Daniel J. Eckels, sworn with the uplifted hand:
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Where do you reside?
A. 135 Second avenue.
Q. Were you connected with the fire department in July last?
A. Yes.
Q. What position did you hold?
A. I was engineer of company No. 2.
Q. State when you arrived at the fire, and how long you remained there?
A. Probably between twelve and one o'clock on Sunday morning. We could not go into service. We waited there on the street by the Independence engine-house. We stayed at the fire until after the troops came out of the round-house.