The Forrest City times., 1914-06-19

U Poalo that they are at least twenty iINe years or age; that they have had at
 .east i've years practical mining en-
 perlence, and that they are men of good
 repute and temperate habits. they must
 sn so submit and satisfactorily pass such
 o'i examination as to their experience In
 hnines and in the management of mon.
 ,uelr knowledge of mine machinery and
 appIiances. the use of surveying. ana
 otner instruments the property of mine
 gases the prime ples of mine ventila-
 ni ,,ot and the spec al duties and responSt
 oIiIties es or Mine Managers, Superintend-
 S Snes ana Pit Boss, as the Board shall
 ueem reasonable.
 All persons seeking certificates of com-
 11vtency as Hotsting Engineers must pro.
 uuce satisfactory evidence to the Board
 g o.at they are at least twenty-one years
 VI 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 Tn
 handling hoisting machinery and as to
 thelr practical and technical knowledge
 ot the construction, cleaning and care
 or 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 ths
 mines
 All applicants for certificates as Firs
 Boss shall be at least twenty-five years
 or age and shall have had at least five
 years practical experience as a coal miner.
 ana 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 ts
 engage in occupations in coal mines not
 herein enumerated. shall appear before
 the Board and submit to an eramlna-
 ton as to their knowledge of coal mines
 and such other requirements as ths
 Board may deem proper.
 Ff+t.
 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 tbs
 fuli name. age. and place of birth Of
 the recipient, and tho length and nature
 or h1s previous service in or about coal
 mines. and the Board shall make ana
 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 entttie the hold
 CT thereof to accept and discharge the
 duties for which they are declared qua
 lified, at any mine in this State where
 thelr services may be desired.
 Sec. s. Nothing in this Act shall bs
 construed to prohibit persons from learning the occupations herein enume- rated, If working under tho immediate
 guidance and direction of a certificatsd person; provided that no certificatsA person shall have under his immediate guidance and direction more than ono person learning any occupation herein
 enumerated. And 1t shall not be con strued to prohibit any person entering
 the State and accepting employment iu any of the various occupations mention
 ed herein provided such person shall within ten days after accepting sueh employment make application to saiA Poard and secure a certificate as herein provided.
 Sec. g. The application of all per- sons for the position of Coal Miner. ana all other positions of employment fH coal mines, not otherwise provided fov In this Bill. shall be accompanied by the sum of twenty-five cents and thA
 applicants shall pay an additional sun
 of twenty-five cents upon tho issuance of the certificates of competency. An applications for the position of Mine Manager, Hosting Engineer. Pit Bosa
 accompanied by fee of 32.bo. and - additional fee of $2.50 shall be paid hH the applicant upon the issuance of hfs
 certificate of competency. All applt- cants for certificates of competency for
 the position of State Mine Inspector,
 shall accompany their application with ! fee of $12.50 and an additional fee of $12.60 shall be paid upon the issuance of certificates of competency
 Sec 10. The members of the state Mining Board. except the Secretary. l shall receive as compensation for their l services, the sum of five dollars per day
 
 in the performance of their duties anA | whatever further sums are necessary to reimburse them for travelling expenses
 and for such other necessary expenses 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 it's judgment may better enable it 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 post tions herein enumerated. and after de- ductng 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. R any. to their successors in office Sec 12, Said Board shall for gooa
 cause have right to revoke any certi- ficate of competency issued by it, but before 1t shall be authorized to revoke eny certificate so issued, 1t shall give ts the party charged. ten days notice in writing of the time and place of heae- ing.
 hereby empowered to act as police om- cer. 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 a previous violation of any such law and he shall have power and au hority to file within a court of competent jurts- diction, affidavit or information charg- ing any person or persons with q viola tion of this Act. or any other mining law or part thereof: and 1t shall be tho 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 a longer period than twentyfours hours with | out filing a charge or procuring a war l rant against him or them.
 Sec. IA. The State Mine Inspector | shall have power. and ft shall be his | duty, to immediately stop the opera | tions of any mine or part of a mine | when any dangerous or unlawful condt. | tion or conditions are found: provided l when any stop or stops are enforced he | shall have the power to subsequently reopen any such mine or part of mine. | when such dangerous or unlawful condi- | ton or conditions are removed | Sec. 5. Every person violating the | provisions of this Act shall be deemed l guilty of q misdemeanor and upon con | viction shall be fined for the first of- | fense not less than fifty dollars, nor | more than two hundred and fifty dol l lars. and for the second offense. it con | virted of a first offense. shall be fined l not less than two hundred and fifty dol 1 lars and not more than five hundred | .Gga-. l..