Standard Touring Car $1975 It Is a Pleasure to Own A Car with a perfect Cooling System. A Car with a perfect Oiling System. With a Clutch that obeys your very thought. A Steering Gear easy enough for a child. With the most wonderful motor built. Brakes that operate by a touch. A two-speed axle that gives the sensation of flying. A Car with a finish that has no comparison, and rides without sway or toss. That will cover 15 miles to the gallon gasoline. A Car that commands respect on the road—because the other fellow soon learns that he hasn't a ghost of a show on the "get away" (you hear so much about) and that he must be able to go considerably better than 60 miles an hour before he can dispute the road with you. That pleasure will be yours if you drive a 1914 Cadillac. CRISPEN MOTOR CAR CO. ££!££ Name Winners in 200-Mile Saxon Non-Stop Contest Final revised reports on the 200- mile non-stop contest for Saxon deal ers throughout the country show an unprecedented economy average of 34.53 miles to the gallon of gasoline. This is slightly less than the average of 34.75 miles, compiled from the first 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 NeWßoehelle, N. Y„ with a record of 47.05 miles to the gallon, and the Towa Automobile and Supply Company, of Pes 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. 1., with a score of 4 4.4 miles to the gallon; L. A. Van Patten, of New York City, 44 miles; M. H. Wod, of Webb City. Mo., 40.7; H. 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, 4 0 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 nation-wide 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 CALL 1991-ANY "PHONE.^I* FOUNDED 1871 Jsmmum4 MARRIfi&URS'S POPULAR DEPARTMENT STORK Reduced Prices On fH All Makes of Tires mmi Guaranteed 3,500 Miles J||b! |§ . Complete stocks of rj&Mijpi&M (jOOD^PYEAR Good y ear and Kell y-JffiJMKL AKROK OMI" Springfield and other you would usually \i/ pay for non-guaran °nr e " 0,1 teed. ° ur New Prices on Tire ami Tnhra Kellj-Sprtngftteld TlfAii and 'l x ult<*N QnarutMd 3.R00 Mllea Gnarauteed :t.r>VO Milea n°»- Knnt- f'f 9S ilo'fd r' n,n Bnll «'y Slip Tnbea 30x3 949 *}?' 98 ,U - US * 12 " 69 SJ V ~ 3J2 30x3 11.49 12.49 13.98 2.89 lies • 30x3 % 15.19 16.98 18.49 3.49 l'~A IROB H'Jo !' ! 32x3 H 10.39 17.98 19.98 3.89 5.98 33x4 23.98 25.69 28.49 4.98 IK Ziu. via r 34x4 24 ' 98 2G -<> 9 29 ' 49 4 - 9tf * 4 } 4 31 " 98 33 98 36 ' 98 698 47vl ?8fl» Hit I'rl 2S X 4* 3298 34 - 98 3 "- 9S 6.39 Vlxt H X4V4 38 98 35 98 38 98 649 37x5 33.69 39.49 6.39 37x5 40.49 42.85 47.60 7.35 On the Third FIoor—BOWMAN'S. Firestone Tires and Red Tubes MOST MILES PER DOLLAR SQUARE DEAL AUTO SUPPLIES 1408 North Third Street Bell Phone 3627 l SATURDAY EVENING, HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH MAY 30, 1914. [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 25.8 miles to the gal lon. Unusual records were made in such hilly cities as Pittsburgh and Ann Arbor, and over rough country roads in Ohio and Texas. "We were surprised at the remark able mileage on gasoline secured dur ing this contest," said C. F. Jamison, sales manager of the Saxon. "In nearly every case previous mileage records in each particular vicinity were bettered by the cars entered in this contest. "It 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 were forced to contend with muddy roads and deep sand in stretches. Still others had to choose courses in hilly territory." MOTORCYCLE DAY IX 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 2,000 motorcycles and 500 bi 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, Tn addition to the street pa rade, promoters of the event promise one of the greatest motorcycle and bicycle carnivals ever held in Phila delphia. BRUfSN DUTHORITY ■MBS HUD 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 Willys-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 on? 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 mak ers, and the medium priced car pro duced in large quantities has come in for a special share of condemnation. From a perpual of Mr. Whittal's ar ticle it begins to look as though our British cousins were at last inclined to give us some credit. The article ;s in part as follows: "Last week I sat down some con clusions upon American cars in gener al, and since then I 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 L 275. all on, but considering \»hat is given for the money it is certainly exceedingly fine value for the money. "A big, able engine, three speed geW 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 pe trol to drive away with, and that you must buy yourself. "And as to its running. Well, I found the car to run as well as it 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 well aware I 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 I need conversion, for the reason that my strictures have al ways been directed against the cheap and nasty variety solely, and I 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." Jeffery 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 JefTery 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 transmis sion and marks a great step towards silence and efficiency. The West End Garage at 1808 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 its perfection. All of the new Jefferys are equipped with U. S. L. starting and lighting system, the imported annular ballbear ings throughout, the Spieer universal points, combination