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238 REPORT OF THE INSPECTORS OF MINES. Off. Doc.<br />

Courtney.—This mine consists <strong>of</strong> two butt and six face headings.<br />

While making an examination, I found that <strong>the</strong>y had cut through into<br />

<strong>the</strong> abandoned Garfield mine and black-damp from <strong>the</strong> latter was<br />

becoming mixed with <strong>the</strong> ventilation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> former mine to such an<br />

extent that it was plainly visible on <strong>the</strong> naked light. The place<br />

where <strong>the</strong> holing was made has since been closed hj a stopping.<br />

Allen.—General condition <strong>of</strong> drainage, satisfactory. Ventilation,<br />

in parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mine, required improvement. Two <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entries,<br />

designated as Nos. 3 and 4 had no visible movement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> air.<br />

<strong>the</strong> former entry, eight persons were at work; on <strong>the</strong> latter, two. If<br />

<strong>the</strong> air had been properly distributed <strong>the</strong>re would have been no<br />

cause for complaint. The air current was continuous. The number<br />

<strong>of</strong> persons at work being above <strong>the</strong> maximum number allowed by law,<br />

notice was given <strong>the</strong> operator to comply with <strong>the</strong> act <strong>of</strong> May 15, 1893,<br />

relating to bituminous coal mines. The mine foreman reported to<br />

this <strong>of</strong>fice that <strong>the</strong> cause <strong>of</strong> complaint had been removed.<br />

Charleroi.—On <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> my last visit, <strong>the</strong> mine was in a satisfactory<br />

condition.<br />

Acme.—Mine was found in fair condition when last examined.<br />

Fidelity.—The condition <strong>of</strong> this mine, at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> my last visit,<br />

was satisfactory.<br />

Greene County <strong>Mines</strong>.<br />

These mines, for a number <strong>of</strong> years, have not employed a sufficient<br />

number <strong>of</strong> persons to come under <strong>the</strong> jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> this <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

On<br />

Maxwell<br />

Mine.<br />

This nune is located on Maple Creek, near <strong>the</strong> borough <strong>of</strong> Charleroi,<br />

and employs but from six to nine men. At times <strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> persons<br />

at work exceeded this, but not <strong>of</strong> late.<br />

<strong>Mines</strong> on <strong>the</strong> Monongahela River.<br />

Coal Centre.—This mine was in fair condition when last insi)ected.<br />

Cedar Hill.— This mine is idle at present. When in operation it<br />

does not, or at least has not for some time, employed a sufficient<br />

iiiimber <strong>of</strong> persons to bring it<br />

under ihv jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> this <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

Beaver.—This mine has been abandoned.<br />

Ivill.—While <strong>the</strong> drainage was satisfactoryj <strong>the</strong> ventilation, in<br />

I»arts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mine, required improvement. The managtMuent, upon<br />

being notified <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mine as regards ventilation,<br />

made such arrangements as were necessary to increase <strong>the</strong> quantity<br />

<strong>of</strong> air to <strong>the</strong> amount recinired bj^ law.<br />

vist.<br />

Champion.—This mine was in fair condition when I made my last

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