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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
CLARK MAKES REPLY
TO CHIEF SULLIVAN
Punctures the Chiefs Defense of
Glider and Hood in Good
Shape.

To the Editor of The Spokane
of the Chronicle of April 10, in
which one John 7. Sullivan, acting
chief of police of the city of Spo-
kane. attacks me in connection
with one Comrade j. H. Elliott, in
the following language:
Il defy Captain Clark or the Grand
Army to point out one instance where
] have attempted to shield member
of this department.
In the Inland Herald of the same
date sullivan, in regard to the same
case, said.
Il wish to state that the whole
story is lie from the beginning to
the end
For shame. God forbid that man
holding the position that Sullivan
does would make such A statement
in public or private. knowing what he
does of the case. To brand poor.
old, gray haired, destitute woman as
u liar. after he knew she held up her
hand before high heaven ana made
oath to what she believes and knows
10 be true. is putting it very mildly,
to say nothing about the dignity of
the position which Mr., sullivan holds
Now as to myself being branded
as liar. | never object to what any
but | do reserve the right and take
ihe privilege to answer back. As
Mr. sullivan has seen fit to make
still another statement to the
Spokesman-ReView on the 18th inst.
in which he intimateS that the aft
davits referred to were secured and
instigated by sympathiZers of the |.
W. w. | want to remark right here
that the accusations so often IN
dulged in by Sullivan when it does
not suit him, that the l. w. WIS or
sympathiZers. does not always apply.
as there are others who are natives
of America, and who at a tender age
helped to make this America so That
all men should be equal and have the
same God given rights.
Now, in truth and common decency
/ can't see much to answer in Mr..
SulliVan's def, as he has said moth
ing but admit practically every al
legation set forth in the published af-
fidavits in the case, as given in The
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

haired soldiers Of the Union no one
could doubt her honesty of purpose.
Now, as to the two prominent
Grand Army men that Sullivan says
came TO him and told him to keep Ell
lott in Jail, that he ELLIOTT was a
bad man: These two comrades went
to the city hall for the purpose of put
ting up a bond or securing the re-
lease of Elliott. but after learning
from Judge Mann and Sullivan their
version of the case of old man Eli
Oft, then locked in jail, and not know
ing the true conditions, they went
away and decided not to do anything
more for the old man at that time.
| do not know. personally. either
Hood or Glider. | would not know
either of them should l meet him.
If / ever met either | don't know it.
What ] know of this is what / learn
ed personally and | am ready to back
1t up anywhere on earth. But in all
of SulliVan's statements in juStifi-
cation of himself he does not state
how old man Elliott came to be re-
leased from jail without any bond or
service of time J. f. Clark.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
DEATHS.

Edward Porter, age 10 years, died
last night at the home of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Porter,
1641 Clark avenue. Death was caused
from tuberculosis. He is survived
by his parents, two brothers and a
sister
Young Porter has been employed
for several years at the Crescent
store. Funeral arrangements have
not been made.
Ida Wegkamp died April 2 at the
Deaconess hospital. She was 81 years
of age.
Dominica MatsOn, age IS years,
died April Is at the Sacred Heart
hospital Death was caused from Il
hemorrhage and shock following a
railroad accident.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Furnished room for two men. sal
Sherman st. Main 4S42 Y.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
WHAT THE WEATHER
MAN SAYS TODAY

High pressure over the northwest
has resulted in prevalence of fair
weather during the iISt 81 hours
from the Pacific 10 the middle of the
country. \ storm center of brisk en-
ergy has caused rain in the Iisss-
sippi valley; thence eastwarCly. far
weather has prevailed. \ prey alence
of fallen temperatures obtains from
over the Rockies II near the MiSSiS-
sippi river; thence to the Atlantic
temperatures are higher Heavy
frOsts We're reported in eastern Wash
warmer weather is expected tCnignt
in tns vicinity and fair and cooler
Saturday. Chas. StaWl.t, local fore
cast ~
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Four room plastered house; barn
1Sx24: lot 50X124; lawn; fenced;
price $1400, terms. 043l7 Post st.
Main 1875.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
VITAL RECORDS
BIRTHS.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac A. Jacobs,
1914 Sprague avenue, April IL,
daughter.
Spofford avenue. April !, daughter.
TO MI and Mrs. w. j. Redman,
Dorman hotel, April 10. a daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. George f, Smylie,
400 Fourth avenue, April s,
daughter.
To Mr., and Mrs. Charles Eugene
Pettijohn, E29 Jackson avenue.
April II, Il son.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gilbert
TwclVes, E49 Euclid avenue, April
49, a son.
TO MIR and Mrs. Constantine Sper-
ling 1928 Wilson avenue, April -,
Il son.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
FOR SALE-CITY REAL ESTATE
Continued.

