Q. At whose instigation was he arrested?
A. I can't say that myself.
Q. You were not present when the firing took place by the militia?
A. No.
Q. Did you see any other fires kindled?
A. I don't believe I did.
Q. Describe whether there were other fires going on then, and how they were kindled, and what the mob were doing, and describe all the circumstances that took place at that time?
A. There appeared to me to be a gang of men. I don't know who they were—whether railroaders or not.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. Did they seem to have any organized leaders, or were they directed by anybody?