Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-10-25

81. Paul, Oct. 90 ames Younger
orlv member of the notorious
49, 80 hand of outlaws which, invested
y 10 western country quarter of GEN.
NV ago. committed suicide Sunday by
W. o+;no He left letter to the press
Z, which he gives as reason for his
- despondency over continued ill
18th and separation from his friends.
The suicide is supposed to have &C.
.,,od about 8 O'Clock in the morning.
Younger occupied room in a down
to,vn block. and when he did not make
h;s onpearatnce as usual search was
made for him. In the evening the door
~ his room was broken in and his dead
hodv found stretched on the floor beside
tbe bed, revolver clutched in the
r;oht hand. He had shot himself
through the head and evidently had
been dead sevleral hours.
Younger, since his pardon from the
state penitentiary in July of last year,
had lead an exemplary life. His first
employment was as travelling agent for
a tomstone dealer, and on one of the
trips he made about he state he was
quite seriously hurt by a wagon. Old
wounds he had received earlier jim life
also gave him much trouble, and al
though he soon obtained lighter EN-
ployment, his health was extremely pre-
carious, and this caused him much
worriment. He was 81 years of age.
On bureau in his room was found
long maniala envelope, on one side
of which was written:
$50 all that is good and true, love
and bid farewell. JIM YONGER. "
On the other side of the envelope
were these words:
"Oh, lassie, goodby.
"All relatives, just stay away form
me- No crocodile tears wanted.
Reporters, be my friends; burn me
up-Jim Younger. "
The envelope contained package of
letters that had passed between Young
er and lady with whom he is said to
have been much in love. The lady,
who lis prominently connected, is said
to have reciprocated his affections and
it was reported at one time that they
were to be married. The lady S relatives
raised strenuous objections, and fur
Their obstacle was the fact that it was
pointed out that paroled prisoner
could not legally contract marriage.
The couple determined to disregard
the objections of relatives and an
effort was made to overcome the other
obstacle to their marriage by securing
from the state board of pardons full
pardon and restoration to citizenship.
This effort failed, and this, it is
thought had much to do with Younger's
determination to end his life.
The lady is now said to be in Boise,
Idaho, for her health.
1t is also said that relations between
Jim and Cole Younger were very much
starined-in fact, that the brothers had
not been on speaking terms for theipast
Six months. Cole Younger is confined
to his bed with sickness and could mot
be seen by reporters.
The differences between the brothers
is said to be over money matters.
The body was viewed by the coroner,
who decided that an inquest was not
necessary. 1t is not yet known what
disposition will be made of the remains
some doubt arising under the terms of
the parole as to whether the body can
removed from the state.
IN another cbaa4 Of .nn,a hoI
written this message, evidently his last
words before committing suicide:
October 19.-Last night on earth
30 goodby lassie, for | still think of
thee. A U. G. forgive me, for this is
my only chance. 1 have done nothing
wcrong. But politicians like Van SAINT,
Wolfer and others of their stripe care
only for themselves.
Let the people judge. Treat me right
and fair, reporters, for am square
man, socialist, and decidedly in favor
Of woman's rights.
Boise, Idaho, Oct. 2l.-Alixia G.
Meuller, the sweetheart and bethroth-
90 wife of Jim Younger, who commit
ed suicide in st. Paul, and addressed
to whom the suicide left!an affectionate
note, has been a resident of this city
since last August when she came here
Tor rest and to avoid the publicity that
her association with the parole of the
Younger boys gave her.
She says:
Jim wrote me under date of Octo-
Der 8, stating that he had given up all
hopes and as out of work. Saturday
ne telegraphed me don't write. He
was driven to this act by his persecut-
ers. l am his wife, you know, spirit
nally. No scandal has ever attached
20 my name,. But before God, he is
mine and mine alone. My life work
VIII be to place him right before the