The Russellville Democrat., 1886-05-26
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Friday morning Barnes maue the following sfatementto the press
 Early ln June, 1885, while travelling in tho Indian Territory, foui,d 2 man named Capt. James Welsh living at Brazil station, 90 miles from Fort Smith, who was merchant and ran min and gin. 1 found out that ne handled considerable money and re- solved to rob him. returned to PlummerviIle and arranged with Cul- lens to assist me in the robbery. We perfected our plsrs and carried them into exe.:s.ssoa. We woke Capt. Welsh Ssssss dark night about midnight ana told him we wanted to buy something to eat. We told him we were going across the country to take charge of herd of cattle. Welsh did not want to come out anu sald he come near having Ea shooting scrapc with some strangers recently under just such circumstances. I laughed and replied "there is no dan- ger this time, ''and urged him to come on. He did so. The store was about thirty yards or more from the resi-. dence. When we arrived at the store Welsh and myself entered the store and Cullens stood guard ill the door. l bought some oysters and crackers and some tobacco for Cullens. I then ask ed for some peaches and as he turned to get them I pulled down on him and told him wanted his money. He Al- most tainted. He told me could have what was in the drawer but lie could not open the safe because he did not know the combination. knew he had a book-keeper when was there before, and believed he told the truth about the combination of the safe. So took twenty odd dollars from the drawer and led Welsh by the arm across the field away from his home and there told him if lie would not put officers on my track, it would be well for him, otherwise would return and fix him. As he left us and went hastily toward his home, Cnllens wanted to shoot him but I would not allow it. never heard from Welsh and do not know if he ever told of the robbery or not. This was my first great crime.o
 BARNES LOVE AFFAIR.
 When Barnes was arrested he was engaged to Miss Jamie Orrell. The girl followed him to Morrilton and vis- tied him at the jail and sympathized with him. Here she met young law yer from Boone county who was em- ployed to prosecute Barnes in his ex- amining trial. The two became inter- ested In each other and with three days acquaintance were married. Barnes who was devotedly attached to the girl, never recovered from the blow her de- sertion gave him. On the scaffold he declared that her action gave him more pain than hanging.
 BARNES DREAM.
 Barnes related the following dream to the reporters:
 "On Wednesday night, the night l found forgiveness for my sins, l dream ed was in Heaven and pretty girl came to meet me and kissed me. In her 1 recognized a young lady with whom 1 associated in Tennessee, and who had great attachment for me but l did not like her because she was too good and pure for me. A few months after left Tennessee she died so was told by my father shortly after, and am certain never thought of her again until met her in my dream"
 Barnes asked the reporters to pub- fish it as his dying wish that he enter tained malice toward no one and want cd his friends and associates to meet him in Heaven.
 Barnes last night upon earth was passed ill peaceful slumber, undisturb- ed by dreams. He arose at 6 80 Friday morning feeling as we'll as ever in life, ate breakfast with relish. During the forenoon he entertained his friends and callers, and seemed glad to see them all. At noon he ate a hearty dinner. during which he chat ted pleasantly. Having finished his meal he remarked It is time to dress, and began preparations for tho final scene. He donned well-fitting suit of black, collar and cravat, and light straw hat, furnished by the sheriff.
 He expressed thanks to his spiritual advisers, to the sheriff and his depu- ties, and to the good citizens of Dover for their kindness and unremitting at- tention.
 The DEMOCRAT reporters are placed under many obligations to Sheriff Quinn, deputies Bernard and White for courtesies extended to them.