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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Weather Conditions.

A depression which IS passing
through the Lake Superior region this
morning. is attended by snow, and
another depression In the extreme
northwest is causing rain on the PACT
fic slope and in the southern noun
tain region.
The pressure is highest over the
western plains, where it is slightly
cooler. while the temperature con-
tinuss mild in all districts.
Conditions indicate fair weather for
this section tonight, followed by In
creasing cloudiness Saturday, and the
temperature will continue moderate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
$500 Fur Robbery.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO. Jan. 16.-Robbers early
today cut a hole in the window of
the Harry Blum fur store In the Con-
grsss hotel block and carried off furs
valued at $1,000
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Express Driver May Die in
Agony Before the End
of Another Week.

limited Press leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Jan. 49, Jacob Chap
ran, an express driver, who may die
ir terrible agony before the end of an
ether week, smoked cigar at the
.roquois hosrital today and joked with
physicians in consultation on his case.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Profit Sharing Organization
Thinks it Can Cut the Bills
on Everything.

United Press Leased Wire Service. !
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 16.--Gro-
cerymen in nineteen countie5 OF west-
ern PENNSYLVANIA including Allegheny.
hve counties in eastern Ohio and
Tour in West Virginia, were perfect
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
BELOW THE
BURST DAM
No Loss of Life Reported But
Property Damage Amounts
to Thousands Along
the River.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
PIEDMONT, w. Va. Jan. 16.-Only
the sparseness OF settlement of Stony
river above and the Potomac at
Schell, w. Va, prevented a dsas,
trous flood yesterday when the Sec
ond section of thu West Virginia Pulp
and Paper company's reserve dam
burst and set millions Of gallons OF
water in an unbridled rush into the
Potomac valley.
That was apparent today as the
ruin-littered and ice-capped Potomac
flowed by this city. receding, but still
swollen to level above flood stage.
Estimates of property damage in
the sweep Of the food ranged today
from s25O,000 to $350,000 Reports
that a party of men were caught In
the swirling waters at Shaw, w. Va.
remained unconfirmed and were dis
credited. The greatest damage oc-
CURED at Schell, where the Stony and
the Potomac meet and at Blaine, Har-
rison, Kitzmiller and other small
places on the Potomac between Schell
and this city. Several houses and
many minor structures were carried
away
Hundreds of persons who ned to
the hills, returned today after a night
In rude shacks or about camp f1res.
many to find their homes torn from
foundations and outbuildings gone.
Modern Paul Revere.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Jan. 16.-Hun-
dreds OF residents of the Potomac
valley, which was swept by a food
yesterday following the breaking OF
the West Virginia Pulp and Paper
company dam above Dobbin, w. Va,
owe their lives to a modern Paul Re-
we're.
1 This man, whose identity is as yet
unknown, VIII IN the first part Of the
dam went out, astride swift horse
rode first to the nearest telegraph
4 station and sent out word Of the ap
I iproaching danger to various towns II
the valley. Then he began ten mile
ride through the valley, warning all
isolated inhabitants in close proximity
| to the dam to flee to the hills.
His warning was Needed and when
| the second section of the dam gave
way later, the inhabitants were safe
on high ground.
Ali officials Of the paper company
| today began to search for the fearless
rider in order to re~ssd him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Boiler Explosion.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
SEAvERSTOWN, N. Y, Jan. 16.-
Two men were instantly killed and
four others injured in saw mill boil
or explosion yesterday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Anti Trust MESSAGE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1e.-Presid snt
Wilson'S cabinet today approved in
its entirety his antitrust message. It
VIII be sent to the printer Immediate
" and he will read 1t in person to
congress next week.
Following the cabinet meeting, con-
siderable of the mystery that has sur
rounded the message was dissipated.
- developed that the SO called indus
trial committee will not have any Of
lhe powers of court LAX. 1t will be
intended to give fullest publicity to
Tue antitrust laws; to outline what
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Red Cross Aid.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Red Cross
officials today wired Governor Hat
field of West Virginia, offering aid for
the sufferers in the flooded district.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
British Submarine Boat Makes
Dive to the Bottom
and Fails to
Arise.
TWELVE MEM ABOARD
DanIa Is Safe After Considerable
Alarm on Account Of tho
Ship Being Over
Due.