A fine room modern bungalow;
near car; $500; $500 cash, bal.
monthly; sidewalk and street
grade paid. j. b. Evans, SAB
Rookery. Main 1882.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

For Systematically new Singer
machine, $32.50: rotary standard
box top, SIS; American, IS. One Ugh
grade piano, 1925. Victor phot VI
graph and records. y.
COLVILLE PIANO HOUSE
335 Sprague Ave. Phone lS1
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CLASSIFIED RATES

One time rate. SC per line
Three time rate. &c per line
Special rates by the month.
Minimum charge for single ad
10 cents.
Call up Main 374.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
MARKET BASKET

Spokane markets are at present
well supplied with Strawberries
which are going at 40 cents a
box. There is little chance that
this price will change for a week
or 10 days vet, although the
slightly at any time. New In
the markts is local asparagus,
l5c a pound of two pounds for .
quarter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
MEMS CLOTHING
MONEY TO LOAN.
WHY NOT OWN A HOMEf

time, easy payments and 5 per cent
simple interest. The easy. safe and
sure plan to buy. build or pay off
mortgage. National Home Compan ny,
3Q7-3US Eagle blk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
For Sale by Owner

Five room cottage, modern except
heat: nice lawn, roses and shrubbery,
bearing fruit trees. small fruit; will
be sold at IA bargain. Cali evenings
after S, E222S Harrison ave.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

A large and complete assortment Of
Brussels rugs, from 1925 up. We
will exchange your old furniture for
new. New York Furniture Exchange.
203 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

CRESCENT FURNITURE CO.-Fur-
niture. rugs and linoleums, up
holstering, furniture repairing, cab.
met work: goods packed, etc; guN =
called for and delivered. Pho&sd
Main 1857. 1113 First avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Spokane Auto Top Co.
Sand covers, slip Innings, neatly
made; all styles of tops general re-
pairing. Wilson & Rohledcr. 1909
Second.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Wanted to sell---100 secondhand BIZ
cycles; good as new; old ones taken
in trade. c. p. Burch. 226 Sprague.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15


Mrs. c. l.. Reel, night nurse, Glen.
626-R, Physicians orders care
fully carried out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

For Sale and Deliver--First class
granite stone: call to Domenick
Matarres, 217 Front ave. Main 1896.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
WORK WANTED
WORK WANTED-NURSING

Carpets and rugs cleaned on floor by
vacuum. j. II. Geenty, Main 4G09.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED
PRESS A DSPRESS ADS
ELECTRICAL coATRAcToRss

Main 1412.-House wiring, FIX
lures, fans and motors, keys made,
locks opened, safe and lock combine
lions changed, umbrellas recovered,
expert repairing in all lines. ~ Z
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
y CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIEDCLAS d
'EPRESS ADS PRESS ADSPRESS ADS

-Four and five room houses and
rooms in block. Neidermeyer. 528
Rookery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
HELP WANTED-MAlE OR
FEMALE

If you are looking for position the
best way to secure one is to put
Situation Wanted" ad in The Press.
The Press will make special low
rate for this class of ads during the
next month. Call at the office or
phone Main 374.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

FURNITURE, RUGS AND PIANOS.
Choice, Clean New Goods.
LOWEST PRICES IN SPOKANE.
1924 so. LINCOLN ST.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Wanted-Young ladies to learn tele-
phone operating. Apply school
principal, Pacific Telephone & Tele-
graph Co, III Wall st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
PRODUCE.

