Q: If there was an accumulation of gas in that hole, is the air course such that it would dispel the gasout of it?

A: No it is impossible to make an air course that would dispel it.

Q: Was the quantity of air adequate to ventilate the mines?

A: We had a great deal more air than the law calls for.

Q: When did you last measure it?

A: Mr. Morgan measures it every month.

Q: Would the quantity of air vary?

A: No, I don't think it did.

Q: Is the second south level a portion of the mine where an explosion has occurredwithin 12 months?

A: Not that I know of.

Q: Has inflammable gas been found there within 12 months?

A: Yes

Q: Are any naked lights used in No.6 mine?

A: One naked light was used on that level.

Q: Was that on the return airway? A: No, sir.

Q: Where abouts was it used?

A: It was used from the outside level to No.6 stall.
From the entrance of the level to No.6 stall.

Q: That is not on the return air-way at all?

A: No sir.

Q: Not is it contiguous to it? Is it in the vicinity of it?

A: It is quite a way off the return airway.

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