The Forrest City times., 1914-06-26

,'' Ao''tlu tHdt they are at least twenty rye years of age; that they have had at Ieast live years practical mining ex- perlehce, and that they are men of good IYPute and temperate habits; they must slso submit and satisfactorily pass such ah examination as to their experience in nuneS. and in the management of men, thelr knowledge of mine machinery and eppilances, the use of surveying. and other instruments the property of mine saSes, the prins ~les of mine ventila- ,pn .i9pn and the spec 7l duties and responsi- uIlities of Mine Managers. superiatend- entS and Pit Boss as the Board shall deem reasonable
 All persons seeking certificates of conn potency as Hoisting Engineers must pro- uuce satisfactory evidence to the Board 'nat they are at least twenty-one years or age, that they have had at least two years experience as firemen or engineer or a hoisting plant. and are of good re- pute and temperate habits. They must be prepared to submit to and satisfactorily pass an examination as to experience In handling hoisttng machinery. and as to tneir practical and technical knowledge or 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 ana winding apparatus. and in and about the lowering of men Into the mines,
 All applicants for certificates IS Fire Boss shall be at least twenty-five years or age and shall have had at least five
  and shall possess 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 fin coal mines not herein enumerated. shall appear before | The Board and submit to an examlna- ton as to their knowledge of coal mines and such other requirements as tho Board may deem proper.
 Sec. z. The certificate provided for in this Act shall he issued under the sigma ture and seal of the State Mining Board. minimum fixed by the rules of tho Board; such certificate shall contain | full name, age, and place of birth of l the recipient. and the length and nature of his previous service in or about coal mines, and the Board shall make and 1 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 l duties for which they are declared qua lifted, at any mine in this State. where | their services may be desired.
 Sec 8. Nothing in this Act shall be | construed to prohibit persons from rated. if working under the immediate | guidance and direction of a certificated | person; provided that no certificated person shall have under his immediate l | person learning any occupation herein l enumerated. And 1t shall not be con- 1 strued to prohibit any person entering l the State and accepting employment in any of the various occupations mention l cd herein, provided such person shall. l within ten days after accepting such l employment. make application to said 1 Poard and secure n certificate as herein provided.
 Sec. g. The application of all per- | sons for the position of Coal Miner. ana :, all other positions of employment in 1 coal mines not otherwise provided for l in this Bill, shall be accompanied by | the sum of twenty-five cents and the l applicants shall pay an additional sum 1 of twenty-five cents upon the issuance of the certificates of competency. All | applications for the position of Mine l Manager, Hoisting Engineer Pit Boss- Superintendent and Fire Boss. shall be additional fee of s2.5o shall be paid by the applicant upon the issuance of his | certificate of competency All applt- cants for certificates of competency for | the position of State Mine Inspector. shall accompany their application with a fee of s12.50 and an additional fee of
 $12.50 shall be paid upon the issuance l 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
 for each and every day actually engaged | fin the performance of their duties. ana | whatever further sums are necessary to
 reimburse them for travelling expenses
 and for such other necessary expenses 1 as may be incurred by them in the dis l charge of their duties. The compensa-
 tion of the Secretary shall be fixed by | the Board, and said Board may. in its | discretion, establish an office in any city
 or town in the State of Arkansas which. | in its judgment may better enable 1t to
 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-
 tions herein enumerated, and after de-
 ducting 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 12 Said Board shall for good
 cause, have q right to revoke any certi-
 ficate of competency issued by 1t, but
 before 1t shall be authorized to revoke
 any certificate so issued, 1t shall give to
 the party charged ten days notice in
 writing of the time and place of hear
 ing.
 hereby empowered to act as police off,
 cer, with full power to arrest and de-
 tain any person or persons found viol1s
 ting this Act. or any other law relating
 to mining. or engaged in any attempt
 to violate any such law part thereof
 or against whom Is found any evidence
 of previous violation of any such law.
 
 to file within court of competent juris-
 diction affidavit or information charg-
 ing any person or persons with a viola
 ton of this Act, or any other mining
 law or part thereof; and it shall be the
 duty of such court, upon filing of such
 information or 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 bo
 detained by the Inspector for longer | period than twenty-fours hours with
 out filing charge or procuring a war
 rant against him or them.
 Sec IA The State Mine Inspector
 shall have power. and 1t shall be his
 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 he shall have the power to subsequently,
 reopen any such mine or part of a mine,
 when such dangerous or unlawful condi- l tion or conditions are removed.
 Sec. 15. Every person violating the l provisions of this Act shall be deemed
 guilty of q misdemeanor and upon con
 ytctiop shall be fined for the first of- fenge not less than fifty dollars, nor more than two hundred and eifty dol lars. and for the second offense 1T con | Ttre+ nffauEa eban ha Ftnu,7