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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
MAIL SACK ROBBED
OF HALF MILLION
War Stocks Securities were Removed
While Wagon was Enroute
to Depot.

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WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 25.-Se-
curities said to be worth more than
$225, 900, are still missing and others
valued at $225,O00, have been recov-
cred by secret service agents tonight,
following the rifling of a mail bag.
which was being taken to the rail-
road from the postoff1ce.
Two suspects have been arrested
and search is being made for the
missing "war stocks" securities. The
men arrested are Albert Johnson and
Earl Johnson, negroes.
They were employed by the con-
tractor having the mail delivery con-
tract. Both deny their guil..
The robbery is supposed to have
occurred last night and the arrest of
the negroes followed today. They are
held in $4,000 bond.
The wagon in charge of the negroes
carried three sacks of registered mail
when 1t left for the station last night.
One of the sacks contained stocks of
the Dupont Powder Co.. as we'll as
that Of the Atlas and Hercules Pow
der companies and General Motors.
The stock was the property Of brok-
ers and company officials. Secret SER
vice men said they did not believe
the negroes rified the sack, but that
robbers having knowledge OF the
valuable securities mailed out Of
Wilmington regularly. climbed into
the wagon after it left the postoffice
and ripped open the pouch while the
negroes were driving to the station.
Part of the securities known to have
been in the bag were found under the
wagon seat. The empty pouch was
also under the seat. The robbery was
discovered only when the railroad Of
ficials reported to the postmaster that
only two sacks had been deliveSd.
Found In the Stove.
WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 25.-
With the discovery Of $350.000 worth
of negotiable checks and bonds Of the
Dupont Powder Co. in an old stove
night, postoff1ce inspectors declared a
mail theft revealed by the disappear
ance Of a pouch enroute to the rail
road station might total 100000.
There were $4,000 checks and
bonds stuffed in the stove. Securities
worth $35O,OOO had been previously
discovered and officials tonight said
$115,000 worth was still missing. All
of the missing paper is believed to
be negotiable. ..e
Albert and Earl Johnson, the ne
groes who drove the wagon carrying
mail from the postoffice to the sta
ton, were constantly sweated today.
They insisted they were innocent and
the first search Of their house failed
to reveal any of the missing securi-
ties. A later search tonight, how
ever, resulted in the papers being
found in the stove
Postoff1ce inspectors still believe
Others were concerned in the robberw
The registered mail sack was ripped
open while being taken to the station
It was emptied and thrown under the
seat of the wagon. It's disappearance
was then reported by railroad Off
Gals.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Billiards and Bowling

FOR 9ALE-4ILLlAR0 TABLES.
Brand new, oason and pocket, with
complete outfit SITS; secondhand
tables At reduced prices. Easy pay.
msRts. Bowling aIisys and aeoeasor-
lee. Cigar store fixtures . speciality.
Bend for catalogue. THE BRUINS
CO., pzv.
enport, Iowa. !. G. Sanders, Agent,
DlaokhaMk Aotel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Transferred to Greece.

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BERLIN, Dec. 25. (via Sayville
wireless. anglo French troops with
drawn from Gallipoli have been trans
ported to Greece and an attempt has
been made to land them, according to
a Sofia report today.
The dispatch states an attempt was
made to land the troops at Kavalla,
hut the Greek commander protested.
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Protested Her Innocence.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Held in con-
.nectfon with the death of her seventy
year old husband, Charles Latham,
who was shot dead in the street, Mrs.
Anna Latham, sixty years old, pro-
tested her innocence tonight.
HE was angered at me and shot at
me twice." she said. Then he shot
himself"
Police said they were holding the
aged woman on evidence Of witnesses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Advice from Germany.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 25.-Germany
has counselled Austria to comply with
Am erican demands in Ancona nego-
tiations, according to Berlin advtces
tonight Baron Burian received the
advice, following his request, it was
stated
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
In Behalf Of the Defendant.

Carroll Herald: Brother Moscrip
OF the T-R must not get too serious in
his opposition to Xmas" II he viii
look into the etymology of the word he
will find that its use does no violence
to its origin. Xmas" Is good; it's n
matter of taste, after all.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
THE, LIGHT OF Bethlehem,

THE LIGHT OF BETHLEHEM.
IT'S Christmas night: in snow
A flock of unnumbered lies;
The old Judean stars aglow
Keep watch within the skies.
An fey stiffness holds
The pulses of the night;
A deeper mystery infolds
The wondering Hosts of Light
Till 10. with reverence pale
That dims each diadem,
The lordliest. earthward bending hail
The Light of Bethlehem!
j. B. Tabb.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Auto Turned Over.

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SANTA ANA, Calf, Dec. 25.-Over-
turning of an auto near here today
resulted In the death of Alfred Fl. Car
penter. Cleveland manufactures,
and injury to his wife and grandson.
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There Were Killed.

