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Chief Inspector of Mines
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Governor of the Stki6 bf Ohio
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1908
The Sprlngrfleld Publishing Company,
State Printers.
1909.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE.
Personnel of Stale Mining Department 3
Letter of Transmittal 4
Introduction (Report of Chief Inspector) 5
Summary * 9
Special Articles, Etc 11
Coal Production ,. . ^ \. /..•..<•%•••••• i • 57
Persons Employed. . ^.: V.: t^. j. . ! . . '\^\* . ^U ■•• 5 81
Mining Machinery.. !.'.!.*. .^.*.^. .. . . * 91
Mines and Modes of Ventifatl^n . ^ >. ;•. .*.*?: 109
Accidents :.\}.:.\ .V. 123
Improvements •.;.%:..-. .•••.Vi».;. . ^ 183
Weigh Scales J . ?*.«. •.'.'.•..•.:.•.:. f. 187
Production of Fire Clay 191
Production of Limestone 195
Production of Iron Ore 201
Production of Gypsum 203
Appointments 209
Districts 214
Inspections 217
District Mine Inspectors' Reports 219
List of Coal Operators 441
Index 452
PERSONNEL OF STATE MINING DEPARTMENT
Chief Inspector of Mines.
GEO. HARRISON Wellston, O.
-First District.
Thos. Waters Wellston, O.
Second District.
Juo. Ij. McDonai Glouster, O.
Third District.
James Pritchard (Resigned July 31. 1908) Hemlock, O.
(Succeeded by Wm. C. Wiper, Malta, O.)
Fourth District.
ETbenezer Jones Martins Ferry, O.
Fifth District.
W'. H. Turner Cambridge. O.
Sixth District.
Thos. Morrison Sherodsville, O.
Seventh District.
W. H. Miller ..;.:: A. .,.;. .V / -. Massillon, O.
»- • •
• • • ,
After the passage of the law Af/nJ.'rs, itoa^, crcatin.^- three new in-
spectors, the number of districts vjCf J^)iarf«j(*d;tc'ten, as follows:
First District.'
Thos. Waters Wellston, O.
Second District.
Edw. Kennedy (Appointed June 1, 1908) Sand Run, O.
Third District.
Jno. L. McDonald (Reappointed Juno 1, 1908) Glouster, O.
Fourth District.
Wm. C. Wiper (Appointed August 1, 1908) Malta, O.
Fifth District.
W\ H. Turner Cambridge, O.
Sixth District.
Alex Smith (Appointed June 1, 1908) Mineral City, O.
Seventh District.
^\. H. Miller (Reappointed June 1, 1908) Massillon, O.
. Eighth District.
Lot Jenkins (Appointed June 1, 1908) Bellairo, O.
Ninth District.
Thos. Morrison Sherodsville, O.
Tenth District.
Ebenezer Jones Martins Ferry, O.
Chief Clerk Mary Kincaid, Columbus, O.
Stenographer Hatt ie McOhoe, Columbus, O.
Assistant Clerk Hazel Sims, Columbus, O.
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.
•• •• ••• •»
Hon. Judson Harmon/i^^iici^nQr. ofOhi^K * •
• • **
Sir: — As provided foV»in Se^fioW^JTwo Hundred and Ninety-three
(293) of the Revised Stafiit^'.feT^tyoc^ ta Mines and Mining, I have the
honor of submitting to y^u*j4ih^*'Cn^trij^-foiSrth Annual Report of this De-
partment. * ' Very tnily yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
June 28, 1909.
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REPORT OF CHIEF INSPECTOR
Hon. Judson Harmon^ Governor of Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In submitting this, the Thirty-Fourth Annual Report of
this department, the unpleasant duty devolves upon us to record a year
of depression such as has not been experienced in the past history of the
coal mining industry in the state, inflicting hardships with equal effect on
the employes and on the owners or operators of the mines.
While statistics, as a nile, are considered *'dry and uninteresting," it
will be necessary, in order to give a resume of the year's activities, to in-
dulge in them to a certain extent in order to note the progress or retro-
gression of the industry.
All are more or less familiar with the industrial depression which was
felt throughout the country during the latter part of the year 1907, and
continued throughout all the year 1908. This condition seriously affected
the coal industry of this and other coal-producing states, as shown by the
total production in Ohio of 26,287,800 tons, or a loss of 6,078,149 tons as
compared with the preceding year, wiping out the phenomenal increase in
1907, and reducing the production in 1908 below that of 1906 by 925,695
tons.
This is the first backward step in the production of coal in the state
for eleven years, or since 1897, when the total production was 12,448,822
tons as compared with 12,912,608 tons in 1896. Notwithstanding the
great falling off during the year, the total production of 26,287,800 tons
is more than double that of 1897, showing a steady and rapid increase
during the last eleven years.
Of the amount of coal produced in 1908, 17.8% was produced by the
old hand-pick method, and 82.2% by mining machines. Including all
classes of labor in and about the mines, 50,267 persons were employed.
In 1897, the proportion of coal by hand-pick method was 67%, and
that of mining machines, 33%. The number of persons employed was
28,785.
The ever-attendant death rate in connection with the production of
coal was reduced from 153 persons reported killed in the mines of the
state in the year 1907, to 112 recorded in the year 1908, a decrease of
26.7%, while the coal tonnage decreased 18.7%.
The mining legislation enacted by the Seventy-Eighth General Assem-
bly became operative during the latter part of the year, and while not as
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6
ANNUAL REPORT
broad and comprehensive as we think it should be, has resulted, and will
result in untold benefits to the mining craft at large, especially the law
relating to the conducting of electric power in the mines, and also the
use of explosives, handling, boxing, etc., of same, as well as the law re-
quiring copper tools used in preparing blasts.
On account of the extensive and increasing use of electricity as a
motive power, and the disposition of a portion of the operators to increase
the voltage, with very careless systems of conducting the power, eleven
lives were lost in the mines of Ohio during 1907, by contact with electric
wires, and no law on the statute books in any way directing or controlling
its use.
During the year 1908, however, the department outlined and re-
quired more uniform and safer methods of conducting electric wires in
mines, and protecting them so as to avoid easy contact ; and by the dili-
gent efforts of the district inspectors, sustained and assisted by the new
law, the number of deaths from electric shocks during this year was re-
duced over one-half, and we hopefully anticipate that by reasonable en-
forcement of the law, fatalities from this cause will almost be wiped out,
which they ought to be.
As already stated, the year was a most trjing one, especially for those
earning their liveliliood from this source. In many parts of the state
work was scarce during the entire year, while in other parts it was im-
possible to secure employment. The average time worked in the state
was about 158 days, a very low average indeed. For those whose capital
was invested in the mines it was also a strenuous year of disappointment.
Being a very mild and open season, to an unusual degree, little coal was
required for domestic fuel. Low prices prevailed and keen competition
was encountered from other states.
The Mining Commission, made possible by an act passed by the
legislature May 9, 1908, was appointed by Governor Andrew L. Harris
on July 8, 1908. naming three miners and three operators. The operators
of the state were represented on the commission by the appointment of
J. J. Roby, Cleveland, Ohio; C. L. Cassingham. Cleveland, Ohio, and G.
C. Weitzell. Columbus. Ohio. The miners were represented by the ap-
pointment of Percy Tetlow. Washingtonville. Ohio: Tames Hennessey,
Barton, Ohio, and H. F. McCauley. Ava, Ohio. As provided for in the
act, these six members met and recommended a seventh meml>er. naming
Chief Inspector of Mines George Harrison, who was also appointed and
commissioned by Governor Andrew L. Harris.
An organization was effected, and a systematic inspection commenced
of the mines located in the various mining districts of the state: in all,
over thirty mines were visited and examined. After this was completed,
the commission took up the still further arduous task of revising and re-
— 'icling the mining laws, and devising new laws necessary. Tt was at
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 7
once evident that the work undertaken was of such a voluminous charac-
ter, and the time so limited after the appointment of the commission, that
no attempt was made to submit a report to the governor on January i,
1909, but an appropriation for the continuation of the commission was re-
quested of the legislature, which generously provided the amount asked
for, viz : $5,000 for its use.
It is the earnest hope and expectation of all to have a unanimous
report submitted, and that adequate laws and great good will result from
its recommendations.
The relation between miners and operators during the year was most
harmonious, although there was a suspension of several months, due to
the expiration of the wage scale agreement on April i, 1908. However,
this was settled at a convention held in Toledo, Ohio, during the month of
April, 1908, and an agreement entered into for two years.
On June i, 1908, in compliance with the requirements of the mining
laws, passed April 15, 1908, three additional inspectors were appointed,
making ten in all. The state was re-districted, and the woik of the original
inspection force was very materially reduced, i. e., the work was not les-
sened, but the number of counties in charge of inspectors was arranged
so that they had more time to spend in the mines entrusted to their charge.
Much better and more satisfactory inspections should result from this
increased force.
The new inspectors appointed were : Alex Smith, Mineral City, Ohio ,
Edw. Kennedy, Sand Run, Ohio, and Lot Jenkins, Bcllaire, Ohio.
On July 31, 1908, Jas. Pritchard, inspector of the Third Mining Dis-
trict, resigned to accept a more lucrative position with the Sunday Creek
Company. The department lost in Mr. Pritchard a capable, efficient and
enthusiastic member, and his resignation was accepted with much regret.
W. C. Wiper, Malta, Ohio, was appointed to fill the vacancy.
To Hon. Andrew L. Harris, under whose administration the con-
summation of the year's work was accomplished, we extend our most sin-
cere appreciation for his ever able and willing assistance and sound advice
in the administration of its affairs.
One thousand nine hundred and seventy-seven visits were made to
the mines in the state by the chief and district inspectors of the depart-
ment. Doubtless many more inspections would have been made had the
mines in the state been operated to near their capacity. Much time, under
such corlditions, is lost by inspectors driving long distances to mines and
finding them idle, and ventilating machinery closed down, thus making it
impossible to make any satisfactory inspection. Many mines remained
suspended the whole year, while others worked alx)ut half time. Excel-
lent work was done and much good accomplished by the inspectors dur-
ing the year, in their diligent devotion to duty and judicial enforcement of
important orders of the department and new lavv«;.
8 ANNUAL REPORT
We are greatly indebted to the inspectors and to the office force, and
fully appreciate their efforts to maintain a high standard of excellence,
which should always be kept in view as the object and aim of the depart-
ment.
The relation between miners, operators and the department has been
for the most part of the most pleasant character, their treatment at all
times being most courteous.
With an optimistic hope for a more successful year in the coal indus-
try for the year 1909, this report is respectfully submitted.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
Columbus, Ohio, June 28, 1909.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
9
SUMMARY AND COMPARISON OP THE COAL TRADE OF OHIO FOR THE
YEARS 1907 AND 1908.
1907
1908
Number of pick miners employed ,
Number of drillers, shooters and loaders
Number of hands operating machines
Number of day hands employed in both pick and machine
mines
Total number of persons engaged in the production of coal
Gain in men over year 1907
Average number days pick miners worked
Average number days machine miners worked
Average number dajrs machine runners worked
Number tons of coal produced by pick. . . »
Number tons of coal produced by machinery
Total number of tons produced
Loss in output as compared to 1907
Per cent, of pick-mined coal
Per cent of machine-mined coal
Number of coal-producing counties
Average number tons lump coal produced by pick miners
per year
Average number tons lump coal produced by pick miners
per day
Average number tons lump coal produced by drillers,
shooters and loaders per year
Average number tons lump coal produced by drillers,
shooters and loaders per day
Average number tons lump coal produced by machine run-
ners per year
Average number tons lump coal produced by machine run-
ners per day
Number of fatal accidents
Number of serious accidents
Number of minor accidents
Total number of casualties
Number of deaths per thousand employed
Number of serious injuries per thousand employed
Number of minor injuries per thousand employed
Number tons coal mined for each life lost
Number persons employed for each life lost
Number persons employed for each serious accident
Number persons employed for each minor accident
Number kegs powder used as reported
Total number new mines opened
Number large mines suspending operation
Number large mines reported abandoned
Total number mines in operation
Number miding machines in use
Number motors in use
Total number inspections made
Number sets scales tested
Number permanent improvements made
Number maps filed
Number tons fire clay produced
Number fire clay producing counties
Number persons employed producing fire clay
Average number days worked for year in fire clay mines. .
Number counties producing limestone
Number persons employed in production of limestone
Average number days worked in limestone quarries
Number tons gypsum produced
9,631
21,775
2,963
13,507
47,876
191
201
206
6,511,773
25,854.176
32,365,949
20.1%
79.9%
29
445
2.3
824
4.1
6,056
29.4
153
493
169
815
3.2
10.3
3.5
211,542
313
97.1
283
271,921
57
24
58
980
1,396
359
1,794
149
290
451
2,177,174
17
1,443
239
34
5,420
248
163,120
8,997
24,882
3,167
13,221
* 50,267
2,391
160
157
157
4,676,869
21.610,931
26,287,800
6,078,149
17.8%
82.2%
•>j
350
589
3.8
4,027
29.5
112
426
170
708
'2.2
8.5
6A
234,713
449
118
296
230,983
55
.sO
37
1,051
1,445
383
1,979
69
298
422
2,004,019
19
1.191
223
37
4,678
225
154,436
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ANNUAL REPORT
SUMMARY AND COMPARISON OF THE COAL TRADE OF OHIO FOR THE
YEARS 1907 AND 1908— Concluded.
J
1 1907 1908
Number persons employed In production of gypsum
Averaee numbei' days worked in evDSum mines
165
262
2,423
192
243
Number tons iron ore nroduced
2,120
SPECIAL ARTICLES
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12 ANNUAL REPORT
FITTING REWARD TO THE WIDOW AND FAMILY OF JAMES SKINNER,
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN AN EJFFORT TO RESCUE THE VICTIMS OF
THE MINE EXPLOSION AT GARSIDE MINE, MAY 24, 1908.
"A REWARD FOR HEROISM COMBS TO WIDOW OF SALINEVILLE MAN
WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OTHERS— AN ANNUITY FOR THE CHILDREN.
"On May 27th, 1908, Francis C. Skinner, an employe of the Big Vein Coal
Company's new shaft mine at Salineville, lost his life in the effort to rescue
two of his comrade workmen who were in the gas explosion in the mine on
that day. Mrs. Mary F. M. Skinner, widow, with six small children in ages
ranging; from one to twelve years, has received official notice from the Car-
negie hero fund commission at Pittsburg, Pa., of which the following is a copy
of the notice:
CARNEGIE HERO FUND COMMISSION
Office in Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburg,
January 20th.
Mrs. Mary F. M. Skinner, Salineville, O.
Dear Madam: — Through the courtesy of Mr. James G. Smith, presi-
dent of the Miners' Local Union of Salineville, Ohio, the attention of
the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has been called to an act per-
formed by your husband, Francis C. Skinner, by which on May 24, 1908,
he attempted to rescue Wesley J. Wright and John W. Rowe from a
mine following an explosion at Salineville, Ohio, but in the perform-
ance of which act he met death himself.
His case, after a thorough investigation, was considered at a meet-
ing of the commission held this afternoon, and I have much pleasure
in informing you that in recognition of your husband's heroism on that
occasion, the commission awarded you a silver medal and the sum of
$40.00 a month during your life or until you remarry, or until further
notice, with $5.00 a month additional for each of your children under
sixteen, while the child is dependent upon you, and until it reaches the
age of sixteen.
1 will be obliged if you will kindly advise me without delay by
letter bearing your own signature, whether or not you wish to accept
the commission's award. If your reply is affirmative, the medal will be
ordered and delivered to you as soon as it has been received from the
manufacturers.
Yours very truly,
F. M. WILMONT. Manager.' "
(Alliance Leader.)
Columbus, Ohio, February 15, 1909.
Mr. Jos. G. Smith, Salineville, Ohio:
Dear Sir— Through Mr. Alexander Smith, our district inspector, we have
received information as to the allowance made to Mrs. Skinner and family
from the Carnegie hero fund. We regretted very much the death of Mr. Skin-
ner, as well as the other victims in that case, but, as the poet says, "The fittest
place where man can die is where he dies for man," and there is no class of
people that is more heroic and ready to risk their lives for their fellow-men than
the miners. The reward for such action, however, is not often so noticeable.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 13
We are, indeed, pleased to note that you exercised your influence in securing
this allowance to Mrs. Skinner and family, and particularly pleased to notice
that you were so successful.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
Sallneville, Ohio, February 17, 1909.
Mr. Geo. Harrison, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir and Brother — I herewith acknowledge receipt of your kind favor
of recent date, and was especially pleased to hear from you and the appre-
ciation you have shown me in my success in helping to bring about the awards
granted Mrs. Mary F. M. Skinner. I owe much to Brother Alexander Smith, in
a letter I received from him last June 25, 1908, calling my attention to this
matter, and for the kind assistance of Brother William Green and Percy Tetlow.
I know of no case more worthy, or where this amount per month, as awarded,
is more deserving than in this case. I herewith enclose you a newspaper clip-
ping, taken from a carbon copy which I have in my possession.
Assuring you of my best wishes and kind regards, I am,
Very truly yours,
JAMBS G. SMITH.
14 ANNUAL REPORT
HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MINE INSPECTORS' INSTI-
TUTE OF THE U. S. OF A., HELD IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, IN
JUNE, 1908.
Within the past thirty-five years the coal producing states of importance
have, by legislation, created the offices of State Mine Inspectors, and in some
states Dspartments of Mines have been created, all of which have for their
purpose the inspection of mines to determine if the mining statutes for the
preservation of health and safety are properly observed.
In the respective states the inspectors have had the benefit of frequent
conferences relative to conditions peculiar to their own state, and inspectors
of the different states occasionally meet in a convention of mining engineers
and mining institutes for the discussion of general mining questions.
The list of state inspectors has assumed such proportions that for some
time it has appeared a conference of the inspectors of the various states and
territories could accomplish much good.
The question of calling a general conference of state inspectors has been
seriously considered by a number of the chiefs of the mining departments,
mining; bureaus, chief mine inspectors and state inspectors for several years
past.
Some of the great mine disasters of 1907 brought together representatives
of the inspection department of several oi the states, and upon these occasions
a profitable exchange of views was had pertaining to mine dangers, legislation
and enforcement of law.
On every hand encouragement was given to the proposal to formulate a
national organization of mine inspectors. Much interchange of correspondence
was had upon the question as to the proper and most effective and satisfactory
manner in which to issue a call for a conference of the inspectors of the differ-
ent states. First one and then another inspector was importuned to issue a
call, but in no casa did any chief or state inspector presume to assume the role
of fathering such a movement.
The matter of a conference of the inspectors was brought to the attention
of one who had for some time given the question of such a conference much
encouragement, and it appeared to a number of the chief inspectors that a cir-
cular signed by the chiefs of several states would be the most effective manner
of insuring a representative attendance at a conference.
In order to secure the assurance of good faith in the movement. Prof. J. T.
Beard, Scranton, Pa., was prevailed upon to formulate a letter endorsing the
proposed conference for the signatures of several of the chiefs of the state in-
spection departments. This letter made the circuit of seven states and returned
to Professor Beard, having the unqualified approval of:
Mr. James Epperson, Chief Mine Inspector for Indiana.
Mr. George Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines for Ohio.
Mr. Richard Newsam, President State Mining Board for Illinois.
Mr. John Verner, State Mine Inspector for Iowa.
Mr. R. A. Shiflett, Chief Mine Inspector for Tennessee.
Mr. J. AV. Paul, Chief of Deymrtment of Mines for West Virginia.
Mr. J. M. Gray, Chief Mine lnsi>ector lor Alabama.
Uivon the receipt of the foregoing endorsement. Professor Beard, at the
solicitation of those who approved the conference, and at the expense of much
labor on his part, sent out a call for a national conference of the mine inspectors
of the United States of America, to be held beginning Tuesday, June 9, 1908,
in the State Capitol, Indianapolis. Ind. J. W. P.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 15
CONSTITUTION AND BY-lJ^WS OF THE MINE INSPECTORS' INSTITUTE
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS ADOPTED AT THE OR-
GANIZATION OF THE INSTITUTE, JUNE 11, 1908.
ARTICLE I.
The name of this institution shall be Mine Inspectors' Institute of the
United States of America.
ARTICLE II— OBJECTS OF THE INSTITUTE.
Section 1. The objects of this organization are to secure as far as prac-
ticable uniformity of mining legislation in all of the several states and terri-
tories, more uniformity of enforcement of mining laws and the dissemination
of technical mining knowledge among the members thereof so as to give greater
eflSciency to the mine inspection system and to give better protection to the
lives and health of the persons employed in mines and to protect the mining
properties, and to conserve the national resources relative to mining, and to
establish a closer union between the mining bureaus and inspectors of the coal-
producing states In this country, to provide information to members tending
to formulate greater safety in mining and to do such other things as may be
conducive to the good of the mining industry.
ARTICLE III.— MEMBERSHIP.
Section 1. The membership of this institute shall consist of: (1) the
charter members; (2) all men who, are commissioned by the states or ter-
ritories as mine inspectors; (3) all persons commissioned by the federal gov-
ernment for the purpose of coal mine investigation and inspection.
Section 2. All persons, including charter members, shall pay to the secre-
tary of the institute the sum of five dollars (15.00) for an initiation fee. Such
payment by charter members must be made prior to September 1, 1908, aud
by every applicant for membership at the time of his election.
Section 3. The annual dues of all the members shall be five dollars (|5.00),
which will become due and must be paid to the secretary of the institute
on or before the date of the annual meeting.
Section 4. At the close of each meeting all members whose dues have not
been paid shall be dropped from the roll.
Section 5. Applications for membership having been made in writing
to the secretary of the institute, the applicant shall at the annual meeting be
accepted as a member in full and regular standing, upon the presentation of
the proper credentials and the payment of the initiation fee.
Section 6. All applications for membership made to the secretary of the
institute prior to September 1, 1908, and accompanied by the proper creden-
tials and the initiation fee shall entitle the applicant to be enrolled as a
charter member of the institute, provided the applicant is otherwise eligible
for membership.
Section 7. Members upon retirement from office as inspectors, or ceasing
to be identified with the work that made them eligible for membership, shall
become honorary members of the institute upon application for such member-
ship, and shall then be subject to one-half the annual dues.
16 ANNUAL REPORT
ARTICLE IV.— OFFICERS.
Section 1. The officers of this Institute shall consist of a President, three
Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and an Executive.
Board, consisting of one member from each of the states or territories, in-
cluding the District of Columbia, represented in the membership of the in-
stitute; provided, that for states having more than five (5) inspectors en-
rolled a proportionate representation shall be given those states on a basis of
one member of the Executive Board for each five (5) inspectors or major por-
tion thereof enrolled.
Section 2. The officers proper shall be elected by ballot at the annual meet-
ing of the institute and hold their office for one year, or until their successors
are elected. The members of the Executive Board shall bei selected by the
members of their respective states or territories.
ARTICLE v.— ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Section 1. The following is to be the rules for election of officers for the
year 1909 and thereafter:
Section 2. The Executive Board will select one of its members from
each state to perform the duties of a nominating committee.
Section 3. Three tellers will be selected by the members present at an an-
nual meeting, to count the votes.
Section 4. Sixty days prior to the annual meeting the Nominating Com-
mittee shall prepare a ballot and nominate all candidates for office.
Section 5. Members who desire to enroll as candidates shall place their
names in the hands of the members of the Nominating Committee from his
state before the date mentioned in Section' 4, Article 5.
Section 6. The Secretary shall mail to all members in good standing a
ballot, ballot envelope, and return envelope, not later than thirty days previous
to election.
Section 7. (a) A member on receiving a ballot shall write yes or no after
the name of the candidate he desires to vote for, or insert the name of any
other member in good standing, (b) He shall place the ballot in the en-
velope marked "Ballot," after first carefully sealing it. (c) The ballot envelope
shall be inserted in return envelope, which is addressed to the Secretary, and
on the left end of the outer envelope write his name and address plainly.
Section 8. No ballots to be received after 12 M. on date of annual election.
Section 9. The Secretary shall present all ballots, unopened, to the tellers,
who shall perform the duties of opening and recording the votes in the
presence of the members in session in the following manner: (a) Before
breaking the seal of the outer envelope, one teller shall read the name of the
voter to the Secretary, who shall determine if the voter is in good standing; if
so, the envelope is opened, the ballot envelope withdrawn and *^et aside; if
not, the whole envelope and contents must be destroyed unopened, (b) After
selecting the ballots of those entitled to vote, the ballot envelope shall then
be opened by one teller, read and recorded by the other two. (c) After the
entire vote has been recorded the teller shall determine the candidates who
have received the most votes and such shall be determined elected for
the respective offices, (d) The tellers will then make a report to the institute
signed by them, and present same to the President, who shall read it, and so
announce the result of the election to the institute.
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ARTICLE VI.— DUTIES OP OFFICERS.
Section 1. The President shall preside and maintain order at all regular
and special meetings of the institute, and all sessions of the Executive Board.
He shall appoint all regular and special committees — if any be necessary — and
make it his special duty to promote harmony and good feeling among the mem-
bers of the institute.
Section 2. The Vice-Presidents of the institute shall assist and co-operate
with the President, and in the absence of the latter from any meeting of the
institute they shall preside at such meeting in the order in which they are
named and perform such other duties as devolve on said President
Section 3. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the institute, regular
and special, and shall take notes or minutes of the proceedings thereof and
transcribe the same in a journal kept for that purpose. The Secretary shall
be the custodian of all papers belonging to the institute, and shall render an
accurate account of such papers. He shall pay to and take receipt from the
Treasurer for all money paid by him to the Treasurer. He shall conduct any
and all correspondence relative to the t^fTairs of the institute, under the direc-
tion of the Executive Board.
Section 4. The Assistant Secretary shall, as his title implies, assist the
Secretary in the performance of the duties of the latter and officiate for him
in his absence.
Section 5. The Treasurer shall receive and hold in the name and in trust
for the institute all moneys paid to him by the Secretary or received on other
accounts. He shall pay out such amounts as may be ordered from time to
time by the vote of the Executive Board in defraying the expenses of the insti-
tute. Such pajrments shall be made only by checks properly signed by himself
and countersigned by the President of the institute. The Treasurer shall keep
an accurate account of all moneys received and disbursed, and have such ac-
counts properly balanced each year and in readiness to be audited by the Ex-
ecutive Board at or just prior to the annual meeting of the institute.
ARTICLE VII.— MEETINGS.
Section 1. The annual meeting of the institute shall be held each year,
beginning on the second Tuesday of June at such place as is designated at the
time of the adjournment of the previous annual meeting.
ARTICLE VIII.— AMENDMENTS.
Section 1. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Mine Inspectors' Institute
of the United States of America may be amended at any regular meeting of
the institute by a two-third vote of the members present.
ARTICLE IX— RULES AND ORDER.
Section 1. All sessions, deliberations and conferences of this institute shall
be held behind closed doors, and no one shall be permitted to enter except
members entitled to do so imder the provisions of the constitution.
Section 2. Provided, however, that rules may be suspended by a two-third
vote of the members present for the purpose of receiving, entertaining, or being
addressed by any person, on any topic relevant to the objects and purposes of
this institute, as outlined by this constitution.
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Section 3. On the retirement of the visitor or visitors, regular business may
again be resumed, and not before.
Section 4. Any and all members arc hereby forbidden to give any infor-
mation of the doings, business, acts or work of this institute to any person
or parties for circulation or publications, or for the purpose of gratifying
curiosity.
Section 5. That newspapers or other jx^riodicals of publication approved
of by the President and Secretary shall receive such information regarding
Uusiue^ss done by this institute from time to time, and that such information
so given must be by them, and that they be held responsibU* to the institute
for the accuracy of all such statemenii-.
Section 6. Whenever it shall Itc shown to tho satisfaction of this institute
that any member or officer has violated any part of this article he shall be
dismissed as a member, his name taken from the roll, and such action spread
upon the minutes.
Section 7. The name of such offender shall not be considered again for
membership for a period of three years from the date of his dismissal.
Section 8. This article and all its sections shall become operative September
1, 1908. and thereafter.
ARTICLE X.— ORDER OF RUSIXESS.
To govern the meetings of the institute the following shall be the order
of business:
1. Roll call.
2. Reading and approving minutes of previous meeting.
3. Report of committees.
4. Communications to the institute.
5. Unfinished business of previous meeting.
C. New business.
7. Appointment of committees.
8. General discussion f(»r the good of the institute.
1». In the event of a dispute in regard to a decision in parliamentary law,
Cushing's Manual shall govern.
10. No one shall be allowed to talk over ten minutes on any subject without
t^pecial consent of the institute, nor talk nior.' than once on the same subject
until all members have had an opi)ort unity to speak.
11. Meetings shall convene at 0 o'clock A. M. and adjourn at 12 o'clock
noon; meet at 2 o'clock P. M. and adjourn at 5 o'clock P. M.: evening sessions
may be held when considered necessary by the institute.
12. Installation of officers shall be made at th(» close of the session of eacn
annual meeting.
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ACCIDENTS IN COAL MINES.
An Essay Head by David J. Roderick, Inspector of Mines for (tie Anthracite Field, Penn-
sylvania, Before the Mine Inspectors' Institute of« the United States of America,
Indianapolis, Ind.. June, 1008.
It has been with considerable inteivst that the writer has read the almost
innumerable editorials, and articles of various kinds, in daily, weekly and
monthly papers, commenting upon the recent mine disasters in this and other
states, and all in a more or loss degree attempting to clear up the case by
profound scientific reasoning on the geological formation of the earth's crust at
this particular spot, or that these particular min^s were in a certain longitude
and latitude, and on this account certain climatic conditions were favorable to
explosions, whether dust or gas is not stated. We presume, however, they refer
to gas explosions, though perhaps both are included by atmospheric changes.
These and hundreds of other equally plausible reasons have been advanced;
some given by practical men, others given by eminent theoretical men. But after
all the "expert" ideas have been advanced and volumes written by college
professors, mining engineers and geologists, the real cause was perhaps never
touched upon, as in all probability it was some violation of a minor provision
of the law on the part of one. or several in succession, who were killed along
with the others. One practical Ohio superintendent, in a well-written article in
Mines and Minerals for February, says: "Ninety per cent, of our explosions are
due to a haphazard, devil-may-care system of mining coal, as we are mining it
today in this country. I^ack of discipline, unsystematic work and failure to
enforce the mining laws, in connection with a get-the-coel-out, never-mind-the-law
sort of a spirit, is where our chief trouble lies.'* There is a great deal of solid
common sense in this expression, and evidently is based, on years of close
practical observation, and even though it should appear to be a little too
strong, the speaker 8[)eaks his words with a lucid, brief, practical ring that is
refreshing compared with the long-drawn-out platitudinous dilations of most
"experts." It is, not, however, with these periodical heartrending calamities
that blot out three to four hundred precious lives at once in some hitherto
well-regulated mine, and which very naturally arouses the sympathy of the
country and calls forth state and federal investigations and subsequently legisla-
tion with a view of preventing a recurrence of the direful events, that we pre-
tend to deal with in this article, but with those daily occurring family calami-
ties that occur from various causes in our coal mines, and particularly to
those that are caused by falls of rock, slate,, boney and coal, for this is a
most prolific source and individually causes as much heart anguish and sorrow,
and perhaps more suffering to those left, than is caused by the havoc of a
catastrophe, for in one case universal sympathy is aroused and all in the
power of good people is done to render the burden as light as possible, but
when an accident resulting in the death of one or two occurs in any of our coal
mines, a brief notice is perhaps inserted in the papers stating that Mr. Blank,
a laborer, was instantly killed in Smith's mine today. He was loading a car
after the miner had gone home, when a slab of rock suddenly fell upon him.
Or it may be David Blank, a miner, instantly killed by a bell rock just after
going into his place to work this morning. In each case a wife and several
children are left. In these cases none but the immediate relatives feel or are
seriously affected thereby, and the matter is soon forgotten, as little comment
is made by anyone at the time. But at the beginning of each year, after the
figures have been given by the proper parties, usually the inspectors of each
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district in the state, and the total is seen to be appalling, there are the cus-
tomary comments, suggestions and recommendations; also urgent solicitations
for more effective legislation to safeguard those employed in mines. These
annual outbursts of eloquent pleadings usually continue for eight or nine days
then all once more fall back into the same old normal way, and the accidents
continue to occur in the same manner for another year, when again the press
has another spasm and we read of all the various causes of Jiccidents, great
and small. And when hundreds are killed at once, we read editorials on ox-
plosions of "black damp," explosions of "white damp," explosions of "coal dust,"
explosions of "fire damp" and "after damp," etc.
Now, without going into an extended description of these numerous
"damps," let it be understood at the outstart that none of them has ever caused
very serious explosions, with the exception of what is commonly known as
"fire damp" when mixed with certain propoftions of air, which will be more
fully stated later.
If you will permit the briefest ix)ssible description of the properties of the
"damps,' it will be given, and may prove of some value and interest to you.
In the first place we will take "black damp." This is a gas composed of
one atom of carbon with two atoms of oxygen, and is known as C02 chem-
ically. It is about one and a half times as heavy as air, and is known as a
"heavy gas ' and, as a rule, is found in low places, such as dip workings. In
fact, it lies near the bottom of a mine road like water, with air slowly circu-
lating above it It can always be detected with the flame of a lamp before it
proves fatal, as the light iKJcomes black and dull, and when there is about eight
per cent, of it present in air a light will be put out as effectively as it would
if dipped in water; when there is ten per cent, of it in air it will cause death.
It is given off liaturally in mines, in well-ventilated and poorly-ventilated mines
alike, but seldom if ever seen in the former, while always effectively present
like all other "damps" in the latter, except, perhaps, "fire damp." It is also pro-
duced by combustion of any kind, such as the breathing of men and animals,
the burning of lamps and by blasting, and to talk of it as exploding is ridiculous
in the extreme.
"Wbite damp" is a trifle lighter than air, is not often found in mines in
large quantities, is very dangerous to life, and in a pure state it gives no in-
dication of its presence on the light of a lamp before it proves fatal It is always
the product of imperfect or incomplete combustion, as when two heavy blasts
are fired, or from a smouldering fire. It has no color, taste nor smell, will not
support life nor combustion, but will burn with a pale blue flame, forming "black
damp." It is very poisonous, producing fatal results by breathing air containing
one-half to one per cent. Since it is combustible, lights will burn brighter If
placed in a mixttire of it and air. It is rarely found in mines under ordinary
conditions, and chemically is known as carbonic oxide. This is a subtle, hence
very dangerous gas, and great care should always be taken to guard against
it when fighting mine fires, iind especially when going into old workings
where a mine fire had once been.
But to get at the real gas that usually does havoc when a large body of
it is exploded by contact with light in any form. In the first place, we will
state that it is found in abundance in all deep anthracite mines, and conse-
quently at the start, as a rule, great prei)arations are made by the companies
to guard against it by erecting large ventilating fans, as without them no.
work could bo done in gaseous mines, hence what are known as "gassy mines**
are the most healthful for men to work in so far as ventilation goes, and
under normal conditions it may be said that tliis dreadful foe of the workmen is
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one of their greatest blessings, as the vigilance constantly demanded by it
to guard against its subtle dangers promotes the general healthfulness of the
min€s wherein it is found, but when neglected does great damage.
At this point it may be well to say something of the nature and properties
of this gas and its actions when mixed with certain proportions of air. Chem-
ically it is known as light carburetted hydrogen, and contains in its pure
state one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen. In weight it is a little
more than half as heavy as air, and commonly called "fire damp" and "n&arsh
gas,'* and is spoken of by miners as *'gas," "fire" and "damp." It is (onflnetl
in Uie coal measures and sometimes under great pressure, especially in deep
mines, and often bursts from the roof, comes out oi! the bottom, and whore
there is water on the bottom it makes it bubble, and where given off in
great quantities makes a noise like the roar of many waters, as many mine
workers in our anthracite mines will testify. Some veins, the roof of which
is hard, seamless and massive rock, are literally saturated with it, and it
olows out from every inch of its surface and quite frequently "strong blowers"
are cut that give off such volumes of gas that cause a suspension of work in
that particular section of the mine for a week or two, and even much longer
at times, to allow the "blower" to waste its substance on that "split" of the
mine air, which carries it to the upcast without in the least interfering with
the other sections of the mine.
It is not very often we read of any large explosions of gas in any of our
deep and "gassy" anthracite mines, and when one docs occur, as now and then
they will, the cause can generally be traced to some very material derangement
in the ventilation, caused, perhaps, by a fall of roof or other obstruction at
some point or other in the short or mile-long air course, which may occur after
a verj' recent examination by those in charge, thus causing a reduction of
the ventilating pressure on the face of the workings, and thus allowing a sudden
accumulation of an explosive mixture where least expected, and which some one
may encounter with a naked lamp. Then again another subtle but important
feature to which up to this time sufficient attention has not been paid,, in connec-
tion with the ventilation of mines, is the effect that atmospheric changes
have upon the working faces in a "gassy" mine. Assuming, fur illustration,
with normal conditions existing in every gaseous mine that a ventilating pres-
sure of five pounds to the square foot of surface, with a barometer reading of
tWrty inches, or a pressure of fourteen and seven-tenths pounds per square
inch constantly needed to press against the exposed surface to prevent an ex-
cessive outflow of gas, thus keeping the mine safe. Now, should a fall, say, of
one-tenth inch, take place on the barometer, the pressure on all the exposed
surface would be reduced, and the outflow of gas would increase in proportion,
and the mine perhaps rendered unsafe, hence the vital necessity of having a
barometer at each gaseous mine to show the atmospheric conditions, so that
the ventilating pressure can be regulated accordingly and the safe condition
niaintained. This may sound scientifically "bookish" to many, but It is a fact
nevertheless. However, some may disbelieve it, but it is proven by old miners
^ho know nothing of science, but have worked in gaseous mines and who
mistakingly say on a foggy morning, "The air is very heavy today; look out
^or gas," as they havej learned by costly experience that on foggy days the
outflow of gas is greater. No one would assum^:' for a moment that any dan-
gerous bodies of gas wo^ld be permitted to accumulate in worked-out or aban-
doned portions of a mine in operation, but in years many such places become
inaccessible, owing to extensive caves, and on heavy pitches all the chambers
are inaccessible when once the coal has been drawn and pillars in some cases
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removed, hence it is not only impracticable, but utterly impossible to ventilate
these, and they are finally securely walled in all gaseous places and shut off
from the live workings so far as human skill can do so. In some such places
the "old workings" become partially filled with gas, and with every fall of the
Ixarometer some of it escapes with the air courses through unseen fractures in
the roof, caused by caves that from time to time take place, hence the im-
portance of maintaining a constant pressure at all times.
Now to get back to the "fire damp" once more. As already stated, it is only
about one-half as heavy as air ana about one-third the weight of "black damp/'
hence it seeks the highest place in a mine. It is found in holes in the roof,
at the faces of pitching places and faces of places that are a "little ahead of
the air," and many others. It is always seeking the high places— the inaccessible
places. And what a greater conveniencG it would be if it were only like '*black
damp," not seeking high places, but rolling from them towards our feet. It
has no color, taste nor smell, is a non-supporter of life or combustion, but is
combustible, and under ordinary conditions, so say all authorities, it will burn
quietly when mixed with three and a half times its volume of air. It explodes
slightly when mixed with five and a half times its volume of air, and reaches
its highest explosive point where there are nine and a half of air to one of
gas; from this point its explosive force diminishes and explodes feebly when
it is one to thirteen. It shows plainly in a safety lamp when there is one
to thirty of air, and some say it can be detected by a skillful observer when
it is one to fifty.
The methods of detecting "fire damp" have been various from time to time,
but the one mostly in vogue at the present day is the ordinary '*Davy" lamp,
and though there have l>een various so-called safety lamps the most of them
have been constructed more or less upon the principle discovered by Sir
Humphrey Davy, viz: "That flame cannot penetrate through fine wire gauze in
virtue of the cooling power of tho wire, unless forced through bv a strone:
current or blast." Without going into an extended description of the Davy
safetv lamp, snfficn it to say that the gauze contains seven himdred and eighty-
four square holes or meshes to one square inch, and is made of a wire one
sixty-fourth of an inch in diameter. One-sixty-fourth of an inch— think of it;
and the great number of faithful, heroic fire liosses throughout the anthracite
district alone who in the early hours of the morning go seeking through the
mines for this deadly enemy by the flickering light of this lamp, and when
ihey come to a place where they suspect the foe is lurking, they slowly and
carefully draw the flame down as low as possible, then gradually raise it
toward the place wnero they expect to find it, while the keen, experienced eye
keeps watch for the foe, and soon his presence is discovered placing a **pale
blue cap" over the red light of the lamp in the detector's hand, and instantly
he realizes he must be careful and keep his nerve, as he knows that there is but
one-sixty-fourth of an inch between him and destruction, and the chances In
favor of the foe. as b»> begins to dance inside of the fragile cage. Gradually
ere he, the foe, dances too long, he withdraws, makes note of his whereabouts
and proceeds to locate more of his ilk. until all sections of the mine have been
examined and true conditions learned, when they return to the proper stations.
As each workman enters, proper instructions are given as to what precautions
to take until the danger, if any. has been removed. No one unacquainted with
the duties of a firv* boss can ever adequately realize how important tney arc,
and it is a question whether they have in the i)ast, are at present, or ever will
be, fully appreciated and adequately paid.
Now as to "after damp." The most eminent writers on gases tell us it is
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composed of most deadly gases, formed by an explosion of "fire damp," and
often claims more victims than the explosion producing it, and consists of one
volume of **black damp," two volumes ot steam (which immediately condenses)
and eight volumes of free nitrogen. When coal dust is consumed in an ex-
plosion **white damp" will be present also to some extent. The explosive rciA-
lure resulting in this poisonous "after damp" is composed of one volume of
"fire damp" and ten volumes of air. The oxygen being entirely consumed, there
remains but an atmosphere of poisonous gases for those to breathe who may
havo escaped instant death by the force of the explosion, and unless immeiiately
rescued, their chances of escaping are slim indeed. Hence we read of rescuers
coming across bodits of men in different attitudes in one place, all, perhaps,
overcome one by one as they reached this particular spot, by a more densely
poisonous atmosphere. From a simple experiment made with a view' to ap-
proximately determine the expansiveness of a mixture of "fire damp" and air,
it is said to be about eight times, that is to say that ten cubic feet of an ex-
plosive mixture, instantaneously upon exploding, expands to eighty feet, hence
the great force exerted, and there is no room for Honbt to anvcme who has
ever entered a mine after a great explosion.
While talking on the force of explosions, let us cite one statement of an
English author of mining text-books. In writing of the force of explosions, he
says: "Thef units of heat given out by the combustion of one pound of *fire
damp' in air is about twenty-four thousand, and the mechanical equivalent
per unit of heat equals seven hundred and seventy-two foot pounds, so the force
developed by the combustion of one thousand cubic feet 'fire damp,* or forty-five
pounds nearly, is eight hundred and thirty-throe million seven hundred and
sixty thousand foot pounds." Who can comprehend it? None. Who cau guess it?
Only those who are compelled to enter a mine after an explosion, and who so!
the havoc produced by it. How can this trrrific force be dealt with? Thvi
only proper solution of the whole matter lies in providing a strong, constant,
well-conducted current of air to sweep it away as rapidly as it is pioducei!.
Then when this is provided in all mines, even to the extent that it is provilod
in the anthracite mines, and a thorough, regular sprinkling of water alon^ the
main gangways of the dusty mines and at the faces of live workings, perhap.^
we will not hear so often of explosions of dust caused by a "blown out" shot.
The only object of mine ventilation is to circulate sufficient (luantities of air
through and along the working faces to keep them healthy by sweeping away
all smoke, noxious and explosive gases, and all other vitiating materials, even
coal dust, but then there would be no coal dust if an effective water system
were in vogue.
Now a few words on "coal dust." to which is attributed many of the !<ilo
calamities, and to which so little seems to be known as yet. According to
Sir Fred Abel, "two to two and a half per cent, of 'fire damp' added to a mixture
of fine coal dust and air forms an explosive mixture," .so in this cast* there
must be fire damp to make a proper mixture.
Mr. William Galloway, an eminent English authority, says that one per
cent, of fire damp in a mixture of fine coal dust and air is sufficient to form
an explosive mixture, so again we have the ever-present "fire-damp."
Says another English authority: "The coal dust must be present in a cer-
tain quantity, and a standard of fineness," which, according to ^Vlr. Galloway,
is one pound of coal dust to one hundred and sixty cubic feet of air.
Says another: "From recent events and experiments, it would seem tha.'
some coal dusts of a certain fineness and quality are capable of forming ah
explosive mixture with air without the presence of Tire damp.' " So we may
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well ask what are we going to do with it? Make mud out of it? Coal dust
is found mostly on main haulage roads, and is to a great extent formed by
coal falling off the cars and getting broken up by the wheels. Deep mines are
generally dry, which will effect the igniting qualities of coal dust. The finest
dust is deposited on the top of the sills on the projections of the sides of the
road. It is carried and deposited in such places by the currents of air. It
is also formed by the cutting of coal at the face, and although in less quantities
it is nevertheless dangerous.
Some of the methods used in the mines of England for overcoming the
dangers due to the presence of coal dust are by water tanks with perforated
tube behind, and used as sprinklers; another method is that of pipes laid
alongside of the main and other roads, conveying water from some convenient
place, such as a lodgment, or column pipe in a shaft. To these pipes valves
are attached every fifty yards, and a hose is used to water the road for twenty-
five yards on each side of the valve. Another method is to fix a smaller p!i>e
to the valve instead of a hose, just below tne other pipe; this small tube is
perforated with fine holes. Still another way is to attach a hose to the valve,
called a "spray producer." By this means the water escapes in the farm of a.
fine spray, if the pressure is high, and the air current carries the spray and
deposits it almost uniformly on the roads. Then again the dust dampened by
compressed air and water issuing together from an adjustable spray producer,
the water being conveyed by pipes at a high pressure as before, but if suffi-
cient pressure of air is availai>ie a high pressure of water is not necessary.
Now as to shot firing in dusty mines — according to the coal mines regulation
act: "No shot is to be fired in the presence of dry coal dust, but if the place
is dampened for a radius of twenty yards from the shot hole, and no fire
damp' present, a competent man appointed for the purpose may fire the shot."
Now, as to a "blow out" shot. What is it? It is simply a blast that blows
out its tamping and is caused by the hole in which the charge of powder is
placed to do soma execution bung too strong, or too deep, and thus reaching
over the solid. It somctinus hapiiens in a gangway that the "squaring up
shot" or "rib shot" gets too strong at the back of the hole, and a "short plug"
is necessary in front of it, but rathir than drill this "plug" the miner thinks
he can tamp it hard enough to bring it, but as the shot is fired it makes a
sharp sound, and the miner remarl<s, "That was a tight one," and on going
back he finds it has blown "its tamping" and perhaps cracked the coal to the
back of the hole, and ho now has to drill the plug, which' he should have done
before. About the only thing that a "blow out shot," or a good shot for that
matter, docs in anthriu-ite, aside from sometimes, in a gaseous mine, setting
the coal on lire, is to make the miner "mad" by blowing its tamping.
Some sli^'ht explosions havt? been caused in gaseous mines (anthracite) by
blasting, but in a very "gassy" vein the greatest trouble is caused by the gas
which flows from every inch of the exposed face taking fire with almost every
shot. In almost fvery case, however, ample provision has been made to fighl
the fire by means of water conveyed in pipes along the gangways and to some
distance into the chambers, thenco by hose to where needed. Wet pieces of
old canvas are often used by miners and fire bosses to quench the "fired ** gas
along the "ribs" and "faces" of chambers and gangways before the coal takes
fire.
The writer has never heard of a "dust explosion" occurring in a wet soft
coal mine, nor a water pipe system in a non-gaseous anthracite mine. Most of
the deep anthracite mines are dry, dusty and gassy The dust, however, may
not be and in all probability is not as fine and inflammable as the dust in soft
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 25
coal mines, but the gas is about the same in each. Then, since it is necessary
in anthracite mines to have a strong current of air divided into three, four, five
Or more splits to sweep away the smoke and gases, and in addition to this to
have a water pi pel system to guard against fires caused by gas, why would it
not be an effective preventive of "coal dust explosions" to have those dry
mines provided with a complete system of water pipes with valves at regular
distances apart, and sufficient hose attachments to keep the dust damp at ail
times. It would not be a sufficient matter to sprinkle each "room" after it had
been "cut" by the machine, thus dampening all fresh dust before a shot is fired.
Among the numerous causes of blown-out shots and windy shots given in
one of the best all-around text books on mining generally ever published, this
is said: "The tamping may be of such an inflammable and gaseous nature jis
to become a dangerous factor in lengthening out the flame of a blast by the gases
distilled from it under the flame of the blast." Now, taking this for a fact, why
would it not b3 practicable in such dry, dusty and gassy places to use a non-
combustible material for tamping, say pulverized stone, enough of which could
be pulverized in a week to supply the mine for a long time? This could be
conveyed in cars to places most convenient to the working sections. The rock
made by drilling holes in tunnels is used by the rock men to tamp the holes.
Why not use it in coal? And then this ono danger, if not others, from a blown-out
shot would be eliminated.
With reference to what people are pleased to call the "foreign element" in
our mines, we would like to ask what would the coal operators and our rail-
roads do without it? We would also like to ask if the foreign-speaking people
are responsible for many of the accidents, who is it that is responsible for
accidents in England, Wales, France, Belgium, Germany and other coal countries
to which there is no immigration and only natives of these countries work in the
mines? Now, admitting that two-thirds of those killed in bituminous mines by
falls are from among those of the following nationalities — Polish, Hungarian,
Italian, Slavonian, Austrian, Russian, Lithuanian, Belgian, Swedish, French and
Finnish, the other one-third are from among the English-speaking races, viz:
American, English, Welsh, Scotch, Irish and German. Now, if it is shown that
this number of deaths occur among the "foreign element," and they are attributed
to their inability to understand the rules and regulations of the mine, what
is the remedy, inasmuch as we cannot do without them? What is to be done
with a gang of Italians on a railroad, for instance? Are they not placed under
the charge of an English-speaking person, known as a "section boss?" Why not
apply this idea to those non-English-speaking people in the mines and place a
section boss over the men working, say, in ten "rooms" or "chambers," or, say,
in fifteen to twenty, according to the conditions^ prevailing as to roof, duat and
gas? We cannot do without them, hence ways must be devised by the owners
of mines to safeguard them until they have acquired a practical and realizing
sense of the dangers of mining.
One illustration applied to the hard duties of the fire bosses on their early
inspection of the working places will suflfice to show how imi)ortant it is that
each man thoroughly understands the orders given by the fire boss, as he calls
at the "shanty" in the morning. A fire boss on his "rounds" discovers gas in
a place; he does not remove it at this time, hut simply makes a note of it
in his book, then "fences" it off temporarily by throwing a "tie" across tht
track at some point and marks on it the word "gas," "fire" or "danger, keep
out." The law requires "gassy" places to be fenced off, and this make-shift
is often called a fence by the fire bosses, who have, as a rule, too much territory
to cover to erect a better one. This, of course, is sufficient, where the men un-
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(lerstand, but has often l)een the cause of explosions by some who did not regard
the warning. English-speaking people have often at times disregarded this
kind of a "fence" in old workings or temporarily abandoned places, and caused
serious accidents thereby.
Now, if the mine wtre divided into se<'tions under a deputy or section boss,
with specific charge of as many places as he could properly attend to, whose
duty it would be to examine the roof, timber and faces as often as the condi-
tions would require, there is no doubt but that a very effective step in mine
regulations would have been taken towards lessening the accidents of all kinds
in mines. With reference to anthracite mines, such a section boss, or, as the
mine law calls them, assistant mine foreman, would be the person to go to
the faces of places to make them safe by removing the danger reported to him
by the fire boss. He should be a practical miner, and so would know on whom to
call for assistance. With such a person in charge of a section of a mine he
would soon learn to know the conditions requiring most attention; he would
soon learn, also, the habits of each individual miner and would know who
was practical and careful, and who was not and who required most watching.
In doubtful cases, as to whether a piece of roof should be taken down, or
"propped," he oould call into consultation the most capable miners. He could see
that all the provisions of the law with reference to shot-firing and undermining
were enforced. In fact, he would have charge of miners generally as a section
boss does of a section of a railroad, and could enforce a rule of promptness with
reference to systematic propping in lieu of the prevailing rule of procrastina-
tion which is responsible for many of the accidents.
The report of the Dci)artmout of Mines for the year 1906 shows that out of
a total of 557 fatal accidents in and around anthracite mines, 214 were caused
by falls, surely a very prolific source of accidents, and the greater number of
them are traced to carelessness on the part of the miner, either when he or his
laborer is killed. Now, it is only reasonable to suppose with a closer and more
systematic supervision of the miners' method of working, this class of accidents
would be lessened very materially.
From 1870 to 18Sr) there were bui six mine inspectors in the anthracite
region. On the revision of the law \v 1885 another inspector was added, and
up to 1891, when the law was again reviseil, the number of mine inspectors was
increased to eight. Up to this time and for several vfars afterwards, or up to
1901, the office w-as an api)ointive one. for a term of five years, after a com-
petitive examination before a board appointeil by the judges of the respective
counties. In 1901 the customary stereotyped annual howl was raised against
the mine inspectors and a clamor made for a law making the office elective,
to which the boss politicians listened, and a law making the office elective, for
a term of three years, was enacted, with a view of lessening the fatalities in
the anthracite mines. The father of thf mine inspectors' election law, for a
term of three instead of five years, made some very strong assertions in favor
of his bill before the min<' commit te<* on the 24th of April, 19oi. Among other
things said by him on this occasion in favor of his panacea, as ho thought, for
the prevention of accidents wer.* the following. ''Under the present law there
are eight inspectors of the anthracite coal fields. Under my bill which you have
just read there will be sixt en. and instead of being api)ointed by this exam-
ining board, and by the governor on the recommendation of this board, they
will be elected by the i)eoplr^ of the district. Now, the reason we ask for this
change is this: The title of the act under which the office of mine inspector
is created sets forth that it is for the jiurpose of protecting the health and safety
of the miners employed in the anthracite coal mines. Now. if the purpose of
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this act is to protect the health and safety of these miners, the miners of the
state of Pennsylvania come before you to ask you to give into their hands the
right to select their own representatives who are to see and care for their safety
in the mines. Now, I think this is a very just proposition. That for the
only reason these men are created is lor the purpose of provic^ing for the health
and safety of these miners, and these miners come to you as a body and tell
you that they think it is for their best interest to have them elected by the
people. I think that this committee, in justice to the bill under which it is
created, should give them their demands. Under my present bill it gives the
right of election into the hands of the people in each district, so the mine in-
spectors in our county, if this bill should pass (there will be four of them),
will know they must be answerable to the miners of our county. They only
ask that if these men under the title of this bill under which they are created
are to protect their lives and safety, to let them be proper men to have at the
head of that department." This bill increases the number of inspectors from
eight to sixteen, and the reason of that is this: The reason given is a long
harangue on the manner in which one of the inspectors had done his duty on a
certain occasion, and dilates at length about accidents and other things which
are not material to the present subject. The discoverer of the then expected
panacea concludes his speech by saying: "Gentlemen, we are asking you to
give us a chance to elect our own representatives, who will inspect our mines
and thereby lessen our accidents." The number of inspectors have since been
increased to twenty, and let us take an impartal backward glance and com-
pare the accidents of two periods of six years each. The first period beginning
with 1895, and ending with the year 1900, when there were but eight appointed
inspectors, not elected you will bear in mind, as the election of mine inspector
was the hitherto untried but highly recommended panacea for the lessening of
accidents. The other period includes 1901 and ends with the ending of 190G,
six full years* trial of the new law with twenty practical men as mine inspectors,
most of them, as formerly, from among the miners themselves, and the only
difference between them and their 'predecessors, in the line of competency, is
the fact that they iiave been elected under the new order of things, and not
appointed by the Governor upon the n commendation of a board of examiners,
as of old.
In the six years covered by the first period there occurred 2,629 fatal acci-
dents all told; that is, the 58 lives lost in the Twin Shaft disaster are included.
During the second period, notwithstanding there was a six months' strike, the
number of fatal accidents was 3,127. or 489 In excess of the first period. The
ratio of fatal accidents per 1.000 »*raployes Is also in favor of the first period.
It Is not the object In quoting these figures to find any fault with the In-
spectors, who, as a rule, are capable, conscientious and faithful, and take more
risk and do harder work than many other state officials who are better paid,
but to show that some other and more effective legislation Is more desirable
than the election of mine inspectors, for which so much Is claimed at the time
the law was enacted, and also to show how groundless are most of the
''harangues" against the mine Inspectors.
Not a few of the then prominent men were, or appeared to be, In favor
of the election of mine Inspectors, as It was a measure advocated principally
by the miners and their leaders, and was enacted more on the spur of the
moment than after calm and deliberate consideration, and was done, as one very
prominent man said beforo the strike commission, "to take It out ot politics."
We wonder If the commissioner of the Federal Department of Mines will be
elected or appointed. Will he be a farmer, or lawyer, or will he be a man with
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a practical knowledge of anthracite and liituminous coal mines? If the latter
he will surely recommend the repeal of the would-be panacea by election and
have the Inspectors appointed once more, not for three years, but for ten years,
at a salary of at ioast $4,000 per year, which would make It worth while
striving for and the ofilce a crodit once more to the state of Pennsylvania, as iho
appointed, practical commissioner of the Federal Department of Mines will be.
It has been proved beyond a doubt that increasing the inspectors from eight
to twenty in the last six years, and taking them from the miners themselves by
election, has not boon prodiu'iive of better results: that a State Department ot
Mines is enforcing the laws in a strenuous manner, and the accidents continuo
to occur, and now that a tVderal Department of Mines is about to be created,
to have a general supervision of ail the mines in the country, with a view of
lessening the number of direful accidents, and, though doubtful, let us hope it
will succeed. Should this still prove inadequate, let us then install the section
boss as already intimated, and trust he will prove as beneficial to the mine
owner as he does to the successful railroad president.
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DUST EXPLOSIONS IN NONGASEOUS MINES.
A paper read by John Verner. Mine Inspector for the State of Iowa, before the Mine In-
spectors* Institute of the United States of America. Indianapolis. Ind., June, 1008.
The recent exploeions in mines in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Alabama
a^in emphasize the pressing need of a thorough investigation of the initial
causes of these disasters by the best talent in the United States available for
such work.
It is probable that an investigation of mine explosions will soon be under-
taken by the technologic branch of the United States Geological Survey, and
there is reason for the belief that the experts conducting the investigation
and carrying on the experimental work will be able to provide the proper solu-
tion for the practical elimination of mine explosions. They will be in pos-
session of the results of the extensive investigations of commissions of experts
in the European coal mining countries, they will have the advantage of further
discoveries relating to explosions since these commissions made their reports,
ond they will have the additional advantage of unequaled opportunities for
research and successful work afforded by the widely spread coal fields of the
United States with their varying conditions. They will command the valuable
assistance of the mining bureaus of the different states and undoubtedly will
have the benefit of suggestions and views of all who have investigated the
subject in this country. It is to be hoped that these experts will soon be at
work.
The following article deals only with so-called dust explosions in non-
gaseous mines (mines free from fire damp) and is made specific in this direc-
tion, in order to bring out certain features peculiar to them, and to avoid
possible confusion and misunderstanding.
If the reliable records of all dust explosions that ever occurred in non-
gaseous mines were available and could bo examined, I believe that they
would disclose the fact that these explosions Invariably occurred in satisfactorily
ventilated mines, or that they at least originated in the satisfactorily ven-
tilated parts of them. In my investigations I have found this to be so
universally the case that it seems to justify the statement that the occurrence
of a dust explosion in a non-gaseous mine may be considered positive proof
that the mine, or that part of it where the explosion originated, was efficiently
ventilated. In comparing the actions and effects of scores of dust explosions,
I have found that the most extensive and the most destructive occurred in
mines where the ventilation was exceptionally good and the air current of great
volume, and yet, in the face of such proof, readily obtainable by all who desire
to look into this feature, there are men who still insist that dust explosions
can be eliminated by increasing the air volume going through the mines. The
three Pennsylvania mine inspectors who investigated the Monongah explosion
were entirely right in stating in their report that "powerful fans and the circu-
lating of large volumes of air will not prevent dust explosions." What more
convincing proof than these advocates of increased ventilation are mistaken
<*an be submitted than the fact that dust explosions In non-gaseous mines al-
most altogether occur during the colder months of the year, when mine venti-
lation reaches its greatest efficiency?
This brings up the very interesting question as to why dust explosions in
non-gaseous mines are almost entirely confined in their occurrence to the
colder months of the year. It is an important question and it has possibly not
received the attention it deserves. The most general explanation given to ac-
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count for this peculiar feature is that the mines in the winter season are very
dry and dusty, due to the constant absorption of moisture by the cold air en-
tering and traveling through them. It is assumed that the dry dust particle3
are easily raised by even a slight commotion In the air current and thus fur-
nish the ready and highly inflammable material to extend the small flame from
a comparatively insignificant local explosion to tremendous proportions.
There may be some truth in this explanation, but I believe that I shall be able
to show further on that its full acceptance is unwarranted.
I do not underestimate the influence of coal dust, containing a high amoiUK
of volatile matter,, in increasing the scope and magnitude of an explosion. I
fully appreciate the fact that dust of that character, moist or dry, is an ex-
tremely dangerous material in the presence of heat and flame, yet I am of the
opinion, paradoxical as it may appear, that coal dust should not be considered
the prime factor in a dust explosion in a non-gaseous mine. Six years ago I
made the statement in the report on "Mine Explosions in Iowa" that ''Next
to the explosion of powder itself, the most influential factor In these so-called
'dust* explosions is pure air near its place of origin. It is the energizing ele-
ment and without it disastrous explosions in Iowa mines would become an
impossibility. Shots may blow the tamping, and dust may be present in abun-
dance, but both will remain comparatively harmless if the mine air is impure."
Nothing has occurred since I made this statement to change my views in this
respect, but the results of continued observations and investigations during
the last six years warrant me in reducing the above general statement to the
more speciflc one, that before a dust explosion of considerable extent can occur
the air current in the locality affected by it must not only be fairly pure as a
whole, but it must be especially pure and free from vitiation in the lowest
stratum or the part traveling close to the floor of the mine workings, for, as
will be explained later on, from that stratum mainly must come the air supply
necessary to determine and sustain its force.
A very large number of dust explosions have occurred in non-gaseous
mines in the United States in the past, yeV the most diligent search has failed
to show any authentic record that even one of this great number ever occurred
in the summer time. The explosion record of Iowa covering the last twenty
years shows that all the explosions in that state during that time occurred from
October to March, the earliest occurring on October 22nd, the latest on March
11th, and more than half of them (ten) during the months of January and
February. It is well known that no flre damp was ever found in the Icwa
mines.
We know that a greater degree of moisture prevails in the mines in the
summer than at any other time of the year, yet that fact alone surely cannot ac-
count satisfactorily for the persistent absence of these explosions during the
months of June, July and August, when it has been clearly established that the
presence of considerable moisture in the mines in winter has failed to prevent
their occurrence. Considering all this, and recognizing the fact that blown-out
shots, etc. (the primary cause of explosions in non-gaseous mines), are as fre-
quent in one season as in another, what is there left but the conclusion that the
status of the mine air must have a potent influence in the promotion or pre-
vention of these explosions? Their existence depends upon combustion and
combustion depends not only on the availability and kind of the combustible
material, but, also, to a very considerable extent, on the volume and condition
of the air. The mine air is in its purest state in the winter and the pro-
nounced natural ventilation prevailing in the mines at that time of the year
not only increases the air volume, but adds materially to the purity of its
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lowest Stratum. In the summer time the air volume going through a mine is
generally less than in winter, the supply of oxygen is appreciably decreased,
the air is less pure, and on account of the almost entire absence of natural
ventilation the lowest stratum of the current, especially in the live workings,
contains the greatest amount of vitiation. The first condition readily promotes
combustion, the latter retards it; the one makes an explosion possible, the
other prevents it
Natural laws are fixed laws and cannot be changed to suit the occasion. Jf
we open the door of a heated room in the winter time we. find that the heated
air flows from the room through the upper portion of the opening, the velocity
of the entering air being increased or decreased according to the temperature
in the room and outside. We know that in order to promote rapid combustion
of fuel and quick generation of heat in the fire box of a boiler the air must
be drawn from below through the bars of the grate into the fire, and we
further know that the purer the air so admitted and the higher its amount of
oxygen, the better and more rapid the combustion, other conditions remaining
the same. This is always the case, for the actions and behavior of the elements
are governed by Nature's unchangeable law, a law that even the most violent
mine explosion cannot set aside.
Recognizing the truth of the above we may then reasonably conclude tl.at
at the very beginning, as soon as a sufficient amount of heat has been developed
by a blown-out shot or through some other cause, to permit this heat to exert
its influence on its surroundings, there will be an inrush of air along the mine
floor toward and under the heat wave and- flame, this inrush carrying with it
the dust in its path, injecting the dangerous fuel Into the heat and flame
above, providing the necessary oxygen for its combustion and thus starting tlie
explosion on its way. We may further reasonably conclude that this inrush
of air and dust along the mine floor will continue in a more or less marked
degree during the entire course of the explosion.
It may be pointed out, however, that the very great pressure developed by
an explosion will make any air movement from an outward direction towards It
impossible. At the first glance this may appear a plausible proposition, but a
closer examination of the situation will readily establish its fallacy. We know
that the exceedingly high pressure preceding the heat and flame area of an
explosion is met by a correspondingly high resistance. We also know that the
direction of air movements is determined by difference in pressure and in
temperature. Even during the progress of an explosion the air In the territory
it affects, will move from the point of highest pressure towards points of lower
pressure, and from the point of lowest to point of higher temperature. The
point of highest pressure In an explosion is located just in advance of the heat
and flame, with the points of lower pressure ahead and to the rear, while the
lowest temperature is found nearer the floor of the mine passages. Under the
circumstances, and in conformity with natural law, an inrush of air along the
lower portion of the mine passages towards and into the heat area of an ex-
plosion is, therefore, inevitable.
The theory that the flame of an explosion projects itself into the dust ahead
of it, and thus extends the explosion's scope, appears extremely faulty. It sug-
gests a sort of stationary condition of the suspended dust, or otherwise its ac-
ceptance must be based on the assumption that the explosion's flame moves
faster than the dust, or, In other words, faster than its own explosive force. It
would seem that argument is not required to show the apparent impossibility
of it If it Is assumed that dust and flame move with about equal velocity, and
tliat there is no inrush of air and dust, what chance will there be for the exten-
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sion of an explosion, with the fuel and the air to burn it receding with a speed
commensurate to that of the advancing flame?
The existence of this inrush of air during the progress of a dust explosion
rests not on theory alone. If any non-gaseous mine, just after the occurrence
of a dust explosion in it, is examined with the view of discovering evidence of
the existence of this inrush, it will be found that there are three features
present in a more or less marked degree, which will furnish reasonable proof
that the inrush of air along the floor of the mine passages existed during the
explosion's progress.
The flrst feature is the presence of an abnormally high per cent, of ash
in the dust particles exposed to the heat and flame of explosion. For instance,
the samples of coal and dust taken from the Winter Quarters Mine No. 4, at
Scofield, Utah, after the explosion, gave the following results:
Analysis of coal unaffected by the explosion:
Water 3.33 per cent.
Volatile matter 42.67 per cent.
Fixed carbon 49.06 per cent.
Ash 4.94 per cent.
100.00 per cent.
Analysis of soot from face of main entry:
Water 1.74 per cent.
Volatile matter 18.72 per cent
Fixed carbon 45.30 per cent.
Ash 34.24 per cent
100.00 per cent
The materials consist of 'SOot mixed with partially coked coal and foreign
mineral matter.
Analysis of material on post:
Water 1.69 per cent
Volatile material 17.77 per cent
Fixed ^carbon 47.76 per cent
Ash 32.78 per cent
100.00 per cent
Material is largely soot, inclosing particles of coal, coke and mineral
matter.
This shows that most of the charred and coked material comes from the
mixed accumulation of coal dust and other mineral matter generally found on
the mine floor, and while the presence of the high per cent, of ash does not
by itself establish the existence of the inrush of air, it fairly indicates the main
source of the dust supply for the explosion, and that is of importance whBn
considered in connection with the other features.
The second feature consists of the sometimes quite large deposits of soot,
charred and coked dust found adhering to the sides or ends of cars, timbers,
tool boxes, etc.. facin^*:. away from the direction from which the explosion came.
The most generally accepted explanation of this peculiar feature is based on
tho assumption that aft>»r the explosion has run its course in one direction it
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reverses itself and returns In its original path in the opposite direction, and
that the deposits of soot and coked material above mentioned are due to this
retrograde movement.
When we know that a dust explosion in a non-gaseous mine depends for its
existence and extension on the presence of a plentiful supply of pure air,
when We have the well-establishd proof that such explosion, even in Its out-
ward course, will avoid the part of the mine containing vitiated air, and when
we then take into account the foul and grreatly diminished air supply left in
the wake of the explosion, we must conclude that a reverse dust explosion is
impossible. Men have been rescued after explosions in mines in Iowa who were
right in their course and a number of them were burned so severely that they
died on account of their injuries shortly after their rescue, yet none of these
men experienced a reverse explosion either with or without flame. Is there a
more reasonable explanation for the presence of these dust deposits on the sides
and ends of cars, tool boxes, etc., facing away from the explosion, than the
acceptance of the existence of the inrush of air and dust along the mine lioor
towards, into and beyond the explosion's heat and flame area? It is a significant
fact that these dust deposits are heaviest on the parts of cars, boxes, etc., nearest
the mine floor.
The third feature presents very strong evidence of this inrush of air
alon? the mine floor. The investigations of dust explosions of the more violent
type have developed unmistakable signs in parts of the mine of the presence
of two forces that had been exerted in opposite direction. The twisted rails
and the fragments of cars, etc., scattered in different directions not only tend
to show that these forces moved in opposite directions, but that they moved
in opposite directions at the same time. The latter condition must have ex-
isted, for there is no other evidence of the existence of the twisting or cyclonic
force to which the fragments of cars, car irons, axles, etc., had been subjected.
As this display of forces moving in opposite directions is less noticeable in
the smaller explosions, it appears that the velocity and power of the inrusli
of air is proportionate in a measure to the speed and intensity of the explosion
itself.
The unchecked frequency of* dust explosions in nongaseous mines In re-
cent years, and right up to the present time, shows that the remedies for the
prevention so far proposed and tried in this country have proved entirely inade-
quate. I believe the principal reason to account for the unsatisfactory and dis-
appointing results in this respect is that our efforts so far have been mainly
in the wrong direftion. We have been endeavoring to provide remedies to
subdue the effects of these explosions when we should have tried to got at the
root of the evil by first attempting to eradicate their primary cause.
If it is good strategy in war to flnd the point of greatest weakness in the
enemy's lines and then attack that point, so is it good sense that in our efforts
to stop explosions we should determine flrst their weakest spot and then con-
centrate our attack in that direction. All attempts to prev<)nt the occurrence
of dust explosions in non-gaseous mines by increasing the air volume in them
have failed and will continue to fail, for a conflagration cannot be subdued by
an increased admission of air. If we desire to accomplish prevention through
the manipulation of mine air, we must go to the other extreme and make it
so foul that it cannot possibly sustain combustion. A year or two ago somebody
proposed as a preventive measure the filling of a mine just before firing time
with black damp, artificially induced, the shots to be fired by electricity and
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the black damp afterwards to be removed by brisk ventilation. The propo-
sition is right; dust explosions could be prevented) in that manner, but the
remedy is useless because its practical application is out of the question.
The effort to prevent these explosions through the partial removal of the
dry: dust from the mine workings and through sprinkling have proved also
unsuccessful. Sprinkling the dust, even if the work is systematically done
and with care, cannot be relied upon as a preventive; actual experience has
proved this fact. The dust tests made in the presence of the jury which in-
vestigated the Monongah disaster showed that the moist condition of the dust
can have little, if any, influence in checking an explosion's progress. In any
event, and especially if the views expressed in this article regarding the inrush
oi air at the beginning of or during an explosion are accepted, it may be
definitely stated that nothing short of complete inundation of the dust on the
floor of the mine workings promises to give a reasonable measure of pro-
tection, but the impossibility or extreme difllculty of accomplishing this in
naturally dry mines makes the remedy in such mines unavailable.
But there is a weak spot in the makeup of these explosions, and I believe
a concentrated and determined attack on it will demonstrate that there is a
practical way of prevention. That weak spot is the use of flaming explosives,
especially blasting powder. Their use has been primarily responsible for ail
explosions that have occurred in non-gaseous mines in the past, and it shonid
and can be discontinued in all mines where the coal is high in volatile matter
and the dust therefore a dangerous element. The removal of the main cause,
together with other additional safeguards as may be provided, will certainly
make the future occurrence of a dust explosion in a non-gaseous mine a very
remote possibility.
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THE DUTIES OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNME»4TS IN RELA-
TION TO THE MINING INDUSTRY.
(By Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines of Ohio, at the mcetinjj; of the American
Mining Congress, Pittsburg, I'a., December 4, 3 DOS.)
In a city renowned as the center of one of tiie greatest mining industries
in the world, and addressing an audience composed of governors of various
states, or their direct representatives, United States senators, congressmen and
many other eminent statesmen, officers and members of the American Mining
Congress and United States Geological Survey, scientific, technical and prac-
tical mining experts, mining engineers, mine inspectors and many others as-
sembled to promote mining interests and no doubt endeavor to devise ways
and means whereby the enormous list of fatalities can be reduced and greater
protection given to life and limb of those employed in the mines in this great
mining country, we are forcibly reminded that the dreaded season of the year
is at hand when, lifting our morning newspaper, we hold our breath, fearful
that our vision may fall on some news item announcing in large head lincH,
*'Great Mine Explosion and Appalling Loss of Life."
One year ago, when a number of mine calamities followed in the wake of
each other with such rapid succession and great loss of life, the human sym-
pathy of the people of all classes was aroused beyond description for the be-
reaved and sorrowing wives, children and relatives, whose means of main-
tenance had been so suddenly cut oft by the sad fate of their bread-winners.
A portion of the general public, often more ready and capable of tearing
down than of building up, without considering the unprecedented prosperity,
the rapid development of mining properties, the great demand for and in-
creased production of coal, the introduction of mining machinery, the advent
of electric power, the changed systems of mining and the incessant influx
of utterly unskilled, non-English-speaking labor into the mines, with all their
attendant hazards, was cruel and unjust in its unfriendly criticisms of what it
termed "incompetent mine inspectors," "indifferent state and federal govern-
ments" and "inhuman mine operators." thus dividing the responsibility and
rendering their verdict without knowledge of the true conditions and circum-
stances making such disasters highly probable, if not absolutely certain.
As often repeated in past mining history, the great sacrifice of human life la
the mines in so short a time taught its lesson and left its imprint on the miudE
of all deep and careful-thinking men, especially mining men.
Anxious to learn the cause and devise remedies for such awful catastro-
phes, a series of very thorough investigations was conducted by scientific and
practical experts, and while no definite or final conclusions were reached as
to the initial or primary cause of such occurrences. Tnuch valuable inforraaticji
was gained regarding the many new dangers incident to new methods of mining
and producing coal, the accumulation of which is gradually but surely ex-
posing those who work in the mines to much greater peril. There is very
little doubt that the researches referred to had the effect of convincing nearly
every one who took* a part in them that the most effective way, if not the only
way, to avert such calamities, was by the enactment and judicial enforcement
of uniform mining laws and customs in every mining state where similar
conditions exist. This conclusion is fully sustained when wq hear the strong
protests and, in many instances, logical arguments advanced by mine operators
against the enactment of stringent mining laws by state legislative bodies, not
because they are opposed to such laws or do not deem them necessary in the
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protection of life, but because any restrictions put upon them that will increase
their cost of coal production will practically exclude them from their natural
markets in competition with coal from other states, the operations of which
they claim are less incumbered with cost-increasing legislation. This argu-
ment, whether a sincere one or not, we presume is met with in every state,
and is a severe stumbling block in the way of securing much-needed mining
legislation.
On June 9th last a gathering of mine inspectors from various mining states
convened in the city of Indianapolis and, after considering the seriousness of
the situation from increasing fatalities in mines, decided to organize an In-
stitute of Mine Inspectors of the United States, with the object in view of
mutual assistance and more complete co-operation and concerted action in secur-
ing better and more uniform mining laws. While a movement of this kind
is in the right and proper direction, and should be encouraged and sustalnea,
there is no doubt a large number of those who favor it go further and believe
that any step in the direction of better and safer regulation of the operation
of mines, to be general and successful, should be of a national character, having
the moral and material support and carrying with it the impetus of the
federal government.
There may be some difference of opinion as to whether representatives of
the federal government can exercise any jurisdiction and authority in mines m
the various mining states, or what the effect would be on state mining depart-
ments, but there is no need for such questions to arise. A Federal Bureau of
Mines could do very efficient work by investigations in many directions, and
in co-operation with state mining departments, without breaking down any
of the state constitutional barriers or in any way interfering with the authority
of state mine inspectors in the proper performance of their duties. Standardiza-
tion and uniformity of methods, customs, respective duties of persons, applica-
tion of motive power and many other things in connection with mine operation
are highly esential, but cannot possibly be accomplished satisfactorily in the
various mining states, only through unity of state mining departments and
federal co-operation and influence.
The subject of electricity as a motive i)ower in the operation of mines, and
the dangers accompanying its application, is becoming one of very serious im-
port, and the diversity of opinion amongst electricians and students on the
subject as to methods of application and danger resulting from the various sys-
tems are so varied that they are extremely confusing and many of them far
from being sustained by actual results.
Many electrical engineers and persons looked upon as eminent authority
take the position that a 050-volt system can be applied in mines with "ordinary
safety," and that there is little more danger, if any, in persons coming in con-
tact with a 650-volt wire than a 250-volt one.
Last year (1907) about 80 per cent, of the total production of coal in Ohio
was produced by electric mining machines and haulage motors. The following
quotations are taken from an article headed "Electric Wires," page 30, Ohio
Mine Inspector's Report for 1905:
"The careless and unsystematic placing of wires in mines for the
purpose of conducting that invisible, deadly power, electricity, and the
number of accidents resulting from employes coming in contact with
them, is a matter which will sooner or later force itself on the atten-
tion of the law-making power of the state and compel the enactment
of stringent legislation."
"That electricity as an element of power in the production of coal
is not only necessary from a standpoint of competition, but that its
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use in every legitimate way in the advancement of civilization is justi-
fied, is acknowledged by every progressive man. It is, however, highly
essential that the greatest caution be exercised in its application so as
to avoid loss of life or injury to persons coming in contact with it."
"There were six fatal accidents during the year, resulting from con-
tact with electric wires in the mines of the state. This may not seem a
very large number of fatal accidents, considering the amount of coal
produced and handled by electricity, but if proper care and foresight
are used in the construction of wires, which can very easily be done,
especially in the opening of new mines,, this department is of the opin-
ion that fatal accidents from this cause can almost entirely be elimin-
ated. It is also very noticeable that, with few exceptions, the fatal ac-
cidents from coming in contact with electricity, are where a higher
power of five hundred (500) or five hundred and fifty (550) volts is car-
ried, which also seems unnecessary, as it is fatal to those whose mis-
fortune it is to come in contact with them."
*'Some manufacturers of high power electric machinery, and mine
operators who desire to use such, may take exception to this depart-
ment raising the question of limited voltage, but we feel that it is but
fair to the 95 per cent, of the mine operators in the state to say that
they are successfully operating their mines with a power not to exceed
250 volts, which, in few cases, proves fatal where persons stumble
against the wire, and those operators ought not to be charged in com-
mon for the loss of life with those who use an unnecessary and exces-
sively dangerous power, and under whose operations these accidents
almost exclusively occur."
Until August 10th of the present year there has been no law on the. Ohio
statute books in reference to the application of electric power in mines.
Taking the tonnage reports of Ohio mine operators, made last January, cov-
ering the previous calendar year (1907), out of the total product mined by
electric power, less than 10 per cent was produced by the 500-volt system and
over 90 per cent, by the 25>0vOit system. Last year (1907) eleven men lost thoir
lives from accidental contact with electric wires; eight of them, or 7? 8-11 per
cent., by the 500-volt wire, and three ot them, or 27 3-11 per cent., by Uio 2ri0-volt
wire.
During the present year five mer have been electrocuted by coming in con-
tact with live wires, four of them, or 80 per cent., by 500 volts, and one of them,
or 20 per cent., by the 250 volts.
These statements are made from careful investigation by the department
immediately following the death of each man, and from records in the office,
the accuracy of which cannot in any particular be questioned.
We are loath to disagree with our foreign experts (who recently visited
this country) on the question of danger from high voltage, and with many expert
electrical engineers, and shall certainly not question their judgment, but con-
sidering that our mine inspectors have been especially vigilant for three years
in having high voltage wires exceedingly well guarded, and that men are very
much less liable to carelessly come in contact with high voltage wires, this
record is 'indeed significant, and does not speak very well for the safety of
^igh voltage, convincing us that there must be some mistake in recommending
a 650-volt current in mines as "ordinarily safe," unless there is a much safer
method of applying it than has yet been demonstrated.
A 250- volt system is- acknowledged by most mine operators in Ohio to be
sufficient power to successfully carry on the operation of all present-day miuofc',
and, If properly untilized, capable of mining and hauling coal two or three
miles underground. The largest and most extensive and best regulated mines
in Ohio, having the greatest production of coal, arc operated by the 250-volt
system and have never had a fatal accident from electric shock.
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The secret of high voltage in many cases in our state is simply a question
of transmitting electric power into ihe mines at the least possible cost aiid
having a surplus of power to overcome losses caused by a cheap, careless, de-
fective and dangerous method of conducting it, thus unnecessarily pitting human
life against careless and Incomplete methods of applying the power.
A number of the fatalities referred to, occurring during the last two years,
were from contact with wires supposed to be thoroughly insulated. The present
general system of insiilating electric wires is a complete failure In mines. It
soon becomes defective and is a delusion, and instead of being a protection and
safeguard against danger is a danger in disguise.
In four years 33 men In Ohio -nines have met death by electric shock,
and if the installation of high voltage systems is permitted to continue without
the assurance of greater safeguards, the time is not far distant when it "will
be one of the greatest sources of danger that the miners in every mining state
are exposed to. This invisible power is destined to revolutionize mining methods
In every mining state, and its legitimate use should be encouraged, but the
whole subject of electiicity, especially as a motive power in mines, and the
dangers incident to Its application, should be thoroughly investigated by a fed-
eral bureau of mines or commission of scientific and practical experts repre-
senting the federal government, and the information gained imparted to those-
Interested In reliable form.
The time is at hand when in a great many mines the lives of the whole
force are in the care and custody of every individual who enters the mine.
The dangers from gaseous mines, from the excessive use of blasting powder, from
blasting coal off the solid, from the great army of unskilled miners, as well as
from the carelesness of those in charge of mines and wanton recklessness of
employes, are daily increasing and in consequence must augment the roll of
fatalities. The cry of competition from mine operators and other causes pre-
vent the securing of necessary uniformity in laws and customs by individual
states. The absence of an established central lK)dy is a "missing link," an im-
movable stumbling block in the way of effective concert of action by the various
state mining departments.
The only way to bring about the necessary reform without doing injustic:*
to the industry in any state is to seek co-operation with the federal govern-
ment by and through the establishment of a national bureau of mines, em-
ploying the best scientific and practical expert talent that the states can produce,
an institution that the various mining states could look up to with pride and
confidence and seek information on any or all matters pertaining to mining'.
Such a ])ureau, with a staff of good, competent men. or a i)ermanent commission,
could make such investigations and coUoet and compile such information as
would be of l>enefit and interest to the various state governments and those
connected with mining.
It is not necessary that such a oureau should 1)e endowed with any power
or authority over state mining depart nunts or the operating of mines in any
state. It ought to have right of a<-cess to mines for the puri>o.se of ascertaining
general conditions and securing information for general purposes, co-operate
and advise with state authorities regarding nee<led changes of laws, methods
or customs: it should promote thv^ erection and maintenance of experimental
testing stations, seientific and practical, and encourage any object that wo-.ild
elevate those connected with the management of mines to a higher standard
of eflRciency. State governments and state mining (loi)artments should bo
pleased to render any assistance in thpir power to those connected with a fed-
eral bureau of mines.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 39
The question of solid shooting, or blasting coal before being properly pre-
pared, and all its attendant dangers to life and destructiveness to propeity;
the reckless waste of coal by baneful systems of mining and by careless mau-
agement; the excessive use of blasting powder; the dangers from unskilled labor;
the serious results that have occurred and may occur from connecting mining
properties; the causes for so many mine catastrophes, and the best way to
prevent them, and a great many other matters of equal seriousness are well
worth the consideration, and we believe are entitled to the most earnest con-
sideration of every member of our national Congress and Senate.
The mine disaster and such serious loss of life at Marianna, occurring just
at the time it did, has cast a pall of gloom over the city and a cloud of solemnity
over the proceedings of this congress. While it may not have been the hand of
Providence that has ordained it, we trust that tho thoughts of the harrowing*
scenes at the mine and the sorrow of the bereavod ones have left such an im-
pression on the mind of every statesman who has attended this congress that
there will be no further doubt about the establishment and maintenance of a
federal bureau of mines, and that it may be truthfully written on the tombs of
those poor victims, "Lives given up in sacrifice for better mining laws and
greater protection to our craftsmen."
On behalf of the members of the Mine Insi^ectors* Institute of the United
States, we desire to thank the officers and members of the American Mining Con-
gress and the United States Geological Survey for their kind invitation to us to
attend and take part in their proceedings, and wish to assure them tliat we
are with them, heart and soul, in the inauguration of any movement that will
Dring greater success to the mining industry, better protection to the miner
and more comfort and happiness, with less grief and sorrow, to those dependent
upon him.
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STATE MINING DEPARTMENT.
Columbus, Ohio, January 27, 1908.
W. K. Field, President New Pittsburg Coal Co , Columbus, Ohio:
Dear S!r — Having been notifle<l by officials of your company that certain
places in your No. 6, or Cawthom, mine, in territory previously condemned by
us and by previous administrations, were being cleaned nip and offered to the
miners. I deemed it my duty to advise with Chief Inspector George Harrison, who
in turn called District Inspectors Jones and Morrison of the Fourth and Sixth
districts to assist in making another investigation, which was made January 24.
As you are aware, a thorough examination of this territory has been made
by every member of the department as it existed in 1905, and a copy of their
findings forwarded to you. Mr. Jones and Mr. Morrison having joined the de-
partment since that time, the chief inspector desired that they also have an op-
portunity to pass judgment on the matter in dispute, and after making a careful
examination they concur in the report made by their predecessors,
In reaching our conclusions in this matter, we have availed ourselves not
only of the wide and extensive exi>eriencc of the different district inspeciorj
in the matter of dangerous roof, but also of a great number of old and expe-
rienced miners who have spent the most part of their lives in that and mines
adjacent to your property, all of whom declare that the top in that portion of
the mine under discussion is the worst and most dangerous they have ever en-
cx>untered in their mining experience, and flatly refuse to work In that section of
the mine, which position has be* n re-enforced by President Green of the United
Mine Workers, who also made a personal examination, and whose conclusions
but confirmed those already rendered by mfmbers of this department.
That no injustice should be done your company or employes, or room for
reflection be cast on the department. Chief Inspector Harrison has taken great
pains to see that a careful and candid examination be made and conditions
compared with other sections of the coal field of which your property is a
part. In company with that official and officials of your company, visits were
made to other mines in Athens county, which but strengthened our belief
In the correctness of the position we had taken in relation to the dangerous
factors in your Cawthome mine. We find, also, in the examination of the re-
ports to the department in 1890, that the then chief Inspector, R. M. Haseltine,
found sufficient cause for suspending that part of the mine, which was reported
by the district insi)ector. Samuel Llewelyn, as abandoned in that year, and re-
mained so until your company attempted to reopen it in 1905. Evidences re-
main of the efforts to operate that part of the mine at that time in the shape
of posts and timbers, of which there seem to have been large quantities em-
ployed, but to no avail, the roof falling around the posts and between the tim-
bers before the places could be worked, and in many instances before rooms
could be widened out, the roof being of a bastard formation of fire clay and soap-
stone or tender shale, in addition to large cracks or seams running down through
the coal, from which mud or silt would percolate through the upper stratas
to the floor of the coal measure in that portion of what is known as the Stalter
lease west of the Big Clay vein.
Those slips or seams are found n.nning in all directions through both the
roof and coal. Generally their outlines are distinct and easily traced in the
INSPECTOR OF MIN£S. 41
roof, but occasionally some are concealed by a thiu scale, thereby increasing the
danger to the miner, who may not suspect their presence until too late to prop-
erly guard against it. This condition appears to obtain throughout most of the
territory west of the clay vein previously mentioned, with these exceptions:
Rooms 9, 10 and 11 on the first west off the third south, and rooms 10, 11 and
12 on second west off same south entry, which appear at the face as though
they could be worked with ordinary safety. The miners, however, object to
working those places, on the plea that it will only be a matter of a few feet
more and they I will be in the same kind of bad roof, basing their judgment
upon past experience, and judging from the surroundings this conviction seems
warranted.
We may state in addition to the dangers already mentioned as being pres-
ent the fact that most of the places attempted to be worked were driven in
violation of the breakthrough law, which requires that breakthroughs be made
every sixty feet. If this had been done throughout this territory the dangers
would have been aggravated on account of the extra width in front of the breaks
and the consequent weakening of the pillars and roof. It is needless to say
that under the present administration of the mining department those require-
ments would be rigidly enforced.
In conclusion, wc are constrained to believe that the action taken in 1S99,
in closing down this portion of your mine, was a wise measure for the safety of
the men employed, and can see no reason why this course should be reversed.
The duties of inspectors make it incumbent upon them to use every
safeguard for the protection of life and limb. We believe we would not be
exercising the proper care, nor be taking the proper precautions in protecting
the lives of employes if we permitted that section of your mine to be reopened.
Yours respectfully,
JAS. PRITCHARD,
Inspector Third District.
Approved by: EBENEZER JONES,
Inspector Fourth District.
THOS. MORRISON,
Inspector 8ixth District.
January 28, 1908,
TV. K. Field, Esq., President New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir — In addition to previous investigations and inspections of the ter-
ritory of your No. 6 or Cawthorne mine, referred to in the report of this date
made by District Mine Inspectors Jas, Pritchard, El>enezer Jones and Thos. Mor-
rison, the writer also assisted in the inspection of the 24th Inst, and entirely
concurred in their report.
The question of the working of this territory of coal, and the dangers inci-
dent to it, is becoming one of sarious responsibility to this Department. Inde-
pendent of the ever-increasing and justifiable sentiment in favor of l)etter pro-
tection to miners, cool judgment directs that the rapid decretise of slvilled. prac-
tical pick miners and the very considerable increase of fatal and serious acci-
<lents in mines in the state are important factors for us to consider.
.This territory of coal may or may not be intersected by very small patches
that might be removed with ordinary {^afety if they could be reached without
incurring exceptional risks to life and limb, but the last inspection has convinced
us more than ever of the exceeding dangers of attempting to remove the coal
in this part of your No. 6 mine, and that wc must sustain the District Mine In-
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spo<jtor in the poeition he has taken in this instance and in his efforts to pre-
vent the management at this mine from employing men and sending them into
this dangerous part of the territory to work, even if we have to appeal to
the 1ee»l authorities of the state to assist us in doing so.
We are not aware of any known system by which the coal referred to can
be excavated with anything like ordinary safety, and regret our inability to
su Ingest any.
Trusting that we will not again be called on to take up this matter, we
remain, Very respectfully,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
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CORRESPONDENCE AND ORDERS ISSUED BY THE MINING DEPARTMENT
IN REGARD TO THE OPERATION OF THE POCOCK MINE, STARK
COUNTY. THE WORKINGS OF WHICH WERE APPROACHING THE
GOLD STANDARD MINE. WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ABAN-
DONED AND CONTAINED A LARGE BODY OF WATER.
May 19. 1908.
/?. CoViCy, Secretary Local Union No. 1964, E. Greenville, Ohio:
Dear Sir— We herewith enclose you copy of letter sent to the Pocock Coal
Co.. in which instructions are given in keeping with the verbal order that we
jjjave to them in reference to the drilling of holes as a safeguard against injury
from water, either in the Gold Standard mine or any other old workings which
they may approach. This is the position taken by the department in all similar
< as^s. There is no law to compel a company to leave any coal betwixt their
uroperty and the proptrty of another company, or there is no law that directs
the drilling of holes. It is simply an order on part of this Department that in
approaching any old workings where there is danger, and after reaching within
100 feet of the line, holes shall be drilled similar to instructions given in this
communication.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON.
Chief Inspector of Mines.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT. COLUMBUS, OHIO.
May 29. 1908.
Poroik Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio:
Gentlemen — Having: called our attention to the wording of our letter of the
1.3th inst.. bearing on the question of danger at your Pocock No. 3 mine, we
notice that we failed to repeat the conditions named in the verbal order given
In the presence of the representatives of your company and the miners at the
meeting held near East Greenville on the 12th inst., and in consequence those
who are not familiar with the verbal order may unintentionally misinterpret
or misunderstand the written statement. The letter should read as follows.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
May 29. 1908.
Pocock Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio:
Dear Sirs — Having been called to your Pocock mine, near East Greenville,
in reference to differences as to the safety or danger incident to approaching
the abandomd workings of the Gold Standard mine, on the 12th inst., we made
an examination of that part of the mine approaching the line of the Gold
Standard mine, and gained all the information that we could from miners who
had worked in the Gold Standard, and from mine bosses who had been in charge
of it, and from maps of both mines.
In order to safeguard the lives of tho.se employed in your Pocock mine, and
also to protect said mine from inundation and damage, we advise and direct
that at present and hereafter, wherever working places in the Pocock mine are
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driven within 100 feet of the territorial line of the old workings of the aban-
doned" Gold Standard mine, as shown by the certified maps of both properties
referred to, and where it is desired that such working places be continued
toward the territorial line, the following precautions must be strictly observed:
That any working place driven parallel with the territorial line and within
100 feet of it must have one (1) flank hole drilled at the nearest corner of the
place to the territorial line, and at an angle of about 45 degrees in the direction
of the territorial line, the hole to be drilled twelve (12) feet in leLgth. Another
hole to be drilled 15 feet in length, started near the same comer of the place and
drilled in the direction in which the place is being driven. When a cut of coal
has been removed the direct hole must be extended again to 15 feet in length,
and a new flank hole drilled twelve (12) feet deep in the same comer before
another cut of coal is mined, and so on until the place reaches its destination,
or is discontinued working.
We also require that the place running nearest to and parallel witU the
territorial line be kept at least ten (10) or fifteen (15) feet in advance of any
place running parallel with it on the Pocock side of it and coming within the
100-foot limit from the territorial line of the worked-out and abandoned property
referred to.
Whenever a working place is being driven directly in the direction of the
worked-out territory and is within 100 feet of the territorial line of the Gold
Standard mine, there must be three (3) advance holes bored in each place;
one direct hole in the center of the place 15 feet in length, and a fiank hole
in each corner 12 feet in length, drilled at an angle of 45 degrees. After a cut
of coal has been mined and removed the leading hole must be extended again
to make it fifteen feet in advance, and another 12-foot flank hole drilled in
each corner, and so on until such place shall reach its destination or been
discontinued.
It is immaterial to this department whether the miners working In these
places are entrusted with the drilling of these holes, or if the company employ
some person especially to do the work, but we must hold the company responsi-
ble to see that these holes are bored in accordance with the above directions,
and we consider the circumstances of sufficient importance to advise that the
company on this occasion will employ some person especially for this work that
they can rely on for seeing that it .is done.
We also require that in any other part of your Pocock mine where working
places are approaching within 100 feet of the line of any territory known to be
worked out, and where gas, black damp or water may have accumulated, the
same precautions by advance holes must be used. It is very important that
thesfl precautions be strictly observed, both by the management of the mine
and by the employes, and information of any violation reaching this department
will certainly insure prompt action on our part and prosfcution of those who
violate the order.
This letter to take the place of and render null and void the conditions
named in our lettfr of the 15th inst. We will be obliged if you will return
that letter to this office.
Very respectfully,
GEO. IIARKISON. Chief Inspector of Mines.
E. JONES. Inspector Fourth District.
W. II. TURNER, Inspector Fifth District.
THOMAS MORRISON. Inspector Sixth District.
\y. H. MILLER, Inspector Seventh District,
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
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COPY OF NOTICE ISSUED AUGUST 31, 1908.
State Mining Department
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BE PLACED IN ALL MINES IN THE STATE.
Columbus, Ohio, August 31, 1908.
To Mine Operators, Mine Superintendents, Mine Bosses and Mine Employes
Generally:
The follorwing is an act of the Legislature of last session, and became a law
on August 10, 1908.
AN ACT
To protect the lives of persons employed in the mines of Ohio
against the dangers of electricity and machinery and pro-
viding penalties for violation.
Be it Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio:
Section 1. That after three months from the passage of
this act, in all mines in this state, where electricity is, or here-
after shall be used, as a part of the S3rstem, power, or means of
mining, and producing the coal from any of said mines, that the
owner or operator of every such mine shall cause all wires con-
ducting electricity in and about said mines, to be carefully and
thoroughly insulated or protected in a safe manner as may be
authorized by the state mine inspector, or his deputy, so that
persona or animals coming in contact therewith will not be in-
jured thereby. Provided, however, that trolley wires or other
wires not capable of insulation shall be guarded by being placed
at least three (3) inches deep within a groove or in such other
manner as may be authorized by the state mine inspector, or his
deputy, whose duty it will be, upon the written request of any
mine owner, operator or person employed in such mine, to in-
vestigate all such wires that may be incapable of insulation and
determine upon any proper method of guarding said wires
other than by means of the aforesaid groove. And said inspector
shall thereupon issue a certificate to the owner or owners of
said mine, setting forth the method to be employed in the
guarding of said wires, and keep a record of the same; thereupon
within thirty (30) days from date of the certificate, it shall be
the duty of the mine owner or operator, to guard such non-
insulated wires in the manner required in said certificate.
Section 2. In all mines where mining machines are used,
each of said machines shall be equipped and provided with a suf-
ficient shield as may be authorized by the state mine inspector,
or his deputy, for the protection of those employed in or about
the use and operation thereof; and said shield shall be kept in
use constantly while said machine is under operation.
Section 3. Any corporation or person violating the provisions
of section one of this act shall be fined not more than five hun*
Insula tinfp
electric wires.
Shield for
mining ma-
Penalty.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Discretionary
power of
mine Inspec-
tor.
Regulating
placing of
trolley wires
In mines.
Where trolley
wire crosses
entry.
Where gath-
ering locomo-
tives are used.
Electric wire
in rooms.
Regulation of
electric
power by cir-
cuit breakers
or switches.
Regulation of
mining ma-
chine feed
wires.
dred dollars, nor less tlian one hundred dollars; and for the
violation of section two of this act not more than one hundred
dollars.
FREEMAN T. EAGLESON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Passed May 9, 1908. JAMES M. WILLIAMS,
Approved May 9, 1908. President of the Senate.
ANDREW L. HARRIS. Governor.
Having been notified by leading mine operators that they
deemed it impracticable to comply with the first provisions of
the law requiring trenches and insulation of wires, and asking in-
structions as to the method that would be advised by this De-
partment, a meeting of the inspectors was held during the week
commencing August 10th, when the matter was taken up and re-
sulted in the following:
WHERE THE INSPECTOR DOES NOT CONSIDER IT
PRACTICAL for trenches to be cut in the roof, or wires to be
effectively insulated or protected, as provided in the above law,
the following general rules must be observed by those in charge
of mines, but these rules may be changed by any district in-
spector, and special orders given by him to meet local conditions,
where he deems it necessary in consideration of the safety to
employes:
I. That all trolley wires be carried at least six inches
outside and parallel with the track rail on the side the trolley
wire is located. When regular height is less than 6 feet 6 inches,
from top of rail, the lower side of the trolley wire must not ex-
ceed five (5) inches from the roof, and less if required by the
district inspector, with hangers not to exceed twenty-five (25)
feet centers, and the tension sufficient to keep all sag out of
wires and prevent trolley wheel from coming in contact with roof
and timbers.
II. That all trolley wire branches across entries be
trenched or made safe from contact of persons passing under-
neath them.
III. Where gathering locomotives are used on entries, the
trolley wire must be placed on opposite side from room neck.
IV. In no case shall trolley wires be extended into rooms
or working places, or track rails be bonded in these places for
use of gathering motors or any other purpose.
V. At all mines where there is electric power, the power
must be controlled at the mine by switches or circuit breakers,
and at all important points in any mine where the mine inspector
deems it necessary, switches or circuit-breakers shall be provided
to control the current.
VI. That all machine feed wires be placed as near the side
and roof as practical; the positive wire to be carried not to
exceed three (3) inches from the roof and rib, and negative wire
as close to it as practicable. When machine or feed wires are
carried in same entry as trolley wire, they shall be placed on the
same side, and between trolley wire and rib. All wires in the
mines to be placed on suitable insulators. All feed wires cross-
ing places where persons and animals travel must be covered by
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
47
rubber hose or thoroughly protected from contact. All safety
holes on hauling ways to be on the opposite side from the electric
wires and to be kept free from obstruction.
VII. If necessary to carry wires down shafts or slopes used
as traveling ways, the wires must be thoroughly cased or pro-
tected so that persons cannot be shocked therefrom. If this can-
not be done, the wires must be removed from such shafts or
slopes.
VIII. In no case shall an electric wire be attached to a pipe
line in any mine, and all pipe lines must be protected from con-
tact with bonded rails or wires used for conducting power for
motor haulage or any other purpose.
IX. That all terminal ends of wires be guarded so as to
prevent persons inadvertently coming in contact with them. That
no wires be carried beyond the outside corner of the last break-
through between entries or rooms.
X. In the opening of all new mines, separate traveling
ways should be provided and maintained, and in all present
mines the same provision should be made wherever practicable;
and if such traveling ways are approved by the district mine in-
spector, the travel of employes should be confined thereto.
XI. All ventilating fans operated by electricity to have a
direct wire from the g^ierator.
XII. That this department is uncompromisingly opposed to
the extension, or even the continuance of high voltage in mines,
and believes that wherever practicable, transformers ought to be
installed reducing the electric power in mines to not more than
250 volts.
XIII. That no running switches be made either by haulage*
or gathering motors, where men are traveling in or out in mines.
PREVIOUS ORDERS REISSUED— DUTIES OF FIRE BOSSES
WHERE MINES GENERATE FIRE DAMP.
In all mines generating fire damp there must be a competent
person or persons — known as fire bosses — whose duty it shall be
to make a thorough examination of every working place in the
mine every morning with a safety lamp, noti more than three
hours prior to the appointed time for the employes to enter the
mine. As bona fide evidence of his presence there, the fire boss
shall on every visit leave his initials, and the date of the month
and day on which the visit is made, marked with chalk on the
face of the coal, or some conspicuous place where it can readily
be seen by any person entering the place. If there is any stand-
ing gas discovered he must leave a danger signal across every
entrance to such place, and no person shall be allowed to go be-
yond such signal of danger until such standing gas has been di-
luted and dispersed by a current of air, and not by brushing; the
dangerous practice of gas being "brushed" out being positively
prohibited.
No person shall enter the mine until the fire boss makes a
report outside the mine on a blackboard for that purpose, ar-
ranged where men can conveniently inspect it; he shall also
make a written report, which shall be kept in the office, or some
Provision for
safety-holes.
Protection of
electric
wires in shafts
or slopes.
Klectric wires
must not be
attached to
pipe line.
Jionded rails.
RefiTulation of
terminal
wires.
Separate trav-
eling ways
to be pro-
vided.
HeKTuIation of
fans operated
by electricity.
RegTulation of
high voltage.
Motors must
not make
running
switches.
Fire bosses
mu.st be
employed.
Duties of Arc
1X)SS0S.
Standing gas
to be removed
by air current
and not by
1)rushing out.
Men aliall not
enter mine
until fire boss
reports.
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Ftre boss
shall return
and see men
started to
work.
Old working
to be kept
free from
standinfiT sas
and fenced
off.
Mine to be ex-
amined idle
days and
Sundays if
any men are
required to
go in.
Prosecution
for removing
or going: be-
yond danger
signals.
place at the mine where it can be seen by the Mine Inspector
when called for. The fire boss must return to the mine with the
miners and remain there, at least one hour attending to the re-
moval of any standing gas and seeing that men are safely in-
stalled in their working places. It shall be the duty of the fire
boss to see that every part of the mine is kept free from stand-
ing gas and that all old workings are properly fenced oft as re-
quired by law.
The mine must also be examined on idle days or Sundays,
if any day men or miners are required to work in any part of
it, and if more than three hours elapse between the day turn
leaving and night turn starting, the places to be worked by night
turn must be examined by some competent person with a safety
lamp, and reported safe before persons are permitted to go to
them.
Any miner, employe, or other person, excepting the fire boss,
removing, or going beyond any caution board or danger signal
placed at the entrance of any working place, or to the entrance
to any old workings in a mine, will be prosecuted by this Depart-
ment if the information is given to us by the mine foreman or
any reliable person.
Explosives or
working tools
not to be tak-
en on cages
with men nor
carried down
or up stair-
ways.
Explosives
not to be
hauled or
carried down
any place
where power
is on elec-
tric wires.
No person to
ride on loaded
cars or on
motor trips.
TRANSPORTATION OF POWDER, EXPLOSIVES AND WORK-
ING TOOLS INTO THE MINES.
Powder, explosives and working tools shall not be taken down
or up a hoisting shaft in a cage when men are going down or
up, neither can they be carried down or up a stairway in a shaft
used for ingress or egress.
Blasting powder or explosives must not be taken in or out, or
moved from place to place in a mine along any entry or haulway
where there are electric wires, while the power Is on the wires.
RIDING ON MOTOR TRIPS PROHIBITED.
That no person be permitted to ride on loaded cars or motor,
or high-speed haulage trips, unless where, by mutual agreen;ent,
a special trip is run for the purpose of taking employes in apd
out of the mine, which must be run at a slow speed and care ex-
ercised according to the necessity for safety.
This department desires the co-operation of all concerned in
seeing that the above orders iare complied with and must hold
mine managers responsible for their compliance.
GEO. HARRISON, Chief Inspector of Mines,
THOS. WATERS, Inspector First District,
EDW. KBNNDEY, Inspector Second District,
JNO. L. M'DONALD, Inspector Third District.
WM. C. WIPER, Inspector Fourth District.
W. H. TURNER, Inspector Fifth District.
ALEX. SMITH, Inspector Sixth District.
W. H. MILLER, Inspector Seventh District.
LOT JENKINS, Inspector Eighth District,
THOS. MORRISON, Inspector Ninth District.
EBENEZBR JONES, Inspector Tenth District,
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 49
COPY OP CIRCULAR LETTER ISSUED OCTOBER 5, 1908, IN REGARD TO
AN ACT PASSED APRIL 2, 1908, REGULATING THE SALE AND HAND-
LING OP BLASTING POWDER.
State Mining Department, Columbus, Ohio, October 5, 1908.
To the Manufacturers of Potoder:
Dear Sirs— The new law passed April 2 last, regulating the sale and handling
of blasting powder to miners and by miners* in the mines in this state, is now
in force and effect It provides that:
"All powder sold to miners by the keg shall be packed in kegs
which have an opening at the edge two (2) inches in circumference, and
that can be conveniently opened to avoid the dangerous use of picks
to open same."
AH shipments must hereafter be in compliance with this law.
"Section 2. (Penalty,) Any person violating any part of this act, shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction be fined, not more than
one hundred dollars^ nor less than five dollars, at the discretion of the court"
For the purpose of uniformity and convenience, this department advises a
screw bung opening within one<)uarter inch of the rim of the keg, the bung hole
not to exceed one inch in diameter.
Hoping no time will be lost in compliance.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
NOTICE— NEW LAW. (TO BE POSTED AT MINES.)
State Mining Department, Columbus, Ohio, October 12, 1908.
To Mine Operators and Miners:
The following act was drafted at the instance of the Ohio miners and passed
by the last session of the Ohio Legislature, becoming a law on the 3d Inst.:
AN ACT
Governing powder, other explosives and blasting in coal mines.
Be it Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio:
Section 1. {Storing Blasting Powder or Other Explosives.] No blasting pow-
der or other explosive shall be stored in any coal mine, and all powder sold to
miners by the keg shall be packed in kegs which have an opening at the edge
two inches in circumference, and that can be conveniently opened, to avoid the
dangerous use of picks to open the same; and no workman shall have at any one
time more than one twenty-five pound keg of black powder in the mine, nor more
than three pounds of high explosives; and no explosive shall be taken into or
out of any part of the mine in mine cars propelled by electric power; and no
I>er8on shall keep blasting powder, or explosives, dangerously near the electric
-wire or power cable in any part of the mine where electric wires are in use.
(a) IBoxing and Distance."] Every person who has powder or other explo-
^Yes in a mine, shall keep it or them in a wooden or metallic box or boxes, se-
4-1. of K.
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curely locked, and said boxes shall be kept at least five feet from the track, and
no two powder boxes shall be kept within twenty-five feet of each other, nor shall
black powder and high explosives be kept in the same box.
(b) [Handli7ig ExpJosives.'\ Whenever a workman is about to open a box
or keg containing powder or other explosives, and while handling the same, he
shall place and keep his lamp at least five feet distant from said explosive, and
in such position that the air current cannot convey sparks to it, and no person
shall approach nearer than five feet to any open box containing powder or other
explosives with a lighted lamp, lighted pipe or other thing containing fire.
(c) [Tamping.'l In the process of charging and tamping a hole, whenever
in the opinion of the mining department this becomes necessary, the needle used
in preparing a blast shall be made of copper and the tamping bar shall be tipped
with at least five inches of copper. No coal dust nor any material that is in-
flammable, or that may create a spark, shall be used for tamping, and some soft
material must always be placed next to the cartridge or explosive.
(d) [Firing Shot.] A miner who is about to fire a shot with a manufac-
tured squib shall not shorten the match, saturate it with mineral oil nor igrnite it
except at the extreme end; he shall see that all persons are out of danger from
the probable effects of such shot, and if it be a rib shot, he shall notify the per-
son or persons working next to him on said rib before said shot, and shall take
measures to prevent anyone approaching by shouting "fire" immediately before
lighting the fuse; no person shall return to a missed shot until five minutes
have elapsed. And when it is necessary to tamp dynamite, nothing but a wood-
en tamper shall be used.
Section 2. IPenaUy.] Any person violating any part of this act, shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction be fined, not more than
^one hundred dollars, nor less than five dollars, at the discretion of the court.
Section 3. This act shall take eftect and be in force six months after passage.
FREEMAN T. EAGLEJSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES M. WILLIAMS,
President of the Senate,
Passed April 2, 1908.
Approved April 3, 1908, 9:50 o'clock A. M.
ANDREW L. HARRIS, Governor.
It is not necessary to say that the above law covers a number of very im-
portant points, which, if reasonably observed, may result in preventing much
loss of life and injury to persons in mines. It is no hardship to anyone, simply
a little proper discipline and exercise of necessary care in handling explosives.
Clause (c) provides that: ** Whenever in the opinion of the Mining De-
partment this becomes necessary, the needle used in preparing a blast shall be
made of copper, and the tamping bar shall be tipped with at least five (5)
inches of copper."
The promoters of the law no doubt considered it essential that copper
needles and tampers should be used as a safeguard against premature blasts, and
loss of life or Injury resulting to miners, and every ii^pector in the depcurtment
is fully in accord with the law, hence this notice.
That copper needles and copper tips on tamping bars must be provided with-
out any unreasonable or unnecessary delay, and the use of all other material
as needles and tip ends of tamping bars dispensed with both by regular miners
and by day men and any person or persons engaged in charging any hole, either
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 51
in coal, rock, or any other material Jn any mine in the state, except where the
law requires that nothing but a wooden tamper be used to tamp dynamite
charges.
(Signed) GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT.
Columbus, Ohio. October 13, 1908.
To the District Inspectors:
Dear Sirs— We are sending you under separate cover a notice of the new
law, to be posted at mines. We will be obliged if you will post this notice
wherever you think it can be seen by miners, so that everyone will understand
our position in regard to the copper needles and copper tips on tamping bars.
We have been urged by a number of operators to name a day when miners
would be compelled to have those needles and tamping bars, but we have de-
clined to do that, lest companies and dealers handling them, and manufacturers
of these articles, would see an opportunity of running up the price beyond all
reasonable limits.
What we desire is that you will do all you can to bring the law into opera-
tion and have these safety measures adopted by the miners without any un-
reasonable delay
Complaint is made to us by some of the inspectors that the miners are very
much opposed to the use of those things in some parts of the state, and that they
are blaming the Mining Department for this law. While we are not responsible
for the law, we believe that copper needles and copper tamping bars should be
brought into general use, and the iron or steel ones dispensed with in every
particular, and miners, for their own safety, should have no scruples about
purchasing and using them.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
52 ANNUAL REPORT
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PRESS BULLETIN.
For immediate release.
GEORGE OTIS SMITH, Director Thursday, October 22, 1908 Special No. 5.
PREVENTION OF MINE EXPLOSIONS.
Foreign Experts Make Report to Secretary of Interior.
Washington, D. C, October 22, 1908. (Special.)— The Geological Survey is-
sues today a report on the prevention of mine explosions, submitted by three
foreign experts, Victor Watteyne, inspector-general of mines, Belgium; Carl
Meissner, councillor for mines, Germany, and Arthur Desborough, H. M. inspec-
tor of explosives, England. These engineers have been in the United States
for six weeks, coming at the invitation of the United States government to
assist the federal authorities in beginning the investigations authorized at the
last session of Congress. The report was presented to Secretary Garfield, who
transmitted it yesterday to President Roosevelt, stating that the report with its
recommendations will be of the highest importance in aiding Congress and the
dfferent state governments in providing legislation to insure more efficient and
careful operation of coal mines, by the adoption of mining methods and safety
appliances that will materially aid in preventing such terrible losses of life as
have occurred through mine explosions in recent years.
In view of the fact that this report is the first result of the Geological Sur-
vey's scientific and practical study of the conditions under which more than
half a million miners work, the President ordered its immediate publication and
distribution among the coal-mine operators and miners of the country. The re-
port is addressed to the Secretary of the Interior, and with its recommenda-
tions is as follows:
Report.
In response to your request that we co-operate with the United States Geo-
logical Survey in the inauguration of its investigations looking to the preven-
tion of mine explosions, and that we submit for the consideration of those con-
nected with the coal-mining industry in the United States such recommendations
as experience in our own countries and observation among American coal mines
indicates may be useful in providing for greater safety, we beg to submit the
recommendations given below.
Since coming to the United States, we have given careful attention to and
approve the investigations in relation to this subject begun by the Geological
Survey. We have visited typical mines in the more important coal fields of
the United States, and have discussed the mining problems with many coal
operators, miners and. state inspectors.
To be effective, investigations for the benefit of mining must be continu-
ous. The opening up of new mines, the deepening of old mines, the meeting
with new conditions, the changing of explosives and the inauguration of new
processes and methods will call for continuous investigations, to be followed
by continuous educational work.
Our investigations and recommendations relate primarily to questions of
safety In mining; but In this connecton we have been greatly impressed with
another closely associated phase of the industry, viz: the large and perma-
nent loss of coal in mining operations in many portions of the United States.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 53
This is a serious, permanent and national loss. It seems to be a natural out-
come of the ease with which coal has been mined in the United States and the
enormously rapid growth of the industry.
The active competition among the operators and the constant resulting
eftort to produce cheaper coal has often naturally led to the mining of only that
part of the coal which could be brought to the surface most easily and cheaply,
leaving underground, in such condition as to be permanently lost, a consider-
able percentage of the total possible product Certainly much of this loss can
be prevented through the Introduction of more efficient mining methods, such
as the long-wall system, more or less modified, the flushing method. (See "H,"
1.)
In the preparation of these recommendations we have recognized fully
the great differences between the mining conditions in E^urope and those in
America, where the industry has developed so rapidly that thorough organiza-
tion has not yet been possible; where a large percentage of the men entering
the mme are unfamiliar either with mining methods or the Ehigllsh language;
and where the price of coal at the mine Is less than half that in Europe. Never-
theless, we believe that these recommendations will be found useful In the fur-
ther development of the American coal-mlnlng industry for safety and efficiency.
The cordial reception everywhere accorded us leads us to believe that these
recommendations will be received by the operators and miners in the same
spirit of good-will as that In which they have been prepared. But the success
of this movement for greater safety and efficiency will depend upon the hearty
and patient co-operation of the operators and the miners, working together for
the accomplishment of this purpose.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. Selecting the Explosives to be Used.
(1) We recommend that the Government of the United States examine
the explosives now and hereafter used in mining, with a view to eliminating the
°^ore dangerous explosives and to improving and standardizing such explosives
^s may be considered most suitable for such use, these to be designated by the
Government "permissible explosives."
The term "permissible explosives" is suggested for the reason that no
explosives are entirely safe, and all of them develop flame when ignited; and
^6 advise therefore against the use in the United States of the terms "safety
explosives" or "flameless explosives," as these terms may be misunderstood, and
tliis misunderstanding may endanger life.
(2) We recommend that the operators and miners of coal use only such
explosives as are Included in a list of "permissible explosives," when the same
^^^ been published by the Government, in all mines where there is risk of ig-
™ng either dust or gas, selecting that one which their own experience indi-
^*tes can be used to the best advantage under local conditions.
(3) We also recommend that investigations be conducted to determine the
^^ount of charge of such "permissible explosives" which may be used to the
best advantage under different conditions with a view to reducing danger to
^^e minimum.
B. Carrying the Explosives Into the Mines.
(1) All explosives should be made into cartridges and placed in closed re-
ceptacles before being carried into the mine, and the quantity carried into the
mine during one day by any miner should be limited as nearly as practicable
to the quantity needed by him for use during that day. Handling loose eii^\o-
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sives and making them into cartridges by an open light in the mine should be
prevented.
(2) Detonators or caps should be handled with great care, and should
be carried only by a limited number of responsible persons.
C. Use of EiXplosives in the Mine.
(1) Shooting in or off the solid should not be practiced.
(2) The depth of the shot hole should be less by at least 6 inches than
the depth of the cutting or mining. The use of very deep shot holes should
be avoided as imnecessarily dangerous.
(3) The overcharging of shots (the use of a larger charge than is required
to do the work satisfactorily) should also be avoided as unnecessary and dan-
gerous. The proper standardization of explosives used in coal mining will
greatly facilitate the carrying out of this recommendation. (See also "A." 1.)
(4) Shots should never l)e tamped with fine coal or material containing
coal. Clay or other suitable material should be supplied and used for this pur-
pose.
(5) The firing of two or more shots in one working place, except simul-
taneously by electricity, should not be allowed until a sufficient Interval has
elapsed between the firings to permit an examination of the working place,
in order to see whether any cause of danger has arisen.
(6) Before a shot is fired the fine coal should be removed from the work-
ing place, as far as practicable, and the coal dust on the floor, sides and roof,
for a distance of at least 20 yards from the place where the shot is to be fired,
should be thoroughly wet, unless it has been demonstrated that the dust in
the mine is not inflammable. (See also "E," 1.)
(7) If gas is known to occur in the mine, no shot should be fired until,
in addition to the watering, an examination made immediately preceding the
time for firing, by a competent person, using a lamp which will easily detect
2 per cent of gas, has shown the absence of that amount of gas from all spaces
within 20 yards of the point where the shot is to be fired.
(8) Believing that such will be one of the greatest advances which can
be made in safeguarding the lives of miners, we recommend the adoption of a
system of electric shot firing, in all mines where practicable, by which all shots
in the mine, or in each ventilation district of the mine, may be fired simultan-
eously, at a time when all miners and other employes are out of the mine.
D. Keeping the Mine Roadways Clean.
(1) The roadways of the mines should be kept as free as possible from
loose coal which may be ground into dust and of rubbish in which such dust
may accumulate, in order to facilitate the removal and wetting of the dust.
B. Wetting the Coal Dust.
(1) In all coal mines where explosives are used it is desirable, and in all
mines containing gas it is highly important, that the dust on the walls, timbers
and floors of the working places and roadways should be kept continually wot
prior to and during the work in the mine. If, however, conditions of roof or
lack of water render this general watering condition impracticable, at least the
dust within 20 yards of each shot should be wet before each firing, and other
precautions against explosions should be practiced with unusual care.
It is our opinion that a system of watering which occasionally sprinkles
the floor only and leaves dry the dust on the walls and timbers of the roadways
is useless and is also dangerous in that it may generate an unwarranted feel-
ing of security against an explosion.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 55
F. Special Precautions. for Mines Containing Gas.
(1) In any mine where as much as 2 per cent, of gas can be detected by
suitable method, only locked safety lamps of an approved type should be used
so long as such condition exists or is likely to recur.
All safety lamps should be maintained in good condition, cleaned, filled,
Aept in a special room at the surface, and carefully examined both when deliv-
ered to the miner and when returned by him at the close of each day's work.
A defective safety lamp is especially dangerous because of the false feeling of
security it engenders.
In the filling of lamps with benzine or other low-flash oils, which should
always be done at the surface, special precautions against fire or explosions
should be taken.
G. Use of Electricity.
(1) Electricity in mining operations offers so many advantages, and has
been so generally adopted, that no reasonable objection can be made to its
use under proper restrictions. The electrical equipment, however, should be in-
stalled, maintained and operated with great care, and so safeguarded as to mini-
mize danger from fire or shock. The fact that the effectiveness of some In-
sulating materials is soon destroyed in most mines should not be lost sight of.
We recommend the following precautions: For distribution underground
the voltage should not exceed 650 direct current or 500 alternating current,
these voltages being intended for transmission to machinery operating at 500
volts direct current and 440 volts alternating current, respectively. Even
lower voltages are preferable. The trolley wires should be installed in such
manner as to render shocks least likely ;\ that is, placed either high enough to
be beyond easy reach or at one side of the track and properly protected.
Where current at a potential of more than 650 volts is employed for trans-
mission underground, it should be transmitted by means of a completely in-
sulated cable; and where a lead or armored covering is used, such covering
should be grounded.
In all mines having electric installation special precautions should be taken
against the setting on fire of coal or timber. Inclosed fuses or cutouts are rec-
ommended, and each branch heading should be so arranged that the current
may be cut off when necessary.
No live electric wire should be permitted in that part of any mine in which
gas is found to the amount of 2 per cent.
In all mines producing gas In dangerous quantities, as indicated by a safety
lamp which will detect 2 per cent, of gas, the working places should be ex-
amined for gas by a qualified man, using such a lamp, immediately before any
electric machine Is taken or operated there.
H. Precautions Against Miscellaneous Accidents.
(1) In all new construction, shaft lining and superstructures about the
entrance of the shaft (or slopes or drifts) should be built, as far as practicable.
of noncombustible materials.
About the entrances to mines every possible precaution should be taken to
prevent fires or the injury of the equipment for ventilation and haulage. Ven-
tilating fans should be placed at one side of the mine opening, and hinged doors
or light timbering should render easy the escape of the explosive force in direct
line of the shaft or slope.
Proper precautions should be taken for immediately preventing the enlraiie^i
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into the mine of heat and gases and for facilitating the escape of the men in
case of surface or shaft fires.
(2) The surface equipment for handling the coal should be so arranged
as to prevent coal dust from entering the mine shaft.
(3) In all new mines, and in all old mines as far as practicable, suitable
man roads should be provided for the men separate from the main haulage
roads.
(4) In connection with the system of ventilation it is recommended that
in the more frequented roads connecting the intake with the return air courses,
two doors be provided, these doors to be placed at such a distance apart that
while one is open the other is closed.
(5) In view of the large number of accidents from falls of coal or roof,
under the existing practice with single props, more attention should be given
to the introduction in mines where the roof is bad of better systems of tim-
bering, such as have been long in use with economy and safety in many well
managed mines.
(6) In undercutting coal by hand, the premature fall of the coal should
be prevented by sprags or other suitable supports.
(7) We believe that the difficulties and dangers encountered in the work-
ing of coal seams which are thick and steeply pitching, or of which the coal is
highly inflammable in character or subject to firing from spontaneous combus-
tion, and in mines where the subsidence of the surface must be avoided, may
be successfully and economically overcome in many cases through the adoption
of the flushing system of mining— that is, the filling with sand or other similar
materials of the space from which the coal is removed. This system originated
in the United States and is now successfully practiced in portions of Germany,
Austria, Belgium and France.
I. Mine Supervision and Inspection.
(1) We cannot too strongly emphasize the fact that thorough discipline
about the mine is absolutely essential to safety, and that thorough discipline
can be brought about only through the hearty co-operation of the operators,
the miners and the State.
(2) We are of ihe opinion that the responsibility for safety in the mine
should primarily rest with some person, such as the manager or superintendent,
clothed with full authority; and that such person can greatly facilitate the at-
tainment of safety through the employment of a sufficient number of foremen.
and also of one or more inspectors whose special duty it shall be to see that
the regiilations are strictly enforced.
(3) The State cannot exercise too much care concerning the experience.
teehnial training and selection of its inspectors. Their positions should be
made independent of all considerations other than that of efficiency; and their
continuance in the service should be coexistent with good behavior and proper
discharge of oflicial duty.
J. Training for Mine Foremen, Inspectors, Etc.
We are of the opinion that the cause of both safety and efficiency in coal
mining in the United States would be greatly aided through the establishment
and maintenance in the different coal regions of special schools for the training
of fire bosses, mine foremen, superintendents and inspectors. The instruction In
such schools should be practial rather than theoretical.
The work of these schools would supplement most effectively that of the
collegt's already established in many parts of the country for the more thorough
training of mining engineers.
COAL PRODUCTION
(57)
68 N ANNUAL REPORT
COAL TRADE FOR THE YEAR 1908.
Not in years was the depression felt in the coal trade of the state and
country at large as in 1908. So accustomed had the people become to the
general atmosphere of national and local prosperity, that when the true
condition was realized it found many unprepared for its unwelcome, but
nevertheless sure, advent.
Many causes contributed to this somewhat unnatural and heretofore
inexperienced condition, especially in recent years. As already stated in
the opening editorial of this report, the industrial and financial depression
had its effect on the coal industry, as the general prosperity of all the
trade activities must be maintained in order that a large market may be
open to its product.
Weather conditions were also not conducive for the disposition of a
large output, and the season was a most trying one. Prices were in a
somewhat chaotic state the entire year.
The Hocking Valley district, while it experienced the effects of the
business depression, possibly more than any other district in the state en-
joyed a period of greater activity.
The lake trade was later in opening than for a long period of time,
shipments commencing about July ist. The domestic trade was also a
disappointment to operators interested in the coal business, on account of
the very low prices which prevailed, and spirited competition from other
states.
Another contributory cause which had its effect upon a somewhat in-
active coal production was the general suspension which occurred on April
I, 1908, on account of the wage scale agreement between the operators
and the United Mine Workers. of this and other states.
The interstate agreement was dissolved at a joint convention held in
Indianapolis in the forepart of the year 1906. A renewal of the agree-
ment was effected after many extended conferences, and through the
efforts of those who were loath to see this splendid monument of a modern
method of disposing of such momentous problems arising between capital
and labor abandoned, it was again given new life by a convention which
was held in Toledo, Ohio, April 14-17, 1908. The miners contended for
a renewal of the wage scale on a basis of 90 cents per ton pick mining,
over a one and one-quarter inch screen, for a period of one year. The
outcome of this convention was a contract entered into for a period of
two years. All the states formerly active in this interstate agreement took
part in its renewal, with the exception of Illinois.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 59
With such staunch supporters from the ranks of both miners an<
operators, with an agreement of this nature, long and disastrous strikes
boding good to no one, can be entirely eliminated, and the feeling of a
common cause to which each can lend their best efforts will be inaug-
urated and maintained. It is to be hoped that the time will never come
again when there will be another disruption of this splendid manner of
disposing of difficult problems connected with the production of coal.
While the loss in net tonnage for the year was large, yet we must take
into consideration that the year 1907 was a phenomenal one, and that the
year 1908 was one that might be designated as a more or less normal one,
although once a high tonnage is attained, anything that does not reach a
tonnage once produced, or that is not an increase over such a production,
is usually considered one manifesting a state of general depression.
60 ANNUAL REPORT
COAT. TONNAGE FOR THE YEAR 1908.
Tlie immense loss in tonnage reported for the year, viz: 6,078.149
tons, making the total production 26,287,800 tons, as compared with
32,365,949 tons for the previous year, was not surprising to those vitally
interested in the coal industry, as various conditions which arose from
time to time, of necessity were bound to react on it, and were foreseen
and prophesied by many.
Not in years was there experienced such a depreciation in the demand
for this commodity. It seemed as if all the elements of reversal had com-
bined to make the year one of the worst in history. Ohio has for the
past ten years steadily gained in the output of coal, until in 1907 the pro-
duction reached a tonnage of over 32,000,000 tons.
To see this vast production depleted over six million tons in one year
was indeed a disappointment to all interested in the trade. Never in the
history of the state's production was there reported such an enormous
loss. In the year 1895, during another time of very great depression fdt
all over the country, the production decreased almost three million tons.
In the great decrease during the present year, all the large coal-pro-
ducing counties were affected to a greater or lesser degree.
The total pick tonnage was 4,676,869 tons, and the machine, 21,610,931
tons.
The largest tonnage was reported from Belmont County, amounting
to 5,591,719 tons, a loss of 763,863 tons; Athens, 4.170,995 tons, a loss of
582,049 tons; Jefferson County, 3,565,008 tons, a loss of 1,083,255 tons;
Guernsey, 2,926,448 tons, a loss of 1,082,693 tons; Perry, 2,108,050 tons,
a loss of 813,704 tons. Jackson County reported a loss of over 450,000
tons, and Tuscarawas County, 445,318 tons
The loss in pick tonnage was 1,834,904 tons, and in the machine,
4,243,245 tons. The total losses amounted to 6,267,185 tons, and the gains,
189,036 tons.
The total tomiage of the Hocking \^alley District (Athens, Hocking
and Perry Counties), amounted to 7.56r,6<)2 tons, a loss of a million and a
half tons.
The tonnage of the No. 8 Vein (Belmont, Jefferson and Harrison
Counties), was 9,604,532 ton?, a loss oi over one and a half millions.
We regret to say that at the close of the year 1908, the outlook for a
reasonably prosperous year for the c«»al industry is not the most promising,
and the prosi)erity heralded after the national election will not be ful-
filled, at least in the measure anticipated and i)fophesie(l by the more op-
timistic. The restoration of confidence, and the investment of capital in
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61
new ventures is usually a slow and tedious process after a year and a half
of extreme business and financial depression. This has been the history
of former familiar panics, and naturally will be of the one recently ex-
I>erienced, and business circles, as well as the laboring class, will have
to patiently bide the time until we have again risen to our former enviable
position which we occupy in the world of industry. -
TABLE SHOWING THE COAL PRODUCTION BY COUNTIES DURING THE
YEAR 1908.
Counties.
Tonnage for 1908.
Lump.
Nut
Pea and
Slack.
Total.
d
o
a
Athens
Belmont . .
Carroll . . . .
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey . .
Harrison
Hocking . . ,
Holmes
Jackson . . .
Jefferson . .
Lawrence .
Mahoning .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan ....
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage ...
Scioto . ...
SUrk
Summit ...
Trumbull ..
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total .
1
2
,015.849
.633.616
302,918
352.386
232.592
9,551
.985.248
262.943
905.745
12,124
590.955
.308,587
130.839
58.119
12,786
347,889
159,093
288,924
141,113
,495,859
61.229
6.346
379,794
58.701
5.923
823.500
135,439
855
88.260
17,807.183
466.891
779.380
57,538
73,057
56.751
1,596
303,586
90,441
132.577
3,062
79.045
468,106
21.215
10,132
1,707
41,287
26.141
64,531
25.160
225,641
12.208
938
48.540
19,127
475
168.917
18,434
152
12,944
688,255
1,178.723
78,624
91,337
77.462
2,545
637.614
94.421
244,325
3.582
166,997
788,315
28,211
18,075
3,610
93,454
31,802
83.492
41,919
386,550
15,106
1.176
95,718
25.471
1,136
338,831
29,669
297
24,321
4,170.995
5.591.719
439,080
516.780
366,805
13,692
2,926,448
447,805
1.282,647
18.768
836.997
3,565,008
180,265
86,326
18,103
482,630
217,036
436,947
208.192
2,108.050
88.543
8,460
524.052
103.299
7.534
1.331.248
183.542
1,304
125.525
t
y
16
10
15
2G
4
12
7
24
19
23
25
11
10
14
17
5
22
27
9
21
28
6
18
29
20
3.209,579
5,271.038
26,287,800
62
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING TOTAL PRODUCTION OF PICK AND MACHINB-MINEu
COAL BY COUNTIES DURING THE YEAR 1908.
Counties.
Pick CoaL
Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking ...
Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson ...
Lawrence . .
Mahoning ..
Medina
Meigs
Morgan —
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage —
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull . .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total
186.270
183,900
134.014
236,474
230,236
13.692
41,673
41,457
162.761
18.768
563,373
315.235
138,930
82,706
18.103
164,154
302,205
25,106
193.300
71,358
8,460
447,526
64,469
7,534
841.771
58,254
1.304
123.836
4,676,869
Machine Coal.
3.984.725
5,407,819
305.066
280,306
136,569
2.884.775
406,348
1,119,886
273,624
3,249,773
41,335
3.620
318,476
217,036
134.742
183,086
1,914,750
17,186
"76,526'
38,830
489,477
125,288
1,689
21.610,931
Total.
4.170,9»5
5,591^719
439,080
516,780
966,805
13,692
2,926,448
447,805
1,282,647
18,768
836,997
3,565,008
180,265
18,103
482,630
217,036
436,947
208,192
2,108,060
88,643
8,460
624,062
103,299
7,634
1.331,248
188,642
1,304
126,625
26,287,800
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TABLE SHOWING THE COAL TONNAGE OF THE STATE FOR 1908 AS
COMPARED WITH THE YEAR 1907.
Counties.
1907.
1908.
Gain.
Loss.
Athens
Belmont ...
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey .
Harrison . .
Hocking ...
Holmes . . .
Jackson . . .
Jefferson . .
Lawrence .
Mahoning .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan . . .
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage —
Scioto
Stark
Summit . . .
Trumbull ..
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne —
Total .
4,753,044
6,355,582
371,542
686,585
397,229
36,635
4,009.141
489,118
1,392,616
14,447
1,303,529
4,648,263
246,562
95,280
47,181
375,033
290,422
442,278
309,349
2,921,754
96,463
13,508
737,017
99,971
1,895
1,776,566
249,475
691
204,773
32,365,949
4,170,995
5,591,719
439,080
516,780
366,805
13,69*2
2,926,448
447,805
1,282,647
18,768
836,997
3,565,008
180,265
86.326
18,103
482,630
217,036
436,947
208,192
2,108,050
88,543
'8,460
524,052
103,299
7,534
1,331,248
183,542
1,304
125,525
26,287,800
67,538
4,321
107,597
3,328
5,639
613
189,036
582,049
763,863
169,805
30,424
22.943
1,082.693
41.313
109,969
466,532
1,083,255
66,297
8,954
29,078
73,386
5,331
101,157
813,704
7,920
5,048
212,965
445,318
65,933
* 79,248
6,267,185
Total tonnage for year 1907 32,365,949
Total tonnage for year 1908 26,287,800
Showing net loss for 1908 6,078.149
Total decrease 6,267,185
Total increase 189,036
Showing net loss of 6,078,149
64 ANNUAL REPORT
PICK TONNAGE.
The pick tonnage has shown losses for several years past, with the
exception of the year 1907, when the small gain of 11,510 tons was shown,
and the year of 1908 was no exception, demonstrating to a marked degree
the effect of the unusual conditions which prevailed, the loss amounting
to 1,834,904 tons. This is also the greatest loss ever recorded in the pick
tonnage of the state since the year 1894.
The total pick tonnage was 4,676,869 tons, or 17.8% of the entire
tonnage of the state. In the year 1907, it was 20.1%, showing a steady
decline in the production of coal by the pick method.
The tonnage of no one county reached the million ton mark mined by
pick. Tuscarawas County reported 841,771 tons; Jackson, 563,373 tons;
Stark, 447,526 tons; Jefferson, 315,235, and Muskingum, 302,205 tons.
The total number of pick miners engaged in the production of pick
coal was 8,997, ^ ^^^s of 634 as compared with the previous year. The
class of persons designated as day laborers in pick mining also showed a
decrease from 1,952 inside day hands in 1907 to i,755 in 1908, and of
1,344 outside day hands in 1907 to 1,185 persons in 1908.
The average number of tons of lump coal mined by the pick miner
for the year was 350 tons, and the average per day was 2,2 tons.
Gallia, Holmes, Medina, Scioto, Trumbull and Washington Counties
produce pick-mined coal exclusively. However, these are very small
counties as compared with the remaining counties reporting the produc-
tion of coal.
As the production by pick mining decreases, that mined by the use of
electricity is steadily increasing. In fact, in order to become a factor in
the keen competition witnessed in this age of industrial activity, it would
be useless to contemplate such an enterprise without taking into considera-
tion the installation of the most modem types of machinery, and instead
of being looked upon by the miners as an "arch enemy,*' its introduction
and usage is now the accepted situation.
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65
TABLE SHOWING PRODUCTION OP PICK-MINED COAL BY COUNTIES
AND PERCENTAGE OP LUMP COAL DURING THE YEAR 1908.
Counties.
Lump.
Nut.
Pea and
Slack.
35.900
36,175
24,853
39,453
53.443
2,545
8,526
8,477
32.030
3,582
117.500
64.062
21.204
17.638
3.610
37.115
ToUl.
Atbena
129.404
122,224
86.367
169,328
137,327
9,551
30,304
26,852
114,624
12.124
387,386
213.932
100,789
55.631
12.786
112.317
20.966
25,501
22,794
27,693
39.466
1.596
2.843
6,128
16.107
3.062
58,487
37.241
16.937
9.437
1,707
14.722
186.270
183.900
134,014
236,474
230.236
13.692
41.673
41,457
162.761
18.768
563,373
315,235
138,930
82,706
18,103
164,154
69.5
Belmont
66.4
Carroll
64.4
Colnmbiana
71.6
Cosliocton
Gallia
59.6
69.8
Guernsey
72.7
Harrison
64.8
Hocking
70.4
Holmes
Jackson
64.6
68.7
Jefferson
Lawrence
68.5
72.5
Mahonin? . . , r t
67.3
Medina
70.6
Meigs
68.4
Muskingum
201.846
19.638
130,882
49.629
6.346
324.163
40.883
5.923
523,385
42.398
855
86.954
42,600
1,770
22,415
9.823
938
40,660
8,817
475
107.802
5.466
152
12,809
57,759
3.698
40.003
11.906
1,176
82.703
14.769
1.136
210,584
10,390
297
24,073
302,205
25,106
193.300
71.358
8.460
447,526
64.469
7.534
841.771
58.254
1,304
123.830
66.8
Koble
78.2
Perry •
67.7
Portage
69.5
Scioto
75.4
Stark
Qninniit
72.4
63.4
Trumbull
78.6
Tusca.ra'wtfs
62.2
Vinton
72.8
WAshineton
65.6
Wayne
70.2
Total
3.153.848
558,414
964.607
4,676,869
*67.4
Per cent pick-mined coal, 17.7.
♦Average per cent, of lump coal in pick mines of the state.
Average tons lump coal mined by each pick miner for year 1908, 350.
Average tons lump coal mined by each pick miner per day in 1908. 2.2.
Average tons run-of-mine coal mined by each pick miner for year 1908, 520.
Average tons run-of-mine coal mined by each pick miner per day in 1908, 3.3.
&-L of H.
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ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING TONS OF LUMP COAL MINED IN 1908, THE NUMBER
OF PICK MINERS, AVERAGE DAYS WORKED, AND AVERAGE TONS
PRODUCED BY BACH MAN PER DAY AND PER YEAR.
Counties.
m
u
o
a
^
^
s^
^
Pk^
S •
as
^1
S^
?n2
^
<!
■aS
o a
^ $-1
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bO u (-1
0) e8 cd
'do
©•-*
S ft
to u
©
Athens
Belmont . . .
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton . .
Gallia
Guernsey . .
Harrisop . . .
Hocking . . .
Holmes
Jackson ....
Jefferson ...
Lawrence . .
Mahoning ..
Medina
Meigs
Morgan ....
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull , . .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total
302
286
202
504
317
82
129
92
255
50
1,254
489
348
149
38
349
460
71
371
156
28
1.030
118
21
1,377
173
16
330
8,997
150
155
197
175
194
75
141
203
191
173
146
191
166
192
197
177
176
177
148
169
113
146
154
179
157
120
78
133
♦160
129,404?
122,224
86,367
169,328
137,327
9,551
30,304
26,852
114,624
12,124
387,386
213,932
100,789
55,631
12,786
112,317
201,846
19,638
130,882
49,629
6,346
324,163
40,883
5.923
523,385
42,398
855
86,954
428
427
428
336
433
116
235
292
450
242
309
437
290
373
336
322
439
277
353
318
226
314
346
282
380
245
-53
264
3,153,848
350
2.9
2.8
2.2
1.9
2.2
1.6
1.7
1.4
2.4
1.4
2.1
2.3
1.7
1.9
1.7
1.8
♦Note:— Average number days worked by pick miners, 160.
Average number tons lump coal mined by each man for year was 350.
Average number tons lump coal mined by each man per day, 2.2.
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MACHINE-MINED COAL.
The machine coal tonnage for the year was 21,610,931 tons, or 82.2%
of the entire coal tonnage of the state, of which over 14,500,000 tons was
lump coal. The machine-mined coal for the year showed a depreciation
in tonnage of 4,243,245 tons. Tlie loss in the machine-mined coal was
about equal to the entire tonnage reported mined by pick.
Almost the entire tonnage of Athens, Belmont, Jefferson and Guern-
sey Counties is mined by the use of machinery.
The largest machine tonnage was reported by Belmont County,
5407,819 tons; Athens, 3,984,725 tons; Jefferson, 3,249,773 tons; Guern-
sey, 2,884.775 tons; Perry, 1,914,750 tons, and Hocking County, 1,119,886
tons.
The amount of machine-mined coal reported from all these counties
shows immense losses as compared with the year 1907.
The total number of persons engaged in the production of the ma-
chine-mined coal was 38,330, a gain of over 3,000 persons.
The machine runners employed numbered 3,167; drillers, loaders and
shooters, 24,882; inside day men, 6,560, and the outside day men, 3,721
men.
The average time worked in machine mines was only 159 days, which
was not half time.
The total number of mining machinies in use during the year was
the year was 4,627, while in 1907, it was 6,056; for the day, it was 29.5
tons. The average for the year for the drillers, loaders and shooters was
589, and in 1907, 824 ; for the day in 1908, it was 3.8, and in 1907 it was 4,1.
The total number of mining machiu'cs in use during the year was
1,445, ^"d the motors, 383.
By comparison, it will be seen that the net earnings of the miner for
the year were far below the average.
68
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING PRODUCTION OF MACHINE-MINED COAL BY COUN-
TIES. AND PERCENTAGE OF LUMP COAL DURING THE TEAR 1908.
Counties.
Lump.
Athens
Belmont . .
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey .
Harrison ..
Hocking . .
Holmes ...
Jackson . . .
Jefferson . .
Lawrence .
Mahoning .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan . . .
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage ...
Scioto
Stark
Summit ...
Trumbull .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total ..
2.886,445
3,511,392
216,551
183,058
95,265
m
1,954.944
236,091
791,121
203,569
2,094,655
30,050
2,488
m
235.572
159,093
87,078
121,475
1.364,977
11.600
55,631
17,818
300.115
93,041
1.300
Nut.
Pea and
Slack.
445.925
753,879
34,744
45.364
17,285
300,743
84,313
116,470
m
'20,558
430,865
4,278
695
m
26.565
26,141
21,931
23,390
203,226
2.385
7,880
10,310
61.115
12,968
135
14.65.?.335 i 2,651,165
652,355
1,142,548
53,771
51,884
24,019
m
629,088
85,944
212,295
m
49,497
724.253
7,007
437
m
56,339
31,802
25.733
38.221
346.547
3,200
m
13,015
10.702
128.247
19.279
248
4,306,431
I
Total.
3,984,725
5,407.819
305,066
280.306
136,559
2.884.775
406.348
1.119.886
m
273.624
3.249,773
41,335
3,620
318,476
217,036
134,742
183.086
1.914,750
17.185
76,526
38,830
m
489,477
125,288
m
1.689
21.610,931
S3
72.4
64.9
71.0
65.3
69.8
m
67.8
58.1
70.6
m
74.4
64.5
72.7
68.7
•
74.0
73.3
64.6
66.3
71.3
67^
72.7
45.9
m
61.3
74.3
77.3
t67.8
♦No machine coal.
Per cent, machine-mined coal, 82.2%.
fAverage per cent, lump coal in machine mines of the state.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
69
TABLE SHOWING NUMBBK OF RUNNERS AND LOADETRS EMPLOYED DURING
1908, AVERAGE DAYS WORKED BY EACH, TOTAL TONS LUMP COAL PRO-
DLCED BY EACH. AND AVERAGE TONS CUT AND LOADED BY EACH FOR
YEIAR AND FOR EACH DAY.
-0
•0
^
^C
SI
as
1?
o o
5^
fee
P
•OS
'3
3s
m
m
f 0 cj
51
Cotmti^*,
t1?H
111
IK
%CJ3
S5
%
<
■<
^
<
<
<
<
Athens
6.340
5.452
494
734
138
174
140
170
2.886,445
3,511,392
510
644
4.0
3.7
5.843
4.784
41.7
Belmont
28.1
Carroll
277
3S6
56
64
143
166
144
167
216.561
183,058
782
474
5.5
2.6
3,867
2.860
26.9
Columbiana
16.2
Coshocton
116
28
180
168
95,265
821
4.6
3.402
20.3
Gallia
Ouernsey
3.019
316
168
167
1,954,944
648
3.9
6.187
37.6
Harrison
375
1,376
"386*
3.736
52
130
""66'
481
186
163
140
166
186
164
"i46*
166
236.091
791.121
"203.569
2,09i,65G
6.30
575
"527*
561
3.4
3.5
"*3.*5'
3.4
4.540
6.086
3.084
4.355
24.4
Hocking
37.1
Holmes
Jackson •
"ix'.i
Jefferson ...,
26.1
Lawrence
72
11
12
2
18C
111
175
111
30,050
2.488
417
226
2.2
2.0
2.504
1,244
14.3
MahoniniT
7.3
Medina
Meigrs
417
64
148
149
235.572
565
3.8
3,681
24.7
Morg:an
283
43
124
130
159,093
562
4.5
3,700
28.5
Musking:um
206
43
127
132
87.078
419
. 3.3
2,025
15,3
Noble "' *
205
31
123
104
121 475
593
5 1
3 919
38 4
perry
2,430
320
138
131
1,364.997
562
4.0
4,266
32.6
Portage » ^ r t , J
24 I
12
139
139
11.600
483
3 5
967
6 9
Scioto"'. .............. . . ...
Stark
78
55
24
10
143
122
152
122
55.631
17.818
713
324
5.0
2.7
2.318
1,782
15.3
Summit
14.6
Trumbull
nruacarawftsi . .
437
133
187
187
366,115
93.041
'S?
3 7
2,257
1,861
13 0
Vinton
180
60
107
132
4.8
14.0
Washingrton
■W"ayne
io
2
3,167
28
28
1,306
131
4.7
653
23.3
Total
24,882
tl57
•157
14.653.335
589
3.8
4,627
29 5
Note:— Average tons lump coal cut by each machine runner for year
Average tons lump coal cut by each machine runner for each day.
Average tons lump coal loaded by each lo&der for year
Average tons lump coal loaded by each loader per day
•Average days worked by machine runners.
tAverage days worked by drillers, loaders and shooters.
4,627
29.5
589
3.8
70
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE COAL OUTPUT SINCE 1872 IN PICK AND
CHINE MINES, AND THE TOTAL TONNAGE FOR EACH YEAR.
MA-
Year.
Kn ® 00
do «
O c0
P K^
5
O
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
5,315,294
4,550.028
3.267,585
4,864,259
3,500,000
5,250,000
5,500,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,225,000
9,450,000
8.229,429
7,650,062
7,816,179
8,435,211
10,301,708
10,910,946
10,007,385
10,640,360
11,396,106
12,360,828
12,275,023
9,354,753
10,563,423
9,544,259
8.342,698
8,805,557
9,167,874
9,966.872
9.831,476
10.489.619
10,012,335
8,037,360
6,825,125
6.500,263
6,511,773
4,676,869
900,000
1,148,499
1,654.081
2,239,080
2,553,074
2,555,466
3,120,456
3,368.349
4,106.124
5.252,598
6,741.060
9.457,777
10,489,814
13.439,648
14.560.931
16,546,455
19,009,532
20,713,232
25,854,176
21,610,931
5,315,294
4,550,028
3,267,585
4,864,259
3,500,000
5,250,000
5,500,000
6,000,000
7.000,000
8,225,000
9,450,000
8,229,429
7,650.062
7,816,179
8,435.211
10,301,708
10,910.946
10,907,385
11,788,859
13.050,187
14,599,908
14,828,097
11,910,219
13,683,879
12,912.608
12,448.822
14,058.155
15,908.934
19.426.649
20.321,290
23,929,267
24.573,266
24,583,815
25,834,657
27,213,495
32.305,949
26,287,800
1,596,674
1,750,000
250,000
500,000
1,000,000
1,225,000
1,225,000
166,117
619,032
1,866,479
613,338
881,474
1,261.328
1,549,721
228,189
1,773,660
1,609.333
1.850,799
3.517,715
894,641
3,607,977
643.979
10.549
1,250,842
1,378,838
5,152,454
765,266
1,282,443
1,364,259
1,220,571
579,367
3,561
2,917,878
771,271
463,786
6,078,149
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
71
TABLE SHOWING ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF PICK AND MACHINE-
MINED COAL. AND THE GAIN AND LOSS SINCE THE YEAR 1889 OR
THE INTRODUCTION OF MINING MACHINERY.
Year.
o a
M
00 O
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
19U4
1905
1906
1907
1908
10,007,385
10,640,360
11,396,106
12,360,828
12,275.023
9,354,753
10,563,423
9,544,259
8.342,698
8,805,557
9.167,874
9,966,872
9,831,476
10,489.619
10,012.335
8,037,360
6,825,125
6,500,263
6,511,773
4,676,869
o
632,975
755,746
964,722
1,208,670
85,805
2,920,270
462,859
362,317
798,998
I 1,019,164
1.201,561
658,143
11,510
135,396
477,284
1.974,975
1,212,235
324,862
1,834,904
900,000
1,148,499
1,654,081
2,239,080
2,553,074
2.555,406
3,120.456
3.368,349
4,106.124
5,252,598
6,741,060
9,457,777
10,489,814
13,439,648
14,560,931
16,546.455
19,009,532
20,713.232
25,854,176
21,610.931
G
O
248,499
505,632
584,999
313,994
2,392
564.990
247,893
737,775
1.146,474
1.488.4G2
2,716,717
1,032,037
2,949.834
1,121.283
1,985,524
2,463,077
1.703.700
5,140,944
o
4,243,245
72
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE COMPANIES WHO REPORTED AS HANDLING
POWDER, AND THE NUMBER NOT REPORTING, IN THE PICK AND
MACHINE MINES IN THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE FOR THE YEAR
1908.
Counties.
&
s .
(r;
w> .
2 *-*
.d o
II
s^
s.
11
si
•F
m
.Q *^ a
Sis
PI
las
1^
^^
§•0
3
^•s
Athens
Belmont . . .
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey .
Harrison . .
Hocking . . .
Holmes —
.Jackson . . .
.Jefferson . .
I^awrence .
Mahoning . ,
Medina . . .
Meigs
Morgan . . .
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage . . .
Scioto
Stark
Summit . . .
Trumbull .
Tuscarawas
Vinton ....
Washington
Wayne
Total ..
47
4
50
22
24
8
30
13
16
17
8
4
25
14
7
28
16
1
8
10
59
8
31
22
29
13
9
16
2
7
i
29
18
35
37
27
11
48
12
3
2
2
1
35
9
27
1
6
5
57
18
26
2
2
7
""2
646
325
2,586
1,024
4,186
5,808
4,276
288
534
145
1,596
60
26,984
586
3,198
1,379
671
798
12,191
327
4,057
5,105
423
9,460
2,410
164
16,622
3.032
65
4,840
112,815
21,630
23,862
1,655
1.552
1,286
18,370
2,436
6,008
2,536
7,361
1,200
38
* ini
867
666
1,433
18,894
530
577
571
4,612
909
44
118,168
24,216
24,886
5,841
7,360
5,562
288
18,904
2,581
7.604
60
29,520
7,947
4,398
1,417
671
1.929
867
12,857
1,760
22.951
5,635
423
10,037
2,981
164
21,234
3,941
65
4,S84
230,983
N. B. — This table does not show all the powder used in the production of
coal; many miners buy powder independent of the companies, and it is not re-
ported.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
73
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OP MACHINE/ RUNNERS. DRILLERS, SHOOT-
ERS AND LOADERS. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE HANDS. NUMBER OF KEGS OF
POWDEJR USED, AND TOTAL TONNAGE OF MACHINE MINE» FOR THE
YEAR 1908.
Counties.
c
1
2
t
m
c
p
tt
9
9
T3
4)
a
3
5
^
«;$
9
O
c
:3
tr
^•=
^
^
^
O
.a
Ss
'S
^
^4
o
3
i^^
%
t
^
fcfl
^?;
£>
A p
^ e:
^ >i
« <j
9
i
:3H
3K
^3
§^
z
^
Z
Z
t-
ui
U
il
^ ■
■8^:^
|?|
^|5
SI
II
p
Z
^So
Stss
^?
v.e-^
Jfc
&«
•<;
Ej £ 9
^ IB
£l « «
Athens
Belmont
Qarroll ,
Columbiana I
Coshocton
Gallia
Guernsey
Harrison
Hockingr
Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mahoning
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum . . .
Noble
perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Tuscarawas ..
Vinton
Washington . .
Wayne
494
734
56
64
Total 1 3,167
316
62
130
481
12
2
64
43
43
31
320
12
133
50
5,349
5.462
277
386
116
3,019
375
1.376
3,736
72
11
417
283
208
205
2,430
24
437
180
10
24.882
1.346
1,298
58
116
42
1.064
81
298
191
870
15
4
119
66
40
103
691
9
121
56
6.560
625
344
45
240
91
C29
16
2
81
42
37
23
420
74
8.022
8.109
429
630
215
4,763
653
2.044
734
6,716
115
19
433
328
362
3,761
51
166
96
766
325
1 I
14
3,721 38.330
21,630
23.862
1.655
1,552
1,286
18.370
2.436
6.008
2.536
7,361
1,200
1,131
867
666
1.433
18.894
577
571
4,612
909
44
118.168
3,984.725
5,407,819
305.066
280,306
136.569
96.5
96.7
69.5
54.2
37.2
2,884,775
406,348
1,119.886
98.6
90.7
87.3
273.624
3,249,773
41,335
3,620
32.7
91.2
22.9
4.2
318.476
217.036
134,742
183,086
1,914,750
17,186
66.0
100.0
30.8
87.9
90.8
19.4
76.526
14.6
37.6
489.477
125.288
36.8
68.3
1.6
1.3
21,610.931
182.2
140
170
144
167
168
167
186
164
146
166
176
111
149
130
132
104
131
139
152
122
187
132
28
157
138
174
143
166
180
168
186
163
149
166
136
111
148
124
127
123
138
139
143
122
187
107
28
•157
•Average days worked for the year.
Note.— tPer cent, of machine-mined coal for the state.
74
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLK SHOWING COMl»ARISON FOR YEARS 1907 AND 1908 PERTAINING TO THE
NUMBER OF MININ(; MACI TINES IN OPERATION. AVERAGE NUMBER TONS
OF RUN-OF-MINK (U'T BY EACH RUNNE'R F^OR THE YEAR AND FOR EACH
DAY; ALSO NUMBF.R OF TONS CUT BY EACH MACHINE FOR THE YEAR
AND FOR EACH DAY.
0
Qi
«k.
^
£
jx
f
m
C c
fi
«b
£: 0/
iy
t>i^
li
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a
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0
d
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ITS
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1 i 1
17 1 R104 S,0*.G
57,1 ■ 57.S
IS.71S
14&.3
30.434
116.0
Bclmnnt
a'«
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30 ......; 1043 1 7.^W
43.0
13.3
ss.fim
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i9.r.;3 1
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29
3.S
..*...'..*, 1 D.jW ' £ 4«
-^.s
37. S
11.135
8.r>2t
3T.4
10.a2n
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73,<1
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8 ■ ! AS:!^ 1
v-s^ - 21.3
41,2
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7,311
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ft,105
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1
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7.S14 1 :ts.&
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15,Sf^l
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19.3&0 1 mi.n
HcickltiE ,
Holmes ..,....,..
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IS
00 ii\ j OpL'ttl 1
Svtii5 ^ r^.o
a:, 5
2L:;i7
151.0
22,:ss
i3t;.i9
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1.14« 1 iSt.l
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! 7474
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4U.7
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k:.3
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19.T
cjeo
fi . 1
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1 11.., 1 l,Mn ] ......|
47. C
3.€»
32.6
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.,
.^..^. .^^*^.' ►^.^.J 1
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MelgB
ki
35 It
J,:t74 i 4.97(i 1 Hi. 3
m.i
7.i<^
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H
14
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f20.7H
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iS.ri-':!
ii;i 3
MUBkinrum ..^^
19
2^ & -.V-'A \ M.9 1 •J:^7
^ S.4-3
4*V7
Noble
10
11 1
1 ( ilO.^-JI> 1 5.9'i« ' 41. :i 1 5«;.s
29.l.*:i7
11I.»» lt>.ft44
1»M>.*»
Perry
LSU
15:? 1
27 1 7.5i4 1 5.9S1 i 4r.4 1 45.7
1 2 ! 2.1C9 ■ 1.4:i2 1 10.9 1 10.3
14.S72
81.3 12.515
95.5
porttiffe
10
s
4.278
21.8 2.1 4S
15.5
Scioto
1 1 1 '
Stark
»»
1»
1 1 ' 4.15.1 3.1^1» iNi.o 1 21.0
4.4:^0
2i.3 2.r»rr>
17.4
Summit
3
4 1 3.323 1 3,SS3 1 17.5 31. S
4.747
25.0 12.943
106.1
Trumbull
1 r 1 1 1
Tuscarawas ....
70
So ! 15 1 ' :?.635 1 :i.»;SO ! iS.n 1 19.7
O.Si>3
34.2 5.75s
30.8
Vinton
'1-2 \ 4M2 1 L\5<.HJ ■ 1:3.4 1 19.0
S.950
51.1 5.r.95
43.1
Washingrton
Wayne
..
:i ■ :} ....: SI5 ' 3l».l
1
......| 5G3
20.1
Total '
1.39C
1.44r» 1 Hit; 1 57 S.725 O.SJ.T 4J.4 I 43.5
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18.520 ;
89.9 114.956
j 1
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Note:—
Number mining machines in opi'ration in 19<-R 1,445
Number mining: machines in <)i»erati«>n in 1!>«^7 1,396
Incroa.^e for VJ*^, as compared with r»7 4*)
Avernjjo number of ton.-* *'Run of Min«" cnt by each runner for the year 6.823
Averapo number ions "Run of Mine" c\n by oieh runner for the year 1907 S.725
IXK'rease. as coinpare«l with the year ll»'r7 1.902
Average number tons "Run of Mine" cut by «'ach runner per day for the vear
1908 43.5
AveraRe number tons "Run of Mine" <nit by eaeh runner per day for the year
YM)1 42.4
Increase, as comparetl with the year l'.>«»7 1.1
Averan-e number t«»ns "Run of Mine" eut by raeh nia.hine fi»r the year 19aS..14.95«;
AveraKo number tons * Run of Mine" rut bv ,iieh m.-ohine for tlu; year 11H)7..1S.."»l»ii
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Increase, tis e«»mpared with the y«-ar l',»«»7 5.4
76
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ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING TOTAL TONS RUN-OF MINE COAL PRODUCED, AVER-
AGE TONS PRODUCED IN BOTH PICK AND MACHINE MINES FOR
EACH MINER. RTTNNRR AND LOADER FOR THE YEAR AND FOR
EACH DAY.
Counties.
S
5
d
d
No. Tons Mined With Machine.
Average No. Tons Run-of-Mine
Mined by Each Pick Miner per
Year in Pick Mines.
Average No. Tons Run-of-Mlne
Mined by Each Pick Miner per
Day in Pick Mines.
Average No. Tons Run-of-Mlne
Cut by Each Runner per Year
In Machine Mines.
Average No. Tons Run-of-Mlne
Cut by Each Runner per Day in
Machine Mines.
Average No. Tons Run-of-Mlne
Loaded by Each Loader per
Year in Machine Mines.
Average No. Tons Run-of-Mine
Loaded by Each Loader per
Day in Machine Mines.
Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana . .
Coshocton
Gallia
186,270
183,900
134,014
236,474
230.236
13,692
41,673
41,457
162,761
18,768
563,373
315,235
13S.930
82,706
18.103
1C4.154
3,984,725
5,407,819
305,066
280,306
136,569
617
643
€63
469
726
167
323
451
638
375
450
645
399
549
476
449
4.1
4.2
3.4
2.7
3.7
2.2
2.3
2.2
3.3
2.2
3.1
3.4
2.4
2.9
2.4
2.5
8.066
7,368
5,448
4,380
4,877
57.6
43.3
37.8
26.2
29.0
748
992
1,101
726
1,177
5.4
5.7
7.7
4.4
6.5
Guernsey
Harrison
Hocking
Holmes
2,884,775
406,348
1,119,886
9,129
7,814
8,615
54.7
42.0
52.5
956
1,084
814
5.7
5.8
5.0
Jackson
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mahoning
Medina
273,624
3,249,773
41,335
3,620
4,146
6,756
3,445
1.810
28.4
40.7
19.7
47.6
709
870
574
329
4.8
5.2
3.1
3.0
Meigs
318,476
217,036
134,742
183,086
1,914,750
17.185
4,976
5,047
3,134
5,906
5,984
1.432
33.4
38.8
23.7
56.8
45.7
10.3
764
767
648
893
788
716
52
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6.2
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Noble
Perry
302.205
25.106
193.300
71,358
8,460
447,526
64,469
7,534
841,771
58,254
1,304
123,836
658
354
521
457
303
434
546
359
611
319
82
375
3.7
2.0
3.5
2.7
2.6
3.0
3.5
2.0
3.9
2.7
1.1
2.8
3.1
7.3
5.7
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Scioto
5.2
Stark
76,526
38,830
3.189
3,883
?1.0
31.8
981
706
0.9
Summit
Trumbull
5.8
Tuscarawas ...
Vinton
Washington . .
Wayne
489,477
125,288
3.680
2,506
' 19.7
19.0
1,120
696
6.0
6.5
1,689
845
30.1
169
6.0
Total
4,676,869
21.610,931 ♦SIS 1
♦3.2
♦6,823
♦43.5
♦869
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Note. — ♦Average for State.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
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(81)
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82
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NUMBER PICK MINERS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DAY
HANDS, TOTAL PICK TONNAGE, THE PER CENT. AS COMPARED
WITH TOTAL OUTPUT OF EACH COUNTY, AND NUMBER OF DAYS
MINERS WORKED IN EACH COUNTY.
Counties.
ployed.
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Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana.
Coshocton. ..
Gallia
Guernsey
Harrison. . . .
Hocking
Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson. . . .
Lawrence. . .
Mahoning. . .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum..
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull...
Tuscarawas..
Vinton
Washington.
Wayne
Total.
302
36
29
367
2,586
286
61
46
393
1,024
202
32
27
261
4,186
50 1
105
72
681
5,808
317
65
36
418
4,276
82
13
9
104
288
129
19
12
160
534
92
13
9
114
145
255
28
25
308
1,596
50
2
3
55
60
1,254
420
197
1,871
26,984
489
71
46
606
586
348
48
41
437
3,198
149
28
24
201
1,379
38
8
9
55
671
349
68
50
467
798
460
59
36
555
12,191
71
19
9
99
327
371
45
36
452
4,057
156
65
39
260
5,105
28
9
8
45
423
1,030
157
160
1,347
9,460
118
16
25
159
2,410
21
1
2
24
164
1,377
261
170
1,808
16,622
173
29
16
218
3,032
16
6
3
25
65
330
71
46
447
4,840
8,097
1,755
1,185
11,937
112,815
186,270
183,900
134,014
236,474
230,236
13,692
41,673
41,457
162,761
18,768
563,373
315,235
138,930
82,706
18,103
164,154
4.5
3.3
30,5
45.8
62.8
100.0
1.4
9.3
12.7
100.0
67.3
8.8
77.1
95.8
100.0
34.2
302,205
25,106
193,300
71,358
8,460
447,526
64,469
7,534
841,771
58,254
1,304
123,836
69.2
12.1
9.2
80.6
100.0
85.4
62.4
100.0
63.2
31.7
100.0
98.7
150
155
197
175
194
75
141
203
191
173
146
191
166
192
197
177
176
177
148
169
113
146
154
179
157
120
78
133
4,676,869
*17.8
tl60
Note- —
t Average number days worked by each pick miner during year was 160.
♦ Per cent, of pick coal as compared with total output for state is 17.8
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
83
TABLE SHOWING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN EMPLOYED IN PICK
MINING DURING THE YEAR 1908.
Counties.
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ll
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1
1
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3l
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Total Number Employes In
Pick Mines.
Alliens
302
286
202
504
317
82
* 129
92
255
50
1,254
489
348 ^
149
38
349
36
61
32
105
65
13
19
13
28
2
420
71
48
28
8
68
29
46
27
72
36
9
12
9
25
3
197
46
41
24
9
50
367
Belmont.
303
Carroll
261
Columbiana
681
Coshocton
418
Gallia
104
Guernsey
160
Harrison
114
Hocking
308
Holmes
55
Jackson
1,871
606
Jefferson
Lawrence *
437
Mahoninc
201
Medina
55
Meigs
467
Morffan
MusKingum
460
71
371
156
28
1,030
118
21
1,377
173
16
330
59
19
45
65
9
157
16
1
261
29
6
71
36
9
36
39
8
100
25
2
170
16
3
46
555
Noble
99
Perry
452
Portage
260
Scioto
45
Stark
1,347
159
Summit
Trumbull
24
Tuscarawas
1,808
Vinton
218
Washington
25
Wayne
447
Total
8,997
1,775
1,185
11,937
84
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN EMPLOYED IN MACHINE
MINLVG DURING THE YEAR 1908.
Counties.
Total No.
Machine
Runners
Employed.
Total No.
Drillers,
Loaders
and Shoot-
ers Em-
ployed.
Total No.
Inside Day
Hands Em-
ployed.
Total No.
Outside
Day Hands
Employed.
Total No.
Men Em-
ployed in
Machine.
Mines.
Athens
494
734
56
64
28
5,349
5,452
277
386
116
1,346
1,298
58
116
42
833
625
38
64
2^
8,022
8,109
429
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton^
630
215
Gallia
Guernsey
316
52
130
3,019
375
1,376
1,084
81
298
344
45
240
4,763
55S
Harrison
Hocking
2,044
Holmes
Jackson
66
481
12
2
386
3,736
72
11
191
870
15
4
91
629
16
2
734
Jefferson
6,716
115
Lawrence
Mahoning
19
Medina
MeifiTS
64
43
43
31
320
12
417
283
208
205
2,430
24
ii9
65
40
103
591
9
81
42
37
23
420
6
681
Morgan
433
MuSKinpiin-^ .,,,..,...
328
Noble
362
Perry
3,761
51
Portage
Scioto
Stark
24
10
78
55
42
10
22
20
166
Summit
95
Trumbull
Tuscarawas
133
50
437
180
121
56
74
39
765
Vinton
325
Washinfirton
Wayne
2
10
1
1
14
Total
3,167
24,882
6,560
3,721
38,330
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
85
TABLE SHOWING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHOOTERS AND LOADERS,
RUNNERS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DAY HANDS AND THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN AND AROUND THE MINES:
ALSO THE TONS PRODUCED FOR EACH PERSON EMPLOYED.
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5,651
1,382
SQ2
494
8,389
24,216
4,170,C95
497
Beboat.. ,....,.
5J3S
1,359
671
7M
8,503
24,886
5,591,719
657
Gwrnn ,..
479
90
65
56
690
5341
439,080
630
Colmubiaoa. .....
S90
221
133
64
1,311
7,360
516,780
394
CoahocttjQ
4^3;
107
65
2S
633
5,562
366,805
579
Gallk
82
3,148
13
1,103
9
356
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104
4,923
288
18,904
13,692
2,920,448
132
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595
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94
54
52
667
2,581
447.805
671
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326
265
130
2,352
7,604
1,282,647
545
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50
2
3
55
60
18,768
341
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1.040
611
238
66
2,605
29,520
836,997
321
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4,225
941
675
481
6,322
7,947
3,565,008
563
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420
03
57
12
552
4,398
180,265
327
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160
32
26
2
220
1,417
80,326
392
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160
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55
671
18,103
320
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187
131
64
1,118
1,929
482,630
420
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283
668
65
99
42
73
43
43
433
883
867
12,857
217,036
430,947
501
Kuatingum
495
Noble,?
270
2,801
122
636
32
456
31
320
401
4,213
1,760
22,951
2as,192
2,108,050
452
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500
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180
28
1,108
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9
199
45
182
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311
45
613
5,n35
423
10,037
88,543
8,460
524,052
285
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173
26
45
10
254
2,981
103,299
407
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21
1
2
24
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7,534
314
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1,814
382
244
133
2,573
21,231
1,331,248
517
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353
85
55
50
513
3,941
183,542
338
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16
6
3
25
65
1,304
52
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340
72
47
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1,461
4,884
125,525
86
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33,879
8,315
4,906
3,107
50,267
230,983
I 26,287,800
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Note: —
Avecage number tons produced by each person engaged in the production of coal
was 523 tons.
86
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS ENGAGEH) IN THE PRODUCTION
OF COAL IN THE SEVERAL COUNTIES DirRING THE YEAR 19C8, AS COM-
PAJIED WITH 1907, AND GAINS AND LOSSES IN EACH COUNTY.
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95
MORGAN GARDNER "KEYSTONE" CHAIN SHOWING CROSS SECTION OF
STEEL; "PICK" AND "CHISEL" POINT BITS.
THE "KEYSTONE" BIT.
The "Keystone" Cutting Bits are made from a very superior quality of
steel, rolled specially to our order. The shape of the bit makes it possible to
keep the cutting edge constantly to the working and allow plenty of "back clear-
ance," thus avoiding the strain incident to operating the old square type of bits
after their points become dulled. The "back clearance" afforded by the "Key-
stone" type of bits practically eliminates the vertical twisting strain on the Side
Links, runs freely through the guides and cutter head, requires less power, and
permits many additional runs to be made without sharpening.
The "Keystone" Bit is easily forged, and owing to its shape will keep sharp
very much longer than the old square bits. The cutting point and set screw
being nearer together in the "Keystone" type, more of the steel can be used and
less thrown away. The "Keystone" bits are all straight and uniform in length,
consequently easily adjusted in the chain, as there are no "Rights" and "Lefts"
with difficult angles to form. The "Keystone" shape gives maximum of strength
with minimum of metal. The "Keystone" Chain and Bits make coarse cuttings,
ranging from "pea" to "nut" coal, and reduces the fine dust by a large per-
96
ANNUAL REPORT
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 97
The machine iUustmted in the foregoing is the latest innovation in material han-
dlinfiT devices, operates on Its own track, which is centrally located on a storage plat-
form. The machine shown Is at The Illinois Steel Company storage plant at Stockton.
Indiana. The company has upwiards of 100,000 tons of coke stored at this point that
this machine is handling without breakage.
This single machine both putn the material into storage and takes It therefrom
at the CONTrNUOUS rate of five tons a minute. Three men operate the machine,
two belngr laborers. Thf> cost iM^r ton for handling is less than one cent. There is
no Inve3tm**nt in efjtilpment a;il(!e from the machine Itself, and a trestle (or conveyor
b^Jt> At the side of the varti. Th*i machine moves as it builds or reloads the pile, all
along ihe length of th*- platform.
^"■iih a low priced, etflciint machine on the market, the. storage of coal at the
mJties, as well as the yrtrds. ivllj shortly become general. At present very few coal
naJneg: are eqiiJpp^ with stomsiG fiicllitles, and those that are have a capacity of per-
bapp soft or I,ftOO tons- iifually in bins, a very costly form of storage. Commonly the
coiol i*( brought directly from the rooms where it is mined, hoisted to the tipple, run
over the screens, and delivered dirfictly into the railway cars. When there are no rail-
way carBi at hand the mine shuis down. It can be safely said that the mines of the
United SlatPH are «hut down 25 por cent, of the time on this acount, as It Is impossible
for raJlwaj's to deliver as needed the exact proportion of ciars that every mine should
The reason that Morftge hsa tiot been adopted' at coal mines and yards Is the very
h-le^h cost of ordinary instatiatlonB, and also the fact that with common methods of
hafidlin^ eoal and coke there 1a a large percentage of breakage to the coal.
Another reftsnn that ejttj^tec for storage of coal and coke at coal mines is that the de-
mand for both of these commodities is bound to be irregular. The mine that has 10,000
tons of coal in stoi-age, which can t>e loaded out by the train load at the rate of five tons
A. minute, will g<*r orrlers that tlu>se lacking these facilities would lose. The operator.
In other words^ will he ftble to ifMul cars when he gets them. And this is another point
in favor of th^ storage Ht mlntis, for at times the railway company can deliver more
cars thiin are needed, and these the operator can fill at his discretion, without In-
er^aelng the coi^t of his prcndtjct more than one cent a ton.
It is the Intention to p^re rim of mine coal Into storage, but In loading it out the
machine wiU deliver any size of coal that may be desired, as it is provided with
screen ji that will properly clean the coal.
Not only wUl the operator betieflt by this storage, but the railway companies, as
well, as the latter will be relieved of the necessity of providing a uniform number of
caT9 to their cltentH. These cars will be loaded much more rapidly and the supply of
cqbJ will l>f iTjadf much more continuous and regular. When it is used continuously
ft will BftVff enoutrb mf>iiey to pay for itself in a year.
The amount of f^oal handU-d by the ordinary retail coal yard does not justify the
Instalmtlon of aa larxe a machine as the one above referred to. The Hamilton Manu-
facturftig Company liulld a smaller size for coal and coke yards.
The Hse of coal pockets In rf'tail yards Is growing, and even where the expense is
ci^fjsldemblf*. has been found to p^^y the yard owner. The retail coal yard loading ma-
cHlne can bp In.^t ailed hi \^Am t^\|»ense than pockets. It has larger capacity and will
handle the fuel Into find out of storage at less cost.
The machine will load freight ears or wagons at the rate of a ton and a half to two
tons a minute. The arran*?emeiit of the yard would depend upon the amount of ground
a^nllable, and upon the nature of the business.
This >*tird machine ia eaulpped with screens, and hence, will enable the coal man
to purchn&e run of mine eoai re-handle this at a low cost and give to his customers
the coal Uiat ia In greatest demand on any particular day. The losses in sales, due to
Inability to furnish the exact kind of coal that the customer wants, are well known to
the coal trade.
Elach yard, while using the same machine, would be arranged somewhat differ-
ently, to suit local conditions, and the company will be very glad to have Its engineers
submit the layout of yard suited to individual needs.
THE HAMILTON MANUFACTURING CO.,
COL.UMBUS, OHIO, U. S. A.
98
ANNUAL REPORT
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99
Method of Loading Poom Coa.i.
The Hamilton Manufacturing Company, of Columbus. Ohio, manufacturers of the
Pit-Car Loader, have settled upon the track arrangement in the rooms shown In the
above illustration, but varying conditions will necessitate some modifications of the
plans shown.
If the loading machine operates in rooms from eighteen to twenty feet wide and
under conditions at the face that permit the use of chain-undercutting machines, the
diagram herewith shown indicates the proper method of laying out the room track,
which should be of iron.
Just inside of the room neck is a storage track for empty cars which the machine
is to load within a given time between motor ttips. This siding is connected with the
room track at both ends— ordinary switch points being used— thus constituting a run-
around. The length of the siding would depend upon the capacity of the pit cars
used. For machine loading it is obvious that the pit oars should be as large as pos-
sible, as the time in shifting a three or four-ton car is no greater than that taken in
handling a one-ton car.
Where the mine is equipped for the use of pit-car loaders the cost of this run-
around is comparatively trifling. The frogs would be oast; and, indeed, the whole
turn-out connections would be stock material which could be shifted from one room
to another as the rooms are worked out. It must be remembered In this connection
that the loading machine will permit a room to be worked out in one-fourth of the
time taken by hand loaders, and therefor all room track and timber will give three
or four times the ordinary service. The only additional charge against loading ma-
chines would thus be the actual cost of the labor required to lay this portable section
of track. In a seven-foot seam this charge amounts to less than one-half cent a ton
on the room coal, and even this Is partly offset by the saving effected In timber and
track.
100
ANNUAL REPORT
JEFFRCV
Cut 36G3 showa a steel fram^ haulage locomotive recently introduced by
the Jeffrey Mfg. Co. This construction allows very heavy motor equipment for
a given weight Joeomolive. and b necessary where the grades are heavy and the
hauls long.
Cut 2964. Standard 10-ton locomotive installed at the mines of the Alma
Cement Co., Oreton, Ohio.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
101
Cut 3670 shows new Jeffrey short-wall mining machine which is used for
room and pillar work on the long-wall plan. After making the sumping cut
this machine cuts across the face without coming out from under the coal.
Cut 3567 shows a Jeffrey coidbination cable reel and crab gathering locomotive.
The top of the locomotive has a reel carrying an electric cable which allows the
locomotive to run to the face of the coal without a trolley wire. Underneath
this reel is a smaller reel carrying %-inch steel cable, which allows the cars to
be pulled out of the rooms without the locomotive entering. Both cable reels
are run from an independent motor and suitable clutches provide for throwing
one reel or the other or both In connection with the motor. The control of all
the features is from the motorman's seat.
Cut 2739 shows 5-ton crab locomotive hauling a car out of the room at the
Chapman Mining Co., Moxahala, O.
Cut 8408 shows our standard breast chain coal cutter provided with air engine.
Cut 3128 shows a heavy service electric aui?er drill which is being used
by a numl>er of companies in the Hocking Valley for taking down the top o«i
a day rmte. The drill equipment is of ample capacity to drill any kind of mate-
rial that an auger point will penetrate.
(102)
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
103
I :iit 2%3 shows our low pressure propeller fan for use in mine work.
Cut 2566 shows our high pressure centrifugal fan which is built in all ca-
pacities.
104
ANNUAL REPORT
GOODMAN "ROAN TYPE" GATHERING LOCOMOTIVE.
Recent developments in improvement of the Goodman *'Roan Type" loco-
motive for gathering service have led to the production of the locomotive here
illustrated. This is truly a universal locomotive, inasmuch as it is equipped
to operate under almost any possible complication of mining conditions and do
almost anything which may be required of it in the work of handling mine cars
to and from the face. Not only has this locomotive the automatic reel of elec-
tric conductor cable for use when working into the rooms or up to the entry
face beyond the trolley wiring, but it is fitted also with a power-driven drum
and steel haulage cable by means of which the locomotive, set in any position,
may reach to a distance, either into a room or along the entry, to get a car to
be hauled out or a machine to be shifted.
In mining a pitching coal seam, for Instance, where side entries are driven
on the level and rooms are worked down the dip, the grade in the rooms may
be too steep for traction locomotive operation, or the roof too low to permit a
locomotive to enter the rooms. These and similar conditions impose special
requirements upon the gathering proposition, calling for a locomotive of wide
adaptability.
The Goodman "Roan Type" locomotive has a single motor, geared with all
necessary flexibility to both axles and also to the drum of the steel haulage
cable. The gearing to axles and cable drum are controlled by clutches in such
manner that both may be operated together or either may be operated sepa-
rately.
The locomotive frame is built with steel sides and ends, bolted firmly to-
gether and making a very strong construction. Extending beneath the axles,
from one bumper to the other, are continuous pieces so arranged that all
stresses, both tension and thrust, are transmitted from end to end of the loco-
motive in a straight line.
This locomotive may be furnished without the electric conductor reel or
the steel haulage cable drum, or both.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
105
GOODMAN MINING MACHINE WITH CHAIN GUARD FLAME-PROOF ELEC-
TRICAL PARTS.
GOODMAN CHAIN BREAST MINING MACHINE.
Conformity with latest practice and highest development in mining ma-
chinery design is shown by the Goodman Manufacturing Company's electric
chain breast machine, with guarded chain and flame-tight electric parts. The
Goodman Company has been making flame-tight machines for years and has
furnished many of them for use in districts where conditions require such pre-
caution. The illustration indicates the general appearance of the flame-tight
construction, as also the extremely effective manner in which the chain guard
protects the runner and his helper from injury by accidental contact with the
bits when the machine is in operation.
106
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE. NUMBER AND MAKE OF MINING MACHINES IN USE
IN THE TWENTY-THREE COAL-PRODUCING COUNTIES. AND POWER BY
WHICH THEY ARE OPERATED.
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4S
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148
""s
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11
P^iry „...
163
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S
g
S
Stark *■ ......
3
i^
13
11
s
ifl
3
Summit
S
3
3
Tufscarawa* .,.,...,:
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1
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21
w
43
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Vinton »... .. * w,
16
7
*"3
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3
22
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3
1
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1
Total
009
4^
9
1
251
S
' 1
IB H
67
3
159
1.44G
Note-
Total machines of all kinds in use in 1908 1,445
Total machines of all kinds in use in 1907 1.396
Showing gain of 49
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
107
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER AND MAKE OF HAULAGE MOTORS IN
USE IN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES OF THE STATE IN 1908.
Counties.
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14
27
a
a
4
4
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21 19
27 29
3 2
2
2
1
"19
1
1
60
Hetmont.
lOO
10
7
I
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B
Ccjshocton. ......... t ■. '
4
Gucmscw.. ..-.., ^ .,,, ,
12
a
15
1
44
Harrison, ..».,..
£
TIockinjB^. , .
3
;::.:.■"'
10
Ja«?k3on.. ♦...*...... t . .
4
Jefferson , . . . ,
14
17
3
13
69
Xjawrence. ..*.....*.-..
1
MeiKs
5
1
g
Morgiun K * ► * , . K .
2
2
Mkiskinguii]..
5
1
12
5
Noble..................
I
28
2
Perrv...
1
2
1
41
Stark ,
2
Tuscarawas.* .,.,.,.....
2
1
4
2
7
Vinton. ,,.... h
3
Total ,.
134
lis
88
2
6
sa
I
1
383
Note —
Total number motors in use in 1908 383
Total number motors in use in 1907 359
Gain over 1907 24
MINES AND MODE OF
VENTILATION
(109)
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ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NUMBER OP BIINBS OPENED. SUSPENDED AND ABAN-
DONED DURING THE TEAR 1908, AS REPORTED BY THE DISTRICT
MINE INSPECTORS.
Counties.
m
S
■s
s
•o
^
OQ
z
S
§
§
Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana.
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey —
Harrison. . . .
Hocking
Jackson . . .
Jefferson —
Lawrence. . .
Medina
Meigs
Muskingum..
Noble
Ottawa
Perry
Scioto
Stark
Summit . . .
Tuscarawas..
Vinton
Wayne
2
3
8
4
2
3
1
4
4
1
6
1
4
1
1
13
6
2
2
*i*
3
3
1
15
7
3
"4'
2
1
1
7
1
9
**3
3
2
1
1
2
7
2
3
2
6
1
2
3
ToUl.
55
89
37
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
Ill
DETAILED LIST OF MINES OPENED UP, SUSPENDED AND
ABANDONED DURING THE YEAR 1908.
ATHENS COUNTY.
New Mines
Suspended.
Abandoned.
Bailey's Run
Winchester.
S. C'^fo. 212.
No. 252.
Glouflter Domestic.
No. 312.
No. 210.
No. 254.
No. 204.
No. 275.
No. 205.
Wells & Goodspeed.
Doanville No. 1 A.
Juniper No. 1.
Maple Hill.
Big Run.
»
BELMONT COUNTY.
Summit No. 1.
Siunmit No. 2.
O. & W. Va.
Kings Run.
Cochran No. 2.
Gaylord No. 2.
Wegee.
CARROLL COUNTY.
Greer Beatty No. 5. Sterling No. 2.
Greer Beatty No. 6.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
Fairfield No. 3.
Delmore.
Prospect No. 1.
Prospect No. 2.
COSHOCTON COUNTY.
Cone8villeNo.landNo.2.
Forest Hill.
Warwick.
Locust Grove.
GALLIA COUNTY.
1 Swan Creek.
112
Geom Price.
Star Hocking.
Lost Run No. 4.
Prosperity.
Royal.
New Pittsburg No. 2.
Copperhead.
Rockquerry.
ANNUAL REPORT
GUERNSEY CX)UNTY.
N New Mines.
1 Suspended.
1
Abandoned.
West Branch.
WalhondingNo.2.
VaUey.
Old Orchard.
Ohio No. 1.
Leatherwood No. 2.
WalhondingNo. 1.
HARRISON (X)UNTY.
Ewing.
Adena.
Tippecanoe.
1
Clover Leaf.
HOCKING COUNTY.
( New Pittsburg No. 6.
New Pittsbuig No. 2.
Hocking Fuel (old hill).
JACKSON COUNTY.
Alma No. 2.
Peerless.
Comet No. 1.
DewittNo.6.
Superior No. 11.
Elkhom.
Standard.
Shook.
D. C. I. No. 1.
Globe Iron Co
Washington.
Superior No. 2.
Fluhart No. 3.
Ohio Portland Cement No.|
4 and No. 5.
Globe.
Emma No. 4.
Sharp.
Symms Creek.
Zagelmjrer No. 1.
Zagelmyer No. 2.
Ridgeland.
Gem City.
Victor Royal No. 2.
WoodrowNo. 1.
Commercial.
Wills.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Nicholson Clay Mine.
Cabbage Run.
Dorothy.
Carman No. 1.
Cannan No. 2.
Deal.
Ohio Valley.
Ohio Valley Clay.
Great Western Clay.
Long Run.
Strip Vein No. 4.
Schlagel.
Buckeye Splint No. 3.
Edwards Bros.
Thomas.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
LAWRENCE COUNTY.
113
New Mines.
Suspended.
Abandoned.
York Portland Cement.
WillaidNo.2.
Feinup No. 5.
Belfont.
Decgans.
Holcomb No. 4.
Scherer.
Lynd.
Black Fork No. 6.
1
MEDINA COUNTY.
Berkbank.
MEIGS COUNTY
Peacock No. 2 and No. 3.
Red Bird.
Coal Ridge.
Syracuse Slope.
Buckeye Salt.
MUSKINGUM COUNTY.
Drift.
Lehigh Clay.
Hydraulic Press Brick.
Ironsport.
Fair Oaks.
Werner.
NOBLE COUNTY.
Marion.
Noble.
OTTAWA COUNTY.
Consumer No. 2.
PERRY^COUNTY.
O.M.&M.C.
No. 53.
S.C.No.5.
Clay No. 2 Shaft.
Beach Grove.
Bristol No. 1.
Simons No. 5.
Iron, Clay & Coal.
Keystone No. 2.
Green Valley.
SantoyNo.2.
Indian Run.
Northwest.
114
ANNUAL REPORT
SCIOTO COUNTY.
New Mines.
SusiKJuded.
Abandoned.
Cook Clay.
Sugar Camp No. 1.
Buckeye Clay No. 1.
Clay MiU.
STARK COUNTY.
Massillon Crystal.
Pleasant Valley.
NewGreenviUeNo.S.
Massillon City.
Crescent.
Haring Wilson.
South Massillon .
Elm Run No. 7.
N. F. P. No. 2.
Geautc.
C. H. B.
Elm Run No. 1.
Sonnhalter.
Pike Run.
Elm Run No. 0.
Newman.
Whitacre No. 4.
Davis.
Eli No. 2.
Tunnel.
M. C. M. No. 3.
SUMMIT COUNTY.
Bell.
SwinehartNo. 1.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
Veleney.
MuUins No. 4.
Schindler.
Burgis No. 2.
Twin Citv.
East Goshen No. 1 .
Mullins No. 3.
Royal Goshen No. 5.
Baltic No. 1.
VINTON COUNTY.
Raccoon Vallev No. 3.
Clarion.
Raccoon Valley No. 2.
Raccoon Val ley No . 1 . i
1
WAYNE COUNTY.
Burton City.
Doylestown No. 1 .
Chippewa.
West licbanon No. 1.
Jones No. 2.
i Porter.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
116
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF LARGE MINES EMPLOYING TEN OR
MORE MEN. AND THE NUMBER OF SMALL MINES WITH LESS THAN
TEN MEN, IN OPERATION DURING THE YEAR 1908; ALSO NUMBER
OF I^RGE MINES IDLE DURING THE YEAR.
Counties.
Large Mines, Ten or Moro
Men, in Operation,
s
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0
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M
3
Athens
49
48
14
14
10
2
29
2
16
3
3
i '
62
61
14
14
10
2
29
3
15
22
36
18
32
22
10
23
33
6
18
30
34
35
19
8
31
"57
35
30
3
'***49"'
8
11
57
7
1
6
71
Belmont
84
CarroU
32
Columbiana
46
Coshocton
32
Gallia
12
Guernsey
62
Harrison
36
Hockine
21
How:;;.;.....: :.:.;.:.
18
Jackson
38
35
8
4
7
4
1
1
45
39
9
5
68
Jefferson
69
Lawrence
43
Mahoning
23
Medina
8
Meigs
14
2
15
4
33
3
1
16
2
i"
2*
i
14
2
16
4
35
3
1
17
2
46
Morpn
2
MusKinGnim
72
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39
Perry
63
Portaee
6
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Scioto
1
Stark.
65
Summit
10
Trumbull
11
Tuscarawas
36
10
1
5
i"
36
11
93
Vinton
17
Washinerton
2
Wayne
1
6
11
Total
410
26
435
641
1,051
116
ANNUAL RJ&PORT
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF MINES USING THE VARIOUS METH-
ODS OF VENTILATION, AND THE THREE KINDS OF OPENINGS.
Counties.
i
1
j
i
£
6
03 :
s ■
m ■
5
8
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c
m
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1
1
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39
55
28
27
33
10
23
27
20
14
47
53
42
4
10
15
1
13
2
13
4
2
3
10
8
1
14
6
19
9
3
6
lb
1
....
22
8
•■•5
68
79
32
46
33
12
51
32
22
18
79
69
43
45
72
39
65
6
1
66
10
11
93
17
1
10
42
47
7
16
4
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1
8
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35
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7
2
IS
10
7
12
4
4
"5
4
30
11
17
2
4
13
2
2
4
4
3
1
2
"i
1
4
2
2
3
....
2
....
3
....
22
12
11
17
14
7
20
31
8
12
13
21
24
10
1
25
68
lfV?Imopt. . .
79
Carroll
32
Columbian A. . .
46
Coshocton »
Gallia
33
12
Guernsey
51
Harrison
32
Hocking
22
Holmes
18
Jackson
79
Jefferson
69
Lawrence
43
Mahoninir
23
Medina
8
Meigs
41
2
58
34
53
0 0
45
13
3
8
•17
t
3
1
"3
140
2
6
0
Mii^lrincnim
15
2
"3
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49
34
24
2
72
Xoble
3 2
29 9
3 ....
39
Perry
65
Portaire
6
Seioto
1
35
1
1
75
15
"4
742
"14
5
4
15
1
1
3
171
"io
1
1
23
1
Stark
4
1
4
1
25
7
11
34
5
66
Stinunit
10
T*nimKii11
11
'rnacarawaa
16
9
40
2
3
1
—
93
Vinton
17
Washington
Wayne
■•4...'1
1
1
46
1
14
4
443
10
314
236
Total
1,053
1,053
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
117
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118 ANNUAL REPORT
MINES GENERATING FIRE DAMP.
The number of mines generating fire damp reported to this depart-
ment by the district mine inspectors, was one hundred and ten (no),
fourteen more than reported for the year 1907.
As mining operations are on the increase, and mining properties ex-
tended and vast territories being worked out, the number of mines gener-
ating this deadly element is on the increase, and it behooves every mem-
ber of this department to be ever on the alert, keeping in close touch with
these mines, especially where they generate fire damp to a dangerous de-
gree, to see that all the rules and orders issued by this department, and the
mining laws in particular, are carried out in full. Too much care and
precaution cannot be taken in combatting this deadly enemy of those em-
ployed in the mines, and mine bosses and superintendents, mine employes
and all engaged in the operation of a mine should assume their share of
responsibility in guarding against it.
The most serious accident reported for the year was caused by gas
being generated in a mine that had been suspended for some time, and
which was entered without being examined by the fire boss, with open
lights, causing the death of two persons and the accidental death of a
third who went to the rescue. (See page 124.)* Ohio has indeed
been very fortunate in this respect, and gas and dust explosions have been
very few in number and not of the magnitude (experienced in other states,
where hundreds of lives have been lost due to these causes.
The order requiring dust to be taken out of the mines has undoubtedly
added to the safety of many of our mining operations ; on the other hand,
numerous bulletins and orders have been issued to mine bosses and super-
intendents warning them of these dangerous elements, and giving instruc-
tions as to the best methods of dealing with them.
So great has become the death rate from these great catastrophes
supposedly due to the presence of fire damp, dust and the careless handling
of explosives in the mines, that our government has become awakened to
the keen sense of its responsibility in this direction and has established a
testing station at Pittsburg, Pa., for the purpose of making scientific and
practical tests and determining the causes of these terrible explosions
which have visited our mines in recent years. Our government also in-
vited to this country well known experts of foreign countries to come and
inspect our mines, and make a report as to the cause of these accidents.
•A complete account of this accident will be found in Inspector Morrison's report.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. ^ 119
Ob^ervations were made by this party of foreign experts, accompanied by
nicnilxirs from the United States Geological Survey and Testing Station,
and their reiK)rt was later submitted to this government, a copy of which
will be found on page. 52 of this report.
Once the nation becomes alive to the situation countless good will
result from these investigations and experiments, and the movement will
probably terminate in there being established at our national capitol a
bureau of mines, which will be devoted exclusively to the mineral re-
sources in which this country so richly abounds, and which from some
cause or other have been neglected and considered of minor consequence.
120
ANNUAL REPORT
DETAILED LIST OF MINES WHICH GENERATE LIGHT
CARBURETED HYDROGEN GAS.
ATHENS COUNTY.
S. C. No. 267.
S.t;. No. 255.
S. C. No. 212.
S. C. No. 266.
S. C. No. 281.
Northern Fuel No. 24.
S. C. No. 256.
S. C. No. 275.
New Pittsburg No. 9.
S. C. No. 311.
S. C. No. 201.
New Pittsburg No. 10.
S. C. No. 312.
S. C. No. 209.
Eclipse No. 3.
S. C. No. 254.
S. C. No. 210.
Canaanville No. 3.
S. C. No. 10.
S. C. No. 211.
Luhrig Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
S. C. No. 252.
BELMONT COUNTY.
Hisylvania No. 23.
Johnsons.
Eleanor
Glen.
Eastern Ohio.
DeUora.
Black Oak.
Clifford.
Neff No. 1.
Victor.
Captina.
Black Diamond.
Virginia Hill.
Wegee.
Wheeling VaUey.
Provident.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
Garside.
Big Wahiut.
Nieheisel.
McNab.
New Slope.
West Pittsburg.
Salem.
GUERNSEY COUNTY.
Detroit.
Imperial.
West Branch.
Blue Bell.
Little Kate No. 1.
VaUey.
Hartford.
Little Kate No. 2.
Forsythe.
Old Orchard.
Cleveland No. 1.
Buckeye.
Trail Run No. 1.
Ideal.
Eureka.
Trail Run No. 2.
Midway.
Ohio No. 1.
Little Trail Run.
Walhonding No. 2.
Ohio No. 2.
Puritan.
Black Top.
Klondyke.
White Ash.
Kingston.
Murray Hill.
Diamond.
Derwent.
HOCKING COUNTY.
New Pittsburg No. 7.
JACKSON COUNTY.
Superior No. 9.
Superior No. 12.
Superior No. 3.
DomesticT
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Globe No. 4.
Alma No. 2.
La Belle.
La Grange.
High Shaft.
West Pittsburg.
MAHONING COUNTY.
Lowell ville.
NOBLE COUNTY.
Elizabeth.
Zerbe.
Amsterdam.
Noble.
Laura.
Golden Rod.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
121
DETAILED LIST OF MINES WHICH GENERATE LIGHT
CARBURETED HYDROGEN GAS— Concluded.
San Toy No8. land 2.
Huteon No. 4.
Pooock No. 3.
Fox No, 12.
Geise No. 13.
Beaver Dam No. 1.
PERRY COUNTY.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
STARK COUNTY.
No. 17.
No. 18.
Warwick No. 5.
Stanwood No. 8.
Lost Run No. 4.
Huteon No. 8.
No. 19.
No. 20.
Willow Grove.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
Beaver Dam No. 2. Goshen Shaft.
ACCIDENTS
(123)
124 ANNUAL REPORT
INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION OF
GAS AT THE GARSIDE MINE, COLUMBIANA COUNTY,
MAY 27TH, AND ORDERS ISSUED IN REGARD TO PRE-
CAUTIONS FOR SAFETY OF THE MINE, PREVIOUS TO
THE RESUMPTION OF WORK.
Columbus, Ohio, June 8th, 1908.
Big Vein Coal Co., Cleveland, O.
Dear Sirs: — In company with Inspectors Messrs. Morrison, Miller and Smith,
we visited your Garside mine at Salineville on 4th inst., with a view of inves-
tigating the cause of explosion resulting in the death of three men on the 27th
of last month. On account of the displacement of timbers in the shafts and
general wreck from the force of the explosion, we were unable to reach the bot-
tom of the shaft with the hoisting cages, and owing to the incompleteness of
the partitions between the hoisting shaft and the air chamber, and entire ab-
sence of any air current beyond the shaft bottom, it was unsafe to attempt any
investigation of the cause of explosion, or inspection of the mine beyond that
point.
From the information given to us by the management, by the hoisting en-
gineers, and also by the men who were employed as fire bosses previous to
the mine being stopped last January, there seems to have been a most flagrant
disregard for the requirements of law and orders of this department, insofar as
the proper ventilation of the mine and necessary precautions against fire-damp
explosions were concerned.
First of all, the ventilating fan, which was originally erected on the sur-
face on top of the air chamber, failed to produce the necessary volume of air
because of the defects of, or non-completion of the wooden partition between
the hoisting shaft and the air chamber. To avoid a few dollars expense neces-
sory to complete the partition and make an air tight air chamber, which ought
to have been done at first, the fan (without the knowledge, consent or ap-
proval of the mine inspector) was removed from the surface into the inside of
the mine; an act which seriously reflects on the management of any mine,
especially so where a mine is fully known to generate as great a quantity of
gas as this one was known to do.
After the commencement of the strike last January, the services of fire-
bosses seem to have been entirely dispensed with, and whenever it was neces-
sary to enter the mine, the mine boss and those accompanying him to do any
kind of work, would be permitted to enter without even the ventilating fan
being in operation, much less the mine being examined by a competent person
with a safety lamp, and reported on as required by law, and orders of the de-
partment before any person was allowed to enter it.
It is very unpleasant for us to have to refer to the records in this office,
which are conclusive evidence that since the opening of this mine it has had
more attention from this department, and has been a greater source of expense,
annoyance and anxiety on account of the seeming desire on part of some one
to evade the law, and ignore the necessary and legitimate orders of the in-
spector, than any other mine in the state.
In view of the recent sacrifice of human life, we are compelled to order
that before any person is allowed to go Into the mine further than the bottom
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 125
of (he shaft, the partition between the main hoisting shaft and the air chamber
must be completed and made a thoroughly independent air tight airway, and
that the hoisting shaft must be properly lined with air tight material; adequate
ventilating power must be provided, and a sufficient volume of air carefully
conducted into the interior of the mine by substantial brick or cement air stop-
pings, and just as soon as the air chamber and work in the shaft has been
completed, and a volume of air provided sufficient to safely perform the work
of clearing the wreckage around the bottom of the shaft, we require that this
department be notified so an inspection can be made, and if possible learn the
cause of, and point where the explosion took place.
Trusting you will see that these instructions are carried out to the letter,*
we remain. Yours truly,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
ALEX. SMITH,
Inspector Sixth District.
W. H. MILLER,
Inspector Seventh District
THOS. MORRISON,
Inspector Ninth District.
Coluumbus, Ohio, June 24, 1908.
Big Vein Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Dear Sirs. — ^We herewith enclose you copy of the report of Mr. Morrison and
Mr. Smith, district inspectors, who have made an investigation following the
mine explosion at your Oarside mine. You will also notice that they have made
certain requests and have given certain orders which this department very fully
indorses. It certainly needs no comments to convince you that the most rigid
enforcement of the law is absolutely necessary where the conditions are such as
they found at your mine. It will no doubt take some time to place the mine in
working condition, and in addition to the orders given we request that the
stoppings in the main airways or in the pillar between the main airways be
made of hard material, such as brick, tile or cement. We also highly approve
of the request made for a large, slow-speed fan to be erected on the surface, the
building including the fan to be so constructed as to permit of the reversing of
the current at any moment by the opening and closing of certain doors con-
structed for that purpose. Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
Amsterdam, Ohio, June 24, 1908.
Mr. Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sir: — Herein is contained a report of our investigation of the Garside
mine. We went to the shaft Monday afternoon, and first examined the shaft,
which we found lined about as complete as possible. We then went in the east
side of the mine. The wreckage had been cleared from the bottom.
At the first north entry, we found a car which had evidently been blown
out of this entry onto the main, and was turned clear over and badly smashed.
The indications at this point show that the force had traveled both ways, as the
door had been first blown inward, stripped off its hinges, and then blown out-
ward, leaving one of the hinges Jammed between the top and bottom and bent
outward in the middle. The other hinge was left laying on the bottom, and tlie
door post blown towards the shaft.
We then went in the main east. There we found thatJ the force of the ex-
plosion had been outward. Cars were piled up in all kinds of shape, irons bent
lO-l. of M.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
127
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBBll OF FATAL, SERIOUS AND MINOR ACCI-
DENTS, AND THE NUMBER OF EACH CLASSIFICATION THAT OC-
CURRED IN EACH COUNTY FROM JANUARY 1, 1908, TO DECEMBER 31,
1908, INCLUSIVE.
Counties.
Fatal.
Serious.
Minor.
Total.
Athens
3
42
3
7
1
61
89
1
11
8
18
18
2
2
3
82
Belmont
149
Carroll
6
Columbiana
20
Coshocton
12
Gallia.
Guemsev
16
3
3
48
8
5
19
3
2
83
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14
Hockint^
10
hT^
Jackson
15
65
3
4
24
2
1
19
Jeffetson
14
103
Lawrence
5
Mahoning
1
Medina
Meigs
6
1
4
9
7
6
3
27
4
1
18
5
22
3
3
1
6
2
5
8
16
2
10
Morgan
16
Mufiianfiiim
9
NobteTT :
11
Ottawa
11
Ferry
4
47
Portaee
6
Scioto
2
2
3
Stark
10
30
oununit
5
I^jscarawas
6
21
1
49
Vinton
4
Wayne.
3
Totals
112
426
170
708
126 ANNUAL REPORT
and eudgates blown outward, and in most cases the cars were covered with
falls of roof.
Next, the north face entry was entered, and there it was evident that the
force of the explosion was most severe. At the end of the passway we found a
trip of cars which had been standing on the passway. They had started towards
the shaft by the force of the explosion, but the first car turned across the entry
at the latches, and the rest piled on top of it, almost completely blocking the
entry. The last cars were very badly damaged, being stripped entirely of the
woodwork and leaving nothing but the wheels and a mass of twisted iron. Be-
yond this point we found considerable gas, and were unable to penetrate this
entry very far beyond the end of the passway.
We next entered the east entries of this face, but could not get very far, as
we again found the gas within a very few inches of the bottom beforei we had
gone a hundred feet, and what distance we did go we had to crawl over falls
and broken cars. As we were unable to penetrate further into this side of the
mine, we next went towards the south shaft. We had to climb over falls nearly
all the way, but otherwise very little damage was done in this direction. We
may here state that not a stopping or door was left in the east side of the mine.
We next penetrated the west side, and with the exception of a door being
blown to pieces near the shaft bottom, and two doors at the neck of the north
and south entries, and one stopping being blown between the south entries, prac-
tically no damage was done to this side of the mine. The indications were that
the entire explosion occurred on the east side and traveled in the west ^ide, as
well as up the shaft, as the doors on this side were blown inward. In fact, the
door on the main west, which was hung to open outward, was blown in thrpugh
the frame and was almost intact, indicating that the force was almost spent when
it reached this point
At the face of the south entry, we found the gas back to the breakthrough
and down within eighteen (18) incnes of the bottom. A car was standing at this
point, covered with slate. We didn't attempt to go to the face.
In the main west we found very little gas, and not very many falls. We
were unable to penetrate the north entry very far on account of water, but as
far as we went we found that there was no indication of any force, and the
stoppings were all standing in good condition.
The following orders were given, and we desire that a copy be sent to the
company and one to Mr. Marshall. In fact, Mr. Marshall wants these orders in
writing:
First— We insist that safety lamps be used exclusively until all stoppings are
built, the circulation of air made complete, and all standing gas removed from
the mine. Stoppings to be built to comply with the law.
Second — That the fan be kept running continually, and the roof made safe
by timbering or otherwise as the work of cleaning up the mine proceeds.
Third— Believing as we do, that the present fan in operation at this mine
will be inadequate to furnish the necessary amount of ventilation to properly
ventilate, dilute and render harmless all gases generated in this mine, we feel
that it is our duty at this time, in order to avoid any further delay when the
mine is ready to resume operations, to advise and suggest that a large, slow-
speed propeller fan be erected at the top of the shaft.
Fourth — That this department be notified before they resume operations, so
that an inspection can be made and conditions approved or disapproved.
Respectfully yours,
[Signed.] THOMAS MORRISON.
Inspector Ninth District
ALEX. SMITH,
Inspector Sixth District
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
127
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBETR OF FATAL, SERIOUS AND MINOR ACCI-
DENTS. AND THE NUMBER OF EACH CLASSIFICATION THAT OC-
CURRED IN EACH COUNTY FROM JANUARY 1, 1908, TO DECEMBER 31,
1908, INCLUSIVE.
Counties.
Fatal.
Serious.
Minor.
Total.
Athens :
3
42
3
7
1
61
89
1
11
8
18
18
2
2
3
82
Belmont
149
Carroll
6
Cohimbiftnft. .
20
Coshocton
12
Gallia.
Guernsey-,
16
3
3
48
8
5
19
3
2
....
83
Harrison •.
14
Hocking
10
Holmes
Jackson
15
66
3
4
24
2
1
19
Jefferson
14
103
Lawrence
5
1
Medina
Meigs
6
1
4
9
7
6
3
27
4
1
18
5
22
3
3
1
6
2
6
8
16
2
10
3foigan
16
MiiskinguT^r. ,
9
Noble..
11
Ottawa
11
Perry
4
47
Portegp . ,
6
Scioto!
2
2
3
Stark
10
30
Summits T t T - T T
5
6
21
1
49
Vinton
4
Wayne
3
Totals
112
426
170
708
128
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING LIST OF FATAL ACCIOKNTS OCCl UlUNd IN THE MINES OF
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•Average per cent, of Americans and foroiffnors killed in the state during- the year
1906.
TABLE SHOWING PEUCENTAGE OF EACPF CAUSE TO WHICH ACCIDETNTS
ARE ATTlUtJUTAKLE.
1907. 190S.
Falls Roof 60.7 61.8
Falls coal 2 1.9
Mine Cars : 10.4 14.8
Mt>tors 2 2.8
Mining Machines 2 .9
Firo Damp 2 1.8
I'rematuro Explo.^ion 1..T 3.7
ShfK^ks from Electriciiy 7.I 4.7
Railn.ad Cars 2
Holler Explosion 2
Desrending Cage .3
Falling Tim]»or .'J
V:\\\s from TippK- l.S
Shot tlirougli Ril» 1.:? .«♦
Mi.*«M«llanrou.s 7.2 3.1
100.00 100.00
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 120
ACCIDENTS AND THEIR CAUSES.
By way of information to those connected with the management and
working of mines, we have had prepared a synopsis (sec page 136) of the
details of every fatal accident reported to the department for the year.
Tliis should be the means of accomplishing much good if given the right
consideration, and accidents avoided by guarding against causes which
contributed to these fatalities.
While there was a very large decrease in the total tonnage for the
year, the number of persons employed in the mines increased over 2,000
persons, and the number of fatal accidents decreased from 153 in 1907
to 1 12 in the year 1908, or 26.7%. The number of tons of coal mined to
the life lost was 234,713 tons, as compared with 211,542 during the pre-
ceding year.
Falls of roof claimed the greatest number of fatal accidents, 70 in all,
or 61.8% ; mine cars, 16, or 14.8% ; the use of electricity, 5, or 4.7%, and
explosions of powder, 3, or 3.7%.
Considering the scarcity of work and the fact that many of the mines
were idle a great portion of the time, when accidents are more liable to
«jccur, the showing for the year was much better than it has been wont
to be. This department still maintains that many of the fatal accidents
which we are called upon to investigate and report upon could have been
avoided, and many cases show the presence of lack of discipline and cor-
rect workmanship surrounding the manner and circumstances in connec-
tion w^ith them.
As often stated in former reports, the duties of all persons connected
with the mining of coal should be more sharply defined by law ; when this
is accomplished this department will have some basis on which to prose-
cute all offenders who do not have the respect for the law necessary to
the proper operation of a mine without the loss of life now reported from
many of the mines in our state.
The serious accidents by falls of roof were 178; mine cars 135 ; falls
r»f roof showed a decided decrease, 191 being reported in the year 1907.
but those caused by mine cars remained identically the same — 135. This
was also the case in the number resulting fatally, 16. Accidents from
this cause are seemingly increasing, since the number employed was
g-reater and the tonnage much less, notwithstanding that this department
lias issued printed rules and orders against the riding on fn^nt end v)f
trips and jumping on them when running at high speed.
Not since the year 1903 have the accidents attained such a low num-
ber, and if under the trying circumstances and conditions under which
ISO
- r just closed tins result can be obtained, under
„,en iix^rkcd dunn£r ^^^^ yf thcm'^nes in full operation, the number oujrht
„^>r^* normal conditions, w 'tnwc t- s
The iiit^st <crioiis accident of the year occurred at the Garside nnne
•,i aWiiniWana Crtinty. a t"" account of which will be found on pages
i^ and i^ot this report,
Oi the total number of fatal accidents for the year, 48.2^? were
\riiv*nVan<. and 5i.8fr were foreigners. In Belmont County, where 42
latalitiVs ^vcurred, i6./% were Americans and 83.3% were foreigners.
Jn iiuenisey County, out of 16 killed, 81.2% were Aqiericans and 18.8^/0
foreigners. In Jefferson Coimty, where 14 were killed, 7.1% were
.-ViU'^ri*-''^'*"^ and 92.9% foreigners. These comparisons certainly give
rix>ni for grave thought and consideration, and more attention should be
jTiven this class of foreign labor which is being pressed into the mines of
our state. If the proper safeguards had been thrown aroinid these men,
or if they had been disciplined to perform their work in a manner best
adapted to their self-protection, countless numbers of those meeting death
would never have been recorded.
Belmont County reported 25 persons killed by falls of roof, and 1 1 by
mine cars, showing a decrease of 5 in the number killed by falls of roof and
an increase of 7 by mine cars. Jefferson County showed a decided de-
crease in the number of fatal accidents. 14 l>eing reported for the year,
as compared with 27 reported for the year 1907, or a decrease of 13.
There was an entire elimination of fatalities caused by the use of elec-
tricity in this county, while in icx:>7, four were killed in this manner.
The total number of accidents was 708, of which 112 were fatal, 426
seritnis, and 170 of minor consequence.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
131
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132
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TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER "^AND CHARACTER OF THE ACCIDENT
WHICH OCCURRED FROM JANUARY 1, 1908, TO DECEMBER 31, 190
INCLUSIVE, AND TO WHAT SOURCES THEY WERE ATTRIBUTABLl
AND PERCENTAGE OF EACH.
Various Caiises of
Accidents.
Falls of Roof
Falls of Coal
Mine Cars
Mining Machines
Motors
* Killed by Electricity .
Premature Explosions. ,
Explosions of Gas
Shot Through Rib
Falls Timber
Falling from Tipple
Falling Down Shaft. . .
Decendine Cage
Mules and Horses
Miscellaneous
Total.
Fatal.
70
2
16
1
3
5
3
2
1
1
2
112
Serious.
178
29
135
23
2
1
19
3
3
31
426
Minor.
7
55
12
4
i
2
19
170
Total.
307
38
206
36
5
6
27
11
1
5
2
3
1
5
55
708
Percentage
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4.4
29.1
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1.3
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3.8
2.0
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1.3
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2.0
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1.3
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100.00
* Killed by Electric Wires 4
Electrocuted by coming in contact with mining machine. 1
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
133
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INSPECTOR OF MINES.
135
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF TONS OF COAL MINED TO THE
LIFE LOST, TO THE SERIOUS INJURY AND TO THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF FATAL AND SERIOUS ACCIDENTS FOR EACH YEAR SINCE THE
CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT.
Number of Tons Minod to
03
the Personfl Killed or Se-
tn
c
riously Injured and
C
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Number of Tons
2
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to the Total.
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Fiscal 1874..,.
20
SOI 108.919
4,844
31,419
Andrerw Hoy.
'' 1875...
