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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

Casual Customer-say give mo a
little whisky with some settler or
charged water OF some sort on the
side. win your"
Bartender Yes. sir
Casual Customer latter a pause and
a gulp)-A-h-h-hl And forgot TO say
that wanted the whisky charged, too.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

When / FIRST met Wilson he was play
ing in a black face sketch called
Wash Day with his partner, the
arm being Cronin q Wilson. But
even then Frank Wilson was an ener'
getio and ambitious man. In his
leisure time when most actors would
have been idllng or worse ne was
studying French, German and the law,
He and had a good many talks, and
/ advised him 10 try legitimate comedy
parts. SO he gave mp $40 a week
in negro minstrelsy and took a posi-.
ton with the Chestnut Street theater,
IN Philadelphia, 10 play second com.
edy parts In the stock company at
SIS a week Then Mccall came along
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
som,,hInn d, Hnan.t Done.

Bunglo-"rd like to know who tho
idiot was who originated IT'S nevor
too late 20 mend. Ascum-"WhyW
Bungle-'lll bet he never put on a
hired bathing suit and didn't discover
until he got into the surf that II was
ripped"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
Wanted an Explanation.

"Dld you ever stop to think, my
love" said Mr. Micawber, gazing at
his plato OF lobster salad. that the
things we love most IN this life arc
the very things that never agree with
us?"
"will you be so kind Mlcawber, "
said Mrs Mlcawbor. Strengthening up,
"as to toll me whether you are speak
ing Of the salad or OF me, sir2"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

The Tower OF Babel had just begun
the confusion Of tongues
"Ahi" rapturousy exclaimed a
man at the bottom. "thc dear old col.
lege yell again! How It carries me
back to boyhood daysl"
Hereupon he lifted up his voice and
added a few more earsplltters to the
general din.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
Too Cold.

"Ahl" joyfully exclaimed the old.
fashioned man. whom she had accept.
ed. Il was determined to win you"
Yes" she replied. but ! didn't
think you would stoop so low"
How? When?"
when you passed my lips and
kissed my hand"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
Ylnldnd III Nnnnnaliv-

The flames, which had begun on tho
top floor Of the apartment house, were
making their way rapidly downward.
The ianltor was the last TO leave
81 hate 10 retire under FIRE. he said,
emerging from the building Just as the
floor above him fell IN, but guess
IN have to-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
Her Good Frlends.

Maud sec Irene Is wearing an
other diamond ring, ! wonder who is
the victim this time
Mabel-Oh, but this Is a real en-
gagement. He's dc. ugly and rich.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

His Medical Adviser-You won't
last long at this rate, young man.
You are burning the candle at both
ends.
Gayboy-Vory we'll. doctor. when
the candle is burned out m light the
EnB.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

Brooks (gaspng for air)-Rivers,
why have you taken to using such un-
utterably vile cigars?
Rivers Qlghting another one)-l'm
trying to disgust you with the abom-
Unable habit OF smoking.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
Evidence Of Poverty.

no He can't he. He has written
an article for one Of the magazines
showing how to live on 100000 a year
and claiming to speak from personal
experience"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

snImug Scientists say that this
earth was formed by volcanic action.
Did you ever reflect that this very
city was once In the grasp OF earth
quaisos7
Gotabug Earthquakes? Perhaps
that's what created the ground
rents"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

"B1t those trousers" protested ne
prospective customer, "are too long
Mine front" replied the dealer
"you ahust leaf lt 10 me und you got
your leg pulled so they ht.'
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
Consumers View

Wages understand the brewers
have decided TO advance the price OF
beer.
Jagga-Well, why shouldn't thoyl
Every time ! order o glass Of beer rvo
got to advance the price"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21
-tDG sy0IIZELI7I i


Maude- So their summer courtship
ended in marriage, did ~
Nau-Oh. no. they are still In love
with each otherl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

Mra. hnlNs-Thorc goes a man who
proposed 20 me once. He's rich, too.
Dir Bnks-rn bet he wasn't rich
when you refused him.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

It's funny that a politician becomes
= hangoran after he loses his grip.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

'"rhat was the man helped TO get
cut Of the show business. Frank
Francis-Wllson f. one whom ad-
vised TO stick TO It and 10 'leave'black
face for something more legitimate
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-11-21

and put him into light opera. wher,
he has been ever since"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
FINE LEAF IN TEXAS.
Tobacco Possibilities There VIII BE
Investigated.

