Q. Why did they not throw the water?
A. Because, I suppose, they were intimidated.
Q. But when you gave them the protection they asked, did they not make an effort to throw the water?
A. No.
Q. Did the mob make a rush?
A. No; no more than following the engine.
Q. What reason did they give for not throwing the water?
A. I do not know.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Who had charge of the engine at that point?