A. Yes; he got them.
Q. By telegraph?
A. Yes, sir. Here is an original that is in Bob's handwriting.
"J. D. L.: [That means, J. D. Layng.]
"I have just sent Ed. Compbell and Paisley to Mayor Phillips for twenty-five police to watch cars, as our men are completely prostrated and wish to obtain some rest. They will watch with police. Can you make some arrangement to get victuals for these men on watch?
"Ammon."
They got a little provisions—that came a little previous, that ought to come in afterwards. Here is another addressed to J. D. L.:
"Can you arrange to send me to-day some hundreds of cartridges? Answer me, as I expect to have use for them.
"Ammon."
Here is another one: