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Harry King, fireman. Sworn:- By Mr. Harry 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 indication of the air pressure? A: Yes. Q: What was the barometer? A: 29. 80. Q: What does that indicate as regards air pressure? A: It indicates pretty good 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? A: A very small quantity. A matter of a few inches.