The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-04-10
(special Dispatches to tbc EprrApu)

O'CLOCK thls morning the notorious outlaw Jesse James was shot and in stantly killed at St. Joseph, Missouri, by Robert Ford, of Rich mond coun- ty. Jesse, it appears, has been liv. ing m that city since the 9th of last November under the name of Thos. Howard. Rober, Ford, the slayer of James, and his brother Charles had been
 sHADowING JESSE JAMES
 for many months past, following him from place to place, their purpose be- ing to kill him the first time op. portunity offered, but they never succeeded in finding him unarmed until this morning. The boys went to St. Joe one week ago. Previous 10 this they had ingratlated them. selves into the confidence of James, claiming that they were
 TRAIN ROBBERS
 and horse thieves. For once Jesse was caught mapping, and he seems to have believed all the Fords told hm The Fords immediately upon then arrival in St. Joe went to house at the corner of Thirteenth and La Fayette streets where Jesse James was living under the name of Thos. Toward, and remained there until the tragedy occurred this morning Je.se and Ford were talking together and Jessie had just laid his
 PISTOLS ON THE TABLE
 for moment when Ford pulled out his revolver and shot him. The ball entered hls head behind the left ear and passed out over the forehead, death being instantaneous. The identity of the robber is beyond question. He perfectly answers des- criptions heretofore given of Jesse James and the assassin described him perfectly, even to marks on his per son before his clothes were removed from his body.
 JESSE JAMES WIFE
 was living here with him at the time. She says it is Jesse and tells the story of their recent movements in detail. In May, one year ago, they located in Kansas City where they resided until November last when they re- moved to St. Joe. Since they ar rived in St. Joe they have lived in three different places. Mrs. James is handsome brunette, about 3G years of age. She was
 HANDSOMELY DRESSED, and seemed to feel Jesse's death keenly. On Jesse's person were found heavy, plain gold ring mark ed Jesse; two gold watches, one stem. winder, engraved-A. S. B, which he is said to have taken from former governor of Arizona, at the Sweet Springs robbery. The other watch. key wiuder, was taken, to- gether with solitaire ring, at the time of the robbery of the
 MAMMOTH CAVE MINE in Kentucky few years ago. There were also found a set of jet studs and a lady's oval breast pin. Jesse's arms consisted of a 45 calibre Smith X Weston revolver, 45 calibre Colts re- volver, and Winchester repeater and double harreled shot gun. The Ford boys claim to have had no ob- ject in view but to obtain the re- ward offered by the state govern ment for Jesse James
 DEAD OR ALIVE.
 They. recently had an interview with the governor at the St. James hotel Tn Kansas City. The governor was informed of the plan of action and approved it. The boys have been in constant communication with Sheriff Kimberlake and II. H. Craig, and acted under their instructions. 1 The assassin is twenty years old and | his brother 25. They are fine lock. ing, intelligent young men.
 AFTER SHOOTING
 trey gave themselves up to await ju- licjal action. Mrs. James has been advised not to talk more than she nas already done. She says, however, that she will prosecute the Ford boys Q to the bitter end. Her maiden lame was Miss Mimms.
 Pat Jones, q policeman, was killed y negro thls evening. A mob oon after caught the negro and hung lim. -