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Q; - They used to be the same distance as the gates at the north end? A; - Yes.

Q; - It was on your recommendation that the gates were moved?

A; - I went to the Municipal Hell. I reported to the clerk and I moved them back ten feet.

Q; - Mr Dodson, you say there are four corner lights on all sides except the water side?

A; - There are four lights, one at each side.

Q; - Is there one on the northwest side missing and haven't you a lantern in its present position?

A; - Yes, it is only getting repaired.

Q; - How long ago? A; - A little over a week.

Q; - Was the lantern there Saturday? Yes.

Q; - Was it on Monday? A; - Its just there at night.

Q; - Just put on at night? A; - Yes. Anyone on that road would be able to see that lantern better than the other.

Q; - You have never driven an auto car?

A; - No.

Q; - Have you ever looked at the speedometer; you have not been in a car and looked at the speedometer?

A; - I haven't noticed.

Q; - How can you distinguish between speeds?

A; - I can tell when they come over too fast.

Q; - A heavier car makes more noise on the bridge?

A; - It may make more noise at a greater speed.

Q; - Why do you say twenty-five miles an hour?

A; - I think it was about twenty-five miles an hour that is what I would say.

Q; - Nothing to base your opinion on?

A; - I should think it was quite twenty-five miles an hour.

Q; - What did you do before you were a bridge tender?

A; - I was a farmer till I came out here.

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