A. My recollection is, that it was Friday.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Were you present at any time during the destruction of the property of the railroad company by fire?
A. I was along the line Sunday morning, in Liberty street. I drove along with the mayor in a buggy. My mother and sister both lived back of the Union depot, and they were burned out. I tried to help them get their things away.
Q. During the fire, were you ever called on by the chief of the fire department, or by anybody connected with the fire department, to protect them in their attempts to put out the fire?
A. No, sir.
Q. Do you know of any other officer of the police force being called upon to assist them?
A. No.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. Did you take any measures to prevent this destruction?