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CORNING. n. Y, Dec 25.-Misses
Ethel and Marie McChesney, and
their Christmas guest. BENJAMIN
Harris Of Corning. were killed at
Ayoca by a freight train today, just
after Harris had alightsd from q
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
NothIno Small About Us!

The Webster City Freeman-Trib-
une: Wouldn't 1t be a fine thing to
have Senator Cummins elected presi-
dent next year and then have Sena-
foe Kenyon chosen - his successor3
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

STOLEN or taken by mistake. fiex.
ible flyer sled from Trinity M. q.
church on Christmas eve. Finder
please return to Carlisle Zenge, 40
North Fourth street. TO phone Red
SOS. Reward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

MESSENGER train and the three young
people started for the McChesney
home. Harris body was carried to
Bath, ". Y, on the pilot OF the en-
CINE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Peck.Leake Wed ding.

The wedding of Miss Opal M. Peck,
daughter Of Mrs. l.. N. Hahn, OF this
city. and Mr.. Ralph Leake, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Leake, Of 529' North
Fifth street, will occur Monday after
noon in the parlors of the First Bap-
fist church. The ceremony will be
performed by Rev. F. B. McAllister,
pastor Of the church.
Following the wedding. the bride
and groom will leave on a wedding
trip. They will be at home to their
friends after January ], in Omaha,
|Neb., where Mr.. Leake holds a re-
sponsible position as physical direc.
tor in the Omaha Y. M. G. A.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Dinner at Blrae Home.

There was no happier Christmas
party anywhere yesterday than the
dinner given a. the Birge Benevolent
Union home for the old ladies of the
household. Ane table and all the
rooms Of the house were decorated In
holly and potted plants. The dinner
was delicious one and the more en-
joyed because there had been SO
many Santa Clauses who had con-
tributed to 1t. Mrs. II. e. Radcliffe
sent a check from Houston, Texas.
proving that her heart was in Keo-
kuk even II her body was away down
in Texas. Father Gillespie and the
ladies of the Benevolent Union off,
cial board all had part In making
the day a happy one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

It is lovely white Christmas, an
excellent omen, SO it will surely be
merry" for all "The chief charm
of Christmas is its simplicity. 1t is
a festival that appeals to everyone
because everyone can understand it.
A genuine fellowship pervades
our common life-a fellowship whose
source Is our common share in the
gift Of the worlds greatest life, which
was given to the whole world -
Arthur Reed Kimball.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-Six room cottage, $1,000
per month, 1900 Orleans avenue. In
uuire TIC Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-SiH room cottage. 618
North Thirteenth Enquire 716 Main.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-New s room cottage ON
California avenue. West Kookuk.J.
A. Pollard. IL South Sixth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENTING 500 Leighton Ave.
eight room modern house. $500 Per
month. John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
christma. Wedding at Manse.

At the manse of the First West
minister Presbyterian church on
Christmas, occurred the marriage of
Miss Birdie Eleanore Lee, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lee, to Mr..
John G. Meister. the Rev. e. B. New
comb officiating The young couple
will make their home in this city and
have the congratulations and best
wishes of many friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENTING. 314 Exchange. mod
ern except furnace; three rooms and
reception hall down, four rooms and
bath up; $500 per month. John Tum-
city.
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Read The Daily Gate City. 10c
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|FOR RENTING. 413 Fulton. six room
trio lights, interior reflnished. $1,000
per month to small family. John
TumHlty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED Salesman with auto or
driving rig to sell auto accessories,
oils, etc. Commission with liberal ex-
penses interest you. Address Dept.
TAG. 29O7 Indiana Ave, Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
rea.Dance tuesday Afternoon.

Tea-Dance Tuesday Afternoon.
One of the prominent social func-
lions of the week will be a tendance
on Tuesday afternoon from four to
seven in the Masonic ball room at
which Miss Mildred Joy will be hos
tess in honor Of her guest Miss
Elaine Sweet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

AGENTS wANTED-Easy sales: re-
peat orders: extra high grade bev-
erage for the family trade. Big COM
mission. Geo. J. Mann, room 800.
Hunter Bldg. Chicago. Ill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED-At once, 10000 dull safety
razor blades to sharpen at Wood
bury's, 1104 Main street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED-By single man, room and
board in private family. Address J.
]. care Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Music Club Program.


