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[page 33] Dr. Butler:- Well, Mr. Chairman, I won't consume the time of the Committee, although I confess it would be gratifying to examine this witness a little while. But I won't consume the time. By Mr. Morrill:- Q. What were your opportunities for knowing when the drouth [drought] did commence? A. I had to lug water to my wards, the same as the rest of the attendants. But when the drouth [drought] commenced, or our water failed up, I could not tell. Q. What floor were you on? A. I was on the upper floor in the building built for a chapel. Only two wards in that building, and one I attended. Q. There was a scarcity? A. Yes, sir. Q. But you don't recollect? A. I don't recollect when it commenced. Dr. Butler:- I would like for the chairman to ask him to locate that some where near. Mr. Morrill:- The witness hears the question, and you will answer it as near as you can. Witness: If I was going to be allowed to guess I should say some time the last of August or the first of September that we had to buy water; but I could not tell; it would be all guess-work By Mr. Morrill:- Q. You made no note of it? A. No, sir.