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Judge Bradley's Illness.

There is no marked change today in the con-
dition of Judge Andrew C. Bradley, who is
lying seriously i'll at his residence, zOIS Q street
He had rather hard night last night and has
had several severe chills which have made him
somewhat weaker. This afternoon his symp-
toms are more favorable and mis- physicians are
very hopeful Of his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-31
The Roston IdeaI Opera Comnanv.

The announcement that the Boston Ideal
opera company is to appear at Lincoln music
hall the week Of January in a round Of stand
ard grand operas in English has created .
marked degree Of interest among theater-
goers. The occasion of the first performance
on Monday evening next will be virtually the
opening of that beautiful and commodious
house, since not until then will il have been
completed throughout The public need motif fear
any of the Inconvenience attending the grand
concert given there some weeks ago. The walls
are now entirely settled and dried and much Of
the work OF decorating is already finished New
and admirable scenery has been painted ex-
pressly for this opening and the boxes have
been finely draped and upholstered The first
work in the repertory of the Boston Ideals,
DonIzettis Lucia di Lammermoor," is excep-
tionally calculated to display the artistic quai-
ties of Nine. Pauline l. Allemand, the great
colorature singer, and Chevalier Scovel, the
celebrated tenor robusto. As much may like
wise be said for the second opera in the list Yer
dis masterpiece, "Rigoletto," in respect to
Nine. l. Allemand and Mr.. Bassett. III Troya-
tore" will be given on Wednesday night with
Romeldi, Scoyel and Won Docnhoff in the cast;
der Freischutz" on Thursday with Romeldi,
Won Doenhoff, Bassett and Clark, and Faust
on Friday with Scovel In the title role. The
sale Of seats begins on Friday morning this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-31

There Is q prospect OF the American associa-
ton having atwelye-club circuit
The Dunlsard college at Bridgewster, Va,
has been bufn ned,
Six persoRs were buried in the ruins of Q
house destroyed by an explosion OF gas in New
Orleans. Al were rescued.
Roanoke, Ma. is TO vote on January % on Q
propositioppto subscribe q second 100000 70
the Roanohe and Southern railroad
Gov. Leo has presented 10 the state Of vir-
ginia his hoA iquarters flag when he commanded
q division 4 the army of Northern Virginia
The prop fty assessment in Richmond, Va.
recently y npleted shows an increase g
So,0oV.oV thin the past year.
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Not Receiving.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Auer, 500 N.
Miss Annie Alden, 1882 9Th.
Mrs. James T. Allen, 1022 Sth.
Mrs. Alex. ID. Anderson, 1885 r.
Mrs. Senator Blair.
Miss E. v. Brandenburg. l7l5 Pa. ave.
MIRA J, H, Bradford and Miss Bradfo
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NEW YEAR AT THE WHITE HoUsl

In the other columns a complete order is
given in detail of the public receptions and the
hours for receiving the diplomatic corps, army
and navy, other branches of the government
and general public. III the day is fine the Presi-
dent will have his hands full from 10 to g. The
Marine band will be stationed in the vestibule,
and all the lower portion of the house, including
the Conservatives, will be thrown open and
handsomely decorated with potted plants and
cut flowers. Those paying their respects to the
President and receiving party will enter the
red room first, passing through into the blue
room and be introduced to the President by
Col Ernst, then on through the green room to
the great east room.
The cabinet ladies and members of the re-
ceiving party will be shown upstairs into Mrs.
Harrison's private reception room to lay of
their wraps and chat before the handshaking
ordeal commences.
And, by the way, this is one of the sweetest
rooms in the White House. 1t is lighted from
the west, by beautiful stained glass semicir-
cular window, and the room Ii fitted MP with
divans, sofas, easy chairs, low tables covered
with the latest magazines and lighted with
handsome lamps and cabinets, and with the
decorations of palms and cut flowers ii becomes
q very bright and homelike spot
Mrs Harrison has her writing desk and its
roomy waste basket, q Bradbury upright piano
and several of her own water color sketches,
while the chair Of Texan horn and Baby Nc
KEGS playthings have their corner. Only the
cabinet ladies and Mrs. Harrison's personal
friends are invited into this the cosiest room In
the executive mansion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-31