Investigated.
Washington, Dec. 2-The Secretary
of Agriculture to-day issued the fol-
lowing statement:
THE bureau of soils, which has been
engaged for a number of years in In
designations looking to the improve
nient of our domestic tobaccos, has
recognized for some time certain de-
sirable qualities in tobacco grown in
Texas, apparently occurring only in
occasional leaves. Soil survey parties
and tobacco parties have been inVestl-
eating in East Texas, and are now
able to state confidently that they have
located the soil type and have found
the character of leaf possessing these
desired qualities under conditions
which indicate that it can be pro-
suced in large quantities of uniform
high gtade.
only small amount of this Leaf
has been grown this year which could
be fermented. Samples have been sub
mited to leaf dealers and brokers in
New York and Philadelphia. They
say it is a Cuban leaf, with the char
acteristic aroma of the Cuban product.
The department will send two sur
vey parties to Texas the first of JAM
uary to prosecute, the survey of the
area containing this SOIL and will en-
large the party of tobacco experts so
that fifteen or twenty acres of tobacco
shall be grown under government su-
pervision, thus producing a sufficient
quantity to be handled on a CONNER
cial scale. This will be submitted to
the leaf dealers and manufacturers
for opinions of the commercial value
of the crop before any encouragement
is given to Texas growers"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03

Result of the Trial I'm the Tar and
Feathers Case,

Plymouth. Mass. Dec. AT / o'clock
this morning, after being out eight
hours, the jury in the Marion tar and
feathers case returned verdict of
not guilty against each of the seven
defendants-Obder ,, Andrews, Noble
Bates, Owen r. Bumper, Andrew N.
Clifford. Hector d. Mcleod, William
H. Potter and Joseph Silva. They
were charged with riot and assault
upon James Mcdonald and Mrs. Clara
Potter at Marion, in August last
The assaults were committed by a
body of masked men, who gave Mac
Donald a coat of tar and feathers and
rode him out of the town on a rail.
Mrs. Potter was disrobed and threat
ened with chastisement.
The reason for the visit was under
stood at the time to be the objection
townspeople had to the relation said
to have existed at the Potter house be-
tween Mrs. Potter and Mcdonald, the
formers husband refusing to stay
while Mcdonald remained there. Potter
himself was an eyewitness to the as
sault on his wife,
The defense was an alibi in each
case. ~
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
.KtI)NEY
BILL Adder
Disease, Gravel. catarrh of the
Bladder, ,Brlght's Disease. Uri.
nary Affections-Dcep- Sea ted
Cases EspecinIlx.

Stuart's Gin and Buchu acts directly on the
bladder the urethral tract and the kidneys
driving out all the distractions and making a
perfect cure OF the Ilost aggrayatiny danger
Dus and deep seated cases II tired OF taking
cheap pills patent medicines, and doctc ring.
then Stuarts Gin and buchu will cure you abb
soiutely and perfectly.
GRAVEL sYMPTOMs-Burning sensation.
In passing urine. frequent desire 90 urinate,
the urine Is thick and sedimentary, the whole
hervous system Is disordcred. digestion I'm
paired, sleep disturbed. loss OF strength and
vigor. Stuarts Gin and Buchu will cure every
symptom, dissolve the gravel, sweeten tho
urine, build up the nerves.
MUCOUS DISCHARGES - Difficulty IN
passing water, liberation. irritation OF the
uretha disagreeable odor OF the urine, pains
IN back. swollen ankles and legs. cataFrh OF the
bladder, arc all quickly and permanently cured
~ Stuarts Gin ard Buchu.
BRIGHT's DIsEAsE-Dry skin, shortness
Of breath, urine dark coiored. The worst cases
cured b. Stuarts Gin AMI Buchu. Pleasant 70
the taste. IhorouRhly tested for past twenty
years Ia private ana hospital practice. With 9
iee0rd Of SO cures OF ehF0nic kidney and bad
aor tf0ubles~thc kind that had resisted an
ether treatment Druggists Or by express, a.
SAMPLE BOTTLE TREE b. writing
Stuart Drug Co, Atlanfs 90 We have set
eside 10 0o9 bottles fpr freq disfrlbuiiea, 10 a.
V prove our eiai1s - write - eaes,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03

