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THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN

July 31, 1911

CONTENTS.

Editorial Article .—	page

The Scottish Miners and their Wages ......... 261

Articles :—

Arching in Collieries........................ 249

The Publication of Regulations and Orders ... 251

The New Sulphate of Ammonia Manufacturers’

Association................................ 251

Mechanical Charging Cars for Coke Ovens ..... 252

Fuel: Gaseous, Liquid, and Solid ............ 254

Hydraulic Mine Filling ...................... 255

Mining and Other Notes ...................... 256

'Colliery Accidents ......................... 259

Labour and Wages............................. 262

Obituary..................................... 264

Colliery Consumption and Machine Economy at an

Upper Silesian Colliery ................... 265

The Freight Market .......................... 269

Open Contracts............................... 273

Coastwise Shipments in June ................. 273

Government Publications ..................... 273

Publications Received ....................... 273

Abstracts of Patent Specifications Recently Accep ted 2 74

New Patents Connected with the Coal and Iron

Trades .................................... 274

Catalogues and Price Lists Received.......... 276

Continental Mining Notes .......................	266

Parliamentary Intelligence ..................... 267

Notes from the Coalfields ...................... 267

Coal, Iron and Engineering Companies ........... 270

Monthly List of Recent Coal Literature.......... 271

'The Coal and Iron Trades ............257—259, 263, 264

The London Coal Trade ....................... 256

The Tin-plate Trade ......................... 264

The By-Products Trade .....................   264

Letters to the Editors : —

Inert Stonedust ............................. 267

Miscellanea :—

Winding Signals.............................  254

Smoke Abatement ............................. 256

Partnerships Dissolved....................... 267

Railway Demurrage .........................   272

North of England Institute of Mining and

Mechanical Engineers—Immingham Coal Exports 273

Grimsby Coal Exports—Hull Coal Exports....... 276

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Telegraphic Address—“ Colliery Guardian, Fleet, London.’*
Telephone—1354 Holborn.

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A reduction of 25 per cent, is allowed on advertisements
of second-hand machinery.

Situations Vacant and Wanted : One Penny per word,
minimum 2a. 64 (which must be prepaid). Can be
received up to TEN o’clock on Friday morning.

(A Classified List appears on page 278.)

Established 1866.

Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.

Harris and Mills, Chartered Patent

Agents, 34 and 35, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.

Telegraphic Address—“ Privilege, London.” Tel. No. Holborn 2763.

Circular of useful information and prices for British and Foreign Patents
post free.

Chart of 187 Mechanical Motions with description of each, post free 6d.

BEDMINSTER, EASTON, KINGSWOOD, AND PARKFIELD
COLLIERIES LTD.

Sale of the

VALUABLE and WELL-KNOWN COLLIERIES of the above Company.

GEO. NICHOLS, YOUNG, HUNT A CO.

will SELL by AUCTION on THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, at 3 o’clock, at
the GRAND HOTEL. BROAD STREET, BRISTOL, the following
EXTENSIVE COLLIERY UNDERTAKING,

viz. ? KINGSWOOD—Including Speedwell Collieries, with Belgium Shaft,
and the Deep Pit Collierv, together with the extensive

FREEHOLD MINERALS, ABOUT 1,600 ACRES IN AREA,
-with Buildings and VALUABLE FIXED MACHINERY.

PUCKLECHURCH—The valuable Parkfield Collieries, with its Buildings
and valuable FIXED MACHINERY and UP-TO-DATE PLANT. Also
the Plant, Land, and Effects of South Pit, with numerous Cottages
attached.

HANHAM.—The interest in the valuable Pit, known as Hanham
Colliery (leasehold mineral area 1,400 acres), with its equipment. Also, the
interest in those at Kaston and Bedminster Collieries.

Detailed Plans, Particulars, and Conditions of Sale may be obtained
from The AUCTIONEERS, Demer^ra House, Colstan-avenue, Bristol:
of Messrs. GIBSON & ASHFORD, 39, Watcrloo-street, Birmingham;
of Messrs. JOHNSON & CO., Solicitors. 35. Waterloo-street, Birming-
ham; or of G. O. RALLISON, Solicitor, 2, Bristol Chambers, Nicholas-
-street, Bristol.

ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE OWNERS OF
RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK.

Formed in 1891 for the Protection of the Rights and Interests
of Private Owners.

Applications for particulars and terms of membership may be sent to the
SECRETARY, Clarence Chambers, Gloucester.

The Oldest Diamond Drill Company. Established 1872.

BOBING FOR

MINERALS.

SPEED AND CERTAINTY. CYLINDRICAL “ CORES.”

