By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. How do the brakemen get paid, and the conductors?
A. They get paid by the trip.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. In case they are delayed on the trip, are the men not paid extra for the time they are delayed?
A. Generally, when they are delayed any ways long, the conductor refers his case to the train master, and if he approves of it, they get paid extra.
Q. Did the men retained in the employ of the company and the discharged men have any communication with each other on the morning of Thursday, that you know of?
A. Not that I have any knowledge of.
Q. Did they not have a secret organization?
A. I believe they have an order called the Train Men's Union.