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without knocking. Opr had dinner at PM and reported to Asst Supt McG at 3 PM and then returned to the hotel. Finding that a different chambermaid made up his room from that of Hoge Opr enquired of chambermaid when she came in with the towels if any rooms on the other side of the hall were vacant as he wanted room with both. She returned in a short time and said that she expected No 36 was to be vacated. Opr went to the office and applied for the room and later was transferred to it. unclear No 36 which is next to Hoge's room is a connecting door. Hoge was then out but returned to his room at 7.30 PM and had several men in with him till about 9 O'Clock. Opr could hear but little of the conversations as they talked in very low tone. What Opr could hear related to themselves and their finances. Opr could hear Hoge unlcear $14000. and $2000. from that , but could not make out which it was. Hoge also read a letter and Opr heard him say he had recieved today but could not hear any part of it. Hoge was telling them how strikes should be conducted, and that they should always be unclear man thoroughly? familiar with the Railroad Co's books and business. One of the men said it would be two years