shots
close to the victim. Powder burns
showed over the heart and on the fore
head.
The back of the head exhibited a
CHASTITY flssure where the bullet
smashed its way through the brain.
No Signs of Robbery
Mrs: Scheck told the police at their
| first visit to the little house that bur-
glary was the evident object of the
visit. She claimed the rooms had been
ransacked and valuables taken.
Detectives Cowan, Dixon and Rob
erts reported that there was no rob-
berry. About the only article of value
was a revolver belonging to Scheck.
This was found in bureau drawer.
1t was empty and bore no evidence of
| having been recently fired.
The police are positive burglary was
not the motive for the mysterious visit.
| They say Indications point to revenge
or jealousy.
The coroner's jury yesterday after
| noon at Pierce Bros morgue made
no attempt to solve the mystery. The
story of the beautiful young widow
was heard, few questions asked and
a non-committal verdict of death by
bullet wounds, fired by unknown per-
sons, given.
| Acting Chief Flammer did not show
| his hand until the inquest was over.
He then sent for Mrs. Scheck and Mr..
Stackpole.
After being closeted with Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Fleming, the acting chief
gave out a statement to the effect that
Mrs. Scheck and Stackpole would be
held in Jail, pending an Investigation
1t was stated no further action would
be taken until today, possibly later.
1t is said by the police that the wife
who was present at the tragedy should
be able to give a more connected and
reasonable account of the murder than
she has yet done.
Resembles Wilcox Case
If she has further knowledge or is
| shielding the guilty party the police
wish to secure the information.
Mrs. Scheck was locked up in the
matron's quarters and Stackpole was
given a cell.
Both suspects will doubtless secure
counsel today and make a determined
fight against their detention.
The case is remarkably similar to
the one in which Mrs. Jessie Wilcox
| figured several months ago, say the
police.
Young Wilcox had pretty wife who
! by her own admission was fond of the
society of men.
Her husband was found dying in
his room early one morning. Mrs. Will
cox was alone present, She said he
committed suicide.
Mrs. Wilcox was held on suspicion
| for several days, but was finally re-
| leased for lack of evidence.
The police at the time said her story
of the death of her husband was very
unsatisfactory.
Mrs. Scheck is a very pretty young
woman, only 19 years of age.
She is said to have had admirers
and among them has been e. G. Stack
pole, a chum of the murdered man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scheck and Stackpole
were much together.
Stories Do Not Agree
Wednesday stackpole called on the