658 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN April 7, 1916. CONTENTS. Editorial Articles • page The Budget .................................. 659 Health of Munition Workers................... 659 Articles :— Modern Coal and Coke Handling Machinery....... 649 The Coal Situation in Canada ................ 650 Coal Fields of the United States ............ 651 Deep Mining with Ironclad Coal-Cutters....... 651 Price of Coal (Limitation) Act .............. 653 Accidents from Poisonous Asphyxiating Gases in Mines ..................................... 653 Mining Industry and Military Service ........ 655 The German and Austrian Coal and Iron Trades ... 656 Utilisation of Coal Tar Pitch in Coke Ovens . 656 Trade and the War............................ 657 Maximum Pig Iron Prices ..................... 660 Mining and Other Notes....................... 664 Book Notices................................ 665 Fuel Economy................................. 665 Labour and Wages............................. 665 Obituary..................................... 667 The Freight Market .......................... 667 Open Contracts .............................. 668 Abstracts of Patent Specifications Recently Accepted................................... 670 New Patents Connected with the Coal and Iron Trades..................................... 672 Government Publications ..................... 672 Publications Received ....................... 672 Law Intelligence ............................... 657 Current Science and Technology.................. 656 Indian and Colonial Notes ...................... 664 Parliamentary Intelligence ..................... 664 Notes from the Coal Fields ..................... 666 Coal., Iron and Engineering Companies .......... 668 The Coal and Iron Trades.....................660—663 The Tin-plate Trade ......................... 663 The By-Products Trade ....................... 663 The London Coal Trade ...................... 664 Report of Meeting :— South Wales Institute of Engineers .......... 652 Miscellanea Extinguishing Small Petroleum Spirit, etc., Fires 650 Russians Mineral Resources ................... 6 3 British Industries Fair, 1917—Hull Coal Exports... 657 Coal Dust Explosions in Mines................ 663 Staffordshire Iron and Steel Institute—Hollandes Coal Imports and Exports in 1915—Grimsby Coal Exports — Manchester Geological and Mining Society—Coal Shortage in Spain............. 664 Mining institute of Scotland................ 666 Charge Against a Coal Exporter—A Question of Freights — Miners* Wages: Lord Coleridge*s Decision—Spanish Ore Carrying in War Time ... 668 North of England Institute of Mining and Mechan- ical Engineers ............................. 672 ADVERTISEMENTS. for and PHBLBCATB0N— 30 & 31, Fawmrai HoOborai, London, Telegraphic Address—“ Colliery Guardian, Fleet, London.” Telephone—1354 Holborn. 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The Colliery Guardian, published at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, can be supplied direct from the Publishiing Offices, post free for twelve months, at the following rates, payable in advance :— For the United Kingdom............ £13 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. The Oldest Diamond Drill Company. Established 1872. boring FOE JJMNERALS. SPITED AND CERTAINTY. CYLINDRICAL “CORES.” THE AQUEOUS WOMS AND ROGSC-BORmO CO. LTD. SfjsLDFOsw 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. Principal: WILLIAM THOMAS, M.Inst M.B., F.G.S., M.R., Society of Arts. Tutors—Staff of Highly Qualified Instructors in all subjects. an University Training at Your Own Home. Instruction and Lessons by Post for Mine Managers, Surveyors, Electricians, and Mine Inspectors. Since the coming into force of the New Mines Act 487 Students of this School have been qualified as Eirst and Second-class Mine Managers. 58 students have passed the Home Office Surveyors’ Exam.; 30 students are now Mines Inspectors. Candidates for the aoove write without delay for free Syllabus, and book of Previous Examination Questions. (Dept. C.) CAMBRIAN EMSNC SCHOOL, PORTH, Clam. ■4" ' JI Briquette Machinery Ltd., Charmouth Street, LEEDS. Machinery for Briquetting Peat, Lignite, Coke, Coal, Iron, Copper, Nickel, Cement; Also Sawdust, Waste Cereals, Offals, Sewage. PATENT COAL DRIER. ,1 < —— The U.M.S. LESSONS BY POST. The best Mining Education. Unapproachable Successes. 