Q. The soldiers or the mayor's posse?
A. I don't know about the mayor's posse. They didn't appear to be so much afraid of the posse as of the guns.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. I understand you to say that no attempt was made by either the civil authorities or the military authorities to stop the fire on Sunday, or to clear the track?
A. There was no attempt at all.
Q. Of course, you cannot tell what would have been the result, if an attempt had been made—it is a mere matter of opinion as to what would have been the result?
A. I believe so; but that is my opinion. I feel certain that they could.
Q. You spoke of the police force not being organized. What was the organization of the fire department?
A. The organization of the fire department was perfect. All the men were at their posts all the time, ready to do what they were ordered to do.
Q. How many were at their posts?