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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

water, "a a medicinal agent, is equal 10 that OF
any in Virginia as proved by aualysis-and
the surroundings equal in interest and beauty
10 any piece IL IS situated IN a county lJei-
ferson) noted for its fertility, wealth, aud the
intelligence and refinement of its people Here
is land flowing with milk aud honey, aud
every inducement offered for the invalid and
seeker of pleasure ! am informed that every
Summer, visitors come to this county, on &C
count of is heallhfulness aud superior attrac-
tons, and locate in towns and farm heuses,
because there is no other resort for them
Shannondse is now within three or four hours
ride Of Baltimore. The business men Of that
city could send their families here and visit
them the greater portion Of day and return
the evening of the same day. At the prices
usually charged at Summer resorts. any person
car figure for themselves the profits Of tifty or
a hundred boardcrs weekly for three months.
Farmers net about four per cent on their capt.
tai Shannoudale could and would, n enter
prising hands net in three months as much rs
ten Of the hest farms in the county. Under
all the circumstances. Shapuondale ought to
be revived and firmly estabished-and the
writer lwho has, as the Editors know, no inter-
est whatever on the suhjectD would be graft
fed at such a conSummatiOn.
An ADMIRER OF SHAENoNDALE.
rive understand from the organizer Of the
Shaunondale Company now the only survivor
that il was intended to construct wooden
bridge over the river at the Ripples opposite
the Springs, aud continue the road to the Lou
dyun Mountain. -EDIToRs FREE Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
Tho Some Of Coatcutlon.

Thieves .f tie whole country arc tNe. up-
or Or,i Usr state election occurs GOD Tues
day. tae I2.h proxime, and It's res.,t is aaz-
oesy anticipated both ty democrats and re-
pa.,,c,rs. The reason or this closely drawn
attention Of all parties 70 tie approaching
struggle 90 Ohio is fcuud IN the fact tia; the
result OF her election viii decide the contests
elsewhere Tais is conceded on both sides
A prominent democrat in Columbus told the
representative. there. Of the Cincinnati Conc
ogeyeial, that il the party les; Ohio 10 October,
New York, Pennsylvania, and other States
would ass1reIly give republican m2ioriti.s In
Noyemoer Thus 10 is, that the contest Is
IsughI With such great couseq Uences, aud ,Aat
zoe State, from Lake Erie TO the Ohio, aud
from the Peansy lyauia TO the Indiana line, Is
now the scene Of one Of the most heated cam
paigus known 10 election annals. Both sides
are working like beavers in behalf Of their
candidates. Both parties have summoned to
this-the most important-6eld, their oldest
stump-speasers, aud wisest politicians, and
finally. whichever wins, the defeated side wiN
not have suffered a reverse from any lack o..
.Iat The democrats have, as is we.-kuoW1,
%, al 40 t.e bead ot ;aeir ticket, the name @.
tleyeleab's William Allen, whose past p7-
luctl recHI Is withouta t'eush Would
taa, ,le platform. adopted, had been as uuani-
m,J-ly received. as was the gubyruatoHa
nomination. Unfortunately, however d.,
democrats have made Initiation Of the Currency
i,s financial P'alt. aud this measure, while 10
conformity, perhaps. with tls wishes ol To,
mass of Ohi5s business uea, may yet lose %,
party many voters among those whose 90,
darling, cherished hope is tosee. oros more
q specie basis prevailing throughout the eouu-
n.y. This slight split in the ranks is looked
upon by our opponents as pr,slso Of victory
lar them. who. ja their anxiety % acbiev,
Ohi9s triumph, Lsyc Lit also upon aa outsi5,
issue. chat Of education They have caused
e. be circulated the report that Democracy, Ia
league with the Catholic Church, Intends, IL
possible the total abolition Of public schools
iuOaj.. aud iu time, throughout the country
This fabrication has utterly failed q It's pur-
pose. for no sensible man. with the democratic
record, on this question, before bin, Can credit
any such statement.
To IS encouraging 90 know that eminent dem
ocratic miuds--suoh as Allen, Thurman, Hen.
bricks, and our own sagscious Faulkner, are o
ihe opinion that wo viii sweep the State by
majority, ranging all along from twenty 9,
sixty thousand. Republican leaders, also,-
some Of tbem-concede US the victory in ad
vance, Henry Wilson being a notable instanc,
For ourselves, we have not slightest doub
but that the political Tidal wave which Sc, i,
last Fall, is sGl pushing onward TheGe.d
en- Gate had 90 boud under, at is approach
aud tie results, not only 10 the Buckeye
but tle keystone, Empire and other States, ar
foros5le conclusions. Aud yet, the eyes O
tAewao,e country are fixed upon Ohio
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
sYR,p,nl,,s 81 Calarrh.

