Supreme Court of Kansas December 12, 1908, No. 16,198 (In re Williams)

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Benson, J.:

Laws regulating the operation of coalmines, have been in force in this state since the year 1875. In that year a statute was enacted requiring the construction of escapement-shafts, guarding against the obstruction of airways, and otherwise providing for the safety of employees. (Laws 1875, ch. 115.