Townsville, Ga, Dec. 2.-Thomas-
ville's big new planning mill has taken
definite shape. 1t will be known as the
Kirby Planning Mill Company. c. w.
Der Company of Sibley, Ga, will be
general manager and William Mckay,
Jr. of Macon, will be actively associat-
ed with him. These gentlemen VIII
move to Thomasville. The enterprise
starts with $4,000 paid up capital, with
privilege to increase to $4,000.
The Hotel Brighton has been leased
by John Hillyard of Savannah, and
opened this morning as the New Brlgh-
ton.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
PROPOSALS. WANTED.


FORT GETTY, S. c., DEC. IND,
1902. sealed proposals In triplicate viii
be received here until n:i5 a. m. Dec.
%, 1902, for constructing Frame Fire
Apparatus House At this post. Inf0r-
nation furnished on Application. a. s.
reserves right 10 accept or reject any
or all proposals o. any part thereof
Envelopes containing proposals should
BE- marked "Propoeeis foF Consfruc-
ton" addressed. DAVID PRICE. q.
"a.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03


which owners are hereby notified.
C.. s. HARDER.
Brown ward-East "a lot "a. qrs.:
lot 81, 2 qrs.
Calhoun ward-Lot %. qrs.: west
X lot %, qrs.; east " lot AZ, 2 qrs.;
east u lot 40. 2 qrs.; lot as, 2 qrs.
Charlton Ward-North u lot 35. 2
qrs.
Chatham Ward-East Il lot 10, qrs.;
west II lot Is, 2 qrs.; lot II, qrs.; lot
30, qrs.: lot 81. 2 qrs.
Columbia Ward-Lot 16, 2 qrs.: west
n lot 20, qrs.: lot SO, qrs.
Crawford Ward-West " lot 6, 2 qrs.;
south " lot 10. 2 qrs.; lot %, 2 qrs.;
lot 20. qrs. lot q, qrs.; east "a Of
west Y lot 36. qrs.; lot 43, qrs.;
east " lot 81, qrs.; northwest part lot
eS, 2 qrs.
Crawford Ward, East--Part lot Is. 2
qrs.: lot 16. 2 qrs.
Ebert Ward-Lot T. qrs.: lot 8. 2
qrs.; south " lot 16, 2 qrs.: south "
of north Y lot l6, qrs.
Forsyth Ward-Lot Is, qrs.
Franklin Ward-East n lot %, qrs.
Greene Ward-East part lot 4. 2
qrs.; west part lot 4, 2 qrs.; south ~
lot 16. 2 qrs.; south Y lot %. qrs.;
lot "a. 2 qrs.
Jackson ward-west " lot 1s. qrs.;
east 2-3 lot 10. drs.
Jasper Ward-Lot 43. 2 qrs.: west "a
lot 46. 2 qrs.
Lafayette Ward-West "a lot /, 2
qrs.; east 2-3 lot 40. 2 qrs.; lot AZ.
qrs.: lot As, 2 qrs.
Liberty ward-North V lot 20, qrs.;
lot 35, qrs.
Lloyd ward-Lot So. 2 qrs.: west u
lot 81. qrs.
Monterey ward-East rs lot 10.
qrs.
Pulaski Ward--West part lot 81.
qrs; east part lot 81. 2 qrs.
Troup Ward-West u lot IA. 2 qrs.:
. east u lot II, qrs.; north " lot 81,
qrs.; east " of south u lot 81. 2 qrs.
Warren Ward--Lot 16. qrs.: lot 10,
qrs.
Washington Ward--Lot 5, qrs.:
west " lot s. qrs.; east V lot IA, q
qrs.: lot 20. 2 urs.
Wesley Ward-East u lot IL, 2 airs.
All persons having interest in the
above lots are hereby notified that
II the amounts now due are not paid
70 the City Treasurer on or before
Dec. ~, inst. / will proceed on the
morning Of Dec. le to re-enter accord
ing to law.
HENRY Z. DREEsON,
City Marshal.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
Thomas superlor coart.