THE AQUEOUS WORKS AND D8AM0HD ROOK-BOR8HG Co. Ltd.

Guildford St., York Road, Lambeth, London, S.E.

Besides numerous other Important Contracts, completed (in
1897) the Deepest Boring in the United Kingdom to 3,500 ft.

Great Experience in Boring for WATER.

•The Cambrian School of Mines,

CEMETERY ROAD, PORTH, GLAM.

An University Training at Your Own Home.

Lessons and Instruction by Post for candidates for FIRST and SECOND
Class Mine Managers’ and Mine Surveyors’ Home Office Examinations;
Surveying and Electrical Engineering for London City Guild’s Examina-
tions; also A.M E.E. Examinations and Government Inspectors’ Exams.

Candidates for the above write without delay for free Syllabus, and book
of Previous Examination Questions.

(Dept. C.) CAMBRIAN MINING SCHOOL, PORTH, Clam.

Briquette Machinery Ltd.,

161, Water Lane, LEEDS.

Machinery for Briquetting Peat, Lignite, Coke, Coal,
Iron, Copper, Nickel, Cement;

Also Sawdust, Waste Cereals, Offals, Sewage.

PATENT COAL DRIER.

The UNIVERSAL MINING SCHOOL

(Estab. 1883) is conducted by T. A. SOUTHERN (late H.M.I.M.) and
H. W. HALBAUM (Greenwell Medallist), men qualified to prepare you
for the highest mining positions. The U.M.S. is the surest road to pro-
motion. U.M.S. men obtain and hold nearly all the best positions. For
example, 48 of H.M. Inspectors are U.M.S. men. Lessons by post only.
Syllabus and advice free. Write to Dept. C.G.,

THE U.M.S., 50, Connaught Rd., CARDIFF.

YEADONS’ LATEST PATENTED

BRIQUETTE

J

For Coal, Coke, Iron and other Ores.

YEADON, SON & CO.,
Engineers, LEEDS,
Have a World-wide Reputation, and 38 Years’

Experience.

They have supplied MORE BRIQUETTE PLANTS
than any other firm in this country.

“CROWN” BOILER COVERINGS

encased in STE EL SHEETING. Simple, Cool, Strong, Removable.
Cannot be impaired however intense the heat.

96°10 SAYING

in Radiation. Highest Economy, Longest Service. Nearly 5,000 Users.*

SUTCLIFFE Bros., Union Works, Godley, nr. Manchester.

LOCOMOTIVES

For Sale or Hire.

ALWAYS IN STOCK. QUICK DESPATCH.

TH0s W. WARD Ltd., Sheffield.

Telegrams—“Forward.” Telephones—4321 (6 lines).

HEAD, WRIGHTSON

AND CO. LTD.,
-------- FOR —
COLLIERY PLANT.

See Illustrated Page Advertisement in July 10 issue.

sellers owing to the uncertainty regarding the extent
Wanted, Assistant Surveyor to act as of the trouble, and for this reason both parties are
IMPROVER for a colliery in the Wigan district.—Applv. staging I	.	..	..	i i <	.

age. salarv required, and giving reference?, to “SURVEYOR,” Box 5754, adopting a Waiting policy, and business IS therefore at
Collierv Guardian Office. 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. i x	x	,

-------------------------------------------------------------------1 a standstill. A similar position obtains in Scotland,
TXT anted, a Mechanic to take charge of, but this is due to the holidays now taking place.

V Y colliery machinery.—State age, experience, when disengaged, ' t-> • t.	k	i	xi x xi

and salary required. Box 5755, Colliery Guardian Office,30 & 31, Furnival- Prices have become more DOimal HOW that the foUT-
street, Holborn, London, E.C.	j .	, .	■>	n

__________________________________________________________________| days working week policy of the miners has been
TV/Tanager or Assistant Manager, First-1 abandoned. It is reported that some Continental

Powers, fearing for their naval supplies, have
HoTw“London.8E.o’“"r‘' o“o”Mm O'“oe• 50 * 31, Fura,,al-8treet> placed large orders for coal in America.

Wanted, Assistant Surveyor to act as

IMPROVER for a colliery in the Wigan district.—Applv. staging |

Geo, N, Dixon & Co.,
43, Castle Street, Liverpool,
Auctioneers and Valuers,

COLLIERIES, Brickworks & Mining Plant.

Wanted, Mine Surveyor, Certificated.—

Apply by letter, statingage, wages, experience, and full particulars,
to BAKER & SON, Byron Chambers, Market-place, Nottingham.

