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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 every-thing in good order then as far as you could judge? A: Everything was in good order then. 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 fom 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.

Harry King.

Take upon oath and acknowledge this 14 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and three, before me, James Abrams, Coroner.