A. Yes; we have three mines. One of our mines is flooded—filled entirely.
Q. On account of the strike?
A. No; I flooded it myself, long ago, so as to run two mines, to give as steady work as possible to those that did work.
By Mr. Means:
Q. I would like you tell what passed between you and the chairman of the committee that waited upon you?
A. The men waited.
Q. First and foremost, do you know the chairman?
A. I really don't know who was chairman of that committee. The men can tell you that better themselves. There were a number of spokesmen. Mr. Duffy spoke, and I don't know but McNally did.
Q. Did you know the spokesmen yourself?
A. Yes; I knew the spokesmen.