318 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. February 18, 1916. CONTESTS. Editorial Articles :— page The Miners’ Health .......................... 319 The Distribution of Coal..................... 319 Articles The Logic of Tranis ......................... 314 Colliery Recruiting Courts................... 316 The German and Austrian Coal and Iron Trades ... 317 Trade and the War............................ 324 Mine Accidents and Uniform Records .......... 325 The Connection Between the N.W. European Coal • Fields .................................... 325 Miners’ Federation’s Visit to Government Research Station.................................. 326 The Hirsch Portable Electric Lamp ........... 327 Book Notices................................. 327 Mining and Other Notes....................... 328 Colliery Accidents ... ...................... 328 Labour and Wages............................. 330 Open Contracts .............................. 331 The Freight Market .......................... 331 Obituary.................................... 331 Coal and Coke Exported from Ports in England, Scotland and Wales ........................ 332 Coal and Coke Shipped for London and Other Ports in the United Kingdom ......y......... 332 Abstracts of Patent Specifications Recently Accepted.................................. 333 New Patents Connected with the Coal and Iron Trades..................................... 334 Government Publications ..................... 334 Publications Received ....................... 334 Law Intelligence ............................... 328 Current Science and Technology.................. 326 Notes from the Coal Fields ........'............ 329 Coal, Iron and Engineering Companies ........... 332 The Coal and Iron Trades.....................320—323 The Tin-plate Trade ......................... 320 The London Coal Trade ....................... 321 The By-Products Trade ....................... 324 Reports of Meetings :— North of England Institute of Mining and Mechan- ical Engineers ............................. 313 Mining Institute of Scotland................. 317 Miscellanea Coal Shipments from Ports in the United Kingdom During January ........................... 320 Coal Freights to Italy—Imports and Exports of Mining Machinery—Gas Company and its Coal Supply— Lecture on Coal..................... 324 Dutch East Indies Coal ................... 325 Supply of Coal to Italian Gas Works—Coal Trade Benevolent Association—Grimsby Coal Exports— Hull Coal Exports ......................... 327 Miner’s Ready Reckoner—The Utilisation of Rolling Stock ................................... 328 United States Imports and Exports of Coal—Coal Cargoes in War Time ....................... 331 Special Reports on the Mineral Resources of Great Britain..................................... 334 ADVERTISEMENTS. Off Sees for OTOTISEraTS gmd PUBLICATSON- 30 31? Street? Holborn? London? EsfL Telegraphic Address—“ Colliery Guardian, Fleet, London.” Telephone—1354 Holborn. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS : Advertisements are inserted on the last white page or leader page at the following rates :— One insertion Three insertions Six insertions A reduction of 25 per cent, is allowed on advertisements of second-hand machinery. (A Classified List appears on page 336). 10s. 6d. per inch per insertion. 9s. 6d. 9s. Od. Established 1866. PATENTS, DESIGNS, and TRADE MARKS. TTARRIS AND MILLS, ■J--8- Chartered Patent Agents, 34 and 35, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic Address—" Privilege, London.” Tel. No.—Holborn 2763. 'OTanted, Colliery Mechanic responsible V V for keeping all machinery, tramroads, and surface roads in first class running order and repair; salary £200.—Apply, with copies of testi- monials, to Bos 6322, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, thoroughly competent Engine- WRIGHT.—Apply, with references, and stating age, experience, and salary required, DENBY COLLIERY, near Derby. Wanted, First-class Certificated Under- GROUND MANAGER; small colliery.,—State age,qualifications, and salary required, Bos 6324, CAliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Farnival- street, Holborn, London, E.C YXTanted, position as Colliery or Coal V V FACTOR’S SALESMAN ; over military age.