Reports of the Inspectors of Mines of the anthracite and bituminous ...

No. 12.1 First Bituminous District. 297
to the matter and their eng-ineer worked out on the mine map the quan-
tity of coal which should be left to prevent the strata from breaking im-
mediately under and in proximity to the line. The places marked are
known as Nos. 14, 15 and 16 on entry 12, and 16, 17, 18 and 19 on entry
13. I examined the surface near the line on December 5, and it seemed
as if there had been a movement of the strata near the line, the mine-
boss informed me that previous to my visit, crevices were plainly visible
on the surface near the pipe line.
Eclipse.—This mine has lately been purchased by a company known
as the "Eclipse Coal Company" which is making- extensive improvements
in and outside of the mine.
Camden.—When examined last this mine was in a very satisfactory
condition. There was 66,660 cubic feet of air entering the mine.
Snoiv Hill.—When examined last, was, as regards ventilation and
drainage, in a fair condition. Air measurements taken showed 18,150
cubic feet at outlet.
Catshurg.—When examined last the ventilation was in part of the
mine unsatisfactory, and I take it that it will not be much improved with
the present system of ventilation. I have called the operators attention
to the matter and arrangements are being made to put up a fan 16 feet
in diameter. A shaft has been sunk where the fan will be placed. The
outlet air measurements showed 38,000 cubic feet passing through the fan.
Horner & Roberts Nos. 3 and If..—On my last examination of these
mines they were in fair condition, except that a few persons were working
ahead of the air current in No. 8 mine.
Banner.—When examined last this mine was in a fair condition.
Hilldale.—On examination this mine was found in fair condition.
Garfield.—This mine has not been in operation during the entire year.
Fidton.—This mine was only in operation 50 days during the year.
They gave employment to 90 miners, 10 boys, 6 drivers and 16 other
persons. When examined last was in a fair condition as regards ven-
tilation and drainage.
Amity.—When examined last was in fair condition.
Bock Run.—The old mine has been abandoned and they are now opening
up a new mine a short distance from the old one. The coal from the
new mine will be run over the trestle and tipple of the former.
Caledonia.—On ray last examination the general condition of this mine
was fair.
Cincinnati.—When inspected last was in fair condition.
American.—Was examined December 8. The ventilation in parts of
the mine was not satisfactory. I called the attention of the superinten-
dent of the mine to the matter, and I am informed that a fan 25 feet in
diameter will be put up. This mine is supposed to connect with a new
mine which is being opened near Allen port by the same company. The
latter is not sufficiently advanced for a general description.