The holiday program Of the Mon
day Music club will be given Thurs
day evening in the auditorium of the
Y. w. c. A., at eight o'clock. The
program will be song recital by
Mrs. Edward Welles Collins Of Den
yer. Mrs. Collins husband is the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. M. Collins of
this city. 1t is planned to make the
recital one of the social events of the
holiday season. Mrs. Collins has had
many advantages in her studies and
has made the most of them. She
possesses q beautiful. clear. lyric so
prano voice Of considerable range,
power and sweetness. The club is
planning on this being one of the de
ltghtful treats of the regular club
program. Members will be admitted
on presenting their cards and visi
tors will be admitted on the payment
of the club membership fee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED-Men who desire to earn
over $125 per month. Write US today
for position as salesman. Every OPP
portunity for advancement Central
Petroleum Co.. Cleveland, Ohio
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good farm for sale. Send cash price
and description. d. F. Bush, Mime
apoliS, MINI.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Open House Christmas.

Mr.. and Mrs. g. M. Kellogg kept
open house on Christmas afternoon
from 8 to 6 o'clock and many friends
called during those hours. The Gus
tom is very charming one and was
much enjoyed by the friends Of the
Kelloggs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED-Carpenter or contractor
to estimate cost of building private
residence in Keokuk. Write T. Mel.
son, 2l04 Milwaukee Ave-. Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

ED-Chambermaid at thu
Hotel Hawkeye.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-One six room and one
seven room house, modern except
furnace Inquire 602 Concert or
phone Red 723.
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LOST.

LOST-Eight friendship links on vel
vet. between Nineteenth and Sew
enth, Main street Return 1929 Main
street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
ChiIdren's Party.

The ladies' auxiliary Of A. o. Fl. will
entertain at a children's party at the
hall on Wednesday afternoon from
to 5 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTED-Girl or woman to taka
care Of elderly lady, 81 per week
and board. Address II. care Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

WANTTD-Lady traveller for 1915.
Experience unnecessary. Salary,
commission and expense allowance tc
right lady. McBrady G Co, Chicago.
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w ant Column
WANTED

WANTED-By an old established
manufacturing concern, bright.
energetic young man, about nineteen
years old to learn trade. Apply X.
care Gate C4ty Office gS@
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RTNT-116 acre dairy farm ad-
joining Keokuk. John Power, 06
Globe Bldg. st. Paul, Mimi
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern seven room
house, extra store room, with cleo.
trio lights, gas, furnace. gas stow
furnished. Phone B-1482.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Rent reason.
able. Call at 222 Concert or phone
Black 1116.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Easy payment, now !
room house with pantry and larsa
closet California Ave. See J. A. Pol
lard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-Modern furnished sleep
ing rooms. Prices reasonable LII
Exchange st. Tel. Red 149.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-On north side, house Of
! rooms, modern except furnace.
large yard, rent reasonable. Also 4
room house, phone 1908 F'3.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-1120 Concert hrsk
floor, furnished three room apart
ment, suitable for two; water and
gas. Inquire 1118 Concert street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
eerean cIaes to Meet.

Berean CIaes to Meet.
The Berean class Of the First West
minister Presbyterian Bible school
will be entertained on Tuesday after
noon by Mrs. H. I. Beckett, 633 Grand
avenue She will be assisted in en-
PERTAINING by Mrs. O. e. King.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Christmas Charity Party.

+ The Christmas charity party was
one OF the happiest events which has
occurred in many days. The ball
room Of the Elks club house was fill.
ed with dancers from four to seven
O'clock. Agnes orchestra played the
program in its best style, and every
one was In spirit with the occasion.
Punch was served during the after.
noon. A great many holiday visitors
were In attendance, as we'll as a score
OF young people home from college.
The proceeds Of the party, amounting
to about eighty dollars, will be ap-
Piled on the work Of the Visiting
Nurse association. The committee,
which mace the affair success, was
Mrs. John N. Hueston, Mrs. o. S.
Stanbro and Mrs. Harry M. Phillips
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR RENT-Furnished apartment.
All modern conveniences. 312 Fulton
Phone r 1856.
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For Small Company.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Craig Will
entertain at very small company on
Monday evening at their home in the
Pond apartments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Masuuerade New Years Eve.

Masquerade New Years Eve.
Fort Madison society folk will give
a masquerade dancing party on New
Years eve which will be one of the
principal features of the holidays so
cially in that city. A number Of
Keokuk people have been invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR SALE-F1ve room partly modern
house, corner lot, with building site
in rear. Edith Miller, 400 North Fifth
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Luncheon on Tuesday.

