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32 THE COAL TRADE BULLETIN.
near a stream so that condensing water can be
used; if the stream is not a large one. provision
for damming the water can be made at comparatively
low cost, so that the condensing water can
be used over and over.
As to the advisability of replacing existing line
plants with a Corliss plant, the present value of
the old plant deducted from that of a new Corliss
plant will represent an investment that can yield
ample returns through coal saved such as to easily
warrant the change. The boilers need not be
changed for better types until worn out.
MEETING OF THE WESTERN
PENNSYLVANIA MINING INSTITUTE.
The annual meeting of the Western Pennsylvania
Mining Institute was held at Pittsburgh on
December 20 and 21. At the first afternoon session
papers were read by H. H. Hubble, of Newark,
N. J., on "Electricity applied to mining" and by
H. H. Stoek, editor of "Mines and Minerals," on
the "preparation of anthracite coal." Mr. Stoek's
lecture was illustrated with stereopticon views.
Following these papers an informal discussion
bearing on the economy of mine timbering was
held.
At the second-day sessions papers were read by
William F. Affelder, superintendent of the Mosgrove
coal works, on "Box Car Loaders," and by
Thomas A. Jackson, of Oliver, Pa., on "Coal Dust."
Mr. Affelder had a working model showing how
box ear loading could be done at a saving over
the present means employed. Mr. Jackson demonstrated
the manifold dangers arising from coal
dust in mines, no matter what kind of coal was
being mined. The best method of eliminating
dangers of this kind, he said, was to install a
series of pipe lines with perforated branches so
that all dust and dry places in the mines could be
sprinkled. The discussions that followed brought
out many plans for doing away with the danger
from this source.
The final topic for general discussion was the
question of considering topographical conditions
in the removal of ribs and pillars from coal mines.
Robert W. Johnson, of the Ottumwa Box Car
Loader Co., attended the sessions of the institute
and exhibited a perfect working model of the Ottumwa
loader.
At the business session of the institute all the
old officers were re-elected as follows:
President. Frederick C. Keighley, Uniontown;
John Britt, Sturgeon, Pa.; editor, Frederick C.
Keighley, I'niontown.
The following new members of the institute were
elected: Thomas W. Dawson, Uniontown, Pa.;
J. W. Campbell, Leckrone, Pa.; Albert Swift, Masontown,
Pa.; A. P. King, Edenborn, Pa.; E. E.
Girard, Adah, Pa.; George A. Williams, W. W.
Keefer, John H. .Jones and J. M. Armstrong, Pittsburgh;
R. B. McDowell, Wilkinsburg; Helton
Thorntee, Rockwood, Pa.; H. C. Hubbell, Newark,
N. P., and I. Baum, Uniontown, Pa. The members
of the institute wun Lite new members elected
now number over 300.
THE READING'S MONTHLY STATEMENT.
The monthly statement of the Reading company,
giving the operations for the Philadelphia & Reading
Railway Co. and the Philadelphia & Reading
Coal & Iron Co. for the month of November, shows
the following results:
Railroad company—Receipts, $3,135,857; increase
compared with same month last year, $376,-
647; net earnings, $1,681,669, increase, $624,667.
Coal company—Receipts, $3,391,225, increase,
$996,157; net earnings, $317,841, increase, $159,353.
Receipts of the railroad company for the first
five months of the present fiscal year, $14,969,663,
an increase of $93,226 compared with the corresponding
period of the previous fiscal year; net
earnings, $7,114,253, increase, $1,230,259.
Receipts for the first five months of the present
fiscal year of the coal company were $13,205,561,
an increase of $391,406; net earnings, $878,674, a
decrease of $304,213.
More Coal Land For The Wabash.
Representatives of the Wabash interests recently
bought about 40,000 acres of coal lands lying in
the Buckhannon and Northern railroad district.
This tract, added to what had already been purchased,
gives the company about 100,000 acres of
coal lands in Southern Pennsylvania and Northern
West Virginia. This last tract was purchased
from J. V. Thompson, of Uniontown, Pa.
One-Way Settlers' Fares to South and Southeast.
One-way excursion tickets to points in Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and
Virginia, account Settlers' Excursions, will be sold
from all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines,
vice-presidents, William L. Affelder, Mosgrove, Pa.; during December, January, February, March and
L. L. Logan, Robertdale, Pa.; and Joseph Simp­ April. For full particulars consult J. K. Dillon,
son, New York; secretary and treasurer, I. G. District Passenger Agent, 515 Park Building, Pitts­
Roby, Uniontown; auditors. Thomas Hall and burgh, Pa.