The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-17

10y dtd ,uin ii. sHihbs eSec6t6fs cf
the estate Of George Z. Hibbs. and
@. p. Lenhaft, w. w. Farshall and
Frederic 9. Kay trustees IN bank
ruptcy Of Isaac w. Seamans: Il Is
directed against Alexander G. Robin
son, A. P. Austin. James A. Campbell,
Alfred r. Hamilton, George s. Har-
rah. Edward T. Hitchman and George
r. scrugham, the latter being the
secretary.
Use Extension Department.
+ It has been suggested that the coal
resources OF West Virginia be more
widely advertised with a view Of en-
couraging manufacturers to locate
their industries within the state. Why
not use the Mining Extension Depart
ment Of the State University for this
tves are becoming more open for q
publicity work? M
This department has corps Of ex-
perts in coal mining. men who are we'll
posted IN the mining industry both by
long experience and college training.
They are already established and
college training. hey are already es-
tabltshed and working throughout the
state, and they are theoretically
scientifically and practically armed
with information to give the state
publicity in a Coal Mining way.
There is already established by law
a BUREAU OF NINE RESEARCH in
the college Of Engineering in the State
University at Morgautown which has
for it's purpose the conducting OF in
yestigations and making tests, to bet
ter safeguard the lives Of the miners,
and to bring about GREATER Eff
REGENCY AND CONSERVATION in
the mining and mineral industries; to
make tests and Investigations as may
be required by the department Of
mines in the prosecution Of it's work,
also TO CONDUCT SUCH EXPERT
MENTS AND TESTS AS MAY PRO-
NOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE MINERAL INDUSTRIES OF
THE STATE and to cooperate with
the department Of mines in the in
vestigation Of the cause Of coal mine
disasters and common m:ne accidents
1t would seem from this law which
is Section "a Of the mining laws OF
West Virginia approved 1915 that the
Mining Department Of the West Vir-
GINA University would be the most
logical channel to promote this work,
as they would be in position to be
always equipped, and not out of town
or busy on another job" when pros
pective manufactures would write for
information concerning the coal re-
sources.
Prof. calIen Here.
Prof. A. 9 Callen, Mining and Met
alurgical Engineer for the Federal
Bureau Of Mining Education is in the
city holding conference with r. q
Virgin Assistant State Director OF
Mining Extension on mining educa-
tional matters. H. p. Gray an Extern
sion instructor Of Elkins is also pres
ent at the conference.
TO Hold Examination.
Prof. A G Callen, of West Virginia
University will hold examinations in
minerology at the university tomor-
row. On Sunday he will leave for St
Louis, Mo-, Last week he was at
Joplin Mo-, in connection with his
mine survey work for the United
States government.
Glass at AnnabelIe.
"A mining class was started last
night at Annabelle with a good attend
ance. The class was held in the
school house and Prof Virgin gave
lecture on Mine Gases and their oc-
currence in Coal Mines the date for
next meeting at Annabelle will be
Thursday January 30. Mining men in
general, are greatly interested in this
new movement Of education, and es-
pecial interest Isl shown. In the Fair
mont Clarksburg field where classes
are going.
Other Glass Work.
Classes are now being conducted in
the evenings after working hours at
Watson, Monongah, 1damay Gypsy.
Clarksburg Mt. Clare Annabelle and
Grant Town The class at Grant Town
meets tonight in Red Cross Hall at |
1880 p m. 81
Mr.. Williams In Wheeling.
[ u B. Williams, Of the United States
railroad administration is in Wheel
ing today.
Coal Production.
Considerable improvement took
place during the week ending January
4, in the production Of bituminous
coal the output being estimated at an
increase Of 4 954 900 net tons, approx
imately 80 per cent above the produc-
ton during the week preceding, ac-
cording to reports furnished to the
United States fuel admit istration, by
the geological survey. The tonnage
includes Ignite and coal made into
Estimates place production during
the current week at s,414 900 net tons
and while in excess Of the produc5
ton during the week ended December
%, which amounted to 8. 100000 tons
fell below prod tion OF the week end
ed January 4, 1918, by 100000 net
tons one half million net tons behind
the daily average Of the coal year to-
date approximately three hundred and
fifty thousand net hons behind the
similar period ending January S 1918.
Total production this coal year to
date is estimated at 456,234.0O0 net
tons exceeds that Of last year by
81 24S.OO0 net tons or 8 1 per cent.
During the week ended December
% the total loss by all causes from
full-time output was Al per cent OF
which no mark4t IT, comprised III