Dali, heavy heaitehe, obstruction Of The
nasal passages, discharges falling from the
head into the throat, sometimes proluse, waiery,
and acrd. at otlrrs. thick, tenacious, mucous,
pululeut, bloody. anl putrid the eyes are
weak. wa,cry, and irhaned; there Is ringing
10 tie ears, deafness, hacking or coughing 90
clear the throat, eXpectorati0n Of offensive
matter. together with sctbs from ulcers; the
voice is changed aud has "a nasal twans, ihe
breath is offensive. smell and taste are i'm
paired: there is a sensation Of dizziness. men
tai depression, hacking cough, and general Je-
bility. Only a iew Of the above-namel symp-
toms are, however, likely TO be present IN any
one case. There is no disease more common
than Ca,arrh, aud none less understood by
physicians.
DIR. SAGES CATARRH REMEDY
is beyond all comparison, the best prepare
ton for Catarrh ever discovered. Under the
influence Of its mild, soothing, and healing
properties. the disease soon yields. Tie Gold
en- Me Discovery should be taken 20 cor
rect the blood, which is always at fault, and t.
act specifically upon the diseased glands and
lining membrane of the nose. The Catarrh
Remedy should be applied 'ra,m with Dr.
Pierce's Nasal Doucic-the only instrument
BIZ which fluids can be perfectly injected to all
the passages and chambers of the nose from
which discharges proceed.
These medicines arc sold by Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
Strayed or Stolen.

A BLACK and white spotted SOW Shoat, clean
n limbed nd well-formed. grtss weight about
no pounds slit in right and two holes and esr-bit
in eft ear has been absent FROM premises since
the eth of September. 4 liberal reward will be
paid ;or the return of the animal. Any Informal
ton concerning her will be thankfully received.
Sept Is 1875 II. y. GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
80 ACRES,
Dwelling House

in good condition, a Backsmith's Shop and fine
Orchard in full bearing. This tract adjoins the
lauds Of the said Moore and Yates and those Of
the late Amos Shepherd. 1t is bounded on the
West by the said turnpike and adjoins, on the
south, tract No. 2. Each OF the above described
tracts IL watered by the same stream and is Of
fine quality 0. limestone land.
Thi. property is convenient 20 Episcopal, Pres
byterian Baptist and Methodist Churches, 70
Schools Of the best grades, and to two DePoss
lClaIlestown and Hslltown) on the Valley
branch OF the B. a o. Il. r., distant, by turnpike,
= aud ; miles, respectively.
TRACT No 4 consisting Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
18TH YEAR!
Look Veil Before You
Buy.
Willoughby Gum-Spring Drill
Is not EquaIed by amy in
FOR SOWING GRAIN
FOR SOWING FERTILIZERS
FOR SOWING GRASS SEEDS.


The Willoughby Drill has been greatly improvl
ed for this year. Farmers in wanto OF First class
Drill should see it before buying any OF the other
Drills offered by Agents.
1t has two gun feeders, working in such man
ner that it will not choke, break the grains, nor
feed ia an irregular manner.
Ii has gum springs that allow it to sow over all
distractions, without stoppage or breaking, put
ting In the grains close up TO the obstruction.
Ii sows readily. Wheat, Rye, Oats, Grdss-Seed,
and all kinds of Fertilizers.
1t can be thrown in and out OF gear without
stopping the team.
Ii can be regulated in an instant to sow a great
err or less quantity, whilst the Drill is IN mo-
ton.
1t sows up HILL down hill, or side hill, with the
same regularity and precision.
Ithas a surveyor, which shows exactly the a.
mount sown. When the Drill has the hose hoist
ed, tie surveyor does not turn.
The Drill has been greatly improved in the pact
few years. and the many hundred farmers who
have bought and used the Drill say tits PERFECT.
Among the different styles made to suit all
counties. the Manufacturers are building this year
in addition TO their regular Drill. one with SAofts
like a cart so that three horses may be worked
abred,t-thus suting farmers having sandy and
Welding SOIL or very hilly ground. The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
Strayed or stolen.

CtTRAYED OF Stolen from the field near Mr..
- Willis brick mill, on Saturday night, Sept
llth. BROWN MARE, small white star In fore
head. and a little white on one OF the hind feet
about three wears Of age. Any Information that
will lead to her recovery will be- gratefully re-
ceivcd. and liberal reward paid.
Address me at Berryville, Clarke county, Nir-
ginia. THOMAS BEoIhEhloN'
September Is, lS75-3t".
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
AN ADNuRER OF SHANNoNDALE.

