Q. Did you hear any command to fire by any officer?
A. I did not. I do not think there was any command given to fire.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. Did the officers attempt to stop the men when the firing took place?
A. As soon as the firing took place, they attempted to stop them. One company, I think on the left, did not fire.
Q. What did they say—order them to cease firing?
A. Run to them and knocked their guns up.
Q. Did you hear the command to cease firing?
A. I heard that very plain.
By Mr. Dewees: