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J: There were no [shots?] fired without your consent that day? A: That day, no.

Mr. [Paoley?]:- You stated that the quantity of gas you found was a very small one? A: Yes.

J: If it had been a large quantity of gas, would you have allowed the men to go down? A: It just depends. Upon certain conditions I would.

J: Was the mine in good working order?

A: Very good. Exceptionally good that day.

J: Now you have not told us your view as to where the explosion started? A: I have no doubt it started in No 6 branch stall

J: [As?] the head of the branch off No 6? A: Yes

J: And on what reasoning do you form that opinion? A: From the appearance of the [cage?], the way they were knocked down on both sides

J: Showing that the force of the explosion there had gone both ways? A: Yes.

J: You left the mine you said about half past three. Was everything in good 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.

J: Did they ever do it that you know of?

A: I have heard of them doing it but never seen them myself

J: Do you take any precautions to keep them from taking matches down? A: Sometimes I search them

J: Did you find any? A: No. Haven't found any yet.

J: Did you search them on the 15th? A: No.

Harry King

Taken upon oath and acknowledged this 14 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three

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James Strong Coroner

BC Archives GR-0431 / BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. / Box 6 File 3 / Inquisitions/inquests conducted by coroners in British Columbia.