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Show PRICE OP STORAGE COAL IS DOWN T0$5 A TON Coal was down to $ a ton Wednesday, Wed-nesday, the lowest figure in many months. However, it is not likely thai it will continue this low for many days, as it is 011I3' the result of a little war between the various dealers of the city. Nevertheless it is of benefit to consumers con-sumers while it lasts. When the storage rates went into effect ef-fect Tuesday tho price for coal to the consumer was reduced to $;1.50, or 2.1 cents lower than tho old figure. A misunderstanding mis-understanding arose between some of the dealers and some contended that the others were endeavoring to cut the price for the sake of business. Acting 011 this supposition the discontented dealers, determined to go one better, cut the price 50 cents. Pctaliation was made on both sides, causing the present light. There exists no doubt that the light will soon come lo an end, however. |