Q. And the citizens were all summoned in accordance, or came out in accordance with this proclamation, I suppose—on the demand made by you in this proclamation?
A. Yes, they did, a number of them, in answer to my call. Before this was published I had gathered them up—parties who were excited, and ready to take hold.
Q. This force you collected, did you swear them in as deputy sheriffs?
A. No, sir.
Q. Or special police?
A. I summoned as——
Q. Posse comitatus?
A. Posse comitatus. We didn't stand on ceremony very long.
Q. If there are any statements you wish to make, please make them?
A. I do not know of any, sir.