52 H.M. Inspectors are U.M.S. Men. — Syllabus free. — THE UNIVERSAL MINING SCHOOL (%b) 50, Connaught Road, Cardiff. STEEL Brils Roof Bars Pit Props Arches For COLLIERIES V " and WORKS. THK W. WARD Ltd., Albion Works, SHEFFIELD, rar vs. -— YEADONS’ LATEST PATENTED BiflOETTE MMY, 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. PROPRIETOR OF TEB Cardiff Brattice Ooth Company^ !2®’ BUTE ST-« Geo. N. Dixon & Co., 43, Castle Street, Liverpool, Auctioneers and Valuers, COLLIERIES, Brickworks & Mining Plant. CTo Colliery Owners requiring temporary J. representation for period of the war; well kn "wn London firm will undertake duties for nominal expenses only.—Box 6372, Cvllisry Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Electricians.—Wanted for Collieries near St. Helens, good working Electricians, men having3 phase experience preferred; permanent job and good wages for suitable men; ineligible or over military age.— Write, stating age, experience, and wages asked, to Box • S. 38 ” Lee & Nightingale, Liverpool. Wanted, Under-Manager for a new colliery.—Apply, stating age, wages, and experience, to J. SMITHURST, West Cannock Colliery Co. Ltd., Hednesford, Staffs. A dvertiser, 43, second-class certificate, 11 having had 7 years’ experience as fireman, desires position as FIKtuMAN, OVERMAN, or UNDER-MANAGER, day or nights.—Box 6376, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. thoroughly competent Manager required JL to superintend by-product coke works (Koppers’ system) at Castle- ford.—Apply, stating age, experience, qualifications, references, to the YOBKSHiaB COKING AND CHEMICAL OO. LTD., 11 & 12, Pall Mall, London, S.W. Tpnginewright wanted for Colliery in JU Kent, capable of taking charge of all machinery including electrical plant; experienced in designing and draughtsmanship.—Apply, stating age, e cperience, with copies of testimonials or references, also what wages required, and when at liberty, to Box 6377, Colliery Guardian Office, 50 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. s Enginewright or Foreman by one full? competent with all kinds of mining machinery; now at liberty. —Box 6378, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Advertiser, holding First-class Certi- ficate, 17 years’ practical experience, desires re-engagement as MANAGER or UNDER-MANAGER, age 31; good references, reasonable offer accepted for immediate position.—Box 6374, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. □Thoroughly competent Manager wanted JL for a large by-product coke ovens plant; only energetic and capable men with practical experience in manufacturing and dealing with coke, tar distillation, ammonia (sulphate and concentrated liquor), crude and rectified benzo], need apply —State age, experience, qualification, salary required, and references, to Box 6380, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, Lqndon, E.C. ABERTILLERY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TENDERS FOR GAS COAL. The District Council invite Tenders for the supply of 8,000 tons of GAS COAL, delivered at the Great Western Railway Sidings, Abertillerv, in such quantities as may be required from 1st April, 1916, to 31st March, 1917. Full particulars and analyses to accompany the tenders. The Council retain the power of sub dividing the quantity of coal required into two or more contracts, and do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. The person whose tender is accepted will have to enter into a contract and bond, with approved sureties for the due performance of the contract. Tenders endorsed “ Gas Coal,” must be received by the undersigned not later than Friday, the 14th April, 1916. Council Offices, By order, Abertillerv, WILLIAM GAIT, 23rd March, 1916. Clerk. CITY OF COVENTRY. ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT. rphe Electricity Department are prepared JL to receive TENDERS for the sale and removal of .