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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
90 dozen Kid Gloves. sill shaues at loves,

SO dozen Kid Gloves, all shaues at lowest pri-
ces at \. Yinglnk's.
so dozen Isle Gloves all qualities and styles,
cheap at =. Yipgliugs.
LOCO dozen Ladies', Gents and Childr ms
Hosiery, cheap at A. YingIing's
500 Cursets, all makes, at 80 cts, % cts. and
81. A. Yipgiipg's.
20 dozen Ladies' and Gents Underwear, best
qualities, cheap at A. Yinglings.
20 dozen cents Unlaundered and Laundered
Shirts, test make, 81 each at A YingiDg's.
20 pieces Lace and Corded White Dress Goods
only 10 and IL cents, at A. Yingiing's.
10 pieces ne. shaded Lace Buntings, only tx
cents, st A. Yingling's.
so pieces Dew French style LawD, at 6A TO 1915
cents, at A. Yinglng's.
so pieces new style Dress Ginghams, beautiful
and cheap, st A. YipgliDg's.
20 pieces IS and 40-ipch Black Cashmeres, ct
so cents to 81 at A. Yingling's.
200 Para4ols, new styles. from Is cents up 10
IS, at a. Yingiing's.
loo new styles Fans, from cents up to finest
grader, at A. Yingling's
5000 yards Leces and Einbroiderics, rare pat
terms, cheap at A. Yingling's.
Fine, finer, finest! every lady who wants foe
dress pattern and trimmings TO suit goes TO A.
Yingling's PopulsT Dry Goedf, House, Hsserf:
town, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
BUSINESS LOCALS.

cB- The fine crops of this county are
giving un unusual stir to the business
men. Amongst whom we notice Geo. Fl.
Hagley of Charlestown, making large
preparations for the Fall and Winter
trade, and before this month is out his
store will be overstocked with Boots and
Shoes, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Under
wear, Trunks, Satchels, Umbrellas, Canes,
Tobacco and Cigars. He is Agent for
the Millville Mills and guarantees to fur
nish mill-feed at mill prices, in large or
small quantities delivered in Charlestown.
With supply always on hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

1t is estimated $4,000 sheep, besides cat
tie, horses and mules, and sixty or sew
enty-five persons, were swept away By
the recent floods in the Concho river re-
gion of Texas. About fifty houses were
washed away in Laredo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

ZINE CIGARS-The Dark Horse, Flem-
L ing's Favorite, Upper Dick, Star of
Cuba, Shenandoah Valley, Gold Seal, La
Norma, The Youngsters, Going Home,
For the World, Success, HavannaS. These
are all fine cigars and are sold at short
profit. BAKER & McMURRAN'
Senr > 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

cB- Mr.. Young, the great Marble and
Granite Worker, we understand, intends
charging his works to meet the increas-
ing demands of his trade. This is the
gentleman who sells work lower than
others can afford to sell it. He is selling
more Marble than all other works in Mar
tinsburg. Give him 4 call or write to him
and he will be pleased to call and show
Won some OF his beautiful designs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

BLACK SILKS -BEACALEY is. now selling
the best black silk for sl.OO and $l2 per yaro,
that can be had in Hagerstowp. Don't fail to
see them. $50
CoLoRED SILKs-A full line OF colored silks
In ali the desirable shades and at prices that can
no. he undersold can be found at j. Fl. BEACH,
LEY'S on the square, Hsgerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY,
D,LJ,rgrs. Ohio.

An Institution of the highest grace |;
a among the first colleges East or West.
Necessary annual expense excepting for
clothing, as given by several hundred
young men, under $50. Open to both
Sexes. Ladies under special supervision
at Monnett Hall. Conservatory OF Music,
Art department, Preparatory department,
Normal, Business and English and other
special courses, together with three regu-
lar college courses. For catalogue address
c. II. PAYNE, President.
July % Pm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

A young lady living near York, Pa,
worked in the harvest field all day and
played OH the piano for the entertainment
of her company during the evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

~ Look out for the Little man around the
corner" Hagerstown, who is still Uu the top OF
the ladder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

