A. I, unfortunately, employed in the army, on police duty, through the country, and would arrest many a man who shot a dozen, and you come at them quietly and determined, and they would surrender.
Q. You thought it was necessary to use a show of force and resolution?
A. Yes; and I consider State officers and all were interested by "don't hurt anybody," that that idea got through the crowd, and they were confident that there was nobody going to be hurt.
Q. Do you know of anybody waiting upon the city authorities?
A. I was not connected with that part. I had connection with the mayor's proceeding, to some extent, as a councilor.
By Mr. Larrabee:
Q. What efforts did he make?
A. He sent for some of the leading councilmen, and called a meeting of the council, and we met in general session, and resolved that we would sustain the mayor in paying any expense that he would incur.
Q. When was that?
A. I think on Monday.