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[page 471] occurred whether there had been four attendants or two? A. If an attendant had stood right over the patient she probably would not have lighted it. Q. It might have occurred when there were four attendants there, as it did occur when there were two? A. Yes, sir, and frequently has. I wont say frequently, but occasionally. As far as I have observed we have had more fires occurring in early morning than at any other time. Q. As matter of fact, who did extinguish the fire here in this instance? A. If I remember correctly, Dr. Harlow was there and Mr. Lakin. And a Mr. Mc'Laughlin I remember, who lives here in town. Q. Did Dr. Harlow carry the hose himself? A. Yes, sir. Q. A word as to the lodge system. Has the system of bad-straps been tried there at this hospital, jackets +c.? A. There have been no bed-straps since I went there Q. And why not? A. I know only what the superintendent said to me. Q. What are the reasons for the policy? A. I was thinking of another manner of treatment. I dont know that there ever have