New FALL GOODS! New FALL GOODS AT
SPANGLER s.-A fine Dress Silk for 10 cts. III al
the llll rhales-former prices Sl.OO. Chevous,
something new this season. Lldles Flannel
sui!iug, Ladies' Stacking Fllunel, new Figured
Black Goods, Black and C0lored CashmeTes,
81 inch CasEmercs at 81 cents, oil color!,
special bargain. a full case of half wove Dress
Goods, l2l5 cts., Silk Velvets and Velveteens,
Trimming Silks and Sains, plain, striped aud
brocaded, Rcd and White Flannel, Medic,ted
Flannel, a dead shot 10 Rheumrtism, Canton
Flanr el, the best quality for tie mon'y ever Of
fered TO the trade. A complete assortment OF
Shifting Flannels, new Fsll Prints, Satin effects,
new Locss and Embroideries, Domestic Cling
ham at ga cts, Yard wide Musiu OK cts extra
teavy GU. Now is tie time to buy your Com
fort Calico, 4 cts. yard, Bait Cotton IL l-2 cts
a ponnd; Merinn Underwear for Ladies, Gents
and C.iidI,r; the best so cent Corset in the
county, Ut ,de specially tor this trade; the largest
variety OF \ sc ~ all price,; new Silk and Linen
Handkerchieis: Lace Collars and Ties; new But
tons and e. owes; Jeans and Cottonades Tor Men
and Boys, from 10 ct. ar, oni extra heavy ieca
part wool u cts, suld list season sior ~ cts
You will always Had the large II variety 10 select
from and prices 10 suit every body.
Resrcctfuliy,
T. II. & Il. l.. SPANGLER,
MI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
FOR SALE.

THE WillOughby Grain Drill with all
its improvements, for sale and on ex-
hibition ut Unionvile by
y. 5. J. STRIDER.
Aup % II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

T l.. RICHARD agent for McCall's Gel
d. ebrated Bazaar Glove Fitting Patterns.
May 20 tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

We have often heard it remarked that no mat
ter how we'll lady is dressed, if her haucs are
not neatly gloved aud she has nota nice lifting
boot, abe voks unlidy and careless, and the ef-
feet OF her dress is spotted. Ladies will do we'll
TO rememb that We have many styles of eso-
CANT footwear which are heyOrd criticism.
Mrs A. ROSE S DAUGHTER. 81 n. Potomac
ST., Hagerstown, No.
weEeep footwear in all sizes, and half sizes,
and as many widths as leng,hf, thus insuring q
perfect H. for ell, no matter what the shape OF
tne foot may b.. MRS. A. ROSE IL DAUGa-
TER, o. n. Potomac St., HagerstoTp, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

- 1T Is A FACT that the largest and most
complete stock of Hardware, Cutlery, Tools,
Iron, Woodenware, Paints, Glass, Oils, Brushes,
Whips, Rope, and Farming utersils. in Wash
ingtou county, can be seen at Mckee Brothers
near the Market House, Hagerstown, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

$500 per year can be easily made at
home working for +. G. Rideout & CO.,
10 Barclay Street, New York. Send for
their catalogue and full particulars.
Nov II "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
Notice to Farmers.

WE respectfully call the attention Of
w the farmers OF Jefferson county To
the fact that We have tho agency to sell
the Fertilizer manufactured by the Valley
Fertilizer Company OF Charlestown, W.
Va. The high merit IL has attained In
this County, and elsewhere, Is sufficient
to recommend it to the people. This Is n
home enterprise, and the business OF tho
company Is done upon n sound basis; the
raw material Is all bought for cash there
by getting bottom figures. The above
goods will be sold at close prices. per
cent. will be allowed for cash. We have
many other brands OF phOspbates which
enables us to supply the demands Of the
community.
DRAWBAUGlI & ATKINSON.
Aug. 8, 1882. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
Kettles Kettles =! p!

QRASS, Copper and Porcelain Lined
ID Kettles; Pickle and Kraut Tubs; APP
pie and Peach Parers, cheap at
MCKEE BROTHERS,,
Near the Market House,
Hagerstown, Nd.
August IS Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
EHngerstONn Business Locals.
B. w. II. p ii r E \ n Z r,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
W. Washington Street, one door from PIT
IIO IHUtIO Z,
uAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND

lie Square,
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND.
Special attention given to the production OF
frsl-clasS work Life size crayon End oil portraits
executed in the highest Style of the art and PER
FEET IN Likeness.
The larges, assortment of frames and mould
ings To be found in the State and OF every grade
and quality, including many entirely new ard
beautiful goods Also on hand the line OF EN-
CRAVINGS, CGromos, Albums and in fact every
thing pertaining 10 the picture business.
Tie readers OF til; paper are respectfully IN.
yited 10 call and examine our stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
1882. 1882. 1882,
J. Gregg. Gibson,

HAS lust received new ard complete
IL stock of goods consisting rs follows:
PURE DRUGS.
Chemicals. &C.: Paints and Oils.
FANCY NOTIONS.
Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs and
Hand Mirrors.
CANDIES.
Whitman's French of every variety.
FISHING TACKLE.
Rods. Hooks. Lines, Trot Lines, Stag
ing, Snoods, Reels and Sinkers.
BATH BRICK,
Bird Feed, Fish Bone, Silver Sand, &c.
MINERAL WATERS.
Apollinaris Hunyadi and Buffalo Lithia.
FRENCH BRANDIES,
Wine and Whistles for medicinal use.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
Snuff and Cigarettes.
GARDEN SEEDS.
I.andreth's Garden Seeds the best in the
market.
Prescriptions carefully compounded at
all hours by calling at the store.
J. GREGG. GIBSON.
April % If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
THE GREAT
FERTILIZER!

