Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-05-30
TELEGRAPHIC
GOV. caITTENDEN m NEGOTIATION
WITH FRANK JAMES.
HE is TO BE PARDONED WITHIN
A WEEK.
Arrival of Mrs. Frank James and
Her Son Jesse.
CONTINUATION OF THE STAR
ROUTE CASES.
Motion to ouash the Indictments Against
Turner and Brady o~vsrruled.
The Question of Ex-Secretary Kirk
woods Eligibility.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

ST. LOUIS, May 29.-The Post-Dispatch
will publish a statement this afternoon
showing that Governor Crittenden has
been in negotiations with Frank James for
the past 10 days for his surrender, and the
noted outlaw will be pardoned within a
week. Sheriff Timberlake and Police
Commissioner Craig Of Kansas City and
the attorney representing the James family,
accompanied by Frank James and three of
his friends, were in St. Louis Friday and
Saturday. 1t is stated that Frank James
has nominally surrendered to Sheriff Tim
berlake under a flag Of truce, and that
Governor Crittenden has promised a full
and unconditional pardon to the famous
outlaw. Sheriff Timberlake was regis
tered here at the hotel under an assumed
name, but was recognized by a Post-Dis-
patch reporter, and both he, Police Com
missioner Craig and the attorney admitted
that negotiations were pending fol. Frank
James pardon. They were in St. Louis
for the express purpose of meeting Gov
ernor Crittenden on his return from New
lOIhy DuI tL6 ldtIGE pdss6u TlSub buTOuSu
to Jefferson City. They further stated
that the delay in the negotiations is occa-
stoned by the friends of Frank James in
sisting that full pardons should also be Sc
cured from the Governors of Minnesota
and Texas, where the outlaw is under the
ban of law, and steps are now being taken
to that end. These pardons are necessary,
for fear Crittenden's successor might de-
liver up Frank James on q requisition
from either Of said States. There ia
scarcely a doubt that the negotiations will
be successfully consummated. Quite a
t1utter was occasioned this forenoon by the
arrival of Mrs. Frank James and her FIVE
year-old son Jesse, from Independence.
She arrived on the train from the West,
and was met by her father, Colonel Samuel
Ralston. This is the first time she has
been at her home since 1877, and she con-
firms the report that Frank James will
shortly receive an unconditional pardon.
She refused to say anything further about
her husband, but added that he had been
in bad health since the death of Jesse, and
that he was at some watering place. The
general belief is that Frank James has al
ready surrendered to Sheriff Timberlake.
The little boy Jesse is a remarkably good
shot with a revolver.
The Question of Eligibility.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-Attorney Gen
ersl Brewster, in his opinion on the ques-
ton of the eligibility of ex-Secretary Kirk
wood as a member of the Tariff Commits
sion, says: Knowing that it was your
(the President's) desire to appoint Kirk
wook, and as it was also the hope Of all
members of the Cabinet that he would be
appointed, I have given the subject seri-
Gus consideration. Kirkwood was elected
and qualified as Senator from Iowa, for
the term which will expire in March, 1888.
In March, 1881, he resigned to accept the
position of Secretary of the Interior, and
having recently resigned this Office, is now
in private life. Since his second resigna-
ton the Office of Tariff Commissioner has
been created by Act of Congress, and the
question is, whether, under the circum-
stances, the second clause of the first arti-
Gle Of section six Of the Constitution of
the United States disqualifies him from
appointment as such Commissioner. The
clause is: "No Senator or Representative
shall, during the time for which he was
elected, be appointed to any civil Office IN
der the authority Of the United States
which shall have been created during such
time" The language is precise and clear,
and in my opinion disables him Kirk
wood from receiving the appointment.
The Soliciting General has deposited with
the Attorney General a concurring opin-
ion.
Continuation of the Star Route
Cases.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-In the Star
Route cases Wilson continued his argu-
ment on the motion to quash in Turner's
behalf. The ground for the motion is that
Turner is not charged in the indictment
with the commission of any overt act in
furtherance of the objects of the conspiracy.
After a + prolonged argument, Judge Wylie
overruled the motion to quash the indict-
ments in the case Of Turner and Brady.
Exceptions were taken to all the rulings.
Cole presented an affidavit sworn to by
Rerdell, and, as the letter stated that he
absolutely knew Of alleged misconduct OF
the jury, it was read. Judge Wylie mani
tested the greatest indignation as the read
ing proceeded, and he interrupted Cole to
say that to his own knowledge it was
wholly untrue. ~ will direct Rerdell to
be prosecuted for perjury" said the Court.
Cole endeayored to explain that it was,
perhaps, his fault, inasmuch as he drew
up the affidavit and Rerdell had signed il
in a hurry. Perhaps he thought he was
swearing to his bill, and not to his knowl-
edge. But the paper had already been
filed, and the Court refused to allow its
withdrawal, leaving the defendants visibly
disturbed.
wanamaker fol Congress.
PHILADELPHIA, May ga caucus Of
the Philadelphia delegation to the Repub.
lican State Convention at Harrisburg has
been called to meet this evening for the
purpose of uniting on a Philadelphia bust
ness nan for Congressman at large. 1t is
understood that the delegation will be
unanimous for John Wanamaker, and that
he will be nominated. Cameron and State
Senator Norris called on Wanamaker on
Saturday, and appealed to him to accept
the nomination. Wanamaker indicated his
acceptance IL nominated by the oonven-
ton. In a day or two the State Commit
tee will issue a call for the reassembling Of
the old convention at Harrisburg.
Fnibustering.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-In the House to-
day, as 1901 as the reading Of the journal
was ended, Reed called up for considera-
ton the proposed amendment to the rules
for prohibiting dilatory motions on con-
tested election cases. The question Of con-
sideration was instantly raised by Randall,
and flibustering at once began. On the
ruling of the Speaker that each side was
given one hour to discuss the point Of or