.AisSeS o. FREEMAN, II. Freeman, l.. Boyd;
Mrs. G. E. Roberts and daughter, Miss Anna.
lis g.
Miss Ella Kelley with Mrs. Price. sos Ane.
Mrs. Clarence b. Rheem, 1912 Is. 9 TO & as
sisted by Miss Edith Mullen, Miss Clara Movers
and Miss Ellie Schroeder.
Miss Rector, Miss Hillman. Miss Stocket and
Miss Ensign, 629 North Carolina ave. Sc:
after l.
Miss Katie Russell, assisted by Misses Gertie
and Nellie Anderson of Baltimore, Katie Davis
and Cora d. Shepherd, All n.
Miss Edna Ryan with Mrs. C. E. Gibbs, I'LL
Rhode Island ave.
Mrs. 4. l.. Rutter will assist Mrs. r. d. Power
in the parlors OF the Vermont avenue Christian
church; after |.
Mrs. Reagan 1902 P, will be assisted by her
daughter. Miss Reagan, Mesdames Mills, Stew
art. Lanham and Ssyers of the Texas delega-
ton. Mesdames Mohl, Wilcox and Neyland. also
OF Texas, the Misses Colquitt OF Georgia. Miss
Cabel of Washington, Misses Williams and
Wynne OF Texas.
Grace dc Saules. Emma and Elsie Troutman
and Mary Machinol, 632 North Carolina ave-.
Sc; after 2.
Miss Emma Raft with the Misses Costello, 624
9th NV; from until 8.
Mrs. VIM Oscar Roome, assisted by Miss
Lillian husted, Miss Grace Hustled, Miss Edith
May Wilson. Miss Park Lambeth and her
daughters. Miss Tillie and Miss Fannie Roome.
after l, 1917 Corcoran.
Mrs. Gay Robertson, 1907 18th, assisted by
Mrs. +. L. Burns, Mrs. Belle Perry, Misses
Miles, Craig, Strong, Robertson and Miss Daisy
sinks OF Connersville Ind; from to s.
Mrs. 4. NJ. Rosafy, assisted by her daughter
Clara and the Misses Bertha Caron and Minnie
Fuller, 233 I'd; 8 until g.
Mrs. Arnat Stoddard with Mrs Iayra. II
Vermilya. ga H; from to 8.
Miss Maud Stalnaker will receive with Mrs
T. q. Singers at 306 F; from to Z.
Mrs. Z: @. Siggers, assisted by Mrs. Geo. w
Koonce, Miss Jennie Dexter, Miss Bessie Fa.
monds and Miss Maud stalhaker, at sos r.
from 2 to z. wv
Miss Fannie Stewart, assisted by her sisters
Miss Rose and Mrs. Robert Stewart Miss Lizzie
Kuhnert, Miss Anna Baptiste, Miss Relic
Clifford, Miss Minnie Hodgers. Miss Nav Stev-
art and Miss Laura Towers; after .. M, al lis
10th ne.
Miss Sallie Shock; from to 2, i40l 18th, as
sisted by Miss Lille Edmonston. Miss Emily
Edwards, Miss Belle Schaffner, Miss Lois
Cowles Of Rochester, NY, and Miss Grace
Lowdermilk
Miss Lillian Strong Of 1888 Q st. with Miss
Hardesty at 1913 18th.
Miss Florence Stidham with Miss Grace
McCulioch at 1916 T.
Mrs. w. H. Smyser, assisted By Mrs. Enc
Heron and her daughter. Miss Grace McCul-
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Mrs. G. P. Smith, jr., 242S K; 4 to 10.
Miss Hattie s. Taggard with Miss Anne Lam
born, 1910 s.
Miss Edna D. Town with Miss Wood, 22O I'd
s.e.; from to 8.
Mrs. A. M. Tubman, 2031 I, 2to s, assisted by
Miss Tubman, Misses Mabel Hall, Fanny Pax
ton and the Misses Morgan.
Misses Lila and Louise Tayler with Mrs. Henry
P Sanders, 1912 18th.
Mrs. Fred. E. Tasker, LOG Cn.e; Mrs. Jno. c.
Tasker. LOG ne.
Miss Laura Towner with Mrs. Price, 30S A
ne.
Mrs. Mary Thompson, assisted by her daugh-
tiers, 735 4th.
Miss Olive Travers, 2sls Q.
Mrs. Capt r. w. Tyler and Miss Margaret
Tyler with Mrs. Chas. P. Lincoln and Miss Lin
Mrs. David Thompson, with Mrs. Chas. P.
Lincoln and Miss Lincoln 1914 P; after 2.
Misses Anne P. and Alice n. Tanner, cor. 9Th
and Boundary; from l 20 10.
Miss Ida Tomlinson with Mrs. VIM. K Ellis,
1888 K. y
Mrs. NJ. 8. Thompson and nieces the Misses
Jones, 1909 Corcoran, assisted by Miss Storm
and Miss Larrabee 2 to 6.
Miss Tome of Des Moines, Iowa, will assist
Mrs. Chas. p. Lincoln and Miss Bertha d. p.
Lincoln. 1914 P; after 2.
Miss Gertrude Taylor with Mrs. A. P. Lacey.
Miss Belle Twombley with Mrs. A. p. Lacey,
1915 Clifton.
Miss Katie Thompson, assisted by her friend,
Miss Carrie Dittrich, and he- cousin, Miss Car
RE Dittrich Burns from Louisiana, 1856 4th;
from to g.
Miss Maud Topping, assisted by Annie Jack
