Q. Was there any disposition on the part of either branch to employ all the force required in the city to suppress the riot?
A. That whole matter rested with the police committee, and the vote of the police committee was unanimous authorizing the mayor to employ as many men as he deemed necessary. There was no opposition. We held a joint session Monday morning for the purpose of authorizing the payment of all expenses necessary for that purpose. My recollection for that purpose has been paid without any objection that I know of.
E. P. Jones, sworn:
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Where do you reside?
A. In the Thirteenth ward, Pittsburgh.
Q. What is your business?
A. Attorney.
Q. I do not know the fact you are called upon to prove, but if you will just go on and state it——