A. We loafed around the outskirts, and then went to Blairsville and reported, and made our head-quarters there at the Blairsville intersection. There I remained until I received word from Mr. Garrett that some of the old men wanted to see me to see if the matter could not be arranged, and to see if the trains could not be moved.
Q. When was it that you received that word?
A. On Tuesday. I was informed that some of the old men wanted to see me, and had other messages that I should come, and I came down to Pittsburgh.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Did you meet any of the men?
A. I met the men.
Q. To what number?
A. About eight or ten.
Q. What proposition did they make?
A. None. On Friday a committee of the men met me, making a certain proposition.