A. None we knew of. General Negley was very particular in regard to them. My own knowledge in reference to tramps was brought out on Sunday, the day of the riot. I wanted to come to town to see what was going on, and my family persuaded me to remain at home for a double reason. They were not very far from the stock-yards, which were threatened by fire, and the hotel out there, and another reason for my remaining at home was the great number of tramps, that for some days before had been coming along the road and getting food. East Liberty was a great camping ground for these tramps.
Q. Were there more than the usual number of those tramps?
A. A great many more than usual. At that time I did not connect the fact of the unusual number of tramps with the riots.
Q. What direction did they go?
A. Heading towards the city invariably.
J. L. Bigham, sworn:
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Where do you reside?
A. I now reside in Allegheny.