Tombstone Epitaph

MINE INSPECTION IN ARIZONA

Forty Arizona Mines Inspected Thus Far
Life Saving Corps Established
--Cooperation Noticeable

The office of the state mine inspector, established by reason of the passage of the mining code at the regular session of the legislature, is assuming the proportions expected of it at the time of its creation, and that right rapidly. There are now three deputies employed under the direction of State Inspector G. H. Bolin, who have been busily engaged in inspecting the mining operations in Yavapai, Gila and Cochise counties.

Already forty mines have been thoroughly inspected and reports filed with the state inspector, and more are expected every day. Under the provisions of the law, all mines employing more than fifty men must be inspected four times a year, while annual inspections are conducted on mines employing less than fifty men.

This means, then, that every three months the mine owners may look for a visit from the inspector or his deputies.

The work in Cochise county on the first inspection is about complete, as is also that of Gila county and Yavapai. Deputy Wilson of Mohave county, who has been working in Yavapai county will be used in Yuma and a part of Maricopa, when his tour of duty in the northern county has been completed. Deputy Farrell of Cochise and Deputy Harper of Gila will be used in Pima, Pinal, Greenlee and Graham in the course of a few weeks.

The reports of the deputies so far show a commendable desire on the part of the mine owners to comply with the law, especially with regard to the organization of life saving corps. Many of the mines already had these organizations, but even these are being improved and increased in size and efficiency under the provisions of the Arizona mining code.