tunited Press Leased Wire Service,
PLYMOUTH, England, Jan. 18.-
The British submarine AT. making =
dive off this port this afternoon.
failed to come up. The naval author
tiles feared disaster and set about
making an Investigation.
Submarine AT Is commanded by
Lieutenant Welman and Carries q
crew Of twelve men, The vessel was
maneuvering today with a naval fiotil-
10 in Withstand Bay, six miles from
Plymouth. She went under water ana
when after reasonable interval the
submarine failed to ascend to the
surface the other naval commanders
became alarmed. All hands began
searching for her but at 6:4b o. N.
there was slight hope held out.
Boat 10 Located.
PLYMOUTH. England, Jan. 16.--
All alive" was the signal given early
tonight by the disabled submarine
AT when searchers found the diver
submerged in Withstand Bay, near
here.
The AT disappeared this afternoon
while maneuvering with naval
flotilla and grave fears for her safety
were entertained. A mishap to her
mechanism made the AT unable to
come to the surface, but her oxygen
tubes we're working and her signals
indicated that her commander, Lieu
tenant Welman and crew Of twelve,
were suffering no discomfort Saly-
age tugs were at once dispatched
try to raise the submarine.
Danla Is Safe.
HAVANA, Jan. 16.-The captain OF
! the Hamburg-American steamer Daria,
today wirelessed the agents here that
he would dock at Havana about 500
/ Y. m. The Dania from Germany via
with 300 passengers, was due here on
Monday and was not heard from
since leaving the Azores, until today.
The Dania's failure to answer wireless
calls caused alarm
Volfurno Inquiry.
LONDON, Jan. 1e-The admiralty
court inquiring into the loss of the
steamship Volturno burned at sea, to-
day absolved Captain Inch and the
other officers of the ship of all blame
for the fire, loss Of life and abandon
ment of the vessel The volturno
burned in mid-Atlantic in October,
1918, and 1876 lives were lost
Nine Men Rescued.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-LocaI agents
of tho Cunard steamship company to-
! day received wireless dispatch via
Cape Race from Captain Dow Of the
liner Lusitania, saying that vessel
early today rescued the captain and
crew of eight men, of the Canadian
schooner Mayflower, 500 miles off the
coast of Nova Scotia The mon were
at sea in small boats, having abondon-
ed the Mayfower The Lusitania
left New York eastbound. Her first
stop is at Plymouth, England.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Local Observations.

Mean temp erature 10Th. 40.
Lowest temperature, SO.
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature list night. 3S.
FRED q. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16
Daily River Bulletin.
tion Stage Height Oh hlnge. With

Owing to the river being closed by
ice from Dubuque northward this
will be the last bulletin for the sea
son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16

THE PAPER THAT BOOSTS kEo-
| kUk ALL THE TIME.
Subscribers of The Daily Gate City
are Served the full Leased Wire Ger
vice Of the United Press Association.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-16

THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tomorrow. Moderate
Temperature. Local temp
p. m. 46; Z a. m. 80.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
Name Winners in 200-Mile
Saxon Nonstop Contest

