Q. Before that shot was fired, were there any stones or missiles thrown?
A. Many stones and sticks. I was at the head, and the line was a long one—about forty, marching two by two.
Q. Were any stones or missiles thrown at the party to which you belonged?
A. Yes, sir.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. At the rear of the line?
A. Yes; and on the side also. It looked to me as though they were going to rush. I happened to see the riots in 1863, and I saw the same swing of the crowd—the fellows behind push up those in front. When these things were thrown, the firing commenced. They fell back once or twice—little short rallies—and run, and we went back to the store. The next day the troops came. I might say when we left the store, we heard the men were going to Pine Brook, and that they were calculating to drive out the men that were in there, and burn the breaker.
Q. Were those your mines?
A. Yes, our mines. And also that they were going to stop at Dixon's works on the way.
Q. Were they also your mines?