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Frank James, known to never talk much was more reserved during the train robbery. Frank was more of a man of action, rather than speaking of words. Known to quote words from the famous Shakespear at times, Frank James's silence could be detected from accounts by the (Council Bluffs Nonpareil, July 25, 1873.) As the witness who described his appearance as
being very polite and less talkative.

One could address with certainly that Frank James had remained in control of the robbery as
Frank watched silently among the witness who viewed him with his gun in hand as his brother Jesse was perjected more colorful during the train robbery as items were taken.

In control as the watchful eye of the gang, Frank was more quiet as his style was known
later by many: "to revert to action quickly as seen during the Northfield raid". Many would
later speculate that Frank had went along during times to watch over his brother Jesse, as his
actions were known to speak louder than words.

One could confirm from the witness account that Frank James had indeed remain in full control during the Adair robbery as remaining silent yet ready to unload his revolver while the
gang succeeded with its planned objective.

Was Jesse James at the Adair robbery with his brother Frank James?
Accounts given by the witness listed the age of one suspect as 36 to 40 years of age of whom many account as being Jesse James. During the Adair robbery, Jesse James was a meek 25 years of age, and far from the testimony given by Mr. and Mrs. Stucky.

Though the Detectives knew their travels; the detective suggested the gang had ties to the Sherman, Texas area as well. Quick to name Jesse James, the detectives insite was given by
the St. Joseph Herald as "two of the gang are the James boys".

What Major Edwards says: Editor of the Sedalia Democrat.
2. Because he was made the scapegoat of every train-robber, footpad and highwayman
between Iowa and Texas. Worst men a thousand times than the dead man have been hired
to do this thing.
Page 310, The Life, Times and Treacherous death of Jesse James.
J.H. Chambers & Company, 1882. Chicago, Ill, St. Louis, Mo, Atlanta, Ga.