PRODUCE.
Best home eggs, 25 a 35c per dozen;
eastern eggs, selected. 30m35c per
dozen; best local creamery butter.
45c per pound; second grade local
local flour, $1.60M1.S0 sack of 40
pounds. Montana hard wheat flour,
$3.50; lard, 10000 pound; com
pound, 1Sc.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Potatoes, soc sack; cabbage. 4@5c
&c pound; oranges, 30440c dozen
bananas, 25G30c DOZEN apples,
s1@2 box; figs and dates. IL u c
package; strawberries. zoe a box /;
asparagus. > lbs. for 25c.
MEATS.
Roast beef. 20d25c chuck steak,
l21a M15c: round steak, Is a lSc (;
loin, 20M22c; porterhouse, 2SG30c;
pork chops, 22c; roast zoe; ham, 20
a 25c; bacon, 2542Sc; dressed hens,
csc.
Wholesale--Alfalfa, $21 ton: limo
thy. s23; straw, $40; wheat hay, s2G;
Straight bran, s25; Straight shorts,
s29; corn, whole, $50 cwt; corn,
cracked, $40; feeding wheat, $40
cwt; oats, $50 ton; barley, $50 ton !;
steam rolled oats, sS2 ton; flour. best
grade. s575 Darrell second. 1926 q
$50; cheap flour. $3.50.
FUEL.
Pine wood. $3.50 rick, $3.50 cord !;
fir and tamarack, s2.75 rick, $3.50
cord, Rock Springs. Monarch and
bia Goals. $500 $50; steam coal.
$3.50.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

one beautiful Furnished room
strictly modern. 40S Mill. NJ. 401S
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
SEWING MACHINE AND CLOCK
REPAIRING

Machines and clocks thoroughly re
paired, warranted l year. S. +.
FogWill, Max 1886 j.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Two nicely furnished rooms: close
in: modern. Phone Max. 2676 Y,
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NO DRUGS--NO KNIFE

DR.. w. F. Grover, Naturopath and
opractor-Specialist In chronic
diseases. Many testimonials of per-
sons that have been cured. ConHulta-
ton free. $40 Mohawk blk. NJ. 3S72.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
NOTICE

l.. M. Smith, In connection with him
bottle business, Is opening a secondS
hand store to be known as the Sun
rise Trading Co., WA Spraaue.
Watch for telephone number
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SITUATIONS WANTED-MAlE

Books opened, closed, audited special
attention to out of town firms: by
eXbank cashier. Clyde +. Cox, Box
SEA Spokane
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
REMOVAL
PAT ENTS
SECOND HAND GOODS

A. l.. Johnson. dealer I'm new and s.
ond hand household goods 4
tools. 10 Main ave. Main 2lOA VI
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15
HELP WANTED-MALE

Female help wanted at the Crescent
Laundry. S221 Monroe
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Boy wanted, to learn good business.
JIG Division, between Riverside and
Main.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Wanted-Good live boy for route
near Second and Howard Call for
Hugo, Press office. 116 DaVision st.
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CLASSIFIED
PRESS ADS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Phone to the "Want" ad
clerk if you have any old fur
niture you wish to sell. In
formation free. Main 374.

T h 9 8 a m CROW
Housefurnishing Co.
will take your old
furni ure In ex-
c h a n sc for new.
Goods sold on in
Main 2494.
226-227 Riverside.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Modern; convenient: 2 unfurnished
rooms: E226 Fourth. References,
walking distance,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Wanted-Mail and postal clerks
good salaries; examinations soon
call National Civil Service Bureau,
407 Rookery bldg.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Five room house: rent $40. Eagle
Realty Co.. 16 Curtis blk. Phone
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Competent machine men wanted for
the 1ronside mines at Boise, Idaho.
Wages $3.50 where dry and 81 where
wet. Apply room s oxford hotel,
Boise, Idaho.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Pleasant front room in modern home;
walking distance; gentlemen only;
references. Phone Max 625.
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Wanted-Forest guards and rangers;
salary 500 per month Informa-
ton free. National civil Service
Bureau, 407-S Rookery bldg.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-15

Furnished room house for rent SIS
per month; close: walking distance:
on car line. X Press
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE

New York School Of Millinery
Experienced, practical milliner in
charge. Remodeling a speciality. In
vestigate our plan. S315 Washington.
Ripley County democrat., 1910-04-08
Part ef
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

REcAPITULATIoN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL
FUNDS.
Ripley County democrat., 1910-04-08
COUNTY PRINTING, BOOKS AND STATIONERY
To Whom Drawa.

