A. No.
By Mr. Engelbert:
Q. When any men wanted to become members of the organization, did they have to pay any initiation fees or dues?
A. They would have had to in course of time, but, up to that time, it was more a charitable institution than anything else. Anybody that had five cents or a quarter, and wanted to give it, could give it.
Q. There was no specific sum at that time?
A. No.
Q. Nor since?
A. The union is not in existence.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. What do you mean by a strike—a railroad strike—what is the usual custom—what do you mean by it?