23
40
202,667
121,606
77,210
if
" 1S76
13
70
269,099
50,000
42.168
H
*' 1877
SO
30
i75,0t)O
134,616
76,087
ii
1878
20
Jaa. D, PckBten,
" 1S79 .._.
David Owen.
" 1880
22
61
292.624
114|754
' 84,2i7
Andrew Roy**
" 18S1
29
283,S2l
378,000
u
" ISfia...
25
If
*' isfa
26
316,516
If
'* ISM
26
'40
226,636
143,433
86,932
Them. B. Bancroft.
" 1S85............
51
32
244,258
153.258
04;i70
it
1886,
4a
6S
1^,308
194,772
78,104
"
" 1887.
36
75
286,158
i:*7,356
92,808
it
'' 1888
29
79
376,239
138J13
100,034
Robt. M. Haseltine,
1889..
33
52
330,527
209,757
128,322
*i
" 1890
42
52
280,687
226,708
125,413
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1891 _ . . _
44
66
296,595
197,730
118,636
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1892....
42
93
347,929
157,129
108 J70
tt
** 1893...
32'
123
463,378
120,553
95,655
It
1894
45
116
364,672
102,674
73,976
tt
*' 1895
52
152
263,151
90,025
67,078
it
'* 1896
41
159
314.942
81,211
64,563
it
1897...,.
40
142
311,221
87,66,^
68,400
If
'* 1898...
52
155
270,463
90,736
67,^13
It
1899
59
204
269,643
77,985
60,490
(t
*- 1900.,.
68
207
285,686
93,848
70,643
Elmer G.Biddison.
" 1901
72
276
28?ij240
73,627
58,394
it
'* 1902
81
298
293,818
80,299
63,138
H
'' 1903.
114
324
215,555
75,843
56,103
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Calendar year 1904. .....
US
316
208,337
^ 77,797
" *58,984
George Harrison.
Calendar Year 1905. .....
114
372
226,628
69,448
63,158
M
Calendar year 1906
127
384
214,279
70,868
.^>3.255
it
Calendaryear 1907. . , , , .
153
493
211,542
65,651
50,102
If
Calendar year 1908
1 112
426
234,713
61,708
48,862
NoTE-Fatal accidents in calendar year 1903 were 124. Serious accidents in rah ndar
year 1903 were 309.
♦The 22 fatal and 26 serious accidents are not included in the fiscal year ]r03 nor in
the calendar year2l904. i , . k.,.
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DETAILED SYNOPSIS OF FATAL ACCIDENTS OCCURRING IN THE BflNBS
OF THE STATE OF OHIO FOR THE YEAR 1908.
ATHENS COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
March 20th.— Jas. I. Green, American, 52 years old. was killed by a fall
of drawslate at the Juniper No. 2 mine, at the face of room No. 8, 6th E2ftst
Entry. The roof had been examined, and was apparently safe. While the ma-
chine was making the sixth run, a pot of slate fell next the face. A good sup-
ply of timber was on hand.
June 4th. — Thos. Marshall, American, 59 years old. killed at mine No. 201,
Sunday Creek Co., in room No. 11 on 9th West E^itry. A rib shot had been
fired and they were loading a car and working at the shot Evidently he had
been stooping down, as the lower part of the coal fell and caught his head,
crushing it on the floor.
PREMATURE BLAST.
August 1st. — Lawrence North, American, 28 years old, killed at the Nelson-
ville Brick Company's clay mine by a premature explosion of dynamite in a
room near the property line, about 150 feet from daylight. Two top holes had
been lighted, and when going off they went back to light the bottom holes;
while looking for the fuse the shot on the right rib went off, killing deceased
instantly.
BELMONT COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
January 6th. — Frank Andrewsky, Slav, 24 years old. Killed at the Black
Diamond mine by fall of stone. Shot fired on right side of room. Deceased
was loading coal from shot, which loosened the stone, causing it to fall. There
was no chance to post this stone and it should have been pried down. Distance
of face from breakthrough on the right, thirty feet; on the left, forty-five feet.
January 8th. — John Ardulon, Roumanian, 25 years old. Killed at the Flor-
ence mine by fall of stone. Deceased was loading coal from under soapstone,
with two posts under same. There was a slip running through it near the cen-
ter of the room, which, no doubt, helped to release it. Depth of room from
entry, seventy feet, with no breakthrough made, but one marked off.
February 10th. — Antan Palfi, Hungarian. ;'2 yoars old. Killed at Taggart
mine by fall of soapstoue. Docoased was barring down coal which had been
loosoniMl by the l)last. Distance from face to nearest breakthrough, forty feet,
lie was standing under the edge of the overhanging soapstone, when the coal
fell, killing him.
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February 15th. — Bannle Sandwisk, Italian, 37 years old. Killed at Car-
negie mine by fall of soapstone. Deceased and his partner had just fired a
shot and knew the stone had been loosened by the blast. Both were ex-
perienced miners. Deceased held mine-foreman certificate from Germany,
where he had worked in the mines. Distance from last breakthrough to face,
seventy feet. The desire to load a car of coal was responsible for his death.
February 20th. — Steve Tokey, Slav, 28 years old. Killed by fall of slate at
the Pultney mine. Deceased was loading and taking down coal from under the
soapstone while knowing roof to be in a dangerous condition, without taking the
usual precaution to either prop the stone or take it down. Posts had been pro-
vided for this propping.
March 11th. — ^Emmett Demuzzio, Italian, 32 years old. Killed at Empire
No. 1 mine by fall of stone. The place was twenty-five feet wide and eighteen
feet from last breakthrough to face. On the right side sixteen feet in room No.
5 on 9 West Entry. Deceased had been told to place posts under the stone.
March 13th. — Chas. Gueschal, Pole, 32 years old. Killed at the Black Oak
mine by fall of stone. Place was in good condition, aside from lack of posts
under the soapstone. Distance from last breakthrough to face, sixty feet; in
room No. 10 on West 5th EJntry.
March 13th. — John Copral, Slav, 40 years old. Injured by fall of stone at
the Barton mine, and died March 16th. Distance from entry to face of room,
fifty-five feet, in room No. 5, 7 right, 8th face. Deceased had fired a shot in the
center of the room. The soapstone from the previous cut extended back for a
distance of three feet from the face, the coal running to a feather edge. The
hole just fired was under this piece of stone.
March 14th. — Steve Buloge, Hungarian, 40 years old. Killed by fall of stone,
at Crescent No. 3 mine in room No. 1 and No. 2, 24th Right ESitry. The rooms
were in good condition. Distance from last breakthrough to face, sixty-two
feet out both sides. Deceased had been warned a tew minutes previous to the
accident to take down the stone. The soapstone in this room is of a very greasy,
soft nature, and very dangerous.
March 17th. — Martin Schlautz, Bohemian, 54 years old. Injured by fall of
stone in Wheeling Creek mine, and died March 24th. Deceased worked in room
No. 28, 25th Elast E2ntry. Breakthrough at face on right side and on left side
thirty feet from face. Was loading coal off of the front shot. He was taken to
the hospital and later died of pneumonia.
March 20th.—Frank Malaki, Pole, 23 years old. Killed by fall of slate.
Glen mine, room No. 4, 9th Right Entry. Distance from last breakthrough to
face, forty-two feet On right side.
March 20th. — John Toaszk, Austrian, .*>! years old. Killed by fall of stone at
Dellora mine. He was working in room No. 8, 2nd East, 3rd South. Distance
from entry to face, seventy-five feet, with no- breakthrough.
March 24th. — Jno. Burke, Austrian, 45 years old. Killed at Lansing mine
by fall of stone. He was loading coal. Breakthrough on either side twenty-
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four feet from face. Two posts had been set on one side of the room under
the soapstone. He was probably loading coal under the part of the room that
was not posted.
April 30th. — Rudolph Bonacast, Italian, 26 years old. Injured March 9th,
Glen mine, by fall of stone; died April 30th. Deceased was injured in room No.
3, 3rd West Entry, and six feet from face. He had been told to take the stone
down.
May 25th. — Jno. Minus, Greek, 30 years old. Killed by fall of stone lu
Provident mine. The soapstone fell out between the post and rib, a distance
of seven feet. Three good stone posts were set under the stone. Distance
from face of room to breakthrough on either side sixty-eight feet, with a break-
through marked off.
September 4th. — ^Adolph Pastor, Bohemian, 54 years old. Killed by fall of
slate in Crescent No. 3 mine. Three cars were loaded, and he had started on
the fourth in room No. 1, 24th entry, oft 7th face. Distance from entry to face,
312 feet Twenty-eight feet wide and sixty-two feet from last breakthrough.
September 4th. — ^Jos. Macinsky, Hungarian, 34 years old. Killed by fall of
slate in Barton mine, in 7th room on 4th right entry oft 5th face entry. De-
ceased wfis digging the bottom coal from under the stone with no post pro-
tection. Stone fell and killed him.
September 12th. — John Hlas, Slav, 45 years old. Killed by fall of stone in
Lorena mine, in room 13, 6th right entry. Impossible for inspector to take
measurement of stone on account of man having gone in and started the place
without the knowledge of the boss. Deceased was working alone. Room wbjb
well posted all the way in. Deceased had been cautioned to take more care of
stone in his place.
September 12th.— Mike Deicho, Slav, 28 years old. Killed by fall of stone
in Lansing mine. He was working in room No. 12, 18th west entry off of main
north. Deceased, while in the act of knocking post from under the stone to
take it down, caused the fall of stone, with above result.
October 11th. — Stony Mostick, Pole, 36 years old. Injured October 1st. by
fall of roof coal in Boggs mine, and died October 11th. He was cutting in room
No. 8 on 5th left entrj'. The roof where the machine was working was very
tender. No posts were under the roof coal while using the machine. This acci-
dent was never reported, the inspector and coroner learning of it indirectly.
October 21 st. — Edward Johnson, American, 18 years old. Killed by fall of
stone in Black Diamond mine in room No. 22. The stone had not been posted;
the nearest post to the face on the side where he was killed was seventeen
feet back, and on the other side from twelve to thirteen feet back.
November 2nd.— John Sity, Slav, 27 years old. Injured November 2nd by
fall of stone in the Purseglove mine, and died November 8th. His leg was
crushed by fall of stone, necessitating amputation. Deceased persistently re-
fused to have this done, developing blood poisoning, causing death.
November 20th. — Wenzel Tabozek. Bohemian, 40 years old. Killed by fall of
stone In Black Diamond mine, room No. 14. The condition of the room indi-
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cated that both men were practical miners, and was a case of too much risk.
Width of place, twenty-five feet; 103 feet from entry and twenty-three feet from
breakthrough. The inspector states the accident was purely accidental, bat
might have been avoided by more care.
December 17th. — Melia Menich, Austrian, 32 years old. Killed by fall of
stone in Dellora mine, room No. 2, east on 2nd north face entry. The room was
about all cleaned up, a small part being left in the left-hand comer. There
was one-third of stone roof supported by one post; deceased was either pulling
same down, or knocking the post out with a pick when the stone fell.
December 30th. — Jos. Gurlow, Pole, 33 years old. Killed by fall of stone in
Provident mine. Room was well posted, and the post was either not well set
or it could not support the amount of stone; otherwise, the room was well
posted. Killed in room No. 9, 4th N. east entry while loading a car.
KILLED BY MINE CARS.
January ^4th. — Jno. Patterson, American, 20 years. Killed at Neffs No. 1
mine by being caught between mine car and rib. Deceased was dropping a
trip of cars which he had just brought to the passway down against the other
loaded cars standing on the side track. He was standing between the last two
cars, when the car he was on went against the others. He jumped off on the
wrong side, and was rolled through a space of four inches by the last car.
There was a space of two feet nine inches on the other side. Width of entry,
seven feet ten inches; width of car, four feet nine inches.
January 29th. — ^.Tos. Schlatt. Austrian. 28 years old. Injured at Provident
mine by a collision of motor and cars, and died February 3rd from blood poison-
ing, result of injnrv to leg. Deceased was carelessly operating the motor to
exceed speed limit.
March 28th. — Emmett Robb, American, 20 years old. Killed by trip of mine
cars in the Pultney mine. He was injured by mine cars on the slope, caused
by link of chain breaking, allowing cars to come rushing back. The slope is a
very steep one, probably 45 degrees. The cars were probably off the track
about 115 feet before they struck the deceased.
May 6th. — Joe Leon, Italian, 24 years old. Injured in Lorena mine. May
1st, by being squeezed between motor and mine cars; died May 6th. Deceased
was evidently endeavoring to jump on the moving trip between seventh and
eighth car, and was rolled between car and rib in the space of about six inches.
May 15th. — Otto Ault, American, 32 years old. Killed by mine cars run-
ning down slope at Glen mine. Deceased was assisting in delivering to the
hoisting chain some twenty-one dirt cars. Slope was about 225 feet long. Some-
thing happened to the chain^ allowing ten or twelve empty cars to run unre-
tarded down the slope. One car jumped the track, causing his death.
July 29th. — Andy Bardou, Slav, 25 years old. Killed while riding on trip in
the Union mine. He was run over by loaded car on tipple Deceased had rid-
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den from bottom of slope to top on a loaded car. Just after the car passed
over the knuckle, deceased fell off in front of car. The inspector states the
accident was due to negligence on part of the deceased for riding trip, and due
to negligence on part of the management for allowing this to be done.
August 22nd. — Geo. Sentock, Slav, 23 years. Killed by being run over by
motor trip on the inside of Empire No. G mine. Sentock and his partner were
proceeding out of the mine along the motor road. When 569 feet from tho
mouth of mine, they got in a man hole to let motor pass. One hundred and fifty
feet from where the two men had taken safety in the man hole, the motor was
cut loose from the trip, running in advance of the trip, and after the motor
had passed, the men stepped out on the road, when the trip coming from be-
hind struck them. Entry seven feet four inches wide; eight feet six inches
high, where deceased was killed. From where the motor was cut loose from
the cars to the landing place is 719 feet, and the trip of forty-five cars was
run uncontrolled the whole distance, with no trip rider, and without a light or
signal of any kind.
September 25th. — Christ Bokovich, Austrian, 25 years old. Killed by bein^
squeezed between mine car and rib in the Provident mine. Deceased met his
death while attempting to board a trip of empty cars to ride into the mine, con-
trary to the rules of the State Mining Department
October Ist. — Chas. Collins, American, 44 years old. Killed while riding
motor which ran into empty mine cars in Empire No. 1 mine. This collision
was due to the carelessness of trip rider, whose duty it was to see that tho
main entry was clear before signalling the motorman to come ahead with his
trip. Two day men were permitted by motorman to ride on the motor, which
collided with fifteen empty cars lost off the empty trip going in.
October 5th. — Selesta Gilla, Italian, 20 years old. Killed by being run over
by mine cars in the Black Oak mine. Deceased was riding on the tail-chain
between the mule and front car, falling off in front of cars. The first car ran
over part of his body, causing his death. Deceased had been warned about
riding in front of the car at this particular place.
December 4th. — Ix)uls Bacco, Italian, 30 years old. Crushed between motor
and side of entry in Virginia Hill mine. He was attempting to step between
motor and side of entry at tho front end of the motor.
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.
February 17th. — S. G. Duvall, American, 36 years old. Electrocuted at
Barton mine by coming in contact with an electric wire. There was no wit-
ness to the .accident, but he appears to have been crossing from one entry to
another between cars and came in contact with the trolley wire, althoagh
there was plenty of room to pass the cars at both sides and ends. It Is possi-
ble that he may have been between the cars to uncouple them. Height of wire
from top of rail, five feet four inches in air course; height of wire in 1st left
entry at point between the cars is five feet. One wire was found knocked down
when the body was discovered, said to have been in its place a short time be-
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fore the accident. Part of the mhie where the accident occurred had been sus-
pended for a number of months. Nothing being done In this section but clean*
Ing falls out of the air course on idle days. A 500-volt plant.
June 17th. — ^Luiggi Marcale, Italian, 26 years old. Killed by coming in con-
tact with an electric wire In the West Wheeling mine. Deceased was riding
on the front end of two loaded cars, when he ran into two empty cars which
he had previously cut off of his trip to gather from entry No. 4. When the
mule met the cars» the driver and mule were thrown into the live electric
wire of 50d volts. Entry eight feet six inches wide. Roof had previously fallen
out in the place where deceased was killed, making it about eight feet high.
October 9th. — Jno. Seko, Slav, 24 years old. Electrocuted by mining ma-
chine in Troll No. 2 mine. Deceased was killed while in the act of removing
a machine from truck in the entryway without removing the cable from ofC
the wire. Deceased probably came in contact with the starting box while
using the bar against the truck. He was working in another man's place, and
was not a regular machine runner.
November 5th. — ^Louls Keis, Hungarian, 27 years old. Electrocuted by an
electric wire in Barton mine. Deceased met his death while crossing between
trip of empties, when he collided with the trolley line carrying 500 volts. The
wire was at the regular place, according to the mining law.
MISCELLANEOUS.
May 14th. — Joe Famack, Bohemian, 27 years old. Killed by post which
was knocked out by mine car Jumping track in Wheeling Creek mine. Deceased
was employed as miner. While absent from working place, and when sitting
at the junction of 31st east and 2nd face entries, two empty cars jumped the
track at a frog and knocked out the post, striking deceased on head and kill-
ing him instantly.
October 7th. — Jacob J. Gerken,' American, 52 years old. Found dead on
stone dump at the Provident mine. Deceased was overcome by suffocation
with sulphur fumes from a burning slack pile. He was working by himself,
shoveling slack away from the woodwork near the tipple.
CARROLL COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
March 24th. — Geo. McDonald, American, 20 years old. Killed by fall of
stone in Magnolia mine, in room No: G off 1st west entry. The room was driven
six feet from entry, and breakthrough thirty feet from face. The place was
well posted. He and his brother were working on the machine, and while cut-
ting the place the stone fell.
September 12th. — ^H^olland Russell, American, 33 years old. Killed by fall of
roof in Tripp mine. This was a domestic mine, and while working alone, the
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deceased received mortal woimd in the forehead above the right eye. He had
failed to post the place, although he had been warned to do so.
September 18th.— Frank Molloy, American, 29 years old. Killed by fall of
stone in Somers No. 2 mine in room No. 4, off 8th west entry. The place was
cut by the machine just previous to the accident. The inspector states that It
was purely an unforeseen accident.
COLUMPJAXA COl'XTY. ,
FALL OF ROOF.
May 9th. — Frank Featheringham and Robert Tolson, Americans. 23 and 35
years old, respectively. Killed by fall of stone in the Ohio Coal and Coke mine,
room No. 2, 4th west entry. There was a distance of thirty-five feet from entry,
and place was well posted to within nine feet of face. The machine was
moved into the place, and one of the posts was in the road of the machine;
being knocked out, the roof gave way, killing both men. There was a slip
running across the room inside the last row of posts making a turn at both
ribs toward the face, indicating a very large pot in the roof, which broke off
across the face of coal.
June 18th. — J. C. Thompson, American, 43 years old. Killed by fall of rocK
in the Big Walnut mine. While deceased was in the entry cleaning up a fall
of slate, the accident occurred. He had just finished and was waiting to go on
the trip when the stone fell. Accident happened at the starting time. Roof
showed a little weakness. The width of place at accident was twelve* feet and
eleven inches. No timber was used in posting at this place, and it is supposed
that the occurrence was purely accidental.
FALL OF TIMBER.
May 27th. — Frank Skinner, American, 32 years old. Killed by falling tim^
ber while attempting to rescue two men who had been injured by an explosion
of gas in the Garside mine. The timber fell down the shaft, striking deceased
on the head, killing him instantly.
EXPLOSION.
May 27th.— Jno. Rowe and W. J. Wright. Americans. 3G and 43 years of a^e,
respectively, were killed by an explosion of gas in the Garside mine while lu
the mine for the purpose of loading coal for boilers. Wright was carrying
safety lamp, but they had open lights on their heads. Two cars had been sent
up. and the supposition is that Wright started the fan, which had not been run-
ning for several days, or at least went for thisi purpose, when an explosion oc-
curred, killing Rowe and injuring Wright so that he died at 5:00 o'clock the
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same day. The ventUating fan had been removed from top of exhaust shaft
into the mine, and could not be started until some one went into the mine for
that purpose.
PREMATURE BLAST.
November 20th. — Jos. Winters, American, 39 years old. Killed by explo-
sion of powder in Tucker mine. This was a small country mine, and deceased
was in act of testing powder which had become damp. While testing samo,
tlames spread and exploded Ueg of powder, injuring him so that he died several
hours later.
COSHOCTON COCXTV.
FALL OF ROOF.
September 11th. — Wesley Moore, American, 59 years old, killed by fall of
rock in Oden Valley mine. Nearest post to face on left side where the acci-
dent happened was fifteen feet. On right roadway, fifteen feet nine inches.
Accident due largely to carelessness on part of deceased.
GCERXSEY COL'XTV.
FALL OF ROOF.
January 7th. — Jos. Allender, American. 14 years old. Killed by fall of slate
in the Klondyke mine, in room twenty-three feet wide and driven fifty-three
feet in advance of last breakthrough, with good top. A cluster of small pots
and slips severed the drawslate on the east side of the track thirteen feet from
face. Wm. Allender, father of the deceased, had fired the shot and com
menced loading the first car after the blast when the slate fell in the center,
eight feet by eight feet and four inches thick, crushing skull of deceased.
January 30th. — ^Jno. W. Urwin, American, 60 years old. Killed by fall of
roof in Imperial mine. The deceased and partner, employed as loaders, com-
menced wedging the snubbings off after the room had been cut preparatory to
blasting the coal, when, without warning, an oblong pot running lengthwise of
the track fell, striking deceased. He was caught between the rails six and one-
half feet from the face of the room.
February 20th. — Mike Buchura, Slav, 19 years old. killed in Imperial mine
by fall of slate. This loosened slate was within six feet of his working place.
While starting to load coal, he reached to pull the slate down with his fingers,
when two or three tons of slate fell on him, killing him. The piece of slate
had been loosened by two slips about five feet apart, and running to a point
to the center where it was eight inches thick. One post had been set in front
of the car and two idle ones were laying in the entry.
February 29th. — ^Wm. James, American, 19 years old. Killed in Detroit
mine by fall of slate. Deceased came to his death by mine car Jumping track,
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striking post, causing tlie slate to fall on liim. The mine cars were not
spragged, and were going too fast over a bad track.
March 24th. — Jos. Shuhayda, Slav, 45 years old. Killed by fall of slate at
Ohio No. 2 mine. The deceased was loading coal from a breakthrough while
drawing a pillar, and was killed in his working place, which was well posted.
The cause was a squeeze in the hilL which resulted in the slate breaking at the
face of the coal.
April 4th. — Alonzo Shelton, American, 21 years old, injured by fall of slate
March 31st, In Ohio No. 2 mine, and died April 4th. He was on the front end
of his one-car trip, which he was bringing into the passway between rooms 19
and 20 on No. 4 west entry. No evidence was found of any knowledge of this
slate being loose.
July 13th. — August Baer. American, 52 years old. Killed by fall of slate in
Midway mine within five feet of face. This was an unforeseen accident.
August 4th. — Geo. M. Nichols, American, 33 years old. Killed by fall of
slate in Puritan mine. Deceased was a machine runner and was injured forty-
six feet from room face, and not obliged to look after slate at this point. Juat
at neck of the butt room on No. 2 east entry, post was knocked out by machine
on the north side track supporting cross bar.
December 18th. — ^Jno. Driscoll, American, 49 years old, killed by fall of
slate in Trail Run No. 2 mine. Deceased while placing his machine in its work-
ing place where timbermen were placing posts under bad roof, was killed by
fall of slate. The timbermen were sent to this room to make it safe before
being cut by machine men. They were placing a cross bar over the track back
from the face, when the machine men began to unload their machine. Thoy
were informed that the room was not yet quite ready, but the machine was un-
loaded at the face. Deceased stood about six feet from the face, moving front
end of machine toward the west rib with a bar, when the drawslate broko.
Room was exceptionally well timbered back to the entry.
MINE CARS.
January 24th. — Andy Alex, Slav, 49 years old. Killed by trip of mine cars
in Old Orchard mine. Deceased came to his death while attempting to cross
a track between the cars when they were about to move, and was whirled be-
tween car and rib, crushing him through hips and spine, causing death. Prom
the circumstances it is believed that the deceased was of the opinion that the
trip was at its destination. The inspector states that he believes the abolish-
ment of making running switches in mines would decrease the dangers con-
nected with mining.
April 20th. — Samuel Bonom, American, 31 years old. Killed by motor col-
liding with empty trip in the Imperial mine. Deceased was riding motor In his
own coal mine and collided with empty cars.
November 4th. — Ernest Barrow, American. 21 years old. Killed at the Klon-
dyke mine by being run over by mine cars. Deceased fell under front car of
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the trip. He had been driver for six years. Entry ten feet two inches, perfectly
clear of gob, with plenty of room alongside to pass or sprag the cars without
incurring danger. Indications lead to the belief that the broken bumper, to-
gether with an attempt to get on front end of car, were accountable for tho
fatality. Warning after warning had been posted in the mine about riding on
the front of cars down grade.
ELECTRIC WIRE.
November 19th. — Roll Cummings, American, 19 years old. Killed at Trail
Run mine by coming in contact with an electric wire. Deceased was a driver.
Accident occurred on 25th west entry, and deceased was found lying on the
south side of the car opposite the neck of room No. 7. Investigation showed
that the feed wire was carried along the north rib of the blind entry and to
a breakthrough nearly opposite No. 7. Three insulated wires had been car-
ried through the brattice a distance of twenty-two inches and fastened on
wooden pins located about six inches from the west rib of the breakthrough.
Insulation had been removed three-quarters of an inch on all three wires about
four inches east of the wooden plug, in order to attach the cable while cutting
room on 25th west entry. The top wire was nine Inches from the top, middle
wire one foot from the top; bottom wire eighteen inches from top. Entry six
feet high and ten feet wide. The rib where the body was found was five feet
from the south rail. Surroundings indicate that the car was off the track, and
that deceased put his hand against the wire to slew it, or that he had cut the
car off at room No. 5 and was running to catch the front car, stumbled and
threw his hand against the wire. Rule No. 6 of the State Mining Department,
requiring all wires placed on insulators, was not complied with. Five hundred
volts.
FELL OFF TIPPLE.
April 4th.— Lafayette Herald, American. 58 years old. Killed by fall from
tipple in Trail Run No. 1 mine. Deceased was killed while working on new-
tipple, falling from a scantling, precipitating him twenty-two feet below. His
negligence was in not providing proper scaffolding.
FELL DOWN SHAFT.
August 30th. — Clco Phillips, American, 20 years old. Killed by falling from
hoisting cage in some unknown manner at the Puritan mine. It appears that
he had stepped on the west side of the cage and fell with head and shoulders
overhanging the east side.
RAILROAD CARS.
November 15th. — Chas. McMurray, American. 'V-) years old. Killed by rail-
road cars on the tipple at Trail Run No. 1 mine. Deceased was trimming rail-
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road cars, and while standing at rear of front car facing the tipple, with right
foot and leg on inside track, was thrown and caught near the upper part of the
thigh bv the rear car
HARRISON COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
June 2nd. — Jno. Farcus, Hungarian, 3G years old. Killed by fall of slat*?
at Majestic mine. Deceased was killed in a narrow place driven from room No.
2 off of 5th B. entry to head of No. 1 room which was caved. The place was
driven eighteen feet on the butt, nine feet wide. He was warned to take the
stone down, but failed to do so, and it fell, killing him. The room was driven
122 feet from the entry, sixty-three feet inside the breakthrough and five and
one-half feet wide, and was fairly well posted.
July 17th. — Ernesto Burginni. Italian, 26 years old. Killed by fall of stono
in Roby No. 1 mine. The fall of stone occurred at face of room No. 8, turning
off at 13 west entry. The room was driven 116 feet, twenty-nine feet beyond
the breakthrough, twenty-three feet wide and five feet high. A shot had been
fired in the right-hand rib and two cars had been loaded. While loading the
third car the stone fell and killed him.
MOTOR.
December 29th. — Rudolph Margar. Polish, 14 years old. Killed by being
run over by motor at Roby No. 1 mine. He was not an employe of the company,
and had been ordered away at different times. Deceased, when killed, was
riding on the motor running fiv^ cars of stone out to the stone dump. He pulled
the pin for the motor to cut off from the cars, and when the motorman speeded
the motor up. the deceased fell off the motor and was run over by the loaded
stone cars.
IKK'KIXi; COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
October 16th. — .Ino. Low'es. ^\nierican. 63 years old, killed by fall of slate in
Carbon Hill mine. Deceased was considered a practical miner. This is rock
top entry, with six inches to one foot of drawslate. taken down with every
crossing without the use of timber. Deceased had sounded the top and was
of the opinion that it would l»e necessary to wo<lge it or drill a hole in It and
shoot it down.
MINE CARS.
July 24th. — ClartiK't' Miller, American, V.) years old. Killed at New Pitts-
burg Xo. 5 mine by being run over by mine car. Deceased was a coal hauler,
and was killed in 3rd east entry, north side of mine at room No. 4. Miller got
off the r<*ar end of car and ran around to the front end, missed his hold, and
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fell in front of cars. This was the last trip out at dinner time. The drivers
had been warned about riding on front end of cars, still were permitted to do so.
MISCELLANEOUS.
February 28th. — Jefferson Robinson, American, 56 years old. Killed at
Jobs mine Nos. 2 and 3, while working on boiler house. This was an unfore-
seen accident. Deceased, with seven others, was engaged in raising two Joints
of four-inch pipe, forty fe^t long, intended for a ginn pole in the boiler house
with which to lower a smoke stack; while raising same, rope broke, causing
death of deceased.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
January 22nd. — Jno. Good, Pole, 26 years old. Killed at Plum Run No. 3
mine by a fall of slate. Deceased was eight months in this country and em-
ploye<l in the mines one month. His partner had been a miner for twenty-five
years, and states that they had one post set under the stone. The soapstono
had been taken down on both sides of the room, but a piece was left standing
in the middle of the room. The coroner in his verdict states that this death
was due to the negligence of a fellow workman.
February 15th. — Andy Yagella, Pole, 24 years old. Killed at Roby No. 2
mine by a fall of slate. Deceased was drawing pillars and working between
rooms 10 and 17, and had the pillars between entry drawn back to within six-
teen and one-half feet of the breakthrough. They were taking the first cut off
and had mined it all the way across, three and one-half feet deep, and had shot
both bottom and top coal at one end, taking out probably eight feet of the en-
tire sixteen and one-half feet, leaving the slate up at this end without any
support. They had the coal loaded out of this end that had been shot down,
and had shot the bottom coal out of the other end, and while loading a car
the top coal broke off at the back of the cut. falling on deceased and killing hi!n.
February 29th. — Geo. Gereguch, Pole, 54. years old. Killed by fall of stone
at I he U. S. No. 9 mine. Deceased was killed seventy feet from entry to face
while loading coal with a stone overhanging, with one post under it. The soap-
stone was more or less shattered by the shot fired in the coal. There was also
a slip near the back of the cut which loosened the stone that fell and trippo.l
post.
June 2d. — .fos. Sorgeki. Hungarian, 4;") years old. Killed by fall of stone at
Flush Run No. 2 mine. He was engaged in putting; up cross Timl)(»rs on the main
entry. Deceased had previously sounded th(» roof, and supposed it lo be safo.
June 18th. — Mike Kurzwar, Pole. :>r) years old. Killed by fall of stone at
Dillon No. 2 mine in room No. 1. 22nd east entry. Deceased was in the act
of .setting post under the stone. Room 140 feet from ("Utry, twenty-four feet
wide and forty-three feet inside the breakihrouj^h. Room was well poster'..
Had good roof and very strong roof stone over the coal.
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June 24th. — Andy Turplace and John Prosser, Hungarians, 20 and 21
years old, respectively. Killed by fall of stone in the U. S. No. 1 mine. The
distance from face of room to breakthrough, nine feet The slip cut stone at
the rib along the face. Accident occurred in room No. 3 on 3rd right.
July 16th. — ^Nicholas Brant, Austrian, 26 years old. Killed by fall of root
in Rush Run No. 1 mine. He was cutting with mining machine in room No. o
6th right; entry. He had knocked out one post which was set near the center
of the room; unloading machine, proceeded to cut room without resetting the
post. Four runs were completed and the fifth commenced when the stone feU.
killing him instantly.
July 27th. — ^Jno. Patsko, Slav, 22 years old. Killed at the Goucher mine
by fall of stone. Deceased was killed at face of room, forty-five feet from entry.
Patsko and his partner had fired and loaded out part of crossing of coal on
right side of room, and taken precautions to post the stone where coal had
first been shot down, two posts having been set in space of eleven feet. They
later shot the left side, the shot Just setting the coal down. The stone was
yet in place over the coal, with very little, if any, overhanging. Deceased com-
menced to load coal from side last fired, when stone fell on coal and broke the
front of the coal so that the stone was overbalanced, falling on deceased, killing
him instantly. It would not have been practical to have posted this stone.
August 4th. — Jos. Montana, Italian, 33 years old. Killed by fall of stone in
U. S. No. 2 mine, in room No. 5, 5th east entry and 3rd north face entry. Room
driven 108 feet from entry, with a breakthrough on the right hand at face
where accident occurred.
August 19th. — Steve Andusis, Hungarian, 22 years old. Killed by fall of
stone in the U. S. No. 2 mine. Room 12, turned off 1st west entry, off 2nd north
face. The room was driven ninety -one feet and thirty-two feet inside of break-
through. The entire cut was almost loaded, with but one post under the stone.
MINE CAR.
December 2nd.^Bryant Vowak, Pole, 25 years old. , Injured at the Amster-
dam mine August 18th, by being run over by mine cars, dying from effects of
injury on December 2nd. Deceased was driver at night, and was coming out of
1st west on south side. At the cross-cut there is a little grade, and canvas
hung in this place. He endeavored to hold the car back a little, but there
being no heels on his shoes, his feet slipped from under him, the car running
over him, doubling up his back. The brake was on the other side of the car,
and if he had been on the rear end he could have held the car. He was taken
to the hospital, where it was discovered his back was broken.
FALL FROM TIPPLE.
July 22nd. — Germano Muze, Italian, 29 years old. Killed by fall from tippid
at U. S. mine. Deceased was landing trip of cars on tipple. Some cars Jumped
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the track at the frog, and in pulling the cars on the track the planks were
torn loose and a tie broken out. A plank was placed over, but not nailed down.
Deceased, while on his way over the trestle with a tie to replace the broken
one, stepped on this loose plank; the plank, as well as deceased, fell through
the trestle to the ground below. Deceased, as well as company, knew condition
of the trestle.
CAUGHT IN MINING MACHINE.
December 12th. — Elijah Hennis, American, 15 years old. Leg caught in
mining machine. Rush Run No. 2 mine; toe of right shoe caught on one of the
bits of mining machine chain, leg shredded from knee down. No shield on
machine, although evidence showed there had been one, as there was a piece
of it left, but no protection. Distance from last breakthrough to face, eighteen
feet on right side. Deceased was working with his father.
MEIGS COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
June 20th. — H. C. Latimer, American, 20 years old, killed at Hobson mine
l>y fall of slate. In dark west entry, 13S feet from face. He was superinten-
<lent of the mine, and from the evidence it appears that he was very careless,
although a practical man. The roof was very tender and treacherous.
July 30th. — Chas. S. Jones, American, oO years old. Killed by fall of slate in
Charter Oak mine. He was a machine runner, and the accident occurred in
room No. 7 on 12 west. The room was driven iss feet front entry to face an<l
was twenty-four feet ten inches wide. Deceased had been warned to reset
three posts that were set across the face as they cut to them, because there
was a slip which was unsafe without this protection. The advice was un-
heeded. Accident due to negligence on part of victim.
September 9th. — Chas. H. Williams, American, 24 years old. Killed at Hob-
son mine in room No. C on 2nd west off south entry. The room was not yet
widened, being driven from the entry seventeeii feet, and was twelve feet six
inches wide. Deceased was not a practical miner, and evidence showed negli-
gence on the part of management, knowing the place to be dangerous and not
seeing that it was properly timbered or taken down, and so somewhat responsi
hie for the accident.
November 16th.— Albert Young and Jas. R. Stobart, Americans, 29 and Gi
years of age, respectively. Killed by fall of roof in the Stobart mine. The acci-
dent occurred in room No. 8, 1st west entry. Their deaths were probably due
to a squeeze. The accident occurred in a small country mine opened by Robert
Stobart. The deceased were killed within fifty feet from the face of the room.
Two breakthroughs on the east ^U\o of tlie room, and on(^ about twenty feet
from face. If these men had gone to the breaklhrou.u:li. botli would have es-
caped.
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MORGAN COUNTY.
MINE CAR.
November 30th. — Wm. Hardy, American, 26 years old. Killed in Tropic
mine by being run over by mine cars. Deceased was motorman, running a six-
ton Jeffrey motor; from cause unknown failed to make usual stop for signal,
but came straight through, colliding with a trip of empty cars that were being
pushed* off bottom for main west entry switches. The grade where the accident
occurred was very steep for a distance of 500 feet from the main west entry.
PERRY COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
January 16th.— T. T. Jones, American, 39 years old. Killed at XX No. 2
mine by fall of soapstone. The place was well posted and appeared to be cared
for by experienced and careful men. The stone fell in a space between the
nearest post and face of coai, which was eight feet. There was a breakthrough
at the face of room at right-hand rib, and on the left about twenty feet from the
face. The place is only fourteen feet wide, but was approaching the crop line,
and on this account the roof was more tender. The cap of the post was broken
off close to the post by the fall, evidently without warning.
January 31i8t. — Steve Coolidge, Hungarian, 52 years old. Killed by coal
from standing shot in Sunday Creek No. 203. Deceased was engaged in work-
ing off a standing shot in a breakthrough on left-hand rib at face of room. The
place was propely posted, with breakthrough on right-hand rib at the face, and
one being made on the left hand. Everything indicated that experienced men
had driven the place, which was 240 feet from entry. In view of these facts,
the stupidity of working off the shot in this manner is difficult to explain.
May 19th. — Jno. K. Fox, American. 45 years old. Killed by fall of top coal
at the Jenkins & Redfern mine. Accident, occurred in what is known as Fishor
main entry. Deceased was engaged in drawing pillar coal. Place twenty-six
feet wide. When body was removed an ax was found close to body, and a post
nearly chopped in two. showing that deceased had been in the act of preparing
to post the roof.
September 24th. — Jno. Port. American, 49 years old. Killed by fall of roof
at the Upson mine. Deceased was drawing pillars within the 12th breakthrough.
West entry, including pillar, twenty-four feet. Properly timbered place would
probaMy have prevented the accident.
ST.ARK rorxTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
October 17th.— Jno. Hurke, American. 42 years old. Killed by fall of roof
in th<' Massillon C^)al Company'.^ No. 12 mine. Drawing pillars in room No. 4.
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2nd entry. The pillar had been followed up about thirty-five feet, one shot wide,
taking their road with them. They had reached the breakthrough and were
bringing the pillar back to a breakthrough. The roof is very strong in this part
of the mine and gave no warning. The place was well timbered.
November 16th. — Eugene Peterman, American, 50 years old. Injured
November 16th by fall of slate in the Wise Bros, mine, and died November
lf*ih. Deceased was employed drawing pillarft in room No. 1. main entrv, and
was instructed by the mine boss not to work inside the breakthrough, but to
start the pillar and work back. Deceased saw an opportunity for a shot inside
the breakthrough, and drilled a hole and fired it, loosening the stone and work-
ing under same, which should either have been taken down or securely posted,
which was not done.
TUSCARAWAS COUXTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
February 26th. — Robert Jones. American, 40 years old. Killed by fall of stone
in Acme mine. Deceased was a roadman, and was in the act of placing posts
find limbers at a dangerous place in the roof of the entry. He inadvertently
lo^>sened a piece of rock, which fell, fracturing his skull, causing death. Not
having sufficient pillar had caused a slight creep at this point, and while the
stone may have sounded solid, the weight had cracked it near the coal along the
rib. The jar of the pick loosened it. All connected with the accident were
practical men.
April 28th. — Jno. Burgis, American, 43 years old. Killed at the Burgis mine
by a fall of stone. Killed while working in his own domestic mine. Plenty of
j^ood posts were near the track at the mouth of the mine.
September 19th. — Frank Ma/zelini. Italian. 20 years old. Injured at the
Midvale-Goshen mine by a fall of rock, and died September 19th. The rock was
supposed to have been loosened by a shot made for coal, and dropped suddenly
without warning. All human and ordinary precautions had been taken for
protecting employes. An unforeseen accident.
September 26th. — Jas. B. Kennedy, American. .'57 yt'urs old. Killed by fall
of rock in Mullins No. 1 mine. Room No. 7 at 7ih ri^ht entry near ihe neck.
Th;» rock fell without warning. Deceased was in discharge of his duty and at
the time of the accident was in the room tor the purpose of n'pairin^ pipe con-
veying compressed air.
November 11th. — Angelo Besozzi. Italian, T.\ years old. Injured by fall of
coal in Midvale-Goshen No. 4 mine, and died November l.')i]i. Deceased was
barring off coal between the rooms when i!ie piece f(d] an<l caused injuries that
result ed in death four days later.
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SHOT BLOWING THROUGH RIB.
October 30th. — ^Ardabino Vlncenzo, Italian, 23 years old, killed by shot blow-
ing through rib in Mullins No. 1 mine. Accident occurred in room No. 2, 11th
west entry, circumstances of which are peculiar. One shot was fired on the left
rib of the room, another in the center, and still another unflred, with needle
still in the hole and squib ready to light. Circumstances point to the belief
that he was on the way to light the shot, when another shot from room No. 3
blew through, killing him instantly. The shot which blew through the rib was
eighteen feet from face of room No. 2 and thirty-eight feet from breakthrough.
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J.)ETA1LED REPORT OF FATAL ACCIDENTS RESULTING
FROM ELECTRICITY FROM 1806-1908; INCLUSIVE.
The following is a detailed report of all fatal accidents reported to
this office where death resulted from persons coming in contact with
electric wires, from mining machines charged with electricity, or elec-
tricity in some form in use in the mines of the state.
The'first accident was reported in 1896, where there was some differ-
ence of opinion as to whether the accident was due to electricity or from
heart failure.
Since that time the list has increased until in 1907 eleven persons
met death in this way, and in 1908, five were reported.
INQUEST OF JNO. MATHENY (AMERICAN).
Hartford Mine, Guernsey County, Oct. 7, 1896.
Jno. Matheny was employed at the Hartford mine, and while conversing
with Isaac Unklesby was seen to stumble, and in falling came in contact with
the electric wires. The casualty was so unusual as to warrant a careful inves
tigation. The services of Dr. A. M. Blelle, Professor of Physiology at the Ohio
State University, were secured, who, with the assistance of several resident
physicians, held an autopsy which resulted in the coroner's finding that death
was attributable to heart failure. The fatality was so reported in the annual
report of that year. The voltage carried at this mine at that time was 500 al-
ternating current.
INQUEST OF WESLEY McHENRY (AMERICAN).
Hartford Mine, Guernsey County, Feb. 17, 1897.
Wesley McHenry, while passing a mine car, slipped and in falling his hand
came in contact with one of a series of three wires used for the transmission
of power. Although several persons were near, he died before he could be re-
moved. The services of Dr. Bleile were again secured, and as a result of the
autopsy, the coroner found that death resulted from coming in contact with
electric wires.
INQUEST OF JNO. FONTELLA (AUSTRIAN).
New Pittsburg, Athens Co., No. 9 Mine.
Jno. Fontella was found dead on third east side of No. 9 mine. He seemed
to have fallen full length from a point at least four feet from the power line;
his feet were about four and one-half feet from the wire and bis head and neck
were over it. The wire was said to be about three and one-half feet from the
floor of tbe mine and near the rib of the entry, leaving a space of at least three
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and one-half to four IVet in which to walk. The return wire was broken at a
point beyond the place of accident, so that the current was entirely on the wii*e
A voltage of 250 was carried at this mine.
INQUEST OF DANIEL JENKINS (AMERICAN).
Tom Corwin No. 1, Jackson County, Ohio.
Killed Dec. 13, 1902.
Mr. Jenkins was employed as a track layer. On Dec. lo, after finishing his
day's work, he walked down the entry toward the tool box. While walkin;;,
evidently on the rail to keep his feet from getting wet, he slipped, throwing his
right hand against the post to protect or steady himself. His right arm caught
the positive electric wire which was suspended on said post, and breaking down
with his weight, fell downward in the pool of water. He was last seen at 3:30
p. m.
INQUEST OF GEO. D. LOOMAN (AMERICAN).
La Belle Mine. Jefferson County, Ohio.
Killed Feb. 24, 1902.
Mr. Looman was descending in the bucket down the shaft, when electric
flashes were observed, and that instant the derrick fell, dropping across the
mouth of the shaft. Mr. Looman fell down to the bottom and was instantly
killed. This accident was undoubtedly due to the wire ropes attached to the
derrick being charged with electricity and the hoisting rope of the beam and
one of the guy ropes coming in contact produced a short circuit, immediately
burning both ropes in two, with the above result.
INQUEST OF SHERMAN PARKHURST (AMERICAN).
Dillon No. 2 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed June 13, 1902.
Mr. Parkhurst was the trip rider on the outside motor. He came in con-
tact with the trolley, which killed him in.«?tantly.
INQUEST OF STEVE GARSTIC (FOREIGNER).
Brilliant Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed Jan. 19, 1903.
The wire known as the feed wire was depressed about 10 inches from its
proper place by reason of a Hat stone having fallen on it. There was also water
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in the entry. Steve Garstic accidentally came In contact with the wire, and
standing in the water, received a greater shock than if the entry had been per-
fectly dry. Was electrocuted by a voltage of only 240 volts.
INQUEST OF GEO. FRANCIS (AMERICAN).
Luhrig No. 2 Mine, Athens County, O.
Killed April 24, 1903.
Geo. Francis was working as a lineman and had been working in water up
to his shoulders. He was on his way out to change clothes, when he acci-
dentally struck the electric trolley wire, and his wet condition made the con-
tact with the live wire so great that it killed him.
INQUEST OF ABER bARIN (FOREIGNER).
Amsterdam Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed June 14, 1904.
Aber Darin was out at the mouth of the room to get an empty car, and in
some way got on the live wire and was killed. The wire was hung close to
tho rib and the distance between car and wire was three feet.
INQUEST OF ROSS DEGARME (FOREIGNER).
Kelley No. 2, Jefferson County, Ohio.
Killed Sept. 1, 1904.
Mr. DeGarme was attempting to pass between the cars and a post, holding
up a cross-piece supporting the trolley wire. The post was shoved out from
under said cross-piece, letting it down, the live trolley wire striking Mr. DeGarme
across the right side of the neck, electrocuting him. Inspector recommends
that a close inspection should be made and see that posts are properly set when
supporting cross beams for live wires.
INQUEST OF ANTHONY WALEIKO.
U. S. No. 7 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed Jan. 5, 1905.
Anthony Waleiko (Polish) was coming out of the mine carrying a drill. It
is supposed as he was parsing along a trip of cars that his drill came in con-
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tact with the trolley wire, which threw him against the wire. The wire was
against the side of his head, holding him on his feet for some little time after
he was dead. Voltage 500.
INQUEST OF JAMES PANNOCK.
Walnut Hill No. 1 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed Feb. 4, 1905.
Jas. Pannock (Polish) and several others were walking along the main
entry, coming out. Alongside the track the motor was passing with 20 empty
cars, and when he came to the ICth car, it is supposed that he fell with his
neck on the trolley wire, killing him instantly. This was his second day lu the
mine. The company carries a high voltage of 550 volts.
INQUEST OF ZELMO BUCCO.
U. S. No. 9 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed July 1, 1905.
Zelmo Bucco (Italian) had pushed a loaded car out of his room. Oa the
entry, in order to get an empty back into the room, and a slight grade existing,
ho and his buddy were trying to stop the car, when Bucco is supposed to have
struck the wire with his hand, throwing him against a wire, striking his head
and neck, causing instant death. Was employed two years, and considered a
practical minor. Voltage 500.
INQUEST OF JOHN POSEC.
U. S. Plum Run No. 4, Jefferson County, O.
Killed Oct. 3, 1905.
Jno. Posec (Hungarian) was employed as timberman, and was putting up
some posts in fourth right entry. He accidentally came in contact with the
machine feed wire, sustaining an electrical shock which resulted in his almost
instant death. Voltage 500.
INQUEST OF STEVE KOVACS.
Barton Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed Nov. 29, 1905.
Stove Kovacs (Hungarian) canio out of mine with auger on his shoulder,
holding it In his loft hand. In passing the cars, the auger struck a lire wire
and knocked him down, killing him instantly. Voltage 500.
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INQUEST OF FRANK SHROLL.
Noble Mine, Noble County, O.
Killed Dec. 15, 1905.
Frank Shroll (Polish) had squared up his entry and gone out after a ma-
chine runner. A driver was coming down the entry and noticed a light follow-
ing his car. Mule ran into an empty car, and as loaded car ran back, Mr.
Shn>ll is presumed to have stepped to one side, tripped on the water pipe and
fallen toward the rib, striking live wire which was four feet from the bottom
and ten inches from the rib, caused by a slight crook in the pillar. With his
hands on the wire and his legs on the pipe a short circuit was created, and he
<Iied as soon as released from the wire. Voltage 250.
INQUEST OF THOS. A. CAMPBELL (AMERICAN).
Doanviile Mine, Athens County, O.
Killed August 9, 1906.
August 9, 1906, Thomas A. Campbell was working on night shift and at 8
o'clock, with Elisha Probst, went back to eat some lunch. His partner went to
get some squibs, and upon returning in about one minute found him lying with
his neck across the wire. The wire had been previously hung on the same side
as the working place, but when the place was started the wire was cut 40 feet
helow and taken across the haul way and up the opposite side of the entry 30
feet above the working place and then taken back to the same side. The origi-
nal wire was of two O O. but that used for the temporary work was No. 1,
which was carelessly hung or laid alongside the entry. The regular traveling
way where Mr. Campbell was killed is 15 feet wide, or seven feet from the
haulway wire. Apparently the men were very careless, as they had a keg of
powder hidden under some slate, with which the live wire came in contact,
and kept their oil on the other side of the wire, so they were compelled to climb
over the wire to get it. Voltage 250.
INQUEST OF GEO. JEFFERS (AMERICAN).
Pultney Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed January 3, 1906.
.January 3, 190G. Geo. Jeffers was working in No. 1 room on No. 2 right
entry, and had come out of his room with an empty car. The driver being there
with two. Jeffers was pushing his car back to the parting, and fell down in
the track. The doctor seemed of the opinion that he died of heart disease, but
the driver stated he saw a flash before he fell, and the supposition is he came
in contact with the electric wire. Voltage carried 250 direct current.
12—1. Of M.
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INQUEST OF JOSEPH VERBA (BOHEMIAN).
Black Diamond Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed June 21, 1906.
Jos. Verba was found alongside of entry dead. Supposed to have followed
the first! trip into the passway and was passing cars on the side on which the
trolley wire is located. Five hundred volts carried, direct current. EJntry was
seven feet wide and height is five feet from rail. Trolley wire is twelve inches
from the top and seven inches from the side at this point There is a fair trav-
eling way, and the miners are not supposed to travel on the motor road during
working hours. No one witnessed the accident.
INQUEST OF STANI DAVANI (POLE).
Detroit Mine, Quernsey County, O.
Killed July 10, 1906.
This accident had no witnesses, but circumstances surrounding it indicate
that he was passing under the trolley line on the main entry at the No. 2 W.
Entry, and came in contact with the wire, killing him instantly. Trolley wire
was in its usual place where deceased had crossed each day for fifty days.
Trolley line was four feet six inches above top of motor rail when accident oc-
curred. Two hundred and fifty voltage carried. Deceased had passed under
the trolley line, which was a little to the south side of the entry, and was gping
to pass between two cars of the loaded trip to get on the south side of the main
entry where the men collect to be hoisted out
INQUEST OF THOS. WHEATLEY (AMERICAN).
West Pittsburg Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed October 4, 1906.
Body found electrocuted lying in water alongside of entry. Live wire was
about two feet from the roof, and water was fourteen inches deep, and must
have beeir within ten inches of the live wire. Entry was twelve feet wide, and
from the rail to the rib was about six and one-half.
INQUEST OF HERBERT WILSON (AMERICAN).
U. S. No. 9 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed November 14, 1906.
Herbert Wilson was electrocuted on mining machine. Deceased had Just
completed cutting the entry and was in the act of barring his machine around
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in order to cut a breakthrough, and must have slipped and fallen on machine.
His partner was also helpless for a time, but finally succeeded in extricating
himself. Voltage 500.
INQUEST OF NICHOLAS SAVAGE (AMERICAN).
San Toy No. 2 Mine, Perry County, O.
Killed August 18, 1906.
Nicholas Savage was driver at No. 2 mine, and jumped on motor to hold
the trolley pole. Accident occurred on the east end of the motor switch, on tho
1st W Entry off N., on west side of the mine, as the motor was there about
four feet from the trolley wire and the pole would not reach so that it could
trail behind, the result being that when the motor started the pole was directly
in front with Mr. Savage braced against the lamp stand with the pole between
him and the rib when the motor started. It is presumed that when the motor
struclv the curve rail of the switch it deflected it toward the rib next tho wire,
which caused the pole to slew with a sudden jerk just as the motor jumped
the outside rail and doubled up the victim between the trolley pole and top
of motor. Distance between trolley pole and top of motor and trolley wire only
fourteen and one-half inches. Voltage 250.
INQUEST OF GABE BOZO (HUNGARIAN).
Peabody No. 2 Mine, Perry County, O.
Killed September 19, 1906.
Neciv came in contact with electric wire while unloading a car of posts.
Two hundred and fifty voltage. Accident occurred at the latches of room No.
7, 1st North entry, which is 11.5 wide at that point. Body was found three feet
from east rib, or almost under the trolley wire. Entry is four feet one inch
high and trolley wire one inch from roof. Rails entering room as well as
fhose on the entry are bonded on account of motor haulage in rooms.
INQUEST GEO. BRODI (ROUMANIAN).
San Toy No. 2, Perry County, O.
Killed November 14, 1906.
Geo. Brodi was electrocuted by riding out on motor trip iu a car which hail
been attached to it unknown to driver. He raised up and struck the trolley
wire, killing him instantly. Width of the bottom where accident occurred inside
of the timbers was thirteen feet eight Inches, with double track four feet apart.
The height from bottom to timber was four feet two inches: from bottom to
wire three feet eight inches, and from wire to timber five inches; from top of
160 ANNUAL REPORT
wire to the slate between the timbers where he raised himself was one foot five
inches; on the opposite side the space between timbers and car was but one
foot.
INQUEST OF CLYDE ASHMAN (AMERICAN).
Hutson No. 4 Mine, Portage County, O.
Killed October 24, 1906.
Clyde Ashman was electrocuted by mining machine. One of the buttons
fell on the frame of the machine, charging it. Deceased was in act of cutting
a jack hole and got on the machine with his hands, killing him. Two others
were shocked. Deceased was a practical miner, but had only worked four
days on the machine. Voltage over 250.
INQUEST OF HERMAN ZELWSKY.
Black Diamond Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed March 18, 1907.
Herman Zelwsky (Polander) and partner were on their way home, and
near the outside instead of going along an op^n track which was clear, they
went along the entry where empty cars were standing as they were delivered
from the tipple; not having room to pass the cars they attempted to cross to
opposite side, where they thought they could get past the empty cars. In pass-
ing over, deceased struck his face against the trolley wire. The road was not
used as a traveling way, and the men had orders not to go this way. Voltage
500. Height of trolloy wire from top of rail five feet five inches; from top of
car to wire, eighteen inches. Width of entry between timbers, six feet six
inches. Width of car, four feet four inches.
INQUEST OF RUDOLPH BLISKA.
Empire No. 1 Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed June 26, 1907.
Rudolph Bliska ((Urraan) was in the act of walking into the empty pass-
way with an iron crowbar on his right shoulder when he attempted to cross
over from the right-hand side of the track to the left-hand side; with one foot
on the rail, the crowbar over his shouldor. he accidentally came in contact with
the wire overhead, killing him instantly. Five hundred voltage.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 161
INQUEST OF MIKE PCHARO.
Florence Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed August 24, 1907.
Mike Pcharo (Slav) was electrocuted at this mine by accidentally coming
ill contact with the trolley wire of 550 voltage. Deceased was riding on an
empty car back of motor No. 6. He was holding the cable against the wire at
the entrance of the mine, and carelessly stood up in the car, which brought
the back of his head in contact with the wire. The trolley wire was out of
service on account of a broken harp; as a result they were using the cable for
a trolley, and the deceased was engaged in holding the end of the cable against
the tnMley wire.
INQUEST OF PAUL VESIE.
Crescent Z]^ Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed November 26, 1907.
Paul Vesie was killed by an electric shock received while in the act of
setting up a mining machine in a room of the Crescent 3^ mine. A jack was
accidentally dropped, falling against the nipple of the reel connecting the cur-
rent with the machine. At the time of the accident Paul Vesie had his foot,
probably the left one, on the front end of the machine, receiving a voltage of
v5u volts, killing him instantly.
INQUEST OF JOHN BROWN.
Trail Run Mine, Guernsey County, O.
Killed June 3, 1907.
Jno. Brown (American) was considered an expert machine operator, and
had operated machines in this mine off and on for the past eleven years. On
the day on which he met his death he and his partner wore unloading the ma-
chine preparatory to setting it up. From the circumstances surrounding tho
accident, it was evident that he had come in contact with the live wire in some
manner and that the Insulation was rotten and impaired, exposing the wires i:»
several places. An eye witness of the accident was of the opinion that this
aian's wrist came in contact with a i:are place on the cable when making con-
nection. Voltage 500. The coroner in his finding states that the covering of
the wire was worn off. and a request for a new wire was made, but not fur-
nished, showing neglect.
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INQUEST OF DAVID TAYLORSON.
Zerbe Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed January 2, 1907.
David Taylorson (American) had ceased his day's work, and on his way
to get his coat and bucket, when by some means he stumbled and fell, coming
in contact with the live wire which supplied i)ower to the coal-cutting machines.
It also appeared that while this wire was insulated, there were portions of same
where the insulation was worn off and the bare wire exposed. The coroner m
his verdict is of the opinion that the feed wire should be placed next tlie roof,
where miners would not come in contact with same, or should be placed along
the pillars away from the general work and travel of the miners; and should
the same he placed near the| bottom it should be so constructed and insulated
that miners coming in contact with it would not be killed or seriously injured.
He thinks the better practice would be to place them in a remote place away
from all danger to the miners, such as placing them next to the roof or along
the pillars away from the general line of work of the loader. Voltage 250.
INQUEST OF ANDY MARTINOCKI.
Walnut Hill No. 2 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed May 27, 1907.
Andy Martinocki (Polish) was electrocuted while in the act of moving
cutting machine. According to the coroner's finding, negligence was in evi-
dence in that the cable was defective, and that notice of same had been given,
having been out of repair and unfit for use for six weeks. Voltage 500.
INQUEST OF JOS. PEASLE.
U. S. No. 1 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed July 2, 1907.
.Tos. Peasle (Bohemian), 17 years old, was electrocuted in this mine by
coming in contact with an electric wire at No. 1 switch. It appears he antici-
pated going in the mine to take his father's place as loader, but on going in
there was a fall of slate on the entry in which he expected to load coal, and
decided to go home. He went outside and was on the tipple, got on the motor
and rode into the mine again. In getting off the motor, he came in contact with
the trolley wire, killing him Instantly. The riding on motors is a direct vio-
lation of the Rules and Regulations of the Mining Department, which was
posted up at all mines in the state. Voltage 500.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 163
INQUEST OF TH08. 8TADNICK.
Walnut Hill No. 2 Mine, Jefferson County, O.
Killed September 14, 1907.
Thos. Stadnick (Polish), in company with several others, crowded them-
selves past loaded cars at the passway through a space of fourteen inches be-
tween car and rib instead of traveling through the breakthrough and alongside
of the empty cars, as this was the entry he would eventually have to get ou
after he passed the loaded cars. Voltage 550.
INQUEST OF GEO. COWIE.
Pittsburg Mine, Meigs County, O.
Killed September 27, 1907.
Geo. Cowie, a night pumper, was electrocuted by a direct current of 500
volts. He was found lying on a Jeffrey machine motor box which had been
rigged up to operate a pump, a pulley having been attached to the armature
shaft. He was found at 2 o'clock In the morning, and he appears to have been
in the act of oiling the motor. He had the oil can in his right hand, and placed
his left hand on the motor box, which no doubt was grounded. This is the
first instance of this kind coming to the attention of the mining department, and
is unquestionably a very careless as well as dangerous practice, and should
not be permitted in any of the mines of the state.
INQUEST OF JNO. McGOWAN.
Reeves No. 2 Mine, Tuscarawas County, Olilo.
Killed September 11, 1907.
Jno. McGowan (Scotchman) was employed to keep railroad switches and
motor roads in repair outside this mine, and was preparing to raise some low
Joints in the motor line leading to the mine tipple. While in the act of bring-
ing some tools for this purpose, and when stepping on the frog of the switch
leading to the blacksmith shop from the boiler house switch, the bar he was
carrying came in contact with' the boiler house trolley line. The shock threw
deceased back on the west side of the trolley line between the rails, with his
head pointing north, 105 feet south of the mine entrance. Voltage 250, direct
current. This man had never worked inside a mine, and was probably not fa-
miliar with the many dangers surrounding electric wires.
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INQUEST OF S. G. DUVALL (AMERICAN).
Barton Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed February 17, 1908.
S. G. Duvall, 36 years old, was electrocuted at Barton mine by coming in
contact with an electric wire. There was no witness to the accident, but he
appears to have been crossing from one entry to another between cars and
came in contact with the trolley wire, although there was plenty of room to
pass the cars at both sides and ends. It is possible that he may have been be-
tween the cars to uncouple them. Height of wire from top of rail, five feet
four inches in air course; height of wire in 1st Left Entry at point between the
cars is five feet. One wire was found knocked down when the body was dis-
covered, said to have been in its place a short time before the accident Part
of the mine where the accident occurred had been suspended for a number of
months. Nothing was being done in this section but cleaning falls out of the
air course on idle days. A 500-volt plant.
INQUEST OF LUIGGI MARCALE (ITALIAN).
West Wheeling Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed June 17, 1908.
Luiggi Marcale, 2G years old, was killed by coming in contact with an
electric wire in the West Wheeling mine. Deceased was riding on the front
end of two loaded cars, when he ran into two empty cars which he had pre-
viously cut off of his trip to gather from entry No. 4. When the mule met the
cars, the driver and mule were thrown into the live electric wire of 600 volts.
Entry eight feet six inches wide. Roof had previously fallen out in the place
where deceased was killed, making it about eight feet high.
INQUEST OF JNO. SEKO (SLAV).
Troll No. 2 Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed October 9, 1908.
Jno. Seko, 24 years old, was electrocuted by mining machine in Troll No.
2 mine. Deceased was killed while in the act of removing a machine from
truck in the entryway without removing the cable from off the wire. Deceased
probably came in contact with the starting-box while using the bar against the
truck. He was working in another man's place and was not a regular machin*>
runner.
INSPECTOR OF MIxVKS. 166
INQUEST OF LOUIS KEIS (HUNGARIAN).
Barton Mine, Belmont County, O.
Killed November 5, 1908.
Louis Keis. 27 years old. was electrocuted by an electric wire in Barton
mine. Deceased met his death while crossing between trip of empties, when he
collided with the trolley line carrying 500 volts. The wire was at the regular
place accordng to the mining law.
INQUEST OF ROLL CUMMINGS (AMERICAN).
Trail Run Mine, Guernsey County, O.
Killed November 19, 1908.
Roll Cummings. li; years old, was killed at Trail Run mine by coming in
contact with an electric wire. Deceased was a driver. Accident occurred on
i'r»th West EIntry, and deceased was found lying on the south side of the car
opposite the neck of room No. 7. Investigation showed that the feed wire was
carried along the north rib of the blind entry and to a breakthrough nearly oppo-
site No. 7. Three insulated wires had been carried through the brattice a dis-
tance of twenty-two inches and fastened on wooden pins located about six inches
from the west rib of the breakthrough. Insulation had been removed three-
quarters of an inch on all three wires about four inches east of the wooden
plug, in order to attach the cable while cutting room on 25th West Entry. The
top wire was nine inches from the top; middle wire one foot from the top;
bottom wire eighteen inches from top. Entry six feet high and ten feet wide.
The rib where the body was found was five feet from the south rail. Surround-
ings indicate that the car was off the track, and that deceased put his hand
against the wire to slew it. or that he had cut the car off at room No. 5 and
was running to catch the front car. stumbled and threw his hand against the
wire. Rule No. 6 of the State Mining Department, requiring all wires placed
on insulators, was not complied with. Five hundred volts.
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5
1
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Belmont
14
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Carroll
Coshocton
Columbiana
3
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7
5
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Harrison
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1
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1
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Stark
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Tuscarawas
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7
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Vinton
i
Wayne
1
3
3
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8
1
5
1
47
7
69
Total number railroad scales tested 9
Per cent, found correct 89%
Per cent, found incorrect 1 1%
Total number platform scales tested 6
Per cent, found correct 83%
Per cent, found incorrect 17%
Total number hopper scales tested 54
Per cent, found correct 87%
Per cent, found incorrect 13%
Per cent, found correct of total number tested 87%
Per cent, found incorrect of total number tested 13%
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
189
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SCALES TESTED, AND RESULT OF
THE EXAMINATION FROM 1887 TO DECEMBER 31, 1908, INCLUSIVE.
Years.
18SS
1889
1S90
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1890
189T
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905 ....
1906
1907
1908
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OQ
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65
41
48
33
69
46
61
37
86
62
120
81
64
37
96
65
93
66
77
69
99
82
112
93
131
115
139
115
154
131
188
157
230
208
225
205
163
150
149
131
69
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1,973
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15
13
24
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39
27
31
28
18
17
19
16
24
23
31
22
20
13
18
9
445
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(191)
1Q2
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRE CLAY FOR THE YEAR
1908 AS COMPARED WITH 1907, AND v THE NUMBER OF PERSONS
EMPLOYED.
Counties.
Athens..^. . ,
Belmont ....
CajToll. ;
Guernsey, ,,.
Hocking
Jackson
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.aWrence... ,
Miihonmg,. .
Perry
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201
250
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189
276
242
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149
140
227
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70
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62
14
52
11
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221
121
13
27
212
91
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120
188
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244
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240
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213
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133
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183.005^
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153,722
102,760
6.590
109.567
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335,070
92.282
4,350
51,504
152,347
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130.718
220,823
aosa25
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10
42
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58
i29
13
377
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22,572
5.471
557
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2,510
21,564
5fl,722
15.400
40,135
16«0^
5.133
115,042
2.400 [
118.035
203&4
57.317
93
205,578 1 378,7a3
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Total tons produced in 1908
Total tons produced in 1907
Net loss.
Average days 1908.
Average days 1907.
Net gain.
Total number men employed 1908.,
Total number men employed 1907.
Net loss
2.004.019
2.177.174
173.155
229
227
1.191
1.443
262
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
193
TABLE SHOWING THE FIRE CLAY PRODUCTION OF THE STATE FROM
JANUARY 1, 1884, TO DECEMBER 31, 1908, INCLUSIVE.
Years.
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1933
1904
1935
1936
1937
193S
168,208
153,750
266,709
366,476
471,794
. 574,129
833,159
1,087,560
1,253,110
1,032,348
-1942,913
^'844,832
"3 827,450
822,727
1,026,922
1,173,697
1,473,088
1,337,181
1,528,829
1,567,603
2,045,848
2,039,292
2,126,179
2,177,174
2,004,019
• Gain.
Loss.
14,452
112,953
99,767
105,313
102,335
259,030
254,401
165,550
220,762
89,435
97,081
17,382
4,723
204,195
146,775
299,391
135,907
191,648
38,774
478,245
6,556
86,887
50.995
252
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(195)
PRODUCTION OF LIMESTONE
(195)
196
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(201)
202
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE PRODUCTION OF IRON ORE. BY COUNTIES, DUR-
ING THE YEARS 1907 AND 1908, AND THE GAIN AND LOSS* IN EACH
COUNTY.
Counties.
1907.
1908.
Gain.
Loss.
Jackson . . , , -
20
2,047
53
20
Lawrence.
2,270
153
223
Scioto
100
TotaL . .
2,423
2,120
20
323
Note: — Net Loss, 303 tons.
TABLE SHOWING THE IRON ORE PRODUCTION OF THE STATE FRmi
1884 TO 1908, INCLUSIVE.
Years.
Blackband.
d
4:1
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1SS4
1885
]88G
1887
1SS8
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1804
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
19Q1
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
ID07
1908
70.931
83,947
87,965
S2,054
70,398
41,S4S
U,B40
S,6S0
3,857
5,911
11,656
28,550
26,308
6.S0O
4.a43
3,837
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p.
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13,012
4,018
188,646
260,537
2549,500
171,298
182,01 1
127,240
52,444
81,042
64,423
:»S,043
93,051
70,765
/»0,267
51,659
25,359
52,266
41,325
10,681
12.995
20,652
14,207
8,515
2,423
2,120
118,202
54,771
74,796
16,6i9
6,380
22,286
20,498
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71,891
28,963
16,800
10,713
* 28,598
35,608
' V,392
10,941
30,644
6,445
5,692
6,092
303
26,907
2,314
7,657
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276,286
259,577
344,484
377,465
253,352
252,409
169,088
67,984
89,722
68,260
58.043
93,051
70,765
50,267
51,659
25,359
52,266
41,325
10,681
12,995
20,652
14,207
8,515
2,423
2,120
PRODUCTION OF GYPSUM
(203)
204
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING COMPARISON OF GYPSUM . PRODUCTION OF 1908 AS
COMPARED WITH THE YEAR 1907, THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYES AND
DAYS WORKED DURING THE YEAR 1908.
Ottawa County.
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Consumers Gypsum Co I 17,717
U. S. Gypsum Co 1 95,403
Total I 163,120
74,000 24,000
80,436
154,436
24,000
17,717
14,967
32,684
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70
122
192
235
247
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Average days worked, 243.
Average tons produced for each man for the year 1908, 804.
Average tons produced for each man per day for 1908, 3.3.
Loss in tonnage as compared with the year 1907, 8,684 ton&.
PATRICK McBRYDE.
Bom November 4th, 1848. Died December 12. 1908.
(206)
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 207
PATRICK McBRYDE
The subject of this sketch, died at the North Wheeling hospital, Wheeling, W.
Va., December 12, 1908.
THE genial "Pat'* (the name by which he was familiarly known by all his
friends and acquaintances), was born at Carrickmacross, a country
town in the southeast comer of Monahan County, a few miles from the
now busy town and port of Dundalk, Ireland, on November 4, 1848. The two
years previous, 1846 and 1847, marked a period of great and lamentable calamity
and disaster to the Irish people. As a result of the famine, caused by the almost
entire failure of the potato and other crops, nearly one-fifth of the people died
from sheer wamt during these two years, and on May 15, 1847, the spirit of the
people sank beyond hope when they learned of the death of that great patriot,
Daniel 0'Ck>nnel, who was held so dear in the hearts of his countrymen. For
many years following, desolation, misery and veritable bondage caused thous-
ands and thousands to leave the country; amongst others was the family of
McBryde, who located in Scotland, and when very young, *'Pat" found his lot
cast with that of the Scotch coal miners, near Glasgow.
Mr. McBryde was fortunate in receiving a better common school education*
than the general run of boys of his time. In religion, he was a devout Catholic,
and the writer has been informed that by his own energy and perseverance, he
acquired much of his education at the Catholic night and Sabbath schools. Like
all notable Irish characters, he had a bitter hatred for the oppressor, and a
warm heart and deep sympathy for the oppressed, and he soon became inter-
ested in the cause of the Scotch miners.
Under the able leadership of that great and noble friend of the miners,
Alexander McDonald, member of parliament, and other leaders of the same
school, Mr. McBryde learned the pure, self-sacrificing, fundamental principles,
and was taught the first lessons in trade unionism. He was always active and
energetic In support of any and every movement looking to the amelioration of
The condition of his craftsmen.
Coming to America in 1877, he worked as a miner in the anthracite region
and other parts of Pennsylvania, for four years, the death of his mother caus-
ing his return to Scotland in 18S1. He spent about two years as superintendent
of tunnel work in Ireland, the balance of the time in tiie mines in England and
Scotland, and returned to this country with his two young sons in the spring
of 1885, locating at Shire Oaks, Pennsylvania, commencing work in the mines,
where he aflfiliated with the Knights of Labor, a secret organization of general
character, which embraced the miners, as well as other trades. During the
latter Su's, when there was such a bitter conflict for the supremacy between
the leaders of the secret and open organizations, we find him taking an active
I part as a representative of the secret order of the K. of L., but being fearless
f and outspoken, and having little use for secret conclave in labor matters, true
to his early training, he never tried to hide his love and admiration for the
broad, open and liberal principles of legitimate trade unionism, and in conso-
ls— I. of M.
208 ANNUAL REPORT
quence, his attitude and influence did much towards bringing the belligerents
together, and laying the foundation for the present form of the United Mine
Workers' organization.
During the 90's, he served two years as national board member of the pres-
ent miners' organization, and about five years as national secretary. His native
wit, keen foresight, aptness as a debater, his experience, early training and
^ fearless outspokenness, fitted him well for leadership, and he was a strong
character and formidable opponent to those who came in contact with him in
debate in the councils of the miners, and joint meetings of oi>erators and
miners.
For about seven years previous to his death, he held the position of com-
missioner or secretary of the eastern Ohio or Pittsburg No. 8 A^ein Operators'
Association, and represented the mine operators in the settlement of local and
general differences with the miners, and the compliment paid to his ability and
sterling honesty in every position of trust in which he was placed, in the ad-
dresses of C. E. Maurer, representative of the eastern Ohio operators; T. L«.
Lewis, national president, and Wm. Green, state president of the United Mine
Workers of America, delivered at the tomb in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in this
city, on the day of interment, is the strongest evidence of the high regard in
which he was held by all classes connected with the mining industry.
Wm. Scaife, editor of the United Mine Workers' Journal, Indianapolis, Ind.,
and John Prlngle, editor of the Labor World, Pittsburg, Pa., wrote in their
papers very able commentaries on tlie life work of Mr. McBryde; so did the
Index, published in this city, and many other newspapers, all expressing the
same kindly sentiment: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Mr. McBryde is survived by two sons. John, who resides at Barton, Ohio,
and Arthur, a resident of this city. G. H
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INSPECTORS AND DISTRICTS INTO WHICH THE STATE
IS DIVIDED, 1908.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines, Wellston, Ohio.
FIRST DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Scioto, Vinton and Gallia.
THOS. WATERS, Inspecttor.
Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Athens, Meigs, Washington and portion of Noble.
JOHN L. McDonald, inspecttor.
Glouster, Athens County, Ohio.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Hocking, Perry, Muskingum and Morgan.
JAMES PRITCHARD, Inspector,
Hemlock Perry, County, Ohio.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Monroe, Belmont and portion of Jefferson.
EBEXEZER JONKS, In.spector,
913 Broadway, Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio.
FIFTH DISTRIC1\
Composed of the Counties of GueriLsey, Coshocton, Tuscarawas and portion of Noble.
W. II. TURNER, Inspector.
Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio,
SIXTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Carroll, Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull and
portion of both Jefferson and Harrison.
THOS. MORRISON, Inspector,
Sherodsville, Carroll County, Ohio
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 215
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Medina, Stark, Summit, Wayne, Holmes, Portage and
Ottawa.
W. H. MILLER, Inspector.
R. D. No. 1, Massillon, Stark County, Ohio.
After the passage of the law April 15, 1908, creating three new inspectors, the
number of districts was changed to ten, as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Scioto, and a portion of both
(i a Ilia and Vinton.
THOS. WATERS, Inspector,
Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Hocking, Meigs and a portion of both Vinton and
Gallia.
EDWARD KENNEDY, Inspector,
Sand Run, Hocking County, Ohio.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Composed of Athens County.
JOHN L. McDonald, inspector.
Glouster, Athens County, Ohio.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Perry, Muskingum and Morgan.
WM. C. WIPER. Inspector,
Malta, Morgan County, Ohio.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Guernsey, Noble and Washington, and the Cochran
and Media mines, Belmont County.
W. H. TURNER, Inspector,
(Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio.
SIXTH DI8TRIC1\
Composed of the Counties of Tuscarawas, Coshocton and Columbiana.
ALEX SMITH, Inspebtor.
Mineral City, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
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SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Holmes, Mahoningi Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Stark
Summit, Trumbull and Wa)me.
W. H. MILLER, INSPBCTTOR,
R. D. No. 1, Massillon, Stark County, Ohio.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
Composed of a portion of Belmont County.
LOT JENKINS, Inspector,
No. 4777 Jefferson Street,
Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio.
NINTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Carroll, Harrison, and portion of Jefferson.
THOS. MORRISON, Inspector,
SherodsviUe, Carroll County, Ohio.
TENTH DISTRICT.
Composed of a portion of both Belmont and Jefferson Counties.
EBENEZER JONES, Inspector,
No. 913 Broadway,
Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio.
INSPECTIONS
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ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NQMBER OF VISITS TO MINES MADE BY THE CHIEF
INSPECTOR AND DISTRICT INSPECTORS IN THE VARIOUS COUN-
TIES OP THE STATE FROM JANUARY 1, 1908, TO DEXJEMBER 31,
1908, INCLUSIVE.
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In addition to the above, Chief Inspector Harrison and District Inspectors Turner,
Miller and Jones spent five days in January completing the investigation of the cause
of the mine disaster which occurred at Monongah, West Virginia, on December 6, 1907 •
Note: —
April 15th by an act of the General Assembly three additional Inspectors were
added to the inspection force, and the state was redistricted into ten districts with an
Inspector in charge of each district. Some of the counties composing the former
districts were transferred to other districts, and on this account the number of visits
made by each Inspector cannot be given by Districts and have of necessity been credited
by Counties as shown by the above table.
REPORTS OF DISTRICT MINE
INSPECTORS
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FIRST DISTRICT
THOS. WATERS.
Fbom January 1st to June 1st, Composed of Jackson, Lawrence,
Scioto, Vinton and Gallia Counties.
From June 1st to December 31st, Inclusive, Composed op
Jackson, Lawrence, Scioto Counties and a Portion op
Vintion and Gallia
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Wellston, Ohio, January 1, 1909.
Hon. Geo, Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
My Dear Sir: — I have the honor of submitting to you my annual report in
the First District, comprising the counties of Jacltson, Gallia, Lawrence, Vinton
and Scioto. This report is made with reference to locations, conditions, nujn-
ber or inspections made, improvements, number of new mines opened, number
of mines abandoned, number of mines suspended and the number of fatal acci-
dents with their causes.
The mines in this district, with but few exceptions, worked only about one-
third time during the period covered by this report, and a number of mines re-
mained idle throughout. the entire year.
A number of mines in this district, especially in Jackson County, have been
in operation a great many years. These mines are connected with old aban-
doned mines full of black damp and water, which is continually coming into
the mines in operation.
With these conditions it makes it almost a physical impossibility to keep
the mines In operation up to the requirements of the state laws governing the
operation of mines.
With the exceptions of a few places, I am of the opinion that every effoi-t
is being made at the present time to keep the mines in the best possible con-
dition.
In conclusion, I desire to thank you for the courtesies shown and the many
advices given at all times.
Very respectfully yours,
THOS. WATERS, Wellston, Ohio,
December 31, 1908. Inspector First District.
INSPECTOR OF m\^ES. 223
JACKSON COUNTY.
Superior No. 1.
Located at Wellston, Ohio, on the D., T. & I. R. R,, and operated by the Su-
perior Coal Co., Jackson, O.; Samuel Wilson, Wellston, O., superintendent, and
Evan Thomas, Coalton. O., mine foreman. Shaft opening, 100 feet deep; No 2
seam of coal, 3 feet thick; double entry system; fan ventilation. Thirty-five
miners and 19 day men employed. Four inspections made. Visited on May 12th,
found ventilation deficient on the south entry. Gave orders to place the mine
in lawful condition with as much haste as possible. Visted again on May 20th,
and found conditions fair. This mine has been in operation for about twenty-
seven years, and the solid coal is about all worked out.
Superior No. 3.
Located near Wellston, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., and operated by the
Superior Coal Co., Jackson, O.; Samuel Wilson, Wellston, O., superintendent,
and Geo. Egberts, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 45 feet deep; No. 2 seam, 3 feet
thick; double entry system and fan ventilation. Eighty-five miners and 47 day
men employed. Eight inspections made. Visited on December 11th and found
in very poor condition. While there was a fair volume of air at the face of the
entries, it was not being properly distributed through the working places. Or-
dered breakthroughs in the rooms closed up and check doors erected on the
entries. E>ecember 19th, mine in fair condition, orders on former visit having
been complied with.
Superior No. 4
Located near Wellston, O., on the C, H. & D. R. R., and operated by the
Superior Coal Co., Jackson, O.; Samuel Wilson, Wellston, O., superintendent,
and Virgil Callahan, Coalton, O, mine boss. Shaft, 85 feet deep; No. 2 seam,
3 feet thick; double entry system, and fan ventilation. Forty-two miners and
22 day hands employed. Two inspections made. October 5th, mine in very
bad condition, the roads being in a horrible state, covered with mud and water.
The slope was also in very bad condition, being almost impossible to get in and
out of the mine. Requested the mine foreman to place the mine in lawful con-
dition.
Superior No. 8.
I.>ocated about three miles west of Wellston, O., on the C, H. & D. and B. &
O. R. R., and operated by the Superior Coal Co., Jackson, O.; Samuel Wilson,
Wellston, O., superintendent, and Jas. Duane, Coalton, O., mine boss. Shaft,
into the No. 2 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double entry; fan ventilation. Sixteen
miners and 12 day men employed. Five inspections made. Conditions fair for
a mine so near exhaustion. The pillars are being drawn, and the mine will
soon be abandoned.
Superior No. 9.
located about three miles southeast of Wellston, O., on the C, H. & D. R. R.»
and operated by the Superior Coal Co, Jackson, O.: Samuel Wilson. Wellston,
O.. superintendent, and Chas. May, same place, mine boss. Shaft, penetrating
the No. 2 seam of coal, 3% feet thick; double entry, and ventilated by a 15-foo^
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Brazil fan. One hundred and forty-two miners and 91 day men employed. Two
inspections made. January 30th, mine in very poor condition. The main north
air course was filled up with water, blocking the air over the entire mine. Or-
dered the mine foreman to close the last two pair of east and west entries,
and to open a breakthrough between the main entry and airway below the
water This accomplished, conditions were improved in the other part of the
mine. Jeffrey electric machines mine the coal.
Superior No. 10; No. 2 Opening.
Situated about ten miles east of Wellston, O., on the C, H. & D. R. R., and
operated by the Superior Coal Co., Jackson, O.; Samuel Wilson, Wellston, C,
is superintendent, and Theo." Waters, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam
of coal, 3 feet thick; double entry system, and fan ventilation. Seventy miners
and 37 day men employed. One inspection made, and found in fair condition.
Mine closed down the 1st of April and remained so until the close of the year.
Superior No. 10; No. 1 Opening.
Same company; drift opening; No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick, double
entry; fan ventilation. Forty-one miners and 22 day men employed. Conditions
fair. Jeffrey machines mine the coal. Idle since April 1, 1908.
Superior No. 12.
Situated about four miles east of Wellston, O., on the D.. T. & I. R. R., and
operated by the Superior Coal Co., Jackson. O.; Samuel Wilson, Wellston, C,
superintendent, and David Powell, same place, mine boss. Shaft, No. 2 seam of
coal, 28 inches thick; double entry system; fan ventilation. Thirty-one miners
and 20 day men employed. Three inspections made. Conditions fair. Jeffrey
electric machines mine the coal.
Wellston Colliery No. 1.
Located about two miles east of Wellston, O., on the C. H. & D. R. R., and
operated by the Wellston Colliery Co.. Wellston. O.: Walter McCloud. Wells-
ton. O.. superintendent, and Henry Shiers. same place, mine boss. Shaft open-
ing. 89 feet deep, penetrating the No. 2 seam of coal, 3H feet thick; double
entry system, and ventilated by a 12-foot stoam fan. Wellston make. This is
a new mine, ground being broken for the shaft October 22, 1908. The hoisting:
shaft is 8^x20 feet and S9 feet deep. This shaft was put down in 15 daya*,^
The escapement shaft is 8x10 feet and 79 feet deep. This was sunk In IIV^^
days, a switch built and tipple erected and coal ready to be loaded on cm.i^
Januar>' 1. 1909. The company owns about 125 acres of the No. 2 coal,
to be of excellent quality. The surface equipment of this mine is good,
no expense is being spared to make this an up-to-date mine. When prope ^^7
developed it will compare with any mine in Jackson County. The coal is fe
ing mined with picks, but electric machines will be installed in the near T
ture.
D. C. A I. No. 1.
Situated near Wellston. O.. on the C. H. & D. R. R.. and operated by
Dayton Coal & Iron Co., Wellston. O. Herbert Poore, Wellston. O, superlnt^^^^
^t, and Cornelius Coyle. same place, mine boss. Shaft, 89 feet deep, into I
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 225
No 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick, double entry system, and fan ventilation. Thir-
ty-eight miners. 23 day men employed. One inspection made, and mine found In
poor condition, and has since been abandoned.
D. C. A I. No. 2.
Located at Wellston, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., and operated by the
Dayton Coal & Iron &Co., Wellston, O. Herbert Pooro. Wellston, is superinten-
dent, and Robert Pope, same place, mine boss. Shaft to the No. 2 seam of coal,
4 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation. Ninety-five miners, 31 day
men employed. Conditions excellent. Coal is mined by Jeffrey electric machines.
D. C. & 1. No. 3.
Situated at Wellston, O., on the C, H .& D. R. R., being a shaft opening
S5 feet deep to the No. 2 seam of coal, double entry, and fan ventilation. Seven
miners, G day men employed. Mine in fairly good condition. Robert Pope,
superintendent; Herbert Poore, mine boss. This mine is operated by the same
company as the No. 1 and No. 2 mines.
Domestic.
I-K>cated about two miles east of Wellston, O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., and
operated by the Domestic Coal Co.. Wellston, O. H. A. Goddard, same place,
superintendent; Calvin Littlejohn, Wellston. O., mine boss. Shaft 92 feet
deep. No. 2 seam of coal, 3*/^ feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation.
Eighty miners, 40 day men employed. Three inspections made. Conditions
fair, on January 22nd and June 24th. Visited again on September 14th, and
ventilation found weak in some parts of the mine, on account of the bad con-
dition of doors and brattices. Also found powder being taken in the mine whlkf
the power was on the wires. Strict orders were given that no powder was to
be taken into the mine while the power was on, and that this practice be dis-
continued at once.
Tom Corwin No. 1.
Situated near Glen Roy, O., on the C, H. & D. R. R.. and operated by the
Tom Corwin Coal Co., Dayton, O. Geo. Welch, Glen Roy. O., superintendent and
mine boss. Shaft 104 feet deep. No. 2 seam. 3 feet thick, double entry system,
wd ventilated by a 15-foot Brazil fan. Fifty-six miners and 20 day men em-
ployed. Six visits made. Conditions have ])een very poor during the entiie
y«ar in some parts of the mine. December Sth, first east entry on north side
^as in very bad condition; no measurement of air could be secun^d at the
^<^<J of entries; the airway was almost closed up with slate. Ordered the mine
"^ to close down this entry and to place it in lawful condition to comply
^'th the law.
Banchor No 1 & No. 2.
located about 4 miles east of Well.ston. O.. on the D.. T. ,Sc I. H. R.. an<l
operated by G. Y. Banchor, Wellston, O. Frank Downanl, Wellston. mine boss.
*^^^ opening into the No. 4 seam of eoal. 4 fr(M thick, double <'ntry system,
'^rnact' ventilation. Forty miners and l'» day men enii»loyed. Seven insi)ec-
twns juadQ^ October 13th, ventilation deficient in both openinj»;s, the airway
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being badly choked with slate, and canvas was being used in place of door3.
Gave instructions to have the canvas removed and doors erected, and to open
the airway. December 10th, found both openings in fair condition, orders on
my former visit having been complied with.
Standard.
Situated at Glen Roy, O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by the
Northern Coal Co., Jackson, O. B, D. Jones, Jackson, O,. superintendent, and
Jno Rockwell, Glen Roy, O., mine boss. Shaft penetrating the No. 2 seam of
coal 3 feet thick, single entry system, fan ventilation, and employs 9 miners
and 6 day men. Two visits made, general conditions fair. Mine is now aban-
doned.
Grace.
Located on Ada Switch, transportation D., T. & I. R. R. Operated by Chap-
man Coal Co., Jackson, O. J. E. Hayes, Chapman, O., superintendent; Frank
Pierpoint, Wellston, O., mine boss. Shaft 100 feet deep to the No. 2 seam of
coal, 3 feet thick, single entry system, fan ventilation. One hundred miners, 49
day men employed. February 4th, found in poor condition, the air was leak-
ing through the brattice on the main entry and returning to the outlet before
it reached the working places. February 12th, slightly improved. Coal Is
mined and hauled to the shaft bottom by electric power.
Wills.
Located on C, H. & D. R. R., operated by Evans Coal Co., Coalton, O. E. D.
Evans, Coalton, superintendent; W. L. Rawlins, Byer, O., mine boss. Drift to
the No 1 seam of coal 3 feet thick, single entry system, furnace ventilation.
Fifteen miners, 5 day men employed. February 5th visited and foimd idle.
November 9th, In fair condition. Mine has been idle the greater portion of
the year.
Rhoades & Sells.
Situated on C, H. &, D. R. R., and operated by Rhoades & Sells Coal Co.,
Coalton, O. A. E. Rhoades, Coalton, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift,
No. 2 seam of coal. 3 feet thick, single entry system, and fan ventilation. Nine
miners, 3 day men employed. July 3rd, conditions bad, owing to condition of
brattice between the main entry and airway. Some very bad top was found on
the entry, and requested the mine boss to repair the brattice and timber entry.
Emma No. 2.
Located near Glen Roy, O., on the D. T. & I. R. R,, operated by the E^mina
Coal Co., Jackson, O. Edwin Jones, Jackson, O., superintendent; John Rock-
well, Glen Roy, O., mine foreman. Shaft 80 feet deep, penetrating the No. 2
seam of coal 3 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation. Ten miners.
5 day men employed. February 7th, mine found in horrible condition; no
measurement of air could be secured at the face of entry. Ordered the mine
boss to close the mine. Visited on February 21st, and some slight improve-
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ments noted. Permission was given to resume work. This mine was shut
down twice during the year on account of non-compliance with the law. Tested
scales on December 16th, and found correct.
Acorn Slope.
Situated near Glen Roy, O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Jones
Coal Co., Jackson, O. E. T. Jones, Jackson, superintendent; M. M. Morgan,
same place, mine boss. Slope 440 feet long, into the No. 2 seam of coal 3
feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation. Eleven miners, 5 day men em-
ployed. Conditions fair. Solid coal is all worked out and the entry pillars are
being drawn.
Jackson & Decatur.
L6cated on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Jackson & Decatur Coal Co.,
Jackson, O. Robert Campbell, Jackson, O., superintendent, and Samuel Overly,
same place, mine boss. Drift into the No. 1 seam of coal 3 feet thick, single
entry, furnace ventilation. Eleven miners, 4 day men employed. Mine in very
bad condition the entire year.
Jackson & Decatur No. 2.
Situated near the No. 1, and operated by the same company. Drift, No. 1
seam, 3 feet thick, furnace ventilation, single entry system, and employs f
miners and 2 day men. September 19th, mine in very bad condition. The air
shaft was almost closed up. Requested mine boss to shut down the mine and
open up the air shaft Visited on September 22nd, mine in fair condition. For-
mer orders having been complied with.
Jones & Morgan No. 3.
Located near Glen Roy, O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Jones &
Morgan Coal Co., Jackson, O. Moses Morgan, Jackson, O., superintendent, and
David Jones, same place, mine foreman. Slope 150 feet long Into the No. 2
seam of coal, 3 feet thick, single entry and fan ventilation. Twenty miners
and 12 day men employed. Three inspections made and conditions fair.
Chapman.
Situated near Chapman, O., on the D., T. &. I. R. R., operated by Chapman
Coal Co., Jackson, O. J. E. Hayes, Chapman, O., superintendent; Jacob Houser,
same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick, single entry
system, fan ventilation. ETighteen miners, 7 day men employed. Mine in very
poor condition, the ventilation being deficient and top on entry very bad and
not safe for men to travel in and out. The mine boss was requested to close
down the mine and place It in lawful condition to conform with the law. This
mine has been idle the greater portion of the year.
Crescent.
Liocated near Jackson, O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by Cres-
cent Coal Co., Jackson, O. Jno. Jones, Jackson, O., superintendent and mine
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boss. Drift, into the No. 2 soam of coal 28 inchus thick, single entry system,
furnace ventilation. Thirty minors and 7 day men employed. Two visits made
and conditions fair.
Central.
Situated on the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by the Central Ckjal Co..
Jackson. O. Jno. Armstrong:, Jackson. O., superintendent, and Sherman Walker.
Coalton, O., mine boss. Drift, into No. 1 seam of coal 3 feet thick, single entry
system, fan ventilation. Seventeen miners and 8 day men employed. February
24th, mine in poor condition. Visited again July 22nd and found in first-class
condition, a large fan having been installed.
Armstrong Slope.
Located on D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Armstrong Coal Co.. Jackson, O.
Jno. Armstrong, Jackson. O.. superintendent: Gus Smales, same place, mine
boss. Slope. GO feet long into the No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick, worked on
the single entry system and ventilated by a fan. Twenty-five miners and 10
day men employed. Three inspections made, and conditions good.
Lucy No. 3.
Owned by the same company. Drift, No. 3 seam of coal, single entry sys-
tem, furnace ventilation. Nine miners, 3 day men employed. Two inspections
made, and mine found in good condition.
C. K.
Located on Price Switch, transportation I).. T. & I. R. R. Operated by C.
K. Coal Co., Wellston, O. \V. P. Porter. Wellslou, O., superintendent, and Roy
Gilland. Jackson, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 2 seam of coal. 3 feet thick,
double entry system, furnace ventilation, and employs 30 miners and 7 day
men. June 2.')th. found in very bad c()n«lition. Ventilation was deficient in all
parts of the mine. Requested mine foreman to close mine down at once. June
UOth, conditions somewhat improved, and permission was given to resume op-
eration. Visited again on NovemlxM* ITth. and found ventilation deficient on
the first west entry, iho last part of this entry l)t»iug driven on the single entry
system, and there were thrro rooms that wi^ro in need of doors. Ordered doors
erected immediately.
Comet No. 1.
Locat<'(i at Wellston. O.. on the I)., T. & I. R. R., operated by Comet Coal Co.i
Wellston. O. H. F. BillinKsl<\v. Wt^Uston. C. superintendent; Henry Shlers.
same* plac*\ min^ boss. Shaft into the No. 2 seam of coal, 4 feet thick, double
<*ntry. fan vt-ntilation, and employs 1«» miners and 4 day men. Three inspections
made, conditions fair for a niiiio so near (exhaustion. This mine has since been
abandoned.
Cochran.
Loeateil on the D.. T. & I. K. R.. oprrati'd by thr» Cochran Coal Co.. Jack
son. (). A. .1. 0>clirnii. .laekson, O.. supeniiit>iident : S. W. Claar, same place,
mine boss. Hrlft. Nn. 1 .^t-am. *'. feet thick, doulde entry, fan ventilation, and
employs M miners and in day men. March 7th. mine in very bad condition.
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Tentilation deficient in all parts of the mine; ordered the mine boss to close
the mine down and placed in condition to conform with the law. March 14th,
in f^r condition. Visited again on October 16th and found in good condition.
Evans.
Located at Oak Hill, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R. and operated by the
Ward Coal Co., Oak Hill, O. Frank Ward, Oak Hill, superintendent; Chas.
Bowman, same place, mine boss. Drift No. 5 seam, 3 1-3 feet thick, single entry,
furnace ventilation, and employs 11 miners and 5 day hands. This mine was in
very poor condition the entire year. October 29th, found that the management
was making some improvements, a new opening being put down near the main
west entry which, when completed, will be used for the inlet of air. This
should place the mine in good condition.
Pritchard.
Situated near Coalton, O., on the C, H. V. & T. R. R., and operated by Henry
Pritchard, Coalton, O. Drift, No. 2 seam of coal, 28 inches thick, single entry,
furnace ventilation, and employes 8 miners and 4 day men. March 26th, found
in very bad condition, the furnace not being fired a measurement of air could
not be secured in the mine. Ordered the men out and gave strict orders that
no one should enter the mine until the furnace was properly fired. October
12th, ventilation was again found deficient, the inlet was so small that it was
impossible for a sufficient amount of air to enter the mine. Ordered the super-
intendent, Mr. Pritchard, to open up the iulet and make other necessary repairs.
Davis Fire Brick.
Located at Oak Hill, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., and operated by the
Davis Fire Brick Co., Oak Hill, O. J. E. Davis, Oak Hill, O., superintendent,
and Jesse Smith, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam of coal, 2V^ feet
thick, double entry, furnace ventilation, and employs 13 miners and 4 day men.
Two inspections made and found in fair condition. The company's brick plant
l€>cated near the mine consumes the eutire output of coal.
Victor.
Situated near Coalton, O., on the C, H. & D. R. R., and operated by T. J.
Kvans, Coalton, O., who is superintendent, and L. A. Freeman, same place, mine
boss. Drift, No. 2 seam, 26 inches thick, single entry system, furnace ventila-
tion, and employs 7 miners and 2 day hands. March oOth, mine found in very
bad condition, employing natural ventilation. Conditions were so bad that the
mine boss was ordered to take the men out immediately, and to ventilate the
mine by artificial means. August 3d, found in fairly good condition, an air
shaft had been sunk and a small furnace built.
Globe.
Located near Jackson, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., and operated by the
Globe Iron Co., Jackson, O. J. E. Jonos, Jackson. O.. superintendent, and R. L.
Lewis, same place, mine boss. Shaft. 104 fe<'t deep, penetrating the No. 1 seam
of coal, 4 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation, and employs 28 miners
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and 15 day hands. New mine opened up during the year. April ISth, found
communications had not been made between the two openings, and the mine
boss developing the mine. The mine foreman was informed that the law would
not permit him to develop the mine until communication was made between
the two openings. May 25th, found communication had been made and .the mine
in good condition, but generating considerable amount of gas. The mine boss
was requested to have all working places examined every morning by a com-
petent man with a safety lamp.
Northern.
Located near Glen Roy, O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by the
Northern Coal Ck>., Jackson, O. E. D. Jones, Jackson. O., superintendent, and
Jno. Rockwell, Glen Roy, O., mine boss. Shaft, 42 feet deep to the No. 2 seam
of coal, 3 feet thick, single entry system, fan ventilation, and employs 25 miners
and 11 day hands. Three inspections made. This mine has been a source of
annoyance during the whole year. Ventilation was deficient and the air polluted
with black damp. The mine boss was ordered to increase the volume of air
at the face of entries, and to keep the mine free from black damp.
Springfield.
Located on switch of the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by the Chapman
Coal Co., Jackson, O. J. E. Hayes, Chapman, O., superintendent, and W. ,1.
Eisnagle, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 54 feet deep, into the No. 2 seam of
coal, 3 feet thick, single entry system, fan ventilation, pick and machine min-
ing, and employs 78 miners and 38 day men. Inspected May 4th and found in
poor condition; the airway was all choked up with slate and the brattice be-
tween the airway and entry was in ver>' bad condition. Ordered the mine boss
to shut down the first and second west entries, and to clean the airway out,
and build new brattices in all breakthroughs between the airway and main
entry.
Star Furnace.
Situated near Jackson. O., on the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by the
Star Furnace Co., Jackson, O. L. V. Brown, Jackson, O., superintendent, and
Jeffrey Whaley, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 1 seam of coal, 3 feet thick,
double entry system, furnace ventilation, and employs* 33 miners and 18 day
men. Mine found in good condition.
Midway.
Located about two miles southeast of Wollston, O., and operated by V. A.
Pittenger, Wellston. O. N. L. Braley. same place, is mine foreman. Drift,
No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick, single entry system, furnace ventilation, and
employs 12 miners and 5 day men. May 19th. in very poor condition, emplojrlng:
natural ventilation. Rooms were beinjic driven over CO feet without break-
throughs. Ordered the mine foreman to close the mine down, build a furnace
and to make breakthroughs at the proper distance apart. October 22d, found
in fair condition, a small furnace had been built and breakthroughs made every
60 feet.
Price.
Situated on Price Switch, transi)ortation D.. T. & I. R. R.; operated by
\V. A. (losline, Toledo, O. J. C. Huni. Jackson. O.. superintendent, and Arth:ir
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Mapes, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 2 seam of coal, 26 inches thick, single
entry system, furnace ventilation, and employs 42 miners and 12 day men. Two
inspections made, and general conditions fair.
Holberg.
Located near Jackson, O., and operated by Henry Holberg, Jackson, O. \Vm.
Moore, Jackson, O., mine foreman. Drift, No. 2 seam, 26 inches thick, single
entry system, ventilated by a fire basket. Eight miners and 3 day men em-
ployed. This mine was in Tery poor condition.
Sun.
Situated on the D., T. & I. R. R.; operated by the Sun Coal Co., Jackson,
O. Wm. Rohady, Jackson, O., superintendent, and Chas. Booth, same place,
mine boss. Drift, into the Jackson Hill seam of coal, 28 inches thick, single
entry system, and ventilated by a furnace. Thirty-five miners and 12 day men
employed. August 31st, ventilation deficient. Ordered furnace built higher in
order to increase the volume of air. September 19th, found in fairly good
condition.
Reynold.
lA>cated on the Ada switch, transportation D., T. & I. R. R. Operated by
Chas. Reynolds, Jackson, O., mine boss and superintendent Drift, No. 2 seam
of coal, single entry, natural ventilation. Employs 7 miners and 3 day men.
Mine in poor condition.
Ohio.
Situated at Oak Hill, O.; operated by the Oak Hill Fire Brick Co.. Oak Hill,
O. David Davis, Oak Hill, O., superintendent, and Geo. Sharp, same place,
mine boss. Drift into the No. 5 seam of coal, 3^ feet thick, single entry system,
furnace ventilation, and employs 7 miners and 3 day men. Mine in fair condi-
tion. The company's brick plant consumes the entire output of this mine.
Hippel.
Located on the Ada Switch, transportation D., T. & I. R. R., operated by
the Harper Coal Co., Coalton, O. J. E. Harper, Coalton, O., superintendent, and
J. E. Rowe, same place, mine boss. Slope, 125 feet long, penetrating the No.
2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick, single entry system, fan ventilation, and employs
30 miners and 11 day men. Mine found in fair condition.
Jackson Hiil.
Situated on the Springfield Switch, transportation D., T. & I. R. R., opf^r-
ated by the Emma Coal Co., Jackson, O. Edwin Jones, Jackson, O., superiu-
tendent, and Jno. Ritchards, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 2 seam of coal.
2 feet thick, furnace ventilation, single ontry system, and employs 52 miners
and 17 day men. Conditions fair.
Cameron.
located on the C, H. & D. R. R., operated by I ho Clem City Coal Co., Day-
ton, O. Jesse Eldridge, Rocky Hill, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift,
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No. 5 seam of coal, 30 inches thick, single entry system, furnace ventilation,
and employs 12 miners and 3 day men. August 28th, mine found in very bad
condition. Ordered the mine boss to shut the mine down and place in condi-
tion to conform to the mining law. September 4th, mine found in improved
condition.
Alma No. 2.
Located 3 miles east of Wellston, O., on the D.. T. & I. R. R., operated by
the Alma Coal Co., Wellston, O. W. P. Porter, Wellston, O., superintendent,
and Frank Cragg, same place, mine boss. Shaft, No. 2 seam of coal, 28 inches
thick, double entry system, fan ventilation, and employs 8 miners and 4 day
men. New mine Just opened up and generates considerable amount of gas.
Ordered the management to purchase a safety lamp and to have the mine ex-
amined by a competent person every morning before the men were allowed to
enter the mine. Also ordered brattice cloth used to carry the air from the
last breakthrough to the face of the entries. Condition of the mine was good.
Dewitt.
Located on the D., T. & L R. R., operated by the Dewitt Coal Co., Wells-
ton, O. WiUard Dewitt, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam, 3
feet thick, double entry system, furnace ventilation, and employs 15 miners and
5 day hands. Mine in first-class condition.
Kessler.
Situated on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by the Kessler Coal Co., Wells-
ton, O. David Hudson, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 4 seam, double
entry system, fan ventilation. Employs 17 miners and 5 day hands. Condi-
tions fair.
Limestone.
Located on the C, H. & D. R. R., operated by the Remple Fuel Co., Dayton.
O. E. D. Brockard, Jep, O., superintendent, and Frank Young, Rempel, O., mine
boss. Drift, No. 4 seam of coal, 3% feet thick, single entry, furnace, and em-
ploys 20 miners and 5 day men. Mine in fair condition.
Thomas Davis.
Situated at Oak Hill, O., opera ed by Thos. Davis, Oak Hill, O. Jno. Jones,
superintendent and mine foreman. Drift, No. 4 seam, 4 feet thick, single entry
system, furnace ventilation and employs G miners and 2 day men. October 21st,
mine in poor condition; canvas was being used in place of doors, and furnace
stack burnt down. Ordered the mine boss to erect doors and rebuild furnace
stack. October 29th, mine in fair condition. Former orders complied with.
Jackson Iron & Steei Co.
Ix)cated on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Jackson Iron & Steel Co., Jack-
son, O. B. F. Lambert, Jackson, O., superintendent and mine boss. Shaft, 50
feet deep into the No. 1 seam of coal, 3*^ feet thick, double entry, fan ventila-
tion, and employs 41 miners and 8 day men. Mine in first-class condition.
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Shook.
Situated on the C, H. & D. R. R., operated by the Hively Shook Coal Co.,
Coalton, Ohio, Drift, No. 2 seam of coal, 24 inches thick, single entry sys-
tem, ventilated by fire basket, and employs 5 miners and 1 day man. Condi-
tions fair. Geo. Hively superintendent and mine boss.
. Diamond.
Located at Oak Hill, O., operated by the Diamond Brick Co., Oak Hill, O.
C. H. Sliepard, same place, mine boss and superintendent. Drift, No. 4 seam,
4 feet thick, single entry, furnace ventilation. Ehnploys 4 miners, 2 day men.
Mine in good condition.
Collard.
Situated on the Chapman Switch, transportation D., T. & I. R. R., operated
by F. C. Collard, Coalton, O., who is superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No.
2 seam of coal, 3D inches thick, single entry, natural ventilation, and employs
5 miners and 2 day men. Mine in very poor condition. Ordered mine ventilated
hj artificial means of some description.
Buckeye or Emma No. 4.
located on the C, H. & D. R. R., operated by the Emma Coal Co., Jackson,
0. Edwin Jones, Jackson, O., superintendent, and Dan. C. Joned, Coalton, O.,
mine boss. Drift, No. 2 seam, 3 feet thick, single entry, furnace ventilation.
Employs 8 miners and 2 day men. Mine in fair condition.
Bioomfitf^id.
Located on tJie C, H. & D. R. R., operated by the Bloomfield Coal Co.,
Jaclison, 0., r. p. d. No. 7. Drift, No. 4 seam of coal, single entry furnace
ventilation, and employs 18 miners and (I day men. Mine visited and found
idle. Geo. Edgil, superintendent and mine boss.
Stelnmetz.
Situated on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Jno. Steinmetz, Coalton, O.
Drift opening. No. 2 seam of coal, 28 inches thick, single entry system, and
employs 3 miners and 2 day men. Found in poor condition.
Turner.
Ucated on the Springfield Switch, transportation D., T. & I. R. R., operated
by the Turner Coal Co., Coalton, O. Harley Turnor. Coalton, O., superintendent
and mine boss. Drift, No. 2 seam, 30 inches thick, single entry system, natural
ventilation, and employs 3 miners and 2 day men. Conditions fair.
Rowe.
Located on a switch of the D.. T. & I. R. II., and operated by Wm. Rowe,
Coalton. Ohio. Richard Maddox, Coalton, O., mine boss. Drift opening into
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the No. 2 seam of coal, 28 inches thick, single entry syBtem, furnace ventilati<»i«
and employs 14 miners and 2 day men. Ck)nditions were poor, owing to the
bad condition of doors and brattices.
Commercial.
Located on the C. H. & D. R. R., and operated by the Mohawk Coal Co..
Coalton, O. Joseph Turner, Coalton, O., is superintendent, and Geo. Mohmester,
same place, mine boss. Drift, opening into the No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick.
Single entry system and ventilated by a furnace. Twelve miners and 3 day
men employed. Visited and found idle.
VINTON COUNTY.
Morgan.
Located near McArthur. O., operated by J. F. Morgan, McArthur, O., who \h
superintendent and mine boss. Drift, opening into the No. 4 seam of coal, 3
feet thick, worked on the double entry system, ventilated by furnace, and em-
ploys 9 miners and 3 day men. May 6th, mine found in very bad condition.
No measurement of air could be secured in any part of the mine. Mine boss
was given orders to take the men out of the mine at once. Visited on May
19th, and found some slight improvement made, and permission was given to
resume operation.
Alma Cement Lime Mine No. 1.
Situated at Oreton, O., operated by the Alma Cement Co., Wellston, O. E.
D. Wicks, Wellston, O., superintendent; David Aberts, mine boss. Drift, open-
ing into a seam of limestone 5 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation,
employs 31 miners and 17 day men. Conditions fair.
Alma Cement Old Mine No. 2.
Operated by same company as the No. 1. Drift opening Into a seam of lime
6 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation, and employs 12 miners and
7 day men. Ventilation was very weak in this mine.
Raccoon Valley (East Opening).
Situated at Zaleski, O., transportation B. & O. R. R., operated by the Rac-
coon Valley Coal Co., Columbus, O. Jacob Jurno, Zaleski, O., superintendent;
.Tno. Burns, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 4 seam of coal, 3% feet thick,
double entry system, ventilated by basket; mine in very bad condition. Venti-
lation deficient, and entries were being driven over 100 feet without break-
throughs. All places exceeding 60 feet were stopped immediately. Twelve
minors and 5 day men employed.
Raccoon Valley (West Opening).
Operated by same company as the East Opening; drift. Into the No. 4 seam
of coal. 3 feet thick, double entry s>'stem. ventilated by fire basket. Twenty-two
miners, 8 day men employed. This opening was in very poor condition, en-
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tries beins driven over 60 feet without breakthroughs; ordered all such places
stopped which were driven over the 60 feet limit, and breakthroughs made at
the proper distance.
Monitor.
Located near Lincoln Furnace, transportation D. T. & I. R. R., operated by
the Monitor Coal Co., Wellston, O. O. S. Callahan, Wellston, O., has entire
supervision. Drift, No. 4 seam, 4 feet thick, double entry system and fan ven-
tilation. Twenty-two miners and 4 day men employed. Four inspections made.
August 24th, mine found in very bad condition; canvas being used in, place ot
doors. This was ordered discontinued at once and doors erected. No measure-
ment of air could be secured on the first east entry, and' the mine boss was
ordered to take the men out at once.
Raccoon Valley.
Situated at Minerton, O., transportation on the C. H. V. & T. R. R, oper-
ated by J. L. Lawler, Columbus, O. B. J. Lawler, Minerton, O., superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 4 seam of coal, worked on the double
entry system, fan ventilation and employs 40 miners and 14 day men. This
mine was in excellent condition.
Tompkins.
Located on the H. V. R. R., and operated by the Fobes Tompkins Coal Co.,
Columbus, O. J. J. Murphy, Minerton, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opening into the No. 4 seam of coal 4 feet thick, double entry system, fan ven-
tilation and employs 50 miners and S day men. Mine found in poor condition,
on account of insufficient amount of air at the inlet for the number of men
employed in the mine. A furnace was being used for ventilating the mine at
this time. Advised the management to install a fan. There being but one
opening at this mine the force was reduced to ten men.
Alma Cement No. 1.
Located at Oreton, O., on the C. H. V. & T. R. R., and operated by the Alma
Cement Co., Wellston, O. Wm. Davis, Oreton, superintendent, and Thos. Davis,
same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 4 seam, 4 feet thick, double entry, fan ven
tilation, employing 70 miners and 20 day men. Mine found in good condition.
Alma Cement Lime No. 2.
New opening operated by the same company as the No. 1 mine. Wm. Davis,
superintendent, and Lewis McDonald, mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of
limestone 6 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation, and employs 25
miners and 10 day men. Mine in good condition.
LAWRENCE COUNTY.
Cobb No. 3.
I^ocated at Aetna Station, on the D., T. & I. R. R, operated by the Halley
Coal Co., Pedro, O. Griff Morgan, Pedro, 0.. is superintendent, and Jno. Brown,
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same place, mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thkk,
single entry, furnace ventilation, employing 38 miners and 8 day men. QeOf
eral conditions of this mine have been good during the entire year.
Cobb No. 2.
Located at Etna, O., on the D.. T. & I. R. R., operated by the same company
as the No. 3 mine, same superintendent, with David Ejvans as mine boss. Drift
opening to the No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick, worked on the single entry sys-
tem, furnace ventilation, employs 65 miners and 18 day men. November 10th
and 20th mine found in very poor condition, and ordered the mine boss to stop
16 rooms on the 2nd south entry; there were 22 miners working on this entry,
and it was impossible to secure a measurement of air at the face of the entry.
Advised the mine boss to build a large furnace and to open out the break-
throughs between rooms. December 29th, mine in good condition. A large fur-
nace had been built and breakthroughs in rooms had been opened out.
Black Fork No. 6.
Situated at Black Fork, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R.. operated by the Black
Fork Coal Co., Black Fork, O. W. E. Leonard, superintendent. Black Fork, O.,
and Jos. Calvin, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 6 seam of
coal, 26 inches thick, double entry system, furnace ventilation, employing 8
miners and 3 day men. Visited and found idle. Tested scales and found them
weighing correct This mine has since been abandoned.
Clarion No. 4.
Operated by the same company as the No. 6 mine. Drift opening into the
No. 4 seam of coal, 3^ feet thick, double entry system, furnace ventilation, em-
ploys 19 miners and 10 day hands. This mine was found in fair condition.
Jno. Hanes, Black Fork, O., is mine boss.
York Portland Cement Lime Mine.
Located on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., and operated by the York Portland
Cement Co., Portsmouth, O. Arthur Stevens, Eifort, O., superintendent, and
M. C. Dickens, same place, mine boss. Drift, into a seam of limestone 5 feet
thick, double entry system, ventilated by a furnace. Seventeen day hands find
employment. Mine in good condition.
Superior Portland Cement.
Situated on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Superior Portland Cement Co..
Superior, O. J. B. Johns, Superior, O., superintendent, and J. S. Bnimfield.
same place, mine boss. Drift opening to a seam of limestone, 8 feet thick,
double entry system, ventilated by a fan. Thirty-two miners and 14 day men
employed. This mine was in fairly good condition.
Kelley Lime Mine.
I>ocated at Bart els Sta., O., transportation D., T. & L R. R. Jno. Burke.
Steece, O.. operates this mine. Peter Burke, same place, is mine boss. Drift
opening into a scam of limestone G feet thick, single entry system, natural
ventilation, employing 18 miners and 5 day men. December 15th mine found
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in poor condition. Working places were not being timbered, and some of the
rooms were driven beyond the 60 feet limit without breakthroughs. Ordered
all places over 60 feet beyond the last breakthrough stopped. Also ordered the
mine boss to have the working) places properly timbered.
Black Pork Clay Mine.
Operated by the Black Fork Coal Co., Bleck Fork, O. W. E. Leonard, same
place, superintendent, and Jno. Hanes, mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of
fire clay 5 feet thick, double entry system, lurnace ventilation, employs 8
miners and 4 day men. Mine in good condition.
Ironton Portland Cement Uime Mine.
I..ocated at Ironton, O., operated by the Ironton Portland Cement Co., Iron-
ton. O. Jno. Lynd, same place, superintendent and mine boss. Fifty miners and
14 day men employed. Single entry system, fan ventilation. May 7th, miutj
found in poor condition. The air was leaking through the brattice and return
ing to the outlet before it reached the working places. August 19th, mine in
fair condition. Drift into a seam of limestone about 5 feet thick.
Kelley.
Located at Ironton, O., operated by the Kelley Nail & Iron Co., Ironton,
O. Conrad Klein, superintendent, Ironton. O.; also mine boss. Drift opening
into the No. 5 seam of coal 3 feet thick, single entry system, ventilated by fur-
nace, employs 28 miners and 9 day hands. Mine in fairly good condition.
Ginn.
Located on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by the Ginn Coal Co., LaGrange, O.
H. H. Keyes, Ironton, O., superintendent, and Jno. Beanard, LaGrange, O., minj
boss. Drift opening into the No. 5 seam of coal 3 feet thick, single entry system,
ventilated by a furnace. Thirty-five miners and G day men employed. Decem-
ber 18th, mine in very bad condition, entries being driven over 100 feet without
breakthroughs, and ventilation deficient in all parts of the mine. The air
shaft, which was located behind the furnace, was almost closed up. Ordered
the mine boss to shut the mine down at once, and clean the air course out;
also ordered all places driven beyond GO feet without breakthroughs stopped.
December 22nd, mine in an improved condition. The air shaft had been cleaned
out and all places over CO feet without breakthroughs were idle, and the men
employed making them at the proper distance.
Lynd.
Situated near Ironton, O., operated by B. F. Lynd, Ironton, O., who is both
superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 5 seam of coal 28 inch's
thick, single entry system, natural ventilation, employs 5 miners and 1 day
man. Mine in very bad condition. Ordered mine boss to shut the mine down
immediately until orders were complied with. The mine was closed down and
abandoned.
Pine Grove (Lime).
Located at Hanging Rock, O., and operated by the Hanging Rock Iron
Co., Hanging Rock, O, Hugh Shields, Hanging Rock, O., superintendent and
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mine boss. Drift into a seam of limestone 6 feet thick, single entry system,
ventilated by a furnace, and employs 11 miners and G day men. General con-
ditions fair.
Irish Hollow No. 1.
lx)cated at Black Fork, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., operated by the Black
Fork Coal Co., Black Fork, O. Wm. Hitchcock, Black Fork. O., is superinten-
dent, and Frank Aberts, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 5
seam of coal, 3 feet thick, double entry system, ventilated by furnace. Forty-
five miners and 10 day men employed. July 30th, mine in poor condition. Ad-
vised the superintendent to sink a new air shaft near the head of the first west
entry and build a new furnace. Visited November 18th and found in fair con-
dition. A new air shaft had been sunk and a large furnace built
Irish Hollow No. 2.
Operated by the same company. Drift, No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick, double
entry system, ventilated by a furnace. Mine in very poor condition; the air
course was almost closed up with slate. Ordered the mine boss to clean cat
the airway and advised the building of a large furnace. Forty-two miners, 9
day men employed.
Riley Lime Mine.
Located on the D., T. & I. R. R., operated by Mike Riley, Ort, O. Chas.
Cable, same place, mine boss. Drift into a seam of limestone 8 feet thick, single
entry, natural ventilation, employs 10 miners and 3 day men. Mine in poor con-
dition. Rooms driven 80 and 90 feet wide without any timber being set up.
Mine boss was given orders to shut mine down and timber all working places.
Ryan.
lAycaXed at Coalgrove, transportation wagon, and operated by B. F. Ryan.
Coalgrove, O. Geo. Abbott, same place, mine boss. Drift into No. 5 seam or
coal, 3 feet thick, single entry, furnace ventilation and employs 6 miners and
2 day men. Conditions fair at this mine.
Holcomb No. 5.
Located on C, H. & D. R. R.. operated by the Buckhorn Coal Co., Ironton.
O. A. T. Holcomb, Buckhorn. O., superintendent, and Fred Vermillion, same
place, mine boss. Drift, into No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick, single entry,
furnace ventilation, employs 31 miners. 9 day men. Mine in good condition.
Sherer.
Situated near Ironton. O., transportation wagon. Operated by Jacob Sherer.
Ironton, O. Thos. Hughes, same place, is mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam, 3 feet
thick, single entry, furnace ventilation, employs 5 miners and 1 day hand. Mine
in poor condition and has since been abandoned.
Halls.
U)catod on C. H. & D. R. R.. operated by the I. F. Hall Coal Co., Dayton, O,
" 'w. Brohard, Jep. O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3^
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feet thick, single entry system, furnace yentilation, employs 40 miners, 9 day
men. Mine in fair condition. December 9th, tested scales at this mine and
found correct.
Johnson.
LfOcated at Ironton, O., transportation wagon, operated by Russell Johnso..
Drift, No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick, single entry system, natural ventilation, em-
plo^rs 8 miners and 1 day man. Conditions fair. New mine and only excavated
a short distance. Russell Johnson, superintendent and mine boss.
Fienup No. 5.
LfOcated at Black Fork, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., and operated by the
Black Fork Coal Co., Black Fork, O. W. B. Leonard, Black Fork, O., is super-
intendent, and Jno. Hanes, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into the No.
5 seam of coal, 24 inches thick, double entry system, ventilated by a furnace.
Six miners and 4 day men employed. Mine in good condition.
Willard No. 1.
Located on the D., T. & I. R. R., and operated by Thos. McConnell, Steece,
O. Chas. Depriest, same place, is mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of lime
5 feet thick, single entry system, ventilated by furnace. Eleven miners and 2
day men employed. Conditions poor at this mine.
Willard No. 2.
Operated by the same company as the No. 1 mine. Wm. Adkins, Steece,
O., mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of lime 5 feet thick, single entry
system, natural ventilation and employs ten miners and two day hands. Con-
ditions fair.
SCIOTO COUNTY.
Sugar Camp No. 1.
Located on a switch of the B. & O. S. W. R. R., operated by Harbison
Walker Co., Pittsburg, Pa. W. A. Spitzer, Portsmouth, O., superintendent and
mine boss. Drift, into a seam of fire clay 7 feet thick; single entry system,
ventilated by a furnace, and employs 30 miners and 7 day men. Was called to
this mine August 6th, to investigate fatal accident which occurred on August
4th, in which Wm. Lane, Jno. Yeley and Frank Clark were seriously burned
by an explosion of a keg of powder, the two latter dying from their wounds on
August 7th. According to statements made by Lane and others, the accident
was clue to carelessness on part of Clark, who was said to be drying a squib
over the blaze of his lamp; the squib catching fire and in some way ignited the
keg of powder, the explosion following with above results.
Buckeye Clay Mine No. 2.
[ Situated at Scioto Furnace, transportation B. & O. S. W. II. R., operated by
the Buckeye F. B. Co., Scioto Furnace, O. A. C. Pyles, same place, superin-
tendent and mine boss. Drift, into a seam of fire clay 4 feet thick, single entry,
rentSlated by a furnace, employs 9 miners, 3 day men. Conditions fair.
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Elfort.
Located on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., operated by Morgan Horton, Elfort, 0.
W. H. Horton, superintendent, Eifort, O., and E. D. Queen, same place, mine
boss. Drift, into a seam of limestone 6 feet thick, single entry, furnace, em-
ploys 32 miners, 17 day men. Two inspections made. November 27th, con-
ditions fair, with the exception of the main west entry, where the ventilation
was deficient, due to the impaired condition of doors and brattices.
South Webster Clay.
Located at South Webster, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R., operated by the
South Webster Brick Co., South Webster, O. J. A. Stout, same place, super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift, into a seam of No. 2 seam of fire clay 5 feet
thick, double entry system, furnace ventilation, employs 8 miners and 2 day
men. Clay is overlaid with a seam of coal about 12 inches thick, which Is
worked in connection with the clay, and is used for firing purposes at the brick
plant owned by the company and located near the mine. Conditions fair.
Hanging Rock.
Located at Hanging Rock, O., operated by the Hanging Rock Iron Co.,
Hanging Rock. O. Drift, into a seam of ore 18 inches thick, single entry, ven-
tilated by furnace, employs 8 miners and 4 day men. C. M. Lawless, Hanging
Rock, O., superintendent, and Andrew Haas, same place, mine boss. Mine in
fair condition.
Li8t of Visits Made In Each County During the Year 1908.
Jackson County 151 visits.
Lawrence County 44 visits
Vinton County .^ . 17 visits
Scioto County 9 visits
Athens County 3 visits
Meigs County 1 visit
Total 225 visits
Scales Tested in Jackson County.
Tested scales at the Emma No. 2 mine and found correct
Lawrence County.
Tested scales at Halls mine and found correct.*
Mines Generating Fire Damp (Jackson County).
Superior No. 9, Superior No. 12, Globe Iron Co., and Domestic and Alma
No. 2 mines.
SECOND DISTRICT
EDW. KENNEDY.
Hocking, Meigs and a Portion of Both Gallia and Vinton.
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Hon. Oeo, Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — ^In accordance with the laws of Ohio and the usual custom of
the mining departm:ent, I have the honor of submitting to you my first annual
report of the mines of the second district, for the term beginning June 1, 1908,
and ending December 31, 1908.
The second inspection district includes the counties of Hocking, Meigs
and a portion of both Vinton and Gallia. One hundred and seyenty-flve visits
were made In the district:. 76 in Hocking, 35 in Vinton, 59 in Meigs, and 5 in
Gallia. Eight visits were made in Athens County and three visits were also
made in Muskingum County, in company with the State Mining Commission.
During the time covered by this report, 12 new mines were opened in the
district, 5 remained suspended, and 3 were abandoned.
The permanent improvements covered by this report are as follows: Sec-
ond openings, 11; fans, 3; furnaces, 8; fire baskets, 2; safety catches, 2, and
safety gates, 2. One set of scales was tested and found incorrect.
While always keeping in mind the importance of good ventilation and
other sanitary conditions essential to the health of the miners, it has been my
highest aim in the discharge of my duties to protect the lives of the men in-
trusted to my care; yet notwithstanding my many admonitions for watchful-
ness and care, seven of our craftsmen have met with untimely deaths in the
mines of this district during the time covered by this report. Two of the un-
fortunate accidents occurred in Hocking County and five in Meigs. The fol-
lowing is a list of the mines where the accidents occurred: New Pittsburg No.
5, one; Stalters No. 1, one; Pomeroy Coal Co., two; Charter Oak, one, and
Stobarts, two.
Work in this district has been very poor, especially in Vinton and Meigs
Counties; such conditions always making it very difficult for the inspectoi
to secure needed improvements. When mines are only working a day or two
a week, everything is let go that can be let go; and when the mine inspector
seeks to enforce the law, miners who need the work often plead leniency on
part of the inspector as earnestly as those in charge of the mines do. Under
such circumstances, as long as the life and health of miners is not Jeopardized,
the inspector is very reluctant to close a mine down.
I regret to say that a great many mines have had very poor supervision.
Air courses have been neglected, and as long as a sufficient amount of air was
supplied at the face of the working places, little attention was paid the air
course as being a necessity for future use. Now that the workings have been
extended, the ventilation is very often found deficient at the face of the work-
ing places, while the volume of air produced by the fan may be double the quau-
tity necessary to properly ventilate the mines. In some instances where the
stoppings were found in bad condition, requested that they be replaced with
brick and cement. The management of the mines have informed me of their
willingness to build them, but were not willing to have the cost added to the
production of coal, when to my knowledge, orders have been given by the
heads of the companies to comply with the department's orders In regard to
the new laws. It appears the effort to produce cheap coal and establish a
reputation for themselves was the prime object of some of the persons in
charge of mines, and that the question of the health and welfare of the miners
was a secondary consideration.
In conclusion, I desire to state that my relations with both miners and
operators have been of the most pleasant character, and the assistance of
both in securing better conditions around the mines is fully appreciated. In
addition. I desire to thank you for the valuable and timely advice at all times
during the year, and the many courtesies shown by yourself and members of
the department. Yours very respectfully,
EDW. KENNEDY, Sand Run, Hocking Co., O.
December 81, 1908. Inspector 2nd District
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HOCKING COUNTY.
Deweye.
Located in Lost Hollow on the Lost Run branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by Geo. Price, New Straitsville, O., who is superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening to No. 6 seam of coal, which at this place is about 4 feet thick.
New mine, just opened. When visited December 11, 2 miners and 1 day hand
^ere employed driving breakthrough to connect the two openings. Pick mining.
Copperhead.
Located about two miles east of Gore, O., on a branch of the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the Hocking Fuel Co., Columbus, Ohio. Thos. McLeish, Columbus,
0., superintendent; Isaac Kite, Gore, Ohio, mine boss. Fan ventilation, machine
mining, employs 2 cutters, 30 loaders and 9 day hands. July Gth, mine in poor
condition, ventilation being deficient. Requested furnace or fan installed, as
l«sket was inadequate to furnish a sufficient amount of air. August 20th, still
in poor condition. Granted management two weeks to install fan and drain
ndne. September 30th, mine idle. December 2l8t, mine in good condition, ex-
cept 3rd east entry, which was requesieu stopped : 90 feet ahead of air. New
n^e. The old mine was abandoned last spring.
Prosperity.
Located at Sand Run, on the H. V. R. R. Drift opening into the No. 6 seam
of coal, 7 feet thick. Double entry system, furnace ventilation. Operated by
tlte Carbon Coal Co., Sand Run, O. B. F. Sheren, Sand Run, O., superintendent
Mid mine foreman. Visited December 7th; employed 7 loaders, 2 cutters and
5 day hands. New mine, equipped with a modem electrical plant. Fan will be
Installed in the near future. Conditions fair.
Stalters No. 1.
Located at Longstreth, Ohio, on the Monday Branch of the H. V. R. R.
^ opening into the No. 6 seam of coal, 7 feet thick. Operated by the Carbon
Hin Mining Co., Carbon Hill, Ohio. Frank Hawk, Carbon Hill, O., superinten-
dent and mine boss. Worked on double entry system, has natural ventilation.
^Ploys 7 loaders, 2 cutters and 3 day hands. Visited August 18th, conditions
'*lr. September 21st, found powder being stored in the mine; requested same
removed at once. October 17th, was called to investigate the fatal accident
^ John Laws, who was killed by fall of draw slate at face of second east entry,
lumber 10th, mine in fair condition.
Stalters No. 2.
Located at Longstreth, Ohio, on the Monday Branch of the H. V. R. R.
Drift opening into the No. 6 seam of coal, 7 feet thick. Operated by the Big
Six Coal Co., Carbon Hill, O. Clarence Smith, same place, superintendent and
olne foreman. Visited August 18th, September 21st and December loth. Six
pick miners andi 1 day man employed. Mine in fair condition.
Stalters No. 3.
Located at Longstreth, Ohio. Operated by R. Cable, Nelsonville, Ohio,
who is superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 0 seam ol
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entry system. Machine mining and nat-
coaJ. 7 teet thick. Worked on ^j°^^^ cutters and 2 day handB. Visited Au-
uraJ ventilation. Employs 5 ^^^ A^r lOth, and found In good condition.
gust 18th, September 2l8t and Dec*"
Royal.
Ix>cated at Lpngstretb, O.. on the Monday Branch of the H. V. R. U.
operated by the Royal Coal Co.. Nelsonville, O. Drift opening Into the No. 6
seam of coal, 7 teet thick. Pick mining, single entry system, basket ventilation,
10 pick miners and 2 da/ hands employed. Visited August 18th and December
9th. Conditions fair.
Union Furnace Clay.
Located at Union Furnace, O., on the river division of the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the Columbus Brick & Terra Cotta Co., Union Furnace, 0. B. S.
Kisher, superintendent; Jas. T. Beckel, mine boss, both of Union Furnace, O.
Drift opening Into the No. 3 seam of fire clay, 10 feet thick; employs 3 drillers
and shooters, 9 loaders and 5 day hands. Worked on double entry system,
furnace ventilation. Visited July 3rd and October 23rd. Mine in good condi-
tion except trolley wire, which was on the inside of rail; requested same re-
moved to comply with the department's orders.
Kachelmacher Coal.
Located one mile north of Kachelmacher^ O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by
the Columbus & Hocking Clay & Construction Co., Columbus, O. Wm. Dray-
ton, Kachelmacher, O., superintendent, and Wm. A. Davis, same place, mine
boss. Drift opening in No. 6 seam of coal, 6 feet thick, the product to be used
at the plant erected at Kachelmacher for the manufacture of brick and fire
clay products. Employs 4 pick miners and 2 day hands. Visited November
2nd, found in fair condition.
Kachelmacher Clay.
Located at same place and under same management as coal mine. Drift
opening into the No. 4 seam of clay, which is about 6 feet thick, and mined by
electric chain machine. Product consumed at the clay plant located at thRt.
place. Six loaders and 3 day hands employed. The plant has been operate <1
but very little during the year. Visited November 2nd. and found in goo<i
condition.
No. 53.
Located near Buchtel, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by C. & H. C. & I. Co.,
Columbus, O. John Murday, New Straitsville, O., superintendent; David
Keeney, Buchtel, O., mine boss. Slope opening into the No. C seam of coal,
bV^ feet thick. Ventilated by steam fan, and employs 21 pick miners and <>
day hands. Visited July 22nd. found ventilation deficient; requested mine bo&s
to remove men from the mine immediately. Visited again July 25th, found
mine in better condition; permitted miners to go to work. .Visited again No-
vember ICth, found mine in poor condition, rooms having fallen in from 22
up to 28, cutting the ventilation entirely off. Requested that they brattice ui>
jaws of rooms, reverse fan and break back into rooms as they were heade 1
off. Visited again November 25thf and 27th and found mine idle.
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Gem.
Located in Lost Hollow on Lost Run branch of the H. V. R. R. Operated
^y Gem Coal Co., Nelsonville, O. H. B. Summers, Nelsonville, O., superinten-
dent and mine boss. Drift opening into the No. G seam of coal, which is from
6 to 10 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation, machine mining. Em-
ploys 45 loaders, 2 cutters and 12 day hands. Visited July 6th, August 20th and
December 21st; found mine in good condition, except No. 18 room on 1st east.
On my last visit, No. 17 had fallen in, closing the breaks up tight. Requested
the boss to place check door on entry, close breakthroughs up, and make a
breakthrough at face of room, forcing the air to this point.
Black Diamond Coal.
Located near Haydenville, O. Product used at the plant of the National
Fire Proofing Co., Pittsburg, Pa. H. S. Snoke, Haydenville, O.. superintendent
and mine boss. Dri.'t opening into the No. G seam of coal, G feet thick, furnace
Tentilation, pick mining, and employs 24 miners and 3 day hands. Visited
Joly 3rd, found mine on strike. Visited again September 18th. found mine in
fair condition.
Black Diamond Clay.
liOcated near Haydenville, owned and operated by same company as coal
mine. Henry Snoke, Haydenville, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opening into the No. 5 seam of clay, about 7 feet thick: furnace ventilation,
and employs 7 miners and 4 day hands. Visited July :>rd and September 18th.
Mine idle on both visits.
New Pittsburg No. 1.
Located at New Pittsburg. O., on Brush Fork branch of the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus. Ohio. Clarence Butts.
Blatchford. O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening into No. G seam
of coal, which runs about 6 feet in thickness. Fan ventilation, pick and ma-
cliine mining, employs .GO pick miners, 80 loaders. 7 cutters and 40 day men.
Visited June 27th, conditions fair. August 19th. no air and a large accumula-
tion of black damp. Requested that all men be taken out of mine except those
necessary to produce sufficient ventilation. Visited August 21st. found in good
condition. Visited October ICth. found ventilation deficient on 3rd east. Fan
^as moved from 8 east to 3 east, which improved conditions. Requested loose
slate taken down on switch, and manholes made on rope road.
Nevi Pittsburg No. V/z,
Located at New Pittsburg, O., on Brush. Fork branch of the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co.. Columbus, O. Clarence Butts, Blatch-
ford, 0., superintendent; Geo. Douglas, same place, mine boss. Drift opening
into No. G seam of coal, which runs about 7 feet in thickness. Fan ventilation,
pick and machine mining, and employs G pick miners, 52 loaders, 3 cutters and
11 day men. Visited July 21st, found ventilation deficient on west side. Fan
vas on the ground for this side of mine, but supplies for same had not been
received. Visited August 19th and 21st, found ventilation deficient. Stopped
7 men on Ist west; 2 men on north, and 25 men on 9 east until brattices were
built to conduct the air to those points. Visited mine on October 30th. found
in good condition.
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New Pittsburg No. 2.
Located at New Pittsburg, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by New Pittsburg
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Clarence Butts, Blatchford, Ohio, superintendent; Wm.
Lannin^, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into the No. G seam of coal,
G feet thick; pick mining, furnace ventilation, and employs 9 miners and 1 day
hand. New mine in a small piece of crop coal, and has been suspended the
greater part of the year. Visited October 30th, found in good condition.
New Pittsburg No. 2!/2-
Located one mile west of New Pittsburg, on H. V. R. R. Operated by
New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, O. Clarence Butts, Blatchford, O., super-
intendent; Chas. Briley, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 6 seam
of coal, 7 feet thick. Natural ventilation. Leased by the employes from the
above-named company; employs 18 pick miners and 3 day hands. October 30th,
requested that stack be built on shaft and furnace be built. Suspended from
March until September.
New Pittsburg No. 5.
located at Murray City, O. Operated by New Pittsburg Coal Co., CJolum-
bus, O. M. M. Kasler, superintendent. Nelson ville, O.; John Slater, Murray,
O., mine boss. Slope opening into No. C seam of coal, 6 to 8 feet in thickness;
ventilated by three fans; machine mining, 10 pick miners, 192 loaders, 20
cutters and 62 day hands employed. June IGth, found mine in good condition.
July 24th, in good condition except on 1 and 2 east on north, where the air was
not equally split. While in the mine was called to investigate fatal accident
of Clarence Miller, who was killed on 3 east at No. 4 room while running
around his trip to get on front end of car, missing his footing and falling
under trip. August 1st, had some complaint on north end on the ventilation
being foul. The management agreed to build block stoppings on 1 and 2, 3
and 4, and 5 and 6 west entries for the purpose of improving the ventilation.
September 1st. requested some loose top timbered at 8 west door, door hung on
jaws of 2 east, one on jaws of 3 east, and brattice between No. 1 room on
3 east and north entry, in order to force the air into 1 and 2 east November
24th and 25th, erected check door on second east at No. 10; top taken down In
25 on second east; No. 3G on 4 east stopped on account of being IIG feet ahead
of air, and No. 15 on 5 east stopped on account of being ahead of air.
New Pittsburg No. 7.
Located at Murray City, O. Operated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co.,
Columbus, O. M. M. Kasler, Nelson ville, O., superintendent; Fred Slater, Mur-
ray City, O., mine boss. Drift opening into No. 6 seam of coal, G to 8i feet in
thickness. Ventilated by three electric fans; machine mining, 10 pick miners,
310 loaders, 40 cutters and 92 day hands employed. June 17th, conditions were
not as good as they should have been, on account of fan being moved and all
doors not changed to suit new conditions. July 23rd, found north side in fair
condition. September 2nd and Srd, stopped No. 1 on 3 east and 3 east entry
ahead of air. Sent .19 men home on 3 and 4 east and south entries on lower
south; no air. Found fall of slate on brattice at jaws of 3 east, cutting the
ventilation off of that part of the mine. November 17th and 23rd, south hill
was idle on account of scales being broken. Stopped Cal. Spencer place, which
was ahead of air, and request (h1 check door on second west between 1 and 2 to
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force the air to the face of the rooms, otherwise this portion of the mine was
in good condition. The north hill waa in poor condition. There was not suffi-
cient air going in the mine for the number of men working. Requested air
shaft sunk at head of works and steam fan installed on outside. Four boys
not of lawful age were ordered out of the mine. Requested replacing of two
brattices on inlet with brick. Management has been transferred to Phil Em-
mons, Murray City, O.
New Pittsburg No. 8.
Located near Orbiston, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pitts-
burg Coal Co., Columbus, O. M. M. Kasler, Nelson vUle, O., superintendent;
John Murphy, same place, mine boss. Slope opening into the No. 6 seam of
coal, 5^ feet in thickness; ventilated by steam and electric fans, machine
mining, and employs 18 cutters, 175 loaders and 76 day hands. Visited June
18th and 19th, mine in poor condition. Ventilation deficient on all entries on
5 and 6 north, due to one of the generators being broken down, which reduced
the electric power by which the fans are propelled. Four men were stopped
in 7 and 8 west entries ahead of air. August 3rd, mine was stiU in poor con-
dition. Gave management two weeks to place the mine in a lawful condition.
August 17th, still in poor condition, but the management in charge was doing
all in its power to Improve the conditions. A shaft had been sunk and nec-
essary changes on inside of mine had been made, but the contractors had not
yet gotten the steam fan moved. Time was extended seven days. October
12th and 15th, miiie in good condition, except at head of 1 and 2 north, the
ventilation was weak, due to some defective doors that had not been reversed
to suit new conditions.
New Pittsburg No. 11.
Located at New Pittsburg on H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pittsburg
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Clarence Butts, Blatchford, O., superintendent; Chas.
Summers, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into No. G seam of coal, 7
feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Leased from above-named company by Sum-
mers & Larmer. Employs 20 pick miners and 2 day hands. Visited December
22nd; requested door built on south entry to conduct the air to the men on
1 and 2 west. Suspended almost entire year.
Jobs No. 1, or Beechnut.
Located near Jobs, Ohio, on Brush Fork branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. Jos. Smith, Jobs, O.. superintendent;
Wm. Morgan, Murray City. O., mine boss. Drift opening into No. 6 seam of
coal, about G feet thick. Ventilated by fan on one side and furnace on the
other. Machine mining and employs 10 cutters, 90 loaders and 31 day hands.
June 18th, mine in good condition except on 1 west, where, owing to the faulty
nature of the coal, the rooms are driven very irregularly and the same satis-
factory results could not be obtained as in other portions of the mine. Stopped
rooms Nos. 4 and C until breakthroughs were made at face. September 8th, in
good condition. December 22nd, in fair condition, except 1 and 2 west, which
is affected by door on main south being kept open to permit drivers to pass in
and out from the switch, cutting the ventilation off from this part of mine.
Requested door on Jaws of 2 and 3 west entries and force the air through No.
1 room, which will improve their condition. Stopped No. 4 on 2nd east 84 feet
ahead of air. The north hill Is just about completed.
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Jobs No. 2.
Located at Jobs, O., on Brush Fork branch of the H. V. R. R. Operated
by Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. Jos. Smith, Jobs, O., superintendent;
C. W. Ferrel, Jobs, O., mine boss. Drift opening Into No. C seam of coal, 5 to
6 feet in thickness. Fan and furnace ventilation, machine and pick mining.
Employs 12 pick miners, 19 cutters, 203 loaders and 85 day hands. July 9th
and 10th, part of the mine in poor condition, ventilation being deficient on
1 and 2 east, 2 and 3 and 4 west, due to old and decayed doors and brattices,
which were ordered replaced with new ones at once. Requested second open-
ing made in west hill at once. October 13th and 14th, mine in fair condition
except on 9 and 10 west and 9 and 10 east, where 15 men were drawing entry
stumps. The brattices were old and decayed; ordered same repaired at once.
December 23rd and 24th, stopped 8 east entry in west hill ahead of air. Ordered
south entry of 10 east, which broke into Cawthorne mine, bratticed up. Stopped
3 south entry in Elderberry 75 feet ahead of air, and No. 1 room same place
115 feet ahead of air. General conditions fair.
Job« No. 3.
located at Jobs, O., on the Brush Fork branch of the H. V. R. R. Operated
by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. Jos. Smith, Jobs, O., superin tender, t
and mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 6 seam of coal, about 6 feet in
thickness. Ventilated by fan. Machine and pick mining, and employs 10 pick
miners, 2 cutters, 21 loaders and 6 day hands. Visited July 2l8t and October
15th, found in good condition.
Snake Hollow No. 207.
liocated at Snake Hollow on a branch of the Hocking Valley R. R. Oper-
ated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. E. W. Dowler, Nelsonville, O..
superintendent; Daniel Bateman, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into
the No. 6 seam of coal, about G feet in thickness. Ventilated by fans, pick and
machine mining, 13 pick miners, 12 cutters. 125 loaders and 39 day hands em-
ployed. July 8th, mine in fair condition, except 1 and 2 and ^ west in west hill,
where there was a squeeze, causing the brattices to leak, which affected the
ventilation in this portion of the mine. Stopped No. 22 room on 7 west in north
hill 97 feet ahead of air, and requested loose top taken down in 23 on same
entry. September 29th, found the squeeze had extended from 1st, 2nd and 3rd
west to the 4th and 5tb west, shutting off this portion of the mine. Found ven-
tilation deficient on 9 and 10 west in north hill. Requested that 5 new brat-
tices be built on above-named entries. December 8th and 9th, squeeze had
extended across to the north hill, shutting off all rooms on 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and
14 west, and closed second opening for west hill. Requested loose top on 5
east taken down for temporary second opening until the one now under way
was completed; also requested fall cleaned up in second opening in north hill,
and door replaced on same, as the larger part of the ventilation at this point
was being lost.
Sunday Creek No. 4.
Located in I^st Hollow on the Lost Run branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Lost Run Coal Co., New Straitsville. O. John Jones, New Straits-
ville, O.. superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening to No. G seam of coal.
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which at this place is 7 feet thick. New mine, just opened; when visited De-
cember 10, employed 8 loaders and cutters, and 6 day hands. Will install fan
in near future. Mine in fair condition.
Starr Nos. 1 and 2.
Located at Coonville on H. V. R. R. Operated by the Starr Hocking Coal
Mining Co., Bay City, Michigan. Jos. Winefordner, New Straitsville, O., super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift opening in No. G seam of coal, 4 feet thick.
New mine. When visited November 30th, had closed down until new plant
was installed and switch built.
Rockquarry.
Located two miles from Nelsonville, O., on branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Nelsonville Coal Co.. Nelsonville, O. J. L. Hickman, same place,
superintendent; J. H. Joyce, Carbon Hill, O., mine boss. Drift opening into No.
6 seam of coal from 3 to 6 feet in thickness. Machine mining, fan ventilation,
employs 12 cutters, 138 loaders and 28 day hands. July 7th, mine in good con-
dition, except breakthroughs are driven very unevenly, owing to the faulty
nature of the coal, and the same satisfactory results cannot be obtained as
where the coal is natural. September 4th, mine in fair condition. Requested
second west driven outside for second opening. November 16th, South Hill
in good condition, but the ventilation at new west opening was weak, owing to
the temporary furnace which had been installed. Since that date, fan has
been received for that side of mine and conditions are satisfactory.
Evans.
Located at Longstreth, O. Smair domestic mine, with natural ventilation.
Employs 2 pick miners and 1 teamster. Wm. Evans, Carbon Hill, O., superin-
tendent and mine bo.ss.
MEIGS COUNTY.
Logan.
Located at Pomeroy, O. Operated by Martin Ebersbach, Pomeroy, O.
Transportation, H. V. R. R. Coal is hauled to the railroad in wagons. Geo.
Ebersbach, Pomeroy, O., superintendent; Walter Ebersbach, same place, mine
^^s- Natural ventilation, employs 8 cutters and loaders and 4 day hands. Vis-
ited August 28th and November Uth, and found in good condition.
Buckeye.
Located at Pomeroy, O. Operated by the Buckeye Salt Co., Pomeroy, O.
Edw. Weeks, Pomeroy, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening into
^'^- 8 seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Ventilated by furnace, employs 19 pick
™'D^rs and 5 day hands. The coal is consumed at the salt works. August
'^h, found mine in bad condition. Ventilation was poor, and the track was
submerged in mud and water. No expense had been put on the mine on account
of abandoning it August 1 nth.
W. D. Powell.
. Located one mile west of Middleport, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Coal Is
hauled to the railroad in wagons. Operated by the Dupre Coal Co., Columbus,
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O. W. L. Withee. Mlddleport, O., superintendent and mine boss. Single entry
system, natural ventilation, drift opening, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Employs 10
pick miners and 3 day hands. October 6th, found ventilation weak. Requested
furnace installed immediately.
Rockville No. 2 Kings.
Located three miles north of Middleport, O.. on the K. & M. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Harley Coal Co., Middleport, O. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of
coal, about 5 feet thick at this point. Double entry system, fan ventilation.
Coal is mined by machines and hauled by motor. Employs 4 cutters, 22 loaders
and 12 day hands. Visited June 25th and October 5th, and found in good con-
dition. John Harley, Middleport, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Buckeye Splint No. 1 North.
Located at Rutland, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by Maynard Coal
Co., Columbus, O. Jas. H. Davis, Rutland, O., superintendent; Henry Bryant,
same place, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal, 5 feet thick.
Furnace ventilation and employs 46 pick miners and 15 day hands. July 15th,
found ventilation dellcient on 1 and 2 east; ordered men taken out at once.
Found there had been fall of slate on inlet, and brattices were down and leak-
ing. July 17th, conditions were improved, but still some leakage, which was
ordered remedied. August 27th, requested last room be driven on 1 east out-
side for inlet of air. October 27th, found mine had a squeeze on, shutting off
the east side of mine. Other portions of the mine were in good condition.
Buckeye Splint No. 2 South.
Located at Rutland, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by Maynard Coal
Co., Columbus, O. J. H. Davis, Rutland, O., superintendent; Jno. C. Ripley,
same place, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal, 5 feet thick,
furnace ventilation, and employs 62 pick miners and 29 day hands. Visited
July 15th, found in fair condition. August 27th, ventilation not as good as it
should be. The furnace being small and a long way from men and the brat-
tices, which were made of slate, leaking, the ventilation was poor at head of
works. Requested 5 west driven outside for inlet, and new furnace built at
head of 4 east, which will shorten travel of air about one-half. October 27th,
found ventilation still weak, but former requests of August 27th being com-
plied with; furnace not quite completed; when this is accomplished, results will
be better.
Dabney.
Located between Middleport and Pomeroy, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by
T. W. Jones, Middleport, O., who is superintendent; Andrew Smith, same place,
mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal about 5 feet thick. Venti-
lated by furnace, employs 8 pick minors and 5 day hands. The output is con-
sumed by the H. V. R. R. for fuel. August 24th and October 29th, found mine
in good condition.
Rolling Mill.
Located .It Pomeroy. O., on the H. V. R. R, Operated by Martin EJbersbach,
Pomeroy. O. Fred Ebersbach, same place, superintendent; Fred G. Jones,
Minersville, O.. mine boss. Drift opening into No. S seam of coal, 4% feet
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thick. Double entry system, ventilated by fan, machine mining, employs 12
cutters, 90 loaders and 31 day hands. Vistted August 5th; found ventilation a
little weak. Requested management to gi^e brattices a general overhauling
and keep breakthroughs open at face of rooms. October 9th, mine was idle
repairing hoppers, except some few miners driving entry. Conditions fair. De-
cember 29th, ventilation was foul, owing to the discharge from the Charter
Oak mine. Requested fan reversed, which will supply the miners with fresh
air and improve their condition.
Noble Summit
Located three miles north of Middleport, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated
by the Noble-Summit Coal Co., Middleport, O. John Kauft, same place, super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 8 seam of coal, 5 feet
thick, double entry system, furnace ventilation, employs 25 pick miners and 5
day hands. Visited July 14th and found a squeeze on north side, shutting oft
all rooms and second opening; requested second opening made out of one of
the rooms driving south, otherwise the mine was in fair condition. October
28th, finding my suggestion of July 14th in regard to second opening had not
been complied with, requested force reduced to 10 men. Mine has worked but
Tery little during last seven months.
Charter Oak.
Located at Pomeroy, O., transportation Ohio River and H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by Peacock Coal Co., Pomeroy, O. Fred Ebersbach, superintendent; Wm.
£S)ersbach, mine boss, both of Pomeroy, O. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of
coal, 4 feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation. Coal is mined by ma-
chines and hauled by mules and motor. Employs 18 cutters, 100 loaders and
37 day hands. Visited July 16th, conditions fair. July 31st, investigated
death of Chas. Jones, machine man, who was killed by fall of slate at face of
No. 7 room on 12 west. He had been warned by the man who was working the
room to reset posts as they cut over to them that it was dangerous. The warn-
ing went unheeded, and he knocked them out and threw them back. It was, a
bell top that ran down through the face of the coal to the floor. When they
cut tlie 7th run in about 3 feet, they cut the only support it had, resulting in
his death. If a little time had been taken and the post reset, the deceased
would have probably saved his life. October 8th, condition was fair except oa
3 and 4 east, where the ventilation was weak; requested that doors on these
entries be repaired and brattices closed up. December 29th, stopped No. 26 on
9 west until breakthrough was finished, out of which they had taken three cuts
and abandoned. General conditions good.
Pittsburg.
Located >at Minersville, O., operated by the Pittsburg Mining Co., Pomeroy,
0. Transportation Ohio River and H. V. R. R. W. H. Miller, Minersville, O.,
superintendent; Earl EJwing, Syracuse, O., mine bos?. Drift opening into No.
8 seam of coal, about 4^^ feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation, coal
mined and hauled by electric power, and employs 13 cutters, 72 loaders and
26 day hands. Visited June 24th, found conditions poor on account of insufii-
cient air going in the mine. Requested trip rider or signal placed on rear end
of motor trip, and trapper stationed at main door at switch. August 26th, ven-
tilation still poor; requested fan speeded up and advised ^aft sunk at head
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of works. Ordered top taken down in No. 14 on 3 east and stopped No. 1 on
1st east ahead of air; check door on 1 west to throw the air to face of rooms,
and more manholes on motor road. October 7th, ventiJiation some improred,
but not what It should be. Ordered new brattice on 1 west, breakthrough in
No. 13 on 3 east, and ladder repaired in second opening. December 30th, ven-
tilation further improved, except on 3 and 4 east, where stoppings were bad
and leaking; ordered same repaired at once, breakthroughs kept open at face
of rooms and some wire protected that was exposed.
Silver Run.
Located four miles west of Middleport, O., on the C, H. V. & T. R, R. Op-
erated by the Silver Run Coal Co., Middleport, O. W. C. Russell, superinten-
dent; W. H. Snead, mine boss, both of Middleport, O. Drift opening into No.
8 seam of coal, about 4% feet thick, double entry system, fan ventilation, coal
mined by pick and machines; employs 20 pick miners, 2 cutters, 10 loaders
and 7 day hands. Visited June 23rd, found mine in good condition, except two
men working in an old entry packing canvas to face where there was some
black damp. They were driving this through for an airway, and had only two
more cuts to go. Visited October Gth; mine was idle. Suspended since August
15th and remained so the balance of year.
Salisbury.
Located three and one-half miles north of Middleport, O. Operated by the
Salisbury Coal Co., Toledo, O. John Nash, Middleport, O., superintendent; Jos.
Gardner, same place, mine boss* Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal, about
4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Coal cut by electric power.
Mule haulage, C cutters, 41 loaders and 15 day hands employed. Visited July
14th; conditions poor on 1 and 2 west and 1 east Ordered men taken out of
east and brattices repaired on west. August 25th, conditions fair. October
28th, stopped No. 5 on 1 south 115 feet ahead of air, otherwise mine in good
condition.
Hobson No. 1.
Located near Hobson railroad yards on K. & M. R. R. Operated by the
Pomeroy Coal Co., Washington, Pa. A. C. Lattimer, Washington, Pa., superin-
tendent and mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal about 4^^ feet
thick, double entry system, furnace ventilation, 5G pick miners and 16 day
hands employed. June 23rd, in company with Jno. L. McDonald, inspector of
3rd district, investigated fatal accident of A. C. Lattimer, superintendent, who
was killed June 20th by fall of slate on the dark west entry 138 feet from face
of entry. This mine has had very poor supervision. There was not a door
or brattice in the mine, no mode of ventilation, and no respect for the law in
regard to the breakthroughs. Ordered men stopped on east, and two men in
dark west entry, 15G feet ahead of air; top brushed on main west entries and
furnace built. July IGth, A. L. Sheldon had taken charge, with Wm. Gardner
as mine boss. Found management had improved the conditions; had built doors
and brattices and taken down all loose top, and was building new furnace.
August Gtb, conditions fair. September 12th, investigated fatal accident of
C. H. Williams, who was killed by fall of slate in No. G room on second west.
The top is very tender, being Impossible, in some parts of the mine, to hold it
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^ith timber. Requested loose top taken down at face of second west and Jaws
ot No. 1 room on main dark west. Mine was idle, furnace stack having been
burned. November ISth, general conditions fair.
Thomaa.
Located on the Ohio River near Racine, O. Operated by Thomas Coal Co.,
Haclne, O. J. W. Thomas, same place, superintendent and mine boss. Shaft
opening 112 feet deep, penetrating No. 8 seam of coal, 4 feet 8 inches thick.
June 26th, with Jno. L. McDonald, inspector in 3rd district, requested mine
stopped until second opening was made. November 9th, allowed entries to be
*i''iven to point where second opening is being made. Employs 6 miners and 4
^ay hands.
Schlaegel Salt.
lx)cated at Pomeroy, O. Operated by the Schlaegel Salt Co., Pomeroy, O.
•^as. Schlaegel, Pomeroy, O., superintendent; Wm. Baker, same place, mine boss.
^rlft opening into No. 8 seam of coal, 4% feet thick. Coal is mined with pick
and consumed at the salt works. Employs 12 miners and 3 day hands; has fur-
'*a<5^ ventilation, and is worked on single entry system. Visited August 7th,
conditions were poor. Requested doors put on jaws of south rooms, and break-
throiagh cut from No. 1 room to dark entry. November 12th, general conditions
good.
Red Bird and Peacock Nos. 1 and 2.
Suspended since March.
SMALL MINES VISITED.
Stobart.
X^iocated at Pomeroy, O., on Carr Run. Visited November 18th, to inves-
tigate the fatal accident of Jas. R. Stobart and Albert Young, who were killed
l)y fall of slate in No. 8 room on main west. Employed 3 pick miners. Nat-
ural ventilation.
Dyke Mine No. 1.
Located at Pomeroy, O., on Carr Run. Employs 3 pick miners and has
natural ventilation. Edw. Weeks, mine boss.
Needs.
Operated by Richard Needs, Pomeroy, O. Located on Carr Run. Two men
employed, natural ventilation, pick mine.
Enterprise.
Operated by Geo. Baer, Minersvllle, O. Four miners and 1 day hand em-
ployed. Natural ventilation, pick mine.
Scliwegman.
Operated by Buechler & Nichels, Pomeroy, O. Two miners employed,
natural ventilation, pick mine.
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Dyke No. 2.
Operated by Terrel & Lehew, Pomeroy, O. Two men employed, natural ven-
tilation, pick mine.
Eberfield.
Operated by Geo. Eberfield, Pomeroy, O. Two men employed, natural
ventilation, pick mine.
Boss.
Operated by F. M. Boss, Pomeroy, O. Four men, natural ventilation, pick
mining.
Folmer.
Operated by John Folmer & Son, Pomeroy, O. Five miners and 1 day hand
employed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Rou8h No. 1.
Operated by Kaylor & Holter, Pomeroy, O. Two men, natural ventilation,
pick mining.
Brechtel Nos. 1 & 2.
Operated by Peter Brechtel, Middleport, O. Located on Storey's Run.
Eight miners and 3 day hands employed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Offler.
Operated by C. Offler & Son, Pomeroy, O. Located on Monkey's Run.
Three miners and 1 day hand employed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Black Diamond.
Operated by Mrs. Rose Lotridgc, Pomeroy, O. Two miners and one day
hand employed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Pick.
Operated by Philip Fick, Pomeroy, O. Five miners and one day hand em-
ployed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Kauff Nos. 1 & 2.
Operated by Wm. Kauff, Middleport, O. Ten miners and two day hands
employed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Bowers.
Operated by Geo. Bowers. Pomeroy, O. Six miners and 1 day hand em-
ployed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
Edward Bros.
Operated by Edward Bros., IMinorsville. O. Four miners and 1 day hand
employed, natural ventilation, pick mining.
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Head ley.
Operated by John Headley, Middleport, O. Employs 7 pick miners, 2 day
hands and 2 teamsters. Coal consumed at brick plant. Furnace ventilation.
VINTON COUNTY.
Aima Cement Limestone Mine Nos. 1 and 2.
Located about two miles south of Oreton, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated
by Alma Cement Co., Wellston, O. Wm. Davis, Wellston, O., superintendent;
M. C. Dickens, Oreton, O., mine boss. Drift opening into seam of limestone G
feet thick, double entry system, ventilated by fan and basket. Machine and
pick mining. Employs 13 pick miners, 2 cutters, 4 loaders, 12 strippers and 16
day hands. July 1st, mines in fair condition. October 26th, ventilation was
foul in No. 2 hill, owing to a door having been torn down; requested same re-
paired at once.
Alma Lime Nos. 53 and 54.
Located at Oreton, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by the Alma Cement Co.,
Wellston, Ohio. Wm. Davis, Wellston, O, superintendent; David EJdwards, Ore-
ton, O., mine boss. Drift openings into seam of limestone 7 feet thick, and
ventilated from coal mine. Employs 21 pick miners, 2 drillers and 4 day hands.
The product is consumed at the Alma Cement factory, Wellston, O. Visited
July 1st and October 22nd, found in good condition.
Alma Lime Nos. 55, 56 and 57.
Operated by same company. Drift openings into seam of limestone 7 feet
thick. Ventilated by fans, machine and pick mining. Employs 31 miners, 12
cutters and drillers and 14 day hands. Visited June 30th and found door down,
making short circuit in air. Ordered same repaired at once. October 21st,
mine had been shut down; just starting up, full force of men was not employed.
Conditions fair. Wm. Davis, Wellston, O., superintendent; David Eberts, Ore-
ton, O., mine boss.
Aima Coal.
Located at Oreton, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by Alma Cement Co.,
Wellston, O. Wm. Davis, Wellston, O., superintendent; Thos. Davis, Oreton, O.,
mine foreman. Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal 4 feet thick. Double
entry system, employs 12 cutters, 70 loaders and 25 day hands. June 30th, con-
ditions fair. October 21st, stopped room No. 6 on 6 west 92 feet ahead of air,
otherwise in good condition. October 26th, tested scales and found them in-
correct.
Elk Fork.
Located at Elk Pork on H. V. R. R. Operated by the Elk Fork Coal Co.,
Elk Fork, O. Shaft opening 95 feet deep, penetrating No. 2 scam of coal, 30
inches thick. Machine and pick mining, fan ventilation, employs 8 cutters. 35
loaders. 20 pick miners and 31 day hands. July 27th, mine idle, conditions
fair. September 14th, in good condition. December 14th, requested new gates
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placed on shaft and brattices repaired on 5 and 6 west south, otherwise mine
in good condition. W. P. Porter, Wellston, O., superintendent; August Ruff,
Elk Fork, O., mine foreman.
Tompkins No. 1.
Located at Minerton, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by Fobes-Tompkins
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Jas. J. Murphy, Minerton, O., superintendent and mine
boss. Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal 4 feet thick, ventilated by steam
fan, coal is mined off the solid. Double entry sj'stem, 53 pick miners and 13
day hands employed. August 4th, mine in fair condition, except for the prac-
tice of miners shooting off the solid, keeping the chambers full of smoke. Re-
quested that shooting hours be established and check doors placed on 1 and
2 west at longest rooms. October 20th, found squeeze on 1 and 2 west, shutting
off 26 rooms and both entries, reducing their force more than one-half. The
south side of the mine was in good condition.
Raccoon Valley.
Located at Minerton, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by Jno. L. L#awler,
Columbus, O., who is superintendent; E. J. Lawler, Minerton, O., mine fore-
man. Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal 4 feet thick. Double entry system,
machine mining, fan ventilation, employs 6 cutters, 35 loaders and 14 day hands.
Mine in good condition.
Mohr-Minton Nos. 3 and 4.
Located two miles from McArthur, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by Mohr-
Minton Coal Co., Columbus, O. C. B. Wescoat, McArthur, O., superintendent;
Wm. Crow, same place, mine foreman. Drift openings into the No. 3 seam of
coal 5 feet thick; double entry system, fan ventilation, pick mining and motor
haulage; employs 34 miners and 11 day hands. Visited July 28th. mine idle,
just getting ready to start. September 15th, on strike for their pay. December
IGth, on strike for their pay. Suspended the greater part of the year.
Mohr-Minton Clay.
Located near coal mine, operated by same company. Drift opening into
seam of fire clay 12 feet thick. Natural ventilation and employs 4 miners and
1 day hand. Product consumed at Mohr-Minton brick plant.
Outhwaite.
Located at Oreton, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Oreton Coal
Mining Co., Toledo, O. Wm. Andrews, Toledo, superintendent; Jno. A. New-
man, Hamden Jet., O., mine foreman. Drift opening into No. 3 seam of coal 3
feet thick, furnace ventilation, machine mining and mule haulage. Double en-
try system, employs 4 cutters, 16 loaders and 8 day hands. October 22nd. con-
ditions were poor. Mine had been idle six months, brattices were In a settled
condition and furnace out of repair; ordered same repaired at once. December
18th, conditions better, but not yet satisfactory. The management agreed to
close the mine down and build new furnace, and make all necessary improve-
*nents that had been ordered.
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Raccoon Valley Nos. 1 and 2.
Located two miles northeast of Zaleskl, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. H.
Operated by the Raccoon Valley Coal Co., Columbus, O. B. F. Eddy, Zaleski,
O.. superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal 3
feet thick, pick mining, motor and mule haulage, basket ventilation, double
and single entry system. Employs 17 miners and 8 day hands. July 30th, mine
was idle, moving plant from old openings up to new ones. September 16th,
were ventilating mine with basket, which did not give satisfaction; requested
faji installed with as much haste as possible. Mines have been closed down
since last visit, having some trouble about the pay. No. 2 has been suspended
until trestle is built across hollow and new opening made.
Raccoon Valley No. 3.
Operated by same company. Drift opening into No. 6 seam of coal, 4^ feet
thick, double entry system, basket ventilation, employs 8 pick miners and 1
day band. July 30th, mine idle. September 16th, conditions fair. New mine,
B. F. Eddy, Zaleski, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Star No. 2.
Located at Hawks Station, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by A. C. Tip-
ton, receiver, Logan, O. O. E. Edwards, Hawks, O., superintendent and mine
foreman. Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal 4 feet thick. Single entry sysr
tern, furnace ventilation, employs 23 pick miners and 6 day hands. October
20tli, ventilation poor at face of rooms; requested check door erected and brat-
tices repaired. December 17th, stopped room No. 2 on first west ahead of air;
ordered breakthrough made in same and brattice built in No. 1, otherwise con-
ditions good. Idle from April 1st to some time in September.
Inghams.
located at Inghams, O., on B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the Valley
Coal Co., Dayton, O. E. S. Dempsey, Mineral, Ohio, superintendent; Henry
Davis, same place, mine foreman. Double entry system, fan ventilation, ma-
chine mining and motor and mule haulage. Drift opening into No. 6 seam of
coal 28 inches thick, employs 6 cutters, 18 loaders and 7 day hands. July 29th,
mine had been closed down since April 1st. September 17th, mine was in poor
condition; had Just started up after six months* idleness. Brattices were in a
settled condition, ventilation was deficient. Requested fan removed to dark
north entry between second and third west entries, top taken down in jaws of
No. 7 room on 4 west; stopped 3 east entry 100 feet ahead of air, and ordered
brattices and doors repaired with as much dispatch as possible. December
15th, conditions fair.
Brick Yard.
located near McArthur, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the McArthur
Brick Co., McArthur, O. D. A. Martindale, McArthur. O., superintendent; Henry
Meadows, same place, mine foreman. Drift opening into No. 4 soam of coal 4
feet thick, furnace ventilation, employs 15 miners and 3 day hands. Output
is consumed at McArthur brick plant. July 28th, conditions fair. September
15th, ventilation deficient in 1 and 2 south. Requested larger furnace b"4i*
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and second opening made. December 16th, ventilation deficient. Found former
orders of September 15th not complied with; took the matter up with the
superintendent, and was assured improvements would be made at once.
Clarion.
Suspended since April 1st.
GALLIA COUNTY.
Carl Nos. 1 and 2.
Located near Carlton, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Dupre Coal
Co., Columbus, O. W. D. Edwards, Columbus, superintendent; C. M. Lfittle,
Carlton, O., mine foreman. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal 4 feet thick,
double entry system, furnace and natural ventilation, employs 32 picjc miners
and 9 day hands. June 22nd, conditions fair in No. 2. Requested that shoot-
ing hours be established in No. 1. August 25th, conditions fair. December Ist,
condition fair in No. 2, poor in No. 1. Requested double shift on second east
until crop line was reached, shaft sunk, furnace built and breakthroughs made
in all rooms in this hill.
Jacobs.
Located on Kyger Creek, two and one-half miles from Cheshire, O. Oper-
ated by Jacobs & Scott, Cheshire, O. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal,
4 feet thick; natural ventilation, employs 6 pick miners and 2 day hands. Coal
is hauled to H. V. R. R. at Cheshire in wagons.
Russell.
Located on Kyger Creek, two and one-half miles from Cheshire, O. Oper-
ated by Harry Russell, Cheshire, O. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal 4
feet thick. Natural ventilation, employs 2 pick miners and 2 day hands. Coal
ii^ hauled to H. V. R. R. at Cheshire in wagons.
Swan Creek.
Suspended since last March.
SECOND DISTRICT
JOHN L. McDonald.
From January 1st to June Ist Composed op Athens, Meigs,
Washington and a Portion of Noble Counties.
JUNE 1ST CHANGED TO
THIRD DISTRICT
Composed op Athens County Only.
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260 ANNUAL REPORT
Hoik Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — I herewith submit for your consideration my annual report for
the year commencing January 1, 1908, ending December 31, 1908, inclusive.
The year just closed has been one of the poorest, with very few exceptions,
in the Hocking Valley coal trade; 1907 was the banner year of the local coal
trade. Exceedingly mild weather both at the beginning and the ending of 1908,
the business depression and the very limited demand from the Northwest was
a combination which showed its effect on the coal business to a marked de-
gree, and conceded by air to be the worst in years.
A three weeks* suspension of work in April on account of the renewal of
the wage scale had no effect on the market whatever. Eleven large producing
mines remained closed almost the entire year, and the miners had to be takeu
care of in other mines, making a very slow turn, and reduced the individual
earnings of the miners.
The new mining legislation in regard to electric wiring of mines, the hand-
ling of explosives, copper tamping tools to be provided by miners and the re-
quirement of substantial stoppings in breakthroughs is fairly well observed,
considering the slow work.
The system of wiring provided by law and rules of the department are
not only a safeguard to the employes, but a matter of economy to the operator
in the saving of wire and power; also the placing of substantial brat-
tices of brick and cement or concrete in breakthroughs is a saving in the cost
of mining and providing a good, reliable current of air conducted to the in-
terior of the mine.
More and thorough inspections is the result from the increased number
of inspectors provided for in the new laws enacted, which have only been in
effect a short time and will, no doubt, result in a noticeable decrease of fa-
talities if strictly enforced and obeyed.
The mines of this district are operating in the Nos. 6, 7 and 8 seams of
coal, varying in thickness from 4 to 7 feet, is mined in the hill tops and at a
depth of 450 feet, and are all equipped with mining machinery, rope and motor
haulage, except two small shipping mines, and are generally found in good con-
dition, with the exception of some irregularities.
But three fatal accidents occurred in this district during the time covered
by this report. The unfortunate victims were: Thos. Marshall, a miner killed
by a fall of coal while working down a standing shot in Sunday Creek Com-
pany's mine No. 201; Lawrence North, clay miner, killed by flying clay caused
by blasting in Nelsonville Clay Mine; .Tames Green, machine man, killed by
fall of slate while machine was in operation in Juniper's No. 2 mine.
In response to orders from your office, 17 visits were made outside of my
district in company with Mr. Wiper and Mr. Kennedy, newly appointed in-
spectors, and the Ohio Mining Commission.
Thanking you for advice and ever-ready counsel to promote the interest
and general welfare of all concerned, and also for the operators* and miners*
co-operation in our efforts to secure better conditions,
Respectfully,
JNO. L. ISIcDONALD, Glouster, Ohio.
December 31, 1908. Inspector 3rd District.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 261
ATHENS COUNTY.
Sunday Creek Mines.
Note:— D. S. Weitzell, Nelsonville, Ohio, is District Superintendent for
Sunday Creek Company in Hocking Valley District; D. H. Williams, of Athens,
Ohio, for Sunday Creek Valley; James Pritchard, Hemlock, Ohio, for the four
mine 4 located on Sugir Creek.
8. C. No. 266.
Located on the K. & M. R. R., two miles west of Glouster, Ohio. Operated
by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Shaft opening to the No. 6 seam is
found at a depth of 90 feet, G feet in thickness. Worked on the double and
triple entry system. A large fan is the ventilating medium. Jno. Collins,
Glouster, C, is superintendent and mine boss. Two hundred loaders, 18 ma-
chine and 54 day men employed- Inspected mine January 23rd, May 18th, Au-
grust 18th and November 13th, and found conditions satisfactory, except the
breakthroughs between rooms were obstructed with refuse. Requested the
matter attended to at once, also air current increased on 5th west territory
on account of it being last of air required freshening up.
8. C. No. 281.
I^ocated on a branch of the K. & M. R. R., three miles west of Jackson-
ville, Ohio. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Shaft open-
ing lo the No. 6 seam of coal, G feet thick at this point. Worked on the double
and triple entry system. Machine mined coal, motor haulage. D. L. Wallace.
Glouster, O.. superintendent; Wm. Lowry, Modock, Ohio, mine boss; ITS loaders,
IG machine and GO day men find employment. On January 24th, general con-
dition was good, requested some parts sprayed. May 29th, condition satist'a':'-
tory, except rooms No. 9 on 2nd east and 23 on Sth west were beyond the
limit with breakthroughs. The same were stopped. August 20tli and Novem-
ber 24th, found mine in good order.
8. C. No. 255.
Located two and one-half miles southwest of Jacksonville, Ohio, on a
branch of the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O.
Robert Snyder, Modock, O., is superintendent; Carl Foirce. of the same placc*,
mine boss. Shaft opening to No. G seam, G feet thick. Worked on double en-
try system, fan ventilation. Coal is cut by electric power, motor haulag*.'.
Two hundred loaders, 20 machine and 55 day men employed. Inspected mine
February 10th, condition good, except the following rooms were beyond the
limit without breakthrough: Nos. 1, 7 and 22 on Sth west entry; also 19, 20 and
24 on 7th west entry. Stopped same until breakthrough could be made. Three
following inspections were made, May 19th, August 17th and November IGth.
Found mine in good order, the law and rules well observed.
S. C. No. 10.
Situated two miles west of Glouster. Ohio, on a ])ranch of the K. & M. R. R.
Operated by the Sunday Ci*eek Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. F. Roberts, Derthick,
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Ohio, superintendent; Walter Hayden and Buck Redpath, same place, mine
bosses. Shaft opening, No. 6 seam, about 6 feet in thickness. Double entry
system, ventilated by a large fan. The coal is cut by electric machinery, motor
haulage; 208 loaders, IG machine and 7G day men employed. Inspected Feb-
ruary 13th, the old workings and found them well ventilated and free from
standing gas. April 22nd, vii^ted the mine on complaint of the men in regard
to stairway in the escapement shaft. The matter was taken up with Mr. D.
H. Williams, District Superintendent, and on my following visit. May 18th, a
new stairway had been completed in the shaft. Inspected south side of mine
and found it in good order. July 27th and 29th, inspections were made and
conditions found satisfactory. Also October 21st and November 12th, except
the electric wiring. Ordered the same given prompt attention.
8. C. No. 256.
Situated at Glouster, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. D. S. Williams, Jacksonville, O., superintendent:
Thos. Hope, Glouster, O., miiie boss. Shaft opening. No. G seam, about 6 feet
thick. Double and triple entry system, fan ventilation. The coal is mined by
electric power and equipped with motor haulage; 2G4 loaders, 24 machine and
80 day men employed. February 14th, inspected and found in as good condi-
tion as could be expected under the circumstances. Only a small force of men
were working on account of the greater part of the mine being still affected by
the flood which broke in almost a year previous. March 1st, visited, upon
request of management, to assist in exploring some parts where the water had
Just been removed. Large pockets of gas were found standing on east side of
straight south entry. Every precaution was taken to remove the same. No
men were allowed in the mine while the work was being done, only the ones
necessary to do the work. Visited the mine the following day and found the
gas almost all removed, but mine was not in operation. Ordered permanent
stoppings built to conduct a safe current to that section of mine. On May 13th.
condition throughout the mine was fair, except ventilation on 3, 4, 5 and G west
entries on account of gob stoppings being in a settled condition. Ordered
same given prompt attention. May 22nd, inspected north side of mine which
was being reopened for operation. Everything seemed to be in fairly good
order. Inspected old works and found them free from standing gas and fairly
well ventilated. On July 2Sth and October 13th and 14th, conditions were sat-
isfactory. Suggested check door between rooms 14 and 15 on 5th west entry
and breakthroughs closed.
8. C. No. 267.
Situated three miles northwest of Glouster. O., on a branch of the K. & M.
R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Yaw, Glouster,
O., superintendent; Phil Blower, of the same place, mine boss. Slope opening.
No. 6 seam, G feet in thickness. Double and triple entry system, fan ventila-
tion. The coal is cut by electric power and motor haulage; 177 loaders, 20
machine and G2 day men employed. June 5th, general conditions good. Or-
dered loose top taken down on motor line at 7 and 8 west. July 30th and
October 20th, mine in good order. The mine suspended some time in De-
cember.
S. C. No. 201.
Located at Floodwood. Ohio, on the C. H. V. & T. R. R. Operated by the
Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Asa Hammond, Nelgonville, O., superin-
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 263
tendent; Geo. Nash, Floodwood, mine boss. Shaft opening. No. 6 seam, about
6 feet in thickness. Double and triple entry system, fan ventilation. The coal
is cut by electric machinery and equipped with motor haulage; 145 loaders,
10 machine and 50 day men employed. On March 9th, was called to test the
scales. One section was found incorrect. Advised the management to have
them corrected at once. On March 25th, miners were on strike to have the
weigh beam moved back to the old weigh office, contrary to their former de-
mand that it be so constructed so check weighman could see car and chutes.
April 23rd, the scales were again tested and foimd correct. Inspected mine
on my former visit, March 25th, and conditions were satisfactory. June 15th,
called to investigate the death of Thos. Marshal, who was killed by a fall of
bottom coal in room No. 11 on 9th west entry. The deceased was working
down a standing shot of coal. A partial examination made of mine and found
it in fair order. Inspections were made September 1st and December 29th, and
condition found satisfactory.
8. C. No. 203.
Located about three miles southeast of Nelsonville, O., on the C, H. V. &,
T. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Frank Murphy,
Nelsonville, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening, No. 6 seam, 6
feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining and motor haulage; 140 loaders, 10
machine and 35 day men employed. Mine visited May 5th and found idle on
account of high water from the Hocking River. No inspection made. June 17th,
found the ventilation not sufficient for the number of men employed. Advised
the force reduced to correspond with the amount of air. A new opening was
begun at once in the north part of the mine for an airway. July 7th, found
airway made and fan changed to that point, and was giving good satisfaction.
The mine in general was found in fair condition. On September 15th, rooms
Nos. 2 on 8th west and 13 and 20 on 5th west were stopped on account of being
beyond the limit without breakthroughs. Also requested that the doors and
brattices be repaired on 1st west south to increase the current of air. Other-
wise the mine was found in fair condition.
8. C. 254.
Located near Jacksonville, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Sun-
day Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Dan McBride, Glouster, O., superintendent;
Fat McCann, Jacksonville, O., mine boss. Shaft opening, No. 6 seam, 6 feet
thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Coal is mined by machinery,
equipped with rope haulage. Mine remained suspended from January 15th
until December 16th. One inspection made, December 14th. Upon request of
superintendent, before resuming operation, a thorough inspection was made
and mine found in good condition; 250 men generally employed.
8. C. No. 10X.
Situated near Orbiston, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Wm. Bernell, Orbiston, O.. superintendent; C. C.
Garlic and Roy Easterling, same place, mine bosses. Slope opening. No. G
seam, 6 feet thick. Double and triple entry system, ventilated by large fan.
The coal is mined and hauled by electric power, chain hoist; 1G5 loaders, IG
machine and 73 day men employed. September 17th and ISth. condition found
satisfactory. Advised placing of check door between rooms No. 13 and 14 on
Cth east entry. November 19th, found in fair order. The mine was idle the
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greater part of the year on account of fire destroying the engine and boiler
rooms and machinery. The fire occurred February 7th. Mine resumed opera-
tlori August 10th.
S. C. No. 209.
Situated on Sugar Creek about four miles north of Athens, Ohio, on a
branch of the C, H. V & T. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Colam-
bus, Ohio. Shaft opening, 260 feet deep, No. 6 seam, 4 to 6 feet thick. Double
and triple entry system. Fan ventilation, coal is mined with electric machinery,
equipped with motor haulage. James Pritchard, Athens, O., superintendent;
Wn\. Altman, same place, mine boss; 155 loaders, 14 machine and 72 day men
employed. Inspected mine September 29th. and general conditions were found
fair. The electric wiring was not satisfactory. Mine was equipped with gath-
ering motors and trolley wire taken across the room necks. The management
assured me that the wire would be constructed in compliance with the law.
Mine was suspended from January 15th until some time in September, and then
suspended again the following month and remained so the balance of the year.
8. C. No. 211.
Situated on Sugar Creek about three and one-half miles northeast of
Athens, O., on the C, H. V. & T. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co.,
Columbus, Ohio. R. M. Mason, Athens, O., superintendent. Was succeeded
June 1st by Pearl Barrel, Hemlock, O. ; M. Hilton, same place, mine boss. Shaft
opening, 240 feet deep, No. C seam, about G feet thick. Double and triple entry
system. Ventilated by a large Capoll fan, coal is mined and hauled by electric
power; 303 loaders, 2G machine and 116 day men employed. July 2nd and 8th,
the mine was inspected and found in fair condition. Ordered check door placed
between Rooms Nos. 9 and 10 on 2ud west to conduct air into working places.
On September 8th, was called to test scales. Found correct. December 11th
and 12th, condition throughout the mine was satisfactory, except electric wir-
ing and breakthroughs between first rooms and air course. Ordered break-
throughs made to provide a more reliable circulation of air at the face 'A
working places; also the wires constructed in a safer manner. This mine is
provided with a recording pressure and vacuum gauge on the fan shaft. The
recording diagram will show any and all variation in the current at any mo-
ment in the day. This is a splendid device and should be at all mines.
8. C. No. 212.
Situated on Sugar Creek about five miles northeast of Athens, O., on the
C, H. V. & T. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Ed.
Lynch, Athens, O., superintendent; D. W. Hans, Beaumont. O., mine boss.
Shaft, 301 feet deep, No. G seam, from 3 to G feet thick. Rock comes down in
places and almost cuts the coal out. The mine has been opened within the
year aud is only employing a few men who are developing from the alrsbaft,
on which there is a temporary tipple. No effort is made to install machinery
or erect tipple at main shaft. On July 8th, ordered safety catches placed on
cage, also some moans provided at main shaft for the men to escape in case
of emergency, and a more reliable current of air. November 20th, found tem-
porary hoist provided at main shaft and cage at air shaft equipped with safety
catches and a good, reliable current of air in circulation. The mine, in general.
was found in good condition.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 266
8. C. No. 210.
Located on Sugar Creek, near Athens, Ohio. The mine remained suspended
the entire year except from January 1st until the 15th. Also the following
mines operated by the Sunday Creek Co.. Columbus, Ohio, remained suspended
the entire year except from January 1st until the 15th: No. 275, No. 311, No.
312, or McLelsh, and Nos. 204 and 205 belonging to the same company remained
suspended the entire year. Also No. 252.
Hisylvania No. 23.
Situated at Trimble, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Hisylvania
Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Enoch Blower, Trimble, Ohio, superintendent; Chas.
Jonas, Glouster, O., mine boss. Slope opening. No. G seam, about G feet thick.
Double entry system, fan ventilation, coal is cut and hauled by electric power.
HSmploys 110 loaders, 10 machine and 35 day men. January 16th, visited the
mine on request of miners to investigate escapement shaft and the way lead-
ing to it. Considerable repair work had been done on the shaft, rendering it
available and reasonably safe and convenient for egresa in case of emergency.
The shaft which is used for the intake of air is too small to be obstructed
with a stairway, but instead, a good substantial ladder was placed in the shaft.
Advised platforms every 8 or 10 feet for resting places. Also the traveling way
there repaired and made convenient. Inspections made February 12th, May
4th. July 31st and November 11th, and conditions were perfectly satisfactory.
On the last date mentioned, tested a set of railroad .scales on request of miners,
and found them correct.
New Pittsburgh No. 9.
Located near Beaumont, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New
Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Geo. Butts, Beaumont, O., superintendent ;
Wm. Souders, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening. No. G seam, G feet thick.
Double and triple entry system, ventilated by fan, coal cut and hauled by elec-
tric power: 255 loaders, 18 machine and 59 day men find employment. Inspected
mine Febniarj' 24th, and conditions were satisfactory, also July 14th. On
September 10th, visited the mine in company with the State Mining Commis-
sion which was making some investigations. November 23rd, found condition
excellent, except 1 and 2 east, where the ventilation was not suflacient. Re-
quested a door changed back of motor switch to catch most air.
New Pittsburg No. 10.
Located three miles north of Athens. Ohio, on the C, 11. V. & T. R. R.
Operated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co.. Columbus. Ohio. Frank Knox, gen-
eral superintendent; Jos. Slater, superintendent and mine boss. Shaft. 171
feet deep. No. 6 seam, about G feet thick. Double and triple entry system, ven-
tilated by a large Capell fan, coal cut by electric power and will be equipped
with motor haulage when further developed; 125 loaders, 11 machine and 37
day men employed. January 24th, mine was in fair condition. May Gtb, found
new 14-foot Capell fan installed and giving thc^ best of satisfaction. Also in-
spections were made on September 4th and December 4th, and conditions
throughout the mine were satisfactory.
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New York No. 33.
Located near Buchtel, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Yor
Coal Co., Columbus, O. P. C. Morris, manager; Ed. Herld, Nelsonville, O
superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening to No. 7 seam of coal, 5
thick. Fan ventilation. Coal cut with machinery, and mostly gathered an-^
hauled with motor; 34 loaders, 4 machine and 11 day men employed. Marcl^
27th and August 31st, mine was inspected and conditions were found satisfactor>'
New York No. 31.
Located at Buchtel, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Yoik
Coal Co., Columbus, O. P. C. Morris, Nelsonville, O., manager of mines; R. R.
Graves, Nelsonville, O., superintendent; E. W. Woody, same place, mine boss.
Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick. Double and triple entry system. Ven-
tilated by a large steam fan on the surface and two electric fans located in-
side as additional means for ventilation. The coal is mined by electric power
and motor haulage. Coal is brought. on tipple by chain hoist; 230 loaders, ?4
machine and G7 day men employed. March 24th, ventilation in north sections
of mine was found insufficient on account of a bad line of stoppings between
main east. Ordered same repaired at once. On July 22nd, the conditions were
not improved and advised men taken out, which was done, until substantial
brattices were placed between intake and outlet of air. Visited September
22nd, in company with the Ohio Mining Commission, which was making some
inspections of the mines. We were requested by the superintendent to inves-
tigate a stopping whicli was built of an inferior quality of cannel coal blocks
and cement. It made a very substantial brattice and was readily approved,
and on December 21st, found they were installed between the main east, main
north and 3 and 4 south entries, and 20.000 cubic feet of air was the least
measurement taken on this visit; and the above amount was taken in sections
where we were unable to get a register before the substantial stoppings were
erected. The mine generally is found well managed. The miners complained
on this visit that the system on which they were to take powder into mine
was not satisfactory. The management agreed to make it as safe and con-
venient as possible and would not ask men to enter mine at an early hour, but
not later than 6:30. Considerable credit is due the management at this mine
in their manner of approaching an old abandoned mine which was standing
full of water. Drill holes were kept far in advance of the distance the machine
would cut, both flanking and straight. The water has been safely removed
and a part of the mine is in operation.
New York No. 2, or Shaffer.
Situated at old Floodwood, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New
York Coal Co,. Columbus, O. E. E. Shaffer, Nelsonville, O., has supervision.
Drift opening, No. G seam. 4 to 5 feet in thickness. All pillar work. They em-
ploy 15 men who work pick and machine work, and 7 day men. On February
3rd, mine suspended. July 17th and December 22nd, found in as good condition
as could be expected, owing to the final robbing of pillars and stumps prior to
abandonment.
Doanville No. 1.
Located at Myers Crossing on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Columbus
and Hocking Coal and Iron Co., Columbus, Ohio. R. E. McLein, Doanville, C,
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 267
superintendent; Harvey Sines, BuchteU O., mine boss. Slope opening, No. 6
seam, about 6 feet thick. Double entry system, ventilated by fan, coal cut by
electric power, equipped with motor and rope haulage; 20 pick miners, 140
loaders, 10 machine and 50 day men employed. Inspections made February
5th, July 23rd and September 16th, and condition found fairly good under the
circumstances. The mine is being rapidly worked out. There is very little
solid work, mostly pillars. On November 9th, was called to test a set of rail-
road scales, which were found weighing correctly. December 30th, conditions
found satisfactory except west territory off rock entry on which the ventila-
tion was found deficient. Requested that men be taken out, which was done.
Doanville No. 1A.
Situated at the same place as No. 1. Operated by the same company and
supervised by the same management. Drift opening, No. 6 seam, 5 feet thick.
Double entry system, fan ventilation. Mine remained suspended the entire
year.
Imperial No. 1.
Located near Myers Crossing on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Imperial
Mining Co., Columbus, O. J. A. Murphy, Nelsonville, O., superintendent; W.
L. Murphy, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick.
Double entry system, ventilated by fan, coal cut by electric power, motor
haulage, chain hoist on tipple; 151 loaders, 14 machine and 45 day men em-
ployed. March 24th, conditions found satisfactory, except rooms No. 21 and
22 on 8th east which were not sufficiently ventilated. Ordered check placed
on entry. September 2nd, found in fair condition.
Juniper No. 2.
Located at Buchtel, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the York Clay and
Mining Co., NelsonvlUe, O. J. J. Menan, Nelsonville, O., superintendent; Geo.
3fcKee, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 6 seam of coal, from 5 to 6
feet in thickness. Ventilated by fan, coal mined and hauled by electric power;
70 loaders, 6 machine and 21 day men employed. February 4th, ordered the
stoppings repaired between 5th and 6th east entries to increase the current
ot air. March 23rd was called to investigate the death of James Green, ma-
chine man, who was killed by fall of slate at the face of No. 8 room on 6th eadt
entry. The deceased was shoveling dust while the machine was making a run
and a pocket fell out, probably three tons, killing him almost instantly. July
21sU the ventilation in general was insuflacient, the furnace being inadequate.
Advised a fan installed. September 3rd, found fan in operation and giving
good satisfaction. On December 23rd, conditions were satisfactory, except
ventilation on 5th east, which was not conducted into working places. Ordered
cbeck placed on entry and breakthroughs closed between rooms.
Juniper No. 1.
Located at the same place, operated by the same company, and the sam'^
management has supervision. Drift opening. No. 7 seam. Suspended the en-
tire year, except a short time at first of year.
Broadwell.
Situated at Broadwell, O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. Operated by the Fed-
eral CJoal Co., Marietta, O. D. D. Smith, Broadwell, O., superintendent and
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mine boss. Drift opening, No. 8 seam, 4 to 8 feet in thickness. Double entry
system, ventilated by fan, coal cut with electric power, rope haulage; 31 load-
ers, 4 machine and 7 day men employed. Inspections made March 30th, Au-
gust 24th and November 25th, and found in fair condition.
Schuler.
Located at Sharpsburg, O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. Operated by Jacob
Schuler, Sharpsburg, O., who has full supervision. Drift opening. No. 8 seam,
8 feet thick, with 12 inches of gray slate in the center. Double entry system,
furnace ventilation, coal mined with machines, horse haulage, let down to
tipple by incline; 7 loaders and 3 day men are employed. Inspected mine May
26th, August 26th and December 1st, and on each visit condition found satis-
factory.
Black Diamond.
Located three miles east of Amesville, O., on the M., C. & C. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Black Diamond Coal and Coke Co., Columbus, O. A. E. Lafferty,
Sharpsburg. O., superintendent; Thos. O. Day, mine boss. Drift opening to
No. 8 seam, about 8 feet thick with a 16-inch strata of slate in the center.
Worked on the double entry system, fan ventilation, coal is mined and hauled
by electric power; 32 loaders, 4 machine and 24 day men employed. On May
28th, condition was found satisfactory, except the entry leading to escapement
shaft, which was obstructed with water. Also the stairway was unsafe. Re-
quested attention given same at once. August 27th, condition satisfactory.
Wells, or Peacock.
Situated three miles east of Amesville, C, on the M., C. & 0^ R. R. Oper-
ated by the Carbon Coal Mining Co., ^larietta, C, under the supervision of
Thomas Clark, Amesville, O. Drift opening, No. 8 seam, 8 feet thick, including
16 inches of slate in the center. Double entry system, ventilated by fan, coal
cut by electric power. Horse haulage: 30 loaders, 2 machine and 4 day men
employed. May 26th, August 26th and December 2nd, found suspended. The
tipple was blown down some time in July and the mine was idle on that ac-
count until the latter part of the year.
Federal Valley No. 1.
Located at Broadwell, Ohio, on the M.. C. & C. R. R. Operated by the
Columbus Steam and Furnace Co.. Columbus, Ohio. W. T. Moor, Columbus,
O., superintendent; J. L. Whittington, Broadwell, O., mine boss. Slope open-
ing. No. 8 seam. 5 feet thick. Double entry system, ventilated by fan, coal cut
by electric power, mule haulage; 30 loaders, 2 machine and 4 day men. March
30th, found in bad condition. Haulways were submerged in mud and water,
ventilation deficient. Was assured that the mine would be closed down on the
following day and improvements made before work was resumed. August 24th
and November 25th. suspended.
Northern Fuel No. 24.
Located one mile southwest of Jacksonville, O., on the K. & M. R. IX,
Operated by the Northern Fuel Co., Columbus, O. Phil Emmons, Jacksonville,
O., superintendent, succeeded by Hugh Mallon and he by H. P. Dalrymple.
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Thos. Murphy has full supervision at present. Shaft, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick
Double and triple entry system, ventilated by fan, coal mined and hauled by
electric power; 181 loaders, 16 machine and 64 day men employed. May 20th,
mine In fair condition. Also August 21st, except the old south, known as
Dotty, on which the ventilation was deficient and mixed with considerable
black damp. Advised men taken out until properly ventilated. This being
done the company concluded to sink an air shaft into that section of the mine.
They were permitted to work in the section complained of with about half the
regular number of men until the shaft could be completed, which was begun at
once. November 25th, was requested to test the scales and found them weigh-
ing correctly. October 24th and November 17th, conditions- satisfactory. Vea-
tilation was considerably improved by the new air shaft, which was completed
and a fan erected on top. The north end of mine was stopped and the men
being removed to the old south, or Dotty, territory.
Bailey Run.
Situated between Jacksonville and Mllfield on the K. & M. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Bailey Run Coal Co., Toledo, O. Chas. Monsaratt has full super
vision. Slope opening. No. 7 seam, 4V6 feet thick. New mine and is not de-
veloped to any extent. Visited November 18th and found a tipple in process
of erection and machinery being Installed.
Canaanville.
Situated at Canaanville, O., on, the B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the
Canaan Coal Co., Canaanville, O. Jno. Kyte, Athens, O., superintendent; P. H.
Bums, Glouster,. O., mine boss. Shaft opening 450 feet deep, No. 6 seam, 4 to
a feet thick. Double and triple entry system. Ventilated by Capell fan, coal
cut by electric power, equipped with gathering motors. Employs 100 loaders,
14 machine and 66 day men. February 25th and July 9th, found mine in good
order. It generates considerable gas, but is well taken care of; no accumula-
tions were found. A good circulation of air is kept at the face of the workinjj
places. Visited September 9th in company with foreign experts and the Ohio
Mining Commission, also District Inspectors Thos. Waters, of Wellston; Edw.
Kennedy, Sand Run, and Wm. Wiper, Zanesville. December 17th, condition
found satisfactory, except the breakthroughs between rooms were obstructed
witb gob, which prevented a free circulation of air through the working places.
Ordered the matter attended to at once.
Eclipse No. 3.
Located three miles northwest of Athens, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated
by the Johnson Coal Mining Co., Columbus, O. John Taylor, Athens, O., super-
intendent; John Brewer, Hocking, O., mine boss. Shaft, 187 feet deep. No. 6
seam, about 6 feet in thickness at that point. Worked on double and triple en-
try system, ventilated by fan, coal cut by electric power, equipped with motor
Haulage; 190 loaders, 20 machine and 70 day men employed. April 28th, visited
mine in company with Mr. James Pritchard, inspector third district, and Mr.
Jas. Haughee and Mr. Perry, powder agents for the Pelee powder, a now brand
which is presumed to be smokeless and flameless. Several tests were made by
drilling and blasting the coal, and in my opinion, it is not an improvement
over the black powder in safety or any other particular. June 19th, conditions
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were found fair. July 3rd, partial inspection made and found in fair order.
September 10th, visited in company with the Mining Commission. On Octo-
ber 15th, conditions were satisfactory.
Hocking, or Moor.
Situated near Carbondalc, O., on a branch of the B. & O. S. W. Operated
by the Hocking Mining CJo., Athens, O. G. W. Arnold, Carbondale, O., superin-
tendent; James Gascoyne, same place, mine boss. Slope opening. No. G seam,
4% feet thick. Double entry system, ventilated by fan, coal cut by electric
power, equipped with gathering and haulage motor, also rope; 140 loaders, 16
machine and 51 day men employed. Inspections were made July 15th and De-
cember 8th, and found in excellent condition.
Winchester.
Located near Carbondale, O., on a branch of the B. & O. S. W. R. It
Slope opening. No. 6 seam. Operated by the Winchester Coal Mining Co.. Day-
ton, O. J. P. Wood, Athens, O., receiver. The mine remained suspended tho
entire year. Visited July 15th and December 8th. On the last date found tho
mine being reopened for operation. R. M. Mason, Athens, O., has superviBion.
Carbondale No. 3.
Situated at Carbondale, O., on the Mineral branch of the B. & O. S. W. R. R,
Operated by the Carbondale Coal Co., Carbondale, O. M. H. Doolittle, Carbon-
dale, O., superintendent; Jacob Pollock, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6
seam 5 feet in thickness. Ventilated by fan, coal mined and hauled by electric
power; 75 loaders, 8 machine and 30 day men employed. July 16th, condition
throughout the mine was satisfactory, except on 1 and 2 west entry where ven-
tilation was deficient, due to the aircourse being closed in. Requested that the
men be taken out I>ecember 9th, found mine in fair order.
Carbondale No. 2.
Situated one-half mile northwest of No. 3. Operated by the same company
and under the same management, except Ford Doolittle, Carbondale, O., mine
boss. Slope, No. 6 seam, about i^^ feet thick. Ventilated by fan, coal cnt by
electric power, motor haulage; 87 loaders, 8 machine and 28 day men employed.
June 18th, inspected the mine in company with Chief Inspector Harrison, who
was requested by one of the committee to make the inspection. B\>und mine
in good order and approved by the chief, except ventilation on 5 and 6 west
entries, being the last on the return; ordered same increased. On December
10th, conditions throughout the mine found satisfactory.
Luhrig Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
Located five miles west of Athens, O., on the B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated
by the Luhrig Coal Co., CincinnaU, O. Sherman Schull, Luhrig, O., superinten-
dent; Jno. Gibbs, Luhrig, O., mine boss Nos. 1 and 2; Jno. Hamelton, Marsh-
field, O., mine boss No. 3 side. Double shaft opening, No. 6 seam, 5 to 8 feet
thick. Double entry system, ventilated by fan, coal mined by electric powen
equipped with motor haulage; 200 loaders, 18 machine and 87 day men ea^
ployed on No. 1 and 2 side; 140 loaders, 12 machine and 66 day men employed
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on No. :> side, or the south, side of No. 2. January 28th and 29th, mine found
in gootl order except ordered room No. 23 on 18th west stopped on account of
dangerous conditions. February 21st, Inspected old works and found them free
of standing gas and fairly well ventilated. July 20th, found In good order. Sep-
tember 1 1th. visited in company with the Ohio Mining Commission, which was
making some inspections before recommending laws. October 9th, condition
found satisfactory. The last three visits were made on No. 1 and 2 side, the
following on No. 3: June 30th and October 5th and 6th. Condition fair except
some black damp coming from 8th east. Ordered same removed by forcing a
current of air through the old works.
Sedalia No. 14.
Located at Glouster, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by S. F. L. Dean,
Columbus. O.. receiver for the Glouster Coal Co. David Cook, Corning, O.,
superintendent and mine boss. Slopes opening, No. 7 seam, 4 feet thick. Ven-
tilated by fan, coal mined by machines, mule haulage. Employs 20 loaders, 2
machine and 15 day men. August 19th and November 2nd, inspections made
and condition fair. Suspended the greater part of the year.
Silcott
Located at Floodwood, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by Geo. Silcott,
Nelsonville, O. O. N. Reynolds, Floodwood, O., has supervision. Drift open-
ings. No. 6 seam. Furnace and natural ventilation, coal mined by picks, mule
haulage; 18 miners and 9 day men are employed. February 3rd and December
22nd, conditions fair, considering the final robbing of pillars prior to abandon-
ment. The men are working near the crop and have plenty of openings, which
gives a good circulation of air.
Maple Hill.
Located about three miles northeast of Nelsonville, O. Operated by the
Maple Mining Co., Nelsonville, O.. formerly the Maple Hill Coal Co., or \V. J.
Hamelton. Robert Eddy, Nelsonville, O., has supervision. The mine remained
suspended except the last month of the year, when the new company began
to reopen the mine for operation. Mine Is almost exhausted: pillars and stumps
Tirill be the extent of their work. Two visits made and found suspended on
both occasions.
C. L. Poston No. 65.
l^ocated at Nelsonville, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by .T. M. Lama,
Nelsonville, O. Mr. Lama has full supervision. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, (>
feet thick. Natural ventilation; 5 day men and 16 pick miners employed draw-
ing stumps and pillars. Visited January ?Ast, to got statistical report for 1007.
Mine was Idle. On February 6th, made Inspection and found conditions as
gcKKl as could be expected under the circumstances. Miners worc^ working near
the crop In several different openings. Had good escape and fair circulation of-
air.
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SMALL MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN— (Athens County).
Edge! and Young.
Located at Nelsonville, O. Employs 9 men, who famish coal for the Nel-
sonville Brick Co. Operated by Edgel and Young, Nelsonville, O. Machine
mine, mule haulage. Visited August 3rd and December 28th, and found in fair
condition.
Pigskin.
Located at the same place. Operated by T. S. Roser, Nelsonville, O. The
Nelsonville Sewer Pipe Company consumes the output. Nine men employed.
Coal mined by electric power, power being furnished by the Sewer Pipe Co.
December 2Sth, found the mine in fair condition.
Glouster Domestic.
Situated at Glouster, O. Operated by Sydney Hilditch, Glouster, O. Shaft
opening. No. 7 seam, 4 feet thick. Two shafts were sunk only 30 feet apart,
but were not connected on November 18th when visited. Ordered another
opening not less than 100 feet from main shaft, which was begun at once.
CLAY MINES— (Athens County).
Nelsonville New.
Located at Nelsonville. O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Nelson-
ville Brick Co., Nelsonville, O. Chas. EWington, Nelsonville, O., has super-
vision. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of clay, from 8 to 11 feet thick. Natural
ventilation. Employs 18 miners and 6 day men. August 3rd and December
28th, found mine in good order.
Nelsonville Clay.
Located at Nelsonville, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Nelsonville
Sewer Pipe Co., Nelsonville, O. Joe Rosco, Nelsonville, O., has supervision.
Drift opening. No. 5 seam of clay, 8 to 10 feet thick. Ventilated by natural
current; mine has been equipped with motor haulage; 15 miners, 8 day men
are employed. August 3rd, was called to investigate the death of Lawrence
North, a miner, who was killed by flying clay caused by a shot. Deceased was
working with his father and had four holes charged, lighted two, and when they
went off they went back to light the others, when one wont off. December 28th,
conditions were found satisfactory.
MEIGS COUNTY.
Buckeye.
Located at Pomeroy, O. Operated by the Buckeye Salt Co., Pomeroy, C,
under the supervision of Ed. Weeks, Pomeroy, O. Drift opening. No. 8 seam.
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A\^ feet thick. Furnace ventilation; 18 piclv miners and 8 day men are em-
ployed to supply the salt works. On March 10th, the mine was found in fair
condition.
Maynard Bros/ North and South Mines.
Located at Rutland. Operated by the Maynard Coal Co., Columbus, O.
James Davis, Rutland, O., has supervision. Drift opening, No. 8 seam, about 5
feet thick. Furnace ventilation, coal mined with picks. Two openings, north
and south hill. Coal is brougth over the same tipple. Fifty-two miners and 16
day men employed in north hill; 59 miners and 21 day men employed in south
hill. On March 11th, mines were found in fair order.
Peacock.
Located at Pomeroy, O., on the Ohio River. Operated by Bengel Bros. Min-
ing Co., Pomeroy, O. H. V. Carl, Pomeroy, O., superintendent. Drift openinj^-.
No. S seam, 5 feet thick. Ventilated by furnace, coal cut by electric power,
rope and locomotive haulage; 14 loaders, G machine and 8 day men employed.
March 13th, they were working a small force of men cleaning up the mine
which was in bad condition, due tg long idleness, which caused a squeeze. The
mine is almost out of commission. Apparently there was no danger in the
construction work going on when the inspection was made.
Pittsburg.
Situated at Minersville, O. Operated by the Pittsburg Mining Co., Pomeroy,
O. W. W. Miller, Pomeroy, superintendent; E. Ewing, same place, mine boss.
Transportation on the Ohio River and H. V. R. R. Drift opening, No. 8 seam,
4\i feet thick. Fan ventilation, coal is mined and hauled by electric power.
Employs 68 loaders, 14 machine and 27 day men. On March 12th, mine was
found in poor condition on account of being flooded, only part being in opera-
tion. A force of men was working to restore the mine to its normal condition.
June 24th, visited mine on complaint of miners in regard to ventilation. In-
spection was made in company with Edw. Kennedy, who had been appointed
June 1st and assigned to this county. Ordered check dooi's placed between
rooms Nos. 3 and 4 and 9 and 10 on 1st east to force a current of air to the
face of working places; also breakthroughs cleaned out between rooms. Other-
wise conditions were satisfactory.
Silver Run.
Ivocated four miles southwest of Middleport, O.. on the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Silver Run Coal Co., Middleport, O. W. C. Russell, Middleport, O..
superintendent; W. H. Sneed, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, Nc. 3
seam, i^^ feet thick. Ventilated by fan, coal mined and hauled by electric
powej; 30 miners, 2 machine and 11 day men employed. Visited mine June
23rd in company with Edw. Kennedy, who had been assigned to this district,
and found in fair order.
Rockville, or Hisylvania.
Located about three miles north of Middleport, O., on the K. & M. R. R.
Operated by the Harley Coal Co., Middleport, O. Jno. Harley, Middleport, O.,
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s'jj)erinti»ndent and mine boss. Drift opening. No. 8 seam, 4 feet tJiick. Fan
ventilation, coal mined and hauled by electric power; 42 loaders, C machine
and 14 day men employed. On June 25th, found in fair condition.
Hobson.
Located at Hobson. one mile west of Middleport, O., on the K. & M. R. R.
Operated by the Pomeroy Coal Co. Drift opening, No. 8 seam, 4^ feet thicl'.
Pick mine, employs 32 miners and 8 day men. Mine has been under the super-
vision of A. C. Latimer, of Middleport, O., until June 19th, when he met his
death by a fall of slate on the dark east entry. The deceased was showing some
men places to start work when killed. The mine was in a dangerous condition
and very poorly managed. Investigation was made in company with Bdw.
Kennedy, Inspector, who was taking charge of the district in which this mine
is situated. Mine was idle when the inspection was made. Orders were giveu
to have the mine placed in a safe and lawful condition. This is a new prop-
erty just opened recently, and not developed to any extent.
(^ALTJA CCX^NTY.
Carl No. 1 and 2.
Located at Carlton, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Minshall Coa'
Mining Co., Columbus, O. W. D. Edwards, Columbus, O.. superintendent; C.
M. Little, Carlton, O., mine boss. Drift opening. No. 8 seam, 4 feet thick. Fan
ventilation. Pick mine, employs 13 miners and 5 day men. June 23rd. found
in fair condition.
The Following Mines Were Visited in Company With the Ohio Mining Com-
mission Outside of My District.
Hocking County New Pittsburg No. 7 Sept. 22nd.
Muskingum County Maynard No. 38 Sept. 24th.
Morgan County Rose and Tropic Mines Sept. 25th.
Jackson County Grace and Superior No. 9 Oct. 7th.
Jackson County Superior No. 3 Oct. 8th.
THIRD DISTRICT
JAS. PRITCHARD.
Composed of the Counties of Hockixc;, MoKtiAN, Muskingum
AND l'f:KRY.
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Hon. Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columhus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In accordance with a time-honored custom I herewith submit
my fourth annual report of the Third Mining District for the year commencing
January 1, 1908, until July 31, 1908, the date of my retirement from the De-
partment.
With the exception of the months of April and May, work at the mines was
fairly good during the period covered by this report. In the Crooksville dis-
trict the inabilty of the operators and miners to reach an amicable agreement
on the dead work scale resulted in the loss of several months' work to quite u
number of mines in that district.
The improvements made in the district will, no doubt, be reported by my
successor, to whose credit they should be placed.
I regret to report four fatal accidents that have occurred during the seven
months embraced by this report. Three are credited to Perry County and one
to Hocking, which was part of the Third Mining District when the accident
occurred. One was caused by fall of slate, one by a fall of coal in breakthrough,
one by fall of roof and one by the fall of a gin pole while raising a boiler stack.
Little trouble has been experienced throughout the district in enforcing the
rules, due largely to the friendly co-operation of both miners and operators to
obtain the best conditions at all mines where circumstances would permit.
In the Cannelville District much anxiety and apprehension was caused by
the practice of solid shooting, in many instances men getting severely burned
while firing their shots. As a rule, miners fired their shots in rotation, com-
mencing with the first man on the return airway and continuing in successioa
until it reached the last man on the inlet. In some of the mines this resulted in
part of the men having to remain in the mine until as late as ten o'clock at
night; while others would go home and return after supper to prepare and fire
their shots at that time.
With oue exception the mines were all ventilated by furnaces, and thf
volume of smoke was so great after the first hour of firing that it was with
difficulty some of the men could find their way out of the mines. On July 16rh.
I suggested that shot firers be employed at all mines employing more than
twenty men, the miners agreeing to bear half the expense; and the following
day the Pan-American mine started under those conditions. A few days later,
at Zanesville, a mutual understanding was arrived at by which all the com-
panies agreed to adopt this policy.
On account of leaving the department two weeks later, I am unable to re-
port the results obtained by this arrangement, but no doubt Mr. Wiper will de-
tail the results in submitting his report covering the remainder of the year for
the district.
The mine fires raging around Shawnee and New Straitsville have given
little trouble during this year and most of the mines, seriously affected last
year, are now or have successfully drawn the pillars and other working places,
and the work of confining the fires to their present locati(ms is being continued
to prevent adjacent properties from being endangered.
In conclusion, I desire to state that it was with reluctance and regret w^hich
necessitated the severing of my relations with the Department and its members,
with whom I have enjoyed such friendly relations, but the policy of the state
in the matter of remuneration for its inspectors leaves no other alternative
for those of its mcmbors who an^ ofr(M'«Ml l.ottor rewards for no more responsible
positions or occupations.
My relations with both miners and oi>erators have l)(»en of the most pleas-
ant character, and anything th«nt may have been accomplished during my in-
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 277
cumbency of the office has been done through kindly co-operation of both, and
with the timely and valuable advice given by yourself upon all occasions.
In addition, I desire to express to you, and through you to all members of
the Department, my sincere thanks for the many favors shown and courtesies
extended during my official relations with the Department.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES PRITCHARD. Hemlock, Ohio.
July 31, 1908. Inspector Third District.
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MORGAN COUNTY.
Rose.
Located near Tropic Station on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Car.l-
ing Coal Co., Columbus, O. Geo. Carding, Rose Farm, O., is superintendent;
Geo. Lamb, Jr., same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. G seam of coal, about
4 feet thiclc. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 10 machine mea,
60 loaders and 32 day men. Visited May 13th, and found in fair condition, ex-
cept in the south entries, where ventilation was weali on account of a block of
coal being taken out prior to abandoning that side of the mine, when the south
opening can be used for the main inlet, improving the ventilation throughout
all sections of the mine. A new escapement-way will also be made on the north
side of the mine as soon as north entries can be driven a short distance farther.
MUSKINGUM COUNTY.
Dewey.
Located on Duncan Run near Sealover Station on the O. & L. K. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Duncan Run Coal Mining Co., Detroit, Mich. Chas. McPeck, super-
intendent and mine boss. Pick mining and employs 18 miners and 6 day hands.
Visited February 22nd, and found the mine was not provided with a lawful sec-
ond opening, and reduced the force to 10 men until one was made. Again
visited July 22nd, and found former request complied with and the mine In
good condition.
Granger.
Located near Buckeye Stiition on the O. & L. K. division of the B. & O.
R. R. Operated by R. T. Price Coal Co., Cleveland. O. R. T. Price, Cleveland,
O., superintendent; J. H. Moorefield, Zanesville, mine boss. Drift opening. No.
