A. No, sir. I could easily have ascertained this point, only I didn't suppose I would be called upon for anything of the kind, and made no preparations.
Q. You think it was not until after the strike at Pittsburgh?
A. It was just about that time. I think it was just after.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Have you learned whether it was by a pre-concerted arrangement that they should strike here?
A. No, sir; but it appeared as if they did so. We knew very well there were labor organizations among the railroad men. They had their brotherhoods of engineers, and of firemen, and of brakemen, &c.
Q. Was there such an organization here as the Trainmen's Union that you knew of?
A. I never heard of it by that name. I had nothing particularly to do with the railroad, and, of course, wouldn't be as well posted in that as in some other matters.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. From the investigation you made, and from your knowledge of the strike here, do you think there would have been any strike here had you heard nothing of the strike at Pittsburgh and other parts of the country?