son and Ella Gleason, 81 G; from TO 6:
Mrs. Capt. s. T. Thomson, assisted by her
daughters, Mrs. Chas. J. Young, Miss Ida
Thomson, Mrs. A. c. Starkey. Miss Eva Star
key, Miss Mamie Young. 1000 E; after 2.
Miss Laura Z. Towner will assist Miss Lille
Price, 308 A ne.
Miss Pauline Tate with Mrs. Marshall Cush-
man and daughter, 1929 B s.w.
Miss Pauline Tate, assisting Mrs. Cushman
and daughter, 1920 B s.w.
Mrs. and Miss Twiggs, 1927 I, assisted by
Mrs. Farrar, Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. Ella Cook,
Miss Margaret Morgan and Miss NcPhersoni
from to 6.
Mrs. r. Ubold, assisted by her nieces, Mrs.
A. Touohy, May Ubold, 8 4th n. e.: from q TO s.
Mrs. Martin Van Ness, assisted bv her
daughters and Mrs. @. n. Parks and Mrs Mag.
gle Parks Shirley Of Logan, Utah, ia @ as.;
Mrs. Van Doren and dauehter. .a.isted bv
Miss Belle kenheld, CAT East CAPITOL
Misses Maggie and jamie fisrbucheu vith
Mrs. v. 4. Bishop, 703 9Th nj
Mrs. Charles w. vickery and dauohxar o..
will assist Mrs. ]. I. White, 2Oe D.
Mrs. James II. Vermilya, Iassisted bv Mr.
Armat Stoddart, Mrs. Willis b. Marruder. Mr.
A. 3. Hartman, Miss Bessie Bryan, Miss ROW.
Keyser, GA H; from to g.
Miss Mamie Varnell; from until 6. 1901 18th.
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Mrs. Jouy, 221S Pennsylvania ave.. assisted
by her daughter and niece, Miss L. Mount of
Stamford. Conn.
The Misses Florence and Mae Jenkins will as
sist Mrs. ID. c. Fancy, 324 Massachusetts, ave.
ne: to g..
Mrs. Jerome F. Johnson. sos H. assisted by
Miss Grace Il. Johnson, Miss Ellen NJ. Rugy
and Miss Nelly Il. Eastwood.
Miss Rosa Jones with Mrs. c. E. Gibbs, ILL
Rhode Island ave.
Mrs. A. r. Johnson and Miss Nellie johnson
from TO z, 1910 Rhode Island ave.
Miss Annie Jones. assisted by her sister, Mrs.
j. c. Simpson, and Miss Iates of Baltimore,
1O15 22d; from to 5.
Miss Ella Jarvis will assist Mrs. L. ]. Heron;
8 TO 8, 6i9 South Carolina ave. Sc.
Miss Ollie Jones will assist Mrs. Theo.
Frietus. 1889 U; from to TO-
Mrs. Kate Heating will receive at HOO
Miss Maggie kaufman with Mrs v. r.
Bishop. 703 9th ne.
Miss Kearny with Mrs. R. J. Boyd, at 1915 Q;
after I.
Miss Roxie Keyser with Mrs. Jas. Fl. Yer
milya. GA H; from to 9.
Miss Hattie Knapp, 1895 New York ave.; after 8.
Mrs ID. Z. Knapp, assisted by her daughter
Hattie, Miss Matte Contnor, Miss May Mac
gall and Mrs. Minnie Alvord OF Vermont, at
1885 New York ave.; after 3.
Mrs. George W. Koonce will receive with
Mrs. f. q. Siggers at 306 F; from tot
Mrs. Gen. kelton aud Miss Kelton assisted
by Mrs. w. s. Campbell, Mrs Col. Gilman, Miss
Gilman, Mrs. Dillingham;, Miss Grace Black.
Miss Seyourn and the Misses Harold.
Miss Florence kearny with Mrs. r. J. Boyd,
1915 Q; after l.
Miss Kyle with the Misses Graves, 1913 NJ.
Miss Mary IL. King with Mrs. W. r. White,
sos l..
Miss Helen R. Kirby at Y.MC.A.; from to
10.
Miss Lizzie Koch, assisted by her sister
Annie, Is n ne.
Mrs. F.W. Kahlert. assisted by her daughter.
Miss Katie Josie, and her niece, Mrs Harry
Boone from Baltimore; 2 to 8, southwest corner
5 and 9Th.
Miss Maud Knowlton, assisted by Mrs Lillian
de saules and Miss Hattie Austin, at aO5 New
Jersey ave. s.e.; after1.
Hiss Bessie Kelley, 1891 18th NV.
Mrs. II. III. Knight, assisted by Mrs Jarvis
Butler. Misses Clara B. knight. Ella A. knight
Maria Cotton, Blanch Gross, Flora Gross, Lulu
Keen; TO 8, HOG Man ylnnd ave. aw.
Miss Alice Keyos, 46S NJ s.w.; from 2 to 6, as-
sisted by her sister, Miss Maggie.
Mrs. John Kane, assisted by Mrs Mclaughlin,
Mrs. Lucas, Mrs. Redmond Serrin, Mrs. Frank
Wild and Mrs. Charlie Goodachre; 2l57 Pa.
ave.; from II to IL
The Misses Fannie and Birdie Levy, as
sisted by Mrs. N. L. Bundy, IT,, and Mrs. NJ A.
Jordan OF Texas; after Z, 1887 18th.
Miss Blundina Lutz. assisted by Misses Hattie
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19

