New-York tribune., 1922-12-08
Bituminous and Steam
Sizes Must BE Taken to
Conserve Anthracite and
Block Any Favoritism
25 p. G.. Forecast as
Average for State
WoOdin To Be Rough on
Violators; Break in Cold
Spell Eases Situation
spsriol Di,pafra 10 ~, Tribars

Special Dispaica 10 re Tribns
ALBANY, Dec. 7.-Conaumers will be
required to accept a percentage OF sub
stitutes with each delivery Of tgr
stove or nut coal as a result OF new an,
more drastic regulations adopted at the
conference Governor Miller had to-day
with William II. woodin. State Fuel
Administrator, and district admins.
traitors representing all sections OF the
state.
The exact percentage OF substitutes,
which may be either steam sizes Of
Observation-Disclosures, barley and rice
soft coal, is 10 be determined by
n district administrator as eondi-
IS IN his territory demand, but the
rage Is expected to be about 25 per
cent OF substitutes on each order. In
greater New York Il may be that large
apartment houses, Office buildings and
factories. which arc better equippe! TO
burn the substitutes, will be forced TO
use even a greater percentage.
Substitutes Mandatory
Tho order issued by Mr.. woodin fol-
lowing the conference said;
1T being absolutely necessary ind
mediAtely TO augmen, the supply Of do
nestle sizes Of anthracite by the use OF
substitutes, II is hereby directed that
each district fuel administrator in the
State Of New York who has not already
done so shall issue such rules and reg
ulations as he deems necessary for his
district, compelling the delivery Of Q
certain percentage of substitutes with
all deliveries Of domestic size anthra'
cite"
Mr.. woodin and his deputies did not
try TO disguise tho fact that the state
faces the most acute stage OF the Tue
shortage. The actual effect Of the
shortage, {. was said, would depend
almost emit ~ on the severity OF th'
weather. II was pointed out however
that the state was from 30 TO 40 pei
cent short Of It's normal supply OF
domestic hard coal.
Asa result OF the adminlstraton'l
efforts. Mr.. Woodin asserted, the fuel
on hand has been distributed equitably
throughout the state. Few complaints
had been made, he said, the most not
able exception TO this general attitude
Of cooperation being the refusal ol
manufacturing finn In Buffalo "a
reeoanize The administrators hu-
thority.
May Use "Rough Methods
"Rough methods" may have to BE-
used in this particular case, was Mr.
Woodin's comment In reference "a
prices Mr.. Woodin explained that many
charges Of prohteering have. resulted
from higher charges at the mines. over
which the New York administration
has no control
ave may be able 10 get at the mine
operators through the Interstate Com
mcrce Commission" Mr.. Woodin Aaoeu
"We understand the commission may
issue orders forbidding cars being sup
piled 10 these operators"
The situation has been made more
difficult By the shortage OF cars, " was
said. This, however, Is rapidly oeihs
relieved.
Diminishing cold and the passing OF
the snow furry were welcomed BY ON,
eials of the Fuel Administration. coal
Gealers and consumers alike YESTERDAY,
The rising Thermometer was reheetea
II. fewer calls for emergency rehei,
which the Health Department referred
TO George j. Eltz, deputy administra,
tor for Manhattan. Complaints hlea
there yesterday did not reach the high
mark Of the preceding day.
The possibility that buekwheat sizes
Of anthracite would become as scarce
BY January / as domestic sizes are now
was discussed by coal men yesterday.
They pointed out that production OF
these sizes would be seriously affected
By the cold weather, and In the faee OF
an increased demand due to the lack OF
domestic sizes the present surplus IN
the Jersey terminal yards would quick
ly be absorbed. II was reported that
about 34,400 tons Of buckwheat and
4,400 tons Of pea coal are now In the
railroad yards awaiting purchasers
The balance Of the 10000 tons which
the Fuel Administration announced on
Tuesday was being held In cars and
barges, Is said 10 be under contract 70
utilities corporations.
Yesterdays snow turned 20 rain pc
fore nightfall. To-day's forecast Is TOT
continued rain and higher temperature