G seam, about 4 feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 8
machine men, 32 loaders and 15 day men. Visited February 26th, and found in
good condition, except the escapement had been partially destroyed by falls;
and requested that either the falls be cleaned up or a new entry driven out
to the crop line for second opening. A new fan had been inclnlled since my
former visits, and giving general satisfaction.
Abels.
Located about one mile southwest of Buckeye Station on the Cannelviile
branch of the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Muskingum Coal & R. R. Co.,
Zanesville, O. L. D. Abo], Zanesville, superintendent; Enos Miller, South Zanes-
ville. mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about Z% feet thick. Fan ventilation, ma-
chine mining, and employs 12 machine men, 71 loaders and 22 day men. Visited
February 24th and found the mine in good condition, except breakthroughs
between rooms were being gobbed up, and insisted that this practice be discon-
tinued. Visited again May 28th, and breakthroughs in better condition. Re-
quested that a curtain on th(^ main south be replaced by a door and that the
electric wire be taken off the ground and hung up on insulators. Ventilation
good throughout the mine.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 279
Elk.
Located near Roseville, O., on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the Elk
CoaJ Co., Columbus, O. S. B. Ranney, Roseville, O.. superintendent; Geo. \V.
Davis. Zanesville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 8 inches thick.
Fan ventilation, machine mining and employs 12 machine men, 48 loaders and
17 day men. March 12th, found in poor condition; requested fan moved either
to the outlet or inlet of the mine on account of the leaks in the brattices, per-
mitting a short circuit of the air. Visited again June 25th and found the change's
made and mine in good condition, but requested that motor door on main west
entry be moved about 30 feet east to shut oft leakage from old works. Visited
July 23rd, to investigate the charge of taking in powder while electric wires
were charged, and made arrangements to have the same discontinued. Mine
on this visit found in good condition.
No. 16.
Located at Cannelville on the Cannelville branch of the Z. & W. R. R
Operated by the Fobes Tompkins Coal Co., Columbus, O. John Leach, Dillon.
0-, superintendent; .1. H. Powel, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 7 seam,
about 4 feet thick. Considered pick mining, l:ut shooting off the solid is the
prevailing practice. Visited twice during the year. On first visit, mine found
deficient in ventilation and men taken out until conditions were improved.
July 17th. ventilation was slightly Improved, and requested that a new air-
course be driven to the furnace. This mine is nearing exhaustion. Sixteen
miners and 7 day hands employed.
Neat.
Located near mine No. IG and on the same branch of the Z. & W. R. U.
Slope opening 200 feet long, No. G seam of coal, which runs about 4 feet w,
thickness. Operated by the Boyd Coal and Mining Co., Dillon, O. J. A. McGar-
voy, superintendent, and Allen Neal, mine boss, both of Dillon. Coal mined by
solid shooting and ventilated by furnace. Employs 15 miners and G day hands.
July 17th, mine found in good condition, but suggested that shot firers be em-
ployed to fire th(^ shots as at the other mines, which was agreed to by the
management.
Pan-American.
located near Cannelville on the Cannelville branch (>; the Z. & W. R. U.
Operated by the Pan-American Coal Co.. Newark. O. Drift. No. G seam, which
runs about 4 feet in thickness. Chas. Anderson, Dillon, O.. superintendent and
mine boss. Coal mined by solid shooting. 15 miners and 11 day hands eniployisi.
.July IGth, found the mine idle on account of (leficiont ventilation: requc^steil
mine put in proper condition before work was resumed. A ni'w fan has bocn
erected and will soon be ready for use. and by a:j:reenuMn thai portion of tlh^
mine where sufficient air was found was permit te.l to work until fan was r<'ady
to be started, it being mutually undeistood that in fiitnn^ shot fn'Ms be oni
ploy^'d to fire the shots. This mine is a loniz; way in. and tlu' number of nun
employed makes it exceedingly (lan^<M(>us for nwn t(» continue the preseui
system.
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jjjjjeii east of Zant^aviUe on the Marietta Hoad, and opera tei
IpeBi^ '^^y^j^^t^f Coal Co., Zan^sville, O. Elmer Booth, Zaneeville, O.
I,y rii" ^^ /'* (luil mine ^^^^^- Drift, No. G eeam, wMcli averages aboat 2^^
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Visited March 7th, aad fonad v**ntilation deficient, and shu
anil ^ *^**^' .„^. until somL* provision was madt^ to secure a proper vcntilatluj
^jo^n ^^"'' !!Lrrsi again May 27th* and found Chas. Huey in charge, hiit no ina
(jj,.ilJii«» _^^j Qfj^l visit, and insisted that mine remain Idle until properly
liriiv^i*'*^" I « aufe escapement way provided.
HOCKING COUNTY.
Cawtliorne No. 6,
f.t)*^ated n<-*^ Monday, 0„ on the Monday Creek hranch of the H. V. R. II
On^Tiited by the New PSttsbiirg Coal Co.> Columhus, O, Cf. C, Weitzel, Nelson
vlJJt\ U.* superintendent, and John Slater, Monday, O., mine boss. Drift open
ms* ^^- ^ ^^^^ about G fitii thick. Ventilated hy electric fans and has, whei
in operation, both i*lck and inuchint^ niininj?. Visited this mine wKh Dlstrlc
inspectors Morrison nnd .Torits, Jan nary 241 h, to assist them in making ai
juvesiigtttion of the darii;»/i**jui? condltiona existing iu this mine west of wha'
in known as the B\p; Clay Vein, which had previously been examined and rG
piirfed im hy th« chk^f and other dtatrict Inspector!^ of the Department, N<
cdort l« hi4ng made ^i prej^ent to opL^ate tlM mine, owing to the action takei
liy the inspectors and the miners iu rilariou to that part of tJie mine afT^ctfH
t>y the iliiug^m abovi^ mmUioned.
N?w Piltebtirg No, 7,
tjdiiijittjd nvar Muvriiy City rm the Hrufth Pork branch of the Hocking Vol
It-y !l* R. Ot>erated hy I he Nf'W t*UiPihun? t'otil I'o,, Columbus. O. Q. C. Wcltiel
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 281
Delsonville, O., superintendent; M. M. Kassler, same place, mine boss. Drift,
1^0. 6 seam, which at this place is from 6 to 8 feet thick. Ventilated by three
fans, machine mining and employs 310 loaders, 28 machine men and 126 day
Itfunds. Visited this mine February 10th and 11th, and found in good condition,
except the travelingway, which required some repairs. Again visited with In-
spector Kennedy June 17th, and found mine in good condition, but still needing
[ repairs on travelingway.
New Pittsburg Equator No. 8.
Located near Orbiston on the Brush Pork branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, O. G. C. Weitzel, Nelsonville,
0., superintendent ; John Murphy, same place, mine boss. Slope opening. No.
6 seam, about 5^^ feet thick. Ventilated by two fans, machine mining, and
employs 195 loaders, 2 pick miners. 14 cutters and 36 day men. Visited with
District Inspector Kennedy June 15th. The mine had just broken into the No.
6, or Cawthorne worlcs, and ventilating plans had not been completed at that
time and ventilation on 3rd and 4th east entries was weak. As soon as proper
arrangements can be made, this defect will no doubt speedily be remedied.
New Pittsburg No. 5.
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Located at Murray City, O., and operated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co.,
Columbus, O. G. C. Weitzel, Nelsonville, O.. superintendent; John Slater,
. Murray City, O., mine boss. Slope opening, No. 6 seam of coal, about 6 feet
thick. Ventilated by two electric and one steam fans; machine mining, and
employs 194 loaders, 12 pick miners, 20 machine and 62 day men. February
12th and 13th. mine was found in good condition. A large new Buffalo fan
having been erected on the outside, is furnishing splendid ventilation in con-
nection with the two electric fans inBido. Again visited June 16th, and found
the mine in its usual good condition. Accompanied on the last visit by Inspec-
tor Kennedy, of the new district.
Jobs No. 1, or Beech Nut.
Located near Jobs, O., on the Brush Fork branch of the Hocking Valley
R- R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. Ed. Fluke, Nelson-
^He, 0., superintendent; Wm. Morgan, Murray City, O., mine boss. Drift, No.
0 seam, about 6 feet thick. Ventilated by fan. machine mining, and employs
6 machine men, 90 loaders and 34 day hands. This county having been de-
tached from the Third District in the formation of a new one, I visited this
mine with the new District Inspector, Mr. Ed. Kennedy, and found the mine
in fair condition.
Jobs No. 1 and 2.
Located at Jobs, O., on the Brush Fork branch of the Hocking Valley R. R.
Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. Ed. Fluke, Nelsonville, O..
superintendent; Jos. Smith, Jobs, O.. mine boss. Drift openings, No. 6 seam,
about C feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine niininii:. and employs 18.5 loador.s.
1-1 pick miners, 18 cutters and 74 day hands. Visitod this mine March 2nd, to
iiive.stigate the death of Jeff Uobin.^on, who was killed in the boiler house while
assisting in raising two lengths of 4-inch pipe, 40 feet 9 inches long, for a giu
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pole for the purpose of raising a boiler stack. When haK-way up the rope
broke, letting the pipe fall and catching Mr. Robinson against the boiler with
suflacient force to cause almost instant death.
Gem.
Located in Lost Hollow on the Lost Run branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Gem Coal Co., Nelsonville, O. Robert Eddie, Nelsonville, O., super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift, No. C seam, 10 feet thick. Fan ventilation,
machine mining, and employs 30 loaders, 2 cutters and 11 day men. Visited
this mine February 14th to investigate a complaint in regard to air, but found
repairs made and mine in good condition. On that date requested that a
trapper be employed for the trap door between the two main entries and es-
capementway repaired.
PERRY COUNTY.
Sunday Creek No. 5.
located near New Straltsville, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the
Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. Ed. Fluke, Nelsonville, superintendent; Robert
J. McGuIre, New Straltsville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. C seam, from 4 to 6 feet
thick. Ventilated by fan, machine mining and employs 38 loaders, 4 cutters
and 11 day hands, v^islted June 30th, and one «ide in fair condition; the new
side, however, was ^cmnd poorly ventilated on account of the territory being
badly cut by old works with which it was surrounded. Efforts were being made
to remedy those defects at this time. Most of the high coal is worked out
and the work is very irregular.
S. C. No. 9.
Located near Carrington on the Glouster Branch of the Z. & W. R. R.
Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. John Wile, Carrlngton, O.,
superintendent; E. C. Roberts, Hemlock, O., mine boss. Ventilated by one
steam and two electric fans. Slope, No. 6 seam. Machine mining, and employs
in both openings 131 loaders, 10 cutters and 70 day hands. Visited June 22nd
and found in good condition in each opening.
S. C. No. 268.
Located a half-mile north of Rendvllle, on the T. & O. C. R. R. Operate^
by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus. O. D. H. Williams, Athens, O., superin-
tendent; Isaac Jones, Rendville, O., mine boss. Slope, 400 feet long. No. 6
seam, about 14 feet thick. Ventilated by two fans, machine mining, and em-
ploys 254 loaders. IS cutters and 70 day hands. Visited July 8th and found in
fair condition, exc(»pt on what is known as the Hill entries and first and second
east north. While th<* volume of air was large in both instances, a dense cloud
of powder smoke persist (^ntly remained In the working places, this being the
last of the air. One of the fans was out of repair on this date, and perhaps
conditions were wors^ on that account.
S. C. No. 301 — Congo.
Located at Couko on the Z. & W. U. R. Op«M*ated by the Sunday Creek Co.,
Columbus, O. Harry Kelly. Cowao, O., superintendent; Andrew Wilson, same
LNSPECTOR OF MINES. 283
place, mine boss. Shaft, 2S feet deep, No. <I seam of coal, about 14 feet in
thickness. Ventilated by fan, has machine raining and employed at that time,
May 23rd, 200 loaders, 20 cutters and 75 day men. Visited on the above dale
and found in its usual good condition.
S. C. 302 — Congo.
Located near Congo on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated !)y the Sunday Creek
Co.. Columbus. O. Shaft opening, 20 feet deep. No. ('» seam, about 14 feet thic\.
Harry Kelly. C'ongo. O., superintendent; John E. Duffy, Congo, mine boss. Ven-
tilated by fan, machine mining, and employs 220 loaders, IC. cutters and GO day
hands. Visited January 31st to investigate the death of Steve Kulish, who
was killed while digging down a .standing shot in a breakthrough near the
face of his working place.
San Toy Nos. 1 and 2.
l^jcated at San Toy on the San Toy division of the B. & O. R. R. Operated
by the New England Coal Co.. Columbus. O. C. F. Evans, Columbus, O., super-
intendent and receiver, and Chas. Wheeler, San Toy, O., mine boss in charge
at both places. Both mines have been idle for* the period covered by this re-
port. Visited the mines May 21st, to investigate a charge that men were being
sent in to mine fuel coal at each mine without having the mines examined by
competent parties in relation to gas, but found that the fire boss was examining
places before any others were permitted to enter the mines.
Pine Run No. 44.
Located one and one-half miles north of Sulphur Springs on the Z. & \V.
R. R- Operated by the Johnson Coal Mining Co.. Columbus, O. \V. E. Williams,
Shawnee, O.. superintendent; .John True, same place, mine boss. Slope, No. 6
seam of coal, about 4% feet thick. Ventilated by fan, machine mining, and
employs 1^4 loaders, 22 cutters and r.:] day hands. Visited June 23rd and found
In poor condition, having been idle some time previous and quite a number of
nx>ms had fallen in, c^cstroying the circulation of air through the wther working
places and necessitating th^ driving of long breakthroughs or cutoffs in several
entries. This work was in progress at the time of this visit: requested an air-
shaft sunk near the Lead of the main west entries and one near the head of
the main north, which the management agreed to do. and which, when com-
pleted, will put the mine in sood condition.
Rock Run No. 3.
lx>cated near New Straitsviile. o.. on Rock Run branch of the B. & O. R. U.
Operated by the C. c^ H. C. & I. Co., Columbus. O. Fred WeymuUer. New
Straitsviile. O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. {\ seam, from G to 8
feet thick. Ventilated by thre^^ fans, composed entirely of pillar work, and
employs K'O loaders, 2 cutters and 2r> day hands. Visited June 2!Uh and found
ia poor condition on occount of the many ()peninj::s in the pillar work and the
inability to conduct the air around th(Mn. Suggested that a n^nv opening bo
made on the west sido at the crop line for an inlet for the electric fan on that
side, and that the steam fan on llie ea.^i be revers(>d. to prevent the forcing of
kot air in at the head of the workings on the east side.
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Central.
Located at New Straitsville, on the H. V. R. R. Operate by the C. & H. C.
& I. Co., Columbus, O. Fred Weymuller, New StraitsvUle, superintendent;
Sam Anchor, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal, from 6 to 8
feet thick. Ventilated by fan, machine mining, and employs 170 loaders, 20
pick miners, 16 cutters and 92 day hands. June 29th, found in poor condition
on the south end; retiuested rooms on the east end of 25th west stopped until
a check door was put up, and 3 and 4 south entries stopped until breakthrough
was put through. Requested a new op€»ning made or brick brattices put in
between the inlet entries.
XX No. 1 and I'/a-
Located at Shawnee, O., on the B. & O. and Z. & W. R. R. Operated by
Taylor, Williams & Jenkins, Columbus, O. Drift openings. No. 6 seam of coal,
from 5 to 8 feet thick. D. C. Jenkins, Shawnee. O., superintendent; W. K. Red-
fern, same place, mine boss. Fan Ventilation, pick and machine mining, and
employs 44 loaders, C cutters and 2S day hands. Visited January 19th, to bi-
vestigate an accident which resulted in the death of T. T. Jones on the l\^
side by a fall of slate. Visited again July Gth and found that the main pillars
on No. 1 side were being drawn and the mine nearing exhaustion, and under
the circumstances, conditions were as good as could be expected. Found con-
dition in 1% poor and requested a door placed between cntr>' leading to the
Fannie Furnace mine and aircourse. The workings in this mine consist largely
of stumps and pillars left from former operations and are rapidly nearing com-
pletion.
XX No. 3.
located near No. 1 and No. 11^ and on the same railroad. Operated by
Jenkins & Redfern, Shawnee, O. D. C. Jenkins, Shawnee, O., superintendent;
D. W. James, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. C seam, about 8 feet
thick. Ventilated by fan, pick and machine mining, and employs 12 pick
miners, 28 loaders, 3 cutters and 9 day hands. Visited May 20th. to investigate
the death of John K. Fox, who was killed by fall of top coal off a stump near
the main entfy after firing a shot in the coal for the purpose of breaking it
down. On this visit main entry pillars were being drawn for final abandon-
ment, and conditions lound satisfactory.
Rock Run Ciay.
located on Rock Run and the product used at brick plant of the Iron Clay
Brick Co., at that place. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of clay, which runs from C
to 8 feet thick. Ventilated by furnace, and employs 9 miners and 7 day hands.
W. J. O'Donnell, Shawnee. O. superintendent and mine boss. Visited the mine
April 1st and found ventilation deficient and requested a furnace built and the
return airway and main entry timbered. Visited again May 14th and suggested
furnace stack be raised about twenty feet higher to secure better results.
July 14th, found mine in fair condition.
Rock Run Coal.
Located on Rock Run and coal used to fuel the Iron Clay Brick Company's
plant near the same place. W. J. O'Donnell, Shawnee, O., superintendent and
mine boss. Drift opening. No. G seam, about C feet thick. Natural ventilation.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 285
pick mining, and employs 9 miners and 3 day hands. Visited July 14tli and
found in fair condition. Tested a pair of platform scales on this date, which
were found incorrect, and requested that they be repaired or replaced by a
new set. By mutual agreement arrangements were made by the company and
men to continue for a consideration on the old scales until request could be
complied with.
Bear Run No. 1.
Located about one mile west of Lyonsdale on the C. & M. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the W. A. Gosline & Son Coal Co., Toledo, O. B. W. Lewis, New Lex-
ington, 0, superintendent; Chas. Priest, same place, mine boss. Shaft open-
ing, 64 feet deep. No. 6 seam, about 4 feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine
mining, and employs 14 cutters, 105 loaders and 29 day hands. Visited March
13 til and found that room breakthroughs were being' gobbed up in several sec-
tions of the mine and insisted that this habit must be discontinued. The south
/•ntries were found in poor condition on account of the excessive amount of
water on the travelingways, but this will be remedied by the installation of an
i?lectric pump now arranged for. Visited again May 26th, but found idle and
ill much better condition and a number of improvements under way.
Keystone No. 2.
Located at McLuney, O., on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the Zanes-
viUe Coal Co., Crooksville, O. Thos. Opie, Crooksville, superintendent; Thos.
Ward, McLuney, O., mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, about 4 feet thick. Fan
ventilation, machine mining, and employs 12 cutters, 69 loaders and 20 day
hands. Visited February 28th and found the mine in good condition, except on
the 9 and 10 we»t entries where ventilation was weak. A new opening is being
made on the east which will furnish an inlet at the head of the workings and
put the mine in first-class condition. Again visited May 12th and tested two
I»airs of scales, and found the mine in good condition.
Keystone No. 3.
Located a half-mile east of Crooksville on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated
by the Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, O. Thos. Opie, Crooksville, O., super-
intendent, and C. A. Mullen, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, which
runs about 4 feet in thickness. Ventilated by fan, pick mining, and employs
20 miners and 3 day hands. Visited May 7th and July 24th, and on both occa-
sions found in good condition.
New Crescent.
Located near Roseville on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the Kennon
Coal & Mining Co., Cleveland, O. R. T. Price, ClevelAnd, O., superintendent;
G. W. Robinson, Roseville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 4 feet thick.
Ventilated by fan, machine mining, and employs 2 cutters. 14 loaders and 11 day
hands. Visited March 10th and found in good condition, the main entries only
being worked, which were being driven as rapidly as possible by double shift
for the purpose of developing tc^rritory beyond the bad roof now encountered.
Union.
Located one mile east of Crooksville on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by
the Union Coal Mining Co., Columbus, O. Geo. Carding, Rose Farm, O., super
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iiitendent; Thad H. Carter, Crooksville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about
4 feet thick. Ventilated by fan, machine mining, and employs C cutters, 38
loaders and lo day hands. Visited March llth and found in fairly good condi-
tion. Requested a door placed between the 1 and 2 west on south and the
new opening or traveling^vay cleaned out.
Rends No. 1 and 2.
Located near Crooksville on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the Stand-
ard Hocking Coal Co., Chicago, 111. N. B. Snell, Crooksville, O., superintendent;
Jas. S. Murphy, same place, mine boss. Drift openings, No. G seam, about 4
feet thick. Ventilated by fans, machine mining, and In both openings employs
18 cutters, 86 loaders and 35 day hands. Visited March 9th and found No. 2
in poor condition and requested that fan be reversed and air pulled through the
old worlcs after passing the men instead of. as at present; passing the old works
first. Requested that an airshaff be put down at the head of the south entries
in No. 1 and the fan reversed when completed.
Indian Run.
Located one and a quarter miles west of Hartleyvale on a branch of tho
Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Indian Run Mining Co., Wellston. O. J. H. Sel-
lers, Wellston. O., superintendent; M. K. Patterson, Glouster, R. F. D. No. 1,
mine boss. Shaft, 53 feet deep, No. G seam, from 3 to G feet thick. Ventilated
by fan, machine mining. Visited July 10th and found that part of the bottom
had fallen in. endangering the main shaft, and advised that it be securely tim-
bered as soon as possible. Found many falls throughout the mine oh account of
mine being idle for some time previous and the timbering neglected.
Hazeiton.
Located near Shawnee, O., on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by Geo. C.
Gibbs, New Straitsville, O., who is superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6
seam, about 8 feet thick. Ventilated by fan, machine mining, and employs 4
cutters. 38 loaders and G day hands. Visited July 15th, found the mine in poor
condition on account of defective bratticing. Stopped 3 and 4 west entries
until breakthrough was made at the face of 3rd west or last breakthrough
cleaned out, and requested fan moved to the mouth of outlet entry and brat-
tices repaired throughout the mine.
Davis Bros.
Located at Shawnee on the B. & O. and Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the
Davis Bros. Coal Co., Shawnee, O. G. C Davis. Shawnee, O.. superintendent;
Thos. L. Davis, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 5 feet thick.
Ventilated by fan, machine mining, and employs 4 cutters, 33 loaders and >^
day hands. May nth* and Gth. mine was found in poor condition, the fan being
too small ta properly ventilate the territory on account of frequently breaking
into old works filled v.ith black damp, which usually filled the mine when the
fan stopped at night. Advised a larger fan put in and brick brattices built be
INSPECTOR OF MIXES. 287
tween inlet and outlet entries. July 1st, found mine but little improved and
again insisted that the requests previously made be carried out as soon as
possible.
Simons Nos. 5 and 6.
I.,ocated about one mile southwest of Redfield on a branch of the Z. & W.
R. R. Operated by A. Simons, Redfield, O., who is superintendent and mine
boss. Drift openings, 5 and 6 seams of coal, about 4 feet thick. Ventilated by
fan. and when completed, will be machine mining. Visited May 8th, to inves-
tigate the best location for a fan before operation commenced, the plant then
being in course of installation.
Visits Were Made to the Following Mines Which Were Found Idle.
Shawnee Flash Brick. Shaft just sunk, July 9th.
Junction City Sewer Pipe Co. Clay mine just opened. May 30th and June
26th.
Wilbren mine being reopened, June 30th.
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FOURTH DISTRICT
W. C. WIPER.
Composed of the Counties op Morgan, Muskingum and Perry.
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290 ANNUAL REPORT
HoJK Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspeetor of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir. — In compliance with the custom of the Mining Department. I
herewith sulmiit to you my first report of the Fourth Mining District. comiK)SvU
of the counties of Morgan, MuskiuKuni and Perry, which covers a period com-
mencing from the time of my appointment. August 1, UM)S, to December ;U. lO^S.
One hundred and twenty-cme visits were made and five sets of scales tested
and ten permanent improvements made. Four mines remained suspendetl
throughout the year f»nd one abandoned.
In discharging the duties of District Mine Inspector. I have visited the
mines under my jurisdiction as often as time and the duties of the office would
permit. With but few exceptions, the mines in this district are in fair couc'i-
tion.
The coal trade has been very dull through the district, especially in the
low coal veins, mines only working one and two days a week^ owing to a lack
of orders and water 5^:upply.
Two fatal accidents occurred in this district during the time covered by
this report. ,Ino. Port, miner, killed in I'pson Mine No. 1 by fall of roof coal,
Shawnee, Ohio, and William Hardy, who was employed as motorman at Tropic
Mine, was killed by colliding with a trip of empty cars pushed off bottom by
another motor.
In conclusion, I desire to exte.id my thanks to you and the members of the
Mining Department for the many courtesies and advice rendered me in the
discharge of my duties Respectfully submitted.
W. C. WIPER. Malta. Ohio,
December oh 1^06. Inspector District No. 4.
INSPECTOR OF MIXES. 291
MORliAX COl'XTV.
Rose.
located near Tropic Station on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Carding
Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Geo. Carding, Rosefarm, O., superintendent; Geo.
I^tnb, Jr., same place, mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, about 4 feet thick. Ma-
chine mining, fan ventilation, and employs So loaders, 10 machine runners and
;;G day hands. Visited November 9th. Found mine in fair condition, with the
exception of electrical wires. Roquested that they be properly protected in
compliance with the law.
Tropic.
Located near Tropic Station on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Tropic
Mining Co., Toledo. Ohio. James Fleming, Rosefarm, superintentient; Walter
Knedden, same place, mine boss. Slope opening, 900 feet long. No. C seam,
about 4 feet thicl<. Machine mining, fan ventilation, and employs 170 loaders,
?*2 machine runners and 52 day hands. Visited October 7th. Found in fair
condition, with the exception of haulage roads, which were very dry and dusty.
Requested the same removed and sprinkled, and machine wire put in better
condition. Visited December 3rd, to investigate death of William Hardy, who
was killed on motor by running into a trip of empty cars pushed off bottom
by another motor.
.ML'SKIX(;i M corxTY.
Blue Rock.
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located near Stone Station on O. & L. K. Division of the B. & O. R. R.
Operated by the Blue Rock Coal Co., Gaysport, O. J. Souders, Gaysport, O.,
sup^^rintendent; Wm. Shook. Bluerock P. O., mine boss. Drift, No. 7 seam, 4
feet thick. Ventilated by furnace, coal mined by solid shooting. Employs 12
miners and 4 day hands Visited December 4th. Found idle. No fire in fur-
nace: no inspection made.
Neal.
Located at Cannelville, O.. on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Boyd Conl
Co.. Cannelville, O. J. A. McGarvey, Cannelville, O., superintendent and mine
boss. Coal is mined by solid shooting. Furnace ventilation, employs IS miners
and 7 day hands. Visited Septeml)er 1st in company with Inspector W. 1:1.
Turner, Fifth District, and found in fair condition.
Granger.
Located near Buckeye Station on O. & L. K. Divisitm of B. & O. R. R.
Operated by the Capitol Coal & Coki* Co.. Columbus, O. .7. H. Morefield, South
Zanesville, is superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, about o f<»Pt
thick. Machine mining, fan ventilation. Kmploys 4S loaders, 8 machine ru'i-
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ners and 13 day hands. Visited October 9th. Found in fair condition, but
without a second opening according to requirements of law. Requested that
new opening be made at once; to which they agreed.
Dewey.
Located near Sealover Station on O. & L. K. Division of B. & O. R. R.
Operated by the Duncan Run Coal Mining Co., Detroit, Mich. Chas. McPeck, *
Philo, superintendent and mine boss. Pick mine, furnace ventilation. Em-
ploys 12 miners and 2 day hands. Visited October 23rd. Found ventilation on
Ist and 2nd south entries impaired on account of three breakthroughs being
open. Ordered men stopped until breakthroughs were bratticed up.
Cadillac.
Located pear Dewey Mine and operated by the same company. Pick min-
ing, employs 9 miners and 2 day hands. Operations are all confined to pillar
work and the mine is nearly exhausted. Visited October 23rd.
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Elk.
Located near Roseville on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the Elk Coal Co..
Columbus. Ohio. S. E. Raney, Columbus, O., superintendent; G. W. Davies.-
Zanesville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. C seam, machine mining. Employs 44r
loaders, 10 machine runners and 16 day hands. Visited October 5th. Found
air circulation very good. Mine is ventilated by a five-foot electrical fan placed
at head of south face entry, which does not give very good results on account
of leakage in brattices causing the fai^ to chum the air. Requested stoppings
repaired and made secure between intake and outtake. Ordered powder taken
in when power was off line and electrical wires put in proper condition.
Fair Oaks.
Located at Romine Station on the O. R. & W. R. R. Owned by the Fair
Oaks Coal Co. D. B. Wilson, Corning. O., superintendent. Drift, No. 7 seam,
about 6 feet thick. Visited September 4th and found mine suspended.
Haymarket No. 7 (No 1).
Located at Cannelville on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Fobes-Tompkins
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Forest Dunn. Cannelville, superintendent and mine
boss. Drift, furnace ventilation. Coal is mined ])y solid shooting and employs
7 miners and 7 day hands. Visited August 'Ust. Mine in fair condition.
Haymarket No. 7 (No. 2).
Located near No. 1 and operated by same company. Has furnace ventila-
tion. Coal is mined by solid shooting, and employs 20 miners and 5 day hands.
Visited August Hist. Requested furnace entry cleaned out and brattices re-
newed and water taken out of escapement way.
No. 16.
Located at Cannelville, O., on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Blan^y Coal
Co., Cannelville. O. W. H. Blaney, Cannelville. O., superintendent and min?
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boss. Drift, No. 7 seam, 4 feet thick. Coal is mined by solid shooting, furnace
ventilation. Employs 20 miners and 8 day hands. Visited September 2nd and
tested a set of Champion Hopper scales and found them weighing correctly.
Peacock No. 38.
Located at Cannelville on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Maynard Coal Co.,
Columbus, O. Elmer Bratten, Cannelville, O., superintendent; Edward Hysel,
same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick, furnace ven-
tilation. Coal mined by solid shooting, and employs 80 miners and 22 day hands.
Shot firers are employed at this mine. Visiter September 3rd, In company
with Inspector W. H. Turner, for purpose of inspection, but found idle. Visited
again in company with Inspectors W. H. Turner and J. L. McDonald and Mining
Commission. Visited November 19th, found In fair condition. Requested break-
throughs kept clean. Tested a pair of Fairbanks hopper scales and found weigh-
ing correctly.
Abies.
Located one mile south of Buckeye on a branch of the Cannelville division
of the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Muskingum Coal and Railway Co., Zanes-
Tille, O. L. D. Able, Zanesville. O., superintendent; Enos Miller, South Zanes-
ville, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet 6 inches thick. Machine mining, fan
ventilation. Employs 37 loaders, 10 machine runners and 21 day hands. Visited
November 2nd, found mine in fair condition with the exception of room No. 17
on 6 west entry and No. 19 and No. 20 on 4 west, where breakthrough law
was not complied with. Requested that breakthroughs be made at regular dis-
tance and trolley wire and machine wire be put in proper condition.
Pan-American.
Located at Cannelville, O., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Pan»
American Coal Co., Newark, O. Chas. Anderson, Cannelville, Ohio, superinten-
dent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 10 inches thick. Coal is
mined by solid shooting. Fan ventilation, and employs 40 miners and 12 day
hands. Visited August 17th in company with Inspector W. H. Turner, to in-
vestigate an order given by former-Inspector Mr. Pritchard in regard to shot
firers being placed at mines when 20 miners or more are employed, whose duty
it is to enter the mine after all the miners and mine laborers have come out of
the mine and fire the shots and allow sufficient time to elapse between shots
to dilute the smoke and render it harmless. After a careful examination we
could not see where it would be practical to do away with shot firers, as we
considered it the safest method, especially in mines where coal is mined by
solid shooting. A new 10-foot Cole fan had just been installed. Mine found
in fair condition, with exception of 3 and 4 west and 5 and 6 north entries,
where air was deficient. Requested ventilation improved on these entries and
dust sprinkled and removed. A new opening is being made near the coal field
and rope haulage installed, which will be a great improvement.
Walnut Hill No. 2.
Located at Cannelville, 0., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Walnut
Hill Coal Co., Detroit, Mich. W. H. Blaney, Cannelville, O., superintendent; J.
P. Hodgson, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick.
Machine and pick mining; fan ventilation; employs 13 miners, 20 loaders, 5
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inacliiiio ninnors and 11 day hands. Visiied September 2nd in company with
Inspector W. H. Turner. Found mine in i)oor condition. Requested ladder
placed in air sliaft and machine wire placed on suitable insulators and trap
doors used instead of curtains. Ordered black oil barrels placed in some placo
off of entry. Tested a pair of hopper scales and found incorrect.
Werner, or Moorehead.
Ix)cated three-fourths of a mile east of Zanesville on Marietta wagon road.
Operated by W. A. Werner, Zanesville, O. Chas. Huey, Zanesville, O., super-
intendent; Jno. Huey, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, 3 feet thick.
Pick mining, furnace ventilation, and employs 2G miners and o day hands. Vis-
ited November 16th, found in fair condition. Air was very weak on 1st ani
2nd east entries. Door was being placed on cut-off, which would improve con-
dition.
Werner No. 2, or Gypsy Grove.
Located on Saltgum Hollow on South River road. Operated by the same
company. Drift, No. 6 seam, 2 feet G inches thick. Pick mining, has furnace
ventilation, employs 8 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 22nd, found
air conditions very poor. Requested curtain placed over room necks in order
to conduct air to face of entry. These mines have wagon transportation.
SMALL MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN--(Muskmgum County).
Lehew.
Located on Millrun wagon road, two miles northeast of Zanesville. Oper-
ated by Geo. M. Lehew, Zanesville, O. Drift opening. Visited November 12th.
Five miners employed, wagon transportation, dog haulage.
Harper Bros.
Located on Millrun wagon road, two miles northeast of Zanesville. Oper-
ated by Chas. Harper, Zanesville, O. Drift opening. Visited November 11th.
Employs G miners and 1 day hand. Wagon transportation, dog haulage.
T. W. Harper.
Located one-fourth mile northeast of Wortley Station. Operated by T. W.
Harper, Wortley Station, O. Drift opening. Visited November 12th. Employs
4 miners and 1 day hand. Wagon transportation, dog haulage.
Harry Fisher.
Located two miles east of Zanesville on Millrun wagon road. Operated by
Harry Fisher, Zanesville, O. Drift opening. Employs 3 miners. Visited No-
vember 11th. Wagon transportation, dog haulage.
Weller.
Located one-half mile south of South Zan(\sville. Operated by W'illiara
Weller. South Zanesville. William Wagner, same place, superintendent and
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mine boss. Drift oponinjir. X*>. ♦; seam. ;; fet't. (; inclies thick. Furnace ventila-
tion: employs lo minei's and 1 day hand. Pick mininj^, dog haulage and wagon
transi>ortation. Visited November l.Uh.
Lutz Bros.
I^ocated on Millrun wagon road, two miles east of Zanesville. Operated ]»y
Lutz Bros.. Zanesville, O. J no. Lutz, Zanesville, O., superintendent and mine
b.iss. Drift. Xo. 5 seam, 4 feet 0 inches thick. Pick mining, natural ventila-
tion, mule haulage and employs :] miners and 1 day hand. Visit ;»d November
11th. Conditions approved.
Greiner.
[^►cated one-fourth mile northeast of Wortley Station. Operated by H. L.
Oreiner, Zanesville. O. J. R. Greiner, Wortley Station, superintendent and
mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam, r> feet thick. Pick mining, fan ventilation, mule
haulacre, and employs 8 miners and 3 day hands. Visited November 12th, con-
ditions approved. Wagon transpoHation.
Fishers No. 1.
Ix>cated three miles south of Zanesville on South River road. Operated
by F- H. Fisher, Zanesville, O. William Layman, Zanesville, O., superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening, pick mining, dog haulage, wagon transportation,
and employs 9 miners and 1 day hand. Visited November 2()th.
Fishers No. 2.
Located near No. 1 and operated by the same company. Drift opening, No.
C seam. 3 feet thick. Pick mining, employs G miners and 1 day hand. Visited
November 2<>th.
Porter.
Located one mile southwest of Mount Sterling on National Pike. Operated
by Porter Bros., Zanesville, O. Drift, No. 5 seam, ,'> feet thick. Coal is mined
by solid shooting, natural ventilation, mule haulage, wagon transportation, and
employs 7 miners and 2 day hands. Visited November isth. Air conditions
not the best. Requested brattict\s kept up and laddc^r placed in air shaft.
Dicks.
Ix)cated near Porter Bros, mino and op(M*ated by W. E. Dick. Zanesville, O.
Drift. No. 5 seam, 5 feet thick. Coal is mintMl by solid shooting, natural venii
lation, mule haulage, wagon transportation, and employs r> miners and 1 day
hand. Visited November IKth. Conditions approved.
Buchanan.
Located near Frazeysbure, O., and operated by Hnchanan Bros.. Fra/e\^-
btirs^. Drift opening, employs .'► miners. Natural ventilation, dog haulage. Vis-
it«^d December 17th.
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Tarman.
Located near Frazeysburg and operated by Chas. Tarman, Frazeysburg, O.
Drift opening, employs 2 miners, natural ventilation, dog haulage. Visited
December 17th.
Nethers.
Located near Frazeysburg and operated by Nathan Nethers, Frazeysburg.
O. Drift opening, employs 2 miners, natural ventilation. Visited December
17th.
Paynter.
Located near Frazeysburg and operated by C. A. Paynter, Frazeysburg, O.
Drift opening, employs 4 miners and 1 day hand. Natural ventilation. Visited
December 17th.
Frazer.
I^iocated near Frazeysburg and operated by Jas. Knight, Frazeysburg, O.
Zeb Lindell, mine boss, same place. Drift opening, employs 5 miners and 1
day hand, natural ventilation, man haulage. Visited December 17th. Re-
quested shaft put down for escapementway.
Shrake.
Located near Frazeysburg and operated by Jacob Lindell, Frazeysburg, O.
Drift opening, natural. ventilation, dog haulage. Employs 3 miners and 1 day
hand. Visited December 17th.
McCann.
Located near Frazeysburg and operated by J. F. Hood, Frazeysburg, O.
Drift, natural ventilation, employs 3 miners. Visited December 17th. Con-
diUon fair.
Pry or.
Located near Frazeysburg and oi)erated by Chas. Deal. Frazeysburg. O.
Drift opening, natural ventilation, employs 2 miners. Visited December 17th;
condition fair.
Combs.
Located on Salt gum Hollow and operated by W. H. Combs, Zanosville. c).
Drift opening, fnmaco ventilation, dog haulage. Employs 2 miners. Visited
Decombor 22nd: condition fair.
Fisher.
Located on Saltguni Hollow and opt'ratcd by M. L. Fisher, Zanesville, O.
William Ray. Zancsville. sup<'rintendfnt and niinr boss. Drift opening, furnace
ventilation, dog haulai^e and employs 7 miners and 1 day hand. Visited De-
cember 22nd: requf'sted new oponini:? made for escapementway.
German.
Located on South River road south of Zanesville and operated by Jno.
Besser, Zanesville, O. Drift opening, natural ventilation, dog haulage, employs
2 miners. Visited December 22nd: condition fair.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 297
Shipps.
Located four miles south of Zanesville on South River road and operated
by Seward Shipps, Zanesville, O., R. No. 6. W. K. Knapp, Zanesville, O., It.
No. 6, mine boss. Drift, natural ventilation, dog haulage. Visited December
21st; condition approved.
Paul l8t.
Located three and one-half miles south of Zanesville on South River road
and operated by Frank Paul, Zanesville, O. Drift, natural ventilation, man
liaulage, and employs 5 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 21st.
Paul 2nd.
Located four miles south of Zanesville on South River road and operated
by Peter N. Paul, Zanesville, O. Drift opening, natural ventilation, mule haul-
age, employs 4 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 21st.
CLAY MINES— (Muskingum County).
Lehigh.
Located near Roseville on C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by the Hydraulic
Press Brick Co., Ironspot, O. T. W. Clark, Roseville, superintendent; R. F. Wal-
lace, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 5 and No. 6 seams of clay, S
feet thick. Natural ventilation, employs 6 miners and 1 day hand. Visited De-
cember 18th. This is a new mine and in first-class condition.
Cookson Clay.
Located near Roseville on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by Cookson Bros.,
Roseville, O. Irwin Cookson, Roseville, O., superintendent. Natural ventila-
tion, drift No. 5 seam of clay, 5 feet thick. Employs 2 miners and 1 day hand.
Visited December 16th: conditions fair.
PERRY CDXTNTV.
Central No. 3— Hocking Valley.
I^Dcated at New Straitsville, Ohio, on the Hocking Valloy R. R., and opt^r-
ate<l by the C. & II. C. & I. Co., Columbus, O. Fred Wymillcr. Now Straits vill.',
superintendent, and Jno. Achaner, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 0 seam,
0 and S feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine and pick mining:: 34 miners. 212
loaders, IC machine runners and 63 day hands. Visited August 5th in company
with Inspector J. L. McDonald, to approve some system of wiring and inves-
tigate orders given by former-Inspector Mr. Pritchard, in regard to erecting
brick stoppings, We were informed of a new plan, which when finished, will
bring the fresh air through a new opening which will be provided in the near
future close to the working places and then followed up with brick stoppings.
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Thoy airretMl to cliaiii^t- ihe systein of wiring ]>y placinjr the wiivs next tli«* i\>uf,
which is of ^^^lflloient heij;ht. Visit eTl aiiain NoveiuhtT 25ih: found in fair coa-
(lition.
Central No. 3— Rock Run.
Located on Rock Run branch oi B. & O. R. R.. and opoiatod by C & H. C.
& I. Co.. Columbus, O. Kivd Wymillor. Ntw Straitsville. O.. superintendent, and
Robert Nealson. same place, mine boss. Drift, No. <• seam, about 7 feet thick.
Has machine autl pick mininir, veniilat.d by ihre** fans and consists mostly of
pillar work; employs :*.'» miners. Ji'.i loach rs, 's machine ninnt^'s and o7 day
hands. Visited August linh and found minr in as i:ood condition as could In?
expected, as ventilation is vny difficult in the old workings.
Northwest No. 26.
Located south of Corning on the T. & O. C. R. R. Operated by the Chicago
and Hocking Coal Co., Toledo. O. Slope. :;no fwX long to the No. 0 seam of coal.
Jno. A. Wright, Corning. (>.. superinten«ieni : \Vm. Dennett, same place, mine
boss. Fan ventilation and machine mining. Visited December 14th: had been
idle for some time, and they were cleaning up and retimbering the slope and ,
expected to have the mine in operation by spring. j
Chapman No. 1 and No. 2 (No. 1 Op.).
Located one mile wt st of .Moxabala on a branch of the T. & O. C. R. R., and
operated by the Chapman Mining Co.. Moxahala. Ohio. Ben Chapman, Moxa-
hala. O., superintendent, and Cico. W. Brown, samr place, mine boss. No. 1 if
a slope opt-ning. 1«'»«» feet lonir. No. •: seam of coal. No. '2 is a drift to the same
seam of coal. Both openings liavr fan ventilation, machine mininir. and employ
127 loaders, 1«; machin«' runners an<l :i;» day hands. Visited October 29111 "^
foun<l in fairly good condition. Renu«'sted tiiat wires bo placed in ctuiipliane'^
with law and breakihrtuiiihs iiiad«^ full sizo bi'iwrtn entries, so that the a^T-
C(mld travel to t>ther parts of th»' luiur without being ohi'cktMl at first pair ^^^
entries. (lathering motif's art* us^mI in tht*.<;»* mines.
Chapman No. 3 and No. 4 (No. 2 Op.).
Locait'cl (UU' mill' wi'si of Nu. 1 on th,- sam«' railroad, and is operated by ^ ■**
same company. B» n riiapman. Moxahala, ().. superintendent: Chas. W. Holir^ ^*
New Lexington, mine boss. Slope, li'.n fe^t long. N\>. <» seam, o^i; feet ih£^^
Both openings have fan vmtilaiiou and machine mining. Employs ?A load^^
Ti machint- rnnner,< and M day hands. Visited October ^uth. Found both op '^^
ings in fair condition. Work is mostly all i-ntry. and preparation is being mi^^ *"
to install gaiheriuL' motors in ih«'s»' op«ninus in the near future.
Davis Bros.
Located at Shawnee. Ohio, on the Z. (Nl- \V. R. R.. and is operated by —
Davis Brf»s. Sliawnee. O. Thos. Davis. Sliawneo. O.. superintendent and mln
boss. Drift. \o. »: seam. .'. feet thick. Fan v.Miiilaticm. machine mining, in^^
employs ;:2 loaders. <; machiiu- rinnii rs aii«l 7 day hands. Visited August GtH^
in c<impan.\ with Inspector .1. I.. .McDonald, on com]daint of the miners in f***^
gnnl to air condition^: found :tr(i and Ith ras' entries deficient: ordered me!
•"'■ " out innil new fan could be insiallcd on top of new air shaft and the qa
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 299
tinuance of brick stoppings between intake and outtake. Visited again August
21st. New fan had beon installed, but conditions were not very much improved
on account of trap doors and brattices being bad; ordered doors repaired and
more brick stoppings erected. Visited October loth and December 8th; found
ctmditions somewhat improved. Mine in fairly good condition.
O. M. Su M. C. Clay.
Lx>cated at Shawnee, O., on the Z. & \V. and B. & O. R. R., and is ownod
by the Ohio Mining & Mfg. Co., Shawnee, O., and lea.st'd by Davis Bros., Sha\N-
nee. O. Stephen Gould, Shawnee, O.. superintendent; Edward Davis, same
place, mine boss. Shaft, (>.'> feet deep, No. 4 seam of clay, about 7 feet thick,
and employs 18 miners and '.\ day hands. Visited Aui^nist isth; found air con-
ditions very poor. Mine ventilated by a small fan placed in the mine, which
was not giving good results on account of churning the air. Requested larger
fan placed out.^ide at top of air shaft, brattices repaired and manway cleaned
up and made safe for men to travel.
No. 37.
Located at New Straitsville. O., on the Hocking Valley R. R., and is oper*
ated by the Essex Coal Co., New Straitsville, O. H. H. Essex, New Straits-
ville, O., superintendent; Eugene Essex, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. G
seam. 7 fe^^t thick. Fan ventilation and machine mining. Employs 4;J loaders,
4 machine runners and 14 day hands. Visited August 2oth and Nov(»mb(T IMth.
Found in fairly good condition with the exception of brattices being down.
Work consists mostly of pillar and stump and is near the crop line.
Hazelton.
Located near Shawnee on the Z. & W. and B. & O. R. R., and is operated
by G. C. Gibbs, New Straitsville, O. G. C. Gibbs, New Straitsville, O., super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, which is G and 7 feet thick. Fan
ventilation and machine mining. Employs 22 loaders, 4 machine runners and 5
day hands. Visited December 1st; found in fairly good condition. Roof is
very dangerous throughout the mine. Requested that machine wire be placed
in better condition and blanket and stretcher provided.
Bear Run No. 1.
Ix>cated near New Lexington, O., on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by
W. A. Gosline & Co., Toledo, O. E. W. I^wis, New Lexington, superintendent;
Chas. Preist, same place, mine boss. Shaft, G4 feet deep. No. 6 seam, about
3 feet C inches thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 100 load-
ers. 14 machine runners and ?A day hands. Visited September 22nd. Mine had
t>een idle for some time and just resumed work in one part of the mine. Main
south entries idle on account of fall. Visited DecembiM* 2inh. Found mine in
full operation and in much better condition.
Peerless.
I^ocated at Saltillo on the Z. & W. R. R., and is operated by the Ilnmilton
Wallace Coal Co., Saltillo, O^ William Wallace. Saltillo, O., superintend(mt;
Edward Moore, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet G inches
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thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining. Ehnploys 32 loaders, 6 machine run-
ners and 12 day hands. Visited September 8th. Mine had been idle for 30
days and had just resumed operation. Found some very bad slate on roadway;
ordered same removed and trap doors used instead of curtains, and powder
taken in when power was off the line.
Iron Clay Brick Co. (Clay.)
Located on Rock Run branch of the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Iron
Clay Brick Co., Columbus, O. W. J. O'Donnell, Shawnee, Ohio, superintendent;
James L. McClean, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of clay, furnace
ventilation, and employs 7 miners and 4 day hands. Visited October 21st;
found in fair condition.
Iron Clay Brick Co. (Coal).
Located on Rock Run branch of the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the same
company. W. J. O'Donnell, Shawnee, O., superintendent; W. Davett, same
place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 6 feet thick. Natural ventilation,
pick mining, and employs 9 miners and 3 day hands. Visited October 21st;
found air conditions very poor.. Requested furnace or fan installed In . air
shaft. Mr. O'Donnell promised to have this done at once. Product is used for
fueling brick plant.
Pine Run No. 44.
Located on a branch of the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Johnson Coal
Mining Co., Columbus, O. W. E. Williams, Shawnee, O., superintendent; John
True, same place, mine boss. Slope, 165 feet deep, No. 6 seam, about 4 feet
thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 90 loaders, 12 machine
runners and 51 day hands. Visited October 15th; found air conditions very
good except on 3rd west entry off 4th north entry, where air was deficient at
face of deep rooms. Requested that the deep rooms be stopped until the shal-
low rooms could be worked up for breakthroughs. Visited December 9th and
found conditions not very much improved. John Paskell has succeeded W. B.
Williams as superintendent. Ordered trap door placed on main west entry out-
side of 1st north entry.
No. 9.
Located near New Straltsville, O., on the Hocking Valley R. R. Operated
by Richard Johnson & Son, New Straltsville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 7 feet thick.
Natural ventilation. Consisting mostly of pillar work, and employs 3 miners
and 1 day hand. Visited November 30th; condition satisfactory.
Jones No. 15.
Located near New Straltsville, O., on the Hocking Valley R. R., and oper-
ated by Jones Coal Co., New Straltsville, O. EJvan Jones, New Straltsville, 0.,
superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 and 7 feet thick. Natural
ventilation, machine mining, and employs 35 loaders, 4 machine runners and
10 day hands. Work is mostly pillar work and near to crop line. Visited Au-
gust 25th and December 11th; found mine In fairly good condition on both visits.
XX No. 3.
Located at Shawnee on Z. & W. and B. & O. R. R. Operated by Jenkins
& Redfem, Shawnee, O. D. C. Jenkins, Shawnee, O., superintendent; D. W.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 301
James, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 and 8 feet thick. Fan ven-
tilation, machine mining, and employs 34 loaders, 2 machine runners and 8 day
hands. Visited October 19th. Mine in fair condition. Work is confined to
main entry pillars and is nearly exhausted.
XX No. 1 and No. 2.
Located at Shawnee, O., on the Z.'& W. and B. & O. R. R. Operated by
Shawnee Coal Mining Co., Columbus, O. D. C. Jenkins, Shawnee, O, super-
intendent; W. K. Redfem, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 and 8
feet thick. Fan ventilation, pick and machine mining, and employs 16 miners,
44 loaders, 6 machine runners and 29 day hands. Visited October 20th. Work
consists of pillar and stump, and ventilation is very difficult.
New Crescent.
Located on a branch of the C. & M. V. R. R., near Roseville, Ohio, and
operated by the Kennon Coal and Mining Co., Cleveland, O. Thos. Evans,
Roseville, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 4 feet
thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 15 loaders, 4 machine
runners, and 12 day hands. Visited September 30th. Work was mostly driving
entry. Found mine in fair condition. Requested that wires be protected at
switches. New air shaft has been made for inlet of air.
San Toy No. 1.
Located at San Toy on San Toy division of B. & O. R. R. Operated by
New England Coal Co., Columbus, O. Chas. Wheeler, San Toy, Ohio, super-
intendent and mine boss. Shaft, 184 feet deep, No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Fan
ventilation, machine mining, and employs 38 loaders, 6 machine runners and
14 day hands. Mine has been idle all summer, and had just resumed work in
November for purpose of fuel for winter. Visited November 17th; found mine
In fair condition, considering the time of operation. Requested breakthroughs
kept clean and all old workings fenced off and marked "Danger," as required
by law, and all switch stands placed on opposite side to trolley wire, and
machine wires protected.
Greeley Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Located one mile east of McCuneville on Shawnee division of B. & O. R. R.,
and Is operated by Peabody Coal Co., Chicago, 111. B. J. Davis, Shawnee, O.,
superintendent; Lon Tague, New Lexington, mine boss at No. 1 and 2 openings;
B. L. Morooney, same place, mine boss at No. 3 and 4 openings. They are
drift openings. No. 6 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Each opening has fan venti-
lation. Fans and pumps are run by electricity with independent wires from
power plant. Machine mining, motor haulage, and employs 104 loaders, 16
machine runners and 59 day hands. Visited August 26th; found mines in fair
condition. Visited No. 1 and No. 2 openings) December 2nd and found in good
condition.
Perry.
Located at Redfield, O., on a branch of Z. & W. R. R., and is operated by
Perry Coal Co., Somerset, O. F. S. Miller, Somerset, O., superintendent; J. C.
Williams, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam, about 3 feet 6 inches
300
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thick. Fan ventilation
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^/■' ^''"'.'u-f'^'' ^fp(''^^^^^rack> placed on boiler in order that this shaft
'U'^''\r ^'''^''t^:-^^^^ ^^".)tl-^y ""^^^ ^^^ second opening could be made.
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'"' s"P^^'^, of clay, G and 7 feet thick. Fan ventilation and elec-
day hands.
Visited August 24th and
Requested miners to
r as dynamite is used for blasting purposes.
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Sines No. 2.
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boss,
Robert Sines, New Straitsville, super-
Drift, No. 0 seam, about 7 feet thick. Natural ven-
f^nd^^^ " mplo.vs 6 niinei^ and 2 day hands. Work consists mostly of stump
tlJflt^^"' *"id is near the crop line.'
3fld P'^'^'...ns were satisfactory.
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Visited August 25th and November 30th.
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Rends No. 1 and No. 2.
*ed near Crooksvillo, O., on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the Stand-
^^^king C^al Co., Chicago. 111. N. B. Snell, Crooksville, O., superinten-
Qi'd BO >furphy, same place, niino boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet 6 inches
d^nt. ventilation, machine mining, and employs 53 loaders, 10 machine
^^^^ gnd 19 day hands. Visited September 29th. Mine had just resumed
'^""" tioD. having been idle all summer. Conditions were not very satisfactory:
^^ psted a new opening made* close to working places and used as an inlet
l^ air ftnd escapement way. Visited December noth, and condition not yevy
uch improved. New air shaft had been started and was nearly completed.
stopped No. 3 room on 4th (»ast entry until breakthroughs were made at regular
distance.
Shawnee Flash Clay.
IxTcated at Shawnee. ()., on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Shawnee Flash
Brick Co.. Columbus, O. K. M. Starner. Sbawnee, O., superintendent, and D. T.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 303
Harris, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 90 feet deep, No. 4 seam of clay, about 7
feet thick. Fan ventilation and electric hoist. Employs 4 miners and 1 day
liand. Visited October 12th and found in fair condition.
No. 9 East and West.
Located at Carrington on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Sunday Creek Co.,
Columbus, O. Jno. Wiles, mine superintendent, Carrington, Ohio; Edward Rob-
erts, Hemlock. O.. mine boss. Slope, No. 6 seam, about 7 feet thick. Fan ven-
tilation, machine and pick mining, and employs 8 miners, 131 loaders; 16 ma-
chine runners and G2 day hands. Visited August 7th in company with J. L.
McDonald. Inspector ord District. Found mine in fairly good condition, except
6tli east cut-off; requested check placed between No. 1 and No. 2 rooms, in
order to conduct air to face of rooms. Visited December 10th; found in fa^r
cooditloD.
•
NOTE.— D. H. Williams, Athens, Ohio, is district superintendent for all
mines belonging to the Sunday Creek Co., in this district.
No. 268.
Located one-half mile north of Rendville on the T. & O. C. R. R. Operated
by the Sunday Creek Coal Co., Columbus, O. Isaac Jones, Glouster, O., mine
superintendent, and David Mason, mine boss. Corning. O. Slope, 400 feet long,
No. G seam about 8 feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs
210 loaders, 18 machine runners and 71 day hands. Visited October 28th; found
in fairly good condition.
No. 301.
IXKiated at Congo, O., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Sunday Creek
Co., Columbus, O. Harry Kelly, Congo, O., mine superintendent; Andrew
Wilson, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 27 feet deep. No. 6 seam, 12 feet thick.
Fan ventilation, machine and pick mining, and employs 71 miners, 230 loaders,
20 machine runners and 80 day hands. Visited October 22nd; found In fair
condition: requested that miners stay In their working places and not loaf on
niotor switches or about trap doors when mine is working.
No. 302.
Located at Congo on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek
Co., Columbus, O. Harry Kelly, mine superintendent; Jno. Duffy, Congo, O.,
mine boss. Shaft. 20 feet deep. No. 6 seam, about 12 feet thick. Fan ventila-
tion, has machine and pick mining, and employs 45 miners, 269 loaders, 16 mar
chine runners and 69 day hands. Visited October 26th and 27th; found in fair
condition.
No. 321 (Pedlow).
Located at Mlsco, O., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek
Co., Columbus, O. Herman Theison, Misco, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Shaft, 32 feet deep, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 6 Inches thick. Fan ventilation,
21—1. of M.
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machine mining and employs 102 loaders, 16 machine runners and 54 day
hands. Visited October 6th; found in fair condition; requested breakthroughs
be kept clean.
Twentieth Century No. 2 and No. 3.
Located at Saltillo, O., on a branch of Z. & W. R. R. Operated by W. J.
Hamilton Coal Co., Columbus, O. J. C. Davies, Zanesville, O., superintendent
and mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam, about 4 feet thick. Furnace ventllaticNi,
pick mining, single entry system, and employs 20 miners and 10 day hands.
Visited September 16th; found in poor condition; requested that more air be
furnished to face of working places.
Union No. 3.
Located near Crooksville, O., on a branch of C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by
Union Coal Mining Co., Columbus, O. Geo. Carding, Rosefarm, superintendent;
Walter McKay, Crooksville, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 6 inches
thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 36 loaders, 6 machine
runners and 14 day hands. Visited October 8th and found in fairly good con-
dition; requested that trap doors be used instead of curtains, and as escaiie-
mentway was unavailable on account of water, ordered ladder placed in new
air shaft and machine wire protected. Visited December 28th; former re-
quests were being complied with. Air conditions not so good on account of
squeeze on air course, but a new air course was being driven from new air
shaft.
Dixie.
Located at Dixie on Shawnee division of B. & O. R. R. Operated by Upson
Coal & Mining Co., Newark, O. W. F. Upson, Newark, O., superintendent;
Jno. M. Bell, Dixie, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 6 inches
thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining and electric haulage on 3rd rail sys-
tem. Employs 80 loaders, 10 machine runners and 20 day hands. Visited
October 14th and found in fair condition. Requested that 3rd rail trolley be
covered with boards.
Wilbren.
Located two miles east of New Lexington on C. & M. V. R R. Operated
by the Wilbren Coal Co., New Lexington. W. K. Redfern, Shawnee, O., super-
intendent; Frank Clark, Shawnee, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick.
Fan ventilation, machine mining, and employs 35 loaders, 8 machine runners
and 17 day hands. Visited September 28th; found in fairly good condition
with the exception of breakthroughs in rooms which were made at regular dis-
tance, but were allowed to be gobbed up. Requested that they be kept clean.
Keystone No. 1.
Ix>cated one-half mile west of Crooksville, O, on C. & M. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, O. Thos. Opie, Crooksville, 0„ snpei^
intendent; Geo. McClellan, Crooksville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam,
about 3 feet 6 inches thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining, and empIoyB
^9 loaders, 16 machine runners and 42 day hands. Visited September 17th and
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 305
ISth. Found in fair condition with exception of motor roads, which wer^ very
dry and dusty; requested that dust be sprinkled and hauled out, and trolley
and machine wires protected.
Keystone No. 2.
Located at McLuney on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by Zanesville Coal
Co., Crooksville, O. Thos. Ople, Crooksville, superintendent; Thos. Ward,
McLiuney, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 6 inches thick. Fan
ventilation, machine mining, and employs 72 loaders, 12 machine runners and
24 day hands. Visited September 23rd and December 23rd. Found in fair con-
dition on both visits, with exception of 7 and 8 west entries. Requested more
air for those entries and breakthroughs between rooms kept clean. New sec-
ond opening has been made by driving 8th west entry out
Keystone No. 3.
Located one-half mile east of Crooksville on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by
the Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, O. Thos. Opie, superintendent; C. A.
Mullen, mine boss, both of Crooksville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet G inches
thick. Fan ventilation, pick mining, and employs 21 miners and 4 day hands.
Visited September 21st and December 24th. Found mine in fair condition with
exception of manway, which was flooded with water; on second visit manway
viras drained. Requested breakthroughs kept clean.
Upson No. 1.
Located near Shawnee, O., on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by R. E. Williams,
Shawnee, O. R. E. Williams, Shawnee, O, superintendent. Drift, No. G seam,
aboat G and 7 feet thick. Natural ventilation, pick mining, and employs G
miners and 2 day hands. Visited September 25th in company with W. H. Tur-
ner, Inspector 5th District, to investigate the death of Jno. Port, who was in-
jured by a fall of roof coal and slate.
CLAY MINES— PERRY COUNTY.
Brown No. 1.
Located on Burley Run wagon road, one and one-half miles west of Crooks-
ville, O. Operated by W. H. Klinger, Crooksville, O. Drift opening, No. 5 seam
of clay, furnace ventilation, and employs 3 miners. Visited December 16th;
condition fair.
Brown No. 2.
Located on Burley Run wagon road. Operated by Williams & Zinn, Crooks-
ville, O. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of clay, natural ventilation. Visited Decem-
ber ICth; conditions not very satisfactory.
Taylor.
Tx)cated on Burley Run wagon road. OperatcMl by Taylor & Gulic, Crooks-
ville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam of clay, furnacoi ventilation, and (miploys 2 miners.
Visited December 16th; condition fair.
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Stoneburner.
LocatBd on Burley Run wagon road. Operated by H. E. Stoneburner,
Crooksville. O. Natural ventilation, and employs 2 miners. Visited I>eceinber
16th; conditions not very good.
Moore Bros.
Located on Z. & W. R. R., one and one-half miles west of Crooksville, and
operated by W. J. Moore, Crooksville. O. Slope opening. 25 feet deep, No. 5
seam of clay. Natural ventilation, and employs 3 miners and 1 day hand. Vis-
ited December 16th; condition fair.
Kings.
Located on Burley Run wagon road and operated by Oliver King, Crooks-
ville, O. Natural ventilation, drift opening, No. 5 seam of clay, and employs
3 miners. Visited December 16th; condition fair.
SMALL MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN— (Perry County).
Keenan.
Located near New Lexington, Ohio. Operated by Smith & Keenan, New
Lexington, O. Natural ventilation, employs 6 miners and 1 day hand. Visited
December 15th.
Butler.
Located near New Lexington, O. Operated by Willis & Woods, New Lex
ington, O. Employs 2 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 15th.
Bennett.
Located near New Lexington, O. Operated by R. E. Bennett. New Lexing-
ton, O. Employs 2 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 15th.
Underwood.
Located near New Lexington, O. Operated by Bowers & Underwood. New
Lexington, O. Machine mining, employs 5 loaders and 2 day hands. Visited
December 15th.
MINES VISITED IN ATHENS COUNTY IN COMPANY WITH INSPECTORS
JNO. L. McDonald, edward Kennedy and thos. waters and
• THE OHIO MINING COMMISSION.
Canaanville.
Ix)cated at Canaanville on B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the Canaan-
ville Coal Co., Canaanville, O. Jno. Kyte, Athens, O., superintendent. Visited
September 9th. 1908.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 307
New Pittsburg No. 9.
Located near Beaumont, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pitts-
burg Coal Co.. Columbus, O. Geo. Butts, Nelsonville, O., superintendent. Vis-
ited September 10, 1908.
New Pittsburg No. 10.
Located near Hocking, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New
Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, O. Lon Slater, Hocking. O., superintendent.
Visited September 10, 1908.
Eclipse No. 3.
rx)cated near Hocking, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Johnson
Coal Mining Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Taylor, Hocking, O., superintendent;
Jno. Brewer, Athens, R. F. D. No. 6, mine boss. Visited September 10, 1908.
Luhrig.
Located at Luhrig on B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the Luhrig Coal Co..
Cincinnati, O. Sherman Schull, Luhrig, O.. superintendent. Visited Septem-
ber 11. 1908.
FIFTH DISTRICT
W. H. TURNER.
From January 1st to June 1st Composed of Guernsey, Coshoc-
ton AND Tuscarawas and Portions of Belmont
AND Noble Counties.
From June 1st to December 1st, Inclusive, Composed of
Guernsey, Noble and Washington Counties
AND Two Mines in Belmont.
(309)
i^
310 ANNUAL REPORT
Hon. Oco, Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In accordance with the custom, I submit the annual official re-
port of the Fifth Mining District for the year beginning January 1st and ending
December 31, 1908.
The increased number of districts and inspectors occurring about June Isc
relieved me of Coshocton and Tuscarawas and added Noble and Washington
Counties to my district; consequently those counties will be reported for the
entire year, jointly by Alex. Smith, in charge, and myself.
With few exceptions the mines of this district have worked very little since
the suspension which began March 31st, and several large mines still remain
idle at this writing, with no prospects of an early resumption.
I regret to note that the number of fatalities in Guernsey County increased
over the preceding year, when all mines were working regularly, which is evi-
dence that the dangers increase during slow work, and greater vigilance should
be exercised in a timely detection of same.
All permanent improvements have been made when conditions demanded
them. The recently enacted laws are being enforced as fast as conditions will
justify. Cement stoppings are displacing lumber in a number of the mines;
wires are being changed as fast as repairs are made, and new lines strung
in order to comply with the requirements of the statutes.
We are advising that air shafts be sunk near the extreme interior of the
old mines, as being more economical and providing double the amount of ven-
tilation than the long lines of brick or cement stoppings placed between ob-
structed airways leading from present openings, besides providing a ready
escape near the workings for employes in case it should be needed.
Inferior copper blasting tools have been placed on the market at un-
reasonable prices, which has delayed to some extent the adoption of those tools
in the mines by miners who had sufficient work to enable the purchase; and
miners who are getting little work truthfully maintain they are unable to pur-
chase them without causing privation to their families. No specific orders
were given along this line, but insist that the miners make every effort to get
proper blasting tools at the earliest possible date, in accordance with the cir-
cular issued by the Mining Department.
Strange to say, but nevertheless true, we are meeting with the greatest
opposition to the placing of shields on mining machines from those who en-
acted the law to protect the men employed on the machines, by claiming they
detain them in their work and incur other dangers while protecting the chain.
The writer agref^s with them that the shield has not yet reached perfection, but
it affords greater safety when it is in use, and specific orders are given for
no machine to operate without them. We believe if manufacturers of machine
shields would send their mechanics to the mines, witness the machines oper-
ate, a more convenient and safe shield could be devised with no additional
expense.
We feel it a duty to criticise the present laws governing the precaution
against dangers from abandoned oil and gas wells in unworked coal fiehls.
We believe they will become a menace to life and property eventually, and the
existing laws are inadequate* in providing maps and records that would render
them reasonably safe.
We feel assured that the Mining Commission will consider this matter in
their deliberations, and necessary laws will be recommended to avoid future
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 311
calamities. We realize that much has been done in recent years to lessen the
dangers of mining, and there is no doubt that many lives have been lengthened
by this effort.
One electrocution occurred in my district during this year in the only mine
where the dreaded alternating electric current is in use, and which I have pro-
tested so fervently against. I am pleased to note that this company is now
making arrangements to dispense with this current and install the direct cur-
rent, which is beyond question less dangerous.
Thanking you for your ever-ready assistance and advice and your many
visits to the mines of my district under consultation,
Respectfully,
\V. H. TURNER. Cambridge. Ohio,
December 31, 190S. Inspector Fifth District.
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BELMONT COUNTY.
(Warren Township. No. 8 Coal, 4 to 5 Feet Thick.)
Cochran.
Drift, located on the B. & O. R. R., near Baileys Mills, O. Owned and
operated by the W. A. Werner Coal Co., Zanesville, O. Thos. Davey, Baileys
Mills, superintendent; Elmer Booth, same address, mine foreman. Seventy-
seven miners and 29 day hands employed. July 29th we learned this mine had
ceased operation March 31st. Resumed June 20th and suspended July ISth.
still remaining idle. The periodical suspensions were caused by having no
market for the product. During the idleness a large ventilating furnace had
been constructed, assuring a more adequate means of ventilation. December
22nd, Chas. Huey had been transferred to other interests of this company, and
Elmer Booth had assumed the position vacated. Found the mine operating the
first day's work since December 2nd. Conditions fair, considering irregular
work. Furnished the managers with all the recent laws pertaining to shield-
ing machines, copper blasting tools, boxing and storing powder, brick stoppings,
and with orders for a strict enforcement of same. Electric mining, haulage
and pumping. Learned of the location of a gas well on adjacent coal land,
purporting to be 50 feet from a room in this mine. Requested that Mr. Booth
give strict attention and see that this well is properly plugged should it be
abandoned, or notify the Chief Inspector of Mines to the contrary.
Media.
Drift, situated two miles west of Barnesville on the B. & O. R. R. Owned
and operated by the Colburg Coal Co.. Columbus. O. Chas. Elliott. Baileys
Mills, manager. Fan ventilation, electrical mining, haulage and pumping. July
29th, learned this mine suspended March 31st, when 56 persons were em-
ployed, and resumed April 20th, employing 12 miners and 7 day hands, driv-
ing four pair of entries to secure territory and drainage. December 22nd,
found idle since December 1st, with no definite knowledge as to resumption.
Advised concerning recently enacted laws and ordered the enforcement of
same. This company controls an extensive coal field and will be one of our
leading mines when trade justifies active operation.
COSHOCTON COU.VTV.
Cassingham No. 2.
Drift, situated on the W. & I.. E. R. R., west of Coshocton. Owned and
operated by the Coshocton Coal Co., Coshocton. O. Chas. Cassingham, Cleve-
land, C, superintendent: Wm. Powers, Coshocton, O.. mine foreman. Sixty-
five miners and 35 day hands employed. June 19th, found ventilation satis-
factory, but the wiriu).? throughout the mine did not conform with the recent
rulings of the Mining Department. Requested the wiring strung as ordered
at their earliest opportunity As Alex. Smith, the new Inspector in chmrge*
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 313
and with whom Joint inspections had been made at many of the mines in this
county, was called away to a fatal accident, thi^ inspection was made indi-
vidually. Electric mining, haulage and pumping employed.
Cassingham No. 3.
Located near No. 2; owned by the same persons. The attempt to drain,
as reported In the previous report, proved a failure and the mine is abandoned.
Warwick Nos. 4 and 5.
Slope openings, located four miles west of Coshocton on the Wheeling and
Lake ESrie R. R. Owned and operated by the Warwick Coal Co.„ Cleveland, O.
Chas. Cassingham, Cleveland, O., superintendent; Wm. Powers, Coshocton, O.,
mine foreman. Employs 24 miners. These slopes are just being opened. One tipple
which is under construction will handle coal from both openings. I joined Mr.
Smith October 29th on this inspection. Work was progressing satisfactorily.
Morgan Run No. 3.
Drift, four miles from Coshocton. Owned and operated by the Morgan
Run Coal Co., Cleveland, O. L. B. Piper, Coshocton, O., superintendent; Robert
McCormick, same place, mine foreman. Employs 95 miners and 31 day hands.
June 16th, Alex. Smith and myself jointly inspected mine, finding ventilation
deficient on 33 and 35 parallel entries, caused by the entry caving in at the
mouth of No. 6 room, obstructing the return airway. A breakthrough was
being made around the fall to relieve the situation. Requested that no solid
blasting be done in that section of the mine until the new airway was finished.
Returned October 27th; our limited time did not afford a detailed inspection,
but iwere assured that the general conditions were satisfactory. Electric haul-
age and pumping and solid blasting mining is practiced. Furnace ventilation.
Wade No. 2.
Drift, located on the W. & L. E. R. R., three miles from Coshocton. Owned
and operated by the Wade Coal Co., Cleveland, O. James Perkins, Coshocton,
O., manager. Employs 18 miners and 4 day hands. Furnace ventilation, pick
mining and mule haulage. June 16th, jointly examined by Alex. Smith and
myself, finding conditions satisfactory. Mr. Perkins attributed his ability to
get the deficient coal worked to the fact that employment was scarce.
Wade No. 3.
Ix>cated near and managed by the parties controlling No. 2. Furnace ven-
tilation, pick mining, mule haulage, and employs 8 miners and 6 day hands.
Conditions satisfactory, considering the small force employed and the short life
of the mine, which will likely terminate during this year. Inspected jointly by
Alex. Smith and the writer June 16th.
Conesville No. 1.
Drift, located near Conesville. on the P., C, C. & St. L. R. R. Owned and
operated by David Davis, Conesville. J. G. Davis, Conesville, superintendent;
J. W. Larr, same place, mine boss. Furnace ventilation, mule and cable hau^
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age, pick mining, and employs 17 miners and 1 day hand. Accompanied -^^ex
Smith to this mine June 17th. Found idle, conditions favorable, first coaX ship-
ment being made December 1, 1907. Notified the managers that an eiS*—^ap(»-
mentway must be provided by December 1, 190S, or their force employed ^'oi-
ited to 10 men.
Conesville No. 2.
Drift, situated near No. 1. Owned by the same persons. J. G. UPs^^^^is,
Conesville, superintendent; R. Holdsworth. same place, mine foreman. :^^^ur-
nace ventilation, mule and cable haulage, pick mining, 28 miners and 1 ^^^
hand employed. First coal was shipped from this mine October 1, 1907. IT^^o
openings are provided, but have only 50 feet of natural strata between tli*^^^-
Visited June 17th, jointly by Alex. Smith and the writer; found idle, no fir€^ ^°
the furnace, consequently a detailed report was omitted. We advised that 1^^^"
ful escapement way be provided ere 12 months from first shipment of <^^^^
elapsed.
Conesville No. 4.
Slope, located near No. 2. Owned and operated by same company. T-
Davis, superintendent; J. F. Murphy, Conesville. mine foreman. Fan ven*^^^^*
tlon, compressed air mining, mule and cable haulage. Visited in comi^^*'^^^
with Alex. Smith June 17th. Learned it had suspended March 3l8t and ^t-»
remaining idle. Manager Murphy and assistants were opening a ditch to ^^
move water from the mine, preparatory for resuming operation about July ^^^
Advised that the fan be placed in operation several days prior to starting aff^^
remove all standing gases from the mine. All the mines ship coal over ih^
same tipple.
Barnes No. 1.
Drift, formerly reported as Best No. 1. Ix>cated near Conesville, O.. on
the W. & L. E. R. R. Owned and operated by the Barnes Coal and Mining Co.,
Coshocton. O. Chris Hudson, superintendent; R. N. Barnes, mine boss. Em-
ployq 54 miners and 13 day hands. Electric mining, pumping, mule and cable
haulage. Joint examination of this mine was made with Inspector Smith on
June 18th: ordered extra doors and stoppings to properly distribute the air;
wires were recklessly strung. Orders were given for all the necessary repairs.
The switch, previously ordered to control the power which is brought from No.
2 mine, was on the ground, but not placed in position. Insisted on its early
installment. Fan ventilation.
Barnes No. 2.
Drift, formerly reported as Best No. 2. Owned and operated by the Barnes
Coal Co., Coshocton, O. Chris Hudson, Coshocton, is superintendent and mine
foreman. This mine is located on the \V. & li. E. R. R., near No. 1. Has elec-
tric mining, pumping i»nd haulage, employs 44 miners and 15 day hands. June
ISth, in company with Alex. Smith, we found the new air shaft, referred to
in previous annual report, completed and the fan installed on top. Orders
were given requiring safety-holes provided along the motor line and all wires
strung in compliance with the rules issued by the Mining Department.
Franklin.
Drift, located on switch leading from P., C, C. & St. L. R. R., near Frank-
ly" Station. Owned and operated by the Colum])us Coal and Mining Co., Cosh-
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octon, O. R. N. Barnes, superintendent, and Grant Holdsworth, mine foreman,
botli of Coshocton. Furnace ventilation, pick mining, and employs 58 miners
and 18 day men. Visited in company with Alex. Smith June 17th, and found
idle, and proceeded to the Conesville mines.
GUERNSEY COUNTY.
NOTE.— All mines are working No. 7 coal seam, which runs from 5 to 7
feet, excepting Indian Camp, Union No. 1 and Morris, which are working No.
6 seam, varying from 2 feet 4 inches to 3^ feet thick in this locality.
Eureka.
Operated by the Cambridge Coal and Mining Co., Parkersburg, W. Va. E.
R. Brooker, Byesville, O., manager. Slope, 225 feet long, located on the Penn-
sylvania R. R., near Byesville, O. Eighteen miners and 4 day hands employed.
Fan ventilation, electric mining and mule haulage. This mine struck the coal
levels in February, 1907, and was written up for last year's report, but from
some oversight it failed to appear in the publication. You are aware consid-
erable trouble was given the Department in securing a second opening. June
6. 1908, we found the stairs erected, but the steam in the shaft used for moving
the ventilation interfered with travel. Ordered the fan which was on the
ground installed at an early date. September 14th, finding no effort being put
forth to install the fan, a specific order was given to place it in operation
within 15 days or cease operation. September 28th, while the company had
made every effort, unavoidable delays on their part had occurred, and time
was extended. October 10th, the fan shaft was at the shop for repairs. No-
vember 10th, the fan was in operation and conditions approved. My sympathies
extend to this company, which opened in a condemned field of coal, and have
had nothing but rock entries and an expenditure, I am informed, of about
$75,000, with nothing flattering ahead.
Ideal.
Shaft, 75 feet deep. Located near Byesville on the Pennsylvania R. R.
Owned and operated bv the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland, O. W. H.
Davis, general manager; Geo. Shaw, superintendent; Robert Robinson, mine
foreman, east side; D. B. Morse, mine foreman, west side, all of Byesville, O.
Employs 288 miners and 103 day men. Fan ventilation, electric mining, hauling
and pumping. On March 27th, July 27th and November 11th, conditions ap-
proved. November 25th, ordered the dust and fine coal cleaned from the west
side motor line and all wires strung to conform with the rulea adopted by the
Mining Department. Brick stoppings are being made as directed.
Walhonding No. 1.
Owned by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland O. Shaft, 125 feet
deep, situated on the Pennsylvania R. R., near Pleasant City, O. W. H. Davis,
Byesville, superintendent; J. M. Burt, Pleasant City, mine foreman. Employs
94 miners and 30 day hands. March 13th and July 2nd, conditions approved.
August 24th, found the mine finished and abandoned. Ordered the map filed
as statutes direct.
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Walhonding No. 2.
Owned and being developed by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland, O.
Shaft, 161 feet deep, located one mile and one-half east of Buffalo on the
Eastern Ohio branch of the B. & O. R. R. Will have transportation over both
B. & O. and Pennsylvania lines. \V. H. Davis, general manager, Byesville, O.;
H. S. Gander, superintendent. Pleasant City, O.; John Jones, mine foreman,
Buffalo, O. December 17th, found a modern Robison and Shafer improved steel
tipple under construction, two Brownell Bullock engine generators set direct
connected, 150 K. W., are being installed. Fireproof buildings are erected
proper distance from opening. The indications are that this will be a modem
mine along all lines. Parties interested expressed a desire to carry 550 voltage
on the trolley line. We limited the power to 250 voltage, on the ground that
it was less dangerous and sufficient to perform the required work; also rec-
ommended that the second opening be started at their earliest convenience
and pushed to completion, advising the use of an elevator in same instead of
stairs.
Hartford.
Operated by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland. Q. W. H. Davis,
Byesville. O., general manager; Harry Cameron, Buffalo, O.. has succeeded
Chas. Haskins, who resigned to accept a like position with the National Coal
Co., as superintendent; Chas. Moss, mine foreman. Shaft, 85 feet deep, situated
on the B. & O. R. R., at Hartford, O. Fan ventilation, electric haulage, min-
ing and pumping, employs 184 miners and 57 day hands. August 5th. the mine
was found in fair condition. The mine had ceased operation for several months
to recrib the hoisting shaft and build a modern tipple and use the automatic
cage, and resumed recently with all the improvements completed. December
8th, tested the fan after it had been operated by electricity Instead of steam,
finding the air measurement was reduced one-half. Advised a larger drum
used to increase the speed of the fan. The. mine was idle on this visit over a
dispute over additional cleaning of coal for market.
Trail Run No. 1.
Owned and operated by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland, O. W. H.
Davis, Byesville. O., general superintendent: Matt Straugh, Robins. C. mine
superintendent; George Slay. Robins. O., mine foreman. Shaft, 72 feet deep,
situated near Trail Run on the Pennsylvania R. R. Fan ventilation, electric
mining and pumping and cable haulage. Employs 109 miners and 59
day hands. This mine resumed operation May 4th after several months'
idleness for general repairs. The shaft was recribbed, a new tipple with
automatic dump cages erected, and the air course cleared of obstruction for
3.500 feet, making a good, independent travel way into the workings. Apnl
Cth. investigated the death of Lafayette Herold, a carpenter, who fell from
the new tipple and was instantly killed. July 17th. the mine was in opera-
tion: conditions improved, excepting protest against alternating electric cur-
rent, which is used in the mine. We believe it should be excluded by law on
account of the increased dangers associated with this current as compared
with 250 voltage, direct current. November 10th. investigated the death
of Roland Cummins, a driver, who evidently was electrocuted by the third
and small finger of his h^ft hand coming in contact with a live wire. December
19th, we investigated the death of John Driscoll. who operated a machine
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twenty years in this mine; met instant death from a fall of slate while un-
loading and placing the machine in position, while the timber men were set-
ting timbers to make the place safe.
Trail Run No. 2.
Located near No. 1. Owned and operated by the same company as No. 1.
Same general manager, with A. L. Black, Robins, O., superintendent; Joseph
Wootton, Robins, O., mine foreman. Shaft, 112 feet deep, fan ventilation, elec-
tric mining, haulage and pumping, and employe 204 miners and S2 day hands.
July 7th. found conditions fair as far as we could examine. Room No. 2 on
4tli east entry had caved, emitting a large flow of water which flooded that
section of the mine. Eight hundred feet of pipe were being laid to remove the
water. The evening of July 9th the pumps were operating on this water. The
pipe men were extending the pipes aa the water lowered in those dip entries,
and fired a body of petroleum oil that had escaped from the fall and started a
serious fire. Two mules were suffocated by the smoke passing through the
stable on the return. I reached the scene on the following morning. Good
work had been done toward controlling the fire during the ni^ht. Advised that
pipes be inserted in each of the stoppings to enable them to ascertain from
time to time the enclosed condition. This was executed and men placed at
the enclosure to watch the results. Returned the 11th at the request of the
miners. ESxamined the mine before working time, finding conditions safe; the
work resumed as usual. October 8th, found ventilation deficient in some sec-
tions of the mine, owing to impaired stoppings. Mr. Black, who had recently
taken charge, agreed to build cement stoppings and place in conformity with
the statutes, and enforce the law requiring the copper blasting tools and stor-
ing and boxing of powder.
Detroit.
Operated by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland, O. W. H. Davis,
general manager, Byesville, O.; Thos. Bradberry, same place, superintendent;
J. Oldroyd, Ava, mine foreman. Shaft, 185 feet deep, situated on the Pennsyl-
vania R. R., near Ava. Fan ventilation, electric mining, haulage and pumping.
and employs 175 miners and 75 day hands. March 2nd investigated fatal acci-
dent caused by empty car jumping track, knocking post, letting timber and
stone down on the car. March 26th, conditions approved. October 14th, or-
dered the canvas used in distributing air in the pillar workings on 5 and 6
west and 3 and 4 east entries. The slip has been removed from behind the
engine room and a strong retaining wall erected. It is hoped that no further
trouble will follow.
Midway.
Slope, 100 'feet long, situated near Byesville on the Pennsylvania R. R.
Owned and operated by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland, O. W. II.
Davis, superintendent; Samuel Stewart, mine foreman, both of Byesville, O.
EJmploys 51 miners and 29 day men. May 26th, advised an air shaft sunk
near the face of the south entries which had crossed-, a ravine to tost the coal
under an adjoining hill. July 14th, investigated death of August Raer. injured
by a fall of slate while loading coal in a room, and died a few hours later. On
recent visit found the mine idle excepting south entries, which were being
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pushed, with a discouraging outlook for finding good, workable coal. New shaft
was down and the air in good condition. Fan ventilation, electric mining,
hauling and * pumping.
Blue Bell.
Shaft, 85 feet deep, located on branch of the B. & O. R. R., near Blue Bell,
O. Owned and operated by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland. O. W. H.
Davis, Byesville, O., superintendent : J. M. Burt, assistant superintendent; M.
L. Hackley, mine foreman, both of Pleasant City, O. Fan ventilation, electric
mining, haulage and pumping; 140 miners and 53 day hands employed. Jub*
28th, order the wires strung on insulators instead of being nailed to i>ost8;
timbering done in room No. 3, being used for motor road and some safety holes
provided along motor haulway. October IGth. tested scales, finding them
accurate.
Imperial.
Shaft, 110 feet deep, situated at Derwent on the Pennsylvania R. R. Owned
by the O'Gara Coal Co.. Chicago. 111., and operated by the Imperial Coal Ca
James Orr. Byesville, O., superintendent; W. A. Oliver, same place, mine
foreman. Fan ventilation, electric mining and pumping, cable and motor haul-
age; 185 miners and 90 day hands employed. February 1st. investigated acci>
dent causing the death of John W. Brwin, killed by a fall of slate in his room.
April 21st, investigated the death of Samuel Bonom, slate boss, who was killed
while riding the front end of the motor by colliding with an empty trip, rear-
ing the front empty up in the motor, crushing deceased against the controller
wheel. On both visits general condition of mine satisfactory. Work sus-
pended March 31st, resumed in June; suspended September 17th and con-
tinued idle during the remainder of this year.
Ohio No. 1.
Drift, situated near Cambridge. O.. on the Pennsylvania R. R- Owned by
the O'Gara Coal Co., Chicago. 111., and operated by the Vivian Collieries Co.,
Chicago, 111. Jas. Orr, Byesville, O.. superintendent; Jos. Alloway. Cambridge,
O.. mine foreman. Employs 32 miners and 14 day hands. Work suspended
March 31st and remained idle balance of the year. Formerly reported as
Nicholson No. 1.
Ohio No. 2. *
Formerly reported as Nicholson No. 2. Owned by the O'Gara Coal Co.,
Chicago, 111., and operated by the Vivian Collieries Co. Shaft. 65 feet deep.
situated near Byesville on the Pennsylvania R. R. Jas. Orr. superintendent:
Harry Dudley, mine foreman, both of Byesville. O. Fan ventilation, electric
mining and pumping, cable and mule haulage: i:>2 miners and 50 day hands
employed. March 25th. investigated a fatal accident caused by the drawslate
breaking and throwing the posts in pillar workings. Ordered the drawslate
taken down each crossing hereafter in this section of tender top. April Gth,
investigated death of Alonza Shelton, driver, who was injured by fall of slate
on the entry March Hist, the day the mine suspended; and mine remained Idle
until September 17th, when it n*sumed. Ma<lo an inspection on this date, find-
ing conditions considerably impaired from the long idleness. We requested
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ventilation improved and tlie wires strung as directed in the rules governing
same. November 24th, conditions improved; insisted ui)on a continuation
until perfect
Rtiji Oak.
Drift, located near Byesville on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by J. R.
McBurney, Cambridge, O. John Wilson, same place, manager. Furnace venti-
lation, compressed air mining and pumping and mule haulage. Employing 20
miners and 5 day hands.. February 8th, found the escapementway had slipped
In at the entrance and was unavailable. We ordered it repaired at the earliest
opportunity. December 16th, found the escapementway repaired and the mine
approved. A scarcity of water inconvenienced the working of this mine con-
siderably during the summer months.
Murray Hill.
Slope, situated near Klondyke on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Akron
Coal Co., Akron, O. Wm. Rigby, Cambridge, O., superintendent; Clarence
L*on& Kipling, O., mine foreman. Fan ventilation, electric mining, mule haul-
Bse, cable hoist, 39 miners and IC day hands employed. September 8th, condi-
tions approved. August 28th, a mysterious fire consumed the bam, cremating
7 mules and 1 horse. Other animals were secured and the mine In full opera-
tion 10 days later.
Klondyke.
Slope, 150 feet long, located on the B. & O. R. R., near Klondyke, Ohio.
Operated by the Loomis Moss Coal Co., Akron, O. James Moss, Cambridge, O.,
superintendent; Allen Treheme, Kipling, O., mine foreman.. Fan ventilation,
electric mining and pumping, cable haulage; employs 89 miners and 31 day
hands. January 11th, investigated death of Joseph Allender, who was killed by
fall of slate while working as a loader in a room with his father. Ordered a
discontinuance of the use of a pipe line for negative electric current. Septem-
ber 9th, found wire provided for the return current and pipes detached. Some
minor repairs necessary, which were ordered. November 7th, investigated death
of Ernest Borrows, driver, who was killed by falling in front of a loaded car
on a descending grade. Found general condition of mine satisfactory.
Kings.
Operated by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland, O. A. Laverty, Cambridge, O.,
superintendent; David Nutter, Cambridge, mine foreman; H. W. Davis, Lore
City, R. No. 3, assistant. Shaft, 100 feet deep, situated on the B. & O. R. R.,
near Lore City, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining, haulage and pumping,
employs 200 miners and 80 day hands. This mine suspended March 31st and
resumed September loth. Examined the condition on the date of resumption
and recommended that a new opening be made near the interior of the mine
to avoid erecting Increased number of brick stoppings.
Old Orchard.
Owned by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland, O. A. Laverty, Cambridge, O.,
superintendent; W. A. Alderman, same place, mine foreman. Shaft, 48 feet
deep, situated on the B. & O. R. R., near Mineral Siding. Fan ventilation,
22—1. of M.
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electric mining, haulage and pumping; 150 miners and 56 day hands employed.
January 25th, investigated death of Andy Alex, who was killed while attempting
to cross through a train of empties while the motor was chaining them in
on the passway. This mine suspended operation March 31st and remained
idle the remainder of the year.
Black Top.
Operated by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland. O. A. Laverty, Cambridge, O^
general superintendent; Thos. Stiff, same place, superintendent; J. S. Hughes,
Lore City, O., mine foreman. Fan ventilation, electric mining, haulage an J
pumping; 136 miners and 47 day hands employed. June 29th. conditions ap-
proved, but advised obstructions from falls in the air course be removed and
avoid a threatening deficiency of air. Suspended March 31st, resumed April
28th, and worked two-thirds time until July Tth and suspended, remaining idle,
as far as producing coal, to the end of the year. December 23rd. a motor road
had displaced the rope haulage and a 15-ton Jeffrey motor ordered. Obstruc-
tion reduced in the airway and general conditions good.
Cleveland No. 1.
Shaft, 198 feet deep, located near Senecaville on the B. & O. R. R, Oper-
ated by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Mark Coe. superintendent; Alvin
Farus, mine foreman, both of Senecaville, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining;
haulage and pumping; employs 135 miners and 48 day hands. August 4th. con-
ditions approved. Mine suspended operation March 31st and resumed opera-
tion April 26th, and ran until May 29th, and shut down unUl July 10th and
resumed, continuing operation until September 23rd, when it again suspended
and continued idle the remainder of the year. A 125 H. P. high speed engrine,
100 K. W. Morgan Gardner generator and an electric pump installed during
the idleness. We regret to note that Mr. Coe leaves this mine at the end of
this year to take a similar position at Sherodsville, C, under the Somers
Coal Co.
West Branch.
Operated by the Clinton Coal & Mining Co.. Cambridge, O. Geo. "EL Hall.
manager, Byesville, O. Slope, (10 leet long, situated on the Pennsylvania
switch leading to Ideal mine, near Byesville. O. Fan ventilation, electric min-
ing and pumping, mule haulage and cable hoist. This slope was sunk to the
coal by another company in the year 1903. This company took charge May
15th of this year. August 2sth. we found the .switch laid and the tipple and
buildings under construction. November 12th, the escapementway and stairs
provided and preparations being made to install fan. Employs 8 miners and 5
day hands. November 2501, fan was in operation and conditions commendable.
Little Kate No. 1.
Operated by the National Coal Co., Akron. O. G. L. Walkenshaw, general
superintendent; Chas. Haskins, superintendent; G. W. Chambers, mine fore-
man, all of Byesville, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining, haulage and pump>
ing: employs 109 miners and GG day hands. June .')th, found a creep had cut
off 3 and 4. 5 and G and 7 and S west and :'. and 4 and 5 and 6 north entries.
Nos. S an<l 0 west entri(\s were !)ein.u pushed to intersect the enclosed work-
ings beyond the creep. November 2Tth, advised advance holes drilled in room
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2:> on 16th east entry, which was approaching the Old Pioneer mine, or the
room stopped. Mr. Hasldns stopped the room. (Jeneral conditions approved.
Buckeye.
Operated hy the National Coal Co., Akron, O. G. L. Walkenshaw, general
superintendent, and Chas. Haskins, superintendent. Slope, 115 feet long, lo-
cated on a 5-mile switch leading from the Pennsylvania R. R., near Byesville.
Lefty Haskins, Byesville, O., mine foreman. EJmploys 118 miners and 35 day
hands. January 4th, tested scales and found accurate. July Ist condition of
mine approved. August Cth, accompanied to this mine by Chief Inspector (5eo.
Harrison and C. L. Cassingham, members of the Mining Commission, and
carefully noted all the machinery and mine conditions. October 18th, wit
nessed Mr. Stevens test his 5Vi-l"oot high speed electric fan, which he installed
with a guarantee to move 120,000 cubic feet of air per minute against a 1-inch
water gauge. The following is the result of the tests:
Water Gauge. Cu. Ft. per Min. Revolutions per Minute.
1. 1 in. 36,480 280
2. 1-10 in. 46,620 292
3. 6-10 in. 63,000 347
4. 3-4 in. 75,600 367
The writer is free to confess that the above results, are exceptionally good for
a fan of small dimensions, and we believe that this fan built in size in pro-
portion to the work it is expected to do, without overspeeding same, it will
take its place with the modern fans now in use.
Little Kate No. 2.
Slope, 300 feet long, formerly known as Diamond, situated on a switch
leading' from the B. & O. R. R., near Blue Bell. Owned and operated by the
National Coal Co., Akron, O. G. L. Walkenshaw, general superintendent; Chas.
Haskins, superintendent, both of Byesville; Chas. Stevens. Pleasant City, O.,
mine foreman. Employs 33 miners and 8 day hands. July 30th. found both
openings down and connected, the tipple completed and the electric hoist
l>eing: installed. Fearing the slopes might fill with gas, which was generating
freely, advised fan installed and put in operation. November 20th, niiniu;;
was ij regressing satisfactorily. Advised the use of brick stoppings and copper
blasting tools adopted from the beginning in this new mine, if the proper tools
could be secured.
White Ash.
Operated by the Puritan Coal Co., Cambridge, O. W. A. Lucas, same place,
superintendent; J. B. Morris, Byesville. O., mine foreman. Slope, situated near
Byesville. O., on the Pennsylvania R. R. Fan ventilation, electric mining and
pumping, mule haulage and cable hoist. Septeml)er 10th, 24 minei^ and 0 day
hands employed drawing pillars; conditions were approveil. October 22nd. we
were called to decide in regard to the dangers of trapping the miners by re-
moving any more of the pillars. The company had drawn tracks and pumps
intending to abandon the mine. The coal being worked on royalty, the land
owner. L. Riddle, demanded the pillars removed as far as the safety of the
miners would permit. After a careful examination of the interior, found no
threatening danger, other than the usual dangers accompanying pillar work,
provided no more coal was removed from the we«t of the main entry and near
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the slope bottom until the pillars on the extreme east and south were dra^^'o
back to the bottom. Track and pumps were replaced and work resumed wLC.li
8 minors and 4 day hands. November IDth, found them still drawing pilla^i^
under the slope and engine room. We again gave orders to cease work at \iM.At
point until the interior pillars were drawn. On my recent visit found tliem
removing the water and drawing the pillars as directed, which will remove
several thousand additional tons of coal from this field. Ordered a shield Pro-
vided for mining machine.
Puritan.
Operated by the Puritan Coal Co., Cambridge, O. W. A. Lucas, Cambridge.
O., superintendent; J. B. Morris, Byesville, O., mine foreman. Shaft, 1^
feet deep, situated on the Pennsylvania R. R., near Derwent, O. Fan ventila-
tion, electric mining, haulage and pumping, employs 127 miners and 42 cl*>'
men. March 24th, finding 3G miners employed, 13 rooms being turned and tii«
escapementway not completed, ordered a cessation of work until the seoon^
opening could be finished. May 25th, 2nd opening was made, but stairs ^^
erected; inability to secure lumber given as cause of delay. The lumber or-
rived and stairs were ordered erected at the earliest opportunity, and the hal^"
ing appliance to be left in operation until the stairs were available, and tlw
mine examined by a competent person with a safety lamp before permitttoS
workmen to enter, and a cut-around made at the shaft bottom, and to ce««^
carrying tools on the cage with men. June 4th, found stairs completed and
escapementway available and conditions fair. August 7th, accompanied W
Chief Inspector Harrison, we investigated the death of Geo. M. Nichols. Hi**
chine man, who was injured by machine knocking the post while being mo^^
around a curve, causing the fall of slate on deceased, who was following t.fc«
machine. We found, on account of scarcity of wire, pipe lines were being used
in rooms for negative current. Orders were given to detach them at oa^®'
August 27th, pipes were disconnected from wires and a fire boss employ^"^'
August 30th, investigated death of Cloo Phillips, who was found dead on ^^
ascending cage with his head crushed from dragging between cage l)Ottom a^'^
wall. December Olh, investigated cause of explosion of gas that seriou^-^
burned Wm. Croft and wrecked four doors and three stoppings. The exploslc^ -
occurred December 8th. The mine had l:oen idlo since December 5th and hM^^
not been examined by the fire boss during this idleness. Room No. 2 on 2n^^
south entry had fallen in. emitting a flow of gas; room No. 1 on same entr:^^
had been down for some time. The gas accumulated in both rooms back to the
first breakthrough. Repairs were ])eing made in the down cast shaft and the
fan had been stopped a couple of hours. The mine boss sent Mr. Croft to the
fall in room No. 1 to secure some clay to calk a new water trough. The S9S
was ignited by his open light, wrecking room No. 2, blowing a box containius
a full keg of powder 30 feet, but did not explode. A careful examination was
made of the entire mine, finding it free from standing gas excepting in the fall
that caused the first explosion. We ordered a check placed on the entry and
the air carried through those rooms. Returned on the 11th inst, at the re-
quest of the committee: made a thorough inspection of the mine, finding con-
ditions acceptable and the entire mine free from standing gas. Again ordered
that no person be allowed to enter the mine while idle or working unless it
had been oxiimined by a competent person with a safety lamp.
Forsythe.
Operated by the Forsythe Coal Co., Cambridge, O. Homer Forsythe, gen-
eral superintendent; J. P. Davis, superintendent; W. A. Alderman, mine fore-
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 323
man, all of Cambridge, O. Slope, 110 feet long, situated near Mineral Siding
on the B. & O. R. R. Fan ventilation, electric mining, pumping and haulage
and chain hoist; employs 176 miners and 58 day men. June 30th, found three
violations of the breakthrough law. The places affected were promptly stopped.
December 8th, considerable dust had accumulated along the motor road and
some of the miners were ballasting their roads with bug dust; all dust was
ordered removed from the mine. We were informed that the rules governing
the handling of powder were not strictly obeyed, but J. P. Davis, who recently
took charge, was arranging to carry out the rules to a letter.
Leatherwood No. 2.
Operated by the Leatherwood Consolidated Coal Co., Toledo, O. T. E.
Alexander, manager, Cambridge, O. Drift, situated on the B. & O. R. R,, near
Cambridge, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining and haulage; employs 53
miners and 21 day hands; but little work has been done during this year, and
in a general way has been idle since March 31st. A little domestic and boiler
coal has been produced by a couple of miners. On my recent visit informed
Mr. Alexander that his mine map was delinquent. He agreed to have it ex-
tended at an early date.
Little Trail Run.
Operated by the Byesville Coal Co., Byesville, O. David Thomas, Byes
ville, 0., manager. Slope, ICO feet long, situated on the Pennsylvania R. R.,
near Byesville, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining and haulage and cable
hoist; employs 43 miners and 14 day hands. March 12th, we ordered stoppings
repaired and advised the erection of new stairs in the manway and live wires
boxed in along stairway. May 25th, new stairs erected; mine idle. December
1st, ventilation not satisfactory; could not accept independent travelway until
it was properly timbered and wires strung according to the rules issued by
the Mining Department Ordered brick stoppings or their equivalent con-
structed, copper blasting tools provided and mining machines equipped with
shields. •
Guernsey Brick.
Drift, situated near Byesville on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by the
Guernsey Clay Co., managed by Chas. Rabe, both of Cambridge, Ohio. Furnace
ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage; employs 9 miners and 2 day hands.
June 25th and November 18th, conditions approved. Mr. Rabe is to be com-
mended for the vigilance he exercises in guarding the dangers associated with
the faulty top overlaying this mine. A superior quality of building block is
being produced from the underlaying clay mixed with drawslate and surface
clay. The surplus coal not used for fuel is disposed of for domestic purposes.
Union No. 1.
Operated by the Consolidated Ohio Coal Co.. Toledo, O. C. H. Kline, super-
intendent; P. S. Williams, mine boss, both of Birds Run, O. Drift, situated on
the Pennsylvania R. R., near Birds Run. May 2Sth, one man was employed In
this mine producing coal to fuel the plant while furnishing power to the Indian
Camp mine. Conditions approved.
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Indian Camp.
Drift, located near Union No. 1, operated and managed by the same per-
sons. Furnace ventilation, electric mining and haulage. May 28th, 18 miners
and 12 day hands employed. Conditions approved, but the Long Wall system
was not proving a success, owing to the continuous breaking of the top along
the working faces. On recent visit found both mines suspended about June
1st, and remained so during the remainder of the year.
SMALL MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN. (All Drift Openings.)
(Guernsey County.)
Morris.
Operated by John I. Hirsh, Canton, O. Situated near Post Boy, O. Found
idle during the year when traveling through that section.
Burris.
Operated and managed by James Burris, Cambridge, O. Drift, located
four miles east of Cambridge on the National road. Furnace ventilation, pick
mining, mule haulage, and employs from 3 to 7 men.
Wild Cat
Operated and managed by James Stoner, Cambridge, O. Drift, iocatcil
south of Cambridge. Furnace ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage; 2 to 5
men employed.
The following named small mines are in No. 8 coal seam, which is 4 feet
thick, situated near Quaker City and Salesville.
Keenan.
Operated by C. E. Keenan, Quaker City, O. November 17th, ,we gave orders
to provide an air shaft before further operation could be done.
Carter.
Owned and managed by J. B. Carter, Quaker City, O. November 17th,
ordered an air shaft provided before raining any more coal.
Holingsworth.
Drift. Operated by Dr. Holingsworth, Quaker City, O. Asburry Carpenter,
same place, manager and miner. November 17th, a 2nd opening was being
made.
B. L. Galloway.
Op(Mat(Ml and managed by B. & L. (lalloway & Son, Quaker City, O. Nf>-
vember 17th, a 2nd opening was beinj; made, but poorly timbered. AdvisOii
more substantial timbering executed.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 325
E. B. Galloway.
Owned and operated by E. B. Galloway, Quaker City, O. Employs 2 miners.
Conditions approved.
Webster No. 1.
Operated by Waldo Webster, Quaker City, O. We found 1 miner employed
and working 75 yards ahead of air course. Ordered Mr. Webster to drive the
air course to the face, making breakthroughs every GO feet, before producing
any coal at the interior.
Webster No. 2.
Operated by Clyde Hays, Quaker City, O. Two miners employed. Ordered
connection made to a nearby opening for ventilation, November 17th.
Montgomery.
Operated by J. W. Montgomery and managed by L. K. Dennis, both of
Quaker City. O. Two miners employed. Ordere<l obstruction from air cours<»,
November 17th.
Sayer.
Operated by Samuel Sayers, Quaker City, O. The bottom and main entry
were being blown up by owner and sons to secure drainage for a body of wator
collected at the face when visited, November 17th.
Hall.
Operated by Jabo Cleary, Spencer Station, O. Emplojs 3 miners. No-
vember 17th, ordered an air shaft provided without delay
McCormick.
Operated by Clarence McCormick, Salesville, O. Employs from 1 to 3 men.
Spencer.
Operated by Richard Spencer, Quaker City, O. Employs 2 miners.
Bates.
Operated by Richard Bates, Quaker City. O. Two miners employed.
Lingo.
Abandoned. L. L. Lingo has quit the coal business.
Briar Hill.
Owned by D. W. Nicholson, Caniliriil^c. (). Opiratcd by Alex TcxM. h^sscc,
fliirinj? this year. Employs :i minors and 1 day hand, natural Vi-ntilation. pick
mining, mule haulage. October Tth. at tho roqutst. of the owner, invi'stigated
^^ondition of the main entry where pillars vvtMV being drawn, and advised that
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the remaining pillars be left until the interior pillars were removed. The
owner has since died. Wm. Nicholson has taken charge, relieving Mr. Todd
about the end of the year.
NOBLE COUNTY.
Noble.
Owned by the O'Gara Coal Co., Chicago, 111. Operated by the Imperial
Coal Co., Cleveland, O. James Orr, Byesville, superintendent; J. A. Collins,
Belle Valley, O., mine foreman. Shaft, 189 feet deep, situated near Belle Val-
ley on the Pennsylvania R. R. ETmploys 110 miners and 60 day hands. Jane
26th, was accompanied by the Chief Inspector on an official visit. Found the
mine had suspended operation March 31st and still idle. On December 30th,
found the mine remaining idle, with no knowledge of an early resumption. Fap
ventilation, electric mining, haulage and pumping. The miners generally have
secured employment elsewhere.
Laura.
Operated by the Belle Valley Coal Co., Caihbridge, O. T. E. Richards.
superintendent, Caldwell, O.; W. J. Matheney, Belle Valley, mine foreman.
Shaft, 185 feet deep, located at Coal Ridge, O., on the Pennsylvania R. R. Pan
ventilation, electric mining, haulage and pumping; employs 167 miners and 62
day hands. July 9th, the territory behind the fault had proven satisfactory and
was being developed as speedily as possible. A pair of rock entries was being
driven through the fault connecting the main entry, reducing the distance to
the shaft bottom 1,900 feet. October 21st, pillars were being drawn In main
south and No. 1 and 2 west entries, while territory was being developed in the
new field. On recent visit found the partition in shaft repaired, the fault
pierced by one of the entries, the haul shortened and a good output of coiU
daily. Advised the parallel rock entry driven the remaining 60 feet as an im-
provement on the ventilation.
Coal Run.
Operated by the Coal Run Coal Co., Cambridge, O. Robert Aultman.
Hiramsburg, O., manager. Drift, situated on O. R. & W. R. R., near Hirams-
burg. Natural ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage; employs 10 miners and
4 day hands. July 15th, a new entry was being driven from daylight to
straighten the present crooked haulway. Recommended the erection of a fur-
nace at an early period. This is No. 8 coal, 1 feet thick.
Marion.
Operated by the Marion Coal Co., Whigvillo. J. W. Young, Sarahavillc.
manager. Slope, 75 feet long, located on the O. R. & W. R. R., near Steam-
town. Furnace ventilation, mule and cal)le haulage, pick mining; employs S
miners and 2 day hands. First shipment of coal was made June 11, 1908. In-
formed Mr. Young that an escapemontway must be provided within one year
from that date or his force limited to 10 persons in the mine at any time.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 327
December ISth, conditions approved. Advised a device arranged to derail
runaway trips on the incline, which is 600 feet long, and avoid them going into
the slope, endangering life and property on the bottom landing.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
There being no commercial mines developed in this county, wo have made
no inspection in that county since it was consigned to this district. We under-
stand some small domestic mines are operated in this county.
MINES VISITED IN OTHER DISTRICTS.
Seventh District.
May 12th, accompanied Chief Inspector Harrison to Pocock with other
inspectors in consultation over dangers from water.
May 15th, accompanied W. H. Miller and Thos. Morrison to N. F. P. No. 2
mine in a consultation over threatening danger from water.
Third District.
September 1st, 2nd and 4th, assisted W. C. Wiper at the Cannelville mines.
September 23rd and 24th, accompanied the Mining Commission to Cannel-
ville mines and others.
September 25th, assisted W. C. Wiper investigate a fatal accident at Upson
mines, Shawnee.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
note; — Massillon, Peacock, Huff Run, Acme and Holden's mines are work-
ing No. 5 coal, and Baltic is thought to be working this seam. All other mined
in this county are working No. G coal seam, which ranges from 3 to iV^ feet
in thickness.
Mullins No. 1.
Operated by the Mullins Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Wm. Sorg, superintendent;
Robert Sewell, mine foreman, both of New Philadelphia, O. Drift, six miles
northeast of New Philadephia, C. & P. R. R. Fan, electric haulage and both
electric and compressed air mining. In addition to both systems of mining,
blasting coal from the solid is practiced to some extent. Employs SO miners
and 43 day hands. January 21st, found mines No. 1 and No. 2 connected. Coal
was being hauled from No. 1 to No. 2 mine. The operating of a door at thi-
point connected baffled the circulation of air in No. 1 mine. Advised that this
coal be taken out No. 1 mine and abandon the operation of said door. The
new air course around the creek was completed; the volume of air was again
normal at the fan.
MuMins No. 2.
Operated by the James Mullins Coal Co.. Cl^'voland. (). Thos. Sulhern.
superintendent; Owen Donahue, mine foreman, both of New Philadc^lphia. O.
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Drift, situated on the C. & P. R. R., near New Philadelphia. Fan ventilation.
electric haulage and compressed air mining. February 5th, found that a mjs-
terious fire had totally destroyed the engine and power house on February 2nd,
and matters awaiting adjustment of insurance.
Mullint No. 3.
Operated by James Mullins Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Thos. Suthern. super-.
intendent; John Halo, mine foreman, both of New Philadelphia. Drift, sit-
uated near New Philadelphia, O., on the C. & P. R. R. Employs 54 miners and
9 day hands. Fan ventilation, pick mining, electric haulage. February 5th.
investigated complaint concerning the gasoline engine which operated the re-
cently constructed fau. While w^e believe that the use of gasoline should be
excluded from in and around mines, we found this one carefully arranged,
reducing the dangers from fumes and fire to a minimum. This mine receives
its electric power from No. 2 mine, consequently the conflagration laid this mine
idle for the time being.
East Goshen No. 1.
Operated by the East Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, O. \Vm. Empfield, super-
intendent; Harvey Studer, mine foreman, both of New Philadelphia. Drift,
situated near Vickers on the C. & P. R. R. Furnace, cable haulage, pick min-
ing. Work suspended February 2Gth, and was still idle May 14th. when my
last visit was made. Three men, in the capacity of roadman, water hauler and
furnace man, employed, assisting the boss in keeping up repairs.
East Goshen No. 2.
Operated by the East Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland. O. Wm. Empfield. super-
intendent; John A. Sullivan, mine foreman, Vickers. O. Slope, 125 feet long.
situated on the C. & P. R. R.. near Vickers. Fan ventilation, chain hoist, elec-
tric haulage and compressed air mining; employs 1)5 miners and 34 day men.
May 14th. accompanied by Thos. Morri-son. Inspector Sixth District, and \V. H.
Miller, of Seventh District, examined the modern compressed air plant recently
installed and giving general satisfaction. The air course was cleaned out lo
the terminus, affording an independent traveling way for the men. Mr. Elmp-
field. the veteran coal man. has reason to be proud of these modem improve-
ments, which class the mine with the leading; mines of the district.
West Goshen.
Operated by Cleveland and Tuscarawas Coal Co.. Cleveland, O. C. L.. Cas-
sinjiham. Cleveland. ().. superintendent: Emery Ankney. Joyce. O.. mine fore-
man. Drill, on Pennsylvania R. R.. near Joyci* station. Fan. electric mining,
electric and cable haulage. Owinp: to hard mining, solid blasting of coal is prac-
ticed extensively. Emi)loys M» miners an«l 2J> day hands. May 22nd. ventilation
approved: a new opc'iiiny; jnst completed at the intt'rior of the mint» will afford
nnliniiied anunint of air when tlu^ fan is placed at that point, but onlered the
wirin.u sirun.Lr as diirc!«Mi by ilw recent lules issued by the Mining Department.
Coniplaitiis wri-, offeird cMUMMninsi the lii.^h si)e(»d of the trip wluMi hauling the
men in. \V«' iod«» in on the trip with the meti on this occasion and found no
cause for complaint, and re(iuest<'d tli«' niotorman to continue the same pre-
caution hereaftiM- wlu^n hauling men.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 329
Goshen Shaft.
Operated by the Goshen Coal & Mining Co., Cleveland, O. D. P. Loomis,
superintendent; Peter Reis, mine foreman, both of New Philadelphia, O. Shaft,
100 feet deep, situated on the C. & P. R. R., near Klondyke, O. Fan ventilation,
mule haulage, compressed air mining; 68 miners and 37 day hands employed.
February 6th and 11th, conditions approved.
Wainwright No. 6.
Operated by Midvale Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Frank Mcintosh,
superintendent. New Philadelphia, O., and James Hardridge, mine foreman,
Wainwright, O. Slope, 300 feet long, situated on the B. & O. R. R., at Wain-
wright. Fan ventilation, electric mining and haulage; employs 86 miners and
22 day men. January 23rd, one violation of the law regarding breakthroughs
was found and remedied. May 11th, tested scales and found accurate. Accom-
panied the Mining Commission on their investigation of this mine. James
Hardridge had succeeded Frank Mcintosh as superintendent, and Alex Mcintosh,
mine foreman, both of Wainwright. Ordered stoppings repaired leading the
air to 1 and 2 west entries.
Beaver Dam No. 1.
Operated by the Beaver Dam Coal Co., Cleveland O. O. L. Chalker, Now
Philadelphia, O., superintendent; John Norton, Roswell, mine foreman. Shaft,
70 feet deep, located on the C. & P. R. R., near Klondyke. Fan ventilation,
electric haulage and pick mining; employs 60 miners and 24 day hands. May
24th. the manway had been cleared and timbered with light timber. Ordered
it more substantially timbered and more safety holes made along motor road;
also advised a more adequate fan provided to displace the Stine fan, which
fails to do the required work.
Beaver Dam No. 2.
Operated by the Beaver Dam Coal Co., Cleveland, O. O. L. Chalker, New
Philadelphia, superintendent; Elmer Tidrick, Midvale, O., mine foreman. Shaft,
86 feet deep, situated on the B. & O. R. R., near Midvale, O. Fan ventilation,
electric haulage; solid blasting is the method of mining the coal; 69 miners and
26 day hands employed. January 22nd, the foundation was laid for a larger
fan, but the fan had not arrived. Conditions approved by urging the early
erection of an adequate fan. May 21st, owing to a creep crushing stoppings 7
and 8 and 11 and 12 west entries were deficient in ventilation. We advised
that 7 and 8 entries, affected by the creep be stopped, open the door admitting
the air to travel on to the advance workings, and again urged the erection of
an adequate fan.
Indian Hill.
Operated by the Ohio Coal and Coke Co.. Cleveland, O. .John Ronald,
I'hrichsvllle, manager. Drift, sitimtenl on the P.. C. C. & St. L. R. R.. near Fhrichs-
ville. O. Electric mining, fan vcntiiation and cal»l(» liaulap:^: employs 56 mintMS,
19 day hands. February loth, conditions approved. April ^rd, wo wore called
to advise concerning a creep threatening the main airway of the mine and a
seriou.s loss of T iron. The company had made every ('ffort to secure an open
airway before the April stop, and failed by 25 feet of entry. Miners fearing
they would violate their allegiance to the organization, refused to allow the
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connection to bo made. After carefully investigating the situation, finding it
would incur a serious loss to the company and a long idleness to the miners
after a settlement was reached, and the company agreeing no coal should be
brought from the mine if the connection could be made and the T iron drawn
through the creep until a settlement was reached, we consulted President
Green over telephone, stating the position as it existed, and was authorized by
him to proceed and save the property and air course; the men thus being re-
lieved of violation, soon placed the mine in a safe condition and recovered
and stored the iron in safe quarters.
Morey Ridge.
Operated by C. J. Nungesser, Beidler, O. Alex. E. Winkler, same place,
mine foreman. Drift, located near Beidler, O., on the B. & O. R. R. Furnace
ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage; 15 miners and 3 day hands employed.
February 28th, approved the condition of the mine, but had some trouble se-
curing the annual statistics. Mr. Nungesser maintained that the state should
pay the clerk hire while tabulating them. We convinced him that it was his
duty to produce the statistics. He made them out in good shape while we were
inspecting the mine. We left feeling assured that Mr. Nungesser would be
among the first to report 1908 statistics.
NOTE. — Owing to many of the mines being idle I did not visit them be-
fore leaving Tuscarawas County during this year, therefore I have not reported
them. I gave Mr. Smith a list of these mines and he would visit and report
them, so you should got the county complete.
SIXTH DISTRICT
ALEX SMITH.
Composed op the Counties op Tuscarawas, Columbiana
AND Coshocton.
(:wi)
332 ANNUAL RKPORT
lion. Oeo. Harrison^ Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — I herewith submit my report of the Sixth Mining District, com-
posed of the counties of Tuscarawas, Columbiana and Coshocton, covering the
period from my appointment, June 1 to December 31, 1908.
During the period covered by this report, 155 visits were made, 28 per-
manent improvements are recorded, consisting of 2 furnaces, 5 fans, 4 air
shafts, 8 second openings, 2 safety catches and 7 stairways.
There were G new mines opened, 5 suspended and 1 abandoned; 11 pairs
of scales were tested, all of which Were found correct with the exception of one.
I very much regret to have to record 7 fatal accidents in my district for
the seven months covered by this report. Two in Columbiana County, 4 in
Tuscarawas and 1 in Coshocton. Four were killed by falling rock, 1 by falliui;
coal, 1 by a shot through the rib and 1 by powder exploding while he was takin;^
it from the keg. One, Joseph Keith, was found dead in the Wardell mine ne.u*
Urichsville on the morning of December 1st, but no evidences of accident or
foul air could be found in the mine, which I visited the same day.
Owing to the suspension of work on April 1st, and which lasted many
weeks, due to the expiration of the joint scale agreement between the operators
and miners, the mines were left in poor condition, some of which are still sus-
pended and others have had a little work, which has created a condition in
many mines to almost work their ruin; but as work Is getting better the mines
are being put Into better condition, and since several new laws came into opera-
tion during the year it has necessitated many changes, which, owing to the
slow work, has made the law slow of application; but I am pleased to note
that in almost every place visited both miners and operators are getting into
line with the law.
I cannot close this report without first submitting to you my apprehensions
of dire calamity in some of our solid shooting mines, especially in those mines
worked on the single entry system, where men are blasting off the solid and
drilling holes away ahead of any cutting and using powder without restraint.
Doors in those mines are generally found in poor condition. Owing to
heavy blasting and small space of single entry, these low coal, solid shooting
mines are generally expensive to operate, and are equally hard on the miner
to produce the required amount of coal to make a reasonable day's wages, but
the time has arrived when something ought to be done to avoid calamity in
the future by a change of system.
In conclusion, I wish to thank you for your advice and assistance, which I
very much appreciate, and which has been of much service to me in my official
duties. Respectfully submitted,
AI.EX. SMITH, Mineral City, Ohio.
December 31, 1908. Inspector Sixth District
mSPECTOR OF MINES. 33o
COLUMBIANA C'OrXTV.
Garside.
This mine is located two miles northeast of Salineville. Transportation C.
& P. R. R. Operated by the Big Vein Coal Co.. of Cleveland, O. E. G. Marshall,
superintendent; Thomas Thomas, mine boss, both of Salineville, O. Shaft,
200 feet deep. Coal 5% feet thick; 125 miners and 34 day hands inside and 11
outside are employed. All coal mined by Jeffrey machines.
On June 4th, this mine was visited in company with Chief Inspector Har-
rison and Inspectors W. H. Miller and Thos. Morrison, to ascertain to what
extent it was damaged from the effect of the explosion of May 27th, causing
the death of two men and the death of a third who went to their rescue.
The shaft at and near the bottom was found in fearful condition; buntin.^?.
guides and partitions blown out and loaded cars blown into sump, making i^
impossible to operate cages to shaft bottom. A ladder was provided for that
purpose, but conditions were found to be such that it was decided to order the
shaft repaired and circulation restored before anything further was attempted,
and made arrangements to return as soon as notified.
On June 22nd, in company with Inspector Morrison, the mine was found
in dreadful condition, everything indicating that the force of explosion was
toward the shaft. In the east main entries cars were thrown about in all di-
rections, but in the north face of that side of the mine we found that the force
had been much greater than in the butt entry, and stoppings (of building tile)
were completely torn out and irons twisted in every shape.
Gas was found at the 3rd breakthrough from the shaft on the east side
and also at the neck of the north entry, 200 feet from the shaft at the 1st north
off east. A great quantity of gas was found in the 2nd south face entry, and
two doors were found blown inward. One on the cross-cut leading to the north
entries and one on the main between south entries. The shaft had just been
completed on this visit and lined in very good shape.
Orders were given to build stoppings beginning near shaft for the purpose
of securing circulation, that fan must be kept running continuously, that no
open light be used and that the Department must be notified before starting
work-
On July Cth, in company with Inspector Morrison, we again inspected mine.
All stoppings were about completed and air was found circulating in reasonably
fair condition. No gas was found on this visit and permission was given to
resume work. A large, slow speed fan was recommended to take the place of
the C-foot fan then in use. Twenty-one day hands inside and 8 outside were
employed cleaning up.
On October 8th I again inspected this mine and found it in very fair con-
dition, except stone, which was cutting up in entries, giving the management
much trouble. Quite a quantity of gas was found giving off in 11 and 13 face
entries, with about 8,000 feet of air playing directly upon it, but was not suf-
ficient to dilute it. Those entries were not working at this time. The man-
agement was erecting a 20-foot Brazil fan, which is now in operation and giving
good results.
Strabley.
located at Salineville on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by Strabley Mining
Co., Salineville, O. J. S. Strabley, superintendent; E. H. Blazie, mine bo«t,,
both of Salineville, O. Drift opening to the No. 7 seam, 5 feet thick. Fan ven-
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tilation. Machine mining and motor haulage; 41 miners and II day hands em-
ployed. Two visits were made, July 7th and October 9th. Mine was found in
fair condition except feed wires and manholes, which were ordered to con-
form with the law. This is an old mine; coal very faulty, making it rather
difficult to ventilate, but on my last visit air was found in fair condition.
Old Slope.
Located at Salinoville on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Ohio and
Pennsylvania Company, Cleveland, Ohio. John Walsh, superintendent; Geo.
Robison, mine boss, both of Salineville, O. Slope opening to No. 7 seam, 4Vj
feet thick. Machine mining. Motor and mule haulage; 80 miners, 22 day hands
inside and 10 outelde employed. Two visits made, June 23rd and October 7th.
Mine on each visit was found in poor condition, owing to the system of mining.
So many cut-offs are made through wide rooms that air was found in poor
condition. Orders were given to remedy this condition. Also to have wires
changed and machine shields placed on machines to conform to law.
New Slope.
Located at Salineville on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Maher, Bettis & Co..
Salineville, O. Pat Maher, manager. Slope opening to No. 7 seam, 4 feet thick.
Machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor and mule haulage. Employs 24
miners and G day hands. Mine was found in poor condition. Stoppings and
doors were ordered repaired to better circulate air. Two visits made, July 8th
and October 6th.
Beech Grove.
Located on C. & P. R. R., at Salisbury. Operated by the Ohio Coal and Coke
Co., East Liverpool, O. Isaac Thomas, manager, Irondale, O. Drift opening
to No. 3 seam, 3% feet thick. Fan ventilation. Pick and machine mining.
Rope and mule haulage. Thirty-nine miners and 15 day hands are employed.
Two visits made, July 9th and December 15th. Mine was found idle on both
visits. On first visit mine was in poor condition. On last visit condition was
much improved, but feed wires we found in bad condition. Orders were given
to place them in accordance with the law. A new slope to clay mine, 300 feet
long at a grade of 33 per cent., is just completed to supply a plant just being
erected here.
State Line No. 3.
Located at East Palestine, O., on P., Ft. W: & C. R. R. Operated by the
National Fire Proofing Co., Pittsburg, Pa. W. G. McConnell, Toronto, O., super-
intendent; Charles Jones, East Palestine, mine foreman. Drift opening to No.
7 seam of coal, 2V^ I'eet thick. Clay beneath coal bed, 3^ to 4 feet thick, is
worked in connection with coal. Has fan ventilation. Rope and mule haulage.
Sixteen miners and C day hands employed. Two visits made, July 28th and
December 22nd. Mine was suspended from August 1st to December 1st. Coa-
dition approved.
Big Walnut.
Located two miles west of Washington ville, O., on the Y. & O. R. R. Oper-
ated by Card & Prosser Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon, C,
superintendent; J. F. Waters, Washingtonville, O., mine boss. Slope opening
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 336
200 feet long to No. 3 seam, 3 feet 3 inches thick. Fan ventilation. Rope and
mule haulage. Single entry system. Pick mining. Bighty-seven miners and
19 day hands are employed. Three visits made.
June 19th, we visited mine to investigate cause of fdtal accident to James
Thompson, a driver, who was killed hy a fall of rock at the gathering parting,
and the injury to James Atkinson at the same time and place. This was a very
unfortunate accident, hut the great wonder is that three men were not killed
in place of one, as all three were about together.
July 31st, we visited mine and found it in fair condition. On November
21st, in company with Inspector Morrison, we made investigation of accident
to Slden Holt and Joseph Snyder (shot flrers), who were burned by exploding
shots igniting smoke from solid shooting shots in narrow places. They were
460 feet from shots when burned. This practice, so much indulged in by
miners, is likely to produce a calamity at any time, and something ought to be
done to minimise the danger.
Klondyke No. 7.
Located at Lisbon on the Erie R. R. Operated by the Card & Prosser Coal
Co., Cleveland, O. Thos. Prosser, superintendent; Ralph Lee, mine foreman,
both, of Lisbon, O. Drilt to No. 6 seam, 2 feet thick. Worked on the single
entry system. Electric machine mining, motor and mule haulage. Fan venti-
lation. Two visits made, June 25th and October 16th. Mine was in fair condi-
tion. On last visit a holing had been made through 1st right into an old drift,
which will be cleaned up and air brought in at head of workings and act as a
travelingway for men. Twenty miners and 8 day hands employed.
West Pittsburg.
Operated by Card & Prosser Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Thos. Prosser, Lis-
bon, C, superintendent; A. T. Davis, Franklin Square, mine boss. Shaft open-
ing, 157 feet deep to No. 3 seam, 3^ feet thick. Fan ventilation, electric ma-
chine mining and mule haulage. Fifty-five miners and 15 day hands employed.
This mine was suspended almost all summer on account of so much water
and until adequate pumps could be secured to handle it Was visited December
17th and found in fair condition, except in the Lewis entry, on which ventila-
tion was deficient, but a breakthrough was 'made same day which will put mine
in good condition for air. Catches were tested and failed to work, and orders
were given that no men should be lowered or hoisted until they were remedied.
Notified in a few days by Secretary C. C. Smith, of L. U.. U. M. W. of A. at
tiiat mine, that catches had been repaired and tested in the presence of com-
mittee and were all right. Tested two pairs of scales and found both correct
Salem.
Located three miles east of Salem on the Y. & O. R. R. Operated by the
Salem Coal Co., Salem, O. Wm. Dunn, Salem, O., superintendent; Thos. Mc-
Cullum, Washingtonville, O., mine foreman. Drift opening to No. 3 seam, 3^
feet tliick. Pick and electric machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor and
mule haulage. Single entry system. Thirty-eight miners and 17 day hands
employed. As railroad is away above the level of drift, cage hoist is used to
put coal on tipple. Mine on this visit, September 9th, was in poor condition,
overrun with water on account of the breaking into old works from No. 6 butt
entry. Air was also deficient. Management and a new mine boss (Mr. Mc-
Cullum) promise fair to overcome all these difficulties.
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Neihiesel.
, Located near Leetonia, O. Operated by the Neihiesel Coal Co., Lieetonia,
O. Fred J. Neihiesel, superintendent; H. C. Somers, mine boss, both of Lee-
tonia. Slope, 300 feet long to No. 3 seam, 3 feet 3 inches thick. About 10
miners and 2 day hands employed. Fan ventilation. Rope and mule haulage.
Visited September 10th and condition approved.
Fairfield No. 2.
Located at New Waterford on P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. Operated by the Fair-
field Coal Co., Cleveland, O. John Moon, superintendent; Wm. Shasteen, mine
boss, both of New Waterford, O. Drift opening to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick . Fan
ventilation. Cable haulage. Single entry system. Pick mining. One hundred
and ten miners and 19 day hands employed. Two visits made, July 29th and
December 23rd. On each visit I found mine in fair condition, except that a
great many faults are encountered in the coal seam which are giving both man-
agement and miners much trouble. On first visit I tested scales and found
them correct.
Fairfield No. 3.
Operated by same company as No. 2 and under the same management
inis is a new mine just opened into No. 6 seam near No. 2. Drift opening.
Rope and mule haulage. Pick mining. Furnace ventilation. Twelve miners
and 4 day hands employed. Visited December 23rd and condition approved
State Line No. 1.
Located at Bast Palestine, O., on P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. Operated by the
State Line Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Hugh Laughlin, superintendent; Geo.
Suthern, mine boss, both of East Palestine, O. The tipple and buildings and
1,800 feet of drift arc in Ohio, but at present all coal is mined in Pennsylvania
and under that mining department. One hundred and eighty-five miners and 20
day hands employed.
Prospect Hill No. 1.
Located at East Palestine on P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. Operated by the Pros-
pect Hill Coal Co., East Palestine, O. Grant Hill, superintendent; Thos. Stack-
house, mine foreman, both of East Palestine. O. Slope opening to No. 6 seam*
3 feet thick. Mined by compressed air machines. Fan ventilation. Rope and
mule haulage. Sixty miners and 15 day hands employed. Air was found weak
in places, but otherwise mine was in fair condition. A good second opening
is made. We advised the reversing and recasing of fan and air brought hi at
second opening. Third right entry was goinp: toward a large body of water.
We ordered holes drilled ahead and at least 100 feet of solid coal left between
workings as shown ])y map. Two visits made. .July 30th and December 2l8t.
Mine has been suspended since August and is still idle.
Prospect Hill No. 2.
Located two miles west of East Palestine on P.. Ft. W. & C. R. R. Oper-
ated by same company as No. 1. Grant Hill, superintendent; Wm. Morris, Bast
Palestine, mine boss. Drift opening to No. G seam, 3% feet thick. Furnace
tion. Mule haulage. Pick mining. Eighteen miners and 3 day hands
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employed. A new second opening for manway was just about completed on my
visit July 30th. Coal is very faulty. Mine suspended operations in August
and was still idle December 21st.
Del more.
Located about 1% miles southwest of Leetonia on the EJrie R. R. Operated
by the Delmore Coal Co., Leetonia, O. H. D. Hileman, superintendent; Daniel
McQrath, mine boss, both of Leetonia, O. Slope opening 360 feet long to No. 3
seam, S% feet thick. Fan ventilation. Cable and mule haulage. Pick mining.
Forty miners and 9 day hands employed. Two visits -made, September 11th
and December 18th. On first visit air was in poor condition. Orders were
given to remedy certain defects. On second, visit mine was in good condition.
Two pairs of scales tested and found correct.
New House.
Operated by the Harriot Coal Co., Lisbon. C. C. Harriot, Lisbon, Ohio,
manager. Situated on the P., L. & W. R. R., near New House, O. Drift open-
ing to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick. Motor haulage and electric machine mining.
Furnace ventilation. Single entry system. Forty-three miners and 11 day
hands are employed. Visited December 16th and found in poor condition for
air. Plenty at the inlet and outlet, but not well conducted. Orders were given
to hang doors and change ventilation to better condition in the mine as soon
as possible.
Pleasant Valley.
Located at Negley on the P., L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Negley Coal
Co., Negley, O. P. H. Murphy, Negley, manager. Drift to No. 6 seam, 3 feet
thick. Pick mining, mule haulage. Furnace ventilation. Eighteen miners
and 4 day hands employed. Mine visited October 15th and conditions approved,
except some timbers in mouth of mine were ordered renewed.
McNab.
Located near Salem and operated by the B. & B. Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
H. C. Buck was superintendent on my first two visits. On my third, Val Elchen-
lanb had been installed as superintendent. John Brady, mine boss. Shaft
opening to No. 3 seam, 250 feet deep and 3 feet thick. Exhaust steam is used
to ventilate. Pick and machine mining. Thirty miners and 9 day hands em-
ployed. Four visits made. June 26th and October 14th, mine was found in fair
condition. On October 30th, rope broke and catches failed to hold. Cages
went to bottom. On November 6th I visited mine to test catches which failed
to work, and mine was ordered shut down until catches could be placed on
cSLSes. On November 14th, again visited mine to test new safety catches,
which worked effectively, and men were permitted to resume work. The man-
agement seems very much disposed to comply with ail the requirements of
the law, and have recently, at some expense, taken live wire out from hoisting
shaft and put new stairway in the old shaft 150 foot deep, which is very cont
mendable.
Wheat Hill.
Located at East Palestine, O., and operated by the Wheat Hill Coal Co.
James Fleming, Blast Palestine, manager. Drift opening to No. 7 seam, 2^4 feet
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thick. Fan ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage, single entry system. Ten
miners and 4 daj" hands employed. Two visits made, July 28th and December
21st, and conditions approved.
Average.
Located at Washingtonville. Operated by John D. Smith, of same place,
who is also manager. Slope opening to No. 4 seam, 2% feet thick. Fan venti-
lation, rope and mule haulage, pick mining. Four miners and 2 day hands em-
ployed. On my visit September 10th, mine was in poor condition; air deficient.
Orders were given to repair stoppings and conduct air to better advantage.
Management expects to make new opening and cut off part of old works.
Oak Hill Clay.
Located ftt Washingtonville, O., on the Y. & O. R. R. Operated by the
Columbia Fire Clay Co., Cleveland, Ohio. L N. Russell, Salem, O., manager.
Slope opening, 225 feet long to No. 3 seam of clay, 6 feet thick. Furnace ven-
tilation, mule and rope haulage; employs 5 miners and 6 day hands. Was
visited September 10th, when 3 boxes each containing 50 or 60 sticks of dyna-
mite were found in the mine. They were ordered taken out immediately, and a
safer method of handling explosives adopted.
Negley Clay.
Located at Negley, O., on P., L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Negley Clay
Co., Negley, O. F. L Powers, superintendent; James W. Suthren, mine boss
both of Negley, O. Drift opening to No. 3 seam of clay, 8 feet thick. Nine
miners and 1 day hand employed. Visited October 15th and found mine in fair
condition, except air was deficient. A furnace was ordered built in 30 days.
Shaft was already down and ventilation natural.
Card & Prosser Clay.
Located at Lisbon on the Erie R. R. Operated by Card & Prosser Coal
Co., Cleveland, O. Shaft opening to No. ;> seam of clay, C feet thick. Bxhaust
steam ventilation, mule haulage. Seven miners and 2 day hands employed.
Visited October IGth and condition approved.
COSHOCTOX COUXTY.
Franklin No. 1.
Operated by the Columbus Coal & Mining Co., Coshocton, O. R. N. Barnes,
superintein\enr ; Grant Holdsworth, mine boss, both of Coshocton, Ohio. Drift
openintr tn No. G seam. 4 feet thick, furnaco ventilation, mule haulage; 17
miners and G day hands employed. Two visits made, June 17th and September
15th. On last visit mine was in fair condition. Only pillarf. are being drawn.
except one entry is being drivi»n to prove territory.
Franklin No. 2.
Operated by same company as No. 1 and managed by same parties. Drift
opening to No. C seam. Located on Pan Handle R. R., near Franklin Station.
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Coal 3^ feet thick. Hand pick mining, mule haulage, furnace ventilation; 39
miners and 10 day hands are employed. Two visits made, June 17th and
September 15th. Mine was found in fair condition, except in 4 and 5 east single
entries, where air was found to be weak. A new air shaft had just been com-
pleted, but was not yet cleaned up. Orders were given to mine boss and mine
committee to take men out the next morning if air did not measure up.
Barnes, or Best No. 1.
Owned and operated by the Barnes Coal and Mining Co., Coshocton, Ohio.
R. N. Barnes, Coshocton, O., superintendent; John Ford, Coshocton, R. F. D
No. 5. mine boss. Drift, located on W. & L. E. R. R., near Conesville, O. Ftm
ventilation, electric machine mining and mule haulage. No. 6 seam, 4% feot
thick; 59 miners and 15 day hands employed. Two visits made, June 18th and
September 16th. On our first visit air was found deficient in places, and doors
and stoppings were ordered repaired, and a switch to control the power which
is supplied from No. 2. On second visit mine was found much improved and i3
good condition.
Barnes No. 2.
Operated by the Barnes Coal Co., Coshocton, Ohio. C. C. Hudson, Coshoc-
ton, O., manager. Drift opening to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Located on
W. & L. E. R. R., near Conesville. Fan ventilation, electric machine mining
and haulage. Two visits made, June 18th and September 17th. On former
visit we were accompanied by Inspector Turner and found mine in fair condi-
tion. On our second visit mine was not in good condition. Air was found de-
ficient in north face and 1 and 2 south face entries. Orders were given to
repair timbers in mouth of mine and to haul no coal out of 3 and 4 west en-
tries until stone was taken down or made safe, and that air in north face and
1 and 2 south face be fixed. Fifty miners and IS day hands employed.
Conesville No. 1.
Owned and operated by David Davis, Conesville, O. J. G. Davis, Conei'-
ville, C, superintendent; J. W. Larr, mine boss. Drift opening to No. 6 seam.
Rope haulage, furnace ventilation; 17 miners and 1 day hand employed.
Conesville No. 2.
Owned and operated by David Davis, Conesville, O. J. G. Davis, super-
intendent; R. Holdsworth, mine boss. Drift opening to No. G seam, 3 feet 10
inches thick. located on P., C, C. & St. L. R. R. Furnace ventilation, ropo
and mule haulage. Twenty-eight miners and 1 day hand employed. As second
opening was not according to law, company was ordered to comply. Visited
June 17th.
Conesville No. 4.
Owned and operated by David Davis, Conesville, Ohio. J. G. Davis, super-
intendent; J. F. Murphy, Conesville, O., mine boss. Slope opening, fan venti-
lation, compressed air machine mining, rope and mule haulage. Coal 3 feet
10 inches thick. This mine suspended operations April 1st and was still idle
DD this visit, .Tune 17th. Management expects to begin operating July 1st.
vVe suggested the starting of the fan June 22nd, so as to restore ventilation be-
ore men be allowed to enter mine.
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Wade No. 2.
Located on W. & L. E. R. R., near Coshocton, Ohio. Owned and operated
by the Wade Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Jas. Perkins, Coshocton, O., manager.
Pick mining, furnace ventilation; 14 miners and 4 day hands employed. Two
visits made, June 16th and September 24th; condition approved.
Wade No. 3.
Located near No. 2 and operated and managed by same parties as No. 2.
Furnace ventilation, pick mining and mule haulage. Nine miners and 4 day
hands are employed. Entry pillars are being drawn. Only 5 men in roonas.
Mine will soon be worked out and abandoned. Two visits were made, June ICtli
and September 24th. Condition approved.
Oden Valley No. 2.
Operated by the Oden Valley Coal Co., Cleveland, O. G. W. Cassingham.
Coshocton, O., superintendent; James Ford, mine boss. Located on branch ol
Pan Handle R. R., two miles from Conesvllle. Drift opening to No. 6 seam,
3 feet 10 inches thick, furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining; 6 miners
and 1 day hand employed. This mine has had a squeeze and the management
is driving around it, and is of the opinion that they are in a fair way to suc-
ceed. Visited September 14th.
Oden Valley No. 3.
Operated by same company as No. 2 and under the same management,
and located near No. 2. Is a drift opening to No. G seam, 3 feet 4 inches thick.
Furnace ventilation, mule haulag(\ pick mining. Forty-five miners and 24 day
hands employed. On this visit, September 14th, was called to investigate the
fatal accident of James Wesley Moor by a fall of draw slate about four inches
thick, which occurred on September 4th. causing his death September llth.
Mine was not up to the standard. l>>ors were in poor condition, making the
circulation of air poor. The management, when asked to repair doors, said it
was almost impossible to keep doors on rooms on account of solid shooting,
which is the system of mining coal at this mine.
Morgan Run No. 3.
Operated by the Morgan Run Coal Co.. Cleveland, O. L. B. Piper, super-
int*^ndent; Robert McCormick, mine boss, both of Coshocton, Ohio. Drift, lo-
cated about 4 miles fiom Coshocton on the Pan Handle and W. & L. E. R. R.
This mine is working tlu' No. i) seam of coal. Zl^y feet thick. Furnace venti'a-
tion. motor and mule haulage. Ninety-five miners and 31 day hands employed.
Visited Juno ir.th and September 2?,nl an<l found in good condition.
Cassingham No. 2.
Operate*! l)y tlio Coshocton Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Charles Cassingham.
Cleveland. O.. snperintendcnt : Wm. Pow(»rs, Coshocton. O.. mine foreman.
Drift opening to No. (> seam. ') feet S inches thick. Ix)cated west of Coshoc-
ton on the W. & L. E. U. R. Fan ventilation, electric mining and haulaga
Seventy-two miners and •>•'> day h:inds employed. Visited September 22nd. Air
in 5 and G off main face and in 5 an«l r. east entries was found deficient Doors
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and stopping in bad repair and trolley wires in poor condition. Orders were
given to remedy all these defects as soon as possible, and management prom-
ised to give them immediate attention.
Hudson.
Operated by Hudson Bros., Coshocton, Ohio. Dan Hudson, superintendent;
Ekl. Hudson, mine boss, both of Coshocton, O. Drift to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick.
Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Four miners and 1 day hand employed.
Visited September 24th. Timbers were ordered renewed in mouth of mine.
Nichols.
Operated by A. C. Nichols, Coshocton. O. A. C. Nichols, superintendent.
Ed. Day, mine boss. Situated on the W. & L. E. R. R. Drift opening to No. 6
seam. Furnace ventilation, pick mining. Six miners and 2 day hands em-
ployed. Robbing of pillars is the only work being done, and from present in-
dications this mine v/ill soon be finished. Visited September 17th.
Forest Hill.
Operated by Laird Bros., Coshocton, R. F. L». No. 2. James Laird, super-
intendent and mine boss. Situated on W. & I>. E. R. R. Drift opening to No.
6 seam, 3 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining. Thirteen
miners and 2 day hands employed. Visited September 22n(l.
Lear.
Operated by Henry Lear, Coshocton, Ohio, who is also manager Drift to
No. G seam, 3 feet 3 inches thick. Furnace ventilation, nnile haulas^, Pick
mining. This is a domestic mine which usually employs 8 or 10 men, but on
account of poor trade only 2 miners and 1 day hand were employed. Visited
September 23rd and found in good condition.
Warwick No. 4.
This is e new drift opening into No. G seam and is operated by the War-
i?irick Coal Co., of Cleveland. Ohio. William Powers. Coshocton, is manager.
Situated on the W. & L. E. R. R., about 4 miles from Coshocton. Ohio. Twelve
miners were employed on this visit, October 28th. This mine will be etiuipped
with all modern machinery and will bo one of the linest in the state.
Warwick No. 5.
Operated by the same company and under the same management as No.
4. Drift opening to No. 6 seam, opposite No. 4 opening, but a sister mine,
the product of both No. 4 and No. 5 going to the same double tipple. This
mine will be eqipped same as No. 4. Coal 4 feot thick. Twelve^ miners
employed.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
MuHlns No. 1.
Operated by the MuUins Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Sorg. New
Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; Robert Sewell, same place, mine boss.
Drift located on C. & P. R. R., six miles northeast of New Philadelphia. Fan
ventilation, electric haulage, both electric and compressed air machine mining.
One hundred and nine miners, 28 day hands inside and 21 outside employed.
Four visits made, July 14th, September 28th, October 30th and November
9th; on September 28th to investigate the fatal accident to James B. Kennedy,
who was instantly killed by a fall of rock. On October 30th to investigate a
serious accident to Carmiel Forever, who was said to have his back broken
by a fall of rock, and on November 9th to test scales, which were found cor-
rect. Mine on each visit was found in fair condition, except wires were or-
dered placed as provided by law, and a second opening was suggested made
at head of workings, a matter the management is now tnring to effect. A new
opening is being made near this mine, the product of which will go to the same
tipple.
Mullins No. 2.
Operated by James Mullins Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Sorg, New
Philadelphia, superintendent; Geo. B Dean, mine boss. Drift located on C. &
P. R. R., about 4 miles from New Philadelphia. Fan ventilation, electric haulage,
compressed air machine mining. Seventy-one miners and 31 day hands em-
ployed. Mine was in fair condition when visited August 4th. Mine suspended
operation soon after this visit and Just began operating again about December 1.
Goshen Hill.
Operated by the Goshen Hill Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Mcintosh,
superintendent; Geo. Mcintosh, mine boss, both of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Drift opening to No. 6 seam. 4% feet thick, located on^ C. & P. R. R., at
Roswell, Ohio. Furnace ventilation, cable haulage, pick mining. Fifty miners
and 14 day hands employed. Two visits made, July 16th and November 20th.
Mine on each visit was in poor condition, owing to air having to pass through
so many old works, giving off black damp. On my last visit I found quite a
number of pillars being robbed. Orders were given to hang door where flag
boy is employed and to force holing in first left entry.
Goshen Central.
Operated by the Goshen Central Coal Co., Massillon. Ohio. W. K. Moor.
New Philadelphia, Ohio, suprintendent and mine boss. Drift opening located
3 miles from New Philadelphia, on C. & P. R. R. Fan ventilation, electric and
mule haulage, pick and machine mining. Coal 3% to 5 feet thick. Eighty-one
miners and 24 day hands are employed. Four visits made. July 17th, when
air was found deficient owing to the stopping of the main fan, which was
operated by power taken from the main wires, and the small fan was not
operating owing to the motor being burnt out. Company was ordered to put
on either an automatic starter or a direct wire, the latter being preferred.
Management put on a direct wire and a new 25 H. P. motor to fan, which
seems to be giving good satisfaction. Other visits made August 20th, Sep-
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tember 18th and December 1st. On our last visit mine was in fair condition,
except air in second right, where rooms were being rapidly finished i?oing to
the crop. Men were also shooting any time in the day. Advised a discon-
tinuance of the shooting and orders were given the management to improve
the air and to arrange wires and manholes as provided by law.
Beaver Dam No. 1.
Operated by the Beaver Dam Coal Co., Cle viand, Ohio. Thos. G. Brooks,
New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; John Norton, Roswell, mine boss.
Shaft 80 feet deep to No. 6 seam. Located on C. & P. R. R. near Roswell,
Ohio. Fan ventilation, electric haulage and pick mining. Eighty-flve miners
and 28 day hands employed. Two visits made. August 2l8t, I found iranage-
ment had just received a new Jeffrey fan, which was erected immediately. Air
on this visit was in poor condition. October 29th I found mine much im-
proved. New fan in operation, which seemed to be giving good results. I
also found a new mine boss installed, a Mr. Evan Phillips. Under the new
management the mine has been much improved, which is very commendable,
Mr. Brooks, the superintendent, having just taken hold of mine this summer.
Beaver Dam No. 2.
Operated by the same company as No. 1. Mr. Thomas G. Brooks, New
Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; Elmer Tederick, Midvale, Ohio, mine boss.
Shaft 85 feet deep to No. C seam. Located on B. & O. R. R. near Midvale.
Fan ventilation, electric haulage. Coal 4 feet thick. Eighty miners and 26
day hands are employed. Three visits made, July 21st, August 5th and No-
vember 19th. Cesere Magnanl was severely injured in this mine early in
August, while trying to tamp his powder back, which had lodged in the hole.
Mine was found in fair condition, except in 11 and 12 west, where a door
was ordered hung to improve air. Wiring and manholes were also ordered
as provided by law.
East Goshen No. 2.
Operated by the East Goshen Coal Co., Clevland, Ohio. Wm. Enipfield,
New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; John L. Sullivan, Roswell. mine boss.
Slope, 125 feet long to No. G seam. Located on C. & P. R. R., near Roswell,
Ohio. Fan ven-ilation, electric haulage, pick and machine mining. Coal 4 feet
thick. Ninety-eight miners and 32 day hands employed. Two visits made.
August 7th some trouble was found to exist owing to posts not being sent in,
or sent to wrong places. On November 17th investigated the fatal accident
to Ardibino Vincenzo, who was killed by a shoi. blowing through tho pillar.
It is to be deplored that so many miners are killed from this one source
when it could so easily be avoided.
Goshen Shaft.
Operated by the Goshen Coal and Mining Co., Clevland. Ohio. D. P.
Looinis, superintendent; Peter Reis, mine foreman, both of New Philadelphia,
Ohio. Shaft, 105 feet deep, located on C. & P. R. R.. near Roswell, Ohio. Em-
ploys 81 miners and 40 day hands. Fan ventilation, compressed air inachine
mining, mule haulage. Two visits made. On my last visit I found engine
placed and partings made and the mine undergoir?: many changes preparatory
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to installing cable haulage. Mine was in fair condition, except in places
where rooms were driven very deep. Check doors were ordered on entries to
divert air to such rooms.
Houk.
Operated by the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co., Pittsburg, Pa. J. L.
Houk, superintendent: Emmet Cames. mine foreman, both of Stillwater, Ohla
Drift, situated on 6. & O. R. R.. near Stillwater. Fan ventilation, motor and
mule haulage, pick mining. Coal 4 to 5 feet thick. Forty-two miners and 24
day hands employed. Two visits made and condition approved.
Wainwright No. 4.
Operated by the Midvale Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Mc-
intosh, New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; R. R. Reichman, Wainwrigbt,
mine boss. Slope, 600 feet, situated on the B. & O. R. R., at Wainwright.
Ohio. Furnace ventilation, rope and mule haulage, pick mining. Forty miners
and 9 day hands employed. Mine was suspended all summer. Visited Novem-
ber ISth and found in fair condition. On this visit I discovered that an acci-
dent had happened to Angelo Besozzi on November 11th, and caused his death
on the 15th. A piece of coal fell suddenly, catching one forefinger, severiiig
it, and crushing his arm at the elbow. He was not thought to be severely
injured, but death resulted suddenly from blood poison.
Hazel No. 6.
Operated by H. E. Cole. Midvale. Ohio, who is also superintendent. C.
B. Fox. mine l>oss, also of Midvale. Ohio. Drift to No. 6 seam. Located oc
B. &. O. R. R., near Midvale. Furnace ventilation, pick mining, rope and mule
haulage. Sevenry-eighl miners and 17 day hands employed. Two visits made.
October 2nrd and December 31st. On former visit discovered there was no
second opening. Ordered same made within 10 days, which was complied
with, and on second visit mine found much improved, with stairs in second
opening.
Goshen No. 2.
Operated by the Goshen Valley Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Herman
Schneider. Beidler. Ohio, superintendent : .lohn Tumbull. same place, mine boss.
Drift, to No. i\ stani. Located on B & O. R. R.. near Beidler, Ohio. Fan
ventilation, rom* and mule haulage, pick mining. Four feet thick. Thirty-three
miners and n; day hands employed. Two visits made. A new 12-foot Braill
fan lias b^Mu installed, putting air in good condition. On last visit meu
wen; idh? on account of scarcity of posts. Otherwise mine was In good con-
dition.
West Goshen.
Operated by tlie Cl«'veland and Tuscarawas Coal Co.. Cleveland. Ohio. C.
L. Cassinj^hain. Cleveland, Ohio, superintendent; Emery Ankney, Joyce, Ohio,
mine foreman. Drift opening to Xo. 0 ^eam. Situated on Pennsylvania R. R.,
near .loyce. Ohio. Fan ventilation, electric and cable haulage, pick and ma-
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chine mining. Eighty-four miners and 29 day hands employed. Two visits
made. Mine was found in fair condition, except wiring, wliich the management
was adjusting on my last visit in compliance with the law.
Midvale Goshen No. 7
Operated by the Midvale Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Mc-
intosh, New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; Chas. Lorenz, Wainwrlght,
Ohio, mine boss. Drift to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Furnace ventilation.
cable and mule haulage, pick and machine mining. Two visits made. On
first visit found no second opening. Requested same made as soon as pos-
sible. On second visit found second opening made, but not just completed.
It was ordered completed and stairs put in. Mine in all other respects was in
good condition. Sixty-seven miners and 17 day hands are employed.
Midvale Goshen No. 6.
Operated by the Midvale Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Fank Mcin-
tosh. New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent; John Horger, Wainwright, Ohio,
mine boss. Slope, 300 feet long. Ix)cated on B. & O. R. R., near Wainwrlght,
Ohio. Fan ventilation, electric mining and haulage. Employs 87 miners and
25 day hands. Three visits made. July 22nd air was found in poor condition.
Air course was almost closed and much dust found on roadways and wires
in bad condition. Orders were given to immcHliately remedy these defects.
July 24th, visited mine in company with Mining Commission and Chief In-
spector Geo. Harrison, Inspectors Turner, Miller and Jones and officials of the
company and the management of the mine. On September 29th investigated
fatal accident of Frank Massillkii, which occurred September 9th, causing his
death September 19th. Accident was caused by fall of rock. Mine much im-
proved over previous visits. Superintendent Mcintosh took charge of his prop-
erty about September 15th.
Goshen No. 3.
Operated by the Goshen Valley Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Ilernian
Schneider, Beidler, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift to No. o seam,
4yi feet thick. Pick mining, furnace ventilation, nuile haulage. Throe visits
made. On the two former, mine was found in poor condition and orders were
g^iven to provide new furnace stack and also new opening. On our last visit
found some little improvement and men working in the new opening, which
WSLS beiog driven from both ends, a distance of 150 feet. This, when com-
pleted, will put the mine in goon condition. However, we cannot see the
utility of coal companies building furnace stacks with 2 or 2^2 feet tile or
iron, expecting to ventilate mines for 40 or 50 men. It cannot be done and
clone properly.
Veleney.
Operated by H. B. Cole, Midvale, Ohio. Located at Barnhill, Ohio, on the
B. & O. R. R. C. B. Fox, Midvale, Ohio, superintendent; Anthony Womacott,
Barnhill, mine boss. This is a new mine just being developed, but striking
through some of the old works of the old Brock Hill mine. Furnace ventila-
tion, mule haulage, pick mining. Coal P-j fret thick. Thirty-five* niintis and
7 day hands employed. While niakinp: tin* insp(*etion Wni. Richards (a
driver) was seriously injured by a fall of rock in the cut-off entry, but the
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latest report was to the effect that he is improving. Two visits made. On
December 29th mine was found poorly ventilated, and I ordered a new furnace
stack provided, the present stack being only 2 feet in diameter, and 39 men
in the mine.
Royal Goshen No. 2.
Operated by H. E. Cole, Midvale, Ohio. R. W. Rutlege, superintendent.
E. C. White, mine boss, both of Midvale, Ohio. Drift opening to No. 6 seam.
Located near Midvale, on the B. & O. and Pennsylvania R. R.'s. Furnace
ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining. Ten miners and 2 day hands employed.
Condition approved.
Royal Goshen No. 4.
Operated by H. E. Cole, Midval^*, Ohio. C. B. Fox, Midvale, Ohio, super-
intendent; T. J. Watson, same place, mine boss. Drift to No. 6 seam, 4% feet
thick. Furnace ventilation, rope and mule haulage. Fourteen miners and 2
day hands employed. Mine was suspended all summer, installing cable haul-
age. A new second opening is made at head of workings through which inlet
is brought, giving men pure air at face of workings. Scales tested and found
correct
Central Valley No. 2.
Operated by the Massillon-Tuscarawas Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. C. C.
Smith, Somerdale, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening to No.
6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick. Ix)cated on the W. & L. E. R. R.. near New
Cumberland, Ohio. Fan ventilation, cable haulage, compressed air machine
mining. Two visits made. On .Tune 5th air was found deficient in places,
owing to the changing of partings to extend rope haulage. On second visit
found mine much improved and in fair condition.
Indian Hill.
Operated by the Ohio Coal and Coke Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. John Ronald.
Uhrichsville, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, located on Pan Handle
R. R., near Uhrichsville, Ohio. Fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage,
electric machine mining. Fifty-three miners and IS day hands employed. Two
visits made. On first visit mine w^s in poor condition. Air was impregnated
with much black damp, carried through the main haulway to fan, and in sev-
eral places air was deficient. On second visit air was somewhat improved, but
not what it ought to be. Tliis is proljahly d\ie to the second opening being
too small for the distance it has to travel before reaching the fan. Requested
that attention be given the ventilation, electric wires and manholes on motor
road. Management has alrt^ady provided manholes on part of its motor road.
Huff Run No. 1.
Operated by the Ridgeway Burton Coal Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Alex. Lind-
say, Mineral City, Ohio, manager. Drift, located on B. & O. R. R. at Mineral
City, Ohio. Fan ventilation, cable haulage, pick mining. No. 5 seam, 3H
feet thick. Forty miners and 10 day hands employed. Two visits made. On
first air was found to be deficient and orders given to improve circulation. On
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second visit ventilation and general condition found improved. Both pairs of
scales tested and found correct. No. 1 scales were found to be slow on draft,
but correct.
Federal Clay (Coal).
Operated by the Federal Clay Product Co., Mineral City, Ohio. E. L. Jones,
superintendent; Chas. Williams, mine boss, both of Mineral City, Ohio. Drif'
to No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining.
Seven miners and 1 day hand employed. Two visits made. On first visit
mine was poorly ventilated. On second visit mine was found much improved
and air in good circulation. Coal is used to opeiate Factory No. 1 of the Federal
Product Co.
South Side.
Owned and operated by C. E. Holden, Mineral City, Ohio. Located on
B. & O. R. R. Drift to No. 5 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick. Furnace ventila-
tion, mule haulage, pick mining. Two visits made, July 1st and November
11th. On first visit Melvin Miller was in charge of mine, with 4 miners and 4
day hands. Water was filling up the workings and men were ordered to square
up places and were started to work near the furnace. On second visit Wm.
G. Smith was in charge, 5 miners and 4 day hands. Water was being pumped
out of old works, which are now in operation and mine in fair condition.
Massillon Peacock.
Operated by the Peacock Coal and Mining Co., Mineral City, Ohio John
Puncheon, Mineral City, manager. Furnace ventilation, rope and mule haulage,
pick mining. Employs 3G miners and 12 day hands. Two visits made, July
2nd and November 12th. Mine on each visit was found in good condition.
On last visit pillars were being robbed on old west side, which will soon be
abandoned.
Acme No. 2.
Operated by G. J. Markley. Mineral City, Ohio. E. L. Jones, Mineral City,
manager. Drift, No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick. Located on B. & O. R. R., one mile
east of Mineral City, Ohio. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Eighteen miners
and 6 day hands employed. Two visits made and mine found in fair condition.
Somerdale No. 1.
Operated by the Somerdale Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. H. Sheldon, Cleve-
land, Ohio, Superintendent; James Hardrigc, Somerdale, Ohio, mine boss.
Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick. Located on W. & L. E. R. R. Fifty
miners and 12 day hands employed. Rope and mule haulage. Furnace ven-
tilation and pick mining. Two visits made. On first visit one boy was found
under age and ordered out of mine. On both visits mine was found poorly
ventilated. Orders were given to hang doors and improve circulation of air.
Tlie furnace at this mine is located away back in the old works and on this
account is doubtless neglected at times. I suggested sinking shaft at head of
workings, but it seems at present location of workings the objection is the
depth a shaft would be, on account of the heavy hill over the coal.
Royal Goshen No. 5.
Operated by H. E. Cole, Midvale, Ohio. C B. Fox, Midvale, Ohio, superin-
tendent. J. A. Womacott, Bamhill, mine boss. Furnace ventilation, mule haul-
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age and pick mining. Thirty miners and eleven day hands employed. Drift,
No 6 seam. Visited August 28th and found in poor condition and almost ex-
hausted. Second visit, December 11th, mine was abandoned except timber and
iron, which was being taken out.
Novelty.
Operated by the Novelty Brick and Coal Co., Newcomerstown, Ohio. R.
L. Shumaker, superintendent; Geo. Adams, mine foreman, both of Newcom-
erstown, Ohio . Located on the Pennsylvania R. R. Drift, No. 6 seam, 2 feet
9 inches thick. Fan ventilation, mule haulage. Eighteen miners and 6 day
hands employed. Visited September 25th and condition approved, except a
new stairs whicl^ was ordered placed in second opening.
Royal No. 3.
Operated by John S. Scott, Jr., Midvale, Ohio. Situated at the Royal Sewer
Pipe Works, Midvale. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 4^^ feet thick. Natural ven-
tilation, mule haulage. Five miners and 2 day hands employed. Visited De-
cember 11th, when several kegs of powder were found stored in shanty near
mouth of mine in which a stove was kept fired. This ^as immediately ordered
out. Mr. Scott promised to do this at once.
Diamond Coal.
Operated by the American Sewer Pipe Co., Uhrichsville, Ohio. Geo. Ross,
superintendent; Alex. Walters, mine boss, both of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Drlfl,
No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Located at the Diamond Sewer Pipe Plant, IThrichsville.
Ohio. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Eleven miners and 2 day hands
employed. Two visits made, August 25th and December 10th. and condition
approved.
Buckeye Coal.
Operated by the Buckeye Fire Clay Co.. rhrichsville. Ohio. Located west
of Uhrichsville, on the Pan Handle R R. Joseph Lobe, Uhrichsville, superin-
tendent; Harry K. Pfister, Tuscarawas, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, fur-
nace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining, coal 4 feet thick. Eleven miners
and 2 day hands employed.
Advance Coal.
Operated by the Advance Fire Clay Co.. I-hrichsville,. Ohio. Geo. Ross,
superintendent; .Tosoi)h Shilon, mine boss, bo'h of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Drift,
Xo. r, seam. Furnac*' ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage. Employs 4
miners and 1 day hand. Visited August 2nth and found in fair condition.
Pleasant Hill.
Operated by Breyer Bros.. New Philadelphia, Ohio. Frank Breyer, man-
ager. Drift, No. C seam. Located about ?, miles northwest of New Philadel-
phia. Pick mining, mule haulage, fire basket ventilation. Ten miners and 2
day hands employ f^d. Mine in good condition, except last room on cnt-off.
where black damp was found and men taken out.
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Morey Ridge.
Operated and managed by C. J. Nungesser, Beidler, Ohio. Alex. Winkler,
same place, mine boss. Drift, located near Beidler, Ohio, on B. & O. R. R.
Fiimace ventilation, mule haulage. Sixteen miners and 2 day hands employed.
Mine in fair condition when visited, July 23rd.
Brock Hill No. 3.
Operated by B. F. Hawkins, Barnhill, Ohio. B. F. Hawkins, manager. Drift
opening. No 6 seam, 5 feet thick. Natural ventilation, mule haulage, pick
mining. Twelve miners and 2 day hands employed. Visited December 29th
and found in poor condition. Orders were given to hang doors and effect a
better circulation of air.
Robinson Graves (Coal).
Operated by the Robinson Graves Clay Co., IJhrichsvIlle. Ohio. \Vm.
Tanzie, Denison, Ohio, manager. Drift, located near factory on B. & O. R. K.
Fuma<;e ventilation, pick mining and mule haulage. Employs 12 miners ana
3 day hands. Visited August 17th and December 30th and found in good
condition.
Stettler.
Owned and operated by B. Gibson & Sons, New Philadelphia, Ohio. This
is a domestic mine near New Philadelphia, Ohio. Drift, No. G seam, 3 feet
thick and of good quality. Pick mining, mule haulage, natural ventilation.
There is a furnace and furnace shaft always ready for use, but scarcely ever
needed. Four miners are employed. Visited October 27th and condition
approved.
Burgle No. 1.
Operated by the Tuscarawas Coal Co., Canal Dover, Ohio. Fred Egler,
Canal Dover, Manager. Drift, No. G seam. Located about 2^ miles southeast
of Canal Dover. Coal 4 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick
mining. Seven miners and 2 day hands employed. Visited Xoveniher 24th
and condition approved.
Burgis No. 2.
Owned and operated by James and Addison IHurgis. Located near No.
1. A new drift opening. No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Only
3 men at present employed.
8pece Mine.
Operated and managed by Henry Spece. about 2 miles from IThrichsvillo.
Ohio. I was requested to visit this mine, which I did December 10th, and or-
clere<i air shaft sunk and new air course driven as noon as possible. Five
miners and one day hand employed.
Schindler.
Operated by H. A. Schindler, Tuscarawas. Ohio. T^ocated near the Indian
Hill Mine. Drift opening. No. G seam, 4 feet thick. Natural ventilation, mule
haulage, pick mining. Six miners employed. Visited twice and condition
approved.
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Warden.
Owned by Jeremiali Wardell and located about two miles from Uhrichsville,
Ohio. A domestic mine, to which I was called December 1st. Only 2 minois
employed, one of whom (Joseph Keith, 37 years of age) was found dead in
his place between 5 and G A. M., December Ist. On my investigation no evi-
dence of accident or foul air could be found.
Twin City.
Located near Dennison, Ohio. Visited and found suspended about all year,
and is still suspended.
CLAY MINES.
South Sidtt Clay.
Owned and operated by C. E. Holden, Mineral City, Ohio. located on B.
& O. R. R. Furnace ventilation, solid blasting. Five miners and 2 day hands
employed. The clay lays beneath No. 5 seam of coal; is composed of shale,
plastic and flint of fine quality. Much water was found in the roadway. Two
visits made. On second visit I found a new slope from coal to clay, which is
hauled out of same opening as south side coal and is under the same man-
agement.
Federal Clay.
Owned and operated by the Federal Clay Product Co., Mineral City, Ohio.
E. L. Jones, superintendent; Chas Williams, mine boss, both of Mineral City.
Ohio. Thirteen miners and o day hands employed. Mine visited Xoveniber
luth and found in fair condition, except it is very dangerous from great height
and over-hanging sides. We suggested that the flint clay be made the roof
while driving places, then an soon as cut-offs are made this could be brought
back, avoiding the danger inoi<lent to working or passing through it.
Diamond Clay.
Operated by American Sewer Pipe Co., riirichsville, Ohio. Geo. Ross.
superintendent; Alex. Walters, mine boss, both of I^hrichsville. Ohio. Seven
miners and 1 day hand employed. Funiaee ventilation and mule haulagt-
Visited December 10th and conditions were approved.
Buckeye Clay.
Operated by the Buckeye P'ire Clay Co.. rhrichsville, Ohio. Joseph Lobe,
same place, superintendent; Henry Adanison, mine boss. Ix)cated one mile
west of rhrichsville. on Pan Handle H. K. Slope opening, furnace ventilation,
rope and mule haulage. Nine miners and one day hand employed. Visited
August 2(»th and condition approved.
Advance Clay.
Operated by the .\dvance P'iro Clay Co., rhrichsville. Ohio. Geo. Ross,
superintendent; Geo. Ross, Jr., mine boss, both of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Drift lo-
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cated near Uhrichsyille. Natural ventilation. Four miners and 1 day hand
employed. Visited August 25. Timbers in places were found in bad condition
and ordered renewed. Otherwise mine was in good condition.
Royal Clay.
Located at the Royal Clay Works, Midvale, Ohio. Operated by the Rob-
inson Clay Product Co., Akron, Ohio. Eugene Smith, New Philadelphia, super-
intendent; Lewis Just, Bamhill, Ohio, mine boss. Shaft, 80 feet deep, steam
hoist, fan ventilation, mule haulage. Electric drills are used. Twenty miners
and 12 day hands are employed. Two visits made and mine found in good
condition. Safety catches were tested and worked successfully. About 5 kegs
of powder are used each day and shots prepared and fired by regular shot ftrers.
Robinson Graves Clay.
Operated by Robinson Graves Co., UhrichsviUe, O. Wm. Tanzie, Denison,
Ohio, manager. Drift, furnace ventilation, solid blasting, mule haulage. Two
visits made, August 17th and December 30th Mine in each case found iu
poor condition. Orders were given to put air in better condition. Management
is preparing to put in cable haulage. Twelve men are employed.
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SEVENTH DISTRICT
' W. H. MILLER.
Composed of the Counties of Holmes, Mahoning, Medina,
Ottawa, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne.
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Hon. Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — la compliance with the custom of the Mining Department. I
herewith submit my annual report of the Seventh Mining District of Ohio for
the year commencing January 1st, 1908, and ending December 31, 1908, in-
clusive. It comprises the counties of Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa.
Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne.
This has been a very dull season in the mining Industry throughout my
district.
Thirty-one permanent improvements are recorded for the year, consisting
of 4 furnaces, 6 fans, 13 air shafts. 3 sets of safety catches, 3 stairways and
2 speaking tubes. Twelve sets of scales were tested, out of which 11 were
correct and one incorrect.
Two fatal accidents occurred during the time covered by this report, which
are attributed to Stark county. On October 17th, John Burk, who was en-
gaged as a miner in the Fox No. 12 Mine, while removing pillars, met his
death by a fall of stone. On November 16th Eugene Petterman was injured by
a fall of slate while removing pillars in the Wise Mine, and died on November
19th at the hospital.
Nine new mines were opened, 9 remained suspended and 7 abandoned
during the year.
At the request of Chief Inspector of Mines Geo. Harrison I made 8 visits
out of my district, by counties as follows: Columbiana 6, and Tuscarawas 2.
On May 8th I received a telegram from Chief Inspector George Harrison,
to meet him and his deputy inspectors. Turner. Jones and Morrison, at MassU-
Ion. Ohio, on May 12th, to ro to the Pocock No. 3 Mine and make an investi-
gation of part of the mine that was being driven toward New Greenville No.
3, which was abandoned and filling with water, the miners having refused
to work until an investigation was made.
We visited the mine on May 12th, in company with the mine committee.
Mr. Peter Gorman, district president, and Mr. Wm. Kutz, mine superintendent,
and proceeded to the place of the investigation, a full description of which
will be found on page 3G3 of this reiK)rt.
In conclusion, I desire to say that the entire year of my official duties has
been of a pleasant character, and I wish to extend to you my sincere thanks
for your advice and assistance in the discharge of my duties throughout the
year. Respectfully submitted.
W. H. MILLER, Massillon. O., R. F. D. No 1.
December 31, 1908. Inspector Seventh District.
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MEDINA COUNTY.
James No. 4.
I..ocated near Wadsworth, Ohio. Operated by James Coal Co., Wadsworlh,
Ohio. Thomas James, Wads worth, Ohio, has full charge. Slope opening, 180
feet, penetrating the No. 1 seam of coal, which varies in thickness from 4 to
5 feet. Exhaust steam is used as a ventilating medium. Employs 11 miners
and 3 day men. Four visits made. February 24th and June 25th, conditions
fair. September 22nd, ventilation deficient. December 16th, mine in good con-
dition for pillar work.
Hambeiton.
Situated near Wadsworth, Ohio. Operated by the Hambeiton Coal Co.,
Wadsworth, Ohio. Geo. Hambeiton, Wadsworth, Ohio, has full charge. Drift,
No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Employs 6 miners and 2 day
men. Four visits made, February 24th, June 24th, September 22nd and De-
cember 15th. On each visit conditions were good.
Long Shaft.
Situated near Wadsworth. Owned and operated by the Keller Coal Co.,
Wadsworth, Ohio. Peter Keller, Wadsworth, has full charge. Shaft, G4 feet
deep. No. 1 seam of coal, about 4 feet thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam, and
employs from 8 to 12 miners and 2 day men. P^our inspections were made,
February 24th, June 25th, September 23rd, ventilation deficient. Ordered it
improved. December 16th, found ventilation good.
Klondyke.
I^ocated near Wadsworth, on the Erie R. R. Operated by the Hutchinson
Coal Co., Wadsworth, Ohio. John Hutchinson, superintendent; John McLaney,
mine foreman, both of Wadsworth, Ohio. Slope, 150 feet in length, entering the
No. 1 seam of coal, which is from 3 to 3i^ feet thick. Has furnace ventilation.
Six to 9 miners and 2 day men. Three visits made, February 25th, June 25th
and December 16th. On each occasion condition fair.
Pleasant Valley.
Ideated near Wadsworth, Ohio. Operated by Gerteuslager & Son. Wads-
worth, Ohio. V. Gertenslager, Wadsworth, Ohio, has full charge. Slope opening
19G feet in length into the No. 1 seam of coal, which is 4 feet thick at this
point. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Ten minors and 3 day men employed.
Four visits made. February 25th and June 24th, found them sinlxing their
second opening. September 23rd and December 17th. second opening completed
and stairway built.
Reichard.
Situated near Wadsworth. Oi)erated by F. T. Reichard. Wadsworth. Ohio,
who has full charge. Shaft opening, 40 feet deep. No. 1 seam of coal. o\^ feet
thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Employs S miners and 2 day men.
Four visits made. February 24th, ventilation deficient; ordered a break-
through cut. June 24th,' former order complied with. September 22nd, venti-
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lation deficient in Nos. 2 and 3 rooms, caused by the air courses being blocked
with slate; ordered it cleaned out. December 15th, former orders complied
with. Conditions fair.
Birkbeck.
Located near Wadsworth, Ohio. Operated by the Birkbeck Coal Co., Wads-
worth, Ohio. J. P. Birkbeck, Wadsworth, Ohio, has full charge. Slope opening,
210 feet. No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Employs 8
miners and 2 day men. New mine, and when visited on December 15th found
in first-class condition.
MAHONING COUNTY.
Fairview.
Located near Washingtonville, on the Brie R. R. Operated by the Ohio
Coal and Clay Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Chas. Abblett, Leetonia, Ohio, has full
charge. Slope opening. No. 3 seam, from 3 to 3^6 feet thick. Fan ventilation,
worked on the single entry system. Forty-seven miners and 15 day men em-
ployed. Two visits made. On or about August 14th the miners quit work, the
ventilation being deficient. I received a telegram from Chief Inspector Harrison
to visit the mine, which I did on August 17th. I found the fan at the mouth
of the slope inadequate to furnish sufficient ventilation. The company In
the meantime proceeded to install a buster fan near the face of the workings,
which improved the ventilation. October 14th, visited and found the mine in
good condition. Ordered a signal light carried on the haulage trip.
Beech Ridge.
Located near Salem, Ohio. Operated by the Reese Bros. Coal Co., Salem,
Ohio. Thomas Reese, Salem, has full charge. Drift, No. 3 seam, 2*^ feet thick.
Natural ventilation. Nino miners and 2 day men employed. October 15th,
found the ventilation deficient A new furnace is being built, which, when
completed, will Improve conditions.
Greenamyre.
Located one mile east of Salem, Ohio. Operated by Reese & Chapel Coal
Co., Salem, Ohio, R. R. No. C. Fred Roese, Salem, Ohio, has full charge.
Shaft opening, 107 feet, No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick. Natural ventilation. Employs
8 miners and 2 day men. October 15th, found the second opening completed
which Mr. Morrison had ordered. Vonfilation good.
Allison.
Located near Salem. Oi)erated by Callahon & Allison Coal Co., Salem. Ohio.
John Allison, Salem, Ohio, has full charge. Slope opening, No. 3 seam. 3 feet
thick. Ventilated by a fan. Eniploy.s S miners and 2 day men. October 15th,
mine in good condition.
Five Points.
Situated near North Lima. Operated by McDonald Bros., North Lima. Ohio.
J. A. McDonald. North Lima, has full charge. Shaft opening, 70 feet. No. 3 A
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seam» 3 feet thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Nine miners and 3 day men
employed. October 13th, mine found in fair condition.
North Lima.
Located near North Lima, on the Y. & S. R. R. Operated by the Youngs-
town & Southern Ry Co., Youngstowa, Ohio. E. G. Biddison, Youngstown, Ohio,
has full charge. Shaft opening, 70 feet, No. 3 A seam, 28 inches thick. Ven-
tilated by fan. Twelve miners and 6 day men employed. Two visits made.
May 22nd, in company with Mr. Morrison. Long Wall system of mining adopted,
equipped with a Long Wall machine, but it had broken down and was not seen
in operation. October 13th, found 12 miners engaged in mining coal and clay.
Several kilns have been built here. It is the intention of the company to manu-
facture terra cotta at this plant.
Lowellville.
Located at Lowellville, on the Erie R. R. Operated by Lowellville Coal
Mining Co., Youngstown Ohio. Robert Fulton, Youngstown, Ohio, has full
charge. Shaft, 75 feet, No. 1 seam of coal, which varies from 2 to 4 feet thick.
Ventilated by fan. Worked on the single entry system. Thirty miners and 8
day men employed. Two visits made. May 22nd, visited in company with Dis-
trict Inspector Morrison, and found the Morgan-Gardner mining machine had
been installed. Mr. Morrison notified Mr. Fulton, who is in charge, that shields
must be put on mining machines. October 12th, part of Mr. Morrison's orders
had been complied with. On my visit the machines were not in use, the mine
being very hilly. These large machines could not be used, and lighter ones
had been ordered by the company. This mine is in first-class condition.
McKinley.
Located near Beloit. Remained suspended through the year.
OTTAWA COUNTY.
American No. 1.
Located near Gypsum, Ohio., on the L. S. & M. S. R. R. Operated by the
American Gypsum Co., Port Clinton. Ohio. Arthur Chase, Port Clinton, has
full charge. Shaft opening, 42 feet deep into the Gypsum seam, which is from
5 to 8 feet thick. Fan ventilation. Employs 20 drillers, 28 loaders and 18
day men. All men employed here are paid day wages. Three inspections,
July 3rd, September 3rd and November 25th. On each occasion the mme was
found in compliance with the law.
Consumers Nos. 1 and 2.
Remained suspended through the year.
Lea.
Situated near Gypsum, on the L. S. & M. S. R. R. Operated by the U S.
Gypsum Co., Chicago, 111. Erhardt Holin, Gypsum, Ohio, has full charge.
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lation deficient In Nos. 2 and 3 rooms, caused »- ^^' ,.. '^^k. VentUated
with slate; ordered it cleaned out. Deo- ,,.- ,,,..>' Three Inspections,
with. Conditions fair. ' .^, ;j>ion deficient, cansed
,,,-1',^:- A'ovember 24th, lormer
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Located near Wadswort^ a^ .
worth, Ohio. J. P. Birkbec'
210 feet, No. 1 seam, 4 f . . if "^^^ same company as the Lea and
miners and 2 day men. / y'' ^te^^ into the Gypsum seam, which is
in first-class condition • ' ^^. '^^'^n. Two drillers, 18 loaders 'and 3
^' 'y?V "^de^^^^^ ^® y®*^' *^^^y ^°^* September
,»'>''1^ '"'ri^^'^ffitfeT 24th, found the mine idle. Six men
"^ ^. ^^' '^^^i^^" ^^°°^ ^^® working places.
Located ^' rti^ted and under the same supervision as the
choree" S. <;«<,« owning into the Gypsum seam, which is 6 feet
l^i V'"*',,^ ^tofs 8 drillers, 30 loaders and 6 day men. Three
worked o- l^'-ic^Z^- ^gin good condition. September 2nd, ventilation
vS f 1^ f*" 'i '^^ ordered breakthrough cut. November 24th, former
«^ th. ,.^<^;;//^ ^' •
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Hutson No. 4.
^g U E., A. & W. R. R., near Deerfield. Operated by the
^te^ ^^ Cleveland. O. T. J. Williams, Lloyd, Ohio, superintendent;
^^^^C(^ ^^peerfield, Ohio, mine boss. Shaft opening, 214 feet into the
^^^%0^^'t» seam of coal, which is from 3% to 4 feet thick. Worked on
^' ^' or ^^^^y system. Fan ventilation. Thirty three pick miners, 6 cutters,
N^' ^^jjgie ^^^^ 3g day men employed. Three visits made. January 29th, July
f ^i^der^ ^ good condition. October 28th, on my visit I found they had re-
^^ fc mi^^ ^^unttom of the shaft on the west side, making it very substantial.
" Hutson No. 8.
^ near Lloyd, Ohio, on the L. E., A. & W. R. R, Operated by the
^**^al C^' '^' ^* Williams, Lloyd, O.. superintendent; R. Lewis, Lloyd,
fiot^^^ .^ foreman. Shaft, 130 feet deep, N^o. 1 or Palmyra Block seam. 4
Q^iOr ^^^ Pan ventilation. Single entry system. Three visits made. January
te^ ^^^^ yj,d 10 men engaged in making the bottom; also found traces of gas.
I'S'^^^ ^ttt second opening completed, stairway built. December 10th mine
•^^^^ . ..i«ss condition in every respect and gas nearly exhausted.
Mullins.
Situated on Uie L. E., A. & W., near Deerfield, Ohio. Operated by the
. th Palmyra Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. J. S. Davis, Deerfield, Ohio, super-
t teiwten!. and Thos. Davis, Deerfield, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 225 feet
(Jeep Jn*t> the No. 1 or Palmyra seam of coal, from 3 to 3% feet thick. Fan
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'\ Worked on the single entry system. Employs 36 pick miners, 10
^'oaders and 30 day men. Three inspections made. January 27th,
ficient in No. 3 entry N. S.; ordered brattices repaired. July ICth,
3 complied with, mine in fair condition December 9th, yentila
^^ nt in No. 2 entry N. S. Brattice repaired and door put up.
Strong.
Situated near Atwater. Domestic mine, operated by Strong Brothers Coal
Co., Atwater, Ohio, R, R. No. 14. W. A. Strong, Atwater, R, R. No. 14, has full
charge. Shaft opening, 31 feet deep, No. 4 seam, 3 feet thick. Fan ventilation,
and employs from C to 10 miners and 1 day man. Two inspections made, Jan-
uary 28th and December 11th. On each occasion the mine was in compliance
with the mining law.
Beveridge.
Located near Atwater, Ohio. Domestic mine, operated by Wilson & Davie
Co., Atwater, <R| R. No. 14. Aaron Davis, Atwater, R. R. No. 14, has full
charge. Shaft opening, 30 feet into No. 4 seam, 3 feet thick. Ventilated by
exhaust steam. Single entry system. Employs from 5 to 8 miners and 1 day
man. Two visits made. January 28th and December 11th. Mine found in fair
condition.
Y. a O.
Located near Lloyd, Ohio. Domestic mine, operated by the Palmyra Coal
Co., Diamond, R. R. No. 19. W. L. Carson. Diamond. R. R. No. 1, has full
charge. Shaft opening, 47 feet into the No. 1 seam, 2V6 to 3 feet thick. Fan
ventilation. Employs 8 miners and 2 day men. Three inspections made. Jan-
uary 27th, July 15th and December 11th. On each occasion the mine was
found in good condition for pillar work.
STARK COUNTY.
New Greenville No. 3.
Ix>cated near East Greenville, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated
by the M. C. M. Co.. Massillon, Ohio. \Vm. Baumgardner, Massillon, Ohio, super-
intendent; Wm. Kautz, Massillon, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 2G0 feet
deep. No. 1 seam, 5 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Thirty-
three miners and 14 day men employed. January 3rd, mine in good condition
for pillar work. Abandoned March, 1908.
Fox No. 12.
Situated on tlie W. & L. E. R. R., ntar Navarre. Ohio. Operated by the
M.*C. M. Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Baum«£rdner, Massillon. Ohio, superin-
tendent; William Baumgardner, Jr., Massillon, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft
opening, 200 feet deep. No. 1 seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Double entry system.
Fan ventilation. Employs 41 pick miners, 0 cutters, :>4 loaders and 32 day
men. Four visits made. January 21st, former orders complied with; mine in
fair condition. August 20. h, ventilation deficient in No. 4 entry S. S. Ordered
a breakthrough cut and a door put up. October 5th, former orders complied
360 ANNUAL REPORT
With; ventilation deficient in No. 2 room. No. 3 entry N. S.; stopped until break-
through was cut. Ordered shields put on mining machines. Mr. Baurogardner
said they had ordered them, and as soon as they arrived they would be put on.
Ordered marker on motor trip, light preferred. October 19th, called to investi-
gate fatal accident of John Birk, who was killed by a fall of stone, while re-
moving a pillar.
Geise No. 13.
Located near Stanwood, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the M. C.
M. Co., Massillon, Ohio. \Vm. Baumgardner. superintendent, Massillon, Ohio;
Wm. Pollock, North Lawrence, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft, 200 feet deep. No.
1 seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation, and employs
3G miners and 15 day men. Two inspections made. February 3rd, ventilation
deficient due to second opening being blocked with ice; ordered it removed im-
mediately. October 26th, on my visit I found the mine in operation after a
suspension of about 6 months. A force of day men was cleaning up and re-
pairing. Conditions fair as far as they had gone.
No. 17.
Situated on the W. & L. E. R. R., near West Brookfield, Ohio. Oiverated
by the M. CM. Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Baumgardner, Massillon, Ohio, su-
perintendent; P. H. Harney, same place, mine foreman. Shaft, 225 feet d;»op.
No. 1 seam of Massillon coal, 5 feet thick. Ventilated by fan. Worked on the
double entry system. Employs 70 miners and 27 day men. Three inspections
made. May 26th, ventilation deficient in No. 1 entry E. S. Ordered brealc-
through cut and brattice put up. August 21st, former orders complied with.
Ventilation deficient in Nos. 3 and 4 entries, west side. Ordered brattice re-
paired and door erected. November IGth. former orders complied with; condi-
tions fair.
No. 18.
Located near Stanwood, Ohio, on the IJ. & O. R. R. Operated by the M.
C. M. Co., Massillon. Ohio. Wm. Baumgardner. Massillon, Ohio, superinteadent;
John Baumgardner. same place, mine foreman. Shaft, 200 feet deep. No. 1
seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Fan ventilation, double entry system. Employs 21
pick miners, 4 cutters, 20 loaders and 18 day men. Four visits made. Felv
ruary 5th. May 25th. former orders complied with; mine in fair condition.
August 7th, tested safety catches and found them in good working order. No-
vember 13th, ordered 8 posts put in the mouth of No. 5 room. No. 2 entry,
where there was a dangerous roof. Aside from this conditions were fair.
No. 19.
located on the P.. Ft. W. & C. and W. & L. E. R. R.'s, near SipiH), Ohio.
Operated by the M. C. M. Co.. Massillon, Ohio. Wm Baumgardner, Massillon.
Ohio, superintendent, and Wm. Moffett, Massillon. mine foreman. Shaft, 157
feet deep. No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation.
Forty-eight miners and IT, day men employed. Four inspections made. February
6th. former orders complied with, .lune ?AHh. on my visit f©und south 'mtries
being driven toward an abandoned mine, known as the Forest Mine. There
was a great deal of water conning through the coai; some of the miners were
becoming very much alarmed about, it. 1 notified Mr. Baumgardner. also Mr.
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Homickel, general manager, that they would have to secure a map of the
abandond mine and compare it with that of theirs, in order that the distance
between the two mines might be located, to which they agreed. September
29th, on my visit, learned that these entries had gone into very low coal and
trouble. They commenced to remove the pillars and work back, the danger
being over. December 24th, mine found in fair condition for pillar work.
No. 20.
Located near Canal Fulton, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by
the M. C, M. Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Baumgardner, Massillon, Ohio, super
intendent; Daniel W. Heinbuck, Canal Fulton, mine foreman. Shaft, 214 feet deep.
No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilauon, and employs
75 miners, 2 cutters, C loaders and 20 day men. Five visits made. January
17th, I was notified by a number of men who are employed in this mine that
it was very dry and dusty. They requested me to visit it, which I did, and
found it to be true. This was the driest mine that was ever opened in the
district. I found 70 miners employed, working in entries and rooms so close
together that at shooting time the smoke was very thick and strong. It being
a hard coal to blast, it required great quantities of powder. I considered it
very dangerous. They are making preperations to install the chain machine
with compressed air, which would make it. more dangerous with dust. I no-
tified Mr. Homickel, general manager, that the bug-dust would have to be taken
out of the mine, and in the meantime he had belter install a sprinkling system.
He told me that he noticed when in the mine that it was very dry, and ho
has agreed to install the sprinkling system. May 27th, on my visit, I found
four men engaged in driving the main entries. They havei built two large
sprinkling cars, which I suggested on my former visit They sprinkle the
haulages as often as is necessary. The bug-dust is all removed from the mine,
which makes it considerably safer. September 11th, X found they had driven
through a rock tunnel into a new basin of coal, which gives oft considerable
water. The roads that were dry and dusty are wet from the water running
out of the cars as they are hauled to the bottom of the shaft This makes it
much safer as far as dust is concerned. October ICth, called to test scales.
Tested and found incorrect. December 7th, mine in good condition.
Elm Run No. 1.
Located near Massillon, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Massillon Elm Run Coal Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. J. L. Green, Massillon, Oliio,
superintendent, and Geo. Bullock, same place, mine foreman. Shaft, 190 feet.
No. 1 seam. Z\^ feet thick. Double entry system, ventilated by fan. Fifty
miners and 20 day men are employed. Three visits made. February 12th,
former orders complied with; mine in Kood condition. May 29th and August
^th. mine in good condition for pillar work. Abandoned September, 1903.
Elm Run No. 5.
Located near Elton, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Mas-
sillon Elm Run Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio. J. L. Green, Massillon, 0„ superin-
tendent; Lewis Brenkamp, Navarre, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 110
feet deep into the No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Worked on the double
^ntry system, fan ventilation. Employs 70 miners and 20 day men. Two visits^
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made. September 14th, found the mine in operation after a suspension ol
nearly 3 years. They commencd to pump water on July 16th. Five pumps were
running day and night. Two 10-inch, two 6-inch and a 5-inch pump. They gol
the water out on September 4th. I found 3 men engaged in cleaning up and
repairing brattices. It will require several days* work before they will be in
shape to ship coal. December 28th, ventilation deficient in No. 5 entry. Ordered
a door put up and a breakthrough closed. Aside from this the mine is in
fair condition.
Elm Run No. 6.
Located near East Greenville, Ohio, on the same railroad, and is operated
by the same company as Nos. 1 and 5. J. L. Green, Massillon, Ohio, superin-
tendent; H. Williams, Canal Fulton, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening. 215
feet deep. No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Em*
ploys 35 miners and 18 day men. On February 20th, mine found in good con-
dition for pillar work.
Elm Run No. 7.
Located south of Navarre, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Ml*
sillon Elm Run Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Philip Sonnhalter, Massillon. Ohio^ .
superintendent; M. Davis, Massillon, Ohio, mine foreman. This is a new sliaft,
214 feet, into the No. 1 seam of coal, 18 inches at this point Double entiy J
system. Exhaust steam is used as a mode of ventilation. June 17th, on nf
visit, learned that the company was undecided as to whether they would pi^
ceed any further or not with this work,, there being so much trouble. After Uw
consideration, and drilling several holes, they commenced driving two entries
which were driven about GOO feet, piercing a fine vein of Massillon or Na l
seam of coal, which is about 5 feet in thickness. October 22nd thoy were
making preparations to sink the second opening.
McGinty.
located near Louisville, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by i^"^
Louisville Brick and Tile Co., I^uisville. Ohio. E. Jones, Louisville, Ohio. «**'
perintendent and mine foreman. Drift, opening, No. 6 seam of coal and clay-
Furnace ventilation. Worked on the single entry system. Employs 32 mine'f*
and 10 day men. Four visits made. January 31st. mine in good conditio***
May 7th, visited and found idle. On making my inspection I found 6 men *^^
timbering the main entry. The mine will resume operation in the near futui'®'
September 16th. in good condition. December 21st, ventilation deficient in S^*
•1 entry. Ordered brattice put up and a breakthrough closed.
Hipp.
Located near Newman. Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R.. Operated by M^^^
sillon Stone and Fire Brick Co., Massillon, Ohio. Sidney Preece, MassillC^*
Ohio, R. 11. Xo. 1. has full charge. Drift opening into clay seam, 5 feet ihiC^^
Worked on the double entry system. Has furnace ventilation. Employs
drillers. S loaders and 5 day men. Four visits made. January 23rd and M:^^
r>(h. mine in fair condition. July 20th and November 20th, mine in goo"^*^
ron<lition.
Sippo No. 2.
Located near North Lawrence. Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated
by the Kberhardt Clay Co.. Massillon, Ohio. John Yost, Massillon, Ohio, has
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 363
full charge. Drift opening into a clay seam which is 5 feet thick. Furnace
ventilation. Twelve miners and 2 day men employed. Four visits made, Jan-
aarv 23rd, May 5th, July 20th and November 20th. On each occasion the mine
was found in good condition.
Pocock No. 3.
Situated near East Greenville, Ohio, on the B. & O. and W. & L. B. R. R.
Operated by the Pocock Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Kutz, Masslllon, Ohio,
has entire charge. Shaft opening 245 feet deep, penetrating the No. 1 or Mas
sillon seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Em-
ploys 1J9 pick miners, 14 cutters, 33 loaders and 31 day men. Six visits made.
February 19th, mine in fair condition. April 24th, called by the committee
10 make an investigation of part of the mine which was going toward New
Greenville No. 3, which was abandoned and filling with water. May 12th: On
May 8th received a telegram from Chief Inspector Harrison to meet him and
his deputies, Jones, Turner and Morrison, at Massillon, to go to the Pocock
No. 3 mine and make an Investigation of part of it which was being worked
toward New Greenville No. 3, which was abandoned and filling with water, the
miners having refused to work until an investigation was made. On May 12th
we met the mine committee, Mr, Gorman, district president, and Mr. Kutz,
superintendent, and proceeded to the place of investigation. After making as
thorough Inspection as possible and consulting the maps of both mines, a meet-
ing was held with the miners. The miners questioned the accuracy of the
maps. Mr. Kutz submitted a proposition to the miners that if they would go
to work he would abandon that part of the mine where the danger was sup-
posed to be. After considerable discussion on the subject, a vote was taken by
the miners, which carried, to resume work the following day. Still much dis-
satisfaction prevailed among them. On the morning of the 13th they guther<id
at the mine and reconsidered their former action, making a motion not to
work until the water, waa pumped out of the abandoned mine. This vote
was carried by a small majority. July 21st and 22nd, on my visit, I learned
that the miners had resumed work on July 6th. Found the ventilation deficient
in Nos. 3 and 4 entries, caused by being blocked with falls of stone. Ordered
*t cleaned out. There are eight rooms working toward the abandoned mine.
The nearest room has about 30 feet to go to the 100-foot limit; the rooms are
all being stopped as they reach the 100-foot limit. October 7th and 8th, former
orders complied with. There are only two rooms working toward the abandoned
mine, the rest liaving been stopped. A large pump had been installed and
preparations were being made for the other one. December 29th, on my visit,
I learned that they had tapped the abandoned mine on December 12th. At
the place where the abandoned mine was tapped there was a solid pillar of 70
feet. They drove a narrow entry 40 feet, drilling test holes as they went. They
stopped the entry and drilled three 30-foot holes, struck the water, and it is
running off in a satisfactory manner. There was 111 feet of water In the
abandoned mine shaft. On December 12th they had pumped it down to 55
feet, and no trouble experienced in controlling the water.
South Massillon.
Situated on the W. & Jj. E. R. R., near Navarre, O. Operated by the
South Massillon Coal Co., Massillon, O. E. J. English, Masslllon, Ohio, has
entire charge. Shaft, 160 feet deep, penetrating the No. 1 seam of coal, which is
^^rJtc'rf ^'^ ^® double entry system. uA
S^ - tiiated ^y ^^ Five Tiilts made. February 7th and Jaa«
feet '*'*■*• ^^^mad -- ^''^jr^':ini found some of the pillars being removed.
,fii»r'''''* ^'l/ilrcoDditJot^'^J"^d2^oyemher 28th. Since my former visit one
isth '"'"^jfl Sept^'^^''^ /fl, releasing a large body of water. It was thonghi
^^^bfoid rtyoDJS '^•'^f^l^jd nave to abandon the mine, but the water is beteg
^^^ooetiase f*** ^^[^ pumps. Mr. Taggart has figured that they are pumping
^jd ^"* ^^^^Jji7ns of water in the 24 hours. The body of water is coming
about 3,000,0^ ^^ ^^ ^^ gjjj^fj which is not in operaUon at the present time.
ffom ^^ "^^.- of the mine is in fair condition.
The south siae ^
Taggart No. 3.
Xx>cated near Navarre. Ohio, on ihe B. & O. R. R. Operated by the South
jtfassillon Coal Co., Masslllon, Ohio. M. English. Masslllon, has full charge.
Shaft, 135 feet. No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick. Ventilated by fan. double entry sys-
tem* and employs 50 miners and 17 day men. Four inspections made. February
4th and June 5th, mine in good condition. August 28th. ventilation deficient in
three of the rooms. No. 3 entry, caused by the rooms raising very rapidly: or-
dered breakthrough cut. November 17th. former orders complied with.
Haring Wilson.
Ix>cated near Pigeonrun, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Haring Wilson Coal Co., Masslllon. Ohio. Wm. Penman. Massillon, O.. has
full charge. Shaft. 116 feet deep, No. 1 seam. 5 feet thick. Ventilated by fan,
double entry system. Twenty-eight miners and S day men employed. Pebniary
11th. mine in good condition for pillar work.
Buckeye.
I-ocated near Canal Fulton. Ohio. Domestic mine, operated by the Buckeye
Coal Co.. Canal Fulton. Ohio. .Tos. C^rilRth. Canal Fulton. Ohio, has full charge.
Slope opening. lOO feet in length. No. 1 scam of coal. 5 feet thick. Fan venti-
ation. From 5 to 7 miners and 2 day mon employed. Two visits made. Fel-
ruary 14th and September ISth. Found in good condition.
Summit Hill.
Treated near Greentown. Oliio. on the R. & O. R. R. Operated by I.. E.
niith. who is superintendent; Peter Dearhoff. Greontown. Ohio, mine foreman.
r ft oi)ouing. Xo. 4 seam of coal. r> feet thick, including a strata of stone
^ the center about 4 inches thick. Furnace ventilation, single entry sys-
ISth '^^^^^'^ miners and 0 day men employed. Three visits made February
<,^ J ^'^'^tilatlon deficient in No. 2 entry; July 8th and October 27th. found In
good condition.
Willow Grove.
low p^^^*^^^ ^^^^ ^'^st BrookfieM. Ohio. l>)in(»stic mine, operated by the Wil-
Shaft'^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^"^°"' ^'^^"- ^- ^- Smith. Massillon. Ohio, has full charge.
tllatodT^"^'^^' ^^^ ^""^^ '^''^'^^' *'"'^^'"^^ *^'^ ^'"- "• ^^am, n to 3% feet thick. Ven-
rnary 00'^ /^^^*^"^^ steam. Employs S miners and 4 day men. Four visits. Feb-
on cages'^ ^1"'^ '^""^^ ^'*^^' second opt-nin? completed, safety catches and rover
and gate on shaft: mine in good conditicm. September 4th. found ven-
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- tllation deficient, caused by fall of slate at the bottom of the second opening.
Ordered it cleared out; also a check door in No. 1 west entry, between Nos.
4 and 5 rooms. Traces of gas have beee found in this mine. Notified Mr.
Smith that the mine must be examined by a competent person every morning
before the men went down the shaft. He has a safety lamp and has agreed to
eomply with the order. December 23rd, on my visit, found my former orders
complied with. Found traces of gas in second east or No. 2 entry. Ventilation
was carried up by a canvas from the breakthrough, which removes the gas,
making: it perfectly safe.
North Berlin.
Located near New Berlin, Ohio. Operated by G. F. Smith Coal Co., New
Berlin. F. Smith, New Berlin, Ohio, has full charge. Shaft, 40 feet deep. No.
4 seam, 5 feet thick, including a strata of stone in the center. Furnace ven-
tilation. Two cutters, 8 loaders and 4 day men are employed. Two visits made,
February 18th and July 8th. Mine found in good condition.
Wise.
Located near Canton, Ohio. Operated by the Wise Bros. Goal Co., Canton,
Ohio. Clark Wise, Canton, has full charge. Drift, No. 4 seam, 4 feet thick.
Ventilated by furnace. Employs from 4 to 9 miners and 2 day men. Two visits
made. September 9th, mine in good condition for pillar work. November 21st,
called to investigate fatal accident of Eugene Petterman, who was killed by a
fall of slate while removing pillars.
West Brookfield.
T.-ocated at West Brookfield, Ohio. Operated by Cossock Coal Co., Massil-
lon, Ohio. Fred Cossock, Massillon, Ohio, has full charge. Drift, No. 1 seam
of coal, 2^i feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Employs 7 miners and 1 day
man. Three visits made. February 22nd and June 19th mine in fair condition.
I>ecember 23rd, ventilation deficient, caused by the return air course being
blocked with dirt. Ordered it cleaned out and the stack on the air shaft rebuilt.
Lahmiller Nos. 1 and 2.
Located near Waco, Ohio. Domestic mine, operated by J. G. Lahmiller,
Canton* Ohio, who has full charge. Drift openings, No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick.
Has furnace ventilation. Fifteen miners employed in the two mines. Two visits
made, February 28th and September 8th, and found in good condition.
Sunnyslde.
Liocated near North Industry, Ohio. Operated by the John Plaskett Coal
'o-. North Industry, Ohio. Drift. No. G seam, :J feet thick. Furnace ventilation.
'rom 6 to 8 miners and 1 day man dre employed. Two visits made, February
8th and September 9th. Found conditions fair.
N. F. P. No. 1.
Situated on the W. & L. E. R. R., near Osnaburg, Ohio. Operated by tbo
ational Pire Proofing Co.,, Canton. Ohio. John Murley, Canton. Ohi<;. Kui)'?riii-
ndent; Albert Hale, Osnaburg, Ohio, mine foreman. Drift,, No. G seam of
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coal which is 3 feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Twenty -four miners and six
day men employed. Three visits made. April 20th, in fair condition. July
27th, ventilation deficient in No. 3 entry. October 29th, mine in compliance with
the mining law.
N. F. P. No. 2.
Located near Waynesburg, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by
the same company as No. 1. John Murley, Canton, Ohio, superintendent; Wm.
Sprankle, Waynesburg, Ohio, mine foreman. Slope, 158 feet in length, pene-
trating the No. 5 seam of coal and clay. Coal 3 feet; clay varying from 5 to
8 feet in thickness. Fan ventilation. Two visits made. April 2l8t, visited
and found idle; suspended indefinitely. The company notified me they were
going to resume operations at this mine. May 15th, visited the mine in com-
pany with Mr. Turner and Mr. Morrison, district inspectors, for the purpose of
making an investigation regarding the water in the abandoned mine in the
No. 6 seam,, which overlays the No. 2 mine or the No. 5 seam of coal. No. 2
mine has been suspended since February. After giving each mine as thorough
investigation as possible, decided that the water must be pumped out of the No.
6 seam before the mine could resume operation, and be kept out while the No.
2 mine was working. An order was given to this effect.
Tunnel.
Located near Osnaburg, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Tunnel Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. L. E. Smith, Cleveland, superintendent; T.
Meiser, Osnaburg, Ohio, mine foreman. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick. Fur-
nace ventilation. Ten miners and 2 day men are employed. April 20th, on
my visit, found this mine had been reopened. The ventilation was deficient,
caused by the furnace being out of repair; ordered it rebuilt. The mine foreman
will <ojuply with the order.
Whittacre No. 5.
Situated on the Pennsylvania R. R., near Waynesburg, Ohio. Oper-
ated by the Whittacre Fireproofiug Co., Waynesburg. J. H. Milner,
same place, has full charge. Drift, No. 5 seam of coal and clay; coal 3 feet,
clay G feet. Furnace ventilation. Ten miners, 4 drillers and 9 day men em-
ployed. Two visits made. April 21st, mine in good condition. July 29th, ven-
tilation deficient in No. 3 entry; stopped it until a breakthrough was made.
Whittacre No. 6.
Located near No. 5, on the same railroad and under the same supervision as
No. 5 mine. Drift opening. No. G seam of coal and clay. Coal 3 feet; clay
varying from 5 to 7 feet thick. Furnace ventilation. EUeven miners, 4 drillers
<ind G day men employed. Two visits made, April 21st and July 29th. Mine in
compliance with the mining law.
Whittacre No. 3.
Remained suspended throughout the year.
Indian Run.
Situated on the W. & L. E. R. R., five miles south of Osnaburg, Ohio. Oper-
ted by the Steiner Coal Co., Canton, Ohio. David Carl, Osnaburg, Ohio, has
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full charge. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick. Double entry system,
rope and mule haulage, furnace ventilation. Employs 45 miners and 15 day
men. Two visits made. April 22nd, ventilation deficient In No. 4 entry; stopped
it until breakthrough was cut. Ordered a door repaired In No. 3 entry. Found
a boy working with his brother who was 14 years of age. Stopped him and
sent him out of the mine. July 28th, former orders complied with; mine in
good condition.
Kime No. 1.
Loocated near Mapleton, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Kime Brick and Tile Co., Mapleton, Ohio. Geo. Hoover, Osnaburg, Ohio, has
full charge. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, coal 3 feet, clay G feet. Furnace venti-
lation. Nine miners and 2 day men employed. Two visits made, April 23rd
and July 30th, and mine found in good condition.
Kime No. 3.
Located near No. 1 and on the same railroad. Operated by the same com-
pany. Geo. Hoover, Osnaburg, O., has full charge. Drift opening, No. 6 seam,
coal ,3 feet, clay 6 feet. Furnace ventilation. Employs 8 miners and 3 day
men. Two visits made, April 23rd and July 30th. On making inspection I dis-
covered two boxes of dynamite stored In the mine; ordered them taken out.
N'otified the parties that only a day's supply could be taken Into the mine at
any time. Mine in good condition.
Robertsville. «
Situated near Robertsvllle. Owned and operated by the Caun Coal Co..
Canton, Ohio. Transportation W. & L. E. R. R. Thos. Wolfe, Osnaburg, Ohio,
has full charge. Drift opening into the No. 5 seam of coal. 3 feet thick. Fur-
nace ventilation and employs 18 miners and 4 day men. Two visits made.
April 23rd, ventilation deficient in face of No. 2 entry. Ordered a breakthrough
cut. July SOthV ventilation deficient, caused by the return air course being
blocUed with dirt. Ordered it cleaned out.
Empire.
Located near Louisville, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by the
Empire Clay Co., Louisville, Ohio. Oliver Broombaugh, Louisville, Ohio, super-
intendent; Peter Fullmer, Osnaburg, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft, 75 feet deep.
No. 5 seam, coal 3 feet, clay G feet Exhaust steam is used for ventilation.
Employs C miners and 3 day men. May 7th, in fair condition.
Edgefield.
Located near Edgefield, Ohio. Operated by the Silver Creek Coal Co., New
Berlin. Ohio. R. Allen, New Berlin, Ohio,- superintendent. Ed Russell, Canton.
Ohio, mine foreman. Slope, 150 feet in length. No. 4 seam, 4 fpet thick. Ven-
ilated by exhaust steam. Employs 8 miners and 4 day men. Two visits
nade. June 15th, second opening completed, stairway built and the mine in
;ood condition. September 30th, found the ventilation deficient; ordered break-
hrough cut.
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C. H. B.
Remained suspended through the year.
Canton Sparta Clay.
Located near Sparta, Ohio, on a branch of the B. & O. R R. Operated
by the Canton Sparta Clay Co., Mineral City, Ohio. James Hutchinson, Sacdy-
ville, Ohio, has full charge. Drift opening. No. 1 seam of clay, 6 feet thick.
Furnace ventilation. Employs 8 miners and 2 day men. Visited July 9th and
found the ventilation deficient in Nos. 3 and 4 rooms; stopped them until break-
throughs were cut It will require about 3 days to cut the breakthroughs.
Fox Run.
Located near North Industry, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the
Nimishilling Coal and Mineral Co., Lodi, Ohio. Wm. Llewellyn, Canton, Ohio,
has entire charge. Drift opening, No. 4 seam of coal, 5 feet, incladins &
strata of stone in the center. Furnace ventilation, double entry system. Ten
miners and 5 day men employed. Two visits made, July 9th and Septemljex
10th. No coal is being mined In this mine at present. Ten men were engaged
in shooting down limestone and loading it, putting it through a crusher on the
outside to be used on the public highway.
Sonnhalter.
Located north of Canton, Ohio. Operated by the Sonnhalter Coal Co., Mas-
slllon, Ohio. Philip Sonnhalter, Massillon, Ohio, has full charge. This is a
new shaft, GO feet deep, entering the No. 4 seam of coal, which is 4^ feet
thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam, worked on the double entry system. July
10th and September 17th, found 1 men engaged in driving entries. Ordered
cover on cage and gates on shaft.
Masai I Ion Crystal.
Ix)cated near Crystal Springs, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated
by the Massillon Crystal Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Crookston, Massillon,
Ohio, has full charge. Shaft opening. 150 feet deep, No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick.
Double entry system. Exhaust steam ventilating power. Employs 24 day men.
Three visits made. August 5th and October 10th, found them timbering and
doing repair work in the shaft, which had not been completed by Mr. Crook-
ston's predecessor. December 22nd, found 4 men engaged in driving the com-
munication to the second opening. The others were shooting bottom and
making a pump room.
Booth.
Ix)cated near Justice, Ohio. Operated by Iho Booth Coal Co., Navarre, Ohio.
B. H. Evans, Navarre, Ohio, has full charge. Drift opening Into the No. 3
seam, 3 feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Six to 8 miners and 2 day men are
employed. August 31st, ventilation deficient in Nos. 1 and 2 rooms, in No. 2
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entry. Ordered a canvas put up between Nos. 1 and 2 rooms; also a brcaU-
th rough cut in No. 2 room.
Sheatzley.
Located near North Industry, Ohio. Operated by Fred Lahmiller, r»{orth In-
dustry, Ohio, who has full charge. Drift opening, No. G seam, which is 3 feet
thick. Furnace ventilation. Employs 7 miners and 2 day men. September
10th, mine in good condition.
St. Elmo.
Located near Canton, Ohio. Operated by the Johnson Rine Coal Co., Can-
ton, Ohio. L. C. Johnson, Canton, Ohio, has full charge. Drift opening. No.
4 seam, 4^ feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Employs 6 miners and 2 day
men. Visited September 17th; mine in good condition.
Massilion City.
Ix>cated near East Greenville, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by
the Massilion City Coal Co., Massilion, Ohio. Wm. Penman, Massilion, Ohio,
has full charge. Shaft opening, 250 feet into the No 1 seam of Massilion coal,
wliich is 5 feet thick. Worked on the double entry system. Ventilated by ex-
haust steam. October 2l8t and December 30th, found 12 men engaged in making
the bottom. The superintendent was notified to commence his second opening.
BatM.
Operated by Wm. Bates, North Industry, Ohio. Drift opening, No. G seam,
3 feet thick. Employs 5 miners.
Eli No. 2.
Operated by Eli Bros., Alliance, Ohio. Shaft opening, 55 feet. No. 3 seam,
2 feet 8 inches, and employs G miners.
Carr.
Operated by Wm. Roach, Alliance, Ohio. Shaft, 40 feet. No. 3 seam, 3 feet
thick. Employs 5 miners.
Hickory.
Operated by Philip Miner, lessee, McDonaldsvillo, Ohio. Drift opening.
No. 3 seam, and employs 6 miners and 1 day man.
Fisher.
Operated by D. R. Thomas, Justice, Ohio. Drift, No. 3 seam. Mule haulage
and employs 4 miners.
Cook.
Operated by Wm. Lahmiller, North Industry, Ohio. Drift, No. G seam, and
employs 4 miners.
Fox Run.
Operated by Bowman & Jones, North Lawrence, Ohio. Slope, No. 1 seam,
4 feet thick. Employs 5 miners.
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Hess.
Operated by the Cincinnati Coal Co.. Navarre, Ohio. Shaft, No. 1 seam
^^ feet thick, and employs 4 miners.
Newman.
Operated by the Newman Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio, R. R. No. 2. Slope
opening, 75 feet in length, No. 1 seam, coal 5 feet thick. Employs 4 miners and
1 day man.
Iches.
Operated by John Iches, Massillon, Ohio. Shaft opening, 28 feet. No. 1 seam,
.T feet thick. Three miners and 1 day man employed.
SUMMIT COUNTY.
Turkeyfoot No. 2.
Located near Manchester, Ohio, on the C, A. & C. R. R. Operated by the
Brewster Coal Co., Akron, Ohio. John White, Barberton, Ohio, R. R., has f'lll
charge. Slope opening, :]43 feet in length, No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Ven-
tilated by a fan. worked on the double entry system, and employs 00 miners
and 19 day men. Six visits made. February 10th, mine in fair condition. Feb
ruary 17th, found the ventilation deficient in No. 3 entry. It was not in ad-
vance of the GO-foot limit, but it was stopped until a breakthrough was cut. ^lay
17th, former orders complied with. Ordered a breakthrough in No. 1 entry,
also in No. 3 entry. June 29th, former orders complied with. Second opening
completed and stairway built, and the fan house under construction. September
15th and December 14th, on my visit I found the fan house completed, a 12-
foot Brazil fan in operation and the mine in good condition.
Beechwood Massillon.
Located at Manchester, Ohio, on the C, A. & C. R. R. Operated by th^
Beechwood Massillon Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. J. J. Williams, Nimishila,
O., has full charge Shaft opening. 140 feet deep, penetrating the No. 1 seam of
Massillon coal, 5 feet thick. Worked on the double entry system. Fan ventila-
tion, motor and mule haulage. Employs 40 pick miners, 14 cutters, 4 drillers,
5.^) loaders and 3S day men. Four visita made. Febniary 13th, ventilation de
ficient. Stopped No. 3 entry until a breakthrough was cut. June IGth, former
orders ccmiplied with. August 24th. ordered a door put up in No. 5 entry; also
a check door put up in No. (> entry. December 1st. former orders complied
.with; mine in good condition.
