A. It was about that time. The dispatch was as follows:
Harrisburg, Pa., July 19, 1877.
Received at 10 No. Sixth street, Reading, 9.16, P.M.
C. N. Farr, jr., 516 Elm street, Reading, Pa.:
Superintendent of Pennsylvania railroad wires, that a number of train men at Pittsburgh have refused to work, and have, by the aid of a promiscuous mob gathered from the streets, and by the most severe threats and violence against our men, who are ready to work, succeeded in intimidating them, and forcing them to get off their trains, and we are unable, by the aid of police furnished by authorities at Pittsburgh, to move our traffic which is suffering, especially live stock. I would respectfully urge, that such protection will be furnished as will enable us to have possession of our road. Did Governor leave any orders with you?
Warren B. Keely.
Then after I got up here, about one or two o'clock, I received one from Sheriff Fife. That I have not been able to find; but that I answered.
Q. You have not been able to find the dispatch you received from the sheriff?
A. No, sir, I think not. But I can get a copy of it here at the office, if you would like it.
Q. Can you give pretty nearly the contents of it?