Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-21

up the long steps to the female apart
ments, walking without much assistance.
Upon her arrival the upper floor she
was greeted by Mrs. Marshall, one of the
matrons, who was personally acquainted
with her. The meeting was somewhat af-
fecting.
Mrs. BONNIE buried her head on Mrs.
MarshallS shoulder and sobbed for a few
moments. She had become acquainted
with Mrs. Marshall by meeting her at
euchre parties during the past season.
Mrs. Marshall ushered her into the ma
irons private room. where she will spend
part of the afternoon before being placed in
a cell. She will occupy cell No. 2 which
is nearest the door, and from where the
matron will be able to converse with her
from outside the bars.
Regarding the Trial.
In conversation with a Star reporter to-
day United States --ttorney Gould said that
In all probability the case against Mrs.
BONNIE will be called to the attention of
the grand jury within day two. Should
an indictment be reported. the case. accord
ing to Mr. Gould. will undoubtedly be tried
during the next few weeks, unless the de-
PENDANT should move for postponement.
In view of the character of the evidence
now in the possession of the officials United
States Attorney Gould sees no reason why
Mrs. BONNIE should not be released on bail
pending further proceedings in the case,
provided proper surety is furnished.
Seeking for CorrObOratfOn.
Now that the inquest is over. and the
woman alleged to have done the shooting
is in custody, the detectives are looking
for additional testimony to present when
the case comes before the grand jury The
detectives are well pleased with the show
ing made at the inquest, and they hope to
be able to get some further testimony of
Importance. 1t Is believed the statements
of Mrs. BONNIE regarding her presence In
the room when the fatal shot was fired
Will have a tendency to change the atti-
tude of other persons who may now be
willing to give information not heretofore
given.
In the investigation the detectives will
not lose sight of the anonymous letter re-
ceived by Representative Weeks rejecting
on the hal bits of the young man. MIR. Ayres.
father of the deceased, we'll as the
friends of the young man. have idea
that the letter. if it can be found, will be
an important factor in the case.
The body of the victim of the tragedy Is
due to reach Port Austin, Mich, about 8
o'clock tonight. A message sent to
Mr.. Ayers. ST.. late yesterday af-
ternoOn, notifying him of Mrs Bonine's
admissions. Before leaving here yesterday
Mr. Ayres said the funeral will probably
take place Thursday afternoon.
Refuses to Swear to Confession.
The terrible strain through which Mrs.
Bonine passed up to the time Of her con-
fession yesterday from the morning when
she was in Ayres' room resulted in a COL
lapse this morning. and DR.. Marbury, one
of the police surgeons, was sent for. He
responded to the call, and upon reaching
the house of detention found the patient
suffering from nervousness. The doctor
prescribed for her. and IN short time she
was much better.
About noon Inspector Boardman and
Chief Clerk Kemp. the latter a notary pub
lie. called at the house Of detention and
GOV 10 4 r1-itI how, no
typewriter copy of the testimony she gave
yesterday in Major Sylvester'S office. When
she made her statement yesterday she was
not under oath. and Major Sylvester
thought it would be better to have her
swear to it.
1t was too late to get the oath attached,
as Mrs. BONNIE had been advised by her
counsel to avoid anything in the nature of
assisting the prosecution. She positively
refused to make the desired affidavit, and
the officers withdrew.