MANUFACTURED mt Martinsburg by
VI FRAZIER IL BISHOP. $500 per
ton. 4 reasonable discount for cash. 1000
lbs OF bone guaranteed In every ton. We
wish YOU 10 read the certificates or few
of our well known farmers OF this neigh
borhoo1 who have used it. D.
Gu. Agents for jefferson county are
Towner Schley and ex-sheriG Baker.
FRAZIER &c BISHOP.
Nartlpsburg, June Isgc-Hesms Frazier q
Birhop- Ge"tlem.n Having used the highest
pfic, ieriiZ.rs for some years past. NUT uu-
ly eoUir,s have A. good resnlt this year from
sour s25.O0 Phospbats. s0ved tons 81 your
good lIst fall along by the eide Il IL; sowsd
Ramsburg e willer's plant food which costs up
warcs Of $1,000 per Tor, baye tten DO di6.r-
eBce In TIE wheat This s27.t0 Phosphate con-
tIios loC0lbs. of hone, gusrsnteer. see mo- res-
son Why ] should rot nee the erszlrr IL Bishop
PhO>pnat. ~ ga 90 in preference 10 Ligher
Irigcd goods hen II does equally ~ god.
PRgsLEY NARNADUKE.
JUICE iss2- Hsssrp. Frszier &c Bisbop-Gepu
The Fertilizer You furnished me last fail has
cisco .aiisflciiG y. Ihsve no h.sitanSy 10 .ayiGg
that IL 10 decidedly The beet Fc~ii'zgr ! bsvo
ever applied sLd LAS given me bctter profit 90
tbe ini es,Drn, Ih:p any Other ber.lolors ed
on my lard IN tact this u The only Fefiili1sF
EVER used by ~ that ihiuk has yield me
profit CO The outlay Re,pclfuny Dc,
J. z. sCHLEY.
Mes.rs. Frazier * Bi.hop-Gen,iemen II
sys ustd your Fertilizer last season enc believe
il u be oDt Of tie best In the market and sx-
peet - as IL .gsiu Ills aason.
Your, Sr., b. q. MCINTYRE.
bsrtinsbUrg, June lscs- Nessrs Frazier a
J DishOp--tiepiiemtp liz a ,fds the pitssuie 10
| r.co5tpeDd your FSritiz.r s1vfd /. lot fall
I AMI tru cay heli-yr !. the hes Phosphate
! b-yc,y,r used. Is csSis me Dot t25 W per TN
Whilst il has done ~'ii II not better thsn pbos
D uhs'es that co-ts pes5ly - much tgsir. ! tse
/ " - much ,h.li uss IL sgaip.
Jgre 1882 -M.ssrs. Frazier A BISHOP Cru lf-
( n.u - Y.an Frrliiizr ] hsyc found In be -
rrTrFScbted vGicb Las Z. Van IA ssii f&efios and
! prsven 20 br L. rvsfy respect as good ~ ifShsr
7 priced brands. IKE IL 90 much ] sbali use it
I az.io. Respectfully, -
xar.ics5urg-Hessrs frszier Il Btstop-6en-
tistntn We ased fouf toDs VI your ferLizTr
fast f.,l With u>h result that 10 gives risasure
% recommend 10 20 tec tanners generally. This
/, Phosphate CO, Is tut te7 % vifn % favorable
J rssrI.s a. S.sber pricsd goods We ,. ve ts~a
/ uslng for sors years pssf We sow-d but 1te
ibe on our COZ ground deld: Ne consiter 10 The
I hesyiett Geld nc tsvr. the WHEAT sto veil ard
! beaded ~ eel % some 81 cur farmers sso Usrd
4 It's 10 200 rs. 81 so 60 phaspIssie. THIS Pnos-
I phs.e was coli ~ IA 70 eonfain 1000 Its. booe.
1 we are satsseet IL door, ard &c are 60 mach
/ pleased si.t 1t that We expect 20 use IL sgAir.
HENHYa. eEisY.
JAMES ". MYERS.
July !, 1852. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
TO MILLERS.

