A. I do not know who advised Mr. Pitcairn. The advice was given to me by myself. I was not with Mr. Pitcairn at the time. To my recollection, I think the notice was given to me by Mr. Elder, the night depot master.
Q. A railroad employé?
A. Yes. Various of my friends and citizens generally, advised me to leave afterwards.
Q. They considered your life in danger, if you remained?
A. Yes. I had notice sent to my house that I had better leave the city. They said they were going to burn the house.
Q. Was the intimation that Mr. Pitcairn's life was in danger along with the rest?
A. Yes; Mr. Pitcairn's, Mr. Watt's, Mr. Cassatt's, and mine.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. Was any attempt made to interfere with your property or to burn your house?
A. Nothing.