Prospect-News Pig co .
Standard Printing Co. .
Geo. d. Barnard .l..,.
Pnospect.NeWs Pig Co. i.
ID. G. Cunningham -.
d. G. Cunningham ...a
Prospect-News Pig Co. .
W. @. Mabrey .........
W. H. Robertson. .......
Standard Printing Co. .
Prospect-Nexs Ptg Co.
d. @. Cunningham .....
Standard Printing co.
Buxton a Skinner 80,
Prospect-NeNs Ptg Co /.
All. Hedrick. -.
d. @. Cunningham 80.
Cape Girardeau News
Publishing Co. ........
Prospect-News Pig Co.
Standard Printing Co. q.
Buxton 4 Skinner .s...
The Republican tNeater
BIOS. ..............I
Tatai ..n..........|
Ripley County democrat., 1910-04-08

8 s. / <s1&z zz=5<< j 81 49,. >. y. Go1to1s
- innediahsly iefa sor Fair1esline
wsess thsS VI tssies o ~. Nselse
Ripley County democrat., 1910-04-08

Total Capital School Fund sas,4s9 Is eao 10
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25

the first wanted post mortem ex-
animation Of the girls stomach, to
determine whether 1t contained
traces Of poison. The Benignus fam
lily probably will be willing that the
body be taken up. There Is doubt,
however, in the minds Of the author
tiles Of Dickinson coutny as to
whether the condition Of the stom-
ach five or six days after death and
embalming would be such as to per-
nit an examination that would be
worth while. II they were salts
fled on this point, exhumation would
be ordered at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25

A new theory regarding the note
found outside was today put forth by
a banker who has been making a
critical inspection of 1t under a mis-
eroscope: That It was written by a
right handed person writing with the
left hand. said he: The first word
my is written in the right hand
slope. The word 'gud.' under glass
seems to have been written God at
first and then written over to make Il
as II appears now. The rest Of the
note is written with the left hand. II
shows It in the smaller letters and in
the letters that are easy to make with
the left hand. Those are clear While
others are scraWled. Il would ao'
count for the unsyeness Of the lines
1 / think there Is no doubt that it vai
leo written" HIS experience IN iuds
ling handvriHng makes lin especial
10 fltsa 10 siTs AZ opinion and I
|lhis lteory il oofrsct g atsn 70 ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25
Murder Mystery Is
Not Yet Solved

ETC.. and the other in the mothers
room partly filled. These had moi
been disturbed.
G. A. Benignus was asked to tell
his story of the night over again
which he did with complete agree
ment with his first testimony. DR.
steelsmith and H. X. Eicholtz were
recalled to ask more questions about
the condition of the body. A newspa-
per man had smelled carbolic ACID
Mr.. Eicholtz showed that poison was
in the wash used in preparing the
body for burial DR.. Steelsmith
thought an autopsy would accomplish
little now. 1t had been reported in
Hone that s. s. Gipe, who lives across
the street, could tell much, II he
would. He was called but denied
any knowledge of anything out OF
the usual. o. F. Fair testified to
having heard Mr.. Benignus say his
financial condition was unsatisfac'
tory. An adjournment was taken
until one o'clock.
At the afternoon session Miss
Mamie stark, the nearest girl friend
Of Miss Benignus, was examined
She told of their intimate relation
shin but knew of no important mat
ters bearing on the case. She had
been asked by the slain girl to spend
the night with her Saturday nigh'
which indicates that there was nc
thought of trouble on Betta's part
"Hon." Benignus, who slept nex'
door to Beta with his father, was
also called. He knew nothing ex'
cent that he slept soundly and was
awakened by the commotion in the
morning. Gus Benignus, who wa'
not at home Saturday night, testl'
fled to conditions at home home since
his arrival. 1t was not different
from the interviews he has given ant
which have been printed in the Re
flector.
Reuben Fair also testified to re
ports of business matters, but gave
no valuable information.
The inquest was adjourned at
O'Clock until $3.50 next Monday. Mrs
Benignus was not physically able tt
appear, but she is expected to b'
there Monday.
Coroner Entz said: The in
ouiry will be continued until we ar
certain that all possible evidence
secured. We are going to the bottom
of the matter SO far as 1t is with
in our power"
y y
A new theory was started toda
that a large band Of gypsies tina
spent that night in tee west part o
town may have been responsible. TIL
red handkerchief in the bed par
tied to her hands, is a part OF tn
foundation for the idea. 1t was sue
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25
From Fridays pailyl

