Q. You cannot state whether there was any reduction in 1877 or not?
A. I am not positive. I am under the impression that there was a reduction; but I could not state positively—in the early part of 1877.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Will you please define the term strike?
A. The only definition I can give you is that it means suspension of work.
Q. You mean if just one man quits work, he is on a strike, or when there is a combination of men all quit at once?
A. Oh, no; a man may suspend work himself, but the term strike means a general suspension of work.
Q. Of all the men—then you call it a strike?
A. Yes; although the proper term is suspension.
Q. You know it is generally termed a strike?