The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-10-19
What the Youngers' Brother in-law Says.


tie arrived at Faribault, town of
about 1900 inhabitants. just at sun
down, and owing to the lateness of the
hour were not permitted to see the
boys that evening. It was during the
ensuing night that the policeman was
killed by the guard, and the former be.
ing large, sandy -complexioned man,
very much after the style of Mr.. Hall,
it was rumored all over the town that
the brother-in-law of the prisoners had
attempted to visit them in spite of
the order of the authorities and been
killed.
Next morning it was arranged that
an interview should take place, and
in oder that Jim Younger should be
recognized by his sister if it were he
instead OF AL Carter, as it has been
laimed, Jim was placed out on a
OUNCE in the hall of the Jail, and Cole
and Bob put back in their cells out of
sight. The Front door was opened and
Miss Kettle told to go in alone, and no
sooner had she obtained glance at the
man lying on the lounge than she ran
and fell on his bosom and commenced
kissing him. There was no longer any
doubt about it being Jim Younger.
The current story in the papers about
her showing preference for Jim and
manifesting a GOODNESS toward the
other two, Mr., Hall pr0nounces all
t'bosh.' Hall confirms Chief Melon.
ough's statement that every one of the
eight received a wound or was killed
in Northfeld. Cole stated that they
bought eight horses, two in one place,
two in another, and four in another,
giving 81 $50 for the eight.
They stayed in and around Mortified
two days before making raid on the
bank. He intimated that they had
been betrayed in some manner.
but just how Mr.. Hall does not
state. The boys are doing as we'll as
could be desired. Their physicians
are giving them every attention in
their power, and the people are as
kind and hospitable as they possibly
could be. Cole is up walking around.
Jim is still confined to his couch, and
there is some probability that it will
become necessary to amputate Bob's
arm. The boys seem exceedingly pen
tent over their misdoings and reproach
themselves continually, but are un.
ceasing in their compliments upon the
kindness of the people. Mr.. Hall
states that the authorities and leading
citizens of the place make every ef-
fort to queu everything like a lynch.
ing spirit, and an organization of $50
have been effected to see that they
have just and lawful trial.
Cole stated that when they were
surrounded in the swamp just before
their capture he could have shot down
a dozen men himself, but he knew
that would do no good and he did not
desire to kill simply for the sake of
killing. The real name of the late man
killed at Northfield, who is known as
Chadwell, is Stiles, and who is said to
to have been raised in Minnesota.
Pitts real name is Sam Wells, who
lived, before the war, near Lees Sum-
mitt, and who was killed in what is
known as the White Oak fight, on Lit.
tie Blue.
The photographer at Mortified
seems to be making fortune out of
the bloody affair, having already sold
over $1,000 pictures. He offered Miss
Rett $500 to permit him to take her
photograph, but the offer was prompt
ly refused. Mr.. Hall says he fell in
the old doctor, whom the James BOYS
pressed into service and compelled to
dress their wounds. Jesse was wound
ed just above the heel, and Frank had
q severe wound just above the knee.
Miss Kettle did not return home, but
stopped off at St. Josheph, where she
Is attending school.