The Nevada County picayune., 1914-06-19


 pericnce, and that they are men of good repute and temperate habits; they must aiso submit and satisfactorily pass sucn an examination as to their experience In mines, and in the management of men. their knowledge of mine machinery and appliances, the use Of surveying, ana other instruments. the property of mins gases, the principles of mine ventila- non and the special duties and responsi- pliities of Mine Managers, Superintend- ents and Pit Boss, as the Board shall deem reasonable.
 All persons seeking certificates cf conn potency as Hoisting Engineers must pro- duce satisfactory evidence to the Board that they are at least twenty-one years or age, that they have had at least two years experience as firemen or engineer or hoisting plant, and are of good re- pute and temperate habits They must pe prepared to submit to and satisfactorily pass an examination as to experlence ih handling hoistng machinery and as to their practical and technical knowledgs Of the construction. cleaning and care of steam boilers, the care and adjust ment of the hoisting engine the man. agement and efficiency of pumps, rope and winding apparatus, and in and about the lowering of men Into tho mines.
 All applicants for certificates as Fire Boss shall be at least twenty-five years or age and shall have had at least flys years practical experience as coal miner and shall possess a general knowledge
 
 lamps and shall qualify In all other respects as the Board deems proper
 All persons seeking certificates to engage in occupations in coal mines nov herein enumerated. shall appear befors the Board and submit to an evamtna- tion as to their knowledge of coal mines and such other requirements as the Board may deem proper
 Sec. '. The certificate provided for in this Act shall be issued under the sigma ture and seal of the State Mining Board, to all who receive a rating above the minimum fixed by the rules of the Board; such certificate shall contain full name, age. and place of birth of the recipient and the length and nature of his previous service In or about coa! mines and the Board shall make ana preserve record of the names and ad- dresses of all applicants and of all per sons to whom certificates are issued The certificates issued under the pro- visions of this Act shall entitle the hold CT thereof to accept and discharge the | duties for which they are declared qua lified at any mine in this State. where their services may be desired.
 Sec. 8. Nothing in this Act shall bs l construed to prohibit persons from learning the occupations herein enume- | rated If working under the immediate l guidance and direction of a certificated | person: provided that no certificated person shall have under his immediate | guidance and direction more than ono person learning any occupation herein enumerated And it shall not be con- | strued to In ohibit any person entering the State and accepting employment in | any of the various occupations mention | ed herein, provided such person shall within ten days after accepting such employment make application to said | Poard and secure . certificate as herein l provided.
 Sec 9. The application of all per- | sons for the position of Coal Miner. ana all other positions of empioy%f%sn1t ppLof%s1 roe as | in this Bill. shall be accompanied by the sum of twenty-five cents and the | applicants shall pay an additional sum of twenty-five cents upon the issuanc: of the certificates of competency. All applications for the position of Mine Manager. Hoisting Engineer. Pit Boss Superintendent. and Fire Boss snan M Ds additional fee of s2.50 shall be paid by the applicant upon the issuance sf his certificate of competency. All appii- the position of State Mine Inspector. shall accompany their application vitl, a fee of Si2.50 and an additional fee of sr2.5o shall be paid upon the issuance of certificates of competency.
 Sec. 10. The members of the state Mining Board, except the Secretary. shall receive as compensation for their services, the sum of five dollars per dAy each and every day actually as. snsesoS snS whatever further sums are necessary ts reimburse them for travelling expenses and for such other necessary expenses as may be incurred by them in the dis charge of their duties. The compensa- tion of the Secretary shall be fixed by the Board, and said Board may, In ita discretion. establish an ofiice In any city or town in the State of Arkansas which | in it's Judgment, may better enable ie ed carry into effect the provisions or tnis Act
 | tn lsae a paid by applicants for the various posi- tions herein enumeSted. and after de- ductinG the sums allowed each member | of said Board and the expenses, ana the salary and expenses of the Secretary they shall account for the over-pius, II any. to their successors in office
 Sec 12. Said Board shall for good cause have right to revoke any certi- ficate of competency issued by 1t. but before it shall be authorized to revoks any certificate so issued. il shall give to inc party charged ten days notice in writing of the time and place Of hear | ing.
 Sec IS. The State Mine Inspector is | hereby empowered to act as police offf cer with full power to arrest and de tain any person or persons found viola ting this Act, or any other law relatihs to mining or engaged Tn any attemp' | to violate any such law or part thereon | or against whom is found any evidence of a previous violation of any such law and he shall have power and au hority | diction, affidavit or information charg ing any person or persons with viola | ton of this Act. or any other mining law or part thereof; and it shall he tn, duty of such court upon filing of suct information or affidavit to forthwith cause to be arrested all such persons and proceed to the trial of such offender ol offenders, without requiring bond fol cost; provided that no person shall b' detained by the Inspector for longei period than twenty-fours hours with out filing a charge or procuring war rant against him or them.
 Sec 14. The State Mine Inspector shall have power and IL shall be hi duty, to immediately stop the opera tions of any mine or part of mine when any dangerous or unlawful condi tion or conditions are found: provided when any stop or stops are enforced h, shall have the power to subsequently reopen any such mine or part of mine when such dangerous or unlawful condi tion or conditions are removed.
 | Sec IS. Every person violating th' provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of . misdemeanor aHd upon con yiction shall be fined for the first of fense not less than fifty dollars. nol l ral md Ant