Indiauola, a towuin Texas, numbering 1000
inhabitants, has been almost totally destroyed
by the late storm. Dispatches rs late as Mon
day report only five u-iuess houses remaining.
Dead bodies lie along the coast 70 twenty miles
One hundred aud fifty lives lost Great des-
i..ution prevails aud the sufferers plead for
helm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
DUKE & GALLAHER,
Charlestown

InaTTrffUWNf
General Agents for Jefferson add Berkeley
Counties.
Or on the following gentlsmen whom We have
appointed gents for the several neighborh0ods,
viz:
WV. T. McCUlLKIN. Shcpherdstown,
JAS. LEE GRlGGS, summit Psiut.
September T. IsTj-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
TORN KNIVES for sale BY
Sept. IL. DUKE d GALLAHER.
SCHOOL NOTICE.

7 WILL resume ny School for Boys on Monday
: the 18th of September, at my residence, or
Main street Ay charges will Sc s2.0o month
for zach pupil. =. ". TONGUE.
Septenbcr4, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
Gleanings.

California has 10000 msrrageabls girls.
Or. Horatio Stone. the eminent sculptor,
died recently at CarUya i'a.y.
President GrautauI ac.iy have departed
f-cm Long Branch aci gone o. Colorado.
Ten thousand O.lJ-f,...vs t5aS part in the
grand parade Of tla; order 20 Indianapolis 90
"Wednesday.
Tue 9th regiment y. L. volunteers, the
Oldest military organization 90 thc state, having
been formed 10 lSI4, was recently disbanded
by order OF the governor, OTiug to The small
number Of the muster ro,.
IL is worth while 20 remember the profound
saving Of Herier In answer 90 the vulgar aph-
orism. No man is a hero to his valet de
clambre, viz: This Is not because the hero
is uo, hero, but because tie valet is q valet.
Near Cape Horn. on l1e route 70 Sacramen-
o.. the railway runs within four OF five feet Of
TIE edge 0i @ precipico fourteen hundred feet
,a height, and THAI ryuaa irightiui curve
The iron horse does nor get siddy, fortunately.
In the corrected version Of RIP Van
Wiukle' Schneider, the dog, is chained TO
bush when the hero lies down 10 sleep his
twenty wears aud when Rip wakes up to his
great surprise be finds poor Schneider skele-
ton ups tree, still chained.
Ia the current number Of the Overland
Monthly o California geologist reviews the &c
o,osical evidence Of the antiquity Of human
settlement near the present town Of Cherokee
In that State and estimates the age Of that
most ancient of discovered towns 70 be $780,
COO wears.
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r..rsrr Proctor C.rI S-lu-z Wendell
p.;.r-. Pr, u,--s anal Rly.-l TAYLOR
SIM, f.. ~. down ,s IN, ulst iaIefl,isable
r.-fIr.r I'm America his health being strong.
bs is s,.-Ir. q t, .raeE r.r6tafer ui.Lt. ceue-
-5rrv $50 ... ~ every week
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'-1 y o.. ..'- o.o 49,. = }5d
. -. ...I n.. q 400 ir.r sa.as TEc,r
,,Ir,. travel more t.at 100 Geo miles daily.
.- r...-'- ar 600 600 uir.s. YEARLY.
,...-.-... e., ....f ,r.,.f. q, he
49, '. ~ W.. Vii. LII. f.,rf, become
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men, ". '..1.' - n.
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80 .rl.....:-. NJ D,ri.l lI1,.lfns
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'u.. .' " Mel -rrrr ffs bs,j
-. a. .,.o ~, A.. owes Ills ewes are cold.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
1870 ACRES OF
Timber Land,

lies on the East side Of the Shenandoah River
tn. public road from Keyes' Ferry to HillsbO-
rough passes through the center of this tract. IL
has on IL good Tenement House and is well wa
tered with fine Springs. On a greater portion Of
this tract no timber has been cut since 1910, and
there il upon it large growth OF Chestnut Tim
b.r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
ZIGzAG ARRANGEMENT.
DRILL
Over Broadcast Sowing

are 50 generally known by our farmers-ss to the
yield and saving Of grsin-that il Is hardly neces-
sary to mention this point.
BY recent invention, an Attachment can be
made at a cost Of about 6yo dollars, which will
enable the driver, sitting upon the machine, 70
hoist the shovsls without stopping or getting OF,
thu. doing away with the extra hand usually
mead nrflifnU
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
THE FIRST OF THE SEASON.
The State of West Virginia,

