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Show EFFECT OF CHANGING THE , PMCEOF COAL The government has fixed tho prices of coal. It Is though that this was done so that coal will be plentiful plenti-ful to everyone. In fixing the prices, tho private citizens has been taken Into consideration more than the factory, fac-tory, which uses tho run of mines. The lump coal will become cheaper, but the slack and mine run will cost more. This may work a hardship worso than before, as tho factories may begin to burn lump also. Coal prlco list told at a glance: Readjustment ot coal prices In grades for domestic use as against steam and manufacturing grades. Average prices of coal at Utah mines but slightly affected by President's Presi-dent's schedule. Consumers outside of state who buy Utah coal will reap greater benefit bene-fit than do residents of the state. President's prices expected to give Utali operators a Just return on their investments. President's order raises Salt Lako prlco for screenings or slack coal at tho mines from an average of $1.50 to $2.35. Prlco for run ot mlno coal raised from $2.25 to $2. CO. Price for nut coal raised from $2.75 to $2.85. ' Prlco for lump coal (used In tho werago household) lowered from $3 to J2.85. |