, 1888-12-13
EX-BANDIT JAMES.
The Reformed Outlaws Peaceful
Life in Texas.
ONCE THE TERROR OF THE ROAD.
How the Famous Robber ana Murderer
Looks and aiks-Reminiscences
of His Surrender.


Missouri's reformed outlaw, has arrived
In this city from Dallas, and will remain
several days. He is fond OF fast horses
and spends his money literally ut the pool.
boxc7. There are many old .,issourians
Ia this &C ,tion of the state, and In San
Antonio 1t must be admitted. there is an
undercurrent feeling OF sympathy. and
friendship for the notorious cut'throat.
He feels quiz at home here. and his time
is largely occupied in hand.shaking and
in the singing of praises of Dallas great
commercial importance. Frank James
has never yet Intentionally loosened up to
q newspaper reporter on any topic. but an
Enquirer correspondent happened to be an
unobserved listener to
SOME RICH REMfNIscENcEs
From the ex-outlaw's lips to-day. Half q
dozen old Missourians occupied corner
In the Maverick hotel office, and Mr..
James was the center OF attraction.
Mr.. James said he considered loyalty OF
friendship the grandest OF all virtues.
During his life he had had occasion to
test the strel OF many friends, and hs held
up Major Jchn N. Edwards of Missouri.
as che truest example that had come under
his observation. You will perceive his
devotion to friend, no matter il he IL q
to turn me over TO the authorities and re-
csive all the way from $1,000 to $500
reward. When wrote the major asking
him IL my friends would prove true and
see that | was protected from summary
violence and given fair trial
IN CASE OF MY SURRENDER.
He wrote me that there was no doubt of
their loyalty, and l Immediately decided
TO give myself up. He went with me to
Governor Crittenden's Office, In Jefferson
City, where laid down 10y pistols. At
that time there was standing reward for
me of $50, 900, which John Edwards could
have claimed and received, had he so de-
sired. Crittenden promised me nothing
but fair trial and legal protection. That
was all we asked It was all | wanted.
when on trial at Gallatin he became a
witness in my behalf-through no personal
desire, however. Jack Little, who surren.
dered long before came In, told the gov.
ernor that was not in the country at the
time OF the Winston train robbery When
he had to do the bulls of the swearing for
the state. however, he testified very differ.
emily, and we subpensed Crittenden to
refute his story.
'.If the governor caused jesse . death, his
testimony went long way in liberating
myself BY the way, Jesse James. Jr., 10
son, a real estate agent in Kansas City.
It's coincidence, and came about in this
singular way: Crittenden advertised for q
bright office boy to call at his number.
Young Jesse was on the lookout for job
and called at the hour stated without
knowing
TO WHOM HE WAS APPLYING
For work. There were about twenty boys
about the door when Crittenden arrived.
He told them to each write him u business
letter on any topic. When the test was
made Crittenden chose Jesse before he
asked the lads name, and he is working
for him to-day. His mother is a resident
of Kansas City"
The conversation drifted to tho younger
brothers, inmates of the Saltwater, Min
nescta, penitentiary. Mr.. James was
asked what he thought of the prospect Of
their being pardoned.
at will come some day il they live long
enough" said he. when such men as
Ex Governor Marshall and General Davis
interest themselves in the matter, there
are likely to be favorable results. re-
Gently met a gentleman who had just had
a conversation with the warden of the
penitentiary in which
THE yoUNeERs ARE CONFINED.
The warden told him that since their long
imprison ment neither of them have re.
ceived single black mark. TIE warden
declared that they were tluthful, indus
triOus and careful He would be willing
to trust Cole Younger to 90 any distance
outside the prison walls. and rely on his
return If he promised to do so. Jim
Younger Is of no service In the prison.
He suffers intensely from an old wound.
and only recently had a portion OF his left
jaw bone removed, and substituted with
silver.
"You know Jim was offered a pardon
at one time, aud when approached on the
subject he said TO the warden: Will my
brothers be liberated also?'
"When told that they would not be re.
fused freedom, he said he preferred to re-
main and
DIE WITH HIS BROTHERS.
That spirit created some sympathy for the
boys, and tell you il they can live
short tune together they will be freed"
The statement has been made dozens OF
times that Frank James is a con.
sum ptive. This is mistake. He
is in perfect health and does
not suffer from the slightest ailment
At fret glance James impresses Que
as an Office man--one of sedentary habits.
Five years ago. upon his release from the
Gallatin JAIL. he looked feeble, pale and
hollow, but it was confinement after be-
ing long accustomed to outdoor life. He
ia thin man, with swinging, almost
kind. His arms and legs appear too light
for the appended hands and feet, which
are Of full size--a little large, perhaps.
for his weight. His nose is long. thin and
pointed and his face ia narrow. distinct
In contour, and thoroughly executive in
expression. He wears no beard. but has
light mustache. His hair is blonde aud
hne, but 10 not very abundant.
Urs EVE IA PECULIAR.