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[page 583] A. Yes, sir. Q. It is by the straps? A. Bed straps; strapping them onto their backs, and a trunk bedstead with slats over it. They were formerly employed at this hospital and discarded. Q. You have heard the case of Palmer? A. Yes, sir Q. Did you have any knowledge of it? A. I did know it the next morning. Q. Was any thing done with the attendants? A. No, sir. Q. Was he put in there by your order that night? A. He was put into the room without clothes because he tore them all off, and would empty the room of ^the bedding. Q. Was it by your orders? A. It was by my orders that he was put into the lodge room. Q. Special or general? A. General, and it may have been special in this case if he was a long time in a violent state. Q. Did you allow the attendant to judge whether they should go into the lodge without consultation with you or reporting to you in any way? A. They have to consult with the supervisor or assistant physician, or they may with me.