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Harry King, fireman. Sworn:- By Mr. Potts:- Were you fireman at No.6 mine on the day of the explosion, July 15th ?
A: Yes.
Q: What time did you go on?
A: Five o'clock in the morning.
Q: What time did you come off?
A: About 3.30.
Q: You made those first two reports entered there in the report book?
A: Yes.
Q: How long have you been engaged as fireman?
A: About 18 months.
Q: Got a certificate? A: Yes.
Q: How many shifts were working on July 15th?
A: Two.
Q: In these two reports of yours, no time is given. When would the first report be made?
A: About seven o'clock in the morning, before seven.
Q: And the last? A: About half past 3.
Q: That was when you came A: Yes.
Q: Did you take the air pressure that day?
A: Yes, I took the barometer.
Q: Would that be any indicate of the air pressure?
A: Yes.
Q: What was the barometer?
A: 29.80.
Q: What does the indicate as regards air pressure?
A: It indicates pretty good air pressure.
Q: In each of these reports, Mr. King. you stated that you found gas in Second South level? A: Yes.
Q: Did you state any quantity?
