Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-27
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WASHINGTON, May 26.-Nothing more ex-
traordinary has been developed since the
Louisiana and Florida frauds investigation
movement began than the sensational scene
that took place yesterday in the private
office of Secretary Sherman, when
JAMES ANDERSON,
formerly of East Feliciana, openly defed
the secretary, and even went 80 far as to
shake his cane in his face. The story re-
lated below is from the highest source, and
can be substantiated in oil it's details. In
order to understand the full force of the
story, it ID necessary to remember that
James Anderson, an ex-supervsor of East
FeIiciana, is credited with being most i'm
portant witness in the case against Secretary
Sherman, and it has been often stated that
he was the witness who could prove the
authenticity of
sHERMAH's LETTER TO WEBER,
the other Felicia na supervisor, ard who was
posed to be in the hands of Mrs. Weber.
James Andersen arrived here yesterday
morning from Philadelphia. He was i'm
mediately approached by Major Marks, of
Louisiana, friend of Sherman. When
Marks called upon Mr.. Anderson, he began
at once to talk business. He said to him:
Anderson, you can make good thing if
Won desire. want you to go and see Sher-
man.
Anderson said: II did not come here for
this purpose but Marks insisted.
THIS INTERVIEW
occurred in the early morning. At the OK
piration of Marks call he extorted promise
from Anderson to meet him at Wizards at
1o'clock. When Anderson called he found
Mr.. Hahn of Louisiana also there, and he
reiterated the request of Marks that Ander-
son had better 60 and see Sherman
and have the whole thing talked over, and
that there was no need of having any
trouble. 1t was limited in pretty broad
language that he would
MAKE BETTER THING
by going up and talking with Sherman
rather than to go before the investigating
committee. Anderson was credited will
saying that he wanted nothing Of the gov
eminent, but after other noble and patriotic
sentiments, in company with Marks, Ander
son went to Sherman in the neighborhoo'
of 1880 o'clock. They were shown at one
into the secretary's private Office.
THE PIRATES GAME.
Major Marks advanced toward Secretar.
Sherman and said: "Mr. Secretary, here
the gentleman of whom We have spoken, MI
Anderson"
Secretary Sherman was seated at his desl
with his attorney, Mr.. Shellabarger, at hi
right. Mr. Anderson did not know at tn
time that Mr.. Shellabarger was the attorne
OF Sherman. After the formalities of oper
ing the conversation, Secretary Sherma
said to Mr.. Anderson, 500 you know me-?
Mr.. Anderson said, II do.''
"Have you ever met me before?"
"Ihave,'' was the reply.
"Where have you seen me?'' said Sherman
SIN New Orleans
''Do you know of any particular transactio
that took place between us during my Wis
to the State.''
Anderson was about to reply to this whe
his quick eye caught sight Of short han
reporter opposite the secretary bnsily .,
gagged in taking notes. He started back
once and saw that he was
IN TRAP,
and that it was the intention Of the secreta1
to commit him to some statement in ii
presence of his lawyer, and to 60 with it b
fore the investigating committee to refu
any statement that he mig]
be presu ned to make against M
Sherman. Mr.. Anderson spoke o.
in very angry tone of voice saying, ~ d
not come up here to talk to short hand r
porter. did not come up here at my on
request but at the request of Major Mark
and do not think this fair treatment. Y,
ask me if anything peculiar took place b
tween us. You know as well as I all abo
that and you are just as capable of answe
ing that question as I am. If YOU want