Hametown.
Located near Hametown, Ohio. OperaUul by the J. D. Jones Coal Co., Bar-
berton, Ohio. R. R. No. 35. Slope 118 feet in length. No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick.
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Ventilated by exhaust steam. Employs 7 miners and 2 day hands. Three visits
made, June 24th, September 23rd and December 17th. Mine in good condition
for pillar work.
Hill.
Located near Mogadore, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Robinson Clay Co., Akron, Ohio. Wm. Lilly, Mogadore, Ohio, has full charge.
Drift opening into the clay seam, which is from 5 to 7 feet thick. Furnace
ventilation, and employs 8 miners and 2 day men. Visited July 6th and October
27th. This mine was operated in compliance with the law throughout the year.
Swinehart No. 1.
Located near EMgefleld, Ohio. Operated by the Robinson Clay Co., Akron.
Ohio. S. Warjon, Akron, Ohio, has full charge. Slope, 50 feet in length, enter-
ing the clay seam, which is from G to 7 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, single
entry system. Employs 6 miners aud 2 day men. Visited July Gth and found
condition good.
Cottage Grove.
I^ocated near Cottage Grove, Ohio. Operated by the Cottage Grove Coal Co.,
Akron, Ohio, R. R. No. 24. E. C. Burtch, Akron. Ohio. R. R. No. 24. has full
charge Slope opening, 8G feet In length, entering the No. 1 seam of coal, llic*
feet thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Nine miners and ?» day men, are
employed. Visited August 29th. Former orders complied with; mine in good
condition.
Clinton Shaft.
Operated by the Clinton Coal Co., Clinton. Ohio. Four miners and 1 day
man employed.
Bell.
Operated by the Adams & Blackstone Coal Co., Barberton, Ohio. Slope, 85
feet. No. 1 seam. Three miners and 1 day man employed.
WAVXK COIXTV.
West Lebanon No. 1.
Situated on the C, A. & C. R. R., near West Lebanon. Ohio.. Operated by
the West Lebanon Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Ed Penman, West Lebanon, super-
intendent; Geo. Kay, A^'est Lebanon, mine lorenian. Shaft, 101 feet deep. No.
1 seam, 5 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Employs ^0 miners
and 14 day men. Visited January 2oth and found them removing pillars. Aban-
doned April, 1908.
West Lebanon No. 2.
IxKjated near No. 1 and operated by the same company. Ed Penman, West
I^ebanon, Ohio, has full charge. Slope opening, ^?A) feet in length, entering the
No. 1 seam of Massillon coal. 5 feet thick. Double entry system, ventilated
by a 12-foot Brazil fan. Four visits made. .January 22nd and May 20th, ordered
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brattice put in No. 2 entry. August 8th, found the ventilation deficient in No.
2 room in No. 2 entry; also ventilation deficient in No. 3 room. No. 4 entry.
Ordered a check door put up. October 23rd, former orders complied with ; mine
in good condition. James McGill had his son in the mine, who was not 14
years of age. Ordered him taken out. The order was complied with.
Porter.
Located near Doylestown, Ohio, on the Erie R. R. Operated by the Card
& Prosser Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. O. V. Dibble. Wadsworth, Ohio, superin-
tendent; R. I^e, Doylestown, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 1C2 feet deep.
No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Ventilated by fan, worked on the double
entry system. Motor and mule haulage. Seventy miners and 19 day men
employed. Visited February 26th and found them removing the pillars.
Doylestown No. 1.
Remained suspended throughout the year.
Dalton No. 14.
Located on the W. & L. E. R. R., near Dalton, Ohio. Operated by the M.
C. M. Co., Massillon. Ohio. Wm. Baumgardner, Massillon, Ohio, superintendent;
John LaViers, Dalton, Qhio, mine foreman. Shaft, 125 feet deep, entering the
No. 1 seam, 3^ to 4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation. Em
ploys 43 miners and 17 day men. Two visits made. September 28th, found
the mine in operation after a suspension of 5 months; conditions fair. Novem-
ber 18th, ordered breakthrough in No. 2 entry. Aside from this, conditions
were good.
No. 21.
Ix)cated near No. 14, on the same railroad. Owned and operated by the
same company. Wm. Baumgardner. Massillon, Ohio, superintendent; Geo.
Swire, Massillon. Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 157 feet deep. No. 1
seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Ventilated by a fan, worked on the double entry
system, and employs 78 miners and 23 day men. Two visits made. August 3rd,
found the mine in operation after a suspension of nearly 4 months. Twenty-
four miners were engaged in driving entries. Ordered the traveling way to
the second opening cleaned out Tested the safety catches and found them
in poor condition. Ordered them repaired, which was done before I left the
mine. October 20th. found several of the brattices that needed repairing. Or-
dered them repaired; also a breakthrough cut in No. 2 room in No. 4 entry.
S. S. Aside from this, conditions were good.
Burton City.
Tx)cated near Burton City. Operated by the Burton City Coal Co., Burton
City. Ohio. Chas. Chank. Burton City, has full charge. Shaft opening, 65
feet deep. No. 1 scam of coal. 3 feet thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Eight
miners and three day men employed. Visited November 30th and ordered
gate on shaft, cover on caire and braUo on drum. The mine is in fair condition.
Terra Gotta.
Locat«'(l noar FnMlo^icl^sl)ll^^^ Ohio, on the C, A. & C. R. R. Operated by
the Terra Cot I a Coal and Clay Co., Fredericksburg, Ohio. A. W. Lanolin,
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Fredericksburg, Ohio, has full charge. Drift opening, No. 5 seam, 2^ feet
thick. Natural ventilation and employs 10 miners and 2 day men. Visited
November 9th and found it in first-class condition.
Geute.
Located near North Lawrence, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated
by the Geute Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. C. A. Kouth, Massillon, Ohio, has full
charge. This is a new mine, slope opening, 280 feet in length, No. 1 seam of
coal, 4 feet thick. Ventilated by exhaust steam. Will be worked on the double
entry system. November 19th, found 9 men engaged in making the bottom.
California.
Seiberlin and Miller Coal Co., Doylestown, Ohio. Five miners and 1 day
man. Furnace ventilation.
Gilt Edge.
Owned by A. W. Laughlin, Fredericksburg, Ohio. Drift opening, No. 5
seam. Employs 5 miners and 1 day man. Natural ventilation.
Redett.
Owned by Wm. Redett & Sons Fredericksburg, Ohio. Drift opening. No.
5 seam. Employs 4 mfners and 1 day man. Natural ventilation.
Chippewa.
Operated by the Chippewa Coal Co., Marshallville, Ohio. Remained sus-
pended through the year.
HOLMES COUNTY;
LIST OF SMALL MINES VISITED.
Bilderback No. 1.
Operated by D. M. Bilderback, Mlllersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam. Em-
ploys 4 miners and 1 day man.
Bilderback No. 2.
Operated by D. M. Bilderback, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift ot)ening, No. 6
seam. Three miners and 1 day man employed.
Uhl No. 1.
Operated by B. Uhl, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam. Employs 4 miners
and 1 day man. Natural ventilation.
Uhl No. 2.
Operated by B. Uhl, Millersbiir;^:, Ohio. Drift. No. G seam. Employs 7 minors
xnd 1 day man.
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Hoon. '
Operated by John Hoon, Killbuck, Ohio. Drift. Employs 3 miners and 1
day man.
Brooks.
Operated by Wm. Brooks, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. G seam. Natural
ventilation. Employs 4 men.
Chiveliard.
Operated by E. H. Chiveliard, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet
thick. Furnace ventilation. Seven miners and 1 day man are employed.
Quillen No. 1.
Operated by the Holmes County Coal and Clay Product Co., Millersburg,
Ohio. Drift opening. No. 4 seam, 4 feet thick. Ventilated by a furnace. Em-
ploys 10 miners and 2 day men.
Quillen No. 2.
Operated by G. C. Quillen, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. 4 seam. Natural
ventilation and employs 4 miners and 1 day man.
Mast.
Operated by A. A. Echard, lessee, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. G seam.
Natural ventilation. Ehnploys 6 miners and 1 day man.
MINES VISITED OUTSIDE OF THE SEVENTH DISTRICT.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
Garside.
May 28th, called to assist District Inspector Morrison, where an explosion
occurred, three men losing their lives. June 4th, visited in company with
Chief Inspector Harrison and District Inspectors Morrison and Smith, for the
purpose of making an investigation as to the cause of the explosion.
West Pittsburg.
May 18th, visited in company with District Inspector Morrison. The mine
being flooded with water, no inspection was made.
New House.
May 19th. ventilation deficient in Nos 4 west and 5 east entries. Mr. Mor-
rison ordered the miners out of the mine until it was put in lawful condition.
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Hoon.
May 20th, visited with District Inspector Morrison. The mine being idle,
a partial inspection was made.
Prospect Hill No. 1.
May 20th, mine in good condition.
Prospect Hill No. 2.
May 2l8t, ihis mine was found in fair condititm. District Inspector Mor-
rison ordered a second opening.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
Beaver Dam and Wainwright No 2.
These mines were visited in company with the Mining Commission and
District Inspectors Turner. .Jones and Smith.
EIGHTH DISTRICT
LOT JENKINS.
Composed of a Portion of Belmont County.
(377)
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Hail, Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In compliance with the mining laws I herewith submit my first
report, dating from the time of my appointment as Inspector of the ETighth
Mining District, commencing! June 1st, up to the close of the present year.
During the time covered by this report one hundred and fifty-five visits
have been made to* the different mines; seven sets of scales have been tested,
and found correct. Three other visits were made to oil territories in regaril to
sealing of oil wells.
It is with regret that I am compelled to report twenty fatal accidents for
seven months of my inspectorship, nine of which were due to falls of roof coal
affd stone; four by mine cars; two by electric wires, and one by coming in
contact with a starting box of mining machine; two by motors and one was
found dead on the stone dump at the Provident mine, the supposition being
that he was suffocated from the fumes from the dump, which was burning and
giving off considerable sulphur. Permanent improvements are as follows:
Seven second openings have been made under my supervision, and improve-
ments made on five others, some of which could not have been considered avail-
able on my first visit; requests had been made for these Improvements by
Inspector Ebenezer Jones, as well as by myself on my first visit to place these
openings in good condition, and am pleased to report in most instances that
they have been complied with. Four new cages with improved safety catches
have been put in; three new fans erected, one replacing a furnace, and the
other two larger fans than were previously in use.
When not otherwise mentioned in my report it will be understood that the
No. 8 seam of coal is being worked, and that it will average from 5 to 5^ feet
in thickness, and all machine mines ventilated by fans if not otherwise stated.
Upon visiting the mines in this district on m^ first visit found all mines of
any consequence equipped with fans: in tact, there are only four shipping mines
in the district which have furnace ventilation, and fans will be installed lu two
of these in the near future, as they are contemplating putting them in at the
present time. In some of the mines where fans ar? installed, the ventilation
along the working faces was not always up to the standard, due to various
causes, the air courses not being properly taken care of. In many instances
they are allowed to fall in to such an extent and offer so much resistance to the
air current that it finds its way to the return air course through inferior stop-
pings that have been built in most oases of boards, and in time become rotted
and break down, with the restilt that snail readings are obtained at the inlet
and outlet, and still more so at the head of the working places.
The making of refuge holes along the motor roads on the same side as the
electric wire, is praetiood in a number of the mines, and in some mines there
were very few places in which to escape the motor and cars when passing. I
am pleased to report, that in most instances, the mariagement of mines have
complied with my request and have provided manholes where there were none,
and on the opposite side from the electric wires. This has been more readily
accomplished since the enactment of the electric wire law which became ef-
fective during the year, than it was pn^vionsly.
The new mining laws which came into effect during the year regulating
the uso of electricity in the mines, shiilds on niinin«^ machines, copper tamping
tools, boxing and handling of exi)losivt>s. etc.. are beinu irrailnaliy complied with,
but not as promptly as (hsired. It has been my <MhU^avor to have them com-
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plied with in a way inflicting as little hardship on the parties interested as
possible, allowing a reasonable amount of time with which to comply, but always
insisting that they must be complied with.
Since assuming the duties of my ofiice, the mines have not worked very
sitady, work at few of the mines being fair, but work generally has been slow
and a great many idle men were in evidence at all times.
Two companies in this district have been employing the services of local
inspectors at their mines; the I^rain Coal & Dock Co., which is one of the
largest companies operating mines in this district, have in their employ Mr.
Thos. McGough, one of the former district mine inspectors of the state, and
the Highland Coal Co., operating three mines in the district, employ Mr. R.
C. Simpson as inspector of their mines. This practice is very commendable;
it would be very gratifying indeed to the mining dtparlment to see the work-
ing places visited much oftener in the No. 8 vein of coal with its dangerous roof
of .soapstone and to see that proper care was taken ia posting places, and be-
lieve that a number of fatal accidents could be averted, as well as the num-
ber more seriously injured which occur each year while working at the face,
as a great number of the fatal and non-fatal accidents take place at the face
of the working places, and in many instances are due to carelessness in post-
ing places.
There has been very little new development in the district during the year,
and no new mines have been opened up. owing to the dullness in the coal trade.
A railroad has been built one-half mile west of Lafferty Station, on the C. L &
W. division of the B. & O. R. R., twenty-three miles west of Bridgeport, which
will open up a large territory of coal in this county. It is being constructed
as a coal road, and will connect with the main line of the B. & O. at Belmont,
and the coal can either be shipped over the C. J^. & W. R. R. division io the
;ak(s and northern points, or over the B. & O. R. R.. main line, affording th(
opportunity of shipping the coal east or into the central and western part of the
state. The railroad company has already the right of way to its terminus pur-
chased, and one company alone has several thousand acn's of coal along that
valley.
A great deal has been said of late in regard to the future needs of the coun-
try on account of the waste of coal, should it continue at the present rate of
consumption, or should the present rate increase, as it is likely to. The
thought has suggested itself that a great saving could be effected by draw-
ing pillars, and as inspectors employed by th^ state, we should be empowered
to see that all workable coal is taken out when working a mine, but our ex-
t»?rience has been when the suggestion is made to any mine manager that the
»»illars should be drawn before abandoning certain territories, they offer the
piea that the coal cannot be worked owing to the e.xponse attached to it, in_
f.-der to compete in the market, as the cost of production would be greater than
ihe price at present obtained for coal, in consequence of which the pillars are
lost for all time, the state losing that amount in mon*»y. In my judgment there
18 too large a per cent, of coal left in the mines that could be worked with the
proper system applied, which would mean thousands of tons of coal saved eacli
year that is now lost, and the public should be willing to pay the proper price
for coal in order to justify the working of those pill xrs.
As to recommendations, I have noiu* to ofl\*r other than those which have
already been presented by the district mine inspectors to the State Mining
Commission, and take this opportunity to thank th:it honorable body for the
courtesy shown the department when they appeared before them to express
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their views as to needed mining legislation, and trust the legislature will sec
the wisdom of enacting into law the recommendations submitted to them by
the commission for their consideration, which should be of interest to the
mining industry of the state.
In closing, I wish to thank you very kindfy and all the members of the
department for their kind and valuable advice and the courtesies shown me
while serving as a member of the Ohio Mining Department
Respectfully yours,
LOT JENKINS, BELLAIRE, OHIO.
Inspector Eighth District.
December 31, 1908.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 381
BELMONT COUNTY.
Glen.
Located near Glencoe, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Bel-
mont Coai Mining Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Slope opening, 100 feet long, and employb
230 miners and 61 day men. Three visits made. June 30th, mine in unsat-
isfactory condition; drainage along the main motor line in poor condition; ven-
tilation poor in some sections; wires were hung in a loose manner; several
places on entries required timbering. August 31st, ventilation and. drainage Im-
proved; also Improvement in hanging of wires. A great deal of timbering wai»
yet needed. December 28th, ventilation fair, but wires not properly placed,
according to orders of the Department. Instructions were given the manage-
ment, with which they agreed to comply. John McMillen, Glencoe, superinten-
dent Three mine bosses have been employed during the year. Thos. Ivers was
succeeded by Chas. Smith, and Chas. Smith by E. T. Jones, all of Glencoe, Ohio
Black Diamond.
Situated at Neffs, Ohio. Operated by the Belmont Coal Mining Co. E. K.
Lace, superintendent, Neffs, Ohio, and John Atkinson, same place, mine boss.
Four visits made. July 7th, ventilation deficient for the number of men, but
was well distributed, and the men were so well scattered in the mine that there
was no complaint from them. Upon inquiry, found the speed of the fan could
not he Increased, the boiler power being limited and the engine used to op-=»rate
the boilers not being of sufficient capacity. The shaft opening used as an
egress by the men was also In a very wet condition. Requested mine ventilated
in compliance with the law. A new boiler and engine have since been Installed,
the return airway cleaned up and the ventilation somewhat Increased, but re-
quested the number of men reduced in accordance with the amount of ventilation
for the number of men on any one shift. September 1, little improvement had
been made. September 8, conditions same as previous visit. October 21, Inspec-
tor Ebenezer Jones accompanied me to this mine. A small body of gas had been
ignited while the men were going in the mine on October 17th. A pair of
entries had been connected through to an old pair of abandoned entries the pre-
vious Saturday night, and when the fan was started on Monday morning, there
was a small amount of gas generated on the main line, which Ignited from one
of the miners* lamps while they were walking In. The men were ordered out
znd stoppings were built with a pipe leading to the return airway to conduct
any gas that might accumulate. While in the mine word was received thai
Edwin Johnson had been injured by a fall of stone while working at the face
in room No. 22, on No. 1 west entry, proving fatal in about one and one-half
hours after he was removed tq his house. The management was given one
week to Install an engine, or the number of men would again be reduced.
November 20th, called to Investigate fatal accident of Wenzel Pobozek, which
has been reported. The ventilation was much improved on this visit, the en
gine having been installed with other improvements along the air course.
Transportation, B. & O. and W. & L. E. R. R.'s.
O. & W. Va.
Located at Neffs, Ohio. Owned by same company as Black Diamond. Has
been suspended all year.
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Knob.
Situated one and a half miles west of Bellaire, Ohio. Operated by the
Bakewell Coal Co., Bellaire, Ohio. J. H. Pearsoll, superintendent and mine boss
Two visits made, August 27th and October IGlh. Idle on first visit; only par-
tial inspection made. October 16th, mine in good condition. Requested wires
placed farther back from rails. Furnace ventilation. Employs 78 miners end
17 day men. The greater part of the coal is gathered by motors. Mine idle
the greater part of the ye8.r. Transportation, B. & O. R. R.
Victor.
Located near Bannock, Ohio. Operated by the Bannock Coal Co., Akron.
Ohio. Shaft, ;>o feet deep, and employs 20 miners and 9 day men. George W.
Selway, Bannock, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Three visits made
July Gth. scales tested and found correct. This mine has very tender roof
coal that overlays the No. 8 seam of coal found in this mine. A few places
have been worked, leaving about 4 inches of the regular seam lo supporr the
roof. On July 15th, mine was again visited in company with Chief Mine In-
spector Geo. Harrison. Visited again November ?Oth; ventilation good, hiil
drainage poor. Found the breakthrough law not being observed. Requcstcil
all places stopped that were over the. required distance, and the law strictly
complied with. On the east side of the shaft there is a little better roof Mmii
found on previous visits. Transportation C, L. & W. R. R.
Long. J
Located at Bellaire. Ohio. Owned by the Long Coal Co.. Bellaire. Ohia ]
Thos. Long, superintendent and niino boss. Small mine, employing 6 men. ^
One mining machine in use. Coal is used for domestic purposes. Mine in
poor condition. Seconci opening traveling wiiy is not properly taken rare of.
and boilers located entirely too close to the shaft. July 29th and December lll^«
instructions were given to place the traveling way to the second opening i«^
good condition or cease operation. Mr. Long promi.sed to repair it inim*^
d lately.
Suburban Clay Mine.
Owne(i and operated by the Suburban Brick Co.. Wheeling. W. Va. \"\^^
ited July :Hith and found in an unsatisfactory condition in regard to the v€i^
t nation and also general safety. Recpiested management to cease oi>eration untf
more ventilation was supplied and numerous timbers renewed along the maic-^
haulage*. All work ai fa.ce was stopped and a force of men started to build
stoppings and necessary timbering. F^leven feel of fire clay is mined, and only
r> feet of limestone, with a large amount of surface overlaying it. causing
consi(i(M'al)le weight, necessitating very large timbers used. Mine resumetl
operation August 4th. with approval of the Departme'nt. Again visited November
2oth and found in fair condition, but no second opening. Nine men employed.
Fan ventilation. Chas. Carpenter. Martins Ferry. Ohio, superintendent, and
(leo. Pyle. Bellaire. Ohio, was succeeded as mine 1m>ss by Jas. Martin. Shady-
side. Ohio.
Beveridge & Green.
Located two and one-half miles from Powhatan, Ohio. Operated by Be^-
erldge A: C.reen. Small domestic mine, employing 5 men. Mine in fair condition.^
Ventilated by exhaust steam. Slope openinir. Go feet long. Pick mine.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 383
Garrett.
LK>cated at Bellaire, Ohio. Owned by M. T. Garrett, Bellalre, Ohio. Do-
mestic mine, with one mining machine. Employs G men. Furnace ventilation.
Visited August 18th and November 20th. Requested some timbering done
and stoppings looked after; also furnace cleaned up, which had been allowed
to become filled with ashes, retarding ventilation. Mr. Garrett willingly agreed
to remedy these defects. Small slope, mule haulage. Electric power is se-
cured from the street car line.
Pultney.
Operated by the Cambria Mining Co., Toledo, Ohio. T. H. Huddy, Shady-
side, superintendent; W. H. Boring, same place, mine boss. Transportation,
C. & P. R. R. Slope, 290 feet long. Four visits made, and with exception oi'
second opening, mine in fair condition. On October 14th a local squeeze oc-
curred on the 5th and 6th west entries. Advised abandoning those entries, as
tbe coal could be taken out the other way, which was done. Second opening
In much better condition than previously. This company has been somewhat
dilatory in complying with the law in regard to shields on machines, but a
promise was made to have them placed OU) machines immediately. Visited
again on December 17th. Scales tested July 24th and found correct.
Carnegie Nail Mill.
Located at Bellaire, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by
^e Carnegie Steel Co., Pittsburg, Pa. B. F. Marling, Bellaire, Ohio, superin
endent and mine boss. Visited July 31st; in good condition. August 21st, mine
vas examined in company with the members of the State Mining Commission
Old Inspectors W. H. Turner, 5th district; Thos. Morrison, 8th district, and
^nezer Jones, 10th district. After inspecting the mine, and on the way out
gain, our party was invited to a well-arranged dining-room, where we found
Ales laid with an abundance of everything good to eat, and a very pleasant
ternoon was spent 9,000 feet under the hill of Belmont county. The tables were
tended by lady waitresses. November 27th, mine in good condition. Man-
ners of this mine have provided an ambulance car for the care of the Injured,
^ich Is kept in a dry place on the inside of the mine, always ready for use
i^eeded, and also a very comfortable hospital on the outside for the imme-
ite care of the injured or sick.
Captina.
Located at Captina, Ohio, on the Ohio River & Western R. R. Operated
^e Captina Coal Co., Armstrong's Mills, Ohio. Wm. Rankin, same place,
erintendent and mine boss. Visited June 16th, in company with Inspector
es. No inspection could be made, as mine was idle and the fan not in opera-
; the mine generates considerable gas. September 18th, mine in good con-
^' Pick mine. Employs 25 miners and 7 day men. Shaft opening, 68
deep.
Columbia.
Located near Pairpoint, Ohio. Operated by the Columbia Coal Co.. Akron,
■ D. W. Selway, Fairpoint, Ohio, superintendent; Ira Watkins, St. Clairs-
Ohio, mine boss. July 20th, ventilation fair, but the same breakthrough
^^as not being observed, places being driven beyond the 60-feet limit. Re-
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quested all such places stopped and wires properly strung. October 26tli, yen-
tilation fair. Former instructions carried out in regard to breakthroughs, and
wires placed in better manner. Considerable timbering yet required on en-
tries, and second opening not in satisfactory condition on account of water and
falls. Requested these defects remedied at once. Blankets and stretchers had
been provided. Drift opening, employs 140 miners and 35 day men. Transpor-
tation, C, L & W. R. R.
Neff & Robinson.
Located near McClainville, Ohio. Owned by NefP & Robinson, Nefts, Ohio.
Operated by G. M. Hamelton and G. W. Garlock, Bellaire, Ohio. Small mine,
which furnishes coal for the brick works at McClainyille, Ohio, and domestic
coal around Steel. August 18th and November 19th, in fair condition, but no
second opening.. Drift, employing 3 men. Furnace ventilation.
Nealon.
Located at McClainville, Ohio. Owned and operated by J. C. Nealon,
Bellaire, Ohio, R. F. D. No. 2. Drift opening, employing 8 miners and 2 dagr
men. August 18th, roads in muddy condition; ventilation fair. Requested a
few places timbered along entries. Furnace ventilation. Output disposed of
to brick works at McClainville, Ohio, and domestic purposes in that locality.
Big Run.
Located near Dillies Bottom, Ohio. Operated by the Eastern Ohio Cot/
Co.. Alliance, Ohio. Mine inspected in company with Inspector Jones, July
10th. The slope and air shaft had just been completed and connected; power
house and tipple built. December 20th, in fair condition; working away fron^
the bottom of the slope with four entry system. Slope, 420 feet long, and witt
be a large mine when completely opened up. Requested that no more n^««^
be employed until stairs in second opening was completed. Ten men ecft-
ployed on the inside and 4 day men outside. D. B. Brooks, Bellaire. Ob.*'^
superintendent and mine boss.
Clifford.
Located at Dillies Bottom, Ohio, on the C. & P. R, R., and operated ^■^^
the Fort Pitt Coal Co.. Moundsville. W. Va. A. G. Leonard, Moundsville, ^^'
Va.. superintendent, and G. W. Dawson, mine boss, was succeedeed by Cb^^***
Sargent, and Sargent by Mike Wasily, Moundsville, W. Va. Slope, 420 feet lo
Coal shipped by river, but preparations are being made for railroad shipmei
Twenty-six miners and 15 day men employed. Inspected in company with
spector Jones. A new 14-foot Robinson-maive fan had been installed; ventH^^^
tlon good; found one pair of entries giving off gas. Requested canvas
on hand to conduct the air from last breakthrough to face of entry, in ord«
to avoid the practice of brushing. Also requested that some mode of commu^
nication, either by phone or speaking tube, installed from top of slope to bottom.
July 29th. called to investigate the fatal accident resulting in the death of
Andy Basdour, who was working on the night turn, and evidently had ridden
up the slope on the front end of a loaded car. After it passed the knuckle
40 feot he fell off and the car ran over him, injuring him to such an extent
that he died shortly afterwards. October 28th. visited by request of A. O.
^nard. superintendent, in regard to the kind of stairs they should build la
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 385
the new air shaft, which has been made 10x14 In size. December 20th again
visited, as there was some misunderstanding in regard to the stairs. Insisted
that the employes have the right to the use of the* slope at all times, or a
hoist placed in tlie shaft for the purpose of hoisting the men out, or that
portion of the slope protected so that employes could walk up or down with
freedom from coming in contact with the cars, the management agreeing to
this request.
Tunncll.
Situated at Flushing, Ohio, on the C, L. & W. R. R. Operated by the
Flushing Coal Co., Elyria, Ohio. J. A. Trimbath, Flushing, Ohio superintendent
and mine boss. Drift. Employs 47 miners and 14 day men. Compressed air
machines are used to mine the coal. Electric motor and mule haulage.
Ventilation poor. A pair of entries are being driven to the outside, working
from both sides, which should improve the ventilation. A squeeze took place
on one pair of entries. The top in this mine is exceptionally good; rooms
worked up the full distance without any post. Two visits made. August 25th
and November 17th, inspections made. The No. 8 A seam isi worked here,
the coal being 3^ feet thick. Requested a pair of entries going outside, driven
with as much speed as possible.
Lucy.
Located between Neffs, Ohio, and Stewartsville, on the B. & O. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Gordon Coal Co., Stewartsville, Ohio. Hugh Ferguson, Stewarts-
ville, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. June 23rd, found ventilation defi-
cient on the west side, caused by the air course on the 3rd west having fallen
in to such an extent that the area was too small. Other parts of the mine
were in fair condition. Advised cleaning some of the fall and that 4th west
entries be driven to daylight, which was only a short distance away, and stop-
pings repaired, as there was considerable leakage. August 28th, mine in about
the same condition. Entry not yet driven out. December 10th, in fair con-
dition. New opening made on 4th west, furnishing fresh air nearer to where
the men were working. Ordered trolley wire rehung as ordered by the De-
partment, which is at present too close to the rails.
Deliora.
Located near Glencoe, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Highland Coal
Co., Wheeling, W. Va. H. S. Reppert, Glencoe, Ohio, superintendent; Joe
Oral and Stephen Fitzpatrick, mine bosses, same place. Shaft, 67 feet deep, em-
ploying 226 miners and 65 day men. Three visits made; general conditions
fair, with the exception of the electric wires, which were ordered put up more
securely, and the air course from the inlet shaft was requested cleaned up.
December 18th, called to investigate fatal accident of Melia Menzioh, who was
killed by a fall of soapstone while working at the face in No. 1 room on second
face entry off second north.
Hall & Gllhooley.
located at Bellaire, Ohio. Owned and operated by Hall & Gilhooley, Bei-
laire, Ohio. Domestic mine, employing 10 miners and 2 day men. One mining
machine in use, power being secured from the street car line. An additional
opening has been made near the face of the workings and a 4-foot fan installed
in place of furnace. Two visits made, and mine in first-class condition. P. F.
Gilhooley, Bellaire, superintendent, and John D. Hall, mine boss.
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Johnson.
Located at Pipe Creek, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R- Operated by the Johnson
Coal Co., Bellaire, Ohio. George Johnson, Dillies Bottom, Ohio, superintendent,
and Jas. Cook, Shadyside, Ohio, mine boss. Ninety miners and 25 day men
employed. Slope opening. Two visits made. July 28th several places re-
quired timbering on motor haulage. Also requested additional manholes along
the motor line. Second opening was not in good condition. Requested same be
given attention. November 11th, ventilation at face of w^orks was poor, due to
a fallen-in air course. Two new air courses were being driven around the
fall, which, when completed, should improve ventilation. The second opening
could be used for traveling purposes, but was not in good condition. Re-
quested ventilation improved, also second opening. Also requested a supply ot
blankets and stretchers kept on hand tor care of the injured. Compressed air
and electric chain machines are used to mine the coal.
Black Oak.
Situated 3 miles east of Flushing, Ohio, on the C, L. & W. R. R., and
operated by the Kennon Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio. Three visits made. July
2nd, found the breakthrough law not strictly complied with; ordered all such
places stopped. Also two boys under legal age were sent out of the mine
Safety catches on cages were not in good condition; requested that no one be
allowed to ride on them. October Gth, investigated fatal accident to Celest
Gilla, who was killed while driving on the Sth west entry and riding down a
small grade on the front end of the trip, fell off the car and was so seriously
injured that he died in a short while after being extricated from under the car.
Mine was also inspected. Ventilation unsatisfactory, and recommended to tlie
Chief of the Department that ho write the company, recommending that an
opening be made close to the face oi* the work, as the mine was becoming too
extensive for the present fan to ventilate. Also requested wires placed '^"'^
better condition along the motor line. Two new cages, with improved safe^*^^
catches, have been installed. The St. Clair Co . Cleveland, Ohio, took char^^^
of this mine on July 1st, 1908; on my last visit Chas. Llewellyn was employes***
as superintendent, and Hugh Gaffney as mine boss, both of Flushing. OhI^=^
Shaft opening 87 feet deep.
Kennon.
Located about one and a half miles west of Flushing, Ohio, on C, L. & W. ^
R. R. Operated by the Kennon Coal Mining Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Frank
Cory, Flushing. Ohio, superintendent: Geo. Millward. same place, mine boss.
Drift opening, employing OS miners and 33 day men. Two visits made. August
26th. considerable black damp was coming from old workings. Second open-
ing in ver\' bad condition from water and falls. Orders were given to have
the fan running at least two hours before starting time. Also requested second
opening cleaned up and timbered, and some timbering done on the motor road.
November 10th. found improvement, but still found water at second opening.
A pump is being installed for handling the water. Fan is being started as
requested and considerable timbering done along the motor line. The No. S
seam of coal is worked here with machines. The soapstone is left up, leaving
from 4 to 5 inches of the original vein for roof, making the seam that Is
worked 4^ feet in thickness.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 387
Lansing.
Located on the C, L. & W. R. R. and operated by the Lorain Coal and
Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. James W. Johnson, Bridgeport, Ohio, superintendent;
\Vm. Slater, Blaine, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, coming to the same tipple.
Three visits made, one in company with the Mining Commission. Mine in
fair condition, but return wires were on the opposite side of the entry from
the trolley line. December 1st, ventilation on the part called the north was
not verj' good; requested improvement. Also requested additional manholes
made along the motor lines. September 13th, investigated fatal accident to
Mike Deicho, as previously reported. This is one of the largest mines in this
district Three fans are used for ventilation and 244 miners and 80 day men
employed.
Wheeling Creek Nos. 1 and 2.
Located two miles west of Bridgeport, Ohio, on the;' C, L. & W. R. R.
Operated by the Lorain Coal and Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. E. AVaters,
Bridgeport, Ohio, superintendent, and Gilbert Hanson, same place, mine boss.
Two drift openings coming to the same tipple. Two visits made. Found in
good condition on each visit. Especially are the electric wires well placed.
This is a large mine and will in the near future require an opening near the
face or another fan installed, as it will soon be too extensive for the present
fans. Ehn ploys 337 miners and 137 day men.
Crescent 2|/2.
Located on the C, L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Lorain Coal and Dock
Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jas. R. Birkbeck, Bridgeport, Ohio, superintendent, and
Wm. Embleton, Blaine, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening employing 158 miners
and 42 day men. Two visits made. Visited June 17th, with EJbenezer Jones,
Inspector of the 10th district. Ventilation deficient for the number of em-
ployes. This mine is connected with Crescent No. 4, the air being used first
to ventilate the No. 4 and then conducted around No. 2i/^ on its return to the
outlet. Requested Improvements made or the number of men reduced. Sep-
tember 3rd, found one of the ventilating fans removed to where the two mines
intersect, which made some improvement, but not sufl^cient for the number of
men employed. Requested number of men reduced to comply with the law.
The management willingly agreed to comply with this request. Several of
the manholes along the motor line were on the same side as the live wire, but
the management had others made on the opposite side as soon as the wire
law became effective; otherwise mine in fair condition.
Crescent No. 3.
Owned and operated by the Lorain Coal and Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Ucated on the C, L & \V. R. R. Same superintendent as the 2^4 mine, with
W. J. Redfern, Crescent, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, employing 100 miner's and
•U day men. Three visits made. July 14th, ventilation fair; return wires
were laying on the floor on the opposite side from the live wire. Requested
them put up on the same side as the live wire. A few places wor^ driven
beyond the distance for breakthroughs: requested all such places stopped. Sep-
tember 7th, investigated accident resulting in death of Adolph Pastor. Found
ventilation fair. Requested manholes made on opposite side from wires. A
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uew opeuiug is being made from the oiits^ide to connect with the iuteiior of
the mine, which will shorten the h.aulage; also provide a shorter distance for
the air to travel, and should make the mine in first-class, condition.
Crescent No. 3>^.
Located same place as the two previous mines, the coal from all three
mines being dumped over the same tipple. Owned and operated by the same
company. J. R. Birkbeck, superintendent, and Richard Delbridge, Maynard, Ohio,
mine boss. Drift, 57 miners and 20 day men being employed. Two visits
made. Stoppings are not carried forward as close as they should be. Re-
quested both positive and negative wires placed closer to the roof. Otherwise
mine in good condition. Visited August 5th and October 29th. Transportation.
C. L. & W. R. R.
Crescent tJo. 4.
Owned and operated by same company. Transportation, C, L. & W. R. R.
Located at Crescent, Ohio. Drift, employing 50 miners and 12 day men. Vis-
ited June 17th, in company with Inspector Jones of the Tenth district. Found
in good condition, securing the air from two fans ventilating the two minc^
2V^ and No. 4 being ventilated by the same current.
Morgan (Long & Winder.)
Domestic mine, located at Bellaire, Ohio. Operated by Robert and Wm.
Long, Bellaire, Ohio. Coal is retailed in the vicinity of Bellaire. Mine closed
down by Inspector Jones in the early part' of the year for lack of ventilation.
Mine was worked on the Klee side of the hill until the two mines were con-
nected. Ventilation fair. Requested some timbering done along the raain *
entry; also second opening kept available, since connections have been made.
A small mine fire took place on the Klee side of the hill, the pillars catching
fire from the furnace, which gave them some trouble for a few days in ex-
tinguishing it. Pick mine, 10 men employed. Furnace veniilation, -RobcrV.
Long, Bellaire, Ohio, superintendent, and Wm. Long, same place, mine boss.
Edge Hill.
Owned and operated by the Morgan Cral Mining Co., Bellaire, Ohio. IT -jO-
cated at Bellaire, Ohio Tran.sportation, C. & P. R. R. Drift opening. ^^ m-
ploys 58 miners and 10 day men. Three visits made. June 15th, in compel-. ^T
with Inspector Jones of the 10th district, found breakthrough law not stric "i^lJ
observed. All such places stopped, and ordered the stoppings carried torwf^^'^
and manholes cleaned out along the motor road and additional ones ma^i^^-
Suggested the installation of a fan. September 9th. ventilation poor; dniinau-*^^
not good. Orders were given to k<M^p blankets and stretchers on hand f^^^
care of injured, there being no supply at the mine. Also to improve ventUati^^^"
or the number of men would be reduced. Management agreed to have fan C^°
the ground within oO days. December 24th. mine in poor condition. Sccoi^ ^
opening could not be traveled without going through considerable water. Tb ^
mining laws were being disrc^ganled to such an extent that I requested th^^
Chief Inspector to write Mr. Morgan. This was done and orders given tc^
either place the mine in proper condition or it would have to be closed down.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 389
Furnace ventilation, but the mine is becoming so extensive that it will soon
bo inadequate for ventilation. Jacob I^ng, Shadyside, Ohio, superintendent
and mine boss.
Melster.
Located at Bridgeport, Ohio. Operated by Meister Bros., Bridgeport, Ohio.
JDomestic mine, employing 5 men. Compressed air punching machine is in
use. Visited September 11th; not in good condition. Requested improvement,
to which the management readily agreed. Chas. Meister has entire charge.
Furnace ventilation.
Kirkwood.
Owned and operated by the Moores Run Coal Co., Fairmont, W. Va. Trans-
portation, C, L. & W. R. R. Drift. Employs 133 miners and 52 day men. Two
visits made. July 21st, mine in some sections in an unsatisfactory condition;
some very dangerous places being worked. Consulted with the management
and they willingly agreed to abandon those places. September 4th, mine in
better condition. Ventilation fair, except on 3rd and 4th entries, due to the
return airway being blocked with falls of roof. Some pillars are drawn in
tills mine. Mine boss stated that there was a man employed looking after
those places to see that proper care was taken in posting. J. J. Ross, Fairmont,
vV. Va.. superintendent, and Wm. Heller, Bridgeport, Ohio, mine boss.
Neff No. 1.
Owned and operated by the Pittsburg Belmont Coal Co., Neffs, Ohio. Located
t Neffs, Ohio. Transportation, B. & O. R. R. Franklin Neff, Neffs, Ohio, superin-
mdent, and John Crawford, Steel, Ohio, mine boss. Drift. Employs 142 miners
ttd 42 day men. Two visits made. June 27th mine in fair condition. Air was well
stributed, but the amount was scarcely adequate for the number of men. Oc-
*ber 30th, mine in good condition. Two pairs of entries had been intersected,
lortening the distance of air travel. With other improvements, the ventilation
18 much better. Requested manholes along the motor road. A new Capell fan
being installed and is doubtless now in operation. Owing to heavy grades,
thering motors are used in some sections of the mine.
Neff No. 2.
Operated by the same company as the No. 1 mine. Located at Neffs, Ohio,
^he B. & O. R. R. Franklin Neff, Neffs, O., superintendent, and John W.
^ejoy. Steel, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, furnace ventilation, and employs GG
lers and 17 day men. Two visits made. July 27th and September 28th,
'® in good condition. All trolley wires were being hung in compliance with
^rs of the Department. Orders were given to provide stretchers and blankets
^he injured, as none were in readi[ness. The fan at the No. 1 mine will
^«t in operation at this mine,
Pittsburg Belmont No. 3.
Ivocated on the Belmont Central R. R., the new road being laid from
erty to Belmont. Owned and operated by the Pittsburg Belmont Coal Co.,
mbus, Ohio. Jas. Prendergast, Lafferty, Ohio, superintendent. Slope open-
and is a new mine. Slope and air shaft have been sunk to the coal. Rf*"
390 ANNUAL REPORT
road is being built, a large force of men being employed getting it in readiness.
Foundation for the power plant had been laid, when visited on Juno 24th.
Tipple is to be constructed of structural steel and boiler and engine room build-
ing will be made of tile. Blacksmith shop, repair room and oil room, which is in
one building, will be constructed of tiling. When completed, this will be a
modern mine and the new road will open up a large territory of coal.
Lydia. /
Owned and operated by the Purseglove Coal Co., St. ClairsvuUe, Ohio.
Located near Maynartl, Ohio, on the C, L. & W. R. R. Samuel Purseglove, same
place, suprintendent and mine boss. Drift. Employs 132 miners and 26 day
men. Two visits made. July 23rd, ventilation deficient on two pairs of
entries. Requested improvements made. The management willingly agreed
to do so. Otherwise mine in good condition. November 9th, investigated and
reported accident of John Sity, which proved fatal. Inspected mine and found
in fair condition. One pair of entries was driven almost to the surface on
the left side of the mine, which will improve ventilation, furnishing fresh
air to the working places.
Provident No. 1.
Located between St. Clairsville and Maynard, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R.,
and owned and operated by the Provident Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Shaft
opening, 8G feet deep, employing 382 miners and C4 day men. David Thomas,
St. Clairsville, Ohio, superintendent. Wm. Liggens, same place, was succeeded
as mine boss by Sony Litten. June 19th, visited in company with Inspector
Jones of the 10th district, and found in fair condition, except a few places. .
where breakthroughs were not made at proper distance and too much refuse
was being thrown in last breakthrough. Requested the law complied with in
all cases. August 27th, engine room and machine shops containing generator
and hoisting engine was destroyed by fire; the buildings were of bnck, but
by some means caught fire from the inside. On this account the mine was
idle until temporary buildings could be constructed, and were later rebuilt of
brick. November 24th, mine in fair condition, with exception of 2nd south
entries, where stoppings were not carried forward as they should be. Requested
places stopped until stoppings were built. September 25th, October Gth and
December 10th, investigated cause of fatal accidents. Partial inspections were
also made of the mine on each of these visits, when it was found that the man-
agement was experiencing some difficulty in having the breakthrough law com-
plied with, the machine runners failing to cut breakthrough when It was
marked off by the mine boss. Also found some impure oil being burned by
some of the employes. Requested the management to have these persons
comply with the law. This mine has a large production and is one of the most
modern equipped mines in the district.
Pclky.
Located at Bellaire. Ohio. Operated by Israel Pelkey, Bellaire, Ohio. Small
domestic mine. Ventilated by furnace and employs 7 men. Visited August
18th, and found in good condition. The mine Is about worked out and will
soon be finished.
Wegcc.
Owned and operated by the Raven Coal Co, Wheeling, W. Va. Suspended.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 39l
Empire No. 1.
Locaied at Bellaire. on the C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Rail
and River Coal Co., Bellaire, Ohio. Wm. Maloney, Bellaire, O., superintendent,
and Owen Donahue, same place, mine boss. Drift opening employing 230 miners
and GJ> day men. Visited June 25th. Found in an unsatisfactory condition.
Scarcely any manholes along the motor road. Wires in poor condition. Break-
through law not observed, places being found 140 feet ahead of air, and con-
siderable dust was found on the roads. Requested all irregularities given atten-
tion, and especially the manholes along the motor road. September 25th. ven-
tilation good, breakthroughs made more regular, but still a few places found
lieyond the required distance, and ordered them stopped. There wao also
some improvement in the hanging of wires, and a few manholes made along
the motor line. October 5th, investigated death of Chas. Collins, killed October
Ist, while riding out on the top of the motor; the motor ran into 15 empty
cars they had lost off the empty trip while going into the mine. Louis I^ong
and Chas. Collins were lying on the top of motor when the motor collided
with the cars. The first two cars were driven up on the motor, killing Col-
lins and slightly injuring Louis Long. December 5th, ventilation good. Man-
holes made almost all along the motor road, but the roads were very dirty from
an accumulation of coal and dust. Also found electric wires on both sides of
one motor road and ordered same removed. Requested dust and coal cleaned
up and taken out from the roads. The daily output has increased In the
past six months and mine in better condition than when first inspected by me.
Transportation on the C. & P. R. R. and river shipment.
Empire No. 2.
Located at Bellaire, Ohio, and operated by same company as the No. 1.
David Love, mine boss, Bellaire, Ohio. Slope opening, employing 174 miners
and 43 day men. Four inspections made. June 26th, found breakthrough law
violated. One entry found 140 feet ahead of air. Also several rooms, all un-
lawful places, were ordered stopped. The main motor road had been shot down
to the lime rock and the sides not properly squared up, with the result that
there was considerable stone falling along the road. There was also only a
few places for refuge to escape the motor trip. Air deficient on first working
pair of west entries. Request was made to improve all irregularities. August
4th, again visited; found in about the same condition, with considerable water
on the motor road. At my request. Chief Inspector Geo. Harrison sent three
other inspectors, W. H. Turner, 5th district; Thos. Morrison, 9th district, anl
Ebenezer Jones, of the 10th district, to assist in the inspection of this mine
on August 22nd. The motor road was inspected for a distance of 4,500 feet
and found in unsatisfactory condition. This, In addition to other unsatisfactroy
conditions found at the mine, justified the Department In writing ihe manage-
ment a written communication, in which notice was given to make such im-
provements as were deemed necessary within 30 days, or steps would be taken
to close the mine. September 24th, again visited, and considerable improve-
ment had been made in several places along the motor line in order to escape
the motor, and also some timbering done. The water had been removed from
off the road; ventilation was not very good on this visit, and requested same
brought up to the standard required by law. Found breakthrough law strictly
observed on last visit. Transportation, C. & P. R. R.
Empire No. 6.
^pauy «** Nos. 1 aud 2 mines. William Maloney,
OSferated by ^'^"^^^^^^^^t. and D. C. Morris, Klee, Ohio, mine boss. VIs-
ItellAire. ^'''^^haWn^ been Idle since March 31st until August 1. First coal
ired Au^rust Ct^^a^^^ management. The breakthrough law had not been
loaded "" rooms and entries being driven beyond legal distance before
^ kUiroughs were made. No second opening was available, but an escape-
ment shaft had been started; also entry from inside to meet the shaft. The
Jive electric wires in some places were found on each side of the motor road,
carrying 600 voltage. Requested all wires placed on one side. Ventilatior. fair.
August 22nd, called to Investigate fatal accident of Geo. Sentock, in company
with Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines. Found that he had been killed
on his way out of the mine, having stepped into a manhole, in company with
Joe Miller, to permit the motor with its trip to pass, but before the trip reached
the place where they had taken refuge the motor was liberated from the cars.
Having to land the trip a long distance, was running with considerable speed.
After the motor passed they stepped out on the road to continue their journey,
when the cars coming from behind ran on them, killing Sentock and injuring
Joe Miller. How Miller escaped death is a mystery, as he was taken out from
under the first car with his neck over the rail between the wheels of the car.
November 19th, mine ventilation fair; wires still on both sides of motor road;
air shaft and entry connected, but not yet cleaned out, and could not bo con-
sidered available. Breakthrough, law complied with in all respects, and the
management promised to change the wires to one side of the motor road im-
mediately. Drift opening, employing 137 miners and 30 day men. Ix>cated
three miles west of Bellaire, Ohio, on B. & O. R. R.
Lorena.
Owned and operatod by the Roby Somers Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Lo-
cated between Maynard and St. Clairsville. Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. J.
O. Somors, St. Clairsville, O., superintendent: Burt Beatty, same place, mine
boss. Drift opening, employing 135 miners and 24 day men. Three visits
made. September 2n<!. ventilation fair; breakthrough law not strictly ob-
served. Requested all unlawful places stopped until law was complied with.
Trolley wire in a few places found over room necks. Gave orders to place
same on other side. Second opening not available. September llth. called
to investigate fatal accident, of .lohn Hlas, crushed by a fall of stono at the
face of his room loading coal. December 2nd, ventilation good. Previous orders
partially complied with. Second opening available. Manholes made along
motor road, but win»s not taken from over room necks. The management said
they would change wires immediately.
• Franklin.
Located at Stewart sville, Ohio, on B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Raven
Coal Co, Wheeling::. \V. Va. Sim Reynolds. Stewart sville, Ohio, superintendent;
.fas. Spence. same pla( e. mine boss. Drift, furnace ventilation. Employs 62
miners and 18 day men. July 30tb, second opening not in good condition, from
watrr and falls of roef. l)ut it was not considered available. Requested It
idaced in j^ood condition and electric wires secured. October 15th, mine in
fair condition. Pump located at bottom of slope of second opening and
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 393
traveling way to opening had, been timbered. Requested trolley wire placed
further back from rail and manholes provided along the motor road on the
opposite side from wire.
Shicks.
Owned and operated by M. J. Schick & Co., Bellaire, Ohio. M. J. Schick,
superintendent, and Ed Conaway, Klee, Ohio, min^ boss. Located one and a
half miles west of Bellaire, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Drift opening. Em-
ploys 72 miners and 20 day men. Two visits made. July 22nd, requested brick
stoppings erected between entries from overcast to fan, otherwise made air-
tight by some other method. Considerable air was being churned around by
the fan, which is located a long distance in the mine. September 21st, mine
in fair condition. Brattices had been gone over. Orders were given to have
the wires placed back from rails and to keep stretchers and blankets for
care of the injured. The management willingly agreed to comply with the law.
Summit Nos. 1 and 2.
Owned and operated by Summit Coal Co., Flushing, Ohio. Both mines
have been suspended during the time the district has been under my charge.
Troll No. 1.
Owned by Trolls Coal Mining Co., St. Clairsville, Ohio. Located at May-
nard, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Jesse Troll, superintendent, St. Clairsville,
Ohio; Geo. Findley, Maynard, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, employing 241
niners and 3G day hands. Two visits made. July 13th, considerable oil was
ound stored in the mine, and the return wires were not properly placed. Or-
'ered certain changes in these matters, which the management willingly agreed
o make. Ventilation fair. October 13th, ventilation deficient; 7th and 8th west
ntries were not free from danger as they should have been. Orders were given for
iPse entries to be gone over and all loose stone removed, as they would only
St a short while, and would not justify timbering. Also gave orders to in-
•ease speed of fan in order to provide required amount of air, and make
anholes along motor line where there were none. Management agreed to
mply with this request.
Troll No. 2.
Owned and operated by same company as the No. 1 mine. Located same
ee, and same superintendent, Geo. Holliday, Maynard, Ohio, being employed
mine boss. Drift. Employs 225 miners and ;U day men. Four visits made.
y 13th, ventilation fair; return wires were placed along the floor and oil
■ed in the mine; also several places required timbering along entries. Re-
sted changes and management aj^re^Ml to comply with suggestion, October
1, investigated fatal accident of .Jolin SoKo, a loader, who had gone to v.ork
m extra shift on a machine, and whiU' l)arring tlu^ truck loose from under
machine when unloading it at the face wilh the power connected, gave a
am and fell over dead. The man with whom he was working had his
under the truck in the same manner as Seko, but felt no effect of clec-
ty whatever. A voltage of 250 volts is carric^d at this mini'. October 27th.
nation deficient on two pairs of entries. Drainage poor on main entry.
s were placed in an improvtMl condition. Requested ventilation improved
iralnage given attention and the fan run at higher speed: also manholes
ded along the motor road. Management agreed to comply with this re-
394 ANNUAL REPORT
quest. December 22n(l, called to the mine. The previous day the machine
on 5th east cut through to the old Maynard mine, releasing a small amount
of fire damp, which ignited from the machine runners' lamp, slightly burning
Branson Mowrey. The men were ordered out of the mine at once and all pre-
cautions possible tal\en for safety. Upon investigation no more gas was fouad
coming from the old mine, but the presence of black damp was noted. Stopping
was put in and two other rooms stopped. Drainage much improved; pump
installed, but ventilation not up to the standard; but 7th and 8th entries west
were nearing the surface, and when driven out should improve ventilation. All
cross-over wires are shielded in excellent manner and several manholes pro-
vided; others are being made. Transportation, W. & L. E. R. R.
West Wheeling.
Owned and operated by the West Wheeling Coal Co., Bellalre, Ohio, ta
cated between Bridgeport and Bellairc, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R. Wm. Joli:i
son, superintendent, Bridgeport, Ohio, also acts as mine boss. Drift, employix
44 miners and 10 day men. Three visits made. June 15th, mine in fair cO
dition, but requested wires placed closer to the roof and some timbering dc^'
on the main haulage road. June 18th, in company with Inspector Jones
the 10th District, investigated fatal accident of Luiggo Marcale, who was kiH
while riding on front end of a trip while going in with his trip of cars. 3
had cut off two cars while the trip was in motion, thinking the cars wo^
tftop. Coming out he collided with the two empty cars, which had run to C:
end of the grade. The mule turned to the side, tangling driver and mule
the wires, both being electrocuted from 500 volts carried at this mine. S-^
tember 11th, ventilation good, but breakthrough law was not observed. Ifc:
quested all unlawful places stopped. Also a few other places were stopped
account of bad roof.
Virginia Hill.
(Reported in 1907 Report as Wheeling Valley.)
Owned and operated by the Virginia Hill Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio,
rated at Lafferty, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Slope opening, 95 feet long, ^
ploying 82 miners and 23 day men. Four visits made. June 24th. in fair ^^
dition. There is a very tender roof in this mine, which is well taken car^
Several places are worked under the soapstone by machines, as the stOB-^
better roof than some of the upper coal roof. September 17th. in fair ^^
dition. Orders given to provide stretchers and blankets, and breakthroughs va
larger and kept free from stone. November 2nrd, tested scales and found
rect. Also requested fan increased in speed, as considerable smoke was fo^
in several places in t-he mine. December Tth. investigated fatal accident
Luie Packo. a trip rider on one of the gathering motors, who was killed,
injured so badly that he died in about one hour later after being taken outsi
of the mine. He was crushed between rib and motor while stepping on t
motor as it was passing him. It was not known whether he struck his he^
against one of the timbers, or his foot slipped when getting on. He fell down i
was drawn in between the side and the motor into a very limited space.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 395
Eleanor.
Owned and operated by the Highland Coal Co., Wheeling, W. Va. Lo-
cated at Warnock. on the B. & O. R. R. Shaft mine, 140 feet deep. J. C. Rep-
pert superintendent, Wamoclc, Ohio, succeeded by Thos. P. Suthern. as Buper-
intcndent and mine boss. Three visits made. August 3rd, only two men
working at timbering. Ventilation poor, as well as drainage. Second opening
was not available. November 25th, ventilation improved, also drainage, but
second opening was not available; no gates on the ground landing of the shaft.
Requested operations to cease at the face until second opening was made avail-
able and gates placed on shaft at once. December 23rd, again visited; stairs
were being placed in shaft, with assurances that same would be continued imtil
in good condition. Requested stairs partitioned off from the current of air.
Gates were on the shaft on my last visit. Fourteen miners and 5 day men em-
ployed.
Maple Hill.
Owned and operated by the Y. & O. Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at
Barton, Ohio, on the C, L. & W. R. R. Drift opening, employing 217 miners
and 50 day men. Three visits made. July Ist, few places found driven be-
yond lawful distance ahead of air; all such places ordered stopped until the
law was complied with, the fan being located quite a distance In the mine
and operated by electric power from the machine line; discovered that the
fan was stopped several times during the day, and requested a special wire
direct from the power house connected with it. September 16th, ventilation
deficient and several places on a number of entries badly In need of timber.
After consulting with the management, they agreed to make an additional
opening nearer to the working faces. December 9th, mine in very smoky con-
dition, while good readings were secured at the head of entries. The groater
number of the men were working double, and so much shooting done that a
local squeeze took place on the fourth butt entry losing some fortv places,
cutting off the section where the additional opening was to have been made,
making it necessary for them to drive around it before such opening can be made.
Requested that entries towards opening be driven with as much speed as pos-
sible, and dust taken off and manholes cleaned out along the motor road.
There was a change of superintendents and mine bosses. W. A. Williams, Bar-
ton, Ohio, was succeeded by John Whalen, Jr., same place, and James Brain-
bridge, mine boss, succeeded by Mat Anderson, Barton Ohio.
Boggs.
Owned by the same company as the Maple Hill. Same superintendent, and
P. J. Leonard, mine boss. Barton, Ohio. Located on the St. Clairsville branch
of the C, L. & W. R. R. Drift opening, employs 126 miners and 26 day men.
Three visits made. July 9th, in fair condition. Requested additional manholes
made along the motor road and some timbers removed. September 30th, ven-
tilation good, but drainage poor. Several manholes had been made and tim-
bering done. October 12th, investigated fatal accident to Staney Mostick,
which has been reported.
Barton.
Owned and operated by the Y. & O. Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at
Barton, on the C, L. & W. R. R. Drift opening, employing 284 miners and 72
396 ANNUAL REPORT
day men. June 22nd, mine in need of a great deal of timbering along the
entries on account of danger from falling roof. Ventilation deficient on one
pair of entries. Consulted with the management and a larger force of men was
put to work on timbering at once. September 5th, investigated fatal accident
of Joe Maclvwiskey and reported same. September 29th, considerable lim-
bering with steel I-beams had been made, and there was yet considerable to be
done. Some manholes had been made, as requested, along the motor road.
Ventilation was deficient on 8th face entry. Requested it brought up to the
standard. November 7th, investigated fatal accident at this mine to Liouis
Keis, killed by coming in contact with an electric wire while crossing over
between a trip of empty cars; 500 volts is carried. A new Jeffrey 8-foot fan
has been installed instead of the G-foot, which has improved ventilation, and
entries are more free from danger than previously. A great deal of timbering
has been done in this mine in the last six months, and is in much better con-
dition than when first visited. W. A. Williams, Barton, Ohio, superintendent
Buckeye.
Located two and one-half miles west of Flushing, Ohio. Operated by
Harrison & Morrison Coal Mining Co., Flushing, Ohio. William Harrison,
Flushing, Ohio, superintendent, and Alex. Morrison, same place, mine boss.
Drift, employing 43 miners and 22 day men. Three visits made. July 16th, a
partial inspection was made. September 22nd, in poor condition, a local u^ueeze
having occurred, almost closing some of the air courses. Ventilation was very
poor, but an airway was being driven in the rear of the squeeze. December
29th, mine in an improved condition. Ventilation fair, and a road had been
cleaned through the squeeze, but some timbering was yet required along the
haulage way. The mine is being propj^red for a motor haulage. Compressed
air machines are used to mine the coal, which is 3 feet 8 inches in thickness.
Transportation, C, L. & W. R. R.
Taggarts.
Owned and operated by the Barton Coal Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Located- on
the St. Clairsville branch of the C, L. & W R. R. George Green, superinten-
dent, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Jabez D. Gouldins:, mine boss. Barton, Ohio. Drift
opening, employing 103 miners and 29 day men. July 9th, mine in an unsat-
isfactory condition, especially the 9th west entry, where considerable timber-
ing was required. Advised timbering done at once, or otherwise to stop haul-
ing on that entry. Return wires were found laying along the floor. Requested
same placed up along side of the positive wire, and ventilation improved. Sci>-
tembor 15th, mine in poor condition; ventilation poor and drainage not good,
and only a poition of the wires placed where ordered, and in one Instance a
water pipe was being used for a return. Entries were better timbered. Scales
tested and found correct. Requested the Chief Inspector to write the company
in regard to placing the mine in better condition, and recommendevl that :in-
other opening be made near the face, as the return aircourse was in bad coti-
dition from falls. November 2, mine in improved condition; ventilation was
better and two pairs of entries had been intersected and considerable timbering
done. Return wires were put up and U^ss water on the roads. Found lack of
proper appliances for care for th<' injured, but the management willingly
agreed to keep them in readiness.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 397
The following mines were visited with the Mining Commission and In-
spectors Ebenezer Jones, 10th District; Thos. Morrison, 9th District, and W.
H. Turner, 5th District:
BELMONT COUNTY.
Lansing, Florence and Carnegie Nail Mill mines.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Dunglen and Roby No. 3 mines.
HARRISON COUNl^^
Roby No. 2 mine.
October 7th, 1908, in company with Inspectors Thos. Morrison and Ebenezer
Jones, inspected the oil wells at Mingo, by order of the Chief Inspector, Geo.
Harrison. Orders were given in regard to sealing and plugging of all wells
with parties engaged in drilling in that territory.
NINTH DISTRICT
THOS. MORRISON.
DSBD OF A Portion op the Counties of Carroll, Harrison
AND Jefferson.
(399)
-I. of M. ..«
. tlio Mining Dt-partmon'. I
.ill report. This r*?!*!:)!-' f;vtr.»
. ;;iBt. 190S.
.. of .7 line, the sixth miniiiu Usiric'
..nibiaua. ^^ahoning ami a :•< prion o^
:,r my jurisdiction By an act of ih^^^
„,n' (Toated. when I was ih<-n trar.sf*.-rriu ^^.
;, ;, portion of tho counties of CarmK. Har^
^' ^
. /nij>r^*^'^"i^"^*5 recorded for the year is 3«'». and ''^^-
■ • \, ;] si»ts of pafetv catches. 13 addiiion-il •>; new
Lvs or escapementways), 9 fans and 2 sots uf
.,j ti-ere tested, 4 of which were found corroct and 1
. lu fatal accidents to our fellow-craftsmen durinp: the year. ^
., ■ J in Carroll County. 5 in Columbiana. 5 in ,7t'fferst»n an-i 3
JS
ill be found in ani»tht?r part
one of the chief causes of
'.■'«*r.«"*'''^MiiPfl report of these accidents w
/''■"Z '*/f i** ^'^'^y generally observed that
"^^^[^fiff"- If. rhe lack of proper respect for the law and the general hurry
■?r''0.'^'''^oneried with the working of the mine. It is the general cus-
flf^l^}^'''\ foremen and superintendents to ride on the motor when traveling;
y ^/iir'^j.t of ilie mine to the other, which has a tendency to tueonrage the
^,^*^^ (imlx^:' "I'H. electricians and others whose duty calls them from one
j^^^fxixe mine to tbr other, to engage in the same practice, so that they
P^^M^e ^ ^*^'^'' ^^"^^ ^^ possible. These men are willing to take the same
i^^[^ as tho boss or snp«*rintendent. and if they are careless of the little
^**^ affecting their own safety, how can they consistently discipline those
Aer their <harge from taking the same chances? Then again we find men
^kinP ini'if'r loose top. and when told about it they will reply that they
moW about it and will take it down (»r set a i)Ost as soon as they load the or.r.
W'e li»>lieve that both minini: officials ami tinn»rs as a class are endeavorlnc
to coni]>ly with the law. and wish to pn \rnt accidents, but in their hurry.
tcbich is ebaract eristic of Anu^rican lif<'. the'v cither neirlect or overlook th*^
Ifttle incidents which cause tli«^ inajeriiy of accidents. As a class, miners are
fearl'ss wt»rkmen and assume groat risks in the pursuit of their daily om-
plovLj'-ni. and these instances arc givrn lo show the general attitude of tl'ose
\pmi'^oved in and about the mines in reirard to personal danger
We hear a great deal said about discipline in the mines, and vher.: is r.o
nucsiion but what iherc ou;;li! u^ In- lutti-r discipline, but imder pros'.^nt con-
di'ions ir is easier to talk about it than to enforce it.
In conclusion. I wish to slate that my relations with the Department have
been of a vrry pbasanf cbarncrt r. and wi.sh to thank you for your sotiiid advice
and assistance in the discliarui- of my duties.
Respectfully yours.
THOS AFORRli^OX. Sli.rodsvillc. Carroll (\)unty.
Pecember ".I. 19^9. Inspector luh District.
i
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 401
CARROLL COUNTY.
Sterling No. 1.
Located two miles west of Salineville, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by
Sterling Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Samuel Madison, Salineville, Ohio, »i«-
superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening to the Strip Vein, which is about
3h^ feet thick. Fan ventilation, motor haulage, machine mining. About 116
miners and 39 day men employed. Visited four times and generally found in
^ood condition. The law and requests of the Department are always complied
with as near as possible, and this company is always willing to provide any
safeguard necessary to protect their employes.
Sterling No. 2.
Abandoned.
Greer-Beatty.
Located near Magnolia, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Greer-Beatty
Clay Co., Magnolia, Ohio. A. S. Bucher, Mineral City, Ohio, mine boss. Drift,
No- 5 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick. Pick mining, furnace ventilation, mule
haulag^e. Six miners and 2 day men employed. Visited once. Found in fair
condition.
Magnolia Shaft.
Located at Magnolia, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Magnolia
Coal Co., Akron, Ohio. J. J. Dagenhard, Magnolia, Ohio, superintendent: J.
Dagenhard, Jr., same place, mine boss. Shaft, G5 feet deep, No. 5 seam, 3%
to 5% feet thick. Fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage, machine and pick
mining. Visited four times. Generally found in good condition. A new haul-
way was made and motor haulage installed during the year and mine put in
better <ondition for producing coal than it has been for years. Employs 12
pick miners, 6 machine runners, 32 loaders and 18 day men.
Russell HilK
Located at Dellroy, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Rus-
$ell Hill Coal Co., Dellroy, Ohio. D. M. Cunningham, superintendent; H. W.
Vferriman, mine boss, both of Dellroy. Shaft, 45 feet deep. No. 6 seam, 3^^ feet
hick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining. Twenty-five miners and
* day men employed. Visited July 16th. Ordered safety gates put on top of
haft. July 18th tipple demolished by storm. Visited September 28th. New
ipple built. Safety gates on shaft and some improvement in condition of the
line.
Somers No. 2.
Located at Sherodsville, on W. & L. E. R. R. Operated hy the Somers Mining
5., Cleveland, Ohio. Fred Somers was superintendent from 1st of April until
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,^^// ^^ . tue close of year found
Hon. Geo. HarHa ^ ' * ^ ^e mine boss. Shaft. 71
In complian
/^J^'!:^
^^ u^ ^^ ^^Mi^' motor and mule haulage,
herewith 8ubm» y^r' ^^/"'"^S^ ^^ "^^'^ d*y ™^^' The haulway of
a period from ^^^^L^jT^'^'^^ ^"^^ *^ °^^®^ ^^ ''®*^*^ ^^®^'"
Prom the \g^ i" ''^' ^f'rvP^^^' fi^^'^'^^ts- ^« manway was in about the
composed o< ^^ •^'^V^^'tf^' ^.^^^^'^r^^^^^^^'^ ^°''' *''**^®^* Advised making
both Harri- ^/**^^ 'if ''*^re ^'^ j^^^^^/^ater off, but so far this has not been
legislature f^^' '^ne ^^^'tat ^^^ke^^^ of one or two places, was good.
Tb JOB*' Horst Shoe.
ar6 a'
open 0g B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Ohio Mining
safe UBd^^^'^' ^oidO' L Rinehart, Lindentree, Ohio, superinten-
I^^^ %. ^^^^^^^oli^ ^^^ ^^^^' ^^^^* No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches
^^ od t^^fpttersot^' ^^e and rope haulage. Visited July 13th. Requested
f^jji; ^"^ ^eo^*^^"' ^tilate the mine. Visited again September 9th. Found
^ fhJ^^ \a iost^^^^ [^, ^ hjock and cement stoppings in all the breakthroughs,
HU^ ^ National No. 6.
hout i^ ^^^^^ ^^°™ Magnolia. Operated by the National Fire
TXfC^^^ r*aiiton» OWo. William Weaver, Magnolia, Ohio, superintendent;
^jxg ^^" g^e place, mine boss. Drift opening; furnace ventilation; No.
^^ ^illi*^' ^^ ^ggt thick; about 4 feet of clay worked in connection with
^^ pftHJ ^^ ^P miners and 2 day men employed. Mine being suspended the
6 se^ , Sine miners
be co^\ ' '^- "^^
..^ co^'* ^ nf the year. Only one visit was made and mine found in good
tne ^ part oi
^»ter P
Dorothy.
ted three miles north of Sherodsville, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated
I^* jjjcoln Coal Co., Sherodsville, Ohio. J. F. Myers, superintendent;
by ^^^ rjainph^'^' ™^"^ ^^^S' ^^^^ ^^ Sherodsville, Ohio. Drift opening, fur-
Robert^^^j^^^j, ^^^^ haulage. No. 7 seam, 4% feet thick. Operations sus-
n»^ greater part of the year. Visited once and ordered second opening
P^° order was complied with, and mine in good condition,
iiia"^'
Kirk Big Vein.
Ix)cated two miles west of Salineville, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by
the Deveny-Kirk Coal Co., Salineville, Ohio. John Kirk has charge of the mine.
Drift opening. No. 7 seam, 4^ feet thick, fan ventilation, motor and mule
haulage, machine mining. Employs 20 miners and 6 day men. This mine has
a bad top, but is well taken care off. Three visits made, and mine always
found in good condition.
Kirk Strip Vein.
Operated by the same company as Big Vein mine. Coal dumped over same
tipple. Drift to the Strip Vein, which is about 3 feet thick. Fan ventilation.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 403
motor and mule haulage, machine mining. Ehnploys 12 miners and 5 day men.
This vein of coal is very clean, has an excellent roof, and mine is always kept
in excellent condition.
Strip Vein.
Located two miles west of Salineville, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the
Strip Vein Coal Co., Salineville, Ohio. Matthew Smith, same place, is superin-
tendent and mine boss. This mine is owned and operated by four practical
miners, all of whom work in the mine, each one doing his part, always having
their mine in compliance with law and always ready and willing to do what-
ever the inspector requests for the betterment and protection of their em-
ployes, and the conditions are generally such that It is unnecessary to give
any orders. Drift opening to the Strip Vein, which is 3 feet thick. Fan ven-
tilation, motor and mule haulage, machine mining. Employs 8 machine run-
ners, 51 loaders and 17 day men. Visited four times during the year.
CLAY MINES— (Carroll County).
Greer-Beatty No. 5.
Located near Magnolia. Operated by the Greer-Beatty Clay Co., Magnolia,
Ohio. Visited once and found idle. Clay being stripped and loaded on the
outside.
Greer-Beatty No. 6.
Also suspended and clay being stripped.
Metropolitan No. 6.
Located at Pekin, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Metropolitan Paving Brick
3o., Canton, Ohio. A. L. Currey, Minerva, superintendent; L. L. Buck, same
3lace, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, clay 6 feet thick, with 2^ feet of coal
>ver it. Ventilated by a 10-foot fan. Mule haulage. Twelve miners and 5 day
nen employed. Visited three times during the year and always found in good
ondition.
Sandy Valley.
Located at Malvern, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Malvern Clay Co., Mal-
3m, Ohio. J. F. Fisher, superintendent; Mitchel Buck, mine boss, both of
'alvern, Ohio. Drift opening to No. 6 seam of clay, which is 8 feet thick with
/^ feet of coal on top. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Twelve miners
id 7 day men employed. Two visits made during the year and mine found
excellent condition.
Robinson No.^.
Located at Malvern, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Robinson Clay Product
., Akron, Ohio. Geo. Polen, Malvern. Ohio, superintendent: Wm. Artzner,
ne place mine boss. Slope, No. 5 seam of clay 7 feet thick. Ventilated
4-foot electric fan. Mule and rope haulage. Steam locomotive hauling be-
?en the mine and works. Ten miners and four day men employed. Three
its made, and during this time an airshaft was sunk, stairway put in and
installed. This mine is very wet and has a very bad top, and requires to
404 ANNUAL REPORT
be well timbered to make it safe for men to work in. So far this has been
done, and the orders of this Department are that no one be allowed to work
without the place being properly timbered.
National No. 5.
Located 1% miles from Magnolia, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by National
Fire Proofing Co., Canton, Ohio. Wm. Weaver, Magnolia, Ohio, superintendent;
Nick Selle, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 5 clay, 7 feet thick. Funiace
ventilation, mule haulage. Four miners and 2 day men employed. Suspended
forepart of the year. Resumed operation September 1st. Visited September
8th. Conditions fair.
Big Four.
Located at Oneida, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Big Four Clay Co., Mal-
vern, Ohio. Geo. Neidlinger, superintendent; J. H. Milner, mine boss, both
of Malvern, Ohio. Drift, No- 6 clay, 8 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule
haulage. Twelve miners and 4 day men employed. Visited July 17th. Haul-
ways muddy. Ventilation fair.
Midway.
Located two miles west of Malvern, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by
the Pittsburg & Malvern Clay Co., Pittsburg. Pa. N. A. Lewton, Malvern, Ohio,
superintendent; Chas. Bixler, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. G scam of
clay, 8 feet thick, with 34 inches of coal over it. Furnace ventilation, mulo
haulage. Thirteen miners and 5 day men employed. Two visits mado, and
on each occasion mine was found in excellent condition.
COLUMBIANA COL'NTY.
Old Slope.
Located at Salineville, on C & P. R. R Operated by Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. John Walsh, Salineville. Ohio, superinteudeiit.
Drift opening, No. 7 seam, from 3^^ to G feet thick. Fan ventilation, motor
and mule haulage, machine mining. Employs 83 miners and 30 day men. Two
visits made, and while ventilation is improved since fan was moved, thert is
still room for improvement.
New Slope.
Operated by same company as Old Slope, and coal dumped over san^e lippkv
Pat Maher. Salineville, Ohio, mine boss. Employs 77 miners and 22 day men.
Visited April 23rd. Conditions fair.
Prospect Hill No. 1.
Located at East Palest ino, on P.. Ft. \V. & C. R. R. Operated by Prospect
Hill Coal Co.. East Pak^tine. Ohio. Grant Hill, superintendent; Thos. Stack-
house. m!no l)Ohs. loth of East Palestine, Ohio. Slope. No. 6 seam. 3 feet thick.
Ventilated by lo-foot fan. Mute and rope haulage, machine mining. ETmploys
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 405
65 miners and 15 day men. Visited May 30th, in company with Inspector W.
H. Miller. Found escapementway made on south side of mine, and the mine
m excellent condition.
Prospect Hill No. 2.
Located two miles west of East Palestine, on same road as No. 1, and oper-
ated by the same company. Wm. Morris, EJast Palestine, mine foreman. Drift,
No. 7 seam, 3% feet tliick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Fifteen minors
and 3 day men employed. This is a very irregular piece of coal; seems to
be faulty and is only good in little pockets. Visited May 21st, in company with
Inspector W. H. Miller. Conditions favorable.
Beach Grove.
Located at New Salisbury, on the C. & P. R R. Operated by the Ohio Coal
and Coke Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Isaac Thomas, Irondale, Ohio, has full charge
of the mine. Drift, No. 3 seam, 3^^ feet thick. Fan ventilation, mule and
rope haulage, machine mining. Employs 33 miners and 14 day men. Two visits
made; one to investigate fatal accident, and one general inspection of the
mine; on this occasion mine was found in splendid condition.
Newhouse.
Located at Newhouse, on P., L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Herrlott Coal
Co., Lisbon, Ohio. Chas. Herrlott, same place, has full charge. Drift, No. 6
seam, 3 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage, machine mining. Thirty
miners and 10 day men employed. Visited May 19th in company with Inspec-
tor W. H. Miller. Found ventilation veiy unsatisfactory, but airshall almost
completed, wh'.ch would greatly improve it. Otherwise conditions satisfactory.
Kiondyke No. 4.
Located at Lisbon, on the Erie R. R. Operated by the Card & Prosser Coal
Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon, Ohio, superintendent; Ralph Lee.
same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 2 feet thick. Fan ventilation, motor
ind mule haulage, machine mining. Employs 34 miners and 6 day men.
Visited March 4th and June 25th, accompanied by Inspector Smith on the latter
^isit, when orders were given to clean air course and renew the stairs in the
;haft.
Andetusia.
Located at Salem, Ohio.. Operated by Jesse Shepard, Salem, Ohio. Shaft,
0 feet deep to No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick. Natural ventilation, mule haulage,
ick mining. Employs 8 miners and 4 day mon. Visited February 4th. Tested
cales and found them correct. Recommended that fan be installed to venti-
ito the mine.
Beach Hollow.
located two miles northeast of Salem. Operated by Reese Bros. T. G.
eese, Salem, Ohio, has charge of the mine. Drift, No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick,
entilated by fire basket. Mule haulage, pick mining. Employs 14 miners and
406 ANNUAL REPORT
2 day men. Visited February 25th, aud as there was only one available openins
a notice was posted forbidding them to work more than 10 men in the mine
at any one time. Otherwise mine in fair condition.
Garside.
Located two miles northeast of Sallnevllle. Transportation, C. & P. K. R.
Operated by the Big Vein Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. E. G. Marshall, Sallne-
vllle, Ohio, superintendent; Thos. Thomas, same place, mine foreman. Shaft,
200 feet deep, No. 7 seam, coal from 4 to 6 feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine
mining, mule haulage, double entry system. As the report of the previous year
will show, this mine generates gas very freely, and the management was well
aware of the fact. Still the Department had considerable trouble with those
connected with the operation of the mine in order to get them to exercise the
necessary care required to avoid accidents, which are likely to occur where such
conditions exist. In order to avoid lining the air compartment, which was a
part of the main shaft, the fan, which was only 6 feet in diameter, and only
a temporary arrangement, was moved from the top to the Doctom of the
shaft without even consulting the Department, but as long as it was kept run-
ning it produced an abundance of air, and on visiting the mine December 17,
1907, I found it well ventilated, all the stoppings built with building block
and cement, the air carried to the face of the entries by canvas, and no
standing gas in the mine. On or about the 10th day of Januaiy a dispute arose
between the company and the miners, which resulted in closing the mine down
for several months. During the suspension of operations Mr. Marshall and Mr.
W. J. Wright, who was then onine foreman, with the assistance of the engi-
neers, kept the water out and ocasionally went into the mine to load coal for
the boilers On May 27th we were notified that an explosion had occurred at
this mine. Inspector W. H. Miller and the writer immediately started for the
scene of the explosion, but on arriving there we were informed that the bodies
of the victims had been recovered, and as the fan was destroyed and thero
was no circulation of air in the mine, no investigation was made, but orders
were given to erect a fan on top and notify the Department when they were
ready for an investigation. By making inquiry, we were informed that the
fan had not been in operation for several days previous to the explosion,
and that Mr. Wright and Mr. Roe went down the shaft that morning with open
lights and the fan not running, when they surely ought to have known better,
the result being that they both lost their lives. Mr. Roe being blown into the
sump, and the mule and a lot of cars on top of him. Mr. Wright was blown
into the shaft, and was found there, still alive but unconscious, remaining
so until he died, which was about 5 o'clock that evening. Mr. Ted Lewis, one
of the engineers, had a narrow escape. He was on the cage being lowered
into the mine when the explosion occurred. The force of the explosion sent
the cage up into the tipple, where it was securely held by the safety catches.
Part of the bottom was blown out of the cage and Mr. Lewis was found
stretched across the hole unconscious, with a broken leg and a bad scalp
wound. Mr. Skinner, who was one of the rescuing party, was killed by a tim-
ber falling down the shaft, while trying to extricate Mr. Wright from the
debris. On being notified that the fan was erected and in operation, we re-
turned to the mine June 6th and. accompanied by Chief Inspector Harrison
and District Inspectors W. H. Miller and Alexander Smith, went down the
shaft, but as the brattice in the shaft was blown out there was no circulation
of air beyond the shaft bottom. We explored a part of the mine, enough to
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 407
conTince us that this was purely a gas explosion, being most violent on the
east side of the mine. Orders were given to line the shaft and make it air-
tight, so that the ventilation could be successfully carried into tne mine; also
to notify the Department before resuming operations. On June 22nd, In-
spector Smith and the writer Returned to complete our investigation. We
first examined the shaft and found it lined as complete as possible. On reach-
ing the bottom we found that the wreckage had been cleared, but no perma-
nent stoppings built. We then started to examine the east side of the mine.
At the first north entry we found a car which had evidently been blown out
of this entry onto the main, turned clear over and badly smashed. The indi-
cations at this point show that the force had traveled both ways, as the door
had been first blown inward, stripped off its hinges and then blown outward,
leaving one of the hinges Jammed between the top and the bottom, and bent
outward in the middle. The other hinge was left laying on th^ bottom, and the
door and post blown towards the shaft.
We next went into the main east entries. There we found that the force
of the explosion had been outward. Cars were piled up in all kinds of shape,
the irons and end-gates were bent and blown towards the shaft, and in most
cases were covered by falls of roof. Next, the north face entry was entered,
and there it was evident that the force of the explosion was most severe. At
the end of the passway we found a trip of cars which had been standing there.
They had started towards the shaft by the force of the explosion, but the first
car turned across the entry at the latches and the rest piled on top of it,
almost completely blocking the entry. The last cars were badly damaged,
being stripped entirely of the woodwork and leaving nothing but the wheels
and a mass of twisted irons. Beyond this point we found considerable gas,
and were unable to penetrate in this direction very far beyond the end of the
passway. We next entered the east entries on the north side, where we had
to climb over falls and broken cars, and had not gone over a hundred feet
until we encountered the gas and had to retreat. As we were unable to pene-
trate further into this side of the mine, we next went towards the south shaft,
where we had to climb over falls of roof nearly all the way. We may here
state that not a stopping or door was left in the east side of the mine. The
west side of the mine was next examined, and with the exception of a door
being blown to pieces near the shalt bottom, and two doors at the neck of
the north and south entries, and one stopping blown out between the south
entries, practically no damage was done on this side of the mine.
The indications were that the entire explosion occurred on the east side
of the mine, which was the highest point, and traveled in the west side as
well as up the shaft, as the doors on this side were blown inward. In fact,
the door on the main west, which was hung to open outward, was blown
through the frame and was almost intact, indicating that the force of the
explosion was almost spent when it reached this point. At the face of the south
entry we found the gas back to the breakthroughs and down within 18 inclie.^
of the bottom. In the main west we found very little pas and not very
many falls;
We were unable to penetrate very far into the north entries on account of
water, but as far as we went we found that there was no Indication of any
^orce. and the stoppings were all standing in good condition. The following
orders were given in writing:
First. That safety lamps be used exclusively until stoppings are replacea
'Uid gas removed from mine.
Second. That the fan be kept running continually, and the roof made sarc
'>y timbering or otherwise, as the work of cleaning up the mine proceeds.
408 ANNUAL REPORT
Third. That a large, slow-speed fan be erected on top of the shaft and
made reversible.
Fourth. That this Department be notified before resuming operations, ao
that an inspection can be made and conditions either approved or disapproved.
July 6th, visited in company with Inspector Smith; found stoppings all
replaced, having been built with building block and cement, the same as they
were before the explosion. Mine well ventilated and almost ready to re?iime
operations. After advising that they exercise better care in future, the con-
ditions were approved and permission given to resume operations. This mine
has since been equipped with a 20-foot Brazil fan, which we believe will be
capable of ventilating it properly for many years to come.
This mine* is now well equipped in every respect, and besides being one
of the large producers, ought to be equally as safe as any in the state.
Salem.
Located between Salem and Washlngtonville, on the Y. & O. R. R, R. Opet-
ated by Salem Coal Co., Salem, Ohio Wm. Dunn, Salem, Ohio, superintendent
Drift, No. 3 seam, 3 feet 4 inches thick. Fan ventilation, mule haulage. Em-
ploys 63 miners and 17 day men. Visited February 5th. Ordered stairs renewed
in escapement shaft. Otherwise mine in good condition. Later electric plant
installed and coal being cut by chain machines.
Big Walnut.
Located two miles west of Washlngtonville on the Y. & O R. R. R.. Oper-
ated by Card & Prosser Coal Co., Lisbon. Ohio. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon. Ohio,
superintendent; J. Watters. Washington ville. mine boss. Slope. No. 3 seam. r»
feet 4 inches thick. Fan ventilation, mule and rope haulage. Sixty-eight miners
and 20 day men employed. Visited twice. Owing to an explosion which oc-
curred in this mine November 19th, severely burning two shot firers, was re-
quested to accompany Inspector Smith to investigate the cause of the ex-
plosion, report of which will be found in Inspector Smith's report.
Wheat Hill.
Located at East Palestine. Operated by the Wheat Hill Coal Co.. Blast
Palestine, Ohio. Jas. Fleming, same place, has charge of the mine Drift. No
7 seam, 2*^ feet thick. Fan ventilation, mule haulage. Twelve miners and
3 day men employed. Visited May 21st, in company with Inspector Miller
Conditions commendable.
Average.
Located at Washington ville. Operated by D. .1. Smith. Slope. No. 4 seam.
2Mi feet thick Fan ventilation, mule and rope haulage. Machine and pick
mining. Nine minors and 2 day men employed. Visited February 27th. Found
in fair condition.
West Pittsburg.
Located at Tef 'garden . on the Erie R. R. Operated by Card & Prosser
Coal Co., Cleveland. Oho. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon, Ohio, superintendent; A. T.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 409
Davis, Franklin Square, mine boss. Shaft, 15G feet deep, No. 3 seam, 3 feet
8 inches thick. Visited March 3rd. Found mine flooded. Visited May 18th,
in company with Inspector Miller, when preparations were being made to
take the water out.
Georgetown.
Located at Georgetown. Operated by Ekiward Reichenbaugh, Georgetown,
Ohio. Shaft, 57 feet deep. No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick. Four miners and 2 day men
employed. Visited March 31st. Orders given to work nothing but the entries
being driven to connect with the second opening.
Proster Clay.
Located at IJsbon, on Erie R. R. Operated by Card & Pressor Coal Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio. Shaft, 30 feet deep, No. 3 seam, 8 feet thick. Mule haulage.
Ventilated by exhaust steam. Employs 11 miners and 6 day men. Visited
March 4th. Found in fair condition.
HARRISON COUNTY.
Newton.
Located at Fishers, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by the Newton
Coal Mining Co., Dennison, Ohio. Frank Culley, Bowerston, Ohio, is superin-
tendent and mine boss. Slope to No. 7 seam, iy^ feet thick. Employs 6 ma-
chine runners, 32 loaders and 16 day men. Ventilated by 4-foot Rochester
fan. Mule and rope haulage. Three visits made. Scales tested on two dif-
ferent occasions and found correct. General conditions of the mine good.
Clover Leaf.
Abandoned.
Roby No. 1— Drift No. 1.
Located at Adena, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Roby Coal Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Moke, Adena, Ohio, superintendent; H. A. Jepson,
Robyville, Ohio, mine foreman. Drift, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Sixteen machine
runners, 132 loaders, 4 pick miners and 37 day men employed. Fan ventila-
tion, mule and motor haulage. These mines have a very tender roof, making
it necessary to use good timber to keep them in proper condition, but to tho
credit of those in charge it can be truthfully said that these are the finest
timbered mines in the district. The timbers are put up at a uniform height,
and not more than 4 feet apart. This was formerly done with white oak
sawed timber, 8x10 inches, but in the last year and a half nothing but stool
eyebeams have been used, which are giving the very best of satisfaction.- The
haul ways are kept clean and dry, with good tracks for haulage purposes. As
requested, the trolley wire was all changed to the side opposite the manholes.
Four visits made and mine found in good condition.
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Roby No. 1— No. 2 Drift.
Operated by same company as Drift No. 1. Samuel Cook, Robjrville, Ohio,
mine foreman. EmployS| 28 machine runners, 150 loaders and 43 day men.
Fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage. No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. The ooal
from these two mines is dumped over the same tipple, the conditions are
similar and equally well cared for, with the same kind, of timbering and
same regularity. A new airshaft was sunk on the south side of the mine and
fully equipped as an escapement way, and the entry leading to it timbered
with steel eyebeams. Three visits were made and mine found in good con-
dition.
Majestic.
Located at Blairmont, on W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by A. G. Blair Mining
Co., Toledo, Ohio. Wm. Bunney, Hurford, Ohio, is in charge. Drift, Na
8 seam, 5 feet thick. Fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage. Em-
ploys 8 machine men, 80 loaders and 33 day men. Five visits made during
the year, the early part of which the haulways were in bad condition, due to
insufficient timber and drainage. New escapement way was made during the
year near the head of the workings. At close of year found timbering »tt<t
drainage improved, but ventilation unsatisfactory.
Ewing.
Located at Ginther, on W. & L. E. R. R. Owned by Pittsburg Block Coal
Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Suspended during entire year.
A den a.
Located one mile west of Adena. on W. & L. E. R. R. Owned by the
Adena Mining Co., Adena. O. Visited once and found suspended, remaining
so for the entire year.
MAHONING COUNTY.
IVIcKinley.
Located at Beloit. on P.. Ft. W. & C. R. R. Operated by the McKinley
Coal Co.. Salem, Ohio. W. H. Dunn, same place, superintendent; Jobn
Robusch, Beloit, mine foreman. Shaft. G5 feet deep to the No. 5 seam, 3 feel
3 inches thick. Fan ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining. Elmploys 3d
miners and 10 day men. Visited March 30th. Ordered new traveling way
made to airshaft. Operations were suspended April 1st, remaining so to th^
end of the year.
Beacii Ridge.
Located two miles west of Salem. Operated by Shriver Coal Ca. Salei^-
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 411
Ohio. S. E. Zimmerman, same place, mine foreman. Slope opening, No. H
seam, 2^ feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Six miners and 2
day men employed. Visited once and found in fair condition.
Greenamyer.
Liocated one mile east of Salem. Operated by Wm. Reese & Son» Salem,
Ohio. Shaft, 90 feet deep to the No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick. Fan ventilation,
mole haulage. Nine miners and 4 day men employed. Visited February 26th.
Ordered water drained oft escapement way and advised sinking an airshaft,
which I understand has been done.
Holwick.
LiOcated one mile east of Salem. Operated by Callihan & Allen, Saleni,
Ohio. Frank Allen, mine foreman. Slope, No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick, mule
hanlage. Fan ventilation. Nine miners and 3 day men employed. Visited
February 26th. Found in fair condition.
North Lima.
Located at North Lima, on the Y. S. R. R. Operated by North Lima De-
velopment Co. B. G. Biddison, North Lima, Ohio, superintendent; David M'>
Gill, same place, mine foreman. Shaft 76 feet deep to No. 3-A seam, 27 inches
thick. Fan ventilation, man haulage. Ten miners and 2 day men employed
Worked on long wall system. Visited March 6th and May 22nd. Found lu
good condition.
Lowellvllle.
Located at Lowellville, on Erie R. R. Operated by the Lowell Coal
Mining Co., Youngstown, Ohio. Robert Fulton, same place, mine foreman.
Shaft, 75 feet deep to No. 1 seam, which runs from 2 to 4 feet thick. Fan ven-
tilation, mule haulage, ^machine and pick mining. Employs 30 miners and S
day men. Visited March 5th and May 22nd. Found In good condition on both
occa.sions.
Urmson.
Located at Belolt. Operated by Robert IlrHora, Beloit, Ohio. Slope, No.
5 seam, 3 feet thick. Natural ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining. Em-
ploys 15 miners and 4 day men. Visited February 28th. Ordered an airshaft
sunk at head of the workings Otherwise conditions fair.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Witch Hazel.
Located at Florence, on the L. B., A. & W. R. R. Operated by the Witch Hazel
Coal Co., Younsgtown, Ohio. George W. Evans, Florencedale, Ohio. superiD-
tendent and mine foreman. Drift, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Fan ventiiatloD.
motor and mule haulage, machine and pick mining. Employs 74 miners and
25 day men. Visited August Gth. Found third west entry in dangerous con-
dition; ordered it stopped, which was done. December 2nd, mine in good
condition.
Wabash.
Located at Parlett, on Wabash R. R. Operated by Wabash Coal Co., Clere-
land, Ohio. W. P. Bates, Parlett, Ohio, superintendent; John Szuco, same place,
mine foreman. Slope opening to No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Fan ventilation,
mule haulage, machine mining. Employs 53 miners and 21 day men. Visiteo
August 7th and October 23rd. Found in good condition on both occasions.
Zerbe. \
Located at Amsterdam, on L. E., A. & W. R. R. Operated by the Ohio and
Pennsylvania Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. George Wagoner, Amsterdam, Ohio,
superintendent; John Wolf was mine foreman, but resigned December 15th, and
was succeeded by John Lees. Amsterdam, Ohio. Shaft 185 feet deep to No.
5 seam, about 5 feet thick at this point. Ventilated by 20-foot Hra/.il fan_
Mule and motor haulage, machine mining. Que hundred and eighty-flvr minora
and 58 day men employed. On visiting this mine near the close of the ycai^ _
found that they were out of material for building stoppings, and ventilation-:^
being neglected. Their attention was immediately called to this tact, as we^ i
as some other needed improvements. Immediate steps were taken to secur ^^>
material for the purpose of making these improvements. Returning 15 dar ^k
later, found that considerable progress had been made. Seven visits maA '^i*
during the year, and with the exception of the inspection already detaile«^,
conditions were very satisfactory.
X. L.
Located at Bergholz, on the L. E., A. & W. R. R. Operated by the Berghols
Coal and Electric Light Co., Bergholz. Ohio. John McKeever, Bergholz. supet^'
tendent: John Peterson, same place, mine boss. Slope, No. 6 seam, 3 f^^^
thick, fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage. Machine mining. Eighty-f^^^^
miners and 25 day men employed. As the ventilation was not up to the ^
quirements. requested that an aditionaj fan be installed to act as a boost--^*
This was done and ventilation niade satisfactory. Visited four times.
Elizabeth.
located two miles north of Amsterdam. Transportation, L. E.. A. ft \f^
R. R, Operated by Wolf Run Coal Co.. Cleveland. Ohio. Val Cox, Wolf Rot^^
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 413
superintendent; James Campbell, same place, mine boss Shaft, 293 feet deep
to No. 5 seam, 4 feet 8 inches thick at this point. Ventilated by 14-foot Capell
fan. Motor haulage, machine mining. One hundred and fifty-four miners and
57 day men employed. Considerable trouble was encountered at this mine
during the year on account of defects in the hoisting equipments, but by sug-
gestions from this department, and through the advice of expert machinists
who were called in to examine the machinery, these defects were overcome by
making needed changes, adding new parts where defective, and improving
everything in connection with the hoisting machinery, so that the men can
be lowered and hoisted with reasonable safety. Two mine fires originated
during the year, necessitating their sealing off before they could be extinguished.
Ten visits were made during the year. As this mine generates considerable
gas, it was necessary to require especial care in order to avoid accidents. June
ICth, Martin Cordovan was arrested, tried and fined for going beyond a danger
signal.
Dillon No. 2.
Located at Dillonvale. on W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by W. & L. E. Coal
Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Fred Homicltel, Dillonvale, Ohio, superintendent; Amos
Manteau, same place, mine foreman. Drift, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Motor
and mule haulage, machine mining, fan ventilation. Employs 305 miners and
73 day men. The ventilation of this mine had reached the limitations required
by law for some time, but during the present year two additional 7-foot Stine
fans were installed to assist the 18-foot Brazil fan, putting the mine in first-
class condition. Suspended in October, remaining so until close of year.
Dillon No. 4.
Located at Herrlck, on W. & L. E R. R. Under same management as No.
2. James Martin was mine boss, but resigned in August, and was succeeded
by William Nichols, Herrick, Ohio. Visited February 21 st; haul way in bad
<*ondition on account of poor drainage and insuflacient timbering. July 3rd,
baulways being timbered, but still muddy. September 17th, operations sus-
pended, but work of repairing haulways being continued. Mine still closed
at end of year.
Connor No. 1.
Located at Connors, on W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by W. & L. E. Coal
Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Fred Hornickel, Dillonvale, Ohio, superintendent;
Fred Aspenwall, Connors, assistant superintendent; S. W. Ruckman, same
place, mine boss. Drift, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Fan ventilation, motor and
mule haulage. Machine mining. Seventy-five miners and 28 day men em-
ployed. Visited August 26th. Found escapement way almost closed. Thirty
days were given to put the mine in lawful condition. September 25th, found
escapement way in first-class condition, and conditions favorable.
Connor No. 2.
Coal dumped over same tipple as No. 1. J. B. Ruckman, Connors, Ohio, mine
lK)88 One hundred and forty-three miners and 38 day men employed. Visited
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August 25th. Ordered north side opening cleaned out and new opening made
on south side. December Ist, north opening cleaned out and new opening
completed on south, making good available escapement ways on both sides ot
the mine, putting mine in satisfactory condition.
Portland.
located at Connors Station, on VV. At L. E. R R. Operated by the Ray-
land Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. C. A. Miller, Rayland, Ohio, superintendent;
J. E. Earth, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Motor
and mule haulage. Fan ventilation, machine mining. Eighty-one miners and
2G day men employed. Visited August 27th. Found in good condition. Sus-
pended last three months of the year.
West Pittsburg.
Liocated two miles southeast of Bergholz, on L. £}., A. & W. R. R. Operated
by the Rice Coal Co., Cleveland Ohio. Richard Roush, Bergholz, Ohio, super-
intendent; Evan Griffith, same place, mine boss. Slope, No. 5 seam, 5 feet
thick. Motor and mule haulage. Ventilated by 15-foot Brazil fan. Machine
mining. One hundred and eighty miners and 50 day men employed. Five
visits made to this mine, and it was generally found in good condition.
Amsterdam.
Located at Amsterdam on L. E. A. & W. R. R. Operated by Y. & O. Coal
Co., Cleveland. Ohio. Richard Jones, Amsterdam, Ohio, superintendent; Ed-
ward Lee, same place, mine foreman. Shaft, 276 feet deep. No 5 seam, 4%
feet thick. Ventilated by 14-foot Robinson fan. Motor and mule haalage,
machine mining. One hundred and twenty miners and 60 day men employed.
Visited March 14th. Mine idle, conditions satisfactory. June 5th, mine still
idle and in bad condition on account of the air courses and haulage ways haying
fallen in, checking the ventilating current, thus allowing great quantities of
gas to accumulate throughout the old workings. Orders given not to resun^e
operations until the air courses were opened out, ventilation increased and
conditions approved by the Department. June 15th, standing gas removed, ven-
tilation increased and permission given to start six pairs of entries and the
rooms on same. Requested that they continue improving conditions, fnd
build brick or tile stoppings. September 3rd and 4th, orders of previous visit
complied with; conditions steadily improving. Requested that ventilaticm
be increased on north side. November 13th, ventilation good throughout O^*^
mine; haulways being timbered with stee) eyebeams, and mine in as goovX
condition as circumstances would permit.
Dunglen.
Located at Dunglen. on W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by Morris-Poston
Co., Cleveland. Ohio Chas. Thompson, Mt. Pleasant. Ohio, superintendent^^
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 415
No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick, motor haulage, machine mining. Three openings
and coal all dumped oyer same tipple.
No. 1— (Opening).
Visited January 21st Conditions satisfactory. July 2nd, orders given to
timber 14th east entry and clean out 4th west aircourse. October 14th, re-
quested that main entry be timbered and ordered trolley wires changed to
comply with law. November 24th, wire being changed as ordered, and prepa-
rations being made to raise track on main entry and same timbered. Employs
ICO miners and 29 day men. Wm. Weekley, Dunglen, Ohio, mine foreman.
No. 2 — (Opening).
Clmer Lyon, mine foreman. One hundred and forty miners and 33 day
aen employed. Visited three times. Ordered trolley wire changed to comply
ritli the law. On last visit this order being complied with, and mine in good
Dudition.
No. 3 — (Opening).
Slmer Lyon, mine foreman. Forty-four miners and 8 day men employed,
sited twice during the year and not found in best condition.
Roby No. 2— Drifts 3, 4 and 5.
Located at Ramsey, on W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by Roby Coal Co,
reland, Ohio. Wm. Moke, Adena, Ohio, superintendent; Geo. Chamberlain,
Qsey, Ohio, assistant superintendent. Drift openings. Coal all dumped
r one tipple. No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick, motor and mule haulage. Fan veii-
ion, machine mining.
Drift No. 3.
Tohn Eagan, mine foreman. ESmploys 90 miners and 21 day men. Visited
times. March 24th, ventilation unsatisfactory. Requested that this be
ded to at once. Request complied with and next visit mine was found
tcellent condition. October 27th, found operations had been suspended
these mines, remaining so until close of year.
Drift No. 4.
)uis Murdock, Ramsey, Ohio, mine boss. One hundred and forty-eight
5 and 38 day men employed. Visited March 25th and July 23rd. On
occasions found mine in excellent condition.
Drift No. 5.
mi Ostroski, Ramsey, Ohio, mine foreman. Visited March 24th. Venti-
unsatisfactory. Requested that steps be taken to improve it
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ff ^ October Mth, only a few men em-
' Diamond.
of yellow Creek, on C. & P. R. R- Operated Dy
•^ .^-f«fr'«"'"*"'nflc Joha ClosLs same place, mine foreman. Slope.
' Xi^. ^w;.'^«'*' JJ'%^0 ventnatiot,, mule haulage, machine mining.
"'• \TL »» '^' 'Jf day men. ViBlted February 12th. July 10th, No-
Creek Vein No. 3.
f , ., ironflale. Oporate.l by K«st Ohio Sewer Pipe, Co., Ironda^e.
^'^''t WH lamB. sam... place, is superintendent and mine foreman Dnft.
Ohio. W.E. VV""»^J- %|^j^ ^j„„,g „,„ ha.iage, natural vontllation.
'"'• '.'Tand 1 rtay man employed. ViBli.d February 14th and November
St,..' KnMlaSol un«atiBracU,ry. On last vl.i, ro.uested that fan be .n-
stalled-
East Ohio No. 6.
I oc«te.l at irondale. Operiit.d by Bast Ohio Sewer Pipe Co., I--ondale
Ohio ^^' E. Wimams. sam. pUcc, has charge. Drift, No. 6 «eam, 4 feet
°wl Fan ventilaUon, mule haulage, machine mining. EmployB 8 mlne«
^d 4 daymen. Vi«it«.l July 9th and November 18th; found In poor con-
^Ll. Coal veo- irregular and faulty, ai.d probablUUes are that mine wiU
b© abandoned in n'-ar future-
Edgar Mines.
Located two n,ilea east of Dillonvale. on W. & U B R. R. ''^^'■f^^^
Glens Run Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio. C. W- Maurer. Dillonvale, Ohio super
far^dent. nrlft mlne^. No, 8 .earn. 5 feci thlcl. Machine mining^ motor «.d
mule hauluj^e. fan ventilation. One tipple is us«l to dump the product of bolb
mines. Robert Nicliolson, Dillonvale, Ohio, mine foreman.
Edgar No. 1.
Employe l(.r, minnr^ nnU :!>. .lay n>.n. Visil.d July Ist. Ventilation u..
satisfactory. Order^.l alrrours. cLan.^l. Bept.eml.er 15th, work of cleanlug
iC^se U-««lnK, but vetailation stiil un..ti. factory ^I>ecemher ^th' ".b^
course eu'nncd. ventilation Itn.rov.d « UtUe. ,«"«^««*f .^^^^u" In at th^
mad« aomt'wb.r. n.ar tlH' hea.J of the «or)un^« and air taken In at that
point. ati.i or,l..r.-.l sr.nm ihiiberlns rtono on several of the entries.
Edgar No. 2.
Employs ICl! mi,...r. ftn-l 3r, rt^y ,.,..,, Vi.tted July Ist. Orders given to
Stop »Th w'est .....ry m.tll It ««s pvo,rrly tit,.bered; also to timber IG, 17 a.-^
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 417
18 west entries, and suggested some changes in the system of ventilation.
December 11th, ventilation and general condition of the mine improved. Sug-
gested that an airshaft be sunk near 7th west entry.
Jefferson Coal Co. Mines.
Nos. 1 and 2 located at Piney Fork. Nos. 3 and 4 at Harpersville, all ou
the L. E., A. & W. R. R. John Simpson, Piney Fork, Ohio, is general man-
ager. Wm. Simpson, same place, superintendent of Nos. 1 and 2; Wm. Wilson,
Harpersville, Ohio, of Nos. 3 and 4. Drift opening. No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick.
ESach mine is equipped with a 15-foot Brazil fan. Machine mining, motor and
mule haulage.
Jefferson No. 1.
E^mploys 189 miners and 36 day men. H. D. Albaugh, Piney Fork, Ohio,
mine foreman. Visited August 4th. Mine not in satisfactory condition on ac-
count of haulways not being properly timbered. October 14th, main west
entry not timbered satisfactorily. Balance of mine in fair condition.
Jefferson No. 2.
Employs 200 miners and 42 day men. Thos. Ivers, Piney Fork, mine fore-
man. Visited August 4th, and witli exception of muddy haulways in some
)arts of the mine, conditions were good. October 13th, several additional
openings made at head of the workings, and ventilation good. Brick stoppings
»eing built, as requested by the department.
Jefferson No. 3.
Employs 134 miners and 37 day men. Otis Jacoby, Harpersville, Ohio,
ine foreman. Visited August 5tli and December 11th. Operations of thi3
ine suspended April 1st and resumed December 1st. This is one of the bobt
Ines in the district. It is well laid out, both in regard to ventilation and
,ulage; has a splendid roof and track, and is kept in the very best of con-
ion.
Jefferson No. 4.
Employs 60 miners and 25 day men. Visited August 5th and November
h. Found in excellent condition on both occasions. This mine is laid out
liar to No. 3, both in regard to ventilation and haulage. Mine is fully do-
>ped and ready to produce a large tonnage, but owing to lack of orders was
tended December 1st.
United States Mines.
Located at Bradley, on W. & L. E. and L. B., A. & W. R. R.'s. Operated by
United States Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Wagoner, Bradley, Ohio,
rlntendent. Drift opening. No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Motor and mule haul-
418 ANNUAL REPORT
age, machine mining. Ventilated by 7-foot Stine fans. All of these mines have
a very tender roof, making it necessary to use great quantities of timber, espe-
cially on the entries and room necks, to keep the mines in proper condition.
U. S. Section No. 1.
Employs 150 miners and 38 day men. Reese Chamberlain, Bradley, Ohio.
mine foreman. Visited July 28th. Ventilation very bad and several entries
in bad condition, owing to not being properly timbered. August 5th, inves-
tigated fatal accident. October 20tb. new opening made and fan Installed. Ven-
tilation excellent and timbering done as requested. General condition of mine
greatly improved.
U. S. Section No. 2.
Employs 100 miners and 36 day men. Wm. Adamson, Bradley, Ohio, mine
foreman. Visited July 29th, August 20th and October 21st, and on each oc-
casion mine was found in good condition. Haulways clean and well timber^.
U. S. Section No. 3.
Employs 115 miners and 37 day men. David Jack, Bradley, Ohio, mine
foreman. Visited July 31st and October 31st. This mine was exceptionally
well timbered and fairly well ventilated.
U. S. Section No. 4.
Employs 118 miners and 35 day men, Lawrence Gardner, Bradley. Ohio,
mine foreman. Visited July 30th. Found ventilation very satisfactory, but
several entries in bad condition because of not being properly timbered. Oc-
tober 22nd, timbering done as requested, and conditions favorable.
Mt. Pleasant.
Located at Mt. Pleasant. Operated by Frank Snyder, same place. Domestic
mine. Drift, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage.
Pick mining. Employs 7 miners and 2 day men. Visited October 12th. Found
in good condition.
Nicholson.
Located at Dillon vale, Ohio. Operated by P. R. Nicholson, Dillon vale. Oliio
Domestic mine, drift. No. S seam, 5 feet thick. Furnace ventilation, mule
haulago. Pick mining. Visited October 28th and found in good condition.
CLAY MINES— (Jefferson County).
East Ohio.
Located at Irondalo, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Bast Ohio Sewer Pipe
Co.. Irondale, Ohio. W. E. Williams, same place, superintendent and mine
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 419
boss. Shaft, 67 feet deep to No. 1 seam of clay, 17 feet thick. Fan veutlla-
tion, mule haulage. Visited February 14th. July 9th and November 18th, and
always found in good condition. Ehnploys 9 minors and 5 day men.
Standard.
Located at Irondale, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Standard Fire Brick
Co.. Pittsburg. Pa. L. N. McDanlis, Irondale, Ohio, superintendent and mine
boss. Drift to No. 3 seam of clay, 9 feet thick. Fan ventilation, mule haulage.
Six miners and 1 day man employed. Three visits made during the year,
and during that time a second opening was made and an 8-foot home-made
fan installed. Mine placed in excellent condition.
Dando.
Located at Hammonds ville, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by Irondale Ffie
Brick Co., Irondale, Ohio. Fred Dando, same place, superintendent; Edward
Grimes, Vanport, Pa., mine foreman. Slope No. 3 seam of clay, 10 feet thick.
Fan ventilation, mule haulage. Employs 6 miners and 4 day men. Visited
September 22nd. Found in splendid condition.
FOURTH DISTRICT
EBENEZER JONES
OM January Ist to June Ist. Composed op the Counties of
Monroe, BelmontJand a Portion op Jefperson.
JUNE 1ST CHANGED TO
TENTH DISTRICT
Composed op a Portion op Belmont and a Portion of
Jefferson Counties.
(421)
422 ANNUAL REPORT
Hon. Geo, Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In compliance with the Ohio mining law, and in accordance
with the custom of the Department, I herewith submit to you my annual re-
port as Inspector of the 4th and 10th inspection districts for the year 1908.
The 4th district was formerly composed of the counties of Monroe, Bel-
mont and a portion of Jefferson and Columbiana. The 77th General Assembly
enacted a law providing for three additional district mine inspectors. This
necessitated the rearrangement of the inspection districts, taking effect June
Ist, 1908. I was on this date assigned to the 10th district, which is composed
of a portion of Belmont and Jefferson counties.
With few exceptions, the coal mines in these districts have been very
much affected by the industrial depression existing the past year. When Ibe
statistics for the coal production for the year 1908 are compiled, it will no
doubt show a material decrease in the districts covered by this report as
compared with that of 1907.
It is a matter of regret that this report shows no decrease in the number
of fatalities for the 4th district for the six months of the year. From January
1st, 24 fatal accidents occurred, and for the 10th district, from June 1st to the
close of the year, 4 fatal accidents occurred.
In the 4th district 17 persons were fatally injured by fall of soapstone, 6
by mine cars and 1 by electric wires. In the 10th district 2 fatal accidents
were due to falls of upper roof, 1 to fall of soapstone and 1 to mining machine.
It will be shown here that there was a total of 28 fatal accidents in both
districts during the time I had charge of the work of inspection.
During the year a large number of serious but non-fatal accidents have
ocurred in the mines under my supervision. The principal cause of the fat pi
and non-fatal accidents Is the dangers surrounding the occupation of mining.
To. a close observer it must be apparent, and I am fully convinced that a larj;e
number of the accidents in mines can bo attributed to the fact that many
of the men employed have little knowledge of mining and the dangers sur
rounding their occupation. In addition to this, practical and experieced miners,
accustomed to danger, at times take risks that end in their being injured, and
in a number of instances fatally.
The occupation of the miner is a hazardous one at all times, and lie should
be constantly leminded that by his own efforts he can be helpful in reducing
the number of accidents occurring in the mines.
For the period covered by this report 34 permanent improvements were
made at the mines, consisting of 8 fans. 8 airshafts, 17 second openings or
escapementways, and one furnace. A number of minor improvements have been
made throughout the district which are not classed as permanent.
The electric wiring of the mines of the district has been much improved
during the year, but considerable improvement yet remains to be accomplished.
A number of substantial stoppings have been built during the year, re-
sulting in an increased volume of air in the interior workings of the mines.
Your order relating to the loading of bug dust is being generally complied
with throughout the district. The law requiring the use of copper needles and
copper-tipped tampers is being gradually observed. This is also true of the
law requiring that shields be placed on mining machines.
The drilling and operation of oil and gas wells In coal territory is a serious
question both to miner and operator. To the miner, because of additional
danger to his life, due to gases that are encountered in the development of
the mine. It is menace to the operator because of the danger to bis property.
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INSPECTOR OF MINES. 423
A system should be adopted whereby the location of wells would always
be known and a record of them kept. Stringent laws should be enacted for
the regulation of casing, plugging and location of oil and gas wells.
At the close of the year the mines in this district are in fair condition.
ThjB new year should bring forth renewed efforts on the part of all concerned
to secure for the future better conditions than ever before. In this connec-
tion it may be well to state that all precautions for safety do not devolve alone
upon the mine management or mining department; much depends upon each
individual employed, as well as upon the mine manager, in looking after the
personal safety of those engaged in mining.
A spirit of co-operation between employer and employe should be culti-
vated to reduce to the minimum mine accidents.
In conclusion, I desire to call attention to the list of visits made to the
mines and other districts during the year, and take this opportunity of thanking
yourself and my official associates for courtesies extended during the year.
Very respectfully yours,
EBBNBZER JONES, Martins Ferry, Ohio,
December 31, 1908. Inspector 10th District.
Note — When not otherwise stated, it will be understood that the No. 8 seam
is the seam worked and will average about 5 feet in thickness. All mines are
machine mines, with fan ventilation, unless otherwise specified.
424 ANNUAL REPORT
BELMONT COUNTY.
Wheeling Creek N08. 1 and 2.
Owned and operated by the Lorain Coal and Dock Ck).. Cleveland, Ohio.
Mines located west of Bridgeport, on C, L. & W. R. R. Mr. J. E. Waters.
is superintendent; Mr. Gilbert Hanson, mine boss, both of Bridgeport, Ohio.
Drift. Coal from both openings is delivered to the same tipple. Mine found
in good condition. March 26th, investigated fatal accident to Martin Sloutz.
injured March 17th by fall of soapstone, and died March 23rd as a result of
his injuries. May 15th, investigated fatal accident to Joseph Famick, who
was killed May 14th while sitting at the junction of two entries. A driver
was coming in with empty cars. Front car jumped the track and knocked
out a post, which struck the unfortunate victim on the head and killed him
Mine employs 330 miners and 95 day men.
Lansing.
Owned and operated by same company as Wheeling Creek mines. Mr. Jas.
Johnson, Bridgeport, Ohio, superintendent: Mr. Wm. Slater, Blaine, O., mine
foreman. Mine located at Lansing, on C, L. & W. R. R. March 27th, inves-
tigated fatal accident to John Burke, who was killed by fall of soapstone March
24th. Again visited April 29th and in good condition. On August 19th, visited
in company with the Mining Commission, also District Inspectors Turner.
Morrison and Jenkins. Mine employs 317 miners and 70 day men.
Crescent.
Owned and operated by the same company as Wheeling Creek and Lansing
mines. Transportation, C, L. & W. R. R. Mr. Jas. Birbeck, Bridgeport, super-
intendent. Mines located at Crescent. Ohio.
Crescent No. 2'/2-
Visited this mine June 17th, in company with Mr. Lot Jenkins, the newly
appointed inspector for that district. Found in fair condition, with exception of
ventilation. Management agreed to place their fan in a new location and make
ventilation satisfactory. Mine employs 165 miners and 40 day men. Mr. EJm-
belton. Blaine, Ohio, mine foreman.
Crescent No. 3.
Ix)cated at Crescent, on C L. & W. R. R. Mr. William Redfem, mine
foreman. Mine employs 95 miners and 34 day men. March 15th. investi-
gated fatal accident to Steve Bologe, who was killed by fall of soapstone March
14th. Mine in good condition. A large amount of work had been done since
my former visit. Motor road was cleaned, manholes cleaned and additional
ones made and whitewashed. Wiring had also been rearranged.
Crescent No. 4.
Richard Dt'llbritlgo, Maynard. Ohio, mine foreman. Visited June 17th. in
company with Mr. Tx>t Jenkins. Mine found in fair condition. Ehnploys 50
miners and 10 day men.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 425
All of the Lorain Coal and Dock Co.'s mines are among the best regulated
mines in this district, the company employing a special inspector, whose duty
it is to look after the safety of the persons employed in the mines of this com-
pany, and also to see that the mining laws of the state are complied with. Great
credit is Cu this company and its management, which Includes the mine
foremen and mine superintendents, as well as the general manager, for pre-
cautions taken to avoid fatal and serious accidents to their employes. Through
their vigilance they no doubt have prevented a number of accidents. All mines
of this company reported here are drift openings.
Y. A O. Mines.
Owned and operated by the Y. & O. Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Florence.
Located 1% miles west of Martins Ferry, Ohio. Transportation, C. & P.
R. R. Two hundred and ninety-two miners and 65 day men employed. Mr.
II. Sharp, superintendent; Wilfred Sowden, mine foreman, both of Martins
Ferry, Ohio. E3arly in the year the 6-foot fan at this mine was replaced by a
12^oot fan, also a 7-foot fan being installed on the east side. With these im-
provements, ventilation was improved to a satisfactory standard. January
11th, investigated fatal accident to John Ardulon, killed by fall of soapstone
January 8th. Visited August 20th, in company with the Mining Commission,
and found in good condition. Six visits made during the year. At the close
of the year mine was in good condition, with exception of a small territory
on the east slde^ which is almost exhausted. Drift opening.
Barton.
Located at Barton, on the C, L. & W. R. R. Employs 213 miners and 68
day men. February 7th, ventilation fair; 11 and 12 R entries on 5 face con-
demned on account of broken roof. February 17th, investigated fatal ac-
cident to H. G. Duvall, mine foreman, who was electrocuted by coming in con-
tact with trolley wire. March 30th, investigated fatal accident to John Coprel,
who was injured by fall of soapstone March 13th, and died March 16th. Con-
siderable improvement has been made in this mine during the early part of the
year by timbering, making manholes and rearranging wiring. Mine in fair con-
dition when last visited. W. A. Williams, superintendent; Mat Anderson, mine
foreman, both of Barton, Ohio. Drift opening.
Maple HIU.
Located at Barto-i, on the C, L. & W. R. R. Visited March 30th and April
27th. Advised additional manholes made along motor road and ordered old
works bratticed off so as to prevent black damp escaping Into workings. Other-
wise mine in fair condition. W. A. Williams, superintendent; Joseph Bain-
bridge, mine foreman, both of Barton. One hundred and fifty-four miners and
28 day men employed. Drift opening.
Boggs.
Located near Barton on the C., L. & W. R. R. W. A. Williams, superin-
tendent; P. J. Leonard, mine boss, both of Barton. Thirty-eight miners and
twenty day men employed. Ventilation deficient on this visit due to the air-
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course falling in. One and 2 right entries were about to be connected witb
workings ahead of them, which, when completed will make ventilation satis-
factory. Ordered timbering done, manholes provided and drainage completed.
Drift opening.
Taggarts.
Situated near Barton, on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Barton Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. George Green, superintendent; Jabez Gould-
ing, mine boss, both of Barton. One hundred and two miners and 28 day
men employed. Mine in good condition, except wiring and manholes along
motor road, which were ordered placed in lawful condition. February 12th,
investigated fatal accident to Antal Pafi, who was killed by fall of soapstone
February 10th. Drift' opening.
Provident.
.Located between St. Clairsville and Maynard, on W. & L. E. R. R. Owned
and operated by the Provident Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Shaft, 86 feet deep.
David Thomas, St. Clairsville, superintendent; Wm. Liggins, same place, mino
boss. Three hundred and two miners and 60 day men employed. Visited three
times duringHhe early part of the year. On June 19th, visited the mine in
company with Mr. Lot Jenkins, the newly appointed inspector. The manage-
ment had spent considerable time and money in rearranging the wiring in
order to comply with the requirements of the Department in this respect, and
as a result wiring was in good oonditlon. With exception of additional man-
holes to be made along the motor road, mine was in good condition.
Lorena.
Situated between St. Clairsville and Maynard, on a branch of the W. & L.
B. R. R. Owned and operated by Roby-Somers Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. J. S.
Somers, St. Clairsville, superintendent; B. H. Peatty, same place, mine fore-
man. Drift opening. Employs 103 miners and 19 day men. May 8th, inves-
tigated fatal accident to Joseph Leon, who was squeezed between cars and
rib May 1st, and died as a result of his injuries May 6th. Mine in fair condition.
Lydla.
Located near Maynard, on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Purseglove Coal Mining Co., St. Clairsville. Samuel Purseglove, superin-
tendent and mine boss, St Clairsville. Drift opening. Ehnploys 147 miners
and 23 day men. Ventilation was found deficient in a part of this mine. Re-
quested this portion of the mine suspended until ventilation was furnished as
required by law, which the management agreed to do.
TpoII No. 1.
Located near Maynard, on a branch of the W. & L. E. R. R.. Ownod and
operated by the Troll Coal Mining Co., St. Clairsville. Ohio. J. 3. Troll, St.
Clairsville, superintendent; John Dvorack, Maynard, mine boss. Drift opening.
Employs 176 miners and 40 day men. When visited mine was found In fair
condition.
Troll No. 2.
Located near No. 1. Owned and operated by the same company. Same
superintendent; Geo. Findley, Maynard, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening. Ehnploys
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 427
^63 miners and 32 day men. Mine in good condition except 3 and 4 R. entries,
^hich I requested be abandoned on account of broken and dangerous roof, which
was complied with.
Victor.
L-ocated near Bannock, on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by Ban-
nock Coal Co., Akron, Ohio. Geo. W. Selway, superintendent and mine boss.
Shaft opening, 32 feet deep. Employs 20 miners and 9 day men. New mine.
Ventilation deficient at face of workings on account of no door being placed
at 1 and 2 west Directed that a door be placed there at once, which was
done. Tested scales and found them correct.
Wheeling Valley.
Located at Lafferty,' on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Wheeling Valley Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Jas Jordon, Lafferty, superintend-
^^^t; Andy Arrott, same place, mine boss. Slope opening. Elmploys 70 miners
*'^d 21 day men. Mine in fair condition considering bad roof to contend
^■♦ith at this mine. Gathering locomotives are used here in some entriec. Trol-
ley wire was stretched' across the room necks. Requested that all trolley wire
^^A room entries be placed on opposide side from rooms, which has been com-
P^^ed with.
Tunnel.
Located at Flushing, on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by the
^'usliing Coal Co , Blyrla, Ohio. J. A. Trimbath, Flushing, superintendent and
^^'^c boss. May 11th, mine in poor condition as to ventilation and drainage.
^ a result mine was closed until conditions were improved. May 16th, venti-
^^^*on improved sufficiently to allow a portion of the mine to resume. Condi-
' ^^i8 to be improved generally throughout the mine. Drift opening. Employs
^ Hiiners and 16 day men.
KIrkwood.
Located west of Bridgeport, on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by
^^ Moores Run Coal Co., Fairmont, W. Va. J. J. Ross, Bridgeport, superin-
^^clent; Wm. Heller, same place, mine boss. Visited January 14th and found
^ TsAr condition. Tested scales and found them incorrect. Company sent
*** scale adjuster. Drift opening. Employs 208 miners and 60 day men.
Black Oak.
Hiocated between Lafferty and Flushing, on C, L. & W. R. R. Owned and
'^ lasted by the Kennon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. John Whalen,
^'V'dand, superintendent; Geo. Millward, Flushing, mine boss. May 14th,
^^stigated fatal acident to Joseph Gruskell. who was Ixilled by a fall of
^t>stone March 13th. Shaft opening. Employs 160 miners and 55 day men.
'^o in fair condition.
Dellora.
L.ocated at Glencoe, on B. & O. R. R. Owned and operated by the Highland
^1 Co., Wheeling, W. Va. H. S. Reppert, superintendent. Glencoe. Ohio.
ft opening. Employs 232 miners and Oi) day men. On my first visit ven-
^^on was found deficient on entries off of 2n(l North. Requested manaj^emeat
mprove ventilation to requirements of law. On the following visit ven-
ion was satisfactory and mine in good condition. On March 25th, investi-
'd fatal accident to John Toazk, who was killed by fall of soapstone. Man-
s along motor roads provided during the year.
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Qlen.
Located near Glencoe, on B. and 0. R. R. Owned and operated by the Bel-
mont Coal Mining Co., Pittsburg, Pa. John Mc Mullen, Glencoe, superinteu-
dent. Slope opening. Employs 150 miners and 33 day men. March 24th, in-
vestigated fatal accident to Frank Malaki, who was killed by fall of soapstone
March 20th. On same date investigated accident to Rudolph Bonaccwt, who
was injured by fall of soapstone and died from effects of his injuries on April
30th. May 15th, investigated fatal accident to Otto Ault, who was killed ou
this date by cars running off down the slope. Ventilation good, drainage poor.
Advised better drainage and additional improvements made along travellngway.
Black Diamond.
Located at Neffs, on the St. Clairsville branch of the B. & O. R. R. and
Adena branch of the W. & L. B. R. R. Owned and operated by same comiMuiy
as Glen mine. E. H. Lace, superintendent, Neffs, Ohio; John Atkinson, same
place, mine boss. Drift opening. E^mploys 222 miners and CO day men. January
7th, insisted that the volume of air be increased to comply with the law. On
the same date investigated fatal accident to Frank Andrewsky, who was Rilled
by fall of soapstone January 6th. May 1st, mine in fair condition, but venti-
lation somewhat deficient, which was requested Increased. Tested scales and
found them unsatisfactory. Advised expert. October 21st, visited mine in
company with the district inspector, Mr. Lot Jenkins, to investigate a small
explosion of fire damp which was being forced out of the old works. After an
inspection of the old works, we found the amount to be small, but precautions
were taken to divert any that may hereafter escape from this section to the
return airway. While in the mine a miner named Edward Johnson was in-
jured by a fall of soapstone and died the same day from the effects of his
injuries. Ventilation improved, but company agreed to have a new engine for
their fan within a week, which should make conditions satisfactory, with other
improvements being made.
O. & W. Va.
Located at Neffs, on B. & O. R. R. Owned by same company as Black Dia-
mond and Glen mines. Same superintendent as Black Diamond; Michael
O'Grady, Neffs, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, pick mine. Mine suspended
during the year.
Neffs No. 1.
Locatd at Neffs, on B. & O. R. R. Owned and operated by the Pittsburg
Belmont Coal Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Franklin Neff, superintendent, Neffs, Ohio;
John Crawford, Steel, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening. Employs 153 miners
and 47 day men. When visited, ventilation was found dencient in a large
portion of this mine. Requested same improved to comply with the law at
once. Advised installation of larger and better fan. Investigated fatal acci-
dent to John E. Patterson, a driver, who was squeezed between car and rib
on January 24th. and died from his injuries January 26th.
Neffs No. 2.
I^ocated at Neffs, on B. & O. R. R. and W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
same company at Neff No. 1; same superintendent; J. W. Lovejoy, Steel, mine
boss. Drift opening. Employs 50 miners and 11 day men. Mine in good con-
dition, except ventilation, which was maintained by a furnace. Advised the
installation of a fan.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 429
SchlckS.
Located west of Bellaire, on B. & O. R. R. Owned and operated by M. & J.
Schick, Bellaire, Ohio. Martin Schick, Bellaire, superintendent; Ed Conway.
Bellaire, mine boss. Drift opening. Employs 78 miners and 20 day men.
When Tisited mine was found in good condition, with exception that wiring
should be rearranged in some places in order to comply with the requirements
of the Department.
Pultney.
Located south of Bellaire, on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Greo. M. Jones Co., Toledo, Ohio. Slope opening. Employs 252 miners and 58
day men. G. S. Jones, Bellaire, superintendent; Wm. Baring, same place,
mine boss. Ventilation found deficient on 5 and C west. Gave orders that no
further operations be permitted until ventilation is furnished as specified by
law. A splendid piece of timbering is being done at tho bottom of the slope,
which will make this part of the mine much safer. Mine otherwise in fair condition.
February 22nd, investigated fatal accident to Steve Tokey, who was killed by
fall of soapstone February 20th. March 29tli. investigated fi,tal accident to
Bmmitt Robb, who was killed by cars running back down the slope, which wa.s
clue to the chain on the end of the rope breaking.
Clifford.
Located at Dillies Bottoms on C. & P. R. R. and Ohio River. Owned and
operated by the Fort Pitt Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. A. G. Leonar<l, Moundsville,
W- Va., superintendent; G. W. Dawson, same place, mine boss. Slope opening,
employs 26 miners and 15 day men. This mine generates considerable fire
damp. In good condition, a new 14-foot Robinson fan having been recently
installed. A new air shaft and escapement-way is to be provided during tho
year. Mine was visited in company with Mr. Jenkins, the district inspector.
Empire No. 1.
Located at Bellaire on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Rail and
ftiver Coal Co., Bellaire, O. J. W. Crawford, superintendent, Bellaire, O.; H. W.
Davis, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, employs 181 miners and 55 day
nen. Ventilation good, mine dusty. Gave orders to have dust loaded out and
aine sprinkled, manholes to be provided along motor road and timbering done
n main entry; also requested trolley wires just outside of pit mouth be raised.
Empire No. 2.
Owned and operated by same company as Empire No. 1. Mine is located
mth of Bellaire on C. & P. R. R. Same superintendent as No. 1 mine. Slope
>enin^. Visited in company with district inspectors Jenkins, Turner and
onison, to investigate condition of main haulway as to safety. After the in-
ection we advised timbering done and manholes provided along motor road.
Malleys.
Owned by the Bellaire Coal and Coke Co., B<»llair(\ O. Operated by I^ng
Winder. Bellaire, O. Drift opening, employs G miners and 2 day men. Pick
ne, furnace ventilation. Visited April 13th; conditions were such that mine
s closed until law was complied with. The company then proceeded to drive
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a new airway from other side of the hill to connect with the workings, which
will make the ventilation satisfactory. Thos. Long, Bellaire, superintendent
and mine hoss.
Carnegie.
Located at Bellaire. Owned and operated by the Carnegie Steel Co., Bel
laire, Ohio. Frank Marling, superintendent, Bellaire, O. Drift opening, em-
ploys 50 miners and 15 day men. Mine in excellent condition. On February
15th, investigated fatal accident to Bannie Sandwick, who was killed by fall
of soapstone. August 22nd, visited mine in company with Mining Commission.
District Inspectors Turner, Jenkins and Morrison and a number of other gen-
tlemen. All expressed themselves as well pleased with the condition of the
mine and the manner in which all were entertained.
Edgehlll.
Located north of Bellaire on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by A. J.
Morgan Coal Co., Bellaire, O. Drift opening, employs 40 miners and 6 day
men. Furnace ventilation. X. J. Morgan, Bellaire. superintendent; Jacob Long,
Shadyside, mine boss. Visited mine in company with Mr. Lot Jenkins, Dis-
trict Inspector. Ventilation was found deficient; directed that same be im-
proved to a satisfactory standard, that manholes be provided along motor road
and conditions improved generally. Advised installing a fan.
West Wheeling.
Located at West Wheeling on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the
West W^heeling Coal Co., Bellaire, Ohio. Wm. Johnson, West Wheeling, super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift opening, employs 31 miners and S day men.
June 18th, visited in company with District Inspector Jenkins to investigate
fatal accident to Luiggi Marcali. who was electrocuted by becoming entangled
in the machine wires, due to a collision of cars, knocking post out which sui;-
ported wires. New air-way and escapement-way made during the year. Mine
in fair condition.
Aetna-Standard.
Located at Martins Ferry. Owned and operated by the American Sheet
and Tin Plate Co., Martins Ferry, Ohio. Employs 50 miners and 15 day men.
Drift opening, furnace ventilation. Mine in good condition. Wm. Fitzgerald,
superintendent and mine boss.
Sheets.
Domestic mine, located at Marlins Ferry. Owned by Mrs. Mary Sheets.
Martins Ferry. Operated by Mr. ,Ias. Ralston, same place. Drift opening.
employs 20 miners and '^ day men. Mino in good condition, considerable im-
provement havinii: ])een made during the year; now fan installed to replace
furnace ventilation: second opening made available and drainage provided.
Jas. Ralston, superintendent and mine boss.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 431
Laughlin.
Located at Martins Ferry. Owned and operated by the American Sheet
and Tin Plate Co., Martins Ferry, O. E)dward Hite, Martins Ferry, superinten-
dent and mine boss. Drift opening, employs GO miners and 13 day men. New
second opening provided during the year, which can eventually be used as an
inlet or outlet for air. Manholes provided along motor road during the year.
Mine in good condition with the exception of a squeeze which gave some
trouble during the latter part of the year, which is now settled.
Whitaker-Gletsner.
Located at Martins Ferry. Owned and operated by the Whitaker-Glessner
Co., Wheeling, W. Va. Harvey Casley, Wheeling, superintendent; Peter Mai-
ley, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, employs 18 miners and 7 day men.
Mine in good condition; great improvements made during the year in this mine.
Gaylord No. 1.
Located north of Martins Ferry on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by
Pittsburg & Cleveland Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. T. E. Sauters, Martins Ferry,
superintendent; John Gallagher, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, em-
ploys 130 'miners and 3C day men. Mine in fair condition; the motor road is
somewhat difficult to keep in good repair for the reason that it runs through
old works for a considerable distance; a large amount of timbering is neces-
sary. Manholes provided during the year.
Gaylord No. 2.
Suspended all year.
SMALL MINES— (Belmont County).
Koehnline.
Located at Bridgeport. Owned and operated by Koehnline Bros., Bridge-
port, 0. Seth Williams, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, employs 5
miners. Natural and compressed air ventilation. Advised making second open-
ing more available as an escapement-way; also to better serve as an air-way.
Domestic mine.
Hayne A Woods.
Domestic mine. I^ocated near Martins Ferry. Owned and operated by
Hayne ft Woods, Martins Ferry. Lee Woods, superintendent and mine boss.
Employs 3 miners, natural ventilation. Drift opening.
McGrail.
L.ocated near Martins Ferry. Owned and operated by Miles McGrall,
Martins Ferry. Drift opening, natural ventilation, employs 3 miners.
2^1. Of M.
432 ANNUAL REPORT
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Walnut Hill N08. 1 and 2.
Located at Yorkville on the C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the
O. & P. Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Neath, Yorkville, superintendent; Abel
Armitage, same place, mine boss. Dj;ift opening, employs 134 miners and 40
day men. Mine in fair condition, considering conditions to be contended with.
On my last visit a decided improvement was noticed in the condition of the
main haulway In No. 1 mine, due principally to a large amount of timbering
having been done. Ventilation is somewhat deficient in No. 1 mine, but should
be satisfactory when entry, which is now being double shifted, will be driven
to the outside.
Russell.
Located at Tiltonville on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Russell
Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Geo. McKitrick, Cleveland, superintendent; Seth Wil-
liams, Tiltonville, mine boss. Drift opening, employs 124 miners and 14 day
men. New fan installed during the year and drainage improved. Mine in
much better condition than last year. Mine in fair condition at close of the
year.
Kelleys.
Located near Warrenton on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Shannon Coal Co., Warrenton, O. Drift opening, employs 39 miners and 21
day men. This is one of the old mines of the district and is diflBcult to keep
in first-class condition, but considerable improvement has been made during the
year in timbering haulage-way; also making manholes and cleaning motor
road. Ventilation has been improved, but not to a satisfactory point. W. D.
Roberts, Warrenton, superintendent and mine boss.
Rush Run No. 1.
Locf^ted at Rush Run on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Glens
Run Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Howard Ulrick, Rayland, superintendent; John
Cass, Rush Run, mine boss. Considerable trouble was experienced at this
mine during the year on account of insufficient ventilation. As a consequence,
the mine boss was directed to take the men out of the mine until the lawful
amount of ventilation be provided. Manholes were ordered made and white^
washed. During the year a fan has been installed which makes ventilation sat-
isfactory; manholes provided and whitewashed. Am pleased to report the mine
now in good condition. During the year investigated two fatal accidents at
this mine. Nick Brant, killed July 16th by fall of upper roof and roof coal, and
Elijah Hennis, injured by mining machines December 11th and died of his in-
juries December 12th. Drift opening, employs 90 miners and 30 day men.
Rush Run No. 2.
located at Rush Run on tfieHc. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by same
company as No. 1. Wm. Werker, Rayland, superintendent; Elmer Applegarth,
Rush Run, mine boss. Drift opening, employs 116 miners and 25 day men.
Mine in fair condition. June 4th, investigated fatal accident to Joseph Saregkf,
Hungarian, killed by fall of upper roof on main entry while making place for
timbers. Considerable poor roof is encountered in this mine.
INSPECTOR 6f mines. 433
Rush Run No. 3.
Located near No. 2, owned and operated by the same company, same super-
intendent; Benj. Roberts, Rayland, mine boss. During the early part of the
year ventilation was deficient. Requested ventilation improved at once. The
fan was then moved to a more suitable place, which improved conditions.
During the year an entry was driven to the outside, improving ventilation at
close of year. Wiring was also rearranged during the year and a large number
of manholes provided along the motor road. Drift opening, employs 75 miners
and 22 day men.
Jean.
Located at Salt Run on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Blythe
Coal Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. George Vandyke, superintendent and mine boss. Bril-
liant, 0. Drift opening, employs 38 miners and 10 day men. Mine in good
condition.
Qoucher.
Located west of Brilliant on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Dexter Coal Co., Brilliant, O. Wm. Patterson, superintendent and mine boss,
who was succeeded during the year by John Barth, Rayland, O. Drift opening,
employs 8G miners and 24 day men. July 28th, investigated fatal accident to
John Patsko, who was killed by fall of soapstone July 27th. On my first visit
to this mine in the year, which was on March 13th, found ventilation deficient
Directed the superintendent to remove the men from the mine and not to
allow any further operation of the mine until the amount of ventilation was
as required by law, which was complied with. Poor roof conditions make this
a difficult mine to keep in first-class condition. Mine in fair condition at close
of year.
La Orange.
Located at Brilliant. Owned and operated by the LaGrange Coal Co.,
Wheeling, W. Va. Jas. Morgan, Brilliant, superintendent and mine boss. Shaft
opening, 265 feet deep to No. 6-A seam, which is 3^4 feet thick. Employs 10
miners and 9 day men. Mine in poor condition, due principally to previous
methods of mining which were in vogue here years ago. This condition will
exist until such time as a new and permanent air-way is driven around the old
workings, which Is recommended.
Portland.
Owned and operated by the Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Lo-
cated near Connorsville on W. & L. E. R. R. John Barth, Rayland, superinten-
<lent and mine boss. Drift opening; employs 75 miners and 23 day men. Mine
in good condition.
Connor No. 1.
Located at Connorsville on W. & L. E. R. R. Owned and operated by the
W. & L. E. Coal and Mining Co., Cleveland, O. Fred Aspinwall, Connorsville,
STiperintendent; Samuel Ruckman, same place, mine boss. Requested more man-
holes provided along motor road and a new escapementway to be made. Drift
opening: employs 63 miners and 30 day men.
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Connor No. 2.
Located near No. 1, owned and operated by the same company as No. 1;
same superintendent; James Ruckman, mine boss. Drift opening; employs
116 miners and 43 day men. Mine in fair condition. New escapement-waj
about completed. Fred Homickle, Dillonvale, is general superintendent of
mines of the W. & L. E. Coal and Mining Co.
Edgar No. 1.
Located about two miles east of Dillonvale on W. & L. B. R. R. Owned
and operated by the Glen's Run Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Clyde Maurer, super-
intendent, Dillonvale; Robert Nicholson, same place, mine boss. Drift open-
ing; employs 110 miners and 23 day men. Mine in fair condition, except 9
and 10 right entries, where ventilation was deficient. Requested same be im-
proved at once.
Edgar No. 2.
Located near EMgar No. 1. Owned and operated by the same company;
same superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening; employs 92 miners and
25 day men. Mine in fair condition, except ventilation, which was slightly
deficient in a part of the mine, which was requested improved at once. Also
timbering needed on 9 and 10 left.
Jefferson No. 1.
Located at Piney Fork on L. E., A. & W. R. R. Owned and operated by the
Jefferson Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Wm. Simpson, Piney Fork, ^superintendent;
David Pemberton, same place, mine boss. Drift opening; employs 216 miners
and 42 day men. Mine in good condition.
Jefferson No. 2.
Located near No. 1. Owned and operated by same company. Same super-
intendent; Albert Thorp, Piney Fork, mine boss. Drift opening; employs
159 miners and 38 day men. Mine in excellent condition.
U. S. Mines at Bradley.
Section No. 1. Employs 135 miners and 3G day men. Ventilation during the
early part of the year was unsatisfactory, but later a new opening was pro-
vided and new fan installed which made ventilation good. June 29t&, investi-
gated fatal accident to Andy Turplace and John Prosser, who were killed by
fall of soapstone. Considerable bad roof is encountered in this section, which
makes condition of mine poor.
U. S. Mine.
Section No. 3. Employs 142 miners and 36 day men. Rees Chamberlain,
mine boss. Bradley, O. Ventilation was found deficient; ordered the nnmbor
of men reduced until ventilation will be furnished as required by law. A new
second opening has been provided during the year. Mine otherwise in fiUr
condition.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 435
U. S. Mine.
Section No. 4. Employs 130 miners and 33 day men. Lawrence Gardner,
Bradley, mine boss. Considerable black damp was found in this mine; directed
that same be securely sealed off so that it will not pollute the air current, March
2iid, investigated fatal accident to George Geregock, killed by fall of soapstone
February 29th. Mine in fair condition.
U. S. Mines Noa. 1 and 2.
Located at Plum Run. Employs 99 miners and 33 day men. James
Briggs, Rhoadesdale, mine boss. Mines in fair condition, except drainage,
which should be improved. '
U. S. Mine No. 3.
Employs 103 miners and 32 day men. John Gray, Rhoadesdale, mine boss.
January 29th, investigated fatal accident to John Good, killed by fall of soap-
stone. Ventilation deficient on this visit; ordered same improved at once,
which was complied with. A new escapement-way provided during the year.
Mine in fair condition at close of year.
U. S. Mine No. 4.
Employs 132 miners and 43 day men. Harry Kirkpatrick, Rhoadesdale,
mine boss. Mine in fair condition except 3 and 4 right and south face entries,
where ventilation was not satisfactory. The superintendent agreed to put
down an air shaft for this portion of the mine. A new air shaft has been put
down on the west side of the mine during the year.
The U. S. mines are located at Bradley and Plum Run; owned and oper-
ated by the United States Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. H. E. Willard, Cleveland,
is general manager. William Wagner, Bradley, is superintendent of the
Bradley mines, and Jos. H. Gray, Rhoadesdale, superintendent of the Plum
Run mines. Transportation is furnished the Bradley mines by the W. & L. E.
and L. E., A. & W. R. R., the C. & P. R. R. providing transportation for the
Plum Run mines. All of the U. S. mines are drift openings.
La Belle.
Located at Steubenvllle. Owned and operated by the La Belle Iron Works,
Steubenville, Ohio. P. J. Harrigan, superintendent; W. J. Lafferty, mine boss,
both of Steubenville. Shaft opening, 200 feet deep to the No. 6-A seam of
coU, 3% feet thick. Employs 155 miners and 27 day men. :Most of the ton-
nage at this mine is produced from the West Virginia side, as tbp mine
crosses underneath the Ohio River. Visited May 19th and July 20th, in com-
pany with Mr. LaRue. of the West Virginia Department, and October 5tlt, in
company with Mr. Thos. Morrison, of the Ninth District. Considerable drillin?';
is being done in this territory for oil and gas. which has been a source of trou-
ble and worry to the management as well as to the Department, owing to the
dangers of encountering ' these wells in the operation of the mine. Durin.i^ .he
latter part of the year the oil field was well defined on either side of the river.
Considerable improvement is being made at this mine. A new air-way is oeing
driven around the old workings to intersect with the air shaft. The company
is now working on an independent traveling road from the shaft bottom to the
436 ANNUAL REPORT
inner workings. A new shaft is also to be put down on the West Vir^nia side
to serve as an escapement-way. When these improyements are completed this
mine will be in excellent condition. Mine in good condition at close of year.
High Shaft.
Located at Steubenville. Owned and operated by the Steubenville Coal
and Mining Co., Steubenville, O. Wm. Smurthwaite, superintendent; Mat-
thew Castner, mine boss, both of Steubenville. Shaft opening, 225 feet deep.
No. 6-A seam of coal, 3^ 'to 4 feet thick. Employs 15 miners and 9 day men.
Ventilation was found deficient in a portion of this mine, which was ordered
remedied at once. Also directed that fire boss make examination of mine be-
fore men were 'allowed to enter. Mine otherwise in fair condition.
Pratt.
Located between Mingo Junction and Steubenville. Owned and operated
by Brettell Bros., Mingo Jet. Ted Brettell, superintendent. Domestic mine;
employs 12 miners and 2 day men. Natural ventilation, condition fair. Pick
mine, drift opening.
Ohio River.
Located at Empire on C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Stratton
Fire Clay Co., Empire, O. H. E. Stratton, superintendent. Empire; C. L.
Vance, Port Homer, mine boss. Employs 10 miners and 2 day hands. Angost
28th, found ventilation poor. Directed the mine boss to remove all men from
the mine until ventilation was provided according to law. Ordered second
opening to be provided for air and escapement-way. September 9th, visited
mine and found work was being done on the second opening. Mine resumed
with 6 miners and 1 day man after an idleness of 12 days. Furnace ventilation,
pick mine, drift opening.
Byers.
Located at Empire. Owned and operated by the Stratton Fire Clay Co.,
Empire, O. H. E. Stratton, superintendent; Wm. Byers, mine boss. Empire, O.
Employs 19 miners and 4 day men. Furnace ventilation, pick mine. Ventila-
tion found deficient; ordered same improved at once, which was done, but not
to a satisfactory point. Recommended installation of a fan. This mine pene-
trates the No. 7 seam. Drift opening.
American Sewer Pipe Coal Mine.
Located at Freemans on C. & P. R. R Owned and operated by the Ameri-
can Sewer Pipe Co., Toronto. O. Wm. Baxter, superintendent, Wellsville;
James Sines, Empire, mine boss. Drift opening; employs 11 miners and 3
day men. Mine in fair condition.
Kaul-Oberkirch.
Located at Toronto. Owned and operated by Kaul-Oberkirch Co., Toronto.
Geo. Myers, superintendent; Geo. Hamilton, mine boss, both of Toronto. Drift
opening: employs 10 miners and 3 day men. Pick mine, natural ventilation.
Ordered furnace built, also doors built to replace canvas.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 437
Forest City.
Located at Toronto. Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe
Co., Toronto. W. B. Francy, superintendent; John Ferguson, mine boss, both of
Toronta Drift opening, fan ventilation, pick mine; employs 15 miners and 7
day men. Mine in fair condition.
Speaks.
Located about two miles southwest of Steubenville. Owned by Henry
Wilson, Steubenville; operated by Jas. Speaks, same place. Bmploys 13 miners
and 1 day man. Ventilation poor; ordered that same be improved at once
and drainage improved.
SMALL MINES— ( Jefferson County).
Ohio Valley.
Located at Toronto. Suspended all year. Owned by the American Sewer
Pipe Co., Toronto, O.
Calumet.
Located at Toronto. Employs 7 miners and 3 day men. Condition fair.
Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe Co.
Nicholsons.
Located at Empire. Suspended all year. Owned by Toronto Fire Clay Co.,
Toronto, O.
Great Northern.
Located at Empire. Two men employed. Condition fair. Owned and
operated by Stratton Fire Clay Co., Empire, Ohio.
Williams.
Located two miles west of Steubenville. ETmploys 5 miners and 1 day
man. Owned and operated by Albert Williams & Son, Steubenville. Mine in
fair condition.
CLAY MINES— (JefTerson County).
Little Giant.
Located at Toronto. Owned and operated by the Toronto Fire Clay Co.,
Toronto, O. Harry Nicholson, superintendent; A. S. Peckins, mine boss. EJm-
ploys 15 miners and 13 day men. Fan ventilation. On September 16th re-
quested that advance holes be drilled toward the old JefFerson Clay mine,
where it is supposed a large body of water exists. On the 17th of September
returned to see if request had been complied with and found former ordera
carried out. Arrangements were then made to drive a place toward the old
438 ANNUAL KEl\)RT
works to tap the water; holes to be drilled in advance in a number of direc-
tions until old workings are encountered. December 11th, visited this mine by
request of the mine boss, as oil well had been drilled through the mine which
had been abandoned and plugged, but gas was escaping into the mine. Orders
were given to care for the escaping gas until we could get into communicatiou
with the well driller, which we later did; he agreeing to replug the well and
make it safe by preventing the escape of gas into the mine, which was done
without dela3'. Mine in fair condition. Shaft opening, 45 feet deep.
Forest City.
Located at Toronto. Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe
Co. W. B. Francy, superintendent; James Milne, mine boss, both of Toronto.
O. Slope opening; employs 10 miners and 7 day men. Fan ventilation, mine
in fair condition.
Great Western.
Located at Toronto. Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe Co-
Toronto, O. Daniel Hinkle. mine boss. Mine suspended all year.
Ohio Valley.
Located at Toronto, O. Owned by the American Sewer Pipe Co. Sus-
pended all year.
Kaul-Oberkirch.
Located at Toronto. Owned and operated by Kaul-Oberkirch Co. Em-
ploys 7 miners and 4 day men. Slope opening, natural ventilation. Mine *n
good condition, (leo. Meyers, superintendent. Toronto: Jess Evans, mine Ikiss.
Steubenville.
Calumet.
Located at Turunto. Owned and operated i)y the American Sewer Pipe Co.
Frank Hartford. superinl< ntlent ; Geo. Glass, mine boss, both of Toronto. O.
Slope opening; employs lo miners and S day men. Exhaust steam ventilation.
Ventilation poorly distributed around workings. It was necessary to give
orders to have doors and brattices built.
American Sewer Pipe.
Lo<'atr.l ai Freeiuans. OwimmI and operated by the American Sewer Piiio
Co. Wm. HaxwT. \V»*Ilsville. superintendent: .lames Sines. Empire, mine boss.
Drift opening': ♦inploys s miners and r> day men. Ventilation poor. Orders
jijiven to keep fire in th«' furnace. Mine otherwise in fair condition.
Minor.
Locate*! at Kr^'emans. Owned and operated by the Minor Fire Brick Co..
Empire. O. E. S. Minor. Empire, superintendent: Geo. Knelsley. Toronto,
mine boss. Drift opening: employs ."> miners and 3 day men. Ventilation poor;
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 439
requested new air shaft put down and a furnace built, which was done. Mine
otherwise in fair condition, although it has previously been badly affected by
a squeeze.
Straiten.
Located at Empire. Owned and operated by the Stratton Fire Clay Co. H
E. Stratton. Empire, superintendent; Thomas Draa, mine boss, ETmpire, O.
Drift opening: employs 6 miners and 4 day men. Natural ventilation. Ventila-
tion poor, drainage also poor; orders given to have ventilation improved and
to improve drainage.
Nicholson.
Located at Empire. Owne^ and operated by the Toronto Fire Clay Co.,
Toronto. Chas. Nixon. Empire, superintendent; Matthew Friend, Toronto,
mine boss. Slope opening. New mine; employs 2 miners and 1 day man. New
air shaft put down.
Great Northern.
Located at Empire. Owned and operated by the Stratton Fire Clay Co.
H E. Stratton. Empire, superintendent; Thos. Qilagan, Toronto, mine boss.
Shaft opening. 40 feet deep. Employs 7 miners and 3 day men. Natural ven-
tilation. Drainage poor; ordered same remedied.
Ohio River.
Located at Elmpire. Owned and operated by the Stratton Fire Clay Co. H.
E. Stratton, Empire, superintendent; \Vm. Wasley, Empire, mine boss. Shaft
opening; employs 5 miners and 3 day men. Exhaust steam ventilation. Ven-
tilation poor, drainas;e poor; directed that ventilation and drainage be im-
proved so as to be in compliance with law.
Standard.
Located at Empire. Owned by Standard Fire Clay Co., Empire, O. Oper-
ated by Alex. Hays, same place. Slope opening; employs 13 miners and 7 day
men. Natural ventilation. Recommended installation of fan. Mine in good
condition.
MINES VISITED IN GUERNSEY COUNTY— FIFTH DISTRICT.
Cleveland No. 1.
August 4th, visited in company with \V. H. Turner, the District Inspector.
Mine is located at Senecaville on a branch of the B. & O. R. R. Owned and
operated by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Mark Coe, Senecaville, super-
intendent; Elvin Farris, same place, mine boss. Mine was found in good con-
dition.
Hartford.
August 5th, visited in company with W. H. Turner, the District Inspector.
This mine is located at Hartford on a branch of the B. & O. R. R. Owned and
operated by the Cambridge Collieries Co. Chas. E. Haskins, superintendent;
Otis Moss, mine boss, both of Buffalo, O. Mine found in fair condition.
'i40 ANNUAL REPORT
Detroit.
August Gth. visited this mine at Ava, O.. with the Mining Commisslou and
VV. H. Turner, the District Inspector.
Buckeye, Little Kate and Ideal.
August 7th, visited with the Mining Commission and W. H. Turner, District
Inspector.
MINES VISITED IN HARRISON COUNTY.
Roby Mines.
On August 20th, visited the Roby mines near Adena in comp:my with the
Mining Commission and District Inspectors Turner, Jenkins and Morrison.
Also visited the Ramsey and Dunglen mines on this date.
MINES VISITED IN HOCKING COUNTY.
Cawthorne No. 6.
January 24th, visited the Cawthorne No. 6 mine of the New Pittsburg Coal
Co., near Nelsonville. Mine was visited in company with Chief Inspector, Hon
Geo. Harrison, and Mr. Jas. Pritchard and Mr. Thos. Morrison, District Inspec-
tors of the third and sixth districts, respectively, the object of this visit
being to consider the practicability, or otherwise, of working a portion of the
mine which was overlaid with a very treacherous roof. After an inspection
of the affected portion of the mine a report was submitted to the coal com-
pany, which is now a matter of record in the Chief Inspector's oflBce at Colum-
bus. I
MINES VISITED IN STARK COUNTY.
Pocock.
On May 12th, visited in company with Chief Inspector and District In-
spectors Turner, Miller and Morrison, the purpose of the visit being to deter-
mine, if possible, the danger due to a large bod|y of water in an adjacent aban-
doned mine. After an inspection of the mine and examination of maps and
hearing statements of the miners, also of the company officials, a report was
submitted which is on file in the Chief Inspector's office at Columbus.
COAL LIST
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442
ANNUAL REPORT
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO, WITH
ADDRESSES, FOR 1908.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Athens County.
Baileys Run Coal C!o
Black Diamond Coal and Coke Co
Canaan Coal Co
Carbon Coal Mining Co
Carbondale Coal Co
C. &H. C. &I. Co
Columbus Steam and Furnace Coal Co.
Federal Coal Co
Glouster Coal Co
Hocking Valley Coal Co
Hisylvania Coal Co
Hocking Mining Co
Imperial Coal Mining Co
Lorain Coal and Dock Co
Luhrig Coal Co
Maple Mining Co
Northern Fuel Co
New Pittsburg Coal Co
New York Coal Co
Nelsonville Sewer Pipe Co
Poston, C. L
Schuler, J. F
Silcott Coal Co., G. C
Sunday Creek Co
Winchester Mininj? Co
York Clay and Mining Co
Toledo.
Columbus.
Canaanville.
Marietta.
Carbondale.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Marietta.
Glouster.
Nelsonville.
Columbus.
Athens.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Cincinnati.
Nelsonville.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Nelsonville.
Athens.
Sharpsburg.
Nelsonville.
Columbus.
Athens.
Nelsonville.
Belmont County.
American Sheet and Tin Plate Co Pittsburg, Pa.
Bannock Coal Co Akron.
Barton Coal Co Cleveland.
Bakewell Coal Co Bellaire.
Bellairo Coal and Coke Co Bellaire.
Belmont Coal .Mininj:; Co Pittsburg. Pa.
Captina Coal Co Armstrong Mills
Carnegie Steel Co Bellaire.
Columbia Coal Co Akron.
Colburg Coal Co Columbus.
Cambria Mining Co Toledo.
Ft. Pitt Coal Co Pittsburg, Pa.
Flushing Coal Co El yria.
Gorrell Coal Co., J. W Alliance.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 443
UST OP LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Belmont County — Concluded.
Gordon Coal Co
Harrison-Morrison Mining Co..
Highland Coal Co
Johnson Coal Co
Kennon Coal & Mining Co.
Lorain Coal & Dock Co
Hoores Run Coal Co
Morgan Coal Co., A. J
Pittsburg-Belmont Coal Co
Pittsburg & Cleveland Coal Co.
Purseglove Coal Co
Provident Coal Co
Raven Coal Co
Roby-Somers Coal Co
Rail & River Coal Co
St. Clair Coal Co
Schick & Co., M. J
Trolls Coal Mining Co
Virginia Hill Coal Co
Whitaker-Glessner Co
Werner Coal Co., Wm. A
Y. & O. Coal Co
Carroll County.
Big Four Clay Co
Deveny-Klrk Coal Co
Deckman-Duty Brick Co
Greer-Beatty Clay Co
Lincoln Coal Co
Magnolia Coal Co
Metropolitan Paving Brick Co.
National Fire Proofing Co
Ohio Mining & Railway Co
Pittsburg & Malvern Clay Co.
Russell Hill Coal Co
Robinson Clay Product Co
Somers Mining Co
Sterling Mining Co
Strip Vein Coal Co
Stewartsville.
Flushing.
Wheeling, W. Va,
Bellaire.
Cleveland.
Columbus.
Fairmount, W. Va.
Bellaire.
Columbus.
Cleveland.
St. Clairsville.
St. Clairsville.
Wheeling, West Virginia.
Cleveland.
Pittsburg.
Cleveland.
Bellaire.
St. Clairsville.
Cleveland.
Wheeling, W. Va.
Zanesville.
Cleveland.
Malvern.
Salineville.
Malvern.
Magnolia.
Sherodsville.
Magnolia.
Canton.
Canton.
Massillon.
Malvern.
Dell Roy.
Akron.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Salineville.
Colunnbiana County.
Big Vein Coal Co Cleveland.
Buckeye Clay & Coal Co ! East Liverpool.
Buck Coal Co Salem.
442 ANNUAL VKBCKt
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIi^.
ADDRESSES, FO^
J
HIO— Continued.
P. O. Address.
Name oC Owmt or Qperr |
^^^ ^-^'^ Cleveland.
Aih^mC,^ Cleveland.
.„ Leetonla.
B^leyBBttnCoriCO.. Cleveland.
Blacit DtaaoEd Cfl^ Lisbon
Canaan C«il O? , .:-.■-;; East PalesUne.
Carbon Coal r . ^ t -' Leetonla.
CartHm-UUe- ^^^^ Canton.
C&H.C -y^fl^^ .Xeglev.
^^^ ^^ji 'j^B coat Co Cleveland.
1^^ Jpfrff^Uai CO East Palestine
W ^;S<r^ Salom.
W ^^'
r ii*^
''^^' tf. S, ; Salineville.
t^^'tiJt- ' ' ' Homeworth.
^^^ S^€0»^ Co. ,..,., I East Palestine.
Coshocton County.
^ coal & :^IIning Co j Coshocton.
^flibus Coal & Mining Co Coshocton.
^^ocion Cutil Co Clovelaiui.
I^Wd Davis ('onesville.
j^ust Grnvf Coal Co Coshocton.
j^rd Broj?.. R. D. N'o. 2 Coshocton.
2tforgnn Uun Coal & Mining Co Cleveland.
Qden Valley Coal Co Coshocton.
\ranviok Coal Co Cleveland.
W'ad'.- ( 'oal Co Cleveland.
Gallia County.
Blaf'K I >iainonfl Coal Co Gallia.
Dupi ':* Coal Milling Co Columbus.
Swan Creek Coal Co Gallipolls.
Guernsey County.
Alii'on Coal Co Akron.
Byesviilo Coal Co Byesville.
Consoliaated Ohio Coal Co Birds Run.
Clinton Coal A:- Mining Co Cambridge.
Cambridire Coal & Mining Co Parkersburg, W. Va.
Caniliiiiiiro Valley Coal Co Cambridge.
Camhri«l2f<. Collieries (.'o Cleveland.
Fursy:he Coal Co Cambridge.
(;u«-in-:ey Clay Co Cambridge.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 445
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Tame of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
nsey County — Concluded.
.OSS Coal Co I Akron.
rwood Consolidated Coal Co ; Cambridge.
Coal Co I Cleveland.
al Coal Co ] Akron.
. Coal Co • '. j Chicago, 111.
1 Coal Co j Cambridge.
I
Harrison County.
I
lining Co.. A. G Toledo.
1 Coal & Mining Co j Dennison.
rg Block Coal Co ' Pittsburg, Pa.
'oal Co I Cleveland.
I
Hocking County. I
I
Coal Co ; Sand Run.
Hill Mining Co j Carbon Hill.
R Nelsonvillo.
. C. & I. Co ! Columbus.
)al Co j Nelsonville.
g Fuel Co I Columbus.
in Coal Co New Straitsville.
r'ille Coal Co Nelsonville.
il Fire Proofing Co ' Pittsburg, Pa.
ttsburg Coal Co Columbus.
Coal Co ; Nelsonville.
Creek Co Columbus.
Jackson County.
;oal Co
Dug Coal Co
eld Mining Co
r Coal Co., Geo. Y.
in Coal Co
It Coal Co
Wellston.
.Tackson.
Jackson.
Wellston.
Jackson.
Jackson.
1 Coal Co i Jackson.
Coal Co j Jackson.
Coal Co I Wellston.
Coal & Iron Co Wellston.
ic Coal Co I Wellston.
Coal Co I Wellston.
nre Brick Co ! Oak Hill.
:Joal Co I Coalton.
Coal Co Coalton.
444 ANNUAL REPORT
LIST OP LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Columbiana County — Concluded.
Card & Prosser Coal Co Cleveland.
Columbia Fire Clay Co Cleveland.
Delmore Coal Co '. Leetonia.
Fairfield Coal Co ! Cleveland.
Herriott Coal Co ! Lisbon.
Hoon Coal Co East Palestine.
Nelheisel Coal Co Leetonia.
National Fire Proofing Co Canton.
Negley Coal Co i Negley.
Ohio & Pennsylvania Coal Co ' Cleveland.
Prospect Hill Coal Co.
Salem Coal Co
Strabley, Jas. S
Woolf Bros ,
Wheat Hill Coal Co
Coshocton County.
Barnes Coal & Mining Co Coshocton.
Columbus Coal & Mining Co Coshocton.
Coshocton Coal Co Cleveland.
David Davis Conesville.
Locust Grove Coal Co Coshocton.
Laird Bros., R. D. Xo. 2 Coshocton.
Morgan Run Coal & Mining Co Cleveland.
Oden Valley Coal Co Coshocton.
Warwick Coal Co ; Cleveland.
Wade Coal Co i Cleveland.
East Palestine.
Salem.
Salineville.
Homeworth.
East Palestine.
Gallia County.
I
Black Diamond Coal Co • Gallia.
Dupre Coal Mining Co ! Columbus.
Swan Creek Coal Co | Gallipolis.
Guernsey County.
Akron Coal Co Akron.
Byesville Coal Co Byesville.
Consolidated Ohio Coal Co Birds Run.
Clinton Coal & Mining Co Cambridge.
Cambridge Coal & Mining Co Parkersburg, W. Va.
Cambridge Valley Coal Co Cambridge.
Cambridge Collieries Co Cleveland.
Forsythe Coal Co Cambridge.
Guernsey Clay Co Cambridge.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 445
LIST OP LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator. I P. O. Address.
Guernsey County — Concluded.
Loomis Moss Coal Co Akron.
I^atherwood Consolidated Coal Co Cambridge.
Morris Coal Co Cleveland.
National Coal Co Akron.
O'Gara Coal Co • '. Chicago. 111.
Puritan Coal Co Cambridge.
Harrison County.
Blair Mining Co., A. G Toledo.
Newton Coal & Mining Co Dennison.
Pittsburg Block Coal Co ' Pittsburg, Pa.
Roby Coal Co ; Cleveland.
Hocking County.
i
Carbon Coal Co Sand Run.
Carbon Hill Mining Co I Carbon Hill.
Cable, R | Nelsonville.
C. & H. C. & I. Co Columbus.
Gem Coal Co Nelsonville.
Hocking Fuel Co , Columbus.
Ix)st Run Coal Co New Straitsville.
Nelsonville Coal Co Nelsonville.
National Fire Proofing Co Pittsburg, Pa.
New Pittsburg Coal Co Columbus.
Royal Coal Co Nelsonville.
Sunday Creek Co Columbus.
Jackson County.
Wellston.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Wellston.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Alma Coal Co
Armstrong Coal Co
Bloomfield Mining Co
Banchor Coal Co., Geo. Y
Chapman Coal Co
Crescent Coal Co
Cochran Coal Co [ Jackson.
Central Coal Co Jackson.
Comet Coal Co Wellston.
Dayton Coal & Iron Co I Wellston.
Domestic Coal Co j Wellston.
DeWitt Coal Co Wellston.
Davis Fire Brick Co , Oak Hill.
Daisy Coal Co ' Coalton.
Evans Coal Co Coalton.
446 ANNUAL REPORT
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Jackson County — Concluded.
Elkhorn Coal Co
Emma Coal Co
Globe Iron Co
Gem City Coal Co
Gosline & Co., W. A
Harper Coal Co
Henry Holberg
Jones & Morgan
Jones Coal Co
Jackson Iron & Steel Co
Jackson & Decatur Coal Co. .
Jackson County Coal Co
Kessler Coal Co
Northern Coal Mining Co ... .
Ohio Fire Brick Co
Pritchard, Henry— R. D. No.
Rempel Fuel Co
Rhodes & Sell.
Sun Coal Co
See Kay Coal Co
Star Furnace Co
Symms Creek Coal Co
Superior Coal Co
Tom Corwin Coal Co
Wellston Collieries Co
Ward Coal Co
Jackson.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Dayton.
Toledo.
Coalton.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Wellston.
Jackson.
Oak Hill.
Coalton.
Rempel.
Coalton.
Jackson.
Wellston.
Jackson.
Rempel.
Jaclvson.
Dayton.
Wellston.
Oak Hill.
Jefferson Count)'.
American Sewer Pipe Co Pittsburg. Pa.
Bergholz Coal & Electric Light Co Bergholz.
Blyth Coal Co Pittsburg, Pa.
East Ohio Sewer Pipe Co Irondale.
Glens Run Coal Co Cleveland.
Jeffernon Coal Co Cleveland.
Kaul-Oberkirch Co Toronto.
La Belle Iron Works Steubenville.
La Grange Coal Co Wheeling. W. Va.
Morris-Poston Coal Cn Cleveland,
Minor Fire Clay Co Cleveland.
Ohio &, Pennsylvania Coal Co Cleveland.
Rayland Coal Co Pittsburg, Pa.
Rice Coal Co ! Cleveland.
Roby Coal Co * Cleveland.
Russell Coal & Mining Co Cleveland,
Shannon Coal Co Wheeling. W. Va.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 447
UST OP LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Cootlnued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Jefferson County — Concluded.
Smith, W. E
Speaks, Jas
Standard Fire Clay Co
Standard Fire Clay Co
Steubenville Coal & Mining Co. .
Stratton Fire Clay Co
Toronto Fire Clay Co
United States Coal Co
Witch Hazel Coal Co
Wolf Run Coal Co
W. & L. E. Coal ft Mining Co. . .
Wayno Coal Co
Williams Coal & Coke Co., M. L.
Y. & O. Coal Co
Lawrence County.
Buekhom Coal Co
Black Fork Coal Co
Ginn Company, The
Hall Coal Co., John F
Halley Coal Co
Hanging Rock Iron Co
Ironton Portland Cement Co.
KeUey Nail & Iron Co
Ryan, Benj
York Portland Cement Co
Mahoning County.
Callihan & Allen
Lowell Coal Mining Co
McKinley Coal Co
North Lima Development Co.
Ohio Coal ft Clay Co
Rees & Chapel— R. D. No. 6. . .
Medina County.
Gerstenslager ft Son Coal Co.
Hambleton Bros
Hutchinson Coal Co
James & Paynter
Kellar, Hollinger Coal Co
Reichard, F. T.— R. D. No. 1..
Wellsville.
Steubenville.
ESmpire.
Irondale.
Steubenville.
Ehnpire.
Toronto.
Cleveland.
Youngstown.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Cleveland.
Buekhom.
Black Fork.
Ironton.
Dayton.
Pedro.
Hanging Rock.
Ironton.
Ironton.
Coal Grove.
Portsmouth.
Salem.
Youngstown.
Salem.
North Lima,
Cleveland.
Salem.
Wadsworth.
Wads worth.
Wadsworth.
Wadsworth.
Wadsworth.
Wadsworth.
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448 • ANNUAL REPORT
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Meigs County.
Bengel Bros. Mining Co.
Dupre Coal Mining Co..
Ebe Coal & Mining Co. .
Ebersbach, Martin
Harley Coal Co
Maynard Coal Co
Monkey Run Coal Co. . .
Noble Summit Coal Co.
Peacock Coal Co
Pittsburg Mining Co
Pomeroy Coal Co
Salisbury Coal Co
Silver Run Coal Co
Schlaogel Salt Co
Thomas Coal Co
Vorhes, A. W
I
Pomeroy.
Columbus.
Middleport.
Pomeroy.
Middleport.
Columbus.
Middleport.
Middleport.
Pomeroy.
Minersville.
Middleport.
Toledo.
Middleport.
Pomeroy.
Racine.
Pomeroy.
Morgan County.
Cardinp: Coal Co Columbus.
Tropic Mining Co ! Toledo.
Muskingum County.
Blue Rock Coal Co Gaysport.
Capital Coal & Coke Co Columbus.
Duncan Run Coal Co Detroit, Mich.
Elk Coal Co 1 Columbus.
Griffith Coal Co Cannelville.
Maynard Bros j Columbus.
Muskingum Coal & Railway Co i Zanesville.
Pan-American Coal Co • Newark.
Turkey Run Coal Co Cannelville.
Walnnr Hill Coal Co Detroit, Mich.
W. A. Werner ' Zanesville.
Noble County.
Belle Valley Coal Mining Co Cambridge.
Coal Run Coal Co Cambridge.
Guernsey Coal & Mining Co Newark.
Marion Coal Co i Whig\'ille.
O'Gara Coal Co I Chicago, 111.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
UST OP LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
449
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Ottawa County (Gypsum).
American Gypsum Co i Cleveland.
Consumers Gypsum Co i Port Clinton.
Unite.! States Gypsum Co Gypsum.
Perry County.
Bristol Coal Co
Cambridge Collieries Co
C. & H. C. & L Co
Chicago & Hocking Coal Co
Chapm:xn Mining Co ,
Davis Bros
Essex Coal Co., Calvin
Gibbs, Geo
Gibbs, Ambrose
Gosllne & Co., W. A
Hamilton & Wallace Coal Co
Indian Hun Mining Co
Iron Point Low Vein Co ,
Johnson & Sons, R
Jones Coal Co ,.
Jenkins & Redfem
Johnson Coal Mining Co
Kennon Coal & Mining Co
New England Coal Co
Peabody Coal Co
Perr>' Coal Co
Simons, A
Shawnee Coal Mining Co
Straltsvllle Impervious Brick Co.
Sines Bros. & Co
Standard-Hocking Coal Co
Sunday Creek Company
Twentieth Century Coal Co
I^nion Coal Mining Co
Upson Coal & Mining Co
Wilbren Coal Co
Zanesvllle Coal Co
Portage County.
Hutson Coal Co. , Lloyd.
Newark.
Cleveland.
Columbus.
Toledo.
Moxahala.
Shawnee.
New Straitsvillfc.
New Straitsville.
New Straitsville.
Toledo.
Saltillo.
Wellston.
Shawnee.
New Straitsville.
New Straitsville.
Shawnee.
Columbus.
Cleveland.
Columbus.
Chicago, 111.
Somerset.
Redfleld.
Shawnee.
New Straitsville.
New Straitsville.
Chicago, 111.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Newark.
New Lexington.
Crooksville.
South Palmyra Coal Co
Strong: Bros. Coal Co.—R. No. 14.
Cleveland.
Atwater.
450 ANNUAL REPORT
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Scioto County.
Morgan & Horton j Eifort.
Harbiaon-Walker Refractories Co ' Pittsburg, Pa-
Stark County.
Booth Coal Co
Buckeye Coal Co
Caun Coal Co
Edgefield Coal Co.— R. R. No. 2
Haring-Wilson Coal Co
Keim Brick & Tile Co
Louisville Brick & Tile Co
Massillon Stone & Fire Brick Co. . .
Massillon Crystal Coal Co
Massillon Coal Mining Co
Massillon-Navarre Coal Co
Massillon City Coal Co
Massillon Elm-Run Coal Co
National Fire Proofing Co
Nimishilling Coal & Mineral Co..
Plaskett, John
Pocock Coal Co
Roach, Wm.— No. 831 Wade Ave. .
Sonnhalter Coal Co
Steiner Coal Co
South Ma.ssillon Coal Co
Smith, L. E
Smith Coal Co.. G. F
Tunnel Coal Co
Taggart Coal Co
Whitacre Fire Proofing Co
Willow Grove Coal Co.— R. D. No.
Summit County.
Navarre.
Canal Fulton.
Canton.
Canton.
Massillon.
Louisville.
Louisville.
Massillon.
Massillon.
Massillon.
Cleveland.
Massillon.
Cleveland.
Canton.
I^di.
North Industry.
Massillon.
Alliance.
Massillon.
Canton.
Massillon.
Greentown.
New Berlin.
Cleveland.
Massillon.
Waynesburg.
Massillon.
Brewster Coal Co Akron.
Beechwood-Massillon Coal Co Cleveland.
Cottage Grove Coal Co South Akron.
Clinton Coal Co | Clinton.
Hametown Retail Coal Co.— R. R. No. 35 Barberton.
Robinson Clay Product Co Akron.
Tuscarawas County.
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co.
American Coal Mining Co
Pittsburg, Pa.
Dennison.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 451
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Concluded.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Tuscarawas County — Concluded.
Beaver Dam Coal Co Cleveland.
Buckeye Fire Clay Co I UhrlchsvUle.
Cleveland.
Midvale.
Dennison.
Cleveland.
Mineral City.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Massillon.
Massillon.
Mineral City.
Midvale.
Cleveland.
Massillon.
Mineral City.
Cleveland.
Beidler.
Ne wcomerstown .
Cleveland.
Mineral City.
Cleveland.
Cleveland & Tuscarawas Coal Co
Cole, H. E
Dennison Mining Co
East Goshen Coal Co
Federal Clay Product Co
Goshen Hill Coal Co
Goshen Coal & Mining Co
Goshen Valley Coal Co
Goshen Central Coal Co
Holden, C. B
Howell Williams & Son
Midvale-Goshen Coal Co ,
Massillon-Tnscarawas Coal Co
Markley, Geo :..
Mullins Coal Co., Jas
Nungesser, C. J
Novelty Brick & Coal Co
Ohio Coal & Coke Co
Peacock Coal Mining Co
Ridgway Burton Co
Robinson-Graves Sewer Pipe Co Uhrichsville
Robinson Clay Product Co Akron.
Somerdale Coal Co Cleveland.
Vinton County.
Alma Cement Co j Oreton.
Alma Coal Co ' Wellston.
Fobes-Tompkins Coal Co ] Columbus.
Gallia Mining Co Jackson.
Lawler, John L Columbus.
Monitor Coal Co ; Wellston.
McArthur Brick Co i McArthur.
Mohr-Minton Coal Co ' Columbus.
Oreton Coal Mining Co | Toledo.
Raccoon Valley Coal Co Columbus.
Star Coal Co i McArthur.
Valley Coal Co ' Dayton.
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- Wayne County. I
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J. D. Jones Coal Co.— R. R. No. 35 Barbertcn.
Massillon Coal Mining Co ' Massillcxi.
West Lebanon Coal Co I Cleveland.
450
INDEX
A.
PAGE.
Accidents 123-182
number fatal, serious and minor, from January l, 1908, to December
31, 1908. inclusive 127
causes to which accidents are attributable (article) 129
table showing number and character of accidents from principal
sources 131
table showing number of fatal accidents and causes to which they
are attributable, by counties, and per cent, of each 128
table showing number and character of accidents, with percentage
of each 132
table showing number fatal and serious accidents, number tons coal
produced, number employes, mining machines and motors in
1904, 1905, 190G, 1907 and 1908, compared with calendar year
1903 : 134
table showing number tons coal mined to life lost, to serious injury,
etc., since the creation of the Department 135
table showing tons coal mined to life lost, number persons killed to
number employed, etc., for years 1904-1908, as compared with
1903 133
detailed synopsis of fatal accidents 136-152
detailed list of serious accidents 166-182
detailed report of fatal accidents resulting from electricity 1896 to
1908, inclusive 153-165
investigation, explosion of gas (Garside mine), Columbiana county. 124-126
Athens county —
description of mines (McDonald) 261-272
list of large coal companies 442
Appointments 210-212
B.
Belmont county —
description of mines (Jenkins) 381-397
description of mines (Jones) 424-431
description of mines (Turner) 312
list of large coal companies 442-443
C.
Carroll C;k)unty —
description of mines (Morrison) 401-404
list of large coal companies 443
(453)
464 INDEX.
Coal — PAGE.
coal trade in Ohio 58-59
coal production in Ohio (article) 60
coal tonnage in Ohio by counties, 1908 61
comparison coal production in Ohio for 1908 as compared with 1907
(gain and loss) 63
coal produced per man by mining machinery 69
list of coal companies 442-451
production from 1872 to 1908, inclusive 70
mined by pick (article) 64
mined by pick (table) 65
mined by machinery (article) 67
table of production, machine-mined coal by counties 68
persons employed 83-84
production pick and machine-mined coal from 1889 to 1908, inclusive
(gain and loss) 71
production of pick and machine coal by counties 62
production of pick lump coal 66
tons mined to life lost, etc 135
Columbiana county —
description of mines (Smith) 333-338
description of mines (Morrison) 404-409
description of mines (Miller) 374-375
list of large coal companies. 443-444
Coshocton county —
description of mines (Smith) ., 338-341
description of mines (Turner) 312-315
list of large coal companies 444
D.
Districts 3, 214
E.
Eighth District (Lot Jenkins) 378-397
Employes 83-84
F.
Fire Clay-
table gain and loss ; 192
table production from 1884 to 1908, inclusive 193
Fourth District (Wiper) 290-307
Fifth District (Turner) 310-330
First District (Waters) 222-240
G.
Gypsum (Ottawa county) 204
Gallia county —
description of mines (Kennedy) 258
description of mines (McDonald) 274
list of large coal companies 444
INDEX. 455
Guernsey county— page.
description of mines (Turner) 315-32G
description of mines (Jones) 439-440
list of large coal companies 444-445
H.
Harrison county —
description of mines (Morrison) 409-410
list of large coal companies 445
Hocking county —
description of mines (Jones) 440
description of mines (Pritchard) 280-282
description of mines (Kennedy) 243-249
list of large coal companies 445
Holmes county —
description of mines (Miller) 373-374
I.
Illustrations (Mining Machinery) 93-105
ImproTements —
improvements made during the year (table by districts) 184
improvement table, by counties 185
improvements from 1884 to 1908, inclusive 186
Inspections —
inspections made by Chief and District Inspectors by counties 218
Introduction 5-8
Iron ore —
table of production 202
production Lawrence county 202
production Scioto county 202
production Jackson county 202
table iron ore production 1884 to 1908, Inclusive 202
J.
Jackson county —
description of mines (Waters) 223-234
list of large coal companies 445-440
Jefferson county —
description of mines (Jones) 432-439
description of mines (Morrison) 412-419
list of large coal companies 446-447
Jenkins, Lot, report of 378-397
Jones, Ebenezer —
report of 422-440
K.
Kennedy, Edw., report of 242-258
L.
Lawrence county-
description of mines (Waters) 235-239
list of large coal companies 447
456 INDEX.
PAGK.
Letter of transmittal , 4
Limestone —
table of production 196-197
table showing gain and loss - 198
comparative production from 1886 to 1908, inclusive 199-200
M.
McBryde, Patrick (Obituary) 207-208
McDonald, Jno L. —
report of 260-274
Machine mined coal (article) 67
Machine mined coal by counties, (table) 68
Machine and piclt mined coal from 1889 to 1908 inclusive 71
Mahoning county —
description of mines (Morrison) 410-411
description of mines (Miller) 356-357
list of large coal companies. 447
Men employed S3-S4
Medina county —
description of mines (Miller) 355 356
list of large coal companies 447
Meigs county —
description of mines (McDonald) , 272-274
description of mines (Kennedy) 249-255
list of large coal companies 44S
Miller, W. H —
report of 354 375
Mines —
number in operation in 1908 (large and small) 115
mode of ventilation (table) UG
mode of ventilation and three kinds of oi)enings (1S92 to 1908, inc.) 117
new mines opened (table) - 110
number suspended (table) lio
number abandoned (table ) 110
detailed list. new. suspended and abandoned... 111-114
visits made by Chief and District Mine Inspectors (table) 218
mines operated and days worked 19<iG and 19(>7 SG
mines generating light carbureted hydrogen gas (article) llS-119
mines generating light carbureted hydrogen gas (detailed list).... 120-121
comparison miners and day hands 19o(; and 19()7 (gain and losses. . . SO
persons employed 8;i-S4
Mining machines-
mining machines in use. number of men. average days, and tons cut
by each machine and man, per day, per man 74
mining machinery, with illustrations 93-1M5
number of mining machines and make, by counties (table) um;
Mo!*gan county —
description of mines ( Pritchard) 278
description of mines (Wiper) 291
list of large coal companies 44S
INDEX. 457
Morrison, Thos. — page.
report of 400-419
Motors in use (table) 107
Muskingum county —
description of mines (Pritchard) ;j78-280
description of mines (Wiper) 291-297
list of large coal companies 448
N.
Ninth District (Thos. Morrison) 400419
Noble county —
description of mines (Turner) 326
list of large coal companies 448
O.
Openings, kind of 116
Openings from 1892 to 1908 inclusive 117
Ottawa county —
description of mines (Miller) 357-358
list of large companies (gypsum) 449
P.
Personnel of the State Mining Department 3
Persons engaged in production of coal (table) 85
Perry county —
description of mines (Pritchard) 282-287
description of mines (Wiper) 297-306
list of large coal companies 449
Permanent improvements 184-1 85
Pick mining (article) G4
Pick mining by counties (table) 05
Portage county —
description of mines (Miller) 358-359
list of large coal companies 449
Powder consumed 72
Pritchard, Jas. —
report of 27G-2S7
Production of coal, 1872 to 1908, inclusive 70
Production of coal (article) GO
R.
Report of Chief Mine Inspector to Governor 5-8
Report of mines visited by-
Waters, Thos 222-240
Kennedy, Edw 242-258
McDonald, Jno. L 2G0-274
Pritchard. James 276-287
Wiper, W. C. , 290-307
Turner. W. H 310-330
Smith, Alex .- 332-351
458 INDEX.
Report of mines visited by — Concluded. page.
Miller, W. H 354-375
Jenkins, Lot 378-397
Morrison. Thos 400-419
Jones, Ebenezer 422-440
S.
Scales-
table showing number and kind of scales tested in each county,
number found correct and incorrect 188
tested 1888 to 1908, inclusive 189
Scioto county —
description of mines (Waters) 239-240
list of large coal companies 450
Second district —
Bdw. Kennedy, 242-258
Seventh District, (W. H. Miller) 354-375
Sixth District (Alex. Smith) 332-351
Smith, Alex.—
report of 332-351
Special articles 11
Special correspondence on the death of James Skinner at the Garside
Mine 12-13
Special history of the organization of the Mine Inspectors' Institute of
the United States of America 14-18
Special article, "Accidents in Coal Mines" (David J. Roderick) 19-28
Special article, "Dust Explosions in Non-Gaseous Mines" (Jno. Vemer) 29-34
Special article, "The Duties of the Federal and State Governments in
Relation to the Mining Industry" (Geo. Harrison) 35-39
Special correspondence and report on Cawthorne Mine, Hocking County 40-42
Special correspondence, Pocock Mine, Stark County 43-44
Special notice issued August 31, 1908, "New Mining Legislation" 45-51
Special report "U. S. Geological Surv^ey" (Foreign Experts) 52-5G
Stark County —
description of mines (Miller) 359-370
description of mines (Jones) 440
list of large coal companies 450
Summary 9-1 (»
Summit county —
description of mines (Miller) 370-371
list of large coal companies 450
T.
Table of contents 2
Table showing the tons lump coal mined, number of pick miners, average
days worked and tons produced by each man per day and per year. . CO
Table showing total runners and loaders employed, days worked, lump
coal produced, and tons cut and loaded by each for year and each day C9
Table showing production pick and machine mined coal from 1872-1908
inclusive 70
Table showing production pick and machine mined coal, gain and loss,
from 1889 to 1908, inclusive 71
INDEX. 459
PAGE.
Tal>ie s;^:x. owing machine runners, shooters and loaders, inside and outside
lia.z::& ^^M. s, powder used, and total tonnage of machine mines 73
liable -^llrs. «3wing comparison of mining machines in operation, tons run of
mi ziB. ^^ cut by each runner for the year and for each day, also tons cut
lyy ^^ ^skch. machine for year and each day 74
Table as I:^«_ ^3wing number of days worked, shooters and loaders, tons lump
co^ X produced per year and per day as compared with 1907 76-77
Table ^X=B. ^zzjwing total tons run of mine produced, average tons produced in
bo<^Xi»_ pick and machine mines for each miner, runner and loader for
ye^ mr^ and for each day 78
Table ^ 1::^ ^zi^wing tons pick and machine, total tons, per cent, of machine as
corraoM. ;^e=^ ared with total tonnage, number pick miners, and loaders after
^^^-^<^ ^M=:M.ines, average number tons lump coal produced by each pick
'^*^^*:^ ^^ :w, loader and runner for year, day hands employed, and the
^^^ ^"^ .^^i^e number of tons run of mine produced for each 79
Table ^X^m. ^i^wing total number men employed in pick mining 83
Table ^X-^ ^iz^wing total number men employed in machine mining 84
Ta^^® sin. ^zi^wlng number of pick miners, inside and outside day hands, pick
t-orxxix .^^^ge and per cent, as compared with total output, and days
mi:Kx ^^ ^g worked in each county 82
Tab e ^>n.^:^wjng the number of shooters and loaders, runners, inside and
^^^ ^ ^ 'Cile day hands, total number of persons, and tons produced for
bl^^^ *^ person 85
'^^ ^Q^*^^^^*wing number of persons engaged in the production of coal in
. - ^ «8 compared with 1907, (gain and loss) 80
* to^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ number of day hands employed in both pick and machine,
^ ^^-^ number, and tons of coal produced for each per year and per
Table ^ >^ ^ '. • ' ^^'^^
"^^ ^^:^wing number of fatal and serious accidents, number tons coal
190 ^r ^■~^^®*^» number of employes, mining machines and motors in 1904,
Table &^* ^^^^' ^^^'^ ^^^ ^^^^' con^P^red with calendar year 1903 134
gj "^^ ^^^ wing number tons mined to the life lost, to serious injury, etc.,
Tenth ^■--'^^ ^**® creation of the Department 135
Third ^^^ ^ strict (Jones) 422-440
Tbira :»~^' *"^trict (McDonald) 2G1-274
Time .,,^^^'^trict (Pritchard) 270 287
Time -v*»-^^^ ^^^ked during 1908, (pick miners) 82
Tonna.^ ^^^^^ked during 1908, (machine men) 73
Tonna^^ ^^ connUes 61
Turu^T- ^^*^ *°^ ^°®® (comparison) 63
r^ • "VV. H.-
Tusc^:^^^"*^^ of 310-330
<^^^"^^as county—
(^^ ^^«*lption of mines (Turner) 327-330
\^^^^«-iptIon of mines (Smith) 342-351
^ Of large coal companies 450-451
^^ ^\\^^^^^ o^ mines and three kinds of openings, (table) 110
Aj^ ^tlon of mines and three kinds of openings, 1802 to 1908, inclusive 117
460 INDEX.
Vinton county— page.
description of mines (Waters) 234-235
description of mines (Kennedy) 255-258
list of large coal companies 451
Visits, (Inspectors) ! 218
W.
Waters, Thos. —
report of 222-240
Wayne county —
description of mines (Miller) 371-373
list of large coal companies 451
Wiper, W. C—
report of 290-307
«OHI0 STATE LIBRARY.
Chief Inspector of Mines
Thirty-Fifth Annual Report
To the Governor of
the State of Ohio
for the Year Ending
December 31st, 1909
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Governor of the State of Ohio
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1909
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TABLE OP CONTENTS.
Personnel of State Mining Department 3
Letter of Transmittal 4
Introduction (Keport of Chief Inspector) 5
Bommary 10
8] ecial Articles, Etc 13
Coal Production 77
Persons Employed 97
Mining Machinery • 107
Mines and Modes of Ventilation 111
Accidents 125
Improvements 183
Weigh Scales 187
Production of Fire Clay 191
Production of Limestone : 195
Production of Iron Ore 201
Production of Gypsum 203
Analyses of Ohio Coals 205
Appointments 211
Districts 215
Inspections 219
District Aline Inspectors' Kcports 221
List of Coal Oponitors 461
List of Limestone Operators 473
Index 4S1
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PERSONNEL OF STATE MINING DEPARTMENT.
Chief Inspector of-Mlnee.
GEO. HARRISON WeUflton, O.
Firtt District.
Thos. Waters (Resigned July 31, 1909) WeUston, O.
(Succeeded by Jno. Burke, WeUston, O., August 1, 1909.)
Second District
Edw. Kennedy CJarbon HIU, O.
Third District.
Jno. L. McDonaJd Glouster, O.
Fourth District.
Wm. C. Wiper (Resigned June 30, 1909) Bfalta, O.
(Succeeded by Isaac Hill, Zanesville, O., July 1, 1909.)
Fifth District.
H^. H. Turner Cambridge, O.
Sixth District.
^&:aK. Smith New Philadelphia, O.
Seventh District.
^V. IK. Miller MasslHon, O.
Eighth District.
^^ Jenkins : Bellaire, O.
Ninth District.
"^^^^^ ^ Morrison Sherodsville, O.
Tenth District
Ebec^^ ^zer Jones (Resigned April 30, 1909) Martins Ferry, O.
(Succeeded by L. D. Devore, Bellaire, O., May 1, 1909.)
CliieC^ Clerk Mary Kincald, Columbus, O*
Steti'^^^Tapher Rattle McGhee, Columbus, O-
Static ticai Clerk Hazel Sims, Columbus, O
Xieco-^-^lng Clerk Zella P. Harrison, Columbus, O.
LETTER OF TEANSMITTAL.
Hon. Judson Harmon, Oovernor of Ohio:
Sir : — As provided for in section two hundred and ninety-three (293)
of the Revised Statutes, relating to mines and mining, I have the honor
of submitting to you the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of this department.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
April 30, 1910.
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Report of the Chief Inspector of Mines
Hon. Judson Harmon, Oovernor of Ohio:
Sni: — ^As provided for in Section 293 of the Revised Statutes, I
herewith submit to you the thirty-fifth annual report of this department.
THE COAL INDUSTRY.
The year in the coal industry, while showing no phenomenal or un-
precedented features, was, on the whole, at least for the miners, a much
more prosperous one than the one preceding it, the total production of
coal increasing nearly one and one-half million tons, and the number
of employes being 3,248 less, making the aggregate production per em-
ploye, inside and outside the mine, 67 tons more than in 1908, thereby
increasing their yearly earnings to that extent.
The industry during the year apparently manifested considerable
improvement in the trade, and is an indication that the recovery from
the industrial and financial depression experienced during the latter
part of 1907 and in 1908, if slow, was gradual and somewhat permanent,
and that conditions were again assuming their normal sphere of activ-
ity, yet it is claimed by reliable authorities that the year was far from
being a profitable one to many of those operating mines in Ohio.
The keen competition from other states, where the operation of mines
is surrounded by exceptional natural advantages, and where coal can
be produced at a comparatively low cost, and where non-union labor is
generally employed, together with the unequal rates of transportation
to market points, compelled many Ohio mine operators to either close
their mines or dispose of their product at figures that would scarcely
make ends meet, or allow a very low margin of profit.
It does not require very deep thought or great faculty of foresight,
to convince any person of ordinary observation, who has any knowl-
edge of the circumstances, that Ohio mine operators generally are placed
at a very great disadvantage with many of those in neighboring states,
and that the independent operators at least are being forced, wherever
practical, to consolidate their properties and pool their interests, in or-
der to curtail individual operating expenses, and better enable them to
protect themselves against local strikes resulting from hasty actions of
their employes, without consulting with, or receiving the sanction of the
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responsible officials of the union, and from other drawbacks which eon-
tinoally beset and embarrass them in their business transactions with
reliable retail dealers and large consumers of coal.
PRODUCTION.
Twenty-seven million, seven hundred and fifty-five thousand and
thirty-two (27,755,032) tons of coal were mined during the year, an in-
crease of 1,467,232 tons, as compared with the preceding year. Of this
amount, 23,146,630 tons were mined by the use of machinery, and 4,608,-
402 tons were mined by the pick method.
PERSONS EIVIPLOYED.
. Forty-seven thousand and nineteen (47,019) persons were employed
during the year, a decrease of 3,248 compared with the previous year.
FATAL ACCIDENTS.
One source of congratulation which should not be lightly overlooked,
is the fact that the death rate did not increase fully in proportion to
the increase in production, the tonnage increasing 4.2% and the fatal-
ities 2.7%.
One hundred and fifteen (115) fatal accidents occurred during
the year, an increase of three over the year 1908. While this is un-
doubtedly too great a sacrifice of human life, when we take into consid-
eration the ordinary hazards surrounding the employment in mines, and
the little value some good, practical miners seem to place on their own
lives, as shown by the unneeessarj^ risks they assume in working in places
where they know the roof is extremely dangerous, and wilfully neglect
to securely prop it, as the law requires them to do, it is indeed a wonder
that the nninber of fatalities is not in excess of what it is. Many lives
are also lost by persons jumping on and off running trips of cars, and
riding between loaded cars running at high speed ; in the former case,
the fault is almost exclusively due to the miner himself, but in the latter,
the responsibility is divided between the reckless employe, and the in-
different mine-foreman who permits such want of proper discipline in
any mine of which he assumes charge.
Another cause for consolation is the fact that we have again passed
throuj?h a year free from the serious effects of any great mine calamity.
The terrible catastrophe which befell the state of Illinois, and cast its
pall of glooin over the mining community of Cherry, on November 13th,
was one of the worst and most heart-rending in mining history. At
your solicitation and instruction, in company >vith Mr. Percy Tetlow
and Mr. H. F. MeCauley, members of the Mining Commission, we vis-
ited the scene of the disaster, spending several days rendering such
assistance and counsel as we wert able, and as was required of us. The
INSPECTOR OP MINES 7
scenes around the mine and in the village of Cherry, as is usually the
case under such circumstances, were simply heart-rending, and can be
much better imagined than described.
In keeping with past history in such unfortunate calamities, much
unjust criticism was indulged in by people at a distance, and by a por-
tioxi of the public press, against those who had the matter in charge.
It is a much easier task to tear down than to build up, and much easier
irici^ed to fight a raging fire in a coal mine with tongue or pen at long
r^SL^nM.ge than to brave the dangers of the deadly gases and perform the
actzxaal work at close quarters. (There is no comparison between a fire
orx -the surface and in the mine. In the mine, the deadly fumes and
P^oisonous gases generated by combustion fill the dark chambers of the
^^ixie, preventing the progress of the explorer, who in his eagerness to
^^^"v^c life or recover dead bodies, often risks too far ; inhaling the poison,
^^ fcecomes powerless, unconscious and falls down and dies. With a fire
^^'^ the surface, the poisonous gases ascend to the elements above, and
that danger is removed.
There might have been, and no doubt were, grievous mistakes made
i^rninediately following the outbreak of the fire, which resulted in the
loss of many precious lives, but the mistakes were of the head, rather
th^xi the heart, and were no doubt caused by the excitement of the mo-
"^^nt and the loss of the mine-foreman and assistant, with ten others
^*^lio sacrificed their lives in a heroic, but fruitless, effort to rescue the
JT^^Xi from the burning mine. As soon as the United States geological
rosoiae men and the Illinois state mine inspectors reached the mine, and
tools: charge of the work, everything was done that could be done.
Jl great cry was made about what some people were pleased to
^ha.iracterize the inhuman act of closing both shafts the second day after
tile fire, with the men in the mine, living or dead, forgetting that the fire
belo^w was belching forth a flame up both shafts, 318 feet deep, burning
^^^ timbers out and endangering the caving-in.of both openings and llie
p^i^Tananent abandonment of the mine with all the bodies entombed with-
out hope of recovery. The sealing of the shafts for three days, cutting
off a. constant supply of pure oxygen, and forcing the smoke and black-
^5^^^ ^^^^ ^^ *^® fi^®> ^^ ^^^ ^°^y ^^'^y ^^^ means at hand to suf-
fiexeiitly extinguish the raging element and reduce the temperature so
as to enable men to get into the shaft to fight the fire, and the sealing of
^^^^ openings for a time no doubt was of greater assistance in the work
^^ Rescuing the twenty men alive, after being entombed for one week.
tna.n. ^ny other thing that could have been done.
APPOINTMENTS.
^^ith your approval, three new district inspectors were appointed
during ^jjg year to succeed three men whose tenuis of office had ex-
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pired. L. D. Devore, of Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio, succeeded
Bbenezer Jones of the tenth district, on May 1st, Mr. Jones' term hav-
ing expired on April 30th; Isaac Hill, of Cannelville, Muskingum
County, Ohio, succeeded Wm. C. Wiper, of the fourth inspection district,
on July 1st, Mr. Wiper's term having expired on April 30th; and John
Burke, of Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, who succeeded Thos. Wa-
ters, of the first inspection district, on August 1st, Mr. Waters' term hav-*
ing expired on April 30th.
MINING COMMISSION.
In the first annual report submitted to Governor Herrick after our
appointment as chief inspector of mines, we recommended that a min-
ing commission, composed of operators and miners, be appointed to
revise the present mining laws, and recommend for passage such new
mining legislation as would prove adequate and cover the conditions
brought about by the new and improved methods of mining, and the
extensive installation and use of labor-saving machinery and electric
motive power in the mines. Governor Herrick in turn immediately
brought it to the attention of the General Assembly by including it in
the subject-matter of his annual message to that body in 1906, recom-
mending that the matter be given due consideration at their hands. J'rom
our recommendations to Governor Harris in the two succeeding an-
nual reports, he also called the attention of the General Assembly to
the subject. A few prominent operators of the state were also advocat-
ing a commission of this nature, and recommended the provision for
one to Governor Harris. These recommendations resulted in the final
passage of a bill providing for such a commission, which was introduced
by Senator R. A. Pollock, of Stark County, Ohio, himself a former
craftsman, and the son of a prominent miners' leader of his time and
whose influence, with that of many others, was instrumental in passing
the first mining laws enacted in the state.
While most of the leading miners contended that such a commission
could never agree on the many vital questions involved in the drafting
of mining laws, and at first strongly opposed it, they finally gave the
movement honorable and hearty support. This commission was ap-
pointed by Governor Harris, July 8, 1908, and its work was completed
and the report submitted to you, January 14, 1910. The report was
readily signed by each member of the commission, and carried with it
their undivided support, being the first mining commission composed
exclusively of practical miners and practical mine managers, that min-
ing history has ever recorded as unanimously agreeing to and earnestly
recommending the enactment into law of an entire new mining code.
This report was submitted by you to the General Assembly, with a spe-
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cial message in its favor, and we are happy to say, was soon enacted into
law.
A complete synopsis of the commission's report will be found on
pages 17-31 of this report, also a c<^y of your special message to the
General Assembly. The facts relating to the filing and final passage of
the new mining 'code are included in this report. Owing to their im-
portance and bearing on the coal industry, and having been enacted so
soon after the close of the calendar year, it was deemed advisable to
do this.
It is impossible to enact laws that will prevent the reckless and
careless acts of individuals which are the cause of a great number of in-
dividual fatalitieaand dire calamities in mines, but with better safe-
guards provided by the new code of laws, the duties of every person
clearly defined, and penalties for violation or non-compliance, we ear-
nestly hope for a lessening of the loss of life and limb, and a better pro-
tection to life and property in mines.
With a prosperous outlook in the industrial world, we see no rea-
son why the present year should not be a more successful one than its
predecessor for the persons engaged in producing the commodity, with-
out the use of which the wheels of industry would cease to revolve.
In conclusion, I desire to express my high appreciation of your
valuable aid in all matters pertaining to the work of the department,
and particularly your steadfast support in securing and retaining men
of high character and unquestionable experience and ability as district
mine inspectors, under whose jurisdiction and watchful care so many
lives and so much mining property depend.
To all our district inspectors, and to the oflBee force, we also record
our grateful thanks for their loyalty and faithful performance of duty.
Yours truly,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
April 30, 1910.
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SUMMARY AND COMPARISON OP THE COAL TRADE OF OHIO FOR THE
YEARS 1908 AND 1909.
1909
Number of pick miners
Number of drillers, shooters and loaders
Number of hands operating machines
Number of day hands employed in both, pick and
machine mines
Total number of persons employed
Loss in number employed as compared with '08
Average number of days worked by pick miners
Average number of days worked by p. L. & S
Average number of days worked by machine runners.
Number tons coal produced by pick
Number of tons produced by machinery.
Total number of tons of coal produced
Gain in output as compared with the year '08
Per cent of machine mined coal
Per cent of pick-mined coal
Number of coal-producing counties .*
Average number tons lump coal mined by each pick
miner per year
Average number tons lump coal mined by each pick
miner per day
Average number tons lump coal mined by each
driller, loader and shoooter per year
Average number tons ilump coal mined by each
driller, loader and shooter per day
Average number tons lump coal mined by each ma-
chine runner per year
Average number tons lump coal mined by each ma-
chine runner per day
Average number tons run of mine produced by each
pick miner per year
Average tons run of mine produced by each pick
miner per day.
Average tons run of mine produced by driller,
loader and shooter per year
Average tons run of mine produced by each driller,
loader and shooter per day
Average tons run of mine produced by each ma-
chine runner per year
Average tons run of mine produced by each runner
per day
Number of fatal accidents
Number of serious accidents
Number of minor accidents
Total number of accidents
Number of deaths per thousand employed
Number serious accidents per thousand emplloyed...
Number of minor accidents per thousand employed. .
Number of tons of coal mined to the life lost
Number persons employed for each life lost
Number of keps of powder used as reported
Total number of new mines opened up
Number large mines suspended
r^umber of large mines abandoned
Total number mines in operation
Number mining machines in use
Number of motors in use
Total number of inspections made
Number sets scales tested
160
157
157
4,676.869
21,610.931
26,287,800
82.2
17.8
29
350
2.2
589
3.8
4,627
29.5
518
^.2
869
5.5
6,823
43.5
112
426
170
708
2.2
8.5
3.4
234,713
449
230,983
. 55
89
37
1,051
1.445
383
1,979
69
7,741
23,803
3,159
12.316
47,019
3,248
182
172
171
4.60S.402
23,146.630
27,755.032
1,467,232
83.
16.
29
395
2.2
658
3.8
4,956
29.0
595
3.3
972
5.7
7,327
42.8
115
467
226
808
2.4
9.^
4.8
241.348
409
248,426
38
59
34
1,034
1,395
406
2,471
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SUMMARY AND COMPARISON OP THE COAL TRADE OP OHIO FOR THE
YEARS 1908 AND 1909— Concluded.
-
1908
1909
Number permanent improvements
298
422
2,004,019
19
1.191
229
37
4,678
225
154,436
192
243
2,120
232
Nnmhpr mans flifid
417
Number tons fire clay nroduced
2.289.088
Number fire clav Droducins counties ,
20
Number persons employed in clay-producing counties.
Arerage number days worked in fire clay mines
Number counties producing limestone
1,319
266
34
Number persons employed in limestone quarries
Arerage number days worked in limestone quarries. .
Number tons gyiwum mined
4.705
285
228,804
Number persons employed in gypsum mines
Average number days worked in gypsum mines
Number tons iron ore produced
200
265
12,392
SPECIAL ARTICLES
(13)
"R. A. Pollock, the author of the Commission bill, was bom at North
Lawrence, August 24th, 1870. At that time his father, John Pollock,
being secretary of the miners' organization in its crude form, spent much
of his time, during the sessions of the Legislature, working for the estab-
lishment of the office of Mine Inspector and other mining legislation, and,
after all these years, we find a member of the same family toiling for the
same cause.
Mr. Pollock Junior went to work at the mines at the age of thirteen
years and remained there for a number of years, always taking a prom-
inent part in the organization. In 1896 he represented the Alassillon dis-
trict as a member of the State Board, and during his service as a mem-
ber of the Legislature he was always found fighting for just and honest
measures that would foster the best interests of the mining industry in
this state, and better safeguard the lives of the miners, and believed that
if the miners and operators could get together and agree on mining mat-
ters affecting each it should be just as easy to agree on legislation in which
they were both so vitally interested, and with such an end in view he never
ceased in his labors imtil the Commission bill was passed. The benefit
of his labors will be enjoyed by miner and operator alike.
(14)
HON. R. A. POLLOCK, STATE SENATOR, MASSILLON, STARK CO., OHIO,
Author of the Ohio Mining Commission Bill, passed May 9, 1909.
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OP THE OHIO MINING COMMIS-
SION TO HON. JUDSON HARMON, GOVERNOR.
Columbus, Ohio, January 14, 1910.
Hon. Judson Harmon, Chvernor of Ohio:
Deab Sib: — ^Bj virtue of an act creating a mining commission,
passed May 9th, 1908, we beg to submit to you our report. In accord-
ance with said act, the six members first appointed met at the ofiSce of
the chief inspector of mines, July 8th, 1908, and after perfecting a tem-
porary organization, unanimously recommended the appointment of Mr.
Geo. Harrison, chief inspector of mines, as the seventh member, who was
immediately appointed and qualified.
The commission then organized permanently by electing Geo. Har-
rison, chairman; Jas. Hennessey, vice chairman; J. J. Roby, secretary,
and H. F. McCauley, assistant secretary, after which the commission
proceeded to make personal examination and inspection of mines and
mining, and inspected three (3) mines in the Goshen or Middle district;
four (4) mines in the Cambridge or- Guernsey district; one (1) mine
in the Amsterdam or North Jefferson district; two (2) mines in the
Coshocton district; two (2) mines in the Jackson district; four (4)
mines in the Crooksville or Muskingum district; nine (9) mines in the
Hocking district, and seven (7) mines in the No. 8 or Belmont- Jefferson
district, aggregating thirty- two (32) mines in all, and representing
practically aU the varying mining conditions within the state. During
this inspection the commission had the honor to meet and confer with Dr.
J. A. Holmes, representative of the United States Geological Survey;
Messrs* Capt. Arthur Desborough of England ; Victor Watteyne of Bel-
gium, and Carl Meisner of Germany, the three foreign mining experts
invited to this country by President Roosevelt.
The commission visited the government experimental station at
Pittsburg, Pa., conducted by the United States Geological Survey, and
witnessed demonstrations of the force of various explosives, the explosives
being used alone, and being fired, into coal dust which the commission
had selected from representative mines in this state.
Pursuant to law, the commission invited before it the representa-
tives of the miners and the operators, and gave them the fullest latitude
in making suggestions and* recommendations. The district inspectors of
mines were also invited before the commission and given an opportunity
to make suggestions and recommendations. Mr. P. L. Sessions, an
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electrical engineer of repute, was invited before the commission and
freely interrogated by the members of the commission on the subject
of electricity as applied at, in and around mines.
After the foregoing preliminary and essential work was completed,
the commission then took up for consideration the present laws relating to
mines and mining in this state, and after full and careful investigation
it was found that said laws were in some instances obsolete; in other
instances, indefinite, and in most instances inadequate to meet present
conditions existing in and about the mines in this state. Most of the
provisions contained in the present laws were enacted many years ago,
since which time the methods of mining have progressed, particularly in
the use of electricity and electric machinery; many of the provisions
carried no provisions for penalties, and therefore could not be enforced.
The laws are almost silent as to defining the duties of employes, and as
a result it was difScult to obtain proper and necessary discipline among
them.
The commission therefore deemed it wise and expedient to draft
an entire new code, which has been done, and which is intended shall,
if enacted into law, repeal all existing legislation relating to mines and
mining.
The work of the commission was of such a nature it was decided
a usefess expenditure to employ a mining or electrical engineer, inas-
much as the members of the commission were fully competent to handle
this question.
It was deemed unnecessary to employ a stenographer constantly,
inasmuch as members of the commission were able to make and keep the
necessary memoranda by employing a stenographer at intervals to write
the record and report.
The commission has prepared the provisions which it deems neces-
sary to be enacted into law, and which should repeal existing laws re-
lating to mines and mining, in the form of an act entitled, '"An act to
revise and consolidate the laws relating to the appointment, powers and
duties of the chief inspector of mines and the district inspectors of mines,
and to provide regulations governing mines and mining," which has been
divided for convenience into eighty (80) sections to conform to the
number of sections given by the codifying commission in its report,
known as Sections 898 to 978, inclusive, Chapter 11, Part 1, of the Po-
litical Code. We have interposed sub-headings within parentheses, and
made marginal notes, for convenience in referring to various propositions.
The members of the commission representing the operators, on ac-
count of the business interests represented by them; the members of
the commission representing the miners, on account of business matters
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connected with the interests of the miners, and the duties of the chief
inspector of mines, precluded the possibility of a continuous, uninter-
rupted session, and therefore numerous sessions of a few days' duration
were held from time to time, and in all, since the jiualification of the
members of the commission until the present time, the commission has
been in session one hundred and sixty- three (163) days.
The varied conditions found in the various mining districts of the
state, together with the conflicting interests of miners and operators,
involved an almost endless amount of work and discussion, before the
conflicting views on the various propositions could be harmonized, but
each member gave due consideration to the claim of the other, and the
commission as a whole has given due consideration to the parties inter-
ested, and without fear or favor has provided all reasonable regulations
for the safety of employes in mines regardless of cost to the operator,
unless it would create an unnecessary burden, without proper recompense
in the way of safety to persons employed. Such specific duties for em-
ployes in mines have been provided as will, in the opinion of the com-
mission, secure the proper discipline among the employes necessary for
their safety and that of others.
The commission has given due consideration to the industry of the
state as represented by both the operators and the employes of mines,
and has taken into consideration competitive conditions from adjoining
states, in some of which the condition of mines and the employment of
the labor therein is not as favorable to those employed in the industry
as is required by the provisions embodied in its report.
In pursuance with the act creating the commission we give our
reasons for the various provisions, as follows:
Sections 898, 899. Practically the same as present law.
Section 900. Requires twelve (12) district inspectors of
mines, made necessary to secure proper in-
spection of mines at necessary intervals, the
present law requiring but ten (10), and
being inadequate.
•Action 901. Practically the same as present law, except
qualifications made more specific.
^tion 902. Practically the same as the present law, except
same is broadened, so that inspectors, in ad-
dition to being financially interested, shall
not be under obligations to any persons con-
nected with the working of a mine so as to
influence them in the faithful and impartial
discharge of dutv.
^tion 903. Practically the same as present law.
^ — I. of M.
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Section 904.
Section 905.
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Practically the same as present law except it
provides who is entitled to examine the rec-
ords in the chief inspector's oflSce relating to
mines, the lack of which was a source of un-
necessary annoyance to the chief inspector
under the present law.
Provides for an increase in compensation of a
chief inspector of mines and district inspec-
tors of mines hereafter appointed, the com-
pensation of incumbents remaining as un-
der the present law. Since the compensa-
tion of inspectors was fixed years ago, the
duties of inspectors have multiplied. Com-
pensation of labor generally has increased
greatly, and considering the requirements
made of inspectors and the hazards connected
with their position, the compensation as pro-
vided by the present law is not commensu-
rate with qualifications, duties performed,
and dangers encountered; the compensation
of incumbents not being changed for con-
stitutional reasons, and it was deemed un-
wise to legislate the entire department out
of office. This section provides all neces-
sary expenses, approved by the chief in-
spector of mines, without limitation, for
the reason that the present law fixes a limit
of sixty-five dollars per month, which in
many cases is inadequate, and it was deemed
advisable to place the inspector in a position
where he could do the necessary traveling in
connection with liis duties without restric-
tion.
Section 906.
Practically the same as the present law, except
it provides that copies of the inspection re-
ports of a ipine be mailed promptly to the
office of the owner, lessee or agent, believing
that same will secure better results, in that
the operator will be advised, and the mine
foreman and superintendent cannot suppress
or keep from the owner the true condition of
the mine.
Section 907.
Section 908.
Practically the same as the present law, except
that it provides that a copy of the investiga-
tion of a fatal accident be mailed to the
owner, lessee or agent, for the same good
reasons as assigned in Section 906.
Practically the same as the present law.
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Section 909.
Section 910.
Section 911.
Section 912.
Section 913.
Section 914.
Section 915.
Section 916.
Section 917.
Sections 918, 919.
Practically tiie same as the present law, except
more specific.
Practically the same as the present law, except
it is more specific, and requires that the in-
spector certify in writing the condition of
scales, thereby eliminating danger of contro-
versy arising from verbal statements.
Practically the same as the present law, except
in the exercise of discretionary power relat-
ing to the application of electricity, the joint
action of the district inspector of mines and
the chief inspector of mines is required.
Practically the same as the present law.
Practically the same as the present law.
Specifically prescribes duties of inspectors in
relation to oil and gas wells, so as to better
secure the protection of mines against the
dangers arising from such wells being drilled
and operated through the coal measures.
Provides that the chief inspector of mines pro-
vide and maintain the necessary safety ap-
pliances to facilitate inspection of mines .
and safely conduct rescue work in the event
of emergency, the present law being silent.
The Mining Department, in charge of the
safety of 50,000 persons, should be provided
with the necessary modern and approved fa-
cilities necessar}' to meet probable emer-
gencies.
