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Ans. Warm, not uncomfortably warm. Ques. Is the gas room heated. Ans. It is with a bench of retorts. Ques. How far does he have to go into the coal shed. Ans. Not over 30 feet, at the present time; a month or two months ago it was almost at the door. Ques. In the coldest weather so far as the coal is confirmed, he would hardly have to go out of the two heated rooms. Ans. No sir. Ques. What clothing does the fireman usually wear. Ans. Nothing but overalls and frock, most generally takes off his coat. Ques. You say he occasionally wheels out ashes, how far does he go with them. Ans. I should say 250 feet, perhaps 5 trips a day, I do not think over that. Ques. How much of the time is he out doors wheeling ashes. Ans. Provably not over half an hour in the whole day. Ques. You say when his clothing has been buttered up he throws it upon himself. Ans. Button it up and he will pull it right open, goes so habitually; has ever since I have known him Ques. Do you think unless a man stood over him