A. Yes—frequently.
Q. To what extent?
A. Different parties kept coming constantly, so that we couldn't do anything. They said: "Don't you throw any water on the railroad property, or we will blow the heads off of you." It was not just one man, but they kept reminding you of it all the time.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. They allowed you to play on private property?
A. Yes; I turned a stream on the cars at Union depot, when I suppose twenty revolvers were shot at me.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Did you call on the police force for protection?
A. I would have had to call a good while before I would have got any. I didn't see many of them.
Q. Did they offer any protection to you?