Practically the same as the present law, but
places the chief inspector of mines in position
to enforce compliance with the provisions of
law, or suspend the operation of a mine un-
til the law is complied with.
Practically the same as the present law, en-
abling the chief inspector of mines to enforce
the provisions requiring the mapping of
mines, and is broadened so that action may
be brought in Franklin county.
While embodying the present law, which re-
quired the filini? of a bond before charges of
misconduct in ofiSce could be made against an
inspector, this section is broadened so that
charges against a district inspector shall first
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Section 920.
Section 921.
Section 922.
Section 923.
Section 924.
be filed with the chief inspector of mines, and
that an appeal from the decision of the chief
inspector of mines and charges against the
chief inspector of mines can be filed with the
governor without a bond, and that appeal can
be made from the finding of the governor,
requiring the conyening of a board of exam-
iners by filing a bond. When the filing of
complaints is made so difficult as under the
present law, inspectors may not be so care-
ful in conduct in office, and it is believed that
the changes made will be beneficial to the
service.
The present law having no uniformity in name
of office or inspectors, and it being desirable
in drawing this code to adopt uniformity in
name, and undesirable that thel Mining De-
partment be disturbed thereby, hence this
provision.
Practically the same as the apparent intent of
the present law, but more definitely defined,
and requires that the coroner, at the request
of the owner, lessee or agent, files a copy of
an inquest and testimony, in case of a fatal
accident, with the owner, lessee or agent at
his cost.
The present law requires a minimum of one
hundred cubic feet of air per person in a
mine, and is silent as to the means of pro-
viding such ventilation, while this provision
requires an increased volume of air, and pro-
vides for the necessary means of producing
same ; an additional volume of air beinpr re-
quired in mines generating fire-damp, there-
by providing better ventilation of mines.
Embodiesall the essential provisionsof the pres-
ent law, which requires that all main doors,
shall have an attendant, while this section
provides that all doors used in directing the
ventilation have an attendant whose first
duty shall be to the door.
The present law, while providing a minimum
volume of air, is silent as to interruption of
the ventilation, and as to the ventilation
starting, before the persons enter the mine,
a sufficient time to clear the mine of gases.
This section more specifically provides how
the ventilation shall be conducted, and also
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Section 925.
Section 926.
Sections 927, 928.
provides for recording pressure gauges at
mines generating fire-damp, so that inspec-
tors may know at any time within ninety
days condition of the ventilation at such
mines.
Embodies all the features of the present law,
and more specifically provides for attention
to mines generating fire-damp, necessary for
the proper protection to employes.
The present law relating to breakthroughs being
indefinite, and being capable of more than
one interpretation, has given rise to contro-
versy. While apparently providing for
breakthroughs sixty feet apart, a compliance
of which near the openings to a mine un-
necessarily cut up the pillars supporting
the opening, and when applied in a group
of rooms as thus interpreted, brought break-
throughs opposite, giving less support to the
roof, and men were at times in rooms sixty
feet away from a breakthrough. As applied
in other cases, breaktl||K)ughs were made
on one side of a room in group at sixty feet,
and on the other side of the same room at
120 feet, and men were still at times • sixty
feet away from a breakthrough; and appar-
ently the law in both eases was complied
with. This section provides for break-
throughs being made 100 feet apart for a
distance of 400 feet surrounding the open-
ings, giving better support where it is needed
most, and where there is the least trouble
in ventilating; provides that in entries,
breakthroughs shall be made 60 feet apart,
and in rooms in a group not adjoining a
solid block shall have a breakthrough on one
side at 40 feet, and on the other side at 80
feet, with breakthroughs thereafter 80 feet
apart, and by this provision men will not be
further than 60 feet from a breakthrough at
any time; and in rooms in a group, except
the rooms adjoining a solid block, the men
will not be further than 40 feet from a break-
through and the breakthroughs will not come
opposite, giving better support to the roof,
and should give better distribution of air.
Th(»se sections more specifically provide safety
appliances for hoisting of persons in shafts,
and embody all the features of the present
law.
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Section 929.
This section provides where persons are hoisted
in a vertical shaft, some person shall be in
charge of the hoisting of such^ persons and
give the proper signals so as to offer better
protection to persons while being lowered
into and hoisted out of the mine. This sec-
tion also provides that unless a suitable stair-
way be provided in shafts less than 100 feet
deep, persons shall be hoisted, and where the
only means of egress is by vertical shaft of
more than 100 feet in depth, that persons
shall be lowered into and hoisted out of the
mine ; the present law being silent in regard
to the same.
Section 930.
Section 931.
Section 932.
Section 933.
Section 934.
Sestions 935, 936, 937.
This section embodies all the features of the
present law relating to second openings at
a mine, but is made more specific, and also
provides for fire protection at shafts, which
is not required by the present law.
This section provides for two separate and
distinct traveling ways from the interior
workings of the mine to the openings, the
present law being silent in regard to travel-
ing ways. This section also embodies all the
essential features of the present law relating
to passage way from one side of a shaft to
the other, and for refuge holes along me-
chanical haulage ways, and is made more
specific.
This section provides better protection to per-
sons traveling in a mine at a point where lo-
comotives are detached from trains of mov-
ing cars, the present law being silent. This
section also provides for an additional open-
ing for the safe egress of persons employed
in a mine, and where traveling ways already
I)rovided are likely to be inundated from
water from the surface; the present law
being silent.
This section embodies all the features of the
present law relating to the supplying of tim-
ber, and is made more specific.
This soeticm provides for better means of caring
for injured persons than provided by the
present law.
"^ ^'^^
Provide more specifically for the mapping of
mines than provided for in the present law.
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Section 938.
Section 939.
Section 940.
Section 941.
Section 942.
tio
*x 943.
ec^'voxi 944^
Requires specific precautions on approaching
the workings of an abandoned mine, as a
means of guarding against probable inunda-
tion or encountering an accumulation of fire-
damp ; the present law being silent.
Requires notice to the chief inspector of mines
in all matters that would seem to affect the
safety of persons employed in a mine, and
embodies all the provisions of the present
law, but being more specific.
Requires notice of fatal accidents and personal
injury be given to the chief inspector of
mines, ffnd that annual reports be made to
the chief inspector, showing the result of op-
erations for the year, practically as provided
for in the present law.
Requires operator to provide test weights to
facilitate the testing of scales and relieve the
inspector of inconvenience in transporting
same; and also requires the operator to keep
on hand safety lamps, the present law be-
ing silent. This section also provides a suf-
ficient shield on mining machines, as pro-
vided by the present law.
Provides uniform system of signals for use at
shaft mines, and in order to insure uniform-
itj^ the mining department is required to
furnish the bulletins to be posted at the
mine. This section also provides an emer-
gency signal in each shaft so that persons
may sipfnal from the cage in the event it is
stopped between the top and bottom land-
ings, the present law being silent.
Provides that a light be provided at all danger
points in a mine ; that no open light be used
as a stationary light, and forbids the use of
kerosene lamps in a mine. This section
also provides that a li<rht be maintained on
the front end of all trains of cars operated
])y mechanical haulage, and that a signal or
marker be carried on the roar end of each
train hauled by a locomotive, to indicate
when the trip has passed, the present law
being silent.
Forbids the cmi)loynicnt of minors under cer-
tain ages, as provided in the present law; re-
quires sprinkling of airways where the air
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Section 929.
'CAl^
Secti'
Sec^'
'OJl
UH>tio^
iU7-
Secti^^
.94^^
Section 94J).
^^^ ad^^ removal of ac-
'" .^jtb^^'^i^'^^''^"^'^ nature,
iccb^fii^^^^^^^^ and provides
,ujo^!j^in ^^{boiltt^ at a mine be not
BsP%per^feet to a mine opemng, or
tJi^^ l!^0sji ^ystrncinvQ connected there-
^tl^^yided i^ the present law, and
J52*. ^ft^tbe storing of oil in a mine;
^^^ underground stables shall be
froy'^^^l^ and cared for, so as to reduce
. ^^^j^^er of fire from that source to a
^fit^n • %jmu^' *^^ pj'esent law being silent.'
rigid regulations for the use of
^^ ^ naphtha or kerosene engines in
0- mines, and is restricted to use for pumping
purposes and subject to the approval of the
chief inspector of mines, the present law be-
ing silent.
Provides specifically how wires for conducting
electricity in mines shall be constructed and
maintained, so as to reduce the probability
of shock to persons to a minimum, the pres-
ent law placing the responsibility almost
entirely upon the mining department; spe-
cific provisions of the law being imprac-
ticable of application.
Forbids future installation of alternating cur-
rent for use in the mine, except for operat-
ing the necessary machinery to convert the
direct current, and prescribes how the high-
er voltage shall be used. It was considered
too burdensome to require the removal of
installations already made and carrying the
higher voltage, since the installations were
made under the present law, which does not
prohibit it.
Provides how the opening of new mines shall
be conducted, and the employes engaged
thereat shall be protected, the present law
beinj? silent.
Section
950.
Provides for additional openings, when the
ways and means of egress otherwise pro-
vided for, in the opinion of the district in-
spector of mines, and the chief inspector of
mines, jointly, become inadequate, either
from long distance of the traveling
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Sections 951, 952, 953.
Section 954.
Section 955.
Section 956.
Section 957.
Section 958.
ways, or from extra hazards of a permanent
nature, there being great possibility of dis-
putes arising between the inspector, and the
owner, lessee or agent, as to the provisions,
and in view of the fact that the require-
ment might involve a very considerable ex-
penditure to comply therewith, it was
deemed advisable to provide for an appeal
to court, which, it was assumed, Kvould ad-
judicate the dispute so as to secure to the
employes of mines every reasonable safe-
guard; the present law being silent as to
the right to require additional openings.
Provide specific duties for superintendents and
mine-foremen, making it incumbent upon
til em to see that the provisions of the min-
ing laws are carried out, and infractions
thereof promptly adjusted, the present law
being i)ractically silent. ,
Prescribes specific <1uties for overseer, whose
duty shall be to give supervision and in-
struction to inexperienced persons employed
at mining, the present law being silent.
Provides specific duties for the stableman and
requires that he see that the provisions re-
lating to safeguarding stables are carried
out. It also provides specific duties for
fire-boss, who is required to carefully ex-
amine each mine, containing fire-damp, and
see to the protection of persons employed
in a mine, t>om danger of explosive gas.
Embodies all the features of the present law,
but is enlarged and made more specific.
Prescribes the duties of the miner with relation
to his safety while at work in a mine, the
present law being almost silent.
Prescribes duties of machine runners and
helpers, relating to their safety and that of
others in connection with operating mining
machines, the present law being silent.
Provides duties for persons in charge of me-
chanical haulage trips, and drivers han-
dling cars. This section requires all persons
in charge of moving cars to see that the
doors used in connection with the ventilation
of a mine are closed promptly after trips
pass through, the present law being silent.
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Section 959.
Section 960.
Section 961.
Sections 962, 963.
Section 964.
Section 965.
Section 966.
Section 967.
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Provides duties in a general way for all em-
ployes of a mine in relation to their safety,
and that of others, and forbids persons t^-
ing intoxicants to a mine, or going to the
mine under influence thereof, the present
law being silent.
Provides duties for employes generally, relat-
ing to safety, and persons employed in a
mine, and forbids committing any act with
intent to defraud, the present law being
silent as to some of these provisions.
Forbids pei'sons riding on haulage trips con-
trary to law, and prescribes the size of lamps
used for open lights in the mine, the present
law being silent.
Provides regulations for the tamping and firing
of explosives, and embodies all the essential
features of the present- law, but being en-
larged and made more specific.
Provides regulations for persons not employes,
going into a mine, or about same, the pres-
ent law being silent.
Provides who shall work at mining, and under
what conditions; and embodies the provi-
sions of the present law requiring that a per-
son have not less than twelve months' expe-
rience before being allowed to work at min-
ing by himsoll in a mine generating fire-
damp. It also provides that no person work
by himself at mining in any mine until he
has had not less than nine months' experi-
ence, and unless he has worked the required
time with or under the direction of a prac-
tical miner, he shall be under the supervi-
sion of a competent cverpeer until he shall
have worked the required time; it being con-
sidered unsafe for an inexperienced person
to work other than with an experienced per-
son, until he has had tlie necessary experi-
ence ; the present law being silent as lo su-
pervision of inexperienced persons other than
in mines generating fire-damp.
Requires oath and bond of weighmaster, similar
to the provisions of the present law.
Provides that a committee of miners may in-
spect a mine and report the condition there-
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^ Section 9C8.
Section 969.
Section 970.
Section 971.
Section 972.
Section 973.
of to the chief inspector of mines, as pro-
vided by the present law.
Provides that the owner, lessee or agent of a
mine may appropriate land for purposes
necessary to comply with the provisions of
this act, and provide for the necessary pro-
tection of the e^iployes; the present law
providing that land for an additional open-
ing, may be appropriated, but inasmuch as
the provisions of our code make additional
requirements, the provisions relating to
appropriations have been enlarged accord-
ingly.
Provides for examination and survey of a mine
by the land owner interested in adjoining
or adjacent land, and is practically the same
as the present law, except the number of
persons to be admitted at one time is re-
stricted, and requires that advance notice, in
writing, be given to the owner, lessee or
agent.
Provides that the miners at a mine where the
earnings depend upon the weight of coal
mined, may appoint a check-weighman, as
provided in the present law, a similar pro-
vision being made for check-weighman for
the land owner, as provided in the. present
law. We have provided, however, that
check-weighmen shall not unnecessarily in-
terfere with the scales, machinery or appa-
ratus, or make any false entry of any weight.
This section also provides that the miners
employed at a mine where the earnings de-
])end upon measurements, may appoint a
eheck-Tueasurer to see the measurements
made, and make a record for the information
of the employes interested; the present law
being silent as to the right for a check-meas-
urer.
Provides in substantially the same manner as
the present law, for the crossing of public
highways by mines and quarries.
Relating to right of action for injury sustained,
and lien en property for labor, is practically
the same as the present law.
Provides how oil and gas wells shall be drilled
through the coal measures, and what shall
be done when same are abandoned.
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Restrictions are placed upoir drilling any oil
or gas well close to an opening of a mine
used as a means of egress, and upon drilling
such well through the workings of a mine
so as to interrupt the operations of the mine
or endanger the persons therein. The pres-
ent law relating thereto is wholly inadequate
in that it simply requires a sealing or plug-
ging of the well below the coal measures.
No notice is required to the mining depart-
ment, and persons have indiscriminately
drilled through the coal measures, and the
time of the inspectors, if they learn at all
about such well, is consumed in looking up
the persons interested in the well, and secur-
ing the sealing or plugging, which at best
accomplishes little, if any, good.
The oil and gas-bearing strata of our state lie
hundreds of feet lower than the coal meas-
ures, and when wells penetrate the coal meas-
ures, and the oil and gas-bearing strata, the
wells become closed at the surface, after
abandonment, and the gas generated from
the oil and gas strata finds ready escape into
the coal seams and is stored up as a deadly
menace to the pei*sons employed in the mine,
and has resulted in great calamities in other
states.
The coal seams being more porous than any
of the measures above the gas-bearing strata,
and being broken by cleavage^ readily absorb
the gas from the strata below, and in the
process of mining, if the vein be cut across
an abandoned well, closed at the surface, gas
under great pressure is likely to be encoun-
tered, which will readily fill large sections
of the mine, and if ignited by a miner's
lamp, would result in wholesale destruction
of life and property, as has too often hap-
pened in other -states.
We, therefore, have provided that each well
shall be securely cased from a point 50 feet
below the lowest seam of coal to the surface,
and that when such well is abandoned, the
casing be extended 10 feet above the surface,
and protected from being filled, so that the
gas may readily escape into the atmosphere,
which is the best solution of this all-dan-
gerous proposition.
In order that the mining department may
know when a well is to be drilled, we have
required that advance notice be given to the
chief inspector of mines.
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ions 974, 975. The present law relating to illuminating oil for
use in mines requires that same does not ex-
ceed in gravity 24 degrees Tagliabue, at a
temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. At
the time this law was enacted, the restric-
tions as to gravity necessitated using about
84% of cotton seed, with about 16% of min-
ers' neutral, or high gravity mineral oil, but
since its enactment, the compounders of oil
have taken advantage of the weakness of the
law and used less cotton seed and a corre-
spondingly greater quantity of low gravity
mineral oil, which emitted large volumes of
smoke, and in some instances the waste of
refineries, and often rosin, have been* used,
and yet the law technically complied with.
We, therefore, have provided that the compo-
sition of miners' oil shall be not less than
84% of pure animal or vegetable oil, and
not more than 16% pure mineral oil; the
former with a gravity not exceeding 22 de-
grees and the latter with a gravity not less
than 35 degrees Tagliabue, which is calcu-
lated to make the proper mixture, with a
minimum volume of smoke, an excess of
which is injurious to the health of employes,
in that it vitiates the air which they by ne-
cessity breathe.
We have also required that each barrel or
package bears the label showing the compo-
sition of the oil, and have forbidden the sale
of oil for illuminating purposes, other than
that prescribed, and have forbidden the
adulteration of same or the use of any oil
other than that prescribed.
FA slight change was made In this section In sub-
mitting the final report.]
on 976. Relating to penalties: Provides a penalty for
the coroner violating the provisions of this
act, relating to making of inquests; for the
owner, lessee or agent who has knowledge of
a violation and permits a continuance of a
violation ; for superintendents, mine-foremen,
foremen, or ovorseers, who violate the provi-
sions of this act ; an employe of a mine who
violates this act; for persons not employes
who violate the provisions of this act, the
penalties being graduated, as in the opin-
ion of the commission will ])est and most
readily secure a compliance with these pro-
visions.
The penalty for violation by an employe in
cases where the violation will not necessar-
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Section 977.
Section 978.
ily result in grave danger, has been fixed at
a nominal sum, of from five to ten dollars,
with the same fine, or imprisonment, or both,
for second and subsequent offenses.
The penalty for an employe entering a mine
generating fire-damp, before it is reported
safe, and for going beyond a danger signal
indicating presence of fire-damp, has been
made much higher, because of the grave dan-
ger it may create.
The penalty against the owner, lessee or agent,
who is seldom in active charge, has been
fixed at a medium penalty, but high enough
to assure compliance with the provisions;
besides, the chief inspector of mines has re-
course by injunction.
The penalty against superintendent, mine-
foreman and overseer is fixed at double that
given employes for lesser offenses.
Tlie penalty against persons drilling oil and
gas wells has been made the highest, because
of the grave danger created by non-compli-
ance with the provisions.
The penalty against persons unlawfully com-
pounding and selling illuminating oil, has
been fixed at an amount as ought to insure a
compliance with the provisions.
Provides fines collected by reason of prosecu-
tions beguii under this act, to be paid to the
chief inspector of mines, and by him to the
state treasury, in order that the mining de-
partment may be advised of the prosecutions.
Providing how prosecutions shall be controlled
as pro\'ided in this manner, in order that
prosecutions may be readily made before a
justice of the peace, and a decision arriv^
at, without unnecessary delay, which will aid
in securing the enforcement of the law, and
avoid unduly burdening the courts of higher
resort. ...
This act to take effect in sixty (60) days after
its passage and approval, for the reason that
many new requirements are made of the
owner, lessee or agent, which will necessi-
tate chanj^es in the physical condition of
mines, and this length of time will be neces-
sary to secure material and make the
changes; besides, it Avill require some time tt)
have the act printed and circulated before
the persons interested be advised, therefore
it is deemed wise not to have the act take
effect at an earlier date.
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Provides for the repeal of all present legisla-
tion relating to mines and mining, in order
that there be no confusion.
In conclusicn, will say, we have coverqd all the conditions existing
in mines, except the question of ** blasting oflf the solid," which, upon
investigation we found to be so varying in different districts of the state
that it was found impossible to cover the questions equitably, as between
employers and employes of the same district, or as between the several
districts, by any specific provisions agreeable to all members. This be-
ing a practice, section 911 enables the mine department to regulate same
as the conditions exist and safety requires.
We recommend that the provisions embodied in the bill submitted
herewith be speedily enacted into law, and should you, or the General
Assembly, desire further information from us regarding the provisions,
or our reasons therefor, we shall be at your or its service, upon command.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. HARRISON, Chairman;
JAS. HENNESSY, Vice Chairman',
J. J. ROBY, Secretary; '
H. F. McCAULEY, Assistant Secretary;
C. L. CASSINGHAM,
G. C. WEITZELL,
PERCY TETLOW.
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SPECIAL MESSAGE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY G0\
ERNOR HARMON JANUARY 31, 1910.
State of Ohio, Executive Dep.vbtment,
Office of the Go\^ernor.
Columbus, January 31, 1910.
To the General Assembly:
The tidings of the recent mining disaster at Cherry, Illinois, coc
stituted at once an appeal for the sufferers and a warning of the
bility of a like calamity in Ohio, where so many thousands of men j
millions of capital are engaged in mining. I accordingly tendered asB=-
sistance through the governor of Illinois, and sent the chief mine iMfc-
spector and several members of the mining commission to Cherry t«CD
render suc'li aid as they could, and also to study the causes and condL -
tions of the accident whose results were so dreadful.
While this commis.sion had devoted much time to the purposes fo"""
which they were appointed under the act approved May 9, 1908, ancJ
would doubtless have reached conclusions which would have been o^
great value, there is no doubt that the catastrophe at Cherry had the ef-
fect of stimulating their efforts to devise the best means for securing lives
and property ; and I have the honor now to lay before you their very
thorough and complete report, which has been filed with me pursuant
to said act.
The commission was made up of three practical miners, three op^^'
ators of coal mines, and a seventh to be chosen by the other six. Th^-*
chose Mr. George Harrison, the chief mine inspector. I am infona^
that this is the first instance of a unanimous agreement by a conua^^
sion so composed on the entire subject of the proper regulation at^
safeguarding of the mining industry, which indicates that all the mer^^.
bers of tills commission were actuated by humanity and a high sense CF
pu])lic duty, instead of by narrow and selfish motives. This fact en^
titles their report, which presents and recommends the codification or
all the laws relative to mining, to the greatest respect and most careful
consideration. So far as my limited knowledge of the subject enables me
to form an opinion, 1 Ix'lievo that the legislation proposed will prove ef-
fective and wise.
JIJDSON HARMON,
Oovemar.
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"SOLID SHOOTING OR BLASTING COAL OFF THE SOUD."
There was considerable agitation on the question of "solid shooting" dur-
ing the year 1909, particularly in Columbiana county. In fact, it reached the
point where the Department was called upon to make an investigation of the
mines, viz., Big Walnut, McNab and Delmore, the two latter being located in
close proximity to the Big Walnut Mine, Columbiana county, Ohio, and oper-
ated by the Card & Prosser Coal Co., Cleveland, O. This county is one of
the principal districts in the state where this method of producing coal is in
practice, and as such was the cause of the greater part of the agitation in
evidence during the year.
This was brought about on account of the differences arising between the
operators and miners employed at the Big Walnut Mine in regard to the em-
ployment &nd payment of shot flrers, the operators contending that their em-
ployment was no more necessary than at the adjacent mines. Both parties
to the controversy insisted on an investigation and comparison of conditions
of these mines by the Mining Department.
The question of "solid shooting" was not a new one — indeed, during the
year 1904 the question was taken up by the Department in this same district,,
and a report of the investigation was made at that time, in which the Depart-
ment disapproved in the strongest possible terms of this method of mining
coal, stating objections and offering suggestions for a safer and more practical
way of preparing the coal by undercutting before mining. However, these
suggestions were not received with popular favor at that time, although two
shot firers were severely burned at the Big Walnut mine, Columbiana county,
on November 19th, i908, and the same method continued in vogue until during
the latter part of the year 1909, when two shot flrers were killed, on December
16th, at the Delmore mine, Columbiana county, a full account and report of
which will be found on pages 54-56.
After a thorough investigation into the cause or ilie explosion, rigid rules
were issued to both miners and operators. It seemed, however, that this de-
plorable catastrophe, in which two men sacrificed their lives, was not sufll-
cient warning against this system of mining coal, and these rules governing
the method of mining recommended and issued by the Department, were
grossly and criminally disregarded (while the position taken by the Depart-
ment was publicly and severely criticised), as a second explosion took place
at the same mine, during the first week in January. 1910, and another life paid
the penalty, a third shot flrer having been killed, being directly attributable
to this atrocious method of mining coal.
A second investigation was made, and strict rules and regulations were
again issued by the Department setting forth the manner in which the shots
were to be prepared, the manner of firing, etc., with the mandate that if they
were again violated it would result in the closing down of the mine.
These reports and investigations are given in the manner and time at
which they occurred, and will be found in this report.
3—1. of M.
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SHIELDS ON MINING MACHINES.
During the legislative session of 1908, the miners of the state, through
their representative officials, secured the passage of some changes in the
mining laws for which they are entitled to much credit. These changes in the
law came into operation during the month of August, one of which pertained
to the electric wiring of mines, and while the application of electricity
and conducting wires were not definitely defined, discretionary power was
vested in the Department to suggest such safeguards as the conditions re-
quired, which greatly aided the Inspectors in their work and enforcement of
the orders of the Department
During the year 1909 there were only two fatalities due to the use of
electricity, both resulting from high voltage, as compared with five deaths
from the same cause in 1908, while the tonnage increased *1,4C7,232 tons over
that of the year 1908.
We regret to say that the most flagrant violations of the law compelling
mining machines to be properly shielded emanated from the source whose
representatives were responsible for its enactment, machine runners being
especially opposed to the use of the shield, and persisted in operating machines
without them. The violation of this law resulted in the arrest of Elmer
Witchy, a machine runner, employed at the Knob mine, owned and operated by
the Bake well Coal Co., Belmont county, Ohio, for operating a machine from
which the shield had been broken, causing the death of P. M. Lykes, his
assistant, who was caught in the machine, dying from his injuries three days
later. A warrant was sworn out for his arrest, and at the hearing he plead
guilty to the charge of operating a machine without the proper shield, and
was compelled to pay a fine and the costs in the case. A complete description
of this accident will be found in the detailed description of fatal accidents in
Belmont county. With a strict compliance with the requirements of this law
many accidents are sure to be avoided.
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THE USE OF COPPER TOOLS IN THE MINES OF THE STATE.
The law requiring copper tools to be used in mining coal in the State,
passed by the State Legislature April 2, 1908, having become operative six
months after its passage, a circular was issued by the Department on October
12, 1908, notifying operators and miners that copper needles and copper tips
on tamping bars must be provided without any unnecessary and unreasonable
delay. However, work was very slaclc during the year 1908, and miners were
somewhat dilatory in complying with the law, as they considered it an unnec-
essary and useless one, claiming that it would work a hardship on account
of the expense and make further inroads on their already depleted earnings.
Not being desirous of enforcing the law in an unreasonable and radical
manner,, on account of the condition of the trade during the year 1908, and the
hardship it might work on many of the miners in the State, especially in the
districts where work was unusually slack, the matter was left largely to the
discretion and judgment of the District Inspectors, but as long as any room
was left for a non-compliance of the law there was little disposition on the part
of the miners to do so, and they failed to procure the necessary tools. It be-
came necessary, in order to relieve the Department from any responsibility
due to this non-compliance of law, to call a meeting of the Inspectors during
the first part of the year 1909, and they were given instructions to enforce the
law without further delay.
As soon as it became evident that the Department was sincere in its de-
mands in having the law complied with, and that they would not be permitted
to work in the mines until they were equipped with the proper tools, the
miners took steps to secure them. Another and more serious difficulty arose
from the enforcement of this order, and the attention of the Department was
called to the inferior quality of the tools that were being supplied the miners
by manufacturers, as they did not meet the legal requirements of the law,
which required that tamping bars be tipped with at least five inches of copper,
whereas many of the ones that were being sold to the miners were tipped
with only one inch of copper, the remaining four inches consisting of an iron
or steel bar threaded at the tamping end, and a thin coat of copper moulded
around the threaded portion of the iron bar.
Immediate steps were taken by the Department in regard to this matter,
and circulars issued to manufacturers and warning miners not to purchase in-
ferior tools. Arrangements were also made so that tools which had already
been furnished miners that did not come within the requirements of the law
were to be returned and others supplied.
When the requirements of the law were fully understood by manufacturers
there was no further difficulty, and the miners throughout the State are now
equipped with these copper tools.
The same opposition encountered in enforcing the provisions of the new
law in regard to shields on mining machines was also met in enforcing the law
in regard to copper tools, many of the miners being opposed to their use, but
we do not believe that since their installation there would be any disposition
to return to the old tamping bars and needles. There Is always more or less
dissatisfaction manifest when any method different from an old and time-
honored custom is being put Into general use, no matter how superior the new
may be, but when we take Into consideration the dangers surrounding the
handling and use of explosives in the mines, too many safeguards cannot be
thrown about empdoyes, and the superiority of these tools In lessening these
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manifold dangers cannot help but be admitted by those using them in the
work for which they were manufactured.
The following circulars and correspondence issued in regard to the law
requiring copper tools and shields on mining machines are self-explanatory:
NOTICE— NEW LAW.
(To be Posted at Mines.)
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
October 12, 1908.
To mine operators and miners;
The following act was drafted at the instance of the Ohio miners, and
passed by the last session of the Ohio legislature, becoming a law on the 3rd
^ Inst:
AN ACT
Governing powder, and other explosives and blasting in coal mines.
Section 1. (Storing Blasting Powder or Other Explosives.) No blasting
powder or other explosives shall be stored in any coal mine, and all powder
sold to miners by the keg shall be packed in kegs which have an opening at
the edge two inches in circumference, and that can be conveniently opened,
to avoid the dangerous use of picks to open the same; and no workman shall
have at any one time more than one twenty-five pound keg of black powder in
the mine, nor more than three pounds of high explosives; and no explosive
shall be taken Into or out of any part of the mine in mine cars propelled by
electric power; and no person shall keep blasting powder, or explosives, dan-
gerously near the electric wire or power cable in any part of the mine where
electric wires are In use.
(a) (Boxing and Distance.) Every person who has powder or other ex-
plosives in a mine, shall keep it or them in a wooden or metallic box or boxes,
securely locked, and said boxes shall be kept at least five feet from the track,
and no two powder boxes shall be kept within twenty-five feet of each other,
nor shall black powder and high explosives be kept in the same box.
(b) (Handling Explosives.) Whenever a workman is about to open & box
or keg containing powder or other explosives, and while handling the same,
he shall place and keep his lamp at least five feet distant from said explo-
sive and In such position that the air current can not convey sparks to It,
and no person shall approach nearer than five feet to any open box containing
powder or other explosives with a lighted lamp, lighted pipe or other thing
contRiinlng fire.
(c) (Tamping.) In the process of charging and tamping a hole, when-
ever In the opinion of the mining department this becomes necessary, the
needle used In preparing a blast shall be made of copper and the tamping bar
shall be tipped with at least five inches of copper. No coal dust nor any
material that is inflammable, or that may create a spark, shall be used for
tamping, and some sofl material must always be placed next to the cartrida;e
or explosive.
(d) (Firing Shot.) A miner who is about to fire a shot with a manu-
factured squib shall not shorten the match, saturate It with mineral oil nor
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ig^xxlte It except at the extreme end; he shall see that all persons are out of
d£Lnger from the probable effects of such shot, and if it be a rib shot, he shall
notify the person or persons working next to him on said rib before said shot,
a^xxd shall take measures to prevent anyone approaching by shouting "fire" im-
mediately before lighting the fuse; no person shall return to a missed shot
until five minutes have elapsed. And when it is necessary to tamp dynamite,
not^liing but a wooden tamper shall be used.
Section 2. (Penalty.) Any person violating any part of this act, shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction be fined, not more
tha.n one hundred dollars, nor less than five dollars, at the discretion of the
court.
Section 3. This act shall take effect and be in force six months after
passage.
FREEMAN T. EAGLESON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES M. WILLL\MS,
President of the Senate,
Passed April 2, 1908.
Approved April 3. 1908, 9:50 o'clock A. M.
ANDREW L. HARRIS, Governor.
It is not necessary to sey that the above law covers a number of very
important points, which, if reasonably observed, may result in preventing
niuch loss of life and injury to persons in mines. It is no hardship to any
^De, simply a little proper discipline and exercise of necessary care in han-
'^Jing explosives.
Clause (c) provides that: "Whenever in the opinion of the Mining De-
partment this becomes necessary, the needle used in preparing a blast shall
*^e made of copper, and the tamping bar shall be tipped with at least five (5)
Caches of copper."
The promoters of the law no doubt considered it essential that copper
°^^dles and tampers should be used as a safeguard against premature blasts,
^^^ loss of life or injury resulting to miners, and every inspector in the de-
P^**tinent is fully In accord with the law, hence this notice:
That copper needles and copper tips on tamping bars must be provided
^*tliout any unreasonable or unnecessary delay, and the use of all other
"^^terial as needles and tip ends of tamping bars dispensed with both by
j'^^talar miners and by day men and any person or persons engaged in charg-
J^^ any hole, either in coal, rock, or any other material in any mine in the
t^te except where the law requires that nothing but a wooden tamper be
*^<3 to tamp dynamite charges.
(Signed) GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
To
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, O.
March 13th, 1909.
the District Inspectors:
Dear Sirs:
In looking over your daily reports, we notice that a great many mining
^^Hines are not equipped with shields to protect those working with them
^^^ contact with the chain while in operation.
Xt is not necessary to remind you that there is scarcely a mining village
^ ^^e State where there is not one or more miners minus a limb, or other-
38 ANNUAL REPORT
wise crippled, by being wound into the mining machine from accidental con-
tact with the chain, to say nothing of the number of men who have lost their
lives in that way.
The law to shield chain machines was enacted over ten months ago, and
became operative over seven months ago, so that there has been ample time
to provide shields.
The risk of being responsible for allowing mining machines to be operated
without the chain being shielded on both sides is too great for this department
to take; hence, if you permit one to be operated one moment after you are
aware of the fact, without shields on both sides, and any accident occurs re-
sulting in injury or death, you must assume the responsibility.
The law is clear and penalties provided. You cannot only prevent their
operation, but you can, wherever you find one operating without shields,
arrest and prosecute both the mine boss and the man who is operating the
machine.
EJnclosed find copy of letter sent to manufacturers of copper tools. Please
act in accordance with its contents.
Yours truly,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Insp, of Mines.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, O.
March 13th, 1909.
To the Manufacturers of Copper Mining Tools:
Dear Sirs:
Prompted by a duty devolving on us to see that the laws of this State
governing the operation of mines are reasonably complied with, particularly
that part of the law designed for the protection of life, we again desire to
call your attention to the law providing for the use of copper needles and
copper-end tamping bars used by miners for the purpose of preparing blasts.
The law has been in operation since August 10th, 1908, and provides that
nothing but copper needles can be used, and that the tamping bars (as stated
in our letter of 5th inst.) shall contain not less than five inches of copper on
The wording of the law could not be made plainer, or the spirit, intent
the end used for tamping a blast of powder.
and purpose more clearly set forth, but we find that instead of compliance
with the law, it is flagrantly and openly evaded by some manufacturers, and
the mine operators, retail dealers in mine supplies, and particularly the
miners, are being outrageously Imposed on by having foisted on them an
Inferior article that neither complies with the Ohio law nor will be of any
service to those purchasing them.
Instead of the needle being made of entire copper and properly tapered
from one end to the other, and smoothly finished, so that it can be easily with-
drawn when the hole is tamped, many of them are made with a considerable
portion of Iron on the heavy end, united to the copper by electric weld, and
they are rough and uneven In taper; and when the miner attempts to with-
draw them they either break oft at the weld or the copper twists in two,
leaving a portion of the needle in the drill hole.
The tamping bars, instead of having five inches of pure bar copper at the
tamping end, and beinp properly united by spelterlng process, many of them
are simply an iron or steel bar threaded at the tamping end and a thin coat-
ing of cast copper run around the threaded portion of the iron and extended
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an inch or two beyond the extreme end of the iron, the coating being in many
cases not more than one-sixteenth or one-eighth of an inch of copper.
The law providing for copper tamping tools was drafted by the miners
themselyes, and they paid lobbyists to secure its enactment — conclusive evi-
dence of their willingness to share in the expense necessary to reduce fatali-
ties in the mines, and it is nothing short of bare-faced counterfeiting to put
a mere gilding of copper over an iron bar and impose on the miners by selling
it to them on pretense of compliance with the Ohio law.
The writer used copper mining tools for twenty years, and feels as
though he knows something about what they ought to be, and we want to
again advise manufacturers that this department will not enforce the copper
tool law until it can be enforced without fraud or without local dealers and
miners being imposed upon.
We also wish to add that we wil} not permit those counterfeit (so-called
copper) tools to continue in use in the mines in Uiis State, so the sooner the
parties who have put them on the market recall them and replace them with
the "real thing,*' the better it will be for all concerned. Recent and repeated
complaints from our inspectors and many others about those inferior tools
have forced us to this conclusion.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
NOTE — The above letter is self-explanatory, and miners will please rej
frain from purchasing inferior copper tools. Where the proper tools cannot
^ secured, we will not hold the miners responsible until such tools are on
the market.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, O.
' April 26, 1909.
^ ^hom It May Concern:
There has been much trouble in securing copper mining tools for use in
*^es that would comply with the provisions of the mining law.
The law requires that the needle shall be of copper, but it is not nec-
^%Q.ry that the head or ring should be copper. If it is substantially united
^U the copper, and is serviceable, we do not object to an iron ring, and in
/^^t matter the dealers and miners who purchase those tools will have to
^^ee for themselves.
The law requires that there shall be not less than five (5) inches of solid
^Pper beyond the end of the tamping bar. We understand that there are a
^''^at many tools on the market that ao not comply with the law, and will
^^rtainly have to be replaced with those that do. Samples have been sent
^ this office by:
BEALL BROS., Alton, 111.,
WARWOOD TOOL CO., Wheeling, W. Va.,
SALEM TOOL COMPANY, Salem, Ohio,
^*^ of which comply with the law, ai\d are all the companies who have up to
^*te supplied samples which are satisfactory.
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These companies agree to replace all copper mining tools that they have
supplied In Ohio that do not meet the requirements of law, with those similar
to samples left in this office.
Very respectfully,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, O.
To Mine Operators, Mine Superintendents and Mine Foremen:
NOTICE.
May 3Vst, 1909.
Section 2 of the act passed May 9th, 1908, became law August 9th, 1908.
and is as follows:
"In all mines where mining matchines are used, each of said machines
shall be equipped and provided with a sufficient shield as may be authorized
by the State Mine Inspector, or his deputy, for the protection of those em-
ployed in or about the use or operation thereof; and said shield shall be kept
in use constantly while said machine is under operation.*'
The maximum penalty for violation of the above section Is one hundred
dollars ($100.00). Whoever operates a mining machine which does not thor-
oughly shield the operator and assistant operator from conta<;t with tho
chain of said machine, and whoever in charge of a mine permits a mining
machine which is not thoroughly shielded to be operated, is liable to prose-
cution under the above section. For purposes of prosecution under the above
section, this Department will consider a person In charge of said mine as
permitting a mining machine to be operated without being properly shielded
when said person in charge has knowledge that a mining machine is being
operated without a proper shield.
This Department, or the Inspectors, Is not responsible for the law, but all
are thoroughly in accord with its provisions and are responsible to see that
It is complied with. The Department has had a great deal of trouble In hav-
ing shields provided, and has met with a great deal of opposition from many
machine runners, and some companies and managers have been very dilatory
about complying with the law. Inspectors have given orders time and again
to have shields provided, with little eftect, and machine runners were being
wound into machines and crushed to death, until Inspectors were compelled
to stop the operation of machines unless shielded. In many Instances when
a shield Is broken off. Instead of having it replaced promptly, It is allowed to
operate until the mine Inspector comes around and orders Its operation to
cease until the shield is replaced. This Is not only unnecessary, but dan-
gerous, and makes It extremely unpleasant for the Inspector. ,
After the receipt of this notice, any mine inspector finding a machine
operating In any mine without the chain being properly shielded, will at once
swear out an affidavit and arrest whoever is In charge of the mine, and the
operator of the mining machine.
COPPER TAMPING TOOLS.
The law requiring copper tamping tools was passed April 2nd, 1908. This
Department was not responsible for this law, but Is also In accord with its
provisions. While copper tamping bars were not on the market that com-
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plied with the law. we declined to enforce the law, and exercised our influence
to liave manufacturers recall the Inferior tools and replace them with good
ones. Tools are now on the market, samples having been sent to this ofllce
by:
THE WARWOOD TOOL CO., Wheeling, VV. Va..
BEALL BROS., Alton. 111.,
THE SALEM TOOL CO., Salem, Ohio,
THE MARTIN HARDSOCG CO., Pittsburg, Pa.
so there is no longer any excuse on that score.
The idea prevails amongst many individuals that shields on mining ma-
chines, as well as copper tools, are unnecessary, and that they are able to
tali« care of themselves without their use, hence uniform action is necessary.
Every iron and steel needle must be taken out of the mines on or before
the last day of June next, and no needle of any material used other than
copper; and all iron and steel tamping bars must also be removed from the
mine, and no tamping bar of any material other than five inches of solid
copi;>er extending beyond the end of the bar can be used, except a wooden
tamper, and in tamping dynamite, nothing but a wooden tamper must be used.
The operators rnd their agent (the mine boss or man in charge) will be
held responsible, and action for violation will be taken at once by the in-
spector.
GEORGE HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of ^fine8.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, O.
June 29th, 1909.
^o the Manufacturers of Copper Tools:
Dear Sirs:
On the 31st of May we issued a circular, a copy of which was sent to your
*^iiipany, setting forth that on the 1st day of July every miner in the State
'^Ust be provided with copper tamping tools. Our idea in setting the time
^ nionth from the date of the circular was to give your companies an oppor-
tunity to have those tools on the market.
When we had to take up the question of the inferior tools being issued
^ the manufacturers of those tools, we made it a pont with your companies
^^t those tools had been put on the market as a pretense of complying with
^^ law, which they did not, and our understanding with you was that the
'^^rior tools would be replaced with ones in keeping with the samples sent
^^ this office.
We published the names of the companies who had sent samples here.
Jtti a view of posting the miners as to where they could secure these tools.
^ are very much disappointed in being informed in a number of instances
^t: the tools arc not being exchanged, and that in cases where they are
, ^tianged it is after the miners or the local dealers have taken the matter
^ • ^nd considerable time has been spent in making thf exchange; even at
^t, extra charges were made in some instances for the new tools.
,^^ Our understanding was that the companies would take up the matter
^j ^^ their local dealers, and wherever they had received orders, that the or-
~*"^ would be duplicated with new tools, so that exchange might be made with
tu^
ininer. If this Is not done, it is breaking faith with the Department, and
42 ANNUAL REPORT
is very much of a disappointment to us. We trust that those tools win 1
supplied at once, because it is our intention to enforce the law; yet we a^
not disposed to enforce it in a way to extort exorbitant prices from the mine^
for those tools. ^
Awaiting your reply.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Iiupedar of Minet,
INSPECTOE OP MINES 43
There was also a misconstruction of the attitude of the Department
set forth in the circular issued on May 31st to both miners and
operators, which was brought to the attention of the Department in a written
communication received from the Secretary of the Ohio CJoal Operators* Asso-
ciation and the Secretary of the Hocking Valley Operators. Both the com-
munications referred to and the reply are herewith published, and are self-
explanatory. (G. H.)
OHIO COAL OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION.
Office of the Commissioner and Secretary.
502-3-4 New Hayden Bldg , Columbus, Ohio, June 19th, 1909.
Hon. George Harrison,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sir:
We beg to direct your attention to your circular of date of May 31, 1900,
addressed "To Mine Operators, Mine Superintendents, and Mine Foremen,"
relating to the act of May 9, liOS, entitled ''An act to protect the lives of
persons employed In the mines of Ohio against the dangers of electricity and
machinery, and providing penalties for violations."
In this circular of Instructions to your Inspectors It Is provided:
"After the receipt of this notice any mine Inspector finding a machine
operating In any mine without the chain being properly shielded will at once
swear out an affidavit and arrest whoever Is in charge of the mine and the
operator of the mining machine."
And again:
"The operators and their agent (the mine boss or the man In charge) will
be held responsible, and action for violation will be taken at once by the in-
spector."
Whether so Intended or not, the tone of your circular appears to convey
to deputies and others the Impression that operators of mines are purposely
ignoring the requirements of the laws and tending to a spirit of antagonism
between your deputies and the operators of mines that should not exist, and
heretofore has not existed on the part of the operators, nor, as we believe, on
the part of your deputies.
It further appears from the quotations taken from your order that an
inspector immediately upon finding a machine in operation without the chain
being shielded is to cause the arrest of both the company official in charge
and the operator of the machine. If such be your purpose, we desire upon the
part of the operating interests to inquire if you do not construe in connection
with this act the provision of section 292, Revised Statutes of Ohio, relating
to the duties of the Inspector and district inspectors of mines in the enforce-
ment of laws relating to your Department and to mining operations as follows,
to wit:
"Should the district inspector find any of the provisions of this chapter
violated or not complied with by any owner, lessee or agent In charge of any
mine, he shall immediately notify such owner, lessee or agent in charge of
such neglect or violation, and unless the same is within a reasonable time
re<?tifled and the provisions of this chapter fully complied with, he shall Jnsti-
44 ANNUAL REPORT
tute a proeecution under the provision of section 6871 of the Reriaed Stitnt*.
The inspectors shall exercise a sound discretion in the enforcement of the
provisions of this act, and if in any respect (which is not provided against by.
or may result from a rigid enforcement of any expressed provisfons of tUs
chapter), the inspectors find any matter, thing or practice in or connected
with any such mine to be dangerous or defective, so as in his ophiion to.
threaten or tend to the bodily injury of any person, the inspector shall gtve
notice in writing thereof to the owner, agent or manager of the mine, aad
shall state in such notice the particulars in which he considers such mine, or
any part thereof, or any matter, thing or practice to be dangerous or defec-
tive, and require the same to be remedied."
The act of May 9. 1908, herein referred to is a part of the chapter to
which section 292 belongs, and the provisions as to notice after the discoteiT
of the violation applies to a violation under the act of May 9, 1908, aa well
as to other violations under this chapter. If this view of the law is correct
it would seem that your instructions to inspectors to "at once swear oat aa
affidavit and arrest whoever is in charge of the mine, and the operator <i
the machine," is in derogation of the notice requirement.
Operators also complain that inspectors have assumed the authority to
close a mine when in their judgment a violation exists. We are not adviaed
that any order to this effect has been issued by you, but merely direct yonr
attention to this matter to ascertain if verbi4 or other instructions have been
given by you. \Miile the laws provide for the right of an inspector to enter
for proper and full inspection at all reasonable times. It is expressly provided
that such Inspection shall not unnecessarily obstruct the operation of mine^
It Is the desire of mine operators in this state to observe all laws t^
the protection of their employes and their property, and to take every pr^
caution, whether required by statute or not, to this end. The operators,
however, desire to be treated fairly and at all times to be given an oppor
tunity to oorrtct any breaches of tho law which may occur on their several
properties, particularly when employes may be responsible for such viola-
tion, such as the removal of shields from chains as is sometimes done with-
out the knowledge of the company's representative.
It occurs to us that the provision requiring notice of law infringem^i^'*
was placed in this statute for gix>d and substantial reasons, and since P^**'
allies ere provided they cannot be imposed until the official charged ^***
the enforcement of the law shall observe the injunction laid upon him as ^^'
notice of any such violation.
May we request your views \\\Ktu these questions?
Yours very respectfully.
H. D. MANNINGTON,
Commissioner and Srvrctaru Ohio Coal Operators^ Association.
F. S. BROOKS,
Secretary Hocking YaU'ey Operators,
INSPECTOR OP MINES 45
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, O.
June 21, 1909.
£r. D. Mannington, Secretary Ohio Coal Operators' Association, and F, 8. Brooks,
Secretary Hocking Valley Operators, Columhus, Ohio,
Dear Sirs:
We are In receipt of your letter of the 19th, in which you take exception
to certain portions of our circular notice of May 31st ult., to mine operators,
mine superintendents and mine foremen, and in which you quote your ex-
ceptions.
The act providing shields on mining machines came into operation Au-
gust 10th, 1908, or over ten months ago. The act providing for copper tamping
tools took effect October 3d, 1908, or more than eight months ago. Both those
acts provide penalties for non-compliance.
The circular notice clearly sets forth the trouble our inspectors have had
in securing compliance with the provisions of both acvs, from a number of
chose in charge of mines, and from a number of machine runners and min-
ers. It is also noted that inspectors have been exceedingly lenient in the
enforcement of the provisions of these acts, and in consequence of their len-
iency in allowing mining machines to operate for a time without shields,
both fatal and serious accidents have resulted, and the inspectors are no doubt
.held at least morally responsible.
Just before the issuing of the circular, one of our inspectors, talking to
us by telephone, advised us that he had refused to give permission to operate
a number of mining machines at one of the mines In his district, which were
minus the shields, and the president and general manager of the company
threatened to seek redress (not saying revenge) by appealing to Governor
Harmon.
You complain about our purpose to arrest a man in charge of the prop
erty for violation of the law, where the law may be violated by employes
without the knowledge of the company's representative. You will observe
that we say in our circular:
**When said person in charge has knowledge that the mining machine is
being operated without a proper shield."
If he is arrested, and it is proven that he had no knowledge of the fact,
we do not see that he can be held responsible unless the machine had been
operated without the shield a sufficient length of time in that condition, that in
the performance of his duties he shou(ld have had the knowledge.
We notice your quotation from section 292 of the mining laws, and your
reasoning from its provisions that the mine inspector has no jurisdiction only
to go in and look around the mines, and even if he sees the grossest and most
deliberate violations, and imminent danger to men or property, all he can
do, or all he would have the right to do, would be to serve notice on the man
in charge, to discontinue such violations. Under such an arrangement, all
the man In charge would be required to do would be to discontinue the viola-
tion in question, and start a new one and wait for the Inspector to come
around and give him notice to discontinue that, and start a third time. Thus
every law on the statute book might be ignored with the greatest impunity,
and without fear of prosecution.
We have heard some very peculiar opinions regarding the Ohio mining
laws, but we trust you will pardon us for saying that the one contained in
your letter Is without doubt the most unique, far-fetched and Utopian con-
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stniction we ever knew applied to them. At first, we were disposed to
this definition as a huge joke, perpetrated on the two writers of the letter,
on the chief inspector of mines, by some witty humorist or willful wag w
was more encumbered with surplus time than onerous duties, but out of hi^E.
regard for the Ohio mine operators, and particularly the two writers, we ha~
given it more serious consideration.
We feel very sure, however, that there is not five per cent, of the co^^
producers of Ohio, that would want to have their mines operated under am^m
such loose system as your definition of the law would inaugurate.
Contemplating that the inspector may fail in the performance of his duti^:^
your quotation from section 292 commands that:
"Should the district inspector find any of the provisions of this
ter violated, or not complied with, by any owner, lessee, or agent 3b j
charge of any mine, he shall immediately notify such owner, lessee iK>f
agent in charge, of such neglect or violation, and unless the same *a
within a reasonable time rectified and the provisions of this chapter falXy
complied with, he shall institute a prosecution under the provisions oi
section 6871."
There is no provision \n any part of the Statutes, however, that he shall
not or may not prosecute for violation or non-compliance with law, even
without ever giving notice, only in the same section where the law is too
stringent or where there are conditions and no law to apply, then a written
notice is required to make the inspectors* order, law.
You have 'evidently overlooked, as you have failed to quote from sections
295, 296, 297. 298, 299, 300 and other sections, where the owneir, agent or
manager of a mine is required to do certain important things, and we w(wW
ask your attention to these sections, and your definition of them.
There have never been any orders given by this department to the dis-
trict inspectors to shut mines down, or to ''unnecessarily obstruct their
operation." Their duties are defined by law, and they are responsible fo^
their own acts, and unless we are called on for advice or assistance, or calle*J
on by operators or miners, we have no jurisdiction.
The words, "necessary or unnecessary obstruction" are susceptible of *
very wide range of favorable or unfavorable criticism, and depend much fro^
whom such criticism emanates. The good judgment of an inspector sho^^^
prompt him to avoid any unnecessary obstruction of work, and we feel th*
in the interests of both operators and miners, this is always done. WTien ^^,
inspector finds conditions in a mine that require changes, he is not calculate
to order the men out and shut the mine down in that way. It is his duty
consult with the man in charge, and if possible, rectify the wrongs wither
interfering with the operation. If that cannot be done, then it is his du ^
to require the man in charge to reduce the number of men, or to cease oper^^
tion, as the case may be, and as necessity may require. If this is terme
"closing the mine," then we suppose all the inspectors will have to pleach
guilty.
You say:
"It is the desire of mine operators in this state to observe all laws
for the protection of their employes, and their property, and to take ever>*
precaution, whether required by statute or not, to this end. The opera-
INSPECTOR OP MINES 47
tors, however, desire to be treated fairly, and at all times to be given an
ppportunity to correct any breaches of the law which may occur on their
several properties."
If this is the desire of the operators, and they observe the law to the
extent of a reasonable compliance with it, they have nothing to fear. This
department will guarantee them "fair treatment," but we cannot promise that
they can Ignore and violate the laws, waiting for the Inspector to come around
to tell them to "be good," and they will forgive them for past offenses.
The flaws are based on the operation of mines, and it is the duty of opera-
tors to assume their share of responsibility in seeing that they are reason-
ably complied with by their own management, and by their employes.
There was no intention to mislead, or to convey any wrong impression
about the law-abiding disposition of the Ohio mine operators. We have al-
ways felt that the most of the operators and mine managers desire to see
their mines in the best possible condition, and to that end encourage and
give all possible aid to the inspectors. As a whole, we have reason to believe
that there are no mine operators in the country more wishful to surround
their employes with the safest and most healthful conditions, or more willing
to comply with all the requirements of the mining department than the Ohio
operators, but by a few men in charge of mines, a few machine runners and
a few miners, the patience of the district inspectors was simply worn out by
disregard for the provisions of the two acts herein n^med. We were appealed
to by the inspectors, and after consultation with and approval of the legal
department of the state, we issued the circular notice on May Slst, and cal-
culate that the inspectors will fully comply with its provisions and those
that desire law, discipline and safety in their mines, should be the first to give
their approval and aid to the inspectors. It is the few, not the many, that
the circular refers to.
Hoping that this explanation will make clear beyond the possibility of mis-
construction, the disposition and position of this department
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
48 ANNUAL REPORT
INVESTIGATION OF THE CLIFFORD MINE, BELMONT COUNTY, O.
On account of the power house and steam boilers being located fifty (50)
feet from the mouth of the Clifford mine, and located between the railroad
and river bank, whereas the law requires that they should be located not
nearer than sixty (60) feet from the opening of any mine, the department
was called upon to make an Investigation to ascertain what provisions could
be made In order that employes of the mine would be protected against dan-
ger from fire, and so the company would not be compelled, at great expense,
to reconstruct these buildings as well as the foundation of an additional
steam boiler, which had already been built.
The investigation was made In company with L. D. Devore (In whose dis-
trict the mine is located). Lot Jenkins and Thos Morrison, and conditions
under which they were permitted to carry out their plans were submitted to
the company, of which the following Is a copy:
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF "CLIFFORD" MINE, FT. PITT COAL
CO., SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1909, BY GEO. HARRISON, CHIEF INSPEC-
TOR OF MINES; L. D. DEVORE, INSPECTOR TENTH DISTRICT:
THOS. MORRISON, INSPECTOR NINTH DISTRICT, AND LOT JEN-
KINS, INSPECTOR EIGHTH DISTRICT.
September 15th, 1909.
In company with Chief Inspector Geo. Harrison, Lot Jenkins, inspector
of the eighth district, and Thos. Morrison, inspector of the ninth district, we
visited this mine by arrangement with Mr. A. R. Budd, president of the Ft.
Pitt Coal Co., In regard to the erection of an additional steam boiler. The
main opening is a slope opening, with brick arch a considerable way down
and not a single timber In It, and Is about 170 feet above the coal; was opened
in the early days of mining for river shipment, having been abandoned for
many years. The Ft. Pitt Coal Co., securing the necessary rights from the
owners of the property, reopened It In 1907, and equipped It with modern min-
ing machinery. The slope mouth Is located at the foot of the bill on the
river bank, and the approach to It Is through a trestle work underneath the
Pennsylvania Railway, which runs at right angles with and In front of the
slope opening and about 10 feet from It.
The power house and steam boilers are about 50 feet from the slope
mouth and located between the railroad and river bank. The question arose
as to the steam boilers and buildings containing the boilers being too near
the opening, as provided in section 299 of the mining laws, and the danger
of flre; hence the Inspection.
We found that on account of the close proximity of the main line of the
railroad, and a series of slips along the river bank, that there Is no other
available location for the steam boilers and power house than the present
structure already erected, and in consequence grant permission to the Ft. Pitt
Coal Co., to erect an additional steam boiler on the site or foundation al-
ready provided for that purpose; provided, however, that they proceed at
once to prepare and provide a third opening for this mine, and continue the
work falthfuly until completed, thus providing two separate and distinct law-
ful means of Ingress and egress independent of the main slope opening in
question, maintaining a good stairway as at present In the present second
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 49
opening where the ventilating fan Is placed, and providing and maintaining a
good step-ladder or other safe means of escape, in case of emergency, at the
projected third opening, and also provided that the man in charge he in-
structed to at once stop the ventilating fan at the present second opening in
case of fire in any of the huildings located near the main slope opening re-
ferred to in this report.
Unless the conditions herein contained are accepted, complied with, and
fully maintained hy the Fort Pitt Coal Co.. the provisions of section 299, re-
garding the location of steam hollers and huildings will be In. force.
L. D. DEVORE,
Mine Inspector Tenth District.
Approved:
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector Mines;
LOT JENKINS,
Mine Inspector Eighth District;
THOMAS MORRISON,
Mine Inspector Ninth District.
4— L of M.
458 INDEX.
Report of mines visited by — Concluded. page.
Miller, W. H 354-375
Jenkins, Lot 378-397
Morrison. Thos 400-419
Jones, Ebenezer 422-440
S.
Scales-
table showing number and kind of scales tested in each county,
number found correct and incorrect 188
tested 1888 to 1908, inclusive 189
Scioto county-
description of mines (Waters) 239-240
list of large coal companies 450
Second district —
Bdw. Kennedy. 242-258
Seventh District, (W. H. Miller) 354-375
Sixth District (Alex. Smith) 332-351
Smith, Alex. —
report of 332-351
Special articles 11
Special correspondence on the death of James Skinner at the Garside
Mine 12-13
Special history of the organization of the Mine Inspectors' Institute of
the United States of America 14-18
Special article, "Accidents in Coal Mines" (David J. Roderick) 19-28
Special article, "Dust Explosions in Non-Gaseous Mines" (Jno. Vemer) 29-34
Special article, "The Duties of the Federal and State Governments in
Relation to the Mining Industry" (Geo. Harrison) 35-30
Special correspondence and report on Cawthorne Mine, Hocking County 40-42
Special correspondence, Pocock Mine, Stark County 43-44
Special notice issued August 31, 1908, "New Mining Legislation" 45-51
Special report "U. S. Geological Survey" (Foreign Experts) 52-56
Stark County-
description of mines (Miller) 359-370
description of mines (Jones) 440
list of large coal companies 450
Summary 9-lo
Summit county —
description of mines (Miller) 370-37
list of large coal companies 4 S
T.
Table of contents
Table showing the tons lump coal mined, number of pick miners, average
days worked and tons produced by each man per day and per year. .
Table showing total runners and loaders employed, days worked, lump
coal produced, and tons cut and loaded by each for year and each day
Table showing production pick and machine mined coal from 1872-1908
' inclusive
Table showing production pick and machine mined coal, gain and loss,
from 1889 to 1908, inclusive
48
ANNUAL REPORT
INVESTIGATION OF THE CLIPFO- .. ^^ ^ OWNED AND OPER-
On account of the po^-
• •' t^LUMBUS. O.
feet from the mouth ' ^, ,/>;>'* ''^^y^tter part of the year to de-
and river bank, whe * ,..</*'' ^ ^^/f^f ^oal Co., and its employes at
nearer than sixty f ^ ::/>^ \^^1^>'^!'o, in regard to a changed method
was called upon t' . '*^ ,, ^^,.^^'^,,(^f^^^^
be made in orde' .^'"''P^'p'^J^'^y to Jaw; the department maintaining
ger from fire, z '■■''' ■■^- tj ^"t^j ^^ tfie law to prevent the new system of
to reconstruct . '"^'■■^^'''^'^^^^^ allow working places to be driven
steam boiler J>'%,frJ''''^/ci>^f^^dvance of a break-through or airway. But
tri f fi? ^^^ ■^'S^''''^^^''^,di^^^ «^ Judgment, the department of the at-
irict the '^'S'^^ ^e ^'''^Jtig^^ ^J^ consxxli^^. and an opinion rendered verbally,
under w <;• ,^^^ ^er^ ^^te ^^^^^^ taken by the mintng department.
me cor /T^Jrff^f*^ rd^^^^^^Jedto exist dissension and distrust in the ranks
/y^^^ ^^ ^^re ^^^^^ ^^ tiiAt the matter might be still further considered,
^^/^^^^^^.r. ^^ JO ^^^^the office of the mining department at which they
^^ ^^^ B 0^^^ ^d the counsel of the attorney general might be
tjtex ^"%pr^^^^^ 'ofBS h®^^' ^® outcome of which is contained in the
snd ^ffbe '^^Tfhe attorney general:
00^i^ ^flNlNG DEPARTMENT. COLUMBUS, O.
September 23, 1909.
,roalCo.Cotumh^s,Onio.
peaJ" ^ .ygt received an opinion from the attorney general on the qucs-
^^ ^^itied io him pertaining to the new method of mining Introduced at
tlon ^"^'^orjc Coal Co.'s No. 31 mine, of which the following Is a copy:
the ^^^
"Columbus, Ohio, September 20th. 1909.
^ Qeorge Harrison^ Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio,
"Dear Sir:
''Section 298, Revised Statutes, is in part as follows:
" 'The owner or agent of every coal mine, .... shall provide and
maintain for every such mine, an amount of ventilation of not less than
one hundred cubic feet, per minute, per person, employed in such mine,
... and no working place shall be driven more than sixty feet in
advance of a break-through, or airway;'
"There having been some controversy as to whether the New York
Coal Company at its mine No. 31, was violating the above provision, a
hearing was had in this office with Mr. McManigal and Mr. Morris, repre-
senting the coal company; Mr. Green and Judge Wright, representing the
miners, and Hon. George Harrison, chief inspector of the mine depart-
ment; all the parties interested in the above controversy being present.
From the facts submitted to this department at the above hearing, I am
of the opinion that the New York Coal Company, at its mine No. 31, did
and at the present does provide and maintain an amount of ventllatlpn of
not less than one hundred cubic feet, per minute, per person, employed in
such mine, and also that they do not violate the latter part of the above
quoted section, to-wit:
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"No working place shall be driven more than sixty feet in advance
I a breakthrough, or airway."
ly having their breakthroughs, or airways, one hundred and twenty feet
ipart alternating on each side of a room or working place."
I beg to remain.
Very truly yours,
"U. G. DENMAN,
Very respectfully,
''Attorney QeneraV*
GEO. HARRISON.
Chief Inspector of Mines.
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PICK MINING VS. SOLID SHOOTING, OR BLASTING COAL OFF THE SOLID. •
Under the caption of "Pick Mine Coal" in this report, 4,609,172 tons of
coal were reported as being mined during the year, but in reality it should
have been given under the heading of "Powder Mined Coal."
^Vhere coal has not been undercut by mining machines, it has been the
custom to designate the product as "Pick Mined Coal." but there is no longer
any pretense to undercut and sidecut coal as was the practice in the days of
general pick mining previous to the advent of mining machines, and, com-
paratively speaking, real practical pick miners are few and far between as
the surviving veterans of the Civil War of nearly fifty years ago, and their
number is fast growing less. Instances can be cited where circumstances tem-
porarily prevented the operation of mining machines, necessitating machine
runners and loaders to remain idle until some old practical miner was secured
to relieve the situation. This is gradually becoming the case; the most of
the present-day miners neither can or will cut coal by the old method, and
we do not blame them, as many of them would wear out more work gloves
than they could earn money to purchase while acquiring the skill and art
necessary.
The present system of producing coal in so-called "pick mines" is becom-
ing so fraught with danger, and the liabilty to serious calamity from dust ex-
plosions so imminent that many of the present methods can no longer be
tolerated, and coal must either be properly and fully undercut, or safer methods
adopted.
The Mining Commission took up this matter and the general sentiment
prevailed that all coal should be undercut that could be, either by machines or
by hand pick, but the conditions in tbe solid shooting districts are so varied
that it was found difficult to deal with it by any uniform recommendations, and
the members of the Mining Commission were of the opinion that the Mining
Department could better regulate it so as to remove the danger to a minimum
without inflicting unnecessary or serious Injustice on either the operators or
miners where it was practiced.
Instead of cutting and preparing the coal so as to use the least quantity
of powder, and producing good marketable coal, large gauge deep auger holes
are bored in many instances ten and twelve feet into the solid coal, and blast-
ing powder, as it were, is exchanged for a pile of pulverized coal and slack.
Where the blasting is done during the day the heavy shots constantly in-
terrupt the air current and fill the mine with smoke and dust from blown-
out shots endangering the lives of the men as well as the property. In most
instances, however, the shooting is done at quitting time, and just as soon as
the firing time arrives, the cannonading commences; the firing is done mostly
by fuse, and in rapid succession, the concussion bursting out stoppings and
tearing off doors, reversing the air current; men are thrown down in their
mad rush to get out of the mine for safety, and are becoming so alarmed at
the danger that they freely confess it and are demanding shot firers to relieve
them of danger and assume the risks.
On December 16, 1909, two shot firers were killed in the Delmore mine
in Columbiana county, a complete report of which will be found on pages 54-56.
The letter signed "J. H. Berry," which appeared in the Leetonia Reporter,
is self-explanatory. The facts and circumstances surrounding this deplorable
calamity and controversy are given in order that all may judge for themselves.
From the fact that still another explosion followed in quick succession the
one here recorded, at the same mine early in January, 1910, in which another
shot firer lost his life, the investigation and report of the entire matter is in-
cluded in *^^ ™«-f of the year 1909, as the data would not be complete with-
out both G. H.
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EXAMINATION OF THE "BIG WALNUT," "McNAB" AND 'DELMORE"
MINES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE RELATIVE
CONDITIONS AND METHODS OF MINING AND BLASTING THE COAL.
(By Alexander Smith, W. H. Miller and Thos. Morrison, District Mine Inspec-
tors for 6th, 7th and 9th Districts, respectively.)
September 11, 1909.
Hon. Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sir: — Having been requested by the officials of the U. M. W. of A.
and the owners of the "Big Walnut" mine to accompany them on an investi-
gation to ascertain the existing conditions of the "Big Walnut" mine and the
relative conditions of adjacent mines, we beg to submit the following report:
On the 9th day of September we met the above-mentioned parties and
proceeded to make an investigation of the Big Walnut and two adjacent mines,
namely, the McNab and Delmore. Two days were spent in this work and a
very thorough investigation made.
Our object was to determine whether the conditions in these mines were
similar or not. On investigation we found very little difference — the system
of mining is practically the same. There is no difference in the nature of the
coal, as far as we could determine. Some parts of the mines were dry and
dusty and others wet, the same as can be found in any other mine or mines.
We also found that in blasting the coal, great Quantities were pulverized
and blown back in the gob and along the roadways, while the coarser coal
was generally cleaned up. The fine coal or dust was left where it was blown
by the shots, and in most cases was very dry.
This system of mining the coal Is very reckless as well as dangerous, as
practically no undercutting is done. Holes are recklessly placed and are
charged with dangerous quantities of powder.
In some instances we found holes drilled and charged one behind the other,
which is a very dangerous practice, and liable to cause an explosion at any
time should the shot in front fail to go off first.
We feel that under the system of mining practiced in this locality, with
the reckless and excessive use of powder, that we do not consider it safe for
anyone to be in the mine while the shooting is being done. Furthermore, we
believe that if life and property have to be protected, as they should be, some
steps ought to be taken to prohibit this reckless and dangerous method of pro-
ducing coal.
There was a time in the history of coal mining when miners used to take
great pride in preparing coal before blasting, and operators encouraged this
class of miners, as they produced a good grade of coal. At this time there was
practically no demand for fine coal, hence they were desirous of obtaining as
much lump coal as possible. But conditions began to change. A market was
found for the fine coal; powder came more into use; drilling machines were
introduced into the mines, and miners commenced to realize that they could
produce more coal by using greater quantities of powder and doing less mining.
While this coal was of an inferior quality, and more of it went through the
screen, still the miner found that he could make money easier this way, and
the operators encouraged, or at least did not try to prevent, this system, as it
increased their percentage of fine coal. Both miners* and operators' interests
were the same, as they found that they could both make more money under
this system; so it continued without either party realizing that they were
gradually creating a dangerous condition which would, and finally did, end In
disaster and great loss of life. For a time, it was not understood what caused
these disasters, and these explosions were attributed to explosive gases, but
54 ANNUAL REPORT
experience has fully demonstrated that shots fired in dry mines, especially the
kind of shooting done in the Washingtonville district, is liable to cause an ex-
plosion at any time.
We believe that the miners and operators ought to get together, as their
interests are mutual, and decide on some safe and sensible method of mining
or producing coal, and would recommend that the coal be undercut, so that it
could be blasted down with reasonable safety.
We feel that if something is not done to change this dangerous system,
that grave results are liable to follow, as the experienced miners are becoming
fewer year after year, and^the inexperiencd miners either do not realize the
danger or are more reckless in their methods and have less regard for their
own safety and the safety of their fellow-workmen.
Notwithstanding the recent enactment of law, we found that men were
tamping holes with dummy cartridges filled with drill dust.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEX. SMITH,
Inspector District No. 6.
W. H. MILLER,
Inspector District No. 7.
THOS. MORRISON.
Inspector District No. 9
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT.
Columbus, Ohio, December 27, 1909.
The Delmore Coal Co., Cleveland and Leetonia, Ohio.
Dear Sirs: — We have just completed a report of the recent inspections of
your Delmore mine, covering In detail our findings as to the explosion, Decem-
ber 16, 1909, and in said report we have given certain orders which we expect
you to put into effect. If any arrangements are entered into by your company
as to shot-firers, it must be specifically understood that our orders must be car-
ried out, and whoever does the firing of shots must allow sufficient time to
elapse between shots to eliminate danger from over-shooting. As our orders
are to you, we must look to you and hold you responsible for the enforcement
of all orders emanating from the department.
Yours truly,
ALEX. SMITH,
Inspector Cth District.
T^H'OS. MORRISON.
Approved: Inspector 9th District.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
STATE MINING DEARTMENT, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
December 27, 1909. '
Hon. Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus. Ohio.
Dear Sir: — We herewith submit the following report, covering three visits
to the Delmore mine in Columbiana county, after the explosion which occurred
on the ICth inst., and in which Geo. Greenwalt and Wm. Keene, two shot-firers,
lost their lives.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 55
Our first visit was on the morning of the 18th, and we found the bodies of
the two men Lad been recovered at the rope haulage passway, about 1,200 feet
from the main opening, but on account of the destruction of the ventilating
fan and the total destruction of an overcast and large number of brattice stop-
pings, we could not proceed any further than that point, and had to defer in-
spection until a new fan was secured and stoppings repaired.
Accompanied by yourself, we again visited the mine on the 20th, with the
same result In an Interview with the mine superintendent and mine com-
mittee, as well as a number of the miners, we found that shot-firers had been
employed on the 13th, the miners positively refusing to work another day un-
less shot-flrers were employed by the company, stating they were afraid of the
heavy shooting. The superintendent yielded to the demand, but stipulated that
one-third of the coal must be undercut, many of the miners refusing to under-
cut it, and some of them even returning home rather than do so. This state-
ment was assented to by the miners. No arrangements were made as to
whether the shot-flrers were to have any Jurisdiction in regard to the firing of
what they might consider da/ngerous shots, either from the manner of how the
holes were drilled, the charge of powder, or whether they were to see the
charge or tamp the holes, and it was stated that the general custom was for the
miners to tamp their own shots where they were dry, and where wet to leave
the powder and tamping ready, end shot-firers to do the tamping.
On the 27th, again accompanied by you in a thorough examination of all
the working places (nothing having been disturbed, only the stoppings being
replaced between the airways), we found in the fourth left entry, where there
were eight rooms and the entry working, that no shots had been fired on the
fatal evening of the explosion. The force of the concussion had driven loose
material towards the face of the entry. Nextj, we examined the main entry,
where two men had worked in the entry and one in the air-course. No shots
had been fired there. That there had been much force from the air-course to
the entry and out over on the return was visible. The next entry explored was
the fourth right. No shots had been fired in the working places In this entry,
but a number of kegs, containing powder, had been exploded, presumably by
the flame from the Initial explosion, and which had evidently given much force
to it, as much destruction was done, and the force had been first inward and
then outward.
The third right entry was next entered and explored; there it was found
that all the shots had been fired, the firing commencing at the head of the
entry, leaving the shots in the rooms nearest the main to be fired last, and as
conditions would Indicate that the explosion we« caused by the firing of two
blown-out shots in the No. 5 room, it is an evident fact that one of the shot-
firers lit these shots, while the other lit the two shots in the No. 2 room, and
then both retreated to the main entry, there to wait for the four shots to go off.
This would account for the bodies of the shot-firers being found on the passway
which Is located on the main entry. All the shots in this entry must have been
fired In a very short space of time, as stipulated time for firing was 3:40 p. m.,
and the explosion occurred at 3:45 p. m.
The rooms between No. 2 and No. 5 were abandoned. It was here that the
greatest evidence of fire was discovered, and as there was no evidence of this
kind beyond the No. 5 room, it is a conclusive fact that the explosion took
place at this point, traveling against the air, which was in the direction of the
No. 2 room, and then towards the No. 4 right entry, where the kegs of powder
above referred to were ignited, greatly intensifying the force of the explosion.
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As previous reports will show, this department has always been opposed
to this reckless system of producing coal, namely, scooting it off the solid,
when It can be undercut; and, realizing as we do the danger to life and prop-
erty, and as there is no law on the statutes to regulate or prevent such reck-
less and dangerous methods, and as we have frequently requested that the
miners and operators adopt some safer method of mining coal and they have
failed to take any action to protect themselves or their property, we feel that
if these disasters are to be averted in the future there must be some restric-
tion governing the blasting of coal, especially where it is of such a brittle na-
ture as the No. 3 seam; therefore, the following orders must be complied with:
(1) That the mine must be kept free from dust, and sprinkled,
as required by law.
(2) That no shot shall be fired unless at least one-half of the
coal is undercut, and no hole be drilled beyond the undercutting; in
narrow work, no hole shall be drilled beyond the shearing, and no hole
shall be tamped with other material than that prescribed by law; and
no person shall be allowed to fire a shot unless he tamps, or sees same
tamped, and has a knowledge of the contents of the hole and the man-
ner in which it was drilled.
(3) That In the firing of shots, a sufficient time shall be allowed
to elapse between shots to allow the temperature to decrease, and
smoke clear away, before other shots are fired.
Very respectfully,
ALEX. SMITH,
Inspector 6th District.
THOS. MORRISON,
Approved: Inspector 9th District.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
Note: — As a series of tests made by experts of the federal government at
their testing station at Pittsburg, and tests made in the older mining countries
of Europe, have demonstrated that the use of black powder, in the presence
of gas or dust, especially where coal is not properly undercut and heavy charges
are used. Is a dangerous factor in coal mining, as a protection to life and prop-
erty we would recommend and advise that the use of permissible explosives,
as recommended by the federal government, be adopted as a precautionary
measure. In using these explosives, we would advise that some one familiar
with handling them be obtained to instruct the miners how to prepare and
charge the holes, until they become familiar with these new explosives and the
dangers Incident to their use.
[Leetonia Reporter.]
"MINERS' SIDE OF STORY."
A WashingtonviUe Miner Gives His Views as to the Cause of the Delmore Ex-
plosion.
Washlngtonvllle, January 10, 1910.
Editor of the Reporter:
The year 1909 has now passed into the annals of time, with Its many bless-
ings, errors and accidents, faults and crimes, and we have Just got far enough
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into the year 1910 to realize how difficult It is to carry into effect all the good
resolutions we were going to observe this year. Without doubt many good in-
tentions and resolutions are carried into practice and effect, and if we all had
the will power to carry out our good intentions and resolutions the year 1910
would make this place a happier and better place in which to live. But although
there are many of our good resolutions broken, it is at least better to have
made and broken them than not to have made any at all. The great trouble
is there are so many that never form any good resolutions.
Of the many accidents, disasters and casualties of the year 1909, I would
call the attention of your readers to the terrific explosion that occurred at the
Delmore mine a few short weeks ago. Two men, shot firers, lost their lives,
both good men and respected by all. The power of the explosion was some-
thing terrible, and the mine, literally speaking, was a firey furnace after tlie
explosion.
As to the cause and the report of chief mine inspector of mines and miningi
George Harrison, I would call attention. After an examination of the mine by
the inspectors. Chief Inspector George Harrison is reported as saying the ex-
plosion was caused by one Charles Buckley preparing too large a shot, and if
he had the doing of it, union or no union, Charles Buckley would not be allowed
to enter a mine again. And he was very emphatic in his remarks clearing the
company from all blame. There were two shots in Charles Buckley's room,
which this inspector said filled the mine with dust.
That might satisfy the public as to the cause, but is the merest rot and
nonsense to the miners. If the two shots fired had blown all their coal into
dust, it could not have filled the mine with dust. Charley Buckley's shot was
not larger than many shots prepared by other men, and the facts of the matter
are Charley Buckley's shot was an under-charged shot, for which we might do
him an injustice were we to say Charles Buckley was to blame.
The most careful are subject to the same mistake in Judging the amount
of powder that will shoot a shot one time, through conditions such as a Jump
down, or an extra amount of sulphur, will make a blown-out shot, which is more
disastrous than a shot having too much powder; and an inspector nor no one
else can always see and know the conditions of all shots and know the amount
of powder required through those conditions. It is the height of presumption
for Chief Inspector Harrison, or anyone else to place the blame on one, let
alone interfering with any man's opportunity of obtaining a livelihood.
We see from time to time reports of explosions being caused by over-
charged shots. Chief Harrison could not report it an overcharged shot, as he
reported over six feet of the hole remaining intact, and as there appears to be
no such thing as an undercharged shot in his category of knowledge, he said
too big a shot, and I suppose this will be his report to the governor of Ohio.
The miners of the No. 3 vein of coal should defend Charles Buckley and draw
up petitions of protest and file them with the governor.
As to his report. Talk about gray matter and intellect. If this is the
wisdom of gray matter, if this is the intelligence accruing from intellect, good
LorcJ, protect us from its influences and remove it from the head of the mining
department, and give us instead some experienced, practical fellow. While he
may not be a golden rule man up to the extent of Thomas Johnson, he may at
least realize that there is such a thing as a golden rule that trifling with a man's
chances of obtaining his bread and butter is considered a crime.
There have been a number of explosions at this mine from time to time,
gaining in strength and violence, until the minors became alarmed, and de-
manded the company to give them shot-firers. The company conceded to the
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demand and those two unfortunate men were employed to fire shots. \
is to be deplored that two fellow-men and beloved companions have, as i
sacrificed their lives, has the community nothing to be thankful for in k
that had this explosion occurred but three or four days before, or had &h<
not been employed, half a hundred miners would have been roasted
of two?
There were several explosions following each other. Just which one
their death will never be known. The first explosion, through prevailing
tions, was carried to other places where there were some kegs of powder
were heated until they exploded, causing a more violent explosion than U
Such, Mr. Editor, is the opinion of our miners. Some people think the
of miners does not amount to much in such cases.
"I have always had complacent confidence in Chief Inspector Georj
rison, but in the present instance I cannot help but conclude he is at fault
Respectfully yours,
J. H. BERRY.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
January 25, 1£
Editor Leetonia Reporter, Leetonia, Ohio.
Dear Sir: — I have just received a copy of your issue of 14th inst., it
there appears a communication signed J. H. Berrj-, purporting to critic
-report of myself as chief inspector of mines on the investigation made i
unfortunate calamity which resulted in the death of two shot-firers at E
mine.
Mr. Berry's criticism is somewhat proniature, or misdirected, as I h;
yet made any report or written anything on the subject. I have, howeve
fully indorsed the report of the district mine inspectors, Mr. Smith a
Morrison, whom I assisted in making the investigation, and have approvt
report over my signature.
Mr. Berry, in concluding his letter, says:
"I have always had complacent confidence in Chief Inspect
Harrison, but in the present instance, I cannot help but concl
is at fault."
Let me say in reply to that statt^nient, that I appreciate the confid
Mr. Berry, or anyone else, and desire to retain such confidence if I cai
by a conscientious and fearless performance of duty — not otherwise.
Another thing I wish to impress on Mr. Berry's mind is that it doi^s
quire the wisdom supposed to result from gray hairs to convince me t
should not condemn our bitterest enemies, much less those in whom v
implicit confidence, until we are sure they are at "fault."
Mr. Berry, speaking of the explosion, says:
"The power of the explosion was something terrible, and th
literally speaking, was a fiery furnace after the explosion."
This, Mr. Berry certainly is mistaken in. There were no indical
fire only at a point in the 4th right entry, where some powder had t
INSPECTOR 01^ MINES. 59
ploded, and in the 3rd right entry, In the two vacant rooms between the No.
5 room, where the two blown-out shots were found, and the No. 2 room, where
the two shots had been fired simultaneously with the blown-out shot.
If the mine had been a "fiery furnace," the fuse connected with the charge
in every hole would have been Ignited, and every shot would have been fired.
Not one shot was fired, only those fired by the shot-firers, and in a number of
places, powder and loose cartridges were found standing Just as left by the
miners. We were also informed that the bodies of the two shot-firers bore no
signs of burning. It was the concussion from the unreasonable and unneces-
sary heavy charges of powder, and from the two blown-out shots in No. 5
room that raised the dust and a simultaneous firing of the two shots in No. 2
room which caused the terrific results.
Every practical miner knows that the usual cause of a blown-out shot is
because the charge of powder contained in the drill-hole is insufficient to re-
move the coal that is sought to be removed by it, and as a natural conse-
quence, it has to seek the point of least resistance, blowing the tamping, emit-
ting a fiery flame, the elongation of which is limited only by the amount of
powder contained in the hole, and leaving the coal unremoved.
I am sure everyene who examined the two holes in No. 5 room, and
noticed the direction in which they were drilled, and the depth they were
drilled, will admit that if the holes had each contained 25 pounds of powder
the result would have been the same — a blownout shot.
On December 20th, when we visited the mine In company with the district
inspectors, and met the management of the mine and mine committee, and a
goodly number of miners, they all admitted that on the 13th of the month they
refused to work any longer unless the company employed shot-firers, even re-
fusing the request of the superintendent to wait another day and investigate
conditions under which shot-firers were employed at other mines in the district,
which if they had done they would have learned that shot-firers were not
allowed by the Mining Department to fire shots, unless coal was partially
undercut, and that they must supervise the manner In which holes were drilled*
and the amount of powder they contained, having jurisdiction to refuse to fire
an improperly drilled or overcharged hole. The men clearly and frankly ad-
mitted that they were afraid to fire their own shots, and many of the men also
refused to undercut any part of the coal.
On the 27th of December, after the district inspectors and myself, with
several others, had explored the mine and located the cause of the death of the
two shot-firers, we returned to the surface, and found quite a number of the
miners, evidently waiting in the boiler room to learn the result. I mentioned
the names of two men and asked if they were present, and on being aswered
in the negative, said I regretted that they were not present, as I would like to
have had the opportunity and satisfaction of saying to those men that "no
person who drilled holes as unskillfully as the holes drilled in their rooms,
charged and left for other men to fire, could work In any mine I had charge
of, union or no union."
I counseled those present regarding the reckless method of producing the
coal, and cautioned them that while they had good officials, no trades union
leader could sustain men in such dangerous acts as they were indulging in.
I meant just exactly what I said, and have nothing to withdraw.
It may be a consolation to Mr. Berry and others that they were not the
shot-firers at this mine, but we should not forget that those two men whose lives
were sacrificed were just as near and dear to their loved ones as any other
bread-winner in the community. There is no logic in Mr. Berry's appeal to
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"be thankful that more lives were not lost," when two men have unnecessarily
sacrificed their lives through needless dangers, produced and prepared by the
wanton carelessness of others, or no force in the sentimental argument of "tak-
ing away the chances of obtaining bread and butter" when the methods by
which such bread and butter is obtained are as far wrong and as unnecessary
as they are fruitful in making widows and orphans of the wives and children
of fellow-miners.
Those who cannot perform their labor in a mine in a more skillful and
careful manner, with less dangers to others, should certainly seek employ-
ment at 'other vocations.
The method of producing coal at the Delmore mine, as we found It, and
the dangers incident to it when practiced at Delmore or any other mine, is
without doubt a disgrace alike to miners, mine managers, and those who own
the property. The practice is born of a desire on part of miners to bum the
coal out with powder rather than apply the necessary skill and muscle to un-
dercut and prepare it.
Mine managers and owners of mines, in many cases, permit it, making the
appeal that miners refuse to prepare the coal, and are sustained by their
trades union, but there are other reasons that they are not always willing to
admit They profit largely by the increased sales of blasting powder, neces-
sary in solid shooting, and also by the much greater per cent of fine coal
produced by solid shooting that runs through the screen, for which the miner
is not paid anything, and is a valuable market commodity to the mine oper-
• ator.
Shotrfirers, instead of carefully going about their work, seeing that the
coal was partially undercut, holes properly drilled and charged, and tamping
the holes themselves, and allowing time between blasts to permit the heat,
smoke and dust to clear away, had everything ready to ignite the fuse when
the miners left the mine, and evidently tried to see how many shots they could
fire in the shortest possible space of time and get out of the mine, doing the
work in about one hour that ought to have at least required five or six hours.
I am certainly not thin-skinned enough to take any offense at Mr. Berry's
hasty criticism, and would not under any circumstances take any part in
any unfriendly controversy on the subject as to methods of mining in Colum-
biana county, but it is safe to predict that if they wish to avoid a wholesale
slaughter of miners they had better arrange to make mutual sacrifices and
change the destructive and dangerous methods now employed.
We herewith enclose you a copy of the report made to this office by In-
spectors Smith and Morrison, and approved by myself, and also copies of
articles taken from annual reports as far back as 1904, all bearing on the
system of mining coal in your county, and which show the position this De-
partment has taken at all times on the question. If you deem them of suffi-
cient importance to be of interest and benefit to those engaged in mining you
can use them as space will permit.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 61
(The following article is taken from the Chief Mine Inspector's Report for
1904.)
"FAST SHOOTING."
In the Salem, Leetonia and Washingtonville localities the coal is mined
on a run of mine basis (the or^y district In the state employing this method).
Solid shooting or blasting off the solid is the regular custom, and is practiced
to the fullest extent. At the time examination was made there was not an
Inch of the coal that was undercut, and no pretense was made to do so. In
fact, we were informed by miners that it was impossible to undercut it with
hand picks, and that unless they were permitted to blast off the solid it
would have to stay in the ground or be cut by mining machines.
Very heavy charges of powder are used and the blasting is done with
about four or five feet of patent fuse in order to allow the miner to get a safe
distance away from the blast, the force of the concussion sometimes bursting
wooden brattices, stoppings and doors from their places and tearing roadways
up and doing considerable damage to a mine.
After several weeks of idleness following the above investigation, we
were informed that the dispute between the company and the miners at the
Big Walnut mine regarding the shot firers was compromised by the miners
agreeing to imdercut half the coal, and the company to employ and pay two
men to do the shot firing at night after the miners had prepared their blasts
and left the mine, and the shot firers were not to fire any shot that was not
properly prepared according to agreement
The question of solid shooting is not only becoming a very serious one
in many respects to both miners and operators, but one that greatly endan-
gers both life and property. It is, however, a two-sided question, and the
blame for all the ills resulting from it does not all lay at the door of the
miners. Any miner of middle age can well remember the time when blasting
coal off the solid was almost unknown, and even In some of the very hardest
coal seams in the state miners took great pride in undercutting and side
cutting their coal to the very best advantage, so as to use the least possible
amount of blasting powder and secure the greatest percentage of lump coal,
and any man who was careless about preparing the coal before blasting or
shattering it to pieces with an overcharge of powder was characterized ae a
"Coal Butcher," or "Company Coal Digger," all the coal going through a
screen one and one-quarter inch between the bars being called "company coal,"
the miners being paid on a lump coal basis, much of the fine coal at that time
being hauled away from the mines and dumped in piles on the open ground,
there being no market for it, and as such was a drag and dead expense to many
operators, but during the eighthies the finer grades of coal began to be more
generally used for steam and other purposes and the demand for It at fair
prices rapidly increased, thus stimulating a disposition on part of many mine
operators to increase their percentage of fine coal. We can recall many In-
stances where the most questionable methods were resorted to by some to
increase their profits in that line, and preference was given to the unskil^led
and careless men who used the most blasting powder and produced the largest
per cent of fine coal by giving them the best places in the mine and other
important privileges, while the real practical miner was somewhat driven
to the wall and had to take what was left, thus placing a premium on the
non-pra£tical man and the operator profiting In three ways, viz: First, by the
profits on the increased sale of powder; second, by the extra margin of profit
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on tile fine coal; and third, where the coal was leased on a royalty basis ^^
lump coal, by getting an extra proportion of fine coal without paying ^^^^
royalty dues on it to the owner.
The introduction of lightning coal drilling machines and coal augers ^^^
the reckless use of blasting powder in mining, encouraged by the greed ^"^^^^
shortsightedness of some coal companies in their desire to reap tempof^^ry
gain by producing a large proportion of fine coal without realizing the i:»lti-
mate outcome, has played such a part that practical skill in coal minins* ^^
becoming a lost art, and pride in method and workmanship is displaced l>y
slothful indifference and disregard for law and order or safety of others.
By a reasonably close observation of things connected with mines ^^d
mining, there is no one thing that we believe has been more detrimental ttm.^^
solid shooting to the true and lasting interests of the real practical niin^«^»
and although it may hsuve been a temporary gain in some Instances to soOie
operators, it is now and will be to their injury and to the injury of the oc:^*!
trade of Ohio as long as it is permitted to be practiced. The system ]3,ms
done more to increase the number of native miners than any other thing tsr
drawing from nearly every trade and calling men who realized that ability
to bore a hole In the coal with a crank auger, put in a big charge of powd^T,
pay an initiation fee to the United Mine Workers* Union, constituted all time
credentials and qualifications necessary to make a fuKl-fledged miner, and In-
deed, very strange to say, we have too many instances where miners se^l
and use the force and influence of their union to sustain their assertion of rigr^t
to shoot the coal as they think proper, regardless of the wishes of the partis
who own and operate the mine, and where the officials of the Miners' Unioxi,
who realize fully all the evils and dangers resulting from such a practice,
seem just a little timid about taking the firm stand they should on a qae8tl«>ii
of such vital importance to the trade and the safety or otherwise to life a¥i.d
limb of their members.
The forced introduction and rapid increase of mining machines in tlie j
mines in this and other states even in many instances where natural disad-
vantages were against their installment, is doing much to eradicate the ^vil
by the enhanced value of their product compared with that produced by the
dangerous and unjustifiable methods of the so-called "Coal Butchers." As
one of the most striking evidences of that fact, the year 1904 closed ^1^^
quite a number of valuable mines where solid shooting was in full force, ab-
solutely and indefinitely closed down, the sole reason assigned by the own^*^
being their utter inability to compete in the market with the properly mi^^
coal of other companies.
All indications point to the fact that this will be one of the most bufO^^^'"
questions of difference between the Ohio miners and mine operators at ^
expiration of the Inter-State Agreement, April 1, 1906, and any effort by V^ ^
parties between now and then to harmonize matters will be well sp^ .^
There is no question but that the coal in a great many mines where i^ .^
now blasted off the solid should be properly undercut, both because of ^
nature and because of the great liability of sacrifice of life and property fr^^^^
the present system, and if it can be shown by a real practical t^st that min^^^c
cannot earn the regular and fair wages at present prices and prepare t^^^p
coal properly, he is surely entitled to a better price for his labor, and the e^^^^*
hanced value of the product from that cause should enable the operator t
pay more if necessary.
GEO. HARRISON.
\
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 63
(The following report, made by Jas. P. Davis, District Mine Inspector, and
myself, is self-explanatory.)
Columbus. Ohio, July 30, 1904.
To the Peerless Coal and Mining Co., and employes of the Big Walnut Mine,
Salem, O,
Gentlemen:
After repeated requests made by Mr. J. A. Case, of the Peerless Coal &
Mining Co., and Mr. Percy Tetlow, president of the Miners' Organization, In"
the Salem district, Mr. Jas. P. Davis, the District Mine Inspector, and myself
have made a very complete examination of the Big Walnut mine, the Cherry
Valley mine and the Leetonia mine, in Columbiana county, and the Fairview
mine, in Mahoning county, with a vew of ascertaining the relative conditions
affecting the firing of shots and the necessity of shot firers, or otherwise. We
had been led to believe that some of the mines in that locality were of a very
dry and dusty nature, and that great danger of dust explosions existed, moro
especially so in the Big Walnut mine. In that mine we were especially care-
ful in securing all the facts, and, with the secretary of the Local Mine Com-
mittee amd Mine Superintendent, visited every place suggested by them, ad
well as making a very general examination and Inspection of the whole mine.
Instead of finding a dusty mine, as reported, we failed to find a particle of
dust, except the dust from the drillings of the auger holes In the coal. In fact,
every working place was more or less damp, and In many of them we found
small quantities of water standing. We also found that the Big Walnut mine
was the oniy mine in the locality where special shot firers were employed, and
understand that it Is a matter of controversy between the company and their
miners whether those special shot firers shall be retained or dispensed with,
and whether the conditions are such as to make shot firers necessary.
"Fast shooting," or blasting off the solid, requires the use of much greater
quantities of powder, and Is always accompanied with greater danger than
ordinary shooting, where coal is first undercut, yet there are a number of
districts In the State, notably the Jackson county and MasslUon districts,
where the practice Is pretty general, and there is an increased disposition on
the part of miners everywhere to dispense with mining, or undercutting,
where It Is possible to blast off the solid. This disposition and practice pre-
vails to such an extent as to have a great tendency to Increase the number
of miners by placing a premium on unskilled labor and also In order to get
a more marketable product, prompting coal companies to introduce coal-cut-
ting machines in thin coal seams and wherever the natural disadvantages do
not absolutely exclude their installation, thus eventually militating against tho
best Interests of the miners by increasing their numbers and reducing the
amount of manual labor in the mines as displaced by machinery.
In an examination of the Leetonia mine, we found a drier mine, and In
many instances the conditions more imfavorable for the miners firing their
own shots than In the Big Walnut mine, yet the miners at the Leetonia mine
fire their own shots, and we are very pleased to embrace this opportunity In
complimenting the Leetonia miners in the very commendable system they
have adopted and strictly enforced in their rule of shot firing. The man In
the entry commences firing at the proper time, and as he ignites his fuse he
calls to the men next to him in the rooms on each side of the entry; he then
makes his way along the entry; the two men notified by him ignite their
fuse and follow, giving warning to the two next In turn, and so on until all
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f ° ® . six inches of fuse Is used In
V ^ tneirf^^ ^H'^ough to be out of danger Ue
""""^T .nUT ^'' '""Te entry ^^/' %Bt point until all reach there;
the T -^"^f stops TLiO^^^' '"Tnn a^^eond offense is discharged.
mp X^-^ ^" :fsX^''' ''Zu^ or dispensed with at the Big Walnut
^* ^%Ve ^^""'^fsbBll be fll^^J",, „o explosive gas to be discovered in
gpecJsJ ^ot ^Q^exer, tb^t ^^^p^ional danger more than ordinarily en-
® tiifp^' ^^jj0 coai dust or any^ ^^ ^^ g^^^.^^ ^j^^^e solid shooting is prac-
03t n^'^y joiners in ^^^^^^ ^^ ^g had the power to order ghot firers at
couotere^^ ^ ^j^seQnence. e^^ X/eetonia district, it would be^ equally fair to
ticed, ^^^jjjjjt m/ae or a ^^^^^ ^^^^ where fast shooting was in practice.
"^'Zrs in other distric^ ^^^inltted.
06 min^^ y^^ respectfuuy ^^^ HARRISON.
Chief Inspector of Mines,
JAS. P. DAVIS,
District Mine Inspector,
jjx) SHOOTING OR BLASTING COAL IN MINES BEFORE
BVU'S OF S^^ ^g PROPERLY UNDERCUT OR PREPARED.
(Taken from Chief Mine Inspector's report for year 1906.)
While phllosophizers and geologists are pondering over the dire results
^ing the people of all nations of the rapid approach of the final ex-
^^Ji of the coal measures; and scientists and inventors are racking their
'**"< devising plans and methods to collect and utilize the clouds of smoke
^^ eases rushing into the elements from the towering tops of the smoke
T ks of the manufactories and Industries of the world, It may be well to
^ k Into consideration the unwarranted, wasteful methods of producing the
Acious black diamonds, which are yearly becoming scarcer and increasing
In value.
It is not necessary to refer to the methods in other countries, or even in
ther States; the people of Ohio have sufficient food for a complete study of
this question in the destructive and dangerous methods within the confines
of their own state. Ooa|I, though supposed to be owned by Individuals and
corporations. Is, to some extent, the treasure of the people, stored In the in-
terior of the earth, a legacy bequeathed by nature for the use and comfort
of the people, and the Commonwealth of Ohio surely has a right to see that
future generations are not deprived of the advantages and comforts derived
from the use of the coal on account of the present unjustifiable, unnecessary,
wasteful and dangerous methods of producing It.
Following the death of three miners who had returned too quickly to a
room In the Egypt No. 1 mine, in Tuscarawas county, after firing a large
amount of powder In one blast, and being overcome and suffocated with the
carbonic oxide, the writer, in company with Mr. W. H. Turner, inspector for
that district held a conference in New Philadelphia, with representatives of
operators and miners, and gained considerable information as to the reckless
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 65
ufl» of blasting powder and the dire destruction of property and danger to life
and limb resulting from this most baneful of all known systems of producing
coal.
It is common knowledge tliat in mfnes in Tuscarawas county, and in other
solid shooting districts in the state, holes are bored in the solid coal from six
to sixteen or eighteen feet deep, and from six to eighteen pounds of blasting
powder used in one charge. The general results of such a procedure are that
miners are frequently knocked down with the concussion of ksiri^e blast:
trap doors are wrenched off their hinges, stoppings and brattices *felbwn out;
props that have been placed to support the roof are swept out of^iphtce;
loaded and empty cars are often turned over; iron and wooden track rails are
twisted and broken to pieces; the coal is shattered to slack, and a Vargo
portion of It blown back along the room or entry where the blast takes t>l^ce,
and is forever irrecoverable. ' '^ ' '
There are some kinds of coal that are not seriously affected by tlie' use
of a large quantity of powder in producing it, but the most of bitumliious
coal, where blasted before being undercut, is so jarred and the effects of the
powder so disseminated tlwough the seams and facings of the vein that when
the product is exposed to the atmosphere — the rain and sunshine — it falls to
pieces like quick lime, and before It is handled two or three times it reaches
its destination greatly depreciated in value, disappointing to the consumer and
a source of annoyance to the shipper. The roof in the mines is so jarred and
shaken by continual earthquake-like concussions from ridiculously large
charges of powder used by unskilled miners, until the inevitable result is a
grinding creep or squeeze gradually crawling over the mine, destroying air-
ways and haulways, entailing unnecessary and endless expense, and burying
in the earth hundreds of thousands of tons of pillar coal which could be
mined cheaply, brought to the surface, and added to the commercial wealth
and prosperity of the State.
There are many more reasons which could be advanced against this per-
nicious system of mining. It has done more to make the calling of the miner
a perilous one than any other cause; placing in the hands of an influx of un-
skilled laborers the life of every man who enters such mines.
The great amount of fine coal and dust gathered along the sides and
roof, and scattered through every chamber of the mine, is a continual source
of danger, combustible in its nature and always liable to cause destructive
mine fires, and at any moment a **blown-out" or "windy" shot may take place,
igniting a quantity of smoke or gas, raising and igniting the dust and carry-
ing destruction and death through every part of the mine, such as has fre-
quently occurred in adjoining States. There may be seams of coal that can-
not be profitably mined at this day to compete with other productions unless
this method of mining is resorted to, but it is very questionable if there is
any justification for developing a mine in a vein or territory of coal sur-
rounded by natural disadvantages to an extent of inability to meet fair com-
petition, and making calculation on overcoming that inability by the sacrifice
of human life and limb. Aside from this, it is safe to say that 90 per cent,
of all the coal blasted off the solid in Ohio, can be successfully and profitably
undercut either with hand or by mining machines. The argument is usually
advanced that it would cost more to produce the coal — which in some in-
stances is probably true — but the enhanced value of the product would far
more than offset the extra cost, independent of all the destruction to prop-
erty, waste of coal, and sacrifice of life and limb, besides preference would be
given to skilled miners.
5— L of M.
66 ANNUAL REPORT
"SHOT PIRBRS."
A great many labor leaders and others advocate shot firers as the acme
of relief for all the dangers connected with solid shooting and where large
quantities of powder are used in one blast in coal mines, and legislative bodies
in several mining states have enacted laws providing for shot firers in mines
under such circumstances, the blasting to be done at night after the miners
have left the mine.
With all due respect to the opinions and honesty of purpose of the ad-
vocates of shot firers, it is evident that a great many of them are not con-
sidering this important question in tlie broad sense it deserves and should be
considered. They are only dealing with the danger part of it by providing
a means by which the liability to danger is reduced to the lowest possible
number; or. In other words, they are not seeking to remove the danger, but
simply transferring it from the men who are responsible for it to the inno-
cent shot firer who is induced to accept that position because of the few
extra paltry cents a day in wages. The best and most business and states-
manlike manner of dealing with the question is to remove the cause of danger
as far as practical and to that extent the eftect will disappear.
Let arrangements be made to undercut all coal that can be profitably un-
dercut by hand or machinery. If there is any that cannot be successfully
mined in that way, it may then be necessary to consider the wisdom of shot
firers. In any mine where from the presence of fire damp, or any other
cause, shot firers would be necessary, we believe the mine should be- pro-
vided with a sufficient volume of air — as all mines ought to be — to allow shots
being fired any time during the day. so as to dilute promptly and carry away
the powder smoke. Shot firers should be men of wide practical experience,
good judgment, and clothed with a great deal of discretionary power in the
firing of shots. They should examine the manner In which the hole is
drilled, the amount of powder used in it, see that the place is properly posted,
and that no danger from falling roof or standing gas exists. If not satisfied
on all these points, he should have the power to refuse to fire any shot, and
prohibit its belbg fired. There is no end of reasons which are well known
to any good, practical miner, that shot firing at night has many disadvant-
ages and entails considerable loss and annoyance to the best class of miners;
besides, the fatalities to shot firers In the last year bespeak the dangers they
assume.
We frankly admit that there are a great many men employed in the
mines whose manner of carrying their mine lamp sufficiently exposes the
fact that they are not capable of being trusted to drill holes, charge and flro
them with safety to themselves and others, and we believe provision ought to
be made that such work ought to be done by experienced men, but we admire
the wisdom and foresight of any man who shuns the position of shot firer,
placing himself before the cannon's mouth, a target for the Impractical man,
the unskilled driller of holes, and, worse still, the unscrupulous powder fiend,
who is afraid to fire his own shots.
GEO. HARRISON.
(NOTE — These reports are republished so that there may be no misun-
derstanding as to the attitude of the Department in regard to this all im-
portant matter from the first time attention was called to it up until the
present time.)
mSPECTOB OP MINES. 0 4
NOTE.
On account of a second explosion, which occurred at the Delmore mine,
in which another shot firer lost his life on January 24, 1910, following in
such close succession to the one which took place in the same mine
on December 16th, 1909, in which two shot flrers were killed, it has been
deemed proper and fitting to include the report of the District Mine Inspect-
ors making the investigation in the 1909 report, so that there may be a full
and complete imderstandng of the entire situation and recommendations sug-
gested by the Inspectors at that time.
The following is a report of the investigation of the second explosion,
which occurred in the Delmore mine January 24th, 1910, published in the
"Salem News":
"APPALLING CARELESSNESS IN MINING."
District Mine Inspectors' Report to ChieY Inspector Harrison Regarding Del-
more Explosion a Startling Disclosure of Disregarded Instructions— Bad
Mining Prevalent in This County Tls Said.
Salem and Columbiana county people, who have been anxiously awaiting
a report of the findings of the mine inspectors who investigated the cause of
the explosion at the Delmore mine, in which James Blaemire, of this city,
lost his life, will find interesting reading in Chief Mine Inspector Geo. Harri-
son's letter and the report of the district inspectors that follow.
The report should certainly cause an awakening among miners of the
county, as it shows that the same cause, that of drilling too deep, is aflixed
to the explosion in January as to the former one. The use of black powder
is forbidden and the chief inspector states that if mining is not done accord-
ing to mining laws and instructions from the State Department, injunction pro-
ceedings will be instituted to stop mining in this county until a better system
can be followed. The letter and report, following, explain the situation
fuUy:
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 21, 1910.
Editor the Salem News.
Dear Sir — Contrary to our general custom we have sent you for publica-
tion a copy of the report of our district mine inspectors covering their investi-
gation into the cause of the explosion at Delmore mine on January 24, Jast, in
which Mr. James Blaemire, a shot firer, unfortunately lost his life. We do
• this believing that the miners and general community in your locality are
vitally interested in knowing the dangers resulting from the method of pro-
ducing coal at Delmore and other mines in the vicinity and should be possessed
of all the facts in that connection.
It will be seen by this report that, notwithstanding little more than a
month previous to this explosion two other shot flrers lost their lives in a
Vfery similar manner, the positive instructions given by our inspectors at that
time and approved by the Department to avoid a recurrence of such a calam-
ity has been totally ignored both by many of the miners and by the shot firer,
the former by failing to cut the coal as required and by extending their drill
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holes far beyond the mining, and the latter (the shot firer) because of hl«
firing shots where no mining was done and where the holes were improperly
drilled.
It seems strange that a man with the practical knowledge and experience
the deceased was said to have had, and with full instructions and authority -to
refuse to fire any shot prepared contrary to order, would run the risk of
firing many shots the investigation has shown that he did fire. The most
reasonable and charitable explanation that can be made, however, is that
Mr. Blaemire's desire to refrain from leaving any of the miners without coal
for the following morning overbalanced his better judgment and induced him
to fire shots that he must have known were liable to result in his own death
and destruction to the mine and which has added one more martyr to the
most destructive and suicidal system of producing coal that was ever prac-
ticed in any country.
It is indeed a peculiar incident and somewhat regrettable circumstance
that both the recent explosions at this mine should have taken place at the
same point, although the report shows that it could have taken place from a
similar cause at a number of other points where shots have been fired.
Following the first explosion we denounced in rather strong language the
unskillful manner in which holes wgre drilled and excessive charges of pow-
der were used, and were very much criticised for our pains, but we feel that
we are more justified than ever in doing so, yet we are in sincere sympathy
with the person whom fate has doomed as the man to prepare the blasts that
started both explosions, and desire to forcibly remind others that the concus-
sion from their methods of preparing their blasts and unreasonably heavy
charges of powder used were responsible for raising and filling the air with
Inflammable dust and preparing the elements of danger ready to be set In
motion by the firing of the two shots in No. 5 room on No. 3 right witry.
These shots were no more dangerous or no more unsklllfully prepared than
many others that had been fired by the shot firer the same evening, but the
mixture of fine coal dust with the proper proportion of oxygen and a favorable
temperature for an explosion of dust had evidently been reached when the
shot firer Ignited the two shots in No. 5 room, and the expansion of fiame from
the heavy charges of black powder from the two holes drilled Into the solid
coal did the balance.
The Inspectors In their report following the first explosion recommended
the use of permissible explosives instead of common black powder; In the
present report they forbid the use of black powder. The reason for this is
that the flame from permissible explosives Is so limited and of such short
duration compared with common blasting powder that the danger of coal dust
being ignited by the use of permissible explosives is very remote. Miners
object to the use of permissible explosives, claiming that by their use the coal
is broken to a greater extent than by using black powder and in consequence
reduce their earnings. Any practical man traveling through the Delmore
mine needs no other Information than to see the great amount of coal blown
back In the gob where it cannot be recovered and see the pulverized condition
of the coal which comes out of the mine, much of which must be run through
the screen, to convince him that the miners do not receive pay for more than
45 or 50 per cent of the coal they mine, or rather, of the coal they do not
mine, but which they burn out of the solid coal with powder. There is no
doubt a great many good practical miners in Columbiana county and some
honorable exceptions at Delmore mine who do prepare their coal properly,
but it would be an outrageous travesty on the practical miner and on the word
mining to designate such a system of producing coal by that name.
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We have the returns for last year showing the production of coal and
amount of powder used in every mine In the State and the number of tons
produced at Delmore is far less to the keg of powder than any mine in the
State, and we presume we would be justified in saying any mine in the
United States. Nine and three-fourths tons of mine run coal to 25 pounds of
powder at Delmore, 15% tons mine run to 25 pounds of powder -at Fairview
mine, which is the same vein of coal as Delmore. After you figure the
amount of coal that goes through the screen it must be costing the miner
on an average the price of between four and five pounds of powder on every
ton of lump coal produced at the Delmore mine. Why is it that at Fairview
mine nearly double the amount of screened lump coal Is produced with the
same quantity of blasting powder as at Delmore?
We have never seen any special danger from the use of black powder,
cspecialfly in non-gaseous mines, if the coal is fully and properly mined, but
where the coal is not mined and so many heavy shots with so much dust fiying
in the air there Is great danger of dust explosions, neither can any person
guarantee that there is no danger even with the use of permissible explo-
sives. The time has come, however, when it is not any longer a question of
sentiment, it is not a question of the price of powder or explosives or a ques-
tion of greater cost of producing the coal, but a question of the unnecessary*
sacrifice of human life and the protection of those men against their own
suicidal acts and against the overt and deliberately dangerous acts of each
other.
If arrangements are not made to fully mine the coal at the Delmore and
other mines in Columbiana county and the orders of the inspectors are not
fully complied with the Department will at once seek the aid of the courts
in enjoining such mines against operations under such a dangerous system.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
REPORT OF THE DELMORE MINE EXPLOSION MADE BY INSPECTORS
SMITH. MORRISON AND MILLER.
New Philadelphia. O.. Feb. 18.
Hon. Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, O.
Dear Sir — We herewith submit to you the facts In connection with the
explosion which took place on January 24, at the Delmore mine, Leetonia, Co-
lumbiana county, O., and which resulted in the death of Mr. Jas. Blaemire,
who was employed as shot firer to fire the shots in the mine after the miners
had left the mine.
District Inspector W. H. Miller being in the neighborhood, and learning
of the explosion, immediately went to the mine, at the same time notifying
District Inspector Alex Smith, in whose district the mine is located, and who
arrived on the scene the following day. With the assistance of mine foreman
and miners, Mr. Miller and Mr. Smith succeeded In recovering the body of
the victim about 2 p. m., the day following the explosion. This body was
found on the right entry, just beyond the No. 9 room.
On the 2Cth ult., in company with yourself, we again visited the mine,
but as the ventilating system was entirely disarranged, were unable to enter
the mine. Instructions were given to the company to reconstruct the stop-
pings and build the fan house reversible; then notify the Department when
they were ready for inspection.
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On being notified tliat the mine was ready for inspection, we again re-
turned, and in oompany with yourself, Mr. Percy Tetlow, president of the
United Mine Workers in that district, and Mr. Daniel McGrath, the mine
foreman, made a thorough inspection of the mine on the 17th inst., the result
being our firm conviction that the explosion which resulted in the death of
Mr. Blaemire occurred from shots fired in the No. 5 room on the third right
entry, being the same place where the blown-out shots caused the explosion
on December 16. In this room, two shots had been fired; one on the right
hand rib, and another near the center of the room. Both of these were
drilled and fired in violation of the orders given by the Mining Department,
which specified that no hole should be drilled beyond the depth of the mining
or cutting, and that if shot firers were employed they should not fire any
shot drilled contrary to that order.
The hole next to the rib was drilled 18 inches, and the center hole 23
inches deeper than the cutting, and in consequence could not possibly do the
work intended to be done, the result being a portion of the hole only being
blown out.
In the No. 2 entry, all the shots were fired, with no evidence that the ex-
plosion had exerted any force in this part of the mine, but two shots were
fired without any mining being done.
In the fourth right entry, some of the shots were fired and the coal blown
out so that wo were unable to tell whether any mining had been done or not
In the No. 4 room of No. 4 entry; two shots were tamped. There was some
mining done on one of these shots, but the other was not mined in any part,
and was a very heavy shot.
At the head of the entry, a place turning off to the left, another hole was
tamped, but not fired. We do not know how deep this hole was, but the
shearing was not over 18 inches deep, with no mining whatever. On this entry?
there had been considerable force. The track was torn up for some distance
on the outer end of the entry, and there had been some fire, as we found some
burned paper and dust burned on the posts. The shots had also been fired in
the main entry, but no damage done. In the fourth left entry, the shots were
fired. In these the coal was blown out. We could not tell much about whether
they had been mined or not, but some were found standing; no mining had
been done on these.
It is a conclusive fact that the order of this Department in regard to firin^r
shots was violated, as well as the law in regard to the kind of tamping to be
used, as we found holes tamped with dummy cartridges, filled with drill dust,
and shots fired without any mining being done whatever.
The shot firers and the miners were aware of the fact that orders had
been given that no shots were to be fired unless at least one-half of the coal
was undercut, and no person to fire any shot unless he tamped it himself, or
had seen the charge tamped. As these orders have been violated, we con-
sider that those who have violated them are the parties responsible for these
accidents.
By careful examination of all the places in advance of the air, and in
abandoned places where fire-damp would be most likely to be found, we were
unable to find a single trace of explosive gas, and we are thoroughly convinced
that gas played no part in this explosion.
After our investigation of this mine, we are more than satisfied that the
re<*kless system of mining practiced in this and other mines in the same dis-
trict, and previously condemned by the Mining Department, is not only a con-
tinual menace to life, but is also an unwarrantable waste of coal, as great
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auantities are pulverized and blown back In the rooms and working places,
vrhere it remains; in fact, it is almost impossible to load it 6ut.
The Department has time and again advised both miners and operators
to stop this dangerous and destructive method of producing coal, and advised
tli^m to adopt a safer method; and not wishing to impose any unreasonable
burden on any one, we recommend that "permissible explosives" be used, and
g^£ft.Te orders that at least one-half of the coal be undercut before being blasted.
The Department is loath to give arbitrary or stringent orders when It
carXi be avoided, but as its duty is to protect life, limb and property, and we
firtd that those who need and should try to protect themselves ignore orders
given solely for their protection, we feel that it is time to give such orders
tkat will not only protect them while at work, but will protect them from en-
dangering lives of their fellow workmen unnecessarily.
We again recommend that all coal be undercut before being blasted. If
this mine resumes operation, the orders previously given must be thoroughly
complied with; that is, that at least one-haflf of the coal be undercut, and no
hole drilled beyond the mining, and if the coal must be mined in this manner,
the use .of black powder must be prohibited, and nothing but "permissible
explosives" used. The necessary precautions must be exercised In keeping
the mine free from dust and it must be clearly understood that if those orders
are again violated, steps will immediately be taken to enjoin the company from
operating under the present system of mining.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEX SMITH,
Inspector Sixth District.
THOS. MORRISON,
Inspector Ninth District.
W. H. MILLER,
Inspector Seventh District.
Approved :
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines.
*'^Uorial appearing in the columns of tho "Salem News" commenting on the
explosions which occurred at the Delmore mine, and causes leading up
to the same, ending with an appeal for saner methods of mining, in order
that a repetition of the Cherry mine disaster may not be recorded in tho
annals of coal mining in the State.
"THE DELMORE REPORT."
"By special effort, the News is today presenting for the benefit of its read-
^^®. and especially for the perusal of those interested in tho mining Industry
'^ this vicinity, the report of the district mine inspectors on the cause of the
^^t explosion in the Delmore mine, near Lootonia.
This report and the communication from the cliief Stale inspector, Mr.
'^^'^ison, are startling in their revelation of the carelessness which exists
^^ Columbiana county mines. The recent deaths of the three shot firers in
^*^^ Delmore mine seem to have been altogether unnecessary and would never
^^ve occurred had the miners prepared for the blasts in the safe manner Si(\-
v^sed by the State Department. The findinj? of shots that had been Improp
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eriy drilled and tamped and where there was insufficient shearing and lit1^^^t=.le
or no undercutting at all can indicate but one thing — bad workmanship a=r -mnd
an indifference to human safety that is appalling.
We do not desire to excuse the operators of this or any other mine if th — ^ «oy
are careless regarding their own responsibilities. Indeed, we believe that If
they knew, as it certainly was their duty to know, that sucli careless metha^^=> ^s
of mining were in vogue in their mine they should have refused to permit su^^^^"h
careless miners to enter the shaft.
But miners who take such chances with fate as were taken in the Delmc^=:>»^
mine, according to the inspectors' report, are only entitled to the stem^^^H?st
condemnation that an aroused public opinion can administer, and we fail ^^
understand how. knowing the effect of their carelessness, they can ever ha_ ve
the temerity to face the bereaved wives and children of the unfortunate v ^^"
tims. It is possible to understand why the shot firers took chances, for tb_ -^^
doubtless did not want to incur the enmity of the miners, and recognized th^^*^
th^ carelessness was very general. Inspector H&rrison seems to have stru -^^^
the right note when he declares that "it is not a question of the price of po ^'
dej-.^pr explosives or a question of greater cost of producing the coal, but *
que$^ip,n of. the unnecessary sacrifice of human life and the protection of the "**^
™?ft)iftS^^?^ their own suicidal acts and against the overt and deliberate — ***^y
dai^j^ous acts of each other." And it is noticeable also that he in no wi^c^ J^e
excuses the operators, for they are distinctly given to understand that saf^^^^^
methods must be enforced or the courts will be called upon to close the^rzjc^^
mines.
It l^ to be hoped that the lesson of these recent disasters and this vigacia»n)r-
ous official disclosure of the causes will make a deep Impression on those i mm-
gaged in the mining industry in this county, to the end that this public wf ^^irjll
not bo called upon to witness such heartrending scenes as occurred in iWT z^he
vicinity of the Cherry mine disaster in Illinois."
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 73
MINERS' LAMP. OIL.
During the first part of the year more or less complaints were received by
the department in regard to the quality of oil used In the mines, but until there
is some legis^lation enacted by which the agents of oil companies, as well as those
engaged in selling, and the users of these inferior oils can be held responsible
under the law, their detection and prosecution is attended with more or less of
a degree of uncertainty, and it is to be hoped that the present law may be so
amended and strengthened so that the real guilty parties may be brought to jus-
tice, as well as provisions made for imprisonment in case of a second offense.
The foljlowing circular was issued January 27th. A letter addressed to the
Chas. H. Moore Oil Co., is also published in answer to their correspondence,
which are self-explanatory.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
January 27, 1909.
To the Manufacturers of Miners* Oil to be Used for Illuminating Purposes in the
Mines of Ohio:
Gentlemen: — After the meeting in this office about four years ago with the
representatives of the manufacturers of miners' otl, and the many promises
that everybody would "comply with the law," we rather flattered ourselves that
we would have no further trouble about inferior miners* oil. To break faith
at any time, and under any circumstances, is always calculated to shake confi-
dence in the sincerity of our best friends, but to do so by flagrant violation of
law and at the expense of the health of the miners, seems to be the "last straw."
We trust that this has no reference to you, or your company, and we are not
making any charge of that kind, but without going into details as to how we
know it, we know it, and we know it without any fear of contradiction that the
mining locajlities are again being flooded with a very Inferior quality of miners'
oil.
The law specifies that "only a pure animal or vegetable oil, or other oil as
free from smoke as a pure animal or vegetable oil, and not the product or by-
product of rosin shall be used for illuminating purposes in the mines in this
state. The specific gravity of the oil shall not exceed 24 degrees Tagliabue."
It is not even necessary for us to suggest to oil manufacturers that Ohio
legal test miners' oil cannot be compounded with a mixture of less than 84% of
pure animal or vegetable oil, and not more than 16% mineral or miners* neutral
oil. True, a Texas dope or some other heavy mineral oil may be used that will
retain the low gravity required by law, but the excessive smoke given off from
a miners's lamp tells the tale and exposes the dishonest manufacturer or dealer.
This department has relinquished all hope of securing Ohio legal test miners*
oil without resorting to the courts, and will immediately take samples from
every package the district mine inspectors can find on the market. The samples
win be submitted to an analysis, and prosecution follow in every case where the
^sample does not contain 84% of pure animal or vegetable oil. Somebody has for-
feited all claim to any further leniency, and none will be extended. Everything
on the market and in transit will be sampled if put on sale. Those that have
kept faith and complied with the law have nothing to fear, and they have our
fi^ll appreciation of their efforts in this direction.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
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STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
September 27, 1909.
To the Manufacturers of Miners' Oil:
Dear Sirs: — The following Is copy of letter just received by this depart-
ment, also copy of our reply:
"THE CHAS. H. MOORE OIL CO.
"Cincinnati, Ohio, September 24, 1909.
**Hon, Oeo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columhus, Ohio.
"Dear Sir:— Will you kindly inform us if your recent niling in regard to
miners* oil Is still in force; that is, do you still require that miners' oil for use
in the state of Ohio shall not contain more than 16 per cent, mineral oil?
"The reason we ask Is that the state seems to be full of oil sold at 37 to 38
cents a gallon In barrels delivered. Summer white cottonseed oil In tank cars
is now worth 42 cents a gallon, and a strictly legal test miners* oil cannot possi-
bly be made and delivered to points of consumption in this state at a cost to
the manufacturer of Jess than 42^ cents per gallon.
"We know that you are not Interested In the price proposition except to the
extent that It may Indicate that the law is being evaded. We know of a num-
ber of Instances In which oil has been sold within the last week at 37 to 38
cents per gallon delivered, and we therefore are quite sure that the oil named
does npt conform to your specifications of several months ago.
"We are trying conscientiously to live up to your requirements, and there-
fore take the liberty of asking If these requirements are stiJl In force and If
your department Is still watching to prevent the sale of oil which does not
come up to your specifications.
"Thanking you in advance for a reply at your earliest convenience, we are,
"Very truly yours,
"THE CHAS. H. MOORE OIL CO.,
"H. C. Mather, Vice-President.**
(Copy of Reply:)
"STATE MINING DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
"September 27, 1909.
*'Chas U, Moore Oil Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
"Dear Sirs: — Yours of 24th duly received, and we note what you say in re-
gard to the question of cheap miners* oil being sold in the state; the price indi-
cating its Inferior quality.
"It is surprising to us that oil manufacturers seem to bo unable to realize
that just as much miners* oil would be sold if the quality was maintained as If
the oil was adulterated to the extent that would cnrble those adulterating it to
sell at a little lower price. I regret very much that the law is not such that we
would send any manufacturer to the penitentiary, where he ought to be, for
bartering on the health and lives of the miners by seeking to secure the tra:le
from fair dealers through unfair competition by the adulteration and sale of
unfair commodities.
"We hope the time is not far distant when the law will be more complete,
and it will be much easier to detect fraud In the compounding of miners' oil.
We have repeatedly stated that the only compound we believe in keeping with
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\he spirit of the law is 84%' and 16%. Manufacturers know that much better
even than we do.
"If you will advise where we can procure samples of the oil that you refer
to, we win instruct our inspector to take the matter up.
"Very truly yours,
"GEO. HARRISON,
''Chief Inspector of Mines:*
MINE FIRE IN JOBS NO. 2 MINE, HOCKING COUNTY, OHIO.
On April 6th a fire broke out in Jobs No. 2 Mine, operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., with indications of being one of the most extensive and dangerous
in recent years in the mines of the state, but it was handled with exceptionally
good judgment and dispatch, for which- the management and those assisting,
together with District Mine Inspectors Kennedy and McDonald, deserve the
highest commendation and praise.
A full and complete account of this fire, and the manner in which it was
managed and controlled, will be found in the detailed report of mines in the
report of District Mine Inspector Edw. Kennedy, in whose district the mine was
located.
STATE MINING DEPARTMENT.
Cojiumbus, Ohio, May 26, 1909.
Sunday Creek' Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sirs: — In accordance with the request made in a telegram dated
"Nelsonville, May 14th," from your Mr. R. S. Weitzell. to your Mr. N. D. Mon-
sarrat, in this city, a copy of which was sent to this office, we yesterday made a
very thorough inspection of the conditions surrounding the territory where the
fire has been in your Jobs No. 2 mine. We were accompanied by the superinten-
dent, Mr. C. W. Ferrell, and Mr. Jas. Prltchard, your representatives, and by
Mr. Jno. Shore and Mr. Geo. Garner, a committee representing the miners em-
ployed at that mine.
We are indeed pleased to compliment the management on the work done
to seal up the territory affected by the fire. It is questionable if any fire in any
mine in the state has been so thoroughly and effectively sealed up by brick and
cement stoppings. About 90 acres of territory are enclosed by those stoppings,
with about four stoppings yet to be built, requiring in all about forty large brick
and cement stoppings to completeily seal up that part of the mine. While it is
not yet closed up, there are no signs of fire; yet we believe it is well to have it
closed up and to remain so until such time as there is positively no doubt that
combustion has ceased.
We desire to advise that from our judgment in (he matter, there is no fear
of any unusual danger resulting from a starting-up and operation of other
parts of this mine, and in consequence have no objections to the mine being
started at any time that your company desires to do so, with the following pro-
viso, however, that^ in addition to the two gas pipes already inserted in the
brick stopping on the main north entry on south side of fire, that two pipes also
be inserted in the brick stopping now erected across the main north entry on
the north side of the fire, and that two pipes also be inserted in the last brick
stopping yet' to be built in the main west entry. All these pipes to be equipped
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with valves, so that they can be opened and closed when necessary, by some one
directed to keep watch over these stoppings, and that the pipes In all Chese
three stoppings shall be housed in a locked enclosure, to prevent any one tam-
pering with them; also that until such time as it is deemed necessary to reopen
that territory, the company shall designate some man, or men, to examine with
a safety lamp, previous to men entering the mine, all stoppings enclosing fire
territory every morning, and to open valves in pipes in order to ascertain con-
dition of sealed portion of the territory; the inserting of the pipes and locked
enclosures to be as directed by district mine inspector, Edward Kennedy. The
sealed territory not to bo opened until the sanction of this department Is obtained.
Very truly yours,
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines,
EDW. KENNEDY,
Inspector Second District.
JOHN L. Mcdonald,
Inspector Third District,
COAL PRODUCTION
(77)
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COAL TRADE IN THE STATE OF OHIO FOR THE YEAR 1909.
A compilation of the statistical reports received from all the coal prodoci;
counties of the state for the year shows an increase in the coal production ^^^f
almost one and a half million tons. While this is a large increase when cocrraj.
pared with that of the preceding year, yet the results show that the couni
has not yet fully recovered from the industriaA and financial condition whi<
affected the coal industry during the latter part of the year 1907, and extend-
throughout the year 1908. The prospects, however, are such as to give encoLzi^r-
agement to those engaged in the industry that the year 1910 will show a decide ^td
revivement and that the tonnage may again assume the high proportions reacts ^ed
during the wave of prosperity which the country enjoyed previous to the jt e- j
cent depression.
Districts,
The Hocking Valley District, which for years was the leading coal P*"^
ducing district of the state, reported a loss as compared with the precedi^^ •
year; the Eastern Ohio District, or the Number Eight Vein, reported an inci
of over a million tons, while the Cambridge District also showed an increase.
Labor.
There was no shortage of labor in evidence and no strikes of any i^i
portance occurred causing a cessation of work, as the interstate wage agreeme^^
was still in force during the year, and only minor troubles of local importan^^
disturbed the status of the coal trade, and were quickly disposed of.
Condition of the Trade,
General activity in the coal trade did not manifest itself until about six
months after the opening of the year, as mills and other industries were not yet
operating to their full capacity, there not being as great a consumption of their
products, due to the industrial depression, all of which reacted on the coal in-
dustry, resulting in a decreased demand for coal products.
Prices.
Prices were very much demoralized during the year on account of rivalry
between large coal companies and the independent ones, as well as keen com-
petition which was encountered from other coal producing states.
Car Supply.
A shortage of cars was noticeable during the latter part of October and
through November. No floods or other calamities marred the year In the coal
industry. Climatic conditions had a telling effect on the coal trade as they
were not at all conducive to a large disiwsal of the output
The prospect for a year full of activity from every standpoint is now In
evidence, and It is predicted that with anything like normal conditions, the coal
tonnage will once again approximately reach the large production reported for
the years 1906 and 1907, when unprecedented prosperity was experienced all
over the country.
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COAL TONNAGE IN THE STATE OP OHIO FOR THE YEAR 1909.
In comparing the statistics bearing on the coal production in the state for
the year 1909, with that of the preceding year, a gain of 1,467,232 tons is shown,
the total tonnage amounting to 27,755,032 tons, whereas in 1908, the output was
26,287,800 tons. With the exception of the year 1907, when the coal productipn
increased five millions, the year 1909 shows the greatest gain since the year
1902, when the tonnage increased three millions.
The output, while not showing the decided gaiQS of 1907, was on the whole
encouraging, as it demonstrated that the country was gradually, if slowly, re-
covering from the industrial depression which followed the unprecedented pros-
perity of that year, and taking into consideration the time, the number engaged
in the industry, climatic conditions, and brisk competition, the year was alto-
gether a very satisfactory one.
Districts.
The Hocking Valley District (Athens, Hocking and Perry counties), which
wajs for years the leading producing district in the state, and the basis for all
the wage-scale agreements entered into between miners and operators, reported
a loss of 94,468 tons out of a total tonnage of 7,467,224 tons. The No. S Vein
(Belmont, Harrison and Jefterson counties) reported an output of 10,625,728
tons, a gain of 1,021,196 tons.
Increases,
All the large coal producing counties, with the possibfle exception of Hockt
Ing, Stark and Perry, reported large gains: Jefferson showing a gain of 491,140
tons; Belmont, 401,699 tons; Columbiana, 197,545 tons; Athens, 183,079 tons;
Guernsey, 182,238 tons; Tuscarawas, 182,652 tons; Noble, 170,863 tons and Har-
rison 128,357 tons.
Losses.
Hdcking county leads in the loss of tonnage reported, amounting to 245,904
tons; Stark, 65.660 tons; Vinton, 54,614 tons; Carroll, 40,995 tons; Wayne, 38,538
tons, and Perry, 31,643 tons.
Production,
Belmont county ranks first in point of production, producing 5,993,418 tons:
Athens second, with 4,354,074 tons; Jefferson third, 4,056,148 tons; Guernsey
fourth, 3,108^686 tons; Perry fifth, 2,076.407 tons and Tuscarawas county, 1,513,900
tons.
Pick and Machine Tonn<jge.
The pick tonnage amounted to 4,608,402 tons, a loss of 68,467 tons; the pick
ttmnage represented 16.6% of the total tonnage of the state. The machine-mined
coal amounted to 23,146,630 tons, a gain of 1,535,699 tons, the percentage being
83.4% of the entire production of the state.
Employes.
The total number of men employed as reported from the various coal opera-
tors in the state was 47,019, a loss of 3,248.
78
COAL TRADE T>^
ANNUAL REBO»>-^
?frf
A compll
counties of
almost onf
pared wi'
has not
affected'
throu
jn^
^r^>/*
fifff )^de^
f^'' ^''^'lA^^ ^^ ^^^ ^9iyB\ machine nin-
f^':,dJ''
ifW*
fl^/7t/CTION BY COUNTIES DURING THE
Tonnage for 1909.
CoshoctoD "
Guernsey .••
Haxrifon '
flocking
ffolBies
'Jackson
Jefferson
jjiwrence
jVfahoning
jtfedina
MeJ«rs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
perry
portage
gcloto
Stark — ^
Summit
Trumbull
Tuscarawas . . . .
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total
.060,290
,948,991
270.064
469.465
237,414
8,201
,123,190
344,971
714,311
9.402
574,883
,674.564
151,727
39.290
8,994
366,431
146.101
299,260
239,569
.448,950
71,757
6,747
323.278
46.976
4,072
963,144
92,703
838
67.489
18,713,072
Nut.
Pea and
Slack.
566,942
823,044
47.690
116,682
61,558
551
334.737
89,828
148,376
3,328
88.501
477.616
24,955
9,568
893
48,176
15,842
46,516
52,788
249.902
12,605
1,035
44,153
13,280
525
191,520
10,828
148
6.058
3,487.645
726,842
1,221,383
80.331
128,178
91,330
1,168
650,759
141,363
174,056
3,114
159.650
903.968
38,003
15.116
2.578
128,988
25.298
70,441
86.698
377.555
18,262
1.134
90.961
18,012
808
359.236
25,397
246
13.440
5,554,315
Total.
4,354,074
5,993,418
398,085
714,325
390,302
9,920
3,108,686
576,162
1,036,743
15,844
823,034
4,056.148
214,685
63,974
12,465
543,595
187,241
416.217
379,055
2.076,407
102,624
8,916
458.392
78.268
5,405
1,513,900
128,928
1,232
86,987
o
I
27,755,032
2
1
14
9
15
26
4
10
7
24
8
3
17
23
25
11
18
13
16
5
20
27
12
22
28
6
19
29
21
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
81
TABLE SHOWING TOTAL PRODUCTION OF PICK AND MACHINE-MINED
COAL BY COUNTIES DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Counties.
Pick CoaL
Machine Coal.
Total.
Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton ..
Gallia
Guernsey ...
Harrison . . .
Hocking ....
Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson . . .
Lawrence . .
Mahoning . .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull . .
Tuscarawas
Vluton
Washington
Wayne
Total.
155,931
225,665
64,858
288,948
227,900
9,920
27.150
39,734
209,537
15.844
588,764
355.090
179,766
63,974
12,465
56,713
4.608,402
232.459
25.478
185.526
83,524
8.916
394,596
54,954
5.405
960,247
49,2.50
1,232
84,550
4,198,143
5,767,753
333,227
425,377
162,402
3,081.536
536,428
827,206
234.270
3.701,052
34,919
486,882
187,241
183,758
353,577
1,890,881
19,100
2,437
553,653
79,678
23,146,630
4,354,074
5,993,418
398,085
714,325
390,302
9,920
3,108,686
576,162
1,036,743
15,844
823,034
4,056,148
214,685
63,974
12,465
543.595
187,241
416,217
379,055
2,076,407
102,624
8,916
458,392
78,268
5,406
1,513,900
128.928
1,232
86,987
27,755,032
Per cent, of machine-mined coal.
Per cent, of pick-mined coal
83.4
16.0
6— L of M.
82
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE COAL TONNAGE OF THE STATE FOR 1909 AS
COMPARED WITH THE YEAR 1908.
Counties.
1908.
1909.
Gain.
Loss.
Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton
Gallia
Guernsey
Harrison
Hocking
Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mahoning
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble /
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Tuscarawas
Vinton .^
Washington !
Wayne
Total
4,170,995
5,591,719
439,080
516,780
366,805
13,692
2,926,448
447,805
1,282,647
18,768
836,997
3,565,008
180,265
86,326
18,103
482,630
217,036
436,947
208,192
2,108,050
88,543
8,460
524,052
103,299
7,534
1,331,248
183,542
1,304
125,525
26,287,800
4,354,074
5,993.418
398,085
714,325
390,302
9,920
3,108,686
576.162
1,036,743
15.844
823,034
4,056,148
214.685
63,974
12,465
543,595
187.241
416,217
379,055
2,076,407
102,624
8,916
458,392
78,268
5,405
1,513,900
128.928
1,232
86,987
27,755.032
183,079
401,699
197,545
23,497
182,238
128,357
491,140
34,420
60,965
170,863
14,081
456
182,652
2,070,992
40,995
3,772
245.904
2,924
13,963
22,352
5.638
29,795
20,730
31.643
65.660
25,031
2,129
' 64,614
72
38.538
603.760
Total tonnage for year 1909 27,755,032
Total tonnage for year 1908 26,287,800
Showing net gain for 1909 1,467,232
Total increase 2,070,992
Total decrease 603,760
Showing net gain of 1,467,232
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
83
TABI^ SHOWING PRODUCTION OF PICK-MINED COAL BY COUNTIES
AND PERCENTAGE OF LUMP COAL DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Counties.
Lump.
Nut.
Pea and
Slack.
31,016
49,858
12,667
47,900
52,866
1,168
4,958
7,245
37,908
3,114
118.676
80,200
31,365
15.116
2.578
11,425
Total.
SI
Athens
104.108
142,434
42.201
191,563
135,052
8,201
18,625
27,065
145,716
9.402
395,721
237.293
127,463
39,290
8,904
40,100
20.807
33,373
9.990
49.485
39,982
551
3.567
5,424
25,913
3,328
74,367
37,603
20,938
9,568
893
5.188
155,931
225,665
64,858
288.948
227,900
9,920
27.150
39,734
209.537
15.844
588.764
355.096
179,766
63,974
12,465
56,713
66.8
Belmont
63.1
Carroll
65.1
Columbiana
66.3
Coshocton
59.3
(ifaUia
82.7
Giiernsev
68.6
Harrison
68.1
Hocking
69.5
Holmes
59.3
Jaokson
67.2
J& Cf erson
66.8
JjQ. "^vrence
70.9
M sLtionXng
61.4
Medina
72.2
Mof^s
70.7
Moi^ean
Miisskinerum
164,784
19.594
130,236
59,057
6,747
275.943
34,936
4,072
591,451
31,703
838
65,539
27,351
1.620
20,816
9,805
1,035
38,336
7,386
525
128,219
6.317
148
5,867
40,324
4,264
34,474
14.662
1,134
80,317
12,632
808
240,577
11,230
246
13,144
232,459
25,478
185,526
83,524
8.916
394,596
54.954
5.405
960,247
49.250
1,2.^
84,550
70.9
Not>le
76.9
Pei-rv
70.2
Poi-tgge
70.7
Scioto
75.7
Sta-x-lt
69.9
Surrimlt
63.6
Tn-i inbull
75.3
Ttt^Ciamwas
61.6
Vlttt^on
64.4
V^'astifngton
68.0
\Vayiie
77.5
Total
3,058,128
588,402
961,872
4,608,402
•66.4
•Average per cent, of lump coal in pick mines of the state.
Per cent, pick-mined coal, 16.6.
ivosfl In tonnage pick-m ned coal as compared with year 1908, 68.467.
Average tons lump coal mined by each pick miner for year 1909. 395.
Average tons lump coal mined by each pick minor por day in 1909, 2.2.
Average tons run-of-mine coal mined by each pick minor for year 1909, 59.'>.
Average tons run of mine coal minod by oach pick miner por day in 1909, 3.3.
84
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING TONS OF LUMP COAL MINED IN 1909, THE NUMBER
OP PICK MINERS, AVERAGE DAYS WORKED, AND AVERAGE TONS
PRODUCED BY EACH MAN PER DAY AND PER YEAR.
Counties.
8
9
5
M
i
S'O
"1
h
S^
»^ o
o S
® Oi
boo
II
H
Z
<
•aS
65
d o
•on
CD U
o d
p
Athens
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana .
Coshocton . .
Gallia
Guernsey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking
Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson . . .
Lawrence . .
Mahoning ..
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull ..
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
207
348
115
522
313
36
60
91
289
37
1,210
469
397
167
43
144
Total.
357
75
231
159
26
811
119
20
1,172
175
1
147
7.741
150
172
215
219
196
135
189
211
191
190
153
189
185
157
125
157
189
148
174
208
125
193
132
135
215
98
260
145
104.108
142,434
42,201
191,563
135,052
8,201
18,625
27.065
145,716
9.402
395,721
237.293
127,463
39,290
8,994
40,J00
164,784
19,594
130,236
59,057
6,747
275.943
34,936
4,072
591,451
31,703
838
65.539
503
409
367
367
431
228
310
297
504
254
327
506
321
235
209
278
462
261
564
371
260
340
294
204
605
181
838
446
•182 I 3,058,128
395
3.4
2.4
1.7
1.7
2.2
1.7
1.6
1.4
2.6
1.3
2.1
2.7
1.7
1.5
1.7
1.8
2.4
1.8
3.2
1.8
2.1
1.8
2.2
1.5
2.3
1.8
3.2
3.1
2.2
•Note: — Average number days worked by pick miners, 182.
Average number tons lump coal mined by each man for year was 395.
Average number tons lump coal mined by each man per day, 2.2.
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
85
TABLE SHOWING PRODUCTION OF MACmNE-MlNED COAL BY COUN-
TIES. AND PERCENTAGE OP LUMP COAL DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Counties.
Lump.
Nut
Pea and
Slack.
Total.
g
?0
Athens
Belmont ...
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
GaUia
Guernsey .
Harrison ..
Hocking . .
Holmes . . .
Jackson . . .
Jefferson ..
Lawrence .
Mahoning .
Medina . . . .
Meigs
Morgan . . .
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit ...
Trumbull ..
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total...
2,956,182
3,806.557
227,863
277,902
102,362
*
2,104,565
317,906
568,595
*
179,162
2,437,271
24,264
326,331
146,101
134,476
219,975
1,318,714
12,700
♦
47,335
12,040
♦
371,693
61,000
*
1,950
546,135
789,671
37,700
67,197
21,576
331,170
84,404
122,463
*
14,134
440,013
4,017
42,988
15,842
19,165
51,168
229,086
2,800
5,817
5,894
63,301
4,511
191
15,654,944 | 2,899,243
695,826
1,171.525
67,664
80,278
38,464
*
645,801
134,118
136.148
*
40,974
823,768
6,638
117,563
25.298
30,117
82,434
343,081
3,600
10,644
5,380
*
118.659
14,167
296
4,592,443
4,198,143
5,767,753
333,227
425,377
162,402
3,081,536
536,428
827,206
*
234,270
3,701,052
34,919
•
486,882
187,241
183,758
353,577
1,890,881
19,100
•
63,796
23,314
*
553,653
79,678
*
2,437
I
23,146,630 t67.6
70.4
66.0
68.4
65.3'
63.0
68.3
59.3
68.7
* •
76.5
65.9
69.5
67.0
78.0
73.::
62.2,
69. •<
66.5
•
74.2
51.6
•
67.1
76.6
*
80.0
•No machine coal.
tAverage i>er cent, lump coal in machine mines of the state.
Per cent, machine-mined coal, 83.4%.
Gain in tonnage machine-mined coal as compared with 1908 1,535,699
Jefferson County shows a gain of 451,279
Belmont County shows a gain of 359,934
Athens County shows a gain of 213,418
Guernsey County shows a gain of 196,761
Columbiana County shows a gain of 145,071
Tuscarawas County shows a gain of 64,176
Hocking County shows a loss of 292,680
86
ANNUAJj REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NUMBEK OF RUNNERS AND L0ADE:RS EMPLOYED DURI^
1909. AVERAGE DAYS WORKED BV KACIT. TOTAL TONS LUMP COAL PR .
DUCED BY EACH, AND AVERAGE TONS CUT AND LOADED BY EACH FC
EACH YKAIi AND FOR EACH DAY.
CcmT)ll«9.
is
M
1 =
d
si's
3m a
•o
t^^
>^
J^tH
^u
■22
&p.
f4
^3
?S3
u Ed
^
'^
^1
e o ^
■a
c o
ao .
C qj. ;_
[i3>i
<
Athens
Belmont ...
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey .
Harrison .
Hocking . .
Holmes
Jackson . . .
Jefferson . .
l^wrence .
Mahoning .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan . . .
MuJ^kingum
Noble
Perry
Portage . . .
Scioto
Stark
Summit . . .
Trumbull .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne . . .
4.8181
5,472
340.
4461
240*
496
712
60
73
411
1581
180;
203:
234
1361
2,9561
370
1,112
314
3,331
65
328
53
122
158
177
206
231
149
62
454
12
1691
19o
1421
2,956,182
3,806,557
227,863
277,902
102,362
173 2,104,565
202 317,906
137! 568.595
149
1821
130
147
180
130
179,162
2,437,271
24,264
4711
259'
233'
2t;7
2.:;o9
76'
42
40
40;
305
8
205
113
154
170 :
172
122
21i;
114!
167^
168'
150,
12*>i
I
614
696
659
623
427
3.9 5,960
3.91 5,346
3.2! 3,798
2.7 3.807
3.1! 2.4971
.7
712
859
511
571
732J
373
326,331
146,1011
134,4761
219,975'
1,318.714
12.700
4.2j 6.416: 37
4.4 5.998 29
3.6! 4,661! 34
^ 8
Z i
7
4>
3.8 2,890!
4.0 5,368;
2.9; 2,022'
lu;
41)'
30
10;
168
121
175
121-
47,3.35
12,040
693
564;
577,
824'
571 1
508'
3.4
5.0
3.7
4.8'
3.3'
4.2
4.294'
3.479
3.362;
5.499
4,324'
1.588'
•I
408
2461
2.4! 1,578 9.0
2.0 1,204' 10.0
4s:;
117:
170;
i)9
195
161
186'
162'
371,6931
61,0001
770
521'
3.91 2,186 11. S
3.21
17.1
9 3 102
Total 23.So;{ :>..150 tl72
102'
1.950
*171 15,054,944^
i I
217
658
2.1i 650 6.4
3.8 4.950 29.0
I
Note: — Av('ra.i;(' tons lump coal cut ])y each niP-chine runner for year 4.956
Aviiam> tens lump coal cut by each machine runner for each day
Avrra.i;<» tons roal loaded by erch loader for year 058
Avorapfi^ tons lump coal loaded ])y each loader per day 3.S
J- Ave rat:
*Av.^rai2
days worlvfkd by (Irillers, sbooters and loaders.
da}'s worked by maeliine runners.
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
87
[OWING THE COAL OUTPUT SINCE 1872 IN PICK AND MA-
3 MINES. AND THE TOTAL TONNAGE FOR EACH YEAR.
Sis
pH 0
«3 O S (b
a2 So
ggSCH
O O 4j ^
p
3
2 8-^''
5 aOQ ^ -^
00 /::
d o
o ca ,
^ *^ o
Htj d
d o^j
'd i;
d
-a
o
5,315,294
4.550,028
3,267,585
4.864,259
3,500.000
5,250,000
5,500,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8.225,000
9,450.000
8,229,429
7,650,062
7,816,179
8,435,211
10,301,708
10,910.946
10,007,385
10,640.360
11,396,100
12,360.828
12.275.023
9,354,753
10,563,423
9,544,259
8,312,698
8,805,557
9.167,874
9.966.872
9,831.476
10.489.619
10,012.335
8,037,360
6.825,125
6.500,263
6,511.773
4,676.869
4,608,402
900.000 I
1.148,499 '
1,654,081 I
2,239.080 I
2,553,074 1
2,555.466 I
3,120.456 '
3.368.349 |
4,106,124 1
5.252,598 \
6.741.060 I
9.457,777 j
10.489,814 :
13.439,648 |
14,560,931 )
16.546.4.^)5 i
10.009.532 '
20,713.232
25.854.176 !
21.610.931 i
23,146.630 ;
5,315.294
4.550,028
3,267,585
4,864,259
3.500,000
5,250,000
5,500,000
6,000,000
7,000.000
8,225,000
9,450.000
8,229,429
7,650.062
7,816,179
8.435,211
10,301,708
10.910.946
10.907,385
11.788.859
13.050.187
14,599,908
14,828.097
11,910,219
13,683,879
12.912.608
12,448,822
14,058,155
15,908,934
19.426,649
20,321,200
23,929,267
24,573,266
24,583,815
25,834,657
27.213,495
32,365,949
26.287,800
27,755,032
1,596,674
1,750,000
250,000
500,000
1,000,000
1,225.000
1,225,000
166,117
619.032
1.866.479
613,338
881,474
1,261,328
1,549,721
228,189
1,773,660
1,609,333
1,850,799
3,517,715
894,641
3.607.977
643,979
10,549
1,250,842
1,378,838
5,152,454
1,407,232
765.266
1,282.443
1,364,259
1,220.571
579.367
3.561
2,917,878
' 771,271
463,786
6,078,149
88
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF PICK AND MACHINE-
MINED COAL, AND THE GAIN AND LOSS SINCE THE YEAR 1889 OR
THE INTRODUCTION OP MINING MACHINERY.
Year.
Total Tons Pick Coal
Produced Since
1889.
1
5
1
Total Tons Machine
Coal Produced
Since 1889.
^
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1889
10,007,385
10,640,360
11,396,106
12,360,828
12,275,023
9.354,753
10,563,423
9,544,259
8,342,698
8,805,557
9,167,874
9,966,872
9,831,476
10,489,619
10,012,335
8,037,360
6,825,125
6,500,263
6,511,773
4,076,869
4,608,402
900,000
1.148,499
1,654,081
2,239,080
2,553,074
2,555,466
3,120,456
3.368,349
4,106,124
5,252,598
6,741,060
9,457,777
10,489,814
13,439,648
14.560,931
16,546,455
19,009,532
20,713,232
25.854.176
21,610,931
23,146,630
1890
632,975
755,746
964,722
248,499
505.632
584,999
313.994
2,392
564,990
247,893
737,775
1,146,474
1,488,462
2,716.717
1,032,037
2.949,834
l,121.28'o
1.985 524
1891
1892
''85,805
2,920,270
1893
1894
1895
1,208,670
1896
1,019,164
1,201,561
1897
1898
462,859
362,317
798,998
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1899
1900
1901
135,396
1902
658,143
3903
477 284
1904
1,974,975
1,212,235
324,862
1905
2,463 077 '
1906 '.
1,703,700
5,140,944
1907
11,510
1908
1,834,904
68,467
4,243,245
1909
1,535.699
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
89
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF COMPANIES WHO REPORTED AS
HANDLING POWDER, AND THE NUMBER NOT REPORTING, IN THE
PICK AND MACHINE MINES IN THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE FOR
THE YEAR 1909.
Counties.
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2,371
24,950
27.321
48
1 35
1,049
21,879
22,928
21
7
2,063
2,081
4.144
26
16
8.167
3.061
11,228
15
18
5,106
1,389
6,405
8
2
265
265
26
9
374
21,281
21.655
11
30
108
3.539
3.647
18
3
2,737
4.552
7,289
8
4
18
172
26,138
172
62
2.367
28,505
27
30
634
12.702
13,336
29
13
5.141
566
5.707
! 8
14
1,930
1,930
1 7
1
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442
499
442
21
3.051
3,550
' 3
684
1,344
684
' 18
42
9,018
10.362
19
17
270
2.722
2,992
46
12
3,648
14.967
18,615
4
1
4,025
420
4,445
3
35
1
21
714
13,301
714
1,037
14,338
7
1
2,666
473
3.139
5
4
22
87
22,748
87
53
4,445
27.193
10
3
1.990
756
2,746
1
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4.405
44
7
48
4.453
582
350
120,112
128,314
248,426
Athens
Belmont . . .
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking . . .
Holmes
Jackson . . .
Jefferson . .
Lawrence . .
Mahoning . .
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit . . .
Trumbull . .
I'uscarawas
.Vinton
Washington
Wayne
Total.
N. B. — This table does not show all the powder used in the production of
coal; many miners buy powder independent of the companies, and it is not re-
ported.
90
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF MACHINE RUNNERS, DRILLERS.
SHOOTERS AND LOADERS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE HANDS, NUMBER
OF KEGS OF .POWDER USED, AND TOTAL TONNAGE OP MACHINE
MINES FOR THE YEAR 1909.
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Guernsey . . .
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Holmes
Jackson
Jefferson . . .
Lawrence . .
Mahoning . ,
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull . .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
496
712
60
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41
328
53
122
62
454
121
4,813
5.472
346
446
240
1,238'
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94
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624 1 8,076
491 549
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2,956'
370
1,112
314
3,331
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547
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4,727
592
1,676
570
5,115
107
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21.879
2,081
3,061
1,389
21,281
3,539
4,552
2,367
12,702
566
4,198,143
5.767,753
333,227
425.377
162,402
3.081,536
536,428
827,206
234,270
3,701.052
34,919
96.4
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59.5
41.6
158
177
206
231
149
158
180
203
234
136
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93.11
79.8,
173
202
137
28.51
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195
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149
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401 233 46 39 358j 1,344
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486.882: 89.6
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205
187,24l'l00.0
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183.7581 44.1
167
154
353,577 93.3
168
170
1.890,881; 91.11
150'
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19.100 18.6
122
122
30
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116
49
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121 121
170 483
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191
4,445 553,653' 36.6
756! 79.678 61.8
186! 1»5
162' 161
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2.4371 2.8 102 1^^-
Total '3,159 23.803 6.258 3.465 nG,685|128,314i23,146,630:t83.4"
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♦Avera.£!:e days worked for the year.
Note— tPer cent, of machine-mined coal for the state.
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
91
TABI^ SHOWING (COMPARISON FOR YEARS 1908 AND 1909 PERTAINING TO THE
NUMBER OP MINING MACHINES IN OPERATION. AVERAGE NUMBER TONS
OF RUN-OF-MINE CUT BY EACH RUNNER FOR THE YEAR AND FOR EACH
DAY; ALSO NUMBER OF TONS CUT BY EACH MACHINE FOR THE YEAR
AND FOR EACH DAY.
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Jeflerson ....
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Medina
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Muskingum .
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Perry
Portage
Scioio
Stark
Summit
Trumbull . . -
Tuscarawas .
Vraton
Washington .
Wayne
195
280
29
38
15
169
28.3
33
35
25
10
8.066
7.368
5.448
4.380
4.877
8.464
8.101
5,554
6,827
3,961
I
57.6
43.3
37.8
28.2
29.0
53.6
45.8
27.0
25.2
26.6
20.434
19,314
10.520
7.376
9.105
24.841
20.381
10,098
12,154
6.496
146.0
113.6
73.0
44.2
54.2
157.2
115.1
49.0
52.6
43.6
116
21
50
127
24
47
73
238
2
1
41
238
6
9.129
7,814
8.615
9,395
10,121
6.780
54.7
42.0
52.5
54.3
50.1
49.5
24.869
19.350
22,398
24,264
22,351
17,600
148.9
104.0
136.6
1.146
6.766
3.445
1.810
3,779
8,152
2.910
28.4
40.7
19.7
47.6
25.7
45.3
22.4
3,748
13.655
20,688
3.62J
5.714
15.551
5,820
25.7
82.3
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32.6
36
14
24
11
153
8
38
14
20
13
126
12
4.976
5.047
3.134
5.903
5.984
1,432
6,403
4,458
4.5J4
8,833
6.200
2.3S8
33.4
38.8
23.7
56.8
45.7
10.3
30.4
39.1
27.5
52.6
41.3
19.6
9,099
15,503
5,614
13.644
12.515
2,148
12,813
13.374
9,188
27.198
15,007
1.592
61.1
1193
42.5
160.0
95.5
15.5
140.3
110.6
128.6
38.9
88.4
44.8
60.7
117.3
55.0
161.9
lao.o
13.0
3,189
3,883
2,127
2,331
21.0
31.8
12.2
19.3
2,639
12.943
2,127
7.771
17.4
103.1
102
7
17
15
3.680
2.508
3,2J
3.622 i
19
19.0
17.5
22.4
5.7581
5.0951
5.4281
11,3831
30.8,
43.11
Total. .
1.445
1.395
62
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1121 6.823 7.3271 43.6 1
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42.8
5631 1.219
14.9561 16,593
20.1
95.31
12.2
64.2
29.2
70.3
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97.0
Note-
Number mining machines in operation in 1909 1,395
Nixmber mining machines in operation in 1908 1,445
Decrease as compared with 1908 50
Average number of tons "Rim of Mine" cut by each runner for the year 1909 7,327
Average number of tons "Run of Mine" cut by each runner for the year 1908 6,823
Increase, as compared with 1908 504
Average number tons "Run of Mine" cut by each runner per day for the year 1909 428
Average number tons of "Run of Mine" cut by each runner per day for the year 1908 43.5
Decrease as compared with 1908 .7
Average number tons "Run of Mine" cut by each machine for the year 1909 16,593
Average number tons "Run of Mine" cut by each macliine for the year 1908 14.956
Increase as compared with 1908 1,637
Average number tons "Run of Mine" cut by each machine per day in 1909 97.0
Average number tons "Run of Mine" cut by each machine per day in 1908 95.3
Increase as compared with 1908 1.7
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by each D
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each Mach
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number days worked by Machi
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number tons lump coal mined
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ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING TOTAL TONS RUN-OF-MINE COAL PRODUCED, AVER-
AGE TONS PRODUCED IN BOTH PICK AND MACHINE MINES FOR
EACH MINER, RUNNER AND LOADER FOR THE YEAR AND FOR
EACH DAY.
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e No. Tons
d by Each Pic
in Pick Mine
e No. Tons
d by Each Pic
in Pick Minei
e No. Tons
jy Each Runn
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e No. Tons .
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155,931
225,665
4,198,143
5,767,763
753
648
5.0
3.8
8.464
8.101
53.6
45.8
872
1,054
5.5
Belmont
5.9
Carroll
64,858
288,948
333,227
425,377
564
554
2.6
2.5
5.554
5.827
27.0
25.2
963
954
4.7
Columbiana
4.1
Coshocton
227,900
162,402
728
3.7
3,961
26.6
677
5.0
Gallia
9,920
276
2.0
Guernsey
27,150
3,081,536
453
2.4
9,395
54.3
1.042
6.2
Harrison
39,734
536.428
437
2.1
10,121
50.1
1,450
7.4
Hocking
209,537
827,206
725
3.8
6.780
49.5
744
5.2
Holmes
15,844
588,764
428
487
2.3
3.2
Jackson
* 234,270
3,779
25.7
746
5.0
Jefferson
355,096
3.701,052
757
4.0
8,152
45.3
1.111
6.1
Lawrence
179,766
34,919
453
2.4
2,910
22.4
537
4.1
Mahoning
Medina
63,974
383
2.4
12 465
290
2 3
Meigs
56.713
486,882
394
2.5
6.406
30.4
1.034
5.0
Morgan
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187,241
4,458
39.1
723
6.4
Muskingum
232.459
183,758
651
3.4
4.594
27.5
789
5.1
Noble
25,478
353,577
340
2.3
8.839
52.6
1,324
7.8
Perry
185.526
1.890.881
803
4.6
6.200
41.3
819
4.8
Portage
83,524
19,100
525
2.5
2,388
19.6
764
6.3
Scioto
8.916
394.596
343
487
2.7
2.5
Stark
63,796
2,127
12.2
550
3.3
Summit
04,954
23,314
462
3.5
2,331
19.3
476
3.9
Trumbull
5,405
960.247
270
819
2.0
3.8
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553.653
3,257
17.5*
1.146
5.9
Vinton
49,250
79,678
281
2.9
3,622
22.4
681
4.2
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1,232
84.550
1,232
575
4.7
4.0
Wr.vne
2,437
812
8.0
271
2.7
Total
4,608,402
23.146,630
♦595
♦3.3
•7.327
♦42.8
♦972
♦5.7
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(97)
7 — I. ot M.
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NUMBER PICK MINERS, INSIDE AND OUTSmE DA
HANDS, TOTAL PICK TONNAGE, THE PER CENT. AS COMPARE:
WITH TOTAL OUTPUT OP EACH COUNTY. AND NUMBER OF DAY;
MINERS WORKED IN EACH COUNTY.
Countlea.
Athena
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia .....
Guemaey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking ...
Holmes
Jackson
Jeffert^on . . .
l^wrence . .
Mahoning . .
Medina
xMeigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull . .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wayne
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343
115
522
3L3
36
50
91
tm
m
1,210
4 111*
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4:i
144
32
22
47
3€
24
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92
70
64
37
6
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4
4
17
9
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27
4
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205
6@
50"
20 1
21 i
44 \
37'
23
9
18
261
431
155
590
414
48
es
117
344
4S
l.Sln
riS2
484
210 I
r>9 '
1S3
2.371
1,049
2,063
8,167
5,106
265
374
lOS
2J37
172
2G.13S
634
5.141
1,930
442
499
155 J31
225.665
64.853
2SS34S
227.900
9,920
27,150
39J34
209,537
15,844
5aS.764
3.6
3.S
16.3
40.5
&S.4
100.0
.9
S.9
ao.2
100.0
71.5
179.766 83.7
63,974 I 100.0
12,465 I 100.0
56.713 10.4
357
7.")
231
159
26
811
119
20
1.172
175
1
147
49
49
43
9
150
14
3
254
l(i
47
34 440
S3 I
312
38 240 i
7 I 42 I
147 1.108
17 i 150 ,
4 ■■ 27 I
157 ' 1.583 '
11 1 202 I
1 I
40 ; 240
9.018 .
270 !
3.648 I
4.02.=i i
714 I
13.301 '
2,666
87
22.748
1,990
44
4.405
232.459 55.9
25,478 i 6.7
185.526 8.9
83,524 ; 81.4
8,916 I 100.0
394.596 ; 86.1
54,954
5.405
960.247
49.250
1,232
84,550
70.2
100.0
63.4
38.2
HX).0
97.2
Total .
7.741 ; 1.522 ■ 1.071 10,:]34
I I I
120,112 I 4,608,402 1 '16.6 ' tlS2
Nolo
tAv(. rap^ nunibrr days worked by cacb pick miner during year was 1S2
*P« r cent, of pick coal as compared wirb total output for state is 16.6.
INSPECTOR OP MINES
99
TABLE SHOWING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN EMPLOYED IN PICK
MINING DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Counties.
Total Number Pick Miners
Employed.
Total Number Day" Hands
Inside.
1
I
u
1=
5
i
Is
-A.Ub.ens
207
348
115
522
313
36
60
91
289
37
1,210
469
397
167
43
144
32
47
24
92
64
6
4
17
28
4
400
69
50
20
7
21
22
36
16
76
37
6
4
9
27
4
205
44
37
23
9
18
261
I^^lnnoT^t ,
431
OajrroU
155
Oolumbiana
690
C^osliocton
414
Ga.llia
48
Ouemsey
68
-riajTison
IVi
Mioeking
344
Wiolnaes
45
J3<5kson
1,815
^ ^tlerson
582
^-•^"^rrence
484
■^^^-lioning
210
^^aina
59
^^igB
183
V*^*gan
^J^^fikingum
357
75
231-
159
26
811
119
20
1,172
175
1
147
49
3
49
43
9
150
14
3
254
■16
34
5
32
38
7
147
17
4
157
11
440
^^tile .^......... ...... ...
83
]^^x^ ;...;. ;.....:...
312
^^*nage
240
§ptc^^^ . .
42
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1108
S^^x^mit
150
ri ^^xonbull
27
V'_.J*^«arawas ^
1,583
20'2
^**^t:on .^..:. ..:.:.. .......:
ij^^-^hington
1
^^^^3nie
47
46
240
Total
7,741
1,522
1,071
10,334
5..i()():2*i
ANKUAL BEPORT
TAUhE SHOWING THE TOTAL NUHBBR OF MEN EMPLOYED IN KA-
CHINE MINING DURING THE YEAR 190»,
m "
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496
112
73
il
4,S13
5,472
446
210
1,238
1,26S
94
149
64
749
624
49
60
41
7,296
ilznont •••« «t*«i>««<*«ifta«>«i*<««
8,0Tli
.rroll -,*p--,,
liumblana ....i..^ »..»•«
'^'^^toa » * . , * * - . -
549
748
Bt'y ,.,....,.., ..« 1 ..•««■>».. .
328
122
Vise
370
1412
1416
94
244
S27
75
198
4.727
—ion ........*»tp,,,.»,,..^,...
5i8
£ ..ii>..^..i....di.iiik^.i»..^.
1,676
1 \««« , .•!,.,•,.,,•« ^*#44 P>«. ,4
U », . . i ^ ^ . , p » • , ,
454
12
S14
3.331
65
139
783
30
55
547
10
57D
ioOn ..,
5415
Lnw rence * ».<* ^ .....„,,..,..<.... ,
107
Maboulng .,,..,.,* *.,..***.,..
Medina ...*.
Meigs
76
42
40
40
471
259
233
267
2,309
25
128
69
4G
80
535
10
86
38
39
22
378
9
761
Morgan ♦ , ,
398
M itBktngum ♦ ♦
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Noble \ . ...
40^
Perry *».*.,*,*.,,*,,,.*.»,...»,,...
305
3527
Portage *..... .^. ... ... ,. ..
S
m
Scioto , ,
Stark ' ..,..,
30
10
116
49
146
Bummlt ... .. .. 4 .
13
11
S3
TrumbnH
Tuscarawas .,-♦.*.
no
22
4g3
117
144
33
107
19
904
Vmton
191
Wsislilngton ..,♦.. - -
Wavne ,*.*,,,,*,
3
9
1
1
14
Total *
1 3,159
23,803
6,258
3,466
36,685
INSPECTOR OF MINES
101
TABLE SHOWING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PICK MINERS AND SHOOT-
ERS AND LOADERS, RUNNERS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DAY HANDS
AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN AND
AROUND THE MINES; ALSO THE TONS PRODUCED FOR EACH PER-
SON EMPLOYED.
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2
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1 Number Tons Coal Pr
ced in Both Pick and M
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Athens
5.020
1,270
771
496
7 557
27,321
4.354,074
576
Belmont
5,820
1,315
660
712
8,507
22,928
5,993,418
705
Carroll
461
968
118
241
65
156
60
73
704
1,438
4.144
11,228
398,085
714,325
565
Columbiana
497
Coshocton
553
128
78
41
1 800
6,495
390,302
488
Gallia
36
3,016
6
1,120
6
331
"328
48
1 4,795
265
21,655
9,920
3,108,686
207
Guernsey
648
Harrison
461
111
84
53
709
3.647
576,162
813
Hocking
1,401
272
225
122
2,020
7,289
1,036.743
513
Holmes
37
4
4
45
172
15,844
352
Jackson
1.524
539
200
62
2,385
28,505
823,034
345
Jefferson
3,800
852
591
454
5,697
13,336
4,056.148
712
Lawrence
462
70
47
12
591
5,707
214,685
363
Mahoning
167
20
23
210
1,930
63.974
305
Medina
43
7
9
59
442
12,465
211
Meigs
615
149
104
76
944
3,550
543.595
576
Morgan
259
59
38
42
398
684
187.241
470
Muskingum
590
95
73
40
798
10,362
416,217
522
Noble
342
2,540
83
584
27
410
40
305
492
3 839
2,992
18,615
379,055
2,076,407
102 624
770
Perry
541
Portage
184 1
53
47
8
292
4 445
351
Scioto
26
927
9
150
7
147
"so*
42
1.254
714
14,338
8,916
458,392
212
Stark
366
Summit
168
27
28 1
10
233 1
3,139
78.268
336
Trumbull
20 1
3
4 !
27
87
5,405
200
I'uscarawas
1,655
398
264 1
iio
2,487
27,193
1,513,900
609
Vinton
292
49
30
22
393
2,746
44
128,928
1,232
328
Washington
1
1
1,232
342
Wayne
156
48
47
3
254
4.453
86.987
Total
31,544
7,780
4,536
3,159
47,019
248,426
27,755.032
•590
•Average.
Note:—
Average number tons produced by each person engaged in production of
coal was 590.
102
ANNUAL REPORT
TABI>E SHOWING THE NUMBEIR OP PE3RS ONS ENGAGED IN THE PROtHJCTION OF
COAL, IN THE SEVERAL. COUNTIES DU RING THE YEIAR 1909. AS CX)BiPARE3D WITH
1908. AND GAINS AND LOSSES IN EACH COUNTY.
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Waihinglon
Wayne . . . . .
Tocat ..
5.&S1
5*020
494
490
1,383
1,270
802
771
8.389
6jas
5,820
734
712
1.350
1.315
071
660
8,502
479
461
£0
60
90
llg
65
05
690
SOD
yes
64
73
221
241
i3e
156
1,311
433
553
28
41
107
128
05
78
033
fi2
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13
0
9
0
104
3.148
3.016
316
328
1,103
1,120
350
331
4.923
467
461
52
53
94
111
54
84
667
1,631
1,401
130
122
320
272
205
£25
2,352
&0
87
2
4
3
4
55
1.640
1,524
66
62
611
539
288
2^0
2,605
4,225
3,800
491
454
941
S£2
675
aei
6,322
420
402
12
12;
63
70
57
47
552
160
167
2
32
20
20
23
230
3S
43
H
7
9
9
55
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015
64
76
1S7
149
131
104
1,148
233
259
43
42
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42
38
433
sen
£90
43
40
90
90
73
73
8S3
275
ri42
31
40
122
83
32
27
401
2, sot
2.540
32U
305
636
5S4
456
410
4,213
18U
184
12
8
74
53
45
47
311
2H
laos
26
027
9
109
9
150
8
182
147
45
513
24
30
iVA
103
10
10
28
27
45
28
254
21
20
1,655
1
3S2
3
398
2
244
4
204
24
2,573
13:1
170
3J3
29a
SQ
22
85
49
55
39
543
IQ
1
0
3
25
340
1.56
2
3
72
48
47
47
1,461
3a.S7W
31.544
3,107
3,159
M15
7.780
4*906
4,530
50,307
7.557
8,507
7G4
1. 438
800
4S
4,795
709
2,020
45
2,385
5,697
591
210
50
944
S9S
7^
492
3,ri39
292
42
1,254
233
27
2,487
393
1
254
47,019
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5
14
127
167
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42
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39
19
4
101
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m
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374
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a
741
n
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m
150
H
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1,17^1 4,411
Note:
Loss in 1909 as compared with ICOS ,
3,248 men.
104
ANNUAL REPORT
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105
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MINING MACHINERY
107
108
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER AND MAKE OP MINING MACHINES IN
USE IN THE STATE, AND POWDER BY WHICH THEY ARE OPERATED.
Electric.
ii
1
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Ok
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8
3
Counties.
c
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1
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5
1
1
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c
1
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1
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a
3
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Athens
34
133
24
9
18
39
14
25
31
128
6
5
10
9
7
76
90
83
8
25
45
55
1
3
•
169
271
33
35
18
125
24
46
41
238
6
38
14
20
13
126
5
10
(
169
Belmont
12
12
283
Carroll
33
Columbiana
35
Coshocton
7
::::"7
25
Guernsey
Harrison
73
10
21
5
11
8
1
2
2
127
24
Hocking
1
47
Jackson
5
95
41
Jefferson
238
Lawrence
. . . .
6
Meigs
28
4
11
5
46
4
,
1
38
Morgan
14
Muskingum
20
Noble
1
4
13
Perry
126
Portage
5
7
9
. . . .
7
20
3
76
12
Stark
10
11
30
Summit
••"1""
3
Tuscarawas
2
6
n
I
26
7
2
47
29
102
Vinton
)
V
Wayne
2
1
2
1.395
576
443
1
9
Total
233 R
1
1,267
14
59
52
3 128?
1
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Note: —
Total machines of all kinds in use in 1908 1,445
Total machines of all kinds in use in 1909 1,395
Showing net loss of.
50
INSPECTOR OP MINES
109
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER AND MAKE OP HAULAGE MOTORS
USE IN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES OF THE STATE IN 1909.
IN
1
1
ti
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Ui
Counties.
^
%
1
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a
1
n
1
1
^
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i
1
1
Athens
9
29
5
19
32
2
8
27
20
1
1
1
2
20
*"i'
58
Belmont
102
Carroll
8
Coliunbiana
1
10
Coshocton
5
5
Guernsey
18
14
13
1
46
Harrison
4
5
3
3
1
8
Hockine
3
11
Jackson
3
21
1
2
10
5
Jefferson
21
1
1
8
9
71
Lawrence
1
Meigs
7
7
Mojgan
2
1
3
Muskingum
4
4
.\oble
2
26
2
12
4
Perry
1
39
Tuscarawas
12
7
1
2
1
22
Vinton
1
/
Total
142
127
89
' 1
3
33
10
405
Note: —
Total number motors In use in 1909 405
Total number motors In use in 1908 383
Gain over 1908 22
MINES AND MODE OF
VENTILATION
(111)
112
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NUMBER OF MINES OPENED, SUSPENDED AND ABAN^
DONED DURING THE YEAR 1909, AS REPORTED BY THE DISTRICT
MINE INSPECTORS.
Counties.
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Belmont
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton . .
Guernsey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking
Holmes ....
Jackson
Jefferson . . .
Lawrence ..
Mahoning . .
Medina
Meigs
Muskingum
Ottawa
Perry
Portage
Stark
Summit
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Wayue
10
8
1
1
2
3
3
1
3
6
1
2
3
2
.....
Total.
.1 38
59
34
ELECTRIC MINING MACHINERY
(i)
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
Ill
Electric Locomotivea.
c^^
TWO JEFFREY LOCOMOTIVES AT MINES Of COLUMBUS & HOCKING
COAL AND IRON C£).
Mine operators have awakened to the fact that "continuous operation"
means keeping down the cost per ton in hanc^ing, naturally increasing the
profits.
At the outset, Jeffrey Locomotives were supijlied to replace mule haulage —
^oday they are selected as an actual necessity to maintain the desired tonnage;
Jeffrey Electric Locomotives are built especially strong to withstand the
severe requirements in mine haulage. You need only apply the power and they
run. Every detail is considered and selected aftf r a thorough testing and care-
ful inspection and the latest models represent the most practical mine loco-
motives on the market.
Illustrated books, "Care of Electric Mine Locomotives in Service," No.
and the Jeffrey Catalogue No. 17, may be secured if you will request them.
12,
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IV
ANNUAL REPORT
Electric Locomotives
JeJBtrey Crab Locomotive. Front view. Capacity 7% tons. The under
ground photograph was taken in the mines of The Jenner-Quemahoning Coal Co.
Jeffrey Gathering Locomotive. Photograph of a C-ton Cable Reel Gather-
ing Locomotive with inside wheels in the coal mine of the Pittsburg Gas Coal Co.
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
Electric Coal Cutters
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JtFFREY
3524
Jeffrey No. 28.— A Short Wall Coal Cutter. Easily controlled by the oper-
3r, provided with steel feed cable wound on a power driven drum on the front
d of the machine, pulling it across the face of the coal at a speed which is
gulated according to the hardness of the coal.
Jeffrey 19. — ^A heavy service Electric Coal Cutter in a mine of the New
ittsburg Coal Co., built strong to withstand hard mine service; all parts inter-
langeable.
f
VI
ANNUAL REPORT
Jeffrey Coal Cutter and Drill
Jeffrey 16 D Air Power Coal Cutter in operation in mines of Massillon C<
Jeffrey A-5 Electric Rotary Drill in operation in the Sugar Creek Mine.
type of drill is easily handled and more readily set in position than any
Electric Rotary Drill in use.
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
Vll
Jeffrey Coal Tipple and Screens
In the construction of a modem Coal Tipple, probably no one concern has
giyen the subject as much thought and attention as has The Jeffrey Manufac-
turing Company, Columbus, O.
The aboTe photograph illustrates The Ehnpire Coal & Coke Co.'s Steel Coal
Tipple built for 500 tons capacity per day, and represents probably the most
modem Coal Tipple in the world. The coal is handled entirely by mechanical
appliances consisting of continuous elevators.
A complete system of. screening is also installed including revolving, shaking
and bar screens; also picking tables and mixing conveyors. This method has
not only enabled the operators to materially reduce their operating expense, but
has enabled the mine owner to secure a higher price for his product.
The Jeftrey Manufacturing Company is prepared to design and build Coal
Tipples, including construction of the buildings and complete apparatus, and
guarantee to mine owners a definite saving in operating expense.
Other Jeffrey products consist of Chutes, Weigh Baskets, Crushers, Cross
Over Dumps, Drop Rail Cages, Elevating and Conveying Machinery to handle
materials of all kinds.
Jeffrey catalogues on mine tipples will be mailed if requested.
vm
ANNUAL REPORT
Mine Ventilation
Jeffrey Centrifugal Fans are especially designed and built for the very hea'
duty required for mine ventilation. The above photographic reproduction shoi
a 14-foot single inlet blowing fan installed for the New Pittsburg Coal Cc
Murray City, Ohio, and represents a typical fan installation at a drift mine.
This fan has a capacity of ICO.OOO cubic feet of air per minute dellvere
against a mine resistance of 3 in. w^ater guage at 150 R. P. M. As the resa
of a recent test, this fan developed a mechanical efficiency of 80 per cent., and
manometric efficiency of CC per cent. It will be noted from the photograph tha
the fan has a complete steel casing extending down to the ground line wliici
eliminates the vast amount of masonry work usually required for a mine fan:
at the same time enabling the fan to be installed in the least amount of time
without the expense of any elaborate foundation. The total cost for the entire
above equipment including the foundation and a concrete block engine ho"^
cost less than $400.00, and as all parts of the casing were flanged together, no
field riveting was necessary for the fan construction. During the past y^'
Jeffrey fans were installed at over a score of the large coal mines in the State
of Ohio and in every instance they are exceeding their guaranteed capa<^^^-
and meeting the approval of the operators. This is due to the fact that tt^*«
are capable of producing large volumes at comparatively low speeds and ev^^
fan installation is especially designed to meet the local conditions existing
the particular situation.
Jeffrey catalogues on mine ventilation are worth securing. Sent oiil>'
request.
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
IX
Goodman Gathering Locomotives
Improvement in gathering locomotives is the most notable feature of recent
progress in mining equipment. The Goodman line of gatherers has been In-
creased by the addition of new types during the past year, and improved by
the incorporation of new ideas in design and new details of construction.
The illustration shows a late design of what has become well known as
the Goodman "Type 1600" gatherer, a small locomotive built to handle the small-
est cars, and operate with perfect ease over the sharp curves found in mines
where mules have been used in room work. It has a short wheel base, with
flexible truck, and will follow the crudest track on which the cars themselves will
nm. It has a single-motor drive for both axles, and is otherwise extremely com-
pact in construction. The sand boxes are large and are placed high, giving ample
capacity and good "head." The frame is of steel; plate sides and cast ends.
This "electric mule" is furnished with any type of Goodman cable reel —
automatic, separately motor driven, or mechanically driven from the main motor.
Other features — number and position of trolley poles, current control devices,
etc. — are varied to suit conditions.
The brake is of the band type, applied to an intermediate-speed shaft and
is very powerful, without acting directly on armature or axle. Every movement
is quick and under close control, making the locomotive very rapid and easily
handled in its regular working, where operative speed and instant response
mean so much in cars handled per day.
Other Goodman gatherers cover the entire field, from this little fellow to
the largest sizes on which steel haulage cables or electric cable reels can be
found useful. A 40-page bulletin. No. 502-0, shows up the full line, and may be
had by addressing the Goodman Manufacturing Co., Chicago.
X ANNUAL REPORT
Goodman Single Motor Locomotive
Recent changes in details of construction have made the well known Sing
Motor Locomotive of the Goodman Manufacturing Co. better than ever. The
is no alteration of the essentials of flexible wheel base and unit drive, whi^
give this type of locomotive a maximum of pulling power at all times and enab^
it to outhaul a locomotive of any other type, ton for ton of weight.
The frame is of composite construction, the central body being a
casting which serves as a rigid housing for all the working parts. The caF-
or bumpers are of annealed cast steel, detachable. This construction affords ^^
maximum of durability, the cabs being practically unbreakable and readily r^?^
placed in case of damage by some especially serious accident.
Aside from replacement of cabs in case of fracture, the detachable feature
is of advantage to the maker and to the user in the interchangeability which it
permits for fitting just such cabs and equipment as will best suit the conditions
of service, at time of purchase or in the future. Thus a locomotive origin».^^>'
equipped for single-end control may later be rearranged without diflftculty '^^^
double-end control; a plain haulage locomotive may at any time have its fr*^^^
bumper removed and a cab attached suitable for carrying an electric cable X"^
so that the locomotive may do gathering work, etc.
Symmetrical in design and built entirely within the track wheels, the GC^**^
man Single-Motor Locomotive is compact, perfectly balanced, of utmost ^^
bility and may be operated in the narrowest of entries. Often it is the oiC^
type which can be installed without widening the entries, when locomotf
haulage is established in an old mine where track gauges are of narrow ^^
medium width.
Complete information regarding this Single-Motor Locomotive, made e^^
clusively by the Goodman Manufacturing Co., is given In Bulletin No. 401-0.whic»^
lay be had on request.
IKSPECTOB OF MINES
'-1A1LBD LIST OF MINES OPENED UP. SUSPENDED AND ABANDOi
DURING THE YEAR 1909.
ATHENS COUNTY.
New Mines.
Suspended.
Abandoned.
Sedalia No. 14.
Sunday Creek No. 210.
Sunday Creek No. 252.
Sunday Creek No. 275.
Sunday' Creek No. 281.
Sunday Creek No. 311.
Sunday Creek No. 312.
I Sunday Creek No. 205.
BELMONT COUNTY.
Pelkeys.
CARROLL COUNTY.
\iee«vUl«.
Horse Shoe.
National No.
Russell Hill.
Dorothy.
Kirks Big Vein.
\
^est Pofait
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
Fairfield No. 2.
West Pittsburg.
New Slope.
COSHOCTON COUNTY.
f^klln No. 3.
i^ust GroTe.
Drake No. 2.
Nichols.
Wade No. 3.
GUERNSEY COUNTY.
Indian Camp.
Eureka.
Old Orchard.
Norris.
Ohio No. 1.
White Ash.
Leatherwood No. 2.
Union No. 1.
-L of M.
114
AHKUAL kEMftt
HARRISON COUNTY.
New Mines.
Suspended.
Abandoned.
Adena.
HOCKING COUNTY.
Dtamcmd Clay.
Lost Eun:"
fidgeU.
New Pittsburg Na 1. '
Green.
New Pittsburg Na 1^^.
Hocking.
New Pittsburg No. 3,
I
HOLMBS COUNTY.
Bllderback No. 1.
JACKSON COUNTY.
Turner.
Armstrong Slope,
See Kay,
Mobawk.
Cameron.
Comet
Well^ton Coniery,
Emma No, 4.
D. C. & h No. 1.
Gem City,
O. P. Cement
Kessler.
Peerless.
Superior No. 10.
Superior No, S,
Superior No. 11.
SU^dard,
Victor Royal No. 2.
Steinmetx,
Waibin^on.
Woodrow No. 1.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Dan do Clay.
Calumet.
H. Nteaen.
Dorothy.
Freeman 9,
Jefferson No. 4*
! Kelleya,
Rush Run No. 3.
Calumet Clay,
Freeman a Clay,
LAWEENCE COUNTY.
Ryan New Opening.
Ryan.
Belfont
INSPECTOR OP MINES
MAHONING COUNTY.
115
New MUtOB.
Suspended.
Abandoned,
Bearer
Pisk,
Paulio.
McKlnley.
North Ltma*
MEDINA COUNTY.
Pleasant Vein.
Star.
James No. 4.
MEIGS COUNTY.
Ohio River Coal.
MUSKINGUM COUNTY.
37—N08. 1 and 2.
Dewey.
Kings.
OTTAWA COUNTY— (Gypsum.)
Wests No. 3.
Consumer No. 2.
PERRY COUNTY.
Beech Grove.
Lyonsdale.
S. C. No. 321— Pedlow.
Pine Run No. 44.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
Black IMamond.
116
ANNUAL REPORT
STARK COUNTY.
New Mines.
1
Suspended.
Abandoned.
Blank & Bliler.
Massillon City.
Crescent
C. H. B.
Fox Run.
Indian Run.
N. P. P. No. 2.
Robertsville.
Buckeye.
Hickory.
No. 18.
No. 19.
SUMMIT COUNTY.
Swinehart No. 1.
Hametown.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
Horn.
Laughlins.
Novelty No. 2.
New National Clay.
East Goshen No. 1.
Reeves No. 1 or Mullins
No. 3.
Brock Hill No. 3.
VINTON COUNTY.
Lawler, Jno. L.
Puritan Brick & Cement.
Fobes Tompkins.
Raccoon Valley Nos. 1,
2 and 3.
Valley Coal.
Outhwaite.
WAYNE COUNTY.
Elm Run No. 9.
Jones No. 3.
No. 22.
No. 23.
Chippewa.
Doylestown No. 1.
INSPECTOR OP MINES
117
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF LARGE MINES EMPLOYING TEN OR
MORE MEN. AND THE NUMBER OP SMALL MINES WITH LESS THAN
TEN MEN, IN OPERATION DURING THE YEAR 1909; ALSO NUMBER
OP LARGE MINES IDLE DURING THE YEAR.
Counties.
Athens
Belmont ...
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Gallia
Guernsey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking ...
Holmes
Jackson . . . .
Jefferson ...
Lawrence . .
Mahoning ..
Medina
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull . .
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Washington
Wajrne
Total....
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o
s
O
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a
1
5
si
^
«
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u
1
1
II
i
1^
a
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46
50
12
18
14
1
29
6
17
'42*
39
14
4
1
12
2
14
5
32
3
1
14
2
34*
8
424
36
48
52
13
18
14
2
31
6
18
49'
42
15
5
1
14
2
16
5
35
3
1
17
2
38'
8
460
18
48
16
27
20
9
19
35
9
12
43
30
33
18
7
26
1
46
31
33
3
3
44
6
9
51
6
1
6
610
I
Pi
O
a
3
64
45
34
10
48
41
26
12
85
69
47
22
8
38
3
60
36
65
6
4
58
8
.9.
85
14
1
10
1,034
118
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWma THE NUMBER OF MINES USING THE VARIOUS
ODS OP VBNTIUITION, AND THE THREE KINDS OF OPEKtNl
Counties,
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Atii^u
Belmont , . . ^ . , • ^ * . 4 .
Carroll ,,.*.•-,_,
Columbiana .«--«»*« i
Coshocton *»>«^
GalOa I
Guemgey ,,..».*...<
Harrisoii ,
Hocking ...«.,. I., p..
Holmes * • -
Jackson . . ^. < ••• . ... ,
Jefferson .* .*,
Lawrence **.
Matioalng
Medina .........
Heiga
Morgan
Muflklnguni ,
Noble ..,,.....
Perry . ,..
Portage .. .*.,
Hcloto
Stark
Summit ..*
Trumbull
TuBcarawsa
Vinton
Washington
Wayna , , , .
Total.
3S
75
24
25
33
9
19
33
26
10
56
47
4
33
2
45
31
m
1
4
28
1
2
70
12
S
15
1
12
T44
21
7
3
S
1
13
17
6
1
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I
8
IS
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8
13
4
S 1
2
2
2
1
14
2
a
8
6
5
16
5
2
12
2
1
B
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IB
2
B
3
1
INSPECTOR OF MINES
119
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ONES GENERATING LIGHT CARBURETED HYDROGEN GAS
(FIRE DAMP.)
One hundred and seven mines were reported during the year as ^t,^
generating fire damp, three less than during 1908. This was due to th^ ^ ^m
fact that several mines weri^abandoned during the year which had pre — ^^-^
viously been reported as generating fire damp.
One fatality was due to this cause during the year. Thos.
Sutherin, employed as superintendent of the Eleanor mine, Belmor
county, entered the mine with an open light shortly after having starte*-
the fan, for the purpose of looking after the pump. The mine at ih
time of the accident had been suspended for some time, and no one wg
in the mine but himself. IJe was found 600 feet from the bottom c
the shaft. A complete description of this accident will be found i
the report of District Mine Inspector Lot Jenkins, and also in the
tailed description of fatal iiccidents. This mine was known to gener
fire damp in dajigerous quantities, and a short time before this aci^i.
dent, on April 19th, six men were severely burned by an explosion
gas, from the fire boss permitting them to enter places where standi
gas had been found by failing to place a caution board up at the •
trance to the places, as the law requires.
Two men were also seriously burned by an explosion of gas in **»«
Trail Run No. Two mine, Guernsey county, and two slightly bunieA a*
the Floroneo mine, Hohnont county; also one in Noble and one in pc^"*^*
ap:e county.
It would soom that whore persons have a knowledge ol.mmoH f^^^'
oratiiijr this dant^orous eloniont, that every precaution possible woiilc^
taken to guard against its dangers, but when mine officials, who. at^"*
all otiiers, arc supposed to use discretion and good judgment in mat ^ *
of this kind, rush blindly in the face of such an element with open lipr^^ .
and fire bosses becoming criminally negligent in the performance of tl'^ i
duties, it will not he wholly surprising to learn any day of some dire^ '
calainitv which has befallen some of the other states in the eountrv
which many lives have been sacrificed. If mine officials will not.
their own accord in the responsible positions which they hold, obey t
rules and observe such precautions as the case may require, the \v^^^
should he so amended as to make it an ofTcnse punishable by not only
heavy fine, but a term of imprisonment, such as would have a ten den e*""^"*^
♦o cause persons employed in this capacity to become more careful in look^^
,-r^^'c
INSPECTOR OP MINES 121
ing after the safety of the men entrusted to their care. A mine oflBcial's
conduct should be above reproach, and he should set an example for those
employed under him, for if there is a lack of care in those supposed to ex-
ercise discretion, there is a tendency on part of those employed in the
mines to follow in the same direction, and become careless, each one
carrying out his own wishes and desires regardless of the eflFect it may
have on the safety of lives or protection of property.
122
ANNUAL REPORT
DETAILED LIST OP MINES WHICH GENERATE LIGHT
CARBURETED HYDROGEN GAS.
ATHENS COUNTY.
Canaanville.
S. C. No. lOX.
S. C. No. 255.
Eclipse No. 3.
S. C. No. 201.
S. C. No. 256.
Hlsylvania No. 23.
S. C. No. 209.
S. C. No. 266.
Luhrig Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
S. C. No. 210.
S. C. No. 267.
Northern Fuel No. 24.
S. C. No. 211.
S. C. No. 275.
New Pittsburg No. 9.
S. C. No. 212.
S. C. No. 281.
New Pittsburg No. 10.
S. C. No. 252.
S. C. No. 311.
S. C. No. 10.
S. C. No. 254.
BELMONT COUNTY.
S. C. No. 312.
Big Run.
Dellora.
Neff No. 1.
Black Diamond.
Eleanor.
Provident.
Black Oak.
Florence.
Victor.
Captina.
Glen.
Virginia HUl.
Clifford.
Johnsons.
Wegee.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
Big Walnut.
Nieheisel.
New Slope.
Garside.
Salem.
McNab.
GUERNSEY COUNTY.
West Pittsburg.
Blue Bell.
Klondvke.
Old Orchard.
Black Top.
Little Trail Run.
Ohio No. L
Cleveland No. 1.
Littio Kate No. 1.
Ohio No. 2.
Detroit.
Little Kate No. 2.
Puritan.
Forsythe.
Minnehaha.
Trail Run No. 1.
Hartford.
Midway.
Trail Run No. 2.
Imperial.
.Murray Hill.
Valley.
Ideal.
Wiilhondinc: No 2.
Kingston.
HOCKING COUNTY.
New Pittsburg No. 7.
JACKSON COUNTY.
West Branch.
Alma No. 2.
Globe.
Superior No. 9.
Domestic.
Superior No. ?>.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Superior No. 12.
Amsterdam.
La Belle.
La Orange.
Elizabeth.
Rice or W. Pittsbi^x
High Shaft.
Zerbe.
Laura.
MAHONING COUNTY.
Lowellville.
NOBLE COUNTY.
Imperial or Noble. Goldenrod.
INSPECTOR OP MINES
123
DETAILED LIST OP MINES WHICH GENERATE LIGHT
CARBURETED HYDROGEN GAS— Concluded.
PERRY COUNTY.
Santoy No. 1.
Santoy No. 2.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
Hutson No. 4.
Hutson No. S.
STARK COUNTY.
No. 17.
No. 18.
No. 19.
No. 20. Geise No. 13.
Fox No. 12. Pocock No. 3.
Willow Grove,
TUSC.VRAWAS COUNTY.
Beaver Dam No. 1.
Beaver Dam No. 2. Goshen Shaft.
WAYNE COUNTY.
.
No. 22.
7
ACCIDENTS
(125)
126 ANNUAL REPORT
COAL MINE ACCIDENTS AND THEIR PREVENTION.*
By J. A. Holmes.
(Note. — Published through the courtesy of the author.)
On my way East to this meeting from the ill-fated Cherry mine ttL Illinois,
I was talking on the train with two gentlemen brought up under different con-
ditions of life, with reference to this matter of lessening mine accidents. One
of them said: "It is of no use to try, the miners are too careless." The other
said: **lt is no use to try, the operators are indifferent."
Neither of these Judgments is correct, just, or helpful.
The purpose of this address is to point out in the briefest possible manner
the salient features of the coal mining industry, to call attention to the fact
that the present economic basis of this industry is fundamentally bad, and to
suggest possible remedies for this bad situation.
If we are going to attempt seriously to reduce the loss of life and the waste
of resources in this greatest of our mining industries, we must carry on inves-
tigations and inquiries to determine the causes and to devise preventive meas-
ures; we must promptly and adequately inform the miners and active mine of-
ficials of the results of such investigations and inquiries; we must revise oui
laws and regulations in accordance with the best information thus obtained;
and we must look to a proper enforcement by the states of such laws and regu-
lations. We must also go to the tap-root of the evil— that is, we must improve
the economic conditions on which this great industry is based.
We must seek the needed improvement — not simply through one or two of
these remedial measures, but through each and every one of them.
Our coal industry in its phenomenal growtn has nearly doubled during each
succeeding decade of the past 80 years. It has had to do more than keep pace
with our increasing population, for, while it supplied less than one ton of coal
per capita to the American people in 1870, it has had to supply nearly six tons
per capita during 1907. Its growth has been too rapid for systematic develop-
ment; and the industry today represents a great host of scattered, warring, dis-
couraged elements, without organization or co-operation.
In this industry are now employed some 700,000 miners, who wofk at some
6,000 different mines and produce yearly about 500,000,000 tons of coal. Not
only is the nation increasingly dependent upon this coal for its heat and light
and for power for its manufacturing industries and transportation facilities, but
this coal and other mineral products now contribute more than 65 per cent, of
the total freight tonnage of the country.
The economic conditions upon which coal mining is based in this country
are so fundamentally bad, and the evil consequences are so far-reaching as to
both time and extent and are so essentially national in character, that this sub-
ject demands the earnest consideration of our best statesmen, as well as of our
best engineers.
There can be no permanent industry without reasonable profits. It is un-
just and irrational that in this great and essential branch of industry reason-
able profits or even the payment of operating expenses should be dependent
upon methods involving unnecessary sacrifice of human life and unnecessar>
waste of resources which we can neither replace nor restore and which will be
essential to the larger future development of the country.
•Address delivered, with the approval of the Director of the U. S. Geological Sur-
vey, at the tenth annual meeting of the National Civic Federation, New York. No-
vember 23, 1909.
INSPECTOR OF MINES 127
The following observations will serve to make this situation clearer:
1. In sp'te of this rapid growth in our demand for coal, the normal produc-
tive capacity of our coal mines if operated continuously would greatly exceed
this demand.
2. Ruinous competition exists not only between the operators in the same
field, but between the operators of one field as against those in another fiela
or in another state where different mining laws and regulations are in force.
3. This competition is. first of all. driving Out of the business the small
operators, except where they find protection under local freight rates, and is
forcing even the larger operator to mine coal under conditions which he cannot
approve but from which he finds no escape. If he and his fellow operators en-
deavor to "get together" and place the price of coal at the mine on a reasonable
basis they go to jail under either a federal or a state statute; and, as the only
alternative, each must live (or succumb) by underbidding the other, which he
can do only through following the wasteful and unsafe mining methods which
prevail in this country today in spite of the desire of every operator to improve
them.
4. Even when the demand for coal and the prices are at their best, under
existing conditions the operator can mine only that part of his coal which can
be taken out most cheaply and sold at the higher prices; and the remainder
must be left underground in such shape as may preclude its future recovery.
And thus we waste yearly approximately 250,000,000 tons of the nation's fuel
supply.
5. The American mine owner is as humane as the mine owner of any other
country, and he would like to follow every practice and use every appliance for
safety to be found in Great Britain, or France, or Belgium, or Germany, or else-
where, but he pays his miners higher wages and, at the same time, receives for
his coal at the mine half the price received for similar coal by the operator in
those countries; and he must employ miners an increasingly large percentage
of whom come to him unfamiliar with either the practices of the industry or the
language and traditions of the country.
6. The penalty which the nation is paying for this bad system is this in-
creasing waste of essential resources and the still more unpardonable increasing
waste of human life— the yearly loss of 250,000,000 tons of coal and the killing
or injuring yearly of 8,000 to 10,000 men.
The fact cannot be too clearly emphasized that it is the nation that pays
this penalty; and that its increasing evil results will lessen the nation's future
development.
The remedies for this bad situation are:
(a) Investigations and inquiries, such as are now being conducted by the
government, as to the causes of mino explosions and other similar investiga-
tions as to the causes of mine accidents of other kinds and as to the methods
of prevention.
(b) The dissemination of information among the miners and the active
mine oflicials as to these causes and remedies.
(c) The training of men at each mine as to the best methods of using ex-
plosives, using electricity, handling gases and dust, and timbering, preventing
and extinguishing mine fires, as well as the methods of rescue work and of first
aid to the injured.
(d) The development of better, more uniform, and enforceable state min-
ing laws, rules and regulations, based upon accurate data and experience.
(e) Active, determined co-operation between the miners and the mine
management and tbe state's inspectors in the enforcement of these rules and
128 ANNUAL REPORT
regulations, with a view to the maintenance of the safest possible conditions in
every mine. This moans strict and rational discipline in and about every mine
among miners and mine officials.
(f) State mine inspectors should have better support in the way of compen-
sation and allowance for travel expenses, greater permanence in office, and free-
dom from political and other outside Influences; and wherever possible their
efforts should be supplemented by the employment of special private Inspectors
by each mining company.
The above are all parts of the program for lessening and alleviating mine
accidents, but they do not complete the program. It Is an essential part of this
program that:
(g) The ruinous competitive systems upon which coal mining In the United
States is based at the present time should be changed and that the price paid
for coal at the mines should be such as will permit and secure safe and efficient
mining — mining unaccompanied by either this large loss of life or waste of re-
sources, mining which can have due regard not only to the safety but also to
the health and comfort of the men who toil underground and whose labor Is so
essential to the welfare of the nation. All this can be done without adding ap-
preciably to the burden of the average American citizen, without any increase
in the price of coal at the poor man's cottage, and without the risk of any un-
reasonable restraint of trade.
An Increase of ten or twenty cents per ton In the price of coal at the mine
would greatly increase the possibilities for safety and clean mining and would
not necessarily mean any Increase In the cost of power to the consumer, who in
many cases could save more than that much per ton by adopting more efficient
methods In the use of this ^uel. Nor Is It believed that large consumers of coal
would object to this reasonable increase In price, in behalf of safety, clean
mining, and reasonable operating profits, If assured that their competitors would
have to pay the same and that the price would be reasonably stable.
The injustice of the situation Is apparent when It Is seen that of the $3.00
or $6.00 per ton paid for coal at the point of consumption only |1.00 goes back
to the mine to be divided between the miner, the operator, and the land owner,
to cover Investments In mine equipment and development, all the labor and
costs and dangers of mining operations, and the loading of the coal on the
cars ready for shipment.
It Is for the law makers to devise a plan that will permit this needed co-
operation among the mine operators In behalf of greater safety for the miner,
less waste of resources, and reasonable profit on Investments, and that will also
protect the public against the possible abuse of this privilege.
The coal Industry needs and deserves fair treatment at the hands of the
American people, and upon Its receipt of such treatment depends in large meas^
ure not only the welfare of the operators— though nobody cares about them —
but also the welfare of the 700,000 miners who daily risk their lives in supply-
ing the fuel for the nation's industry and commerce and the heat and light for
the nation's comfort and convenience, and the welfare of the industry itself as
an essential part of our future national development.
INSPECTOR OP MINES
129
TOTAL NUMBER OF FATAL, SERIOUS AND MINOR ACCIDENTS FROM
JANUARY 1, 1909, TO DECEMBER 31, 1909, INCLUSIVE.
Counties.
Fatal. ] Serious.
Athens
Belmont . . .
Carroll
Columbiana
Coshocton .
Guernsey . .
Harrison . . .
Hocking . . .
Jackson . . . .
Jefferson . . .
Lawrence ..
Mahoning ..
Meigs
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Ottawa
Perry
Portage
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Tuscarawas
Vinton
Wayne
Total...
9
36
2
5
1
9
2
4
3
19
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
"Y
1
1
115
59
95
4
9
4
74
12
10
15
68
3
1
7
8
4
15
6
19
4
1
10
3
32
4
467
Minor.
20
20
3
3
4
31
4
3
5
44
2
* 4
6
2
5
22
20
4
"s
1
14
1
226
Total.
88
151
9
17
9
114
18
17
23
131
6
1
14
14
8
22
29
42
9
2
20
4
53
6
1
808
9— L of M.
130
ANNUAL REPORT
TABI.EI 8HOWINO THB NUMBE2R OF FATAL ACCIDBNT8 OCCUBBINO IN
ICNBS OF TBUP 8TATB I>URIMG THB YBAR IMf , AND GAUBB8 TO
THBT WJflUIl ATTRIBUTABLiB.
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t* Average per cent, of Americans and foreigners killed in the State during the year 1900.
TABLE SHOWING PERCENTAGE OF EACH CAUSE TO WHICH ACCIDENTS WERE
TRIBUTABLE.
1008. 1000.
Falls of Roof ers 60.1
Falls of Coal 1.0 1.7
Mine Cars 14.8 17.4
Motors 2.8 3.5
Mining Machines 0 1.7
Fire Damp 1^ .9
Premature Explosions 3.7 4.4
Shocks from Electricity 4.7 1.7
Descending Cage 0 ....
Falling Timber 0 ....
Falls from Tipple 1.8 ....
Shot through Rib 0
Returning to Unexploded Shot 2.7
Overcome by Carbonic Add Gas 1.7
Exp. Dust from Blown-out Shot 1,7
Tipple Collapsing .9
Miscellaneous 8.1 ' 2.0
100.00 loaoo
MT.
INSPECTOR OP MINES * 131
ACCIDENT AND CAUSES TO WHICH THEY ARE ATTRIBU-
TABLE.
During the year 1909, one hundred and fifteen (115) deaths were
reported occurring in the mines of the state from various causes. This
was an increase of three as compared with the year 1908. However, the
tonnage showed an increase of almost one and a half million tons, and
more tons of coal were mined to the life lost than was reported for the
previous year.
The year was also marked by the number of deaths reported from
the small country mines during the month of December, six being re-
ported in that mouth. In two of these accidents reported two men were
killed in each. This class of mines is very difl5cult of supervision, as
they operate only for a very short time during the winter months, and
then only for the purpose of securing domestic fuel, and coasequently
the proper ventilation is not always maintained and measures of safety
not properly looked after.
The greatest number of accidents were reported from Belmont
county, 36 in all, 20 of which were caused by fall of roof and 8 by mine
cars; Jefferson reported 19, 15 of which were killed by falls of roof and
2 by mine cars; Athens and Guernsey counties each reported 9 fatal
accidents, Tuscarawas 7 and Columbiana 5. These counties also reported
the greatest number of serious accidents: Athens, 59; Belmont, 95;
Guernsey, 74; Jefferson, 68, and Tuscarawas 32.
Falls of roof were accountable for 68 deaths, or 59.1 per cent, during
the year, 35 being reported from Belmont and Jefferson county, or over
half the number reported from all the rest of the counties; mine cars
caused the death of 20 persons, or 17.4 per cent. There was a decrease
of 3 per cent, in the number killed by falls of roof, while those killed
by mine cars increased almost 3 per cent.
Two persons met death due to electricity, one in the Hutson mine,
Portage county, and the other in the Barton mine, Belmont countj^ both
of which were caused by the high voltage. This was 3 less than occurred
from this cause during the year 1908. Motors caused the death of
four persons, and premature explosions and explosions of powder, 5;
3 were killed from returning to unexploded shots, and 2 shot-firers were
killed by the force of an explosion in Columbiana county whicli was due
to the rapid firing of shots and blown-out shots resulting from improper
drilling of holes in the solid or unmined coal, which ignited and exploded
the dust and smoke.
From a comparison of the tonnage table it will be found that the
counties reporting the greatest tonnage also reported the greatest num-
132 ANNUAL REPORT
ber of fatalities, Belmont ranking first in production, Jefferson third,
Athens second, and Guernsey fourth. The proportionately great num-
ber of accidents in Belmont and Jefferson counties, as has been stated
before, is largely due to the nature of the roof, and the seeming negli-
gence on part of employes to properly protect themselves from this fall-
ing roof, as many of these accidents could have been prevented by post-
ing the stone.
Five persons connected with mines in an official capacity lost their
lives while in the performance of their duties during the year, a very un-
usual occurrence. The superintendent of the Eleanor mine, Belmont
county, was killed by an explosion of gas, a full description of which
will be found in the detailed synopsis of fatal accidents, and in the report
of District Mine Inspector Lot Jenkins. The fire boss of the Blue Bell
mine, Guernsey county, was killed by a fall of slate. The fire boss of
the Domestic mine, Jackson county, died from natural causes while in
the performance of his daily duties. Peter O'Malley, mine boss of the
Whittacre Glessner mine, Belmont county, was killed by being caught
between mine car and roof timber, and F. B. McKinney, employed as
mine boss at the Clifford mine, Belmont county, was killed by a trip of
runaway cars on the slope. A detailed description of these accidents will
be found in the detailed description of fatal accidents.
There were 115 fatal, 467 serious and 226 minor accidents, or 808
in all, 100 more than in 1908. There was 1 fatality for every 409 persons
employed; 241,348 tons of coal mined to the life lost, and 2.4 deaths
per 1,000 employed.
INSPECTOR OP MINES
133
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AND TO WHAT SOURCES THEY WERE ATTRIBUTABLE, AND PBKl
CENTAGE OF EACH.
Various Causes of
Accidente.
FaUl.
Serious.
Minor. -
Total.
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24
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11
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39
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16
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24.6
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Motors
5.2
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13
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2
4
9
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1.9
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2
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40
44
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115
467
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TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF TONS OF COAL MINED TO THE LIFE
LOST, TO THE SERIOUS INJURY AND TO THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
FATAL AND SERIOUS ACCIDENTS FOR EACH YEAR SINCE THE
CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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" 1875
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*• 1877
•• 1878
" 1879
" 1880
*• 1881
** 1882
*• 1883
•• 1884
" 1885
•• 1886
** 1887
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" 1889
" 1890
" 1891
" 1892
*• 1893
" 1894
•' 1895
•• 1896
•• 1897
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" 1899
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" 1901
" 1902
" 1903
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Calendar year 1905...
Calendar year 1906...
Calendar year 1907...
Calendar year 1908...
Calendar year 1909...
20
23
13
30
20
80
40
70
39
108.919
202,667
269,999
175,000
4.844
121,606
50,000
134,615
22
29
25
26
26
51
43
36
29
33
42
44
42
32
45
52
41
40
52
59
68
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81
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118 'i
114 i
127 I
153 I
112
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32
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75
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123 I
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152 I
159
142
155
204 1
207 I
276
298
324
26 I
316
372
384
493
426
467 I
292,624
283.621
378,000
316,516
226.636
244.258
194,308
286,158
376,239
3n0,527
280.087
296,595
347,929
403,378
364.672
203.151
314.942
311,221
270,463
209.643
285.080
282,240
293.818
213,555
114,754
143.433
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194,772
137,356
138,113
209,757
226.708
197,730
157,129
120,553
102,674
90,025
81,211
87,008
90.736
77,985
93,848
73,027
80.299
75,843
31,419
77.210
42,168
76.087
84,217
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86,932
94,170
78,104
92.808
100,934
128,322
125,413
118,636
108,170
95,655
73,976
67,078
64.563
68,400
67.913
60,490
70,643
58,394
03,138
50,103
Name of Chief Mine
Inspector.
Andrew Roy.
Jas. D. Posten.
David Owen.
Andrew Roy.
Thos. B. Bancroft.
Robt. M. Hascltine.
Elmer G. Biddlson.
208.337 I
220.02S ^
214,279 I
211,542
2:54,713 1
241,348 I
77,797
09,448
70,808
Oo.O.ll
01,708
59,433
I
589S4
53.158
53.255 I
50,102 I
48,802 I
47,089 I
I
George Harrison.
NOTE:— Fatal accidents in calendar year 1903 were 124. Serious accidents
in calendar year 1903 were 309.
•The 22 fatal and 26 serious accident.s are not included in the fiscal year
i903 nor in the calendar year 1904.
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DETAILED SYNOPSIS OP FATAL ACCIDENTS OCCURRING IN THE MINES
OP THE STATE OP OHIO POR THE YEAR 1909.
ATHENS COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
May 14th. — Henry Thompson, American, 55 years old. Injured by fall of
roof and bone coal. Deceased had lired a rib shot which apparently had been
placed too high, shattering the roof, and while working the coal out from under
it, it fell injuring him so that he died the same day. Two posts were set within
4 feet of the face and rib.
FALL OF ROOF.
June 16th. — Pearl Anders, American, 28 years old. Killed by a fall of rock
in room No. 5, first west entry, in the Edgel and Young mine. Room was 21
feet wide, and no posts were set within 38 feet of the face, and none appeared
in or near the fa<;e. The mine had recently been working in the solid rock \op,
and timbering was not considered necessary, but the top in this place had gotten
faulty and timbering was neglected. If timber had been provided, and the
place properly posted, the accident could have been avoided.
FALL OF ROOF.
July 27th. — August Osey, American, 59 years old. Killed in the Doanville
No. 1 mine, by a fell of splint coal on what was known as the Old Doanville
entry. Deceased and partner were drawing entry pillars and stumps, which
are overlaid with two feet of splint coal. This is taken down after the stumps
are drawn. They had just had a fall of splint and were starting to load a car
at the edge of the break when the second fall came, and caught deceased. His
partner states that the place was not examined before they started to load
the car.
MOTOR.
Injured August 10th; died August 18th. — Edw. Harold, American, 25 years
old. Injured in the New York No. 33 mine. Deceased was injured on a gather-
ing motor by coming in contact with empty cars on the main south entry, be-
tween one and two, and three and four east. Witnesses state that while the
motor was going in they cut a part of the trip off at first east, and while south
with the others, the cars at tho first east, being on a grade, moved south about
100 feet. The motorman on coming out of the south with a part of a loaded
trip, ran into the cars at this point where he did not expect them, causing in-
juries from which he died.
MOTOR.
August 17th. — Jos. E. Hooper, American, 17 years old. Killed In the Sun-
day Creek No. 266 mine. Deceased was employed as a motor brakeman, and
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fell in front of a haulage motor and was Instantly killed. The motorman stated
that he was not aware that riding on the front end of a motor was prohibited,
as he had only been running the motor about three weeks.
FALL OF ROOF.
August 25th. — Maroni McWhorter, American, 17 years old. Killed in the
Hocking mine by a fall of slate in room No. 27 on the 4th east entry. De-
ceased was employed only about four months as a miner and on the day of
the accident was working alone, his partner not working that day. The place
was fairly well timbered with plenty of timber near the face. The mine boss
Tisited the room at nine o'clock, and states that he did not notice anything
dangerous, and did not know the boy was working alone. The body was found
at 2:30 o'clock.
FALL OF ROOF.
September 14th. — Chas. Frost, American, 32 years old. Killed in the
Bailley mine, by a fall of slate at the face of his working place, and died Sep-
tember 19th. This mine was a small opening worked for the purpose of getting
out house coal, and was in about 75 feet, and a room turned too close to the
crop to be worked with any degree of safety.
MISCELLANEOUS.
September 22nd, — Samuel and Harley Coakley, Americans, 49 and 16 yearu
old. Were instantly killed in the Nelsonville No. 2 Clay mine, at the face of
the 6th south entry by approaching a shot that held fire. It is claimed by an
employe who was working about 100 feet from the accident that the deceased
had only lit one charge composed of powder and dynamite, and that the powder
exploded but that the dynamite did not ignite until a minute or so later. Dis-
trict Mine Inspector Jno. L. McDouEld ordered the company to establish a rule
prohibiting any miner from returning after lighting their shots until the fol-
lowing day.
BELMONT COUNTY.
POWDER EXPLOSION.
Injured December 29tli, 1908; died January 9th, 1909. — Isaac Fry, an Amer-
ican, 48 years old. Injured by an explosion of powder in room 21, third west
entry, in the Black Diamond mine. Deceased neglected to place top on a five-
pound can of powder after filling a cartridge before he placed his lamp and
cap, which had been put at a safe distance away from the keg; a spark
from his lamp ignited the powder, severely burning him about the face, hands
and left side of b6dy, from which he died. The attending physician claimed
that he was addicted to the use of laudanum, which had its effect on his death.
MINING MACHINE.
Injured January 14th; died January 15th, 1909. — Chas. Wiles, American, 23
years old. Caught in the bits of a mining machine and both legs cut off in
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the Glen mine. Accident occurred in room No. 13, sixth west entry, while he
and his partner were trying to extricate the machine. Six runs had been made,
when the key In the feed wheel broke, and the cutter-head would not hack out.
They had been endeavoring to get the machine from under the coal by dif-
ferent methods; the chain would turn round but would not back out. The
machine was barred in an angle position, and the chain had backed out 18
inches, and had caught there. While his partner was gone for a pick, Wiles
attempted to step over the machine and was caught. The machine was a
Morgan-Gardner, and was not equipped with a shield. It Is claimed that the
law requiring shields was complied with on all but two machines.
MINE CARS.
February 3rd. — Jno. Evans, American, 24 years old. Was killed at the
Provident mine, and on the date of the accident the mine was not In full opera-
tion, only a few men employed cleaning out some slate. Deceased was em-
ployed on the stone dump, but the mine being idle he was both loading and
unloading, and the regular engineer was not running the engine at the time.
He had taken a car of slate to the dump and returned to the tipple in front of
and beside the empty car, when the car stopped ran back on the track and
started up again. He attempted to get on the front end of the car and slipped
and fell in front of it, and was rolled eight or ten feet, throwing the empty car
off the track. Melie Yovlsh, gathering coal within ten feet of deceased, made
no sign to the engineer to stop the car, nor rendered him any assistance, until
the car jumped the track.
