Q. Do you know General Pearson?
A. Yes, I do.
Q. How long have you known him?
A. That is, I know him by sight, but never spoke to the man in my life.
Q. How was he dressed that day?
A. He was dressed in a white vest and blouse, with brass buttons on it, and the blouse was buttoned up middling close to the neck, and he had something similar to that. [Indicating.]
Q. A soft hat?
A. Yes; as near as I could see.
Q. Did you know General Pearson before that?
A. Yes, sir.