TOR sale, Smut Machine, pair Of
l. new Burrs, and set Of new Boiling
Cloths. Enquire Of the
EDITOR.
Aug. &c II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
Farmers, Look p!

THE old reliable Bickforl Il Huffman
| Grain Drill. The only positive Force
Feed Grain and Phosphate Drill made.
For sale by u. /. Ll'hLIDEh:
Sept. 2 i
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

HORSES, Cattle. Hogs and Chickens
Sheridan's Powders TO make them thrive
well. BAKER & McMURRAN.
Sept. , Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

, OMETHING YOU W AN livery
y teacher and pupil should have small
blank book and writing pad. These can
be had for or 10 cents and only those
who have tried them know how conye-
nient and valuable they are. In fact they
are indispensable TO pupils who study
History, English Grammar, Higher Arith-
metic and Geography.
BAKER & McMURRAN.
Sept 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09
PREsLvY xARNADUgR.

Messr. Frazier & Bi.hop-Gentisrnen II
sys Ustd your Fertilizer last season enc believe
il - be ODt Of tie best In The market and az
peet - as IL sgsiu Ills ason.
Your, Sr., 3. q. MCINTYRE .
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

STATIONERY, copy books, inks, pens,
- penholderS, lead pencils, slate pencils,
erasers, paper, envelopes and blotters, -
cheap as can be bought anywhere.
BAKER & McMURRAN.
SENT iw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

MAKE HENS LAY-Nothing will make
vi hens lay as Sheridan's Condition Pow
ders. Dose, one teaspoonful in q pint OF
food. BAKER & MCRRAN.
Sept. 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-09-09

J1re 1882 -M.ssrs Frazier * Bishop Cru ic-
n.B Yan FIIiiizr ] hsve found In be -
appreciated ~hieb Las g.yss he ssii fAefios and
prsven % D. L. rvsry respect as good ~ ffxhsr
priced brands. 1 IKE IL 90 much sbJi use Is
sz.io. Respeciigii:, -
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-13
Cost of a Mining Patent.


About every other day the question is
asked: "How much does it cost to OBJ
tain a mining patent?" We will assume
that the required $500 worth of labor has
been expended upon the mine, and pro-
coed to answer as near as may be as follows:
The advance fee for Office work in
the United States Surveyor Generals
Office in San Francisco on each and
every claim is $40. The fees OF the
Deputy Mineral Surveyor may be av-
eraged at 500. Such would be the
charge for surveying a single claim, or it
might be reduced one-half where there are
several to make in one locality. We be-
lieve such charge is made on the basis Of
$40 per day. The fees of the Register and
Receiver OF the local Land Office amount
to $40, the cost OF advertising will average,
say $40, depending entirely upon the
length Of the description, which may be
long or concise. The coat OF posting no.
tees on the mine and the affidayits of wit
nesses may be set down at $40. In most
cases ar attorney will lave to be employed
whose fee should not exceed 500 for all
clerical work. Then add the final Gov
eminent charge for the land at SIS per
acre for a quartz claim. One 1,500xe00
feet contains a fraction over twenty.one
acres, and consequently costs say S107.
Thus we have the sum Of SAT- as fair and
average estimate of the cost OF securing q
Government patent. and perfect title to q
full-sized quartz claim.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-13
THE FOREMAN SHAFT.
An Enterprise That Was Intended
20 Benefit the SOuthend.

80 Benefit the southend.
The disposition on the part OF the man
ayers TO dispose OF the machinery Of the
Forman shaft, an enterprise in which the
entire group Of southend mines is interest
cd. bodies no good to the Comstock. It
shows that the stockholders and managers
are discouraged. The shaft was to have
been sunk to a depth Of 1000 feet. The
mines 10 be benefited were the Grown
Point, Belcher, Seq. Belcher, Overman
and Caledonia, which were to bear the ex-
pense of sinking proportionately. Two
months since old Bill Sharon, on behalf
OF the Grown Point and Belcher, refused
to make any further payments to the shaft
managers and work was discontinued.
me shaft has attained a depth OF 1900
ieet. we believe, and has cost the stock.
holders OF the FIVE interested mines some
heavy assessments; yet without any notice
or explanation the project Is abandoned.
When 1t was started 1t was denounced as
an unnecessary expense. and predictions
were made that 1t would never be sunk
1000 feet. The mine managers, however,
lived In an Utopian atmosphere, and moth
ing was impossible to them while assess
ments could be squeezed out Of the indul-
gent public. While the suspension affects
the stock, 1t cannot hurt the mines, as
each one Of the interested group, except
Seq. Belcher, has an independent shaft.
We're IL not for the flood, work wonld
be carried on o. usual. Nevertheless, the
closing down OF the Forman shaft will
have q tendency to brighten the stock deal
Ing public away from the Gold Hill end
altogether. and 1t will not be long before
Bill Sharon will have absolute possession.
He seems to have pretty good command Of
the situation now. and no movement can
be made without his aid The sly old ooon
knows this, and Is taking advantage Of 1t
by q "dog In the manger" policy.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-13
al should GiggIe.''

