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

No. 12.] Fourth Bituminous District. 381
When Donaldson called to Morse after the first shot Morse answered,
but I think (being- partly insensible and confounded by the effect of first
shot) he, Morse, had crawled down the slope instead of up, as he was
found about three yards from face of slope.
After the second shot had exploded, Donaldson called on the rock
dumper, who was standing- about half way up the slope, and, with his
assistance, removed Morse a short distance up the slope out of the
smoke, and shortly afterwards had him conveyed home, where he died
an hour later.
The deceased, George Morse, had worked in the slope with Donaldson
since the start. Donaldson escaped with a few bruises.
Having- been in, the slope frequently when Donaldson and Morse were
charging and firing shots, I can safely say that they were both very
careful and cautious men, using every precaution for their safety. I
can see no other cause for the premature explosion than a defective
squib.
The deceased, George Morsa, leaves a widow and two young children,
who I understand are in very poor circumstances.
Yours truly,
(Sig-ned) K. Hamilton, C. E.
Eeport on Miner's Hospital by Hon. Charles Tubes.
A hospital for injured persons, under provisions of an act of assembly,
approved the 14th day of July, 1887, was erected for this (Fourth) in-
spection district at Blossburg- during 1890. The building is located
about one mile north of Blossburg, in Tioga county, upon a tract of
five acres of land contributed by its citizens. The land is quite rough
in aspect and descends abruptly towards the Tioga river, which fiows
northwardly in front of it. Excavation was made on the hillside for the
site of the building overlooking the river, the town of Blossburg-, and a
broad expanse of
healthfid.
country. The location is elevated, picturesque and
The hospital building erected by the state consists of two wards,
25x46 feet each, built of wood, forming north and south wings to a brick
administration building located between them. In the latter is the
oflice to the left of the entrance, the operating room to the rig-ht and a
hall connecting- the two wards, the dining- room and kitchen. The hall
also contains the stairway leading to the second floor where are situated
the pharmacy, linen room and sleeping apartments of matron and
nurses. Connected with each ward is a comfortable sized bath room
and closet. Under the whole structure is a cellar which has been sup-
plied with a drain since the building was received from the contractor.
The hospital is heated with steam by indirect radiation. To secure
thorough ventilation of the wards the windows each have a hing-ed sash
and at each end of both wards is an open fire-place.