1898 - Coalmininghistorypa.org

No.Official Document, .11.SEVENTH ANTHRACITE DISTRICT.^jsrokthumbekland, columbia, schuylkill and dauphin countie;s.)tSliamokiu, l*a., February -8, 18J)0.Hon. James W. Latta, Secretary of Internal Affairs, Harrisburg, l*a.:Sir: I have the honor to present herewitli my report as Inspectorvi Coal Mines for the Seventh antliracite district for the year ending-December 31, 1898.It contains tables and statistics showing location of collieries,tctal number of tons mined and shipped, number of days worked, numl.-erof employes, number of persons killed and injured, number ofkegs of powder used, etc.The total production of coal in tons for the year 1898 was .5,074,834tons, against 5,108,948 tons in 1897, a decrease of 34,114 tons. Thetotal shipment was 4,331,093 tons in1897, a decrease of 40,068 tons.1898, against 4,377,701 tons inForty-six fatal accidents occurred, being the same number as occurredin 1897;there were 112 non-fatal accidents, being a decreaseof seven from the year 1897.The general condition of the collieries in this district is good. Theventilation is ample; several new fans were erected during the year.The necessary improvements' are going on from time to time.Mine Foremen's Examinations.The annual examination of applicants for mine foreman's certificateswas held at I'ottsville, I'a., on June 17 and 18, 1898.The following constituted the board of examiners: Edward Brenuan, Mine Inspector, Shamokin; Andrew Kobertson, coal operator,Pottsville; Adam Bachman, miner, Ashland; Jacob Fleming, miner.Excelsior.The following were recommended foi- mine foreman certificates:Evan John, W. J. Kamsey, Sagon; John Costello, Locust Dale; Benjamin(Jriitiths, Mount C'armel; Thomas Thomas, Locust CJap; DanielD. Phillips, Wiconisco; Enoch Edmunds, W. H. Houghton, HarrySimmons, Shamokin; Patrick Kennedy, Ashland; Reuben J. Ball,Oentralia; Hugh Breslin, ^Vilburton.25Respectfully submitted,EDWARD BRENNAN,Mine Insoector.(207)