L liC JldtS VI f'CSt IL Slhid,
Jefferson County, to-wit
1t Pules held in The Clerks Office Of tn
Circmt Court erJsgerson County, September 7
1875,
ELIZABETH LAKELAND. suing in her ogt
right. and IS ExecutriK of Thomas Griggs
deceased, Plaintiff
Against
MARTHA Z LAKELAND. as Wilov and
Admiuistrltrix Of Thomas Lakeland. deed
Samuel W Lakeland, Fanny Lakeland
Willis Lakeland, Nellie W. Lakeland ard
Ann j. Lakeland, minor children of Thou
ar Lakeland. deceased Edward 81. Lack
land. Administrator of Frances Griggs, De-
ceased and Thomas J.. Sublette. COMMITTEE
O.. Charlotte Griggs, DgedlHs,
IN CHANCERK
Tho object Of this suit i to ascertain the in
dehtedue,s of the Estate of Thomas Lakeland, de-
ceased % the Legatees of Thomas Grigas. de-
ceased bv sattlement Of his accounts a. ENccu-
tor of said Thomas GfiECs, also 70 audit the gen
eFa debts Of said Estate. and 70 subject so much
Of the real estate of said Lakeland - may be- me-
cessary IN the payment OF said debts both nduci2-
~ and individual.
Its1p.aring, On affidavit, filed in this suit, that
the Defendant Samuel ". Lakeland is not q resi-
dent OF the State Of West Virginia, be is hereby
required to appear within fonr weeks after the
date of the first publication Of this order and do
what is necessary to protect his Interests in this
matter.
And II is further ordered that copy Of this or
der shall be published once week, for four sue
cessiva weeks. in the VIRGINIA FREE PEEss-s
newspaper published in this County-and also
posted at the front door Of the Court-ouse OF the
said County, at least twenty days before Decree
Is rendered.
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
BAYLOR & Wilson, P. o.
September II, ls15-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
Three Good Tenement Houses.

The two tracts last named Ii within short dis
lance Of Charlcstown and Harper's Ferry, and
the timber on each il easy OF access. Plas will
be exhibited on the day OF sale.
TERMS OF SALE:
One-third OF the purchase money in Cash, and
the balance in equal annual instruments at one aud
two wears respectively from the day OF sale, the
deferred payments u bear interest from the day
of sale 70 be evidenced by the bonds Of the pur-
chaseis and be secured by deeds Of trust on the
respective tracts for watch they nav be given.
VIZ. II. TRAYERS,
THOMAS @. GREEN,
ST. GEO. T. BROOKE.
Special Commissioners.
". r. AyDsasOy, Aucti0lcer.
September Is, lsIS-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
BICEFoRD & HUFFMAN
GRAIN DRILL.

WYE would invite the attention Of Farmers
w needing Drills to the above. The Drill
viii be found on exhibition in the Court House
ward. where we will be pleased to explain its
merits 10 all. 1t requires no extended notice by
the press neither agents canvassing the county to
work il up. 1t has the reputation over the entire
country where known as the best and most relia-
bic Seeder and Distributor OF Fertilizers now
made. and wherever used you will never see
punching of grain.
This Drill is ready to go into the field with any
and all Drills in the county or State, under a
Committee of disinterested persons, to sow Wheat,
Oats. Beans. Barley, Corn and Fertilizers, and
the only place to let each machine do lis own talk
ing. For sale by
JAS. LAW. H0oFF Co.
WYE have two or three Drills of other faeto-
w ories. in perfect order, for sale rery ioT.
sent :. 1873. JAS. LAW. HO0FF& co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
E@,Ss-r7EIE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.

( IL the approved Gnano's and PhOsphates;
"A also Bone Dust, Cor sale By
Sept. Is, 1875. DUKE d GALLAHER.
CEMENT 4 PUMPS, for sale by
Sent 49, DUKE d GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
IHACT NO. ), containing
$40 ACRES

lies on the East side Of the Shenandoah River. d-
racty adJacent TO the river and 4 miles above
the Bloomery Sash Factory. 1t is estimated that
this tract viii cut forty cords Of wood to the acre.
and thousands OF railroad ties may be gotten
som IT, IL Is well watered, and capable o. con-
raniant subdiyision. II has on il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

S,TOyE. Crockery, and Glass Ware, Self-seal-
ing, jgst received in addition to stock, for sale
bT ". EBy.
Sept Is, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
TT Fly

were sold in jefferson County the past two seasons
4. we'll as a large number each year for the pas
ten or fifteen years so that they arc no ner or m
fri,R ftachine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
The State of West Virginia,

