Q. When was this committee organized?
A. The first meeting was held on Sunday evening. I was absent, but I was informed the following morning that they had held a meeting, and we were under arms that day.
Q. Monday?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Were there any other such vigilance committees organized?
A. Yes. One was formed on my right and another on my left, in the East End, and I am told there were others in the city.
By Mr. Means:
Q. You have stated that you were advised to go away for safety?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Was it a railroad employé or was it railroad employés, or a citizen or citizens that advised you and Mr. Pitcairn to leave the city?