Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
about the time Ayers was shot and killed
in his room In the Kenmore Hotel

about the time Ayers was shot and killed
in his room in the Kenmore Hotel.
Mr. Bonnie, In conversation with Star
reporter about noon today, said he had not
yet employed counsel to look after his
wife's case. He said he had not deter
mined upon any particular attorney at that
time, but expected the question woulo pc
settled today He said his intention was to
retain the services of a lawyer who Is thor
oughly familiar with criminal practice. and
he viii do all in his power to bring about
an acquttal, as he believes his wife told
the whole truth in her statement to the po-
lice An acquttal, he thinks, will vndicate
his wife's good name. In addition to releas-
ing her from prison.
In this connection it may be stated that
a dispatch from Griffin. Ca. where Mrs.
Bonnie lived for several years. was re-
ceived here last night, stating that senti-
ment there is in her favor. Friends in
Griffin have already sent letters to Mrs
Bonnie. expressing their confidence in her
innocence and expressing the hope that she
will be INDICATED. During the time she
lived in Griffin she figured in most of the
leading society events, 1t is said. and was
prominent in woman's club work.
While the anxiety of the detectives was
greatly relieved by the statement Of Mrs
BONNIE. they are still actively engaged In
headquarters this afternoon that there had
been nothing new developed since the con-
clusion Of the inquest. Detective Horne,
whose active participation in the 1nvesti-
fession and arrest, received many con-
gratulations for his work in the case. and
other members Of Capt. Boardman's staff
also came In for their share Of praise for
their hard work in the case.
No Direct Contradiction.
The detectives have taken the statements
of Mrs. BONNIE for what they are worth,
and thus far they have obtained no direct
proof contradicting them. Some of the wit
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jury, as well as others who were not placed
upon the stand, are being questioned. 1t is
expected that in this way something of in
terest to the prosecution will be learned.
Despite the woman's statement to the
contrary, there are some detectives who
have an idea that there was another wo-
man in the case. The circumstances, they
argue. were not fully stated in Mrs. Bo-
mines confession, and they are still Of the
opinion that jealousy was the moving cause
Of the tragedy. Should this be the correct
theory the question Of Importance to be
settled is the identity OF the other woman.
Until the detectives have had further
time on the case and until something new
develops, they will be utterly unable to
connect any other person with the tragedy.
Late this afternoon District Attorney
Gould and Warden Harris of the jail were
In consultation with Major Sylvester. They
discussed some phases Of the BONNIE case.
but what was said was not given out for
publication.
Mr.. BONNIE Employs COunsel.
Mr.. BONNIE this afternoon retained the
law firm Of Douglass & Douglass to look
after the interests Of his wife. who was
yesterday held by the coroners jury to
await the action Of the grand jury on the
charge of being responsible for the death
Of James Seymour Ayres. jr. 10 q Star
reporter a member of the firm stated that,
having just been retained, he had no state
ment to make until an opportunity is Of
fered the firm to look into the case.
THE BLOOD-sTAINED REVOLVER.
Efforts of the Police Department to
Establish Ownership.
The ownership Of the blood-stained re-
| volver has by no means been settled to tine
satisfaction Of the police, although 1t Is
generally believed 1t was the property of
Ayres. Friends Of the unfortunate young
| man say he owned g. revolver Of the de-
| scription Of the one used. Some Of them
had seen the weapon but had maid no