.
. after two sessions of search
. ing inquiry, we are no nearer a
conclusion as to the probable
murderer of Bertha Benignus
. than we were at the beginning
. we shall keep on with the in
: yestigation until every shred OF
. evidence is heard. We intend to
&. get to the bottom of the tragedy
. II possible; verdIst may not be
. rendered for two weeks yet.
= (signed) "J' T. ENiI'
. Coroner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25

Union Central News
IF YOU SHOULD DIE TONIGHT

Would the income from your in
vestment and your present life in-
surance sustain your family in some
thing like comfort to which you
have educated them?
It Is not pleasant to contemplate OF
prepare for death-but it is a cold
marbIe.sIab fact that one day even
you must die-that's why you should
carry life insurance and lots Of It.
Jno. A. Heller OF Chapman, kas.
insured for 100000 in the Union
Central Life in September, 1904. Mr..
Heller died Aug. 18th after having
paid five premiums on his policy ag-
ersgatine ,I75.OO which leaves q
profit Of s1,525.OOO to his estate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25
[From Thursdays Dniiy.l


Resolved that the sum Of $500 !"
be and is offered and will be
~ paid out of the general funds Of '
. the county to the person or per-
sons first furnishing the county !"
attorney of Dickinson county
with evidence sufficient for the T"
arrest and conviction Of the per-
sons who murdered Bertha Benz
gnus in Abilene, Kansas, August
IA, 1910.
A thousand dollars probably will
be the price put on the head Of the
slayer Of Beta Benignus last Sunday
morning. In addition to the i've
hundred dollars offered by the above
resolution adopted blythe county COM
missioners this morning the brother
Of the girl, Gus Benignus, has offerT-
ed 800 for the family.
county Attorney Rugh phoned the
state house today asking for a'reward
by the governor as is customary IN
such cases. A clerk said he Wouid
call Governor Stubbs by phone today
and notify Mr.. Rugh, and that It
would doubtless be done. The state
usually offers $3.50 or $500 in such
cases.
IT is likely that citizens of Abilene
will add enough to make the total sun
a thousand dollars in the effort TO
get at the bottom of the battling mys-
terry. Il
The coroners jury sat again TINS
morning, DR.. ]. G, Entz of Hope pre-
siding. The testimony taken at the
morning session was without much
result 50 far as adding to the actual
information is concerned. Perhaps
the most. important was the tesu'
mony of Harold Eicholtz who assist
IN mis- brother as. undertaken. "Thf
chIoroform bottle found the dresser
was placed there by myself" said he
"After the note was found and we
thought jewelry had been stolen We
went through the bureau on searcn
In a box on the dresser where was q
collection of spools, ETC., found tnii
small bottle labeled chloroform. i
was empty and odorless and seemed
to have been there for weeks l SCI
Il on the dresser and went on with
nv search and it was taken by others
as one that must have been used pN
the dead girl" A cork that fitteC
the bottle was found on the floor
feet from the bed--but it also fitted
two or three toilet bottles in th'
room. This is important as SHOWING
that the chloroform used was not il
the room and no trace was found o
anything that could have been usef
to contain poison. There were tw'
bottles Of chloroform downstairs =
one in the pantry out of which bu
little had been used in cleaning laces
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-08-25

One week ago tonight pretty Ber-
tha Benignus met her strange death.
Though all the officers and newspa-
permen, including several city re-
porters, trained In t:i.nc stories.
have worked night and day for six
days and not thread of evidence
that leads to a direct suspicion has
been found. Though II is believed
to have been murder not clue to
the murderer has been discovered,
not trace beyond twenty feet from
her bed has been found. 1t Is as
much subject of discussion as ever;
1t has absorbed the attention Of ev-
cry dinner table and every imagin-
able suggestion both from citizens
here and through the mails from
other parts of the West have been
offered. Yet tonight the officers con-
fess themselves baffled. Never In
the towns history has there been
such peculiar situation nor one In
which there seemed 50 little on
which to base verdict. Even the
coroner's jury, which devoted two
whole days to hearing evidence gave
it up and adjourned until Monday in
the despairing hope that something
would turn up.