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[page 718] they did not have sufficient attention by medical men. Ans. I will answer that in regard to one case where I felt it was a case for a woman physician. I would not like to reflect upon the officers who had charge. Ques. Would such a case be one of those that would come under the care of a woman nurse. Ans. Yes sir. Ques. You say you have known of no cases of abuse of patients since you have been a trustee. Ans. I have known of none. A case came before us as trustees, that was alluded to last night. Ques. Whether years ago under different arrangements they might not have occurred, without the improvements you have now. Ans. They might have occurred. By Mr. Fall Ques. What is the principal duty of the female attendants. Ans. The care of the patients. Ques. Are they principally chamber maids. Ans. Of course they have to keep the rooms in order. Ques. Do they not spend most all their time in keeping the rooms in order and very little time in nursing the patients in amusing and entertaining. Ans. They do not spends as much time in amusing and entertaining the patients as I wish they did. Ques. What is the principal object of an Insane Asylum as you understand it. Ans. To cure insane people.