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[page 833] apparatus of the whole institution. Ans. Yes sir, all orders are given to me. I regulate the heat under the orders of the superintendent. Ques. Has there ever been any conflict of orders in the institution, between its offices. Ans. A year ago last spring, ^when Dr. Harlow came down at one time and told me to shut off the steam that it was too warm, he was on the way to town; I think shortly after he went along Dr. Neal come down and asked me if I would let it on. I told him that Dr. Harlow had just told me to shut it off. I do not seem to remember any reply he made, he might have said better turn on a little. I obeyed Dr. Harlow. I invariably obeyed the superintendent if his orders were in conflict with anybody's else. Ques. That is the only case you recollect of any conflict of orders, so far as your department is concerned. Ans. Yes sir, among the officers. By Mr. Fall. Ques. You have made believe slap his face. Ans. No sir; I have brought my hand up within 3, 4 or 5 inches of his face, but not with the intention of striking his face.