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[page 397] A. There were no lodges there. Q. What did they do with the violent patients? A. They used to put straps on them; and when necessary they would put them in bed straps. Q. Describe those bed straps? A. Strong piece of leather made to fit a man on each side and [illegible] and straps for his limbs to hold him. Q. How did it leave the arms? A. You could put them close to a man or have them apart, separated from him. Q. According to his violence? A. Yes, sir Q. Were they so they would be uncomfortable upon him? A. Were not considered so Q. They kept him so he could do no great violence? A. Yes, sir Q. Now what were the bed straps? A. That is what I have been describing. Q. You said straps and bed straps? A. O, that was a common strap, a belt and wristies, the same as used here. Q. Then there was the same as used here? A. Yes, sir Q. You have now been describing the bed strap? A. Yes sir Q. Did it confine him to the bed? A. The common strap didnt.