Report of the Bureau of Mines of the Department of Internal Affairs of ...

No. 10. FIRST BITUMINOUS DISTRICT. 239
Banner, Cliff and Coal Jiluff.—These mines were not in operation
at the time of my last visit. At present the plants are in the hands
of a receiver.
Ki\erville (formerly Wright's Bar) Crowthers and Fox.—Each of
these mines was in a fair condition when last examined.
Blyth.—On )ny last examination of this mine, I found the workings
in a ^ery unsatisfactory condition, in parts, as regards ventilation.
The outlet air measurement sliowed 30,800 cubic feet, but on some of
the entries the anemometer would scarcely register.
The air is split
into two divisions, one of which passes through a ''return," which ia
almost closed up by water wliich has accumulated. They have detided
to blast down the roof in this "return," so as to make a larger
area. An overcast was made in this mine, but I ordered its removal
on account of it not having been in conformity with the law. A
portion of the mine has a shaly roof,
which gives the management
great annoyance. A squeeze is also giving them trouble, one entry
being already abandoned on account of it, and another is being
watched closely.
New Eagle.—^General condition of ventilation and drainage, fair.
Climax.—Part of this mine is temporarily abandoned on account
of water. The part that is being operated was found in fair condition.
Abe Hays, Fulton, Stonesburg, Vesta No. 3 and Stockdale.—These
mines were idle during the entire year. The latter mine is, I am of
the opinion, practically abandoned.
Old Eagle.—Outlet air measurement, as shown by the instrument,
55,000 cubic feet. Measurements were also taken in entries 28, 30,
S^wamp, Sweeney and "liittle Sweeny." Condition of mine. fair.
Air measurements were
Knob.—General condition of mine, fair.
taken in entries 18, 20, '22,
23, 21, 25, main and No. 2 main, and cutthroughs
on entries 22 and 23.
(,'aledonia.—Co:idition of drainage, in a general, way, satisfactory.
Ventilation, in ))aits of the mine, re(iuired improvement.
• Cincinnati.— Mine not in operation at the time of my last visit.
Eclipse.—General condition, fair. The air current of this mine is
into four division, the "return" of each being sent into the main
s-plit
'•return" by overcasts built across the main entry. The main "return"
is not in very good condition on account of being somewhat
obstruct^?d by falls. To remedy this, they are having two entries
diiven to a point where a shaft will be sunk to intersect them. On
visiting one of the rooms, I found the air so mixed with black-damp,
which was escaping from the old workings, the room had holed into,
that it was plainly visible on the naked light. I suggested that the
place be vacated unless it should be properly ventilated.
Mongah.—This mine was found in fair condition on last inspection.
Air measurements were taken at inlets, entries 5, 9, 12, main, gob and
face. The inlet measurement showed 20,506 cubic feet.