Final revised reports on the 200
mile nonstop contest for Saxon DEAL
ers throughout the country show an
unprecedented economy average or
34.53 miles to the gallon of gasoline
This is slightly less than the average
of 34.75 miles. compiled from the hrs'
batch of telegraphed statements.
The winners, according to an an
nouncement by President H. w. Ford
of the Saxon Motor Company, were
the Diamond Motor Car Company, OF
New r Rochelle, n. Y, with a record OF
47.05 miles to the gallon, and the Iowa
Automobile and Supply Company, OF
Des Moines, who made a record of
47.04 miles to the gallon.
Among others who scored remark
able averages were the Davis Auto
Co, Providence, R. l., with score of
44.4 miles to the gallon; L. A. Van
Patten of New York City, A miles;
NJ. II. Wod, of Webb City. Mo-, 40.7;
II. C. Steinau, Bronx, n. Y, 40.1
miles; Thompson & Smith, Bakers
field Cal, 40 miles; Thomas J. Doyle,
Detroit, 40 miles; Northwestern Auto
Co. Minneapolis, 40 miles; Western
Motor Car Co., San Diego. Cal, 40
miles; Jamison &; Hallowell, Mont
gomery, Ala, 39.4 miles.
Showings made in this contest re-
veal the best economy averages on
record in a test of nationwide scope.
According to the provisions of the
contest the motor of every Saxon en-
tered had to be kept running until the
car covered 200 miles of distance, dur
ing changes of drivers, time out for
lunch and at any other time the cars
were not making mileage
Nearly every State in the Union was
represented in this run which was
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30

held on May 16. The Saxons that
competed had to face all kinds of
weather. road and bill conditions. De-
spite such obstacles, however, the
lowest score was 25.S miles to the gall
Ion. Unusual records were made in
such hilly cities as Pittsburgh and
Ann Arbor, and over rough country
roads in Ohio and Texas.
I'VE were surprised at the remark
able mileage on gasoline secured dur
ing this contest" said c. f. Jamison,
sales manager of the Saxon. TN
nearly every case previous mileage
records in each particular vicinity
We're bettered by the cars entered in
this contest
1t must be remembered that few of
the SaXons covered their allotted 200
miles with weather and road condi-
tions all in their favor. A number of
the contestants had to drive their cars
through rain storms. Others We're
forced to contend with muddy roads
and deep sand in stretches. Still
others had to choose courses in hilly
territory"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
BRITISH AUTHORITY
COMMEvDS OVERLAND
No Particular Friend of Cheap
American Car, but Praises
Overland

An appreciation is always. welcome,
but when it comes from one who has
always been an avowed enemy it is es-
pecially gratifying. That is the rea-
son the WHY'S Overland company of
Toledo, Ohio, is proud of an article
which appeared recently in the Illus
trated News of London, England,
from the pen of w. Whittal regarded
as one Of the most able automobile
authorities of the Old World. The
English people have for many years
been somewhat inclined to belittle the
efforts of American motor car maxi
ers, and the medium priced car pro-
duced in large quantities has come in
for special share of condemnation.
From a persual of Mr.. Whittals ar
ticle 1t begins to look as though our
British cousins were at last inclined
to give us some credit. The article is
in part as follows:
Last week I sat down some con-
clusions upon American cars in gener-
al, and since then have had occa-
sion to become more closely acquaint-
ed with one in particular-the Over
land. This is one of the very cheap
est of the American importations
since it costs some L275. all on, but
considering what is given for the
money 1t is certainly exceedingly fine
value for the money.
"A big, able engine, three speed gear
box, electric self-starter and lighting
equifment, magnificent brakes, most
comfortable and roomy seating accom-
modations for five, hood screen,
lamps speedomotor, tools-every-
thing complete, in fact, save the pc
troll to drive away with, and that you
must buy yourself.
"And as to it's running. Well, I
found the car to run as we'll as 1t
looks, which is saying a great deal.
Quite fast on the level, silent with
a wonderfully good acceleration, and
a fine hill climber withal., I really
do not see what more can be desired
by the average motorist than the
Overland will give. AS readers of
this column are we'll aware 1 am no
particular friend of the cheap Ameri-
can vehicle, but this Overland car is
one which would convert the most de-
termined opponent of the transatlantic
cars. Not that 1 need conversion, for
the reason that my structures have al
ways been directed against the cheap
and nasty variety solely, and have
invariably striven to hold the scales
fairly, recognizing merit where merit
is present. And certainly it Is pres
ent in the Overland, and that to a
very remarkable degree"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
HEAVY AUTO WILL
SOON Be OBSOLETE
Vice President Of Chandler Com
pany Says 5000 Pounds
Will Be Limit

