Harry King, fireman. Sworn:- By Mr. 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 indicate of the air pressure?

A: Yes.

Q: What was the barometer?

A: 29.80.

Q: What does the indicate as regards air pressure?

A: It indicates pretty good air 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?