FALL OF ROOF.
February 4th. — J. E. Savage, American, CI years old. Killed by a fall of
stone in the Kirkwood mine. A three-run cut had been partly loaded with one
post under the stone, there' being a slip in the stone to where the post had been
set up, leaving the stone that fell without any support. Deceased had been
warned by the District Mine Inspector the day before and also by the mine
boss. Room was 150 feet deep and break-through close to the face.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured December 4th, 1908; died February 6th, 1909, — Frank Secle, Hun-
garian, 28 years old. Injured in the Florence mine. Deceased was working
in as good a place as there was in the mine, in the 4th west entry off 4th south,
which had been driven quite a distance, there being no soapstone overlaying
the coal, but a roll came in the roof and ran across the place at an angle of
about 45 degrees, and a piece of this fell out. The Irregularity appeared only
after the piece fell out of the roof. Distance from last breakthrough, 64 feeL
POWDER EXPLOSION.
Injured February 9th; died February 22nd, 1909. — Andy Kimosh, Hungarian,
20 years old. Injured at the Gaylord mine by accidentally -dropping a jug of
powder, breaking it and wetting the powder. "^TTiinking that the wet powder
would not bum, and being warned by others that it would, he sprinkled a
handful of powder over his lamp, igniting the damp powder on the floor, and
causing a 25-pound keg of powder sitting two feet away to explode, resulting
In burning him so that he died from the effects.
INSPECTOR OP MINES 141
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured February 17th; died February 23rd.— Ladwik Waslla,. Pole, 23 years
olcl- Injured at the Empire mine. He and his partner had been working on
wliat was known as the 3rd and 4th entry, taking the corners off of one of the
breakthroughs to put the road through to the parallel entry. While in the act
of preparing a shot, and in a stooping position, a small piece of coal fell strik-
ing deceased on the head. There was a slip In the roof coal, and it should
have been timbered, as it was plain to be seen. Cros^-timber and post should
have been put up before the men went to work there.
FALL OF COAL.
Injured March 6th; died March 28th. — Frank Colovlch, Slav, 40 years old.
Injured in the Pultney mine in room 14, east entry. The place was narrowed
down from eight to five runs on account of bad top. The coal was all loaded
out but about three cars. Deceased was kneeling down digging some coal,
when some loose coal fell breaking his spinal cord, and injuring him so that
he died March 28th. Room was driven in 200 feet, and accident happened fiO
feet from last breakthrough.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured March 29th; died April 18th, — Jno. Human, Slav, 31 years old.
Injured at the Johnson mine in room 22, 10th right entry, while taking a side
cut out of room, having just fired a tight shot and going back immediately
tfter firing. He had a pick in his hand and was in the act of shearing the
shot when the stone fell breaking his back.
FALL OF ROOF.
April 13th. — Mat Zilka, Slav, 37 years old. Killed by a fall of stone in the
Knob mine, in rooms one and two on the No. 4th west entry. Number two room
^a8 almost cleared, and only one more car to load when the stone fell ; there
^as scarcely any stone in the room, the roof being rough and uneven; break-
trough on left and right 84 feet, and one started from number one room at
So feet, but not through ; mine boss stated that he was in the room that mom-
^g and advised deceased to take the stone down or prop It.
MINE CARS.
April 14th.— F. B. McKlnney, American, 32 years old. Killed at the Clifford
^Ine. The following is a copy of the coroner's finding:
"After having heard the evidence, examined the body, and considered the
^^cts and circumstances, I do find that the said deceased came to his death
^ the result of a crushed skull and a broken neck at Dillies Bottom, C, on
^e 14th day of April, 1909.
"Further, 1 find that the deceased met his injuries which caused instant
^«ath at the bottom of the slope of the Clifford mine of the Ft. Pitt Coal Co.,
•J^d that said injuries were caused by two empty cars being precipitated from
^e knuckle at the top of the slope, to the bottom of same, a distance of 540
^"^t, where these cars struck the deceased, causing the injuries which resulted
142 ANNUAL REPORT
"FurUier, I find that on the day of the accident, L. A. Good was employed
on the top of the slope, and that it was his duty to see that said cars were
coupled before lowering them down the slope, which in this case he neglected
to do, and that he negligently and carelessly caused the accident which re-
sulted in the death of said deceased, F. B. McKinney, and that he alone is to
blame for the same.
"I, having found that the deceased came to his death by force and violence,
and by the negligence and carelessness of one L. A. Good, I forthwith in-
formed W. W. Cowen, prosecuting attorney of said county, of the facts so found,
and I appeared before Isaac Newland, justice of the peace, at Martins Ferry,
O., and had a warrant issued for the said L. A. Good, charging him with man-
slaughter in causing the death of F. B. McKinney.
"A. W. DIVBN, Coroner of Belmont County, O."
From the report of District Mine Inspector Lot Jenkins :
"At the instance of Coroner A. W. Diven, L. A. Good was arrested for man-
slaughter, and at a hearing before Squire Isaac Newland, Martins Ferry, 0.,
Good pleaded not guilty and was defended by two attorneys. Aiter hearing
all the witnesses, the squire dismissed the case, claiming that there was no
evidence to show that Good wilfully let the cars down without the cable, but
that it showed that he was a very careless man, and should not be permitted
to work in such a responsible position. The following witnesses testified that
Good should have known that cars were all right before starting them down
the slope: C. H. Sargent, Mike Wasily, J. D. Craig. C. E. Nice and Lot Jenkins.
"The coroner had consulted tlie prosecuting attorney and was advised to
swear out a warranty but he did not make his appearance to assist in making a
case. The defendant's attorneys in their defense of their client made it appear
to the squire that the company was to blame, and it had, in my opinion, a
great deal of influence in freeing the man.
"L^T JENKINS, District Mine Inspector."
BLAST OF POWDER.
April 19th.— Caimlr Sklarkovsky, Pole. 30 years old. Killed at the Neff No.
1 mine by returning to a shot which he had fired, thinking that it had failed
to explode; when close to the shot it exploded blowing the coal in his face,
killing him instantly.
FALL OF ROOF.
April 21st. — Slanko Mis, Montenegro, 28 years old. Killed by a fall of
stone in the Provident mine, in room No. 7, second west entry; coal was all
loaded out but about three cars, with no post under the stone, and at least
two-thirds of a crossing of stone up. While loading coal in the car, the stone
fell, injuring him so that he died three hours later.
FALL OF ROOF.
May 26th.— Prykop Bury, Pole, 24 years old. Killed by a fall of stone in
the Troll No. 1 mine, in room No. 24, thirteenth west entry. Mine was idle
the day previous to the accident, and the coal was partly loaded out; a shot
was fired on the left side of room with no post set under the crossing of stone,
which no doubt became loosened after firing the shot, and having stood idle.
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Deceased was killed while they were loading coal, cleaning place to set post.
The inspector making the investigation states: "It looks like a case of suicide
to work under such a stone without any post to support it."
MINE CARS.
May 29th. — Nick Centra, Italian, 21 years old. Killed in the Carnegie mine,
csjnployed as a driver, and while coming onto the number four passway, with
rour loaded cars, must have fallen off the front end of the car, and was caught
i>etween car and post, the wheels of the first car passing over him, killing him
i Distantly.
FALL OF ROOF.
June 3rd. — Alex. Hodeska, Pole, 43 years old. Killed in the Lansing mine
by a fall of stone in room No. 12, on 22nd east entry. Deceased had just knocked
post out from under a dangerous piece of roof preparatory to taking the stone
down, when it fell on him breaking his back, injuring him so he died thirty
minutes later.
MINE CARS.
June 7th. — Peter O'Malley, American, 55 years old. Injured while riding
on loaded mine cars, in the Whittacre-Glessner mine. Employed as mine boss,
and while riding on mine car noticed a lump of coal about to fall off the car
back of him, and reached to push it on, and was caught between car and timber
oTerhead in the entry way; died at 12 p. m., the same night at his home in
West Virginia.
ELECTRIC WIRES.
June 17th. — Wm. Kidd, American, 20 years old. Electrocuted by coming in
contact with a trolley wire while standing on the rail in the Barton mine. The
large motor had been off the track at the outside end of third face passway;
just after getting it on, Kidd stepped back on empty road and was in a stooping
position when the motor was backed up to train of loaded cars. He raised
^P and the hot wire touched him back of the left ear ; he called for help and
^ell down. He was taken outside but died within five minutes. The wire was
ontside of rail six inches, three inches from one timber and five inches from
the other timber; five feet high from rail hangers, only six feet apart, where
he was against the wire; but one timber or eyebeam was lower than the others
and wire was in slanting position at that point; the crossover wire in that
Place was shielded with a board, but the wire with which he came in contact
^ag not a crossover wire, but the one leading to the empty road. Five hundred
^Its are carried at this mine. The ma'n lived a short time after the charge,
and if it had been 250 voltage, he, no doubt, could have been revived.
MINE CARS.
June 24th. — ^Jno. Lcnden, American, 14 years and 6 months. Killed in the
Glen mine. Employed as a trapper boy and at the time of the accident was
^ at his place of duty. Driver in room No. 33 on the 2nd east butt off first
test entry, had his car to get caught on one of the posts, causing, the mule to
■top, and he wag having trouble in getting the mule to start up again. The
Upper's door wag 118 feet ftway, find he went into the room; just as he was
144 ANNUAL REPORT
going to pass the car, the mule started, catching him between the car an*i*j*
post. Deceased was the son of the stable boss, and being familiar with the
mules, no doubt thought he could start the mule.
MINING MACHINE.
Injured July 10th; died July 12tli.— Forest M. Sykes, American, 18 years
old. Injured in the Knob mine by having his leg caught in a Morgan-Gardner
mining machine, from which the shield had been removed. The accident to
his limb necessitated amputation, resulting in his death on July 12th. He and
his partner, Elmer Wichey, went to work at 5 p. m , and at 7:30 the right
hand shield broke off, and they continued to operate the machine without be-
ing properly shielded, until five hours later, when the accident happened, which
was a direct violation of section 2 of an act passed May 9, 1908. A warrant
was sworn out for Elmer Wichey before Squire J. W. Morell, at Bellaire, Ohio,
and at the hearing he pleaded guilty to operating a mining machine without a
proper shield, a fine and costs being imposed by the court.
FALL OF ROOF.
July 14th.— Peter Smelgel, Pole, 3G years old. Killed in the Virginia Hill
mine, by a fall of roof in the 6th west entry; the roof is somewhat tender, re-
quiring cross-timbers in many places. He had loaded his cut-out and was dig-
ging holes to put up cross-timbers when the upper roof gave way, pinning
him down against the bottom.
GAS EXPLOSION.
July 21 St. — Thos. D. Sutherin, American, 43 years old. Employed as super-
intendent of the Eleanor mine. Lost his life by entering the mine with an open
light shortly after starting the fan, by an explosion of gas. He was the only
man working at the mine at the time, the mine having been suspended since
the 1st of May. The fan had been idle for some time. He entered the mine
for the purpose of giving the pump some attention, and was found about 600
feet from the bottom of the shaft lying crosswise of the track, dead, with his
face In the mud and water. The coroner holding the inquest was of the opinion
that he died from the force of the explosion and not from being suffocated by
the after damp. The mine generates fire damp freely, and had not been exam-
ined by a competent person with a safety lamp as required by law. A short
time previous to this accident a number of men were severely burned on ac-
count of the fire boss permitting them to enter places where he had found gas,
and failed to put up caution boards. At the instance of Mr. Lot Jenkins, the
District Mine Inspector, the fire boss was brought before a justice of the peace
at Bellalre, Ohio, and charged with willful negligence; waiving examination
he was bound over to the grand jury of Belmont county, which failed to find
a true bill against him, thus again demonstrating the defeat of the mining laws
and an almost Impossibility of securing a conviction for a plain and deliberate
violation.
FALL OF ROOF.
July 30th. — Chas. Beltrum, Italian, 27 years old. Killed in the Empire No.
1 mine by a fall of stone. Deceased was a practical but very careless work-
INSPECTOR OF MINES 145
man. He had been warned by the machine boss not twenty minutes before the
accident, and he was making ready to set post when the stone fell, causing
his death.
MOTOR TRIP.
August 7th. — Jos. Estegeon, Hungarian, 2G years old. Killed at the Barton
mine. Employed as a trip rider, and when the accident occurred was riding
On the front end of the trip of five loaded cars which were being pushed into
the main entryway by the motor, and the deceased either tried to step off or
feil off and was run over by two of the loaded cars, injuring him so that he
died in a short time.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured June 29th; died August 22nd. — Jos. Phillipson, English, 56 years
old. Injured at the Neff No. 1 mine, at the face of No. 7 room by a fall of
stone, while lifting bottom coal. There was a part of a crossing of stone up
with a 3x4 tie under it for a post, but it appeared to have been placed in the
wrong location, or another post should have been put up, as the part hanging
out over from the post fell, first striking the bottom edgeways and fell ovfer on
deceased, striking him on the back breaking it, while he was digging bottom
coal loose, resulting in his death August 22nd. There was plenty of loose posts
in the room, which was 103 feet deep and 25 feet wide, with breakthrough on
right and left, 41 feet from face.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured September 8th; died September 16th. — Steve Wietk, Pole, 44 years
old. Injured in the Black Oak mine, in room No. 12, on the 1st west entry. A
shot had been fired in the room and one car loaded out, and while loading the
second, a piece of stone 5 feet long and IS inches wide and one foot thick fell
Injuring him so that he died on the IGth. It would not have been practical
to have posted this stone as it was only 18 inches wide on the front of a fresh
cut of coal. Breakthrough on right 36 feet from face, and on the left 21 feet.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured September 18th; died October 6th. — Frank Protiva, Bohemian, 21-
years old. Injured in the Neff No. 1 mine, room 31, on 10th east, by a fall of
stone while working at face. Coal was about all loaded out; one post was
under the stone, and Protiva was trimming off some coal from face when stone
fell. The stone was full of slips and should have been taken down. It was
not considered practical to post it.
FALL OF ROOF.
October 11th. — Luther Baker, American, 60 years old. Killed in the Pult-
ney mine. Deceased was an old and practical miner and considered a very
careful man. Accident occurred in room 23 on the 8th west entry. He was
working out middle shot, when the stone fell. Mr. Bak^r was working with
his son; the room was well timbered, but for some cause no post was placed
under this stone.
10— I. of M.
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FALL OF ROOF.
October 19th. — Paul Kohes, Slav, 26 years old. Killed in the Johnsons
mine in room No. 13 on 9th east or right entry, by a fall of stone at 3:45 p. m.,
and died about 12 o'clock. Room was well posted except the stone, which fell.
Kohes was shoveling some coal out, getting ready to set a post, the post being
too long, but the stone fell before the post was up and caught him.
FALL OF ROOF.
October 22nd. — ^Jno. Yeckel, German, 25 years old. Killed in the Lorena mine
by fall of stone in No. 7 room, 8th right entry. A crossing of coal was almost
cleaned, and all the stone was still up with two posts under it. Deceased was
shoveling coal out from right hand corner, when one of the posts either broke
or was tripped, causing most of the crossing of stone to fall, injuring him so
badly that he died a few hours afterwards.
FALL OF ROOF.
November 27th. — Jno. Reckovsky, Pole, 29 years old. Killed at the Lydia
jnine. He and his partner were working in room No. 8 on 18th entry; one-
half of room of coal had been about cleaned out, and two posts had been set
up under the stone. The left rib was shot, but it did not blow all the coal down,
or was what might be termed ''a hanging shot." While loading a car the
stone fell, crushing deceased. Room was well posted. Deceased was consid-
ered a careful workman. The inspector making the investigation states that
it would not have been practical to have posted the stone that fell.
FALL OF ROOF.
November 30th. — Ignos Sarkegi, Hungarian, 35 years old. Killed in the
Barton mine by a fall of stone at the face of the No. 9 room, on 18th right
entry, on 3rd face. The right rib shot had been fired early in the morning, and
he had started to load a car without setting up post under the stone. FYom
the position of his shovel, deceased must have been reaching under the stone,
when it gave way. The room was not very well posted, that is, the posts were
set too far apart.
FALL OF ROOF.
December 11th. — Andy Pastor, Hungarian, 56 years old. Killed at the
Maple Hill mine by a fall of stone while working In room No. 17, 26th right
The coal in the room was almost all cleaned up and Pastor was shoveling coal
along the right rib, when a stone fell breaking his neck. It was not consid-
ered practical to post the stone, and it should have been taken down, as al-
most all the other stone was down and cleaned away, and about the last shovel
full or two of coal was being taken down under the stone when it fell and
killed him.
MINE CARS.
December 15th. — Sylvester Cooley, American, 48 years old. Was employed
as machine man in the Clifford mine, and had just gone into the mine for the
evening turn at 6:30. He and Frank Daley were about thirty feet back of the
door at their machine when Cooley left it and walked to the door and opened it.
INSPECTOR OP MINES 147
and was Instantly killed by a loaded trip of eleven mine cars. The report of
District Mine Inspector L. D. Devore, November 24th, shows that he had advised
the placing of an attendant at this door, which had not been done. This door
had been changed since the last visit, and from timber or post, to rilf on far
side of 3rd feast was 6 feet 5 inches; from floor to cross timber was 6 feet;
width of car 4 feet 4 inches. Where Cooley was lying from rail to rib was 22
inches; entry at bottom 8 feet, at top 7 feet. Inspector ordered the door set
back at once.
MISCELLANEOUS.
December 16tK. — Mike Sarantakg, Greek, 40 years old. Killed at the
Xx)rena mine, in room No. 6 on 10th right, which had been newly cut. and shot
^prepared on right hand rib ready to fire, it is said, 18 inches of powder. He
Jighted the squib and retired 37 feet along the road; when the blast exploded
f>9ome of the coal around the mouth of the drill hole flew back and struck de-
^ireased on the back of the left ear injuring him so that he died a few hours later.
''M^here was a breakthrough just 7 feet further back from the face of the room
^^Mi the opposite side in which refuge could have been taken with a little effort.
MINE CARS.
December 22nd. — Frank Prodoskie, Pole, 40 years old. Killed at the Lan-
s f Dg mine by a train of cars coming out of the west hill of the mine. The motor
li^i*^ started out with 41 loaded cars and after leaving the passway about 150
f^^t, the trip separated, the motor going on with 26 cars, the other 15 continuing
to loUow. There is a grade along the motor line for some distance, otherwise
cl^^lgnated as a swale, first going down a small grade, and then going up an-
ottier. It is not known whether deceased was in a refuge hole when first part
of t-rip passed, and attempted to step out and continue his journey, or whether
^ lie attempted to jump on the trip when passing. He was found 10 feet back of
the 15 cars, which were running uncontrolled.
CARROLL COUNTY.
MISCELLANEOUS.
December 7th. — Chas. Summers and J. R. Reed, Americans, 38 and 22 years
^^^, Mtere killed in the Robertson mine, a small country domestic mine. De-
^^ed (Reed) requested that he be permitted to mine his winter coal, and hav-
*^& had no experience in mining, he secured the assistance of Chas. Summers,
^ man of twenty-five years* experience. Between the hours of 4 and 5, B. B.
^bertson, finding their dinner pails in the shanty, surmised something wrong,
^d on entering the mine found both dead a distance of 15 and 20 feet from
^^e face of the coal. The coal is very low (3 feet), and Robertson states that
^hen he left this place last, there was a straight face, and on examination it
^^8 found that four shots had been fired on the solid, and no mining done,
''^lie room was driven a distance of 40 feet from entry. 20 feet wide, and no
^'^akthroug^ and practically no current of air passing the neck of the room.
Hie probability is that after the shots were fired they returned and were over-
come by ^rbonlc oxide gas.
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COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
January 21 st. — Don Campbell, Swede, 2C years old. Killed by a fall of
stone in the Salem mine, at the entrance of No. G west butt entry. The man-
agement had robbed the pillars in No. 6 within 50 or CO yards of the main
face entry, and the roof was pinching or squeezing a little over the main entry.
The mine boss had ordered the drivers not to take the men in further than the
passway until he had returned to report whether it was safe or not. The driv-
ers stopped at the passway, but Campbell got out and walked into No. 6 entry
to get some tools, and when returning was caught. The entry where he was
killed measured from rib to rib 9 feet 4 inches.
MISCELLANEOUS.
September 22nd. — Clem Frederick, American, 38 years old. Met death In
the McNab mine; he was sent to the blacksmith shop with a rail and at the
elevator gave the usual signal to lower the cage; when cage arrived at top, no
one was on, and upon searching at the bottom of the shaft, he was found dead
in about one and a half feet of water. Just how the accident happened no one
is able to say, as there were no witnesses. The engineer had allowed ample
time for getting on the cage, as he was busy at the time oiling the engine.
Deceased must have been getting on or off the cage when it started.
FALL OF ROOF.
December 13th. — Thos. Lucas,- American, 53 years old. Killed by a fall of
stone in the Stackhouse mine, while engaged in robbing pillars. This was a
small country mine and had been leased from the owner. The pillar on which
he was working was partially removed on the outer end, causing a weakness
and doubtless helped to cause the accident; only three posts were standing
and from investigation little attention seems to have been paid to the system
of taking out pillars.
DUST EXPLOSION FROM BLOWN-OUT SHOT.
December 16th. — Wm. Keen, English, 44 years old, and Geo. Greenawault,
American, 31 years old. Employed as shot firers at the Delmore mine, this
being their first work as such. It s<'enis to have been the practice in this mine
to fire very heavy shots, and on account of its being considered more safe,
shot firers were employed. An ( xplosion took place and the men were over-
come by gas or impure air.
Note: — A complete account of this accident will be found in this report
as investigated by the Chief Inspector, and Inspectors Smith and- Morrison.
COSHOCTON COUNTY.
MISCELLANEOUS.
May 6th. — Cadwallder Phillips, an American, 43 years old. EJmployed at
the Warwick mine, was struck on the left side of his head one inch above the
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ear by a chunk of slate which slipped from a partially closed chute on the
west side of the tipple. The stone is run through this chute to dump cars
which are run down the railroad track and dumped. Deceased failed to close
the chute.
GUERNSEY COUxNTY.
ELECTRIC MOTOR.
January 25th. — Jos. L. Aduddlo, American, 15 years oUi.^ Employed as a
trapper boy at the Ideal mine, and met his death by being caught and crushed
by an electric motor while attempting to open a> trap door at No. 27 west entry,
to allow the motor to pass. A few minutes before the accident he had been
found asleep, and he must have again fallen asleep or been deceived by the
(Um headlight, leading him to believe that the motor was farther away than
it was.
FALL OF ROOF.
April 4th. — Samuel Bird, American, 47 years old. Employed as fire boss
at the Blue Bell mine and was killed by a fall of slate while in the act of bor-
ing a hole in the frame of a trap door to set a hinge, the door being located be-
tween 5th and Cth east entries, on the north side of the mine.
MOTOR.
Injured June 22nd; died July 10th. — Aretus Meighen, American, 35 yearev
old. Injured in the Blue Bell mine while riding on the side of the motor with
tiis legs hanging outside; gangrene set in, causing his death on July 10th. On
tJie morning of the accident deceased left his motor running on one button and
sot off at the door for some purpose and boarded it again, letting his legs hang
over towards the east rib of the entry. Seventy two feet from the door on
the curve leading to the parting, which is located on the second west entry,
the motor runs within four inches of the rib for a distance of 3 feet. His leg
passed through this space bruising the knee above and below for about 5
inches.
FALL OF ROOF.
July 3l8t.— Richard Diss, killed in thi' Ohio No. 2 mine, by a fall of slate.
An American, 22 years old. He and three others were working on the 34-foot
pillar, a tack being left under eac!i end of the? mining by the machine men.
Evidence was confirmed that the tack had been r< 'moved from under the end
of the mining before snubbing was conn)li't<'d. A portion of the drawslate
over the previous shot had been tak(?n down or fallen down, leaving it over-
jetting the mining. Deceased was engaged in snubbing about G feet from the
west end of the mining, when the slatu fell, killing him. There was conflicting
evidence at the coroner's inquest as to there being a supply of posts.
FALL OF ROOF.
September 10th. — Jno. Spene(?r, American, ."^9 years old. was killed by a
fall of slate in the Minnehaha niinc; whil.* pulling an empty car up the entry,
deceased being on the rear end of the motor, thf* trolley i)ole pointing west;
as they approached the No. 8 w-'st entry they failed to turn the trolley pole
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pointing to the rear between 7th and 8th rooms. The trolley wire left the
wire and came in contact with the first timber, pushing it forward and dis-
lodging the second timber. Deceased was found with his head and shoulders
projecting out between the wheels of the empty car towards the north rib, the
car being directly opposite the neck of room No. 8.
MINE CARS.
Injured December 12th, 1906; died September 9th, 1909.— Edward Hlnch-
cliff, American, 23 years old. Injured at the Cleveland mine while riding front
end of a loaded car on a two-car trip coming out of No. 5 east entry onto the
main entry, north passway. While rounding a curve he missed his balance
from some unknown cause and fell between the track. The cars did not leave
the track and there was nothing to knock him off. His back was injured and
he underwent an operation, removing a portion of the backbone. He died as a
result of this injury on September 9th, 1909.
FALL OF ROOF.
October 6th. — Steve Loricer, Hungarian, 34 years old. Killed in the Murray
Hill mine by a fall of slate in room No. 12, Cth east entry, while in the act of
setting a post nine feet back from the room face. The Inspector making the
investigation believes »the accident could have been avoided if the advance
gob post had been set before the track post was set. The first post west of
track was 14 feet back from face, and the gob post on that side was 16 feet
back from face.
MINE CARS.
Injured September 26th; died November 5th. — Frederick Hill, American,
27 years old. Injured in the Hartford mine while riding trip on No. 5 entry,
and was riding on the front end of the car of empty trip consisting of two
trucks pushed ahead of the motor, and when going down No. 51 entry from
some unknown cause the front truek jumped the track, and knocked a post
out which let the timbers down, striking him across the back, resulting in
death November 5th. The mine boss had given orders to the motorman to
change the trucks and to always pull them behind the motor. On the day of
the accident the mine boss met the motor at the parting leading from main
into 51 east. They had started the two trucks in ahead of the motor; he pro-
tested against running in this manner, claiming it was dangerous. Deceased
stated that they were in a hurry, as they did not wish to lose time by changing
trucks, and that they would run carefully down the entry. The mine boss gave
in to this appeal, as it was the last trip for that day, and jumped on the truck
next to the motor to see that the trip was run carefully. Mr. Hill got on the
front truck and laid down on his stomach. At a point about 275 yards from
the main entry the front end of the car jumped off the track, and the front
truck struck a post and knocked it out, causing the timber and slate to fall,
injuring deceased to such an extent that he died November 5th.
MINE CARS.
Injured October 29th; died November 8th. — Harry Dighuck, Slav, injured
in the Little Trail Run mine. He and his partner had just secured employment
at the mine, arriving after the mine boss had entered the mine. A car stopped
at the slope mouth to take tools in, and unnoticed, they jumped into the car
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and rode to the bottom, contrary to notice. The regular man who hooks the
cars on failed to come to work on this day, and the mine boss had gone into
the mine to send out another man experienced in the work; a man employed
as greaser began hooking on the cars unauthorized. He sent up the car that
brought down deceased and his partner, and hooked on another load shortly
after the men got out of the empty, which was pulled up to the tipple 300 feet,
when it broke loose and caused a wreck, kbocking Dighuck down and fractur-
ing his skull, causing death November 8th. Accident could have been averted
if the victim had entered the stairway, or if a practical man had hooked the
cars, as nothing was broken in the trip to cause the accident. The pin must
not have entered the lower side of device, allowing it to slip from the drawbar.
HARRISON COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
March Ist. — Joseph Muzyk, Pole, 23 years old. Killed in Roby No. 1 mine
in room No. 21, on 13th west entry on the south side of the mine by a fall of
soapstone. Center shot was almost loaded out and had one post under the
stone about two and one-half feet from the edge of it. The piece of stone out-
side of the post gave way, breaking off close to the post, striking deceased and
killing him instantly.
SUICIDE.
May 22nd. — Jno. Cappella. Pole, 29 years old. Deceased was found in the
old works of the Roby No. 1 mine, with a gunshot wound in his head. He had
crawled there and buried himself with soapstone. The part of the mine in
which he was found had been abandoned for over a year. It was with difficulty
that the body was recovered, as it was barely possible In some places to crawl
through. This was purely a case of suicide.
Note: — While a detailed synopsis of this accident is given, it is not in-
cluded in the total number of fatal accidents credited to Harrison county.
POWDER EXPLOSION.
Injured July 22nd; died July 23rd. — Carman Tidding, Italian, 26 years old.
Injured in the Roby No. 1 mine, by the explosion of a keg of powder. While
tilling a half gallon powder can he spilled some powder, upsetting his lamp
and exploding almost A full keg of powder. He was removed from the mine to
the Wheeling hospital, where he died from his injuries.
HOCKING COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
June 15th. — Jas. Mitchell, American, 48 years old. Killed in the New
Pittsburg No. 7 mine by a fall of top coal on the 1st east off 1st south, between
Nos. 10 and 11 rooms. Deceased was in the act of cutting stump out, although
warned not to do so, but to drill a hole in the top coal and shoot it. This he
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did before he shot it, and probably thought he would weaken the shot, when
the coal fell. Injuring him so that he died thirty minutes later. His leg was
broken and a pick handle driven in his neck, severing the Jugular vein on the
left side of the neck.
MINE CARS.
November 3rd. — Alton Cline, American, 21 years old. Killed in the New
Pittsburg No. 7 mine. Employed as a loader, but on the day of the accident,
on account of there being no work that day, was employed loading posts in the
empty trips, which usually are held in the hoppers until eight or ten cars
are gotten, when there is a boy who drops them down to the post pile, where
they are taken by the motor. The motor had just taken a trip in the mine, and
Mr. Cline, having no empty cars to load, started up to the hopper. He had
gotten about half way up when five cars were being dropped down. Cline stood
in the center of the track, and was going to step on the bumper, but missed
his footing and fell under the trip. He was told by the boy who was dropping
the cars not to stand in the track, and his duties did not^ake him to the hop-
pers.
FALL OF ROOF.
November 3rd. — Fred Gears, American, 2G years old. Killed in the Jobs
No. 2 mine, at the face of room No. 2, 3rd east off 3rd south entry, by fall of
coal and a large piece of rooster coal and drawslate, which was posted within
bix and one-half feet of the face, if they had known there was a slip running
over the rooster coal, they could have guarded against it, but it fell without
warning. The room was driven 124 feet with one breakthrough on west side
of room, and two on east side, but only one being through on the east side.
Hoom was posted as well as the average room.
FALL OF ROOF.
December 3rd. — Samuel Holt, American, 46 years old. Injured by a fall
of drawslate in the Nelson ville Coal Co.'s mine, in the West Hill at the face of
room No. 0 on the main west entry. The loose coal had been taken down up
to the big slate, and finding the top coal loose he stepped back and gave one
strike with his pick, when the fall came without warning. This slip ran into
the face of the coal and could not be seen.
JACKSON COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
May 25th. — Wm. Pfaff, American, 2C years old. Killed by a fall of stone
in the Chapman niiiu\ while drawing pillars. Posts had been set but after
tiring a shot the coal knocked out the posts. Deceased and partner continued
working under the slate without resetting posts. Pfaff was In the act of boring
a hole and his partner started to reset post, and while gone for a cap piece
slate fell killing Pfaff instantly.
FALL OF ROOF.
August 11th. — Edw. Hazlett, See Kay mine, an American, 43 years old. De-
ceased and partner were enj^agt'd in drawing pillars on the 1st right entry.
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t:B.^y started on the corner of a pillar against which the slate had fallen and
-^^•d a shot. While shoveling coal In the car, the slate fell/ The slate had all
f^^Xi^n out in the entry to the rock which Is 5 feet from the top of the coal and
^^^-^^Moted to some extent, which made the top heavy. It had been sounded and
^^^.^^^zned safe.
MISCELLANEOUS.
October 27th. — Jno. J. Price, Welch, C7 years old. Employed as fire boss
\w^ 't.^tM.e Domestic mine. Was found dead in the mine near the door between the
Ijs^ a.nd 2nd east on north entry at mouth of room No. 27 about 5:45 a. m. No
eic^£i.xoination had been made of the working places. The coroner in his verdict
st.^t.es that evidence was given which showed that d<^:ath was due to natural
ca-vi.ses, as he had been complaining of severe pain for several hours previous
u> entering the mine.
Note: — Not a mine accident proper, and not included in the total number
oT Catal accidents for Jackson county.
FALL OF ROOF.
December 6th. — Harvey Turner, American, 27 years old. Killed in the
^^.Iden mine by a fall of slate in a small domestic mine operated by Herbert
^^^€0, in room No. G left side of the main entry. Mine was idle on the day
^^ t.tie accident, and when deceased failed to return to his home, a secrching
'^^'"ty was organized and he was found under a fall of slate. Room was worked
'^ loo feet from entry, and from the slate fall back to the entry was poorly
^*xni>ered.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
FALL OF COAL.
January 4th. — Frank Farekas, Hungarian. 48 years old. Killed in the Plum
"^-^O mine. Deceased had fired a breaking-in shot which set the coal down on
^tte bottom, which did not roll over during the day. Ho got down on his knees
^ ^Ig the dust from under the coal so that it would roll over, which it did,
^^oezing him beneath it. There was also a pit c:^ of soapstone which came
^^^n with the coal. Room No. 10. 4th right entry. Breakthrough within C
'^t of face.
FALL OF ROOF.
^^. The accident occurred about 8 o'clock p. ni., (ho mine not boing in
•^^tion on the day of the accident. He had gono into this room whoro tho
^^^hine was at work, the men employed on the machino boing of his nationality
I \i ^^^ making the fifth run, a fall of upper roof occurrod. striking and killing
I ^- The machine runner had previously knocked out posts which wore sot,
I ^^ barely escaping serious injury himself. Room No. 11. sth ri^^ht: two broak-
^tighs were made, one on each side, 19 foot from fao(\
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FALL OF ROOF.
January 26th. — Jas. Kaubele, Bohemian, 39 years old. Killed by a fall of
stone in the U. S. Mine No. 2, in room No. G, 2nd southwest back entry, in what
is known as No. 5 mine. Room was driven 148 feet from entry; two break-
throughs, one on one side and one on the other, and was narrowed down on
account of bad roof, and then widened out again. Face of room 49 feet inside
of breakthroughs on left side. A shot ha(^ been fired on right side of room,
and almost loaded out, and it appears he had been shearing on the rib when the
stone fell. He was working alone and not found for six or seven hours after
the accident.
FALL OF ROOF.
January 29th, — Gaber Pop, Hungarian, 32 years old. Killed in the Conner
No. 2 mine while in the act of setting a post, the stone falling causing Instant
death. Accident occurred in room No. 6, on No. 8 entry.
FALL OF ROOF.
February 27th. — Ellis Varlda, Hungarian, 30 years old. Killed In the CJon-
ner No. 2 mine in room No. 10, Gth east entry on the south side of the mine.
Room was driven 60 feet from entry and fairly well posted. The coal had all
been loaded out of this place and stone all taken down except a piece in each
comer, and both of these pieces had a post under them. The stone in this
room was very rotten and full of slips, and the piece that fell on deceased was
all broken up. He was found under the stone by his partner who had left the
room for a few minutes. Room was driven 66 feet from entry and fairly well
posted.
FALL OF ROOF.
March 29th. — Jos. Pacurech, Pole, 28 years old. Killed in the Jefferson
No. 2 mine by a fall of stone in a cut-off driven from No. 19 room, 9th east
entry, across the head of the rooms, the entry being driven the distance of
08 feet. Very little stone was in this part of the mine, and in this case the
stone had run entirely out, but at the front of the cut it started in again with
a feather edge fully 6 inches thick at back of cut, and running across the face
was a very smooth slip, so that when the coal was taken out past this slip,
there was nothing to support the stone.
FALL OF ROOF.
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April 5th. — Jno. Close, American, 40 years old. Killed in the Diamond
mine. Deceased was employed as mine foreman and was called to examine a
fall between Nos. 4 and 5 butt entries which had been discovered by Jno.
Crow, the first man to go into the mine. While on top of the fall to examine
the roof a stone weighing a ton fell and injured him so that he died an hour
later.
MINE CARS.
June 1st.— Fred Brooks, American, 16 years old. Was working in Dunglen
mine No. 1 in Nos. 27 and 28 rooms on the 16th east entry with his father,
and at the time of the accident was not in his place of employment. He was
found dead under a trip of cars, evidently having attempted to board the cars,
falling beneath them, causing his death.
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MOTOR.
Injured June 2ind; died June 23rd. — ^August Tarquinne, Italian, 27 years
old. Injured in the U. S. No. 4 mine by attempting to jump on the front end
of motor and was caught between motor and timbers in the No. 1 drift. The
mine was idle on the previous day and they were taking in timber for the en-
tries; five cars were loaded and they were pushing them in ahead of the
motor; deceased was on the front car, but Mr. Harper, the mine foreman, told
lilm not to ride there, but to ride the rear end of the motor. He got off and
stood between the timbers, 45 feet from the drift mouth, to allow cars to pass;
as the last car passed he tried to get on the front end of motor, and as there
is only a few inches of clearance between motor and timbers, he got caught
and badly crushed, dying the following day. If he had stayed between the
timbers until the motor parsed he would have been safe.
FALL OF ROOF.
July 20tb. — B. P. Finney, an American, 28 years old. Killed in the Walnut
Hill No. 2 mine by a fall of stone in room No. 1, which was one of two butt
rooms off No. 6 room off No. 11 left entry, mine No. 2. He and his partner
were hlllng a car at the time of the accident, and had their place almost cleaned
up when the accident happened, the stone giving way. One j[)ost was under it.
The fall knocked the post out and in falling he fell with his neck across the
post, breaking his neck. He was a careful and practical miner, and had quit
working at times with other men on account of their not posting to suit him,
and at the time of the accident was working with Robert Patterson, one of the
most careful and best posters in the mine.
MINE CARS.
August 13th. — Chas. C. Bethel, American, 38 years old. Killed in the Rush
Run No. 2 mine. Deceased was moving a car loaded with stone with mule at-
tached thereto, and while the car was in motion must have dismounted for the
purpose of throwing the latches, which were thrown the wrong way, and while
doing so was^caught. He was the last person to pass over the latches, but for
some reason failed to throw them. He was considered a most careful and
practical man. -
FALL OF ROOF.
September 10th. — Jas. Reed, American, 35 years old. Killed in the Dunglen
No. 1 mine. Accident was caused by the car which was being pushed ahead of
the motor, in which deceased and his partner were riding being derailed, and
knocking the timber out which released the slate causing it to fall on him. No
bones were broken and he was evidently smothered. These men were working
on a machine when the power went off, and they started to ascertain the trouble;
meeting a motorman with two cars partly filled with dirt, they proceeded to
the place of the diflaculty when the accident occurred.
MINE CARS.
September 13th. — Matthew Murray, American, 21 years old. Killed in the
Dillon No. 4 mine. Employed as a driver in No. 8 west entry, and started
towards the passway with two cars. He had been in the habit of riding on the
rear end of the cars, but would pass the cars on entering the passway to unhook
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the tail chain, and turn the mule into the neck of No. 3 room, so that the cars
would pass it and run in on the passway. He had evidently done this as the
mule was found standing in the usual place, and he was found dead under the
second car.
FALL OF ROOF.
September 25th. — ^Enginio Barberis, Italian, 25 years old. Killed in the
Jefferson No. 3 mine in room No. 1, a distance of 38 feet from entry, and had
been narrowed down on account of a slip and being re-widened, the last cut
being 17 feet, as there was a cross-cut opposite this room with track through it;
the road was taken out and a cross-cut through from No. 2 at the face and
the track laid through. They were loading coal out at the first cut inside this
cross-cut. While prying out a piece of coal with a bar, the soapstone swung
the post and caught deceased, injuring him so that he died shortly afterwards.
One post supported the stone. There was a slip in the stone about 5 feet from
the rib, running parallel with the rib, and as the post was not set close to the
slip it was of very little support.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured September 25th; died October 5th. — Wm. Stock, injured in the
Goucher mine in room No. 7 on the 5th left entry by a fall of stone. The room
could not be examined on account of it, together with several others, and the
entry having fallen in since the accident. The room was well supplied with
posts, but the testimony adduced at the inquest brought out the fact that none
had been used to support the stone, although partner of deceased had made the
statement that it did not look safe, but he decided to take out the last car of
coal before taking it down.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Injured September 3rd; died October 28th. — Jos. Blohovick, Bohemian, 31
years old. Injured at the Dillon No. 2 mine. He was employed as a machine
runner. The machine was out of repair, and being taken to the shop. The
driver hooked his mule to the car with the machine behind. Four men got
into the car, and the deceased got up on top of the motor of the machine to
ride out. About one thousand feet from the drift mouth there is a high place,
then three sets of timber which stand 5il. feet above the rail; when going
under the first of these his head or back of his neck caught and he fell off.
When examined it was found that his back was broken, and he died October
28th. There was plenty of room inside the car, and no reason why he should
have ridden on top of the motor.
FALL OF ROOF.
November 17th. — Paul Mychock, Austrian, 22 years old. Killed in the
Elizabeth mine by a fall of roof on the passway on the main west entry, which
was 13 feet wide and 27 inches between the two tracks and center posted to
support the roof, and where height would permit cross bars are used. Seven
empty cars were standing on the empty track, and deceased was pulling eight
empties in with motor; when he came in on the passway the trip rider cut ofT
the eit;ht empties, and they were pushing the seven empties ahead when the
car in front of the motor jumped the track and knocked out two posts, letting
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ao «tone down, 19 feet long, 7 feet wide and 18 inches thick on top of the
aotor, pinning the motorman under the stone. It required an hour to release
lim.
FALL OF ROOF.
December 10th. — Jas. Voda, Hungarian, 33 years old. Killed in the Roby
No. 4 mine by fall of slate, in room No. 20 on 7th east entry, driven in a dis-
tance of 120 feet; good roof and well posted with breakthrough on both sides.
The entire cut of coal had been loaded out with the exception of about three
cars, one on the right and two on the left with about three feet of stone hang-
ing across the entire face of the roohi, which was of a strong hard nature, and
was probably solid when left the day before. Deceased and partner left a car
at the face the previous day partly loaded, and next morning proceeded to finish
loading the car without paying any attention to the stone; in a short time the
stone fell across the entire face of the room and it was a- miracle that both
were not killed.
FALL OF ROOF.
December 2l8t. — ^Alex. Bora, Hungarian, 33 years old. Killed in the Rush
Run No. 1 mine by a fall of stone in room No. 7 on No. 1 west entry. Room was
54 feet from entry, 22 feet wide and in good condition. Deceased was just
starting on the first cut on right hand of room to drive across to head off No.
6 room when the stone fell. This man was placed on narrow work on account
of being considered practical. The stone which fell was mostly cut off with a
sUp and firing shot caused it to fall.
■ LAWRENCE COUNTY.
I FALL OF ROOF.
f
' March 26th. — Earl Richardson, American, 19 years old. Killed in the
^ Richardson mine. He was employed in his father's mine, and was alone in
the mine when the accident happened. There is a drawslate overlaying the
^ about four inches thick, and as a ruU^ it was taken down as soon as coal
*»8 removed, which the deceased failed to do, leaving a piece hanging back
^3 feet wide and 6 feet long, which fell on him, pinning his body to the bottom
face downward. Coroner was of the opinion that if some one had been there
to render assistance his lite might have been saved.
MEIGS COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
February 26th. — Homer Roush. American, 21 years old. Killed in the
filing Mill mine by a fall of slate on the .5th west entry o])posite room No.
^. 65 feet from face of entry. Top had been taken down to the neck of room
'^. 39 and posted from there to face of entry with posts three to four feet
*Part, seeming an almost Impossibility for it to fall.
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FALL OF ROOF.
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Injured March 23rd; died March 24th. — Jno. Bowman, African, 60 years old.
Injured in Pomeroy Coal Co.'s mine by a fall of slate in room No. 6 on 1st west
entry, 150 feet in from entry and 17 feet 2 inches wide. A post had been set
under the slate, which deceased removed as it was in the way, picked down
what loose top he could and proceeded to cut under it when it fell. Orders
had been given by the District Inspector on previous visits that the slate must
come down to the rock and he had also been warned by the track layers that
morning that the slate was loose, and to either post it or take it down. This
is the same room in which C. H. Williahis was killed in September of the
previous year.
FALL OF ROOF.
November 15th. — Madison Graham, American, 38 years old. Killed in the
Hudson Salisbury mine by a fall of slate at face of 2nd south entry off 6th west
Place had been shot down and one car loaded, and started loading the second
car, and when about one-third loaded a piece of slate fell, striking him on the
head and fracturing his skull. Had the place been examined after shooting
this piece of slate would undoubtedly have been found.
MUSKINGUM COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
September 9th. — ^Jno. Miles, American, 33 years old. Killed at Fisher's
mine by a fall of drawslate. Room was 20 feet wide at face and was 13 feet
long and G feet wide. There was no timbering done, the miners not thinking
it necessary to timber the roof. There were two posts of suitable length laying
near the face and no timbering done within 46 feet of the face.
MINE CARS.
October 26th. — Fred Smith, American, 20 years old. Killed at the Granger
mine. Deceased was employed as weigh boss. When last seen alive he was in
the act of dumping a car of coal. The mine is equipped with an incline about
300 feet long, where loaded cars coming down pull empty cars up. At the
time of the accident six cars of coal were coming down and six empty ones
going up, when in some way ,the hitching pin between the first and second car
came loose and the five empties came down the incline and either struck Mr.
Smith or he jumped to get out of the way and fell. He was found on the 0. &
L. K. R. R. track 30 feet below, dead.
NOBLE COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
October 18th. — Jno. VanDyne, American, 26 years old. Killed in the Marlon
mine In room No. 3, going north from No. 1 main west entry which was driven
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18 feet wide; two rows of posts were set on the west side of track and three
rows on the east side of the track, spacing them about two feet apart in all
directions. Deceased had Just finished drilling a short hole on the rib with a
post drill and removed boxing and stepped towards the room center near the
3t)om face when an oblong pot, terminating at the room face about 6 feet from
-^he east rib extending in a southeasterly direction the distance of four feet,
^ell and caught deceased. His death resulted four hours later.
MOTOR.
August 3rd. — Michael Trayon, Slav, 29 years old. Killed in the Laura
ine by stepping in front of a motor which was running in the rear of an-
(^^^ Jier motor at 6:45 a. m.. when the miners were proceeding to their working
^ I ^ices. Orders were given to run slow and keep close together so as to be
8^^n by pedestrians. At about 1,900 feet from shaft bottom motor overtook
d^^^^ased and several others; they stepped aside for the head motor, and as
800Q as it passed, deceased, unknown to his companions, stepped in the track
airmcl was struck by the second motor. Aside from regular safety holes the
ctmt ry was wide enough and strictly clean for a hundred yards for safe passage
ex-cjcpt for 20 feet, where he was struck.
OTTAWA COUNTY.
EXPLOSION OF POWDER.
Injured May 7th; died May 8th. — ^Jno. Demo, Austrian, 50 years old. Injured
in No. 1 mine. He was employed as a day man and on the day of the accident
^88 cleaning up some stone in the back entry which follows the main entry.
Two men were making a breakthrough from the back entry over to the main
^ntry. The men working in the breakthrough had prepared three shots and it
^a« quitting time. They notified the deceased to go out; he started out and
^i^e men who were going to fire their shots went to the battery about 1 25 feet
'fom the breakthrough, amd being satisfied that everything was all right, they
^fed. For some unknown reason the deceased had turned and was going back
^ his working place. When lie was opposite the breakthrough the shot went
^*. injuring him so that he died the following day.
PERRY COUNTY.
MISCELLANEOUS.
April 29th. — Geo. M. Johnson, Welsh, 34 years old. Killod at the .lohnson
*- S mine. The deceased and brother were working on the tipple dropping In
'»• loaded cars of coal, when the tipple gave wsy procipitating them both 40
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feet to the ground. He was caught under one of the loaded cars, Injurhig hhn
to such an extent that he died three hours later.
FALL OF ROOF.
July 20th.— Chas. L. Young, American, 23 years old. Killed at the Dixie
mine by a fall of stone about 300 feet in the mine while starting to work riding
in motor trip. The rock that fell was 12 feet long, C feet wide and 10 feet
thick, striking him on the left side of the face and breaking his neck. Work-
men who witnessed the accident stated that none of them knew the rock was
dangerous at this place. There had been a passway at this place and there
was a row of posts along the side of the track; the slate fall tripped two of
them. Entry 13 feet wide at this place.
MINE CAR.
October 23rd. — Ernest L. Inman, American, 21 years, killed at the Greeley
No. 1 mine by falling from the front end of a loaded car of coal and being run
over. Evidence* developed that he was in the act of releasing the mule from
the car while riding on the front of car and became overbalanced and fell. The
passway where the accident occurred was 300 feet long, and 75 feet from gath-
ering end and 20 feet wide.
MISCELLANEOUS.
December Ist. — Marshal Marcnm, American, 52 years old. Employed in the
Sunday Creek No. 2G8 mine, in room No. 1 off 14th west entry. Evidence de-
veloped that he was loading a car of coal and had sat down against a post
20 feet from the face of the room, and 31 feet from breakthrough, and when
spoken to by the man with whom he was working, he fell over dead. Room
was 54 feet pa*?t the first breakthrough and 2,400 cubic feet of air was passing
through the breakthrough, and 19,200 cubic feet passing into the entry.
Note: — Not a mine accident proper; consequently not Included in total
number of fatal accidents for Perry county.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
ELECTROCUTED.
March 18th. — Evan Richards, American, 54 years old. Found dead in the
Hut.son mine, lying on the wires Deceased was employed in rooms 10 and 11;
the wires were brought up No. 10 room inside the first row of road posts and
were in good condition. From an examination it appeared that deceased
crawled through a small breakthrough from No. 11 room to go into No. 10 room
to fire his shot. His tamping bar was found close to the wires; it was very
low. tile gob being close to the roof. It was only a short distance to go back
to room No. 10 where the wires were perfectly safe. The potential at this mine
ir. 550 volts, alternating current.
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SCIOTO COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
March 24th.— Edw. Bessler, American, 51 years old. Killed at South Webs-
ter Clay No. 2 mine by a fall of slate. This was an old mine abandoned for
several years, only two men being employed. The top at this place is very
shallow and tender and full of seams, making it very dangerous and difficult
to hold. Deceased and partner were well aware of the nature of the roof, and
the seams in the top, and that blocks of slate would drop without warning.
STARK COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured January 9th; died January 22nd. — ^Angelo Roberts, Italian, 45 years
old. Injured at Taggart*s No. 3 mine by a fall of stone in room No. 2 in entry
No .1, north side of the mine. The room was driven 45 yards from entry and
was 30 feet wide. Deceased had fired a shot about 4 yards from left hand
rib and was barring it off and had commenced to wedge it down when the
coal released a stone resulting from a slip in the roof. A number of posts were
laying on each side of the room.
MISCELLANEOUS.
December 27th. — Jacob Kraft, American. 42 years old. Was employed as
driver and eager in the Mafisillon City mine, and was in the act of removing
an empty from cage. When a few feet from cage he dropped down and died
instantly. Death was due to natural causes.
Note: — Not a mine accident proper; and not included in the total number of
fatal accidents for Stark county.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
Injured October 28th; died April 2nd. — Camrelli Hevare, Hungarian, 30
years old. Injured in Mullin No. 1 mine. Deceased had just started a first
cut off the left side of entry to rob pillars and had cut under about 3 feet when
the stone fell. No posts liad been set in this case.
FALL OF ROOF.
April 23rd. — Jno. Elwood, American, 48 years old. Killed in the Indian
Hill mine by a fall of stone in No. 12 right entry. Deceased with two others
was sent in to shoot roof to make height for the mules at a low place; a shot
had been fired in the stone just inside room No. 4 in the entry and after resting
about fifteen minutes returned to work. It appears Mr. Elwood had gone over
the shot of stone either to locate another hole or to examine the roof when the
Stone fell, killing him instantly.
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feet to the ground. He was caught under one of the *
to such an extent that he died three hours later.
. Jed Jn the Royal Clay
FALL OF ^ ,J^ crushed by mine cars.
^ in order to save the mule
July 20th.-Chas. L. Young, P ,^^ed on him and crushed him
mine by a fall of stone about 30^ , • ./
in motor trip. The rock that
thick, striking him on the k y'^^'
men who witnessed the ac ,y/^ _ ,
dangerous at this place. 1/ /^''''"Tf '7^'". Dusan Syrian. 40 years
was a row of posts air ^/^./ » f^" «' ^ock in neck of room off 4th
them. Entry 13 feet , ^'l; <^'>^^ ^"^ ^'^^^ ^ f"^ running alnaost di-
. "' V •C^'^^^,C«Jd prove fatal.
.^i^'^ /r^LLOF ROOF.
October .*',.*'"
No. 1 mjnf '"'^ Jied September 3rd.— L. M. Beatty, American, 55
t'he car" ^ ^'^^'^ ^f/je oiling machine. The room was 20 feet wide. De-
pass w /'V ^^f .flfr.^' ^i,aHon with a man who was taking up a collection
^ red ^ uiie oiling macnme. i ne room was zy) leet v
^ ^'^^^ eti^^' ^.^rs&tion with a man who was taking up a <
ering J^^i ^^^^ ^^ ^^Id ^y ^^' ^^^^^^ °ot to sit under that part of the i-oof.
>v^ .' b»d \[^n ^^ ^K« nnnidpnt was not considered a daneerous one at
over. E' ^ ^^' f;ast Goshen No. 2 mine by a fall of roof in room
thP tmr ^^'tjii^ ^liie oiling machine.
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^\ i,y Mr. Beatty not
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^^^ di^^^X»d not worked in the mines for four or five years, but
fgt ^' ^^pec^^^f e again to work with his son and had only worked one
[JI0 ^^' in ^^ '"Tdent happened. The deceased had two posts laying ready
H^d ^leD ^^^ ^%ve parts of the roof, but said to his son that he would oil
tP<^^ ^and^^ ^^^^^before he placed the posts, thus losing his life by delaying
t^ ^^^^fni ^^^^^T tlm^' having full knowledge of the imminent danger. The
^i^t *^ ^^ Corough, practical miner.
^^^ FALL OF ROOF.
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24th.— VVm. Fellers, American, 77 years old, and Christ Vogley,
P^^^'^Ti years old. Killed in the Seward English mine, a small country
Ajaer^^^' 150 feet from the mouth of the mine, while engaged in turning off
pjiue, *^*" right side of entry which was only 5 feet wide. The place which
- pjac^ * turned was started about G feet wide, and was in a distance of 14
^as ^^^^^ a stone dropped out of the center, killing both instantly. They
feet, ^^^only men employed in the mine and both were considered practical
^ere ^^^^ from all appearances this was an unforeseen accident.
VINTON COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
Augutt 2nd. — Ben Yat<'s, American 42 years old. Killed at the Alma Lime
51 min© ^y ^^^^ of roof in No. 3 room on the 1st cast entry, weighing about
" pounds, which knocked him down. Before assistance could be gotten there
as a large fall 25 feet long, 15 feet wide and iMi feet thick, covering him up.
INSPECTOR OP MINES 163
It required from 1 o'clock until 10 at night to recover the body. Deceased was
considered a careful man and his Judgment could be relied on when working in
shale.
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WAYNE COUNTY.
FALL OF ROOF.
September 23rd.— Richard Edwards, Welsh, 01 years old. Killed in No. 21
mine by a fall of stone in room No. 3 on No. 1 south side entry. He was in the
act of barring off a standing shot when the accident happened. The nearest
post to stone was 7 feet from face. The place previous to the accident ap-
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TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER AND CHARACTER OF THE PERMANENT
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TABLE SHOWING TOTAL NUMBER AND KIND OP SCALES TESTED IN
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192
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE PRODUCTION OF FIRE CLAY FOR THE YEAR 1909
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241
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200
182
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159
204
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Total tons produced in 1909 2,289,088
Total tons produced in 1908 2,004,019
Net gain 285,069
Average days worked in 1909
Average days worked in 1908.
Net gain
266
229
37
Total number men employed In 1909.
Total number men employed in 1908.
1,319
1,191
Net gain
128
INSPECTOR OP MINES
193
TABLE SHOWING THE FIRE CLAY PRODUCTION OF THE STATE FROM
JANUARY 1, 1884, TO DECEMBER 31, 1909, INCLUSIVE.
Years.
Output
Tons.
Gain.
Loss.
1884
1885.
1886
1887.
1888.
1889.
1890
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1896
1897.
1898
1899
1900
1901.
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1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
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153,756
266,709
36e,476
471,794
574,129
833,159
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1,253.110
1,032,348
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1,173.697
1,473,088
1,337,181
1,528,829
1,567,603
2.045,848
2,039.292
2,126.179
2.177.174
2,004.019
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112,953
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105,313
102,335
259,030
254,401
165,550
204.195
146.775
299,391
191,648
38.774
478,245
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285,069
14,452
220.762
89.435
97,081
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199
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ii
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s
53
PRODUCTION OF IRON ORE
(201)
202
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING THE PRODUCTION OF IRON ORB BY COUNTIES DUR-
ING THE YEARS 1908 AND 1909, AND THE GAIN AND LOSS IN BACH
COUNTY.
Counties.
Tonnage
1908.
Tonnage
1909.
Gain.
Loss.
Jackson
20
2,047
2,080
392
8,837
79
1,004
2,060
Lawrence
1,655
Perry
8,837
26
1,004
Scioto
53
Tuscarawas
Totals
2,120
12,392
11,927
1,655
Note:— Net gain, 10,272 tons.
TABLE SHOWING THE IRON ORE PRODUCTION OF THE STATE FROM
1884 TO 1909, INCLUSIVE.
Blackband.
Hematite.
Years.
O
3
i
0
00
1
0
s
i
H
1884
1
276,286
1885
70,931
83,947
87,965
82,054
70,398
41,848
15.540
8,680
3,837
188,646
260.537
289.500
171.298
182,011
127,240
52,444
81,042
64,423
58.043
93,051
70,765
50,267
51.659
25,359
52,266
41.325
10,681
12,995
20,652
14,207
8,515
2.423
2,120
12,392
259,577
1886
* 5,911'
11,656
28.550
26,308
6.860*
4,843
3.837
'13,612*
4.018
l'l'8,262'
'54,771'
74,796
"16,619'
6,380
22,286'
20,498
"l6,866'
"lO,94i'
30,644
"6.445'
5,692
6,092
303
71.89i
28,963
"10.713'
'28,598'
"3*5,668'
1,392'
"26.967'
"2.314'
7,657
16,272'
344,484
1887
377,465
1888
253,352
1889
252,409
1890
169,088
1891
67,984
1892
89 722
1893
68,260
1894
58,043
1895
93 051
1896
70.765
1897
50,267
1898
51,659
1899
25,359
52,266
41,325
1900 1
1901
1902
10.681
12,995
20,652
14,207
8,515
2,423
2,120
12,392
1903
1904
1905
1906 i
1907
1908
1909
PRODUCTION OF GYPSUM
(203)
204
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING COMPARISON OF GYPSUM PRODUCTION OF 1909, COM-
PARED WITH THE YEAR 1908; NUMBER OF EMPLOYES; DAYS
WORKED DURING 1909.
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55
American Gypsum Co
74,000
108,517
34,517
85
285
U. S. Gypsum Co
80,436
120,287
39,851
115
250
Totals
154,436
228,804
74,368 1
200
1
Note:—
Average days worked, 265.
Average tons produced for each man for the year 1909, 1,^.44.
Average tons produced for each man per day, 1909, 4.3.
Gain In tonnage as compared with year 1908, 74,368.
INSPECTOB OF MINES.
205
The following compilations of the Ohio Ck>al8 are published through the
courtesy of the University of Illinois Engineering Experiment Station, W. F.
M. Goss, Dean and Director:
TABLE 20.
UNIT COAL, VALUES.
Compiled from Bulletin 9, Fourth Series, 1908, Ohio State Geological Survey.
County.
*
Analyses of Coal as
Received.
"Unit Coal"
Basis.
B. t. u. — 5000 S
9
Mois-
ture.
Ash.
Sul-
phur.
B. t. u.
fO-
1.00 —
(1.08 Ash -f«/^S.)
1
1
CLARION OR NO. 4 COAL.
65
67
68
66
64
63
62
55
56
57
60
59
61
54
58
70
69
Lawrence
6.34
5.86
6.11
6.00
6.80
4.90
5.31
5.61
4.98
4.71
5.33
4.72
4.52
5.02
4.61
5.02
4.95
17.41
15.28
9.94
11.86
9.34
13.70
13.54
8.09
9.80
8.61
8.40
11.21
8.85
8.15
11.10
8.97
9.32
5.29
5.36
3.61
5.10
3.45
6.14
6.08
3.70
4.08
3.73
3.72
4.16
4.23
2.81
5.28
3.32
3.53
10741
11133
11957
11734
11763
11495
11381
12279
12154
12361
12206
12049
12337
12469
12053
12528
12445
14562
Lawrence
14547
Lawrence
14508
Lawrence
14645
Scioto
14272
Jackson
14545
Jackson
14436
Jackson
14465
Jackson
14538
Jackson
14505
Jackson
14387
Vinton
14640
Vinton
14505
Vinton
14639
Vinton
14645
Vinton
14780
Vinton
14776
Average
5.34
10.80
4.33
11947
14551
LOWER KITTANING OR NO. 5 COAL.
74
75
76
71
72
73
776
77
77a
Lawrence . .
Lawrence . .
Jackson
Perry
Perry
Muskingum
Jefferson ...
Tuscarawas
Mahoning ..
Average
7.57
8.79
3.20
12199
8.07
9.71
2.13
11927
8.39
7.42
2.65
12190
6.85
10.16
4.72
11864
6.74
7.12
2.58
12393
5.05
7.77
4.80
12569
2.46
7.40
3.82
13664
5.30
7.71
3.25
12902
5.23
4.72
2.17
13504
6.18
7.87
3.26
12578
14830
14727
14679
14612
14574
14691
15406
15061
15141
14863
MIDDLE KITTANING OR NO. 6 COAL.
136
82a
82b
89a
83
84
Lawrence
Lawrence
Gallia ....
Athens . . .
Athens ...
Athens ...
5.99
4.82
3.61
13165
6.64
10.92
3.32
11927
8.08
8.52
3.64
12091
6.36
8.49
0.51
12454
6.17
7.82
0.90
12362
6.70
6.75
2.28
12458
14957
14749
14753
14764
14511
14563
206
ANNUAL BEFOBT
TABLB20.
UNIT COAL TALCBS— (Conltauttd,!
J3
2
Coiuity.
Analyses of Coal
ReceiTod.
Mois-
ture.
Snl-
phor.
B.tlL
-Unit Coal"
B. to. — 50001
1.00 —
(1.08Aah+"/«S..
MIDDLE KITTANING OR NO. 6 COAL— Continned.
86
82
81
89
90
86
87
88
80
79
91
78
92
93
95
94
97
98
101
100
96
99
104
102
103
111
112
108
109
105
110
113
114
118
120
107
133
131
115
130
129
124
134
116
128
117
106
121
122
Athens
Vinton
Hocking . . .
Athens
Athens ....
Hocking ...
Hocking ...
Hocking . . .
Hocking ...
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Perry
Ferry
Muskingum
Muskingum
Muskingum
Muskingum
Muskingum
Muskingum
Muskingum
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton .
Coshocton .
Coshocton . ,
Coshocton . ,
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton .
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
i Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
I Coshocton .
I Coshocton . .
I Tuscarawas
I Tuscarawas
6.80
8.05
2.14
12229
4.90
10.15
4.26
12321
6.52
8.03
8.62
12330
7.14
6.72
1.66
1^363
7.28
6.73
0.86
12409
7.66
6.86
0.77
12610
7.46
4.81
0.66
12703
7.40
6.00
1.06
12649
6.66
6.97
2.67
12422
7.76
7.47
1.46
12190
5.79
6.91
1.00
12669
7.00
6.96
2.38
12384
5.25
9.86
8.43
12191
6.90
10.10
4.96
12036
6.72
6.64
2.43
12426
7.21
5.26
2.34
12614
6.70
8.45
3.88
12382
6.40
7.58
2.72
12361
5.08
9.77
5.54
12244
4.67
9.83
4.10
12371
5.02
9.56
5.97
12164
5.44
9.28
3.77
12280
5.55
5.23
3.63
12944
4.75
9.28
5.35
12337
4.62
6.58
4.49
12827
4.37
5.36
3.61
13045
L0.93
6.64
2,03
11039
4.33
5.59
4.00
13084
5.12
7.02
3.87
12719
5.32
6.30
4.22
12755
5.60
13.28
4.87
11200
4.44
4.45
3.54
13232
4.58
8.75
5.36
12380
5.32
8.60
4.36
12290
4.50
5.97
3.63
12911
5.40
5.08
3.18
12949
3.45
7.67
5.22
12843
3.41
9.38
4.88
12548
4.72
5.47
4.05
12958
3.78
8.42
3.83
12782
3.81
6.01
8.24
13151
4.10
5.21
3.25
13196
3.18
6.93 {
4.12
13149
5.19
5.87
3.55
12820
4.30
7.63
3.97
12602
4.70
11.29
6.60
11869
5.30
6.15
3.72
12761
3.52
6.01
3.17
13135
4.94
9.50
4.19
12341
14647
14802
14666
14488
14662
14662
14663
14642
14648
14534
14510
14669
14620
14649
14513
14662
14600
14569
14716
14756
14581
14663
14703
14668
14689
14643
13871*
14736
14708
14661
14159
14702
14589
14546
14623
14641
14733
14686
14637
14808
14774
14730
14865
14613
14546
14481
14609
14706
14706
•Low B. t. u. due to weathering.
J
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
207
TABLE 20.
UNIT COAL VALUES— (Continued.)
County.
Analyses of Coal as
Received.
••Unit Coal"
Basis.
B. t. u. — 5000 S
2
Mois-
ture.
Ash.
Sul-
phur.
B. t. u.
a
1
1.00 —
(1.08 Ash 4-"/*S.)
123
132
138
127
119
125
126
135
137
139
147
144
145
146
142
140
141
143
148
149
150
151
25
27
28
26
23
24
24
22
9
11
8
3
4
MIDDLE KITTANING OR NO. 6 COAL— Concluded.
Tuscarawas
3.51
3.76
7.15
4.66
7.31
4.69
4.92
6.66
3.60
5.65
7.69
6.79
4.56
6.22
4.21
9.06
7.04
8.22
4.60
10.08
4.56
3.06
2.62
3.28
1.00
4.70
2.91
2.66
1.76
4.13
12875
13028
1294^
12775
12514
12386
12748
12559
14020
12362
Carroll
Tuscarawas
Tuscarawas
Holmes
Tuscarawas
Tuscarawas
Stark
Columbiana
Stark
Average
5.56
7.36
3.30
12564
UPPER FREEPORT, WATERLOO OR NO. 7 COAL.
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Gallia ...,
Lawrence
Lawrence
Lawrence
Average
Muskingum
Muskingum
Muskingum
Coshocton
Average
7.20
10.67
2.33
11801
7.85
12.18
2.66
11349
8.37
8.23
1.29
11873
8.45
11.28
0.93
11529
7.62
12.39
1.81
11468
7.13
8.91
1.31
12089
8.77
8.71
0.76
11855
8.38
10.09
1.84
11695
7.97
10.31
1.62
11707
UPPER FREEPORT OR NO. 7 COAL.
PITTSBURG OR NO. 8 COAL.
Gallia I 5.80
Gallia 6.98
Gallia ..
Gallia ..
Athens .
Athens .
Athens .
Morgan .
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
7.83
6.73
5.78
6.60
4.51
6.87
2.79
4.08
2.91
8.51
?.80
10.06
9.03
9.76
13.03 I
8.00
10.20 i
11.49 I
8.19 I
9.42
10.61 I
8.00 I
6.86 I
8.95 I
4.34
5.21
3.89
4.37
4.19
3.41
4.88
4.22
5.09
4.95
4.31
3.76
4.27
11792 I
11849 I
11779 I
11441
12299
11892 I
11945 I
12100 t
12987 I
12476 I
13212
13185 i
12785 I
14761
14760
14820
14525
14230
14649
14676
14971
15401
14973
14644
14824
14465
14396
14547
14586
14570
14517
14556
14531
[
4.89 1
4.72 1
5.11
6.40 1
7.78 I
7.56
12.60
3.19
4.36
5.00
3.84
2.01
12499
12683
11804
13185
14566
i
14736
[ ,
14667
14694
e
5.28
7.78
3.80
12542
14665
14301
14413
14575
14614
14618
14560
14553
14504
14134
14961
15099
14937
14933
208
ANNUAL REPmrr
TABLB 20.
UNIT COAL VALUBS— (Ckmtlnned).
I
County.
Analyaea of Coal
Received.
Mois-
ture.
Ash.
Sul-
phur.
B.tu.
•OJnlt Coal-
Basia.
B. t u. — 6000
1.00 —
(1.08A8li+"/*.5
PITTSBURGH OR NO. 8 COAL.
7
10
6
6
1
2
6a
2a
12
15
15a
18
21
20
16
13
19
14
17
34
33
29
30
31
32
53
52
44
45
43
42
50
48
49
47
46
37
40
41
Belmont
3.21
4.47
8.75
4.46
3.39
3.79
4.26
4.23
3.10
3.13
4.57
6.64
5.98
3.83
4.89
4.96
4.18
4.30
5.05
7.26
11.01
10.84
10.76
7.86
9.00
10.35
9.21
9.52
8.22
9.00
6.74
5.97
10.88
10.46
6.45
8.22
7.88
7.95
4.28
4.67
4.76
4.46
2.97
4.16
3.96
4.17
3.83
4.02
1.56
2.19
1.36
4.38
4.09
1.76
2.83
3.01
2.61
13135
12376
12867
12426
12991
12861
12425
12606
12876
13019
12789
12710
12964
12356
12616
13099
12888
12859
12865
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Belmont
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Harrison
Harrison
Harrison
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jefferson
Average
4.70
9.10
3.81
12559 1
Gallia
Meigs
Meigs
Meigs
Meigs
Meigs
POMEROY OR NO. 8a COAL.
8.21
4.85
7.33
7.22
5.51
7.63
11.46
12.52
8.69
9.29
10.58
10.93
2.18
2.94
2.05
1.32
4.17
1.83
11497
11923
12105
12002
11990
11722
Average C.79 10.58 2.42 11873
MEIGS CREEK OR NO. 9 COAL.
Washington
Washington
Noble
Noble
Noble
Noble
Morgan
Morgan
Morgan
Noble
Noble
Belmont . . .
Belmont . . .
Belmont . . .
Belmont ...
14920
14976
14794
14977
14850
15027
14840
14842
16008
14943
14980
14829
14853
14798
15095
14938
14928
14858
14995
14835
14561
14718
14608
14552
14588
14618
14608
2.95
12.89
5.55
12245
14946
3.40 9.58
5.03
12749
14970
3.06 12.33
6.00
12357
15011
2.90 10.16
4.27
12692
14895
2.55 I 11.41
5.79
12514
14918
3.12 1 12.85
5.60
12130
14827
5.13
11.74
4.89
11925
15270
5.05
10.37
4.30
12114
14621
4.07
10.66
5.07
12202
14637
3.54
13.23
6.21
11956
14787
4.85
9.82
5.59
12301
14757
4.47
13.07
3.27
12002
14870
3.40
14.94
4.39
11840
14890
3.52
11.84
3.67
12391
14947
4.17
9.60
3.11
12602
1486S
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
TABLB20.
UNIT COAL VALUES— (Concluded).
209
County.
Analyses of Coal as
Received.
"Unit Coal"
Basis.
S^
Mois-
ture.
Ash.
Sul-
phur.
5. t. u.
B. t u. — 5000 S
"S
^
1.00 —
(1.08 Ash -f»/^S.)
MBIGS CREEK OR NO. 9 COAL— Concluded.
«> ^ / Belmont
4.31
7.52
4.98
5.35
11.68
11.24
12.82
10.29
1.94
2.11
2.41
2.20
12307
11860
11974
12393
14888
o tfs^^v 1 Belmont
14846
i^i \ Belmont
14846
iri \ Harrison
14919
f Average
4.11
11.60
4.28
12240
14841^
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DISTRICTS
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216 ANNUAL REPORT
INSPECTORS AND DISTRICTS INTO WHICH THE STATE IS DIVIDBD. 1900.
GEO. HARRISON,
Chief Inspector of Mines, Wellston, Ohio.
FIRST DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Scioto and a portion of both
Vinton and Gallia.
THOS. WATESRS, Inspector,
Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio.
Succeeded August Ist, 1909, by
JOHN BURKE, Wellstcm, Jackson County, Ohio.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Hocking and Meigs, and a portion of both Vinton
and Gallia.
BDW. KEISKESDY, Inspectob,
Carbon Hill, Hocldng County, Ohio.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Composed of Athens County.
JNO. L. Mcdonald, inspeotob,
Glouster, Athens County, Ohio.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Perry, Muskingum and Morgan.
WM. C. wiper. Inspector,
Malta, Morgan County, Ohio.
Succeeded July 1st, 1909, by
ISAAC HILL, Inspector,
Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 217
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Guernsey, Noble and Washington, and the Cochran
and Media Mines, Belmont County.
W. H. TURNER, Inspector,
Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio.
SIXTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Tuscarawas, Coshocton and Columbiana.
ALEX. SMITH, Inspectob,
New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage,
Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne.
W. H. MILLEHl, Inspector,
R. D. No. 1, Massillon, Stark County, Ohio.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
Composed of a portion of Belmont County.
LOT JENKINS. IxsPKcrroR.
No. 4777 Jefferson St., Bellaire, Belmont Co., O.
NINTH DISTRICT.
Composed of the Counties of Carroll, Harrison and portion of Jefferson.
THOS. MORRISON, Inspector.
Sherodsville. Carroll County, Ohio.
TENTH DISTRICT.
Composed of a portion of both Belmont and Jefferson Counties.
EBENEZBR JONES, Inspector,
Martins Ferry, Belmont County, Ohio.
Succeeded May Ist, 1909, by
1j. D. DEVORE, Inspector,
Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio.
INSPECTIONS
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220
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE SHOWING NUMBER OF VISITS TO MINES MADE BY THE CHIEP
INSPECTOR AND DISTRICT INSPECTORS IN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES
OF THE STATE FROM JANUARY 1, 1909, TO DECEMBER 31, 1809, IN-
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Note:— One hundred and sixty-five days (165), 68 during 1908, 87 during
1909. and 10 during the first part of 1910, were spent by the Chief Inspector
meeting with the Mining Commission of which he was Chairman; one week was
also spent at Cherr\% Illinois, during the second week of November rendering
such assistance as was possible under the circumstances.
REPORT OF DISTRICT MINE
INSPECTORS
(221)
FIRST DISTRICT
JOHN BURKE.
Composed of the Counties of Jackson, Lawrence, Sctoto and a
Portion of Vinton County.
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238 ANNUAL REPORT
Hon. Geo. Habbison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sib:— In oompliance with the mining laws, I herewith submit to you
my first annual report of the First Mining District, from August 1. 1909, the
date of my appointment, to DjBcember 31, 1909. both dates inclusive.
During the year 14 permanent improvements have been made, consisting
of 1 fan, 1 furnace, 6 second openings, 4 air shafts and 2 stairways. Four sets
of weigh scales have been tested; 3 were correct, 1 incorrect. Six mines have
been abandoned during the year, 10 suspended and 3 new openings have been
made.
I regret to report three deaths in the mines, all of which occurred In Jack-
son county; two were killed by falls of slate, the other was found dead in the
mine, death resulting from natural causes.
In conclusion, I desire to thank you and the other members of the mining
department for courtesies, information and advice given.
I also wish to thank Mr. Thos. Waters, the former district inspector, who
assisted me in many ways.
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN BURKE, WeOlston, O.,
Inspector First District,
December 31, 1909.
INSPECTOR OP MINBS. 239
JACKSON COUNTY.
The following mines are owned and operated by the Superior Coal Co., Jack-
son, Ohio. Samuel H. Wilson, Wellston. Ohio, General Superintendent.
Superior No. 1.
Located near Wellston, on D., T. & I. Ry. Evan A. Thomas, Coalton, O.,
mine boss. Shaft opening, 100 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thic^.
Double entry system, fan ventilation, employs 30 miners and 16 day h.anda.
Visited September 18th and December 22nd. Found in fair condition. On
second visit requested breakthrough on Cth right entry cleaned out, and looce
slate on main haulway taken down.
Superior No. 3.
Located near Wellston, on B. & O. Ry. Geo. Eberts, Wellston, O., mine boss.
Shaft, 47 feet deep, No. 2 seam, 3 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventila-
tion, employs 80 miners and 44 day hands. Five visits made. August 10th re-
quested that curtains on cutoffs on 3rd and 4th east entries be replaced with
doors, and breakthroughs on 5th west entry cleaned out. August 18th, tested
scales and found correct. October 11th, found curtains on 3rd and 4th east
entries replaced with doors; requested breakthroughs on 4th east and 5th and
6th west entries cleaned out. December 27th, was unable to secure a measure-
ment of air on 4th east entry; requested the mine boss to remove men from this
entry, open up breakthroughs, repair brattices and erect a door. December 28th,
found Improved conditions on 4th east entry.
Superior No. 4.
Located near Wellston. Virgil Callahan, Coalton, O., mine boss. Shaft, 84
feet deep. No. 2 seam of coal, 32 Inches thick; double entry system, fan ventila-
tion; employs 73 miners and 35 day hands. Two inspections made. Visited
September 10th. Mine had just started to work after having been idle for nine
months. Ventilation was weak on 2nd east and south entries. Rands were In
bad condition from mud and water. November 20th, In fair condition; requested
check door erected on 3rd east entry. A fan has been installed at the Meadow
Run opening, which Improves the ventilation.
Superior No. 9.
Located three miles southeast of Wellston, on C, H. & D. Ry. Chas. 0.
May, Wellston, O., mine boss. Shaft opening, 150 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal,
3^4 feet thick; double entry system, fan ventilation, pick and machine mining;
employs 80 pick miners, 40 loaders, 6 machine runners and 55 day men. Four
inspections made. Visited August 17th, In fair condition. November Sth and
9th on north, found fair current of air on entries, but weak in working places;
requested check doors or curtains put up. December 20th, found south side of
mine In fair condition; several brattices were leaking on north side; requested
same repaired. December 24th, brattices repaired as requested, and good cur-
rent of air passing through all working places. Re<iiiested that the fire boss
comply with the mining laws n makng examination of mine.
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Superior No. 12.
Located on D., T. & I. Ry., three miles east of Wellston. Jas. Duane, R.
D. No. 2, Wellston, O., mine boss. Shaft, 155 feet deep. No. 2 seam of coal, 32
inches thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation; employs 20 loaders, 4
machine runners and 18 day hands. Visited October 15th; ventilation poor in
working places. Requested check doors erected. November 27th, requested new
timbers put up on side track at bottom of the shaft; also that loose slate on
south entry be timbered or taken down.
Wellston Colliery.
Located two miles east of Wellston, transportation C, H. & D. Ry. Operated
by the Wellston Colliery Co.. Wellston, O. W. S. McCloud, Wellston, O., super-
intendent; Henry Shires, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 98 feet deep; No. 2
seam of coal, Z^ feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation, pick and
machine mining; employs 44 pick miners, 40 loaders, 6 machine runners and
38 day hands. Three inspections made. August 7th^ found in good condition.
September 15th, In good condition. No regulation in regard to shot firing was
in force by the pick miners. Requested that a system of shooting be put in
operation, the miners to fire their shots in turn. November 3rd, found powder
being taken in the mine while the power was on the wires. Requested power
shut off when delivering powder. Found dynamite stored In the mine; had it
removed immediately. Mine In good condition.
D. C. & I. No. 2.
Located at Wellston, transportation B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Dayton
Coal & Iron Co., WeWston, O. Herbert Poore, Wellston, O., superintendent;
Robt. Pope, same place; mine boss. Shaft, 53 feet deep. No. 2 seam of ooal, 3%
feet thick; double entry system, fan ventilation, pick and machine mining;
employs 10 pick miners, 36 loaders, 6 machine runners and 22 day hands. Vieited
August 4th. Mine in good condition.
D. C. & I. No. 3.
Located at Wellston, transportation C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by Daytou
Coal & Iron Co., Wellston, O. Herbert Poore, Wellston, O., superintendent;
Robert Pope, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 85 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal,
4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation; employs 14 miners and 9
day hands. Visited October 29th, mine in good condition.
Domeetic.
Located two miles east of Wellston, on D., T. & I, Ry. Operated by the
Domestic Coal Co., Wellston, O. H. A. Goddard, Weillston, superintendent; Gal
Littlejohn, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 97 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 3
fet?t 4 inches thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation; employs 1 pick miner,
65 loaders, 12 machine runners and 42 day hands. Visited August 5th; mine
in fair condition. August 23rd, requested oovering placed on the cage, also
mud removed from the road between the main entry and the bottom of the
slope; otherwise mine in fair condition. October 31st, visited in company with
Chief Inspector of Mines Geo. Harrison, to investigate the death of John Price.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 241
the fire boss, who was found dead In this mine on the morning of the 27th of
Octoljer. November 4th, requested loose slate taken down or timbered on 4th
right entry, ailao requested the fire boss to comply with the mining laws in
making examination of mine. Ordered the ''bug dust," which was used as
ballast in the road, taken out of the mine. November 6th, found former order
in regard to removing dust complied with.
Tom Corwln No. 1.
Located near Glen Roy, on the C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by the Tom Corwin
Coal Co.. Dayton, 0. E. J. Harper. Glen Roy, superintendent; David R. Welsh,
same place, mine boss. Shaft, 105 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick;
double entry system, fan ventilation; employs 28 miners and 12 day hand*-:.
Visited September 21st, mine in poor condition. Requested that safety holes be
made on north motor line, also loose slate taken dwn, or timbered. November
29th, found black-damp in the pillar workings on the north; requested the mine
bo6s to remove the men, brattice off the black-damp and increase the volume of
air through these places. December 4th, found improved conditions and a fair
current of air passing through these places where the men had been requested
removed on my former visit.
Emma No. 2.
Located at Glen Roy, operated by the Emma Coal Co., Jackson, O. Edwin
Jones, same place, superintendent; John Rockwe!^!, Glen Roy, O., mine bo.ss.
Shaft, 80 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; double entry system, fan
ventilation. Employs 11 miners and 3 day hands. Visited September 13th;
conditions poor. Ventilation was deficient, caused by main airway being nearly
filled up with falls of slate and brattices leaking; requested ventilation In-
creased. December 15th, the second Jeft entry on the north was in an unsafe
condition on account of bad top. Requested the assistant mine boss to remove
the men from this entry until it was properly timbered. December 21st, found
improved conditions. Tested the safety catches; they failed to work.
Emma No. 3.
Located on Springfield switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Emma Coal
Co., Jackson, O. Edwin Jones, Jackson, O., superintendent; J. D. Richards,
same place, mine boss. Drift opening; No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single
entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 47 miners and 17 day hands. Mine
in good condition.
Jonea A. Morgan No. 3.
Located near Glen Roy, transportation C, H. & D. and D., T. & I. Rys.
Operated by the Jones & Morgan Coal Co., Jackson, O. Moses Morgan, Jackson,
C, superintendent; D. R. Jones, same place, mine boss. Slope opening, 150 foet
long; No. 2 seam of coaJ, 34 inches thick; single entry system, fan ventilation;
pick and machine mining; employs 9 pick miners, 5 loaders, 2 machine runners
and 9 day hands. Visited October 5th, found in good condition.
Acorn Slope.
Situated near Glen Roy, on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by the Jones Coal Co.,
Jackson. O. E. T. Jones, Jackson, O., superintendent; M. M. Morgan, same place,
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242 ANNUAL Rfit>OUt
mine boss. Slope opening, 440 feet long; No. 2 seam of coal. 32 inches thick;
double entry system, fan ventilation; employs 8 miners and 3 day hands. Visited
August 6th, mine in poor condition. Found a working place, which was worked
over the 60 foot limit, in advance of the air. Ordered same stopped until break-
through was made.
Dewitt
Situated on D., T. & I. Ry., three mides east of Wellston. Operated by the
Dewitt Coal Co., Wellston, O. Willard Dewitt has charge of the mine. Drift
opening; No. 5 seam of coal, 3V6 feet thick; double entry system, furnace ven-
tilation; employs 16 miners and 4 day hands. Visited August 11th. Mine was
in good condition; requested a check door erected on north entry.
Following mines owned and operated by the Chapman Coal Co., Jackson, 0.
John E. Hayes« Chapman, O., general superintendent
Springfield.
Located on Springflelld switch, D., T. & I. Ry. W. J. Eisnagle, same place,
mine boss. Shaft, 54 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry
system^ fan ventilation, pick and machine mining; employs 10 pick miners, IS
loaders, 6 machine runners and 34 day hands. Visited August 30th. found Idle.
September 20th, mine in fair condition, except 3rd east entry on north, where
the ventilation wiis deficient; requested doors and brattices repaired. September
23rd, found a current of air passing through the working places on 3rd
east entry.
Chapman.
Situated near Chapman, on D., T. & I. Ry. Jacob Houser, same place, mine
boss. Drift opening; No. 2 seam of coal, 32 inches thick; single entry system,
fan ventilation; employs 10 miners and 2 day hands. Visited December 2utl,
found in good condition.
Qrace.
Located on Ada switch, transportation D., T. & I. Ry. Frank Pierpolut,
Wejllston, O., mine boss. Shaft, 100 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 34 inches
thick; single entry system, fan ventilation, pick and machine mining; employs
4 pick miners, 65 loaders, 10 machine runners and 31 day hands. Visited
August 24th; requested manholes made along motor line on 2nd north entry.
Mine was in good condition.
Rhodes & Sell.
Situated three miles west of Coalton, on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by
Rhodes & Sell Coal Co., Coalton, O. E. A. Rhodes, Coalton, superintendent; Jas.
Rhodes, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 2 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; single
entry system, fan ventilation; employs 17 miners and 5 day hands. Visited
November 15th. Ventilation was good. Haul way was in bad condition from
mud and water. Found loose slate on entry; requested «ame taken down or
timbered; also ordered stairway put in second opening. December 29th. found
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 243
Stairway in second opening. The roads were in poor condition, and standing
water at the face of several of the working places was found. Requested the
roads put in good condition and water removed from the working places. Yen-
UlaUon fair.
Sun.
Located three miles west of Jackson, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the
Sun Coal Co., Jackson. O. Wm. Rhodes, Jackson, O., superintendent; Chas.
Booth, same place, mine boss. Drift opening; Jackson HUl seam of coal, 26
inches thick; single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 40 miners and
14 day hands. Visited October 18th. Ventilation fair on all entries, with the
exception of 1st east, where the air was deficient. Requested brattices and doors
repaired and breakthroughs opened up. December 23rd mine found idle; no
thorough inspection was made. Requested the dirt and boards which covered
the entrance of the second opening removed.
Alma No. 2.
Located three miles east of Wellston, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the
Alma Coal Co., Wellston, O. W. P. Porter, Weillston, superintendent; Frank
Craggs, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 124 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 28
inches thick; double entry system, fan ventilation; employs 19 miners and 8
day hands. Visited August 9th and November Gtb. On last visit requested the
fire boss to comply with the mining laws in making examination of mine. Mine
in good condition.
Northern.
Situated near Glenroy, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Northern Coal
Mining Co., Jackson, O.. EJdwin Jones, Jackson, O., superintendent; John Rock-
well, Glenroy. O., mine boss. Shaft, 40 feet deep; No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet
thick; single entry system, fan ventilation; employs 18 miners and 6 day hands.
Visited September 16th. This mine is all pillar work; conditions fairly good.
Star Furnace.
Located near Jackson, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Star Furnace Co.,
Jackson, O. L. V. Brown, Jackson, O., superintendent; Jeff Whaley, same place,
mine boss. Drift opening. No. 1 seam, 3 feet thick; double entry system, furnace
ventilation; employs 30 miners and 20 day hands. Visited August 31st. Re-
quested a breakthrough made between the two rooms next to the face of the 4th
west entry and check door erected on entry. Mine in fair condition.
Price.
Located on Price's switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by W. A. Gosline & Co.,
Toledo, O. J. C. Hurd, Jr., Jackson, O., superintendent; Arthur Mapes, R. D.
No. 4, Jackson, O., mine boss. Drift opening. No 2 seam of coal, 26 inches thick;
single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 41 miners and 14 day hands.
Visited August 27th; found in fairly good condiHou; requested breakth roughs
cleaned out on 1st left entry.
Harper.
Located on Ada switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Harper Coal Co.,
Coalton, O. John E. Harper, Coalton, O., superintendent; J. C. Rowe, same
244 ANNUAL REPORT
place, mine boss. Slope opening, 125 feet long, single entry system, fan ventila-
tion; employs 34 miners and 11 day hands. Visited November 5th; found in
fair condition. Requested stairway put in the shaft for the purpose of an escape-
ment-way. December 16th, ventilation fair; requested loose slate taken down or
timbered, and stairway placed within the shaft within five days.
Evans.
Located at Oak Hill, on B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Ward Coal Co.. Oak
Hill, O. Chas. Bowman, Oak Hill, superintendent; Geo. Darling, same pflace,
mine boss. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of coal, 3% feet thick; single entry sys-
tem, furnace ventilation; employs 14 miners and 5 day hands. Visited August
19th. Mine was in poor condition; requested a new escapement-way made.
October 21st, ventilation fair; work on the escapement-way was making slow
progress. Requested this place driven narrow, and completed as expeditiously
as possible.
Qlobe.
Located near Jackson, on B. & O. Ry. Operated by the QQobe Iron Co.. Jack-
aon, O. J. E. Jones. Jackson, superintendent; Ross L. Lewis, same place, mine
boss. Shaft, 103 feet deep, No. 1 seam of coal, 3 feet 10 inches thick; double
entry system, fan ventilation; machine mining; employs 28 loaders. 6 machine
runners and 13 day hands. Visited September 22nd and December 14th; found
in good condition. On last visit, requested the fire boss to comply with the
mining law in making examination of mine.
.Jackson Iron & Steel.
Located near Jackson, transportation D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Jack-
son Iron & Steel Co., Jackson. O. Daniel C. Jones, same place, superintendent
and mine boss. Shaft, 50 feet deep. No. 1 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; double
entry system, fan ventilation; empjloys 42 miners and 13 day hands. Mine in
good condition. The wooden brattices on entries are being replaced with brick
and cement stoppings.
Jackson & Decatur.
Located six miles west of Jackson, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by Jackson
& Decatur Coal Co., Jackson, O. R. S. Campbell, Jackson, superintendent; Geo.
Young, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 1 seam of coal, 3 feet thick: single
entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 18 miners and 7 day hands. Visited
October 22nd; found old opening idle, no inspection made. New opening, fairly
good condition.
Rowe.
Located at Coalton, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by Wm. Rowe, Coalton, O.
Nick Maddox, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 2 seam of coal. 32
inches thick. Single entry system; ventilated by fire basket; employs 17 miners
and 4 day hands. Conditions fair.
Pastor.
Located noar Lincoln Furnace, transportation D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by
the Pastor Coal Co., Wcllston. O. Robert Klrkley, Wellston, superintendent:
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Chas. Newland, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet
thick. Doubile entry system, fan ventilation; employs 21 miners and 4 day
hands. Visited September 24th; ventilation was good. Requested loose slate
taken down in second opening; also requested stairs placed in same. Tested
scales and found correct. October 25th, found second opening not repaired as
requested on former visit. Reduced the working force to ten men. October
27th. stairs were built in second opening, also loose slate taken down, making it
available as an escapement-way.
Wills.
Located three miles west of Coajton on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by the
Evans Coal Co., Coalton, O. Edw. Evans, same place, superintendent; W. L.
Rawlins, Byer. O., mine boss. Drift opening, No. 1 seam of coal, 3 feet thick;
single entry system, furaace ventilation; employs 6 miners and 1 day hand.
Visited November 15th; found in good condition.
Rempel.
Located near Limestone Furnace, transportation C, H. & D. Ry. Operated
by the Jno. P. Hall Coal Co., Dayton, O. Murley Bates, Rempel. O., superin-
tendent and mine boss. Drift opening, No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Single
entry system, furnace ventljlatlon; employs 33 miners and 6 day hands. Visited
October 1st; mine in good condition. Tested scales and found incorrect.
Lucy No. 3.
Located on Armstrong's switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Am\strong
Coal Co., Jackson, O. John Armstrong, Jackson, O., superintendent; Guss Smales,
^ame place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single
entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 22 miners and 8 day hands. Visited
' November 16th; found in fair condition. Requested that a fall of slate and
dirt be removed from second opening and entrance timbered.
Commercial.
Located near Madison Furnace, transportation C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by
C. W. Hammerstein, Coalton, O. P. C. White, R. D. No. 3, Jackson, O., superin-
tendent and mine boss. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single
entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 9 miners and 6 day hands Visitod
December 3rd; found in fair condition. Ordered a supply of timber kept at
mine; also ordered a second opening made.
Cochran.
Located six miles west of Jackson, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the
Cochran Coal Co., Jackson, O. A. J. Cochran, Jackson, superintendent; Walter
Claar, R. D. No. 3, Jackson, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 1 seam of coal, 3
4eet thick; single entry system, fan ventilation; employs 35 miners and 14 day
bands. Ventilation fair. The airway on the south entry was filled up to some
extent by falls of drawslate; requested it cleaned out.
Victor.
Located near Coalton. transportation C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by T. J.
BSvana, Coalton, O. Linn Freeman, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No.
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2 seam of coal, 26 inches thick; single entry system, nature^! ventilation; employs
14 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 13th, conditions fair. Two work-
ing places in main opening were very poorly timbered, and no supply for imme-
diate purposes. Ordered timber sent to those places at once.
Banchor No. 2.
Located three miles east of Wellston, on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by J. H.
Browne, Wellston, O. John Littlejohn, same place, mine boss. Drift opening.
No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double entry system, furnace ventilation; em-
p(loys 39 miners and 12 day hands. Visited August 28th; conditions poor. Ven-
tilation was deficient on east entries.
Shook.
Located near Coalton, on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by Shook & Myers Coal
Co., Coalton, O. Jacob Shook, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 2
seam of coal, 26 inches thick; single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs
4 miners and 1 day hand. Visited December 13th; mine in fair condition. Or-
dered a larger supply of timber kept at the mine.
Bloomfield. .
Located near Hidgeland Sta., C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by the Bloomfield
Mining Co., R. D. No. 7, Jackson^ O. G. W. Eagle, same place, superintendent.
J. J. Vaughan, R. D. No. 5, Jackson, mine boss. Drift opening; No. 4 seam of
coa4. 4% feet thick; double entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 6. miners
and one day hand. Visited November 30th. Mine found idle; no inspection
made.
Th08. Davi8.
Located at Oakhill. Operated by Thos. Davis, Oakhill, O. T. J. Davis, Oak
Hill, superintendent; Jno. J. Jones, same place, mine boss. Drift opening; No.
4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick, single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs
6 miners and 1 day hand. Visited October 21st. Found ventilation fair on left
entry, but deficient on straight entry, caused by doors and brattices leaking.
Requested them repaired. Ordered iron tamping bars and needles taken out
of the mine.
Ohio Fire Brick.
Located at Oak Hill. Operated by the Ohio Fire Brick Co.," Oak Hill, O. Drift
opening; No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet 8 inches thick; single entry system, furnace
ventilation; employs 6 miners and 2 day hands. David Davis, Oak Hill. Ohio,
superintendent; Geo. Sharp, same place, mine boss. Visited October 23rd. Mine
found in good condition.
Pritchard.
Situated near Coalton on H. V. Ry. Operated by Henry Pritchard, Coalton,
O., R. D. No. 1. Drift opening: No. 2 seam of coal, 30 inches thick; single entry
system, furnace ventilation; machine mining: employs 3 men. Visited October
1 2th. Ventilation was fair; roads were in bad condition from mud and water.
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Midway.
Located two miles southeast of Wellston. Operated by V. A. Pittenger,
Wellston, O. Drift opening; No. 4 seam of coal, 5 feet thick, single entry system,
natural ventilation; employs 5 miners and 1 day hand. Coal transported by
wagon. Visited November 22nd; conditions fair.
Oakhiil Firebrick.
Located at Oakhlll. Operated by the Oakhiil Firebrick Co., Oakhiil, O. T.
J. Davis, Oakhiil, superintendent; Edw. Harrison, same place, mine boss. Drift
opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry system, natural ventila-
tion; employs 6 miners and 1 day hand. Visited November 23rd; found in fair
condition.
Pyro.
Located near Oakhiil Station, on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by the Pyro
Firebrick Co., Oakhiil, O., R. D. No. 1. Wm. Griffiths, Oakhiil, superintendent;
Mitchell Tope, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam of coal, 3% feet thick;
double entry sj'stem, furnace ventilation; employs 4 miners and 1 day hand.
Visited December 3rd; found in fair condition. Ordered a supply of limber
kept at the mine.
Turner.
Located on Springfield switch, transportation D., T. & L Ry. Operated by
the Turner Coal Co., Coalton, O. Harloy Turner, same place, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening; No. 2 scam of coal. 30 inches thick; singile entry
system, natural ventilation; employs 3 miners. This mine is a new opening.
Visited November 16th. Mine found idle; no inspection made.
Oliver.
Located on Springfield switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by Oliver Coal Co.,
Chapman. O. Jas. Oliver, same place, has charge of the mine. Drift, No. 2 seam
of coal, 28 inches thick; single entry system; employs 6 miners and 3 day hands.
Visited November ICth; mine found idle and no inspection made.
Grime8.
Located on Springflelld switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Humphrey
A Grimes Coal Co., Coalton, O. Clate Humphreys has full charge of the mine.
Drift opening. No. 2 seam of coal, 30 inches thick; single entry system, venti-
lated by fire basket; employs G miners and 2 day hands. Visited September 17th,
found in good condition. Ordered iron tamping bars and noodles taken out of
the mine. Tested weigh scales; found incorrect.
I^aerker & Hope.
Located on Springfield switch, transportation D.. T. & I. Uy. Operated by
Maerker & Hope Coal Co., Coalton, O. Osoar Maerker. sani^ placp, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening. No. 2 seam of coal. 2S inches thick; single entry.
uutural ventilation; employs 3 minors and 1 day liand. Visited Octobor 30th;
l^ound in fair condition.
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See Kay.
Located on Price's switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by See Kay Coal Co.,
Wellston, O. AV. P. Porter, same place, superintendent; Roy GlUi'and, Jackson
O., mine boss. Drift opening, No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; double entry
system, furnace ventilation. Visited August 12th, to Investigate fatal accident
which occurred on the 11th of August to Edw. Haslett, who was killed by faill
of slate while drawing pillars on first right entry. This mine has since been
abandoned.
Walden.
Located near Jackson. Operated by Herbert Trago, Jackson, O. Thcs.
Howard, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 2 seam of coal. 20 inches
thick; single entry system, natural ventilation; employs 3 miners. Visited
December 7th, to investigate a fatal accident which occurred on December 6th
to Harvey Turner, who was killed in his working place by fall of state. De-
cember 9th, closed down mine until all working places were properly timbered
and ventilated.
Fred Jones.
Located three miles west of Coalton, on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by Fred
Jones, Jackson, O. Drift opening, No. 2 seam of cca\ 32 inches thick; single
entry system, ventilated by flre basket; employs 4 miners and 1 day hand.
Conditions fair.
Humphreys.
Located on Springfield switch, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by Geo. Humphreys
& Bros., Chapman, O. Greo. Humphreys has charge of the mine. Drift opening,
No. 2 seam of coal, 30 inches thick; single entry system, natural ventilation;
employs 4 miners. Found idle; no inspection made.
Hamilton.
Located near Jackson. Operated by Mrs. Belle F. Hamilton. Jackson. 0.
John Hamilton, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. ? seam of coal. 30
inches thick; single entry system, natural ventilation: emploj'B 11 miners and 1
day hand. Wagon transportation. Visited December 10th; ventilat'on poor.
Requested a door hung in No. 1 opening. Ordered a room stopped in No. 3
opening, as it had crossed several old rooms and was unsafe.
Coliard.
Situated on Chapman switch. D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by Frank Co'lard.
Coalton, O. Drift opening, No. 2 seam of coal, 3 feet thick. Single entry system,
natural ventilation; employs 3 miners. Visited December 2nd. Conditions fair.
LAWRENCE COUNTY.
Cobb No. 2.
Located at Etna Station on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Halley^ Coal
Co., Pedro, O. Morgan Evans, Pedro, O., superintendent; David C. Evans," same
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place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry
system, furnace ventilation; employs 60 miners and 16 day hands. Visited
September 3rd; venti'ation was good. F!rst right and main entries were driven
over the 60-foot limit in advance of the air. Ordered them stopped until the
air was brought within the lawful distance from the face. Ordered iron tamp-
ing bars and needles taken out of the mine.
Cobb No. 3.
Located near EJtna Station on D.. T. & I. Ry. Operated by Wilds & Ferguson
Coal CJo., Pedro, O. Morgan Evans, Pedro, superintendent; Jno. Ferguson, same
place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry
system, furnace ventilation; employs 33 miners and 8 day hands. Visited
September 4th; conditions poor. September 28th, found ventilation deficient
on left and rooms on left side of main entry. Ordered mine boss to remove the
men from these places until conditions were improved. October 14th, mino iu
fair condition. Found two working places which had no supply of timber; re-
quested a supply sent to all working places. October 26th, mine found in good
condition.
Iri8h Hollow N08. 1 and 2.
Located at Black Fork, transportation B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Black
Fork Co., Black Fork, O. W. E. Leonard, Black Fork, superintendent; Frank
Aberts, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of coal, 2 feet 8 inches
thick; double entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 63 loaders, 12 machine
runners and 18 day hands. Visited ctober 28th. Mine found in good condition,
with exception of the electric wires, which were not protected in parts of the
mine. Requested that they be covered with boards.
Clarion No, 4.
Located at Black Fork, transportation B. & O. Ry. Operated by Black Fork
Co., B!ack Fork, O. W. E. Leonard, Black Fork, superintendent; Jno. M. Hanes.
same place, mine hoes. Drift opening. No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double
c::try system, furnace ventilation; employs 27 miners and 17 day hands. Visited
August 25th. mine in poor condition. The board brattices vere all leaking,
caused by heavy charges of dynamite used in blasting the limestone. The board
brattices are being replaced with brick and cement stoppings, which, when
completed, will improve the ventilation. This mine produces both coal and
limestone.
Fienup No. 5.
Located at Black Fork, transportation B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Black
Fork Co., Black Fork. O. W. E. Leonard, superintendent; Jno. M. Hanes, mine
boss, both of Black Fork, O. Drift opening, No. 5 Feam of coal, 2 feet thick;
double entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 8 miners and 3 day hands.
Visited August 25th; mine had just commenced work after a suspension of
several months. Ventilation was deficient on straight entries. Requested the
breakthroughs cleaned out and air forced into the working places.
Qlnn.
Located at Lagrange Sta., on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by The Ginn Com-
pany, fronton, O. H. H. Keyes. same place, superintendent; John Beanard, R.
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D. No. 2, I ronton, O., mine boss. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet
thxick; single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 32 miners and 4 day
hands. Visited August 13th; mine was in poor condition. Ventilation was de-
ficient on account of doors and brattices leaking. Seventh and 8th west entries
were driven over the 60-foot limit in advance of the air current. Ordered those
entries stopped until air was brought within the lawful distance from the face.
September 9th, ventilation weak on right entry. Requested the breakthroughs
cleaned out Found a room on 5th west entry which was over the 60-foot limit
in advance of the air. Ordered it stopped.
Hall.
Located near Moulton Station, C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by the Jno. F. Hall
Coal Oa, Dayton, O. Edw. Brohard, Jep, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening, No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; single entry system, furnace
ventilation; employs 52 miners and 12 day hands. Visited October 20th; mine
was in good condition, with the exception of the right entry, where ventilation
was weak. This entry was dry find dusty; requested it sprinkled. Found the
new opening which the former district inspector requested made, completed.
Buck Horn No. 5.
Located at Buck Horn Sta., on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by A. T. Holcomb,
Buckhorn, O.; L. F. Vermillion, Buck Horn, O., mine boss. Drift opening. No.
5 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double entry system, furnace ventilation; employs
25 miners and 9 day hands. Visited September 8th; conditions good.
Superior Portland Cement.
Located on D., T, & I. Ry. Operated by the Superior Portland Cement Co..
Superior, O. E. C. Switzer, superintendent; W. E. Crothers. mine boss, both of
Superior, O. Drift opening into a seam of limestx)ne, 7 feet thick; double entry
system, fan ventilation; motor haulage; employs 41 miners and 15 day hands.
Visited November 26th; ventilation was fair, with the exception of rooms on
1st right entry, where the current was slow. December 6th, requested all work-
ing places properly timbered. The board brattices, which are nearly all leaking,
are being replaced with brick and cement stoppings.
Kelly.
Located at Fronton. Operated by the Kelly Nail & Iron Co., Ironton, O.
Conrad Klein, same place, superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening. No. 5
seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 32
miners and 9 day hands. Visited September 29th; found in fairly good condition.
York Portland Cement, Lime Mine.
Located on B. & O. Ry. Operated by the York Portland Cement Co.,Port8-
mouth, O. Arthur Stevens, Eifort, O., superintendent; Jno. M. Jenkins, same
place, mine boss. Drift opening, into a seam of limestone 7 feet thick; double
entry system, natural ventilation; employs 7 miners and 5 day hands. VlsiteJ
December 1st; ventilation was poor. First right entry was being driven over
the GO-foot limit in advance of the air. Ordered It stopped until a breakthrough
was made.
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Pino Qrove Lime.
Located near Pine Grove Furnace. Operated by the Hanging Rock Iron Co.,
Hanging Rock, O. D. B. Meacham, Cincinnati, O., superintendent; Hugh Shields,
Hanging Rock, O., mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of limestone 6 feet
thick; single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 16 miners and 4 day
hands. Visited October 4th; found in good condition.
Kelly Lime.
Located at Bartles Sta., on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by John Burke, Steece,
Ohio. Peter Burke, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of lime-
stone 5 feet thick; single entry system, natural ventilation; employs 13 miners
and 4 day hands. Visited December 6th; ventilation was fair. Mine was very
poorly timbered and scarcely any pillars were being left. Requested the mine
properly timbered and larger pillars left for support.
Ironton Portland Cement.
Located at Ironton. Operated by Jon. H. Lynd. Ironton, O., who has full
charge of the mine. Drift opening into a seam of limestone 5 feet thick; single
entry system, fan ventilation; employs 30 miners and 20 day hands. Visited
October 7th; found in fair condition. Requested the entry on south side of
mine timbered. November 19th, the top on east entry was very loose. Ordered
haulage on same to cease until it was timbered or taken down. Requested
breakthroughs made between rooms on north entry and a check door erected.
Lawrence Mill.
Located at RoyersviUe Sta., on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by John Deer, R.
D. No. 2, Ironton, O. Morgan Evans, Pedro, O., superintendent; John Deer,
Ironton, O., mine boss. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of coal, 3% feet thick; single
entry system, natural ventilation; employs 5 miners and 1 day hand. Visited
September 30th; found in poor condition.
Olive No. 4.
Located at Olive Furnace, on C, H. & D. Ry. Operated by R. H. McOugin,
Olive Furnace, O. Jacob Stevenson, same place, mine boss. Drift opening,
r>Jo. 4 seam of coal, 3V2 feet thick. Single entry system, furnace ventilation;
employs 12 miners. Visited September 8th; mine in poor condition; ord»^red
xx-iine boss to improve conditions. September 11th, found breakthroughs opened
uj? and fair current of air passing through the working places. •
Portsmouth Refractories.
Located on York switch, B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Portsmouth Refrac-
toxles Co., Eifcrt, O. John Poetker, Eifort, 0., superintendent; M. C. Diokcus,
Ft- D. No. 3, Oak Hill, O., mine boss. Drift oiwning. No. 5 soam of coal, :] feel
tfa.lck; single entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 5 miners and 4 day
HcLnds. Conditions fair.
Scherer.
Located near Coalgrove. Wagon transportation. Operated ])y Scherer k
Hxi^hes Coal Co., Ironton, O. Jacob Scherer, superintendent ; Chas. Hughes,
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mine boss, both of Ironton, O. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick;
double entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 7 miners and 1 day hand.
Visited November 18th, conditions good. Ordered Iron tamping bars and needles
taken out of the mine.
Hunter.
Located near Coalgrove. Wagon transportation. Operated by H. D. Hunter,
Coalgrove, O., R. D. No. 1. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of coal, 3% feet thick;
single entry system, natural ventilation; employs 4 miners. CJonditions fair.
Ordered Iron tamping bars and needles taken out of the mine.
Perry Bailey.
Located near Etna Station, D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by Perry' Bailey,
Pedro, O. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry system,
natural ventilation; employs 8 miners. Visited October 2Gth; mine In poor
condition. Requested all the men taken out of the new opening with exception
of the two that are driving for air.
Justice.
Located near Etna Sta., D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by W. R. Maxey, Culbert-
son, O. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry system,
natural ventilation; employs 3 miners. Conditions fair.
Ryan.
Located near Coalgrove. Operated by Benj. Ryan, Coalgrove, O Drift
opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 30 inches thick; single entry system, natural ven-
tilation; employs 5 miners and 1 day hand. Visited October 7th. This is a
new opening, with no means of ventilation at present, but an airway Is being
driven, which is nearly through. Ordered Iron tamping bars and needles taken
out of the mine.
Reidel.
Located near Coalgrove. Operated by Chas. Reidel, Ironton, O. Drift open-
ing, No. 5 seam of coal, 30 inches thick; employs 6 miners. Visited October
7th; found in poor condition. Ordered iron tamping bars and needles taken
out of the mine.
Johnson No. 1.
Located near Ironton. Operated by Russell Johnson & Bros , R. D. No. 1,
[ronton, O. Russell Johnson has full charge of the mine. Drift opening. No. 5
scam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry system, natural ventilation; employs 6
miners. November ITlh, mine in good condition; requested a supply of timber
delivered at bank mouth.
Johnson No. 2.
Located near Ironton. Operated by Russell Johnson & Bros., Ironton, O.
Russell Johnson, superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening. No. 5 seam of
coix\ 3 feet thick; siiigle entry system, natural ventilation; employs 6 miners.
November 17th, conditions good.
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SCIOTO COUNTY,
Sugar Camp.
Located on a switch of the B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Harbison- Walker
Refractories Co., Pittsburg, Pa. W. A. Spitzer, South Webster, O., superinten-
dent and mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of fireclay 6 feet thick; double
entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 20 miners and 5 day hands. Visited
August IGth; found in good condition.
Adkin8.
Operated by same company and under same management as Sugar Camp
mine. Drift opening into a seam of fireclay, 4 feet thick; double entry systoni,
furnace ventilation;, employs 4 minors. Visited August 16th. Conditions good.
Buckeye Firebrick & Clay No. 1.
Located at Scioto Furnace, on B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Buckeye Fire-
brick & Clay Co., Scioto Furnace, O. A. C. Pyles, same pla^e, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of fire clay 3*^ feet thick; double
entry system, furnace ventilation; employs 10 miners and 3 day hands. Visited
November 24th; mine in good condition.
Scioto Fire Brick.
Located near Gephart Sta., on B. & O. Ry. Operated by Scioto Fire Brick
Cow, Sciotoville, O. Herman Held, Lilly, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening into a seam of fire clay^ 6 feet thick; single entry system, fur-
nace ventilation; employs 7 miners and 3 day hands. Mine found idle; no in-
spection made.
Eifort Lime.
Located near Eifort Sta., on B. & O. Ry. Operated by Morgan & Horton,
Eifort, O. W. H. Horton, Eifort, O., superintendent; Edw. Queen, same place,
mine boss. Drift opening into a seam of limestone C feet thick; single entry
system, furnace ventilation; employs 14 miners and 17 dp.y hands. Visited
>Iovember 23rd, mine found idle; no thorough inspection made. Requested
Uiat a block be put at head of the incline to hold mine cars while they are
ooupled onto the rope, in order to make it safe as possible for the men that are
'^V'orklng on the tipple at the bottom of the incline.
Globe Lime.
Located near Eifort Sta., B. & O. Ry. Operated by th<» Star Furmicu Co.
a.iid Globe Iron Co., Jackson, O. W. E. Marsh, Eifort. ()., siiporiniondent; Wni.
II>onnely, same place, mine bc^^s. Drift opening into a .scam of linieslono 7 foci
t,hiick; single entry system, natural ventilation; employs 1.^ miners and 17 day
liands. Visited December 1st; mine in fair condition. Reciuesied all dynamif*^
taken away from the entrance to tiie mine to be thawed out.
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Hanglnfl Roekp Iron Ore*
Located at Ohio Fttmace. Operated by the Hangliiff Bode Iron Ool, 1
Rook, O. Chaa. Lawleaa. anperlntiiident; Andw. Haaa, mine boai^ both oT
HansliiS Rock, O. Drift opening Into a aeam of iron ore 12 Intibea thick;
single entry aystem* furnace yentllation; employa 11 miners and 2 daj hands.
IHsited on Octoher 8th; found in poor condition. Main entry was 75 feet aliead
of air; ordered it stopped. No second opening had been proYided and the
force was reduced to ten men. Visited October 8th; conditicma poor. The
main entry was driven beyond the 60-foot limit, In advance of the air. Ordered
it stopped until a breakthrough was made. A second opening had not been pro-
vided, and working force was reduced to 10 men.
VINTON COUNTY.
Monitor.
Located near Lincoln Furnace, on D., T. ft L Ry. Operated by the Monitor
Coal Co., Wellston, O. O. S. Callahan, same place, superintendent and robie
boss. Drift opening. No. 4 seam of coal, 4V& feet thick; double entry system,
tBjk ventilation; employs 22 miners and 3 day hands. Visited September 27th;
found in gbod condition. November 1st, visited in company with Mr. Harrison,
chief inspector of mines. Tested the scales and found correct.
Kirkendall.
Located on D., T. & I. Ry. Operated by the Kirkendall & Piatt Ck>al Co..
Coalton, O. F. M. Kirkendall, Coalton, O., superintendent; Albert Piatt, same
place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; single entry
system, furnace ventilation; employs 24 "miners and 7 day hands. Visitr-l
August nth, conditions poor. December 17th, ventilation deficient; requested
brattices erected and furnace completed within six days. December 23rd, fur-
nace was not completed as requested on former visit, and the mine was closed
down.
SECOND DISTRICT
EDW. KENNEDY.
Composed of Counties op Hocking and Meigs, and a Portion
OF Both, Vinton and Gallia.
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256 ANNUAL SBFOftT
Hon, Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspedor of Mings, CchmUms, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — ^In accordance with the laws of Ohio end the usual custom of the
Mining Department, I have the honor of submitting to you my second annual
report of the mines in the second district^ coyering a period from January 1,
1909. to December 31» 1909.
The second inspection district includes the counties of Hock!ng and Meigs
and a portion of both Vinton and Gallia.
Three hundred and thirty-three visits were made in the district; 199 in
Hocking county, 90 in Meigs, 37 in Vinton and 7 in Gallia.
During the time covered by this report, 8 new mines were opened in the
district, C remained suspended and one abandoned.
The permanent improvements covered by this report are as follows: Fur-
naces, G; fans, 9; air shafts, C; additional and second openings, 12; vcntiUting
baskets in small mines, 3.
Bight sets of scales were tested, of which 7 were found correct snd 1 in-
correct.
I regret to note 8 fatal accidents recorded during the time covered by tlUi
report; 4 are credited to Hocking county, 3 to Meigs and 1 to Vinton.
There are fbur great sources of accidents, vis: Falls of roof and coal; con-
tact of mine cars and explosions of powder. These are to a great extent beyond
the control of the mine bosses or the inspectors, and the miner should learn Uitt
upon himself alone depends his security. He should appreciate that only ex-
treme and unremitting vigilance on his part can insure protection and setmrity
to the property of his employer and the lives of his fellow workmen.
The most hazardous duty I was called upon to perform during the year wtf
in connection with the mine fire at Jobs No. 2 mine at Jobs. Ohio, an accouDtof
which is given in another portion of this report. Too frequent and ruinous
losses to mining properties are attributable to this element, and the difficulties
encountered in meeting a danger of this kind, and the attending peril to those
engaged, could be reduced in a great measure by a little foresight on th€ part of
those -interested in providing the necessary material for such an emergfiucy.
I would earnestly advise all operators and owners oi coal mines to ket>p a
supply of appropriate material constantly on hand, and believe that the in'*
portance of this suggestion cannot be easily overestimated.
The n)ines in this district, with but few exceptions, have only worked aboi'.^
half-time, and a number were suspended almost the entire year. With the
exception of a faw places, I am of the opinion that every effort is being mft<^*
to keep the mines in the best possible condition.
In conclusion, I desire to state that my relations with lx)th miners a**-
operators have been of the most pleasant character, and the assistance of bc^'*'
in securing better conditions around the mines is fully appreciated. In ad<^^^
ticui. I tlesire to thank you for the valuable and timely advice at fi41 times dur'i
the year, and the many courtesies by yourself and members of the departmec
Respectfully submitted,
EDW. KENNEDY, Carbon Hill. O.
D«>ceniber :J1. li»0'j. Inspector 2nd District
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HOCKINO COUNTY.
Deweye.
Located in Lost Hollow, on the Lost Run branch of tke H. V. R. R Oper-
ated by Geo. Price, N^w Straitsvllle, O., who is superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening to No. G seam of coal, which at this place is 4 feet thick. Em-
ploys 2 pick miners and 1 day hand. Visited February 23rd and was found in
satisfactory condition. Suspended almost entire year.
Starr Nos. 1 and 2.
Located at Coonville, on the River Division of the H. V. R. R. Operated by
Starr-Hocking Coal Mining Co., Bay City, Michigan. W. C- Wiper, Starr, O..
is superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening into No. 6 seam of coal, 4 feet
thick; machine mining; employs 8 loaders and cutters and 8 day hands. Visited
November 29th, Just in operation, having been idle the entire year on account
of having no switch facilities. Second opening made for both north and south
hni8.
Prosperity.
Located at Sand Run, on the H. V. R. R. Drift, No. 6 seam, 4 to 7 feet
thick; double and single entry systems and basket ventilation. Operated by
the Carbon Coal Co., Carbon Hill, Ohio. B. F. Sheron, same place, superinten-
dent and mine boss. Employs 23 loaders, 2 cutters and 9 day hands. Visited
January 7th, February 26th, March 13th, July 2nd, September 21st and 22nd,
November 2nd and December 27th. Conditions were poor. On September 21st
ordered mine boss to take men out until there was a lawful amount of ventila-
tion at the working faces. On September 22nd visited mine again. Found brat-
tices repaired and partition extended, and permitted a resumption of work.
Since this visit the old works have been broken into, where the main body of
the coal lies. On my last two visits conditions were more satisfactory.
Stalters No. 1.
Located at Longstreth, O., on the Monday Creek branch of the H. V. R. R.
Drift, No. 6 seam, 7 feet thick. Operated by the Carbon Hill Mining Co., Car-
bon Hill, O. Frank Hawk, same place, superintendent and mine boss. Double
entry system, natural ventilation; employes at one time of the year were: 12
loaders, 2 cutters and 6 day hands. Visited February 3rd; conditions fair.
April 7th, stopped them from operating machine until it was properly shielded
on both sides. August 6th and October 15th, found satisfactory.
Stalters No. 2.
Located at Longstreth, O., on the Monday branch of the H. V. R. R. Drift,
No. 6 seam, 7 feet thick. Operated by the Big Six Coal Co., Carbon Hill, O.
Clarence Smith, same place, superintendent and mine boss. Pick mining, nat-
ural ventilation. Employs 6 miners and 1 day hand. Visited February 3rd and
August 6th. Mine in fair condition
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Stalterfi No. 3.
Located at Longstreth, O., on the Monday branch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by R. Cable, Nelsonville, Ohio, who is superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening. No. 6 seam of coal, 7 feet thick. Single entry system, machine
mining and natural ventilation. Employs S loaders, 2 cutters and 2 day hands.
Visited February 3rd, April 7th and August 6th. Mine in fair condition.
Royal.
Located at Longstreth, O., on the Monday branch of the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the Royal Coal Co., Nelsonville, O. John Lax, same place, super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal, 7 feet thick. Pick mining;
single and double entry system; basket ventilation; 20 pick miners and 5 day
hands employed. Visited February 5th, April 7th, August 17th and October 15th.
General condition fair.
Union Furnace Clay.
Located at Union Furnace, O., on the River Division of the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the Columbus Brick and Terra Cotta Co., Union Furnace, O. B. S.
Fisher, superintendent; Jas. T. Beck el, mine boss, both of Union Furnace, O.
Drift opening into No. 3 seam of fire clay, 10 feet thick. Employs 3 drillers
and shooters, 10 loaders and 7 day hands. Worked on double entry system,
furnace ventilation. Visited February 2nd, August 4th, September 29th and
December 10th. Mine in good condition on each visit.
Kachelmacher Coal.
Located one mile north of Kachelmacher, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by
the C. & H. C. & L Co., Columbus, O. Fred Weymueller, New Straitsvflle. O.,
superintendent; John Weymueller, Nelsonville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 6
seam of coal, 6 feet thick. Pick mining, basket ventilation. Employs 7 pick
miners and 3 day hands. Have made second opening, sunk air shaft and installed
basket. Five visits made: February 15th, April 8th, June 15th, September 30th
and December 8th. Mine found in good condition on each visit
Kachelmacher Clay Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Located one mile north of Kachelmacher, on the H. V. R. R, Operated by
the Columbus & Hocking Clay and Construction Co., Columbus, O. Drift op*cn-
Ings into the Nos. 3, 4 and 5 seams of fire clay, which run from 4 to C feet In
thickness. Machine and pick mining, furnace ventilation; employs 2 cutters,
12 loaders, 6 pick miners and 6 day hands. Fred Weymueller, superintendent;
Arch Laverty, mine boss, both of New Straitsvllle, O. Visited February 15th,
April 5th, June 15th, August 17th, September 30th and December 8th. No. 3
and No. 5 hills have been abandoned for the present. Furnace installed in No.
4 and air shaft in No. 2 hill. Owing to part of the clay in No. 1 mine being
mined from the solid, it has been almost impossible to keep doors and brat-
tices intact, and they have not been in the best possible condition at all times.
No. 53.
Located near Buchtel, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the C. & H. 0.
^ L Co., Columbus, O. John Murday, New Straitsville, O., superintendent;
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I>avld Keeney, Buchtel, O., mine boss. Slope opening. No. 6 seam of coal, 5%
feet in thickness. Ventilated by steam fan. E>mploys 18 pick miners and 4
day hands. Visited March 17th; found ventilation deficient. Requested mine
boss to take men out and sink air shaft at head of entry in old room. Visited
mine again April 6th and found air shaft had missed the old room 15 or 20 feet.
Gave permission to drive to where shaft was located. Visited again July IHh,
October 1st and December 9th. Ventilation was Improved, but ditches were
stopped up and tracks were submerged in mud and water, which was ordered
remedied at once.
Gem.
Located in Lost Hollow on Lost Run branch of the H. V. R. R. Operated
by the Gem CJoal Co., Nelsonvllle, O. H. B. Summers, same place, superinten-
dent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, from 5 to 10 feet thick. Double entry
system, fan ventilation, machine mining. Employs 4 cutters. 39 loaders and 17
day hands. Visited July 7th, August 5th and November 1st. Mine was closed
down from March 27th to June 22nd. On visit of August 5th found brattices
leaking: rooms on 2nd east had fallen in to surface, and fan getting a portion
of air from this point. Advised fan moved to dark south entry, which would
improve the ventilation.
Black Diamond Coal Nos. 1 and 2.
Located two miles from HaydenvlUe, O. Operated by the National Fire
Proofing Co., Pittsburg. Pa. H. L. Eliot, superintendent: Henry Snoke, mine
boss, both of Haydenvllle, O. Drift opening. No. 6 seam of coal, from 4 to 6 feet
thick. Furnace ventilation: employs 37 pick miners and 6 day hands. Visited
F'ebruary 1st, July 16th, September 24th and December 16th. The old hill is
almost worked out, and only 5 miners working on the entry stumps near the
mouth of the mine. In No. 2 mine on December 16th, found boy 14 years of
age and ordered him taken out at once. Outside of drainage being poor, the
mine was in fair condition.
Black Diamond Clay.
Located near the coal mine. Operated by same company and under same
management The product of both coal and clay mines Is used at the plant.
Orift opening, penetrating No. 5 seam of clay, 7 feet thick. Furnace ventilation,
and employs 12 pick miners and 5 day hands. Visited Febniary 1st, July 16th,
September 24th and December 16th. On account of the system used to mine
the clay, it is impossible to strictly observe the breakthrough law. A 24-foot
room will be driven, leaving 100 foot pillar, and it Is almost Impossible to hold
the rooms under this system, using posts from 12 inches to 2 feet thick. New
second opening made during the year. Aside from these conditions, mine in
good condition.
New Pittsburg Nos. 1 and V/2.
Both mines were suspended the entire year.
New Pittsburg No. 2.
Located at New Pittsburg, O., on H. V. R. R. Operated by New Pittsburg
^oal Co., Columbus, O. Chas. England, Blatchford, O., superintendent: Wm.
^-^nning, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal, 6 feet thick piov
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mining, furnace ventilation; employs 16 miners and 2 day hands. Visited Jan-
uary 7tli, March 12th, June 3rd, August 20th. October 1st and November 26th.
On visit of June 3rd, found ventilation poor. Requested furnace moved to head
of the works, which was done at once, greatly Improving ventilation. On visit
of October 1st, old hill was abandoned and new opening being made. Nevembor
26th, new opening completed and furnace built Condition satisftetory.
New Pittsburg No. 2^.
Located one mile west of New Pittsburg, on H. V. R. R. Operated by the
New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, O. Chas. Bngland, Blatchford. O., superin-
tendent; Qeo, Douglas, same place, mine boss. Drift openings into No. 6 seam
of coal, 7 feet thick; furnace ventilation. Coal is mined from the solid. Em-
ploys 50 miners and 8 day hands. Visited January 7th« June 3rd, August 2n(L
September 21st and November 9th. Owing to the S3rstem of mining the cotl
off the solid, using heavy charges of powder, it is Impossible to keep doon
and brattices intact. There have been from 4 to & men in each working plare
shooting any time in the day. On each visit have foimd more or less smoke
in the working chambers. November 9th, conditions were such that shooting
hours were ordered established. Furnaces built in each hill during the yesr.
New Pittsburg No. 3. \
Located at Blatchford on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pittstar;
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Chas. England, Blatchford, O., superintendent; Jno. X
Davis, same place, mine boss. Drift opening Into No. 6 seam of coal 6 foet
thick; basket ventilation; coal mined off the solid; employn 40 miners and!
day hands. Visited .Tunc 3rd. and found from 4 to 5 men in a place. There
were 9 shots fired before S o'clock in the morning, and it was so smoky it
was almost impossible to make an inspection. An air course was being driven,
and when completed furnace will be installed. New mine, and only worked
about a month; was suspended remainder of the year.
New Pittsburg No. 5.
Located at Murray City, O.. on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pitts'
burg Coal Co., Columbus. O. M. M. Kassler. Nelsonville. O., superintendent:
John Slater, Murray. O.. mine boss. Slope opening, No. 6 seam. 6 to S f^
thick. Ventilated by 3 fans. Machine mining. Employs 10 pick miners, ?-
cutters. 19H loaders end 71 day hands. Visited June 17th and 18th, August iSth
and 19th and November 4th and 5th. On my visit in February mine ***
closed down. Visit of June 17th and 18th. mine In good condition, excepting
some few rooms were very poorly timbered. August 18th and 19th, found ^^
were not using brick brattices on No. 1 north off 4 east. Ordered sf.me cbit^
at once. Also experienced some trouble to get copper tamping tools install^
Requested mine boss to take all old tamping tools out of mine. Novembtf
4th and 5th. found loose top in a number of rooms, which was ordered tik^
down at once and brattices plastered on 1 east from No. 11 to face of entry.
New Pittsburg No. 7.
Located at Murray City, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the ^^
Ittsburg Coal Co., Columbus. O M. M. Kassler. Nelsonyille, O.. superintend^*'
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Phil. Emmons, Murray, O., mine boss. Henry Freriks succeeded Mr. Emmons
as mine boss in July. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 to 8 feet thick. Ventilated by a
new 14-foot Jeffrey steam fan and 2 electric fans. Machine mining. On last
visit employed 1 pick miner, 29 cutters, 320 loaders and 94 day hands. February
17th and 18th were moving C4 men out of south hill to the north hill, closing the
south down, making 344 men in north hill, with an inlet of air of 27,000 cubic
feet. Called the mine bosses' and the committee's attention to this fact, aud
they pleaded for leniency, the men claiming they needed the work and that
they were willing to work under their present condition until new steam fan
was installed. June 16th, was called to investigate the fatal accident of Jas.
Mitchell, who was killed in No. 11 pillar on 1 east off the 1st south, by falJ of
top coal. July 8th and 9th, a new 14-foot Jeffrey fan had been installed, pro-
ducing 81,200 cubic feet of air, running at 80 revolutions per minute. Condi-
tions were satisfactory, excepting on 2 west off the 4th north, where there were
7 haulers going through one door, cutting the ventilation off this part of the
mine a greater part of the time. Requested lock door placed on north entry
near 3rd west, which proved to be satisfactory. September 9th and 10th con-
ditions fair. November 3rd and 4th, requested regulator placed on 2nd west
off 3 south, and brattice between 1 and 2 west torn down in order to secure
more ventilation on 1st west. November 4th, investigated fatal accident to
Alton Cline, who was injured November 3rd on the hoppers by missing bis
footing while trying to get on the front end of an empty trip. He went under
the trip, three light cars passed over him, and he died the same day. November
8th, found brick stoppings were not being used on north and south entries off
1 and 2 east; left orders to have them put In at once. Aside from this, condi-
tions were good.
New Pittsburg No. 8.
Located near Orblston on H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pittsburg
Coal Co., Columbus, O. M. M. Kassler, Nelsonville, O., district superintendent;
John Murphy, superintendent; Wm. Sidle, mine boss, both of Nelsonville. Slope,
No. 6 seam, from 4 to 6 feet thick. Ventilated by steam and electric fans.
Machine mining. Employs 16 pick miners, 16 cutters, 130 loaders and 40. day
hands. Visited mine January 5th and 0th; in fair condition. March 16th. and
17th, requested some portions of the motor wire changed to comply with law.
Stopped No. 2 on 7 west, ahead of air, and No. 5 on 8 west for same reasons.
Ordered guard-rail placed around the fly-wheel in engine-room. July 12th and
13th, requested mine boss to stop 17 men in Long Hollow — no air — and to place
feed wire on suitable insulators in same hill. Stopped No. 7 on 3 west, ahead
of air. September 7th and 8th, fan installed in Long Hollow, and that part
of mine was satisfactory, except there was no brick stopping in south entry.
November 23rd and 24th, ordered wire protected at head of every entry in the
mine, and to replace old brattices on No. 1 north from motor switch to gather-
ing switch with cement ones; also trolley wire raised at mouth of mine.
New Pittsburg No. 11.
Located at New Pittsburg, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New Pitts-
burg Coal Co., Columbus, O. Chas. England, Blatchford. O., superintendent;
Daniel Shay, Nelsonville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, 7 feet thick. Ven-
tilated by furnace. Employs 49 pick miners and 4 day hands. Visited February
16th. Wlas unable to secure reading at inlet. Requested the mine boss to take
inftn nut until furnace was repaired; also brattices. March 12tli. repairs having
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been made, mine was in a satisfactory condition. May 12tli, air-course had been
made near the face of the working places ; conditions were still improved. Mine
closed down shortly after this visit, and was suspended the remainder of the
year.
Sunday Creek Mines.
NOTE — R. S. Weitzell, Nelsonville, O., is district superintendent for Sunday
Creek Company in Hocking Valley district.
Jobs No. 1.
Located near Jobs, O., on Brush Fork branch of the Hocking Valley R. R.
Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus. O. C. W. Forrell, Jobs. 0..
superintendent; Arthur Stiff, Murray, C, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 6
seam of coal, 4^ to C feet thick. Ventilated by electric fan. Machine mining.
Employs 100 loaders, 12 cutters and 31 day hands. Visited February 19th;
mine in good condition. April Gth, stopped No. G on 4 west until breakthrough,
which had been abandoned, was completed. Also ordered two boys under lawful
age taken out of mine. July 14th, mine in good condition. September 3id.
found brattice down at No. S on 3 east; otherwise satisfactory. October 14lh.
tested scales and found them correct.
Jobs No. 2.
Located at Jobs, O.. on the Brush Fork branch of the H. V. R. R. Operattd
by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O. C. W. Ferrell, Jobs, O., superintendent;
Wm. Morgan, Murray, C, mino boss. Drift opening into No. G seam of coal.
G feet thick. Ventilated by two electric fans. Machine and pic\- mining. Lm-
ploys 3 pick n)inei\s, 12 cutlers, IHo loailers and 52 day hands. Februar>' 21 antl
25, mine in fair condition. April 7th, fire broke out on the ni'j^ht of April 6ib
near the Gth west on long ncrth. Mr., .Jos. Smith and C. W. Farrell workt'd a
gang of men all night on thf» Gtli. but were unable to ret near the fire. The
only means of ventilation for this part of the mine was located at or n?ar
where the fire ori|L;inate(l. making it impossible to get near it. On April Tih
an attempt was mad^^ to brattic(* it off. but the mine had filled up with s-Toke
and carbon mono.xido iras. The men. ignorant of the deadly effects of this
l)oisonous .cas, worked in it until four men fell unconscious. Visited this luinf
on the evening of April 7th. and art<>r consulting Mr. Monsarrat. it was ajirco'
that w^» would start the next morning on the Dixon Hollow side, it being 3.7'"'
feet from tlip fire on that sidp. and S.SOO feet from the Jobs side. On goin!; ^^
the Dixon Hollow op(ning the next morning, found a fan being installed 1^"
foei on insidr of the mouth of the mine, making a suction fan of it. Was i''*
formed that their plans bad been changed and operations commenced ou tb?
other side. My opinion was adverse to this procedure, and maintained that tlii'
would be the wrong side on whicli to start. On April 8th, Oavid Willii^*-
Jas. Pritcliard. Frances Payne. Jos. Smith and myself and four day men v.tut
into the mine to (M-ect a door and brattice at 3 south for the pnr|>ose of u^i^iS
tlie .'ird south Ian to ventilate the part of the mine affected by the fire, wb' "^
I)roved a failure, rs w^.' could get no farther than rope switch, where Wr» fouQ'^
two dead liorses and had them ren:oved. We saw there that it was useleJ^ ''^
try to gr) fjuMlier without some safer mode of ventilation. Advised Mr. M^°"
sarrat to seal the ojienings and install two steam fans, to which he rtV^
agreed. After the two large fans were installed, one at each opening, we were
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Still handicapped, the entxy having fallen in tight somewhere near the fire and
leaving no outlet for ventilation. On April 15th, Chief Inspector Harrison and
District Inspector Jno. L. McDonald were called in consultation. While Chief
Harrison, McDonald, Jas. Pritchard, Edw. Fluke, Link Murphy and myself were
in the mine at No. 2 west door oft the long north, discussing some means for
an outlet for air, there was either a light explosion or a very large fall, which
tore doors and brattices to pieces in that section of the mine and made an
outlet for air through the second west clean around the fire. On April 16th,
Dr. Rutledge, Morris, Jones and Peterson arrived with helmets from the experi-
mental station, Pittsburg, Pa. Going in the mine April 17th, sent men in long
north at 3:15 o'clock. They returned at 3:31 o'clock and reported fire on the
west side of north entry, and fall of stone. Pumped water on fire until the
next morning, with very little effect. Dr. Rutledge and party took observations
the next two days and reached the fire on main and dark north on south side
of fire. Weat through second west, crossed north entries to No. 5 west and
crossed to 6th. Got within 30 feet of where the fan was located, finding fire
on both sides of 6th west entry. From the observations taken, we were certain
that the fire extended 400 feet, and acting on their advice, started to seal the
two north entries on south side of fire. April 20th, (Dr. Rutledge and assistants
went to Dixon Hollow to take observations on the north side of the fire, but
were not able to get very far on account of falls. We then started to seal the
entire territory affected by fire, which covered an area of 90 acres, taking 30
brick brattices and 51 days and nights to complete the seal. May 25th. with
Chief Inspector Harrison, District Inspector McDonald, C. W. Ferrell, Mine
Superintendent Geo. Garner and John Shores, an inspection was made of brat-
tices surrounding the fire, which were found in good condition. The work was
greatly facilitated by the able assistance of Jno. L. McDonald, inspector of the
3rd district; Jas. Pritchard, D. H. Williams, Edw. Fluke, C. W. Ferrell and Jos.
Smith, whose experience and advice were much appreciated. Visited mine
June 1st. Mine started up, worked 5 hours, being the first work since April
6th. Made a round of the stoppings and found them in good condition. Visited
mine again July 15th, on complaint in regard to ladders in air shaft. Were
found in good sliape. Had platforms made for resting places. Visited again on
July 19th; found mine in good condition. August 2nd, made inspection of air-
lock, which was satisfactory; also made inspection of brattices surrounding
fire, which were found satisfactory. September 13th, made Inspection of fire
brattices and found leaks in dark west brattice, leak in 3rd west off south, and
black damp escaping through clay on dark north on north side of fire. All
pipes discharging black damp. September 23rd. stopped No. 4 on 1st easr, 86
feet ahead of air. Requested two brattices built between 3 and 4 east, check
door on 3 west, trapper placed at 3 east door, and all doors repaired on 3rd
south. October 11, 12, 13 and 14, Dr. Rutledge, Morris, Jones and Williams
arrived with helmets; went through air-lock on north entry on south side of
fire, and tore brick brattice down, and with helmets explored the interior
where the fire had been located. There were no indications of any fire; finding
large pieces of coal that had been charred and gone out; digging down into
the ashes found they were cool. Temperature was about normal, and ribs and
roof were cool, wfiere once had been a raging furnace. Were not able to ex-
plore only 120 feet north of air-lock. The entry had fallen in tight. Consid-
ering the location of this fire and the rapidity with which it spread, it was
one of the most successful seals ever made in Ohio. November 3rd, was called
to investigate the fatal accident to Fred Gears, machine helper, who was killed
at face of No. 2 room on 3rd east in 3rd south by fall of coal from face and
rooster coal from roof.
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Elderberry, or Part of Jobs No. 2.
Located at Jobs, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek
Co., Columbus, O. C. W. Ferrell, Jobs, O., superintendent and mine boss. Fan
and furnace ventilation. Employs 12 pick miners, 4 cutters. 48 loaders and 13
day hands. Visited February 25th. North part of this mine is ventilated from
the 3rd south fan in the No. 2 mine. Ventilation was poor, finding air shaft
open on rope road, cutting the air off this part of mine. May 12th, stopped 1
south across rope road — no air. Ordered door on cut-off between 3 and 4 south,
and check door on 2 west off north. September 22nd and 23rd, ordered door
kept shut at viaduct. Ventilation cut off 1 east, door sawed off and kept sh'U
on 2 west, and brattices plastered all over mine. Ventilation was sluggish all
over mine, due to poor brattices.
Jobs No. 3.
Located at Jobs, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek
Co., Columbus, O. C. W. Ferrell, Jobs, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opening into No. 6 seam of coal, C feet thick. Ventilated by fan. Machine* and
pick mining. Employs 21 pick miners, 2 cutters, 11 loaders and 11 day hands.
Visited February IGth, July 15th and September 22nd; found in good condition.
Snake Hollow, No. 207, West Hill.
Located in Snake Hollow, on a branch of the Hocking Valley R. R. Oper-
ated by Sunday Creek Co.. Columbus, O. E. W. Dowler, Nelson ville, O., super-
intendent. During the year, Daniel Bateman succeeded E. W. Dowler as super-
intendent. Jos. Ball, mine boss. Drift opening into the No. C seam of coal, 6
feet thick. Ventilated by fans. Employs 11 pick miners, 12 cutters, 80 loaders
and 51 day hands. Visited February 4th. A new second opening had been made,
and were making new man way out the 3 east. Mine in good condition. March
8th, found top very bad in 8 and 9 west entries. Left orders for slate men to
examine it every morning before working time. Ordered door on cut-off between
10 and 11 west, and wire protected on 7 west. June 2nd, mine in fair condition.
August IGth, ordered 5, C, 7 and 8 east bratticed off and new opening made
inlet for air. Stopped 6 west entry ahead of air. Requested brick brattices ou
north and south entries off the Gth west. September 20th, tested scales and
found correct. November 22nd, 3rd north had been driven outside, which
makes them three good outlets. Ordered top taken down in No. 3- room on'O
west; cross cap No. 4 room on 9 west; cross cap 4 west entry near cut-off. and
build door on motor road to shut circuit of air from fan.
Snake Hollow, No. 207, North Hill.
Located at same place and under the same management. Drift opening
into No. 6 seam f coal, 6 feet thick. Ventilated by fan. Machine and pick
mining. Employs 4 pick miners, 2 cutters, IS loaders and G day hands. Visited
February 5th; ordered fall cleaned up on inlet entry, which had the ventilation
choked. June 2nd, stopped 1 east entry IIC feet ahead of air. Aside from this,
conditions fair. August IGth, ordered more timber kept in mine and fall cleaned
up on inlet entry at man-way, which had choked ventilation. November J2nd.
ordered brattices on main entry repaired. There is nothing but stump and
pillar work in this hiP
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Sunday Creek No. 4.
Suspended the entire year.
Domestic Nos. 1 and 2.
Located one mile north of Murray City, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by
the Hocking-Domestic Coal Co., Murray, O. W. M. Thomas, Murray, O., super-
intendent; Geo. Brooker, same piece, mine boss. Drift openings into No. G
seam of coal, 7% feet in thickness. Ventilated by basket. Employs 7 miners
and 3 day hands. Visited March 15th. Had just opened the north hill. De-
cember 9th, hoppers were up and some coal being loaded; air shaft sunk and
and basket installed. East opening was being made. Ordered boy 14 years of
age taken out of mine. Mine in good condition.
Copperhead.
Located two miles east of Gore, O., on the Straitsville branch of the H. V.
R. R. Operated by the Hocking Fuel Co., Columbus, O. Thos. McLeish, Colum-
bus, O., superintendent; Isaac HIte, Gore, O., mine boss. Chas. James, New
Straitsville, O., succeeded Hite as mine boss in September. Pan ventilation.
Machine mining. Employs 4 cutters, 30 loaders and 10 day hands. Visited Feb-
ruary 23rd; stopped 3rd east entry 84 feet ahead of air. Ordered trapper placed
at second east door. August 30th, stopped No. 1 room on 3 east ahead of air.
Ordered mud taken out of mine and sumps shot at low points in mine to cen-
tralize the water. September 11th, some mud had been taken out of mine, but
had dug no sumps, having had orders to shut the mine down. November 1st, the
track that had been repaired was submerged in mud and water until it was
almost impossible to get through the mine. Left orders that it must be taken
out of mine at once. This company has very little respect for their mon and
stock.
Rock Quarry.
Located one mile west of Carbon Hill, O., on H. V. R. R. Owned by the
l^elsonville Coal Co., Nelsonvillc, O. Operated by Receiver E. D. Carr, Colum-
l)U8. O. Wesley Miskell, Nelsonville, O., superintendent; Oscar Tom, Carbon
Plill, C, mine boss. Drift, No. C seam, 4 to G feet thick. Machine mining. Fan
-ventilation. Employs 12 cutters, lOG loaders and 32 day hands. Visited January
•4 th. Stopped No. 11 room on 2nd east 90 feet ahead of air, and ordered wire
protected on 1 and 2 east and at head of 4 west. Fan had been installed in
ymrest hill, making conditions satisfactory. March 11th, conditions not as satis-
r'sictory as they should have been. Breakthroughs had been stretched. Stopped
eixree machines until they were properly shielded. Swore out affidavit for
•J^s. Powell for burning impure oil. October 25th, mine closed down. March
XTth, had become Insolvent, and operations resumed by Receiver E. D. Carr on
Oc5tober .'ith. Mine in fair condition. December 4th, investigated fatal accident
to S. E. Holt, who was injured in main west at face of No. 7 room on December
3x"cl by fall of draw slate, and died D:^cember 4th. December 10th, found three
fa.] Is on main inlet, which had choked the ventilation. Ordered same cleaned
■^13 at once. Two old board stoppings near switch replaced with brick ones.
rr-^apper placed on 3 west door. Brattice built in one south entry, and air dis-
^*^e.rged from west hill through the 3rd west in south hill. The two hill.s have
^^^n connected, providing second opening for the west hill.
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Edgell.
Located at Sand Run, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Edgell Coal
Co., Carbon Hill, O. John Carter, Nelsonville, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening into No. 6 seam of coal, G feet thick. Furnace ventilation, pick
mining. Employs 7 pick miners and 1 day hand. Visited July 2nd and Novem-
ber 2nd. Found in good condition.
Sunday Creek No. 513.
Located at Consol, O., on the Brush Fork br^ch of the H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Green Coal Co., Nelsonville, O. Aaron Green, same place, super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift openings into the No. 6 seam of coal, C feet
thick. Ventilated by basket and furnace. Pick mining. Ehn ploys 13 piek
miners and 2 day hands. Visited July 15th; found satisfactory. October Ist,
ordered door on mouth of mine; door at jaws of No. 1 room; door on cut-off
between 1 and 2 rooms in east hill. Stopped Nos. 1 and 2 rooms in north hill
ahead of air. November 2Gth, mine in fair condition.
Diamond Clay.
Located near Haydenville, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Diamond
Clay Co., Nelsonville, O. John Rhutter, Nelsonville, O., superintendent; £.
Campbell, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. Employs 3 diggers and 3
day hands. The clay is ground at the mine and shipped to factories at different
points.
SMALL MINES VISITED.
Woodard.
Located two miles west of Union Furnace. Operated by J. V. Woodard.
Employs 3 miners and 1 teamster. Coal is consumed at Union Furnace bricit
plant. Furnace ventilation.
HanUell.
Located 2*/^ miles west of Union Furnace. Operated by Chas. W. McLain.
Employs 2 miners. Coal consumed at l^nion Furnace brick plant.
Green.
lx)cated at Sand Hun, O. Operated by Lewis Green, Sand Run, O. Employs
2 miners. Coal is used for donustlc purposes.
Evans.
Located at Lonjraiioth, O. Small domestic Rilno. operated by Wm. Evans,
Carbon Hill. O. Employs 2 miners.
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MEIGS COUNTY.
Logan.
Lr rated l* P-^rrcroy. O. Operated by Martin Ebersbach, Pomeroy, O. Geo.
Kb< .•:' 1, ni or ill! oil (lent; Walter Ebersbach, mine boss, both of Pomeroy, O.
Macliirc ni.ing; natural ventilation. Employs 2 cutters, 6 loaders and 3 day
hands. Visited mine March 5th, Augnst 27th and December 21st. Mine In fair
condition.
Red Bird.
Located near Silver Run, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Pomeroy Fuel
Co., Columbus, O. David Wallace, Glouster, O., superintendent; W. E. Joseph,
Cheshire, O., mine boss. Drift opening into the No. 8 seam of coal, 4% feet
thick. Furnace ventilation. Machine mining. Employs G cutters, 25 loaders
and 12 day hands. Visited mine October 5th. Mine had been idle for 19 months
and was not found in the best condition. Ordered all wire in mine protected
with boards; breakthroughs cut in all rooms; guard wheel placed around fly-
wheel, and stretcher and blankets provided. December 2nd, mine was in better
condition.
Rockville No. 2— Kings.
Located three miles north of Middleport, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Harley Coal Co., Middleport, O. Drift opening into the No. 8 seam
of coal, 5 feet thick. Machine mining; fan ventilation. Employs 4 cutters, 34
loaders and 10 day hands. Visited January 27th; mine in fair condition. March
24th, ordered two machines properly shielded before again being operated.
Other conditions satisfactory. Mine was closed down remainder of the year.
Buckeye Splint North, Nos. 1 and 3.
I-ocated at Rutland, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Maynard
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Wm. Williams, Rutland, O., superintendent; Wm. Hart-
enstine, Ix)ng Bottom, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal. 5
feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Machine mining. Employs 4 cutters, 28 loaders
and 12 day hands. On last visit, January 26th, mine In fair condition. March
25th, conditions satisfactory in No. 1 mine, but not In No. 3 mine. Ordered 3
doors and 2 brattices built at once to conduct the ventilation, or men taken
out. July 27th, ordered furnace cleaned out and fire started before working time,
and 2 east driven outside for second opening; also brick brattices built in
north entry. September IGth, ordered doors between 1 and 2 west and 3 and 4
west, and stack made higher on furnace. This mine closed down October 15th
for remainder of the year.
Buckeye Splint No. 2, South.
Located at Rutland, O., on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Maynard
Coal Co.. of Columbus, O. Wni. Williams, Rutland, O., superintendent; John
True, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 8 scam, 5 feet thick. Furnace
ventilation up until December 1st. Installed fan on that date. Machine mining.
Employs IG cutters, 14G loaders and 39 day hands. Visited January 2Gth; in fair
condition. March 25th, found loose top in several places In mine, which was
ordered taken down. Mouth of 2nd opening had caved In; ordered cleaned out.
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June 25th, mine closed down, installing plant. July 27th. mine in poor condi-
tion; brattices leaking, wire not properly protected, one machine with no shields,
and the breakthrough law evaded. September 16th, natural ventilation iiad
overpowered furnace. Ventilation was poor. October 7th, had miners exchange
copper tools that did not comply with law for new ones. Conditions fair. Octo-
ber 28th, stopped No. 2 on 9 east, ahead of air; stopped No. 10 on 8 west,
ahead of air; ordered door on south entry between 10 and 11 west. No. 7 west
driven outside and made manway of it Tested scales and found correct.
December 23rd, old north near mouth of mine started up. No provisions made
for ventilation. Ordered mine boss to stop the 12 men working there until
ventilation could be directed to the faces, which would require 5 brattices and
4 doors. Fan installed, and, outside of the old north, ventilation was found
good.
Dabney.
Located between Middleport and Pomeroy, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by
T. W. Jones, Middleport, O., who is superintendent. Andw. Smith, same place,
mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Ventilated by
furnace. Pick mining. Employs 11 pick miners and 7 day hands. Visited Jan-
uary 29th. Stopped No. 3 on first east, ahead of air. Stopped 1st east entry,
ahead of air, but finding it only lacked a few feet from the outside, gave them
permission to drive it out. July 23rd, 1st east had been driven outside, which
improved the ventilation. Took all the old tamping tools out of mine and
ordered them to use copper ones. October 29th, ordered breakthrough cut In
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 rooms, and more timber kept in mine. Coal is hauled by
mules 2% miles, going through two hills into the third one for the coal. In
the first two hills there has been a squeeze, and the sides and top were not
in the best condition, but were working two men at night, cleaning it up.
Rolling Mill.
Located at Pomeroy, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by Martin Ebers-
bach, Pomeroy. O. Fred Ebersbach, same place, superintendent; Fred G. Jones,
Minersville, O., mine boss. Drift, No. 8 seam of coal, 4% feet thick. Double
entry system. Fan ventilation. Machine mining. Employed on last visit 4 cut-
ters, 17 loaders and 11 day hands. February 27th, investigated fatal accident of
Homer Roush, coal hauler, who was killed by fall of slate on 5th west entry at
jaws of room 39, on February 26th. March 2nd and 5th, found considerable loose
slate in the mine and ventilation weak. Upon investigation, found belt loose
on fan. On March 5th, belt had been taken up and conditions very much im-
proved. August 11th, laws were fairly well complied with, excepting some wire
was not protected. October 6th, the territory was working out fast, there only
being about one-fourth the number of men formerly employed. Mine in fair
condition. December 21st, just a few men employed. Mine is almost worked
out, and was in satisfactory condition.
Noble Summit.
Located three miles north of Middleport, C, on the K. & M. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Noble Summit Coal Co., Middleport, O. John Kauff, same place,
superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal. 5 feet
thick. Pick mining. Furnace ventilation. Employs 31 pick miners and 7 da";
hands. This mine was closed down from February 11th to November 9th.
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Visited November 15th. Ventilation poor in Nos. 1 and 2 rooms on 1st east.
Ordered check door and breaks stopped up between rooms at that point. New
second opening made. Mine in good condition.
Ohio River Coal Co., Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
Located at Pomeroy, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by Ohio River Coal
Co., Columbus, O. Wm. Kauff, Middleport, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Drift openings into No. 8 seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Natural ventilation. Pick
mining. Employs 16 pick miners and G day hands. Visited November 1st.
This Is a new mine, running its first coal on this date. The work will be mainly
pillar and stumps and crop coal. Was found in good condition.
Charter Oak.
Located at Pomeroy, O. Transportation, Ohio River and H. V. R. R. Oper-
ated by the Peacock Coal Co., Pomeroy, O. Fred Ebersbach, Pomeroy, O., super-
intendent; Wm. Ebersbach, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 8 seam, 4 feet
thick. Double entry. Fan ventilation. Machine mining. Employs 24 cutters,
145 loaders and 55 day hands. Visited mine March 3rd. Stopped No. 14 room
on 11 west ahead of air.Ordered shields on machines; otherwise mine in fair
condition. June 24th, mine in fair condition. August 24th and 25th, laws were
fairly well complied with. November 17th, stopped No. 24 room on 14 west and
13 west entries ahead of air. Ordered loose top taken down at jaws of No. 9
room on 17th west. Otherwise mine in good condition.
Pittsburg.
Located at Minersvllle, O. Operated by the Pittsburg Mining Co., Pomeroy,
O. Transportation, Ohio River and H. V. R. R. W. H. Miller, Minersvllle, O.,
superintendent; Earl Ewing, Syracuse, O, mine boss. Drift, No. 8 seam of
coal, 4% feet thick. Double entry system; fan ventilation. Coal is mined and
hauled by electric power. Employs 14 cutters, 89 loaders and 24 day hands.
Visited March 4th. Found ventilation close at face of rooms, due to break-
throughs next to face of rooms being filled full of top coal, which was ordered
loaded out at once; also found breakthroughs stretched in several places.
March 23rd, Inspected machines and ordered them stopped until they were prop-
erly shielded on both sides. June 24th, mine in fair condition. August 12th,
ordered wire protected on 1st east, Ist west and 3rd west entries; otherwise
satisfactory. October 27th, No. 1 west entry had been broken through to No. 2
north, making short cut for ventilation. Ordered regulator placed at head of
No. 1 west, and ventilation equally split for the two entries; two cement brat-
tices built on main east; stopped one place working on main east and No. G
room on 7 east ahead of air. December 22nd, ordered 7 brattices cemented on
3rd north; trapper placed on 6 east door; check doors on 3 and 4 west entries.
Mine generally found in fair condition.
Silver Run.
Located at Silver Run, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Silver Run
Coal Co., Middleport, Ohio. W. C. Russell, Middleport, Ohio, superintendent.
John E. Reese, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal,
4% feet thick; double entry system, ventilated by two electric fans. Employs
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4 cutters, 23 loaders and 9 day hands. Visited January 28th; ventilafton
deficient on 1 and 2 east and 1 and 2 north, due to gob brattices being found
in a settled condition. Ordered brattices on east repaired, and three new
brick brattices on north. June ^2nd, ipine idle; repairing boilers. July 22nd,
ordered two boys, who were not of lawful age, taken out of mine. Stopped
first west entry ahead of air. Ordered No. 1 room on second west timbered
and breakthroughs in rooms made larger. September 15th, mine in fair con-
dition. December Ist, stopped No. 1 room on second west ahead of air.
Ordered all breakthroughs cleaned out next to face of rooms, and ventilation
checked to face of same. Also remainder of trolley wire changed to comply
with law. This mine has had very poor supervision. On almost every visit
made, some violations have been noted, and taking the matter up with the
management he would agree to repair the same, but returning on next visit would
offer some excuse for the needed repairs not being made.
Salisbury.
Located three miles north of Middleport, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R.
Operated by the Salisbury Coal Co., Toledo, Ohio. Geo. Sailes, Middleport,
Ohio, superintendent. Wm. Dinsmore, same place, mine boss. Double entry
system, drift opening into No. 8 seam of coal, 4% feet thick. Fan ventilation.
Coal cut by electric power. Motor and mule haulage. Employs 6 cutters,
43 loaders and 14 day hands. Visited January 27th. Mine was idle a week,
on account of motor on fan burning out. Was unable to get to faces of rooms
for black damp. Ordered fan run all day and all that night, as they expected
to operate the mine the following day. July 28th, mine was in fair condition.
September 17th, in fair condition. November ICth, Investigated fatal acci-
dent of Madison Graham, miner, who was killed in the second south entry
November 15th by fall of draw slate. Mine was not in as good condition as
it should be. Doors were in poor condition. Brattices on 6 west had not
been cemented, and some wire was not protected. Ordered same repaired
at once.
Hobson.
Located near Hobson Railroad yards, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by
the Pomeroy Coal Co., Little Washington, Pa. J. S. Cummings, Middleport,
Ohio, superintendent. Geo. M. Rcnshaw, same place, mine boss. Drift, No.
8 seam, 4% feet thick. Double entry, fan ventilation, machine mining; em-
ploys 6 cutters, 3 pick miners, 29 loaders and 18 day hands. Owing to bad
top and poor class of labor usually employed, this mine has been given more
attention than any other in the district. Visited January 28th. Found l}rat-
tices, which were made of slate, in a settled condition, and ventilation poor
at head of 1 and 2 west. Ordered trapper at 2 west door, and more timber
used in rooms on 1 and 2 west. March 1st, stopped No. 5 on 1 west and
No. 1 on 3 west ahead of air, and ordered loose top taken down in No. 1 room
on No. 1 west. March 24th, investigated fatal accident to John Bowman,
miner, who was injured by fall of slate at face of No. 6 room on 1 west, on
March 23rd, and died March 24th. Requested timbers taken out and loose
top taken down at face of No. 7 room on 1 west, and loose top taken down at
face of 1 west entry. June 22nd, an electric plant installed. Mine in fair
condition. August 10th, ordered door on main west between 1 and 2 south,
and trolley wire boxed where it crosses 1 north and feed wire that was torn
down, again put in place. September 15th, new electric fan installed.' Condi-
INSPECTOR OF MINES 271
tiona satisfactory. November 18th, Geo. Jenkins had taken charge, with T.
A. Harley as mine boss. Stopped second south entry ahead of air. Requested
door repaired on main west, door hung on cut-off on main west, and wire pro-
tected at head of main west with boards and brick stoppings on main west.
December 24th, stopped No. 8 room on 4 north; stopped 4 men in 3rd south
until door was hung on main; ordered door hung between 5 and 6 north; and
door on cut-off between main and dark west entrli&s.
Thomas Shaft.
Located on the Ohio river, near Racine, Ohio. Operated by the Thomas
Coal Co., Racine, Ohio. J. W. Thomas, superintendent David Lawson, mine
boss. Both of Racine. Shaft opening, 112 feet deep, penetrating the No. 8
seam of coal, 4 feet 8 inches thick. Machine mining, natural ventilation;
employs 2 cutters, 6 loaders and 2 day hands. Visited January 25th. Second
opening had been stopped, owing to the amount of water to contend with.
Are driving entries themselves to where second opening is located. They
will then drill six-Inch hole through to the entry to liberate water. August
13th, installing an electric plant. October 6th, ordered them to rush second
opening with all possible haste. December 3rd, second opening made, but
stairway not yet built. Requested same made at once, and fan Installed as
soon as possible.
Schlaegel.
Located at Pomeroy, Ohio. Operated by the Schlaegel Salt Co., Pomeroy,
Ohio. Jas. Schlaegel-, superintendent. William Baker, mine boss, both of
Pomeroy, Ohio. Drift, No. 8 seam, 4% feet thick. Coal Is mined with pick,
and consumed at salt plant. Employs 20 pick miners and 4 day hands. Fur-
nace ventilation, double entry sj'stem. Visited March 26th. Ventilation weak,
due to a fall tearing a brattice down on main inlet, which was ordered repaired
at once. October 8th, conditions unsatisfactory. Track was submerged in
mud and water, and requiring doors to conduct the ventilation to the working
faces, and had very little fire In furnace. Ordered management to make needed
repairs at once, which they agreed to do.
Headley.
Located near Middleport, Ohio. Operated by John Headley, Middleport,
Ohio, who is superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening, No. 8 seam, 4V^
Teet thick. Pick mining, double entry system and furnace ventilation. Em-
rJloys 8 pick miners, 2 day hands and 2 teamsters. Coal is consumed at brick
I3lant. Visited July 22nd and found old slate brattices in a settled condition
^nd fire low In furnace. Could not secure reading of air at face of works;
ordered same repaired at once. November 18th, mine In fair condition.
SMALL MINES VISITED.
Dyke No. 1.
Located at Pomeroy, Ohio, on Carrs Run; employs 2 miners and 1 day
*^stiid. Bdw. Weeks, mine boss.
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Needa,
Operated by Rlcliard Needs^ Pomeroy, Ohio. Located on Csj^tb Run m^
iiplajs 1 miner.
Enterprise.
jrated by Gea Baer, Mfnersrllle, Obio. Pick mining, furnace vemU]**
„ «ja ploys i miners and 1 day hand.
£lberfteld«
Operated by Geo Elberfield, Pomeroy, Ohio; % miners employed; nttiiiil
mttlfttion,
* Boss,
Opomted by F, M. Boss, Pomeroy, OWo* Employs from 2 to 4 pick m\nm
has natural ventllatioit.
Foimer.
Operated by Jno. Folmer & Son* Pameray, Ohio, Employs firora 3 to i
Iners and has natural ventilation,
Rousb Nqs< 1 and 2.
Operated by Jas. Rousb» Fomeroy, Ohto, Em ploy i 2 mtners.
^^ Baer.
Operated by Edw. Baer, Pomeroy, Ohio, Employs 2 miners.
Wolf & Vercoy.
Operated by Wolf & Vercoy, Pomeroy, Ohio. Employs 2 miners.
Owens Bros.
Operated by Owens Bros., Mlddleport, Ohio. Employs 3 pick miners.
Woodard.
Operated by W. H. Woodard, Middleport, Ohio. Employs 3 pick miners.
Brechtel.
Operated by Peter Brechtel, Middleport, Ohio. Employs from 4 to 8 pi<*
miners and 1 day hand.
Dixon.
Operated by Chas. Dixon, Middleport, Ohio. Etnploys 3 pick miners a»^
1 day hand.
Woodyard.
Operated by Ami Woodyard, Middleport, Ohio. Employs 2 pick miners.
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Joe Zwilling.
Operated by Joe Zwilling, Mlddleport, Ohio. Employs 2 pick miners.
Densmore.
Operated by Chas. Densmore, Middleport. Ohio. Employs 2 pick miners.
W. D. Powell.
Operated by Wm. Rife and Wm. Wells, Middleport, Ohio. Employs ^
miners and 1 day hand.
Picks Nos. 1 and 2.
Operated by Philip Fick, Pomeroy, Ohio. Employs 6 pick miners and 1
day hand.
Bowers.
Operated by Geo. Bowers, Pomeroy, Ohio. Employs 4 pick miners.
Swamp Hollow.
Operated by J. W. Grogan, Middleport, Ohio. Employs 2 pick miners.
Russell.
Operated by Jas. Russell, Middleport, Ohio. Employs 1 miner.
Horden.
Operated by Horden Bros., Middleport, Ohio. Employs 2 pick miners.
Edward Bros.
Operated by Edward Bros., MinersvlUe, Ohio. Shaft opening; employs 2
miners and 1 day hand.
VINTON COUNTY.
Alma Cement Limestone Mines Nos. 1 and 2.
Located two miles south of Oreton, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated
by the Alma Cement Co., Wellston, Ohio. Wm. Davis, same place, superin-
tendent M. C. Dickens, Oreton, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening into a seam
of limestone 6 feet thick. Double entry system, ventilated by two fans;
employs 24 pick miners, S cutters and drillers, 7 loaders and 16 day hands.
Visited February 12th, July 1st, and October 20th. New fan installed in No. 2
mine. Mines were found in fair condition on each visit. Have only worked
about half time this year.
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Alma Lime Nos. 51 and 52.
Located at Oreton, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Alma Cement
Co., Wellston, Ohio. Wm. Davis, Wellston\ Ohio, superintendent. David
Bbertfl, Oreton, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, penetrating a seam of lime-
stone 7 feet in thickness, and is ventilated from coal mine. Employs 11 pick
miners, 2 drillers and 7 day hands. Visited February 11th; found in good
condition. June 30th, was found satisfactory. August 3rd, investigated fatal
accident to Benj. Yates, who was killed August 2nd in No. 3 room on 1 east
by fall of shale lime. Estimated to be 300 tons in fall.
Alma Lime Nos. 55, 56 and 57.
Operated by same company and under same management as Nos. 51 and
52. Machine and pick mining; employs 17 pick miners, 10 cutters and drillers,
13 loaders and 17 day hands. Visited February 12, June 30, October 19 and
20. Tested scales on last visit and found incorrect. General condition fair
on all three visits.
Alma Coal.
Located at Oreton, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Alma Cement
Co., Wellston, Ohio. Wm. Davis, Wellston, Ohio, superintendent Thos.
Davis, Oreton, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet
thick; double entry system, fan ventilation. Employs 12 cutters, 72 loaders
and 26 day men. Visited Feb. 11th. Mine had been idle from November 1st
to February 1st. Outside of Nos. 17 and 18 rooms on 3 west requiring more
timber set and some trolley wire changed mine was in good condition. June
30th, gave management orders to see that more timbers were set in rooms.
Otherwise mine in good condition. Oct. 19th, ordered brick brattices on south
entries; door hung between 9 and 10 west; check ventilation to face of rooms
on 3 and 4 west and 7 and 8 west; other conditions satisfactory. Tested
scales and found correct.
Elk Fork.
Located at Elk Fork, on H. V. R. R. Operated by the Elk Fork Coal Co.,
Elk Fork, Ohio. Shaft opening, 95 feet deep, penetrating the No. 2 seam of
coal, 30 inches thick. Machine and pick mining, fan ventilation. Employs 4
cutters, 23 pick miners, 14 loaders and 25 day hands. Visited March 10th.
Ordered ventilation checked to face of rooms on 3 and 4 west in north and
7 and 8 west in south. June 29th, mine shut down; installing new boilers.
August 23rd, requested old brattices replaced on south end of mine with brick
ones and wire protected on 4 east. October 21st, ordered Nos. 7, 8 and 9 on
8 west properly posted; check door on 2 east; door on cut-off between
3 and 4 east and brattices plastered on north entry. Tested scales; found
correct. August Ruff, Elk Fork, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss.
Clarion.
Located at Clarion. Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by S. S. McDonald,
Columbus, Ohio. W. G. Bennett, Clarion, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening into No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Machine mining. Fan
ventilation, double entry system. Employs 4 cutters, 44 loaders and 14 day
hands. Visited December 14th. Mine had been idle since March 29, 1908,
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and had only run coal one day when I visited the mjne. Requested wire pro-
tected with boards and copper tamping tools secured. Stopped No. 24 room
on 6 east ahead of air. Ordered second opening cleaned out and guard rail
placed around fly wheel. Otherwise satisfactory.
Raccoon Valley.
Located at Minerton, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by John L. Lawler,
Cdmnbtts, Ohib, who is superintendent. E. J. Lawler, Minerton, Ohio, mine
boss. Drift openiiis into the No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Double entry
system, machine mining, fan ventilation. Employs 4 cutters, 34 loaders and
14 day men. Visited Feb. 10; mine in good condition. March 22nd, mine
was idle; gave orders not to operate three machines until properly shielded.
August 9th, new opening had been made and fan installed in it; ordered man
door made at fan so miners would have access to second opening. Requested
ditch opened on motor road in old hill. October 4th, requested door hung
on north entry between 1 and 2 east; door on cut-ofP between 1 and 2 north;
door on dark north between 1 and 2 west, and brick and cement brattices
used in north entries in new hill; old hill satisfactory. December 15th, hop-
pers being moved to new opening, and men being moved from old hill to
new hill as fast as territory is developed. Mine in good condition.
Mohr-Mioton No. 3.
Located two miles from McArthur, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by
Mohr-Minton Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. H. V. Atkinson, McArthur. Ohio,
superintendent Chas. B. Pry, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into No.
4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Double entry system, furnace ventilation. Em-
ploys 4 pick miners and 1 day hand. Coal is consumed at brick plant. Vis-
ited June 29th and December 13th. Mine in fair condition on each visit.
Mohr-Minton No. 4.
Located at same place and operated by same company as No. 3. J. M.
Moor, McArthur, Ohio, superintendent Wm. Crow, Elk Fork, Ohio, mine
boss. Drift opening into No. 3 seam of coal, 5 feet thick. Double entry sys-
tem, motor haulage, pick mining. Employs 70 pick miners and 14 day hands.
Visited October 18th. Mine was closed down almost entire year. General
conditions were fair.
Mohr-Minton Clay.
Located near coal mine. Operated and managed by same company as
Nos. 3 and 4. Drift opening into a seam of clay 12 feet thick. Employs 5
pick miners and 1 day man. Product consumed at Mohr-Minton brick plant.
Visited June 29th and December 13th; found In fair condition.
Puritan.
Located two miles east of Hamden, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated
by the Puritan Brick & Cement Co., Hamden Junction, Ohio. Harry Cole,
Hamden Junction, Ohio, superintendent. C. S. Cunningham, same place,
mine boss. Drift, No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Double entry system,
pick mining, fan ventilation. Employs 8 pick miners and 3 day hands. Vis-
ited July 20th and September 28th. Mine in good condition on each visit
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Star No. 2.
Located at Hawks Station, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by A. C.
Tipton, receiver, Logan, Ohio. O. E. Edwards, Hawks, Ohio, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening Into No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Single
entry system, furnace ventilation. Employs 30 pick miners and 8 day hands.
Visited February 10th. General conditions fair. Mine closed down shortly
after my visit, and was suspended remainder of year.
Brick Yard.
Located near McArthur, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the McAr-
thur Brick Co., McArthur, Ohio. D. A. Martindale, McArthur, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Henry Meadows, same place, mine boss. Drift opening into the
No. 4 seam of coal, 4 feet thick. Double entry system, furnace ventilation.
Employs 18 pick miners and 5 day men. Visited Pebruary 3th, March 10th,
June 28th, July 26th, September 27th and November 30th. Outside of haulage
ways being submerged in mud and water the former part of the year, mine
was in fair condition.
Tompkins No. 1.
Suspended entire year.
Raccoon Valley Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
Suspended the entire year.
Inghams.
Suspended entire year.
Outhwaite.
Abandoned.
GALLIA COUNTY.
Swan Creek.
Operated by John Scherschel, Bladen, Ohio. Located twelve miles below
Qallipolls, on the Ohio river. Employs 1 miner and 1 day man.
Scott's.
Operated by Alex. Scott. Cheshire, Ohio. Employs 2 miners and I day
Carls.
man
Located near Carlton, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the River-
side Coal Co.. Carlton, Ohio. \V. D. Edwards, Carlton, Ohio, superintendent.
C. M. Little, same place, mine boss. Drift openings into the No. 8 seam of
coal, 4 feet thick; furnace and natural ventilation. Employs 17 pick miners
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and 7 day men. Visited August 10th. Mine has heen on strike for 7 months,
and was Just starting up. Found in fair condition; December 1, mine had
been idle almost entire time between visits. Working very little the entire
year. Found in fair condition.
Jacobs.
Operated by Jacobs & Scott, Cheshire, Ohio. Elmploys 3 miners and 2
teamsters.
Rife.
Operated by Ellis Rife, Cheshire, Ohio. Employs 2 miners.
Big Bone.
Operated by V. E. Myers & Co.. Gallipolis, Ohio. Employs 6 miners, 2
teamsters and 1 day man.
Luckeyes.
Operated by Jas. Blackburn, Cheshire, Ohio. Employs 2 miners.
Big Indian.
Operated by Albert Frashier, Carlton, Ohio. Employs 3 miners and 1
teamster.
THIRD DISTRICT
JNO. L. McDonald.
Composed op the County of Athens.
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280 ANNUAL REPOKT
Hon, Gw. Harrison, Chuf Inspector tf Mimgs, CobmUms, Ohio:
Dear Sir:— In accordance with the custom, I herewith submit for your
consideration Uie annual report oi the Third Minins District, for the yoar be-
ginning January 1, 1909, and ending December 31, 1909.
With tew exceptions, the mines worked very little the beginning of the
year, but the gain in the last six months will make the tonnage exceed that
of 1908. Business prospects for 1910 are encouraging, and confidence is
expressed that the tonnage will exceed that of 1907, which was the Sianner
year.
A large number of mines were suspended the fore part of the year, but
resumed operation in the latter part. Seven remained suspended during the en-
tire year. None were opened. One abandoned; and with few exceptions the
mines were found in good condition.
I regret that I am compelled to report 9 fatalities in this district during
the year. Two occurred in Nelsonville clay mine, by approacdiing a shot ihsi
held fire. The hole wss charged with dynamite and powder. One by fall
of rock in Bdgell ft Toungs mine, who produce coal for the Brick Company.
Two in Hocking or Moor mine, by falls of slate. One in Doanville No. 1. by
fall of splint coal and top. One in N. Y. No. 33, by colUding with empty osn
while running motor. One in Sunday Creek Na 266, by falling in front of
motor. One in a domestic mine on Jas. Bailey's farm, by fall of slate. A ftill
report of these accidents has been made, and will appear in another part of
the rei>ort. A thorough investigation showed that with but one or two excep-
tions, which were unavoidable accidents, the victims met death tlirough cai«-
lessness.
I regret that the Department found it necessary to issue a specific order,
in order that the law providing copper tamping tools should be enforced, as
they afford greater safety when in use. One accident occurred this year
previous to the adoption of these tools. In New York No. 31, Miles and Albert
Moor,- brothers, were tamping a hole charged with 12 inches of powder, and
they claim when pushing up the first tamping, which was a handful of slack,
the powder ignited, the force mostly going from them, due to the fact thai
the shot was in a breakthrough and was mined through at the bottom. After
the coal was loaded out, the hole along the rib showed sulphur about IG inches
from the back of the hole. Fortunately, they were only slightly injured.
Opposition was also met in regard to the proper shielding of mining ma-
chine chains— another precaution against danger. Two serious accidents oc-
curred on the Goodman machine during the year. The shield on this machine
has not yet reached perfection. A number of machine men have informed
me that the shield has been the cause of saving their lives since the law has
been in effect.
No accidents have occurred from coming in contact with electric wires-
The new laws, which are fairly well observed, have done much to lessen tli^
dangers of mining, and it is hoped that the Mining Commission will reco^'
mend necessary laws to avoid future calamities.
A large per cent, of the operators of this district desire to keep th^*^
mines in the best possible condition, and such is the case where the mana^^
ment observe the mining laws and rules of the Department and see to ^
that others do so, but where the management disregards the law and rule^
encourages others to do the same, resulting in no discipline at all. We c^^
ot too strongly emphasize the fact that thorough discipline exercised in t^
ration of a mine is absolutely essential to safety, and that discipline c^^
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be brought about only through the hearty co-operation of the operators, the
miners and the State Department. We are of the opinion that the responsi-
bility for safety in mines should primarily rest with the management, clothed
with full authority, and more foremen and also inspectors employed, whose
special duty it should be to see that the regulations are strictly enforced.
The Sunday Creek Company, which produces about GO per cent of the
coal of this district, employs two inspectors, whose special duties require them
to make daily inspections of the mines, and good results are obtained. The
mines are generally In good condition. Fifteen (15) fatalities have been
credited to this company in the last five years, an average of three for each
year. With from three to four thousand employes, the average Is less than
one fatality for every one thousand persons employed. A number of smaller
companies have fully as good a record, and are commended for the care ex-
ercised; and my only regret is that it could not be made general.
We realize that much has been done in recent years to lessen the dangers
and to improve the conditions of mining. Large steam-driven fans have been
installed, and a large number of electric fans have been eliminated, which have
been a source of annoyance, and should all be removed from the mines. Over-
casts are being used to split the current and Increase the Intake, which also
lessens the number of doors on the main haulage roads. Quite a number of
these Impovements have been made during this year. Brick and concrete
are used mostly for brattice work. Boiler cinders are largely used for bal-
lasting the haulage roads, since the removal of the machine cuttings from
the mine.
The most notable improvement In the mines of this district during the
year has l>een the rebuilding of the underground stables, In particular the
Sunday Creek and New Pittsburg mines. Great care has been taken to make
them as near fireproof as possible, and all entrances provided with masonry
and iron doors, made as near airtight as possible, to guard against internal
and external fires, and none but Incandescent lights to be used, with strict
regulation rules to apply.
In conclusion, I desire to say that my relations with both miners and op-
erators have been of the most pleasant character, and that I appreciate the
kindly co-operation of both. Thanking you for your ever-ready assistance and
advice, Respectfully,
JNO. L. Mcdonald, Glouster, Ohio.
December 31st, 1909. Inspector Third District.
282 ANNUAL REPORT
ATHENS COUNTY.
Sunday Creek Company's Mines.
Note — D. H. Williams, Athens, Ohio, is district superintendent for the
Sunday Creek Company, Columbus, Ohio, in the Sunday Creek Valley and the
Sugar Creek mines; Francis Payne, inspector. R. S. Weltzell, Nelsonville,
Ohio, for all mines in the Hocking Valley; Prank Knox, Nelson vllle, Ohio,
inspector.
Sunday Creek No. 10. ^
Located two miles west of Glouster, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated
by Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. P. Roberts. Glouster, Ohio, super-
intendent. Walter Hay den, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening, 110 feet
deep, to the No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation.
Equipped with electric machinery. Employs 1G5 loaders, 20 machine men
and 70 day men. January 5th, visited to investigate the cause of an explosion
of 19 kegs of powder at the bottom of shaft. The powder had been lowered
into the mine after quitting time, to be delivered before the power was on the
wires;. owing to some neglect, the powder remained on the bottom until the
power was turned on, and a fall of roof brought the wires In contact with
the powder, igniting it. No one was injured, nor any damage done. January
Sth, found satisfactory on north side, except the wiring; requested that same
be placed in compliance with the law. February 15th, south side found sat-
isfactory. April 30th. north side in good condition. May 3d. south side In
good condition. August 3d and 6th, both sides found satisfactory, except
Room No. 23 on Sth west not in safe condition on account of Insufficient tim-
ber; advised that the men not be allowed to work until It could be made
safe; also ordered that all old tamping tools be taken out of mine. November
9th, both sides were found in good condition.
10-X.
Located near Orbiston, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, O. Wm. Bernell, R. D. No. 5, Glouster, O., superintendent;
C. C. Gartic and Roy Easterling, Orbiston, O., mine bosses. Slope opening
to No. C seam of coal, G ft. thick; worked on the double and triple entry sys-
tem; fan ventilation; coal is cut by electric power; motor haulage; 200 load-
ers. 18 machine men. 54 day men employed. May 18th, west side In poor
order; ventilation deficient on account of bad doors and stoppings; wiring
poor; roads submerged in mud and water; ordered matters complained of
given prompt attention. June 2d, found east side in fair condition, except
the ventilation, which was wasting through bad stoppings; requested same
repaired, also two Goodman machines put out of commission until properly
shielded. July 16th, in fair condition. September 21st, called to test the
scales; found correct. October 8th, mine idle; made no Inspection of the In-
terior, only the air courses, which were found clear. October 27th, found con-
ditions fair. November 5th, west side, requested check placed between Rooms
Nos. 11 and 12 on 6th west, also trapper placed at southeast territory. This
side of mine is almost exhausted.
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No. 201.
Located at Floodwood, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, O. Asa Hammond, Nelsonvllle, O., superintendent; Geo.
Nash, Floodwood, O., mine boss. Shaft opening, 90 feet deep to No. C seam,
6 feet thick; worked on double entry system, ventilated by fan. Mine is
equipped with electric mining machines and motor haulage. 100 loaders, 10
machine men, 53 day men employed. May 20th, requested check placed on
5th E3ast and dust removed from tracks and gobs; otherwise conditions sat-
isfactory. August 24th, found satisfactory, with the exception of break-
throughs; ordered that all breakthroughs between rooms be cleaned out. No-
vember 29th and 30th, found timber supply short on 10th west; also under-
ground stable was poorly arranged, as it necessitated the men working on
north side of the mine passing through it in order to reach bottom; requested
that all traffic, except that absolutely necessary, through the stable be stopped,
and stable sealed to make it as near air tight as possible. The mine is gener-
ally kept in good condition.
No. 203.
Situated near Old Floodwood, O., operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Co-
lumbus, O. Frank Murphy, Nelsonvllle. O., has supervision. Drift opening,
to No. 6 seam of coal, which is 6 fee{ thick. Ventilated by fan. Coal is mined
and hauled by. electric power. Employs 72 loaders. 6 machine men, 42 day
men. March 5th, May 19th, September 2d and December 2d, inspections were
made and conditions as good as could be expected, owing to the mine being
rapidly exhausted. On each inspection, requested a good supply of timber
kept at all working places on account of the work being mainly pillar. Septem-
ber 2d, requested 9th and 10th west entries cross-timbered In places.
No. 204.
Situated near Kimberly, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, O. Jos. Barber, Nelsonvllle, O., superintendent and mine
boss. Drift opening, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick; double entry system; ventilated
by fan; coal is cut and hauled by electric power: 140 loaders, 14 machine and
67 day men employed. June 18th, September 10th, December 1st, inspections
were made, and mine found In good order. Mine suspended fore part of year.
A large steam fan Is being erected, which will displace the electric fan located
In the mine. This will be a great Improvement.
No. 205.
ABANDONED.
No. 209.
Located on Sugar Creek, about 4 miles north of Athens, O., on the H. V.
R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Company, Columbus, O. Wra. Altman,
Athene, O., superintendent and mine boss. Shaft, 260 feet deep. No. 6 seam,
4 to 6 feet thick; double and triple entry system; ventilated by fan; coal Is
mined by electric power and motor haulage. June 22d, conditions satisfac-
tory; no standing gas was found in any part of the mine. October Gth and
7th, in good order, except ordered speaking tubes In main shaft renewed. Sus-
pended fore part of year.
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No. 210.
Remained suspended during the entire year.
No. 211.
Located on Sugar Creek, three and one-half miles northeast of Athens,
O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, O.
Herman Tyson, Athens, O., superintendent; Jno. Clark, same place, mine boss.
Shaft opening. 240 feet deep, to Ko. 6 seam of coal, 5^^ feet thick. Worked
on double and triple entry system. Ventilated by fan. Coal cut and hauled
by electric power. Employs 213 loaders, IS machine and 85 day men. Janu-
ary 19th, tested scales; found correct March 11th and 12th, conditions satis-
factory, except electric wires and machines were not properly guarded. Re-
quested same done at once. July 1st and 2nd, in good condition. Ordered
wires taken out of last breakthroughs in rooms on 4th west north. Septem-
ber 29th and 30th, conditions good. The mine generates considerable gaju,
but is well taken care of. No standing gas was found on any visit.
No. 212.
Located on Sugar Creek, about i\^ miles northeast of Athens, Ohio, ob
the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Harry
Cunningham, Chauncey, Ohio, superintendent and niine boss. 'Shaft, 301 feet
deep. No. 6 seam, 3 to 6 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation.
Coal is mined with electric power; 13 loaders, 2 machine and 6 day men em-
ployed. The mine has been developed very little during the year on account
of faults. What coal is being mined is hoisted at the air shaft. There is no
effort made to erect a tipple over the main shaft. The irregular thickness of
the seam and the tender strata between the rock and coal makes it very dis-
couraging. March 12th, found in good order. July 2nd, found satisfactory,
except the ventilation, which was not reliable, on account of location of fan.
September 17th, conditions were good. The fan was repaired and location
changed to main shaft.
No. 252.
Remained suspended during the entire year.
No. 254.
Situated near Jacksonville, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the
Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Daniel McBride, Glouster, Ohio, super-
intendent. Pat McCann, Jacksonville, Ohio, mine boss. Shaft opening, 110
feet deep, to No. 6 seam of coal, 6 feet thick. Coal is mined with electric
power. Equipped with rope haulage. Has fan ventilation; 146 loaders, 18
machine and 52 day men employed. April 29th, requested that the speed of
the fan be increased and dust removed from main haulage roads, and machines
not operated until properly shielded. Otherwise, conditions satisfactory.
July 27th, found ventilation improved, machines shielded and dust sprayed
some on main entry. Requested wires removed from the face of 18th west
entry, and that the following rooms be stopped, which were beyond the limit
without breakthroughs: 2 and 3 on 18th west cut-off; 6 and 7 on the 12th
east. October 23th, found in good condition.
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No. 255.
Located about 2% miles southwest of Jacksonville, Ohio, on the K. & M.
R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Robert Snyder,
Glouster, Ohio, superintendent. Carl Feirce, same place, mine boss. Shaft
opening, 150 feet deep, to No. 6 seam of coal, 6 feet thick. Worked on double
entry system. Ventilated by two fans. Electric mining and motor haulage;
200 loaders, 20 machine and 57 day men employed. March 15th, found condi-
tions satisfactory, except wiring and machines not shielded. Requested ma-
chines not to be operated until properly shielded and the wires changed to
comply with the law. June 16th, found in good condition. Requested check
placed on 4th east south between rooms Nos. 8 and 9. September 8th, in
good condition. December 20th, ordered dust and falling coal removed from
haulage roads. Mine generally was found in good order.
No. 256.
Located at Glouster, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Sun-
day Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. D. S. Williams, Jacksonville, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Thos. Hope, Glouster. Ohio, mine boss. Shaft opening, 90 feet deep,
to No. 6 seam of coal, 6 feet thick. Worked on double and triple entry sys-
tem. Pan ventilation. Coal mined and hauled with electric power. Febru-
ary 16th and 17th, requested check placed between 15 and IG rooms on 5th
west. Also dust removed from haulage ways. Otherwise, in good order.
May 10th and 12th, found satisfactory, except ventilation on 4th west cut-
off. Requested that it be increased or the men taken out. August 5th and
9th, requested checks placed between rooms Nos. 34 and 35 on 3rd west and
ventilation increased on 9th west. November 3rd and 4th, found in good con-
dition generally. The mine is well managed and kept in good order. De-
cember 10th, visited mine on complaint of mine committee, to investigate the
southwest side of No. 252 mine, which lies adjacent and is connected in a
number of places, and a portion of the 2nd and 3rd wests in No. 252, which
were sealed in 1900 on account of fire. In 1905 the tipple burned and in
1907 both mines were flooded. During all this period mine No. 252 had not
operated. We inspected the portions complained of in company with Mr.
D. H. Williams, district superintendent, mine officials and committee, and
found that the flood had broken the seal around the fire territory and no
indication of any fire could be detected. A good current of air was passing
close, and passing out at No. 252 air shaft, at which point Mr. Williams agreed
to erect a stairway for an escape for the men on the north side of No. 256.
No. 266.
Located at Holllster, Ohio, two miles west of Glouster, on the K. & M.
R. R. Operated by the Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Collins.
Glouster, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Shaft opening, 90 feet deep,
to No. 6 seam of coal, which is G feet thick. Double and triple entry system.
Ventilated by fan. Electric mining and haulage; 200 loaders, 21 machine
*i»d 56 day men employed. February 18th, May 11th, in good order. August
*th, found some breakthroughs in rooms obstructed with gob: also requested
4ir Increased In room No. 19 on 13th west; otherwise mine in good order,
^'igust 18th, was called to investigate the death of Jos. Hopper, motor rider,
who was killed by falling in front of the motor. The boy was never known
2S6 ANNUAL REFOKT
la ride tlie fn>iit eii<l of the motor before, &ii<] H is supposed Uiat %e x^ttvm^ts-^
to E^t off and run aliead to throw a switch a! 5th west* September t&tlw
visited mine an cum plain t of miners, tn inve^dgate the acmmulailcii of diiitl
and falling coal aJong motor haulage roads. Found consldemlile dust and
falliuK coaT. Ordered roads thotoa^hlv cleaned without anj tnterferenee oo
part of the miners m regard to the persons employed toy the management ta
. cleau them. By the former arrangement the turn keepera were respoosnil^
' for clean ing^ the road? for the falling ooal, but {>wlng^ to the can; heliii; rery
mueh open and the Lmmi'nae accumulation, they reftieed to losd the dust with
the coal. November !Sth* mine was in
No. 267, ' *^
Located three miles northwest of Glouster, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. It
Operated by the Sunda^'^ Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. John Yaw. Glottsier.
Ohio, superintendmit. PhO Blow<*r, same place, mine boas. Slope opening. *50
feet In lensth, to No. 6 seam of coal. 6% feet thick. Worked on double and
triple entry system. Fan ventilation: electric mining and haulage; IM io»d-
ers, 20 machine and 62 liay men employed. Mine was suspended from D^
cember 18, 1908, to July, 1909. Jtily 2lBt and October 2Dth, mine was found ifl
good condition.
Nos. 275, 281, 311 and 312.
Remained suspended during the entire year.
New Pittsburg Ne. t.
Located about one mile southwest of Chauncey, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Geo. Butts, Nel
sonville, Ohio, superintendent. Wm. Snowden, same place, mine boss. Shaft
opening. No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick. Coal mined with electric power. Equipped
with motor haulage: fan ventilation; 247 loaders, 20 machine and 57 day men
employed. Mine was suspended during the fore part of the year. August
23rd and November IGth, found In good condition, except requested that ven-
tilation be Increased on 1st east cut-off.
New Pittsburg No. 10.
Located three miles north of Athens, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated
by the New Pittsburg Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jos. Slater. Athens, Ohio,
superintendent. Fred Slater, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening to Na 6
seam, 5V^ feet thick. Double and triple entry system; fan ventilation; elec-
tric mining and haulage; 169 loaders, 13 machine and 52 day men employed.
March 17th, found satisfactory, except requested wires changed, to comply
with law. June 21st and August 30th. found conditions satisfactory. Ango^
7th, was called to test the scales, which were found correct December 7tli
requested fan speeded up and doors repaired in north end of mine; otherwise
mine In good order.
New York, Halbert or Shafer, New Opening.
ocated at old Floodwood, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by WoO^^
ley, Nelsonville, Ohio. A. L. Woody, NelsonviUe, Ohio, superintended^
INSPECTOR OF MINES 287
and mine boss.^ Slope opening, No. 6 seam, 4i^ feet thick. Double entry sys-
tem, furnace ventilation; pick mining: rope haulage: 28 miners and 4 day
men employed. December 2nd, in fair condition. Suspended from March,
1907, until November of this year.
New York No. 31.
Located near Buchtel, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New
York Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. P. C. Morris, Nelsonville, Ohio, superin-
tendent. E. G. Woody, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 0 seam, 6
feet thick; double and triple entry system; fan ventilation: coal is mined and
hauled with electric power; 200 loaders. 22 machine and 57 day men em-
ployed. March 29th, requested that a trapper be placed at 3 and 4 south
entries, also 3rd north. Miles and Albert Moor, brothers, were injured by a
premature explosion of powder while tamping a hole. The tamper, which
was iron, came in contact with sulphur near the cartridge. July loth, in
fair condition. August 11th, visited mine in company with chief inspector.
Geo. Harrison, to investigate a new system of room work and breakthroughs,
which were made at 120 feet distance in each pillar, zigzag style, and each room
breast 48 feet in width. Ventilation was good, and was conducted within
CO feet of the working face. This system was approved. October 18th, was
called to investigate air conditions in rooms Nos. 11 and 12 on 5th east, in
which one of the mine committee worked; found a good current of air passing
within 60 feet of the face and no occasion for any complaint. Requested that
a check be placed between 9 and 13 rooms on 5th east.The mine generally
is found in good condition.
New York No. 33.
Located near Buchtel, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the New
York Coal Co.. Columbus, Ohio. P. C. Morris, Nelsonville, Ohio, superin-
tendent A. E. Harold, same place, mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 7
seam of coal, 5 feet thick; double entry system: coal is mined and hauled
with electric power; fan ventilation; 57 loaders, 4 machine and 13 day men
employed. January 4th, conditions fair, except wires; requested them changed*
to comply with the law. March 31st, found satisfactory, except the machines;
ordered them stopped until properly shielded. July 12th, ventilation insuflS-
cient on account of the fan being too small and not properly located. Re-
quested that a larger fan be installed and another opening made. August 19th,
investigated death of Edwin Harold, who was injured by his motor colliding
with a trip of empty cars on the 10th and died the 18th. October 22nd, found
new air shaft sunk and larger fan installed at the bottom and mine generally
in good condition.
Luhrig Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
Located at Luhrig, Ohio, on the B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the
I--*uhrig Coal Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Sherman Shull, Luhrig, Ohio, superintend-
out. John Gibbs, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening, 150 feet de6p. No. 6
seam, 5 to 8 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation, electric mining
and motor haulage; 316 loaders, 30 machine and 140 day men employed.
January 27th, in fair condition. Ordered the machines stopped until properly
slitelded. August 31st and December 8th, found in good condition. The above
inspections were made on the No. 3 side, which was suspended the fore part
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of the year. The following inspections were made in Nos. 1 and 2: January
28 and 29, found in good order. The machines were stopped on account of
having no shields over the chains. May 2Gth and 27th and September 1st,
also found in good order. December 14th, requested the steps cleaned and
made more convenient for travel, as they were obstructed with ice. Other-
wise, conditions throughout the mine were satisfactory.
Canaanvilie No. 1.
Located at Canaanvilie. Ohio, on the B. & O. S. W. R. R. John Kyte.
Athens, Ohio, superintendent, succeeded by Geo. Welsh, Canaanvilie, Ohio.
P. H. Burns, same place, mine boss, succeeded by Chas. Coleman, Athens,
Ohio. Shaft opening, 450 feet deep. No. G seam, 4^ to 6 feet thick. Double
and triple entry system. Ventilated by fan; equipped with electric machin-
ery, both haulage and gathering motors; 120 loaders, IG machine and 77 day
men employed. March 18th, found in good condition; also June 24th. July
3rd, visited mine to investigate complaint of miners in regard to refusing
to be lowered at main shaft, which is equipped with an electric hoist. The
men took the position that it was unlawful to ride the same. September 16th,
October 1st and December 9th and 15th, found mine in good condition. On
last date, ordered that the signal at steam hoist be arranged more convenient
for the engineer. The mine generates considerable gas, but is well taken
care of.
Hocking or Moor.
Located at Carbondale, Ohio, on a branch of the B. & O. S. W. R. R.
Operated by the Hocking Mining Co., Athens, Ohio. G. W. Arnold, Carbon-
dale, Ohio, superintendent. Jas. Gascoyne, same place, mine boss. Slope
opening. No. G seam, 4^4 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilation.
The coal is cut by electric power. Equipped with both gathering and haulage
motors; 142 loaders, IC machine and 51 day men employed. April 9th, made
partial inspection. Was called to another mine on account of a fire. Re-
quested machines stopped until properly shielded. May Gth, was called to
investigate the death of Henry Thompson, a miner, who was killed by a fall
of roof at the face of No. 8 room on 5th east. Conditions throughout the mine
were found satisfactory. August 13th, found in good condition. August 26th,
investigated death of Manin McWharter, who was killed by a fall of slate
at the face of No. 24 room on 4th east. November 23rd, found In good con
dition. The mine in the last two years has worked into very bad top, and
great care and attention has been given on part of the company and manage-
ment. An extra man has been engaged to look after the safety of the men,
but unfortunately we are compelled to report these two accidents.
Winchester.
Located at Carbondale, Ohio, on the B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by
Wm. Shingler, Mineral, Ohio, who is superintendent and mine boss. Slope
opening, , No. G scam, A\^ feet thick. Double entry system. ESquipped with
electric power; fan ventilation; 4 loaders, 2 machine and 4 day men em-
ployed. August 12th, found the ventilation, drainage and wiring bad. Or-
dered that the mine be placed in a lawful condition as soon as possible. No-
vember 23rd, found order not complied with. Ordered that the mine cease
operation at once, which was complied with.
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Carbondale No. 2.
Located at Carbondale, Ohio, on B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the
Carbondale Coal Co., Carbondale, Ohio. M. H. Doolittle, superintendent.
Ford Doolittle, mine boss. Both of Carbondale, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam, 5%
feet thick. Double entry system. Ventilated by fan; coal cut with electric
power and motor haulage; 90 loaders, 12 machine and 24 day men employed.
April "Sth, found in good order. July 8th, found satisfactory. A new 8x4 ft.
Jeffrey type fan is being installed, which is the latest Improved and the most
efficient of mine fans. Brick is being used for stoppings. The mine is being
made modem in every respect. October 21st, mine generally was found in
good condition. New fan in operation and giving the best of results.
Carbondale No. 3.
Located at Carbondale, Ohio, on B. & O. S. W. R. R. Operated by the
Carbondale Coal Co., Carbondale, Ohio. M. H. Doolittle, superintendent. Ja-
cob Pollock, mine boss. Both of Carbondale, Ohio. Drift opening. No. G seam,
4% feet thick; double entry system; coal is cut with electric power; equipped
with motor haulage; ventilated by fan; 60 loaders, 6 machine and 25 day men
employed. April 7th, July 7th and October 21st, found general conditions sat-
isfactory.
Hisylvania No. 23.
Located at Trimble, Ohio, on the K. & M. R. R. Operated by the Hisyl-
vania Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Enoch Blower, Trimble, Ohio, superintend-
ent Chas. Jonas, Glouster, Ohio, mine boss. Slope opening, 450 feet in length.
No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick; double entry system; fan ventilation. Coal is mined
and hauled with electric power; 101 loaders, 8 machine and 33 day men em-
ployed. January 21st, April 28th, July 26th and October 29th, found mine in
excellent condition.
Northern Fuel No. 24.
Located one mile southwest of Jacksonville, Ohio, on K. & M. R. R. Op-
erated by Chas. Cohenour, receiver for the Northern Fuel Co., Columbus,
Ohio. D. L. Wallace, Glouster, Ohio, superintendent. Jno. Cox, Trimble,
Ohio, mine boss. Shaft opening, 107 feet deep. No. 6 seam, G feet thick.
Double entry system; fan ventilation; coal is mined with electric power;
equipped with motor haulage; 190 loaders, 18 machine and 54 day men em-
ployed. February 19th, a number of places had to be stopped on account of
not having breakthroughs at the proper distance; also requested the ventilation
increased or force reduced. February 25th, ventilation was not increased,
and the force was reduced in proportion to the amount of air in circulation.
May 4th and 7th, in fair xondition. July 20th, requested wires taken out of
breakthroughs next the face of working places; also check placed between
Toons Nos. 9 and 10 on 2nd west. October 26th. in fair condition, except found
^e way leading to escapement shaft badly obstructed with water and falls.
^ered same cleared at once. November 1st, visited mine on account of
order given on previous date and found conditions satisfactory.
Bailey Run.
Located about one mile south of Jacksonville, Ohio, on K. & M. R. R. Op-
^^ted by the Bailey Run Coal Co., Coming, Ohio. Chas. Monsarrat, Coming,
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Ohio, has full supervision. Slope opening, 150 feet in length; No. 7 seam, 4^4
feet thick. Double entry system; ventilated by fan; equipped with electric
power; rope haulage in slope; 12 loaders, 2 machine and 4 day men employed.
February 23rd, found in good condition. August 20th, suspended, but were
making preparations to resume operations. October 4th, in good order.
Sedalia No. 14.
Remained suspended the entire year.
Eclipse No. 3.
Situated about three miles northwest of Athens, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R.
Operated by the Lorain Coal & Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. John Taylor,
Athens, Ohio, resigned as superintendent and was succeeded by John Moore-
field, same place. Carl Miller and John Brewer, Athens, Ohio, mine bosses.
Shaft opening 187 feet deep; No. G seam 6 feet thick; double and triple entry
system; fan ventilation. Coal is mined with electric power; equipped with
motor haulage; 206 loaders, 22 machine and C8 day men employed. March
3rd and 4th, requested checks placed between rooms Nos. 1 and 2 on 3rd
west; also 1 and 2 on 5th west. Otherwise, conditions satisfactory. May
28th and June 3rd, conditions fair. June 30th, requested signal placed on
rear end of motor trips. October 5th and December 27th, mine found in
good condition.
Imperial.
Situated near Myers Crossing on the H. V. R. R. Operated by Imperial
Coal Mining Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. A. Murphy, Nelsonville, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Mr. Murphy died, and was succeeded by Wm. Murphy, who resigned.
Also G. Barber, mine boss. Perl Berrel, Nelsonville, Ohio, has supervision at
present. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 5^ feet thiclc Double entry system;
fan ventilation; electric mining and haulage; 150 loaders, 14 machine and
50 day men employed. March 2nd. found in fair condition, except requested
wires changed to comply with the law; also the 1st and 2nd east south and
1 and 2 north timbered more securely, as the top is very tender. July 14th,
found considerable loose stone and slate on haulways. Requested same given
prompt attention; also ventilation increased. October 15th, found idle. Oc-
tober 20th, in fair condition. December 30th, visited the mine on complaint
of miners, to investigate air condition, which was found deficient throughout
the mine on account of the air course being closed in by a large fall. They
began work immediately to get around it.
Juniper No. 1.
Located at Buchtel, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Owned by York Clay &
Mining Co., Nelsonville, Ohio. Operated by Geo. McKee, same place, who
has the mine leased and has supeivislon. Drift opening. No. 7 seam, 5 to G
feet thick. Double entry system; furnace ventilation; coal is mined with
electric power; mule haulage; 19 loaders. 2 machine and 4 day men em-
ployed. September 9th. found mine suspended since the first of the year.
Is now being put in condition to operate. November 22nd, ordered ne«v
escapement way made and safety device arranged at the bottom of incline.
Otherwise, conditions satisfactory.
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Juniper No. 2.
Located at Buchtel, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the York Clay
& Mining Co., Nelson vi^le, Ohio. J. J. Meenan, Nelsonville, Ohio, superintend-
ent: Hugh Mallen. Kimberly, O.. mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 4^^ to 6 feet
thick; double entry, fan ventilation; coal is cut with electric power, and
equipped with motor haulage. Employs 75 loaders, 6 machine and 26 day men.
January 14th, February 15th, July 22nd, October 19th and December 22nd, in-
spections were made and mine found in fair condition.
Maple Hill.
Located three miles northeast of Nelsonville, O., on the H. V. R. R. Oper"
ated by Maple Mining Co., Nelsonville, O. Geo. Silcott, superintendent; Thos.
Matheny, mine boss, both of Nelsonville, O. Drift opening, No. 6 seam, 6 feet
thick; coal is mined mostly with electric power. Rope haulage; 38 loaders, 2
machine and 15 day men employed. March 30th, June 1st, July 23rd and Octo-
ber 14th, mine in fair condition, considering the mine is almost exhausted.
The company is negotiating for a tract of coal that lies adjoining, and if fortu-
nate enough to secure It, the life of the mine will be extended.
Doanville No. 1.
located near Myers Crossing on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the C. & H. C.
& i. Co., Columbus, O. R. B. McLain, Nelsonville. O., superintendent; Wm.
Raybould, same place, mine boss. Slope opening. No. 6 seam, 5% feet thick;
double entry system, fan ventilation: coal is mined with electric power; rope
and motor haulage; 121 loaders, 10 machine and 64 day men employed. May
21 8t, ventilation in old south deficient; requested that the men be taken out
until the current could be improved: doors and brattices were in bad order.
July 2Sth, investigated death of August Osey, who was killed by a fall of
splint coal and roof while drawing entry stumps on the old Doanville entry.
September 14th, found satisfactory, except requested more efficient shields
placed on the machines. December 3rd, found in fair condition.
Doanville No. 1-a.
Located at the same place as No. 1, owned and operated by the same com-
pany. R. E. McLain, Nelsonville, O.. superintendent; Jno. Burns, same place,
mine botes. Drift opening. No. 7 seam. 5% feet thick; double entry system;
fan ventilation; coal is cut with electric power; mule haulage; 30 loaders, 4
machine and 6 day men employed. May 24th, requested wires changed to com-
ply with the law. Mine was suspended the first four months of the year. Sep-
tember 13th, found in fair order; requested that the first and second wests be
driven to the crop for ventilation and escapement way for the men. Novem-
ber 24th, ventilation deficient; requested the force reduced until new opening
was made, the same being compfied with.
Poston No. 65.
Ix>cated at Nelsonville, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by J. M. Lama,
Nelsonville, O., who is superintendent; L. G. Dollison, TiOgan, O., mine boss.
Drift opening, No. 6 seam, pick mining, natural ventilation; mule haulage;
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20 pick miners and 6 day men employed. Pillars and entry stumps are the
extent of the operation. June 1st and December 21st, found in fair condition.
Black Diamond.
Located at Lathrop, O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. Operated by the Black
Diamond Coal & Coke Co., Columbus, O. A. B. Lafterty, Sharpsburg, O., super-
intendent; Thos. O. Day, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 8 seam,
8 feet thick; double entry system, fan ventilation; coal is mined with electric
power; equipped with motor haulage; 52 loaders, G machine and 22 day men
employed. April 27th, and August 17th, conditions found satisfactory. No-
vember 15th, the passage way leading to the escapement shaft was found un-
available on account of water and falls; requested operations to cease until
the escapement way could be made available. November 19th, was called by
company and found the passage leading to the escapement way in such condi-
tion as to be available for passage without much difficulty, and three shifts
employed at work on a new opening; permission was given to operate the
mine with a full complement of men. December 18th, found new opening made
and other conditions satisfactory.
Broadwell.
Located at Broadwell, O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. Operated by the Fed-
eral Coal Co., Marietta, O. O. B. Gard, Marietta, O., superintendent; D. D.
Smith, Broadwell, O., mine boss. Slope opening, No. 8 seam, 4 to 8 feet; double
entry system, fan ventilation; coal is mined with electric power; equipped
with rope haulage; 28 loaders, 4 machine and 6 day men employed. On Feb-
ruary 22nd, June 4th, August 25th and November 26th, found in good condition.
Federal Valley No. 1.
Located at Broadwell. O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. Operated by the Federal
Hocking Coal Co., New Lexington, O. J. C. Adams, New Lea^pgton, O., super-
intendent and mine boss. Slope opening, No. 8 seam, 5 feet thick; double
entry system, fan ventilation, el«etric mining, rope haulage; 13 loaders, 2 ma-
chine and 7 day men employed. February 22nd, found suspended. August
25th, was being placed in condition for operation. November 17th, in bad con-
dition on account of the long idleness; found management doing everything In
their power to place the mine in a lawful condition. Requested a door placed
at bank mouth to check the waste air, and wires changed to comply with the
law.
Carbon, or Peacock. ^
Located at Lathrop, O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. -Operated by the Carbon
Coal Mining Co.. Amesville, O. T. E. Clark, Amesville, O., superintendent and
mine boss. Drift opening. No. 8 seam, 6 to 7 feet thick, with a natural strata
of gray slate in the center 14 inches in thickness; double entry system, fan
ventilation. Coal is cut with electric power; mule haulage; 30 loaders, 2 ma-
chine and 7 day men employed. April 5th, conditions satisfactory; requested
machine stopped until properly shielded, also some safety device placed at
bottom of incline for protection to those employed there in case the trip would
get away. June 29th, found requests carried out Mine was idle. August 16th
and November 15th, found suspended on account of lack of trade.
INSPECTOR OP MINES 293
Schuler.
Located at Sliarpsburg, O., on the M. C. & C. R. R. Operated by Jacob
Schuler, same place, who has entire supervision. Drift opening, No. 3 seam,
7 to 8 feet thick; separated with a natural strata of 14 inches of slate. Double
entry system, natural ventilation; electric mining; mule haulage; 10 loaders,
2 machine and 2 day men employed. June 28th, September 7th, found in fair
condition.
Sllcott.
Located at old Ploodwood, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by Geo. Sll-
cott, NelsonvlUe, O., who is superintendent; O. M. Reynolds, Floodwood, O.,
mine boss. Drift openings, No. 6 seam, six feet thick; furnace and natural
ventilation. Coal is mined with picks; 10 miners and 5 day men employed,
who are drawing stumps in several openings along the crop. July 6th, found
in fair condition.
ATHENS COUNTY.
SMALL MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN.
Wells, New Opening.
Located at Kimberley, O., H. V. R. R. Operated by J. M. Lama, Nelson-
vlUe, O., who has supervision. Slope opening, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick, pick
mining, furnace ventilation; 6 miners and 2 day men employed. March 5th, re-
quested men taken out until an escapement way could be made and mine prop-
erly ventilated, as conditions were bad. June 1st and November 30th, found
In fair order, with new opening and small fire-place at the bottom.
Pigskin. ^
Located at Nelsonvllle, O., T. S. Rosser, same place, operator and mine
manager. Employs 9 to 11 men. Nelsonvllle Brick Co. consumes the output.
Electric mining, mule haulage, and on June 17th, September 15th and December
23rd, found conditions fair.
Edgell & Young.
Located at Nelsonvllle, O., operated by Edgell & Young. The output Is
consumed by the Nelsonvllle Brick Co. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 4% feet
thick; natural ventilation; employs 9 men; machine mining. June 17th, in-
vestigated the death of Pearl Anders, who was killed by a fall of rock at the
face of No. 5 room on 1st west. The place had been poorly timbered. Mine
found In fair order. September 15th, mine suspended, also December 23rd.
Qlouster Domestic.
Located at Glonster, O. Operated by Sydney Hilditch, same place, who is
superintendent and mine boss. Shaft opening. 48 feet deep, No. 7 seam, four
feet thick; double entry; ventilated by fire basket; pick mining: 6 pick miners
and 2 day men employed. The coal is mostly consumed by home trade. Some
Is transported by the K. & M. R. R. February 23rd, mine was suspended.
July 8th, found in fair order. October 2nd, tested scales, found correct
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Bailey, Domestic Mine.
Located about 6 miles southeast of Athens, O., on Jas. Bailey's farm. Oper-
ated by Jas. Bailey, Athens, O. Two men employed. September 20th, was
called to investigate the death of Chas. Frost, who was killed by fall of slate
while working at the face of a room near the crop.
ATHENS COUNTY.
claV mines.
Nelsonville Clay, Noa. 1 & 2.
Located at Nelsonville, O., on the H. V. R. R. Operated by the Nelsonville
Brick Co., Nelsonville, O. Jos. Ru«coe, same place, has supervision. Drift
opening, No. 5 sesLm, 7 to 10 feet thick; motor and mule haulage; fan ventila-
tion; 21 miners, 11 day men employed. June 17th, requested that some arti-
ficial means of ventilation be installed, as the two mines since connected are
too large for the natural atmospheric pressure to give satisfaction. One side
is suspended. September 15th, found conditions satisfactory, except the ven-
tilation. Arrangements are to be made to install a fan. September 23rd, in-
vestigated the death of Samuel Coakley, and son Harley; they were both killed
while approaching a shot charged with dynamite and powder, which held fire,
at the face of Gth south entry. December 23rd, mine in good condition; new
fan installed at bank mouth and is giving good satisfaction.
Hocking Valley Clay Mine.
Located at Nelsonville, O. Operated by the Hocking Valley Fire Clay Co.,
, Nelsonville,* O. Jos. Spencer, same place, is in charge. Drift opening, No. 5
seam, 8 feet thick; natural ventilation; S miners and 2 day men employed.
New opening, with very little development. July 15th, found in good condi-
tion.
VISITED IN HOCKING COUNTY— (No. 2 District).
Jobs No. 2.
Operated by the Sunday Creek Company, Columbus, O. April 9th to April
25th, and October 12th and 13th, was spent assisting with mine fire; a full re-
port will no doubt be given by Mr. Kennedy, in whose district the mine is
situated.
FOURTH DISTRICT
W. C. WIPER.
Composed of the Counties of Perry, Muskingum and Morgan.
(Succeeded by Isaac Hill, ZaTiesvillc, O., July 1, 190 J.)
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Hon, Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — I herewith submit to you my second report of the mines in the
Fourth Mining District composed of the counties of Morgan. Perry and
Muskingum.
This report covers a short period, from January 1, 1909, to June 30, 1909,
at which time my term of office expired.
The condition of the coal trade has been exceptionally poor throughout the
district during the time covered by this report, and some of the mines in the
low coal veins have been suspended until conditions in the coal trade would
warrant their resumption.
Ninety-three visits were made to the mines, seven sets of scales tested
of which six were found correct and one set out of line and not weighing cor-
rectly, and four second openings made.
With but few exceptions the mines in this district were found in fair con-
dition; some of them were frequently found in poor condition, necessitating
the issuing of orders to have them placed in a sanitary condition.
I regret to report one fatal accident, which occurred at Johnson's No. 9
mine. New Straitsville, Ohio. Geo. M. Johnson was killed by the tipple giving
way and crushing him under fallen timbers and mine cars.
During the time of my connection with the State Mining Department, T
have endeavored to perform the duties of the office In an honorable manner,
and to enforce the mining laws with consideration and Justice to all con-
cerned.
I hereby tender my thanks to the miners and operators of this district for
their generous support given me In my official capacity, and you for your sug-
gestions and advice, and wish for yourself and assistants a successful adminls'
tratlon of the affairs of the Mining Department.
Very respectfully submitted,
W. C. WIPE3R,
Malta, Ohio, June 30, 1909. Inspector Fourth Mining District.
INSPECTOR OP MINES 297
MORGAN. COUNTY
Rose.
Located near Tropic Sta., on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the Carding
Coal Co., ColumbuB, Ohio. Geo. Carding, Rose Farm, O., superintendent; Geo.
