The Hoyt Sentinel Jackson County Thursday August 9, 1902 Jim Legate Dead. Veteran Politician Expires at Leavenworth of Paralysis. Leavenworth.--(Special.) James F. LEGATE, a veteran politician of Kansas, died at his home here Monday night of paralysis. He was 74 years of age. He was prominent in the early days of Kansas, coming here in 1854. He was appointed governor of Washington territory in 1872 by President Grant, but, owing to the political collapse of Senator Pomeroy, was never confirmed. In the early days he was superintendent of the mail service in Nebraska, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. A few years ago Mr. Legate's eyesight became impaired and for nearly a year he was totally blind. He spent a year in the Soldiers' Home and during that time his sight was restored. He then returned to his home on Fifth avenue, in this city, where he had since resided. Mr. Legate was married to Miss Jane C. PHILIPS, of New Hampshire. She is still living and is in excellent health.