Thomasviile. Ca. Dec. 2.--Adjourn-
ed term OF Thomas Superior Court met
yesterday and adjourned over imme-
diately until to-day, ou account OF the
sickness Of Judge Russell Of Athens,
who was 10 haye held court for Judge
Eansell, the latter also being indis-
posed. Judge Hansell secured the
services Of Judge spence Of Camilla.
who convened court this morning,
taking uD the criminal docket.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03

Have you thought OF the Southern
Grocery Company when you go to
spend yorr 80 cents and your dollars2
Try them now on Tour. susar. canned
goods, and on poultry and meats. Their
Inns o. fancy groceries ie, Of course, tbs
peet ~ he had,
Phone 50. ~ Rarnard Street.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03

Great slaughter in Furs. Our $500
furs reduced to ..............$ ~ so
Our So Furs reduced to ............$4.5 so
Our $40 Furs reduced to .........$5 90
Our S12 Furs reduced TO ...$ 81 90
Ladies' SIC Monte Carlo Jackets reduc-
ed 10 .-...-........ @l3 %
Ladies $3.50 Monte Carlo Jackets re-
duced TO .................... ......$ $40 90
Ladies' Jackets in brown, tan, navy,
red and black. IS 90 article for. SO. SO
Beautiful line of Children's Jackets In
red and navy. $3.50 value for. 80 81. so
Children's Monte Carlo Jackets in tan,
red and navy. $3.50 value for ..$4.9S
Complete line of all Wool Knit Under
skirts at CSC, $1.25 and .....s.. 81. so
Ladies' outing Night Robes. Comfort
able garment these cold nights, SOC.
f5c ana ...... ........ ........... 85c
Blankets and Comforts. A fresh,
clean stock. No left-overs in this lot.
None soiled and frayed. Cold weather
is right on us. Get ready for It,
Halcyon 1914 White Blankets only. $50
White Swan White Blankets, full 1914:
good 81 value, at ................ $40
English Fleece liza White Blan-
ket ......., e. u 80
Delavan 1874 White Blankets, splendid
So value, only ....... .......... IS 80
Complete line Of Grey Blankets from
f5c TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80 90
California Blankets, liza and I2-4
three specials. $500. $1,000 and .S12 so
Cotton Comforts, filled with good clean
cotton, 75c, $1.0O, $3.50 and...... $500
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
Hot Springs, Ark,
Is No Competition Against
Lippnan's
. Great
Remedy
For The Cure Of Rheumatism


James Newton. Aberdeen. o.. says
p. r. II. did him more good than thra
months treatment at Hot Springs.
Ark.
w. T. Timmons of waxahatchie.
Tex. says hts rheumatism was so bad
that he was confined to his bed for
months. Physicians advised Hot
Springs. Ark. and Mineral Wells.
Texas. at which places he spent seven
weeks in vain. with knees so badly
swollen that his tortures were beyond
endurance. p. p. p. made the cure.
and proved itself. as in thousands of
other cases. the best blood purifier IN
the world. and superior to all Sarsa-
parillas and the so-called Rheumatic
Springs.
Sold by ell druggists. ~
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
JOHN q. BUTLER

DEALER M
Paints, Oils and Glass, Sash. Doors
Blinds and Builders Supplies, plain ana
Decorative Wall Paper. Foreign and
Domestic Clements, Lime, Plaster ana
Hair. Sole Agent for Abestfne co.'s
Water Paint.
70 Congress- street. West, ard "a a
Julian Street. West
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
LEGAL NOTICES.