Lamb, Jr., same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 4 feet thick. Machine
mining and fan ventilation. Motor haulage. Employs 85 loaders, 10 machine
men and 38 day men. Visited March 4th; found in fair condition, with the ex-
ception of the 1st main entry, where the ventilation was not good. Requested
check placed between 3rd and 4th room, in order to conduct the air to the face
of the rooms.
Tropic.
Located near Tropic Sta., on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the Tropic
Mining Co., Toledo, O. Jas. Fleming, Rose Farm, O., superintendent, and Walter
Sneddin, same place, is mine- boss. Slope 900 feet long to the No. 6 seam, about
4 feet thick. Machine mining; fan ventilation; motor haulage, and employs 178
loaders, 32 machine men and 57 day hands. Visited February 17th and 18th.
Found air conditions good. Requested bug dust loaded out and breakthroughs
kept clean. Visited June 2nd and 3rd, and found in fair condition.
MUSKINGUM COUNTY.
Granger.
Located near Buckeye Sta., on the O. L. K. Div. of the B. & O. R. R., and
operated by the Victoria Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Jos. Baker, Zanesville.. O.,
superintendent; Chas. O. Harris, South Zanesville, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam
of coal about 3 feet 6 inches thick. Machine mining; fan ventilation; motor
haulage and employs 55 loaders, 8 machine men and 15 day hands. Visited Jan-
uary 22nd. Found former requests complied with in regard to trap doors, ex-
cept where some breakthroughs had been neglected. Requested breakthroughs
made regular and kept clean. Visited April 9th; conditions fair. Requested ma-
chine wires placed on suitable insulators.
Elk.
Located near Roseville, O., on the C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by the
Elk Coal Co., Columbus, O. J. S. Burns, Roseville, O., superintendent and mine
l)oss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Motor haulage; machine mining; fan
ventilation, and employs 59 loaders, 12 machine men. 21 day hands. Visited
•January 7th, March Ist, April 6th and April 19ih, on complaint of the miners
t:liat the ventilation was not in good condition. Requested new opening made
SLt once, and new fan placed direct at inlet. Visited June 21st. New 11-foot
ran was in operation at new opening, and air conditions good throughout the
mine.
Peacock No. 38.
Located at Cannelville, O., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Maynard
Coal Co., Columbus, O. Elmer Bratton, Cannelville, O., superintendent and mine
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boss. Drift; No. 6 eeam, which is about 3 feet S inches thick. Coal is mCncd
hy aoltd shooting. Furnace vent Hat Ion, and employs S*> miners, two shot fir erf
mnd 19 day mon. Visited March IGth. Found in fair condition. Stopped room
No. 11 on Sth west entry on account of being aliead of the air. Requested check
placed between 7th and Sth rooms on the 7th west entry.
Ablea.
' Located near Buckeye Sta., on the Cannelville branch of the Z. & W. R, iL,
tttict opera tcfl by the MuskSngvim Coal & Ry. Co., SSanesville, O. L, D. Abtes.
SSanesyille, O., superintendent, and Jacob Berkermer, Phllo, 0.> mine hoss. Drift,
So* n seam, about 3 feet G Inches thick. Machine mining; fan yentilatjon: motor
hantage. Employs 3S loaders. 10 machine men and IS day men. Visited Januarr
SIht and found in an unfavorable condition, as the breakthrough law was nod
being complied with.
Pan-American*
LoE!ated at Cannelville, 0.* on the Z. £ W. R R.. and operated by the ran
Am^rrif^an Coal Co,, Newark, 0. Allen Neal, Cannelville, O.* superintendent and '
mine bo^s. Sloix* openrtig, BOI) feet long to the No^ 6 seam, 3 feet S inches ttiiclL
Co^t Is mined by solid i^liooiing. Fan vent nation: rope baulage, and emp1o/s ^
aders, 2 shot iirera and '^2 dtiy hands. Visited January 2lBt, April 21 fit; foand
^ In fairly ^ond condition, with the exception of tbe entnes wblch were very diy
and dusty, and requested same removed and sprinkled* and trap doors u*;*^
Instead of curtains^
Walnut Hill. I
Located at Cannelville, O., on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated hy the Walnut
Hill Coal Co., Detroit, Mich. W. H. Blaney, Cannelville, O., is superintendest
and Chas. Anderson, same place, is mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal which
is about 3 feet 8 inches thick. Machine and pick minin£^; fan ventilation and
motor haulage, and employs 19 miners, 33 loaders, 6 machine runners and ^
day hands. Visited February 3rd. Found in poor condition. Main north en-
tries 3d and 4th left, and 5th and Cth right stopped and men taken out on acconnt j
of defic'ent air. Visited again on April Gth and found little improvement. Re-
quested air shaft sunk as soon as possible and mining machines stopped until
shields were supplied according to the mining law.
Werner.
Located near Zanesville, O.. on the Marietta wagon road, and operated by
W. A. Werner. Zanesville, O. Elmer Booth, Zanesville, O., superintendent and
mine boss. Drift opening, No. C seam of coal, about 3 feet thick. Pick mining;
furnace ventilation and rope haulage, employing 24 miners and 4 day m^n.
Visited March 12th and May 12th. Found in poor condition. Requested more
care talveu in regard to brattices and in firing the furnace. Also requested w^
ond opening made available.
Lehigh Clay.
Located near Roseville, O., on the C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by the Hr
ilic Press Brick Co., Cleveland. O. F. W. Clark, Roseville, O., superintendfut
H. F. Wallace, Roseville, O., mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 5 and ^
of clay, about 7 feet thick; employing 10 miners, 1 day hand. Visited
5th; found in fair condition.
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Brooklyn.
Located one mile east of Roseville on the Cannelville wagon road, and is
operated by the Devonshire Brick & Ceramic Co., Columbus, O. W. A. Shoe-
maker. Roseville. O., superintendent. Drift opening to the No. 6 seam of coal
about 4 feet thick. Pick mining, furnace ventilation. Employs 7 miners aud i
day hand. Visited June 16th, and found in fair condition, but without a second
opening, and requested same to be made.
PERRY COUNTY.
Hocking Valley Central No. 3.
Located near New Straitsville, O., on the Hocking Valley R. R., and oper-
ated by the C. &Jl. C. & I. Co., Columbus, O. Fred Wymiller. New Straitsville,
O., superintendent, and Jno, Aucher, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam,
about 7 feet thick. Pick and machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor haulage.
Employs 5 miners, 258 loaders, 20 machine runners and 64 day hands. Visited
March 9th and May 18th, and found in fair condition.
No. 3 (B. & O. Central).
Located on the Rock Run branch of the B. & O. R. R., and operated by the
C. & H. C. & I. Co., Columbus, O. Fred Wymiller, New Straitsville, O., superin-
tendent; Robert Nealson, same place, mine boss. Drift openings to the No. 6
seam, about 7 feet thick. Pick and machine mining, and employs 40 miners, 65
loaders. 43 day hands. Work consists in the main of pillar and crop coal, and
is nearly exhausted. Visited January 25th and 26th. Found openings in fair
condition. Again visited on March 8fh, to investigate accident of Jas. Johnson,
who was injured by falling into a fan on the morning of February 24th. The
fan had been moved the day before to this opening, and he was not aware that
it was there.
Chapman No. 1 & No. 2 (No. 1).
Situated one mile west of Moxahala, O., on a branch of the T. & O. C. R. R.,
and operated by the Chapman Mining Co., Moxahala, O. B. F. Chapman, INIoxa-
hala, O., superintendent, and Robert Robb, same place, is mine boss. No. 1 is
a slope and No. 2 is a drift to the No. 6 seam of coal, which is 3 feet 6 inches
thick. Machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor haulage. Employs 80 loaders.
16 machine runners, 40 day hands. Visited March 3rd, all work being conlinod
to entry work. No. 1 opening in fair condition. No 2 opening same, except
main south entries, which were driven beyond the breakthrough limit. Re-
quested brattice carried up one side of the entry until breakthrough was made.
Again visited on April 8th. Both openings in fair condition.
Chapman No. 3 & No. 4 (No. 2).
Located one and a half miles west of Moxahala, O.. on a branch of the T.
A O. C. R. R. Operated by the Chapman Mining Co., Moxahala. O. B. F. Chap-
man, Moxahala, superintendent, and C. W. Holmes, same place, mine boss. Slope
opening; No. 6 seam of coal about 3 feet 6 inches thick. Machine mining. Fan
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ventilatian, and employs in both openings, 32 loaders, 6 machine runners, 20
day hands. Visited both openings February 10th and May 6th, and found in
fair condition.
Davis Bros.
Located near Shawnee, O., on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the Davis
Bros., Shawnee, O. Thos. L. Davis, Shawnee, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening. No. 6 seam of coal, 4 feet 6 inches thick. Machine mining. Fun
ventilation. Motor haulage. Employs 37 loaders, 6 machine runners, 10 day
hands. Visited February 25th, for the purpose of testing a set of Hopper scales,
which were found weighing correctly. Visited again May 20th. Found in poor
condition on account of breakthrough at head of No. 3 and 4 east entries having
fallen in, retarding the ventilation. Ordered the same cleaned out and shields
changed on the mining machines, as they were not shielded to properly guard
the chain.
O. M. & M. Co. (Clay).
Located near Shawnee, O., on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the Ohio
Mining & Manufacturing Co., Shawnee, O. F. W. Bryson, Shawnee, O., super-
intendent; Ed. Davis, same place, mine boss. Shaft openings to the No. 6 seam
of clay, which is about 7 feet thick. Fan ventilation. Employs 17 miners, 4
day men. Visited March 11th. Found ventilation poor due to poor bratticlng.
Requested hoods put on cages and speaking tubes placed in the shaft.
No. 37.
Located near New Straltsvllle, O., on the Hocking Valley R. R., and oper-
ated by the Essex Coal Co., New Straltsvllle, O. H. H. Essex, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 6 seam of coal, which is about 7 feet
thick. Machine mining. E3mploys 5 loaders, 2 machine men and 3 day hands.
Work consists mainly of pillar and crop coal. Inspected March 10th. Found
conditions satisfactory.
Hazelton.
Located near Shawnee, O., on the Z. & W. and B. & O. R. R., and operated
by Geo. Gibbs, New Straltsvllle, O., who Is superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opening to the No. 6 seam, which Is about 7 feet thick. Machine mining. Fan
ventlatlon, and employs 26 loaders, 4 machine runners and 5 day men. Visited
February 23rd. Found air conditions fair, with the exception of the 2nd west
cut-off, which was stopped on account of being ahead of the air. Requested all
wires going through bmttlces or trap-doors insulated from the wood and an in-
dependent wire for the fan.
Bear Run.
Located three miles east of New Lexington, O., on the C. A M. V. R. R., and
operated by the W. A. Gosllne Co., Toledo, O. E. W. Lewis, New Lexington, O.,
superintendent; Chas Priest, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening to the No. 6
seam of coal about 4 feet thick. Machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor
haulage. Employs 103 loaders, 14 machine runners, 28 day hands. Visited
March 17th. Found In fair condition. Seven mining machines stopped until
the law complied with.
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Peerless.
Located at Saltillo, O., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Hamilton
Wallace Coal Co., Saltillo, O. \Vm. Wallace, Saltillo, O., superintendent, and
Kdw. Moore, same place, mine boss. Drift openings to the No. 6 seam of coal,
about 3 feet 8 inches thick. Machine mining. Motor haulage. No. 2 opening
has fan ventilation; No. 3, furnace. Hhnploys 27 loaders, 6 machine runners, 10
day men. Visited January 18th, January 20th. Tested a set of Hopper scales.
Found them out of line and not weighing correctly. Visited again on April
14th. Found openings in fair condition, but without a second opening. Re-
quested them made at once.
Iron Clay Brick Clay.
Located on Rock Run branch of the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Iron Clay
Brick Co., Columbus, O. Frank A. Grimes, Shawnee, O., superintendent, and
D. R. Jones, same place, mine boss. Drift openings to the No. 5 seam of clay,
which is about 7 feet thick. Employs 8 miners, 4 day men. Visited February
26Ui and May 21st. Found air conditions very poor. Requested breakthroughs
made regular and second opening made available. Visited June 24th. Tested
a set of Fairbanks platform scales and found them weighing correctly.
Iron Clay Brick Coat.
Located on the Rock Run branch of the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the
Iron Clay Brick Co., Columbus, O. Same management as the clay mine. Drift
opening to the No. 6 seam of coal, which is about 7 feet thick. Pick mining.
Natural Ventilation. Employs 11 miners and 1 day hand. Visited February 26 tn
and May 21st. Found air conditions very bad. Requested trap-door placed
between No. 2 and No. 3 rooms on the 2nd east entry, and brick stoppings erected
between Upson old works and this mine. A new opening has been made close
to the face of the workings which will improve conditions.
No. 9 (Johnsons).
Located at New Straitsville, O., on the H. V. R. R., and operated by Richard
Johnson & Sons, New Straitsville, O. Drift opening to the No. 6 seam of coal,
which is about 7 feet thick. Pick mining, employing 3 miners and 1 day hand.
Visited April 30th, to Investigate the death of Geo. M. Johnson, who was killed
by the tipple giving way and dropping him 40 feet below, and crushing blm
under fallen timbers and mine cars.
Jones No. 15.
Located at New Straitsville, O., on the H. V. R. R., and operated by Jones
Coal Co., New Straitsville, O. Evan E. Jones, New Straitsville, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 6 seam of coal, which Is about 7 feet
t.hlck. Machine mining. Natural ventilation. Employs 48 loaders, 4 machine
rnen and 10 day hands. Visited May 19th. Found air conditions very poor. Re-
quested some bratticing done on the east entries. Work is mainly pillar and
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XX No. 3.
Located at Shawnee, O., on the Z. & W. and B. & O. R. R. Operated by
Jenkins & Redfern, Shawnee, O. D. W. James, mine boss, and D. C. Jenlvins,
Shawnee, O., superintendent. Drift opening, No. 6 seam of coal, about 7 feet
thick. Employing 30 miners, 5 day men. Visited February 8th. Found the
mine almost exhausted, the work being confined to main entry pillaiv employing
15 miners on a shift in order to share the work with the men.
New Crescent.
Located one mile east of Roseville, O., on a branch of the C. & M. V. R. R,
Operated by the Kennon Coal & Mining Co., Cleveland. O. Thos. Evans, Rose-
ville, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 6 seam of
coal, which is about 4 feet thick. Machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor
haulage. Employs 21 loaders, G machine runners, 10 day men. Visited January
5th, March 19th. Found in fair condition. Machines stopped until shield law
was complied with. Visited May 27th. Found idle, and no inspection made.
Captain No. 2.
Located at San Toy, O., on the San Toy branch of the B. & O. R. R. Oi>er-
ated by the New England Coal Co.. Columbus, O. Wm. Wheeler, San Toy, O.,
superintendent and mine boss. Shaft opening 214 feet deep to the No. 6 seam of
coal, which is about 4 feet thick. Machine mining. Fan ventilation. Motor
haulage. Employs 10 loaders, 2 machine runners and 7 day men. Visited April
7th. Mine had just resumed work, having been suspended for about a year for
the purpose of getting out fuel to supply the boilers. Mine was not examinnd
in the mornings according to law. Requested that this be done in tlie future
and manway cleaned out and water taken off the road leading to the air-shaft.
Greeley No. 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Located one mile east of McCuneville, C, on the B. & O. R. R., and oper-
ated by the Peabody Coal Co., Chicago, 111. H. M. Young, Shawnee, O., super-
intendent, and Lon Tague and Edw. Moroney, same place, mine boss. Drift
openin??s to the No. 6 seam of coal, about 4 feet thick. Machine mining. Fan
ventilation, and motor haulage. All openings employ 154 loaders, 20 machine
runners, 59 day men. Visited No. 1 and No. 2 openings March 26th. Found in
fair condition. Requested traveling-way be made around the motor switch in No.
1 opening. Visited No. 3 and 4 openings January 27th and April 27th. Found
in fair condition, with second opening completed and in good condition.
Simons No 5.
Located near Redfield, O., on a branch of the Z. & W. R. R., and operated
by A. C. Simons & Co.. Redfield, O. A. C. Simons, Redfield, O., superintemlent
and mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 5 seam of coal, about 3 feet 6 Inches
thick. Machine mining. Fan ventilation and motor haulage. Employing 30
loaders, 6 machine runners and 9 day hands. Visited January 6th on complaint
of miners in regard to a part of the workings that were approaching some old
works which were filled up with water, but owing to the fallen-in condition.
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It was impossible to determine the amount. Requested the superintendent to
have holes drilled to ascertain whether the water was roofed or not. Mine has
been suspended for three months.
Chestnut Ridge.
Located near Redfield, O., on the Redfield branch of the Z. & W. R. R., and
operated by A. C. Simons & Co., Redfield, O. A. C. Simons is superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening to the No. 5 seam of coal, which is about 3 feet
6 inches thick. Pick mining. Natural ventilation. Employs 3 miners and 1 day
hand. Visited March 23rd. Work consists of main entry pillar and is nearly
exhausted.
Coyle, or Simons.
Located near Redfield, O., on a branch of the Z. & W. R. R.. and oporHted
by A. C. Simons, Redfield, O.. who is superintendent and mine boss. Drift open-
ing to No. 5 seam of coal, which is about 3 feet G inches thick. Pick mining.
Furnace ventilation. Etoiploys 14 miners and 4 day men. Visited March 23rd.
Mine in fairly good condition. Requested check doors placed between No. 1 and
2 rooms on No. 1 entry and ladder placed in air shaft.
Impervious Brick.
Located near New Straitsville, O.. on the H. V. R. R., and operated by the
Straitsville Impervious Brick Co., New Straitsville, O. J. D. Martin, New
Straitsville, O., superintendent, and Frank Francis, mine boss. Shaft opening to
the No. 5 seam of clay about 7 feet thick. Fan ventilation. Employs 7 miners,
2 drillers and 1 day hand. Visited March 10th, May 17th, and found in fair
condition.
Rend No. 1 & No. 2.
Ix)cated at Crooksville, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the
Standard Hocking Coal Co., Chicago, 111. N. B. Snell, Crooksville, Ohio, super-
intendent, and Jos. Murphy, mine boss. Drift openings, to th^ No. 6 seam of
coal, which is about 4 feet thick. Machine mining, fan ventilation, motor haul-
age, and employs 55 loaders, 10 machine men and 10 day men. Visited February
15th, tested a set of Howe Hopper scales and found correct
Shawnee Flash Brick.
located at Shawnee, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R.. and operated by the
Shawnee Flash Brick Co., Columbus, Ohio. E. M. Starner, Shawnee, Ohio,
superintendent, and D. T. Harris, Shawnee, Ohio, mine boss. Shaft opening to
the No. 5 seam of clay, about 7 feet thick; fan ventilation and employs 7 miners,
1 day hand. Visited February 23rd. March 24th and June 23rd. Found in fair
condition. Requested new opening made and hoisting signal and speaking tube
provided. Tested a set of platform scales and found them weighing correctly.
No. 9 East and West Side.
Located at Carriugton, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R.. an 1 operated by the
Sunday Creek Co., Columbus. Ohio. Jno. Wile, Carriugton, Ohio, superintend-
ent, and Ed Roberts, mine boss. East side is a sloi>e 200 f^<?t lone: to the No.
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6 seam of coal, about 7 feet thick, and is nearly exhausted. West side is a
drift to the same seam of coal. Machine mining, fan ventilation, motor haulage
and employs in both openings 124 loaders, 16 machine runners, and 56 day men.
Visited March 25th, June 29th, and found in fair condition.
No. 268.
Located near Rendville, Ohio, on the T. & O. C. R. R., and operated by the
Sunday Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Andrew Wilson, Com'ng, Ohio, superin-
tendent, and David Mason, same place, mine boss. Slope opening to the No.
6 seam, about 8 feet thick; machine mining, fan ventilation, motor haulage, and
employs 230 loaders, IS machine runners, and 68 day men. Visited March 2nd.
May 5th. Mine in fair condition. Requested shields changed on mining ma-
chines, in order to cover the chain.
No. 301 (Congo).
Located at Congo, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, O. Harry Kelley, Congo, mine superintendent. Jno. Mur-
ray, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening to the No. 6 seam, about 12 feet thick,
pick and machine mining, fan ventilation, motor haulage and employs 50 miners,
266 loaders, 20 machine runners, and 77 day hands. Visited February 9th, May
4th. Found mine in fair condition on both visits. Requested bug dust loaded
out and not used as ballast for tracks.
No. 302 (Congo).
Located at Congo, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the same
company as the No. 301 mine. Harry Kelley, Congo, Ohio, superintendent,
and Andrew Braidwood, same place, mine boss. Shaft opening to the No. 6
seam of coal, about 12 feet thick, pick and machine mining, fan ventilation,
and employs 12 miners, 237 loaders, 16 machine runners, and 71 day hands. Vis-
ited February 11th, April 29th, and found in fair condition. Found three min-
ing machines with shields on one side only. Requested same stopped until
shielded on both sides. ^
No. 321 (Pedlow, or Lady Grange).
Located at Misco, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R., and operated by the Sunday
Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. Herman Theison, Mlsco, Ohio, superintendent and
mine boss. Shaft opening 39 feet deep, to the No. 6 seam, about 4 feet thick;
machine mining, fan ventilation, motor haulage, and employs 120 loaders, 16
machine runners, and 55 day hands. Visited January 29th and May 11th and
found In fair condition. Air conditions are very much improved since brick
stoi>pings have been erected between main west entries.
Midway No. 3.
Located at Redfield, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Twentieth
Century Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Davles, Zanesvllle, Ohio, superintend-
ent and mine boss. Drift opening, to the No. 5 seam of coal, which is about 3
feet G inches thick; pick mining, furnace ventilation. Visited March 22nd, and
mine suspended.
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Union No. 3.
Located near Crooksvllle, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R., <ind operated by the
Union Mining Co., Columbus, Ohio. Geo. Carding, Rosefarm, Ohio, superintend-
ent, and Jas. Napier, Crooksville, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 6
seam of coal, about 3 feet 8 inches thick; machine mining, fan ventilation,
and employs 25 loaders, 4 machine runners, and 15 day hands. Visted May
24th, work having just been resumed after a suspension of about four months,
and conditions were not very good, on account of a squeeze on the air corirses.
Preparations were being made to drive new air course to the new shaft
Dixie.
Located at Dixie, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R., and operated by the Upson Coal
Mining Co., Newark, Ohio. Walter Upson, Newark, Ohio, superintendent, and
Jno. Bell, Dixie, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, to the No. 6 seam of coal,
about 3 feet 8 inches thick. Machine mining, fan ventilation, and gathering mo-
tors, on the third rail system. Employs 68 loaders, 10 machine runners, and 18
day men. Visited January 28th, April 28th. Found in fair condition. Requested
that third rail be covered with boards.
Wllbren.
Located at Wilbren, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by the
Wllbren Coal Co., New Lexington, Ohio. W. K. Redfem, Shawnee, Ohio, super-
intendent, and Chas. Priest, who has just taken charge, ip mine boss. Drift
opening. No. 6 seam, about 4 feet thick. Machine mining, fan ventilation, motor
haulage, and employs 23 loaders, 6 machine runners, and 16 day hands. Visited
March 18th, April 13th. Tested a set of Hopper scales, and found correct.
Again visited June 4th, found in fair condition. Requested new opening made
and fan placed direct at inlet.
Lilly.
Located one and a half miles east of New Lexington, Ohio, on the C. & M.
V. R. R., and operated by the Lilly Hocking Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. E.
Dorsey was in charge when visited. Drift openint?. No. 5 seam, about 3 feet
6 inches thick. Pick mining, furnace ventilation. Mine is being reopened and
only 4 day hands employed.
Keystone No. 1.
Located at Crooksville, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by the
Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, Ohio. Thos. Ople, Crooksville, Ohio, super-
intendent, and Geo. McClellan, same place, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 6
seam of coal, about 4 feet thick. Machine mining, fan ventilation, motor haul-
age, and employs 127 loaders, 16 machine runners, and 36 day hands. Visited
January 19th, March 30th, and June 17th. Found in fair condition, with the
exception of machine wire, which was in bad condition. Requested system of
wiring commenced continued.
Keystone No. 2.
Located at McLuney, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by the
Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, Ohio. Thos. Opie, Crooksville. Ohio, superin-
20~I. of M.
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tendent, and Thos. Ward, McLuney, Ohio, mine boss.Drlft opening. No. 6 seam,
about 4 feet thick. Motor haulage and machine mining; fan ventilation, and
employs 24 loaders, 6 machine runners, and 7 day hands. Work has been di-
vided between 75 miners and is confined to entry work. Visited March 29th;
found in fair condition. Mine was suspended shortly after this visit.
Keystone No. 3.
Located near Crooksville, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R., and operated by
the Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, Ohio. Cal Mullen, Crooksville, Ohio, mine
boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal, about 4 feet thick. Pick mining, fan venti-
lation; employs 23 miners and 3 day hands. Visited March 15, May 26th.
Found in fair condition on both visits. Thos. Opie, Crooksville, Ohio, mine boss.
FOURTH DISTRICT
ISAAC HILL.
Composed of the Counties of Perrt, Muskingum and Morgan.
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Hon. Oeo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columhus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In compliance with custom of the Mining Department, I here-
with submit to you my first report of the Fourth Mining District, composed of
the counties of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan, covering the period of my ap-
pointment, from July Ist, 1909, to December 31st. 1909.
One hundred and forty-seven (147) visits were made, and 6 sets of
scales tested. Found 4 sets weighing correctly and 2 incorrectly. Eleven (11)
permanent improvements were made. Seven mines remained suspended through-
out the year.
In discharging my duties as district mine inspector I have visited the mines
in my district as often as the duties of my office would permit, and they
were generally found in fair condition.
The coal trade has been fair. The mines in the major part of the district
have operated from three to five days a week, shortage of cars and lack of water
being the chief drawbacks.
I regret to report four fatal accidents, and one natural death. Chas.
Young was killed by fall of roof July 20th, at Upson's mine, at Dixie, while
riding on motor trip; John Miles was killed by fall of slate September 7th, in
F. Fisher's mine; Ernest Inman, at Greeley No. 1, October 23rd, by falling off a
loaded car of coal and car running on him; Fred Smith, October 26th, killed
at Granger mine, by empty cars coming down Incline and knocking him off
tipple ; Marshall Marcum died of heart trouble, In Sunday Creek No. 268, Decem-
ber 1st.
In conclusion, I desire to extend my thanks to you and all the member of
the Mining Department for the advice rendered me In discharge of my duties.
Respectfully submitted,
ISAAC HILL, Zanesvllle, Ohio.
December 31, 1909. Inspector District No. 4.
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY.
Walnut Hill.
Located at Cannelville, Ohio, on the Z. & W R. R. Operated by the Walnut
Hill Coal Co.. Detroit, Mich. W. H. Blaney, Cannelville, Ohio, superintendent.
Chas. Anderson, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal, about 3
feet 8 inches thick. Machine and pick mining. Fan ventilation; employs 24
pick miners, 5G loaders, G machine runners and 17 day hands. Visited July 6th.
Found ventilation poor. Ordered two trap doors in place of curtains; stoppings
repaired, and shaft for outlet completed as soon as conditions would permit.
Visited July 13th. Found little change. Ordered conditions Improved at once.
Visited July IGth. Found conditions fair, November 19th, found mine In fair
condition; shaft completed, except steps In shaft.
Abels.
Located one mile south of Buckeye, on a branch of the Cannelville divi-
sion of Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Muskingum Coal ft Ry. Co., Zanesville,
Ohio. C. I. Butts, of South Zanesville, superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opening. No. G seam, 3 feet G Inches thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining;
employs 46 loaders, 8 machine runners, 13 day hands. July 7th, found in fair
condition. October 19th, found 6 men working in second opening, and ventila-
tion poor. Requested mine boss to Improve conditions in that part of mine.
November 26th, found mine boss had taken men out of that part of mine.
Elk.
Located near Rosevllle, on the C. ft M. V. R. R. OperaW'i by the Elk Coal
Co., Columbus, Ohio. S. E. Raney, Columbus, Ohio, superintendent. J. S. Bums,
Rosevllle, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam. Machine mining; em-
ploys 58 loaders, 10 machine runners and 22 day hands. Fan ventilation. Vis-
ited July 9th; found In fair condition. October 22, in fair condition, with ex-
ception of no headlight on motor. Requested one put on.
Porter Bros.
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Located one mile southeast of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, on national pike. Oper-
ated by Porter Bros., Hopewell, Ohio, Route No. 2. G. L. Porter, Hopevvell,
Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 7 seam, 6 feet thick. Pick min-
ing; employs 8 miners, 3 day hands. Visited August 30th. Natural ventilation;
found ventilation deficient. Requested furnace built at once, which Mr. Porter
agreed to do.
Granger.
Located near Buckeye Station, on O. ft L. K. division of B. ft O. R. R. Op-
crated by Victoria Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Jos. Baker, Zanesville, Ohio, su-
perintendent. C. L. Harris, South Zanesville, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, opening
?.o No. 6 seam of coal, 3 feet thick. Machine mining; fan ventilation; employs
G7 loaders, 8 machine runners and 20 day hands. July 12th, tested pair of hopper
Scales; found them weighing incorrectly; new pair was installed at once. Vis-
ited September 15th and December 27th. Found mine in fair condition on both
visits.
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Maynard No. 38.
Located at Cannelville. Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated, by Maynard
Bros., Columbus, Ohio. Elmer Bratton, Cannelville, Ohio, superintendent Cal-
vin Hosier, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 8eam;aboMt 3 feet S Inches
thick. Furnace ventilation. Coal mined by solid shooting. Employs 80 miners
and 22 day hands, and 2 shot iirers. August 3rd, found mine in fair condltiou;
tested pair of Fairbanks hopper scales; found weighing correctly.
McGarvey's.
Located at Cannelville. Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Boyd Coal.
Co., Cannelville, Ohio. J. A. McGarvey, Cannelville, Ohio, superintendent and
mine boss. Coal is mined by solid shooting. Furnace ventilation. Employs
25 miners and 8 day hands. Visited August 4th; found m\u^ in fair condition.
Pan-American.
Located at Cannelville, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Pan
American Coal Co., Newark, Ohio. Wayne Collier, Newark, Ohio, superintend-
ent. Chas. Anderson, Cannelville, Ohio, mine boss. Slope, Mo. 6 seam, 3 fet
10 inches thick. Coal is mined by solid shooting. Fan ventilation. Employs
to miners and 12 day hands. Visited November ISth. Mine was In fair con-
dition, except room No. 1 on 1st east entry was 76 feet without breakthrough.
Requested mine boss to take men out until breakthrough was made.
Werner's No. 1.
Located three-fourths of a mile east of Zanesville, on Marietta '\lligon road.
Operated by W. A. Werner, Zanesville, Ohio. Elmer Booth. Baileys Mill, super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 2^ feet thick. Pick mining;
furnace ventilation; employs 18 miners and 3 day hands. Visited July 26th.
Mine in fair condition.
L. Fisher's No. 2.
Located on Saltgum Hollow, on South River road. Operated and superin-
tended by L. Fisher, Zanesville, Ohio. Wm. Ray, same place, mine boss. Drift,
No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick; furnace ventilation; dog haulage. Coal is mined by
solid shooting. Employs 10 miners and 1 day hand. July 28th, mine ventila-
tion poor; requested furnace and airway cleaned out, as well as some other
minor repairs.
Salt Run No. 2.
Located at Romlne Station, on the O. R. & W. R. R. Owned by the Fair-
oaks Coal Co., Columbus, O. A. B. Mullen, Zanesville, Ohio, superintendent and
mine boss. Drift. No. 7 seam. 6 feet thick. Picks are used to mine the coal;
9 miners and J day man employed. Visited December 7th. Found mine in
fair condition, having been suspended for about two years.
No. 16.
Located at Cannelville, Ohio, on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Kramer
Coal Co., New Straltsvllle, Ohio. Jas. Powers, Cannelville, Ohio, superintend-
.Ill
ut I. ? 11 nr bosi;. I ri;i, Xc » :»a. o a ' t tli • i . :
shooti: g. Furnace vt ntiln.tion; €nrlo\s 12 mijcrs and 5 ii/ n .s. 0 :c;'.j_
11th, fall in the air course had choked the air, and a nev/ air vay was being
made.
Stone, or Blue Rock.
LocrJed near Stone Station, on O. & L. K. divison of the B. & O. R R.
operateil by Blue Rock Coal Co., Gaysport, Ohio. J. Soiiderq, Gayppor* super-
intendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 7 scam, 4 feet thi-^k. Furnace ventilitlon.
Coal mined by sold shooting; emnlo3'8 G miners and 4 day hands. Visited August
loth. Found mine in fair condit'on, with the ex^-tption of iron '^t^ strel t nip
ing lonls. whir'h were Ftill in us<^. Reqircstefl the surorintcn 1 nt t^ ' av.? them
removed from the mine before it was operated.
Weliers Nos. 1 & 2 at 1.
Located one-half mHe south of South Zanesville, Ohio. Operated by W. H.
"^Vellcr, South Zanesville, who is supetrintendent. J. C. Wagoner, same place,
mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 3 feet 4 inches thick. Employs 24 miners
and 1 day man. Visited July 27th. Found ventilation very poor. Requested
furnace put in in place of grate and sta?k batted. Visited September 27th.
Found ventilation in main No. 1 open'ng very poor. Reeuested mine boss to
remove men at once. Visited November 2nd. Found in fair condition. Order<^
given on previous visits complied with.
F. Fisher.
Located two ml'es south of Zanesville, on South River ^agon road. Operated
and superintended by F. Fisher, Zanesville, Ohio. Chas. Anderson. Zanesville.
Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick. Pick mining; employs
12 miners and 1 day man. Visited July 27th. Found ventilation very poor.
Rei^uested furnace built and check doors erected at neck of rooms to for^^o air
to face. September 8th. investigated death of John Miles, who was killed by
a fall of slate in room No. 1 on 1st south entry Mine in fair condition.
COAL MINES SUSPENDED DURING YEAR.
No. 37. 1 and 2.
lyO^ated at Cannelville, Ohio. Owned by Fobes-Tompkins Coal Co., Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Dewey.
T.o-^-^trd n'-ar Sr^lovrr Statio^i. on 0. & L. K. divisi'-n of B. &, O R. R.
' »— ned by Duncan Run Coal Co.. Pctroit, M'ch.
Kings.
Located near Ellis Station, on the C. & M. V. R. R. Owned by R. J. Kjng,
Zanesville, Ohio. Visited August 31st. Found idle-
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SMAi-L MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN.
These mines are all No. C seam of coal, about 3 feet in thickness, unless
otherwise designated.
Emery.
Located on Coopermill wagon road, two miles southwest of Zanesville, Ohio.
A. Emery, superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening. Visited November
1st; 7 miners employed. Natural ventilation, wagon transportation, dog haul-
age.
White.
Located on East Pike, two miles west of Zanesville. Operated by W.
White, Zanesville, Ohio. Five miners employed. Natural ventilation, wagon
transportation, dog haulage. Visited November 1st.
Burgess.
Located on Coopermill wagon road, two miles southwest of Zanesville. Ohio.
Operated by William Burgess, Zanesville, Ohio. Four miners employed. Nat-
ural ventilation, wagon transportation, dog haulage. Visited November 1st.
Thomas.
Located two miles southeast of South Zanesville, Ohio, near Granger mine.
Operated by W. H. Thomas, South Zanesville, Ohio. Employed 3 miners. Wagon
transportation, natural ventilation. Visited November 2nd.
Lehew.
Located on Mill Run road, two miles northeast of Zanesville, Ohio. Operated
by Geo. M. Lehew, Zanesville, Ohio. Drift opening. Visited November 4th:
six miners employed. Fire basket ventilation, wagon transportation, dog haul-
age.
F. Harper.
Located on Millrun wagon road, two miles northeast of Zanesville. Oper-
ated by F. Harper, Zanesville, Ohio. Visited November 4th; 2 miners employed;
wagon transportation: dog haulage; natural ventilation.
Mitchell.
Located one mile east of Zanesville, Ohio. Operated and managed by W.
Mitchell, Zanesville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick. Natural ventils
tion; employs 3 miners. Visited December 6th.
Lutz.
Located on Mill Run wagon road, two miles east of Zanesville, O. Operated
by Lutz Brothers, Zanesville, Ohio. John Lutz, same place, superintendent and
mine boss. Four miners and 1 day hand were employed. Furnace ventilation;
wagon transportation; dog haulage. Visited November 4th; conditions ap-
proved.
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Greiner No. 1.
Located about two miles northeast of Zanesville, Ohio. Operated by H. L.
Greiner & Sons, Zanesville, Ohio. Drift opening to No. 5 seam of coal. Visited
November 4th. Seven miners and 2 day hands employed. A new air shaft had
just been sunk. Natural ventilation, mule haulage, wagon transportation; con-
ditions approved.
Greiner No. 2.
Ix)cated two miles northeast of Zanesville. Operated by H. L. Greiner &
Sons, Zanesville, Ohio. Drift opening. Visited November 4th. Two miners
were employed. Wagon transportation, dog haulage.
Harper Bros.
Located on Mill Run wagon road, about two miles northeast of Zanesville,
Ohio. Chas. Harper, Zanesville, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opf'niiig. Visited November 4th. Six miners employed. Wagon transportation,
dog haulage, furnace ventilation. Conditions approved.
Hauff.
Located on Saltgi?m Hollow, one-half mile southeast of Zanesville. Owned
;\rnl operated by A. Hauff, Zanesville, Ohio. Visited November 5th. Three
miners were employed. Furnace ventilation, wagon transportation, dog haul-
age.
Shipps.
Located on South River road, four miles south of Zanesville, Ohio. Oper-
ated by A. S. Shipps, Zanesville, Ohio. Five miners employed. Furnace venti-
lation, wagon transportation, dog haulage. Visited November 5th.
F. J. Paul.
Located about three and one-half miles south of Zanesville, on South River
road. Operated by F. J. Paul. Zanesville, Ohio. Visited November 5th. Six
miners employed. Furnace ventilation, wagon transj>ortation, mule haulage.
P. N. Paul.
Loc4xted about three miles south of Zanesville, on South River road. Oper-
ated by P. N. Paul, Zanesville, Ohio. Employs 4 miners; wagon transportation,
furnace ventilation, dog haulage. Visited November 5th.
L. Fisher No. 1.
Located in cx>rporation of Zanesville. Ohio. Owned and operated by L.
K'isher. Zanesville, Ohio. Drift opening, furnace ventilation; five miners em-
ployed; wagon transportation; dog haulage. Visited November 5th.
Shaw.
Located one mile east of Zanesville, Ohio. Operated and managed by Will-
iam Shaw, Zanesville, Ohio. Drift. No. G seam, ?> feet thick; employs C miners;
Natural ventilation. Visited December Gth.
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Wigdon.
Located in RosevUle corporation. Owned and operated by Samuel Wigdon.
Rosevillc, Ohio. Drift opening, natural ventilation. Visited November 16tU.
Nine miners and one day hand were employed. Wagon transportation, mule
haulage.-
Moody.
Located one mile southeast of Cannelville, on Deavertown wae:on vo^6.
Owned and operated by Wm. Moody, Cannelville, Ohio. Drift opening to No. 7
seam of coal. Two miners employed; wagon transportation, furnace ventilation.
Visited November 17th.
' Fletcher.
Located one and one-half mile southeast of Cannelville, Ohio. Drift open-
ing. Owned and operated by O. PI etcher, Cannelville. Ohio. Employed two
miners; wagon transportation, natural ventilation. Visited November 17th.
Werner No. 2.
Located three-fourths of a mile east of Zanesville, Ohio. Operated by W.
A. Werner, Zanesville, Ohio. E^mer Booth. Bailey's Mill, Ohio, superintendent
and mine boss. Dr^ft, to No. 6 seam, 2^5 feet thick; nine m'nera employed.
Wagon transportation, dog haulage, basket ventilation. Visited July 26th.
Weiler No. 2.
Located one mile southwest of South Zanesville. Owned by W. H. Weiler,
South Zanesville, Ohio. A. J. Workman, same place, superintendent and mine
boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick. Natural ventilation; employs 6 miners
and 2 day hands. Visited September 16th; in fair condition.
C. M. Fisher.
Located one mile east of Zanesville, Ohio. Operated and mnnajred bv C. M.
Fisher. Zanesville, Ohio. Drift. No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick; furnace ventilation;
employs 5 miners. Visited December 6th.
CLAY MINES.
Lehigh No. 2.
LoTJited ne^T Roseville. on C. & M. V. R. R., and orerntp/i hv thp Hvd^aolic
Preps Bri'^k Co., Ironppot, Ohio. R. F. Wallace. Roscvillp. Oh'o. sunprinterdent
and mine boss. Drift opening. Nos. 5 and 6 peanis of '^^•^v. 8 feet thick. Em
pIovs 10 minprs and 2 dav hands. VjpitPd October 6t>^' fo"^d ventilation poor.
Ten days were g'vcn in which to instTll fan.
Cookson Clay.
liocated near Roseville. on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by EJarl Cookson. Rose-
ville. Ohio, Basket ventilation. Drift, No. 5 seam of clay, 5 feet thick. Em-
ploys 2 miners. Visited November 16th; mine in fair condition.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 315
Blue Rock Oil A Gas Co.
Visited September 17th, for the purpose of seeing that the law was com-
plied with in regard to plugging an abandoned gas well which passed through
the No. 6 seam of coal.
PERRY COUNTY.
Union.
Located near Crooksvllle, Ohio^ on a branch of the C. A M. V. R. R.
Operated by Union Coal Mining Co., Columbus, Ohio. Geo. Carding, Rose Farm,
Ohio, superintendent. Jas. Napier. Crooksvllle, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, No. 6
seam, about 3 feet 6 inches thick; fan ventilation; machine raining; employs 25
loaders, 6 machine runners and 12 day hands. July 15th, mine in fair condi-
tion. October 12th, requested No. 14 room, on 3rd west, driven through to No.
14 room on 2nd west entry, for an air- way; also some other minor repairs.
Keystone No. 1.
Located one-half mile west of Crooksvllle, on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated
by Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksvllle, Ohio. Thos. Opie, Crooksville, Ohio, super-
intendent. Geo. McClellan, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of coal,
about 3 feet 6 inches thick. Fan ventilation, machine raining; eraploys 116
loaders, 16 machine runners, 40 day hands. August 9th, mine in fair condition.
December 13th and 14th, found shaft sunk on 7th south entry for an intake,
which improved the ventilation. Requested some breakthroughs cleaned out
and other repairs.
Keystone No. 2, and 1 off No. 2.
Located at McLuney, Ohio, on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by Zanesville
Coal Co., Crooksville. Ohio. Thos. Opie. Crooksville, Ohio, superintendent. Thos.
Ward, McLuney, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, No. 6 se«m about 3 feet 6
inches thick. Two fans are used for ventilation. Machine mining; employs 65
loaders, 12 machine runners, 17 day hands. July 23rd, mine had been idle for
three months, and only repairs being made previous to a resumption of work.
October 21st, mine in fair condition, with the exception that the motor was
being operated without a head light; requested one put on.
Keystone No. 3.
Located one-half mile east of Crooksville, on C. & M. v. R. r. Operated
by Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, Ohio. Thos. Opie, superintendent, C. A.
Mullen, mine boss, both of Crooksville, Ohio. Drift. No. 6 se^^ra, 3 feet 8 inches
thick. Fan ventilation, pick raining; eraploys 32 rainers and 4 day hands. July
19th. found mine in fair condition. October 15th, mine in fair condition, except
main door between 1st and 2nd west entry was found open Requested mine
boss to employ a trapper at door.
Rends No. 2.
Located near Crooksville, Ohio, on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by the
Standard Hocking Coal Co., Chicago, 111. N. B. Snell, superintendent. Jos.
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MnrpliF* mine boea, both of C rooks viUe, Oliio. Drift, No. e fieam, 3 feet 0
laches thick. Fan ventilation, macblue mining, and employs 60 load^i^. 15
m&chlne runners and 24 day bands. July 20t!i, mine was idle; repalrfng^. Oo
lobirr 8th, ventilation fair; safety lioles on sotith motor road obst meted witb
slate and bone coal. Requested It talten out and other minor repalra.
Dixie,
Located at DUie. on Shawnee divlilon of B. & O. R. R. Op*^rated by Uusoa
Coal &. Mining Co., Newark, Objo. W, F. Upfion, same place, superintendent.
Johu Bell, Dixie, Ohio, mine boas. Drift, No, 0 seam, about I feet tlifck, V^a-
tUated by 2 Sacliett fana. Machine mlniug; motor hanlagc, third rail s]r$t<BiD.
This is the* only mine in the -ith mining district using the third rail systeiB
haulage, with apparent m^ results. Employs ^^ loaders, 14 machine run-
iit^re and 22 day hands. Visited July 21st, to investigate^ the death of Chai-
Vonng, who wan killed while riding on motor trip by fall of roof in mala eotiT
alwut 30*} ft?ct from entrance of mine. Visited September 13th; on 1st aad
2nd east entries on main south opening, ventilation was deficient. Heqii^st^l
mine boss to remove men until conditions were Improved. December Slst^ ftmod
juests of fornif^r visit complied with and mine in fair t^ondlt^on.
C & E , or Simons No, 5.
Uicnted on branch of the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by A. C. Bimonn k %m
eld, Ohio. A. C. Simons, supcrtntendeut. Oa£*ar Hammond, Hedll&ld, Olilov
boss. Drift o|}finlag, No. 5 seam, about 4 feet thlcJt. Fan ventilaiioa,
jacnine mining, and employs 47 loaders, 10 machine runnera and 13 day bMil^
Visited July 22nd: requested a trap door between 1st and 2nd east t?ntrles, Vi*-
Ited October 2t:th; found request of my former visit complied with and tn^of
in fair condition, except without map of mine. Requested one within SG da)'»^
Davia Bros.
Ideated at Shawnee, Ohio, on the Z. & W. R. R, Operated by Davis Bn*,
Sliawnee, Ohio. T. L, Davis, same place, superintendent and mine boss. MtU
Nt\ G Beamn about 5 feet thick. Fati ventilation, machine mining; emplo)ri ^
loaders, 6 machine runners and 12 day hands. Visited August 6th; found I&
fair condition, November 2ith, mine In fair condition, except lat wtst eatty
off main east entry. Ventilation ft as deficient, RequCBted mine b<®s lo bettfr
conditions or take men out.
Jones BroSt
Located near New Straitsvllle. Ohio, on H. V. R. R. Opcmted by Jone*
Co&] Co., New St raits vlUe. Ohio. Evan .Tones, same pi see, superintendent und
mino boss. Drift, No, ti Beam, at>out 12 feet thick. Natural ventilation, lU
Cbine minlnR; employs 60 loaders, 4 machine runners and 10 day hands. Wofls
Is mostly pillar and close to crop lines. About 4 feet of top coal for roof I?
left, and in most of places by firing a shot in top or roof coal the cover will &**
and leave an aperture for ventilation. Visited August 10th; found mine i^i>?-
AiiKUFSt 2Gtb, in fair condition, considering the mine is so nearly comple^^^
Septetnber 2Sth, found ventilation deficient wivcre six men were working' ^^^
flcred mine bos« to tako nitn otii until oondltloa was improved; also requi^s'*^
some other minor rojmlrs.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 317
Greeley Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Located one mile east of McCuneville, Ohio, on Shawnee division of B. &
O. R. R. Operated by Peabody Coal Co., Chicago, 111. H. N Young, New Lex-
ington, Ohio, superintendent. Lon Tagiie, same place, mine boss at Nos. 1 and
2 openings. E. L. Morooney, Shawnee, Ohio, mine boss at Nos. 3 and 4 openings*
The coal from all four openings is handled over one hopper scale. All are
drift openings. No. 6 seam about 4 feet thick; each opening employing fan
ventilation. Machine mining, motor haulage, and employs 171 loaders, 20 ma-
chine runners and 50 day hands. Visited Nos. 1 and 2 August 11th; fouud
mine in fair condition; requested door in No. 2 oi>ening on m-iin entry, in orde!
to better conditions on main north entries. Visited Nos. 3 and 4 openings; mine
was idle on account of squeeze in No. 4 opening, about 300 feet from entrance
of mine. Visited No. 1 opening Octber 25th, to invest! srate fatal accident of
Ernest Inman, who was killed while employed as a driver, by falling off of
the front end of loaded car of coal and car running on him.
Central No. 3.
Located at New Straitsville, Ohio, on the H. V. R. R., and operated by the
C. & H. C. & I. Co., Columbus, Ohio. Fred Weymueller. New Straitsville, Ohio,
superintendent. John Achaner, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam of
coal, about 8 feet thick; fan ventilation, machine and pick mining; employs
5 miners, 247 loaders, 20 machine runners and 77 day hands. Visited August
12th; mine in fair condition; were driving 27 west entry to crop for an intake.
December 22nd, mine In general was in fair condition, except room 25 on main
south entry was being worked beyond the breakthrough limit; also room 28,
west entry, was being worked in the same manner. Ordered mine boss to re-
move men until breakthroughs and some other minor repairs were made.
XX Nos. 1 and 2.
Located at Shawnee, Ohio, on Z. & W. and B. & O. R. R.'s. Operated by
Shawnee Coal Mining Co., Shawnee. Ohio. D. C. Jenkins, superintendent. W.
K. Redfern, mine boss, both of Shawnee, Ohio. Drifts to No. 6 seam, about
7 feet thick. Fans are used for ventilation. Machine and pick mining: em-
ploys 50 loaders, 6 pick miners, 8 machine runners and 27 day hands. Vis^ited
north side August 16th; found In fair condition. November 23rd, visited north
side and found four men working on stumps and no circulation of air. Re-
quested mine boss to take men out. Visited south side November 22nd; this side
of mine is almost completed; 10 men working on main entry. Pillars in fair
condition.
B. & O. No. 3.
Located on Rock Run branch of B. & O. R. R. Operated by C. & H. C. & I.
Co., Columbus, Ohio. Fred Weymueller, New Straitsville, Ohio, superintendent.
Robert Nealson, same place, mine boss. Drift. No. G seam, about 7 feet thick.
Machine and pick mining; ventilated by two fans. This mine is all pillar work;
employs 40 miners, 60 loaders, 8 machine runners and 43 day hands. Visited
August 17th; mine in fair condition, considering the old workings with defi-
cient air. Visited December 17th; found mine in fair condition. Work at pres-
ent is confined to pillars; also cleaning and repairing, preparatory to starting
some new work at head of main south entries.
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Rock Run CoaL
ted on Rock Eun, a br&ncb of the B. £ 0. R. R, Operated by the Trcn
r ck Co., Calumbus, Ohio. O. F. Grimes, Sbawnee, Obio. superlntfiorteat
I u uavett, same pltice, mine boss. Drift, No. S B^ain. 7 feet thick. Katural
-«r*fitl fl; employs 11 miners and 3 day bands. Vfsntilation was ddldf'oL
mace built iu air shaft within five days. Mr. Jones b^ing one of It^
re ^- jmised to bav<? this done at once. Time did not peimit of a T^r^'
«», ' section of this mine, but a visit was made for the purpose of agci?rtiitzilii£
If IW improvement ordered was being^ compiled wJth* and found funi&ct oom-
pJoted^
WMbfen,
Lof.nted al>out two mileo east of New Lexington, on C. & M. V, R, R. Oi^
eraled by Wllbren Coal Co,* New Lexington, Ohio, Frank Clark, superlutKid-
?nt C. Priest, mine boss. Both of New Lexington, Ohio. Drift, No. 0 seam 4
feet thkk. Fan ventilation, machine raining r employs 24 loa^Iers, fi mac!ila<»
runners and 17 day hands. Visited August 19th: found iiile. October 2lfli, tn
fair condition. A new air ebaft bad been completed for an Intako and ffta tfr
moved nearer to the workings; ventilation was good.
Sunday Creek Ho, 268.
located one-half mile north of Rendvllle, Ohio, on T. & O. C. R. R. Op«rairf
by lay Creek Co., Columbus, Ohio. D. H, Williams, Athens, Ohio, suptrln-
Andw. Wilson, Corning, Ohio, mine boiss. Slope, 400 feet long; No.
am about 12 feet thie^k: ventilated by two fans. Machine mining; emplc^y^
£*d loaders, IS machine runners and TO day bands. Visited August 23rd; mini
in fair condition. October 20th, tested a pair of railroad track scales; foiuid
weighing correctly. December 1st, investigated death of Marshall Marcum, w'no
died of heart trouble in No. 1 room off 4th west entry. Visited Decemebr 29*Ji;
found mine in fair condition.
Sunday Creek No. 301.
Located at Congo, Ohio, on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Sunday Creek Co..
Columbus, Ohio. Harry Kelly, Congo, Ohio, superintendent. J. J. Murray sarce
place, mine boss. Shaft opening, 28 feet to No. 6 seam, about 13 feet thick. Fan
ventilation; machine and pick mining; employs 48 miners, 225 loaders, 18 ma-
chine runners and 78 day hands. Visited September 29th and 30th; mine was
in fair condition, except some wiring, which was not in compliance with law.
Sunday Creek No. 302.
Located at Congo, on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Sunday Creek Co , Co-
lumbus, O. Harry Kelley, Congo, O.. superintendent. A. H. Braidwood, Com-
ing, O., mine boss. Shafts 20 feet, to No. 6 seam of coal, about 13 feet
thick. Fan ventilation; machine and pick mining; employs 10 miners, 2l2
loaders, 16 machine runners and 73 day hands. Visited September 30th ani Oc-
tober 1st. Mine in fair condition, and requested some minor changes in ^®
wiring.
Sunday Creek No. 9 (East Side).
Located at Carrington, on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Sunday Creek Co.'
Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Wiles, Carrington, Ohio, superintendent B. W. Bobtf^
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Hemlock, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 7 feet thick; fan ventila-
tion, machine mining, and employs 22 loaders, 2 machine runners and 8 day
hands. Visited October 5th ; found mine in fair condition, considering the finish-
ing stage of work. Most of work is pillar.
Sunday Creek No. 9 (West Side).
Located at Carrington, on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Sunday Creek Co.,
Columbus, Ohio. Jno. Wiles, Carrington, Ohio, superintendent. B. W. Roberts,
Hemlock, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, about S feet thick; fan
ventilation, machine mining; employs 130 loaders, 14. machine runners and 53
day hands. Visited October 5th; found mine in fair condition. This being
a new mine, all stoppings were being, made of brick and cement. A large quan-
tity of ^ir was being wasted where the fan was located; requested it repaired,
also some other minor changes.
Hazeiton.
Located near Shawnee, on Z. & W. and B. & O. R. R. Operated by Geo.
Gibbs, New Straitsville, Ohio, who is superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 6
seam, about 8 feet thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining; employs 24 loaders,
4 machine runners and 5 day hands. Visited October 14th; mine was in fair
condition, except some wiring, which was not approved. Requested wires plftced
on rib in compliance with law. . Mine had been suspended about four months.
Perry.
Located at Redfleld, on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Perry Coal Co., Somer-
set. Ohio. J. C. Williams, same place, superintendent and mine boss. Drifi,
No. 5 seam, 3 tp^t 6 inches thick; pick mining, furnace ventilation; employs
14 miners and 3 day hands. Visited October 18th; found ventilation fair.
Mine is very wet; requested a ditch from main south passway to No. 1 room
on Ist east entry for the purpose of draining off the water. Second opening
was unsafe on account of falls and loose slate; requested it repaired at onco.
Essex No. 37.
Located at New Straitsville, Ohio, on H. V. R. R. Operated by Essex Coal
Co., New Straitsville, Ohio. H. H. Essex, superintendent. U. S. Essex, mine
boss. Both of New Straitsville, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 7 feet thick;
fan ventilation, machine mining; employs 10 loaders, 4 machine runners and
3 day hands. Visited December 3rd; found mine idle. Was unable to make
a complete inspection on account of fan being out of commission.
Santoy No. 1.
Located at Santoy« on Santoy division of the B. & O. R. R. Operated by
the New England Coal Co., Columbus. Ohio. C. S. Wheeler, Santoy, Ohio, su-
perintendent and mine boss. Shaft. 185 feet deep. No. 6 seam, about 4 feet
thick. Fan ventilation, machine mining; emploj-is 16 loaders. 2 machine run-
i^ers and 8 day hands. Visited September 9th. Mine has been idle about two
years, except a few days in September for winter fuel for mine.
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San toy No. 2.
Located one mile north of No. 1 on same railroad, and operated by same
company as Santoy No. 1. C. S. Wheeler. Santoy. O., superintendent and mine
boss. Shaft opening, 214 feet deep. No. G seam, about 4 feet thick. Fan ven-
tilation, machine mining. Has been idle for aboyt two years. Visited No-
vember 30th; found them cleaning up mine, and repairing, preparatory to an
early resumption of worlr.
Northwest No. 26.
Located one-half mile south of Corning, Ohio, on the T. & O. C. R. R.
Operated by the Chicago & Hocking Coal Co., Toledo, Ohio. Slope, 300 feet
long to No. G seam of coal. Daniel Cook, Corning. O., superintendent and
mine boss. Fan ventilation, machine mining, employs 2G loaders, 2 machine
runners and 10 day hands. Visited September 8th; found idle. Had been idle
for nearly two years. Visited December ^'th; found mine in fair condition:
water pipe was being used for electric return; requested return wire put in,
which Mr. Cook agreed to do.
Chapman No. 1, Nos. 1 and 2 Opening.
Located one mile west of Moxahala. Ohio, on a branch of the T. & O. C.
R. R. Operated by the Chapman Mining Co., Moxahala, O. H. N. Rose, super-
intendent; Robert Robb. mine boss, both of Moxahala, O. No. 1 opening is
slope, 160 feet long to No. G seam of coal. Fan ventilation, machine mining;
employs G loaders and machine runners and 2 day hands. No. 2 is a drift to
the same seam of coal, and practically the same conditions as No. 1. Em-
ploys 54 loaders, 10 machine runners and 15 day hands. Visited August 24th;
found mine idle. December 8th, found No. 1 opening fair for force of men
employed. No. 2 opening in fair condition, except some trolley wire extended
past the last breakthrough in entries; requested it removed. Motors are used
to gather the coal in these mines.
Chapman No. 2, Nos. 3 and 4 Opening.
Located one mile west of No. 1 on same railroad, and is operated by the
same company. B. F. Chapman, Moxahala, Ohio, superintendent; C. W.
Holmes, New Lexington, Ohio, m?ne boss. Slope, IGO feet long, No. 6 seam,
about 3^ feet thick. Both openings practically in same condition. Fan ven-
tilation, machine mining; employs 34 loaders, G machine runners and 13 day
hands. Visited September 9th; found both openings in fair condition. It is
the intention to install gathering motors in these openings in the near future.
Bear Run No. 1.
Located at Gauston, O., on C. & M. V. R. R. Operated by W. A. Gosllne
& Co., Toledo, Ohio. E. W. I^wis, New Lexington, O., superintendent; W. A.
Davis, same place, mine boss. Shaft, G4 feet deep. No. 6 seam, about Z\^ feet
thick; fan ventilation; machine mining; employs 30 loaders, 8 machine run-
ners and 19 day hands. Visited October 29th; had been idle for seven months
on account of power house being destroyed by fire; mine In fair condition,
considering its suspension.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 321
Crescent.
I.ocarf'd on a branch of th ^ C & M. V. U. U. j-a • Ros 'v:i:e. O. Operate ]
l;y the Keniion Coi^l & MlAiv- Co., CU'V l;a.(l, (). Thos. Evans. R )St-ville, O.,
Ml, t riiilt ntli-ut and niJi- LubS. iJ'iti op niL'j, No * s-ani of coal about 4 t\"; t
'Lick. Fan ventilation, machine rainin,*^:; employs 3G Ijaders, 10 mac'ilne run-
ners and 19 day hands. Visited September 3rd; found mine in fair condi-
tion. November 9th, mine in fair condition. Since my visit on September
3rd, the Zanesville Coal Co., Crooksville, O., has purchased this mine. Visited
December 20th; tested a pair of Fairlanks Hopper scales, found tham correct,
and other conditions fair.
Peerless.
Located at Saltillo, O., on the Z. & W. R. R. Operated by Hamilton &
Wallace Coal Co., Saltillo, O. Wm. Wallace, Saltillo, O., superintendent; Edw.
Moore, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. G seam, about 3V6 feet thick; fur-
nace ventilation; machine mining; employs 20 loaders, 4 machine runners and
11 day hands. Visited August 25th; mine Idle. November 3rd, found mine In
fair condition; requested door between 1st and 2nd east entry in place of
curtain.
Lilly.
Located three-fourths of a mile east of New Lexington, O., on the C. &
M. V. R, R. Operated by the Lilly Hocking Coal Co., Columbus, O. B. F.
Ekidy, New Lexington, O., superintendent and mine boss. Drift, No. 5 seam,
4% feet thick; furnace ventilation; pick mining; employs 7 miners and 2 day
hands. Visited November 8th; found ventilation very poor. Were just driv-
ing 1st entry for a new Intake; had 30 feet to go. November 29th, tested pair
of Howe hopper scales; found them weighing correctly.
Pine Run No. 44.
Located about two miles north of Carrlngton, O., on a branch of the Z.
& W. R. R. Operated by the Johnson Coal Mining Co., Columbus, O. John
Paskell, New Lexington, O., superintendent; J. T. Roberts, Shawnee, O., mine
boss. Slope, 165 feet long; No. 6 seam, about 5 feet thick. Fan ventilation,
machine mining; employs 38 loaders, 10 machine rimners and 24 day hands.
This mine was Idle for about one year, but started to operate on November
22nd. Visited December 23rd; iound mine In fair condition. December 31st,
company ordered mine equipments moved and mine abandoned.
MINES IN PERRY COUNTY REMAINING SUSPENDED DURING THE
YEAR.
Pedlow or Sunday Creek No. 321.
Located at MIsco, Ohio, on Z. & W. R. R. Owned by Sunday Creek Com-
pany, Columbus, O.
Beech Grove.
Located at McLuney, Ohio, on the C. & M. V. R. R.
21—1. of M.
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Lyonsdale.
Located at Green Valley on the C. & M. V. R. R.
SMALL MINES IN PERRY COUNTY EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN.
Watts.
Located near Crooksville, O. Operated and managed by C. H. Watts. Crooks-
ville, O. No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick; employs 5 miners. Visited November ISth.
Natural ventilation.
Wingate.
Located near Crooksville, O. Operated and managed by O. W. Wingate,
Crooksville, O. No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs 3
miners. Visited November 15th.
Irohpolnt.
Located near Shawnee, O. Operated and managed by D. L. Richards,
Shawnee, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 5 feet thick; natural ventilation; employs 4
miners. Visited November 22nd.
O. Cannon.
Located near Crooksville, O. * Operated and managed by O. Cannon,
Crooksville, O. No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick, employs 5 miners. Visited No-
vember 15th.
O'Donnell.
Located at New Straitsville, O., and is operated and managed by Jas.
O'Donnell, New Straitsville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, about 6 feet thick. Natural
ventilation; employs 5 miners. Visited December 2nd.
Sines Bros.
Located near New Straitsville, O. Operated by the Sines Bros. Coal Co.,
New Straitsville, O. Robert Sines, same place, superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick; natural ventilation; employs 8 miners
and 1 day hand. Visited December 2nd.
Abrams.
Located near New Straitsville, O. Operated and managed by Wm. Abrams,
New Straitsville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick; natural ventilation; em-
ploys 4 miners. Visited December 3rd.
No. 107.
Located at New Straitsville, O. Operated and managed by Thompson &
Thomas Coal Co., New Straitsville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick. Nat-
ural ventilation; employs 5 miners. Visited December 3rd.
INSPECTOR OP MmES. 323
No. 9.
Located at New Straitsville, O. Operated and managed by Jack Richardson,
New Straitsville, O. Drift, No. G seam, C feet thick; natural ventilation; em-
ploys 6 miners; visited December 3rd.
Ambrose Gibbs.
Located on Rock Run on B. & O. R. R. Operated and managed by Am-
brose Gibbs, New Straitsville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, 6 feet thick; natural
ventilation; employs G miners. Visited December 3rd.
Webbs.
Located on Rock Run on B. & O. Ry. Operated by Webb Coal Co., New
Straitsville, O. Drift, No. 6 seam, C feet thick; employs C miners; natural
ventilation. Visited December 3rd.
Cannon.
Located on Rock Run on B. & O. R. R. Operated and managed by Joseph
Cannon, Shawnee, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam, G feet thick; natural ventilation;
employs 4 miners. Visited December 3rd.
CLAY MINES IN PERRY COUNTY.
O. M. & M. C. Clay.
Located at Shawnee, Ohio, on Z. & W. and B. & O. railroads. Owned by
Ohio Mining & Mfg. Co., Shawnee, Ohio, and leased by Davis Bros., Shawnee,
O. E. W. Davis, ssihie place, superintendent and mine boss. Two shafts, 82
feet deep; fan ventilation; employs 21 miners and 6 day hands. Visited
August Gth; found mine in fair condition.
I. C. B. Co. Clay.
Located on Rock Run branch of B. & O. R. R. Operated by Iron Clay
Brick Co., Columbus, O. F. Grimes, Shawnee, Ohio, superintendent; R. D.
Jones, same place, mine boss. Drift, furnace ventilation, and employs 10
miners and 5 day hands. Visited August 18th; mine in fair condition.
Impervious Clay.
Located at New Straitsville, O., on Hocking Valley R. R. Operated by
Straitsville Impervious Brick Co., New Straitsville, O. J. D. Martin, super-
intendent; Ftank Francis, mine boss, both of New Straitsville, O. Fan venti-
lation; employs 7 miners and 3 day hands. Visited December 2nd; mine in
tair condition.
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Shawnee Flash C!a/«
IXM'Ated at Sbawoee. on Z. & W. It R, Operated br the Sbawo^ Fla^
Brick Co., Ccilumbas^ O. E. M. Siamer, SIiawti#e, O., supefintcndcsat a^*
iiilDe t»oss. Shaft p DO feet deep: fa!i ventilation; emplQjs 6 ratters &ik^ ^ ^ti^
d!€iL V'Uited October 4rh and 13tli; found mine Tentilatioo f»lr* and rOTer ^
ca^ broken; requested it repaired^ The xoiiie was not equipped wfiti sccoil^
opening; requested superintendent to not penult anrone to wotk. tu bIsm^
other tlian for Ihe purjKjee of making second opening. Tile mine waa sofc^
pended, and remained so the remainder of the year.
SMALL CLAY MINES IN PERRY COUNTY— (Product goes to Crooksvill^
Potteries, Visited November 15th and ISth. They ar« all on BtiHey Runm'
ranging from one-half mile to two mlle« from Crooksvtllc, O,.
D. Bradshaw . *..... *.** * ^ , .1 mlner^
Wm. Brown . - ..<... , , , . ,2 miners^
M. Gosaman .,,*,.*.,,*-. .....,,...*... 2 miners.
H. K Stonehumer- * ^ . * , » 2 miners.
E, Tajlor . * * • 2 miners.
O. W, Wlngate... ....*,.. .*,,,.*. 3 mlnet^,
T. O. Moore,...*. .-., .4 miners,
O, King. ....... ..... S mines and 1 miner in. eaeb mine.
MORGAN COUNTY.
Tropic.
Located at Tropic Station on Z. & W. R, R. Operated by Tropic Minin?
Co., Toledo, O. C. Spring, Rose Farm, Ohio, superintendent: Jas. Flemin?
same place, mine boss. Slope opening, 900 feet long to No. 6 seam, about 4
feet thick. Machine mining; fan ventilation, and employs 168 loaders, 32 m*"
chine runners and 60 day men. Visited August 2nd; tested pair of V ^
Standard hopper scales; found them weighing incorrectly; after some repairs.
found them correct. Visited October 7th; was unable to make a thorough i"
spection on account of motor running through main entry door and opera
tions ceased until repaired. December 15th, found mine ventilation ver}' poor
Three air shafts were used for intake, but were not giving good results. R^
quested mine boss to drive 6 east entry out for an intake and build brick a^*^
cement stoppings; superintendent started a force of men at once on both
Visited December 18th, to complete my Inspection, and to see if ventilation^
was improving; found several brick stoppings, and 6th east entry out to cfOP
line, and ventilation improved.
Rose.
Located near Tropic Station on Z. & W. R. R. Operated by the Cardii^
Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Geo. Carding. Rose Farm, Oliio, superintendent >
Geo. Lamb, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. Machin^
mining; fan ventilation; employs 76 loaders, 10 machine nmners and 34 da<
1NS1*ECT0R OF MINES. 325
Visited August 20tli and December IGth; found mine in generally good
ition on both visits, except some dust on motor; requested mine boss to
ikle and remove.
Woods.
Seated near Tropic Station. Operated and superintended by John Woods,
Farm, Ohio. Drift to No. G seam of coal, 4 feet thick; employs 5 miners,
ral ventilation. Wagon transportation. Visited November 16th.
FOLLOWING MINES WERE VISITED WITH INSPECTOR W.
TURNER— (Will be found in detail in his report.)
Guernsey County.
Forsy the Mine September 20th.
Minnehaha Mine September 21st.
Detroit Mine September 23rd.
Walhonding No. 2 September 24th.
Noble County.
Laura Mine September 22nd.
FIFTH DISTRICT
W. H. TURNER.
Composed of Guernsey, Noble and Washington Counties, and
THE Cochran and Media Mines in Belmont County.
328 ANCJUAL REPORT
Hon, Geo. Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbtis, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — I herewivh submit the annual report of the Fifth Mining Dis-
trict of Ohio for the year beginning January 1, 1^09, and ending December
:ji, ii)oy.
During the early period of this year, owing to depressed trade, many of
the mines suspended o)>eration; five cont.nued idle the entire year, others
resumed as the trade jmttified, and continued in active operation.
With some oppositi(<n, which is noted in the reports of the respective
mines, we have secured the enforcement of the recently enacted laws and
rules issued by the mining department in all the mines under our supervision.
Some of the owners complied readily, and their managers gave every assistance
in maintaining discipline and a rigid enforcement of the rules, for which we
wish to extend our appreciation.
The fact that oniy 8 fatalities occurred in Guernsey county, as compared
with IG the previous year, demonstrates the results rewarded by the increased
vigilance demanded and executed. We earnestly hope that this will stimulate
activity to further reduce the number of fatalities, and disprove the false idea
tnat "wnat is to be, will be."
We realize with proper precaution and obedience to rules and regula-
tions, the number of accidents could have teen further reduced this year. We
recognize a prevailing and increasing danger unprovided for by law, which
was referred to in our previous report, the importance of which cannot again
bo passed by without further commentation and admonition.
Modem equipments, enabling the removal of large areas of coal to tho
original openings, are placing men to worlc from one to three miles from
their only chance of escape in case of an emergency. Electric wires are
strung this entire distance; fires are frequently started from wires ground-
ing; a flow of petroleum oil frequently emits from the top in some of the shaft
mines in the No. 7 coal; spontaneous combustion is a known factor in pro-
ducing underground fires; fire-damp is no stranger. WTien we consider all
of these possibilities for a calamity, it prompts us to urge that shafts be sunk
in the interior of the mine for ready escape at all times, and we sadly pre-
dict, unless provisions are made for a series of escape ways to follow the ad-
vanced workings, the Cherry mine disaster is only the beginnfng in history
of similar catastrophes to follow. We have recommended interior openings
made at all the extensive mines, and we are pleased to note that an escape-
ment way of this nature has about been completed by the Cambridge Collieries
V o., at their Ideal mine. It is also their intention to provide similar escapo-
*u. ui wu^s in their other mines.
Su 1 I o\Miers have declared their inab lity to meet the additional expense
oh ..*(;l*a oi" the losv prices at whicli t.iey are coLi-pcUed to sell their product,
t b Iie\e every safeguard should be placed around underground woruers
^iCtssar> for rea:ronablu protcclicn, ly our statutes, and the product sold at a
i-Tice \vh ch wQul 1 provide those meLsuies of tafely. No civilized cit zen de
sires lo prol.t at the cost of the lives of honest workmen. A fortune gath-
ered by venturesome and murderous men, bestowed on churches, colleges or
municipalities, will not atone for the misery and distress for which it is ac-
countable.
Wo have no new developments to report during this year. Three mines
were exhausted and abandoned.
INSPECTOR OF MINBS. . 329
Our official dealings with both operators and miners have been reasonably
pleasant, considering the many changes enforced during the year. The usual
permanent improvements have been made when conditions required them.
EhLtending to you our hearty appreciation for the wise counsel and valu-
able advice rendered in the complicated affairs affecting our duties.
Respectfully,
W. H. TURNER. Cambridge, Ohio.
December 31, 1909. Inspector Fifth District.
330 , AI^MUAL KEPOftT
BELMONT COUNTY-
(Warreu TDWnstolp. Na B coal, seam 4 to & feet lUek.)
Oochram
Drift, atluated ou the B. & O. R. E, near Baileys Mills, O, Operated lij
the W. A. Werner Coal Co., Zunesviile, O* Thos. Davey, superinteDdent :
^eT Booth, mine foreman, both of Batleys Mill^, O, Operation suspended
lemher 23, 1008^ still idle when viBited April 20tli of thts year. New laws
rules were posted at the mine; advised these confonned to whil^ the
» was idle^ as f^r as wire regulations and machine shields were concern^
iM»lH?r 3rd, found that the mine had operated the day previous, with ma-
unshielded, but had suspended again while placing the shields on the
es, which were on the ground. A nurab<?r of hi en were engaged In rt-
t; wire and re timbering the escapement way. and repairing stopplngi
>ve ventilation, which was found deficient at the face of every mtry
Drked* Ordered the delinquent map extended; additional safety ho^c*
LQd &l0Pg the motor line; a refuge hole made for the trapper locate
, fiU> flOttimce, and all miners to he equipped with copper hlasting i^lv
«**• ttey were permitted to resume mining, December 13th, being noti-
a continued delay in the map» called upon W. A* Wenier, at SSiat*
*^o assured ns that the map would be forthcoming at the earliest coft
Eighty miners and 30 day men wiil be employed w*heii a full comple-
_^cut 1 3 secured. Electric haulage and mining, and furnace ventilation in vt^
Recommended the installation of a fan as an adequate means of veotiliti^^i
Media.
Drift, located one-half mile east of Baileys Mills on the B. & O, R^ Tl
Operated by the Colhurg Coal Co., Columbus, O. Chas. Elliott, manager,
Baileys Mills, O. Fan ventilation, electric minlni?. haulage and pumping; f^^
ploys 22 miners and S day men. April 20th, found mine had resumed oF^*
tlon* February Gth, machines were not shielded, and all wires were not smmi
in conrormiiy with rules: orikred Mr- Elliott to cease operating the roacbiut?*
until they were equipped with approved shields, and to place all wires in proper
position during the delay. July 2Cth, previous orders had been complied with
and conditions approved, copper tools being in general use. An oil well was
being drilled on this coal field by persons interested in the coal company.
called Mr. Elliott's attention to section oOG-1, ordering its provisions complied
with. November ord, found mine in good condition.
GUERNSEY COUNTY.
NOTE — All mines are located in No. 7 coal seam, which runs from 5 to
7 feet, excepting Union No. 1 and Indian Camp, which are in No. 6, coal vary-
ing from 2M: to o^^ feet in thickness.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 331
P. Y. Cox is the general superintendent, with office at Cambridge, Ohio,
of the following eight mines controlled by the Cambridge Collieries Co.,
Cleveland, O.
Ideal.
Shaft, 75 feet deep, situated on the Pennsylvania R. R., near Byesville, O.,
controlled by the Cambridge Collieries Co., Cleveland, O. D. B. Morse, super-
intendent, and Robt. Robison and James James, mine foremen, all three of
Byesville, Ohio. Fan ventilation, electric mining and haulage; employs 325
miners and 118 day men. January 25th, investigated accidental death of
Joseph Aduddle, a trapper, run down by a motor. February 24th, conditions
approved, with a recommendation that additional shafts be sunk at both the
north and south interior of the mine, and the shield law and wiring rules com-
plied w^ith. May 3rd, Jeffrey machines were shielded on the near side only;
ordered both sides shielded, and a closer observance of the wiring rules. June
29th, a long line of cement stoppings had been erected between the main air-
ways; copper blasting tools and powder boxes provided; requested safety
holes made on the entry side opposite all wires along the motor lines.' Octo-
ber 14th, requested the discontinuance of an open fire for drying sand within
43 feet of the fan house and tipple. December 10th, ordered dust sprinkled
on 2C, 27 and 28 west entries and removed from the mine; suggested that
faucets be used, if possible, for drawing machine oil from the barrels at the
various oil stations, in preference to the wasteful, dangerous methods prac-
ticed. We are pleased to report that an escape shaft is nearing completion
near the north interior of this mine.
Walhonding No. 2.
Shaft, 161 feet deep, located on the Eastern Ohio Branch of the B. & O.
R. R., one and one-half miles east of Buffalo, Ohio, with transportation over
both this and the Pennsylvania R. R. system. Controlled by the Cambridge
Collieries Co. J. C. Henderson, superintendent, Buffalo, O.; Chas. O. Morrow,
mine foreman. Pleasant City, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining, mule haul-
age, employs 110 miners and 54 day men. March 3 1st, second opening was
nearing completion; ordered mine boss to cease operating the mining ma-
chine until shields for same were attached. May 18th, second opening found
completed and stairs made, ready to erect, and brick stoppings being built be-
tween main airways. Ordered a cut-around made at shaft bottom and the
dangerous practice of crossing through the cages stopped. Gas was gener-
ating freely In the north on this occasion. August Gth, recent orders com-
plied with, and the sanitary conditions commendable, but discovered while
the wiring conformed to the rules, the positive current was on the lower w^ire
J. C. Henderson, who had recently assumed the management, ordered the
electrician to change the power to the upper wire. September 24th, assisted
by Isaac Hill, inspector of fourth district, found some of the last break-
throughs in entries which constitute a part of the main airway, obstructed
with gob, thrown there by a careless v,orkman. Persons were put to work
removing it before we left said entries. October 9th. accompanied by Miss
Kincaid, chief clerk of the mining ilepartment, general conditions w'ere ap-
proved. We appreciated the courtesy extended by Mr. Henderson, while
showing our honored guest through the mine.
332 ANNUAL SEPORT
Hartford.
ShaJt, 85 feet deei*, slUiatefl on tba Ea«tt;ni Oliio Branch of the B. & 0.
at Buffalo, O. Controlled by tlte Cambridge ColHerles Company, H. K
Cajneron, sup«rinten<leiit ; O, P. Mo«s> mine foreman, both of BuffaiOn 0. Fm
ventilation, electrical equipment* employing tSG miners and 57 day niea.
March ^th. found shield law, wiring rules and safely bole reg^ilatlons b^ing
Ignored. Specil^e orders were given the management to c^ase op^raLlag dir
macbiuea until they were equipped with approved ehleids, and to change wins*
and provide safety holes during the delay, March Slat, orders concemlixg wlr'
tng and safety holes had been executed, but the shields ordered had iiot
reached their destinatioUp the mtne continuing idle. May 2Tth, all previous*
orders complied with and conditions commendable. Notified management that
copper blasting tools, approved by the mining department, were accesslbk,
and must be placed in the mine for general use at the earHest conveuieiioev
September 10th, being informed that the fan bonse, located one mile tram tk^
tipple, had been consumed by fire, originating from electric appliances, vlsltf^
the acene, finding every precaution being exercised against danger and thr
structure nearlng completion. N0vember Sth. Investigated death of Edv. HtU,
molorman, resulting from injuries received September 26, 1&09. Copper
blasting tools had been in general use since July 1st. General condltioas ap-
proved.
Trail Hm No. t.
Shaft, 72 feet deep, situated on the Peun sylvan ia R. R., at TraU Run. Cyn-
trolled by the Cambridge Collieries Co. Matt St ranch, superintendent; C«>
Hlriy, nalne foreman, both of Robins, O, Fan vent J bit ion, f.l#>crric mininr:. i^s^!"
haulage; employs 146 miners and G3 day men. April 29th, ordered man^e
ment to cease operating two machines until they were equipped with ap-
proved shields. Much to our gratification, preparations were about completed
to displace the deadly alternating current with 250 volts direct current. July
15th, direct current installed; cement stoppings extending to 16 east entry
erected. Conditions commendable. November 5th, no orders were given.
Trail Run No. 2.
Shaft, 112 feet deep, located near No. 1, controlled by the same ownership.
A. L. Black, superintendent; Jos. Wootton. mine foreman, both of Robins, 0.
Fan ventilation, electric equipments, employing 169 miners and 68 day men.
February 4th, ordered mining machines equipped with approved shields, and
constant precaution exercised while removing an excessive flow of petroleum
oil entering the mine; C. Walker, a trapper under age, removed from the mine;
dust sprinkled In the dry sections and removed to the surface; partition be-
tween down and upcast repaired, and copper blasting tools placed in use.
March 26th, a large tank of oil sat near the escape slope, a railroad tank full
under the tipple, and the reservoir containing boiler water covered with oil.
Mr. Black Informed us that 1,100 barrels had been pumped from the mine dur-
ing the present month, and he had not received enclosed tanks sufficient to
dispose of It. We Informed Mr. Opperman, general manager at that time, of
the situation. Barrels were sent and the open tank emptied. The reservoir
was ditched, the oil sent down the creek, and the railroad tank hauled away.
Arrangements were made to keep an enclosed tank on the switch above and
a safe distance from the tipple, and pump the oil direct to said tank, belier-
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ing the flow would diminish in a few days. The Crown Oil Co. began drilling
to the coal for the oil which overlies the coal seam; ordered maps of each
well made and filed, which was promptly complied with. June 16th, ventila-
tion being deficient on the Ist, 2nd, 3rd and 4th east and sub-north entries,
ordered Mr. Black to remove the men from said entries until lawful ventila-
tion could be provided and maintained in that section of the mine. He in-
sisted upon evading the order, until an injunction was threatened. He then
became indignant and stopped the entire mine. August 3rd, made partial in-
spection, being detained on account of ani accident at Laura mine. August
17th, conditions were very unsatisfactory. General Superintendent P. Y. Cox
became interested and forced repairs made, requesting me to return soon.
October Gth, accompanied Mr. Cox through the mine, and with the exception
of a few instances, where wires were nailed to posts, conditions were ap-
proved. December 30th, tested the scales, finding them accurate.
Detroit.
Shaft, 185 feet deep, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Ava, Ohio.
Owned by the Cambridge Collieries Co. Thos. Stiff, superintendent; J. Old-
royd, mine foreman, both of Ava, O. Fan ventilation; has electrical equip-
ments, and employs 150 miners and G9 day men. January 29th, ordered min-
ing machines equipped with approv?d shields, and wires strung to conform
to rules. June 3rd, shields were provided, but wiring rules were being ig-
nored. Gave a specific order, and returned August 5th. finding all previous
orders complied with. Copper blasting tools in general use in the mine, and
conditions satisfactory. September 23rd, mine was found in lawful condition,
but recommended, with the approval of the mining department, that an es-
capement shaft be sunk near the north interior of the mine, for ready escape
should the men become entombed from any cause. November 23rd, present
laws and rules were being observed; requested that the dry lagging be re-
moved from overhead in the entry near the approach to both shafts.
Midway.
Slope, 100 feet long, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Byesville, O.
Controlled by the Cambridge CoUeries Co. Geo. E. Hall, superintendent;
Thos. Bradbury, mine foreman, both of Byesville, O. Provided with fan ven-
tilation and electric equipments. Employs 113 miners and 38 day hands.
March 5th, loose slate was ordered down along the motor road, and safety
holes provided in entry rib opposit(» all wires, also the use of copper blast-
ing tools adopted. March 8th, improvements were progressing. April 12th,
conditions were approved concerning repairs. May 11th, ordered safety holes
provided along the motor road recently extended to the new hill. A new
shaft provided with stairs was completed in the new territory, now number-
ing two escape shafts; one in the north and the other in the south interior
of the mine, m^ng it impossible to entomb the employes from any cause.
June 24th, found mine in good condition, but copper blasting tools were not
in general use. August 2nd and October 15th, conditions were commendable;
copper blasting tools had been placed in general use, July 1st, in compliance
with general order issued by the mining department.
Blue Bell.
Shaft, 85 feet deep, situated on the B. & O., near Blue Bell, O. Con-
trolled by the Cambridge Collieries .Co. J. M. Burt, superintendent; t
334 ANNUAL KEPORT
Kachley, mine foreman, both of Pleasant City, O. Fan ventilation, electric
equipments, employing 43 loaders and 24 day men. Numerous faults which
are being pierced, reduced the former capacity of this mine and the comple-
ment of employes by reducing the workable territory. March 19th, ordered
approved shields placed upon the mining machines, and electric wires strung
to conform to the rules governing same. April 4th, investigated the accidental
death of Austin Bird, fire boss, who was killed by a fall of slate while in the
act of erecting a door in the mine. On this occasion, found the shield law
still being violated; ordered Mr. Burt to cease operating the machines until
they were equipped with^ approved shields. Obeying the order caused several
days* idleness while awaiting the arrival of the shields from the factory. July
12th, investigated death of Aretes Meighen, resulting from injury received b>
leg being crushed between motor* and rib, while operating the motor with
his leg on the outside of said motor. October 13th, an excessive flow of gas
had been struck by the previous night shift in the mud entry crossing a ravine
to intersect the coal field on the opposite side. Work had suspended in that
section until the gas could be safely controlled. The entry being 60 feet In
advance of the last breakthrough made, and the gas emitting from the top at
the face, we were unable with safety, to reach within 25 feet of the face with
a safety lamp; ordered a canvas brattice erected in the entry, and the gas
removed by an air current, also naked Jights kept out of the return airway
until the flow of gas abated, which we realized from the shallow cover of 35
feet over the entry, would surely follow; the order being carried out, we were
informed a few days later that the gas fissure had exhausted. Four escape
ways, provided with winding stairs, in addition to the hoisting cages, are in
good traveling condition at this mine, placing it as the best guarded shaft
mine against the entombment of employes in this district Passing through
faults with single entries caused these shafts to be sunk, in order to venti-
late the coal field beyond, and the management kindly added the stairs. The
writer would be greatly relieved from the fear of calamity If all our shafts
having persistent coal were equally provided with escape ways.
Imperial No. 1.
Shaft, 110 feet deep, located on the Pennsylvania R. R., at Derwent, O.
Operated by the O'Oara Coal Co., Chicago. 111. .Tas. Orr, superintendent; W.
A, Oliver, mine foreman, both of Bycsville, O. Fan ventilation, electric min-
ing, both motor and cable haulage. Employs 157 miners and G3 day men.
March 22nd, mine still continued idle from suspending September 16, 1908.
The recently enacted mining laws and rules were presented, requesting their
enforcement when operation resumed. Being duly notified that the section of
the mine known as rock entry would resume operation, October 20th this por-
tion of the mine was examined, and the conditions approved under existing
laws. October 2Gth, tested scales, finding them accurate, but ordered the use
of a dummy weight, which proved 100 pounds to the 1.000 pounds in favor of
the miners, discontinued. December 13th, entire mine and conditions met with
approval, with one exception; an additional escape shaft was recommended
sunk at a convenient point in the interior of the mine.
Ohio No. 1.
Drift, located near Cambridge, O., on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated
by the O'Gara Coal Co., Chicago, 111. Jas. Orr, superintendent, Byesville, O.;
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 335
Joseph AUoway, mine foreman, Cambridge, O. Employing at present 4 miners
and 1 day man. Operation suspended March 31, 1908. Being duly notified that
the mine would resume August 2Gth of this year, producing domestic coal for
wagon trade only, made an examination and approved of the condition. Octo-
ber 29th, no orders were given. Furnace ventilation and mule haulage, de-
livering the coal to the surface.
Ohio No. 2. ^
Shaft, 65 feet deep, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Byesville, O.
Operated by the O'Gara Coal Co., Chicago, III. James Orr, superintendent;
Harry Dudley, mine foreman, both of Byesville, O. Fifty-eight miners and 32
day men are employed. Fan ventilation, electric mining, mule haulage, is
the mode of operation. February ICth, ordered mining machines equipped
with approved shields, and wiring rules enforced. April 8th and 9th, examined
this mine, and maps of both this and the abandoned Pioneer mine, which Is
full of water; estimating the thickness of the barrier of coal between the two
mines, ordered room 13 stopped or advance holes drilled. June 15th, tested
the scales, finding them accurate. Machines were all shielded on this date.
Complaints were offered that some of the machine men were wrecking the
shields purposely to evade working with them on. Notified all machine men
that prosecution would follow against all persons who attempted to operate
a machine after the shield was broken off. August 2nd, investigated accident
causing the death of Richard Diss. November 24th, one machine found un-
shielded, which had been Idle and the shields removed, beginning operation.
Informed the operator he would be prosecuted if he attempted to operate the
machine, consequently he returned home until shields were replaced. Mr.
Dudley claimed he did not know the shields were off until I informed him.
Red Oak.
Drift, situated near Byesville, O., on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated
by the Domestic Coal Co., Cambridge, O. J. F. Wilson, manager, Cambridge,
O. Furnace ventilation, compressed air mining, mule haulage. Employs 11
miners and 3 day men. March 10th, ordered the shields, which had been pro-
vided, put on machine and kept there while the machine was operating. July
2nd, found the mine had been idle since March 31st. Being duly notified
that operation would resume, September 14th made a thorough examination
of the mine; ordered all loose slate cared for; furnace cleaned out and fired,
and a map of the mine made and filed. October 22nd, again requested map
provided; otherwise, conditions were approved.
Murray Hill.
Slope, located near Klondyke, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Akron
Coal Co., Akron, O. Wm. Rigby, superintendent, Cambridge, O.; Clarence
Long, mine foreman, Kipling, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining, mule haul-
age, cable hoist, employing 40 miners and 15 day men. February 25th, ordered
compliance with the new laws and rules. July 20th, previous orders con-
formed to and conditions approved. October 7th, Investigated death of Steven
Loricer, who was killed by a 'fall of slate while setting a post in his room.
With the exception of muddy roads, conditions approved. This mine ha.s
reached the limits of the territory and is fast nearing exhaustion.
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Klondyke.
Slope, 153 feet long, located on the B. & O. R. R. at Klondyke. Operated
by the Loomis-Moss Coal Co., Akron, O. Jas. Moss, Cambridge, O., superin
tendent; Allen Treherne, Kipling. O., mine foreman. Fan ventilation, eltc
trie mining, cable haxilage. Employs 83 miners and 32 day men. February
2Gth, conditions approved. Recommended shaft sunk near the east interior
of the mine in preference to erecting the long line of cement stoppings from
present openings, and to secure ready escape in case of an emergency. July
ICth, ordered recent falls cleared from the entrance to the escape shaft. No-
vember 30th, previous orders complied with and the travel way placed in a
commendable condition.
Kings.
Shaft, 100 feet deep, located on the B. & O. R. R., near .Lore City, O.
Operated by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland, O. A. J. Lafferty, Cambridge, O.,
superintendent; Walter Sneddon, Lore City, O., mine foreman. Fan ventila-
tion, modem electric equipments, employing 242 miners, 121 day men. Feb-
ruary 9th, finding ventilation deficient on 1st and 2nd north, 79 and 80 west
entries, ordered the management to remove the men from those entries until
lawful conditions could be secured. Returned February 13th; foimd mine
idle while the fan was being repaired. February 17th, repairs completed, at^d
ventilation approved. Safety holes were being* made along motor roads in
the ribs opposite all wires; requested an early completion of this work; alsc
ordered copper blasting tools secured at the earliest opportunity. May 19th,
safety holes approved, and efforts being made to secure the blasting tools.
Wm. Wilson being mine foreman at this time, the commendable condition of
the ventilation was evidence of his unquestioned competency and vigilance.
August 13th, found W. H. Turvey had assumed the duties of mine foreman.
On July IGth, copper blasting tools were in general use and conditions satis-
factory. November 18th and 19th, Walter Sneddon had succeeded Mr. Turvey,
who had recently resigned as mine boss. Ventilation was found in good con-
dition. Ordered wires on 12th east entry strung to conform to rules; a refuge
hole made for a crippled trapper at door near bottom landing; new cribbing
placed around the top of the second opening, also recommended an oponlns
made near the interior of the mine as a ready escape for the men in case oC
an emergency.
Old Orchard.
Shaft, 48 feet deep, situated on the B. & O. R. R., near Mineral Siding,
owned by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland. O. A. J. LHverty, superintendent;
Samuel Hadden, mine foreman, both of Cambridge. O. Fan ventilation, mod-
ern electric equipments installed. This mine suspended March 31, 1908, and
remains idle at this writing. May 2Sth, 2 inside and 1 outside day hands em-
ployed. Only boiler fuel was being produced. Ordered shields provided for
the machine in use. December 16th, some outside repairs being made, indi-
cated an early resumption in the following year, 1910. Called attention tc
the recently enacted laws and rules, requesting that the mine be made to con-
form to them prior to renewing operation. The machine in use was equipped
with shields.
Black Top.
Shaft, located on the B. & O. R. R. near Lore City, O. Operated by Morris
Coal Co., Cleveland, O. A. J. Laverty, superintendent; J. S. Hughes, mine
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 337
foreman, both of Cambridge, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining and baulage.
This mine suspended July 7, 1908, and remained so tne greater portion of the
present year. September 9th, four men were employed producing boiler and
domestic coal, which was produced first from safety holes cut as rules direct
along motor lines. We learned that miners accompanied the fire boss into the
mine; ordered Jos. Smith, then mine foreman, to hold the men on top until
the fire boss reported conditions safe. Being notified that operations would
commence October 1st, was present and made a thorough examination of the
mine. .Conditions were found reasonably good considering the long idleness.
Cleveland No. 1.
Shaft, 198 feet deep, situated at Senecaville, O., on the B. & O. R. H.
Owned by the Morris Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Edw. Lynch, superintendent;
Thad. Wood, mine foreman, both of Senecaville, O. Fan ventilation, modem
electric equipments. Operation suspended September 23, 1908, and continued
idle the greater portion of the year. August 19th, found that five men were
being employed two days each week, producing boiler and domestic fuel.
Safety holes had been cut along the motor road, conforming with the rules.
EJleven and 12 east entries were being advanced in view of extending the
motor road. Several sets of stairs nearest the top of the escape shaft were
found decayed and unsafe for travel; requested immediate repairs made. Sep-
tember 28th, investigated the death of Edw. Hinchclifif, who died from in-
juries received in this mine on December 12, 1906. On being duly notified
that operation would resume Decjimber 8th, was present and carefully exam-
ined the mine, finding new stairs erected, and the electric wires boxed, ex-
tending down the escape shaft. With the exception of one leak in the steam
pipe, which was ordered repaired, the escape was satisfactory. Ordered some
combustible matter removed from the mule stable; requested electric lights
installed, and the use of open lights discontinued in the stable. Sixty-three
miners and 34 day men were enrolled, intending to increase the number ot
miners as necessity would require.
West Branch.
Slope, 66 feet long, located near Byesville, O., on the Pennsylvania R. R.
Operated by the Clinton Mining Co., Cambridge, O. Fan ventilation, electric
mining, mule haulage and cable hoist. F. S. Rainey, manager, Byesville, O.
Employs 52 miners and 16 day men. February 19th, ordered map made of
the mine to determine the proximity to the abandoned and flooded Sugar
Grove mine, and the mining machines equipped with approved shields. June
28th, the survey was contracted for, and other conditions approved. A recent
fire had destroyed the tracings of the Sugar Grove mine; secured the map
on file, necessary to determine the extent of the coal barrier between these
two mines. September 8th, map had been made and the west workings ap-
proaching Sugar Grove mine suspended, but the map did not contain exten-
sions in full. September 27th, requested the management to extend the map
to the mine limits before resuming operation on the west side. December
23rd, found door on the escape shaft Impassable by being blocked with ice,
which was immediately removed; also ordered that hereafter it be kept clear
of obstruction, and all miners to secure powder boxes. Found some kegs con-
taining powder located where a cable could come In contact with theiu; again
requested that the maps be extended prior to resuming operation on the west
side of the mine, and the usual advance holes drilled.
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Little Kate No. 1.
Shaft, 92 feet deep, located on the PenDsylvanla R. R. near ByesvlUe. O.
Owned by the National CJoal Co., Cleveland, O. O. L. Walkinshaw. superin-
tendent; O. W. Chambers, mine foreman, both of Byesville, O. Fan ventila-
tion, electric equipments; steam cable hoist. March 11. found mine had sus-
pended operation Indefinitely on March 1st, due to dull trade. July 27th, idle-
ness continued. Being notified that work would resume on November 16th,
made a thorough Inspection- of the mine on that date. With the exception of
a few wires that had been replaced by recent falls, and a few broken timbers
which were ordered repaired, conditions conformed to the mining laws. Recom-
mended a shaft sunk near the Interior of the mine for a ready retreat in case
of an emergency.
Minnehaha.
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Slope, 115 feet long, situated on the Pennsylvania R. R., five miles west
of Byesville, O., and formerly called Buckeye mine. Operated by the National
Coal Co., Cleveland, O. G. L. Walkinshaw, superintendent; H. A. Frame, mine
foreman, both of Byesville, O. Fan ventilation, electrical operation absolutely.
No mules employed. Two hundred and five miners and 56 day men are en-
gaged. April 13th, ordered trolley wires changed to conform to rules, and
copper blasting tools secured for general use. June 25th, found wires in com-
pliance with rules, and copper blasting tools ordered. September 11th, inves-
tigated accidental death of John Spencer, assistant to the motonhan; found
the general conditions of the mine good. September 21st, was assisted by
Inspector Hill of the Fourth District in an examination. All things were found
satisfactory, and no orders were given. October 8th, we were honored with
the presence of the chief clerk of the mining department, Miss M. Kincald, at
this model mine.
Little Kate No. 2.
Slope, 300 feet long, situated on the B. & O. R. R., near Blue Bell, O.. and
has transportation over the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by the National
Coal Co., Cleveland O. G. W. Walkinshaw, superintendent, and Jas. Martin,
mine foreman. Pleasant City, O. Fan ventilation, electrical equipments abso-
lutely. Employs 146 miners and 33 day men. April 22nd, ordered a more strict
observance of the wiring laws. July 7th. requested Mr. Haskins, then In
charge, to exclude a few miners from the mine until they equipped themselves
with copper blasting tools, which were near at hand, selling at reasonable
prices. September 17th, Jas. Martin had assumed the duties of mine foreman.
Requested closer attention given wires that were being disarranged by fre-
quent falls of slate; otherwise conditions approved. December 22nd, finding
several of the protections to cross-over wires torn off by excessively loaded
cars, requested Mr. Martin to regulate the height of loading to prevent im-
pairing those protections, or cut trenches in the top and safely bury the wire;
requested the removal of ice that was beginning to collect in the traveling
slope.
White Ash.
Slope, located near Byesville, O., on the Pennsylvania R. R. Was oper-
ated by the Puritan Coal Co., Cambridge, O. W. A. Lucas, same place, super-
intendent; J. B. Morris, Byesville, O., mine foreman. Fan ventilation, mule
haulage, electric mining. Employed 14 miners and 3 day men. January 4th,
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 339
ordered machine to be equipped with approved shields. March 11th, pillars
were nearing exhaustion and an early finish expected. April 3rd, material
drawn out and mine being abandoned on this date. Ordered that copies of the
map be filed in the offices of the chief mine inspector and the county recorder.
Puritan.
Shaft. 106 feet deep, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Derwent, O.
Operated by the Puritan Coal Co., Cambridge, O. W. A. Lucas, same place,
superintendent; Denis Conroy, mine foreman, Robins, O. Employs 136 miners
and 43 day men. April 7th, ordered a strict observance of rules governing wir-
ing and the handling of explosives. May 26th, previous orders complied with,
and conditions approved. August 10th, recommended the stairway enclosed
at the surface, and guard rails placed around machinery In the power house.
October 27th, a portion of the machinery was supplied with guards; urged its
completion at an early date. This mine has fan ventilation and electrical
equipments.
Forsythe.
Slope, 110 feet long, situated on the B. & O. R. R. near Mineral Siding, O.
Operated by the Forsythe Coal Co., Cambridge, O. H. O. Forsythe, general
manager; J. P. Davis, superintendent: Alvey Alderman, mine foreman, all of
Cambridge, O. Fan ventilation, modern electric equipments. Employs 201
miners and 54 day men. May 6th, ordered repairs made to Increase the ven-
tilation in the section of the mine known as "the hole," and four Goodman
machines to cease operating until equipped with approved shields. May 28th,
previous orders had been compiled with. Approved copper blasting tools now
being on the market, requested their general use In the mine at an early date.
August 12th, copper blasting tools were In general use. Requested safety holes
made along the motor line on the side" opposite all wires, and dust sprinkled on
the main motor road and hauled to the surface. September 20th, was accom-
panied on this inspection by Isaac Hill, inspector of the Fourth District;
ordered alL wires strung on Insulators. The safely holes had been made as
directed. December 17th and 18th, ventilation was deficient on main north
entry, and some wires were found nailed to post. Ordered the mine foreman
to disconnect and discontinue the use of said wires until they were strung on
Insulators, and stoppings repaired to remedy the ventilation; also new stairs
placed in the manway. Recommended an additional escape way provided In
the icterior of the mine, which Is essential for good ventilation and ready
escape in an emergency. ,
Guernsey Brick.
Drift, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Byesville, O. Operated by
the Guernsey Clay Co., Cambridge, O.; Chas. Rabe, same place, manager.
Furnace ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage. This mine suspended opera-
tion December 24th, 1908, resuming March 1st, 1909. March 9th, found en-
trance to the escape shaft was becoming unreliable, and recommended that
one be secured on the east side of the mine. July 22nd, Mr. Rabe was driving
a place to secure the opening recommended. October 21st, new shaft was not
yet made. Nine miners and 1 day man employed.
Leatherwood No. 2.
Drift, located on the B. & O. R. R. near Cambridge, O. Was operated by
the Leatherwood Consolidated Coal Co., Toledo, O. Operation suspended
340 ANNUAL REPORT
March 31, 1908, and with the exception of producing some boiler and domestic
fuel, it remains idle at this writing. T. E. Alexander, Cambridge, O., has been
appointed receiver. M. Costello, same place, mine foreman. Fan ventilation
and electric equipment. June 2nd, 2 miners were employed; ordered shields
placed on the machine in use. December 21st, ordered guard rails placed
around the machinery in the power house, and advised that provisions be
made to warm waiting teamsters outside of the power house.
Little Trail Run.
Slope, 160 feet long, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Byesville, O.
Operated by the Byesville Coal Co., Byesville, O. David Thomas, Byesville, O.,
manager. Fan ventilation and electrical equipments, employing 56 miners and
18 day men. March 12th, cement stoppings were being erected; requested the
adoption of copper blasting tools. April 15th, learning that the tipple, * includ-
ing the power house, had burned down during the previous night, proceeded
to the mine and ordered that no naked lamps should enter the mine until the
fan could be placed in operation. June 22nd, found buildings replaced and
machinery set, but owing to dull trade and scarcity of water, it still remained
idle. October 5th, found continued idleness. Being duly notified that work
would resume October 26th, was present and made a thorough examination of
the mine. Conditions were approved. Requested Mr. Thomas to use every
precaution against accident while resuming. November 9th, investigated
death from injury to Harry Deadzuk, who secured employment and entered the
slope instead of the travel way, and was injured by a runaway car from the
tipple before leaving the bottom, resulting in death a few days later.
Eureka.
Slope, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Byesville, O. Was operated
by the Cambridge Coal & Mining Co., Parkersburg, W. Va. Thos. Wilkinson,
manager, Byesville, O. Fan ventilation, electric mining and mule haulage.
Employed 33 miners and 9 day men. January 5th, conditions of the mine ap-
proved; requested guard rails placed around the machinery in the power house.
March 15th and 16th, while securing delinquent annual statistics, learned mine
had been idle since February 1st. July 27th, found track drawn out and mine
abandoned.
Valley.
Slope, 119 feet long, located near Byesville on the Pennsylvania R. R.
Operated by the Cambridge Valley Coal Co., Cambridge, O. Edw. Stalters,
manager, Byesville, O. Steam jet ventilation, electric mining, mule haulage
and cable hoist. Employs 24 miners and 9 day men. February 11th, this be-
ing a new single opening, found the main entries driven 223 feet from day-
light, with no circulation of air. Ordered Mr. Stalters to cease driving those
entries until a partition could bo erected down the slope, separating the double
entries at the bottom, thereby securing a circulation of air by the use of a
steam jet. March 3rd, previous orders executed and ventilation approved; re-
quested air shaft completed at the earliest possible date. April 16th, a Buffalo
blower had been installed, but failed to compare with the jet In moving air:
requested the jet continued and air shaft pushed to completion. June 23rd.
finding three sets of entries In oporatlon and ventilation deficient, ordered
manager to stop all but the entries approaching the shaft, and push them to
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their destinatlonr July 28th, the entry had reached the distance, hut the shaft
was not yet down. Inside work had stopped. August 9th, found shaft con-
nected, and ventilation approved for the force of men then employed, but re-
quested that an adequate fan be installed and stairs provided as soon as pos-
sible. October 5th, stairs were erected, but steam was yet in use for ventilat-
ing purposes; ordered the shaft partitioned, to enable travel on the stairs
without coming in contact with the steam. November 26th, tested the scales,
finding them inaccurate, and advised the services of an expert secured.
Union No. 1.
Drift, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Birds Run, O. Owned by
the Consolidated Coal Co., Toledo, O. W. J. Williams, receiver. Birds Run, O.
Suspended operation June 1, 1908; continued idle during this year. August
16th, Mr. Williams was unable to advise us as to future intentions.
Indian Camp.
Drift, located near Union No. 1, owned by the same company. Suspended
on same date, and in hands of the same receiver.
SMALL MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN MEN^(Working No. 7 Coal).
Burris.
Drift, operated by Jas. Burris, Cambridge, O., employing from 3 to 7 men.
Wild Cat.
Drift, operated by Jas. Stoner, Cambridge, O. Employs from 2 to 5 men.
May Flower.
Drift, operated by Alex. Todd, Cambridge, O.
Black Berry.
Drift, operated by Geo. Gorley and Leslie Smith, both of Cambridge, O.
Whiten.
Drift, operated by John Lloyd, Cambridge, O. Employs 2 men.
Briar Hill.
Drift, owned by Nicholson heirs. Wm. Nicholson, administrator, Cam-
bridge, O. Operated by Elmer Wharton and David McConnell, lessees, both
of Cambridge, O. Employs from 3 to 5 men.
Sugar Tree.
Drift, operated by Gable & Frame, Byesville, O. Employs 3 men.
342 AN If UAL EEFURT
DfiiU operated by VVm. Ju&ub. Kimboltao, empiOFlns from 3 to 5 men.
i» coea seam.
SMALL MINES EMPLOVJNG LES3 THAN TEN ^EN, LOCATEO N^
QUAKER C(TY, O,— {Workinfl No 8 Coal, which is four feet thick.)
Keonarii
Operate by C. B. Keen an, Quaki^r City, Ot ^
Carter,
Operivttd by J. B, Carter, Quaker CJity, 0»
1 Holerisworth-
Vp^rated by Dr. Hoi ens worth, Quaker City, O.
S. L. Ga Noway.
atea by B. L. GaLluway, Quaker City, O.
E. B. Galloway.
Operated by E. B. Galloway, Quaker City, O.
Webster No. 1.
Operated by Waldo Webster, Quaker City, O.
Webster No. 2.
Operated by Clyde Hays, Quaker City, O.
Montgomery.
Operated by J. W. Montgomery, Quaker City, O.
Sayer.
Operated by Samuel Sayer, Quaker City, O.
Hall.
Operated by Jabo Cleary, Quaker City, O.
McCormlck.
Operated by Clarence McCormick, Quaker City, O.
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Spencer.
f^ Operated by Richard Spencer, Quaker City, O.
Bates.
Operated by Richard Bates, Quaker City, O.
NOBLE COUNTY.
Laura.
Shaft, 185 feet deep, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Coal Ridge,
O. Operated by the Belle Valley Coal Co., Cambridge, O. T. B. Richards,
same place, superintendent; W. J. Metheney, mine foreman. Belle Valley, O.
Fan ventilation, modem electric equipments; employs 198 miners and 67 day
men. January 6th, found in good condition. February 10th, entries only were
being worked. Conditions were approved. April 23rd, twelve rooms, in addi-
tion to the entries, were being worked. July 2nd, secured map of oil well
passing through this coal territory. August 24th, investigated the death of
Michael Tragow, who lost his life by stepping in front of a moving motor.
Examined the mine, ordering shields placed on the ofif-side of the Jeffrey ma-
chines; the near-side only was shielded. August 31st, shields were provided
as ordered. September 22nd, was assisted in this inspection by Isaac Hill, in-
spector of the Fourth District; ordered two boys removed from the mine, who
were under 15 years of age, the district schbol having commenced a few days
prior to this inspection. December 2nd, 3rd and 4th and main west entries
were piercing faults for the purpose of developing coal field beyond, which
had been tested by drilling and proved satisfactory. Would recommend an
additional escape-way provided as soon as the new territory is developed suf-
ficiently to properly locate one.
Imperial No. 3.
Shaft, 189 feet deep, formerly reported as Noble. Located on the Pennsyl-
vania R. R. near Belle Valley, O. Operated by the O'Gara Coal Co., Chicago,
111. James Orr, superintendent, Byesville, O.; J. A. Collins, mine foreman.
Belle Valley, O. Fan ventilation, modern electric equipments, employs 121
miners and 66 day men. Suspended operation March 31, 1908, and was still
idle when visited on March 27th of this year. Posted new laws and rules, re-
questing management to conform to them prior to resuming work. Being duly
notified that operation would resume on May 10th, visited and found machines
not equipped with shields; ordered mine boss to cease operating until the
shields were provided. July 21st, found shields and copper blasting tools in
general use. Ordered rules regarding wiring more strictly observed, and
safety holes made opposite all wires along the motor lines. October 4th,
previous orders had been complied with and conditions approved. December
15th, three violations of the law regulating breakthroughs were found. The
mine boss stopped all these places until they could be provided with break-
throughs.
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Golden Rod.
Shaft, 195 feet deep, located on the Pennsylvania R. R. near Coal Ridge,
O. Operated by the Guernsey Coal & Mining Co., Newark, O. Chas. Haskins,
manager, ByesYille, O. Fan ventilation, electric equipments; 46 miners and
13 day men are employed. February 10th, the second opening lacked 17 feet
of being connected. The mine was idle, as ordered December 30th of the
previous year, until the second opening could be finished. Ordered mine ex-
amined with a safety lamp on all occasions before entering any section with
an open light, and a cage trap provided at th^ ground landing. Earnest Brooker
was manager at that time. March 25th, escape shaft was completed and stairs
being erected. A resumption of work was permitted with the imderstanding
that the hoisting apparatus be kept in gear at the second opening, until the
stairs could be completed. June 21st, tested scales; ordered a tumbuckle
placed on a long connecting rod to adjust contraction and expansion of said
rod: two doors hung in the mine, also copper blasting tools secured not later
than July Ist. T. J. Spencer had succeeded E. R. Brooker as manager. August
31st, finding ventilation deficient on 3rd and 4th west entries, the boss removed
the men until a door could be erected; there being only one shield on the ma-
chine, he also stopped it until the other shield could be provided; requested
guard rails placed around the machinery in the power house, hand rails placed
along the stairs leading up to the weigh house, and a shelter erected over the
escape shaft. November 22nd, all previous requests had been complied with,
excepting the shelter over the manway. December 8th, Chas. Haskins had
assumed the duties of manager, and is making an effort to evade the faults
that have given considerable annoyance and secure good coal if possible. Ad-
vised the stable to be erected, made of non-combustible material, and located
a distance away from both entries leading to both escape ways.
MINES WORKING No. 8 COAL, WHICH IS 4 FEET THICK AT THIS POINT.
Coal Run.
Drift, located on the O. R. & W. R. R. near Hlramsburg, O. Operated by
the Coal Run Coal Co., Akron, O. Robt. Alton, manager, Hlramsburg, O.
Furnace ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage, employing 10 miners and 2
day men. April 6th, violations of the law governing breakthroughs were found;
the boss promptly stopped the places until the law could be complied with.
Ordered furnace erected; natural ventilatlou was proving unreliable. October
28th, furnace was in operation and ventilation commendable, but the stack
became ignited and burned down. The burning of the stack caused the sur-
rounding woods to take fire, which being the lowest point of the mine, the air
current reversed, and carried the smoke in the mine, forcing us to gather the
men together and make a hasty retreat out through the main opening to safety
Ordered furnace rebuilt before operation resumed.
Marion.
Slope, 75 feet long, situated on the O. R. & W. R. R. near Steam Town
Station. Operated by the Marion Coal Co., Whigvllle, O. J. W. Young, man-
ager, Sarahsville, O. Furnace ventilation, pick mining, mule and cable haul-
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age. Employs 10 miners and 2 day men. May 12th, owing to a disagreement
between employer and employes, the mine was Idle, with no representative
present. On entering the mine, found a mule stable had been erected on the
side of the main entry on the inlet of the air. As it was not only unsanitary,
but a fire-trap as well, ordered it removed, and a map of the mine prepared and
filed. August 24th, the stable was found outside the mine, and the survey had
been made. Conditions approved. October 19th, investigated the accidental
death of John W. Vandyne, who was killed by a treacherous slip at the face
of his well-posted room. ESxamined the mine, recommending that heavier pil-
lars be left between the rooms being worked from the main west entries, as
a protection against creep on the main entrance to the coal field. Mr. Young
informed me that he had ordered a fan and would have it in operation upon
my return.
SIXTH DISTRICT
ALEX. SMITH.
Composed op the Counties op Coshocton, Columbiana and
Tuscarawas.
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34ft ANNUAL REPORT
Htm* Qetf, Bafri$Qn, Chief Inspector of Mines, CoiumhuSt Qhioi
Dear Sirr—Couformiug to a long established custom of the mining tie
partmeut, I herewith submU for your a|}j>roTal, my aonual report
This report covers the period from January 1, 1903» to December 31, iH^i-
boih tiates Indus Eve, aiid the counties of Tuscarawaap Columbiana and C=^
shocton.
During Uie period covered by this report, 2G5 vlaita were mad^; 3S p^^"
uaanenL improvements are recorded, consisting of 10 furnaces, 2 ianB, 13 ^^^
shafts, 7 second openings and 1 ventilating basttet; 11 pairs of scaies w^^^
tested, all of which were found coriect; there were S new mines opened^
suspended J and (^ abandoned.
1 very much regret to record 13 fatal accidenLe in my district for the ye
Q of which occurred in the month of December alone), 7 In Tuscarawas^
m Columbiana and 1 In Coshocicn county. Eight w*ere klUecJ by falls of stoi
two by an explosion, one was cruaiicd by cars, one struck by a rock at
tipple, and one found dead in a sump at the bottom of a shaft.
Conditions of Ernpioyment
ork throughout the dlatrlct during the year was very poor; seTeral mlne-^
H^ded operation for months, thereby overcrowding the mines which coo
-»*«icd In operation* most of which worked but two or three days a week* This
work iu mines is very detrimental to the miner, as well as operatori ihi^^^^
suffering both in wages and condltionSj, while the operator is obliged w^^^
_p his mine in &s good condition as possible to meet conditions as they
nt theniHMlvt^^: tbn^ 'i' is rli^u \v( if^inj^liy fhtk) fho nt\^'^ \vhio.h is working
steadily in much better condition than the mine working only half time.
Operation of New Legislation.
Owing to the poor work In the mines for the last two years, it has made
the new laws rather slow of application, but we are pleased to note that while
the process has been slow, both miners and operators are generally comply-
ing, in consequence of which the mines, in a general way, are improving in
condition constantly. The law governing electricity has already brought good
results, which are noticeable in almost every mine equipped with electricity.
Shields on cutting machines, to which there was so much objection made by
machine cutters, are now found on all machines. Copper needles and tampers,
which were also seriously objected to, are found well provided. Owing to a
scarcity of work, miners were not in a position to purchase these tools, and the
inspector was subjected to the trying ordeal of using his judgment as to the
most opportune time to demand their purchase, but the law regulating and
governing the use of powder, boxing of same, and tamping of holes, has not
been so well observed, and while the tamping of holes as provided by law, by
many miners of today is laughed at and scorned, does not nevertheless prove
that the law is not a beneficial one, and the miner who tamps his hole with
dust or dry coal (which rather aids combustion than offers resistance to his
shot), is the man who often pays dearly for his conduct by working off stand-
ing shots. All other things being equal, the well tamped hole is the best safe-
guard against a blown-out shot, and I hope the day is not far distant when
miners will exercise more care in the use of powder and the tamping of holes.
The method of producing coal by solid shooting is in use In a great many
'nes in my district, and the system is becoming a very dangerous one for
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several reasons, namely: From the fact that shots in many cases are not
properly prepared; no undercutting or shearing being done and, in many
cases, holes are drilled 10 and 12 feet deep, into which powder is placed with-
out restraint, and only lightly tamped with dry material; and, in some cases,
with dummy cartridges filled with drill dust, simply intensifying the flame
from the shot and adding to the danger already existing. I have cautioned
both miner and management against such practices wherever solid shooting
is practiced, and I hope that a remedy may soon be found to correct this grow-
ing evil. There is no doubt but that the Mining Commission appointed to
make recommendations to the legislature, composed of men of wide experi-
ence in mining matters, will recommend many remedies for present evils
found in the mines.
In conclusion, permit me to say that my relations with both miners and
operators have been of the most pleasant character, and I very much appre-
ciate the courtesies of the department and extend to 'you thanks for your as-
sistance and advice at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEX. SMITH,
150 West Minnich Ave., New Philadelphia, O.
December 31, 1909. Inspector Sixth District.
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COLUAIBIANA COUNTY.
Garside.
Located two miles northeast of Sallneville; transportation C. & P. R. R.
Owned and operated by the Big Vein Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. B. G. Marshall,
superintendent. Thos. Thomas, mine boss. Both of Sallneville, Ohio. Shaft,
200 feet deep, coal 5% feet thick; 125 miners and 50 day men employed. All
coal is mined by Jeffrey machines. Four inspections made: February 4th, mine
in fair condition, with air much improved over previous visit. A 20-foot Brazil
fan was found in operation, giving good results. Motor haulage had just been
installed, and wiring was approved, except one cross-over, which was ordered
protected. Gas was found in one place, which on that account had been stopped
until a breakthrough could be made. Safety catches were tested and found
satisfactory. March 15th, visited to ascertain the distances certain entries were
in proximity to the water in the old mine. According to map and measure-
ments, there was 512 feet of solid coal between the 19th and 2l8t entries and
water, and the 7th and 9th south face were protected by «?0 feet, hence the
mine was considered safe for the present. The date of mip extension from
which measurements were taken was December, 1908. June 23rd, again In-
spected and found in fair condition on the west side, but a squeeze was work-
ing over the east side and no work was being done. Safety catches were tested
at both shafts and found satisfactory at No. 2, but failed to act at No. 1. and
were ordered repaired immediately. October 19th, found mine In fair condi-
tion for the possibilities to be met, and as a large body of water lies against
this mine, advised that surveys be made every three or four months. No ^as
was found on this visit.
NOTE — Since my last visit in October. I am informed the mine is under
new management, with Mr. T. R. Lewis as superintendent, taking charge No-
vember 1st, and John Brady, mine boss, December Ist.
Strabley.
Located at Sallneville, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Strabley Mining
Co., Sallneville, Ohio. J. S. Strabley, superintendent and mine boss. Drift
opening to No. 7 seam. 5 feet thick; fan ventilation, machine mining and motor
haulage; 40 miners and 10 day men employed. Four visits made: February 3rd,
mine In fair condition, except manholes, which were ordered made on motor
road. June 25th, mine in fair condition. October 20th, found in unsatisfactory
condition, on account of air not being well directed; orders were given to im-
mediately remedy this condition by building stoppings and closing break-
throughs. November 29th, scales tested, which, While somewhat slow to re-
spond, were found correct
Old Slope.
Located at Sallneville, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Ohio ft Pennsyl-
vania Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. This mine has been under various manage-
ments during the year. At present it is under the management of Jos. Nelms.
as superintendent, and Wm. Beynon. mine boss, both of Sallneville. Ohio.
Slope opening, No. 7 seam, 4^^ to 5^ feet high. Machine mining, motor and
mule haulage: 70 miners and 30 day hands employed. Three visits made: Feb-
ruary 2nd, June 24th and November 30th. On the two former visits the mine
was found in fair condition; on last visit, found the inner solid workings
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abandoned, and all work the robbing of pillars begun. As this Is very danger-
ous worh; especially where so many men are employed at work of this nature,
ordered the utmost caution used. Also found the new management in charge.
New Slope.
This mine was abandoned early in the year; was located on the C. & P. R.
R., near Salineville, and operated by Maher, Bettis 6 Co.
State Line No. 3.
Located at East Palestine, Ohio, on P. Ft. W. & C. R. R, Operated by the
National Fireproofing Co., Pittsburg, Pa. W. F. Kocher, sup*^rintendent. Chas.
Jones, mine boss. Both of East Palestine. Drift opening to No. 7 seam of
coal, 2% feet thick; clay beneath coal, seam 3% to 4 feet thick, is worked in
conection with coal. Fan ventilation; rope and mule haulage; 16 miners and
8 day men employed. Two visits made. May 5th and October 6th; on each visit
conditions were approved.
Beech Grove.
Lfocated on C. & P. R. R., at Salisbury. Operated by the Buckeye Clay £;
Coal Co., East Liverpool, Ohio. John P. Jones, superintendent and mine boss.
Slope opening, to No. 3 seam, 3^^ feet thick. Fan ventilation; pick and machine
mining; rope and mule haulage; 38 miners and 13 day men employed. This
mine lost a great deal of time during the year, and is under new management.
Only one visit made, June 22nd, when mine was found in fair condition, except
a squeeze on 6th right entry, which was giving the management some trouble.
Mine was idle on this visit, but air found in fair circulation.
Big Wainut.
Located about two miles west of Washingtonville, on the Y. & O. R. R. Op-
erated by Card A Prosser Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon, Ohio,
superintendent. J. F. Waters, Washingtonville, Ohio, mine boss. Slope opening,
200 feet long, to No. 3 seam, 3 feet 3 inches thick; fan ventilation; rope aud
mule haulage; single entry system; pick mining, solid shooting; 52 miners and
14 day hands employed. Five visits made. Suspended from January 19th to
June 5th, owing to a controversy Jbetween company and miners in regard to
shot flrers and trip riders. February 16th, found mine idle, for causes given
above. March 22nd, visited at the request of Chief Inspector Harrison, in com-
pany with President Tetlow, of the 4th Sub-District, and members of the com-
pany, for the purpose of reaching, if possible, some agreement and to start the
mine. August 23rd, found In fair condition, with roads sprinkled and dam-
pened. September 9th, visited in company with oflBcers of the U. M. W. of A.,
members of the coal company, and Inspectors Miller, of Massillon, and Morri-
son, of Sherodsville, to ascertain whether similar conditions existed at other
mines in the same vicinity. A detailed report was made by Inspectors Miller,
Morrison and myself, and will be found elsewhere in this report. December 21st,
mine found in fair condition, excepting dust in 1st and 2nd cross-cuts and on
8th entry, which was ordered sprinkled and loaded out of both entries and room
necks, and men were admonished to prepare their shots by undercutting. The
system of preparing coal in this mine is very dangerous as at present practiced,
and the very dry nature of the coal, which is brittle in its nature, creates a
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large amount of dust which only adds to the danger, making coal mining in
this vicinity under present conditions very dangerous.
Klondyke.
Located at Lisbon on the Erie R. R. Operated by the Card & Prosser Coal
Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon, Ohio, superintendent. Jas. Broad-
bent, same place, mine boss. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 2 feet thick; single entry
system; electric machine mining; motor and mule haulage; fan ventilation. Two
visits made: March 2oth and August 25th. On former visit found in fair condi-
tion; on last visit fownd mine in very poor condition. It seemed to me tlie air
had had little attention from the management, as doors and air courses were
found in very poor condition. Orders were given to Improve ventilation Imme-
diately. Employs 26 miners and 7 day men.
West Pittsburg.
Located five miles north of Lisbon, on the Erie R. R. Operated by the
Card & Prosser Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Thos. Prosser, Lisbon. Ohio, super-
intendent. A. T. Davis, Franklin Square, mine hoes. Shaft opening, 157 feet
deep, to No. 3 seam, 3^>^ feet thick; fan ventilation, electric machine minmg,
mule haulage; 55 miners and 15 day men employed. This mine has been very
expensive to operate, owing to the vast amount of water to be handled. March
23rd, in fair condition; safety catches on cages failed to work, and was com-
pelled to stop men from being lowered or hoisted until they were repaired,
causing a few days cessation. August 24th. found mine in very poor condition;
water was pouring into it from all directions. While still at the mine, orders
came from the company at Cleveland to abandon the mine, which was done rjb
soon as iron and pumps could be taken out, and has been abandoned since Aug-
ust 25th.
Salem.
Located three miles east of Salem, on the Y. & O. R. R. Operated by the
Salem Company, Sakm, Ohio. Wm. Dunn, same place, superintendent. Thos.
McCallum, Washingtonville, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 3 seam, 3^4
feet thick; electric machine mining; motor and mule haulage; fan ventilation;
single entry system; 48 miners and 18 day men employed. Four visits made:
January 22nd, investigated fatal accident to Don Campbell. 26 years of age, who
met his death by fall of stone at the mouth of No. 6 west Butt entry. On Feb-
ruary 17th, May 25th and October 4th, found in fair condition.
Fairfield No. 2.
Located at New Waterford. on P. Ft. W. & C. R. R. Operated by the I'^lr-
field Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. John Moon, superintendent. Wm. Shasteen,
mine boss. Both of New Waterford. Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3
feet thick; fan ventilation; rope haulage; single entry system; pick mining.
VisittHl May Gth, and found the mine was being fast worked out, most work con-
sisting of robbing? pillars. Was shortly afterwards abandoned. Employs 44
miners and 19 day men.
Fairfield No. 3.
Located near No. 2, coal being delivered to same tipple, and is under same
management. Cable and mule haulage; pick piiping; single entry system; fur»
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nace ventilation. Was visited May 6th and October 8th; 118 miners and 21
day men employed. On last visit found a new second opening made and in good
condition. Conditions approved on each visit.
State Line No. 1.
Located at East Palestine, Ohio, on the P. Ft. VV. & C R. R. Operated by
the State Line Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Hugh Laughlin, superintendent. Geo.
Sutherin, mine boss. -Both of East Palestine, Ohio. Employs 185 miners and 29
day men. As only about 1,800 feet from tipple is in Ohio, inspected that part
very carefullly, and found everything in good condition, except one cross-timber
on main haulway, which was ordered renewed immediately. Rope haulage, pick
mining and fan ventilation.
Prospect Hill No. 1.
Located at East Palestine, on P. Ft. W. & C. R. R. Operated by the
Prospect Hill Coal Co., East Palestine, Ohio. Grant Hill, superintendent. Thos.
Stackhouse, mine boss. Both of East Palestine, Ohio. Slope opening, to No. 6
seam, 3 feet thick; mined by compressed air machines; fan ventilation, rope
haulage, single entry system; 50 miners and 10 day men employed. Suspended
from August, 1908, to June, 1909, a period of about 10 months. One visit made:
October 7th. Mine in fair condition; 3rd right entry is being driven in the
direction of old works filled with water. One hole was being drilled ahead for
safety, but ordered if entry was driven any further that three holes must be
kept drilled ahead.
*" Prospect Hill No. 2.
Located two miles west of East Palestine, on the P. Ft. W. & C. R. R.
Operated by s^me company as No. 1. Grant Hill, superintendent. James Flem-
ing, mine boss. Both of East Palestine, Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam,
3% feet thick. Furnace ventilation; mule haulage; pick raining: single entry
system; 27 miners and 5 day men employed. Owing to this mine (like No. 1)
being suspended for about ten months, only one visit was made. December 1st,
in fair condition, considering the faulty condition of the mine.
Delmore.
Located about 1% mile southwest of Leetonia, on the Brie R. R. Operated
by the Delmore Coal Co., Leetonia, Ohio. H. D. Hileman, Cleveland, Ohio, su-
perintendent. Daniel McGrath, Leetonia, mine boss. Slope opening, 360 feet
long, to No. 3 seam« 3 feet 3 inches thick; fan ventilation, rope and mule haul-
age; single entry system; pick mining (solid shooting). Employs 38 miners
and 9 day men. Five visits made: June 4th, in good condition, excepting a quan-
tity of dust was found in 3rd right entry, and ordered removed immediately.
Old tamping (iron) tools were ordered from the mine. On September 10th.
accompanied by officers of the U. M. W. of A., representatives of the Big Walnut
mine, and Inspectors Miller, of Massillon, and Morrison, of Slierodsville, vis-
ited this mine, to ascertain the comparative conditions existing between the Big
Walnut and McNab mines, a detailed report of which will be found elsewhere.
December ISth, visited this mine in company with Inspector ^lorrison, of the
9th district, to investigate the cause of the explosion and fatal accident to Wm.
Keen and Geo. Qreenwalt, two shot firers, who lost their lives as a result of the
explosion on the 16th. December 20th, again visited the mine in company "wltbL
23—1. of M.
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Chief Inspctor Harrison, Inspector Morrison, and representatives of the com-
pany, and also on December 27th, In company with Chief Inspector Harrison.
District Inspector Morrison, Sub-District President Tetlow, and the mine boss
and fire boss of the mine. We were able to make a thorough inspection of the
mine, which we did, a detailed joint report of which will be found elsewheie.
Owing to the system of producing coal in this and adjacent mines, a dangerous
condition has" been created, which if persisted in may cause a catastrophe at
any time. The following orders were issued:
That all dust must be cleaned from the mine, and entries and room necks
sprinkled.
That all shots made should at least be undercut one-half.
That no hole should be drilled past cutting or shearing.
That no dummy cartridges should be filled with drill dust, but such mate-
rial as provided by law.
These were temporary orders given until a joint report could be made and
permission given to operate the mine as soon as it was cleaned up and in proper
condition.
McNab.
Located near Salem, and operated by the Buck Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Shurt opening, to No. 3 seam, 250 feet deep, coal 3 feet thick; exhaust steam is
used to ventilate. Pick mining, solid blasting, single entry. The manage-
ment at this mine was changed early in the year. Grant Hill« East Palestine,
superintendent, and Michael Flinn, Salem, Ohio, mine boss. Six visits made:
February 15th, found idle, but orders given on previous visit had been cai rieU
out. May 24th, mine found in fair condition, excepting dust which was found
on 2nd right entry and ordered removed. Safety catches tested. As the east
cage would not hold, ordered same put in condition. July 9th, found the mine
in very fair condition, but east cage not yet repaired; tested scales and found
correct. September 9th, visited mine to compare conditions with Big Walnut
and Delmore mines. September 24th, visited mine to investigate cause of fatal
accident to Leon Fredric, who was found dead in the sump at bottom of shai^t.
December 22nd, mine found in fair condition, except quantities of dust were
found in some of the entries, which was ordered sprinkled and removed. Men
were admonished to undercut coal in preparing their shots and to use the utter-
most caution. Employs 28 miners and 11 day men.
Neihelsel.
Located near Leetonia, Ohio. Operated by the Neihelsel Coal Co., Leetonla,
Ohio. Fred J. Neihelsel, superintendent. Henry Walzer, mine boss. Both of
Leetonia. Slope opening, 300 feet, to No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick; fan ventilation;
rope and mule haulage; 6 miners and 2 day men employed. Two visits made:
February 19th and December 3rd, and conditions approved.
Newhouse.
Located at New House. Operated by the Herrlott Coal Co., Lisbon, Ohio.
C. C. Herrlott, Lisbon, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Transportation on
the P. L. & W. R. R. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick; motor haulage;
electric machine mining; furnace ventilation; single entry system; 38 miners
and 10 day men employed. Two visits: June 3rd and December 2nd. On former
visit, mine found In reasonably fair condition. On last visit, mine found in poor
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condition; air was escaping at almost every door; doors on both entries and
rooms were found in very poor condition. Orders were given to repair doors
Immediately and improve ventilation.
Pleasant Valley No. 6.
Located at Negley, Ohio, on the P. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Negley
Coal Co., Negley, Ohio. P. H. Murphy, same place, manager. Drift, to No. 6
seam, 3 feet thick; pick mining, mule haulage, furnace ventilation, single entry
system; 14 miners and 4 day men employed. Two visits made. March 24th and
October 5th. On each visit found air only in poor condition; orders were given
to repair doors and improve ventilation immediately.
Pleasant Valley No. 7.
Located near No. 6. Operated by same company. Coal goes to same tipple.
Drift* opening, to No. 7 seam, 3 feet thick; natural ventilation. Two visits
made: March 24th and October 5th. Work consists only of robbing pillars. On
first visit, found 5 miners and 1 day man employed; on last visit only 2 miners
and 1 day man employed. Conditions fair.
Wheat Hill.
Located at East Palestine, Ohio. Operated by the Wheat Hill Coal Co.,
EiESt' Palestine, Ohio. Jas. Fleming, same place, manager. Drift, to No. 7
seam, 2^ feet thick; fan ventilation; pick mining; mule haulage; single eutry
system; 10 miners and 3 day men employed. One visit made. May 4th. Dan-
gerous stone was found on right hand entry; orders were given to make this
safe, which the management promised to do at once.
Average.
Located at Washingtonville. Operated by Jno. D. Smith, of same place, who
is also manager. Slope opening, to No. 4 seam, 2^ feet thick; fan ventilation,
rope and mule haulage; pick mining; single entry system. One visit made,
February 16th, and conditions approved. Employs 9 miners and 2 day men.
West Rolnt.
Located at West Point, on the Y. & O. R. R. Operated by the West Point
Coal & Coke Co., East Liverpool, Ohio. J. L. Frances, West Point, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Wm. S. Risher, Wellsville, Ohia mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6
seam, 4% feet thick; furnace ventilation; single entry system: pick mining;
8 miners and 2 day men employed. Two visits made: June 2nd, ordered a fur-
nace and stack erected to assist circulation. On my second visit, August 26th,
found previous orders carried out and mine in good condition.
Georgetown.
Located at Georgetown. Operated by Edw. Reichenbach, who is also man-
ager. North Georgetown, Ohio. Clayton DeJane, mine boss. Shaft, 60 feet, to
No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick; pick mining; natural ventilation; single entry system;
^ miners and 3 day men employed. One visit made, October 18th. Mine found
in poor condition; orders were given to improve conditions at once.
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Crook. «
Located near Fairfield mine No. 3, at New Waterford, Ohio. G. W. Crool*,
owner and manager. Slope opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick; l*umace venti-
lation; 5 miners and 2 day men employed. One visit made, October 8th, and
conditions approved.
Hoon.
Located at East Palestine, Ohio. Operated by the Hoon Coal Co., John
Jones, Sr., manager. Drift, to No. 7 seam, 2 feet 8 inches th\ck; furnace venti-
lation. One visit made. May 4th, and conditions approved; 3 miners employed.
Andalusia.
Located about 2 miles north of Salem, Ohio. Operated by Jesse Shepard.
Shaft, 60 feet, to No. 3 seam, 3 feet thick. Exhaust steam is used to ventilate
mine; 8 miners and 1 day man employed. Visited February 18th; found idle;
no air in circulation and no inspection made.
Beech Hollow.
Located about two miles northwest of Salem, Ohio. Operated by Reese
Bros., Salem. Ohio. Thos. G. Reese, manager. Drift, to No. 3 seam, 3 feet
thick. Visited February 18th and conditions approved. Employs 5 miners aud
1 day man.
Stackhouse.
Located 3% miles from East Rochester, Ohio. Visited this country mine
December 23rd, to investigate the cause of fatal accident to Thos. Lucas, whose
death cK-curred December 13th, from a fall of stone. Only two men were work-
ing in the mine, robbing pillars.
Oak Hill Clay.
Located at Wa.shingtonville, Ohio, on the Y. & O. R. R. Operated by the
Columbia Fire Clay Co., Cleveland, Ohio. L N. Russell, Salem, Ohio, manager.
SloiJC opening, 225 feet, to No. 3 seam of clay, 6 feet thick; furnace ventilation;
male and rope haulage; 7 miners and 6 day men employed. Visited February
ICth. found in fair condition.
Negley Clay.
Located at Negley, Ohio, on P. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Negley Clay
Co., Negley, Ohio. F. I. Powers, superintendent. Jas. Sutherin, mine boss.
Both of Negley, Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 3 seam of clay, 8 feet thick; 9
miners employed. A new furnace, which was ordered on last visit, was foimd
completed. Two visits made: March 24th and October 5th. Mine found in fair
condition, except some men were working far in advance of air, not having made
breakthroughs at the proper place. Ordered breakthroughs made at once or men
stoi)i)ed.
Card & Prosser Clay.
Located at Lisbon, on the Erie R. R. Operated by Card & Prosser Coal Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio. Shaft opening, to No. 3 seam of clay, 6 feet thick; exhaust
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steam ventilation; mule haulage; solid blasting; 10 miners and 2 day men em-
ployed. Two visits made: March 25th and August 25th; on each visit found
mine in fair condition.
Walker Clay.
Located near Lisbon, Ohio. Operated by American Sewer Pipe Co., Akron,
Ohio. Geo. Freeman, superintendent. Chas, McCaskey. mine boss. Both of
Lisbon, Ohio. Drift opening; 5 miners and 2 day men employed. One visit
made, June 3rd, and condition approved.
Champion Clay.
Located near Wellsville, Ohio, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Champion
Brick Co., Wellsville, Ohio. C. R. McDaniel, Blast Liverpool, Ohio, manager.
Drift opening, natural ventilation; only 2 miners employed. This mine has
just passed through a fault and was ahead of air. The company was ordered lo
employ no more men until air was put in condition. Visited August 27th.
Colonial Clay.
Located at New Salisbury, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Colonial Coal
& Clay Co.," Pittsburg, Pa. Harry R. Lloyd, superintendent. Wm. Davis, mine
boss. Both of Irondale, Ohio. Shaft, 90 feet deep; fan ventilation; 6 miners
and 1 day man employed. One visit made, June 22nd; orders were given to
safeguard the sump at botton\ of shaft ; safety catches tested and found correct.
Buckeye Clay.
Located at Wellbvllle, Ohio., on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the McLaln Fire
Brick Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. H. H. Hine, superinendent. J. R. Fllkes, mine Doss.
Both of Wellsville, Ohio. Drift opening, natural ventilatiop; C miners and 1
day man employed. One visit made. August 26th; mine in fair condition. Sug-
gested the building of a furnace to improve tlie air.
Vulcan Clay.
Located at Wellsville, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Vulcan Clay &
Brick Co., Wellsville, Ohio. Julius A. Cohn, superintendent. Harry Gettings,
mine boss. Both of Wellsville, Ohio. Drift opening, natural ventilation. Clay
In this mine is about 12 feet thick. Visited August 26th. Mine in fair condi-
tion, except some timbers on main haulway, which were ordered changed and
made safe. Employs 4 miners and } day man.
COSHOCTON COUNTY.^
Franklin No. 1.
Located on switch of Panhandle R. R., near Franklin Station. Operated by
the Columbus Coal & Mining Co., Coshocton, Ohio. R. N. Barnes, superintend-
ent. J. S. Kitchen, mine boss. Both of Coshocton, Ohio. Drift opening, to No.
6 seam; furnace ventilation; pick mining; mule haulage. Three visits made:
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January 20tli, July 1st and October 26th. The only work was the robbing of
pillars, except on last visit found 6 men working in rooms on 1st east entry;
8 miners and 1 day man employed.
Franklin No. 2.
Located same as No. 1, under same management. Ck)al goes to same tipple.
Furnace ventilation; drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet S inches thick; 26
miners and 7 day men employed. Three visits made: January 20th, July Ist
and October 26th. On each visit found in fair condition.
Franklin No. 3.
Located opposite No. 1. Owned and operated by same company and under
same management. Coal is dumped at same tipple. Drift opening, to No. 6
seam, 3 feet thick; furnace, single entry system and mule haulage; 16 miners
and 5 day men employed. Three visits made: January 20th, July Ist and Octo-
ber 26th. On each visit found in fair condition.
Barnes No. 1.
Owned and operated by the Barnes Coal A Mining Co., Coshocton, Ohio.
R. N. Barnes., superintendent. John Ford, mine boss. Drift, located on W. 6
L. E. R. R., near Conesville, Ohio. Fan ventilation, electric machine mining
and mule haulage. No. 6 seam^ 4^ feet thick. Two visits made, April 14 th
and October 27th, and found in reasonably fair condition. This mine was sus-
pended for about three months during the summer; 53 miners and 16 day men
employed.
• Barnes No. 2.
Located on the W. & L. E. R. R., about 1% miles from Conesville, Ohio.
Operated by the Barnes Coal & Mining Co., Coshocton, Ohio. C. C. Hudson,
same place, superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4
feet thick; fan ventilation, electric machine mining, motor and mule haulage.
Two visits made, April 14th and August 18th. On first visit ordered wiring
put in better condition. On second visit found the air almost cut off by water;
ordered the 5th west entry driven night and day until it was driven through, in
order to shorten the travel of air and cut off the water; 53 miners and 16 day
men employed.
Conesville No. 1.
Owned and operated by David Davis, Conesville, Ohio. J. G. Davis, super-
intendent. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam; pick mining. One visit made, June
30th; found the mine suspended indefinitely.
Conesville No. 2.
Located near Conesville, on the Panhandle R. R. Operated by David Davis,
Conesville, Ohio, who is superintendent. Richard Holdsworth, mine boss.
Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick; compressed air machine mining; fur-
nace ventilation; single entry system; 5 miners and 3 day men employed.
Visited June 5th and found idle.
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Conesville No. 4.
Owned and operated by David Davis, Conesville, Ohio. Located about one
mile from Conesville on a branch of the Panhandle R. R. David Davis, superin-
tendent, J. F. Murphy, mine boss. Slope opening to No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick;
fan ventilation, compressed air machine mining; 55 miners and 12 day men em-
ployed. Two visits made: January 21st and Jime 30th; conditions fair.
Wade No. 2.
Located on the W. & L. E. R. R., about 3 miles from Coshocton, Ohio.
Owned and operated by the Wade Coal Co.,. Cleveland, Ohio. Jas. Perkins,
Coshocton, manager. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick; pick mining;
mule haulage; 26 miners and 12 day men employed. Two visits made, April
13th and October 28th; conditions fair.
Wade No. 3.
Owned and operated by same company as No. 2, and under the same man-
agement. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick; furnace ventilation,
mule haulage, pick mining. Two visits made. April 13th, found mine being
rapidly exhausted; only 3 miners and 3 day men employed. On second visit
found mine abandoned.
Oden Valley No. 2.
Located on branch of Panhandle R. R., two miles from Conesville, Ohio.
Operated by the Oden Valley Coal Co., Coshocton, Ohio. G. W. Cassingham,
superintendent. Jas. Ford, mine boss. Both of Coshocton, Ohio. Drift open-
ing, to No. 6 seam, 3^ feet thick; furnace ventilation; mule haulage; pick min-
ing. Two visits made. April 15th and August 17th. On each visit the air was
found in poor circulation and a new furnace was suggested; orders were g^ven
to improve ventilation.
Plant of the Warwick Coal Co.
Published through the courtesy of "The Coal Trade Journal," New York.
Cuts used are published through the courtesy of "The Black Diamond,"
Chicago, 111.
The new plant of the Warwick Coal Co., a few miles from the town of
Coshocton, is one of the most modern and well-planned in the Middle District
of Ohio. As indicated in the Journal of July 21, a complimentary trip to this
plant was given about 60 retailers by the Drake Coal Co., with which the Wai*-
wick Coal Co. is associated, and on Thursday of last week about 15 more v/ere
taken down to inspect it. The men interested in the several associated com-
panies have been engaged in producing and marketing Massilon and Coshocton
coal for 25 years, and they appreciate the importance of securing property con-
taining a seam of coal of exceptional domestic quality and equipping it in such
a manner as to insure both ideal preparation and large tonnage capacity at a
minimum cost of production.
The plant shown in the engraving serves two openings. The No. 4 is a
slope with a grade of 2^^ per cent, for 900 feet, opposed to loads. The tract of
land contains 450 acres, and this slope penetrates the center. In order that the
workings might be so planned as to obviate grades opposed to loads, 35 drill
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luilee were put dcvn to4 levels were accurately nm aver lli& fleid biCcir# tM
^ opting was begua. Natural ilr&luage has been ol)UtTied Tor thtfi mine tiT car-
I Tyfng a 24-iuch »ewer pipt* to Uifr lowest point In the territory. :is shown by the
drill boles and levels. The exi)eneei of malatainlng punipe wHl thtia be Jdne
away with and tbe eiDpioyt*B will he enabled to load atxd i^bitiu dry coaL Frow
the etandpoltit of economy. thiB la one of the Important painTt* made hy the
company, as the pasaaj;e of dry coal over Uie screema Insures the eJiminatTan
J of dust, fine coal and other ImpurKfee at the tipple.
The No. 5 opening was located after feats had lieen mad*, slmftar to ihont ^
of the No, 4, This opening: will serve n t**rritory of 640 acres, as the cni^nin^^
wUl pasB through the center. The sauio plan has been carded out for draiiifls*^^
as In the other one, and there is the same assurancf? that th^ men wtlt ^'«)rl^|
under the best conditions and tliat the coal will be in proper sbape when lon(Jt*fl^^
Into railroad cai^. The coal seam averages a thickness of four fc^et and ntQli .^^
In qunUty with the b^st dome&tico coals of the State.
The equipment of the -tipple consists of two end-dumps of the cfows-oin-/-
typl^ They are arranged in such a manner that the cars are autnmatfoilly
tipped and the coal is placed upon a plate at the upper end of the one aad od<**
quarter-Inch screens, over which It passes slowly enough to Insure grood dl*tri*
but ion in the wei^h-bojtes* After being weighed, the coal is a^viu passed over
may alsse of screen that the trade dcmaads Trom tw^o-luch to sis-inch,
Elevators are beln^ hutlt for ral^ln^ the eg^ and nut coal &nd m aaon m
oomplf^ted these grades will im rc«rreened and washed, after which tb^v luil
b& loaded separately or together* as may be desii'ed. This is an improv«fl*pni
that will doubtless be wc^M i-ectrfvtHi by tho tmde In general.
All the mine eara were made on the apect flea lions of the company and \a.v^^
j\ iMliiii ity ot :t,r»ori ijounda eftdu The cars ai*p drai^n ro ^hv rljvT n. i»v nn ^t- ^l<"
locomotive. After leaving the tipple, they are fed back to either opening by
gravity. When the wordings have proceeded far enough, the company nill
equip both mfnes with electric gathering motors. A larry cir with a capacity
of one and a half tons is used on a gravity trestle to carry slack from the tipple
to the boiler room.
The ten-ton Jeffrey locomotive, with a 56-inch wheel base and steel wheels
travels on 40-pound steel rails at a speed of ten miles an hour. The track.
frogs and switches are as carefully laid as in steam road construction. As
shown in the engraving, the cars are brought to the tipple from the openings
over long and well-built trestles.
The equipment of the interior of the mines is as complete as the outer
plant. The coal is undercut by Jeffrey 27B chain machines, the cut being five
feet and the amount ot coal to the run, one and oiie-half tons. By this method
but 25 pounds of powder are required to throw 116 tons of lump coal, as against
21 tons with the same amount of powder in pick mining. Besides, the coal is
produced large and blocky.
In the power station provision has been made for development and in-
creased production, as the workings are pushed back under the hills. The
equipment consists of two engines, two Jeffrey 150 K. W. generators and four
Erie 18-inch x 72-inch boilers, hand fed. All machinery is laid on cement foun-
dations. The buildings are constructed of tile block, with cement foundations
and floors, and are fire-proof.
On the hillside above the plant a cement reservoir with a capacity for
50,000 gallons of water has been constructed. A four-inch pipe connects the res-
ervoir with the tipple and affords a pressure of 25 pounds at the latter point
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This is sufficient to throw water over all the buildings almost instantly. Be-
sides water for ^re protection, the reservoir will also supply the boilers, coal
washeries and for any other purpose for which it may be needed. v
The machine and blacksmith shops have been provided with steam blowers
for forges, lathes, shafting and machines for all kinds of repair work. In fact,
the plant is complete in almost every possible feature.
Oden Valley No. 3.
Owned and operated by same company and under same management as No.
2. Located near No. 2. Drift opening, to No. C seam, 3 feet 4 inches thick;
furnace ventilation, mule haulage; pick mining; 25 miners and 7 day men em-
ployed. Two visits made, April 15th and August 17th. On each visit found
the air deficient, and orders given to better conditions. Suggested a new and
larger furnace as a remedy to improve ventilation.
Morgan Run No. 3.
Located about 3 miles from Coshocton, on the Panhandle and W. & L. E.
R. R. Operated by the Morgan Run Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio. R. B. Dennis,
superintendent. Robert McCormick, mine boss. Both of Coshocton, Ohio. Drift
opening, to No. G seam, 3i^ feet thick; furnace ventilation; motor and mule
haulage; 102 miners and 32 day men employed. Two visits made. April 13th
and August 20th. Mine on each visit found in good condition, except just pre-
vious to last visit a squeeze had passed over three entries, cuttiug them off, but
in no wise interfering with the other parts of the mine. Air was found in good
condition, for which the management deserves credit.
Warwick No. 4.
New drift dpening, to No. (i seam, 4 feet thick. Located about 4 miles
southeast of Coshocton, Ohio. Owned and operated by the Warwick Coal Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio. C. L. Cassingham, Cleveland. Ohio, superintendent. M. S.
Wolford. Coshocton. Ohio, mine boss. Three visits made. April 16th, July 14th
and August 19th. Employs 8 miners and 2 day men; fan ventilation, motor
and mule haulage. Conditions approved.
Warwick No. 5.
Operated by same comi>any as No. 4. and located near No. 4. Same super-
intendent. W. M. Powers. Coshocton, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, to No. G
seam, 3 feet 8 Inches thick; fan ventilation; motor and mule haulage; elifctric
machine mining; GO miners and 20 day men employed. Three visits made:
April 16th, May 8th and August 19th, On May 8th visited mine to in-
vestigate fatal accident to Wallie Phillips, who was instantly killed May 6th
at the stone chute on side of tipple. On other visits mine was found in .^ood
condition.
Cassingham No. 2.
Operated by the Coshocton Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio, until early in I he
year, when it waas abandoned by said company and leased to Thos. Fumell. Sr..
who is at present operating it with about 4 minors. Visited January 19th and
'October 29th. Conditions fair.
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Locust Grove.
Located on the W. & L. B. R. R., about 4 miles southwest of Coshocton.
Ohio. Owned and operated by John Williams, same place. Floyd Fretague.
superintendent Geo. Doney, mine boss. Both of Coshocton. Ohio. New drift
opening, to No. 6 seam, i^ feet thick; 30 miners and 3 day men employed.
Furnace ventilation, pick mining, mule haulage. Two visits made, June 29th
and October 27th. On former visit found mine idle, owing to o squeeze which
had crossed the main entry. On second visit, mine in fair condition, but found
management having trouble with large rolls.
Hudson.
Operated by Hudson Bros., Coshocton, Ohio. Located lu^ miles east of
Coshocton. Domestic mine; drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick. Daniel
Hudson, superintendent. Edw. Hudson^ mine boss; 4 miners and 1 day imM
employed. Condition fair; visited October 28th.
Forest Hill.
Operated by Laird Bros., R. D. No. 2, Coshocton, Ohio. Jas. Laird, superin-
tendent and mine boss. Located about 2 miles east of Coshocton, on W. & L.
E. R. R. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet thick; pick mining, mule baul-
age, furnace ventilation; 3 visits made. January 19th, found mine in fair con-
dition; 16 miners and 2 day men employed. July 2nd, mine in poor condition.
Ordered a furnace built in 30 days to relieve the situation. October 29th,
found in fair condition, with furnace in operation, but labor was scarce; only
6 miners and 2 day men employed.
West No. 1.
Located near the Coshocton Brick Co.'s plant, at Coshocton, Ohio. Operated
by Charles West, who is also superintendent. Geo. Sraalley, mine boss. Both of
Coshocton. Visited July 2nd, and found in fair condition, except Air; ordered
a furnace built in 30 days; 7 miners and 1 day man employed.
West No. 2.
Located about one-fourth mile from No. 1. Chas. West, owner and super-
intendent. Jesse Wilson, mine boss. Both of Coshocton, Ohio. Eight miners
employed. Visited July 2nd; found in poor condition; ord'ired furnace built
and air shaft sunk. Visited again July 15th and found furnace partly built
and sliaft down. The conditions in this mine were very bad, and concluded
something muBt be done right away to put mine in condition fit to work.
Coshocton Clay.
Located at Coshocton, near the Coshocton brick plant. Operated by the
Coshocton Brick Co., Coshocton, Ohio. Frank Cotter, superintendent Roy
Harden, mine boss. Both of Coshocton, Ohio. Drift opening, furnace ventila-
tion, mule haulage; 9 miners and 4 day men employed. As there was no sec-
ond oiH^niuK, ordered that men be reduced to K) until a seond opening could
be made. Visited July 15th and found in fair condition.
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Comly.
Located near Coshocton. Domestic mine. Operated by Thos. J. WilliauiB.
OcMBhocton, Ohio. Alex. Brelen, mine boss. Drift openin£^ to .Na 6 seam* U\^
reet thick; furnace ventilation; 3 miners employed. Mine idle when vlattcd
Jnly 16Ul
Powers.
Located near the Warwick mines, on the W. L. E. R. R. Owned and op-
er».ted by the Powers Coal Co., Coshocton, Ohio. A. J. Powers, same place, su-
pez-intendent and mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches
tlxick. Fire basket ventilation; mule haulage; pick mining; single entry sys-
tem. This mine has just recently been purchased by the Powers Coal Co., and
la tieing fitted to ship coal on the W. & L. E. R. R.; 11 miners and 2 day men
employed. Visited August 19th and found in poor condition. However, the
present management promised to improve the mine.
Drake No. 1.
Owned and operated by Thos. J. Williams. Located at Coshocton, Ohio.
Joe. Robinson, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 8 feet
tUick; 3 miners and 1 day man employed. Visited July 15th; conditions fair.
Drake No. 2.
Located neitr No. 1. Owned and operated by same company. Visited ^uly
15th, only to find it had been suspended for a year or more.
Shrigiey.
Located about 3 miles northwest of Coshocton. Owned and operated by
Cbas. and Elmer Shrigiey. Roscoe, Ohio. Visited June 29th; found only 2
miners working, robbing pillars. This mine will soon l)e finished, but a new
oue is being opened in the opposite hill. Mine found only in poor condition.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
Muilins No. 1.
Operated by the Jas. Mulllns Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Sorg, 2>ow
Philadelphia Ohio, superintendent. Geo. Dean. R. D. No. 4, same plare, mln^?
boss. Drift, to No. 6 seam. Ix)cated on C. & P. R. R., about 6 miles from Unw
Philadelphia. Fan y^tilation, motor haulage; iK^th compre«sed air and ele^.-
tric machine mining. Ehnploys 7.5 miners and .35 day men. Four visiU made.
F^nuury 26th, mine in fair condition. May 27th, in poor c/jnditlon; dust on
main right entry was ordered taken out; trolley and machine wires wore or-
dered placed in safer condition, and air ordered brought in at a ne'.v oiK:nin«<
made at head of workings. S*prf^mb**r lith, jn fair condition, except air In
5 and 6 west entries, which had U-^-n aff^ctfrd as a rf*sult of a s'njfrfrze. Decem-
ber 15tb, mine in poor condition: air wa- in j/oor cir-^jlatjon. Foind the m:ne
on this visit onder new n.anai:- rf:'-ii*. A. E. Norl.-^.-. f-';rK:riij*end' n*. I^rnirf
Bucber, mine boas. Both of N»-a- i'h.ladelphia. Ohio. Ord'-r-. -A^re ^ivn to
improre the miae in general.
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Mullint New No. 2.
This is a new mine, just opened in 1908, and located near No. 1. Under
same management. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick; fan ventilation,
double entry system, rope and mule haulage; electric machine mining; 20 miners
and 10 day men employed. Four visits made, February 26th, May 27th, September
14th and December 15th. Mine found in fair condition, but orders were given
on last visit that not more than 20 men be employed until second opening
was made.
Mulling No. 2— -(Reeves No. 2).
Located about 4 miles from New Philadelphia, Ohio, on C. & P. R. K
Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick; fan ventilation; motor and mule
haulage; compressed air machine mining. On visit February 25th, this mine
was operated by the Jas. MuUins Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Wm. Sorg, New
Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent. Greo. Dean, mine boss. ?ame place; 86
minens and 28 day men employed. Shortly after visited, the mine was sus-
pended for several months, until started by the Reeves Coal Co., Canal Dover,
Ohio. November 9th. found mine operated by the Reeves Coal Co. P. .1.
Harrigan, New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent. Abraham Richardson, mine
boss; 20 miners and 14 day men were employed. Found management placing
the mine in very good condition, and from present appearances it will soon
have one of the largest outputs in Tuscarawas county.
Goshen Shaft.
Operated by the Goshen Coal & Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. I^ocated on
C. & P. R. R., near Roswell, Ohio. D. P. Loomis, superintendent. Peter Reis.
mine boss. Both of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Shaft, 105 feet, to No. 6 seam. 4
feet thick; rope and mule haulage: pick and compressed air machine mining;
fan ventilation; 65 miners and 32 day men employed. Thre^ visits made, Feb-
ruary 10th, June 16th and September 23rd. On the two former visits, found
mine in fair condition, but safety catches on cages, wher tested, failed to hold,
and were condemneti. On third visit, found mine in fair condition, but a
squeeze was giving the management much trouble. Safety catches were iigain
tested atid found in working order. Scales were also tested and found correct.
East Goshen No. 2.
Operated by the East Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located on C. & P.
R. R., at Roswell, Ohio. Wm. Empfield, superintendent. Edw. Goulder. mine
boss. Both of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Slope opening, to No. 6 seam, 4 to 5
feet thick; fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage; pick and compressed air
machine mining; 110 miners and 42 day hands employed. Five visits made.
January 28th, in poor condition. May 18th. in fair condition, except a squeeze,
which had interfered with air on 9 and 10 west entries. September 1st, found
mine much improved over previous visit. September 3rd, visited mine to In-
vestigate cause of fatal accident to L. M. Beatty, who was caught by a fall of
stone while operating a cutting machine. December 10th, mino found in poor
condition. Orders were given to improve ventilation and clean manway.
Chain hoist was found in i)oor conditon. and men were ordered not to travel
up or down while chain was in motion.
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Goshen Hill.
Located at Roswell, Ohio, on C. & P. R. R. Operated part of the year by
the Goshen Hill Coal Co., of Cleveland. Ohio. Frank Mcintosh, superintendent.
Geo. Mcintosh, mine boss^ Both of New Philadelphia, Ohio. T.'nder this man-
agement the mine was visited three times. February 11th, May 18th and Sep-
tember 16th. On each visit the mine was found in very poor condition. Drift
opening, to No. 6 seam, i^ feet thick; rope and mule haulage; pick mining;
furnace ventilation. December IGth, found management changed. T. G.
Brooks, superintendent. Peter Kirk, mine boss. Both of New Philadelphia,
Ohio. While the mine was not in good condition, it was being rapidly im-
proved. An opening is being made into Beaver Dam No. 1, which will much
improve this mine.
Goshen Central.
Operated by Goshen Central Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Located on C. & F.
R. R. Wm. K. Moore, New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss.
Drift, to No. 6 seam, 3^6 to 5 feet thick; fan ventilation; motor and mule haul-
age; pick and electric machine mining; 70 miners and 25 day men employed.
Three visits made: March 31st, July 20th and December 8th. Mine in fair
condition, except on first and last visits quantities of black-damp were found
circulating in the air. Orders were given to increase volume of air sufficient
to dilute and render harmless the black-damp; also ordered engines guarded,
Beaver Dam No. 1.
Operated by the Beaver Dam Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at Ros-
well, Ohio, on C. & P. R. R. T. G. Brooks, superintendent. Evan Phillips,
mine boss. Both of New Philadelphia. Shaft, to No. 6 seam, fan ventilation,
electric haulage, pick and electric machine mining; 75 miners and 30 day men
employed. Five visits made. February 9th. mine in reasonably fair condition.
April 8th, cages were found in bad condition, and men were forbidden to
ride on them. Requested the management to repair cages and shaft before
men were permitted to go up or down. April 9th, visited again, and found in fair
general condition, but hoisting cages were not satisfactory, and men were or-
dered to use traveling manway until cages were repaired and made satisfac-
tory. August 31st, found air in poor circulation; orders were given to conduct
air (which at inlet was sufficient) in order to circulate to the working places.
December 9th, found mine and air in better condition. The mine was under-
going many changes, which will greatly improve it.
Beaver Dam No. 2.
Operated by same company as No. 1. Located two miles from Midvalo,
on B. & O. R. R. T. G. Brooks, New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent. El-
mer Tidrick, Midvale, Ohio, mine boss. Shaft, 85 feet deep, to No. 6 seam, 4
feet thick; fan ventilation, electric and mule haulage; pick mining; 94 miners
and 27 day men employed. Two visits made: March 11th and June 17th. On
each visit mine found in fair condition. On former visit a light was ordered
placed in front of trip where motor was used to push cars.
Houk.
Operated by the American Sheet & Tin Plate Co., Pittsburg. Pa. J. L. Houk,
superintendent. Emmet Carnes, mine boss. Both of Stillwater, Ohio. Drift,
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to No. 7 seam, 5 feet thick. Motor and mule haulage; fan ventilation; pick
mining; 40 miners and 20 day hands employed. Two visits made: April -2nd
and September 15tb, and mine found in good condition.
Hazel No. 6.
Operated by the Royal Groshen Coal Co., New Philadelphia, Ohio. Located
about one mile from Mid vale, on the B. & O. K. R. Drift opening, to No. 6
seam, 4% feet thick. H. E. Cole, superintendent. C. B. Fox. mine boss. Both
of Midvale, Ohio. Furnace ventilation, rope haulage, pick mining; 50 miners
and 16 day hands employed. Two visits made: April 20th and November 23rd.
Conditions fair. Mine was suspended from June 1st to October 1st
Walnwrlght No. 4,
Operated by the Midvale-Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at
Walnwright, Ohio, on B. & O. R. R. Frank Mcintosh, New Philadelphia, Ohio,
superintendent. R. R. Reichman, Wainwright, Ohio, mine boss. Slope, to No.
6 seam, 4 feet 4 inches thick. Rope and mule haulage; 30 miners and 7 day
hands employed. Two visits made: March 10th and July 22nd. Mine Is being
fast worked out. and from present appearances will not last long.
Midvale-Goshen No. 6.
Operated by Midvale-Goshen Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at Wain-
wright, Ohio. Frank Mcintosh, superintendent, New Philadelphia, Ohio. John
Horger, Wainwright, Ohio, mine boss. Slope opening, to No. 6 seam; fan ven-
tilation, motor and mule haulage. Electric machine mining; 71 miners and 22
day men employed. Four visits made: January 29th, March 9th. July 21st and
October 12th. On first two visits mine in fair condition. July 21st, found in
poor condition; air deficient and great amount of dust collected on entries.
Ordered ventilation improved and dust sprinkled and removed. October 12th.
found new 16-foot fan in operation, and mine in fair condition, except for dust,
which was ordered from the mine.
Midvale-Goshen No. 7.
Located near No. 6 and operated by same company. Same superintendent.
Chas. Lorenz, Wainwright, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick;
furnace ventilation; rope and mule haulage; pick and electric machine mining;
113 miners and 25 day men employed. Two visits made: March 9th and July
22nd. On each visit mine was found in reasonably good condition.
Goshen No. 2.
Operated by the Goshen Valley Coal Co., Massillon. Ohio. Located at
Goshen, on the B. & O. R. R. Herman Schneider, Beidler, Ohio, superintendent.
Gibson Carlisle, Beidler, Ohio, mine boss. Slope, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick;
fan ventilation; rope and mule haulage; pick mining; 62 miners and 17 day
men employed. Three visits were made: April 29th, July 27th and Septem'oer
2nd. On last visit ordered fan kept in operation night and day in order to
drive out black damp, which was found in two entries of the mine.
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Goshen No. 3.
Operated by the same company as No. 2. Located near Goshen, on the B. &
O. R. R. Herman Schneider, New Philadelphia, Ohio, superintendent. Jesse
Walton, mine boss. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 4Vi feet thick; furnace ventilation;
mule haulage; 27 miners and 5 day men employed. Two visits made: April
29th and September 17th, On first visit found mine in poor condition; air very
deficient. Orders were given to improve air conditions immediately. On sec-
ond visit found mine in fair condition.
West Goshen.
Operated by Cleveland-Tuscarawas Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at
Joyce, Ohio, on the C. & M..R. R. C. L. Cassingham, Cleveland, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Emery Ankney, New Philadelphia, Ohio, R. D. No. 2, mine boss.
Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4 to 5 feet thick; fan ventilation; motor and
mule haulage; pick and machine mining; 68 miners and 29 day men em-
ployed. Three visits made: February 24th, June 18th and November 26th. On
each visit mine found in fair condition.
Veleney.
Operated by the Royal-Goshen Coal Co., New Philadelphia, Ohio. Located
at Bamhill, Ohio, on B. & O. R. R. C. B. Fox, Midvale, Ohio, superintendent.
Anthony Wannacott, Bamhill, Ohio, mine boss. Furnace ventilation, mule
haulage, pick mining; 40 miners and 10 day men employed. Drift opening, to
No. 6 seam, 4 feet 4 inches thick. Five visits made. February 23rd, air was
found in such poor condition that it was necessary to remove the men from
the mine until a larger furnace stack could be built. Mine was idle until March
15. March 12th, found much improved, but not up to the standard for good
results. July 13th and September 3rd, in fair condition. December 13th, in
reasonably fair condition, except furnace had ignited the coal in close proximity
to it, which was giving the management quite a little trouble. The mine has
been troubled much during the year with black damp, owing to mine holing
into old Brock Hill workings so much. A new opening was recently made
near head of workings.
Indian Hill.
Operated by the Buysner Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located one mile
west of Uhrichsville. Ohio, on the Panhandle R. R. John Ronald, Uhrichsvllle,
Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick;
fan ventilation; motor and mule haulage; electric machine mining; 51 miners
and 21 day hands employed. Four visits made. April 23rd, in fair condition,
except dangerous stone in No. 12 east entry, which was ordered made safe.
April 24th. visited mine to investigate fatal accident to John Elwood, who was
Instantly killed by a fall of stone on the 12th east entry on the night of the
23rd, after going back to look at a shot they had fired In the roof while mak-
ing height in the entry. July 28th, a squeeze was passing over 9 and 10 butts,
shutting off that part of the mine. December 14th, found in fair condition. A
new 10-foot Brazil fan had been installed and was in operation.
Somerdale No. 1.
Located at Somerdale, on the W. & L. E. R. R., and operated by the
Somerdale Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Jas. Hardridge, Somerdale, Ohio, super-
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intendent and mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick: furnace
ventilation; rope and mule haulage; pick mining, solid shooting; 45 miners and
14 day men employed. Three visits made. February 5th, mine found in poor
condition; orders were given to better the circulation of air to the working
face. April 26th, mine was found in much better condition than on previous
visit. August 2nd, much improved in every way, and air in fair circulation.
Shortly after last visit mine was closed down and is yet suspended.
Central Valley.
Operated by the MassiUon-Tuscarawas Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Located at
Johnstown, on W. & L. E. R. R. C. C. Smith, Somerdale, Ohio, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick; fan venti-
lation, rope and mule haulage; compressed air machine mining. Four visits
made. April 2nd, air was only in poor circulation. Orders were given to im-
prove same as soon as possible. April 27th, condition much improved. Au-
gust 3rd, found in fair condition; air in reasonably good circulation. Novem-
ber 8th, mine found in fair condition, but stoppings between main inlet and
outlet were only in poor shape, and were ordered given attention immediately.
Huff Run No. 1.
Operated by the Ridgway Burton Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Located at Mineral
City, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Drift opening, to No. 5 seam, Z% feet thick; fan
ventilation; rope and mule haulage; pick mining; 35 miners and 15 day men
employed. Four visits made. March 18th. in •fair condition, except in mud
entry, where air was very deficient, and men were ordered out until a new
shaft could be sunk. Visited March 26th; found shaft down, but not com-
pleted. Ten daj'B were given to complete shaft and put in ladder for escape
for men. July 8th, found mine in fair condition, with air in fair circulation.
September 28th, visited in company with Chief Inspector Harrison and District
Inspector Miller, of Massillon, to ascertain the cause of black damp being forced
into the South Side mine.
Massii ion-Peacock.
Operated by the Peacock Coal Mining Co.. Mineral City, Ohio. Located at
Mineral City, on the B. & O. R. R. John Puncheon, superintendent. D. II.
Puncheon, mine boss. Both of Mineral City, Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 5
seam, 3^ feet thick; 18 miners and 11 day men employed. Furnace ventila-
tion; rope and mule haulage; pick mining. Two visits made: March 19th and
September 8th. Mine on each visit found in good condition.
South Side.
Owned and operated by C. E. Holden, Mineral City, Ohio. Located on B. H
O. R. R. Drift opening, to No. 5 seam, 3V^ feet thick; furnace ventilation;
mule haulage; pick mining. Harry Wood, superintendent. Wm. G. Smith, mine
boss. Both of Mineral City, Ohio. Five miners and 4 day men employed.
Three visits made. March 16th. mine in fair condition, except part of the
main haulway was covered with water for several hundred feet. July 7th,
found the air in the mine heavily mixed with black damp, which was being
forced into this mine from Huff Run No. 1. September 28th. visited in com-
pany with Chief Inspector Harrison, District Inspector Miller of Massillon, and
representatives of the company, to investigate causes of black damp being
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forced around this mine. Suggestions were made to the management of both
companies interested that the force fan at the Huff Run mine be kept running
every day or reversed and converted into an exhaust intead of a force fan. If
either of these suggestions were put Into practice there could be no doubt as to
the results.
Royal Goshen No. 2.
Operated by the Royal Gk)shen Coal Co., New Philadelphia, Ohio. Located
near the Royal Sewer Pipe plant, on B. & O and Panhandle R. Rs. R. W. Rut-
ledge, superintendent. Edw. White, mine boss. Both of Mldvale, Ohio. Drift
opening, to No. 6 seam. 4^ feet thick; furnace ventilation, mule haulage; pick
mining; 11 miners and 2 day men employed. Two visits made. April 21st,
mine found in poor condition, but found the management occupied endeavoring
to better conditions. September 30th, found the mine in good condition, and
air in good circulation, with a new second opening made for travel and water.
Royal Goshen No. 3.
Operated by the Royal Goshen Coal Co., Midvale, Ohio. Located near Mld-
vale, on the B. & O. R. R. C. B. Fox, superintendent. Wm. Fairless, mine
boss. Both of Midvale, Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 4^4 feet thick;
furnace ventilation; rope and mule haulage; pick mining; 35 miners and 10
day men employed. Three visits made: March 12th, July 23rd and December
13th, and on each visit mine was found in fair condition.
Acme No. 2.
Operated by G. J. Markley, Mineral City, Ohio. Located one mile east of
Mineral City, on B. & O. R. R. E. L. Jones, same place, manager. Drift, to
No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick; furnace ventilation; mule haulage; 13 miners and 6
day men employed. Three visits made. March 19th, mine found in fair condi-
tion. July 7th, air in mine was found polluted with black damp; air was mak-
ing short circuit through a ditch and two or three stoppings, cutting off cir-
culation from head of workings. The management proceeded to repair leak-
ages and air was again put In normal condition. October 11th, mine found in
fair condition.
Federal Coal.
Operated by the Federal Clay Product Co., Mineral City, Ohio. Located
at Factory No. 1, Mineral City. B. L. Jones, same place, superintendent and
mine boss. Drift, to No. 5 seam, 3 feet thick; mule haulage; pick mining; 9
miners and 3 day men employed. Three visits made: March 17, July 7th. and
October 25th. On two former visits, mine in fair condition. On last visit, found
air very deficient, and as this mine is ventilated by a furnace in the clay mine
beyond, necessitating the air to pass through old works, ordered furnace built
for use in 15 days in this mine, in order to supply the amount of air required
by law.
Novelty No. 1.
Operated by the Novelty Brick &'Coal Co., near Newcomerstown, Ohio, on
the C. & M. R. R. R. L. Shoemaker, superintendent. Geo. Adams, mine boss.
Both of Newcomerstown, Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 2 feet 9 inches
thick; fan ventilation, mule haulage, pick and machine mining; visited March
30th, but found mine idle; fan was in operation. Made inspection and found
mine in fair condition; 18 miners and 6 day men employed.
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NovaHy No. 2.
Located about one-halt mile soutli of No. 1 and under the same manage
ment. ThiB is a new mine just opened, hat was idle until pumps could be pa
in to handle the water.
Royal No. 8.
Located at the Royal Sewer Pipe works, MidTale, Ohio. Operated by John
8. Scott, Jr. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, A% feet thick; natnral Tentilatioc;
mule haulage. Visited April 21st and September 30th. On each Tisit mine was
found in poor condition.
Diamond Coal.
Operated by the American Sewer Pipe Co., Akron, Ohio. Located on the C.
ft M. R. R., at UhrichsTille, l)hio. J. M. McClave, superintendent. LeW Ross,
mine boss. Both of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick; tnr-
nace ventilation; mule haulage; 11 miners and 10 day men employed. Visited
April 30th and September 2l8t; conditions good.
Buckeye Coal.
Operated by the Buckeye Fire Clay Ca, Uhrichsville, Ohio. Located about
one mile west of Uhrichsville, on the Panhandle R. R. W. B. Stevens, same
place, superintendent H. K. Pflster, Tuscarawas. Ohio, mine boss. Drift open-
ing, No. 6 seam, 3 feet 8 inches thick; furnace ventilation; mule haulage; pick
mining; 10 miners and 2 day men employed. Visited July 28th; found all
men engaged in robbing pillars preparatory to abandonment.
Advance Coal.
Operated by the Advance Fire Clay Co., Uhrichsville, Ohio. Located one
mile north of Uhrichsville, on the B. & O. R. R. Geo. Ross, superintendeal
Joseph Shilon, mine boss. Both of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Drift opening, to No. 6
seam, furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining; 4 miners and 1 day man
employed. Visited May 20th, mine found in poor condition. The return airway
was choked and in bad condition; requested same given immediate attention.
Pleasant Hill.
Operated by Breyer Bros., New Philadelphia, Ohio, R. D. No. 2. Located
about 2V2 miles west of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Frank Breyer, superin*. ind-
ent. Geo. Kubn, mine boss. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet tb<ok; natural veoti-
lation; mule haulage; pick mining; 8 miners and 2 day men employed. Visited
May 19th; mine was idle; no one working; no inspection made. Novein^^r
24th, found mine in poor condition; ordered furnace or fan placed right away
A new air shaft has recently been sunk.
Morey Ridge.
Operated and managed by C. J. Nungesser, Beidler, Ohio. Drift, to No. ^
seam, 4^ feet thick. Located near Beidler, Ohio, on the B. A O. R. R. Furnace
ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining; 13 miners and 2 day men employed-
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Visited March 10th; found 4 rooms in operation; the remainder of men were
robbing pillars. This mine was shut down all summer and until well into fall.
Robinson-Graves Coal.
Operated by the J^binson-G raves Clay Co., Uhrichsville, Ohio. Located
about two miles north of Uhrichsville, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Drift, to
No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick; furnace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining: 10
miners and 2 day men employed. Two visits made: May 21st and October
13th« and found in fair condition on each visit.
Stettler.
Owned and operated by B. Gibson's Sons, New Philadelphia. Ohio. Locaced
about one mile north of city. Drift opening, to No. 6 seam, 3% feet thick;
5 miners employed. Furnace ventilation, mule haulage. Visited November
22nd; found a new air shaft had been put down since last visit. Mine in fair
condition.
Burgis No. 1.
Located about 2% miles southeast of Canal Dover. This mine was visited
twice during the year and was found idle. Little has been done on account
of repairing road over which coal is hauled to Canal Dover.
Burgis No. 2.
Located near No. 1, and operated by Jas. and Addison Burgis, Canal Dover,
Ohio. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 4 feet thick. This mine was visited twice during
year, and on each visit mine was idle, with no one in evidence from whom to
gather any information. No inspections were made.
N. O. T. & L.
Located four miles from New Philadelphia, on the street car line. Oper-
ated by H. R. Brown, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, who is also superintendent.
Patrick Selby, also of New Philadelphia, mine boss. Drift opening, to No. 6
seam, 4 feet thick. Three visits made. July 26th, mine was being operated by
the street car company, and was in a deplorable condition. Ordered furnace or
fan put up to force circulation of air. August 13th, again visited mine to
ascertain whether my orders were being carried out. Found mine had been
leased to Mr. Brown, who was having furnace built, to which objections were
raised on account of location. Management changed location and erected larger
furnace and stack. October Ist, found mine in fa^r condition; 5 miners and 1
day hand employed.
Laughlin.
Located about 2% miles east of Mineral City, o4i C. & P. R. R. New mine
recently opened, owned and operated by the Laughlin Coal Co., Mineral City,
Ohio. Drift, to No. 5 scam. 4 feet thick; fire basket ventilation; mule haulage:
pick mining; 9 minera and 2 day men employed. Visited August. 13th and found
In fair condition. Wm. Laughlin, manager.
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Miskimens.
LK>cated near Newcomerstown, Ohio. Operated by Chas. Langhead, who is
also manager. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 3^ feet thick; furnace ventilation; 4
miners employed. Visited March 30th and found in fair condition.
Eureka.
Located one-half mile northeast of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Operated by
the Goshen Mining Co., New Philadelphia, Ohio. C. R. Klein, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift, to No. 6 seam, 5 feet thick; furnace ventilation; mule
haulage; pick mining; 11 miners and 2 day men employed. Visited Nove;nber
9th and found in fair condition.
Horn.
Located two and one-half miles west of Canal Dover, Ohio. Operated by
Frank Breyer, R. D. No. 2, New Philadelphia, Ohio, who is also marager.
Drift, opening to No. 6 seam, 3 feet 3 inches thick; natural ventilation; mule
haulage; pick mining; 9 miners and 1 day man employed. Visited Noveml>er
24th and found In good condition.
Tuscarawas Electric Light.
Located one mile north of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Operated by the Tus-
carawas EHectrlc Light Co., New Philadelphia, Ohio. Drift, opening to No. C
seam, 4'^^ feet thick; furnace ventilation; mule haulage; 3 miners and 1 day
man employed. Visited November 22nd, conditions fair.
Evans Coal.
Located one-half mile southwest of Uhrichsville, Ohio, on the C. L. & W.
R^ R. Operated by the Evans Clay Mfg. Co., Uhrichsville, Ohio. Walter McMil-
len, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, to No 6 seam, 3% feet thick; fur-
nace ventilation; mule haulage; pick mining; 10 miners and 2 day men em-
ployed. Visited February 8th and July 16th; on each visit found conditions
fair.
National Coal.
Located near Strasburg, Ohio. Oi>erated by the National Fire Brick Co.,
Strasburg, Ohio. Thos. Kemp, Canal Dover. Ohio, superintendent. Martin Clap-
per, Strasburg, Ohio, mine boss. Drift, to No. 5 seam, 3 feet 3 inches thick: fur-
nace ventilation, mule haulage; pick mining; G miners and 1 day man employed.
Visited April 28th and September 22nd. Conditions fair.
Beers.
New mine, located near Newcomerstown, Ohio. Ownec' and operated by
W D. Beers, Newcomerstown, Ohio. M. J. Louderbaugh, manager. Drift, to So.
6 seam, 2 feel thick; natural ventilation; 5 miners and 1 day man employed
Condition fair. Visited March 30th.
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Seward English.
Located near Lockport, Ohio. Owned by Seward English, New Philadel-
phia, Ohio. Drift, to No. G seam, 4 feet thick. December 24th, investigated
the fatal accident to Wm. Fellers and Christ Vogley (the only men working in
the mine), who were instantly killed by a fall of rock while turning a room
off the entry. Mine was in fair condition.
South Side Clay.
Owned and operated by C. E. Holden, Mineral City, Ohio. Located on B. &
O. R. R., Mineral City, Ohio. Solid blasting. Visited March 16th and Jnly 7th.
On each visit conditions found fair. Harry Wood, superintendent. Wm. G.
Smith, mine bo^s. Both of Mineral City, Ohio. Seven men employed.
Federal Clay.
Owned and operated by the Federal Clay Product Co., Mineral City, Ohio.
E. L. Jones, superintendent and mine boss. Furnace ventilation, mule haul-
age. Visited March 17 th, July 7th and October 21st. On each visit found the
mine in fair condition. On account of the great height of this mine It is very
dangerous. This, in a measure, has been overcome by leaving in clay for
roof, but frequently some miner will get his shot too high and break the roof,
exposing the danger.
Royal Clay.
Located at the Royal Clay Works, Midvale, Ohio. Operated by the Robin-
son Clay Product Co., Akron, Ohio. Eugene Smith, New Philadelphia, Ohio,
superintendent. Lewis Just, Barnhill, Ohio, mine boss* Shaft, 80 feet deep;
steam hoist, fan ventilation, mule haulage. Electric drills are used. All shots
are prepared and fired by special men employed by the company. About 30
men are employed continuously. Four visits made: April 19th, May 26th,
August 16th and December 7th. On each visit mine was found in fair condition.
May 26th, visited mine to investigate fatal accident to Wm. Hines, driver, who
was Jellied May 25th by being crushed between a loaded and an empty car, which
he had left at the 4th cut-off. There was a slight hill for hira to come dovu,
and the car seemed to get from under his control. To save his mule, he stuck
to the car until it crushed him, causing his death. August 16th, again visited
the mine to investigate fatal accident to Duston Yelowata, who waa killed by a
fall of roof clay in the neck of a room he was just turning.
Diamond Clay.
Operated by the American Sewer Pipe Co., Akron, Ohio. Located on the
B. & O. R. R., Uhrichsville, Ohio. J. M. McClave, superintmdent. Alex Wat-
ters, mine boss. Both of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Visited April 30th. Mine was in
poor condition. Gave orders that mine must have better circulation of air.
September 21st, found mine in fair condition, and an entry being driven to the
outside to locate a furnace and shaft. Seven miners and 2 day men employed.
Buckeye Clay.
Operated by the Buckeye Fire Clay Co., Uhrichsville, on the Panhandle R.
R. W. B. Stevens, superintendent. Henry Adamson, mine boss. Both of
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Uhrichsville, Ohio. Slope opening, furnace ventilation; 8 miners and 3 day
men employed. Visited September 21st; found mine with a squeeze passing
over the main entry, which had almost closed the air course. Men had been
transferred into another part of the mine until timbering could be done and air
restored.
Robinson-Graves Clay.
Operated by the Robinson-Graves Company, Uhrichsville, Ohio. Located
near the Robinson-Graves Sewer Pipe plant, on the B. & O. R. R. Drift open
ing, furnace ventilation, mule haulage, solid blasting. Three visits made: Janu-
ary 27th, May 21st and October 13th. On each visit mine was found in fair
condition. May 2l8t, found new air shaft had been provided. Wm. Tanzie,
of Dennison, Ohio, is manager.
Advance Clay.
Operated by the Advance Fire Clay Co., Uhrichsville, Ohio, located one
mile north of Uhrichsville, on the B. & O. R. R. Gus Ross, Sr.. superintendent
Geo. Ross, Jr., mine boss. Both of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Drift opening, natural
ventilation, mule haulage; 4 men employed. Visited May 20th and found condi-
tions fair.
Dover Fire Brick Clay.
Operated by the Dover Fire Brick Co., Strasburg, Ohio. Located near
Strasburg, on the B. & O. R. R. P. Arnold, superintendent. Robert Bo^veu.
mine boss. Both of Strasburg, Ohio. Drift opening, furnace ventilation: mule
haulage; visited April 28 and September 22nd. On each visit conditions were
found fair. September 22, found new second opening made at head of work-
ings; 15 men employed
Evans Clay.
Operated by the Evans Clay Mfg. Co.. Uhrichsville, Ohio. Locater^. one
half mile south of Uhrichsville. on the B. & O. R. R. Walter MoMillen. man-
ager. On first visit. February 8th. mine was idle: furnace had igmited the coal
near it. which had burned for over four n^onths. The management had spent
a great amount of n.oney endeavoring to extinguish it. but without eiffct
RtHommcndt'd air-tight stoppings built at once. On next visit, July ICth. wa?
inrormcd that fire had gone out ten weeks after our former visit. Mine is no\^
in good condition.
National Clay.
Operated by the National Fire Brick Co., Strasburg. Ohio. Located r'ar
Strasliurg. at plant of National Fire Brick Co. Thos. Kemp, Canal Do^^-
Ohio, suporintondcnt. Mart'n Clai^per, Strasburg. Ohio, mine boss. Drift op:n
inu'. fiirniur ventilation. April 28t]i, found air in poor circulation: funact
slack bad Imhmi blown down, and the furnace was little account without it. ^^'^
ordered .>tack bnilt innnediately. Se])tember 22nd, air was not well trains -^
and a do.)r was ordei^^d placed on main entry at once.
New National Clay.
Oi>cratcd b> tlu^ .<anio company and under same management as the N-i
lional Clay. l.(^(>ated about, one fourth of a mile from National Clay r.i:^-
Tliis mine has just lately l)een ojjencd. Four miners are employed. Mir^ J^
good condition.
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MINES VISITED OUTSIDE OF SIXTH DISTRICT.
Elizabeth Mine, Jefferson Co.
Located at Wolf Run, near Amsterdam, Ohio. Was visited March 1st in
company with Chief Inspector Harrison, District Inspectors Miller of Massil-
lon and Morrison of Sherodsville, Ohio, it being in Mr. Morrison's district. He
will, no doubt, record in detail.
National Fireproofing, No. 2, Stark Co.
Located at Wajmesburg, Stark county, on C. A P. R. R. This visit was
made in company with Chief Inspector Harrison, District Inspector Miller and
the management, a full report of which will doubtless be made by Inspeotor
Miller, in whose district the mine is located.
SEVENTH DISTRICT
W. H. MILLER.
(Composed of the Counties of Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa,
Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne.
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378 ANNUAL REPORT
Hon. Geo, Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, ColumhUB, Ohio:
Dkar Sib: — In accordance with the laws of Ohio, and the custom of the
Mining Department, I have the honor of submitting to you my annual report
of the Seventh Mining District, for the year beginning January Ist, 1909, and
ending December 31st, 1909.
The district comprises the counties of Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa.
Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne.
During the time covered by this report, 40 permanent improvements were
made, as follows: 1 furnace, 6 fans; 13 second -openings; 6 safety catches; 10
stairways; 4 speaking tubes.
Nine new mines ^were opened, 8 suspended and 8 abandoned.
Eleven sets of scales were tested, of which 7 were accurate and 4 inaccurate.
I regret to report 4 fatal accidents, and 1 death from natural cause, in con-
nection with the operation of mines, in this district for the time covered by this
report, attributed to counties as follows: Stark, 1; Anglo Roberts, who was in-
jured by fall of stone in Taggart No. 3 mine on January 9th, and died January
22nd ; Jacob Kraft, died of natural causes while in the act of removing an empty
car from the cage in the Massillon City mine, near West Brookfield, Ohio.
Wayne county: Richard Edwards was injured by a fall of stone at the face of
his room while in the act of barring off coal in No. 21 mine, on September 23rd,
and died the same day from his injuries. Portage county: Evan Richards was
electrocuted in Hutson No. 4 mine, on March 18th, by coming in contact with
the electric wire. The alternating current carried at this mine is about 550
volts, which is very dangerous. Ottawa county: John Demo was killed l>y a
shot going off upon him in the No. 1 North mine in Ottawa county.
You will hgree with me that about one-half of the fatalities result from
carelessness on the part of the victim or victims, or on the part of others.
This being the case, the statement must go unchallenged. .The loss of lives
will continue until the workmen themselves, and those in charge of the work-
men, exercise greater care. It is a common occurrence for the inspector while
making his inspection to find men working under dangerous conditions, and
being compelled to stop them until the place is properly timbered. Familiarity
with danger breeds a spirit of recklessness or negligence, which often results in
the loss of life and destruction of property.
The mines of this district, taken as a whole, scarcely worked half time.
At the request of Chief Inspector of Mines Geo. Harrison, 8 visits were
made to mines out of my district, in the following counties: Tuscarawas, 2;
Belmont, 1; Jefferson, 2, and Columbiana, 3.
I received a telegram from Chief Inspector Geo. Harrison to meet District
Inspectors Smith and Morrison at Salem, Ohio, on September 9th, to make an
examination of the Big Walnut, McNab and Delmore mines, the object being to
ascertain whether the conditions of these mines were similar or not. Two days
were required to make a thorough examination of said mines. We found but
little difference. A detailed report was filed with the chief inspector of mines,
which, no doubt, will appear in this report.
In conclusion, permit me to say that the entire year of my official duties
was of a pleasant character, and I wish to extend to you my sincere thanks for
your valuable assistance, which is highly appreciated by me.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. MILLER, R. D. No. 1, Massillon, Ohio,
December 31, 1909. Inspector 7th District.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 379
MEDINA COUNTY.
Hambleton.
Located near Wadsworth. Ohio. Operated by Hambleton Coal Co., Wad6-
wortli, Ohio. Geo. Hambleton, same place, has entire charge. Drift, No. 1 seam
of coal, 4 feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs 7 miners and 2 day men.
April 13th, July 21st and November 17th, mine wa^ found in compliance with
the law.
Long Shaft.
Located near Wadsworth, Ohio. Operated by Williams Coal Co., Wads-
worth, Ohio. Burt Huffman, same place, has full charge. Shaft, 64 feet,
into the No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; exhaust steam ventilation, and employs
7 miners and 2 day men. Three inspections made: April 14th, July 22nd and
November 18th. On each inspection mine was found in good condition.
Klondyke.
Located near Wadsworth, Ohio, on the Erie R. R. Operated by the Hutch-
inson Coal Co., Wadsworth, Ohio. Jno. Hutchinsom has full charge. Slope
opening, 150 feet in length, entering the No. 1 seam of coal, from 3 to 3% feet
thick; furnace ventilation; from 5 to 8 miners and 2 day men employed. April
14th, suggested that several sets of timber in the slope be replaced by new
ones. Aside from this, conditions were fair.
Pleasant Valley.
Situated near Wadsworth, Ohio. Owned and operated by Gerstenslager &
Son. Wadsworth, Ohio. Y, Gerstenslager has full charge. Slope, 196 feet in
length, penetrating the No. 1 seam, 4 feet in thickness; exhaust steam ventila-
tion; 6 to 8 miners and 3 day men employed. Three visits made. April 12th,
July 20th and November 15th. On each occasion mine was found in good
condition.
Reichard.
Located near Wadsworth, Ohio Owned and operated by F. T. Reichard.
same place, who has full charge. Shaft, 40 feet in depth, entering the No. 1
seam, 3% feet thick; ventilated by exhaust steam; employs 8 miners and 2
day men. April 13th, idle; inspection made and found in fair condition. July
21st, idle; boiler was being repaired. As the mine is ventilated by exhaust
steam^ no measurements of ventilation could be taken, and no inspection was
made.
Birkbeck.
Situated near Wadsworth. Operated by the Birkbeck Coal Co , Wadsworth,
Ohio. J. P. Birkbeck has full charge. Slope opening, 210 feet in length, pene-
trating the No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick; ventilated by exhaust steam; 7 miners and
2 day men employed. Two inspections made: April 13th and November 17th,
and found in compliance with the law.
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James No. 4.
Was worked out and abandoned during the year.
Pleasant View.
Ix)cated near Wadsworth, on the Erie R. R. Operated by the James Coal
Co., Wadsworth, Ohio. Thos. James has full charge. New slope opening, 228
feet in length, penetrating ,the No. 1 seam of coal. 4 feet thick; ventilated by
exhaust steam; employs 22 miners and '5 day men. July 21st and November
18th, ventilation deficient in No. 3 entry. Orders were given for breakthrough;
door erected and stairway placed in second opening.
Star.
Operated by the Hutchinson Coal Co., Wadsworth, Ohio. Slope • opening.
50 feet in length, into the No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; employs 4 minors
and 1 day man.
MAHONING COUNTY.
Fairy lew.
•
Situated on the Erie R, R., near Washingtonville, Ohio. Operated by the
Ohio Coal & Clay Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Chas. Abblett, Leetonia, Ohio, has full
charge. Slope opening, 300 feet in length, into No. 3 seam of coal, varying in
thickness from 3 to 3V^ feet; ventilated by fans. Single entry system; employs
50 miners and 12 day men. February 24th, fonner orders complied with.
May 26tl\, ventilation deficient in No. 3 entry; ordered check door etected. Oc-
tober 7th, former orders complied with. Mine in fair condition.
G ree na my er.
Located east of Salem, Ohio. Operated by J. J. Lipplatt, R D. No. 6, Salem.
Ohio, who has full charge. Shaft opening, 107 feet, into No. 3 seam, about 3
feet thick; natural ventilation; employs from 6 to 10 miners and 2 day men,
March 15th, former orders had been but partially complied with. October 26tli,
found ventilation deficient in No. 3 room in No. 1 entry; ordered air course
cleaned out.
Allison.
Situated near Salem, Ohio. Operated by Callihan & Allison Coal Co..
Salem, Ohio. John Allison, same place, has full charge. Slope opening, No. 3
seam. 3 feet thick; fan ventilation; 10 miners and 2 day men employed. March
15th and October 25th, found in compliance with law.
Five Points.
Located near North Lima, Ohio. Operated by McDonald Bros., North Lima,
Ohio. J. A. McDonald has full charge Shaft opening, 70 feet. No. 3-A seam.
3 teet thick; exhaust steam is used as a ventilating power; 9 miners and 3 day
men employed. February 23rd, May 25th and October 25th, mine found in jrood
condition.
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North Lima.
Situated on the Y. & S. R R., near North Lima, Ohio. Owned and operated
by the Youngstown & Southern Ry. Co., Youngstown, Ohio. B. G. Biddison, same
place, has full charge. Shaft opening, 70 feet In depth, into the No. 3-A seam.
2S Inches thick; fan ventilation and worked on the room and pillar system.
February 23rd and May 25th, very little work had been done at this mine, Oc-
tober 4th, visited and found mine abandoned.
Lowe rivi lie.
Located near Lowellville, Ohio. Operated by Lowellvllle Coal Mining Co.,
Youngstown, Ohio. Richard Rollands, Hubbard, Ohio, has full charge. Shaft
opening, 75 feet, into the No. 1 block seam, which is from 2% to 4 feet thick;
fan ventilation; worked on single entry system; mule haulage; 18 miners and
5 day men find emplojrment. Three visits made. February 22nd, former orders
complied with. Found traces of gas in No. 3 room in No. 1 entry; ordered a
breakthrough. May 24th, visited and found indefinitely suspended. October
4th, found mine in operation after a suspension of five months. A full comple-
ment of men are not as yet employed as will be within a short time. Conditions
fair.
McKinley.
Located near Beloit; remained suspended throughout the year.
Fisk.
Located near Canfield, Ohio, on the Erie R. R. Operated by Mahoning &
L. E. Coal Co., Calla, Ohio. EsltI McCartney, same place, has full charge.
Slope opening, 215 feet in length, to the cannel seam of coal, which is Sy^^ to
4 feet thick; employs 12 miners and 7 day men; exhaust steam ventilation.
October 6th, visited this mine and was informed by Mr. McCartney that it had
been in operation about 40 years ago. There being no demand for this kind of
coal at that time, it was abandoned. He also told me they had a large
territory of coal, and it was the intention of the company to operate it on a
large scale, as they have a good demand for the coal, the only drawback being
the scarcity of men. Conditions fair.
Brown.
Located near North Lima, Ohio. Operated by John Kelly, R. R. No. 3. Po-
land, Ohio. Employs 5 miners and 3 day men.
Paulin.
Located near North Lima, Ohio. Operated by E. Paulin, R, R. No. 3, Po-
land, Ohio, who has full charge. Drift opening, into the No. 3-A seam; employs
5 miners and 2 day men. Conditions fair.
Beaver.
Located near North Lima, Ohio. Operated by R. M. Hunter, R. R. No. 3,
Poland, Ohio, who has full charge. Shaft. 52 feet. No. 3-A seam. 2% feet thick:
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exhaust steam ventilation; employs 6 miners and 2 day men. New mine. On
my visit found ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry; ordered a breakthrough cut,
which will improve the ventilation.
Spait.
Situated near North Lima, Ohio. Operated by the Spait Cob\ Co., R. R.
No. 3, Poland, Ohio. A. Pecock, Poland, Ohio, has full charge. Shaft, 71 feet
deep, No. 3-A seam, 2^ feet thick; natural ventilation; employs 5 miners and 1
day man. October 6th, found in fair condition.
OTTAWA COUNTY.
American No. 1.
Situated on the L. S. & M. S. R. R., near Gypsum, Ohio. Operated by the
American Gypsum Co., Port Clinton, Ohio. Arthur Chase, same place, has
full charge. Shaft, 42 feet deep, into the gypsum seam, which is from 5 to G
feet thick; fan ventilation; employs 28 drillers, 40 loaders and 28 day men.
Four visits made. March 11th and July 7th, conditions good. August IStb,
inspected in company with Chief Inspector of Mines, Geo. Harrison and District
Inspector Thos. Morrison, and found in excellent condition. November 24 tb,
mine was in compliance with law.
Consumers No. 2.
Remained suspended throughout the year.
Lea or No. 1 East.
Located near Gypsum, Ohio, on the L. S. & M. S. R. R. Operated by the
United States Gypsum Co., Chicago, 111. Erhard Holm, Gypsum Ohio, has full
charge. Shaft, 50 feet, into the Gypsum seam, from 6 to 8 feet In thickness;
natural ventilation, the fan having been removed to another mine. Employs
8 drillers, 12 loaders and 10 day men. Four inspections made: March 9th,
July 6th and August 16th, mine in good condition. November 23rd, while mak-
ing Inspection of the mine found two men removing a pillar; the place was
not safe, and ordered it stopped until securely timbered.
. No. 1 North.
Situated near Gypsum, Ohio, on the L. S. & M. S. R. R. Operated by same
company as No. 1 Bast, and under same supervision. Drift opening, into the
gypsum seam, 5 feet thick; fan ventilation. Five visits made: March 10th.
mine in good condition. May 11th, called to investigate accident of John Demo,
who was killed by returning to shots. July 6th, found ventilation deficient at
the face of main entries; ordered two breakthroughs closed, a door erected;
and a stairway built in the second opening. August 17th and November 2nd,
former orders complied with; mine in fair condition.
No. 2 West.
Located near Gypsum, Ohio. Operated and under the same supervision as
No. 1 East and No. 1 North. Drift opening, into the gypsum seam, 5 feet thick;
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 383
ventilated by fan; employs 2 drillers, 6 loaders and 3 day men. Three ^isits
made. March 10th, ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry; ordered a breakthrough
rut; aside from this, conditions were fair. July 6th and November 3rd, mine
was flooded with water and suspended indefinitely.
No. 3 West.
Located near Gypsum, Ohio. Operated and under the same supervision as
the former mines. Drift opening, into gypsum seam, 5 feet thick; fan ven-
tilation; employs 14 drillers, 16 loaders and 8 day men. Four inspections
made. March 9th and July 6th, found in good condition. August 16th and
November 23rd, in compliance with the mining laws.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
Hutson No. 4.
Located near Deerfleld, Ohio, on the L. E. A. & W. Ry. Owned and oper-
ated by the Hutson Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio. T. J. Williams, Lloyd, Ohio,
superintendent. J. P. Williams, Deerfleld, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft, 214
feet, entering the No. 1 or Palmyra seam of coal, which is from 3^^ to 4 feet
thick; worked on single entry system; fan ventilation. Five visits made.
March 16th, considerable repairs had been made by Mr. Williams, improving the
haulage way, and resetting timbers along the main entries, for which he do-
serves credit March 19th, called to investigate fatal accident to Evan Rich-
ards, who was electrocuted by coming in contact with a live wire. The alter-
nating current used in this mine carries about 500 volts. June 22nd, September
21st and December 2l8t, mine in good condition. Employs 28 pick miners, 6
cutters. 36 loaders and 40 day men. ^ *
Hutson No. 8.
Situated on L. E. A. & W. Ry., near Lloyd. Owned and operated by Hutson
Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. T. J. Williams, Lloyd, Ohio, superintendent. R.
Lewis, same placp, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 130 feet doep, No. 1 seam
of cannel coal, which is of an extra fine quality, and is 4 feet thick. Fan venti-
lation; worked on single entry system; 60 miners and 24 day men employed.
Four inspections made. March 18th, on arriving at this mine, learned that
a gas explosion had occurred on Monday morning, the 15th, in which R. Lewis,
mine foreman, Edw. Miller and John Swanson, road men, had been severely
burned. The mine had remained idle from the time of the explosion until
my investigation, which was in company with John Phillips, fire-boss. A thor-
ough examination was made of the mine, no traces of gas being found. This
mine generates small quantities of gas when approaching faults, but if properly
taken care of no accidents will occur. June 24 tb, conditions good. September
22nd, in looking over the fire-bosses' report, noticed that traces of gas were
marked up in No. 5 room in No. 1 entry for September 21st. In visiting this
place no gas was found. December 20tb, in good condition.
Muilins.
Located near Deerfleld, Ohio, on the L. E. A. & W. R. R. Operated by the
J3outh Palmyra Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. J. S. Davis, Deerfleld, Ohio, superiu-
384 AIIKIIAI.
DsTki^ Deerfi«ld, Olilo, mJUie foi^ma^n. Shaft, 225 feet (l««y«<i
: tlie No. 1 or ^^mf ra seam of coai from 3 to i feet thlcY. ; fsktx Teci — i
ked €m tke mn^e^ ectry s^-stem: 23 pick miners, 12 eu tiers. ^^7^
[ 3§'dBj ■m eaplcii^. Wmw Inspections luade. Mmrch ITth. tormfir^,
witk. YcatJlmtlcfi deflcfeat in No. 3 entry, north &ide. Juiie^
23rd, fomid tlie foree of miners had beevx reduced, owin^ to the sUiekneti^ oQ
tke eoal tnde; 14 adneiB wtre engaged In driving entries. The miners were^
^dhrl^Bgtke wotk.wltli om^^ aoiMber. Condi tians were good. September 2:^rJ^
wttlatioa dofteleiit in No. 'A eatrr* oorUi side. Ordered two break thrang!t^
dooed. Deeember 22iid, former ordetB complied with; mine In good condhian^^
Strong.
Sftuatod newr Atwater, CMiio. Owned and operated by the Strong Bro^.
Goal Oo^ R. R. No. 14, Atwater, Oiii& W. A. Strong ba» full charge. Sba^r-r
fVenlBg, 31 feet deep, entering the No* 4 &eam. which is 3 feet thick; fan Tentilft*
Hon; emplojB 9 ndnen and 2 day men. Two inspections made. Septentb^
lEOth, mine in good condition. December 23rd, while making lnapection» th^
mineis complained of the oil famished. Examined It after going out of tJie
mine^ and found it to he of a rery poor quality. Notified Mr. Strong to ceise
naing this oil, and to purchase a better quality, which he agreed to do.
Beveridge.
Located near Atwater, Ohio. Operated 1^ J. Wilson. R. R. No. 14, Atwater,
Ohio, who has entire charge. Shaft (Opening, 21 feet» entering the No. 4 seam
of coal, 3 feet thick; yentilated by exhaust steam; single entry system; em-
ploys from 5 to 8 miners and 1 day man. Two visits made. September 20th.
visited and found idle. December 23rd, mine in good condition.
Black Diamond.
Located near Lloyd, Ohio. Operated by the Black Diamond Coal Co.,
Lloyd, Ohio. Thos. Jones, same place, has full charge. Shaft opening, 90 feet,
into the No. 1 seam or Palmyra block, 2% feet thick; exhaust steam ventilation.
September Gth, found 6 men engaged in driving entries. Conditions fair. Or-
dered cover on cage and gates on top of shaft; also second opening.
Y. & O.
Was worked out and abandoned during the year.
STARK COUNTY.
Fox No. 12.
Located near Navarre, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R Operated by the Mas-
silTon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgartner, Sr., superintend-
ent. Wm. Baumgartner, Jr., mine foreman. Both of Massillon, Ohio. Shaft
opening. 200 feet deep, entering No. 1 seam of coal, 5 feet thick at this point-
Double entry system; fan ventilation: motor and mule haulage; 40 pick miners.
G cutters, 30 loaders and 36 day men employed. Five visits made. February
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ISih, former orders complied with; mine in good condition. April 26th, found
traces of gas in No. 3 entry, north side. Tested safety catches, and found No.
1 cage in bad condition; notified the mine foreman, also the engineer, to allow
no person or persons to ride on this cage until it was repaired. No. 2 cage was
in good condition. July 13th, former orders were complied with. October 19th,
ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry, north side. The day men were putting in
a brattice. When completed, coYiditions will be improved. Found speaking
tube was out of commission; ordered it repaired. December 13th, former or-
ders complied* with; ventilation deficient on north side of the mine; ordered
door repaired and air course cleaned out. The mine foreman agreed to comply
with the orders.
Qeise No. 13.
Situated near Stanwood, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Mas-
sillon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgartner^ Massillon, Ohio,
superintendent Wm. Mofflt, Massillon, Oh\p, mine foreman. Shaft opening,
200 feet deep, No. 1 seam, 5 feet thick; double entry system, fan ventilation,
and employs 40 miners and 16 day men. Four visits made. February 5th and
April 2nd, mine in good condition. August 30th, found suspended for about
3 months; several of the brattices and a trap door required repairing; ordered
them repaired. November 8th, former orders complied with and mine in good
condition for pillar work.
No. 17.
Situated near West Brookfield, Ohio, on the W. & L. B. R. R. Owned and
operated by the Massillon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgart-
ner, Massillon, Ohio, superintendent Patrick H. Harney, same place, mine
foreman. Shaft opening, 225 feet, No. 1 seam, 5 feet thick; fan ventilation,
double entry system; employs 50 miners and 20 day men. Five visits
made. February 17th, April 27th, ordered check door erected in the tunnel
entry and breakthrough cleaned out in No. 3 entry. June 29th, former orders
complied with. Noticed one of the large timbers at the bottom of the shaft ^as
broken. Ordered it replaced with a new one. September 8th. former orders
complied with; ventilation deficient in No. 4 entry; ordered check door repaired
and several sets of timber replaced in the tunnel entry. November 29th, former
orders complied with; mine in fair condition for pillar work.
No. 18.
Located near Stanwood, Ohio, on the B. & O. Ry. Operated by the Massillon
Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgartner, Massillon, Ohio, superin-
tendent John Baumgartner, same place, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 200
feet deep. No. 1 seam of coal, 5 feet thick at this point; fan ventilation, dou])Ie
entry system; 53 miners and 18 day men employed. February 4th, pillars being
removed. Biine was worked out and abandoned in March.
No. 19.
Located on P. Ft. W. & C. and W. & L. B. Rys., near Sippo, Ohio. Operated
by the Massillon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgartner, Mas-
sillon, Ohio, superintendent. Wm. Moffit, same place, mine foreman. Shaft,
157 feet deep, No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double entry system; fan venti-
lation; employs 39 miners and 13 day men. Two visits. January 29th, visited
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for purpose of investigating trouble that had arisen between the miners; learned
they had been shooting before their turn, almost resulting in a fatal accident.
Notified the miners that they must shoot in their turn; also notified the mine
foreman to this effect and to discharge any miner who would disobey the orrler.
March 26th, found former orders being carried out. Mine in fair condition for
pillar work.
No. 20.
Located near Canal Fulton, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated by
the Massillon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgartner, Massiilon,
Ohio, superintendent. Daniel Heinbach, Canal Fulton, Ohio, mine foreman.
Shaft opening, 214 feet deep, entering the No. 1 seam, 4 feet thick at this
point; double entry system; fan ventilation; employs 70 pick miners, 4 cutters,
20 loaders and 28 day men. Four visits made. April 21st, visited and found
idle, on account of water being up^ and no inspection was made August 9th,
found mine in operation after a suspension of nearly six months; ventilation
deficient in No. 2 entry, north side; also in No. 1 entry, south side; ordered two
doors put up and two brattices repaired. August 31st, called to make an exam-
ination of the scales; tested in company with the mine committee and found
incorrect. Made partial inspection of the mine, and found part of former or-
ders complied with; the remaining orders would be complied with in a day or
two. November 26th, found John Baumgartner in charge. He had completed
the remainder of former orders; conditions fair.
Elm Run No. 5.
Situated on the W. & L. E. Ry., hear Elton, Ohio. Operated by the Massil-
lon-Elm Run Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Philip Sonnhalter, Massillon. Ohio,
superintendent. Lewis Brenkamp, Navarre, Ohio, mine foremaiL Shaft, 110
feet, into the No. 1 seam of Massillon coal, which is 4 feet thick; double entry
system, fan ventilation; employs 30 miners and 12 day men. Four visits made.
March 24th, found south side of mine idle, owing to the entries encountering
difficulties. North side in fair condition. May 20th, learned there was trouble
between the company and lessee, causing a cessation of work In a portion of
the mine, necessitating the reduction of the working force. While examining
the cages, noticed the frames were in bad condition; ordered new ones. July
12th and October 15th, former orders complied with and mine In good condition.
Elm Run No. 7.
Located south of Navarre, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Masslllon-Elm Run Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Philip Sonnhalter, Massillon.
Ohio, superintendent. M. Davis, same place, mine foreman. Shaft opening.
214 feet, No. 1 seam, 5 feet thick; double entry, fan ventilation; employs 30
miners and 13 day men. Six visits made. January 28th, visited and found
Idle. March 22nd, found second opening completed and stairway built. May
19th, a 12-foot Brazil fan had been installed, which Is giving good results.
July 27th, found considerable bad roof in No. 2 room In No. 2 entry; ordered it
retimbered. September 15th, former orders compiled with. Ventilation defi-
cient In No. 3 room. No. 1 entry; ordered a breakthrough cut. December 2nd.
former orders compiled with. Mine In good condition.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 387
Pocock No. 3.
Located near East Greenville, Ohio, on the B. & O. and W. & L. E. Rys.
Operated by the Pocock Coal Co., MassiUon, Ohio. Wm. Kutz, same place, has
lull charge. Shaft opening, 245 feet, entering the No. 1 seam of coal, which is
6 feet thick; worked on the double entry system; fan ventilation; employs 80
pick miners, 8 cutters, 24 loaders and 31 day men. Six visits made. February
1st and 2nd, called to test the scales; tested same in company with the mine
committee and found them correct. On making inspection, found former orders
complied with; ventilation deficient in No. 4 entry, west side, caused by a main
door without an attendant. The mine foreman agreed to place an attendant
at this door. April 23rd and June 28th, conditions good. September 14th and
16th, found a number of the main entries retimbered, which improved condi-
tions. October 16th, called to this mine by Superintendent Wm. Kutz and
mine committee. Some trouble existed on account of approaching New Green-
yiUe No. 3 mine, which is abandoned and filled with black damp. On account
of the ventilation being deficient, it was considered dangerous to break into
the old workings. Mr. Kutz wanted to drive an entry about 200 feet, working
it night and day. This work when completed would produce about 15,000 cubic
feet of ventilation per minute. The miners objected to this work being done
on idle days, and Mr. Gorman, district president, was called, and advised ac-
cording to the agreement between the miners and operators that no coal could
be mined on idle dajTS, but said if the Mining Department gave the company
permission to work this place for the safety of the miners' lives, he could not
interfere. After the matter was explained in detail to the mine committee they
were satisfied. Notified Mr. Kurtz to proceed with the work. December 9th
and 14th, found work completed which was ordered on former visit; 12,000
cubic feet of air is now passing into the old workings of the abandoned mine
and coming out of the second opening, which makes it safe as far as damps
are concerned.
Hipp.
Located near Newman, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania Ry. Operated by the
Massillon Stone & Fire Brick Co., Massillon, Ohio. S. J. Preece, R. R. No. 1,
MassiUon, Ohio, has full charge. Drift opening into the clay seam, 5 feet
thick; furnace ventilation; employs 2 drillers, 8 loaders and 4 day men. Four
visits made. February 19th, June 3rd, July 28th and November 1st. Mine in
good condition.
Sippo No. 2.
Located near North Lawrence, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. Operated
by The Everhard Company, Massillon, Ohio. John Yast, same place, has entire
charge. Drift opening into the clay seam, 5 feet thick; furnace ventilation;
employs 12 miners and 2 day men. Four visits made. February 19th, found in
good condition. June 3rd, ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry; there were a
number of breakthroughs in need of repairs; ordered them repaired. July 16th,
Xormer orders complied with. • November 1st, mine in good condition.
McGinty.
Ix>cated near Louisville, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania Ry. Operated by the
I-oulsville Brick ft Tile Co., Louisville, Ohio. Edw. Wolfe, Louisville, Ohio, has
full charge. Drift opening into the No. 6 seam of coal and clay; coal, 3 feet«
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day, 6 feet thick; furnace ventilation; single entiy system; employs 30 miners
and 10 day men. Three visits made. March Slst and June 17th, mine in good
condition. October 26th, ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry; ordered a break-
through cut Aside from this, conditions were fair.
Taggart No. i.
Located near Navarre, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Taggart
Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. E. J. English, same place, has full charge. Shaft
opening, 135 feet deep, entering the No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick at this
point; fan ventilation; double entry system; employs 41 miners and 16 day
men. January 25th, called to investigate fatal accident to Anglo Roberts, who
was injured January 9th, by fall of stone at the face of his room, and died Janu-
ary 22nd. March 4th, former orders complied with. Mine in fftir condition.
Tested scales and found correct. June 1st and August 10th, mine in good con-
dition. October 18th, in good condition. Tested scales; found incorrect
Summit Hill.
Located near Greentown, Ohio, on the B. & O. Ry. Operated by Mrs. L. E.
