Cumberland. August 12, 1903.

John Kesley, overman No. 6,sworn:-

By Mr. Potts: Do you recollect the 15th of July, the date 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 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.