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[page 429] onto him: instead of strapping him onto a bed or putting him into the lodge, would

a better way still be to have a man

sit up with him while the fit of violence was on him, one or two men if necessary? A. That might be more comfortable than straps or lodge. Q. I am speaking of the patients comfort solely, Which would be the best way to treat him so he would be the most comfortable himself, to give him attendants sufficient to take care of him, or strap him to a bed, or put him in the lodge alone? A. It would be about impossible for one or two men to take care of him without some restraint on him. Mr. Baker: Speaking of Palmer? Witness: Yes, sir. Q. When he was in the lodge it would be impossible, for one or two persons to take care of him? A. We were never hurt at all. Q. Was he a strong man? A, He was. Q. A large man? A. Yes, sir. Q. Then really as comfortable a way to take care of him as any was to put him.