Michigan's Coal Output

The U. S. geological survey has conipleted its annual report upoii the coal product of Michigan, which showa that the total production in 1896 was 02,883 shqrt tons. valued at $150,631- nearlv 20,000 tons less than io 1895. The production by counties was as follows: Bay 7,436 tons, Eaton 1,645, Jackson 45,318, Saginaw 7,315, Hurou and Shiawassee, 31,168. Total number of mines, 11; amount of coal loaded aft mines for shipment, 83,150 tons; sold to local trade and used by employea, 6,547 tons; used at mines for steam and heat, 3,185 tons; average price per ton, 81.62 average number of dayg active work in mines, 157; total number of employés, 320.