1190 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. June 23, 1916. CONTENTS. Editorial Articles :— page Education of the Miner .............__ 1191 The Spontaneous Heating of Coal ............ 1191 Articles:— Treharris Pit-Head Baths __..................... 1181 Surface Drainage ............................ Shaft Sinking by the Freezing Process.......... The Bettington Boiler Coal Output Conference ............................... Coal Prices and Wages..................................... Mining Industry and Military Service .......... Trade and the War _______•._________....................... 1183 1184 1188 1189 1189 1196 1196 T? Q for minerals, WATER AND BRINE. Boreholes for Prospecting in . . Underground Workings a Speciality. VIVIAN’S BORING COMPANY, PARKSIDE, CLEATOR MOOR. OVER 88 MILES OF BORINGS COMPLETED. Established 44 years. Largest experience. Telegrams—" Vivians. Parkside. Cleator Moor.” Obituary ....'............................... 1196 Some Effects of Earth Movement on the Coal Measures of the Sheffield District, &c.—Part II. 1197 Mining Employment Statistics.................. 1199 Teaching Coal Mining in Part-Time Schools ..... 1199 French Maximum Prices for Imported Coals...... 1202 Labour and Wages__...................._____ 1202 Open Contracts ...............;........................... 1203 The Freight Market _______......................... 1204 Abstracts of Patent Specifications Recently Accepted______________________________ 1204 New Patents Connected with the Coal and Iron Trades..................................... 1206 BORING fob MINERALS, &o. Solid Specimens of the Strata obtained. Established 1888. Work guaranteed. J. S. DAVIDSON & SON, St. Bees, CUMBERLAND. Qeo. N. Dixon & Co., 43, Castle Street, Liverpool, Auctioneers and Valuers, COLLIERIES, Brickworks & Mining Plant. Auctioneers & Valuers to the Engineering Trades. KNIGHT & PARTNERS Ltd. 27, Old Queen Street, Westminster, S.W. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. SALES conducted in all parts of the Kingdom. Government Publications .................__ 1206 Publications Received __.................... 1206 Law Intelligence ________......................._______ 1188 Current Science and Technology............... 1189 Notes from the Coal Fields __................... 1200 Coal, Iron and Engineering Companies ........ 1203 The Coal and Iron Trades____............1192—1196 The Tin-plate Trade .......................... 1196 The London Coal Trade ______....................__ 1196 The By-Products Trade _____.................... 1196 Report of Meeting :— Manchester Geological and Mining Society....... 1183 Miscellanea :— New Transport Facilities in British Columbia... 1189 Partnership Dissolved — Hull Coal Exports — State Control of Coal Prices ................... 1192 Norwegian Freights ........................ 1202 Grimsby Coal Exports—Coal Exchange Fund for Belgium—Irish Charter Party and Submarine— Nigerian Coal Field ..................._______ 1206 _____________________________________________________ For 52 insertions 2s. 6d. h „ 26 ,, 3s. Od. [ P ,, 13 ,,• 3s. 6d. J ADVERTISEMENTS. Offices for ADVERTISEMENTS and PUBLICATION— 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Noiborn, London, E.C. Telegraphic Address—“Colliery Guardian, Fleet, London.” Telephone—1354 Holborn. CONTRACT ADVERTISEMENTS : Prices for SPECIAL POSITIONS on application. Prices for ORDINARY POSITIONS Single Column (3 inches wide) : insertion for each inch in depth. Double Column (6 inches wide), double the above rates. Three Columns (9 inches wide), three times the above rates. _______ MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS Advertisements are inserted on the last white page or leader page at the following rates :— One insertion ... 10s. Od. per inch per insertion. Three insertions ... 9s. 6d. ,, ,, Six insertions ... 9s. Od. ,, ,, A reduction of 25 per cent, is allowed on advertisements of second-hand machinery. Situations Vacant and Wanted : One Penny per word, minimum 2s. 6d. (which must be prepaid). Can be received up to TEN o’clock on Friday morning. (A Classified List appears on page 1208.) SUBSCRIPTIONS. _____ STEEL Rails Roof Bars Pit Props Arches For COLLIERIES •• and WORKS. THQs W. WARD Ltd., Albion Works, SHEFFIELD. TRY BBS. — COAL, IRON & STEEL SHARES. WILLIAM CHAPMAN & COMPANY, Stockbrokers. (established since 1851). Cavendish Buildings, Wheeler Gate, NOTTINGHAM. Special Business in Coal, Iron and Steel Shares. Lists, reports, &c., will be forwarded, regularly on application. MAPS of the BRITISH GOALFBELDS. _______ Showing the Position of Collieries with regard to Railway Communications, Canals and Shipping Ports. PURE DRINKING WATER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT WORKS AND COLLIERIES. For Information WATER STERILIZERS Write The Lawrence Patent W.S. and Sterilizer Co. Ltd., PARLIAMENT MANSIONS, WESTMINSTER. Scale 3 miles to an inch. (1) Scotland. (2) North of England. (3) South Wales. (4) North Midlands. (5) South Midlands. In sheet '________________________________ 4s. each. Mounted on Cloth, Rollers and Varnished 6s. „ Mounted on Cloth, and in Titled Cloth Case .. 