1900 - Coalmininghistorypa.org

346 REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF MINES. Off. Doc.
Description of Mines and Mine Improvement.
Mines on and Near the River Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Lucesco.—Has been idle for a number of years.
During the past
year it was purchased by the Lucesco Company, which near the
close of the year began the erection of a new tipple and incline.
A few men were put to work inside the mine to repair roads, improve
drainage, etc., with the intention of resuming operations at
an early date.
Metcalf.—Is a new drift opening into the Upper Freeport seam,
located at Metcalf Station on the line of the River Division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. It was in favorable condition when visited.
Braeburn.—Condition of mine and ventilation was found good on
each visit during the year.
Crag Dell.—Is a drift opening in the Upper Freeport seam, located
at Crag Dell station on the line of the River Division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. While this mine has been in operation for
several years it has not employed a sufficient number of persons
inside to come under the law, but during the past year it passed
into the hands of the Hamilton Coal Mining Company and I am
informed that the present owner contemplates considerable improvement
in and about the mine.
Owing to the increased demand for coal, the company increased
the number of persons employed inside until it now comes under
the law. It was in a favorable condition on each visit.
Plum Creek.—On each visit this mine was in a favorable condition,
both as to ventilation and drainage.
Sandy Creek.—The general condition of this mine has been fairly
good during the year.
Oak Hill No. 5.—Is located four miles north of Turtle Creek, on
the line of the P., B. & L. E. R. R. It was in good condition on each
visit.
Mines on and Near the Pittsburg Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Weinman.—Is a small mine employing, at last inspection, fifteen
persons. The product supplies local trade. It was in fair condition.
Ocean.—Was in fair condition when last inspected and employs
ten persons inside. The product goes to supply local trade.
Hampton.—Idle the entire year.
Duquesne.—Its condition has been very favorable during the
vear.