Q. At what point were they stationed?
A. That I cannot tell. On Friday—I cannot tell. I do not remember if there were any soldiers at Twenty-eighth street. I cannot tell. Friday night the Pittsburgh troops were brought out.
Q. What time did the first burning or destruction of property by fire commence?
A. Friday night the troops were stationed at Torrens.
Q. What time did the first burning commence?
A. I do not know that—I cannot say.
Q. Do you know where it commenced?
A. Only from hearsay. A great deal occurred between Friday night and Saturday night.
By Mr. Engelbert:
Q. When the sheriff and General Pearson went to the mob, was the mayor of the city, at that time, acting in conjunction with them?