The San Francisco call., 1907-06-28
DELAY OF JUDGE ANGERs
COUNSEL FOR EX- MAYOR
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was not prepared to go ahead with the
reorganization of the city government
large crowd gathered in Judge
Dunne's court expecting that sentence
would be pronounced upon the former
mayor. Every seat was taken, the
aisles were crowded and hundreds, un-
able to gain admittance, remained i'm
patiently without. Schmitz, looking
thin and worn, entered the courtroom
a few minutes after 10 O'Clock and sat
with his attorneys, William II. Met
son, Frank Drew and C. H. Fairall. In
the absence Of j. C. Campbell who is
in Sacramento. Attorney Metson as
sumed control of Schmitz' fight. Dis
trict Attorney Langdon, Francis j.
Heney,< Hiram W. johnson, O. w. Cobb
and William j. Burns entered the court
room shortly after the attorneys for
Schmitz
Yesterday was the day set for the
other extortion cases against Schmitz
as well as for the imposition of sem
tence. Judge Dunno opened the pro-
ceedings by asking District Attorney
Langdon what disposition. he wanted
made of the other extortion cases.
I'VE desire that the entire matter go
over one week" said Langdon, who
then explained that the prosecution de-
sired further time to arrange it's plans.
DO 1 understand that you want the
entire proceedings in connection with
the, defendant to go over?' asked Judge
Dunno.
I'VE shall oppose any postponeuient,' -
interposed Attorney Fairall. I'VE are
ready and we object, to any delay
I'VE will be prepared in a week. said
Langdon. 80 t'7'
We have right to. an Immediate.
sentence declared Farall Our client
is in jail and we desire to perfect an.
appeal
@This is simply device to keep our
client in jail.'1 said Metson with much
heat
"If remember correctly" said Judge
Dunno, softly, 1.-The defendant was not
in such a hurry in the early stages of
this case"
II don't think the remarks of the
court are just" replied Fairall.
Il did not consider that your demands
for a speedy. trial were made in good
faith" answered Judge Itunne.
You might have tried to understand
our position" replied Fairall.
At this point, the judge cautioned
Fairall, whereupon Metson declared
that he took exception to the re-
marks of the judge and that he con-.
sidered the proceedings a-travesty on
JuSllSc.
Judge Dunno renewed his warning
to the attorneys for the defense and.
ordered a postponement to- July s.
The defense filed three bills of ex-
ception based upon the preliminary pro-
ceedings in the case.
As Schmitz emerged from the court
room large crowd closed in about him
and he sought refuge in the office Of
Sheriff O'Nei1 across the street.
After the adjournment of court the
attorneys for the defense assailed
Judge Dunno for allowing a postpone
ment of sentence. Schmitz himself
expressed displeasure and issued a
statement denouncing the judge
by DR.. Ross. DR.. Barrett and DIR. Tay-
lor, three practicing physicians of this
town.
Speculation is rife whether the place
is to be merely country home for the
supervisor or whether 1T will become a
general retreat for all of his colleagues
of the self-confessed type when they
choose to step out of their positions at
the wave of the "big stick"