Senator Call of Florida thinks the
people of the United States have not
quite enough territory, and he therefore
proposes to draw the government into a
real estate speculation in the Island of
Cuba. To this end he has introduced a
resolution in the senate to authorize the
president to open negotiations with the
spanish Government Spain is to be
asked to name the figure in hard cash
Tor which she would relinquish all claim
to Cuba and consent to the establishment
OF the island as free and Independent
Republic.
Spain has on so many occasions shown
her reluctance to part with the richest
gem in her territorial crown that propo-
sHions of this kind are impertinent and
offensive. The Spaniards are poor, but
proud. But, even though they should
be willing to accept a good round sum
Cuba, it is question whether the island
would not be dear purchase to the
people of this country at any price.
This country has already quite enough
alien and heterogeneous elements OF
population to test to the utmost the
asslmllative capacity of its political insti-
tutions' 10 drag in Cuba, with its
million ana half of Spaniards and
enfranchised blacks, most of whom are
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19
"a Yankee in King Arthur's Court"

1t is four years since the world has
had an original book from Mark Twain;
his Library of Humor," though re-
markably well received, was a compila-
ton, and the publishers of his works are
constantly being asked if they have not
a new original work by him. Both
authors and publishers generally think
that their latest publication is the best
but, keeping this prejudice in view, they
feel safe in saying that this book is the
best Mark Twain has ever produced. 1t
is bubbling over with bright and entirely
original humor its satire, though keen,
is wholesome, and its pathos true and
impressive. The work was written with
an obiect-to show that true nobility is
inherent, not inherited that birth con-
fers no rights not sustained by nature.
This object is made agreeably manifest
on every page. The book answers the
Cody slurs that have been cast at us for
generations by the titled gentry of Eng
land. 1t is grid at nobility and royalty,
and makes most irreverent fun of these
Sacred" things. 1t is not a loosely
connected number of incidents and
essays, but fascinating story, compact,
complete, and continuous; growing in
interest from the first page to the last.
1T is book that every man, woman and
child in this country should read and be
proud of. 1t is thoroughly clean, whole
some, humorous, instructive, and patri-
otto. Any further information can be
had by addressing the publishers, whose
ad. appears elsewhere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19
Labor in England and America.

