Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-07
State House News

ing under the new arrangement and
redistricting OF the mining inspec-
ton OF the state. Chief Mine In
spector Paul replied that the men
were doing excellent work; that the
inspectors had an opportunity now
TO more thoroughly inspect the
mines and see that necessary precau-
lions TO avoid accidents are taken
and defects remedied. When asked
In what way the deputies were called
upon most he said ventilation ap-
peared TO require no small amount
OF work. and that in a great many,
Instances the inspectors were called
upon TO order men from the mines,
or from rooms therein where venti-
lation was not up 10 the standard.
The inspectors have been especially
instructed TO watch gaseous mines
and when any part OF a mine is
found improperly ventilated to bar
Workmen from II until the impu-
rifles can be forced out. With the
additional assistance In the inspec-
ton or the mines the chief inspector
believes the number of casualties
VIII be greatly reduced as the de-
partment will be In batter shane
now 20 see that the laws are lived
up TO by being able TO frequent the
mines oftener. The penalties that
the courts have imposed for failure
to comply with the law has also
had material effect in lettering the
conditions.
Governor Dawson. Secretary ~
state Swisher. Bank Examiner Math-
ews and the others of the party have
returned 10 the city. They are iubi-
liant over their trip among the Rock
les and profuse in compliments for
the people OF Colorado. and those
who assisted them in making their
stay there so enjoyable. or thedr
investments there the party declare
everything is In excellent shape and
are especially well pleased with the
outlook. AS to politics none would
venture into conversation. eNcent
that Secretary Swisher declared that
he was still a candidate and that
Mr. Scherr's announcement was no
surprise to him and that he had no
tears as to the result Doubtless
the fact that none OF the party had
mad an opportunity 20 post them |
serves since their return had much |
to do with their failure TO talk ON |
matters political. Politicians are now |
Watching the movements OF the gov |
ernor. who is generally credited with |
being with Swisher and against
Scherr, although there are some who
declare that the governor will not
put his shoulder to the '-Swisher
boom and that most any other ner.
son VIII have the administration
support These same people claim
there is plenty OF time TO get into |
the race and are not at all uneasy
about either OF the candidates named
believing that both will drop from
the race when the political heads
get together and decide on the stand
ard bearer for the republicans of
West Virginia
The state buildings are undergo
Ing number of changes. The big
reception room Of the attorney gen
eral Is being cut In two 80 AS 10
give private room for the assistant
attorney general. who. heretofore,
has been compelled to do his work
IN the general office which was quite
annoying. The agricultural depart
ment on the second floor is also
undergoing many changes and will
De fitted up and a permanent exhfb-
1t maintained there at all times. The
cement men and plasterers have
completed their work on the base
ment room of the annex and the
carpenters are now putin on the
finishing touches. These rooms Will
afford much needed space for stor-
age as space is becoming very scarce
about both the capital and annex |
buildings, several departments are 1
already badly crowded and the III
II
rooms needed for the sessions OF the II
legislature are nearly all utilized II
now by some department. The aues-
lion OF enlargjng the capital can not
be delayed many years longer. Even
The speakers room has to be used
now by the printing clerk Of the
attorney generals department. The
Iew rooms on the third floor are
about all that Is left for committee
rooms for both the senate and the
house, unless as during the last ses-
sion, several departments are crowd
I'd together during the session. there
Will have 10 be rooms secured else
where for committee work.
State Treasurer Ogdin is expected
here within the next few days and
VIII get active In his campaign TO
succeed himself II is understood
that the Harrison county man who
expects to wrest the place from Ogdln
has been active and has received
much encouraging support prompt