6s. „ Published jointly by THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD., and Messrs. W. & A. K. JOHNSTON, 30 & 31, Furnival Street, London, E.C. “CROWN” BOILER COVERINGS of Outstanding Superiority. 96°/0 SAYING Intensest Heat cannot Impair. SUTCLIFFE BROS. nr. Manchester. ’ MARITIME COALING ADMB|USTRATION Selection of Coal Supplies. Parliament Mansions, Victoria Street, Westminster, England MACHINERY FOR SALE. Tenders invited for Second-hand “Schiele” FAN ENGINE, 36 in. by 30 in. cylinder, with two belt pulleys 20ft. by 3 ft. 6in. and 6ft. 8 in. by 3ft. 6in., bed 22ft. by 4ft. 6in. (together with new duplicate), and fan 14 ft. dia., with orange tanned driving belt 104 ft. by 3fc. 6 in. wide.—Apply, 20, EXCHANGE, Cardiff. COUNTY BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON. ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT. ^Plie Electricity and Tramways Committee fl invite TENDERS either for part or whole of 7,000 tons of SLACK, to be delivered at the Electricity Works, Howley, Warrington, during six months commencing 1st August next, to be delivered in accordance with the conditions of specification, copy of which can be obtained from the undersigned on payment of one guinea, which will be returned on receipt of a bona fide tender. Five shillings will be charged for extra copies of the specification. In the alternative the Committee invite TENDERS either for part or the whole of 12,000 tons of SLACK, to be delivered during the 12 months commencing August 1st next. Tenders addressed to the “ Chairman of the Electricity and Tramways Committee, Town Hall, Warrington,” must be sealed with wax and endorsed “Tender for Slack,” and delivered not later than 12 noon on Tuesday, July 11th, 1916. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Howley, F. V. L. MATHIAS, Warrington. Borough Electrical and Tramways Engineer To Colliery Owners requiring temporary representation for period of the war; well known London firm will undertake duties for nominal expenses only.—Box 6372, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. VAT anted, Under-Manager with first-class V y certificate for North Staffordshire colliery to take charge of one shift; must be well experienced in electricity and coal cutters; good salary and prospects for suitable man.—Apply, Box 6436, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. VAT anted, Junior Surveyor. — Apply, V V stating age, experience, and wages required, to FLORENCE COLLIERY, Longton. The Colliery Guardian, published at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, can be supplied direct from the Publishing Offices, post free for twelve months, at the following rates, payable in advance :— For the United Kingdom ... ... £1 3 6 For Foreign Countries and Colonies £17 6 When foreign subscriptions are sent by Money Orders, payable through the Post Office, advice should be sent to the Publishers. ________ Offices for Advertisements and Publication :—30 and 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. Telegraphic Address*, “Colliery Guardian, Fleet, London.” Telephone—1354 Holborn. COUNTY BOROUGH OF BIRKENHEAD. APPOINTMENT OF GAS ENGINEER. The Corporation of Birkenhead invite applications for the appointment of ENGINEER to take control of the gas undertaking of the Corporation. The person appointed must be thoroughly experienced in the manufacture and distribution of gas, and must be competent to design and carry out additions to and extensions of the Gas Works. The present output of gas is about 1,000,000,000 cubic feet per annum. Applications will only be considered from persons of non military age, or from persons who are exempt from military service. Applicants must not exceed 45 years of age. The person appointed will be required to reside within the Borough, and to devote his whole time to the duties of the office and not to engage in private business. Applications, in candidates own handwriting, stating salary required, age, experience, qualifications, and present employment, with copies of not more than three recent testimonials, sealed and endorsed “ Gas Engineer,” must be delivered to me not later than the 7th July, 1916. Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and will be considered a disqualification. Town Hall, By order, Birkenhead, J. FEARNLEY, 15th June, 1916. Town Clerk. SOUTH WALES COALFIELD. To Let, 2,000 acres of highly Bituminous COALS, 9 workable seams; estimated yield exceeds 100,000,000 tons.