Q. You have a clipping of a Philadelphia newspaper in your possession. Where did you get that?
A. I think I got that out of a Philadelphia paper of course, that I found lying around. I think it was a cartoon.
Q. Were you not in Philadelphia when you purchased that paper?
A. I did not purchase that. I saw that lying around somewhere, probably in the Mills Hotel.
Q. Where did you sleep last night?
A. Now, I will tell you. A reporter from the Associated Press asked me about this Washington business, and he was trying to connect me with that. I suppose that is what you are trying to do.
Q. I am not trying to connect you with anything. I want truthful answers. I am very frank and honest with you. I will fairly investigate every answer that you make.
A. Yes, I thought that over since he was here, and I think it is just as well to say that I wrote that R. Pearce letter. I was in Washington yesterday and came back on the train. I think it is just as well to say.
Here was news! McCahill slipped out of the room, and sent this telegram to Captain Boardman:
“Holt was in Washington Friday. Will wire full particulars later,” and returned for the particulars, which Holt continued to unfold.