and told him he should send money to Mrs. Cunningham; that the lady
was hurt on the subject of her being neglected by us. He said he
would send it. In December, 1885, it was rumored that our
convention would be held in January, 1886. I was told by Kerwin and
Boland that Egan wanted to retire from the Presidency of the
league. I was asked by them to accept the Secretaryship of the
league. This I refused. It was said considerable trouble might be
looked for in any case; about the last of December I was sent for
to go to New York. I saw Boland and Kerwin together at this time,
as well as in January and February. Had interviews with Kerwin and
Boland on the subject of the convention and like matters. Mr.
Boland asked me why I would not take the Secretaryship. He said the
plan for holding a convention of the order had been abandoned, as
the L. R. then did not take place. Men would get out and I would
not be selected as President of the league.

Some time after this I received the following letter from Kerwin:

"_My Dear Sir:_ (Giving the name.) The Chicago people have asked
for you for the 4th of March. If you will take my advice you will
take no office in the league."

I was led to believe about this time that the organization intended
opposing Parnell, owing to his recognition of others. Boland and
Kerwin both said this.

(Interrupted by Boland.) Is that your recollection of what took
place? A.--Yes.

Various letters were shown. (Exhibit B.)

These exhibits were not found among the physician's papers.

Q.--By Mr. Rogers--What did you give the money to Dillon for?
A.--The money had been given me as a general resource. I did not
want to go into active work, and suggested Dillon. I gave him the
money. Boland authorized this by a letter to me. [Letter read.]
Dillon had convinced me that the F. C. hadn't done fair; in fact, I
felt that Boland was trying to play me, and I wished to return the
compliment.

Q.--Did you want to accept the Presidency of the league? A.--The
slate was Baldwin, Minton and Carroll for F. C., and myself as
President of the league. I knew that my age was a bar to my
acceptance. Then I was going to attack the ones in authority. I
attended the convention. Carroll was temporary Chairman; Reynolds
was elected perm