The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-04

never left New Orleans Whenever he
mentioned the letter at all he mentioned
h as the Sherman letter. Did not think
Mrs. Jenks spoke of 1t as the Sherman
letter.
By Mr.. MacMahon-Did you ever
meet Anderson in Philadelphia A.
Yes, sir; once.
Odd you go to see him2 A.-Well
do not think so in fact never was In
the North American office in my life.
Q-Do you remember of ever having
an Interview with Senator ConkIing with
regard to Mr. Anderson's proteslr A
Yes, sir; have had several conversations
with Mr.. Conkling.
Q.-Mr. Sypher was present at the IN
terview in question, was he not A. les'
sir.
Q.-Didn't Sypher explain the cirCum'
stances connected with the Anderson
protest. Ayes, sir, Sypher gaze
history of the case, much OF which was
new to Senator Conkling and myself
Q.-When Senator Conkling asked
you about the blanks in the protest what
did you reply? A. 1 think l replied in
substance the same as l have to-day in
my prepared statement, that had no
knowledge of the existence OF any
blanks in the protest.
Odd Sypher have Matthews's let,
ter with him at this interview. A. l
think, but he described them. The wit
ness then stated in reply to further ques'
tions, that there we're not many II any
Democratic witnesses examined during
the Howe investigation, and further said
that the witnesses were all paid by gov
ernment.
At2 p, M, the committee took a re-
cess.
Washington, June 26.-Mrs. jerks
was before the Potter Committer again
to day, and said she may have letters
from Senator Kellogg not yet submitted
to the committee, but declined produc'
ing them without the consent of that
gentleman, which that gentleman gave
through Judge Shellaberger, the Senator
adding that he was desirous of having
any and all correspondence between
himself and Mrs. jerks laid before the
committee. Mrs. jerks then said the
letters were in New Orleans, and she
would produce them as soon as possible.
The expected package of Anderson let
ters have not been received.
In reply to questions, witness said she
dictated the Sherman letter to another
party, and wished the committee to dis.
tinctly understand that she herself did
not write it.
@. Who was the person to whom you
dictated the letter. A. l must decline
telling that. Il would not be honorable.
1t was a person prominent in Louisiana
local politics. l saw him probably six
months ago. He may be dead now for
aught now. He was kind Of Repub-
lican. The first draft of the letter was
too elaborate for witnesses tastes, but
the second draft suited better Witness
did not show either draft to Weber; left
him 10 infer the letter was genuine.
Never mentioned the fact of the first
draft to any one until in this room.
Witness testified the first draft of the
Sherman letter had been drawn up in
such way as to definitely promise a
deputy U. S. ColleCtorship, but to this
she objected, and her associate allowed
her to dictate second draft, which was
the one used, and the other was destroy.
ed.
The witness asked Mr.. Mcmahon, with
an air of haughtiness, if there were any
more lame, blind or halt expected as a
witness in her case; if 30, he had better
90 out upon the highway and bring them
in. Mcmahon said-You know, Mrs.
jerks, there are none so blind as those
who will not see.
Mrs. jerks was informed that two let
ters awaited her in the House Postofice,
and she was released to read them.
A. G. Haley was recalled, and testified
chat he had several conversations in
January and February laet with Mrs. ].
regarding the Sherman letter, and it was
developed in conversation, that she was
in Washington in behalf Of Governor
Packard for Collector; that she had APP
preached Secretary Sherman about the
matter; that she knew the whereabouts
of the Sherman letter, and had been Of
fered two Thousand dollars for it.
The witness advised her the letter was
at least worth $4,000 to Secretary Sher.
man, and he (witness) proposed that she
make him her agent, to place the letter
where it would do the most good. Mrs.
jerks gave the witness to understand
she would visit Louisiana and bring the
letter with her ON her return. She had
read letter to witness during their con.
Versations, purporting to be from her
husband, which referred to the Sherman
letter. The letter was very affectionate,
and contained much poetry, and he be.
ing very fond Of poetry, the reading was
greatly enjoyed by him.
Cross examined by Mr.. Cox-Witness
said his acquaintance with Mrs. jerks
amounted to'a great deal more than
mere boarding house acquaintance. AS
near as be could remember, the quota
ton referring to the Sherman letter read
from the letter purporting to be from
her husband, read about as follows: You
have made the blunder of permitting
those documents to leave your own
hands.
@. Did Mrs. Jenks ever say she had
actual possession of the Sherman letter.
A. Yes, she undoubtedly did; that it was
confined in some safe in New Orleans,
subject to her command, for future pro.
duCtion.
After a short executive session the
committee took recess.
During the Cross examination OF Ha.
ley, Mrp. jerks occupied a chair in the
corner Of the room, in the rear of the
witness, and was seemingly very much
amused.
When the committee reassembled,
Judge Hugh ]. Campbell, at present Of
Dakatoh territory, formerly of New Or
leans, was called, and testified that the
first interview he ever had with Ander.
son was in Marshal Pitkin's office. fhe
protest Of Anderson was referred to him
and he gave his decision that the state
ment was drawn up according to the re.
quirements Of the revised statutes. He
did not remember having administered
the oath to Anderson.
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