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[page 790] Q. How long have you been an attendant there? A. I shall have been there this last time three years the first of May I think Q. You are on the male side of course? A. Yes sir. Q. And were there under Dr. Neal? A. Yes, sir. Q. And were there under Dr. Neal? A. Yes, sir. Q. The brick-ward is a separate building? A. It is. The patients there are employed out doors. Q. How many patients are there? A. There are 34. Q. They are kept by themselves are they? A. Yes, sir. Q. Has Peter Haines been among those? A. He is on the lower floor. I dont have anything to do with that ward, and have nothing to do with him personally. Q. Is he in good health? A. I dont know but that he is. Q. Do you see him frequently? A. Yes, sir Q. Do you know about his habits of work there? A. No, I could not tell. I know he goes to the coalhouse at work. I have seen him there wheeling coal, but how much he works I could not state. I have no way of knowing. I scarcely ever go there. Q. You have no charge over him or his clothing? A. No, sir. Q. Who was the attendant who had the charge? A. Elijah Barter. Q. Did he have charge of him a year ago this winter? A. Yes sir.