ARREARS FOR GROUND RENT.
City of Savannah, ONCE City Treas-
urer, Dec. l. 19O2.-vThe following lots
arc in arrears for ground rent" OF
which owners are hereby notified.
c.. s. HARDEE.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
DANIEL HOGAN.

Anticipating a big Fall bust
ness and a Winter similar to
that of last, we bought very
heavily throughout every de-
partment. The unprecedented
warm Fall has caused a lag
in the business, and we have
an immense stock on hand.
We would rather have your
cash than the goods, and to
make the exchange we shall
make Marvellous Reductions
IN Prices. Here is only a few
of many items:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
PRESIDENT SENDS HIS
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS

Continued from Eighth Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03
Irrigation of Barren Tracts.

Few, subjects of more Importance
have been taken up by the Congress
in recent years than the Inauguration
of the system of nationally-aided lr-
rigation for the arid regions of the
Far West. A good beginning therein
has been made. Now that this policy
of national irrigation has been adopt
ed, the need of thorough and scientific
forest protection will grow more rap
idly than ever throughout the public
land states.
Legislation should be provided for
the protection of the game, and the
Wild creatures generally, on the for
est reserves. The senseless slaughter
OF game, which can by judiciosis pro-
lection be permanently preserved on
our national reserves for the people as
whole, should be stopped az once. II
49, for instance, "A serious count against
our national good sesse 20 permit the
present practice Of butehering on such
stately and beautiful creature as the
Elk for its antiers or tlsrs.
so far as they are available for aR-
Hculture, and % whatever extent they
may De reclaimed under the national
irrigation law, the remaining public
lands should be held ugidiy for the
hH'ne builder, the settler who liyes on
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-03

Brown ward-East "a lot "a. qrs.:
lot 81, qrs.
Calhoun Ward-Lot 20. qrs.: west
X lot 25, qrs.; east " lot AZ, qrs.;
east u lot 40. qrs.: lot as, 2 qrs.
Charlton Ward-North u lot 35. 2
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-19
Are Prepared to Make Bitter
Fight to Retain Their
Grazing Lands.
SENATORS ON THEIR SIDE.
No Claim Is Made of Any Right to
Maintain Fences Around Gov
eminent Land Mosby's
Report Fair Enough.
The Republic Bureau.