Republican organs, when endeavorinl
to point out the beneficial results of 9
high tariff, are wont to quote the wages
of the laborers in the United States and
England as basis of comparison. 1t is
true that the earnings of workingmen in
America are greater than those of the
same class in Free Trade England, but
the difference in the cost of living is
always omitted. The difference in the
price of the necessaries of life ranges
between one-half and one-third lower
! across the water, and another very i'm
portant item that should always be con-
sidered is the unequal amounts produced
by the people of both countries. The
Pittsburg LdJ0r Tribune, commenting on
the declaration of the President of the
Pennsylvania Steel Company in favor of
free ore, says that if Pennsylvania iron
masters could get their ore as cheaply as
their British competitors obtain it the
cost of Bessemer pig production would
be about the same in this state as in
England. The labor difference in the
cost, the Tribune also states, is only two
cents per ton-the product per man in
America being . $40 tons as against one
ton per man in England. From this it
may be seen that, allowing the American
mechanic one-half as much more wages
as his fellow craftsman in England, he
produces almost two and one-half times
the amount for the same money. TAX
ing into consideration the cost of food in
America the English laborers, as far as
their finances are concerned, are un-
doubtedly better off than those in Penn
sylvania. The mere fact that the latter
receives more money per day does not
enttle them to be classed as being better
paid. The cost of living, how they live
and the amounts produced are items of
more importance than the daily pittance
received when making comparison.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19

Appearances indicate that Freelanders
are to be given an opportunity to hear
some of the most prominent lecturers of
the day during this winter. Next Mon
day evening Mrs. Belva Lockwood will
appear, under the auspices of Camp 147,
p. o. S. of A., taking as her subject,
Marriage Not Failure" On Saturday
evening, January IS, the famous silver
tongued orator, Daniel Dougherty of
New York, will speak under the auspices
of the Young Mems T. A. B. Society.
Lectures delivered by such eminent
people cannot help but be instructive
to the people who will attend, and the
above-named organizations are to be
commended for taking this step which
will help to improve and educate the
minds of their members and the public.
Should those be given the encourage
ment they deserve it is probable that
several other equally distinguished per-
sonages will appear in the near future
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19

The Luzerne County Teachers 1nsti
tute opened its annual session at Wilkes
Barre Monday morning. to continue
during this week. There are no less
than 700 teachers in attendance. The
session was opened by Rev. DR.. Phillips,
who offered fervent prayer, in which
reference was touchingly made to the
great loss sustained by the teachers in
the death of DIR. Vigbee, who had, in
life, attended the Institute nearly every
year. DR.. w. G. Weaver followed, and
made the annual address of welcome.
In the evening Russell II. Conwell
delivered a lecture on "The Jolly Earth
quake" The sessions have been very
instructive and entertaining and the
lectures well attended in the evenings.
The following institute notes are from
the Neaosdedler:
Prof. ]. B. Laubach, the popular and
handsome principal of Freeland schools,
is supplying his friends with the Hstt-
tate. He reports business lively.
John M. Carr and Charles Kennedy
have been nominated for membership
on the permanent certificate committee.
Charles F. McHugh, teacher of CON
siderable prominence in this county for
several years, was recently admitted to
the bar. Charley is now a member of
the firm of Strauss x Halsey.
John M. Carr of Drifton is popular
candidate for the permanent certificate
committee.
Mrs. Mary Coyle of Halle township
carries a note book and takes down all
the good points for future use.
John S. McGroarty takes deep inter
est in the institute this year. In fact, he
is completely wrapped up in one partic-
ular portion of it,
Charles Kennedy has smiles only for
the ladies who control large number of
votes
Many of the female teachers from the
rural districts sigh for the return of
Thomas W. Hart to the profession. His
sweet smile and guileless innocence has
left void which no other attraction call
fill.
The oft-expressed wish of certain
prominent teachers that Supt. Coughlin
should be appointed to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of State Supt.
Higbee, may not be as disinterested as
many imagine. Mr.. Coughlin's promo
ton would also create vacancy YOU
know.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19