Jefferson County, to-Wit
At Rules held in tie Clerks Office Of The
Circuit Court Of Jegtrson County, September
7, 1875,
A. HUNTER BOYD. Assignee ol r. Chew
Jones and Hetde G. Roche, Admiaistrstors
Of Patrick J. Roche, deceatcd, PLAINLY,
Against
JOHN FITZP TRICK. Defendant,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
On Wednesday, the 18th day OF
October. 1875.
/ NJ !, containing
1877 ACRES.
I4f3 ACRES.

adjoining the lands of the said Gardner aud Moore
and OF the late James Roper aud Francis Yates.
Thi. tract lies East of and adjons tract No. aud
i improved by an elegant and commOdiOus
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
BRICK DWELLING,
constructed since the war Of the best mate
This tract has a large BARN, in excelientre
y G-iSf Mill.

and all the necessary Out Buildings. The Kable-
town and Boomery Turnpike passes through the
center of this tract, and both tracts haYe upon
them a sufficient proportion of timber.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

Three Of the blHisled German priests have
arrived .u Baltimore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
N CHANCERY

The object Of this suit IL to obtain decree a.
gainst the Defendant, Fitzpatrick, for tbs sum Of
two hundred and twenty-si1 dollars and 6ity-sev-
en- cent?, with interest from February 1T, 1873,
and to subject the Real Estate Of the Defendant 10
the payment Of the same.
happening on affidavit filed in this suit, that
the Defendant Is not a resident Of the State Of
West Virginia. be is hereby required to appear
within four weeks after the date Of the fret publ
cation Of this order, and do what is necesEary 70
protect his interests in this matter.
Ard IL is further ordered that copy of this or
der shall be published once week. for four sue
cessive weeks. in the YIRGfSIA FREE PREss-a
newspaper published in this Couuty-and slso
posted at the front door Of the Court House Of the
said County. at least twenty days before Decree
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
BAYLOR Wilson. p. c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
Repairs on Hand

Farmers can rely upon getting all needed Re
pairs from the undersg ned, General Agents, with
out sending 100 IN lies for them. This is very
great advantage to farmer when be Is seeding
and has not tine TO stop two three days for re-
pairs.
For further particulars as to Prices, Terms,
Pnmnh lsfs Ge.. call ON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

Mr. S. s smith, a guest at Weirs hotel.
Cumberland. took smuamlg.is,c rumble
along the -.7l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

NIua Wlcl'er Of Frederick. an emn'oyea
100 tGe q. s. PR. E. was killed last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
THE SURVEYOR

measures correctly the number Of acres soNn, or
psrts of an scie down to sTteeuths. In msSiag
the tsrns At the ends Of the field, the holster puts
The working parts ost Of gear, and IN consequence
the surveyor does cot move ia the least, aud can,
thersiore be relied upon % MEASURE correctly
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25
ROBERT T. BROWN,
Clerk Of the Circuif Crurt

BAYLOR & Wilson, P. @.
September II, ls15-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

LAKELAND. suingin her opn
right. and IS ExycGtriK OF Thomas Gricgs,
deceased, Plaintiff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-09-25

Baylor Z Wilson. p. c.
September IL, ls75-<t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-29
The KINS4S CITY Tragedy.

STATEMENT BY MRS. SAMUELs N REGARD To Ink
ATTACK on HER HOUSE-EYIDENCES or
SEVERE FIGHT-THE JAMES BOYS SUPPOSED TO
HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO CHICAGO BY THE DETEC-
TIvES.
KANSAS CITY Jan. ga reporter of Tho
Times had an interview yesterday with Mrs simuels,
mother OF the James boys and obtained fail state
ment of the tragedy enacted In her house during tho
efforts OF the detectives capture the boys She em
phatcay denies that either Jesse or Frank James, or
any OF their comrades at the house on the night or
the tragedy. The grenade shell which exploded and
killed her little boy seven inches in diameter. Tho
house was fred in four different places by means OF
tubes like Roman candles filed win cotton saturated
with turpentne. All the members OF the family agree
in saving that neither Of the James boys present
On other hand there unmistakable evidences OF
severe fight, the fence being rdded with bullets and
the ground covered IN places with blood. IL is we'll
established fact that TAIN went over the Han
nba and st. Joseph Railroad, stopping at Kearney on
the night Of the tragedy, and thu train say that
eight aboard of tho train had two prisoners Is
as impossible to ascertain where the train went but
the suppostOn that II had gone 20 chicago IL was
said at Kearney yesterday that wounded man was IN
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