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Ans. Warm, not uncomfortably warm.
Ques. Is the gas room heated. Ans. It is with a bench
of retorts.
Ques. How far does he have to go into the coal shed.
Ans. Not over 30 feet, at the present time; a month
or two months ago it was almost at the door.
Ques. In the coldest weather so far as the coal is
confirmed, he would hardly have to go out of the two
heated rooms. Ans. No sir.
Ques. What clothing does the fireman usually wear.
Ans. Nothing but overalls and frock, most generally
takes off his coat.
Ques. You say he occasionally wheels out ashes, how
far does he go with them. Ans. I should say 250
feet, perhaps 5 trips a day, I do not think over that.
Ques. How much of the time is he out doors wheeling
ashes. Ans. Provably not over half an hour in the
whole day.
Ques. You say when his clothing has been buttered up
he throws it upon himself. Ans. Button it up and
he will pull it right open, goes so habitually; has
ever since I have known him
Ques. Do you think unless a man stood over him