The colored patriot., 1882-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

FRANK JAMES wife, nee Miss Annie
Raston, has been visiting her parents near
Independence, Mo. Col Ralston her father,
says Frank James has written no letters for
publication since Jesse was killed, and has
not threatened vengeance on Gov. Critten-
den, or the Ford boys. Mrs. Frank James
refuses to be interviewed. Maj. LittletOn
Younger, an uncle Of the Younger brothers,
has been visiting Mrs. Frank James at the
RalstOn residence. Henry II. Craig recent
ly stated that Frank James had never made
any proposition of surrender either to Sheriff
Timberlake or himself, but if offered free
pardon, like any other criminal, he would
be only too glad to do so. He says neither
Timberlake or himself carry pardons In
their pockets, nor can Gov. Crittenden
grant one in advance of the action of the
courts. lie doubts exceedingly the propri-
ETY. Of granting pardon to a man of Frank
James notOriety on any terms. Having
been asked if he was not i'll st. Louis re-
Gently for the purpose Of negotiating the
surrender of Frank James, he replied:
"Most certainly not. Some reporter man
ufactured that story"
A DISPATCH from Muskegon, Mich,
May 3Oth. says: Four thousand striking
sawyers resumed work at the MuskegOn
mills to-day, a compromise as TO the num-
Der Of hours work per day and the manner
Of payment having been effected. Before
the end of the present week every mill here
will be running.
REPORTS of a destructive tornado in Polk
County, Ark, have just been received by
mail. A large number of buildings were
destroyed and several persons killed. II Is
estimated that fifty farms were devastated,
and the destruction in the county where it
occurred has never had a precedent. The
damage in Polk and Sewer Counties Is es-
timated at $4,000.
"A SPECIAL from Austin, Tex, June 2d,
says: Adjutant General King is in receipt
of information that the Apache Indians are
depredating In New Mexico, and gathering
in large numbers in Gaudaloupe Mountains
and indications are that they intend to raid
into Texas. Much uneasiness is felt along
the Northwest border, and rs as prac-
ticable four companies Of raj i now dis
tributed along the frontier will be concen-
trated, and Gen. King having command IN
person will proceed 10 the Guadaloupe
Mountains and endeavor 10 prevent the
movement into Texas.
SPECIALS from Northern Wisconsin state
that summer was uShered In by heaVy
frost, but no serious damage to crops re-
suited.
THERE is great excitement in Alamosa'
Colo. A stratum of gold bearing dirt was
found in the street by men who were Dig
ging hole for telegraph post. The citi-
zens are striking out the town into placer
claims.
THE situation in Egyptis full OF peril, ana
it is thought that order will not be restored
until the arrival Of Turkish troops which
will not be sent with great CELEBRITY ID the
present attitude Of the Porte.
A COMMITTEE Of the Universal Peace
Congress at Washington called on Secretary
Teller and expressed approval OF bis Indian
policy. Mr.. Teller in replying said ne was
opposed to granting Indian lands In sew
crafty.
THE reduction of the public debt Is esu-
mated at S12, 200, 900 for June.
THE general deficiency bill appropriates
nearly 50, 900, 900.
REED presented petition TO the Dlstrlct
Supreme Court, asking a rehearing OF Ms
client, Guiteau. A decision will be rem
dered upon the petition As soon as the
Judges can consult upon 1t.