There is a certain newspaper in San
Francisco, the Stock Report, that has a
spite against Eureka. 1t carries its ami.
mostly to such an extreme that it not only
refuses us credit for what is good, but 1t
actually steals from us the doubtful credit
for that which is Indifferent if not posi-
lively bad. 1t says: "The young ladies
Of Eureka, Nevada, are far, far behind the
age. They have just found out that there
is a female slang expression known as
: Well, I should giggle,' in existence. San
Francisco does not pretend to keep up
with Paris and New York in the matter OF
style or slang, but we take pride in saying
that the Il should giggle' expression of
delight or Endorsement was called in sew
eral months ago by the best Tehama and
Clemintina street society, and it is no
longer the correct thing to utter it. 1t
wonld not surprise us to learn that q new
and a very popular song called the Sweet
By and By was drawing tears from the
eyes Of the male and female Base Rangers"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-13
MONTANA
Not q Country in which Money IL
Found i'm the streets.

FOunu hu the streets.
The following letter was received here
yesterday by Mr.. E. J. Butler from DR..
Terry:
DEER LODGE IN. IT,, April 6, 1882.
DEAR BUTLER: There are a great many
people coming in here. Poor devils I
hardly know what they are going to do
with themselves. The country is getting
flooded with pilgrims. The railroad and
the stages are bringing them in By the
hundreds every day. No employment for
them. The mines of Montana do not
amount to much, except those of Butte
and the placer mines. Somehow, there
Is a good deal of blow, but little stuff. l
don't see anything coming to the surface.
Only one mine paying 40 cents dividend.
l think there must be a reaction here soon.
Town property is held at fabulous prices,
but very little of it selling. / would not
give the middle block of Eureka for all of
Butte, because / think Eureka will stand.
Those who think to better themselves by
coming to Montana will be likely to quit
the frying pan for the fire. They will
find, when they get here, that it is not
what they suppose. They will not pick up
money in the streets, or find mines on the
surface of the ground. Most Of the peo-
pie who come here are without means,
who probably left good homes behind
them. The big majority of them will be
disappointed, and two-thirds of them will
jump the country before Christmas. Yours
truly, LOUIS TERRY.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-04-13
ABOUT JESSE JAMES
A Characteristic Letter from His
RrOther Frank.


The Memphis Appeal OF April 0 pub.
fishes the following letter, purporting to be
from Frank James. 1t was received at the
Appeal Office Friday morning. The letter
is written upon blank paper of a hotel reg
lister, the name of which is cut off. 1t is
believed to be authentic, and is published
just as it was received:
MEMPHIS, April 4, 1882.
Editors Of the Appeal / seen in Tues
days paper that my brother, Jesse James,
was killed. / left Tuesday evening this
place for parts unknown. Every day / can
pick up a paper and see our names in it.
There is not a robbery committed but
what is laid on Jesse and /. We are not
guilty Of any robberies that has been done
in the last three years. We never robbed
a Southern man in our lives if we knew
it. II we did we would give 1t back to
hiia, for their is one of your citizens here
that remembers the time we robbed a stage
near Hot Springs. We gave him his
money back, but the blue coats never got
their money back. A little revenge don't
hurt no one, for Jesse and / have had q
little, and / expect to have a little more.
just think how my poor father was killed
by the blue devils, and came out in the
field where 1 was ploughing and took the
lines off my horse and hung me to my own
plough. Only for Jesse l would have
died. Well, we began waylawing Yankees,
and getting one by one for about a year,
and we joined that noble hero by the name
Of Quantrell. We had 81 men then, and
we made things hot now and then. Ihave
travelled nearly all over the world since
the war, while Jesse would stay close at
home. Old Pinkerton thought he could
get us, but after one Pinkerton and three
others got killed they let up. They don't
want us, but think Of my poor brother.
They might just as we'll hang Bob Ford,
for we have friends all over the country
that would shoot him as quick as a dog.
/ have a friend who drops this into your
box after / leave, and l hope you will
oblige FRANK JAMES.
On the lower part of the margin of the
first page was written: SIN a big hurry"
and on the top margin of the reverse page
this apology: "The only paper I have got"