18th ST. and Pennsylvania Ave.
| Washington. Dec. 1S.-The fight Of the
| cattle kings of the West against removing
the fences by which they have inc!oseS
Government lands for private pastures mas
been again carried to the White House.
There Is every Indication that the bitterest
| struggle In which the Government and
these private interests have engaged Is now
to be fought out in Congress. and both sides
are preparing for it
Senators Dietrich and Willard Of Ne
braska escorted to the Presidents room to-
day a delegation representing the cattle in
~terests. Those in the party were Bartlett
Richards, ]. C. Comstock, A. s. Reed and
]. W. Devices general attorney OK the our-
lington Railroad in Nebraska
National Bank Examiner James A Kline
of Minden, Neb, was present during the
conference. He has no official participation
in the controversy, but knows that State
thoroughly, is aware Of business conditions,
and his views On the question always are
considered by the officials who are watch
ing the Government interests.
The two Senators are unfolding the con-
teutions Of the cattlemen on the ground
that the prosperity Of the State would be
bl.ghted and the Government secure no
commensurate advantage by enforcing the
law by destroying the fences This claim Is
partly admitted by Mr.. Kline, but he says
the cattlemen have no legal claim whatever
to the lands.
Colonel Mosby has made a perfectly fair
report on the matter" said Mr.. Kline. "Ot
course, the cattlemen think he is too rad
ical. But, even from their point Of view,
that is all they can claim. He has merely
advocated the enforcement of the law. In
accordance with the Presidents order. No
tice was served a year ago for the cattle
men to vacate. but they have not done so.
There is only one argument the cattle
men can advance, according to my view.
That is, It takes thirty acres to pasture a
single steer, and such land cannot be
claimed as the best for home-site seekers.
1.-THE cattlemen a no title to the lands.
so II Is entirely a question for the President
to decide whether to enforce the law rigid
" or allow it to be violated for the benefit
Of local interests there.
TT is probable a Teasing law will be put
through Congress to give the present occu-
pants three years to dispose of their inter-
ests. The bad part of such a plan Is that
it is an expedient they will expect to repeat
with every Congress until they will finally
get absolute possession OF the lands. The
cattlemen will make a life and death strug-
gle with the matter in Congress"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-19
TEAMSTER IN A SORRY PLIGHT.
Tom Simms Found in Benumbed
Condition Near Maplewood.

Tom Simms. a teamster. living in Maple
wood, was found. almost frozen to death. In
a woodland pasture just north Of the Nan
chester road yesterday morning.
Simms was injured about three weeks 6
in a runaway. He was driving in his wagon
when his team became frightened and
started to run. Before he could stop them
he was thrown out OF the vehicle on his
has been almost continuously in a dazed
condition. although able to walk around.
His family watched him closely to prevent
him harming himself.
Wednesday afternoon they relaxed their
vigilance and he got away. He Is supposed
to have started for tho Edgebrook clay
works and wandered into the woods, where
he lay dow to sleep. He was missed
shortly after he left. and the members of
the family started to search for him. They
continued the search until midnight with
out success.
Simms was discovered by two w%oodchop-
pers, VINO took him to his home. where he
was revived and placed under medical care.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-19
Reading Railroad Officials Assert
That Utmost Daily Produc-
ton Is Inadequate.
NO STOCKS TO DRAW FROM.
Bins of Large Dealers, Usually
Well Filled at This Season,
Are Empty-Complaint at
Long Holding Of Cars.

Philadelphia, Dec. IS.-Ohiciels of the
Reading Railroad Company hold out no
hope for relief in the anthracite coal strin-
gency this winter, despite the efforts of
the company to mine and ship to its full
capacity.
Under normal conditions" said one of
the officials, the anthracite production is
never equal to the demand during the win
ter months, and the Reading and all the
other anthracite companies have been
obliged to draw upon the stock at various
storage points to help out the demands of
the trade.
This year there is not a pound of coal
at any of these storage points, and con-
s,imers are dependent entirely upon tho
daily output of the mines. The big dealers
In New England. who usually have in stock
at this season of the year from $1,000 to 100.-
90 tons, are bare of coal and dependent
entirely upon what is being shipped to
them by the various companies.
Practically all of the Reading Com
pany's collieries are in operation. TIL
company shipped from the mines during the
past two days nearly 1.9OO cars of coal. This
means a daily production of nearly 60,000
tons"
1t is stated that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company has 5000 of the Reading Com
pany's coal cars on Its tracks in the west
ern part Of the State. as well as 1000 be-
longing to the Central Railroad Company
of New Jersey. and these are urgently
needed in the anthracite trade. Their nom
delivery, it is claimed, is causing much de-
lay in the shipment Of anthracite to points
west OF Harrisburg.
Reading Company officials decline to dis
cuss the question as to whether the advance
of 80 cents a ton made in october would
hold good during 1908, but they admitted
that it would certainly rule beyond January
J., 1893, the date fixed by President Bae- for
a reduction to the old rate. An operator
who is attending the meeting of the opera
tors in New York stated that the advance
would be retained all Of next year.