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164 Eeports <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Inspectous <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mines</strong>. [Off. Doc.<br />

Q. Did you see auy sign <strong>of</strong> more water than ordinary in <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong><br />

that breast?<br />

A. No, sir.<br />

Q. Did you have any drill holes anywhere in that breast so as to find<br />

out whe<strong>the</strong>r you were approachino- water?<br />

A. No, sir.<br />

Q. Are you fairly acquainted with mine law?<br />

A. Pretty fairly.<br />

Q. Do you know what it says about drill holes when working in <strong>the</strong><br />

vicinity <strong>of</strong> old workings that contain water ?<br />

A. Yes, sir.<br />

Q. Why did you not have drill holes in that breast?<br />

A. Because we thought <strong>the</strong>re was sufficient distance between <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

Q. What made you think that?<br />

A. The map.<br />

Q. What did <strong>the</strong> map show according to your recollection?<br />

A. Sixty (60) feet.<br />

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