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[page 694] that he would make a good supervisor. Ans. I felt so and I appointed him. Ques. Do you usually have your officers looked after, the men employed watch their conduct. Ans. They are desired to do so. Ques. Is that enjoined upon them by you, in many instances. Ans. I do not know as I have expressed that fully, but it is understood that they shall be watchful as any copartners in business. Ques. Since Mr. Luce was appointed supervisor, how have you found his conduct to be. Ans. Faithful so far as I can judge or learn, I am satisfied he is very faithful, makes a good officer. Ques. Did you ever hear Mr. Luce say that he would knock a man down for reporting on him. Ans. Never. Ques. Did you ever learn of any cause that anyone had for reporting on him. Ans. I heard the story from Dr. Neal about what he heard, that is all I know about it. That related to what he was reported to have said, I think. Ques. Was Dr. Neal urging the appointment of another candidate for supervisor at that time. Ans. He was; he made strong objection spoken of, one was Mr. Bevins who has gone, the other Mr. Millett.