In an article on the present and future
political economists, and the difference
in their ideas and views the Memphis
Appeal states that the old school of
political economy is rapidly passing
away and a new class is coming into
prominence led by such men as Thomas
G.. Shearman, Henry George, Herbert
Spencer and others, in all degrees of
radicalism. The old school economists,
many of whom still exist, had one and
only one panacea for all ills. Their
system of political, domestic or social
economy was, merely, economy. Save.
Spend less than you make. Stint your
self. Be content if you only have rock
for pillow and the canopy of heaven
for roof. Save. Don't growl and
grumble don't chafe and fret and fume
Save. No matter how scant your store.
Save.
There are certain would-be statesmen
still in existence whose knowledge of
economic problems is bounded on the
north and on the SOUTH on the east and
on the west, and all around about by
this one monosyllable. Save. They will
get up before a lot of farmers who weal
hickory shirts and jean pants, and whose
wives and daughters wear gingham anG
cotton stripes, and in florid sentences tel
them how to grow rich by saving. Tt
them the brute force of grasping all tina
is in sight, and the animal instinct o.
holding and boarding it, is the sine guC
non, and all things else are merely
matters of unimportant detail.
They think that, no matter what elst
happens, if people save, they will be
come wealthy and consequently happy
if they save.
National wealth depends upon the
productive capacity of the nation, and
the productive capacity of the nation is
regulated and fixed by the productive
capacity of each individual, or integral
part of that nation. 1t does not result
from what is saved, but from what is
produced. The true economist teaches
people not to sit down contentedly, as
does Mexican peon with a sack of meal
and goat and endeavor to save it, but
rather how to increase their producing
capacity.
Ample production or overproduction
does not necessarily bring plenty and
happiness to all people. Unless states
men in fact, as well as in name, are
chosen to enact laws for the distribution
of wealth, or rather laws to prevent
congestion of wealth and its monopoli-
zation by few, the more wealth there
is produced the more poverty will there
be, relatively.
Wealth attracts wealth, and the richer
a man becomes the greater will be his
income, and this income must be fur
nished by the labor of the poor who are
becoming poorer in the same ratio. The
facts obtainable and presented from time
to time by clever thinkers, and publish
ed broadcast, are arousing people from
that impotent lethargy which prevailed
so long. Unless conditions are changed
the time must come when a very few
will control all wealth. Unless condi-
tions change the time must come when
the cormorant shall be met by the com
mune. These are not fairy tales, but
facts susceptible of mathematical de-
monstration.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-19

The anthracite coal trade is very dull,
there being little new demand from any
quarter Last week there was partial
restriction of production in the upper
Lehigh and Wyoming regions, and a
number Of the collieries of the Pennsyl-
vannia Coal Company, the Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company, the Della
ware and Hudson Company and other
corporations and individual operators
We're shut down for two or three days.
This curtailment is said to have resulted
in a scarcity of some branys of pea coal
for which there is a growing demand
owing to the increasing consumption of
the steam sizes. The Eastern, Western
and Southern trade is very quiet and the
local business is reported extremely dull
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
December Z, as reported by the several
clrrying companies, was $1,000 tons
compai ed with 704, ,877 tons in the CORES.
ponding week last year, decrease Of
%, ,S72 tons. The total amount Of an.
thracite mined thus far in the year 1885
was 3,27S, GA tons, compared with 36,-
$50, ,487 tons for the same period last year,
q decrease of 3,001, 1878 tons.-Ledger.