A luncheon will be given at half
past twelve on Tuesday in the pri-
vate dining room Of the Y. W. c. A.
in compliment to Mrs. Marie Beebe
of Chicago. Mrs. Hattie Baxter Cote
and Mrs. Emerson Poland of FIT. Mad
ison, Mrs. Collingwood Tucker. Mrs.
John r. Irwin and Miss Marie Nose
lev of Keokuk, who will give recital
on Monday evening. The luncheon is
given by the social committee Of the
Y. w. C. A, and will be attended by
about fifty women
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FortniehtIy Dance Next Week.
The Fortnightly Dancing club will
enjoy their annual holiday ball on
New Years night in the ball room of
the Masonic temple.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Tea Dansant at Fl. Madison,

Tea Oansant at Fl. Madison.
Fl. Madison Democrat: One Of the
interesting social affairs Of the holt.
day season will be the tea dansant to
be given New Years afternoon at the
Antilles house ball room, dancing to
continue from 3 until o'clock. 4
number Of Keokuk and Burlington
quests have been invited and with
the many young people home from col.
lege who will be present, the occasion
promises to be one of the pleasant
events on the social calendar.
Hostesses will be Misses Lillian
Hanchett, Virginia Morrison Of Chi.
Icago, Mary Hanchett, Dulcie Ken.
|nedy, Ruth Bowen, Opal Watkins
Louise Amborn of the Illinois uni
versity, Marinda Roberts Of the Wis
'consin University, Rosalie Buescher
Marie Antilles, Mollie Cruikshank OF
the Iowa University, Ruth Schaper
10 Saunders, Genevieve Schultz and
Mrs. Frank McClurg
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR SALE-Modern six room house.
II North Twelfth street. Inquire on
premises or phone 1854
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

Resume Class January 3.
Miss Harris junior dancing classes
will not resume meeting until the
afternoon Of January s.
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Ladies' of Charity.

Ladies' OF Charity.
The Ladies Of Charity were busy
women the latter part Of the week,
preparing and packing the f1fty-seven
baskets which they sent out as part
Of the community Christmas work.
The baskets were beautifully filled
and were packed at st. Vincent's
hall. Mrs. p. c. Finn, Mrs. P. Fin
erty, Miss Anna Conroy, Miss Mary
Siebert, Miss Minnie Schweite, Mrs.
Mary Farraher, Miss Helen Morgan,
Mrs. w. NJ Balbach. Miss Lulu Noel
kemper and Mrs. Nelson were the
committee in charge Of the work.
Annual Holiday Ball.
On Thursday evening of this week
the Keokuk club will give its annual
holiday ball at the Elks' club house
Dancing will begin at nine o'clock and
supper will be served from half past
| ten to half past twelve O'Clock. This
Is always one of the delightful social
! functions Of the holiday season
Agnes orchestra will play the dance
program, and several innovations are
being planned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

Fortnfghtly Whist Club.
The Fortnightly Whist club will be
entertained on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. D. A. Collier.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Recital at Hamilton.

RECITAL at 7anMIcon.
Hamilton Press: A great musical
treat was enjoyed by those who at
tended the recital Monday evening
given by Professor Stone, who was as.
sisted by Mrs. Henry Schouten and
Miss Olive Morgan Of Keokuk. Mrs.
Schouten, who Is contralto singer,
pleased the audience with her selec-
tons, among which were an aria
From Samson and Deliiah;" the "Cry
Iof Rachael" and a group of child
songs were particularly attractive.
Mr.. Stone, who Is a pianist Of great
ability, played class Of music which
greatly appealed to the audience.
Among Mr.. Stones selections were ::
I"Overture From Martha" ''Nocturne
in F Sharp" Concert Govotte," and
the "Minuet From Beethoven"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26
Needle Club Meetlna.

NCCUIS ~TVO OSSe'''b'
Mrs. John Mott will be hostess to
the Needle club this week on Thurs
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-26

FOR SkLE-Good work mare, price
$500; good rubber tired phaeton,
$4,000, or will trade for good COW.
N. B. Bogue, s13 Johnson street.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-06-25
Autos to Garry Rural Mail.

Rural mail service by automobile
will begin on large scale in many
parts of the United States on August
2. Thereafter, los machines carrying
mail will traverse more than $500
miles of rural postroads except Sun
day. Two pioneer routes radiating
from Quarryville, Pa, the one 55.1
and the other 56.8 miles long, will go
into operation July l. Additional orders
are pending providing for numerous
other motor routes and it is probable
that many more will be approved in
time to become effective in August.
Prospects are that the rural mail
auto will soon be as familiar in the
great farming sections of the country
as the present box-like rural carriers
wagon. Where roads are good, the
automobile promises to effect huge
economy of time and labor and vastly
to enlarge the postal facilities of the
district served.
In some cases the new routes repre-
sent the extension Of present wagon
routes; but for the most part they are
combinations of two or more routes
now served by separate carriers, each
with q horsedrawn vehicle. In the
same or less time than is required to
do twenty-five-mile route by wagon.
the auto will serve q fifty or sixty
mile route. The machine will have
from four to five times the carrying
capacity of the wagon. The routes are
apportioned as follows: Oklahoma,
forty-four Georgia, twenty-eight; Cali
fornia. nineteen; Texas, eight; Florida,
three; Pennsylvania, two; Louisiana,
one. By law the minimum length of
such routes is fixed at fifty miles.
Thus far the longest route authorized
involves nearly sixty-three miles of
daily travel.