The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-25
FOR ACT No. {.
 AGAINST ACT No. (.

FOR ACT No. 4
 AGAINST ACT No. (.
 Bs it Enacted by the People of the State
 of Arkansas:
 Section l. To secure efficiency in the work of mining coal fin this State, and e higher and more equitable standard of qualification in the service of mine in- specting, and In persons who handle machinery appurtenant to coal mining and who conduct mining operations for the production of coal. a State Min!ng Board Is hereby created. which shall consist of five members. one of whom shall be practical mining engineer, three of whom shall be practical miners. at the time of appointment actually en- gagged in digging coal. and one of whom shall be mine operator. Each mem Der of said Board shall be a citizen of the State, qualified elector thereof. of good repute and temperate habits and of the age of twenty-five years. The mem- bers of said Board shall be appointed years. and until theh respective succes- sors shall be appointed and qualified. unless sooner removed for adequate cause.
 Sec. 2. Immediately upon receipt of their appointment, said members shall proceed to organize, by electing one of their number chairman. and some compe- tent and suitable person, not mem- Der as Secretary, after which the men- bers and Secretary shall be sworn. as State and County officers are sworn, to the faithful performance of their duties.
 Sec. B. majority of said Board shall constitute quorum and the Board shall be fully empowered to adopt such rules conditions and regulations not incon- sistent with the law, as they may deem proper to govern its proceedings Said Board shall have exclusive control of granting certificates of competency az hereinafter provided, and shall meet at such times and places az in its discre- tion may be deemed advisable.
 RnfOra of competency shall be issued by said Board it shall make formal inquiry into and pass upon the qualifications Of. the applicant to fill the position indicated by his application.
 Sec. 5. It shall be unIa wfuI for any person to engage in mining coal or to act as State Mine Inspector. Mine Man aRer, Superintendent. Pit Boss, Hoisting Engineer, or Fire Boss without first having obtained a certificate of compe- tency, as hereinafter provided.
 It shall also be unlawful for any per snon to engage fin any occupation in coal mines not herein enumerated without first having obtained certificate of competency
 foregoing occupations shall, within thirty days after the adoption of this Act make application to said Board for a certificate of competency, and it shall and place for the examination of ap- plicants, and give due notice thereof by publication in some newspaper having a bonafide circulation in the county where such examination is to be held.
 Sec G. All applicants for the position of Coal Miner must submit to, and satis- factorily pass, an examination as to their practical knowledge of mining coal
 competency as State Mine Inspector n,ust procure evidence satisfactory to the Board, that they are citizens of the Stnte of Arkansas; at least twenty-five years of age, and shall have had five years practical experience as an actual coal miner, and of good repute and tenn perate habits. such applicant for Mine inspector must submit to and sattsfac- torily pass an examination as to his experience Tn mines. generating danger ous gases their practical and technical knowledge of the nature and property of fire damp. the laws of ventilation, the structure and uses Of safety lamps and understanding of the laws of this State governing the conduct and opera ton of coal mines.
 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 as to their experience In ulUchs ana m the management pl ineiis their knowledge of mine machinery and appliances, the use of surveying. ana other Instruments. the property of mine gases. the principles of mine ventila- ton and the special duties and responsi- bilities of Mine Managers. Superintend- ents and Pit Boss. as the Board shall deem reasonable.
 All persons seeking certificates of com potency as Hoisting Engineers must pro dNce satisfactory evidence to the Board that they are at least twentv-one years or age, that they have had at least two years experience as firemen or engineer of 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 m handling holstinR machinery, and as to 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 tho mines.
 Boss shall be at least twenty-five years of age and shall have had at least five years practical experience as coal miner, and shall possess a 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 betoro the Board and submit to an examna- ton 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 rating above the minimum fixed by the rules of the Board; such certificate shall contain full mama 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- 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 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 learning the occupations herein enume- rated. if working under the impediate guidance and direction of a certificated person; provided that no certificated person shall have under his immediate guidance and direction more than one person learning any occupation herein enumerated. And 1t shall not be con- the State and accepting employment In any of the various occupations mention cd herein, provided such person shall, within ten days after accepting such employment. make application to said T rt-.as I .a4 n