The Dermott news., 1914-07-09

least five years practical mining ex-
rerience, and that they are men or GOOD
repute and temperate habits they must
also submit and satisfactorily pass such
an examination as to their experience In
mines. and n%s1he management of men.
their knowledge of mine machinery ana
appliances the use of surveying, ana
other instruments. the property of mine
gases. the principles of mine ventila-
ton and the special duties and RESPONSE
bilities of Mine Managers. Superintend-
ents and Pit Boss, the Board shall
deem reasonable.
All persons seeking certificates OF COM
potency ms Hosting Engineers must pro-
duce satisfactory evidence to the Board
that they are at least twenty-one years
of age that they have had at least two
years experience as firemen or engineer
of a hosting plant and are or good re-
pute and temperate habits. They must %
prepared to submit to and satisfactorily
pass an examination as to experience IN
handling hosting machinery, and as 10
their practical and technical knowledge
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 ana
about the lowering of men into the
mines.
All applicants for certificates as Fire
Boss shall be at least twenty-five years
of ge and shall have had at least tive
years practical experience as a coal miner.
and shall possess general knowledge
of ventilation. mine gases and satety
lamps and shall qualify In all othsr
respects as the Board deems proper
All persons seeking certificates to
engage in occupations In coal mines nos
herein enumerated. shall appear hefore
the BOARD and submit to an eSamina
ton as to their knowledge OF coat mines
and such other requirements as the
Board may deem proper.
Sec. I. The certificate provided for In
this Act shall he issued under the sigma
ture and seal OF the State Mining Board.
to All who receive rating above the
minimum fixed by the rules of the
Board. such certificate shall contain
full name. age. and place OF birth or
the recipient. and tho length and nature
of his previous service in or about coal
mines. and the Board shall make ana
preserve n 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 eutitle the hold
duties for which they are declared qua
lifted. at any mine in this State, where
their services may he desired
Sec. s. Nothing IN this Act shall be
construed to prohibit persons from
learning tho occupations herein enume-
rated. II working under the Immediate
guidance and direction OF a eertificatod
person: provided that no certificated
person shall have under his Immediate
guidance and direction more than ono
person learning any occupation herein
enumerated And il shall not he con-
strned to utohihit 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 a certificate as herein
provided.
See . The application OF all per
sons for the position of Coal Miner ana
all other positions Of employment IN
coal mines. not otherwise provided for
in this Ril. shall be accompanied by
the sum Of twenty-five cents and the
applicants shall pay an additional sum
of twenty five cents upon the issuance
OF the certificates OF competency. All
applications for the position OF Mine
Manager. ioistng Engineer PIT Rosa
Superintendent and Fire Ross. shall be
ACCOMPANIED by a fee Of s. so. and an
additional Zee Of 50 80 shall he paid by
the applicant upon tho issuance OF his
certificate OF competency All apph-
cants FOR certificates OF competency for
the position OF State Mine Inspector.
shall accompany their application with
fee OF Sl2 30 and an additional fec OF
$3.50 shall be paid upon the issuance
OF certificates OF competency
Soc 10 Tho members of tho State
Mining Board EXCEPT the Secretary.
shall receive rs condensation for their
services the sum Of five dollars per day
for each and every day actually ensneed
in the performance Of their duties. ana
whatever further sums are necessary to
reimburse them for travelling expenses
and for such other NECESSARY EXPENSES
rs may he incurred by them In the dis
charge Of THEIR duties The conponsa-
tion Of the Secretary shall he fixed ov
the Roard. and said Boarf may. In ita
discretion. establish an Office in any city
or town IN the state OF Arkansas which.
I'm its Judgment. may better enable II TO
carry into effect tho provisions OF this
Act
Sec H. Said BOARD shall b. required
to keep an accurate account OF all fees
paid by applicants for the various posi-
tons herein enumerated. and after de-
Quoting the sums allowed each member
OF said Board and the expenses. and the
salary aud expenses Of the Secretary,
they shall account for tho over-plus. IL
any to their successors IN office
Sec IL said BOARD shall for good
cause have right to revoke any certi-
f,catc OF competency issued by H. but
before II SHALL be authorized to revoke
envy certificate so issued. II shall give to
tho party charged ten DAYS notice IN
writing OF the time and place OF hear
ing
hereby empowered to act as police ofi-
Ger with full power to arrest and do
tain any person or persons found viola
ting this Act or any other law relating
TO mining or engaged in any attempt
TO violate any such law or part thereof:
or against whom is found any evidence
OF previous violation OF any such law.
and he shall have power and au ,hority
to file within court OF competent juris-
diction. afiidavit or Information charE-
ing any person or persons with a viola
ton Of this Act. or any other mining
Jaw or part thereof; and II shall be the
duty or such court. upon filing OF such
Information or affidavit TO forthwith
cause to he arrested all such persons and
proceed to the trial of such offender or
offenders. without requiring bond for
cost. provided that no person shall be
detained by the Inspector Cor a longer
p.riod than twenty-fours hours with
1t,t filing charge procuring a
rant against him or them.
Sec. "a The State Mine Inspector
shall have power. and II shall he his
duty. TO Immediately stop the opera
tons OF any mine or part OF mine.
when any dangerous or unlawful condi-
ton or conditions are found; provided.
when any stop or stops are enforced he
shall have the power To subsequently,
reopen any such mine or part OF "A mine.
when such dangerous or unlawful condi-
ton or conditions are removed
Soc rs. Every person violating the
provisions OF this Act shall be deemed
guilty Of a misdemeanor ana upon con-
yiction shall loo fined for the first Of
,opsa not less than fifty dollars, nor