THE ONEWHERO TRAGEDY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 208, 11 February 1915, Page 4

THE ONEWHERO TRAGEDY.

TUB ASSAILANT NOT TiUCED. DEATH OF MRS. Iv.EAl.hi. By Telegraph.—Per Press Association. Auckland, Last Sight. The woman EditA Emma Kctls, wh« was murderously attacked litur Onjwbero, died at the district hospital tlm evening, witliout regaining ttusciougr.ess, A Herald reporter who is at the seen* of the tragedy telegraphed to-light that the baby is still missing, and although there are strong indications rj to the identity of the assailant, the settlers who are searching have been unabl* to locate his wliereauouts. The lady, help, Miss Hunter, who is now in Auckland, stated that as she had done idle Washing tf.ie day before tlie crime, she went to bed very tired, and slept soundly, hearing-no noise. Mrs K/jah retired later. When she opened deoeased's bedroom door in the morning she nnv blood on the sheet, and a club, about the length of a beer bottle, lying near. She immediately gave the alarm.

A CLUE DISCOVERED. FURTHER SEARCH FOR THE SUSPECT. Auckland, Last Night. Telegraphing late to-night, the Heralil representative stated that the whole countryside between Onewhero and the scene of the murderous attack upon Mrs Reals was up and out, alert to apprehend'the mysterious perpetrator of the deed. So far no arrest lias been made, and not a trace has been found of the missing baby. Discoveries have been' made which have put the! police on definite lines of investigation, and a; suspected individual is being diligently sought. Sub-Inspector W. Mcllevney has take n charge of the case. The' ®earcli for the criminal and the missing baby is being made by. fifty settlers ami Maoris from all parts of the district. I hey are working day and night in re.ays, using dogs in the search. ■