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No. 11. FIFTH BITUMINOUS DISTRICT. 393for the purpose of furnishing power to operate tlie mine pumps, alsoto run mining niaeliines. Tliese improvements liave contributed tothe efficiency of the mine. Mining boss, llobert W. Lightbourn.Juniata.—Tliis mine maintains its usual good reputation. Theworkings all being near the outcrojjs and under light cover, permission was given during the year to use open liglits instead of safetylamps, by the persons employed in the mine. Mining boss andsuperintendent, Adam Nicholson.Kyle.— Ventilation, drainage and general conditions good. Miningboss, I.\V. Ileckard.Leith.—This mine is in its usual good condiiion. Nothing is leftundone to secure protection to life and health. Its condition in thisrespect is commendable. The natural conditions of bottom and roofmake it difficult and dangerous, but desi»ite these adverse circumstancesnot a single accident oc(Mirred during the year. Mining boss,W. J. Callaghan.Leisenring No. 1.—This mine is being gradually imi)roved ealaces. The other conditionsare good. Mining boss, John W. Foster.Leisenring No. 3.—This mine is in excellent condition throughout.Preparation is being made to introduce mechanical haulage to supersedemule haulage. Mining boss. John Boylan.Lynn.—This mine is in good condition in all respects. Mining boss,John A. Carrol.Laughead.—This mine is being rapidly worked out, the workingsbeing confined to ribs and entry stumps. The general condition isfairly good. Mining boss, Allen Cam]>.Lemont Nos. 1 and 2.—These two mines a!e in excellent conditionand well cared for. The ventilation is ample and well distributedthroughout the mines, Mine bosses, John IIigs

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