—Apply, Box 6325, Cdli^ry Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. /Colliery Under-Manager, good reliable and practical man, wanted for North Wales colliery.—Applicant state age, full experience, and wages required, to Box 6326, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. rg^he post of Colliery Engineer, Box 6305 Ja _ has been filled, and candidates are thanked for their applications. Be’gian (32), married, 8 years coal inspector and correspondent largest German firm at Antwerp, full knowledge of trade, five languages, wants situation in English colliery or coal office.—Address letter Box 6331, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Winted, a Manager for Colliery working the upper and lower measures in West Glamorgan.—Apply, stating salary required, with copies only of testimonials, to Box 6333, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. VENTILATING FANS AND ENGINES. See Advertisement appearing on front Cover of alternate weeks, THE WADDLE PATENT FAN AND ENGINEERING GO. LTD., Llanmore Works Llanelly FOR VM® BORINO COMPANY Miles of Borings Com W WORK GUARANTEED. XX. e/^YEARS BORING FOR MINERALS, &o. Solid Specimens of the Strata obtained. Established 1888. ' Work guaranteed. J. S. DAVIDSON & SON, St. Bees, CUMBERLAND. o “CROWN” BOILER COVERINGS of Outstanding Superiority. Intensest Heat cannot Impair. SUTCLIFFE BROS. nr. Manchester. STEEL Rails Roof Bars Pit Props Arches For COLLIERIES V V and WORKS. THffls W. WARD Ltd, Albion Works, SHEFFIELD. TRY VS, ------- HEAD, WRIGHTSON AND CO. LTD., —— FOR --- COLLIERY PLANT. See Page Advertisement in February 11 issue. Expert Advice on all questions arising1 out of IBCOME TAX9 “EXCESS” PROFITS TAX, RELIEF to “CONTROLLED” ESTABLISHMENTS, LOCAL RATES, etc. THE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD., 110, Cannon-street, London, E.C. ONLY A FEW LEFT. COLLIERY MANAGER’S POCKET - - For 1916. - - PRICES. s. d. Cloth ............... 2 0 Koan (Gilt) ... 3 0 Calf (Gilt) ... 4 6 Postage extra.—Copies are sent by Parcel Post: One copy 4d., and. Id. for each additional copy up to 11 lb. THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD., 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C FOR SALE. About 1OO second-hand RAILWAY WAGONS, “ con- verted ” some years ago ; in splendid condition, holding full loads of eight tons; now running on the main line at a colliery , who, on account of reduced output, have more than they require. FBJCE <£30 EACH. Apply, Box 6329, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AT NEW BRYNCETHIN COLLIERY, Bryiicethift, near Bridgend. All the usual COLLIERY PLANT, including-:— Pair of 24 in. cylinder WINDING ENGINES, with 10ft. drum and overwinding1 gear (new), &c. TWO STIRLING BOILERS. CABLES, MOTORS, TRAMS, RAILS, PIPES, *c. 20-ton WEIGHBRIDGE, also practically new CONDENSING PLANT for 400 kw. set. Goods on view from 10 to 4 each day. IJTanted, Tenders for clearing up an f V upcast pit from the upper measures to the lower measures —Full particulars can be obtained from the MANAGER of the Gelli Colliery, Ystrad, Rhondda. TITanted, Tenders for driving a drift. Tmmediate delivery of one unused V V 80 yards to prove the No. 3 seam.—Particulars will be sent on appli. I Hadfield’s No. 6 GYRATORY CRUSHER, capable of crushing cation to Box 6332, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, 60 tons of stone per hour to pass a 2£ m. ring.—Apply for price and further Holborn, London, E.C. | particulars to A. F. CULLEN, Merthyr House, Cardiff. Geo. N. Dixon &. Co., 43, Castle Street, Liverpool, Auctioneers and Valuers, COLLIERIES, Brickworks & Mining Plant. FOR SALE. Pair WINDING ENGINES, 24 in. cyls., 5 ft. stroke, Walker’s balanced valve, 2 drums 12 ft. dia. Pair WINDING ENGINES, 16 in. cyls., 3 ft. 6 in stroke, drum 7 ft. 8 in. dia. X 6 ft. 9 in. wide. Pair HAULING ENGINES, 20in. cyls., 36 in. stroke, drum 7 ft. dia., 2 ft. 4 in. wide, by Davy Bros. Two pairs Horizontal ENGINES, 13J in. cyls, by 16 in. stroke, crankshaft 4| in. dia., flywheel 6 ft. dia., by Robey & Co., Lincoln; very