Thomas China was greatly hampered by lack of coal

The Thomas China Co. had a good many orders that lapped over from December into 1903, and they have been kept busy all this month. The lines placed on the market the past year made them friends everywhere, and they are showing many new decorative dresses this year on their dinner line that add to its variety and attractiveness. They were greatly hampered the past week by a shortage of both coal and clay; but hope to resume full operation soon.