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[page 656] was supported entirely by his own people, or pretty by the state Q. How was it then? A. I don't know. I know he was in private halls, and they are generally supported by their friends. Q. Do you know as matter of fact that where patients are supported in whole or in part by towns that the towns are constantly complaining if clothing is furnished to patients who tear the clothing, so the towns have bills to pay? A. I am not aware of it. Q. And you say although this insane man complained of being cold that night, and you furnished him with blankets, you have no recollection of the temperature whatever? A. I haven't, only it was cold of course; I know that. It was cold weather, either in the fall or winter. I could not state whether it was in the fall spring or winter. Put a man naked in a sack of straw and it has not got to be very cold for him to feel it. Q. Was he in a state of fury? A. He was not very furious. He had a great many curious ideas, that is all. He was a very insane man. Q. When you saw him and gave him clothing