Chung Chi
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5 Cumberland, S. C. August 12, 1903.
John Kesley, overman, No.6. Sworn:-
By Mr. Potts: Do you recollect the 15th of July, the day of the explosion? A: Yes.
Q: When Chung Chi, who died, was burnt? A: Yes.
Q: Were you engaged as overman on that date?
A: Yes sir.
Q: Between what times?
A: I consider that I am engaged at all times. I was there at the time the explosion occurred.
Q: What time did the explosion occur?
A: I got word of it between half past seven and eight o'clock.
Q: What did you do? A: I immediately went.to the mine and went down.
Q: Is it part of your duty, as overman, to receive the reports of the condition of the mine? A: Yes.
Q: Did you receive the reports of the condition of the mine that day? A: Yes sir. The reports are recorded in the firemen's report book:
Bar 2980- "I have examined all working places in No.6 mine, and "found gas in No.7 and level, 2 South and No.4 "Incline. the rest are clear H. King "I have examined all working places in NO.6 mine, and "found gas in No.7 and level, 2 South and No.1 level, No.4 "Incline. The rest are clear H. King