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

240 REPORT OF THE INSPECTORS OF MINES. Off. Doc.
Clipper.—Tli« ventilation and drainage, in parts of
the mine, required
improvement.
Christinia.—At the time of my last general examination of this
mine, I found it in fair condition, both as regards ventilation and
drainage. The person in charge of the inside workings at the time
of this visit was not a mine foreman according to law, as he did not
hold a certificate of competency, as required by section 1, article VI
01 the act relating to bituminous coal mines. I notified the operator,
Mr. C. F. Goldstrohm, that it was necessary for the law to be complied
with, in this particular, without delay, but it had very little
effect, for, at the time of my next visit, the same person was in charge.
Suit was then brought against the operator to compel him to comply
with section and article above named. Previous to the hearing, however,
Mr. Goldstrohm informed me that as the mine was about to
pass out of his hands, he would ask for a withdrawal of the suit and
would pay the costs. This was granted. Later, Mr. Goldstrohm
employed a legalized mine foreman and operations at the mine were
resumed.
Catsburg.—At each visit to this mine, it was found in fair condition.
Gallatin, formerly AVatson.—On my last visit, I found the ventilation
and drainage in fair condition. Fiom the time the mine suspended
operations under the former operators, until the new firm
took charge, an entry, which was used as a second opening, fell in,
and when T visited the mine I found that they were not complying
with the act, as regards means of egress. 1 notified the company to
comply with the law relating to the openings. They have since put
a stairway in a shaft which is located near the rear of the workings.
This Avill be used in cases of emergency until the completion of a
slope, which tbey in! end to connect with the mine.
Ililldale.—AVlien last visit was nuide, the mine was not in active
operation. A few persons were at work, making preparations to resume
in full.
lilack Diamond, Vigilant and Stony Hill.—Each of these mines,
at the time of my last visit was found in fair condition.
Washington.—Wh(>u last examined they were em]»l()ying OO miners,
4 boys, 5 drivers and '\ other persons. The inlet air measurement, as
shown by the instrnnicnt, was 25,040 cubic feet. Outlet air measurement,
27,27l> cubic feet. Thv" additional air measurements taken
were 2,4(M) and :\,:',i'A) cubic feet on entries and ('. 7, respectively. Condition
of mine, as regards ventilation ami drainage, was, in i)arts, unsatisfactory.
Snow Hill.—In oi)eration 178 days during the year. Total number
of persons employed, 165. When last ej^amined, the general condition
was satisfactorv.