Washington telegraph., 1914-06-05

sec. G. XII applicants fer the PosiTI5n
of Coal Miner must submit to. and salts
factorily pass, an examination as to
their practical knowledge of mining
Applicants seeking certificates of
competency as state Mine Inspector
r7ust procure evidence satisfactory to
the Board. that thay are citizens of the
state OF Arkansas; at least twenty-five
years of age. and shall have had five
wears practical experience as an actual
coal miner and of good repute and tenn
nerate habits: such applicant for Mine
Inspector must submit to and satisfac-
torily pass an examination as to his
experience in mines. generating danger
Gus gases, their practical and technical
knowledge of the nature and property
of fire damp the laws of ventilation
fhe structure and uses of safety lamps
and understanding of the laws of this
State governing the conduct and opera
tion of coal mixes.
All applicants coming before the Board
for certificate Of competency as Mine
Managers, Superintendents and Pit Boss
must produce satisfactory evidence TO
the Board that they are at least twenty
five years of age; that they have had at
least five years practical mining eX-
perience, and that they are men Of good
repute and temperate habits; they must
also submit and satisfactorily pass such
an examination to their experience in
mines, and in the management of men.
their knowledge of mine machinery and
appliances. the use Of surveying. and
other Instruments. the property of mine
gases the principles of mine ventila-
tton and the special duties and response
Dllities of Mine Managers. Superi2tend-
entS and Pit Boss. as the Board shall
deem reasonable.
All persons seeking certificates or com
potency as Hosting Engineers must pro-
duce satisfactory evidence to the Board
that they are at least tweuty-one years
of age. that they have had at least two
years experience as firemen or engineer
n "a inv 10 n md nwn
pute and temperate habits. They must be
prepared to submit to and satisfactorily
pass an examination as to experience IN
handling hosting machinery. ana a. 10
their practical and technical knowledge
Of the construction. cleaning and care
of steam boilers. the care AID adjust
ment Of the hoisting engine. tho man.
agement and efficiency of pumps rope
and winding apparatus, and In and
about the lowering of men into the
mines
All applicants for certificates as Fire
Boss shall be at least twenty-five years
of age and shall have had at least five
years practical experience as a coal miner,
and shall possess q general knowledge
of ventilation. mine gases and safety
lamps, and shall qualify IN all other
respects as the Board deems proper.
All persons seeking certificates to
engage in occupations in coal mines not
herein enumerated. shall appear before
the Board and submit to an eNamina-
tion as 70 their knowledge Of coal mines
Board NAV deem proper.
Sec. Z. 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
fun name, age, and place of birth Of
the recipient and the length and nature
of his previous service in or about coal
mines, and the Board shall make and
preserve a record of the names and ad-
EraCcnG 0f all anUlirqptC and of all
sons to whom certificates are issued.
The certificates issued under the pro-
visions Of this Act shall entitle the hold
er thereof to accept and discharge the
duties for which they are declared qua
lifted at any mine in this State. where
their services may be desired.
Sec. s. Nothing in this Act shall be
construed to prohibit persons from
| learning the occupations herein enume-
/ rated if working under the immediate
/ guidance and direction of certlficated
| person provided that no certificatad
| person shall have under his immedia te
] guidance and direction more than one
| person learning any occupation herein
| enumerated, And it shall not be con
| strUei to pI ohibit any person entering
/ the state and accepting employment in
/ any OF the various occupations mention
| cd herein, provided such person shalt
/ within ten days after accepting Such
/ employment, make application to said
/ Roard and secure certificate as herein
| provided.
Sec. O. The application OF all per
| sons for tie position of Coal Miner. and
/ all other positions of employment IL
| coal mines not otherwise pro -id9d Tor
/ IN this Btll. shall be accom- a1ied by
| the sum OF twenty-five cents and tbs
| applicants shall pay an addit oual sum
/ oS S-Teaty five cents upon the ss1u3no-
e the certificates OF compese--@ Al
/ applications <or the posifzss. - Mine
I Manager. Hosting Engineer - Boss
/ superintendent, and Fire B0Ss. shall bC
I accoulQaI3ie1 by a fee of $3.50, and al
aodit itfonal fee Of $3.50 shall be paid by
the applicant upon the issuance of his
] certificate of competency. All appli-
cants for certificates of competency for
( the position of State Mine Inspector
shall accompany their application with
/ zee Of $ ESQ and an additional fee OF
I $3.50 shall be paid upon the issuance
I OF certificates Of competency.
Sec 10. The members of the state
Mining Board except the Secretary
I shall receive as compensation for their
services. the sum of five dollars per day
for each and every DAY actually engaged
J in the performance of their duties. and
/ whatever further sums are necessary to
l reimburse them for travelling expenses
anu 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 It's
discretion, establish an office in any city
or town in the State of Arkansas which,
in its judgment may better enable ii to
I carry into effect the provisions OF this
] Act~
Sec. II. Said Board shall be required
/ to keep an accurate account of all fees
paid by applicants for the various posi-
tlUns herein enumerated, and after de-
/ Quoting the sums allowed each member
of said Board and the expenses, and the
salary and expenses Of the Secretary.
they shall account for the over-plus. if
/ any. to their successors in office
Sec p. Said Board shall for good
cause, have a right to revoke any certi-
I ficate of competency issued by it. but
before it shall be authorized to revoke
any certificate so issued. it shall give to
/ the party charged. ten DAYS notice i'm
/ writing Of the time and place of hear
ing.
hereby empowered to act as police Off
Ger. with full power to arrest and de-
| 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 q previous violation of any such law
and he shall have power and au ,hOrity
! to file within a court of competent juris-
diction affidavit or information charg
] ing any person or persons with a viola
/ tion of this Act. or any other mining
I law or part thereof; and it shall be the
duty of such court, upon filing Of such
/ information o. affidavit, to forthwith
/ cause to be 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 for 6 longer
/ period than twenty-fours hours with
! out filing a charge or procuring a war
! rant against him or them.
Sec IA. The State Mine Inspector
| shall have power and it shall be his
| ;luty. to Immediately stop the opera
| tions 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
4 shall have the power to subsequently
reopen any such mine or part of a mine.
/ when such dangerous or uTlawful condi-
/ zion or conditions are removed
Sec Is. Every person violating the
-...-...i-tnrs nf this Act shall he dnnr.1na