The newspapers and magazines are
fairly filled with weighty discussions
in automobile advertisements and
careful observers declare that the
most notable movement in tn. auto
mobile industry is the lightweight
movement. All manufacturers, ap-
parently are striving for reduced
weight or, at least, striving to create
the impression of light weight.
c. A. Emise, vice president and sales
manager of the Chandler Motor Car
Company, of Cleveland, says, that the
| greatest single improvement which
can now be made in automobiles Is
weight reduction. He adds that
every five-passenger car should weigh
less than 5000 pounds"
when 1 say a five-passenger car"
explains Mr.. Emise, 'I mean a car of
120-inch wheel base, for that is the
ideal length. Less is enough for COM
fort and more is unnecessary. The
great percentage of present day cars
are of this size. If six or seven
passenger car is desired, 132-inch
wheel base is the least that will give
comfort and sufficient room, but then
we are back again to the great heavy
car, and that is what the public has
found out that it does not want.
Some builders try to make six and
seven passenger cars with three rows
of seats by adding three or four in
ches to the wheel base. Three inches
may be enough room for dolls but
not enough for children or grown-up
folks.
80 the Chandler Company gladly
goes on record in stating most posi-
lively that an automobile should not
weigh more than 5000 pounds, and
we make the prophecy without quail
faction that within the near future q
car weighing more than this will be
difficult to sell. Three pounds Is the
weight limit of the five passenger of
the future.
THE manufacturers know this ques-
tion of weight is vital. Read the ad-
vertisements, and you will see the
signs. "A light car and a speedy one.
How much should an automobile
weigh?,' The unmistakable demand
for light weight Our car is 800
enough for safety and comfort, but
medium weight is the righe weight
But with all this talk of light
weight, has it not occurred to you that
about the more difficult thing to find
out about a car is what it actually
weighs on the scales. With all this
talk about weight, figures are hard to
obtain. 1t is a significant fact that
! about the only six cylinder cars willing
to advertise and publicly proclaim
their weight are the three six-cylinder
cars which weighs less than 5000
pounds. The other talk obout light
weight, but strangely enough suppress
the figures.
Chandler says a 3,000-pound car
has all the endurance and stamina
and the freedom from mechanical
trouble and breakage that is possible
to obtain in a car" concluded Mr.
EmiSe "Watph this rnnvanept To-
ward light weight cars, and you will
find every. manufacturer when he
reaches the S,000-pound mark will
publish the figures and they are all
working as rapidly as possible to this
end"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30

this just the car you will be
mighty proud to drive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
Deliveries at Keystone
Shows Prosperous Demand

With motors whirring, and cars rum
ming in and backing out, and other mo-
tors cars lined up along the curb, the
owners of which were waiting for sup
plies or accessories, the Keystone Mo-
tor Car Company presented very
business-like place this morning. Rob-
ert L. Morton, the manager, had no
time for a personal holiday but was
trying to be at all places at once to
see that everybody was properly taken
care of.
Five cars delivered yesterday and
four to-day is the prosperous report
dicate that Chalmers, Studebaker and
Saxon cars are in prosperous demand
and receiving liberal share of this
seasons business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30

their line of business, especially be-
cause of dignity, comfort and time
saving virtues.
A case in point recently occurred in
Baltimore. In that city last month the
Cadillac distributor sold ten cars in
one order to two funeral directors.
Each firm will have a motor hearse and
four Cadillac eight passenger limou-
Sines, and by a mutual arrangement
each firm can command an equipment
of the eight limousines.
With an order of this size involving
an expenditure of so many thousands
of dollars, it was natural that a very
thorough consideration should be
given the selection of the car. The
Cadillac won out because, as the pur-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30

chaser phrased it, 'Its record invited
and inspired confidence" There were
many very practical considerations. 1t
was necessary to have an electric and
self-starting equipment that was thor
oughly reliable ad dependable A
funeral cortege must move with deco
rum. The outlines must be plain and
dignified and the car must, above all.
ments.
Occupants of these cars will ride in
comfort-even luXury-protected from
ing with all the dignity the occasion
demands, will yet save, in Baltimore,
one hour and a half in going to and
from the cemeteries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
MOTORCYCLE DAY IN PHILA-
DELPHIA

