Q. Suppose he could not get the work?
A. There is a way where there is a will. I never kept a man half employed.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Did you visit the scene of the riot at any time during its progress?
A. Yes, sir; Sunday I was up in that part of the city. I did not go up to where it was said to be the worst, but far enough to see all that I cared about seeing.
Q. What class of men were engaged in the actual burning and pillage so far as——
A. So far as I observed, and judging by appearance, it was about the class of men you see going backwards and forwards on the railroads and thoroughfares, known as tramps.
Q. Did you see any of the railroad employés with whom you had conversations before and were acquainted?
A. I saw some there; yes, sir. They appeared to be lookers-on only.
Q. Not engaged in the actual arson and riot?