/Colliery Engineer is open to take duties
of Engineer away on holidays or illness : mechanical and electrical
A C. and D.C. turbines, &c.— Address, Bos 5759, Colliery Guardian Office,
30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

Experienced Traveller in London Coal
trade, requires position as REPRESENTATIVE or MANAGER;
practical knowledge of steam and house coal; highest references given.—
Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5602, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-
street, Holborn, London. E.C.

Position required as Coal Traveller; able
salesman or retail depot manager; some years’ experience—Apply,
“ B.A.C.T.,’* Box 5416, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street.
Holborn, London, E.C.

Wanted, Resident Agent for Marine
colliery; applicants must have served apprenticeship as mining
engineer, and be about 30 years of age.—Applv, with full part culars, marking
covers, “ Resident Agent,” to the SECRETARY, Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron
and Coal Co. Ltd., Ebbw Vale.

anted, smart Engineer as Traveller

▼ V for South Wales by manufacturers of mining machinery, rock
c’rills &c.; good salary and commission.—Apply, with references, to Box
5761, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C.

FOR SALE BY TENDER.
HAZEL COLLIERY.

Situate in Barlborough, near Chesterfield,
nearest Station Eckington and Renishaw. Equipped for production
of 200 tons daily when fully developed. Seam 4 ft. 4 m. best house coal.
Area available 205 acres giving 17 years’ life. For inspection, plans and
further particulars applv to

THE SECRETARY, Old Custom House, Grimsby.

Brickwork with own freehold producing 70 to 90,000 weekly at present
profit of about 3s. 6d. per 1,000, can be included or tendered for separately.

Tenders received until noon, 3rd August, the highest or any tender not
necessarily accepted.

12 miles from Swansea* 4 from Neath, 5J from Port Talbot
IMPORTANT SALE of a STEAM COAL COLLIERY, with Sidings
connected to the Blaenavon Branch of the Port Talbot Railway.'

John M. Leeder & Son are instructed by
the Representatives cf the late Owners to offer for SALE by
AUCTION at the Hotel Metropole, Swansea, on TUESDAY, AUGUST
11, 1914, at 3.30 p.m. precisely, the important Steam Coal Property known as
the	MERTHYR-LLANTWIT COLLIERY,

with mining rights in the Wenallt seam underlying part of Blaengwenffrwd
Farm in the Hamlet of Clyne. and part of Brvncynerthwyn Farm in the
Hamlet of Baglan Higher, in the County of Glamorgan, extending to an
area of about 450 acres, of which 140 acres are still unworked, together with
the Buildings, Fixed and Loose Plant, Machinery, Sidings, and Stores, and
73 Railway Wagons, as a going concern.

Particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained of Messrs. MOSS &
BARKER. Chartered Accountants, Market pla-e, Ashton-under-Lyne;
FREDK. HAMER, Esq . LL.B.. Solicitor. 101, Katherine-street, Ashton-
under-Lyne ; EDWARD GARSIDE, Esq., M.I.C.E.,Town Hall Chambers,
Ashton-under-Lyne; and with orders to view of the AUCTIONEERS, 46,
Waterloo-street, Swansea.

VYT'anted, about Z00 yards of Second-

▼ ▼ hand Sheet Iron AIR PIPE3,12in., 15in., or 18in. diameter.—
BILLINGE COLLIERIES LTD., Billinge. near Wigan.

Air Compressors wan ted.—Good Second-
hand steam driven for about 2,000 ft. free air per minute and 60 lb.
pressure.—Send full particulars and lowest price, to “X. Y. Z.,” Box 5760,
Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

TUBES ANO FITTINGS, iron and steel

Tubes for Gas, Water, Steam, and Compressed Air.

Electric Tramway Poles, Pit Props, High Pressure Steam Mains, &c.

JOHN SPENCER LTD., Globe Tube Works, Wednesbury.

J. W. BAIRD AND COMPANY

PITWOOD IMPORTERS,

WEST HARTLEPOOL,

YEARLY CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH COLLIERIES.

OSBECK & COMPANY LIMITED,
PIT-TIMBER MERCHANTS,
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.

SUPPLY ALL KINDS OF COLLIERY TIMBER.

Telegrams—“ Osbecks, Newcastle-on-Tyne.”

*#* For other Miscellaneous Advertisements see Last White
Page.

(Mienj Guardian

AND

Journal of the Coal and Iron Trades.

Joint Editors—

J. V. ELSDEN, D.Sc. (Lond.), F.G.S.

HUBERT GREENWELL, F.S.S., Assoc.M.I.M.E.

LONDON, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1914.

Naturally the predominant thought in the minds
of those concerned in the coal industry is the probable
effect upon the markets of the serious trouble which
is threatened in the Near East. Up to the present,
except that prices have become firm and markets
stagnant, little excitement has been felt. Consider-
able uneasiness, however, is shown by buyers and