The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-06-29

along this line.
who could better tell us of the
benefits derived from technical writ
ings than the editor of one OF the best
technical journals in the world, es-
pecially when he is one of the recog-
nized authorities on such matters? I
predict that you will be more than
pleased with Mr.. Socks address.
II am not personally acquainted
with Mr.. Robinson, but l am told
that he is one of the best informed
men connected with coal mining in
West Virginia, and am sure his talk
will be interesting.
Mr.. Virgins address on accidents
by coal dust, and some methods of
their elimination, ! know will claim
our most careful attention, as this is
one of the most vital questions we
have to deal with today. He has CIV
en- the matter a great deal of
thought, and will no doubt bring out
points of untold value to US all.
Mr.. Ross, who is connected with
the Department of Mines. is well ac-
quainted with that great problem of
our mining population, and will give
us the benefit of his knowledge. No
one is in better position to know
than he is.
"on the whole, l, consider the pro-
gram Noteworthy to start the coal
mining institute in what Is destined
to be the greatest coal mining state
in the world.
Il wish to extend my sincere thanks
to everyone who has contributed to-
ward the success of this meeting"
]. B. Hanford, of Mannigton, was
named as temporary chairman and
John S. Cummings, of Tunnelton, was
chosen temporary secretary.
Objects Are Discussed.
There was short discussion on
the question of permanent organiza-
ton and the temporary chairman
stated that the meeting of the coal
mining men of the State is for the
organization of a State Mining Insti-
tute. The institute is to be CON-
posed of mining engineers, coal op-
orators, mine officials, mine inspect
ors and others.
The purpose of the organization is
to advance the coal mining industry
within the state; to encourage edu.
cation in practical and scientific min.
ing; and for the particular purpose
of bringing the coal, mining men oil
the State into closer relation with one
another and promoting a friendly
feeling for one another through social
intercourse and the discussion oi
mutual interests,
4 Dr. Payne, professor OF civil en-.
j gineering of the university, made re.
marks showing the necessity for and
the advantages of such an institute
in connection with national civil en-.
gineering and mining associations
Several others advocated an ind;vid.
ual stale organiztion, while Others
suggested that it be a subsidiary tc
national organizations.
Mr.. Ross, of Charleston, moved
that the organization he named the
Goal Mining institute OIL west Nir.
gini, which was amended by ]. w
PAUL, OF Charleston, chief mine in.
spector, so as to appoint committed
on permanent organization, constitu,
ton and bylaws.
4 The amendment was discussed By
f. P. Douglass, of Clarksburg, and
others.
The vote on the original question
carried it and the name of the Goa
Mining Institute OF West Virginia wa:
|, chosen.
Permanent officers.
!, The chairman on motion appoint
, ed Messrs. Haas. Ross. Larue. AL
brecht and Farmer a committee or
/ constitution and bylaws to report MOI
) later than / o'clock Tuesday after.
: noon.
) The temporary organization was
t made permanent. Mr.. Hanford ex.
:
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