May 30 is to be known in Phila-
delphia as Motorcycle Day" On that
day riders of the Quaker City are
planning a huge street parade, in
which 1000 motorcycles and 500 BIZ
cycles are expected to participate. Rid
ers from many towns outside of Phila-
delphia are asked to take part in the
parade, and suitable awards will be
offered for the best decorated machine
and aso for the most novel and comic
display In addition to the street pa
rade, promoters of the event promise
one of the greatest motorcycle and
bicycle carnivals ever held in Phila-
delphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
Real Automobile News

This is news-real news!
We have proposition for you
on 1914 Abbott-Detroit 'four''
that is more than merely
chance" to get famous four
cylinder motor car at an unusual
price-it is an 18 Karat Golden
Opportunity!
In fact, it's an opportunity so
seldom offered on high-grade,
well-fnanced car that we don't
have to shout it from the house
tops. We're saving it for the
chosen few who ask us about it
personally. Call or phone today.
The Chassis
A car is no better than its
chassis.
The mechanical units en-
bodied in the Abbott-Detroit
"Four" chassis are the best you
can get at any price. Here are
few-Con mental motor, War
ner transmission, Timken bear
ings, Zenith carburetor, etc. Can
you beat them?
The distinctive body lines, the
finish and the equipment make
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
Ten Cadillacs Purchased
For Funeral Equipment

The overwhelming adaptability and
application of the motor car is be-
ing illustrated each day. as new uses
are found for it. but perhaps one of the
most striking and significant advances
made is the adoption of the automobile
for the funeral cortege. Now that per-
fection of mechanical construction has
been practically realized. funeral di-
rectors are beginning to appreciate the
advantages of motor transportation in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
Merits Shown
to Prospective Buyers


AS this is Jeffery week many people
are availing themselves of the oppor-
tunity to see this famous car. The
new model Jeffery is a siX-passenger
touring car, which provides every com
fort. One of the notable features of
the new Jeffery is the leather univer-
sal between the clutch and transmits
sion and marks a great step towards
silence and efficiency. The West End
Garage at 1903 Logan street, are dis
tributors for the Jeffery -Four and
six" in northwestern Pennsylvania,
and states the big sales of the Jeffery
machine are due to it's perfection.
All of the new Jefferys are equipped
with U. S. L. starting and lighting
system, the imported annular ballbear-
ings throughout. the Spicer universal
points, combination force feed and
splash oiling, system. four forward
rear axle on imported annular ball
bearings and with vanadium steel
springs. The body of the latest Jeff-
rey cars was designed by Rothschild.
of New York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30

The Daily News, the Journal and
the Tribune of Minneapolis, Minn., all
use motorcycles in collecting news for
Ttheir respective papers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-30
AhboED4ltplr
Offers An Unusual Price Proposition
On Four-Cylinder Cars

this just the car you will be
mighty proud to drive.
The Abbott "Six"
"Six" enthusiasts, at first
glance, would call the new Alb
bott ''Six" a $4,000 car. Its
equipment and colorings are dis
tinctively high class.
Upon investigating its make
up-the 60 h. p. Continental
motor, Jacobson axle, Auto-Lite
starter, ETC., they would be in
clined to raise that estimate to
$4,000 or $4,000.
Everything is the best money
can buy. Nothing is lacking.
And the price is-S229O.
You don't have to take our
word for Abbott quality-come
and see for yourself.
Service Department
Local Abbott owners are un-
usually fortunate in the matter
of service.
We always carry a large stock
of parts on hand, and our service
repair shop is equipped to give
Abbott owners immediate ac-
ton.