Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-07
FRANK JAMES.
The Great WesPs Most Prominent
- Citizen.
He Has Defed the Law: for Twenty Years,
But Now Wants to Settle Down
and Become Useful Mem
her OF. Society. -
A PiTTsBURGH sHoWmAEs OFFER

KANSAS CRY, October Elm accordance
with adispatch received from Governor
Crittenden last night party, including
Prosecuting Attorney Wallace, Marshal
Murphy, who carried warrant, Sheriff
Tmberlake, OF Clay county, and Police
Commissioner Craig, left this city early
this morning to meet the Governors Sec
retsry with, Frank James in charge, at In
dependence, the county seat of this county.
From Independence number Of repor-
tiers, including representive Of the
Western Associated Press
Went on Down the Road
and met the incoming train at Pleasant
Hill. On the train were Mr.. Farr, Gov.
Crittenden's Secretary, and Frank James,
accompanied by Major John Edwards OF
Sedalia. At the station was an anxious
crowd which blocked the windows and
filled the aisle inside, eager for glimpse
of the man who for twenty years has appa-
rently defed the law. Once here and sew
erai times along the road James was recog
nized by old confederates, men who had
known him in the guerilla days. Evidently
he had
Changed Much I'm Appearance,
as none of them recognized him until he
had been pointed out. James Is five feet
nine inches in height, of spare, sinewy
build, with rather thin face and prominent
cheek bones, light blue eyes, small blonde
mustache, and hair somewhat dark. His
complexion is that of aman who has been
for some time in confinement. His weight
is 125 pounds. Because Of his spare frame
he appears taller than he really is, His
manner is quiet, and language that OF q
man in the ordinary walks OF life. His
dress is altogether unobtrusive, the only
jewelry being gold watch and chain. In
an interview he stated to the Associated
Press reporter that although
Receiving No Promise OF Clemency
from Governor Crittenden he at last nerved
himself to an act which he had long con-
templated and surrendered himself to the
State. He is confident that il he be tried
on any single charge he will not be convict
ed, and although having had no promises,
he seems to hope that in case of a convic-
tion clemency will be shown because of his
voluntary action. He says that is his de-
sire, henceforth, to lead a quiet life with
his family, and instead OF an outlaws life
to aid in the protection of the State against
criminals.
II was found impossible to
Hold An Examination
to-day, consequently James was taken to
hotel. Two indictments have been stand
ing against him in this county for about
year, one for completely in the murder OF
young Wyches near Liberty, in 1874, and
the otherlon account of the Blue City train
robbery. The Criminal Court does not sit
regularly for some time, but Judge White
will give hearing upon the indictment
in its chambers next, week. James was
this evening removed toa cell in the county
Jail at Independence, and will there re.
main until the court grants hearing, and
no formal proceedings will be held this
week. An immense crowd remained
about the hotel all day attempting to get a.
view of the prisoner, but his wish was to
remain quiet and see but few callers,
A Liberal Offer.
IIIIcDvnvII, c,OV~,N---- "a
a museum here has telegraphed to Frank
James, offering him 5000 to appear ten
weeks under his management, provided
matters will arrange themselves so the
offer can be accepted.