The air was sweeping around the workings, the roads were in good condition, and the drainage excellent. It was visited three times, viz., December 30th, May 6th, and August 17th. On my first visit there was scarcely any circulation in the mine. It was ordered improved at once, which was done by building a furnace six feet two inches wide above the bars, and capable of producing four times the amount of air required for the number of persons employed. Their main entry is double and cross entry single.
Safety catches are on the cages.
Co. It is situated on the Columbus and Hocking Valley railroad. It was visited twice during the year, and found in very fair condition both times. It is the Baillies Run seam and is only extending in a short distance. They have sunk a slope down to the No. 6 seam of coal and found seven feet of coal. In the near future this place will be opened up extensively.