The advocate., 1891-03-04

bltht-Wo uuu from bno btabimonH buhp
the coal from under some Of tho land Ia
dispute has been removed, and that In other
places We lnd that a royalty has been paid,
whore, In our opinion, IL was not really
necessary.
SecOnd-Wo find that the state has 800
acres Of coal land In FOO simple aud has the
coal rights under O38 acres additional, max
ing a total OF 1852 aoresi 145 acres have
been mined, leaving 887 aores Of coal lands
yet unmined, not including tho coal under
the river bottom, and we are of tho opinion
that that is all that the state really needs for
tho present, or for many years 10 come.
Third-The testimony of Mr.. Lamm, the
mine superintendent, showing that he
mines from twenty 10 twenty-five acres per
year, and even II the mine was crowded TO
its fullest capacity, the coal could not be
mined from under mo-e than thirty acres.
Fourth-It Is probable from some OF the
testimony taken before your committee
that IL was necessary at a previous time TO
mine under lands not belonging 10 the state,
and FOR which a royalty had TO be paid In
order 20 make a connection with other lands
belonging 10 the state; and from the maps
and proAles furnished Us, and from the OK
pert testimony given, we are Of the opinion
that il is not necessary for the further min
ing Of coal under the lands not owned by
the state
Fifth-Concerning the bill which has
been introduced asking for an appropriation
TO pay cetrain parties certain amount per
bushel for coal, we 6nd that IL would be bet
tor for the state 10 make such purchase, for
the reason that IL would give them free ac-
cess TO land previously purchased by the
5tatei but we prefer TO leave this matter 10
the judgment Of the House. II such coal
could be purchased with the proviso that
one third Of the mOneybe paid down, one
third in two years, and the balance in four
years from the date Of such purchase, II
would be a matter that we think you should
thoroughly consider.
Si1th--So FAR as buying any land on the
river front is concerned, either FOR farm or
mining purposes, wo arc opposed TO IL, for
the reason that tho state now has at least
one-half mile OF river front, and IL will take
thom al least twenty-five years 10 reach
chat locality.
Seventh--We And concerning the output
Of Che mine AZ the penitentiaFy, that il does
conflict with not only the local mines at
Leavonworth, but with those in other parts
OF the state.
Eighth--In addition, we herewith submit
the report OF the four experts who we're en-
powered TO investigate the condition Of said
mine and make such recommendation as
they saw 40. p. H. DoIAN,
Chairman Committee on Mines and Mining.
REPORT OF MxPERTs,
To p. H. DOldn, chairman Of the House COM
mittce on mines and mtntng Of the Legislature
Of thC stdte Of Kansas, year 1891
Your subcommittee Of experts appointed
20 accompany your honorable committee to
Leavenworth TO make certain Investigations
concerning the workings, management and
condition of the state minos at that place,
beg leave TO make the following report and
recommendation;
As TO the mechanical arrangements OF tho
shaft, we have been able in the short time
permitted TO visit and inspect only portion
of the penitOntiary mines; that portion we
find in frat class condition. We fnd ample
opening in the coal now owned and leased
by the state 10 employ from two hundred
and atty 10 Ave hundred men for syears to
come. We find that there are three veins Of
coal heneath the ono now IN operation, Of