A. I think our reduction took effect the 1st of July—a general reduction among the mechanics, I think.
Q. How much did you reduce the wages?
A. I think it was ten per cent.
Q. Was that reduction general among the companies in Scranton?
A. I think it was, I would not be positive about that, I think it was.
Q. Did it extend to the miners—had there been any reduction in miners' wages?
A. No, sir; I think not. I think there had not been any since the 15th of last March.
Q. Simply applied to mechanics?
A. There had been a reduction in March of miners' wages—I think it was March there was a general reduction.
Q. How much of a reduction was made then?