Show IS UP TO BARNES SAYS MR tar Secie tary of state was asked the other day what effect if any the reduction in the of coal would have upon the investigation which he has started with respect to an alleged coal combine 1 it I t will ih have no effect whatever ft was aas his reply the investigation which I 1 have set on foot is 13 with respect to an alleged combine among the dealers and the reduction in the price of coal has nothing to do with the matter my aly intention is to obtain all the evidence possible relating to the alleged combination and anti submit it to the attorney general for such acl actor r I 1 as he may see fit to take |