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Q: And on what reasoning do you form that opinion?
A: From the appearance of the cags, the way they were knocked down on both sides.
Q: Showing that the force of the explosion there had gone both ways?
A: Yes.
Q: You left the mine you said, about half past three. Was everything in good working order then as far as you could judge?
A: Everything was in good order then.
A Juror:- is it customary for chinamen to smoke while at work?
A: Not in that section; it is strictly against the rules.
Q: Did they ever do it that you know of?
A: I have heard of them doing it but I never seen them myself.
Q: Do you take any precautions to keep them from taking matches down?
A: Sometimes I search them. Q: Did you find any?
A: No, I haven't found any yet.
Q: Did you search them on the 15th inst?
A: No.
Taken upon oath and acknowledged this 14 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three before me