Mr. Ball. What did you do it for?

Mr. Sims. Just for the press, I believe.

Mr. Ball. For the press?

Mr. Sims. Yes, sir.

Mr. Ball. What did you do?

Mr. Sims. We—shortly before midnight—we took him down to the—they call it—it's where the officers meet there, where the showup room is—the assembly room.

Mr. Ball. And was he on the stage?

Mr. Sims. No, sir.

Mr. Ball. Where was he?

Mr. Sims. He was in front of the stage.