— One 600-kw. McLaren-Siemens Generating Set. One 600-kw. McLaren-British Westinghouse Generating Set. The Engines are triple expansion, marine type, with cylinders 22 in., 31^ in., and 49 in. diameter by 24 in. stroke. The Alternators are by Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works Ltd. and British Westinghouse Co. Ltd., and are two-phase, 2,000 volts, 50 periods, 125 r.p.m. The Plant was installed as follows: McLaren Siemens set in 1904. McLaren-British Westinghouse set in 1907. They are in first class condition, and are only being sold to make room for plant of greater capacitv. Tenders are to reach the Town Clerk, Hay-lane, Coventry, on or before 10 a.m. April 27th, 1916. The Corporation do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender. The above plant may be seen running on load by appointment, and further particulars can be obtained from GEORGE TOUGH, Engineer and Manager, Electricity Works, Coventry. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. ELECTRIC SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. TENDERS FOR COAL. The Coal Purchasing Committee invite TENDERS forthe supply of 100,000 tons of SMALL STEAM COAL (Nuts, Beans, Peas, Screenings, and Slack) to the following Corporation Electric Supply Stations, for delivery during the six, nine, or twelve months commencing the 1st May, 1916 Water-street Electric Supply Station (delivered by canal). Chester-street ditto (deliveredby canal). Summer-lane ditto (delivered by canal). Nechells ditto (delivered by rail or canal). The Committee are prepared to entertain offers for coal for delivery by rail on to the private sidings of the Electric Supply Department, Washwood Heath, M.R. Conditions of contract and forms of tender (returnable on the 14th April, 1916) may be obtained on application to the undersigned. Coal Purchasing Committee, Gas Department Offices, A. W. SMITH, Council House, Secretary. Birmingham. Offices for Advertisements and Publication :—30 and 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. Telegraphic Address, “Colliery Guardian, Fleet, London.” Telephone—1354 Holborn. Established 1866. PATENTS, DESIGNS, and TRADE MARKS. JTARRIS AND MILLS, Chartered Patent Agents, 34 and 35, HIGH HOLBORN. LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic Address—“ Privilege, London.” Tel. No.—Holborn 2763. 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. Expert Advice on all questions arising* out of IBCOME TAX, “ EXCESS ” PROFITS TAX, RELIEF to “CONTROLLED ” ESTABLISHMENTS, LOCAL RATES, etc. THE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION LTD., 110, Cannon-street, London, E.C. For Sale, Coal Screening Plant.— Curved Tippler Shute, Double Screens for three sizes, Plate Coal Belt, 35 ft. by 4 ft., Blind Nut Belt, 35 ft. by 3 ft. 6 in., Driving Shafts and Wheels. PERCY CLARK, King-street, Wigan. CANAL BOATS. Winted to Purchase, new or good second-hand C anal Boats, suitable for Birmingham traffic.—Reply, giving description, age, and price, Box “F. 8,” 34, Union-st., Birmingham. New 12-ton Wagons, five doors, Second- hand, 8,10 and 12-tonners, for sale at reasonable prices.—Bos 6376, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. OLDHAM CORPORATION GAS WORKS. Tenders for a supply of Coal are invited for twelve months, commencing 1st July next or earlier.—Address tenders to Mr. Arthur Andrew, Gas and Water Offices, Oldham. J. H. HALLSWORTH, Town Clerk. 6th April, 1916. TO COLLIERY PROPRIETORS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS. Qale by Tender of Timber at Ashopton, North Derbyshire, about 3 miles from Bamford Station, on the Midland Rail? ay from Sheffield to Manchester. Lot 1.—Chiefly SCOTCH FIR and LARCH, about 19o acres. Lot 2.—Chiefly BEECH, SYCAMORE, OAK, ELM and ASH, about 36^ acres. Further information, lithographed plan, and conditions of sale can be obtained on application to Messrs. Gibbs, Flockton & Teather, 15, St. James’-row, Sheffield. Tenders to be delivered to me on or before Monday, April 17th, 1916, at my office, 8, Paradise-square, Sheffield. JOHN B. WHEAT, Law Clerk. Qmall Coal Field to Let near Barnsley, workable seams Melton Field, Two Feet, Winter, and Beamshaw ; good railway facilities ; no water difficulties anticipated.—Apply, Box 6368 Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.