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Q. Do you think this an honest way for the State to do business, or 

 its agents to conduct the business of the State ? 



A. How could you do it any other way; you couldn't pick the 

 logs out. 



Q. To your moral senses, do you think that is honest and honorable 

 dealing on the part of the State ? 



A. I don't catch on to just your point. 



Q. You can't answer the question? 



Chairman Ryan. — It seems to be a simple question; I think you 

 may answer it. 



Q. Do you think that method of business, grabbing all the prop- 

 erty, two-fifths of which they had no interest whatever, that that is an 

 honest and proper way for the State to transact its business, and 

 comports with the dignity of the State ? 



A. Can't be done any other Way. 



Q. That don't answer the question. 



A. Yes, sir; I think it is, under the circumstances. 



Q. You think you were representing the State on that occasion in 

 this action according to the line of your duty, do you ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. You state this was the only time you ever rode with Turner up 

 by Loon lake ? 



A. I think so. 



Q. Are you sure about it? 



A. No, I am not sure, but I am reasonably certain it is the only 

 time I ever went from Plattsburgh up there; started from there and 

 went with him. 



Q. The next year did you go with Turner; in 1889, did you go with 

 Turner up by Loon lake and to this land ? 



A. No, sir. 



Q. Or ride with him from Plattsburgh ? 



A. No. 



Q. I understood you to say last night the 1887 ride was the only 

 ride? 



A. Yes. 



Q. Did I understand you to say you never was at Turner's house 

 at Plattsburgh ? 



A. No, sir. 



Q. Did you so swear last night ? 



A. No, sir. 



Q. How many times have you been at Turner's house at Plattsburgh ? 