Smith, Greentown, Ohio. Peter Dearhoff, same place, has full charge. Drift
opening, entering the No. 4 seam of coal, 5 feet thick, including a strata of
stone in the center, which varies in thickness from 2 to 4 inches; furnace venti-
lation; single entry system; 14 miners and 4 day men employed. Three visits
made. February 3rd, in good condition. Tested scales and found correct
April 29th and October 27th, mine found in compliance with the law.
Willow Grove.
Located near West Brookfleld, Ohio. Domestic mine. Operated by the
Willow Grove Coal Co., R. D. No. 1, Massillon, Ohio. C. F. Smith, same place,
has full charge. Shaft opening, 147 feet deep, entering the No. 1 seam of coal,
3% feet thick; fan ventilation; worked on double entry system; employs from 6
to 10 miners and 4 day men; two visits made. August 27th, found ventilation
deficient in No. 2 room. Had it stopped until No. 1 room was driven up, where
a breakthrough could be cut. December 8th, former orders complied with.
Ordered air course cleaned out. Aside from this, conditions were fair.
North Berlin.
Located near New Berlin, Ohio. Operated by G. F. Smith Coal Co., New
Berlin, Ohio. F. Smith, same place, has full charge. Shaft 40 feet deep, into
the No. 5 seam, 5 feet thick, including a strata of stone in the center about 3
inches thick; furnace ventilation, and employs 12 miners and 3 day men. Three
visits made. February 12th, ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry; ordered a
brattice repaired and door put up. May 17th and October 8th, former orders
complied with. Mine in good condition.
Wise.
Remained suspended throughout the year.
INSPECTOR OF MINIS. 389
West Brookfield.
Located Dear W. Brookfield, Ohio. Operated by Peter Busse, Massillon,
Ohio. Drift, into the No. 1 seam; employs frwn 4 to 8 miners. December 8tli,
mine ^ound in fair condition.
Lahmiller No. 1.
Located near "W^co, Ohio. Domestic mine. Operated by J. G. Lahmiller,
R. D., Canton, Ohio,-'who has full charge. Drift opening, into the No. 6 seam,
3 feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs from 10 to 15 miners and 2 day men.
Two visits made. May 3rd, former orders complied with. Ventilation deficient
in No. 1 entry; ordered curtain which was being used replaced by a door.
August 2nd, former orders complied with. Mine in good condition.
% N. F. P. No. 1.
Located on the W. & L. E. Ry., near Osnaburg, Ohio. Operated by the
National Fireproofing Co., Canton, Ohio. John Murley, same place, is superin-
tendent Albert Hale, Osnaburg, Ohio, mine foreman. Drift opening, into No.
G seam of coal, 3 feet thick; furnace ventilation; double entry system; 23
miners and 10 day men employed. Three visits made. February Sth, mine in
good condition. May 6th, ventilation deficient in this mine, caused by the
wet weather; the ditches being unable to carry the water, caused it to flood
the furnace, putting it out of commission. A new furnace which was being
built would be completed ready for use in a few days. August Sth, new fur-
nace in use and mine in good condition.
N. F. P. No. 2.
Remained suspended throughout the year.
Tunnel.
Su8];>ended throughout the year.
WMttacre No. 5.
Located on the Pennsylvania Ry., near Waynesburg, Ohio. Operated by
the Whittacre Fireproofing Company, Waynesburg, Ohio. A Burwell, same
place, has full charge. Drift opening, into No. 5 seam of coal, 3 feet, clay,
6 feet thick; furnace ventilation; 13 miners and 6 day men employed.' Three
visits made. February 10th, former orders complied with; ventilation deficient
at the face of No. 3 entry; ordered it stopped until a breakthrough was cut;
also ordered three brattices repaired, and a number of posts set along the main
entry to support the coal where the clay had crumbled. May 4th, former orders
complied with; mine in fair condition. August 3rd, visited and found idle.
Whittacre No. 6.
Located near No. 5 mine, on same railroad and under same supervision as
No. 5. Drift opening, into No. G seam of coal and clay; coal 3 feet, and clay
varying from 5 to 7 feet thick. Furnace ventilation. Three visits made. Feb-
ruary 10th and May 4th, mine in good condition. August 3rd, found scarcity
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of timber at this mine. Notified mine foreman, also the company^ that a sup-
ply of timber must be kept on hand at all times. The company agreed to com-
ply with the order; 22 miners and 15 day men employed.
Indian Run.
Situated on a branch of the W. & L. E. Ry., 5 miles south of Osnaburg.
Operated by the Steiner Coal Co., Canton, Ohio. David Carl, Osnaburg, Ohio,
has full charge. Drift opening, entering the No. 6 seam of coal, from 3 to 3^
feet thick; furnace ventilation, double entry system. Rope and mule haulage.
Three visits made. February 9th, mine in good condition. May 7th and August
2nd, suspended indefinitely; employs 32 miners and 10 day men.
Keim No. 1.
Located near Mapleton, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. Ry. Operated by the Keim
Brick & Tile Co., Louisville, Ohio. Geo. Hoover, Osnaburg, Ohio, has full
charge. Drift opening, into the No. 6 seam; coal 3 feet, day 6 feet; furnace
ventilation, and employs 8 miners and 2 day men. Four inspections made.
February 11th and May 5th, mine in good condition. May 10th, called to test
scales; tested in company with the miners and found correct. August 4Ui,
while making inspection of this mine found main door standing op^n. There
are Italian drivers in this mine, and they neglect the doors. Gave orders that
the doors must be attended to, and not neglected in this manner, to interfere with
the ventilation.
Keim No. 2.
Located near No. 1, on the same railroad. Operated by the same company.
Geo. Hoover, Osnaburg, Ohio, has full charge. Drift opening. Into No. 6 seam;
coal 3 feet„ clay 6 feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs 7 miners and 3 day
men. Three visits made: February 11th, May 5th and August 4th. On each visit
mine wais found in compliance with the mining law.
Robertsville,
Remained suspended throughout the year.
Ennpirc.
March 31st, visited and found idle. Mine suspended indefinitely.
Edgefield.
Located near Edgefield, Ohio. Operated by Silver Creek Coal Co.. New
Berlin, Ohio. R. Allen, same place, superintendent. Edw. Russell, Canton,
Ohio, mine foreman. Slope, 150 feet In length, entering the No. 4 seam, which
is 4 feet thick, including a strata of stone in the center. Ventilated by exhaust
steam; employs 8 miners and 3 day men. Three visits made. March 5th. former
orders rornplied with; mine in good condition. June 16th, ventilation deficiont
in No. 2 entry, exhaust pipe being 25 feet up the air shaft. Suggested that this
pipe be taken off and have the pump exhaust at bottom of the shaft. December
1st, former suggestions proved a success by increasing the ventilation. Mine
in good condition.
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 391
C. H. B.
Uemained suspended throughout the year.
Canton Sparta Clay.
Located near Sparta, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Canton
Sparta Clay Co., Mineral City, Ohio. Jas. Hutchinson, Sandyville, Ohio,
has full charge. Drift opening, into the clay seam, which is 6 feet thick; fur-
nace ventilation; employs 5 miners and 4 day men. April 20th, former orders
complied with. Pillars are being removed; conditions good.
Fox Run.
Located near North Industry, Ohio. April 20th, visited this mine and
learned that J. P. Jones had leased and operated it about three days. There were
no employes at the mine. However, went into the mine and made a partial in-
spection. The furnace not being in use, no measurements of ventilation were
taken. Has not resumed operation since last visit.
Sonnhalter.
Located near Canton, Ohio. Operated by Sonnhalter Coal Co., Massillou,
Ohio. Geo. Bullock, same place, has full charge. Shaft opening, 60 feet in
depth, entering the No. 4 seam of coal, which is 4^ feet thick; ventilated by
exhaust steam, and worked on double entry system; employs 2 cutters, 5 load-
ers and 3 day men. Three visits made. March 5th and June 16th, mine found
in faft condition. December 17th, second opening had been reached. The water
was about all pumped out. Ordered stairway built in second opening.
Masai I Ion Crystal.
Located near Crystal Springs, Ohio, on the Pennsylvania R. R. and B. & O.
}i. R. Operated by Massillon Crystal Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Croolcson,
same place, has full charge. Shaft, 150 feet, into No. 1 seam of coal, 4 teet
thick at this point; double entry, fan ventilation; employs 35 miners and 15 day
men. Four visits made. March 12th and June 2nd, found second opening com-
Itleied, stairway built, fan erected, and mine in good condition. August 23rd,
ventilation deficient in No. 1 west entry; ordered breakthrough cut. October
22nd, former orders complied with; mine in good condition.
Booth.
Located near Justice, Ohio. Operated by Booth Coal Co., Navarre, Ohio.
B. H. Evans, same place, has full charge. Drift opening, into No. 3 seam, 3
feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs from 6 to 8 miners and 2 day men.
Two visits made. January 28th, former orders complied with. Ventilation de-
ficient, caused by the furnace not being in use. Orders were given that fur-
nace must be kept in use when mine was in operation. September 13th, in
good condition.
St. Elmo.
Located near Canlon, Ohio. Operated by the Johnson Coal Co., Canton,
Ohio. L. C. Johnson, same place, has full charge. Drift oi)ening, into No. 4
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seam, 4% feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs from 6 to 10 miners and
2 day men. Visited December ITth; conditions fair.
Massillon City.
Located near East Greenville, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Owned and op-
erated by the Massillon City Coal Co., Massillon, Ohio. Wm. Penman, same
place, has full charge. Shaft opening, 250 feet, entering the No. 1 seam of
Massillon coal, 5 feet thick. Double entry system, fan ventilatiod; employs
58 miners and 15 day men. Four visits made. April 19th, second opening was
being sunk; three shifts were employed from the top and one shift from below,
roofing up. Tested safety catches and found them in good working order.
Tested scales, correct. June 18th and September 7th, second opening com-
pleted; fan erected, stairway built, speaking tube put in, and mine in good con-
dition. December 3rd, .found door that was being neglected by a driver, which
caused the ventilation to be deficient at times in No. 3 entry; gave orders this
door must be attended to.
Orchard Hill.
Located near Minerva, Ohio. Operated by Maggie Carrey, Minerva, Ohio.
Geo. Hickenburger, same place, has full charge. Shaft, 20 feet, into the No. 6
Boam, which is 28 inches thick; ventilation natural; single entry system: em-
ploys from G to 10 miners and 2 day men. Two visits made: April 28th and No-
vember 5th; mine in good condition.
H. B. Camp.
Located near Aultman, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by H. B. Camp
Clay Co., Aultman, Ohio. EMw. Babb, same place, has full charge. Drift open-
ing, in the clay seam, from 5 to 6 feet thick; worked on single entry system and
has natural ventilation; employs 10 miners and 2 day men. Visited April 23th
and October 27th; found in good condition.
Kester.
Located near Osnaburg, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
Kester Coal Co., Osnaburg. Ohio. Wm. Kester has full charge.* Drift opening,
into the No. 6 seam of coal, 3 feet thick; natural ventilation; single entry sys-
tem; employs 14 miners and 2 day men. Two visits made. May 18th, return
air course was not large enough; ordered it enlarged. August 11th, former
orders complied with; conditions fair.
Massillon City B.
Located near West Brookfield, Ohio. Operated by the Swier & Llewellyn
Coal Co., R. R. No. 1, Massillon. Ohio. Wm. Llewellyn, same place, has full
charge. Shaft opening, 77 feet deep into the No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick;
ventilated by exhaust steam; worked on double entry system, and employs 9
miners and 4 day men. July 9th, found they had just reached the coal; con-
ditions were fair. August 27th, found 7 men engaged in making bottom, tim-
bering and shooting a sump. October 28th, called to test scales Made test of
same in company with mine committee and found correct. December 15th, found
tliem sinking the second opening, which will be completed in about one week.
lKSt>£(m)R 0^ MINES. 393
December 28th, called to investigate death of Jacob Kroft, who was a driver in
mine; died of heart failure while in the act of removing an empty car from the
cage.
B. & B.
Located near Canal Fulton, Ohio. Operated by Blank & Bliler Coal Co.,
Canal Fulton, Ohio. L. Bliler, same place, has full charge. Slope, 156 feet in
length, into the No. 1 seam of coal, which is 4 feet thick; ventilated by exhaust
steam; 7 miners and 2 day men employed. Two visits made. July 15th, found
4 men engaged in sinking a slope; conditions fair. October 20th, coal had been
reached. Seven men were engaged in making the bottom and driving entries.
Conditions good.
Sunnyside.
Operated by John Plaskett, North Industry, Ohio. Drift opening, No. 6
seam, 3 feet thick; employs 4 miners and 1 day man. f
Bates.
Operated by Wm. Bates, North Industry, Ohio. Drift opening, into the No.
G seam, 3 feet thick; employs 4 miners and 2 day men.
Ell No. 2.
Operated by Eli Bros., Alliance, Ohio. Shaft opening, 55 feet. No. 3 seam,
3 feet thick; employs 5 miners.
Krunlauf.
Operated by Krunlauf Coal Co., Osnaburg, Ohio. Drift opening. No. 6 seam,
3 feet thick; employs 5 miners.
Fisher.
Operated by D. R. Thomas, Justice, Ohio. Drift, No. 3 seam; mule haulage,
^nd employs 4 miners and 1 day man.
Sheatzley.
Operated by Henry Lahmiller, North Industry, Ohio. Drift, No. 3 seam, 3
feet thick; employs 5 miners.
Cook.
Operated by Wm. Lahmiller, North Industry, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam; em-
ploys 4 miners.
Fox Run.
Operated by N. Bowman, North Lawrence, Ohio. Slope, No. 1 seam, 4 feet
thick; employs 4 miners and 1 day man.
Newman.
Operated by Newman Coal Co., R. R. No. 2, Massillon, Ohio. Slope opeuiug,
75 feet in length, No. 1 seam of coal, 5 feet thick; employs 4 miners ani 1 day
man.
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Harris.
Operated by David Harris, Canton, Ohio. Drift opening, into No. 4 seam.
6 feet thick; emiHoys from 3 to 7 men and 2 day men.
Groiahell.
Operated by A. J. Qrotshell, Magnolia, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam, 3 foet
thick; employs 5 miners and 1 day man.
Lahmiller No. 3.
Operated by J. 0. Lahmiller, Canton* Ohio. Drift opening. No. 6 seam, 3 feet
thick; employs 3 miners and 1 day man.
Stem winder.
(H>erated by Thoe. Powell, Massillon, Ohio. Shaft. 28 feet, into the No. 1
seam, 3 feet thick; employs from 3 to 5 miners and 1 day man.
SUMMIT COUNTY.
Turkey Foot No. 2.
Located near Manchester, Ohio, on the C. A. & C. R. R. Operated by the
Brewster Coal Co.. Akron, Ohio. John White, Barberton, Ohio, has full charge.
Slope opening, 340 feet in length, into the No. 1 seam of coal. 4 feet thick at
this point; ventilated by fan; double entry system, and employs 50 miners and
IG day men. Three visits made. April 14th, former orders complied with
July 2Gth and November 16th, on each occasion mine was found in good con«li
tion.
Beech wood-M assi I Ion.
Lo-^atod at Manchester, Ohio, on the C. A. & C. R. R. Operated by ^n^
Beechwood-Massillon Coal Co., Cleveland. Ohio. J. J. Williams. R. D. No. 3^.
Clinton. Ohio, has entire charge. Shaft opening, 140 feet deep, into th»? No 1
seam of Massillon (oal. f) feet thick; double entry system; fan ventilation, motor
and mule haulage; employs 29 pick miners. 12 cutters. 44 loaders and 3C day
men. Four visits made. April 15th, visited and found mine idle; made in-
spection and found the electric wires were not placed in the proper place: als^
found machines with no shields. Notified Mr. Williams that shields must l)^
put on the machines before they could be put in operation. May 28th. forni^'
orders complien with; mine in fair condition. July 14th. ventilation dencicni
in No. 1 face entry; ordered two breakthroughs closed; also a door renair^i
loading to the face entry. September 30th, former orders complied ^vit^;
ventilation deficient in No. 2 entry; the miners were cutting a break thi'OUKb-
which was only 5o leet from the outside breakthrough, where there were l-'>"*^
cubic feet of air i>assing; the entry raising very rapidly was the cause. Orler«i
a breakthrough cut in No. 5 or cut-off entry. Aside from this, conditions vere
fair.
mSPECTOR OP MINES. - 395
Hametown.
Worked out and abandoned.
Hill.
Located near Mogadore, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by Robin-
son Clay Product Co., Akron, Ohio. Wm. Lilley, Mogadore, Ohio, has full
charge. Drift opening, into the clay seanl, which is 5 feet in thickness; furnace
ventilation; employs from 8 to 12 miners and 2 day men. Was visited February
12th, May 17th, October 8th. On each occasion, mine was in compliance with
the mining laws.
Swinehart No. 1.
Suspended indefinitely.
Clinton Shaft.
Operated by the Clinton Coal Co., Clinton, Ohio. Shaft opening, into the
No. 1 seam, coal 3 feet; employs from 4 to 7 miners and 2 day men.
Cottage Grove.
Operated by the Cottage Grove Coal Co., R. R. No. 24. Akron, Ohio.
Slope opening, 86 feet in length, entering the No. 1 seam, 3% feet thick; employs
from 4 to 8 miners and 2 day men.
Barberton.
Operated by the Barberton Coal Mining Co., Barberton, Ohio. Henry Miner,
same place, has full charge. Slope opening. 85 feet in length, into the No. 1
seam of coal, 3^ feet thick; employs from 3 to 5 miners and 2 day men.
WAYNE COUNTY.
West Lebanon No. 2.
Located near West Lebanon, Ohio, on the C. A. & C. R. R Operated by the
West Lebanon Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Edw. Penman, West Lebanon, Ohio,
has full charge. Slope opening, 330 feet in length, penetrating the No. 1 or
Massillon seam of coal, 5 feet thick; worked on double entry system; fan ven-
tilation. Five visits made. January 22nd. while making inspection, noticed
a dangerous stone at the inside passageway; ordered three sets of timber put
up. April 1st, found mine idle; made inspection and found former orders were
complied with. July 1st. visited and found idle. September 1st, mine in oi»era-
tion after a suspension of several months. Ventilation deficient in No. 4 room
in No. 2 entry; ordered breakthroughs cut; also manholes in the slope oleanM
out. November 9th, former orders complied with; ventilation deficient in Nos.
6 and 7 room In No. 2 entry. Miners were cutting breakthroughs, which would be
completed in the course of a day or so, and would improve conditions.
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Dalton No. 14.
Located near Dalton, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Mas-
slllon Coal Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Wm. Baumgartner, Massillon, Ohio,
superintendent. John LaViers, Dalton, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening,
125 feet deep, No. 1 seam of coal, from 3% to 4 feet thick; double entry system;
fan ventilation; 36 miners and 14 day men employed. Four visits made.
January 26th, former orders complied with. April 8th, found ventilation defi-
cient in No. 4 entry; miners were cutting a breakthrough, and when completea
condition will be improved. June 30th and October 29th, mine in compliance
v.'ith mining law.
No. 21.
Located near Dalton, Ohio, on the same railroad as No. 14; owned and op-
erated by same company, same superintendent Geo. Swler, Massillon, Ohio,
mine boss. Shaft opening, 157 feet deep, entering the No. 1 seam of coal, from
4 to 5 teet thick; fan ventilation; worked on double entry sj^tem; employs 38
pick miners, 4 cutters, 16 loaders and 20 day men. Four visits made. Janu-
ary 27th, former orders complied with; mine in good condition. April 9th, vis-
ited and found idle; made inspection of the south side; north side being
flooded with water, no inspection made. August 24th, noticed some loose stone
near the bottom of the shaft; ordered it taken down or cross-bars put up.
Found four machine runners preparing to operate their machines without
shields; stopped them, and notified the company that the machines could not lie
operated until shields were put on, which was complied with. September 24th,
called to investigate fatal accident to Richard Edwards, who was injured by
fall of slate at the face of his working place, and died the same day from his
injuries.
No. 22.
Located about 3 miles south of Dalton, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Owned and
operated by the same company as Nos. 14 and 21; same superintendent Wm.
Pollock, North Lawrence, Ohio, mine foreman. Shaft opening, 212 feet deep,
iuto the No. 1 seam of coal, 5 feet thick; worked on double entry system; ven-
tilated by fan. Two visits made: August 25th and December 10th. This is anew
mine. On visit, found 12 men engaged in making bottom and driving two en-
tries toward the second opening. The mine generates fire damp; foimd traces of
gas in No. 2 entry, east side. Conditions are good.
No. 23.
Located near No. 22, on same railroad. Owned and operated by same
company; same superintendent. Daniel Helnbach, Canal Fulton, Ohio, mine
foreman. Shaft opening, 120 feet deep, into the No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet
thick; double entry system, ventilated by exhaust steam; employs 20 miners and
11 day men. Two visits made. August 26th, found 12 men engaged in making
the bottom. Conditions fair. December 16th, second opening completed; stair-
way built. Ordered break put on drum, speaking tube in shaft, and a back-
signal installed.
Grute.
Located near North Lawrence, Ohio. Has transportation over the Penn-
sylvania R R. Operated by Minglewood-Massillon Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
C. A. Kouth, Massillon, Ohio, has full charge. Slope opening, 280 feet, into No. 1
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seam of coal, 4^ feet thick; taji Tentilation; double entiy system; employs 67
miners and 18 day men. Six visits made. January 18th, found they had Just
competed the bottom and started off two face and two butt entries. March
29th, ordered breakthroughs cut in the main entry; also gob removed from the
air course. June 15th, former orders complied with; 33 men were employed in
the mine, which was a violation of the mining law, there being no second open-
ing. The number was reduced, in compliance with the "law. Found two sets
of timber broken in the slope; ordered them replaced by new ones. July 2nd,
called to test scales; tested in company with mine committee and found correct.
August 12th, former orders complied with; second opening completed, fan
erected. Ordered a stairway built; also manholes along the slope. October 21dt,
former orders complied with. Mine in good condition.
Jones No. 3,
Located near Hametown, Ohio. Operated by J. D. Jones Coal Co., R. R. No.
35, Barberton, Ohio, who has entire charge. Slope, 335 feet, into the No. 1
seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double entry system; ventilated by exhaust steam;
employs 10 miners and 3 day men. Three visits made. July 20th, September
17th, found 6 men engaged in sinking a slope. November 17th, found 10 men
engaged in driving entries and turning rooms. Ventilation deficient in the face
entry; ordered brattice put up.
Terra Cotta.
Located near Fredericksburg, Ohio, on the C. A. ft C. R. R. Operated by the
Terra Cotta Coal ft Clay Co., Fredericksburg, Ohio. A. W. Laughlin, same
place, has full charge. Drift opening, into No. 5 seam, 2% feet thick; natural
ventilation, and employs 11 miners and 8 day men. Visited October 11th; venti-
lation deficient, caused by the return air course being blocked with gob; ordered
it cleaned out
Calffornla.
Operated by J. Santrock, Doylestown, Ohio. Employs from 3 to 5 miners
and 1 day man; has furnace ventilation.
Gilt Edge.
Owned by A. W. Laughlin, Fredericksburg, Ohio. Drift opening, into the
No. 5 seam; employs 4 miners and 1 day man; natural ventilation.
Redett.
Operated by Wm. Redett ft Son, Fredericksburg, Ohio. Drift, into the No. 5
seam; employs 4 miners and 1 day man.
Eim Run No. 9. .
Located near Clinton, Ohio, on the C. A. ft C. R. R. Owned and operated
by the Massillon Elm Run Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Philip Sonnhalter, Mas-
sillon, Ohio, superintendent H. Williams, Canal Fulton, Ohio, mine foreman.
Shaft opening, 110 feet deep, No. 1 seam of coal, 4 feet thick; double entry sys-
tem, exhaust steam ventilation; employs 10 miners and 8 day men. Three visits
made: July 22nd and September 27th, new mine. On my visit found the coal
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hud be^n reached. Ten men were engaged in m&klng the bottom and shootiac m.
HUtnp: ordered second opening, braK© on drum, and speaMng tube, KoT#iiibef
30th. visited this mine for the purpose of learning U Tormer orders had beta
eora piled with. On arrival found mine Idle until second opening was completed.
Part of fomior orderw bad t>een compUed witb.
Burton City.
Operated by the Burton City Coa! Co., Burtc^n City. Ohio, Sb^ft opting.
G& feet, into the No. 1 Beam, which 1& 3 teet thiek; tenillated by exhaust ateam^
Km ploys 4 miners and 2 day men.
Doylestown No. 1.
Remained auBpendett tbrougbotU tbt» year.
HOLMES COUNTY,
Btlderback No. Z
OptratiHl by D. M. Bllderbndt. Mllleralmri;, Ohio. Drift opmiJng, Na 0
«eu,m; employs 4 men. Natui^l ventilation.
Uhl Nob. t and 2. ,
Owned and operated by B. Uhl, Millersburg, Ohio. Drifts, into the No. u
seam, 3 feet thick; employs from 5 to 8 miners and 1 day man; natural ventila-
tion.
Horn.
Operated by John Horn, Klllbuck, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam; employs 3
miners and 1 day man.
Brooks.
Operated by Wm. Brooks, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam; natural v^o*
tilation, and employs 4 men.
Chevellard.
Operated by E. H. Chevellard, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift opening. No. 6 se^»'^*^'
3 feet thick; furnace ventilation; employs 7 miners and 1 day man.
Quillen No. 1.
Operated by the Holmes County Coal & Clay Product Co., Millersbv.i ^^
Ohio. Drift opening, into No. 4 seam, 4 feet thick; ventilated by furnace: er^^^
ploys 9 miners and 2 day men.
Quiilen No. 2.
Worked out and abandoned.
Mast
\
Operated by A. A. Echard. lessee, Millersburg, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 seam;
natural ventilation; employs 6 miners an(} 1 day man.
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MINES VISITED OUTSIDE OF SEVENTH DISTRICT.
BELMONT COUNTY.
Buckeye.
. March 3rd, visited in company with District Inspector Lot Jenkins and
found mine idle; made partial inspection. -Mr. Jenkins took exception to the
wiring of this mine, and suggested that the positive wire be placed further
back and the return wire be raised up higher. There were several sets of
broken timber, which he ordered replaced by new ones; also ordered guard put
around fly wheel and belt. The fan not being in use, no measurements of ven-
tilation were taken. Tested scales in company with the check weighman and
a number of the miners and found correct.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Elizabeth.
March 11th, visited in company with Chief Inspector of Mines Geo. Harrison
and District Inspectors Morrison and Smith, for the purpose of making an
Investigation of a squeeze that had taken place in Nos. 1 and 2 entries, the
squeeze commencing at No. 10 room and extending to No. 17 room. After mak-
ing a thorough investigation, Mr. Harrison took the matter up with Mr. Cox,
superintendent, to devise the best method to take care of it. The miners
had made a complaint that in No. 4 room in No. 2 entry, where there was a
cave standing. We made an Inspection of this room; no traces of gas were
found. November 3rd and 4th, received telegram from Mr. Harrison, chief in-
spector of mines, to assist Mr. Morrison, district inspector, in making an Inspec-
tion of this mine. A special examination was made of the abandoned work-
ings, where the miners claimed there was standing gas, no traces of gas being
found. There was considerable dust distributed along the haulage ways, the
cause being the miners loading their bug-dust on top of the cars, which came
in contact with the roof, dragging it off. Mr. Morrison suggested that the
miners load their dust in the bed of the car; this done, would eliminate a great
deal of the danger. He also requested that the haulages be sprinkled. The
ventilating system in this mine is excellent.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
Big Walnut, McNab and Delmore Mines.
On September 8th. received a telegram from Chief Mine Inspector Grco. Harri-
son to meet District Inspectors Smith and Morrison at Salem, Ohio, on Septem-
ber 9th, for the purpose of making an examination of the above-named mines.
A thorough inspection was made of the said mines and detailed report filed with
the chief inspector of mines.
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.
Huff Run-
September 2Sth, vtfilted tills mint in company with Chief Inspector Ceo. liar*
rlBon and Blstrlet Inspector Alex. Smttb. Mine found la fair condition.
South Side,
Septeniber 28tli, visited tMe mine la company with Chfef Mine Inspector
Geo. Harrison and Dis^trlet luspeetor Smith, at the request of Mr. Hoi den, the
trouble being black damp, forced there from the Huff Run mine, these properties
being worked into one au other, at eo many different places, both parties be! as
responsible for the conditions. Mr. Holden was not present, therefore no deli*
nfte action was taken.
EIGHTH DISTRICT
LOT JENKINS.
Composed of a Portion of Belmont County.
(401)
2ft— I. Of M.
402 ^^^^B AN K DAL REForr
H0H. Geo. Harrison, Chief Insptdor €>/ Mine's, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir: — In accordance with the cuatoni, T herewith submit ihe
afBcial report of the^ Eighth Mintng Dislrict for Lhe year Uegianlng Jantiar^^
1«t. I9py, anil ending December 3lBt, 19»m.
The njtnt^s aiotig the ri%*er froiU from Powhattan to Brhigeporl will auly I^S
ropoFt-^d lu District No. S unttl May tst: from then to the close of the y^^M
they will be reported by fnapector L.. 0. Devore, of District No, 10.
Twenty six permanent Improvements were made, as follows: 7 fajin,
air shafts, 7 other openings, 4 sets of statra and 2 speaklni? tnbes, i
No new mines opened up, ancl none were suspended during ihe yefl.r. f
Work in the forepart of the year was v^ry poor, most all of tbe mmi^^*
working slow time, bnt the past Jlye months showed a decided itnprovei&P* *■
The greatest trouble experienced was the lacli of railroad cars to keep Itm.^
mines ni lining.
I regret to report so many fatal accidents to our fellow-craftsmen, 27 i**j
all, from different causes, accounts of which will be fotijid in this report. Thi^,
number seems exceedingly large from one district, but with the danjierou^ |
stone that lays over Uie No. 8 seam of coal it is strange that more acfidpni^
da not happen from falis of stone. From statements made lo' mine maiiagefs*
and from my personal experience while visiting mines, if is an ordlnar}' ciT"
eumstance to find men working under loose stone. The arg:ument maj' b^
made by aome that managt^ment of mines should prosecute men for iM3t
properly posting, in order that the number of accidents may be reduced, hut
What greater punishment could be meted out than death itself, which caa ^
tho only rf'^nU where so mnt'li risk Is taken with the t^tone encouulerfi] to
this seam, but the desire to finish loading a car or to perform some other dotf
before placing a post or taking the stone down, causes ;the greatest number
of the accidents. The majority of mine bosses and superintendents are con-
tinually warning the men in regard to posting, and they especially regret to
have any accident happen at the mine where they are in charge.
I have had, during the year, two men arrested for violation of the mining
laws: On April 19th, J. P. McLean, employed as fire boss at the Eleanor min^
of the Highland Coal Co., made his examination of the mine and found some
gas in first west. He did not place any danger signal up as a warning, an^
permitted men to enter with open lights, resulting in six men being severely i
burned about the face and hands. At the hearing before Squire J. W. Morro^- ^
at Bellaire, McLean was advised by attorneys to waive examination and allo^
the squire to bind him over to the grand jury at the September term of court
which was done; McLean furnished the necessary bond. When the S^
jury convened in September, three of the men who were Injured, and mys^l''
were subpoenaed to appear and testify as to what had occurred on April 1^^
at the Eleanor mine, but for some cause the jury did not find a true bill against
J. P. McLean. The reason is not apparent as to why a true bill was not founa
against this fire boss. There was no question in my mind but that he ^
guilty of criminal negligence, but the company, between the time of the «^*'
dent and the convening of the grand jury, had made satisfactory settleBieD^
with the parties who were Injured, and just what the other witnesses testifi*^
to before the grand jury is not known.
On July 10th, Forest M. Sykes was killed by being caught In the chain of*
Inlng machine at the Knob mine. Mr. Sykes and Elmer Witchey started to W^^
h a machine that was properly shielded. One of the shields became bro^*^
>me way and they continued to operate the machine contrary to law, <^
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the result that Sykes lost his life. I had a warrant sworn out for the arrest
of Elmer Wltchey for operating a machine without shields. He pleaded guilty
before Squire J. W. Morrow, at Bellaire, and was fined according to law.
On July 21st, there was an explosion of gas in the Eleanor mine of the
Highland Coal Co., at Wamock, Ohio, causing the death of Thos. Sutherin,
an Americah, aged 43. He was employed as superintendent and mine boss.
The mine had been idle for a while, and he was keeping up steam and pump-
ing the water from the mine. On the morning of the 21st, he started the fan
at a slow speed and went down the air shaft to go to the pump, which was
located 600 feet from the bottom of the shaft, evidently with an open lamp,
as all the safety lamps were found later in the engine room. A farmer work-
ing in an adjacent field, cutting hay, shortly after Mr. Sutherin entered the
mine heard a terrific report, and seeing smoke and dasti copiing out of the
shaft, ran down and blew the whistle. Word was phoned at once to Glencoe
to the Dellora mine, owned by the same company. The superintendent of
Dellora mine and assistant mine boss, with fire boss and a few other men,
went to the mine as quickly as possible. Upon entering the mine they dis-
covered doors and stoppings had been blown down. Temporary stoppings were
erected, and at about 10:30 a. m., T. D. Sutherin was found close to where the
pump was located, lying across the road, dead, evidently having been killed
by the force of the explosion. His side was caved in where he was lying on a
discharge water-pipe close to the rail.
The following day, July 22nd, with the superintendent of Dellora mine and
superintendent of the Raven Coal Co., with some other men from Dellora
mine, and myself, the Eleanor mine was entered to ascertain the extent of the
explosion and damage to the mine. After building temporary stoppings at
about 4 p. m.,^we were able to go all around the mi*ie. The explosion had
torn all the stoppings and doors out in the mine, and on the west and main
south entries most of the timbers were blown out. On the east side the
force of the explosion was not so severe, and while the accident of Mr. Suth-
erin was to be regretted, it was fortunate that there were no others in the
mine at the time of the explosion, as it would have meant the death of all
unfortunate enough to have been in the mine. It does not seem possible that
a man placed in charge of the care of others as a foreman would attempt to
go In a mine, with an open light, so soon after starting the fan, especially
after the occurrence in the mine just three months previous, whereby six men
had been severely burned from igniting gas.
Seven visits were made to mines outside of my district in company with
the new inspector, L. D. Devore, and two visits to the Steubenville oil field
in Jefferson county, where there was great activity in drilling oil and gas
wells.
When not otherwise mentioned in my report, it will be the No. 8 seam of
coal which is being worked, averaging from 5 to 5*.^ feet in thickness; mines
ventilated by fans, and are principally all machine-mined coal, if not other-
wise stated. All mines, with the exception of the small ones, are included in
this report.
In conclusion, I wish to say my relations with the Department, manage-
ment of mines and miners have been of a pleasant nature during the year, and
I also wish to thank you for your sound advice and assistance in the discharge
of my duties.
Very respectfully yours,
LOT JENKINS, Bellaire, Ohio,
December 31, 1909, Inspector Eighth District.
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BELMONT COUNTY.
Glen.
Located near Gleneoe, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Belmont
Coal Mining Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Slope opening, 100 feet long. John McMillen,
superintendent. E. T. Jones, mine boss. Both of Gleneoe, Ohio. Employs
224 miners and G8 day hands. Seven visits made; two to investigate fatal
accidents. January IGth, investigated fatal accident of Chas. Wiles, aged 23,
American, who was caught in mining machine chain on January 14th, and
died on the 15th, while the doctors were operating on him. lie attempted to
cross over cutter head between motor box and coal, and bits on chain caught
his clothing and pulled him in against the coal, cutting off both his legs.
There was no shield on the machine when the accident happened. Had vis-
ited the mine December 28, 1908, and was informed by the management that
shields had been provided for all machines, and they would be placed on the
machines at once. With the exception of two, all machines had been properly-
shielded. On June 25th, investigated fatal accident of John Lenden, age 14
years and 7 months, a trapper boy. The driver's mule was stalled, pulling a
loaded car out from 33rd room on 2nd east butt entry, close to where tlie boy
was trapping. The boy went in the room, and just as he was going to pass
by the car the mule started, squeezing him between post and car, breaking his
neck. Other visits were to inspect the mine on Marcli 1st, May 19th, Aiigust
2nd, September 13th and October 28th. The mine is usually in fair condition,
with exception of the traveling way to second opening, in which so many
falls occur that it obstructs the air, making an extra pressure on the stoppings;
those stoppings are being renewed with brick and cement at the request of
the Department, which will improve ventilation along working faces. On Sep-
tember 13th, the ventilation had fallen back; requested that one or two men
be put to work putting in brick or cement stoppings, and to continue until
they were up to ninth east entry.
Black Diamond.
Located at Neff, Ohio. Operated by the Belmont Coal Mining Co., Pitts-
burg, Pa. E. H. Lace, Bellaire, Ohio, superintendent. Lawrence Gardner.
Neff, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, employing as large a number as 238
miners and GO day hands, but on last visit only 181 miners and 59 day hands
were at work. This mine has been visited several times during the year. The
ventilation in forepart of year was poor. On March 15th, in company with
Chief Inspector Geo. Harrison, a meeting was held with General Manager T. K-
Maher, of the company, whereby thoy were to install anotlier fan within 30
days. This was done, and it improved the mine as far .as ventilation was con-
cerned. August 11th, was called to the mine by Mr. Lace, the superintendent.
There was a squeeze on a portion of the mine, causing the loss of considerable
territory for the time being until it could be worked around with other entries;
this reduced the working force considerably. On October 8th, ventilation was
poor on 5th and Gth west entries. They had cleaned up through the squeeze;
the main air course leading from the inlet shaft had been affected by the
squeeze and had fallen in in several places. Requested improvement in those
entries. Men employed cleaning out the air course. On December Sth. again
visited. The mine had connected up with an old shaft opening on 12 west.
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making inlet opening and traveling way out for that section of the mine.
Ventilation was not good on 3 and 4 and 5 and 6 west. Suggested that a
place bo driven narrow from 6 west to 7 west, and not to employ any more
men in those entries than were then employed, untU a place was driven
through from 6 to 7 west. The management willingly complied with my re-
quest. Transportation, B. & O. and W. & L. E.
Knob.
Located 1% miles west of Bellaire, Ohio. Operated by the Bakewell Coal
Co., Bellaire, Ohio. J. H. Pearsall, Bellaire, Ohio, superintendent and mine
boss. Drift opening, employing 103 miners and 26 day men. Ventilated by
furnace. Eight visits made, two to investigate fatal accidents, both of which
were reported in the usual way. The other visits were for inspections, and,
generally speaking, the mine was found in fair condition, excepting on Decem-
ber 14 th, the ventilation on 1 and 2 west and faces of those two entries was
not satisfactory. Requested it improved. Returning on December 31st, found
it somewhat improved, but the mine is becoming too extensive to ventilate
with the present furnace. Suggested a fan installed, and while there on De-
cember 31st, the management said they were going to put in a fan. Some of
the trolley wires are not the required distance outside of rail, but the road Is
so close to the same rib where trolley wire is hung tliat there is plenty of
room to travel on the opposite side from wires. Informed the management
road must be kept over far enough so wire could be placed the required dis-
tance from rails. Transportation, B. & O. R. R.
Buckeye.
Located 2% miles west of Flushing, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by
the Harrison Mining Co., HoUoway, Ohio. Drift opening, employing 31 miners
and 14 day men. Five visits made. March 3rd, In company with Inspector
W. H, Miller, of the 7th District. Upon arriving at the mine found It idle and
the fan not in operation, and only the motor road was inspected. June 2nd,
ventilation on south side of mine was not satisfactory, considerable black damp
permeating the air, coming from the old workings. Requested the men sent
out from that side of the mine and ordered stoppings put in along old work-
ings; also fan to be started earlier in the morning. August 3rd, in fair con-
dition. October 13th, In fair condition. Ordered some doors on south side In
place of curtains. December 22nd, fan had been reversed, bringing the air
in at the opening close to working faces, and while (he volume of air along
working faces was not as great as formerly, it was more pure and free from
any foul air. June 25th, scales were tested; found correct. Wm. Harrison, Hol-
loway, Ohio, superintendent. Jno. Harrison, same place, mine boss.
Taggart.
Operated by the Barton Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Geo. Green, St. Clalrs-
ville, Ohio, superintendent. Jabez D. Gouldlng, same place, mine boss. Drift
opening, employing 77 miners and 28 day men. Five visits made. March 10th,
In fair condition, excepting wiring. The miners were also not supplied with
the proper kind of tamping tools. May 28, found some of the machines not
properly shielded, shields having been put aside by some machine runners.
Also requested more manholes made along one of the motor lines. July 27th,
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former orders complied with. Wire In better condition; shields on machines,
and all miners using proper tamping tools. October 6th, in fair condition.
November 30th, ventilation was not very good; there had been a large fall in
the return airway, but men were put to work at once cleaning it up. Mine
located on branch of the C. L. & W., from Barton to St. Clairsville.
Victor.
Located near Bannock, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Bannock
Coal Co., Akron, Ohio. Shaft, 33 feet deep, employing 20 miners and 9 day
men. Geo. W. Selway, Bannock, superintendent and mine boss. Only one
visit was made to the mine during the year, the mine being suspended since
the first of April. April 12th, in poor condition. There is exceptionally tender
roof in this mine.
Suburban Brick.
Fire clay mine, located at Bellalre, Ohio. Operated by Suburban Brick
Co., Wheeling, W. Va. Employs 10 men. C. H. Carpenter, Martins Ferry,
Ohio, is in charge. May 11th, in company with Inspector L. D. Devore, visited
mine by request of Chief Inspector Geo. Harrison, to investigate whether
large quantities of explosives were stored in the mine. The explosives were
found kept in locked boxes, not more than 25 pounds in any one box, each box
at least 100 feet apart. One man does all the handling of explosives. Mine was
in fair condition, and no safer method for taking care of the explosives could
be suggested.
Pultney.
Located just south of Bellaire, Ohio. Operated by Cambria Mining Co.,
Toledo, Ohio. Transportation, C. & P. R. R. T. H. Huddy, superintendent.
W. H. Boring, mine boss. Both of Shady Side, Ohio. Slope, 290 feet long.
Visited March 4th and 5th, and found in fair condition, but mining machines
were not properly shielded, and very few of the minors were supplied with
the right kind of tamping tools. Ordered mine boss to have machines stop
running until properly shielded, which .was done; also notified miners that
they must provide themselves with the copper tamping tools, or they would
not be allowed to continue working in the mines of this state. March 29th,
was called to investigate fatal accident, which was reported. This mine will
be under the supervision of L. D. Devore, j in District No. 10, from May Ist
to December 31 st. 1909.
Nail Mill.
Located at Bellaire, Ohio. Operated by the Carnegie Steel Co., Pittsburg.
Pa. Transportation, C. & P. R. B. F. Marling, Bellaire, Ohio, superintendent
and mine boss. Drift opening, employing 22 miners and 7 day men. Two
visits made. April 16th mine in good condition and well taken care of. May
31st, in company with Inspector L. D. Devore, investigated fatal accident
Captina.
Located at Captina, Ohio, on the Ohio River & Western R. R. Operated
by the Captina Coal Co., Armstrong Mills, Ohio. Wm. Rankin, same place,
superintendent and mine boss. Shaft. G8 feet deep, employing 26 pick miners
and 6 day hands. Mine generally found in fair condition, and has been in
INSI'ECTOR OP MINES. 407
operation for a great number of years. In consequence, the boilers are not
located the required distance from the hoisting shaft, but the law when enacted
only provided for any new mines being opened after its passage. The mine
generates some gas, and is Inspected every morning by a fire boss before men
are allowed to enter.
Columbia.
Located at Fairpoint, Ohio, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the
Columbia Coal Co., Akron, Ohio, but at close of year the name of company was
changed to Akron Coal Co., Akron, Ohio. D. W. Selway. Fairpoint, Ohio,
superintendent. Ira Watkins, St. Clairsville, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening,
employing 179 miners and 39 day men. Five visits made. January 20th. or-
dered wires put farther back from rails and kept closer to roof. May 25th,
found wire placed as requested and in fair condition, excepting the escape-
ment way. This was ordered put in better condition, the management will-
ingly agreeing to have it made satisfactory. August 19th and September
28th, mine was in fair condition; December 15, in fair condition and good
readings of air were obtained in last breakthroughs of entries, but the amount
of air entering the mine was not up to the standard required by law for the
number of men employed on the inside. Had the fan speeded faster, and re-
quested that it be kept at that speed.
Big Run.
Ix)cated near Dillies Bottom, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the
J. W. Gorrell Coal Co.. Alliance. Ohio. This mine was reported in 1908 as
Eastern Ohio Coal Co. Slope, 420 feet long, employing 18 miners and 8 day
men. Visited January 28th. Mine in good condition, excepting no stairs in the
air shaft. Ordered stairs put in. March 8th, stairs were being placed in
shaft. Requested refuge hole made at bottom of slope tor the man attending
to cable, in case of runaway trip on slope. May 10th. in company with In-
spector L. D. Devore found mine in fair condition, excepting the stairs that
had been constructed in the ^ir shaft, which were buiit of too light a material.
on account of which we were unable to approve of them, and ordered them
made more secure and safe. During my period of inspection of this mine, D.
B. Brooks, of Bellaire, Ohio, was superintendent and D. C. Morris, same place,
mine boss.
Clifford.
located at Dillies Bottom, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Fort
Pitt Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. A. 0. Leonard, Moundsville, W. Va., Euperln-
tendent. F. B. McKinney, same place, mine boss. Slope, 420 feet long.
Greatest number employed during my time of inspection was 40 miners and
IC day men. Five visits made — three during the time mine was included In
district No. 8, and two since it was transferred to district No. 10. February
18th, in fair condition; stairs had been erected in the new air shaft. April
15th, investigated fatal accident to F. B. McKinney, the mine boss. May 10th,
with Mr. L. D. Devore, inspector Tenth District, examination of the mine was
made and found in fair condition. As there was no map of the old territory,
advised main west entries driven in advance of 3 and 4 west, or bore holes
kept drilled ahead of 3 and 4 west, on account of there being some territory
from the old mine somewhere ahead. In company with Chief Inspector Geo.
Harrison, Inspectors L. D. Devore, Tenth District, and Thos. Morrison, Ninth
408 ANNUAL REPORT
District, we visited ttie mine by request of the management for a conference
in regard to placing an additional steam boiler, as the present boiler was too
close to the slope opening. Unfortunately, there is a bad situation at the
mine, the Ohio river being located on one side of the boiler room and C. & P.
R. R. on the other side. An agreement was reached whereby the manage-
ment was to keep two openings other than the slope opening in good condition.
so employes would have egress without coming to slope opening in case of
fire at that point.
Tunnel I.
Located at Flushing, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Flushing
Coal Co., Elyria, Ohio. Drift opening, into the No. 8a seam of coal, about 34
feet thick. J. A. Trimbath, of Flushing, superintendent and mine boss. Com-
pressed air machines are used to cut the coal; 42 miners and IG day bands
employed. Motor and mule haulage in use. Four visits made. January 15th.
mine in poor condition, drainage and ventilation poor. Ordered general im-
provement. August 10th, mine idle and fan not in operation; no inspection
made. The mine had practically been suspended, only driving a place to
surface for ventilation and drainage. September 21st. mine in fair condition;
entry had been driven out and drainage and ventilation improved, and a f^^^
force of men again at work. December 24th, in fair condition, but some ^t
the stoppings were not put in as tight as they should be; the management
promised to have them remedied.
Lucy.
Located between Neffs and Stewartsville, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Op^^'
ated by tlie (Jordoii Coal Co., Stewartsville, Ohio. Hugh Ferguson, Stewart =^'
vilU', Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift mine, employing T)! minex'^
and 14 day men. Four visits made. May 20th, in fair condition. Some <^^
the miners were slow in complying with the copper tamping tool law; al:^*^
HMjuesied some brick stoppings put. in between main inlet and outlet; wir^''^^^
had b(M n rehung to comply with the law. Augnist 2Gth. miners had compli*-^*^
with tamping tool law. Ventilation along working faces was not good; soria*^
doors and stoppings were not in good condition; orders were given to ha^""«^
th(ni repaired. Sei)tember 1st, by request of management and mine commit:-
tee scal«s t< sr«'d and were found correct. November 4th, mine in fair conditio i^i -
Cth west having been driven out to daylight and supplying fresh air close to
working lacr.s. Tile stoppings arc being built between main inlet and outM-
Dellora.
Loeat.d at Chncue. Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Highl^-\*~^
Coal Co.. WluHJing, W. Va. Shaft, G7 feet deep, employing 200 miners and •*
day liaiids. Tl. S. Rc^ppert. Ctlencoe. Ohio, superintendent. Stephen FnZ'V^
rick, .^aiiie j)lac<', mine boss. Eight visits made. February IGth. ventilat''^*'
on soutli was not good; rerpn-sted improvement. Miners were slow in c*-"*^*
plying with th»' copjx'r tamping tool law. March 19th, ventilation improvcJ *"^^,
south sid(^ but deficient on north side. Requested men kept out from sc"^' .
entries until ventilation was made more satisfactory. The kind of shieldiS^ ,
us(^ on mining machines were also not approved, as they did not protect '^ ,,
chain in the maiUHT they should. June 8rd. ventilation was improved on no"^^ '^
.Inly r.Mh. some of the entries wert^ not well timbered, and wires along first nc^ ^
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 409
were In poor condition, and doors and stoppings not carried forward as tliey
should be. Left orders for improvement, and returned July 28th. Considerable
Improvement had been made in the matter of both wires and stopping. All the
miners were supplied with the right kind of tamping tools and shields were
made satisfactory. September 21st, in fair condition; manholes made along first
north motor line, but a dispute arose as to how the return power should be
conducted from the mining machines, my contention being that they should
carry two wires, positive and return, from the motor passway in; the manage-
ment contending for the use of the rail for return. At a meeting with Mr.
J. C. McKinley, general manager of the company, it was agreed to take the
matter up with Chief Inspector Geo. Harrison. At the conference held in Co-
lumbus, at which Mr. McKinley, some other coal operators, Mr. Geo. Harrison
and myself were present, an agreement was reached that the motor lines were
to be moved up to where track was bonded, and the positive and return wire
carried in from that point. November 3rd, the ventilation was not good
on 3rd south face entries. A squeeze had affected the airway, causing the
3rd south faces to be ventilated from the north side split of air until another
pair of entries could be connected from 2nd south to 3rd south. Found the
agreement in regard to carrying return power from cutting machines being
complied with. December 16th, in fair condition, only on 3rd south, where
they were expecting to cut through from 2nd, were cut through the night be-
fore, and it would be only a matter of a few days until that section would
be properly ventilated. Only a few brick or cement stoppings have been
built in this mine.
Eleanor.
Located at Wamock, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the High-
land Coal Co., Wheeling, W. Va. Shaft, 140 feet deep, employing 20 miners
and 11 day men. Four visits made. On April 19th, while on my way to the
mine, was informed that men had been burned that morning with gas. Upon
arriving at the mine, found this to be true. The fire boss, J. P. McLean, had
made his examination and stated that he discovered gas in first west entry
and opened the compressed air valve that was leading up in that entry, think-
ing it would remove the gas or fire (]|imp. He placed no signal of warning
or danger board, but notified one of the men verbally that there was gas in
the entry, and permitted them to enter, with the result that Walter Sanders,
John Kolovocki, Stanford Rounds, Theodore Goddard and Emmit and Henry
Travis were severely burned about the face and hands. Entering the mine,
found a few of the board stoppings had been blown out and one door blown
down. These were soon repaired and the mine was thoroughly examined.
Found there was still some standing gas in the entries where the men had
been injured. Orders were left to have the fire boss' duties strictly compile*!
with, and to allow no one to go in mine other than fire boss until places were
free from fire damp. April 23rd, found former orders were being complied
with, and J. P. McLean had been succeeded as fire boss by Brockley Hurst.
July 22nd, investigated fatal accident to Thos. Douglas Sutherin, superintend-
ent and mine boss, who had been killed the day before by an explosion. The
mine had been idle and he was keeping up steam and pumping water from
the mine. The fan had not been running the night of the 20th of July, and it
is not known just how long before. On the morning of the 21st of July he
started the fan, and in a short while after, he went in the mine to make sonio
exjamination or repair the pump, when an explosion occurred, evidently from
his lamp, as all the safety lamps were afterwards found In the engine room.
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He was found by men from the Dellora mine, who had been sent for after the
explosion, lying close to where the pump was located, about 600 feet from
bottom of shaft. The explosion caused considerable damage on the inside of
the mine, such as blowing out stoppings and doors, as well as several timbers
on main south and one and two west. The mine has not run any coal since,
only pumping water, and the pump can be started from outside. Whenever
the pump requires attention, a couple of men go in with safety lamps. When
working, compressed air machines are used to cut the coal.
Hall & Gilhooley.
Will be reported in District No. 10, as it was not visited until the change
in districts was made.
Johnson.
Located at Pipe Creek, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the John-
son Coal Co., Bellaire, Ohio. Geo. Johnson, Dillies Bottom, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Jas. Cook, Shadyside, mine boss. Slope, 250 feet long, employing
104 miners and 25 day men. Two visits made. January 28th, mine ventilation
not very good, and mining machines not shielded; stoppings not carried for-
ward as close as they should be, especially on 9 and 10 west; miners had also
not complied with law in regard to copper tamping tools; second opening was
in a wet condition, and some of the wires were not hung in accordance with
the provisions of the law. Orders were left to have these matters brought up
to standard in all respects. April 28th, considerable improvement had been
made; several brick stoppings had been built, and men were working rehang-
ing wires to comply with the law, but escapement shaft was still in wet condi-
tion. Also investigated fatal accident to John Human.
Black Oak.
Located between Lafferty and Flushing, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated
by the St. Clair Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. D. J. Orr, Flushing, Ohio, superin-
tendent. Hugh Gaffney, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 87 feet deep, employ-
ing 151 miners and 39 day men. Six Visits made. January 26th, brick and
cement stoppings wen> being built and ventilation was somewhat improved,
but machines were only partly shielded, and scarcely any of the miners had
complied with the tamping tool law. A request was made for more refuge
holes along motor line. May 10th, ventilation was fair; several brick stop-
pings were completed by this time. Some machines were not properly shielded
and wore ordered stopped until they were. Scales tested and found correct.
July 20 and 21, mine in fair condition; machines all shielded; miners all sup-
plied with proper tamping tools, and manholes made along south face motor
line. September 20th, partial examination was made; found in fair condition.
Investigated accident. December 7th, mine in fair condition. D. J.
Orr, of Flushing, had been succeeded by John Moon, of the same place, as super-
intendent. Mr. Orr having been transferred to one of the company's other mines
Kennon.
Located iVj miles west of Flushing, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by
the Kennon Coal & Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Corey, Flushing, Ohio,
superintendent. Geo. Millward, same place, mine boss. Drift, employing 61
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 411
miners and 27 day men. Two^ visits made. Mine was suspended most of the
year. November 8th, just after the mine started, found machines shielded
only on one side; ordered operations stopped until they were shielded on the
other side. Second opening traveling way in poor condition; scales tested
and found correct. December 20th, machines were shielded, and some work
had been done on second opening traveling way. Ordered it put in a safe
condition or it would be necessary to insist on not more than ten men being
employed inside, and to improve the ventilation on 13 and 14 east. The man-
agement willingly agreed to start men at work repairing second opening
traveling way, which would improve ventilation all over the mine, as it is the
intake airway.
Lansing.
Located west of Bridgeport, at Lansing, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated
by the Lorain Coal & Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jas. W. Johnson, Bridge-
port, Ohio, superintendent. Wm. Slater, Blaine, Ohio, mine boss. Drift open-
ings, employing 305 miners and 75 day men. Seven visits made, two for the
purpose of investigating fatal accidents. June 4th, investigated fatal acci-
dent to Alex. Hodesko. December 23rd, investigated fatal accident to Frank
Prodoskie. Five regular inspections were made. Mine is generally found in
good condition, only on December 2nd and 3rd, when the location of the inside
fan had been changed into what is called the New Hill, there had been a
local squeeze on two pairs of entries, which seriously affected the return air-
way, requiring a great deal of bratticlng along m^jp. entries in order to main-
tain the return airway through another channel. This was done as fast as
possible, and on December 10th, mine was found in its usual good condition.
Wheeling Creek.
Located two miles west of Bridgeport, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated
by the Lorain Coal & Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. J. E. Waters, Bridgeport,
Ohio, superintendent. Gilbert Hanson, same place, mine boss. Employs 329
miners and 128 day men. Two drift openings, coming to the same tipple and
connecting on the inside. Five visits made. Generally two days are spent
inspecting the two openings, as the territory being worked is large. The
mine is kept in good condition, and the management is to be given due credit
for the manner in which the mine is taken care of. There has been a shaft
opening, 9 feet in diameter and 125 feet deep, sunk at the interior of the mines
during the year, which is used as an upcast for ventilating both openings.
The management installed an inside Jeffrey fan and dispensed with the large
steam fan located on the outside. This action was not pleasing to the mining
department, being considered a step in the wrong direction to abandon the
use of a steam fan located on the outside and depending on an electric fan
placed inside of the mine, but so long as 'employes inside the mine are sup-
plied with sufficient ventilation, it is powerless. The results will undoubtedly
prove that inside ventilating fans cannot be depended upon.
Crescent No. 2i/^.
Located at Crescent, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Lorain Coal
& Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. Drift opening, employing 150 miners and 10
day hands. Jas. R. Birkbeck, superintendent, Bridgeport, Ohio. Wm. Km-
bleton, Blaine, Ohio, mine boss. Five visits made. February 1st, ventilation
412 ANNUAL HEFOST
was uDBatiflfactory, especially on the eoatb side of mine, where some Uaek
damp was noticeable. Requested immediate tmproYement* and retuned Feb-
ruary 8th. Ck>nsiderable improyement had been made In ventflation. The
electric fan that was located where No. 2% mine connected with Na 4 mine
had been placed close to the mouth of No. 4 mine, as both the mines are prtt-
tlcally ventilated on the same current of air. From tills time to the dose of
the year, ventilation has been fair. August 81st, there was eonslderable dust
along haulageway on south side, which the management promised to have
removed immediately.
Crescent No. 8.
Located at Crescent, on the C. L. ft W. R. R. Operated by the Lorain
Coal & Dock Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jas. R. Birfcbeck, Bridgeport, Ohio, super
intendent. Wm. Redfern, Crescent, Ohio, was succeeded as mine boss by Wn.
Donley, Pleasant Grove, Ohio. Drift opening, employing 100 miners and 31
day men. Four visits made. March 11th, in f^ir condition. June 10th. found
breakthrough law violated and stoppings not carried forward close enough.
Requested all unlawful places stopped. August 30th, ventilation along wori-
ing faces not satisfactory, and a few places were again found driven ahead of
air. Ordered those places stopped, and requested improvement In the ventila-
tion. November 5th, mine was found In good condition; 3 and 4 west entries
had been connected with opening from outside, but it was not being used to
conduct the air. Later on, it will be the main motor line of this mine. Jalr
IGth, tested all the Crescent mine scales (four sets) and found correct
Crescent No. Zy^,
Located sanio place as Crescent No. 3. Same company and superintend-
ent, with Richard Delbridge. Maynard, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, em-
ploying? 5IJ miners and 31 day men. Three visits made: May 17th, July IGth
ani October 5th. The mine was generally found In fair condition. May ITth.
Ktoppings were not kept up as close as they should be, but mine boss stated
that lie would have them attended to at once.
Crescent No. 4.
Lr)cat«'d same place as other Crescent mines, operated by same comp***^^'
sanu' .sup«Mint< ndent. Richard Delbridge, Maynard, Ohio, mine boss. Drift op *^.
ing. employing; 55 miners and 12 day men. Four visits made: Febniao* ^^ ^
.finn' 15ih. Au^nist 'MHh and November 15th. Mine was found in fair condit ' .
on each visit. .At the beginning of the year, some of the return wir<*s w^^^ j.^^
placed alon^ th(! bottom. These were requested put up; also requested br0^ ^^
stoppinji:s put in old 1 and 2 south entries, so as to prevent the air from escJs^^^Vl
iufj; outside befor** it was conducted to No. 2% mine. This company is 0%-
of lh(» largest producers of coal in District No. 8, four mines at Crescent, t^^ ^
at WlicrliiijL? Creclv. and the Lansing property, and has been exceptionally io^^ ■
tuiiatr in tlM» number of fatal accidents this year, only two persons meetin^^
death in (h'ir mines. Both of those occurred at the Lansing mine. Work in j. ^^
placjs are visited very regularly by mine bosses or their assistants at all ihi: ^
company's mines.
Edgehiil.
I.orated at north end of Bellaire, Ohio. Operated by the A. J. Morgan.^^
^al Company. Bellaire, Ohio. Jacob Long, Shady Side, Ohio, superintendent^
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 413
and mine boss. Drift opening, employing 56 miners and 9 day men. Three
visits made. One in company with Inspector L. D. Devore. February 19th,
ventilation not good, some machines were not shielded, and very few copper
tamping tools were in use by miners. Orders were left to comply with the
law in all respects. February 27th, improvements were being made and miners
had ordered copper tamping tools. August 17th, by request of Chief Inspector
Geo. Harrison, the mine was visited in company with Inspector L. D. Devore,
in regard to the shields on mining machines, over which some dispute had arisen
between Inspector Devore and management. The management willingly agreed
to make shields satisfactory. Ventilation was considerably improved; there
had been a Scott fan installed at mouth of second opening in place of using
furnace.
Kirkwood.
Located west of Bridgeport, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the
Moores Run Coal Co., of Fairmont, W. Va. Earl McConnaughy, superintend-
ent Wm. Heller, mine boss. Both of Bridgeport, Ohio. Five visits made,
one to investigate fatal accident. The mine was generally found in satisfac-
tory condition; any matter suggested was willingly attended to by management.
There have been several brick stoppings put in the mine this year, and an-
other small Robinson fan to assist the 11-foot fan, which is located at the
mouth of mine. Visited February 3rd, February 5th, May 2l8t, August 27th
and November 1st.
Pittsburg-Belmont No. 1 or Neff No. 1.
Located at Neff, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Pittsburg & Belmont
Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Franklin Neff, superintendent. John Crawford,
Steele, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, employing 222 miners and 51 day
men. Seven visits made; three to investigate fatal accidents, which will be
found elsewhere in the fatal accident reports. March 26th, mine in fair condi-
tion; requested manholes made along southeast motor line. June 14th, In fair
condition; manholes were being made. August 5th, condition satisfactory, but
the miners had not complied with law in regard to copper tamping tools. Au-
gust 20th, all iron tamping tools had been sent out of mine. October 7th, mine
in fair condition. On the night of November 9th, mine was visited by a fire,
destroying the tipple, engine room and machinery, entailing a big loss to com-
pany, and depriving a large force of men of employment. During the year,
the old fan was replaced by an 8-foot Capell fan. Visited the mine manage-
ment after the fire, and requested them to board up mouth of mine so no one
would enter until fan was running, as the mine generates fire damp.
Pittsburg-Belmont No. 2, or Neff No. 2.
Located at Neffs, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Pittsburg-Belmont
Coal Co.. Columbus, Ohio. Franklin Neff, superintendent, Neff, Ohio. John
W. Lovejoy, Steel, Ohio, mine boss. Drift opening, employing 167 miners and
27 day men. The mine was suspended from January until November. Visited
November 18th, just after resumption of work, and was found in good condition.
The fan formerly in use at No. 1 mine provides ventilation, displacing the fur-
nace.
Pittsburg-Belmont No. 3.
Located on the Belmont Central R. R., about two miles from Lafferty.
Operated by the Pittsburg-Belmont Coal Co., Columbus, Ohio. Jas. Prender
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l^siil, LaffiTlr. Olllo. sup#H0l«iia€iit. John Atkinson, sanj^ place, mltte
kSfope <jp«?iiitiir. 2$3 ft^t limir* i'inr>)ay1nfr nn last vtidt 21 Tntat^ra iiti<) 12 dmjr i
iir«« rlsfiii mmde. April £lftt, plncc^ wati being drlvt*ci fuwartl the ^haft;
vinetl keft^ping^ a tKiri« hole uheail, jtn ihere wob c^tinsldRfattlo wacer in sh^^^^c^t
ThI* wa» f1ont% wml whim Uore bole went througli ih« cnx^tilug* DIik* will j^^ st
valve wa» placed iu the hole and water let out as fnfii ua xmmit wtmhl hmim^ ^^M!&
Lydia.
H ai bottom of &lope. Arjgusf lOlh, mine was shipping rotil, tis etitifpped
[ an elf'Ctrtc li^lfti. iMtulod c^rs come up the slope nnd^r the empty ears
^^^Lltit*y art* on thct wuy down, tt alsct has an eleetrie dumping apparatus, Octo
J^^Fl2Ui, a^ahl vJ^Hf^d. Found In fair condition. V€mrrlation i» procured by ate
y I xhfluat. fr^m rhi* Htfaui ptinip located at bottonj of slope. When last vm\
H^ prfparaiJons were In i>ro^ess to place stairs in the air shaft. Advised fan
^^v ii?c!un?i[ nt ancc% (i« tht^ present means of ventilation will «oon ht; of UlUe
^^B The tulti<« itt f&^t heeomtni^ too axteu^fve for present i^yjstem.
p
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Locat(*d ^% miles wmi of Maynard, on the C. L. & W. R E Oriernt^ ,i*ed
by th«L* Purg^glovp Coal Co , St, ClalrsvUle, Ohio, flttmnel IMirseglove, sa^ ^ttlff
pla<:r4% snpcrinii?ndt*j5t and nrlne boss. Drift openlni;. employing 21 S miners a^^iaiiitj
29 day rnen 8evon visitif made. One to Invest Igoie fata) accident. Mine ^mi^^—^_
ernJly found In fair condUfou. The air Is ccmducted froui different inlets a — ^^ntf
ts »pilt for each side of mine. February 2Itrd. found ventilation on upper &mt^^^
f mtn** Imrmlrert, &m\ upon investiKatlon discovered that the splits of a^r we^=«v^
not properly tllvldt^d. Tliis was soon adjusted, The bri^akthroui^h law n^^^t^
alio not strictly observed, On July Gib, reii nested No. 8 room on 10 e^m^t
BTo[i|K'dH r>ri ncc.'i>nht of flani^i.*rou?« condition, Febniary inth. mine Idle, faa ia«^
running, no inspection made. March 22nd, in good condition. August SW,
scales tested; found inaccurate. The management willingly employed an ex
pert to adjust them the same day. All other visits, mine was in satisfactorr
condition.
Pel key.
Operated by Israel Pellvey, Bellaire, Ohio. Small peddling mine. Vis^^^^
April 2nd; 4 men employed. Mine was located close to the Bellaire Reser^®^^'
and a settlement was reached between Mr. Pelkey and the town author*^
whereby Mr. Pelkey abandoned the mine.
I
Provident No. 1.
Located between St. Clairsville and Maynard, on the W. & L. E. R
Operated by the Provident Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. David Thomas. St. Cli
ville, Ohio, superintendent. Thos. Willis, same place, was succeeded by CI,
L. I^utten as mine boss. Shaft opening, 68 feet deep, employing 346 miners
75 day hands. Six visits made, two to investigate fatal accidents, which
been reported. March 31st, ventilation was fair, but machines were oi
shielded on one side, and very few miners had copper tamping tools. Requ<
was made to have those matters attended to. July 7th and 8th, inspection
made. Finding the breakthrough law was not being strictly observed, and t^^ ^^„
machines not properly shielded, ordered machines stopped, also places drlv^'
over distance stopped, and breakthroughs marked off at proper distance,
uber 30th and October 1st, ventilation on a few entries was not good,
'ted improvement, and management willingly agreed to bring conditions t^^
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INSPECTOR OP MINES. 415
to standard. November 17th, partial inspection made, finding improvement
in the matters complained about on previous visit. Requested negative wire
from cutting machines^ used for return current instead of using rails. Man-
agement stated they would take the matter up with the company at once.
Empire No. 1.
Located south end of Bellaire, Ohio, o;i the C. & P. R. R. Operated by
the Rail & River Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Wm. Maloney, Bellaire, Ohio, super-
intendent. Owen Donahue, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, employing
272 miners and 76 day hands. Three visits made. February 12th, ventilation
good. Only a portion of the machines were equipped with shields, and con-
siderable dust had accumulated along the roads. Requested these matters
given attention. March. 9th, former orders partly complied with. Requested
wire along passway placed all on one side of road. Machines were all shielded.
May 12th, in company with Inspector L. D. Devore, found the mine affected
by a local squeeze on 1 and 2 west and 3 and 4 west, necessitating their aban-
donment. A 30 days' notice was given in which to have the trolley wire
placed in compliance with circular sent out by Mining Department.
Empire No. 2.
Located south end of Bellaire, Ohio, on C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Rail
& River Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Wm. Maloney, Bellaire, Ohio, superintendent.
John Eagan. same place, mine boss. Slope opening, 240 feet long, employing
180 miners and 50 day men. Three visits made, one to investigate fatal acci-
dent. January 25th, mine In fair condition, excepting trolley wires. Requested
these placed in compliance with the law, and places made for refuge along
motor line. April 24th. wire in somewhat improved condition, but a large
amount still remained to be* placed back from rails, as it should be. Requested
dust loaded out cleaner from mine.
Empire No. 6.
Located three miles west of Bellaire, Ohio, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated
by the Rail & River Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Wm. Maloney, Bellaire, Ohio,
superintendent. D. C. Morris, Klee, mine boss, succeeded by Frank Kinder,
of Bellaire, Ohio. Drift opening, employing 110 miners and 24 day men. Two
visits made. March 24th, mine idle; only 2 men working. Requested wire in
some places rearranged. Mine was suspended almost all of the year, commenc-
ing to work November 15th. Visited November 19th, and with exception of
wires in some places and the amount of places lost by caving in during idle
time, mine was in as good condition as could be expected. A ladder had been
placed in the escapement shaft.
Lorena.
Located between Maynard and St. Clairsville, on W. & L. E. R. R. Op-
erated by the Roby-Somers Coal Co., Cleveland, Ohio. J. O. Somers, St. Clairs-
ville, Ohio, superintendent. Burt H. Beatty, same place, mine boss, succeeded
by Brune Ostroski, of Maynard, Ohio. Drift opening, employing 105 miners and
21 day men. Six visits made. March 16th, mine in poor condition. Machines
were not shielded. Stoppings were not kept up, making ventilation poor.
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Second opening traveling way was getting in bad condition from water and
falls. March 18th, management promised to bring the condition of the mine
up to standard. There was a squeeze on both the east and west sides. June
21st, mine idle. Two machines were found not properly shielded. Manage-
ment promised to have them put on before allowing to operate. September
7th, mine was considerably improved. October 25th, investigated fatal acci-
dent, and on December 17th investigated fatal accident; also inspected mine
on December 17th. Found in good condition, excepting there was no lawful
second opening available. One Was being made as fast as possible. The
other one was so affected by squeeze it could not be traveled.
Franklin.
Located at Stewartsville, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Raven
Coal Co., Wheeling, W. Va. Sim Reynolds, Stewartsville, Ohio, superintendent,
and Jas. Spence, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, employing 48 miners
and 19 day hands. Furnace ventilation. • Four visits made,* and mine found
in satisfactory condition on each visit. Visited February 15th, J^ine 1st, Sep-
tember 1st and November 22nd.
Schlcks.
Located west of Bellaire, on B. & O. R. R. Operated by M. J. Schick Coal
Co., Bellaire, Ohio. Drift opening, employing 65 miners and 19 day men.
Four visits made. January 27th, requested wires along motor line moved back
from over rails. April 29th, wires placed as requested. August 16th and Oc-
tober 29th, mine was in satisfactory condition. M. J. Schick, superintendent.
Edw. Conaway, mine boss. Both of Bellaire, Ohio.
Trolls No. 1.
Located at Maynard, Ohio, on the W. & L. E. Operated by. the Trolls
Coal Mining Co., St. Clairsville, Ohio. Jesse S. Troll, same place, superintend-
ent. Geo. Findlay, MaynaTd, Ohio, mine boss, succeeded by Evan Evans, same
place, the former having been transferred as boss to mine No. 2. Drift open-
ing, employing 200 miners and 42 day men. Six visits made; one in regard to
fatal accident on May 27th. Mine generally found in good condition. A sup-
ply of copper tamping tools had been purchased by the miners that did not
comply with the law, and some delay was experienced in getting them ex-
changed, but the change was finally made. Also requested more manholes
made along motor line. Some have already been made, but there are yet
some places where they are necessary.
Trolls No. 2.
Ix)ca(d l\^ miles west of Maynard, on the W. & L. E. Operated by the
Trolls Coal Mining Co., St. Clairsville, Ohio. Jesse S. Troll, same place, super-
intendent. Geo. Holliday, mine boss, succeeded by Geo. Findlay. Maynard,
Ohio. min(; boss. Drift opening, employing 178 miners and 34 day hands.
Five visits made. March 30th, ventilation improved from former visit; 7th
W(»st entry had been driven outside, and the air was being brought nearer to
the faces of the working places. Some of the ( ntry haulways were not tim-
bered as well as they should be. June 22nd, ventilation was not good, but man-
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agement promised to make improvements, and would have stoppings and doors
gone over. August 23rd and October 2Gth, in fair condition. December 28th,
ventilation on 13 and 14 east and 13 and 14 west was not satisfactory, and
requested it improved. The mine boss stated that he would have the stop-
pings gone over again, some of which along the main haulway are in poor con-
dition. Suggested that brick be used in place of boards.
West Wheeling.
Located between Bridgeport and Bellaire, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R. Op-
erated by the West Wheeling Coal Co., Bellaire, Ohio. Wm. Johnson, Bridge-
port, Ohio, superintendent and mine boss. Drift, employing 43 miners and
11 day men. Two visits made. February 11th, mine in fair condition. May
4th, in company with Inspector L. D. Devore, found the breakthrough law vio-
lated. All unlawful places were stopped and breakthroughs marked off at
regular distance. Machines also stopped on account of no shields. Manage-
ment willingly agreed to have shields put on and breakthroughs made at
regular distance.
Virginia Hill.
Located at Lafferty, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Virginia
Hill Coal Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. T. J. Jordon, superintendent. Andy Arrott, mine
boss, succeeded by Frank Jordon, all of Lafferty, Ohio. Slope, 95 feet long,
employing 95 miners and 33 day hands. Five visits made: April 21st, July
12th, July 15th, September 27th and December Gth. July 15th, investigated
fatal accident to Peter Smeigel, which was reported. September 27th, ventilation
not satisfactory on a few pairs of entries. Upon inquiring from management,
found the speed of fan could not be increased on account of some of the blades
being disarranged. These were ordered adjusted, and management had them
repaired. Mine in fair condition on all other visits. There is some very
tender roof in the mine, but is well looked after and taken care of. All coal is
gathered by electric motors.
Maple Hill.
Located at Barton, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Y. & O. Coal
Co., Cleveland, Ohio. John Whelan, Jr., Barton, Ohio, superintendent. Mat-
thew Anderson, same place, mine boss. Drift opening, employing 165 miners
and 42 day men. Six visits made. January 21st, volume of air entering the
mine was not sufficient for the number of men employed on the inside. Re-
quested the force kept down to the amount of ventilation. May 26th, ventila-
tion was not good. Ordered places being driven towards where a new slope
opening was being made, driven as speedily as possible, which was done.
The management was putting forth every effort to improve ventilation with
the fan in use, but it was not large enough for a mine of that size, especially
on account of the number of old workings with which it is surrounded. June
17th. in about same condition. August 25th, ventilation considerably improved.
The new slope opening was completed, conducting the air nearer to w^orking
faces. Suggested large fan placed at slope opening. October 27th. requested
some dust loaded off motor line, which was agreed to. December 13th, inves-
tigated fatal accident. Inspected mine, and found in as good a condition as
dould be expected with present fan. Foundation was being made for larger and
fcetter fan at mouth of slope opening, which should Improve the ventilation.
27—1. of M.
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Entries are being timbered with steel "I" beams where needed, in place of
wooden timber, and tile Is used in place of boards for stopping by this com-
pany in all their mines.
Boggs.
Located on the C. L. & W. Branch R. R., a short distance from Barton,
Ohio. Operated by the Y. & O. Coal Company, Cleveland, Ohio. John Whelan,
Jr., Barton, Ohio, superintendent. P. J. Leonard, same place, mine boss. Drift
opening, employing 169 miners and 20 day men. Only one visit was made, Feb-
ruary 25th. The old hill was abandoned during the year, and a new opening,
started in the direction of a different territory, but nothing has been done to-
ward developing it since early in the year.
Barton.
Located at Barton, on the C. L. & W. R. R. Operated by the Y. & O. CoaJ
Co., Cleveland, Ohio. W. A. Williams. Barton, Ohio, superintendent. W. C.
Batson, same place, mine boss. Drift, employing 277 miners and 62 day men.
Ventilated by three fans, one steam fan, located at the mouth of oue of the
openings, and two electric fans inside. Nine visits during the year, three for
investigating fatal accidents; one being killed by fall of stone, one electrocuted
by coming in contact with trolley wire (500 volts) while standing on rail, and
a trip rider, who was run over by cars while standing on front end; as the
motor was backing cars up he fell off and was killed. The ventilation has gen-
erally been found fair, excepting on October 11th, when the fan was located on
3rd face had been moved and was churning the air around and not delivering
it to the outside. This was soon adjusted, eliminating the churning process. A
pair of entries are being driven outside in that section, which will bring air in
close to working faces, and should improve the general condition of the mint?
as far as the ventilation is concerned. Several of the entries have been tim-
bered with steel "I" beams in the past year, eliminating the chances for acci-
dents from falls of roof along haulways. AH the coal is gathered by electric
motors. June 27th, mine was visited by a ftre, destroying the engine room and
machinery, entailing a big loss to company, and throwing a large number of
men out of employment, affecting both Maple Hill and the Barton mines, from
which plant both mines received their power. Temporary buildings were con-
structed as rapidly as possible, and operations were resumed in a short while.
List of Small Mines Employing Less than Ten Men In Belmont County, or Dis-
trict No. 8.
Long.
Operated by Thos. Long, Bellaire, Ohio. Small shaft, employing 6 men.
One Morgan-Gardner mining machine In use. Visited January 25th. Mine in
fair condition.
Beveridge & Green.
Operated by Beveridge & Green, Powhattan, Ohio. Slope, employing 5
men. Ventilated by steam exhaust in air shaft.
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M. T. Garrett.
Operated by Mr. M. T. Garrett, Bellaire, Ohio. Small slope, employing 6
men. One mining machine cuts the coal. A small fan has been installed. This
mine is in District No. 10 since May 1st.
Neff & Robinson.
Operated by G. M. Hamilton, Bellaire, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
Nelan.
Operated by J. C. Nelan, Bellaire, Ohio. Drift, employing 9 men.
Humphrey.
Operated by D. R. Humphrey, Flushing, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
D. W. Selway.
D. W. Selway, Fairpoint, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
John Butler.
John Butler, Fairpoint, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Henry W. Taylor.
Henry W. Taylor, Fairpoint, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
John Gossitt.
John Gossitt, Bannock, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Conroy.
Operated by David Thomas, Flushing, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
Walker.
Operated by Albert Smith, Flushing. Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
White.
Clarence White, Flushing, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Turnbull.
Jas. Turnbull, Bellaire, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Kiee.
John Klee, Klee, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Weeks.
Jas. Weeks, Klee, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
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VochilU
Operated by Matthew Johnson, Klee. Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
Croizar.
John Croizer, Klee, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Roush.
Andw. Roush, Klee, Ohio. Drift» emi^oying 2 men.
Applegarth.
Wm. Applegarth, Mayuard, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Virka.
Operated by John Helt, Blaine, Ohio. Drift, employing 6 men.
Franklin Neff.
Operated by Chas. Adams, Neff, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Neff*
Operated by Clyde Dixon, Neff, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Harcfesty.
Operated by Levi Beans, Barton, Ohio. Drift, employing 4 men.
Hardesty.
Operated by Frank Fleming, Barton, Ohio. Drift, employing 4 men.
Anthony Riley.
Anthony Riley, Bridgeport, Ohio. Drift, employing 5 men.
Alex Neff.
Operated by Wilson Dailey, Neff. Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
John Ross.
John Ross, Flushing, Ohio. Drift, employing 2 men.
Hamilton Glass.
Operated by Jas. Arnold, Flushing, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men.
Frank Bethel.
Operated by Benjamin Laisure, Flushing, Ohio. Drift, employing 3 men-
NINTH DISTRICT
THOS. MORRISON.
Composed of the Counties of Carroll, Harrison and Portion
OF Jefferson.
(421)
422 ANNUAL REPORT
Hon. Geo, Harrison, Chief Inspector of Mines, Columbus, Ohio :
Dear Sir: — In compliance with thei custom of the Mining Department, I
herewith submit for your approval, the Official Annual Report of the Ninth
Mining District for the year commencing January Ist. 1909, and ending Decem-
ber 31st, 1909.
This* district is composed of Carroll, Harrison, and a portion of Jefferson
County.
The Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8 seams of coal are worked, also the Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 6
seams of clay.
In another part of the report will be found the number of visits, scales
tested, and improvements made. I regret that it Is necessary to report 17 fa-
talities, which occurred during the year; 13 in Jefferson, 2 in Carroll, and 2 in
Harrison County.
In the fore part of the year, the coal industry was in a demoralized condi-
tion; a great many mines were shut down entirely and others were not running
more than half time; and as the coal at the mines was sold at a very low
figure, mines were being unprofitably operated, with the result that great dif-
ficulty was encountered in having them kept up to that standard required by
law, which in the opinion of all good mine managers is the basis of economical
production, as well as the safety and welfare of those emplo^red in and around
the mines.
Toward the end of the year, the mines that had been suspended resumed
operations, and all commenced to operate more steadily, but still low prices for
coal at the mines prevailed, and owing to the lack of profits, companies were
slow in complying with orders given to make necessary improvements. This
condition of affairs did not a])ply to all mines in the district, as some of the
best mine managers realize that in order to produce an economic ton of coal it is
necessary to keep their mines up to the highest standard of efficiency.
A great deal has been writt^^n and commented on in regard to thr number
of lives lost in the mines of this country compared with European countries.
It is also claimed that European mines are more dangerous than our American
mines. While we will concede that the shaft mines may be deeper and prob-
ably generate more gas, yet it is questionable whether they are more, or even as.
dangerous as our mines operated under the present system of mining.
Over 95 per cent, of the coal produced in this district is machine-mined;
posts are kept back 12 or 14 feet from the face, in order to allow the ma-
chines room in which to operate. This allows the roof to become loose, and U
the cause of many of our accidents.
Again, consider the No. 8 vein; here a very treacherous soapstone over-
lays the coal; the machines generally make a cut 6 feet deep; the loader then
shoots this coal down, and in a grc*at many instances before he has enough coal
loaded out to enable him" to set a prop under the stone, it falls without any
warning whatever; again, we find places where the stone is very strong, and
in some cases it is necessary to shoot it down; the miner trusting this, loads
out the entire cut without setting a prop, believing it to be perfectly soUd,
when suddenly and without warning the entire cut, or part of it, falls; then»
woe betide anyone who may be under it.
As for mines generatiiip: gas, our coal measures lie horizontally, and are
worked on the room and pillar method, a))out 50 per cent, of the coal being
taken out at the first work in?:, and as the workings advance, the old workings
between the face and the shaft fall in, thus making cavities in which to gen-
erate explosive gas. As these old workings become more extensive, the ap-
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 423
proaches fall In, making it impossible to ventilate them and keep them free
from standing gas. As a remedy for this condition, drill holes have been sug-
gested. This is a very good idea, as far as it goes, but, as pillars of coal are left
between rooms and entries, it would require a drill hole in almost every room
to allow the gas to escape to the surface. In European countries, as I under-
stand it, the coal is all, or nearly all, taken out at the first working, so that
the roof is allowed to settle gradually on the gobs, and closes tight behind
them, leaving no place for gas to accumulate in, the same as we have in our
mines with our present system of mining.
Our most gaseous mines are deep shafts, and in order to prevent squeezes
it is necessary to leave large pillars of coal, the majority of which can never be
recovered. These mines could and ought to be worked on the longwall system.
This would permit all the coal to be taken out, the ventilation simplified, the
danger from standing gas and accumulations of dust in old worked out sections
removed. •
The question of taking care of the old workings and keeping them free
ffom standing gas is a serious one, and should be given due consideration. Our
lower veins, which are being opened up as the hill veins become exhausted, are
known to generate great quantities of gas, and if they are to be worked on the
same system in the future as in the past, I fear that not only will the great
sacrifice of life continue, but millions of tons of our natural resources will be
forever lost. By adopting the longwall system of mining, we would not only
mine all the coal, but we would eliminate the danger from blown-out shots, and
the use of explosives, as practically none would be used to break down the
coal. Where mines are worked on this system, we seldom, if ever, hear of
an explosion, and the loss of life is small, compared to that of mines worked
on the room and pillar method.
In recent years some very good laws have been enacted for the protection
of those employed in the mines, but I regret to say that in some instances those
whom the law was made to protect have not shown tlie proper spirit in com-
plying with it. For instance, when a shield gets broken off they do not stop the
machine until it is replaced, but continue to operate until they hear that the
inspector is in the mine. Then again in loading the fine coal (or bug dust),
they will load the car as high as it will go out of the room or entry, then put
the dust on top, with the result that it is scraped off and deposited along the
haulways, and no matter how well it may be cleaned up when the mine
starts in the morning, before the day is over you will find that some dangerous
deposits of coal dust have been strewn along the haulways. The fine coal or
dust could and should be loaded in the bed of the car.
Again, we find some mine managers who have very little regard for the
law. or the safety of those employed in the mine. Fortunately, these are
greatly in the minority and seldom make a success.
Great opposition has been encountered in some cases when orders have
been given to have the electric wires placed in compliance with law, and in some
instances it has been necessary to threaten prosecution if operations were not
suspended until the law was complied with.
By request, District Inspectors Alex. Smith, W. H. Miller and the writer met
Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Savage, officials of th(» T^. M. W. of A., at Salem, on
September 9th, for the purpose of making an investigation of the conditions
and system of shooting coal in the mines of the Washingtonville district.
After a thorough investigation, a report was submit te<l, in which we condemned
the system as unsafe, and requested that miners and operators meet and adopt
a safer method. At the same time, we made the statement that we considered
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U unsMfe for aoyana in ht la ibe mfue while such shooltng wm h^lug doa^.
sad recamm«ildetl that ih« coal he undercut befon^ being shoL No aCtetition
wm& siven to llie<iM* recomm^iKlatlons. with the result that an the 16th dar ol
Decemtier an esploaton oceurred la one of the^e mines, and two shot-fl^rers ]m
th^'ir lives as (he re&uli of this dangerous and reckless system of mtotng.
In cuaclu&ton, w\uh to nay that I have had souio controversy with Ham
with whom tt La tny duty to o»me Jn contact, but after a little discussion ttili
has always been aralcahty adjusted, and altogether relations have been tetj
pleasajit, and t wish to take this opportunity of thanking yourself, the mhi-T
members of the Department, and the office force for the many courtesies Bhovn,
and ttdviee rendered In the discharge of my oMcial duty.
RspectfuUy submitted,
THOS* MORRISOX, Sherodsville, Ohio,
December Stat. lB(»fl. • Inspector 9th DSitrfct
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INSPECTOR OP MINES. 425
CARROLL COUNTY.
Dorothy.
Located three miles north of Sherodsville, on the W. & L. B. R. R. Op-
erated by the Lincoln Coal Co., Sherodsville, Ohio. J. F. Myers, superintend-
ent R. M. Campbell, mine foreman. Both of Sherodsville, Ohio. Drift open-
ing. No. 7 vein, 4% feet thick; mule haulage, furnace ventilation; pick mining.
Visited five times during the year, and on each occasion found in good condi-
tion for pillar work. The last of this work was completed on the 23rd of No-
vember and the mine abandoned. This mine generally furnished employment
for 25 miners and 5 day men. A new mine is being opened at Delroy by the
same company.
Kirk.
Located two miles west of Salineville, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by
the Deveny-Kirk Coal Co., Salineville, Ohio. J.' R. Deveny, superintendent.
H. J., Brown, mine foreman. Both of Salineville, Ohio. Drift opening, strip
vein, 3 feet thick; worked on the single entiy system; fan ventilation; mule
and motor haulage; machine mining. Employs 41 miners and 16 day men.
Visited March 30th. Orders given to cease operating machines until provided
with shields. July 16th, orders of previous visit complied with. October 27th,
mine in excellent condition. Recommended change in the method of working,
in order to dispense with half of the doors and improve ventilation.
Horse Shoe.
Located at Lindentree, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Ohio Mining
& Ry. Co., Massillon, Ohio. J. L. Rinehart, Lindentree, superintendent. Hugh
Paterson, Magnolia, Ohio, mine foreman. Drift, No. 6 vein, 3 feet 8 inches thick;
fan ventilation; mule and rope haulage; machine mining. Double entry sys-
tem; 20 miners and 6 day men employed. Visited March 19th and April 28th;
conditions good. Later, operations were suspended, remaining so at the close
of the year.
Magnolia Shaft.
Located at Magnolia, on the B. & O. R. R. Operated by the Magnolia Coal
Co., Akron, Ohio. J. J. Dagenhard, Magnolia, Ohio, superintendent. J. Dagen-
hard, Jr., was mine foreman until September 30th, when he resigned to take
a similar position with the Greer-Beatty Clay Co., and was succeeded by Hugh
Paterson, Magnolia, Ohio. Shaft, 65 feet deep. No. 5 vein, from 3 to 5 feet
thick; machine and pick mining. Fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage;
double entry system. Visited four times during the year. This mine is under
the management of a good, practical man, who puts forth every reasonable
effort for the protection of those employed in and around the mine, and does
his uttermost to comply with the law.
National No. 6.
Located at Magnolia, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the National Flre-
prooflng Co., Canton, Ohio. Wm. Weaver, superintendent. John Williams,
mine foreman. Both of Magnolia. Ohio. Drift, No. 6 vein, 3^ feet thick; fur-
nace ventilation, mule haulage, pick mining; 7 miners and 3 day men em-
ployed. Visited twice and found in very good condition.
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Qreer-Beatty.
Located at Magnolia, Ohio, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Greer-
Beatty Clay Co., Magnolia, Ohio. C. S. Greer, superintendent. J. Dagenhard,
Jr., mine foreman. Both of Magnolia, Ohio. Drift, No. 5 vein, 3 feet 8 inches
thick; worked on the double entry system; furnace ventilation; mule haulage;
pick mining; 6 miners and 3 day men employed. Three visits made, and
found in good condition. October Cth, located a place to sink a shaft for an
escapement way, which no doubt has been completed.
Leesviile.
Located at Leesviile. Operated by the Leesviile Coal Co., Leesviile, Ohio.
B. J. Thomas, same place, superintendent. Slope, to No. 7 vein. Visited
March 11th, slope being driven, and up to the present the writer has no knowl-
edge of the slope having reached the coal.
. Russell Hill.
Located at Delroy, on the W. & L. E. R. R. J. R. Tope, receiver. Shafts
45 feet deep, No. 6 vein, S^^ f«^et thick. Furnace ventilation. Operations sus-
pended September, 1908. Placed in hands of receiver April 9th, 1909. Visited
August 23rd; still suspended.
Somers No. 2.
Located at Sherodsville, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Somers
Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Mark Coe, superintendent. Harry Harris, mine
foreman. Both of Sherodsville, Ohio. Shaft, 71 feet deep; No. 6 vein, 4 feet
thick. Fan ventilation, motor and mule haulage. Machine mining; 140 miners
and 52 day men employed. Six visits made. In opening this mine a mistake
was made in turning rooms off the main butt entries, which in the last few
years have been giving the management considerable trouble, owing to water
coming out of the old workings onto the haulway, with the result that It Is
always in a muddy condition. This should also have been made the main Inlet
for the air, split at the head, and returned on both sides of the mine to the
fan, only one overcast being necessary to accomplish this, but as rooms were
turned off both main entries this cannot be done. The south side is very poorly
ventilated; the north good. In order to secure an abundance of ventilation on
the south, it will be necessary to sink a shaft. A request has been made that
this be done, and as a shallow place can be reached in the near future, the
management has agreed to comply with the request.
Strip Vein.
Located two miles west of Salineville, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by
the Strip Vein Mining Co.. Salineville, Ohio. Matthew Smith, same place, has
full charge. Drift, strip vein, 3 feet thick; worked on single entry system;
machine mining, motor hanlago; fan ventilation; employs 68 miners and 26
day men. Throe visits made and mine always found in good condition.
Sterling No. 1.
Located two miles west of Salineville, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by
the Sterling Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Samuel Madison, SalinevUle, Ohio.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 427
has full charge. Drift, strip vein, 3 feet 3 Inches thick; single entry system;
fan ventilation; motor and rope haulage; machine mining. Employs 75 miners
and 24 day men. Visited March 31st. Found In good condition. Requested
that third rail be dispensed with as a motive power, owing to the danger from
electrical shock. July 15th, third rail removed and rope haulage installed.
Conditions excellent. It is pleasing to report that this company always en-
deavors to comply with the law, and spares no expense In the protection of
those employed In the mine.
CARROLL COUNTY CLAY MINES.
Midway.
Ix)cated two miles west of Malvern, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the
Pittsburg & Malvern Clay Co., Pittsburg, Pa. N, A. Lewton, Malvern, Ohio, was
superintendent, but resigned during the year to accept a more remunerative
position, and was succeeded by A. F. Blatchford, Malvern, Ohio. G. W. Davis,
same place, mine foreman. Drift, No. 6 seam of clay and coal; clay 8 feet and
coal 3 feet thick. Mule haulage; furnace ventilation; employs 8 miners and 3
day men. Visited April 9th; orders given to clean out second opening. Octo-
ber 5th, second opening cleaned out as directed, and mine In good condition.
Sandy Valley.
Located at Malvern, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Deckman-Duty
Clay Co., Cleveland, Ohio. J. F. Fisher, superintendent. Mitchell Buck, mine
foreman. Both of Malvern, Ohio. Drift, No. G clay and coal; clay 8 feet and
coal 3 feet thick. Mule haulage; furnace ventilation; 14 miners and 7 day
men employed. Visited March 16th and October 5th. On both occasions found
In excellent condition.
Robinson No. 5.
Located at Malvern, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Robinson Clay
Product Co., Akron, Ohio. Geo. Poland, superintendent. J. W. Johnson, mine
foreman. Both of Malvern, Ohio. Slope, No. 5 clay and coal; clay, 6 feet,
coal 2 feet thick. Mule and rope haulage; fan ventilation. Employs 9 miners
and 5 day men. Visited March 16th and October 5th; conditions es good as
circumstances would permit.
Big Four.
Located one mile east of Malvern, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the
Big Four Clay Co., Canton Ohio. Geo. Neidllnger, superintendent. L. E. Cres-
slnger. mine foreman. Both of Malvern, Ohio. Drift, No. 6 clay and coal, 6
feet and 2% feet thick. Employs 10 minors and 3 day men. Mule haulage,
furnace ventilation. Visited March 15th; conditions approved. October 4th,
ventilation not properly distributed; ordered the necessary doors and stop-
pings built to conduct air through the workings.
Metropolitan No. 6.
Located at Pekin, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Metropolitan Pav-
ing Brick Co., Canton, Ohio, A. L. Currey, superintendent. L. L. Buck, mine
foreman. Both of Minerva, Ohio. Drift, No. 6, clay and coal, 6 feet and 2^
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feet thick; mule haulage, fan ventilation; 11 miners and 5 day men employea.
Visited March 15th, May 27th and October 6th, and on each occasion found in
very good condition.
SMALL COAL MINES.
Scotts.
Domestic country mine, located at Algonquin. Drift, No. 7 vein; 2 miners
employed. Operated by Edw. Yealey, Algonquin. Visited September 8th.
McCort.
Operated by Alex. McCort, Algonquin, Ohio. Drift, No. 7 vein; 3 miners
employed. Natural ventilation, mule haulage. Visited September Sth.
Bail.
Operated by C. C. Hidey, Leesville, Ohio. Drift, No. 7 vein, 4 feet thick; 3
miners employed.
Henry.
Operated by G. C. McCreary, Leesville, Ohio. Drift, No. 7 vein, 4^ feet
thick, of excellent quality. Mule haulage; furnace ventilation; 3 miners em-
ployed; conditions good.
Enotds.
Operated by Ernest Enold, Sherodsville, Ohio. Drift, No. 7 vein, 4 feet
thick; 3 miners employed. Mule haulage, natural ventilation.
Germans.
Operated by Jenkins & Matthews, Sherodsville, Ohio. Drift, No. 7 vein, 4
feet thick. Mule haulage, natural ventilation; 3 miners employed.
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DESCRIPTION OF STEEL I-BEAMS, AND THE USE AND ADAPTABILITY
OF STEEL TIMBERING IN MINES.
About 1875 rolled girders of I-beam shape were used at the bottom of the
shaft in the Cambois colliery, in Northumberland, in the construction of an
underground machine shop. In 1878 came the first use of steel for the support
of roofs in mining operations in the mines of Commentry, France, where old
rails were used as headpieces. The best results were obtained when they were
placed edgewise, but they were very liable to breakage. Iron bars of rectangular
section 3.15 inches x 1.18 inches x 12 feet long were ultimately adopted in
preference to rails and other sections, and in 1889 some of the bars had been
reused 200 times. Breakages were rare, as iron or steel bends imder stress
before breaking. Previous to 1884 old iron and steel rails were used in England
and in 1885 special sections were manufactured especially for roof beams and
for steel props. In 1897 came the first use of standard structural steel sec-
tions for the framing of square timbers at the Steam's shaft of the Susque-
hanna Coal Company, Nanticoke, Pa., and at Hazleton shaft colliery, No. 40
elope, Lehigh Valley Coal Company. Since 1897 the success which has attended
the installation of steel gangway supports has led to a gradual increase In the
number of installations, and in the last two or three years more rapid progress
has been made by reason of the introduction of forms especially adapted for use
as the legs of square timber sets, props, etc. Experience indicates that the
standard I-beam is the form of section best adapted for the collars of tJie square
timber sets and for roof supports generally, as this form of section combines a
high degree of resistance to bending with a minimum of material. For use as
the legs of the square timber sets or as isolated props the lighter sizes of H-
sections are to be recommended, as they possess a large radius of gyration and
a most economical distribution of material to resist compression in comparison
to their weights.
The use of steel for the complete square timber sets has been confined up
to date largely to the anthracite mines, where the loads are extremely heavy
and timber hard to obtain. Noteworthy examples of the use of steel for roof
supports in the form of I-beams supported directly on the coal, or on the rock,
or on short wooden posts, are to be found in the bituminous fields of southeast-
ern Ohio. At the Boggs mine of the Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company, Bar-
ton, Ohio, for example, 5,000 feet of permanent gangway is maintained in this
way by the use of 6-inch 2.25-pound I-beams about 6 feet long; and at No. 3
mine, also at Barton, there is a similar installation on an entry 16 feet wide.
In most cases, 6-inch beams being used and taking the place of 10-inch x 12 inch
timbers, the average life of which is only one and a half to two years. At drift
No. 1, Roby Coal Company, Adena, Ohio, steel is being used to form a perma-
nent roadway 9,000 feet long. In cases where the coal is good and solid and
not liable to crush, this simplest form of construction finds ready use. In these
mines, however, places of unusual weakness are taken care of by short timber
props of longer or shorter lengths, as conditions may require, to obtain solid
bearings. It may be said that in some states the mine inspectors object to
the supporting of beams directly on the solid coal, and great care should be
exercised not to permit any excessive loads to copie thereon.
noby Ho. 1-Mm. 1 anil t Drilto.
Located wmr Adena. on the W. i^ L. E. R, R. Operated by tbe Rct'by Goal
CSa, Glo'Peiaiid, OlllOi. W. L. Moke, Aden^, Ohio, euperiutandent, aI. JepsoD
had charge d the No. ! drift, end 8amu«!! Cook liad cbarge of tbe No. H drift
up to September ttrd. At that time Mr. Cook was transferred to the No. S
mhie at Ramaey. Mr. Jepson was then given charge of the No. 2 drift aad
Thea. ABiMnwall tocrik charge of the No. i drift. The coal from both D^esdiii
la dumped over the same tipple. No, 8 rein, 5 feet thick; fan v^entllatlon; moccr
and mule haulage; inachine ininlng. About a&O miners ani3 75 day m«m im*
ployed in oonneetioii with the two mines. These mines hav^e a Tery im4»t
coo^ and at one time the haul ways were considered the mo&t daiiiferotis la He
district Ckniditiosia were io uncertain that those in charge^ could never Nl
when they started ta tiie morning the length of time the mine vnnlit bt It
<H?«ratlon, ^ a fall was liable to oeeur at any tlirie, suspending o|H!ralioiis lor
the day. Und^r the abla management of tlie pregeni manager and bit
anta (who desenre a great deal of credit) conditions ha^e (Ranged, and ChM^ j
mines will now compare favorably with any In the diatrict.
In order to show the energy^ perseverance and expense requtrud to
about these results. It wili he necessary to give a brief description of the
and kind of timber used on the matu haulways. Taking first the No. 1 dilft*
the main entry is tlmbeied with SS3 ate^l I beama, and 298 8 inch x IChlaiih €ak
timbers; south face, laiO steel I beams and 5^4 8 Inch x tainch oak tUnbsn;
north face, 160 steel I beams, 40. S inch x lO-inch oak timbers, making a total
in this mine of 2.133 steel I-beams and 1,032 S inch x lO-inch oak tlmbere.
No. 2 drift, north and main entry, SIS steel I-beams, 733 S4nch x IMn^b
oak; 1st south, 607 steel I-beams, IDS S inch x 10-tnch oak; 2nd south; $S steet
I-beams, 12 8-lnch x IQ inch oak; total, 1,130 steel, 313 oak timbers.
Even with all this timbering which has been done in the last two aad a
half years, the management informs me that the cost of production la a grsttt
deal less than when they attempted to operate without mt>perly timbering tts
haulways. and taking the risk of no one being there when a fall occurred. This
demonstrates that in keeping a mine up to a high standard of safety the effi-
ciency is increased and the cost of production decreased. During the year, both
of these mines have been provided with new escapement and traveling ways at
the head of the workings; these are also used as inlets for air. During the
year, 5 visits were made to the No. 1 drift and 4 to the No. 2 drift Two fatali-
ties and one case of suicide occurred in the mines.
Adena.
Located one mile west of Adena, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the
West Mining Co., Adena, O. R. C. West, superintendent; John West, mine boss,
both of Adena, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; machine mining. Operations
were suspended January, 1908, remaining so until November Ist of the present
year, when the present company took charge. ' As It was too expensive to
clean up the old mine, a new opening was started, and when visited November
29th was driven about 100 feet, and the airshaft almost completed.
STEEL MINE TIMBERS. DRIFT NO. 1.
ROBY COAL COMPANY. ADENA. OHIO.
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Majestic.
Located at Blairmont, on the W. & L. E. R. R, Operated by the A. G.
Blair Mining Co., Toledo, O. Wm. Bunney, Blairmont, superintendent; P. W.
Kane, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; fan ventilation,
motor and mule haulage; machine mining. Employs 115 miners and 37 day
men. This mine was visited 6 times during the year, and conditions of drain-
age, ventilation and general safety found very unsatisfactory on each occasion.
By request, Mr. Blair met the writer at the mine December 17th, when the con-
dition of the mine was discussed, and he agreed at that time to have the nec-
essary timbering done, a fan capable of producing the desired results installed,
and the general conditions improved. An airshaft was sunk and furnace eroded
on the west side of the mifie during the year, improving the ventilation.
Qinther.
Located at Kenwood, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Oliver Coal
Co., Pittsburg, Pa. J. P. Thomas, Hurford, O., superintendent. Drift, No. 8
vein, 5 feet thick; machine mining, motor and mule haulage; fan ventilation;
44 miners and 12 day men employed. Visited March 23rd, mine being redevel-
oped after a suspension of 18 months, workings having all fallen in during
that time. May 24th. operation again suspended. October 22nd, mine being
cleaned up preparatory to resuming operations.
Newton.
Located at Fishers, on the Penn. R. R. Operated by the Newton Coal &
Mining Co., Dennison, O. Frank Culley, same place, superintendent and mine
boss. Slope, opening to No. 7 vein, which is 4% feet thick; fan ventilation;
rope and mule haulage; 48 miners and 17 day men employed. Four visits
made, and conditions on each occasion satisfactory.
Hopedale.
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Located at Hopedale, on the Wabash R. R. Operated by the Lambersca
Coal Co., Coshocton, O. J. H. Fitch, Hopedale, O., in charge. Drift, No. 8 vein,
4% feet thick. Only two miners employed at the time it was visited, Novem-
ber 5th. As the work of erecting the tipple and laying the switch has not
commenced, it will be some time before shipment of coal commences.
SMALL COAL MINES.
Hagen.
Operated by Robert Hagen, Adena, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; nat-
ural ventilation; 1 miner employed.
Shields.
Operated by Harry Shields, Adena. O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet tliick; 2
miners employed.
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Grove.
Operated by G. W. Grove, R. D. No. 1. Cadiz, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet
thick; 2 miners employed.
More.
Operated by J. D. More, Short Creek, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; 2
miners employed.
Jenkins.
Operated by A. B. Jenkins, Short Creek, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick;
2 miners employed.
Bins.
Operated by Addison Bins, R. D. No. 1, Cadiz, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet
thick; 2 miners employed.
Pium Run.
Operated by W. Brown, R. D. No. 1, Uhrichsvllle, O. Drift, No. 7 vein, A\k
feet thick; 5 miners employed.
McGill.
Operated by O. C. McGill, Tappan, O. Drift, No. 7 vein. 4 feet thick; 3
miners employed.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Portland.
Located at Connors, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Ray land
Coal Co., Pittsburg. Pa. C. A. Miller, Rayland, O., is both superintendent and
mine boss. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; mule and motor haulage. Fan ven-
tilation, machine mining; employs 70 miners and 20 day men. Operations were
suspended from the first of the year until June IGth. Visited July 19th; orders
given to place electric wires in compliance with law and provide new escape-
ment way. November 22nd, escapement way completed and mine in fair condi-
tion.
W. & L. E. COAL MINING CCS MINES.
Connor Nos. 1 and 2.
Dillon Nos. 2 and 4.
Located respectively at Connorville, Dillonvale and Herrick, O., on the W.
A, L. E. R. R. Operated by the W. & L. B. Coal M. Co., Cleveland, O. Fred
Hornickel, Dillonvale, O., is general superintendent. Drift openings, No. 8
vein, 5 feet thick; fan ventilation; motor and mule haulage; machine mining.
Connor No. 1.
Fred Aspinwall, superintendent; S. W. Ruckman, ihine hose, both of Con-
norville, O. One hundred miners and 30 day men employed. Visited March
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5th; requested door erected on drift, in order to improve the ventilation. July
20th, orders of previous visit complied with. Three automatic doors installed;
ventilation excellent. Requested No. 7, 11 and 13 west entries timbered. No-
vember 21st, previous orders complied with and new opening made at head of
C south face. Condition excellent.
Connor No. 2.
Fred Aspinwall, superintendent; J. B. Ruckman, mine boss, both of Con-
Borville, O.; 183 miners and 40 day men employed. January 30th, investigated
fatal accident. March 4th, again investigated fatal accident. Made an inspec-
tion of the mine, found ventilation unsatisfactory. As fan was inadequate, re-
quested a larger one installed. May 11th, visited in company with Mr. Gallagher
and Mr. Homlckel. Arrangemen+s were made to clean out the east opening
and install electric driven fan at that point. July 21st, an 8-foot Stine fan in-
stalled; also 1 automatic doors. Ventilation very satisfactory. November 23rd.
new opening made at head of 6th south face entry air split, which was used for
an outlet for one of the splits. A wonderful improvement has been made in
the general condition of this mine, also the No. 1, during the year, and I heart-
ily appreciate the manner in which those connected with the management
havo complied with every request.
Dillon No. 2.
Geo. Chamberlin, mine boss, Dillonvale, O.; 308 miners and 52 day men
empoyed. Suspended from the previous year; resumed operations June 1st.
ViSiled 4 times. This mine has an excellent roof, is provided with 3 fans, wall
ventilated, under good management, an«1, with the exception of ordering dust
removed from the haulways, which order was complied with, no requests for
iniproY* ments were necesEary.
Dillon No. A.
Jos. Bainbridge, mine boss, Herrick, O.; 15G miners and 36 day men em-
ployed. Resumed operations April 13th, after several months suspension.
Visited May 7th. During the time the mine was suspended it was retlmbered
and placed in good condition. Requested opening made on the east side. Sep-
tember 14th, investigated fatal accident, inspected mine. Found ventilation
deficient; electric wires not properly guarded, as required by law. Gave
orders to remedy this at once. October 20th, orders of previous visit com-
plied with, and conditions approved. Opening on east side progressing as
rapidly as possible, and will probably be completed by the end of the year.
Edgar No. 1.
Located two miles east of Dillonvale, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated
by the Glens Run Coal Co., Cleveland, O. C. W. Maurer, Dillonvale, O., super-
intendent; H. W. Jack, same place, mine boss. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick;
machine mining, mule and motor haulage. Fan ventilation; employs 100
miners and 40 day men. Six visits made. Orders were given in the early
part of the year to provide an opening between the two mines at the head of
Ihe workings for an airway and escapement. This was finally completed after
» great deal of delay. The management of the mine has been neglected to
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434 ANKUAL KSFORT
rooh an extmit that the oondltioiis of drainage^ safety and TeiitflatiQn hiie
become very bad. Some time during the month of Angnst It waa neoeniiT
for them to anapend operations, to dean out and timber the main lualvsr*
September 22nd, foond main hanlway cleaned up and fairly wdl timberai
Reqneated that 11 east haulway be timbered and manhciea cleaned out Be-
coDiber leth, TentUatlcm was very poor; 11 east In a dangerooa oondltUm; noti-
lied moiorman of the danger, and advised him not to ham any more ofw tluit
part of the road until It was made safe, and advised the ndne boss to sasfffnA
operations until roof was made safe, manhciea leaned out, and trollejr wire
guarded as required by law.
Edgar No. 2.
Iiocated same place as Na 1, coal dumped oVer same tipple. Rob^ Ml^
ols(m, IMllonvale, O., mine bbea; ISS miners and 46 day men employed. Vb-
ited April 13th, . ventilation very poor; ordered same Improved. Augsit 1^
vmitUation worse than <m former ^stt, being so foul that a lamp would fctrodf
bum. Orders were' given to cease operatiojoui until a sufident vohmie of t^
was provided and maintained to comply with law and keep the mine in i iNi^
thy condition. August 21st, operations resumed after a few days*
conditions improved. November 81st, opening made between the two )
quality of air Improved; requested an opening made on east side of tbe wA/^
and ordered 9, 10 and 11 west entries timbered.
bunglefi No. 1«
Located at Dunglen, on the W. ft L. ft. R. R. Operated bx the Morris-
Poston Coal Co., Cleveland. O. Chas. Thomson, Dunglen, C. superintendent;
Wm. Weekley was mine boss up to the first of September. Drift. No. 8 vein,
5 feet thick, motor haulage; machine mining; fan ventilation; 125 miners and
3G day men employed. Visited February 11th. Orders given to place trolley
wire in compliance with law. April 21st. ventilation deficient; haulways dan-
gerous, on account of loose top; several rooms found in about the same condi-
tion, and no attention paid to previous orders. Stopped motorman from haul-
ing under dangerous roof, and gave orders to suspend operations until ventila-
tion was restored and roof made safe. September 13th. investigated fatal ac-
cident. September 17th, again found conditions very unsatisfactory; electric
wire hung without any regard for safety. Mr. Weekley's services as mine boss
being dispensed with, Mr. Wilfred Sowden was in charge of the mine as miB«
boss. Being a man of good judgment and experience, he at once saw the neces-
sity for improvement, and agreed to do his best to bring it up to that standard
required by law. October 19th, ventilation improved, new doors and stoppinga
being built, and considerable timbering done. Requested that they continne to
improve conditions.
Dunglen No. 2.
Coal dumped over same tipple as No. 1. Elmer Lyon, Dunglen, 0.. mi"*
boss; 124 miners and 30 day men employed. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick;
motor haulage: fan ventilation. Visited six times during the year. Natnral
conditions as they exist are favorable for making this one of the best niines ia
the district, but no discipline is in force, every one doing about as they choose.
The management themselves have very little regard for law, and are negl^ff^
in the performance of their duty. They were repeatedly requested to complT
with the law regulating the conducting of electricity in minea, but continQed to
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 436
ignore the request until prosecution was finally threatened if they continued
to longer operate. Rather than be prosecuted, they suspended operations and
complied with the law.
Dunglen No. 3.
This mine is connected with No. 1 and under the jurisdiction of the same
mine boss.
Roby No. 2.
(Nos. 3, 4 and 5 Drifts.)
Located at Ramsey, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Operated by the Roby Coal
Co., Cleveland, O. W. L. Moke, Adena, O., is superintendent; Samuel Cook,
Ramsey, O., mine boss for the Nos. 3 and 5 drifts; Louis Murdock, same place,
mine boss No. 4 drift Ventilated by two IG foot Brazil fans; mule and motor
haulage; machine mining; 2S0 miners and 63 day men employed. Operations
were suspended August, 1908, and resumed September 23rd, 1909. During this
time the mines were kept in condition to resume on short notice. The No. 5
drift is not yet in operation, but men are employed keeping it in condition to
resume at any time. The condition at these mines, as far as roof Is concerned,
is better than the No. 1 mine. The following shows the amount and kind of
timber used:
Drift No. 3, main entry, 175 steel I-beams; 300 8x10 inch oak timbers
Drift No. 3, 1 and 2 south, 112 steel I-beams; 210 8x10 inch oak timbers
Drift No. 4, main entry, 134 steel I-beams; 190 8x10 inch oak timbers
Drift No. 4, 1 south entry, 85 steel M5eams; 151 8x10 inch oak timbers.
Drift No. 5, main entry, 212 steel I-beams; 190 8x10 inch oak timbers
Drift No. 5, No. 2 south, 116 steel I-bearas; lOG 8x10 inch oak timbers
Five visits made, as follows: No. 3 drift, June' 30th, October 21st; No. 4
drift, June 30th and December 13th; No. 5 drift, December 13th. Conditions
appproved on each visit.
United States Mines.
Located at Bradley; transportation W. & L. B. and L. E. A. & W. R. R.,
and at Plum Run, on the C. & P. R. R. H. E. Willard, Cleveland, O., general
manager. Operated by the United States Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Wm. Wagner,
Bradley, O., superintendent of the Bradley mines; H. C. Keim, Rhodesdale, O.,
superintendent of the Plum Run mines. Drift opening. No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick;
machine mining, motor and mule haulage; each mine equipped with a 7-foot
Stine fan. These mines liave a very tender roof, and great quantities of heavy
oak timbers are used to support the roof on the entries, a sufficient supply of
which is always kept on hand at the mines to be used whenever required.
Bradley No. 1 District.
D. M. Harper, Bradley, O., mine boss. Employs 150 miners and 38 day men.
Visited January 27th, May 18th and October 13th, and on each occasion condi-
tions fair. What is known as the No. 3 section of this mine has a very bad
top, but by the use of large quantities of timber the roof is generally well sup-
i>orted.
436 ANNUAL REPORT
Bradley No. 2 District.
Wm. Adamson, Bradley, O., mine boss. Biinploys 100 miners and 34 day men.
Visited January 27th. Investigated fatal accident. Inspected mine and or-
dered trolley wire in main entry raised closer to the roof. June 24th. orders
of previous visit complied with; found ventilation very poor; requested ibis
remedied. October 14th, new 7-foot direct connected Stine fan Installed; ven-
tilation excellent, and mine in very satisfactory condition.
Bradley No. 3 District.
David Jack, Bradley, O., mine boss. Employs 100 miners and 30 day men.
Visited three times during the year, and on each occasion ventilation and gen-
eral conditions were very commendable. Recommended fan removed from the
interior of the mine to a suitable place on the surface.
Bradley No. 4 District.
John Newton, Bradley, O., mine boss. Employs 125 miners and 30 day men.
Visited 3 times during the year. This mine has some very bad roof, but the man
in charge realizes this, and timbers accordingly. The mine is generally found In
very good condition.
Pium Run No. 1.
J. H. Grey had charge of these mines as superintendent until October 15th.
when he resigned and was succeeded by*H. C. Keim. Samuel Phillips resiglied
as mine boss at the same time, and was succeeded by John Hudiiy; S5 miners
and ;;i day. men are employed. Visited May 21st: orders given to tirab^^r :>
and 4 west entry. July 22nd. tested two pairs of hopper scales, and found then
correct. Xovem])er 15th, orders of previous visit complied with and conditions
approved.
Plum Run No. 3.
John (Jrey had charge of the inside until October 15th, when he rosipTiO'i
and ih«' miiir wa.s then plac(Ml under the care of John Huddy. Visiiod Ma.v
L'oth and XoNcnihcr inth: condition of drainage, ventilation and general saMy
vtry iin.^atisfactory. Recommended that the drainage be improved, tht^ n<'
tss.iry limberiag done, and the main entry driven out for ventilation.
Plum Run No. 4.
ir. T.. Kirlqiatrick. mine boss; 159 miners and 57 day men employed. Vi>-
il<Ml May liMli. found in very bad condition. Ordered shaft sunk on the fa^^
sidr, and ih<^ one on tlie west side cleaned out; also gave orders to timl^r ^
and r, easr. :'. and 4 (^asl. ^ and 2 west, 9 and 10 east, and passway. and dra^°
haul ways. OctolxM* 12th. orders of previous visit not complied with. Coi^'
pany giv< n 2t» days in which to com])ly with orders given May 19 or suspend
(>p«i ations. Xovt-niber 17th. mine under new management, orders compli^
wi(;i in r\«'iy respcci. an»l ciMiditioiis very satisfactory. Airshaft sunk on e*^^
side; old one cleaned out on the west, haulways fairly well timbered, sumps
made, and haulways fairly well drained.
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 437
Jefferson Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Cabbage Run.
Nos. 1 and 2 located at Piney Fork. Nos. 3 and 4 located at Harper, all on
the L. E. A. & W. R. R. Operated by the Jefferson Coal Co., Cleveland, O. John
Simpson, Piney Fork, O., is general manager. Wm. Simpson, same place, is
superintendent. Mr. Simpson is a strict disciplinarian, and sees that orders
are obeyed, with good results, both for the welfare of the employes and the good
of the company, and it is pleasing to report that the laws of the State and orders
of the department are generally complied with. These are drift openings, No.
8 vein, 5 feet thick; motor and mule haulage; machine mining. Each mine
equipped with a 15-foot Brazil fan.
Jefferson No. 1.
Employs 182 miners and 42 day men. H. D. Albaugh, Piney Fork, O., mine
boss. Visited four times during the year. During this time brick stoppings
have been built between the main entries and air courses; also two brick over-
casts reinforced with iron. Steel I-beams have been taking the place of timber
on the main entries. Conditions have continued to improve throughout the
year. On last visit made, December 1st, conditions were very good.
Jefferson No. 2.
Employs 175 miners and 35 day men. Richard Wilson, Piney Fork, O.,
mine boss. Four visits made. Conditions improved over that of the previous
year. Two new openings have been made at the head of the workings, and
tlie old stoppings between the main entry and air course replaced with brick
and cement. Steel I-beams are being used on the entries in place of timber,
which in my opinion is a step in the right direction.
Cabbage Run.
Under the same management as No. 2. Coal hauled through the No. 2
mine to the same tipple; 17 miners and 3 day men employed. Visited Feb-
ruary 10th; conditions excellent; second opening being made. September
2l8t, second opening completed. Conditions about the same as on former visit.
Jefferson No. 3.
Employs 200 miners and 43 day men. Otis Jacoby, Harpersvllle, O., mine
boss. Visited February 18th; requested that ventilation be increased on the
main and east side. April 13th, brick and cement stoppings being built be-
tween main entry and air course; ventilation improved. June 3rd, investi-
gated serious accident. September 27th, investigated fatal accident, inspected
mine; found ventilation good, but timbering neglected; requested that this be
attended to at once.
Jefferson No. 4.
Suspended during the entire year.
Witch Hazel.
Located at Florencedale. on the L. E. A. & W. R. R. Operated by the
Witch Hazel Coal Co., Youngstown, O. Geo. Evans, Florencedale, O., superin-
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tend^it; Jnliiis Qrimm, nine iilaoe, mine boss. Drift, Na 8 Tetn, 6 feet tHkk;
motor and mnle haulage; ten yentllation; maditne mining; 70 miners and tO
day men employed. Visited Febroary IBtb; flooded; no inqiectlan. May 6tli,
opening made at head of main entry; fan moved to this point; regaested tliat
an opening ba made at the head of 4th east Conditions very good. Septem-
ber 28rdt opening made on 4th east; conditions very satisCaetory.
NOTE— The surface over this coal is so thin that the mine generally be-
comes flooded dnrlng the spring months.
Wabash.
Located at Parlett, on the Wabash R. R. Operated by the Wabash Ooil
Co., Cleveland, O. Slope opening, Na 8 vein, 6 f^et thick; mule haulage; fan
ventilation; machine mining; 46 miners and 28 day men employed. W. P.
Bates, Parlett, C, superintendent; David Murle, same place, mine bon. Vli-
ited January 28th; condition approved. June 26th, orders given to timber 2nd
and 3rd west entries. September 24th, air course choked by falls; reiiiieited
same cleaned up. December 22nd, ventilation deficient; orders given to epe^
taoL, sink an air shaft at the head of the main entry, and have the necessary
timbering done.
Located at Amsterdam, on the L. E. A. ft W. R. R. Operated by the T.
ft O. Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Richard Jones, superintendent; Bdw. Lee^ mbM
boss, both of Amsterdam, O. Shaft, 276 feet deep. No. 6 vein, 4H teei Uiick;
ventilated by a 14-foot Robinson fan; motor and mule haulage; machine miB-
ing; 120 miners and 62 day men employed. Visited February 17th; requested
ventilation increased on north side. June loth and 16th, inspected previous to
resuming operations after a suspension of several months; standing gas fouod
in No. 28 room, 4th west, on top of a fall; removed same day. As the vi
courses were choked, curtailing the ventilation, it became necessary to change
the position of certain doors, and carry the air to the working places through
the gobs. As the mine was free from standing gas, permission was given to
resume, with the understanding that these changes be made at once. July 21st,
tested scales and found them correct. August 26th. doors changed as sug-
gested, and good results obtained, the entire current of air passing through
the old workings, keeping them clear, decreasing the friction, and increasing
the voluHK^ of air at the face of the workings. November 19th, the Nos. 3 and
12 rooms on the 1st southwest entry having caved, gas had accumulated on
top of the falls, but this was being diluted as fast as possible; otherwise, con-
ditions wore as jj^ood as circumstances and the method of working would per-
mit. In order to keep the entries in reasonably safe condition for travel wd
haulage it is necessary to keep a large force of timbermen employed at nij^^
at this kind of work. The records kept in the office at the mine show that
1 .OSG steel 1-beanis and 500 GxS inch oak timbers have been used for this pur-
pose? from tho first of June, 190S. up to the present time. Under the present
method of mining, those in charge are doing all that can be done to keep the
mint» in a safe condition, and deserve credit for their able management.
Zerbe.
Located at Amsterdam, on the I-i. E. A. & W. R. R. Operated by the Ohio
\ Feima. Coal Co., Cleveland. O. Geo. Wagoner, Amsterdam, O., superintend-
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ent; John I^es, same place, mine boss. Shaft, 185 feet deep to the No. 5 vein,
5 feet thick; ventilated by a 20-foot Brazil fan; mule and motor haulage; ma-
chine mining; about 180 miners and 55 day men employed. Visited January
14th and 15th. No. 2 room, 9 east, caved; standing gas found in it, ordered
removed. February 2Gth, ordered mine boss to keep brattice closer to the
face, and see that all necessary stoppings were built, as some evidences of
neglect were found. May 4th, previous orders complied with, ventilation good;
found machine being operated without shields and stopped it from operating.
June 18th, conditions very good. August 27th, ordered men taken out of
north entiy until necessary stoppings were built to carry the air to the face;
order complied with. November 20th, old workings examined and found free
from standing gas. Conditions very satisfactory.
Rice.
Located two miles southeast of Bcrgholz, O., on the L. E. A. & W. R. R.
Operated by the Rice Coal Co., Cleveland, O. R. E. Roush, Bergholz, O., super-
intendent; Evan Griffith, same place, mine boss. Slope, No. 5 vein. 5 feet
thick; ventilated by a 15-foot Brazil fan; motor and mule haulage; employs
170 miners and GO day men. This mine has an excellent roof, and such things
as falls are practically unknown, unless the coal should happen to be worked
out too close to the creek, where the roof Is not so good, and on several occa-
sions has fallen to the surface. Visited four times during the year and found in
very good condition.
X. L.
Located at Bergholz, O., on the L. E. A. & W. R. R. Operated by the
Bergholz Coal & Electric Light Co., Bergholz, O. J. S. McKeever, superin-
tendent; John Peterson, mine boss, both of Bergholz, O. Slope, No. G vein,
3 feet thick; motor and mule haulage; machine mining; single entry system;
ventilated by a 9-foot steam fan and a 4-foot electric fan. About 90 miners and
33 day men employed. Visited four times during the year. During that time
the old workings adjoining were tapped by drill holes; later cut Into and drained
off, so the danger from that source Is eliminated. Conditions good for single
entry.
Elizabeth.
Located two miles north of Amsterdam, O.; transportat-on, L. E. A. & W.
R. R. Operated by the Wolf Run Coal Co., Cleveland, O. Val Cox was superin-
tendent, and Jas. Campbell, mine boss, until October 15th, when both re-
signed. The mine was then placed under the supervision of R. T. Price, of
Cleveland. O., and Harry Marson, of Wolf Run, O. Shaft, 293 feet deep. No. 5
vein, 4 feet 8 Inches thick. Motor haulage; machine mining; ventilated by a
14-foot Cappell fan. About 150 miners and 50 day men are employed. Visited
February ICth; found standing gas in No. 2 room, second east; ordered same
removed; advised that face entries be driven from main west, to head off 1
and 2 N. W., which were squeezing. February 25th, previous orders compiled
with, gas removed; ordered throe shifts placed at work on face entries, which
were being driven to head of squeeze. March 1st, vtslted In company with
Chief Inspector CJeo. Harrison. District Inspectors W. H. Miller and Alex.
Smith; some advice given in regard to drawing pillars in section affected by
the squeeze. May 5th and June 17th, found in very good condition. August
3rd and 4th, owing to the ventilation being cut off from some old workings on
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the east glde; gas had accumulated in No. 9 room, 3rd east, also ia room 16.
same entry; both had caved In; the gas was Ignited in one of these idicet on
the 2nd, but fortunately with no serious results. At my re<iuest, two men wa«
employed to watch these old workinss tmtil arrangements could be nude to
thoroughly ventilate them. August 24th and 25th, old workings thorongUj rai-
tilated and free ftt>m standing gas; Are found in No. 1 room, 2 S. W., Irat ex-
tinguished by the aid of chemical fire extinguishers, which are kept In the
' mine. October 28th, automatic door placed on top of the shaft and an abund-
ance of air being distributed through the mine. November 3rd and 4th, Tiitted
in company with Inspector W. H. Miller; a thorough inspection of the old
workings was made and found free from standing gas and well ventilated.
Gave the following orders: All old workings must be examined at least thiee
times a week; all dust removed flrom the mine, and dry places sprinUed;
miners must not be allowed to load dust on tap of car. Recommended that
any one observing any dangerous condition to inunedlately report to mine hoss.
November 18th, investigated fotaUty which caused the death of Paul Mychock.
Diamond.
Located two miles west of Yellow Creek, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated
by W. E. Smith, Wellsville, O. J. C. Close had charge unUl April 5th, when he
was killed by a fall of roof. Isaac Thomas, Irondale, O., then took chaise-
Slope, No. 3 vein, 3^ feet thick; mule haulage, machine mining. Fan Tenti-
lat'on; 14 miners and G day men employed. Both coal and clay is mined.
Four visits made during the year. Since Mr. Thomas took charge, the east
side, which was squeezing, has been abandoned; a new air course driTen to
the bottom of the air shaft, and conditions improved.
Creek Vein No. 3.
Located at Irondale, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the East Ohio Sewer
Pipe Co.. Irondale. O. \V. E. Williams. Irondale. O., superintendent. Drift, No.
o vein. :jV2 feot thick; nnilo haulage: pick mining; fan ventilation; 7 miners
and 1 day man tniploved. Three visits made. During this time a 7-foot fan
was installed and vontilatfon improved.
Dorothy.
Located at Ilayland, on the W. & L. E. R. R. Drift opt»ning. No. 8 vein.
Visited March 2(;th; found that operations were suspended, remaining so until
the close of the year.
Mt. Pleasant.
Located at Mt. Pleasant. Operated by Frank Snyder, same place.
Drift, No. s vein, i") fe^t thick: mule haulage; pick mining; furnace ventilation:
S niii.iTs and 1 day man employed. Visited August 30th and D^^cember 3rd.
P^ound in ^ood condition.
Nicholson.
Located at Dillonvale. O. Operated by P. R. Nicholson Co.. DiUonvale. O.
Drift, Xo. s vein, f) feet thick: mule haulage, pick mining, furnace ventilation:
7 miners and 1 day man employ(^(l. Visited September 20th; second opening
completed and mine in excellent condition.
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CLAY MINES.
East Ohio.
Located at Irondale, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the East Ohio
Sewer Pipe Co., Irondale, O. W. E. Williams, Irondale, superintendent. Shaft,
67 feet deep, to the No. 1 seam of clay, which is 17 feet thick. Mule haulage;
fan ventilation ; about S miners and 6 day men employed. This mine has an ex-
cellent roof; visited twice during the year and found in good condition.
Standard.
Located at Irondale, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Standard Fire-
brick Co., Pittsburg, Pa. L. N. McDaniel, Irondale, superintendent. Drift, No.
3 vein, 9 feet thick; mule haulage; fan ventilation; 6 miners and 1 day man em-
ployed. Visited three times, and on each occasion found in good condition.
On the 10th of June, Chas. Buck was seriously burned by the explosion of a
keg of powder while filling a cartridge previous to charging a hole.
Dando. *
Located at Hammondsville, on the C. & P. R. R. Operated by the Irondale
Fire Brick Co., Irondale, O. Fred Dando, Irondale, O., superintendent; Bdw.
Grimes, Van Port, Pa., mine boss. Slope, No. 3 vein of clay, 10 feet thick;
mule haulage; fan ventilation; employs 11 miners and 3 day men. Visited
twice and found in good condition.
SMALL MINES.
Ainscough.
Operated by Thos. Ainscough, Emerson, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick;
mule haulage, furnace ventilation; 6 miners and 1 day man employed. Visited
March 22nd and September 29th. Conditions fair.
Curriers.
Operated by F. W. Curriers, Ramsey, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; 3
miners employed. No ventilation; ordered air course driven.
Galbraith.
Operated by L. E. Foster, Smlthfleld, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; 4
miners employed. Visited April 12th; conditions fair.
Garrison.
Operated by Howard Rish, Smithfield, O. Drift, No. 8 vein, 5 feet thick; 3
miners employed. Visited April 12th; conditions fair.
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MINES VISITED IN OTHER DISTRICTS.
McNab. Cplumbiana County.
Big Walnut, Columbiana County.
Delmore, Columbiana Cotinty»
Fort Pitt, BelmoQt County,
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TENTH DISTRICT
L. D. DEVORE.
Composed of a Portion op Both Belmont and Jepperson
Counties.
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H&n* Ge<J. HmHsaftf Chuf Inspe^or of Mines ^ Columbus ^ Oki^:
IK'iiir Sir: — Ln compUance with the mining laws of the State of Ohio, ODd
In accordance with the custom of the Department, I herewith Euhmit to you for
your conslderaLton my first report of the Tenth Mining District of Q1U<», ooT^r-
ing a perioct of eight months, hegmning May 1st, 190&, and endUig Decem1>er
31st, iyo9.
The IDth inspection district covers a portion of Belmont and JeffeTB0lL
counties, known as the Rlrer front, and extends from Pipe Creek, in BelmoDt
County, to Yellow Creek, in Jefferson County,
Diiring the period covered by this report, 1C2 visits were made; qutte a
number of minor improvements were made; all permanent improvements, in
moist instances, were made as fast as conditions wonld permit, as furtber
iioted In thia report.
Owing to the extenffive drilling for oil and gas in the SteubenvllJe fleld, and
the abandon Ing of woUs In the Mingo Jet. field, it was necessary for me to
spend a grent amount of time In ihose fields looking after the sealing and
plugging of ahnndoned wetls and the safety of those drilled through the open-
ing of tlie mines, I believe that some action should be t^en looking to the
protection of the miners, as the present laws are entirely Inadequate to cover
the tensing and drilling for oil and gas.
1 regret to note the large number of fatalities which have occurred In the
short space of eight months, 10 of our craftsmen meetJng death from different
causes in the mines, G of which occurred in Belmont County and 4 .In Jetf ersnii,
a detailed account of which will he found in this report.
t am of the opinion that if air shafts wore sunk at the Interior ot tb9
mines it would ht? more economical in the matter of Tentllation, and wonld pr&-
vent the occunenc^^ of any calamity such as took place at Cherry, 111.
With few exceptions, work was very slack throughout the summer months,
coal selling at a very low price, making it very difficult, in some Instances, to
secure the number of improvements considered necessary.
With the advent of greater activity in the fall trade, another drawback
was encountered in the shortage of cars, on account of which the miners did
not work over half time, and if a suggestion would be made advising the
closing of a mine, the miner would plead for the work.
Strange to say, but nevertheless true, is the fact that the most opposition
to the placing and keeping of shields on mining machines originated from some
of the cutters, who claimed that they were a drawback to them.
The inferior copper tools placed on the market by some companies, who
appeared ever ready to take advantage of the law, caused a great deal of
trouble for the inspectors and dissatisfaction and expense to the miners.
A great deal has been said about the amount of workable coal that is left
and lost forever in the mines in the No. 8 seam, and it is my belief that not
more than 55 or GO per cent of the coal is taken out. I believe some provi-
sion should be made in order that we, as State officers, and working in the
Interest of the State, should be empowered to see that all workable coal is re-
moved from the mines.
It was gratifying to note that Dr. J. A. Holmes, of the U. S. Geological
Survey, In his lectures in the State, touched very forcibly on this subject
and pointed out a good remedy for it.
My relations with both operators and miners, with very few exceptions,
have been very friendly, and I appreciate very much their co-operation for
better conditions.
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INSPECTOR OP MINES. 445
In conclusion, I desiro to express to you, and through you to all members
of the Department, my hearty and most sincere thanks for your ever-ready
and able advice and the many courtesies shown while a member of the Depart-
ment.
Respectfully yours,
L. D. DEVORE,
R. D. No. 2, Bellaire, O.
December 31st, 1909 Inspector Tenth District.
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NOTB^Wh^ not oUiMwise mentfoiied. It win tie unaentood Uiftt
No. 81 MAin te tli0 Mam wcxiked^ mod will avonc^ fiiM^ 5 to §% ^Mt &
nsM. AU mines are madUae mines, wUli task Tenfttatiop.
q^eetlled.
BELMONT COUNTY.
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Located at Pipe Greek. Qwnedf^RPSperated by Johnson Coal Co^ BeBalie.
O. C 4b P. R. R. Slope opening. S9 miners and 20 day men tmplojred. Geo.
Jl^mson, DiUles Bottom, superintendent; Jas. Cook. Stiady Side. O., mine boss.
FiYe Ttsits made. May 19th. mine in fair condflion; ventHation not being
carried to tlie faces in all cases, as It should b^^ second ontieii not isimipleled,
not equipped with stain&p and otberwiee out of order. July 14th, eondltlons
improved, with exception of the escapement way, very little progress b^ns
made in this direction. H. W. DaviB. Beilalre, 0.« succeeded Geo, Johnson and
James Goolc, as supertntendent and mine tons. September 23rd, mine in fsir
conditiim, some progress being made towajd making escapement way a?aitaUe
lor travel, October 21st^ investigated Tatal accident of Paul Kah€<r. who was
inlored October 19th» and died same day; while making preparations to set
post, stone fell. November S3rd, condition of mine good, outlet being liitod
with brick and cement in order to make It dry. Stairs will he placed in a very
sliort time. Credit is due Mr. Dayls< as he baa increased the output and made
improvements an along the line. Com pressed air and electric machines are
in use.
Big Run.
Located at Ault, C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the J. W. GorreW
Coal Co., Alliance, O. Slope opening; 60 miners and 18 day men employed.
D. B. Brooks, Bellalre, O., superintendent; D. C. Morris, same place, mine boss.
Conditions fair. Stairs in escapement way not satisfactory, being built of
too light material; directed that they be put in safe condition. This inspectiot^
was made in company with Mr. Lot Jenkins, of the 8th district. July 15th, con-
dition of mine fair. Jos. Milner, Shady Side, O., succeeded D. B. Brooks as
superintendent, and G. W. Johnson D. C. Morris as mine boss. September 20th,
conditions fair. November 15th, mine in fair order; wires being put in place
preparatory to installing motor. Stairs in shaft much improved. December
31st, conditions fair; manholes ordered made along motor road; wire to be
guarded for protection of men and mules. This mine generates some fire-
damp. Five visits were made.
Clifford.
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Located iat Dille, on main line of C. & P. R. R. Slope opening, owned and
operated by the Fort Pitt Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Employs 82 miners and 22
day men ; coal shipped by both river and rail. A. G. Leonard, MoundsviUe,
W. Va., superintendent; Michael Wasily, same place, mine boss. Visited May
10th in company with Lot Jenkins, of the 8th district; general conditions of
mine fair; men were all supplied with copper tools, but of an inferior quality;
directed them exchanged, and as Mr. Leonard had furnished the tools he
agreed to comply with the request. Three and 4 west entries were In danger
of intersecting with old works, in which there was a possibility of standing
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gas. Directed that holes be bored in advance. July 16th, conditions good.
Visited August 4th, at request of company, conditions being such as to require
more steam power, as they were hampered for room, on account of the Ohio
river on one side, the main line of the C. & P. R. R. on the other, and a bad
slip at the back. This made it impossible for them to place the boiler the law-
ful distance from the slope; however, the matter was taken up with the head
of the department, and on September 15th, in company with Mr. Geo. Harrison,
chief inspector; Thos. Morrison, inspector of the 9th district, and Lot Jenkins,
of the 8th, the mine was visited, and after carefully going over the situation we
agreed to permit them to place their boiler on the foundation erected, which
placed it within the 60-foot limit, 50 feet from the mouth of the slope; provided
that a third opening be made and maintained, so that the men would be sup-
plied with two ways of ingress and egress in case of accident. This the com-
pany agreed to do. In case of failure on their part to carry out this order per-
mission to operate would be rescinded. September 21st, mine in fair condi-
tion, Edw. Cooley having succeeded Mike Wasily as mine boss. October 22nd,
conditions fair; men all have lawful copper tools. November 24th, ventilation
good. General conditions fair. Manway to 3rd outlet in good order; directed
door attendant be placed at 3 and 4 east and west doors. On Dec. 16th, inves-
tigated fatal accident to Sylvester Cooley, machine man, who was instantly
killed December 15th at 6:30 p. m.; just stepped through 3 east door as motor-
man was pushing 11 loaded cars into 3 east, and was caught between car and
timber, in some manner taking him through a 6 inch space.
Pultney.
Located one mile south of Bellaire, Ohio, C. & P. R. R. Slope opening.
Owned and operated by the Cambria Mining Co., Toledo, Ohio. T. H. Huddy,
superintendent; Wm. Boring, mine boss, both of Shady Side, O.; 175 miners and
65 day men employed. F^ive visits made. July 27th, strike still on; inaugu-
rated April Ist. Trouble arose over measurement and handling of stone. Sep-
tember 2nd, condition of mine not up to standard, on account of brattices, which
were in poor condition, owing to long idleness. Found mine resuming operations
after a five months' suspension, due to the strike. October 11th investigated
fatal accident to Luther Baker, who was instantly killed by fall of stone in room
23 on 8th west entry. He was working out middle shot in room when stone
fell. November 8th, mine in fair condition; breakthroughs not kept open at
faces; advised that this be done. G. S. Jones succeeded T. H. Huddy as super-
intendent. December 23rd, conditions fair; breakthroughs being kept open at *
the faces.
Empire No. 1.
Situated at Bellaire, O. Drift opening, C. & P. R. R. Transportation, rail
and river; 251 miners and 71 day men employed. Owned and operated by
Rail & River Coal Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. Wm. Maloney, Bellaire, O., superin-
tendent; Owen Donahue, same place, mine boss. Six visits made. May 12th,
ventilation fair; condition of mine, not the best, dust being allowed to accumu-
late on all passways and along the motor road. This inspection was made in
company with Lot Jenkins, of the 8th district. Wiring was in poor and dan-
gerous condition all along motor line, to the extent that it was deemed neces-
sary to advise with the Department that a 30-days' notice be served on the
management, in order that the wire should be placed in a more safe condi-
tion. May 17th, found machines being operated without shields; breakthroughs
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being made in entries, but brattices being neglected. June 21st, ventilation
fair; wire on motor road rehung, and in fair condition, and some dust being re-
moved. August 2nd, investigated fatal accident to Manuel Baltrando, who was
fatally injured by fall of stone in No. C west entry, July 30, and died while being
removed from the mine. Only entrymen were being employed on this visit.
September 27th, ventilation fair; conditions somewhat improved, with the ex-
ception of dust, in which there was very little change. September 30th, tested
scales and found correct. November 18th, mine was just working out of what
is known in the No. 8 seam as snappy coal, which has given the management
a great deal of trouble and expense. Condition of mine very unsatisfactory;
breakthrough law being violated, men working in dangerous places ahead of
air, and with only one way of escape; brattices unlawfully made; motor road
very dirty and dusty; passways and other entries filled with dust; manholes
in dangerous places, filled up'. Directed that the dust must be removed from
the mine and the law complied with.
Empire No. 2.
Located south of Bellaire, O. Slope opening; transportation, C. & P. R. R.
Owned and operated by same company as Empire No. 1. Wm. Maloney, Bellaire,
O., superintendent; John Eagan, same place, mine boss; 18C miners and 47 day
men employed. Four visits made. May 21st, mine in fair condition. July
22nd, men were all supplied with copper tools. Condition of mine fair. Septem-
ber 28th, mine idle, having been suspended for 35 days, and only a few men
working, getting ready to resume operations. Conditions fair. November 17th,
timbers at mouth of slope in bad condition; too much dust had been allowed
to accumulate on motor road and passways; no brick or cement used for stop-
pings in this mine. Aside from these irregularities, conditions were fair. Ad-
vised the law complied with.
Hail & Gllhooley.
Located at Bellaire, O. Drift opening, domestic mine. P. F. Gllhooley,
Bellaire, O., superintendent; J. D. Hall, mine boss; 9 miners and 1 day man em-
ployed; machine mine, receiving power from street car company. Two visits
made. Mine in first-class condition; law complied with, and no suggestions
necessary.
Nail Mill.
Located at Bellaire, O. Drift opening, owned and operated by the Cameglo
Steel Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Coal consumed at the Bellaire mill; 37 miners and
13 day men employed. B. F. Marling, Bellaire, O., superintendent and mine
boss. May 31 st, in company with I^t Jenkins, of District No. 8, Investigated
fatal accident to Nic Geeta, a driver, who was Instantly killed on May 29th
by being caught with loaded trip; deceased was coming onto passway, and in
some manner fell off or was knocked off his trip. June 4th, conditions good.
August 13th. new passway was being made and extending motor line. October
8th, conditions good. December 17th. motor road cleaned out; manholes newly
whitewashed, and conditions approved. Much credit is due Mr. Marling for the
condition in which this mine is kept.
Edge Hill.
Located at Bellaire, O., on C. & P. R. R. Drift opening, operated by A. J.
Morgan, Bellaire, O. Jacob Long, same place, mine boss; 78 miners and 12
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 449
day men employed. May 28th, ventilation poor; wire in poor condition; No. 2
left entry 100 feet ahead of air; ordered it stopped. Furnace ventilation was
inadequate. Conditions were such that I recommended a 30 days' notice in
which to install some means of ventilation and general improvements, or it
would be necessary to close the mine. June 29th, mine much improved; ven-
tilation fair; 6-foot electric Scott fan installed. August 11th, brattices leaking
and air not reaching the men. Dispute arose over the shielding of machines.
August 17th. in company with Lot Jenkins, of the 8th district, at reque.st of the
chief inspector, visited mine to inspect shields. Investigation proved the po-
sition I maintained to be the right one. Shields were then changed in accord-
ance with my request. September 30th, mine in fair order; directed ventila-
tion be better conducted. November 19th, condition of mine good; ventilation
good; breal;throughs being over regular distance, and directed them made in
accordance with the law; ordered no powder be taken in the mine while power
was on the wire.
West Wheeling.
Situated at West Wheeling, C. & P. R. R Owned and operated by the
V/est Wheeling Coal Co., Bridgeport, O. Drift opening; 42 miners and 14 day
men employed. Wm. Johnson, Bridgeport, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Five vipits made. May 4th, ventilation and conditions fair, except on 1 and 2
west, which was affected by a squeeze; breakthrough law being violated. This
inspection was made in company with Lot Jenkins, of the 8th district. May
20th, mine improved. July 20th, miners all supplied with copper tools. Condi-
tions fair. September 14th, conditions fair; 1 and 2 west abandoned, and the
coal being hauled around through the north faces. September 22nd, tested
scales; found inaccurate. October Cth,after an expert had gone over them,
made another test; still out of order. December 7th, conditions good. This
company recovers more workable coal than any company in this district, main-
taining two tracks in every alternate room, and taking out the pillars on re-
turning.
Aetna Standard.
Situated at Aetnaville, O. Owned and operated by the American Sheet
& Tin Plate Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Drift opening, furnace ventilation. Wm.
Fitzgerald, Tiltonsville, O., superintendent and mine boss; 36 miners and 10
day men employed. Three visits made. May 7th, conditions fair. August
30th, 6 day men working; mine idle, owing to strike at mill where coal is con-
sumed. December 10th, mine still idle; 6 men employed on improvement work.
Condition fair.
Laughlin.
Situated at Martins Ferry, O. Owned and operated by the American Sheet
& Tin Plate Co., Martins Ferry, O. Drift opening; 50 miners and 16 day men
employed. Coal is consumed at the Martins Ferry mill. Edw. Hite, superin-
tendent and mine boss. May 18th, mine in fair condition, except ventilation
not good, owing to changing the system of working, and in several places
canvas was in use where they expected to place automatic doors later on.
Mine idle at present, and has been since July 1, owing to tin workers' strike.
Whitaker-Glessner.
Located at Martins Ferry, O. Owned and operate.d by the Whltaker-
Glessn^r Co., Wheeling, W. Va. H. W. Kasley, Wheeling, W. Va., is superln-
29—1. of M.
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450 ANNUAL REPORT
tendent; Peter O'Malley, same place, mine boss. Drift opening; pick mine; 23
miners and 7 day men employed. Five visits made. May 18th, found mine
in good condition. June 14th. investigated fatal accident to Peter O'Malley,
the mine boss, who was injured by being caught with loaded car against low
timber on main entry, on June 7th, and died on same date. He was standing-
on side of the entry when driver passed; jumped onto the last hitching, saw a
lump of coal about to fall off; as he was reaching to place the lump, the trip
came under a low timber, catching him with his left breast against the car,
badly mashing his breast. He walked out of the mine. Deceased was a good,
experienced and practical man. well known in eastern Ohio, and well liked by
all who knew him; frank and plain in his ways, and amongst the older miners
known as one of the "old guard." July 28th, found Richard Walker. Martins
Ferry, O.. in the position made vacant by deceased. Condition of mine good.
September 29th and December 13th, conditions approved; no instructions being
necessary.
Florence.
Located 1% miles west of Martins Ferry. O. Owned and operated by Y. &
O. Coal Co., Cleveland, O. C. & P. R. R. Drift opening; 247 miners and 65
day men employed. W. H. Sharp, Martins Ferry. O., superintendent; Wilfred
Sowden, same place, mine boss. June 28th, mine at face of workings in good
condition. Two hundred feet of main haulage in dangerous condition for
want of timbering. No. 7 face stopped for lack of timber. August 12th. No. 7
face timbering completed; main haulage fairly well timbered up; conditions fair.
August 19th, east side in poor condition on account of bad top and water
coming from old works. November 3rd and 4th, conditions fair. Carl Ryan hav-
ing snccoodod Wllfrod Sowden (resigned) as mine boss: gave instructions that
now outlot on wost sido must bo completed. November 23rd, Investigated
cause of explosion in which Andy Demit y and Mike Mistake were painfully
burned; fan lad not been in operation for 24 hours: entries on the raise had
just cut a elay v»^in. These men went into the mine before the fan had started.
Thoy walked to faee of entries and pas ignited. November HOth. visited mine
in ronipany with M. D. Ratehford, to settle controversy as to where snappers
or trip rirh*rs should rido.
Gaylord No. 1.
T.ocatcHl north of Martins Ferry. O., on main line of C. &: P. R. R. Drift
opi'Tiiui,^: own<Hl and op(^rato(l by Pittsburg & Cleveland Coal Co.. Cleveland.
Ohio T. E. SauhTs. Mnrtins P^erry. O.. superintendent: Jno. Gallagher, samo
])lnr«\ niin«^ boss. ]M)iir visits made: 11^4 minors and 45 day men employed.
:\Tay LMth. conditions fair: motor road difflcnlt to keep up. as it passes through
old works, nnd wirinir d«>b^etive. .Tuly 2?>rd. ordered timbering, rechanging of
win\ and motor lino improved. September 24th. conditions much improved.
Nov( nib'-r l'2nd. motor line much improved, timbering and cleaning: up. chan?-
inr: rt'tnni wire fvom bottom to top. and placing it In lawful condition.
Gaylord No. 2.
Owned and operated ])y same company as No. 1. T. E. Sauters. Martin-
Ferry superintendent: W. D. Scott. "Rridgeport. O.. mine boss. Drift openin?:
4t miners and 11 day men employed. Transportation. C. & P. R. R. Mi^^^
was opened up in 1907 with a temporary tipple, and considerable entr>- driven:
suspended in that year, and was idle until December 1st, 1909. November ^t^-
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INSPECTOR OP MINES. 461
new tipple just being completed, preparatory to running coal. December 24th,
conditions first class; wiring being done in compliance with department's orders.
MINES EMPLOYING LESS THAN 10 MEN IN BELMONT COUNTY.
M. T. Garrett.
Located at Bellaire, O. Domestic mine, slope opening, rope and mule haul-
age, fan ventilation. Machine mine, employs 6 miners and 2 day men. June
18th, conditions fair. August Slst, mine not. in good condition; main entry
muddy; timbering needed on main haulage way; door on main entry leaking;
fan churning the air; this was all promised to be remedied at once. M. T.
Garrett is manager and mine boss.
Lee Woods. .
Located at Martins Ferry, O. Owned and operated by Woods & Son, Mar-
tins Ferry, O. Drift opening, furnace ventilation, machine mine; 6 miners and
1 day man employed. Domestic trade. June 23rd, in poor condition; ventila-
tion poor; directed some means of ventilation installed. August 31st, ventila-
tion bad; ordered furnace built without delay. December 13th, conditions im-
proved; furnace built. Lee Woods is manager and mine boss.
Th08. Long.
Located at Bellaire, O. Owned and operated by the Long Coal Co., Shady
Side, O. Shaft opening, 26 feet deep. Thos. Long, Shady Side, O., manager and
mine boss. Machine mine, fan ventilation; 3 miners and 1 day man find em-
ployment. July 2nd mine in poor condition. September 3rd, mine very much
improved; boiler very near the shaft. Domestic trade.
Bellaire Coal & Coke Co,
Located at Bellaire, O. Owned and operated by the above-named com-
pany. Drift opening, furnace ventilation. Pick mine; domestic trade; 6 miners
and 3 day men employed. Two visits made. Some timbering needed on main
haulage, which they promised to do without delay. Aside from this, mine in
first class condition on both visits.
Pelky.
Domestic mine located at Bellaire. Abandoned.
Koehnline.
Located at Bridgeport, O. Drift opening, compressed air punching ma-
chine. Operated by the Koehnline Ice & Coal Co., Bridgeport, O. Exhaust
steam ventilation. Seth Stephens, Bridgeport, O., manager and mine boss. Ehn-
ploys 3 miners and 1 day man. Domestic trade.
AN M UAL REJ'OET
Dwtit*ii and iJi><>rated by tho BhceU Coal Co.* Mart ids Ferrr. O*
jL-|i" i»lari\ siipnrUut-*«tii*in sind mtm* heists. Six miiu^rs and 2 tlaf
^Hay ^eih. coiidKious fuir; wati>r coming through from old
nfectrleal Co., of WheeJlng* W. Va,, Jn ord«^r to gt^e instme-
H^.ariHi1njf. Mini? eaiidltlans ficxnl, Ot^tobt^r 11th* everjriyilK to
^luin class ca&dUloii.
CLAY WINE IN BELMONT COUNTY.
Syburban
ck Co*
k
Located at Bell&lr<^ O. Owned and operated by Suburban Brick Co., Wli€«^
lii«, W. Vtt. C. H. Carpenter, Martins Ferry* O.. miperititendeat; J, W. Flaia-
tiana, D^Uairo, O., mine boss. Drift opening; employe 9 miners and t day mmi.
Complalnis haying been filed wltb the Columbus offie€» that dynamite was belaf
etort*d In tbis mine, Cliief Inspector Harrison promptly notified Lot Jenkins,
Inspi^clor of the Stli districtt and myseif, to make an Investigation. May lltli,
dynamite being kept In comp lance wltb foroier orders; mine In fair coodJtioa.
Aupiisi IGlh, condition of mine fair; directed pipes wbieb carried tlie ^r, m-
tendecl nearer the faces Driving is being done from outside of mine to Inter
StK^t with entry on inMde for a second opening.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Walnut Hill N08. 1 and 2.
Located at Yorkville, O. Owned and operated by the O. & P. Coal Co-.
Cleveland,©. Drift opening, 132 miners and 44 day men employed. Wm. Neath,
Yorkville, O., superintendent; Abel Armitage, same place, mine boss. On May
25th, the condition of the second outlet at No. 1 mine at head of worldngs was
bad; motor road very wet and muddy. No. 2 opening, ventilation deficient;
brattices out of order; directed this attended to. July 21st, investigated fatal
accident to B. P. Finney, who was instantly killed by fall of stone. July 20th.
in No. 1 Butt Room off of No. 6 room on 11 left entry, some improvements since
last visit. October 4th, No. 1 mine at face of workings satisfactory; some tim-
bering was needed on the motor road. No. 2 mine ventilation poor; ordered 1^
and 12 right, and 11 and 12 left, double shifted to intersect, as it would ben-
efit ventilation. November 29th, some improvements on motor line; 2nd outlet
In No. 1 mine in poor condition. Ventilation in No. 2 mine strengthened, but af-
fected with black damp, owing to neglect of brattices being put up. Gave in-
structions that there must be a general improvement all around. Transporta-
tion, C. & P. R. R.
Russell.
Located at Tiltonsville, O. Owned and operated by the Russell Coal Co..
land, O. C. & P. R. R. Seth Williams, Tiltonsville. O.. is superintendent
INSPECTOR OP MINES. ^ 453
and mine boss Drift opening; 89 miners and 21 day men employed. Four visits
made: June 22nd, motor road very muddy; condition of mine otherwise fair.
Miners were not complying with copper tool law, and directions were given
that such must be done. August 2ord, conditions of mine fair; removing mud
from motor road; men all supplied with copper tools. November Ist, condition
of mine fair. December 21st, ventilation weak at times; an electric fan is in
use, receiving power from the street car company, which at times runs down
very weal<, affecting the fan. Directed that the law must be complied with
concerning material for bmttices.
Rush Run No. 1.
Located at Rush Run, C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Glens Run
Goal Co, Cleveland, O. Howard Ulrich, Rayland, O., superintendent; John
Cass, Rush Run, O., mine boss. Drift; 84 miners and 33 day men employed.
Five visits made: June 15th, conditions fair. June 23rd, tested scales, found
correct. August Gth, mine in fair condition; men all supplied with tools. Oc-
tober 5th and December 2nd, conditions fair; gave orders that breakthroughs
at faces must be kept open. December 22nd, investigated fatal accident to
Aiex. Bora, who was instantly killed by fall of stone in Room No. 7 on Ist west
entry; driver gave him car on dinner trip; went in first trip after dinner to
pull the car, and found him under the stone, dead. He had just fired a shot,
and had car half filled when accident occurred.
Rush Run No. 2.
Located three miles northwest of the No. 1 mine. Owned and operated by
the Glens Run Coal Co., Cleveland, O. C. & P. R. R. Wm. Werker, Rayland,
O., superintendent; B. F. Roberts, same place, mine boss. Drift opening; 133
miners and 31 day men employed. August 14th, Investigated fatal accident to
Ghas. C. Bethel, boss timberman, who was instantly killed on August 13th by
being caught between loaded car and rib at tuni on No. 5 entry, just going into
No. C west passway; when found, he was standing up between car and rib, dead.
September 1st, mine just resumed operation. August 2Gth, after an idleness of
eight months. Mine out of order. October 28th, mine much improved. Decem-
ber 15th, mine improved in way of cleaning up and timbering; the top is very
tender in this mine, making it a very difllcult matter to keep it in safe condition.
Rush Run No. 3.
Drift opening, located at same place and owned and operated by the same
company. C. & P. R. R.. Wm. Werker, superintendent. Suspended all year.
Jean.
Located at Salt Run, C. & P. R. R. Owned and operated by the Blyth Coal
Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Geo. Vandyke, Brilliant, O., superintendent and mine boss.
Drift opening; 31 miners and 19 day men employed. May 27th, mine troubled
with tender top and water; otherwise In good condition. June 30th, aside from
tender top. condition of mine good. August 24th and Octber 29th, conditions
good. December 14th, condition of mine good, considering the tender top.
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LaGrange.
Located at Brilliant. Owned and operated by the LaGrange Coal Co , Bril-
liant, O. Shaft opening. No. 6 seam. 3% feet thick, and at a depth of 265 feet.
Coal is consumed at electric power plant in Brilliant. Jas. Morgan, Brilliant.
O., superintendent and mine boss. Nine miners and 8 day men employed. Ma-
chine mine, motor haulage. July 1st, in fair condition. August 27th, requested
wire on motor road given attention and put in safe condition, as there were a
number of hangers out. November 5th, mine idle; no inspection made. De-
cember 3rd, conditions of mine fair, excepting wire that was out of order in
places; gave instructions that same must be placed in safe condition. This
company is sinking a test well for gas down through the old works. Directed
they have all the men out of the mine when they were drilling the well in. and
not permit them to re-enter until an examination had been made and assured
that conditions were safe.
Goucher.
Situated two miles west of Brilliant, O. C. & P. R. R. Operated by the
Dexter Coal Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Drift opening. M. D. Gibson, Brilliant, 0..
superintendent; John Barth, same place, mine boss. Ninety-two miners and
29 day men employed. June 17th, mine in very poor condition; tested scales,
found correct; gave instructions that conditions must be improved. August
Gth, conditions very poor. September 17th, mine idle for repairs. October 7th,
fan moved to new opening, which had just been completed, providing first class
ventilation. Investigated fatal accident to Wm. H. Stock, who was injured in
No. 7 room on 5 left entry on September 25th by fall of stone, and died O
tobcr rAh from injuries. Decomber Gth, mine in fair condition: ordered break
throuL'hs k«'pt opt^n at faces. Win. Pilkington succeeded John Barth as miV
l)()SS.
Pratt.
l.()eat«>(l at :MiiJi:() Jet. Operated by Brettell Bros.. Mingo .let.. O. Tf^
lir<'it<'ll. sup('riiit(Mi(l«'iit and mine boss. Domestic mine. Drift opening: pick
niin»': natural ventilation: li; miners and 2 day men employed. June I'-th
condnion of iniiu'. I'air. October 1st. in fair condition; advised some means t'f
vc-ntiiaiion provided. Deeemlx^r 8th, condition of mine, fair; ventilation poor-
prepiuaiions Iteing: made to build furnace.
Kfelley.
LocatcMl iit Warrenton. O. C. & P. R. R. Suspended all year.
LaBelle.
SitiiiH.-d ai St.Mibenville. O. Owned and operated by the LaHollo Ii"^'"
\V(.rk^. St.Mib.iu i;i.'. O. Shalt oiieninjr, 200 feet deep, Xo. G seam, which »'
iliis pnini is :;^. te«>t ibiek. R. \V. :McCasland. superintendent. Sleiihenvii'^
().: .las. Kcnn^'v. same i)laee. mine l)oss. iMaehiue mine. 150 miners and ^^^^ *''^-
in. n riii])l(.\ ci. All tbc werkin.^s are on the West Virginia side of tho riv^'
Min.' L'-n.Mai.'s a small p.^e.-nta^e of fir(^ damp. Septt^mber 7th. miii^^r^ '■')
s'iiU<': treni;!.' .iroso (»\rr cliaiminu: the eomliticMis of eiUtini::. Condition ^^'
tniii". lair. \'cnt ilai ion noi carried to ht^id of workings as it should h*\ T''"
insjt, ction was made in e(»nipany with Karl F. Schoew. of the AVest Virgin'''*
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 455
department. November 2Gth, ventilation very much improved, as stone brat-
tices had been gone over with cement; other conditions fair; only a few men
working. David Love of Steubenville, O., succeeded Jas. Kenney as mine boss.
High Shaft.
Located at Steubenville, O. Owned and operated by the Steubenville Coal
& Mining Co., Steubenville. O. Shaft opening, 225 feet deep; No. 6 seam, 3^6
feet thick; coal used for domestic trade. Wm. Smurthwaite, Steubenville, O.,
superintendent; Matthew Cassner, same place, mine boss. Fifteen miners and
9 day men employed. August 25th, mine in fair condition. Oil wells which
were being sunk through where the coal has been excavated were giving a great
deal of trouble, letting in water and some escaping gas. October 20th, condi-
tion of mine, fair; wells that went through the open, still letting In some water.
December 20th, condition of mine good; ventilation good; oil wells giving no
trouble on this visit.
Forest City.
Located at Toronto, O. Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe
Co., Akron, O. Drift opening. No. 6 seam. .SV^ feet thick. Coal Is used at fac-
tory for burning the sewer pipe. W. B. Francy, superintendent; John Fergu-
son, mine boss, both of Toronto, O. Thirty-three miners and 13 day men em-
ployed. Regarded as a pick mine, although one compressed air puncher of the
Ingersoll type Is used In the main entry. Three visits: July Gth, October 14th
and December 27th. Aside from a short distance on the main entry, where it
seems to be pinched a little, the mine was found In first class order, Mr. Fergu-
son taking groat pride in keeping good air at the faces of the workings.
Kaul-Oberkirch.
Located at Toronto, O. Owned and operated by the Kaul-Oberklrch Clay
Co., Toronto, O. Drift opening, No. G seam, which at this point is three feet
thick; 10 miners and 2 day men employed. Natural ventilation. Geo. Myers,
Toronto, O., superintendent; Geo. Hamilton, R. D. No. 1. same place, mine boss.
July 7th, condition of mine good. October 15th, ventilation not satisfactory;
ordered furnace built at air shaft.
Calumet.
Situated at Toronto. O. Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe
Co., Akron, O. Drift opening, Nos (5 and 7 seams, 3 feet thick; pick mine; 10
miners and 4 day men employed. W. B. Francy, Toronto, O., superintendent;
Geo. Gloss, same place, mine boss. July 8th, mine in poor condition; no ven-
tilation; ordered furnace in order in No. G seam, and air shaft sunk in No. 7
seam. October 15th. mine suspended. December 27th, still idle, no prospects
Stratton.
Located at Empire, O. Owned and operated by the Stratton Fire Clay Co.,
Empire, O, Coal is used for burning sewer pipe. Drift opening, furnace ven-
tilation; No. 7 seam. 2V2 to G feet thick at this point. Employs 17 miners and
2 day men H. E. Stratton, Empire. O, superintendent; Howard Vantilburg,
Port Homer, O., mine boss. .July 12rh. in poor condition; ventilation poor; or-
45d AKNUAL REPOHir
dered flame Impron^d wlihia ttirec* days, or it would be nec^ssan* lo close dM
mine. July'lSth, ▼entllallon improved. Au^st 20tb, coDdilfoa fair. October
Mb* T^ltlUitlOll fiiir. C. C. Ciisiuan wa^ appointed to fill Uie posit ioo made
vacant by tbe deatb of Mr. VanUlburg. December £Sth, condition of mine CjUt;
TBiitilatiosi good.
Ameriean Sewer Pipe.
Located at Freemans, owned and <^^erafted hj the Americaa Sewer Pipe Co.,
Akron, O. Drift opening* pick mine, foniaoe Tentflatkm. W. J. Baxt»*, R. D.
No. 2, Toronto, O., superintendent; Jaa. Sines, Itepire, O^ mine boss. No. 6
seam, 2% feet thick; 11 miners and 3 day men employed. Coal is oaed for
burning sewer pipe. July 8th, condition of mine &ir. October IStli. mine ckM»d
down. December 28th, still suspended.
SMALL MINES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
VerbolL
Located at TiltonsriUe, O. Operated by Henry YwbolL Three minora em-
ployed. Drift opening, pick mine.
Cex Coal Co^
Located at Brilliant, O. Drift opei^ng, pick mine. . Owned and operated
by Cox Coal Co., Brilliant, O. Domestic mine. Employs 4 miners and 1 daj
man. November 5th, conditions were such that it was necessary to prohibit
operations; no air, and drainage bad. December 3rd, furnace built and con-
ditions improved.
Bob Hill.
Located southwest of Steubenvllle, O. Miles Lee, Steubenville, O . man-
ager and mine boss. Employs 3 miners and 1 day man. Machine mine, do-
mestic trade; natural ventilation. The intention is to work quite a number of
men soon. Commenced running coal December 1st. Mine has been idle a long
time.
Ekey.
Situated at Wintersville, operated by E. H. Ekey, R. D. No. 2, Steubenville,
(). Drift opening, No. 8 seam; domestic trade; pick mine; employs 5 miners
and 1 day man.
Niesen.
Located four miles west of Steubenville, O. Operated by H. Niesen, R. D.
No 2. Steubenville, O. Drift opening, domestic trade. No. 8 seam; 2 miners and
1 day man employed. Mine opened in 1909.
Speaks.
Located three miles southwest of Steubenville, O. Operated by Jas. Speaks,
e place, who is mine boss. Drift, furnace ventilation; pick mine; domestic
INSPECTOR OP MINES. 457
trade. Employs 7 miners and 1 day man. October 1st, mine in poor condition;
ventilation weak; all the air leaked through the brattices before it got to the
men; gave instructions conditions must be improved without delay. December
8th ventilation much improved; otherwise, mine in fair condition.
CLAVMINES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Little Giant
Located at Toronto, O. Owned and operated by the Toronto Fire Clay Co.,
Toronto, O. Shaft opening, 45 feet deep. Harry Nicholson, superintendent; A.
S. Peckins, mine boss, both of Toronto,, O. Fan ventilation. July 7th, 15 miners
and 11 day men employed; mine in fair condition, with the exception of water
that was supposed to be coming from the Jefterson, an old abandoned mine.
A place is being driven in order to tap this mine, boring 30 ft. bore holes in
advance, the intention being to pump the water out of this mine. October
1 3th, condition of mine fair, not yet having broken into the old mine.
Forest City.
Ix)cated at Toronto, O. Owned and operated by the American Sewer Pipe
CO., Toronto, O. W. B. Francy, superintendent: .Tas. Milne, mine boss, both
of Toronto. O. Slope opening, fan ventilation; 11 miners and 8 day men em-
ployed. July Gth and October 13th, conditions commendable.
Great Western.
Ixjcated at Toronto, O. Owned by the above company. W. B. Francy, su-
perintendent; Daniel Hinkle, mine boss. Slope opening, 10 miners and 7 day
men employed. Conditions fair.
Calumet.
Located at Toronto, O. Owned and operated by above company. W. B.
Francy, superintendent; Geo. Gloss, mine boss, both of Toronto, O. Exhaust
steam ventilation; 10 miners and 8 day men employed. Main haulage timbers
in poor condition. October 15th, mine suspended.
American Sewer Pipe.
Located at Freemans, owned and operated by American Sewer Pipe Co.,
Pittsburg, Pa. W. J. Baxter, R. D. No. 2, Toronto. O., superintendent; Jas.
Sines, Empire, O., mine boss. Drift opening, 8 miners and 5 day men employed.
Ventilation poor; otherwise condition of mine good. October 15th, mine sus-
pended.
Kaul-Oberkirch.
Located at Toronto, O. Slope opening, 170 feet long. Owned and operated
by the Kaul-Oberkirch Co., Toronto, O. Employs 10 miners and 7 day men. Geo.
Myers, Toronto, O.. superintendent: J. O. Evans, R. D. No. 2. Steubenville, O.,
mine boss. Condition good throughout the year.
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Located at Freemans, owned aP''
Clevelnnd, O. E. S. Minor, Em»^'
2» Toronto, 0*» mine boss. F
ployed. July 9th, condltlODs
will later be used for hauls
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COAL LIST
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JUST OF LARGE COAL CX)MPAN1ES IN OHIO, WlTfl^
ADDRESSES, FOR 190y.
N&me of Ow&er or Operator.
iMnm.
Alliens County.
^* ^
B^Heyft Rirn Coal Co
Black Dfamoud Coal It Coke Go.
Canaaa Coal Co*.. p
Carbon Coal Mlaloff Oa
Carbondalo Coal Co , ,
C. & H. C. 6 1, Co...........
Federat-Hockltifi Cool Co*.,<
Fedisnu Coal Co
Hia^lvaata Coal Cq
Hocking Mtnlns Co
Imperial Coal Mlnltig Co
Tx>ralii Coal & Dock Co. * .
Lubrfg Coal Co ....>.
Mapt^ Mlulag Co... .«»*..«« ,,...<•
Northi^m Fuel Co , .»».«, p. ,.^..
New Pittsburg Coal Co. ....*«.*^,^;
New York Coal Co, .„..
Nelson vlJle Brick Co
Poston. C. L,,... .,.,,..
Schuler. J. F,.,. .,**.
Sllcoit Coal Co., G. C
Smiday Creek Company
York Clay & Mining Co
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Belmont County.
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co,
Bannock Coal Co * .
Barton Coal Co
Bakewell Coal Co.
Bellalre Coal & Coke Co
Belmont Coal Miping Co, ...
Captlaa Coal Co.
Carnegie Steel Company.. ,
Columbia Coal Co ...,..*.*...* .
Colburg Coal Co . , , . .
Cambria Mining Co
Ft. Pitt Coal Co .,-..-..
Flushing Coal Co ,
Gorrell Coal Co., J. W
on Coal Co...,., ..,.,.
i^n Mining Co.. ..,
4 Coal Co.....
Coal Co ,.*
Toledo,
Golutnbus.
CanaanTllle«
AjneoTlUe.
Carbondala*
Columbus.
Columbua.
Marietta.
Columbus.
Atbena.
Columbus,
Columbus.
Cincinnati.
NelsonvUle^
Columbus.
Columbus.
Columbua.
NelsoHTUla
Athens,
SbarpabuTg,
Nelson vlUe,
Cotumbug.
NelsonviUe,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Akron.
Cleveland.
Bellaire.
Rellalre.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Armstrong MlUi.
Bellaire.
Akron.
Columbus.
Toledo,
PUtaburg. Pa.
Slyna.
Alliance,
StewartsYllla.
Holloway.
Wlieellng, W< Va
Bellaire,
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 463
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Belmont County — Concluded.
Kennon Coal & Mining Co
Lorain Coal & Dock Co
Moqres Run Coal Co
Morgan Coal Co., A. J
Pittsburg-Belmont Coal Co
Pittsburg & Cleveland Coal Co
Purseglove Coal Co
Provident Coal Co
Raven Coal Co
Roby-Somers Coal Co
Rail & River Coal Co
St. Clair Coal Co
Schick & Co., M. J
Trolls Coal Mining Co
Virginia Hill Coal Co
West Wheeling Coal Co
Whitaker-Glessner Co
Werner Coal Co., Wm. A
Y. & O. Coal Co
Carroll County.
Big Four Clay Co
Deveny-Kirk Coal Co
Deckman-Duty Brick Co
Greey-Beatty Clay Co
Lincoln Coal Co
Magnolia Coal Co
Metropolitan Paving Brick Co
National FIreprooflng Co
Ohio Mining & Railway Co
Pittsburg & Malvern Clay Co
Robinson Clay Product Co
Somers Mining Co
Sterling Mining Co
Strip Vein Coal Co
Columbiana County.
Big Vein Coal Co
Buckeye Clay & Coal Co..
Buck Coal Co
Card & Prosser Coal Co
Columbia Fire Clay Co
Delmore Coal Co
Cleveland.
Columbus.
Fairmont, W. Va.
Bellaire.
Columbus.
Cleveland.
St. Clalrsville.
St Clalrsville.
Wheeling, W. Va.
Cleveland.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Cleveland.
Bellaire.
St. ClalrsvUle.
Cleveland.
Bridgeport
Wheeling, W. Va.
Zanesville.
Cleveland.
Malvern.
Salineville.
Cleveland.
Magnolia.
Sherodsville.
Magnolia.
Canton.
Canton.
Massillon.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Akron.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Salineville.
Cleveland.
East Liverpool.
Salem.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
464 ^^_^^^K ANNUAL REPORT
UST OF LARGE COAL COMPANrES IN OHIO— Continued*
Ko^me of Owner or Operator*
F. Q. Address.
Colymbiana County — Conclust^iL
Fairfield Coal Co..,.* ,
Herrlott Coal Co , ^..
Neiheieel Coal Co_. ,,,,,,,,,,, .,
National FJreprooSng Co.,. «•«>•*.
Negley Coal Co <^ «.,.*... ,,
OhJo & Pennsylvania Coal Co* *..».. ««.>*•«.<
Prospect Coal Co., ,.--. ,
Salem Coal Co*. «««*•••«.•. ...*«««.,.
SlraUley, Jaa. 3,,*,,,^ ,
WooU Bros *.„ , ,»,,.
Wheat Hill Coal Co.. .,,-
Coshocton Couftty*
Bamea Coal & Mining Co. , • • , • » h
Cotnmbuis Cual & Mlnlns Cd ,
Cosbocton Coal Co. . * * ,. , , , ^«
David Davla ..,,..<* *..,
FumeU & Son, Tlioa* ...,,.«,. ..«.»*..
Locust Grove Coal Co. * * *
Laird Bros., R. D* No. 2
Morgan Run Coal & Mining Co ,
Oden Valley Coal Co.
Warwick Coal Co
Wade Coal Co
GaNia County^
Black Diamond Coal Co. .................
Riverside Coal Co ,
Swan Creek Coal Co.
Guernsey County,
Akron Coal Co. ...... . . . . . .
BycsYlIle Coal Co
Consolidated Ohio Coal Co. ,..,...
Clinton Coa! & Mining Co
Cambridge Coal & Mining Co , .
Cambridge Valley Coal Co.
Cambridge Collieries Co
Porsytbe Coal Co
Guernsey Clay Co
Loomls Moss Coai Co ,
Leatberwood -Consolidated Coal Co
Morrte Coal Co. . . - ,
Cleveland.
Liabou.
Leetonia,
Canton.
Negley,
Cleyeland.
East Palestine^
Salem.
SaUn^TfUe.
Homeworttt.
East Palestine.
Coahocton.
Coshocton.
Cleveland.
Cones vi lie.
Coshocton.
Coshocton,
Cosbocton.
Cleveland.
Coshocton.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Gallia,
Coiumhus,
Gallipolia.
Akron.
Byesville.
Blrda Bun.
Cambridge^
Parkersbnrg,
Cambridge.
Cleveland.
Cambridge,
Cambridge*
Akron.
Cambridget.
Cleveland.
W. Vt
INIS1»KCT0R OF MINES.
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
«5
Name of Owner or Operator. .
P. O. Address.
Guernsey County — Concluded.
National Coal Co.
O'Gara Coal Co...
Puritan Coal Co..
Harrison County.
Blair Mining Co., A. G
Newton Coal & Mining Co.
Oliver Coal Co
Roby Coal Co
West Mining Co
Ho king County.
Carbon Coal Co
Cable, R
C. & H. C. & I. Co
Gem Coal Co
Hocking Fuel Co
Hocking-Domestic Coal Co.
Nelsonville Coal Co
National Fire Proofing Co. .
New Pittsburg Coal Co
Royal Coal Co
Sunday Creek Co
Starr-Hocking Coal Co
Cleveland.
Chicago, III.
Cambridge.
Toledo.
Dennison.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Cleveland.
Adena.
Carbon Hill.
Nelsonville.
Columbus.
Nelsonville.
Columbus.
Murray.
Nelsonville.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Columbus.
Nelsonville.
Columbus.
Starr.
Jackson County. >
Alma Coal Co ! Wellston.
Jackson.
Jackson.
Wellston.
Jackson.
Armstrong Coal Co
Bloomfield Mining Co
Browne, J. E
Chapman Coal Co
Crescent Coal Co | Jackson.
Cochran Coal Co I Jackson.
Central Coal Co I Jackson.
DeWitt Coal Co | Wellston.
Dayton Coal & Iron Co | Wellston.
Domestic Coal Co | Wellston.
Davis Firebrick Co j Oak Hill.
Evans Coal Co j Coalton.
Emma Coal Co j Jackson.
Globe Iron Co | Jackson.
Goaline & Co.. W. A I Toledo.
30—1. of M.
Aim UAL
UST or LA ROB COAl^ COIFaNIES IX OHIO— CVmtlannL
Nmmi^ of Owner or 0|>«»r»lor.
R O. AMresoL
Jackson Counter — Concluded.
I
Harfier Coid Co...
Jfm«fS Jb Morgim. .
Jofic*« Coal Ca •*,•••
Jftck»an Iron St SU?el Co..,
Jacksou & D€catur Oo«l C9
Kensler Coal Co. . . -
lio^t^e^n Coal Mflltfig Co..i
Oliio Fiif^ Hrick Co
Rumpel Fuel Co. ,...,. ^ ,, .
Sun CoaJ Co* . . , ,
See Kay CoaJ Co
Star Furnace C^. .... * ,
iyperlor Coal Co*.,...
Tnm C:orwlD Coal C^..,,,,,
WeUtiloo CoUicrle* Co«.«.^i
Ward Coal Co
• •H,*-"^»*'" ^»^
Amerleao Sewer Pipe Co . . * -
Berghob Coal Co ,
Blyth Coal Co.
East Ohio Sewer Pipe Co
Cikns Run Coal Co.
Jefforson Coal Co
Kaul^berkirch Co
IJiB^tte Iron Works
LaGrangc Coal Co
MorriS'Postoii Coal Co ,
Minor FirH Clay Co, ,...,.
Ohfo & PennBylvania Coal Co. . ^ ..... ,
Rayland Coal Co
Rice Coal Co. . -
Roby Coal Co , . . . .
Russell Coal & Mining Co.
amUh. W. E.,,
Speaks, Jaa
Standard Flro Clay Co
Co«1toti.
Jackaoa.
Jackson.
JaekaoD.
Jackson.
11«fiip«t.
WeUston.
Steuben vilh? CorI & Mining Co r
Htration Fire Clay Co . , , i
^
Toronto Fire Clay Co
United States Coal Co
Witch Hazel Coal Co ,.
Wolf Ran Coal Co...
VV. & L m Coal Mining Co.
Wtibasb Coal Co
y, ^ u c:oai Co..
Dayton.
WellatoEL
Oak II iU.
Akroo.
Ber^clK,
Plttaburg. Pa.
[roodale.
Cleveland
Cleveland .
Toronto.
Sleubenville.
Wheeling, W. Va.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Pittsburg. Pa
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Wellsvilie.
Steuben vlUe.
Pittsburg. Pa.
Steubenvllle.
Empire,
Toronto.
Cleveland.
YouoKstown.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
INi?PECTOR OF MINEtt.
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
467
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Lawrence County.
Co.
Buckhorn Coal
Black Fork Co
Ginn Company, The
Hall Coal Co., Jno. F
Halley Coal Co
Hanging Rock Iron Co
Ironton Portland Cement Co.
Kelley Nail & Iron Co
Ryan, Ben j
York Portland Cement Co..,
Mahoning County.
Allison, Zimmerman & Allen Salem.
I^wcU Coal Mining Co Youngstown.
Mahoning & Lake Erie Coal Co Cleveland.
Ohio Coal & Clay Co 1 Cleveland.
Buckhorn.
Black Fork.
Ironton.
Dayton.
Pedro.
Hanging Rock.
Ironton.
Ironton.
Coal Grove.
Portsmouth.
Medina County.
Gerstenslager & Son Coal Co.
Hambleton Bros
Hutchinson Coal Co
Reichard, F. T., R. D. No. 1. . .
Williams Coal Co
Meigs County.
Ebersbach, Martin
Harley Coal Co
Maynard Coal Co
Monkey Run Coal Co..
Noble Summit Coal Co.
Pomeroy Fuel Co . .
Peacock Coal Co
Pittsburg Mining Co. . .
Pomoroy Coal Co
Salisbury Coal Co
Silver Run Coal Co
Schlaegel Salt Co
Thomas Coal Co
Morgan County.
Carding Coal Co
Tropic Mining Co ! Toledo.
Wads worth.
Wads worth.
Wadsworth.
Wadsworth.
Wadsworth.
Pomeroy.
Middleport.
Columbus.
Middleport.
Middleport.
Columbus.
Pomeroy.
Minersville.
Middleport.
Toledo.
.Middleport.
Pomeroy.
Racine.
Columbus.
468 ANNUAL
lABT or LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Contfaatit
Muskingum County,
Blue Hoek Coal Co .
Duncan Run Coal Co ..
Klk Coal Co... .<
Maynard Bros-*,i,,
Musktfigiim Coal & Ry, Co-
Pan- America 11 Coal Co**,,,
Victoria Coal Co ,
Walnut Hill Coal C>o. •.,,,,
W. A. Werner,.,
Noble Caunty.
Beile Valley Coal Mining C^* »
Coal Rim Coal Co. ..... .,
Guenieej' Coal & Mining Co.
:Mzirioa Cpal Co
U'Gara Coal Co. t
Ottawa County {Gypdum}.
American Gypsum Co-.
1 1 cited States Gypsum.
perry County.
C. & H. C. & I. Co......
Crookavilk^ Coal Co.
Crhicaiso & Hocking Coal Co. ... ,
Chapman Mining Co.
Davis Bros
Essex Coal Co., Calvin ..........
Gibbs, (hio. , . . .
Olbbs, .Ambrose .................
Goaline ^ Co,. W. A
Hamilton & Wallacf? Coal Co.. ,.
Iron Point l^w Vein Co...
.Tones Coal Co
.Jt*nli ins Ha R»?dfern
Koniioa Coal & Mining Co. ,
Ne>w England Coal Co
New Pi^rry Coal Co.
Peabody Coal Co
Simona, A.. ^
Shawnee Coal Mining Co.
StraitBvilk* Impervious Brick Co.
Sines Bro!t- & Co . . ,
Gays port.
Detroit, Micli.
Columbus.
Columbus.
ZanesvJUe.
Newark.
Cleveland.
Detroit, WIeli*
Cambridgi*
Cambridge.
Newark*
Wblgvllle.
Chicago, in.
Cleveland.
Gypsnm.
Col am bus.
Croi>ksvllle.
Toledo
Moxahala.
Sbawnee,
New Slrallsviile.
New StraitsFllle.
New Stralis^llle.
Toledo.
Saltillo.
Shawnee.
New Straitsvillew
ShaiJ^Tiee,
Cleveland.
Columbus.
Somerset*
CbicAgo. lii.
Redfield.
Shawnee.
New Straitsvilie,
New StraitsT^lle,
I
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
469
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Perry County — Concluded.
Standard-Hocking Coal Co
Sunday Creek Company
Twentieth Century Coal Co
Union Coal Mining Co
Upson Coal & Mining Co
Wilbern Coal Co
Zanesvillo Coal Co
Portage County.
Hutson Coal Co
South Palmyra Coal Co
Strong Bros. Coal Co., R. D. No. 14..
Scioto County.
Morjiau & Horton
Harbison-Walker Refractories Co.
Stark County.
Booth Coal Co
Canton Lime & Pert ilizer Co
Edgetteld Coal Co., R. D. No. 2
Keim Brick & Tile Co
Louisville Brick & Tile Co
Massillon Stone & Fire Brick Co
Massillon Crystal Coal Co
Massillon Coal Mining Co
Massillon-Navarre Coal Co
Massillon City Coal Co '.
Massillon Elm-Run Coal Co
National Fire Proofing Co
Plaskett. John
Pocock Coal Co I
Roach. Wm., No. 831 Wade Ave |
Sonnhalter Coal Co |
Steiner Coal Co I
Smith, Mrs. L. E |
Smith Coal Co., G. F |
Taggart Coal Co |
Whitacre Fireprooflng Co I
Willow Grove Coal Co.. R. D. No. 1 1
Chicago, 111.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Columbus.
Newark.
New Lexington.
Crooksville.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Atwater.
Eifort.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Navarre.
Canton.
Canton.
Louisville.
Louisville.
Massillon.
Massillon.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Massillon.
Cleveland.
Canton.
North Industry.
Massillon.
Alliance.
Massillon.
Canton.
Greentown.
New Berlin.
Massillon.
Waynesburg.
Massillon.
31—1. of M.
470 AUmjAi
I4ST or LARGE COAL COMPANIES L\ OHIO— Coutlnuea.
Hime of Owa^ or Operator.
F, O. Aadr^s,
SymirJt County.
Brewsi^r Coal Co *
Bvrcbwood'Ma^i&illoti Coal Co.
Cottoge Grove Coal Co , .
Clinton Coal Co
KoUlnson Clay Frotinct Co
Ty«carjiwa6 County.
American Sheet & Tin Pifttc Co... .
Bt*avt?r Dam Coal Co ,.*,.,..
Unckvye Fire Claf Co >..♦-.
Cl^velaitd & Tuiicara was Coal Co.>.
DtJimlson M ining Ca ..,-*.-.,-, j, ,. ^
Eaftt Goshen Coal C0. ..,«.,. •!,.#«, t^
Ftnft'nil (lay Product Co p.-,.,.
Ck'Hhon Co»l 4t Mining Co. ..,».,•««,
r#osbi^(i Valloy Coa.1 Ca, .......* , ..^»..
Goshen c^atriU Coal Ca, ,.,...,.,.. ^
Holfton, C. E,. —
Howi-a WUUflms & Son, R. D. No.
MU!viOi*'ao»ln^n Coal Co. . . _
.Uft$slltoii-Tui;carawiifi Coal Co
Mark1e> . Geo, , .
MnHins Coal Co., Jas... ,>,
Nii»iK**ss<?r. C J ..,.
Nov< Jtjr Brkk & Coal Co. ..<.,
Ohio Coal & Coke Co , . ,
P**acock Coal Mining Co , .
KtilKwayBnrton Co. ,......-..-..,. ,
Rova rCiosheu Ctml Co
Ko b I nsf^ It -Gravies Sower Pipe C**.. .*
Het-vt^s Coal Co. ..,..„,....
Hobin:soii Clay Proiluci Co ...,.
Boiuerdale Coal Co ♦
*' I r » ■ «'■ •«.■-« f. ^ *- « *
Aktm.
Cl&f«lftfi4
Soutli Akrun.
dlnioA.
AkrDn.
PLtUburs, I^
Cliei'elaiifl.
Uhrfchsvllt*.
Cleirelantt
DenniaoQ,
CleveJaad,
Mioerul Clt^.
Cleveland.
Masslllou.
MasalUon*
J Mtneral City.
Denniaoii.
Cleveland, ^
Massillon.
Mineral Clty<
BeJdler.
Neweomersi awm
Cleveland.
Mineral City.
Cleveland.
Nf'W FLiUndPlyhin.
t^hriehsvtUe.
C&nal Dov<*r.
Akron.
CleTelan^l.
Vinton County-
Aliua Cement Co. ...,,,*, ,
Aima Coal Co .... . . ..„<•.
FobesTompklnn CoAl Co,
Lawlpr< John T4 - , . .
Monitor Coal Co .,
Me Arthur Brlek Co.-*.„..
pi tan Cement Co
|y Coal Co.
« * ■ • 1 Vrl-t^ » t '
Oreton.
Wellston.
Columliii&.
ColuEnliu&.
Wellston.
afcArthun
SJcArthnr,
Dayton.
INSPECTOR OP MINRS.
LIST OF LARGE COAL COMPANIES IN OHIO— Concluded.
471
Name of Ownor or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Wayne County,
Minglewood-Massillon Coal Co
Massillon Elm Run Coal Co
Massillon Coal Mining Co
West Lebanon Coal Co
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
Cleveland.
LIMESTONE OPERATORS
(47;i)
•174
ANNUAL Klil'OKT
LIST OF LIMESTONE OPERATORS, WITH ADDRESSES, PO
YEAR 1909.
k
Mamp of Owner or Operator.
F 0~ Addreaf^-
ADen County.
Iltner ^ Cuuniiigbam.,.. >..... ..,.
K. J . l-^ord »•..,*. r»*^,
Kinimel Bros. & Sob,. ,^t
W'dtr Bros , , ,
Th<? Lima Stone Compauy . .
Tlu* tkM-'tachhm Stono Co , , , ,
The Bluffton Stout* Co. , ,
W. H. Kn>fn. ,.,
Jtocki>ort Htone Co *,.,..
i • ■ *'*■<« n^M** ' '
T *•««»« 1 • « '• t f « * • I ■ » « I
Betmortt Count/.
DArutb BjT^fl.
Botfer County*
Sdw. Burkhardt, R, D. No. 7.
pHnlel PabBtp VeJiice Ro&d..
J. li Ktllougb
Clark County.
Geo. h\ New comb, R. F. D. No. 8.
Thcr H. n. Moores Co., Box 5S5. .
\V. A, Rubaam
,J. W. Jcukinfl. ,.....,..,..,... .,.
The Moorea Uroe Co., Box 4B7..
Mills Bros...
The CaeparJB Stone Co.
Tbt^ Strunk-Meyer Lime Co
rm Roacb. R. D. No. S. ,
The Sprlnirfield Coal & Ice Co..
Clinton County.
Blofjni & Conner.
Crawford Courtty.
Housley Bros ,...,....,
fiuss V. Harer Co
Tbf Broken a word Ston**
Company.
»•* * *fe^4 w m^ * * ■
-•^^''.Cl'
Uma.
Delpbos,
Bluffton,
Lafayette
Lhna.
Utna.
Ada.
Beay«rdiuii-
BHiI report.
Hamilton.
Hamilton.
College Corners.
Sprin^eld.
Springfield
Springfield.
Springfield.
SpriugHeld.
Springfield.
Colurabiii!!.
Cola Springs.
Sprlngfleld.
Sprinirfield.
Clinton.
VVilminglcKiL
Ada
Lykens.
-^Vtffelr^--
INSPECTOR OF MINES. 475
UMESTONE OPERATORS— Continued.
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Delaware County.
M. Meredith & Son Radnor.
Jas. Reany, Jr.. 1315. Continental Bldg j Baltimore, Md.
The White Sulphur Stone Co Marion.
Erie County.
The Kelley Island Lime & Transport Co ' Cleveland.
The Wanner Stone Company j Sandu.sky.
i
Franklin County. |
1
Harry Walcutt, Station "A" | Columhus.
Scioto Stone Co., 423 Cham, of Com. BldK I Columbus.
Franklin Stone Co I Columbus.
S. Caspaiis j Colum!)us.
Wm. Miller, No. 1422 West Broad St | (^ohimbus.
^^'ohimbus Stone Co., Carnegie Bldg Pittsburg. Pa.
Greene County.
J. M. Fudge
Geo. C. Toland
U.S. Ervin
Boots, Conklin A Fudge.
Hancock County.
Tarbox & McCall.
Wm. A. Bibler . . .
Xrnia.
.lann'stowii.
C'edarvillo.
Xfuia.
Findlay.
Arlington.
Hardin County. i
i
Jas. (j. Tressel \ Ada.
The France Company j Toledo.
Jno. Herzog & Son | Patterson.
Hamilton County.
I
.J. .1. Schmitz. No 3344 Observatory Ave ! Cincinnati.
Theo. Connelle. No. 650G Center St ' Madison vill
Grant Bros., Hyde Park Sta Cincinnati.
Floyd Campbell, No. 103(5 Florence Ave Cincinnati.
Kenj. Cooney, No. 718 Whittier St.. Avondale ' Cincinnati.
N. Ruehl, Station "L" ; Cincinnati.
Henry Stagge, No. 2053 Mills Ave ' Norwood.
ahuual report
LIMESTONE OPERATORS— Can tin ued.
Name ot Owner or Operator.
P. O. AddroBS.
HighUnct Couniy.
(^runii Shmrp
N- W. B13CS0I1
W. E. Alexander..
W. H. MKa«1I&iifl.
Holmes County.
JanMib Miftsluvff>
Jackson Coyfity.
G^H). Eagle*
Lawrence County.
M* R*ley ..,...,,,•.„.„.
J. J. Burke. No. 207 Mill St.. , ,
HaiiKiii^ Rock Iron Co, ...,,,..«,#•*•.. i^.
Supt^rlor Fartlaitd Cenkeot Cd *..»«..
B. n. WiUard & Co.
Log^n County,
East Liberty Stone Co.
Wndiliar^.
Hi^hlatxa.
L»7iiel]tiurc
LjnHiburs.
^mik Cfty.
Jar-ksoQ.
Ort.
IrODton.
Han^os Hoel
Superior.
Tht*s, McCoiinelL , . . . , . Steeee.
BeilefoDtaioe.
H. M. Brown & Son | Belle Center.
Bellefontaine Stone & Lime Co I Bellefontaine.
I
Lucas County.
Imperial Stone Quarry Co
Whilehonse Stone Co., Station A.
The F'rance Company
Geo. Zeller. Box 110
Marion County.
D. M. Hinman
John D. Owens & Son
Ohio & Western Lime Co
.Tohn Evans Lime & Stone Co
.T. M. Hamilton
McrcCr County.
\
Emil Wagner..
C. E. Edington.
Toledo.
Toledo.
Toledo.
Maumee.
Marion.
Owens.
Huntington, Ind.
Marion.
Marion.
Ft. Recovery.
McComb.
INSPECTOR OP MINES.
LIMESTONE OPERATORS— Continued.
477
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. AddrtBj;
Miami County.
Mrs. M. E. Face
Jackson Stone Co
J. W. Ruhl
Ohio Marble Co
The Statler Stone Co
A. A. Maxwell
Montgomery County.
A. J. Shaffer
H. B. Shoup, R. D. No. 3
E. B. Kimmel, R. D. No. 14
Cold Spring Stone Co., No. 2443 West 3rd St
Dayton Limestone Co
Ottawa County.
Kelley Island Lime & Transport Co
. Ohio & Western Lime Co
Paulding County.
Chas. Bobenmyer
Preble County.
Reinheimer Stone Co
Richard Danily
P. P. Hoffman
G. W. Homsher
Peter Fonts
J. A. Kautz
O. M. Wright
The Lewisburg Stone Co
Putnam County.
J. W. McDowell
D. P. Schumacher & Son
Columbus Grove Stone Co
L. A. Rower
Nick Lauer
Ft. Jennings Stone Co
J. S. Blosser
Covington.
Covington.
Covington.
Piqua.
Piqua.
Ludlow Falls.
Brookville.
Dayton.
Dayton.
Dayton.
Dayton.
Cleveland.
Huntington, Ind.
Oakwood.
New Paris.
New Paris.
Monticello, 111.
Camden.
Camden.
Eaton.
College Corners.
Lima.
Ottawa.
Bluffton.
Columbus Grove.
Vaughnsville.
Ottoville.
Ft. Jennings.
Cloverdale.
•82— L of X.
478
ANNUAL REPORT
LIMESTONE OPERATORS-CooUmied,
Sandusky County..
Geo W. Shreffler & Son ..... > .
Ohio & VVestem Ltme Co - .
WoodvUI^ Lime & Cement Cn
Bellevue StoDe COp**,*** «...
Swint Bros ,,., •
QoilroBe Bros, ,
Jolm WeUh & Bro. , ,..-.h
Grape Island Stone Co., Box 110,«^.pp«^,
Seneca County,
■«#••••••*«
«-ahbB^ ^A >a wv*Ki**
X F. Wolf
Holran Stone Co., -..-..,.. .**-..**
J. E. Rine
S. A. Saul.........
X P. Harpster. ,. »,<,
Ohio & Western Llmtf Co
Weot Lime in Stone Co
The France Co
Fred Sievert . . .
Spence Broa., No. 12900 Euclid Are.
Stark County.
Diamond Portland Cement Co.
Frank Helms .,«....>
t t 1 « I • 4 t
Van Wert Coynty.
Bowersock & Crawford « .
The Brie Stone •Co .*.*,,....,,»,
Holland & Lampke .,,*^m\*
W. J. Semple. R. R. No, 10 ,,
Tli€ Fr«ice Co *.,»,
Aaron Ffaher. No, 7S$ Ohio St
vrnton County.
McArthur BHck Co*
PremoaL
HQBtfagtoQu tnl
Toledo.
FreouiAt,
rieleaft,
Selpio Sjdin^
Fiftt RiMsfe.
BtooBiTille.
ilfti Roek,
HtmUnftoti, iBd.
Ttflta.
Toledo.
BloomTUle,
Cleveland.
Middle Br«iick
Ca&tiMi,
MiddiepolnL
Van Wert.
Van Wert.
Van Wert-
Toledo.
Oelphos.
MeArtbitr.
^
INSPECTOR OF MINES.
LIMESTONE OPBRATORS—Concluded.
479
Name of Owner or Operator.
P. O. Address.
Wood County.
Damschroder & France
B. T. Reed
C. J. Miller & Co., 107 Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Mercer & Mercer
Ohio & Western Lime Co. . :
Stony Ridge Stone Co
Doherty & Co ,
The France Co
C. E. Edington ,
North Baltimore.
Elmore.
Toledo.
Bowling Green.
Huntington, Ind.
Stony Ridge.
Toledo.
Toledo.
McComb.
INDEX
(481)
L^ serious and minor, from January 1, 190^, to December
F, inclusive *--«_^*. ^ ,
r-^SUiw ^0 which aeei dents are attributoWe (art id e) —^.
* fpoclal article (J. A» Holmes) _^^____ .
table showing number and chajacter of a^eid^ats from prlacipal
ta^ lomrceB _,^^___^ ^ ^ ^,__^ — _^^_^^^^^.
I table showing number of fatal s^i^idents and causes to which thej
er U
lua at
are attribatabJe, by
liable showing aumber
of each
table sLowlag aumber
produced I number «*.
190 4, 1905, 1906, 190
ye«ir 1903 .^*^_-
I* table showing number
etc, since the croL**
^ table gli owing tone coal
3 number employed, evu
lft03 - ?
d«(t&iled synopsis of fatal ai
detalied Hst of serious accidents—
Allen county —
list of limestone operators
Athens county —
description of mines (McDonald)
list of large coal companies
Appointments
c«Qt. of each _,
accidentSj with percentage
accidents, number tons coal
r machines and motors in
Qg compared with caleadar
12»
m
130
131
I coal mined tj> life lost, to serious injniy,
^ neat. ^^ -^
it, number persons killed to
i^Oi-lQOQ, as comp&red with
m
ni
m
474
282-294
463
212-214
I
B.
Belmont county —
description of mines (Jenkins) 404-420
description of mines (Devore) 446-453
description of mines (Miller) 1 399
description of mines (Turner) 330
list of large coal companies 462-463
list of limestone operators , ^74
Burke, Jno. —
report of 238-^*
Butler county —
list of limestone operators *^*
CorroU county —
description of mines (MorrisonJ 425-4S8
list of large coal companies ^
(i82)
\
INDEX. 483
Page.
Ik county —
list of limestone operators 471
Clinton county — -
list of limestone operators 474
Coal —
coal trade in Ohio 7S
coal production in Ohio (article) 79
compilation of Ohio coals 205-209
coal tonnage in Ohio by counties, 1909 80
comparison coal production in Ohio for 1909 as compared with 1908
(gain and loss) 82
coal produced per man by mining machinery 94
list of coal companies 462-471
production from 1872 to 1900, inclusive 87
mined by pick (table) 83
table of production, machine-mined coal by counties 85
persons employed 99-100
production pick and machine-mined coal from 1889 to 1909, inclusive
(gain and loss) 88
production of pick and machine coal by counties 81
production of pick lump coal 84
tons mined to life lost, etc 137
Columbiana county —
description of mines (Smith) 350-357
description of mines (Miller) 399
list of large coal companies 463-464
Coshocton county —
description of mines (Smith) 357-363
list of large coal companies 464
Crawford county —
list of limestone operators 474
D.
Delaware county —
list of limestone operators 475
Devore, L. D. —
report of 444-459
Districts 3, 216-217
E.
Eighth District (Lot Jenkins) 402-420
Employes ; 99-100
Erie county —
list of limestone operators 475
F.
Fire Clay —
table gain and loss 192
table production from 1884 to 1909, inclusive 193
±'ourth District (Wiper) 296-305
Fourth District (Hill) 308-325
H.
ifamilton eoimty — ^
list of ILmcstotie opct*atOra^^„_^ .^ ^*_^_^^^^^^^^^^_^,_^ ,_ 419
Hancgck county-
INBEX.
til District (Turner)- — — _ ^— ^^ ^... ., 9m4n
Bt Dietrict (Wttters)---^ —- .— — — .^-. .-- 2UtZl
At Difltrict (Burke)--,,—— ^-. — — , ._„, ^Z^Ui
«7«uikliii cotinty— M
Hk^ list of Urueatoiif* opt^rators — .- — . — ^-__-. . ill ■
*i «- ■
iUypaom (Ottawa county) ,,,-^ .^-^ — -. — ^.„ — , 304
jfc UAJllft eouiitj'—
l^w dc scription of mi n<? s {K ennadjr ) - , ^ ^ 2711 STT
I Nat qI large coal companies ^ ^— .*_ W
*^^m Urecoe county —
^H IM of llniestonfl operators _^______. — ^„, . _^___,. ITI
^^ Gtt^rmsoy county —
j dc^eriptioa of mines {Tamer). . , ^.* 330-S13
^^L description of mines (Devoro) — , ^^^^^- ^— , .__ 1S1>
^^^^^ list of largo coal companies , «._«^ -^^ i^i-i^
C Ii a m
^K lii^t of limestone operators— ^ —. „^,— _,_^ ^^.^ l?l M
^p Itardiii county — H
^K liKt uf limestone operatois-^ ^ ^- --, , ... ^ ^ lU H
B IJitrrisoti eounty— ^
ilescrlptioD of mines (Morrison) ..,. 43N3i
description of Steel I-Beams, Roby mines (Morrison) 429
list of large coal companies 465
Bighland county —
list of limestone operators 476
Hill, Isaac —
report of 308-325
Hocking county —
description of mines (Kennedy) 257-266
list of large coal companies 465
Holmes county —
description of mines (Miller) 398
list of limestone operators 476
I.
Illustrations (Mining Machinery) 110
Improvements —
improvements made during the year (table by districts) 184
improvement table, by counties 185
improvements from 18S4 to 1909, inclusive 186
Inspections —
inspections made by Chief and District Inspectors by counties 220
Introduction 5-0
Iron ore — ■
table of production by counties 202
table iron ore production 1884 to 1909, inclusive IW
INDEX. 485
J.
Jackson county — Page.
description of mines (Waters) 224-231
description of mines (Burke) 239-248
list of large coal companies * 465-466
list of limestone operators 476
Jefferson county —
description of mines (Devore) 452-458
description of mines (Miller) 399
description of mines (Morrison) 432-442
list of large coal companies 466
Jenkins, Lot, report of 402-420
K.
Kennedy, Edw., report of 256-277
L.
Lawrence county —
description of mines (Waters) 231-234
description of mines (Burke) 248-252
list of large coal companies 467
list of limestone operators 476
Letter of transmittal 5
Letter of transmittal (Ohio Mining Commission) 15-31
Limestone —
table of production 196-197
table showing gain and loss 199
comparative production from 1886 to 1909^ inclusive 198-199
list of limestone operators 474-479
Logan county —
list of limestone operators 476
Lucas county —
list of limestone operators 476
M.
McDonald, Jno. L. —
report of 280-294
Machine mined coal by counties (table) 85
Machine and pick mined coal from 1880 to 1909, inclusive 88
Mahoning county —
description of mines (Miller) 380-38*2
list of large coal companies 407
Murion county —
list of limestone operators 470
Men employed 99-100
Medina county —
description of mine? (MiUer) 379-380
list of large coal companies ^ 467
Meigs county —
description of mines (Kennedy) 267-27;i
list of large coal companies ' 467
4m
Mercer county-
list of Uni&»tot)o ojierutori,
Miami county —
list of limestono opemtora. — .^^ — ^. .^^ ^^ 4TT
WUler, W. H,—
report of ^_^.-. — ^-_*^— — ^-__^-„ 3TMQ0
Mloo* —
tvumbor in oporntioii in l^^tHJ (large and small) . l\T
moiJo of vontildtioft (tRbJo) ^ ^,^ -^^ ^__^^_^^^» «_^ US
:»lik)o of ventiUtiou »uti three kinds of openings (1B93 to 13011^ ii)<,)-_ Hi
S0W aiBM opened (UUe)^ ^^ — ..^.i.^^. a — l lit
somlMr niipeiided (table)-— .— ••«—.; — . ^^ ill
aumber abandOMd (table) ^ r.^^ -^- 111
detailed list, neWy auspeaded and abandoned-..- — 113*116
▼iaibi made by Cbief and Diitviet liine iMipeeton (table)^ m
miaea generating ligbt earbmeted bydrof«i gas (aitiele}.*. IM-W
minea generating light earbnreted bydiogem gaa (detailed list) lSS-119
peraoaa emplejed ^-^ T -,„■. ft^lM
Mining maeliinea-*
mining maebinea in naoi number of men, average daja, and tone eat 1^
eaeb maebine and man, per day, p« man — • — -—..-.; — -.„ 91
mining maebinery, witb JHnafarationa •..——. — — -— 110
number of mining maobiaeraad mafce, by eoimtieB (table) : ' V»
Montgomery ooonty —
list of limestone operaton — .— .— ^^.-.»- . «n
Morgan eotmty —
description of mines (Wijer)-^ , - — -'Wf
description of mines (Hill)- 324-325
list of large coal companies 467
INrorrison, Thos. —
report of 422-442
Motors in use (table) 100
Muskingum county —
description of mines (Wiper) _ 297-299
description of mines (Ilill) 309-315
list of large coal companies 46S
N.
J^Jinth District (Thos. Morrison) 422-442
Noble county —
description of mines (Turner) . 343-343
list of large coal companies 46S
O.
Openings, kind of 118
Openings from 1892 to 1909, inclusive 119
Ottawa county —
description of mines (Miller) ^ 382-3S3
list of large companies (gypsum) 46S
list ot limestone operators . , 477
INDEX. 487
p.
Paulding county — Page,
list of limestone operators 477
Personnel of the State Mining Department 3
Persons engaged in production of coal (table) 99-100
Perry county —
description of mines (Wiper) 299-306
description of mines (Hill) : 315-324
list of large coal companies 468-469
Permanent improvements 184-186
Pick mining by counties (table) 83
Pollock, R. A., author of Commission Bill 14
Portage county —
description of mines (Miller) 383-384
list of large coal companies 460
Powder consumed 89
Preble county —
list of limestone operators 477
Production of coal, 1872 to 1909, inclusive 87
Production of coal (article) 79
Putnam county —
list of limestone operators '. 477
B.
Keport of Chief Mine Inspector to Governor 5-9
Keport of mines visited by —
Waters, Thos. 224-235
Burke, Jno. 238-254
Kennedy, Edw 256-277
McDonald, Jno. L 280-294
Wiper, W. C 296-306
Hill, Isaac 308-325
Turner, W. H 328-345
Smith, Alex. 348-375
Miller, W. H 378-400
Jenkins, Lot 402-420
Morrison, Thos. 422-412
Devore, L. D 444-459
S.
Sandusky county —
list of limestone operators 478
Scales —
table showing number and kind of scales tested in each county, num-
ber found correct and incorrect 188
tested 1888 to 1909, inclusive 189
Scioto county —
description of mines (Waters) 234-235
description of mines (Burke) 253-254
list of large coal companies 460
Second District (Edw. Kennedy) 256-277
t
-^ iiat of liniestond op*«tors— .____,— _^ — ,— _ ^„ — ,_ *TS
h Diatrkt (W. H. Miller) ^— __. mm
Dtstrkt (Alei. Smith) — ^-^_- __ — . , W^S
.jnutn, Alex. —
-* report of--^ — — —— —. ^..— IW-lTi
-^ial articles * — — ^-^ -^ . W
ial messAge to General A£a«inbly (Qov, Hiinnoii) .^^ .*,^** H
tfcial article, '*Soli«l ShootiBg*' „ ^ .^^ ,_**-^ 33
opeeial article, "Shioldf qo Mining MacMn«s" __-_^ — ^, ^__ M
Bpct^ial article and corre9|>on(3ence, *' Copper Toola*' -^— ^*^ . 3*41
Special carrespondeuce, '^Ohio Coal OpcratOFs' Association'' — ^ -— *i4T
Special report, ''Clifford Mine, Bc4iiiont CouDty''___ PMi)
BpeeiuJ report, *' Changed System of Working in Mlae No^ 31, Athene
County" -l- . - — ^ - -^ M-51
Bp^cinl article and correspondence, "Pick Mining vs. Solid Shooting* ',^^_ SS*^*
Bi^ocisfcl n?port, "Pelmore Ejeploiisoa, Columbiana County, Dee^nber lfi«
1909" __^ __., ^_^__^___.^.,_-^-_^_^ . S*4*
Hpectal report, ^'Delmore Explosiou, Colutnblana Countyj Jansuuy E4,
1010" ___________ ._-,^-__„,-,-_^__,, — ^^^-^ WTl
6p0cial corrospoadenco, *^ Miners' liamp Oil" _. * T^'^
BpecSal report, "*Mit»e J^iri^, Jobs No, 3 Mine^"..^ „____,. „^ Tl'*
Stark eotttity—
(leacriptioE uf mines (MilJer) ,^^ ^ ^ ^^^^^ , .~. ^ Sil'JM
list of largy t»ual companies^— ^^^ ^- — *tt
list of Umisstone oparotori — ^ — — ^-«-. ,. IP
Sbrnmnry . ^ ^_^.^^__ ^, .^^_ *^ , ^^^ ^*^_, ._
JSnmmit county —
description of mines (Miller) 394-395
list of large coal companies 470
Table of contents 2
TaTjle showing the tons lump coal mined, number of pick miners, average
days worked and tons produced by each man per day and per year 34
Table showing total runners and loaders employed, days worked, lump
coal produced, and tons cut and loaded by each for year and each day 86
Tt;ble showing production pick and machine mined coal from 1872-1909,
inclusive 87
Table showing production pick and machine mined coal, gain and loss,
from 1889 to 1909, inclusive 88
Table showing machine runners, shooters and loaders, inside and outside
hands, powder used, and total tonnage of machine. mines 90
Table showing comparison of mining machines in operation, tons run of
mine cut by each runner for the year and for each' day, also tons cut
by each machine for year and each day 91
Table showing number of days worked, shooters and loaders, tons lump
coal produced per year and per day as compared with 1908 92-93
Table showing total tons run of mine produced, average tons produced in
both pick and machine mines for each miner, runner and loader for
year and for each day 94
INDEX. 489
Page.
Table showing tons pick and machine, total tons, per cent, of machine as
compared with total tonnage, number pi^k miners, and loaders after
machines, average number tons lump coal produced by each pick
miner, loader and runner for year, day hands employed, and the
average number of tons run of mine produced for each 95
Table showing total number men employed in pick mining 99
Table showing total number men employed in machine mining 100
Table showing number of pick miners, inside and outside day hands, pick
tonnage and per cent, as compared with total output, and days miners
worked in each county j. 98
Table showing the number of shooters and loaders, runners, inside and
outside day hands, total number of persons, and tons produced for
each person 101
Table showing number of persons engaged in the production of coal in
1909 as compared with 1908 (gain and loss) 102
Table showing number of day hands employed in both pick and machine,
total number, and tons of coal produced for each per year and per
day 104-105
Tr*ble showing number of fatal and serious accidents, number tons coal
produced, number of employes, mining machines and motors in 1904,
1905, 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1909, as compared with calendar year 1903__ 136
Table showing number tons mined to the life lost, to serious injury, etc.,
since the creation of the Department 137
Tenth District (Devore) 444-459
Third District (McDonald) - 280-294
Time worked during 1909 (pick minors) 98
Time worked during 1909 (machine men) 00
Tonnage by counties u— 80
Tonnage gain and loss (comparison) 82
Turner, W. H.—
report of 328-345
Tuscarawas county —
description of mines (Smith) 363-375
description of mines (Miller) 400
list of large coal companies 470
V.
Van Wert county —
list of limestone operators 478
Ventilation of mines and three kinds of openings (table) 118
Ventilation of mines and three kinds of openings, 1892 to 1900, inclusive- 119
Vinton county —
description of mines (Waters) 235
description of mines (Burke) 254
description of mines (Kennedy) 273-270
list of large coal companies 470
list of limestone operators 473
Visits (Inspectors) 221
W.
Waters, Thos.—
report of __. 224-233
490 INDEX.
Wayne county — Pa^e.
description of mines (Miller) 395-398
list of large coal companies 471
Wiper, W. C—
report of 296-306
Wood county —
list of limestone operators 479
NOTICE.
A copy of the New Mining Code will be mailed to any one making applica-
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