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[page 228] Q. And a man would have to be pretty sleepy to go to sleep after that where there was passing and repassing in the hall wouldn't be? A. I should say he would. Q. Sick persons and all the same. I dont mean to say sick enough to be in the hospital, but in ill health; are their doors opened? A. Yes, all the doors are opened that I know of in the hall, or through the halls, after the attendants get up. Q. While you were there did they ever sound the whistle to call them up? A. Yes, sir, I think they did. Q. Was it a whistle that would inevitably find its way to all parts of that hospital and be likely to wake them up, or not? A. I dont know about that, I am sure. I could hear it some mornings. The watchmen always called us at the same time though. Q. Whether the whistle blowed or not? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you have in your department men who were more or less sick? A. Yes, I had some that were sick. Dr. Butler: I believe I am correct in stating that the rule requires these patients in case of sickness, to be seen by the superintendent