A. A panic on the hill side—every person ran from the hill side and the crossing.
Q. It dispersed the crowd, did it?
A. Yes.
Q. In what direction did they retire?
A. In all directions.
Q. What became of the soldier's then?
A. I left the crossing, and went from there to the telegraph office, and wrote some messages to the freight depot and shops, directing them to put on a heavy guard during the night. While I was there Mr. Watt came in, and told me that the mob had started for the arsenal. I telegraphed to the commandant to take care of our shops, and advised him to be on his guard. The message was delivered within five or ten minutes after it was sent.
By Mr. Larrabee:
Q. Was any actual violence used by the strikers to prevent the trains running on your road?
A. Our men were threatened.