A. I believe I should know it. There was a disposition on the part of all the men, when the strike had occurred, to stand out for their ten per cent. That was their object.
Q. That is, you mean all the trainmen, and engineers as well?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Are you a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers?
A. I was. I believe the order in this vicinity has disappeared.
Q. That association was got up for protection—a charitable institution for those that were connected with it?
A. Nothing to interfere with the railroad.
Q. If there had been any coöperation between the Trainmen's Union, or any connection between them and your association, you would likely know something about it.
A. Yes; there was this, so far as the ten per cent. went. That I believe was all after the burning. I do not think there was any connection with it before.
By Mr. Lindsey: