_First._ We, the undersigned committee, appointed by the employés of the western division of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, do hereby demand from the said company, through the proper officers of said company, the wages as per departments of engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen, and flagmen as received prior to June 1, 1877. _Second._ That each and every employé that has been dismissed for taking part or parts in said strikes, to be restored to their respective positions. _Third._ That the classification of each said department be abolished now and forever hereafter. _Fourth._ That engineers and conductors receive the wages as received by said engineers and conductors of the highest class prior to June 1, 1877. _Fifth._ That the running of double trains be abolished, excepting coal trains. _Sixth._ That each and every engine, whether road or shifting, shall have its own fireman. Respectfully submitted to you for immediate consideration. J. S. MCCAULEY, D. H. NEWHARD, JOHN SHANA, G. HARRIS, JOHN P. KESSLER, _Committee_. In regard to the classification mentioned in the paper, I will say this, that there is no classification in brakemen or flagmen. When you come to the conductors, they receive a certain rate, which I do not remember, for the first year, and ten per cent. over that for the second, and ten per cent. over that for the third, where they remain so long conductors. Now come the engineers. When promoted from firemen to engineers, they receive a certain rate, and the second year ten per cent. more, and the third year ten per cent. more, and the fourth year ten per cent. more--four classifications. That arrangement was made at their request, some four years ago, perhaps longer. By Mr. Larrabee: Q. These men were men who would have been suspended under the orders to run double-headers? A. No. These men had taken such an active part previous to this Saturday, that I do not think they would have been kept in our employ, but we had no opportunity to discharge them. * * * * * David M. Watt, _sworn with uplifted hand_: By Mr. Lindsey: Q. Where do you reside? A. At East Liberty, on the line of the Pennsylvania railroad. Q. You are in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company? A. Yes; in the capacity of chief clerk of the Pittsburg division. Q. How long have you been employed in that capacity? A. It will be fourteen years in July next. Q. You were filling the place of Mr. Pitcairn on the Thursday before the riot occurred? A. Yes; during his absence. Q. Have you any knowledge of any disagreements between the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and their employés prior to that date? A. There are continually matters coming up for settlement in the superintendent's office. Q. But disagreements leading to the riots?