— For further particulars and terms, apply to G. E. GORDON, M.E., Swansea. TWO MILLION CUBIC BEET OD VERY VALUABLE SCOTCH TIMBER, standing on the DRUMTOCHTY, GLENFARQUHAR, and DELLAVAIRD ESTATES, near ABERDEEN, MONTROSE, and PERTH, of the finest quality, fully matured, and straight growth, comprising LARCH, SPRUCE AND FIR Many trees 80 ft. in length, containing over 50 cubic feet, and suitable for telegraph poles, masts, sleepers, boarding, pit-props, &c. The HARDWOOD PLANTATIONS contain magnificent BEECH, ASH, OAK, ELM, LIME, CHESTNUT, and PLANE. All near good hard roads within easy reach of Laurencekirk, Fordoun and Stonehaven Stations. NORBURY-SMITH & CO. will offer the above by AUCTION IN ABOUT 80 LOTS of varying size, at DRUMTOCHTY CASTLE, AUCHENBLAE, near FORDOUN, on TUESDAY, JULY 18th, 1916, at two o’clock. Detailed particulars with plans and conditions of sale may be obtained of the AUCTIONEERS at their local offices at DRUMTOCHTY CASTLE, or the Head Offices, 5, George-street, Hanover-square, London, W. Qales, Timber.—Pitwood, 5/10,000 cubic feet Larch, Scotch and Spruce Fir, for propwood; offers per cubic foot delivered or f.o.r. considered.—Box 6449, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. First-class Certificated Colliery Manager of exceptional practical experience, with highest references, is open to engagement after the 25th ult—Apply, ‘X. Y. Z.,” Box 6445, aolU<.ry Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. AATanted in Scotland, quantities of V V plantation grown BIRCH and SYCAMORE, 3 in. diameter top, small and upwards, suitable for bobbin-turning.—State quantities and prices per ton to Box 20774, Haddon’s Advertising Offices, Salisbury- square, Fleet street, London, E.C. AATanted by firm of Mining Engineers, y V CERTIFICATED SURVEYOR, fully experienced in surface and underground surveying; neat draughtsmanship essential.—State age, salary, experience, references. &c.» Box 6448, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn. London, E.C. FOR SALE. ^ons °f Second-hand Rolled Joists. V/ lengths 5 to 10 ft., all sections, cheap to clear. Apply, GEO. COHEN, SONS & CO., 600, Commercial-road, E. On Sale, fifty ten-ton New Specification WAGONS, prompt delivery, five doors.—Apply, Box 6444, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. __________________ _________ Established 1866. PATENTS, DESIGNS, and TRADE MARKS. TT ARRIS AND MILLS, Chartered Patent Agents, 34 and 35, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic Address—” Privilege, London.” Tel. No.—Holborn 2763. VENTILATING FANS AND ENGINES. - See Advertisement appearing on front Cover of alternate weeks. THE WADDLE PATENT FAN AND ENGINEERING CO. LTD., Llanmore Works Llanelly First class Certificated Colliery Manager desires post, at liberty soon ; large practical experience.—Write Box 6441, Cdliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C For Sale, Vertical Three-throw Geared PUMPS, 7s in. gunmetal plungers, direct driven by vertical engine, 9 in. cylinder, 10,000 gallons per hour; immediate delivery.—WILLIAMS St SONS, South Bermondsey Railway Station, London. /Colliery Manager desires appointment home or abroad, English and Indian experience; 15 years’ manage- ment with one of largest mining companies in East; accustomed to thick and thin seams ; good organiser, successful with labour; speaks several native languages; excellent references, stand any climate.—Box 1053, S DAVIS & CO., 30, St. Swithin’s-lane, London, E.C. For Sale, several hundred yards of Air PIPES, 2 ft. 6in. diameter, in good condition.—Apply, J. SPEAK- MAN & SONS LTD,, Bedford Colliery, Leigh, Lancs. Mechanical Electrical Engineer wanted for colliery in the county of Durham ; must have had good experience in the work.—Write, stating age, wage required, and giving full particulars as to experience and references, to Box M. 228, Chronicle Office, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Pumps.-—Wanted, complete set 4 in., 5 in. or 6 in., gunmetal, treble barrel; deep well pumps, engine frame, air vessel, suction, 200ft. rising main.—Fullest details, price, JELLETT 12, Henrietta-street, Strand, London, W.C. Wanted, 80 yards of 12 in. Metal Pipes. —Apply, Box 6446, CAliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E.C. Waited, Underground Manager for Tpor Sale, Electric Hoist, with two drums, small colliery working thin seam Midlands.—State age, experience I JL worm driven, with 10 h.p. motor, 100 volts, on cast iron bed; immediate and wages, to Box 6450, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, delivery.—WILLIAMS & SONS, South Bermondsey Railway Station, Holborn, London, E.C. | London.