A. I cannot state that of my own knowledge.
Q. What seemed to be the disposition of the mob?
A. They were wild—perfectly mad, and appeared to want to burn everything or anything, especially the railroad property.
Q. This is Saturday night you speak of?
A. That evening—Saturday evening—we did not get to throw any water. But the chief engineer can give fuller details than I can about that.
Q. Did you call on the mayor for protection in any way for your fire department?
A. Not personally, but the chief of the department, I think, did.
Q. Was the fire department protected by the police?
A. No.
Q. During Saturday night or the day of Sunday?