compact. Motor-Driven AIR COMPRESSOR, by Alley & Mac- Lellan, 400 cubic ft. capacity, 290 r.p.m. One Evans SINKING PUMP, 21 in. x 16 in. x 24 in.; Fig. 620. One Evans SINKING PUMP, Griff pattern, 18in. X 14 in. X 24 in. One Evans SINKING PUMP, 18 in. x 111 in. x 24 in. LOCO., 171 in. cyl., 24 in. stroke, 4 wheels coupled, 5 ft. 8 in. dia., with front bogie wheels, 140 ]b. w.p. Several End Tip WAGONS, 3 yard capacity, 4 ft. 81 in® gauge. MORTAR MILL, overdriven 7 ft. pan, rollers 3 ft. 6 in. dia., gearing and new false bottom. R. H. LONGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., WAKEFIELD. And at MILBURN HOUSE, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. EASTBOURNE GAS COMPANY. TENDERS FOR COAL. The Directors are prepared to receive TENDERS for the supply of 30,000 to 40,000 tons of Clean, Dry Unscreened, Fresh-wrought GAS COALS, delivered at Eastbourne Railway Station during the year commencing 1st July, 1916, or at such earlier date as may be arranged. * The deliveries to be in about equal monthly quantities. Payment, cash monthly. The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. They also reserve the right to accept the whole or a part of any tender received. Tenders, sealed and endorsed “ Tender for Coals,” to be addressed to the Chairman of the Company, at the Offices, 10, Sussex-gardens, Eastbourne, on or before February 24th inst. By order, JAMES S. GARRARD, Secretary. ail way Coal Wagons for Sale.—A large JL V number of new 12-tonners with doors as required, first-class builders, latest specification, prompt delivery; 200 second-hand 12-tonners, only 6 years old, in good condition, now in traffic, immediate delivery; also 200 second hand 10 tonners, first-rate build, all in good condition and now in traffic ; prompt delivery.—Full particulars on application to Bos 6321. Colliery Gmrdian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. UTTanted, a good Horizontal Compound V V ENGINE to develop 150 to 250-h.p. at 90 revs., and 1001b. boiler pressure.—Write, Box ”S. 908,” Lee & Nightingale, Liverpool OTanted to purchase for cash, 10 and V V 12-ton COAL WAGONS, also BALLAST WAGONS.-Full particulars and lowest price to PETER ASCROFT, Stoneleigh, Dinas Powis, Cardiff. VYTanted, a modern built D.C. Generating V V SET, 250 volts, 700 amps., at about 350 r p.m ; Beiliss & Morcom Compound Engines preferred —Give fullest particulars to Messrs. CELTIC COLLIERIES LTD., Garth Collieries, Maesteg. A 2 to 3-ton Stationary Wharf Crane, to swing a complete circle, with luffing jib. 35 ft. or over, girder base about 15ft. high, either hydraulic or electric (480 volts, d.c.).—Address, Box 654, Charles Tayler & Co.’s Advertisement Offices, 30, Fleet-st., E.C. For Sale, Portable Engine with Reversing gear, by Clayton & Shuttleworth, 8-h.p., in excellent condition, on 4 iron wheels, 6 in. tyres, with limbers complete.—Apply, MANAGER, Mells Collieries Ltd., Mells, near Frome. anted, Second-hand Sheet Iron Venti- V V LATTON PIPES, 12 in. to 18 in. diameter.—The HALKYN DISTRICT MINES DRAINAGE CO., Halkyn, Holywell. TO COLLIERY OWNERS AND WAGON BUILDERS. For Sale, Wagon Wheel Turning Lathe, complete, in good order and condition; also Punch and Shearing Machine, to punch 1 in. through lin., 20 in. gaps, with dies and punches from 4 to 1 in.; low price for quick sale.—GEO. DEAN, Stockton Brook, Stoke-on-Trent. For Sale, 200 ft. of 3 in. inside diameter Hydraulic Cast Iron PIPES, with (1Jin. thick) flanges, also suitable for air or water.—Apply to JOHN ROUGHLEY, 380, Great Howard- street, Liverpool. To be Sold, 12 New up-to-date Steam ENGINES, from 130 to 500 h p„ at very reduced prices ; bargain.— GEORGE FISCHER, Electric Steel Works, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. For Sale, Robey Undertype Boiler and ENGINE, pair 14^ in. cylinders, coupled to two drums 8 ft. dia.— A. UNDERWOOD, 3, Queen-street, E.C. VTTanted, a Double Drum Capstan, V V suitable for raising or lowering a walling stage in a sinking shaft, and one four-wheeled coupled Loen., with 14 in. cylinder.—Please send particulars and description to Box 6328, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London. E.C. GYRATORY CRUSHER FOR SALE.