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[page 555] Testimony of John B. Norton, sworn. By Dr. Butler: Q. Where do you live? A. I live a very few rods from the hospital, across the street. Q. How many rods? A. Say one-eight of a mile Q. Have you known any cases of abuse, such as overwork? A. Yes, I have. Q. Where you live do you overlook the field where they work? A. Not overlook the fields. Q. State any case that has come to your knowledge of what you call overwork. A. There was one Mr. Hoxie of Fairfield who was subject to fits. I have seen that man work on the farm from mourning until night, the hottest day of the season, I shall say. I have seen him hoeing potatoes all day with his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. He was there some 6 years ago I should think. This man came to my place after water. he was hoeing potatoes a very few steps from my well, as I should call it. My place joins the hospital farm. I was standing in the door