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[page 866] brother was, I had frequently told him he worked in the engine house. Ques. When did you first know of that visit. Ans I think the same day, often he had gone. The last time he saw him was last summer; I knew it then, he came with some friends; he had an interview with his brother. I went with them out to where Peter was. Ques. When was it he made this clandestine visit. Ans. I think in 1879. Ques. He saw him just as he was in his every day attire. Ans. Yes sir. Ques. Have you inquired of Peter whether he would prefer any other kind of work. Ans. Yes. I have asked him how he liked down to the engine house, his remark was complete; if he would like to go elsewhere, he said no. I have asked him if he would like to go to the farm or onto the farm, he said no. Ques. Did you ever hear of any illtreatment of Haines by Sampson. Ans. Never till I heard it here from Mr. Wilson. Ques. Do you believe that Mr. Sampson is a man capable of doing the things that Mr. Wilson described. Ans. I do not think he would do it.