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[page 217] institution, we have no objection, but submit ourselves at once to the direction of the committee", They were now here for that purpose. On motion of Mr. Hill the Committee proceeded to take testimony.

Testimony of George Motherwell, sworn. By Dr. Butler: Q. What has been your employment for the past several years? A. Until within a year past I have been an attendant at the hospital. Q. For how long? A. I was there about seven years. Q. While you have been there have you noticed any cases of abuse of patients by the attendants? What part of the hospital have you been in? A. I was in what they call the lower south for about a year, and then I went into the private the rest of the time I was there Q. What portion of your time was in the private? A. 5 or 6 years I was there Q. While you were in the hospital were you cognizant of any abuse of a patient by a attendant or attendants? A. Yes, I was. Q. State the first one that comes to your mind. A. Daniel McCarthy I saw abused considerably at one time.