Mr. Ingersoll. I do not remember offering to prove it. I proved it.
The Court. If it was not proven—Mr. Ingersoll. [Interposing.] I did prove it as a fact.
The Court. That he made a statement.
Mr. Ingersoll. Yes, sir. Right here it is [taking up the record].
The Court. Oh, well, you cannot base any remarks upon that.
Mr. Ingersoll. Let me read what the evidence says:
"Q. Was this statement of Rerdell's made to you after you had received the statements of S. W. Dorsey as to his connection with all these entire routes or with this entire business?
"The Witness. To what statement do you refer?
"Mr. Ingersoll. To the statement that was made in writing and given to you and the attorney-general by ex-Senator S. W. Dorsey?
"A. It must have been after that.