Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-09-08
The AcquitiaI OF Frank James.

passed the lower rapids reaching Lewiston
safely. There was no person on board. Forty
thousand people witnessed the trip.
The AcquitiaI OF Frank James.
GALLATIN September 7th.-Upon the an
nouncement of the verdict of the jury in the
James trial, of mot guilty." quite decided
demonstration Of applause came from certain
quarters OF the Courtroom. The Court,
however, quickly frowned it down. and siu-
CLING out young man who had made move
ment to throw up his hat, called him to the
bar and administered g severe reprimsnd.
The youth proved to be Luther James. of
Kansas City, a cousin of defendant. The
question of the disposition of the remaining
indictments = completely in the killing of
Westfall at Winston, the robbery and muir
der of Sheets at Gallatin, the bank robbery
in 1S6S-csme up, and after consideration the
cases were continued until the October term,
and the prisoner was remanded for further
trial. 1t is announced that he will not at
tempt to give bail, but will remain in Jail
till the next term. The prisoner received the
announcement of the verdict with perfect
composure, as did also his wife, but Mrs.
Samuels WAS much affected. In order to
guard against any disturbance which might
follow, the single saloon of the place wps
closed. A member of the jury stated to a
eleven for scquittal and one for conviction,
and that one, after hearing the explanation
Of the others views, gave his vote to acquis.
GOVERNOR CRITTENDEN INTERVIEWED.
KANSAS CITY, September 7th. - Frank
James acquittal is reviewed with various
comments. Governor Crittenden, when asked
by reporter if he had any opinion to ex-
press regarding the verdict, replied that ne
naA H. s, 1.oko oe
it would be improper for meto comment upon
it. The case has been pushed with great
energy. 1t has been both prosecuted and de-
Tended with great ability, perhaps more so
than any osher criminal case in ihs history Of
the State"
''Whst effect does the acquittal have upon
Frank james IL regard to the requisi5ion
from Minnescta-are there not other indics-
ments here ?"
81 believe so, for the murder of West.
fall and Of Sheets, and for the Blus Cut rob-
berry"
He weuld still be regarded as in the GUS
tody of the State so far as acquisitions from
other States are concerned?"
- Yes; but cannot say what course would
bs pursued toward him in counties where in.
dictnents were found"
HOW THE PEOPLE VIEW THE RESULT.
KANSAS CITY, September 7th.-The chief
topic Of conversation on the street Is Frar K
James acquittal There are many who say
they had expected il. The majority cay they
looked for q disagreement Of the jury. Pub
lie sentiment can be quoted as strong in con-
demnation Of the verdict, although there are
those who argue from strict legal stand.
point that the jury wss justifsbl in acquit-
ting. The States evidence had been made
up OF Liddells testimony, supported only by
circumstantial evidence. The general feel
ing, however is one of disappointment. Ex-
pressions of .ympalhy with the prisoner or
satisfaction over the acquittal are confined to
the few who are and have been James friends
and can be taken in no way whatever as an
indication of actual public sentiment hsre.
The frequent expression is that the verdict is
outrageous snd an unjust stigma upon the
State. Charges of Jury fixing" also are
banded about.
The American Turf.
HARTFORD (Coun. J. September 7th.-There
were l., 600 people at Charter Oak Park yes-
terday The principal evest on the card was
a race against time by William Rockefsller's
double team, Cleora and Independence, and
Frank Works team, Edward ano Dick wiv-
eller. The former team was sent to bert its
record of 2:16d. made at Charter Oak Park.
w
Rockefeller's span was hitched to light
wagon, driven by John Splan. Works team
was driven by John Murphy, bitched TO a
four wheel skeleton. Edward and Dick Swiv-
eller made the mile 10 2:1S The time for the
quarters was ;34a ;35& and :35i Rockefel.
ler's horses went the first quarter in "a, the
second in :3333 two seconds faster than wnen
their 2:164 record was madej, aud the third
quarter ia :36, but on the homestretch Inds-
pendence cast toe weight, throwing him
into the air and losirg fully two seconds DC.
fore he could be eor down to work sgain.
Time for the mile, 2:1S Jsv-Eye-Sae was
driven TO beat the record Of 2:14, for a special
purse. One trial was made, the time for the
mile bsing 2:l45
DakOta's Constitutional Convention.
SIOUX FALLS ID. T }. September 7th.-The
officers of the Constitutional Convention took
the oath Of Office at yesterday mornings ses-
sion. The Committee on Rules submitted a
report which is an exhaustive one. A reso.
luton was adopted that the Convention do
unanimously and most urgently call upon
Congress the coming winter to open the Sioux
reservation for settlem mt, making Just and
reasonable compensation to the Indians. The
interests of the Territory demand it. A reso-
luton was slso passed, appointing commit
tee Of seven, to make known this action to
the committee of the United States Senate.
now at Omaha, and urge upon them the
necessity of the immediate action of Con-
gress with reference to the opening of the
Sioux reservation.
Willard and Els Guests.
BozEMAN (Mnnt.). September 7th.-The
first section of Villsrd's party left Livings.
ton at o'clock this morning. the rest follow.
ing at intervals Of half an hour. The third
section crossed the summit at noon. Il il
expected thst an enthusiastic greeting will
await them at Helena, where they fare 20 ar
rive late this afternoon. A reception was
rendered the party by the citizens of Boze.
man.
SECOND DISPATCHI
HELENA (Ment.), September 7th.-The
Willard train left Livingston this morning,
aBd made the ascent Of the belt range of
mountains in perfect safety. The sections
were then subdivided, and three locomotives
attached to each. The distance Of five miles
is almost loop, and the grade is 215 feet to
the mile at this point. The first section
crossed the Mullin Pass OF the Rocky Noun
tsins this evening. This other two sections
will follow in the morning, when the Ger.
emony of driving the last spike will take
place. The point is about forty miles west of
this place.
The Westinghouse Air-Brake.
CHICAGO, September 7th.-George West.
inghouse, Jr., inventor of the air-brske which
bears his name, while in Omaha this week,
made contract with the Union Pacific Rail.
road to spply his brakes on freight csrs, they
being already upon the passenger cars of the
roads equipment. No reduction is antici.
psted in the number OF brskemer. as present
crews will be needed to handle and make up
traius. The Westinghouse brakes are TO be
applied TO the D. and 5. 2. division, where,
the road being naTrow-gauge mountain line,
these brakes are most needed. Then the
main line and the Kansas division will be
Outftted and long time must eapsa be-
fore 10, COO or II 900 freight cars of the Union
Pacific system can be supplied.
Jay Gould and His Yacht.
NEW YORK, September 7th.-Captain r.
f. Francisco, of tie steam tug Edwin Haw-
ley. which was run into and sunk by jay
Gould's yacht Atalanta, few nie hts ago.
fled report to day with the local Board of
Steamboat Inspectors. He lays the blame on
The master OF the yacht. Oae of the persons
in this collision said he had been
told by well-known pilot that Gould's
standing order. as soon az he went on board,
was TO let her 60 for oil she was worth end
stop at nothing. He also stated that the Alta
snts had plenty of sea room if she had only
made use of it.
COleridge Entertained by Butler.
BosToN, September 7th.-Lord Chief Jus
lice Coleridge was to-day the guest of Gov
amor Butler After breakfast the Governo-