foree feed and splash oiling system. four forward speed transmissions, full floating typo 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. The Dally News, the Journal and the Tribune of Minneapolis, Minn., all use motorcycles in collecting news for itheir respective papers. HEAVY AUTO WILL SOON BE OBSOLETE Vice President of Chandler Com pany Says 3,000 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 tho 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 Oar 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 3,000 pounds." "When I 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 a 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. "So the Chandler Company gladly goes on record in stating most posi tively that an automobile should not weigh more than 3,000 pounds, and we make the prophecy without quali fiaction that within the near future a 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 300 pounds lighter,' 'Our car is heavy enough for safety and comfort, but medium weight is the righe weight,' "But with all this talk of light weight, has it not occured 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. It 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 3,000 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. "Watch this movement to ward light weight cars, and you will find every manufacturer when he reaches the 3,000-pound mark will publish the figures and they are all working as rapidly as possible to this end." i Deliveries at Keystone Shows Prosperous Demand With motors whirring, and cars run ning 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 a 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 made by Mr. Morton. This would in dicate that Chalmers, Studebaker and Saxon cars are in prosperous demand a-jul receiving a liberal share of this season's bxisiness. iOt aimers. The Choice of 1000 Men A Month . In one month men paid over $2,000,000 for Chalmers Master "Sixes." They had all the world's "Sixes" to choose from. They chose the Chalmers. But first they made the Master "Six" prove itself. It proved its worth to them in deeds—not words. And they were convinced. For they couldn't doubt what their eyes saw—what their senses perceived. This "Six" Opened Their Eyes. Until the Chalmers Master "Six" appeared last year, buyers had thought of all "Sixes" as heavy cars, extrava gant of fuel and tires; costly to buy and expensive to keep. But the Master "Six" was a revela tion. Here was a car of six cylinders at a moderate price; with a motor so silent and smboth running that friction and wear might be forgotten. A car which cost little to buy and little to keep. No "Four" Has Such Smoothness Its Master Motor has six cylinders of small bore and long stroke. It fairly floats up the hills on high gear. It can reach twenty-five miles an hour in ten KEYSTONE MOTOR CAR CO. 1019-1025 MARKET ST. DISTRIBUTORS ROBERT L. MORTON, Manager flbbofrlVfroir Offers An Unusual Price Proposition On Four-Cylinder Cars Real Automobile News This is news —real news! We have a proposition for you on a 1914 Abbott-Detroit "four" that is more than merely a "chance" to get a 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 a high-grade, well-financed 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. A car is no better than its chassis. The mechanical units em bodied in the Abbott-Detroit "Four" chassis are the best you can get at any price. Here are a 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 Six-cylinder, 60-h. p., seven passenger Touring Car—Price 22290 Used Cars Taken In Exchange Liberal Prices HA B R RTN B C U H RG Abbott Motor Car Co. 106-108 South Second Street, Harrisburg, Pa. Bell Phone 351)3 Ten Cadillacs Purchased For Funeral Equipment The ever-widening 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 seconds from a standstill; it can creep at two miles an hour through the crowd and at the touch of the throttle be off like a greyhound. Such flexi bility of power is possible only among "Sixes," and rare even there. Motorists have learned that vibra tion means discomfort for the passen gers increased fuel bills, and the very life of the car cut short. And vibration in a "four" can't be cured by a makeshift. The only escape from it is in a six-cylinder motor where the flow of power is continuous. A Non-Stallable Motor One swing of a switch at the outset and the electric starter spins the Master "Six" engine enough to start it. The Chassis 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. Kach 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 this just the car you will be mighty proud to drive. The Abbott "Six" "Six" enthusiasts, at first glance, would call the new Ab bott "Six" a 33,000 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 34,000 or 35,000. Everything is the best money can buy. Nothing is lacking. And the price i 5—32290.5 —32290. 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 * tion. chaser phrased it, "Its record invited and inspired confidence." There were many very practical considerations. It 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, be silent in its operation and move ments. Occupants of these cars will ride in comfort —even luxury—protected frorti inclement weather and, while proceeds 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. But it does more. If some unusual de mand upon the engine should cause it to falter, the starter- automatically keeps it running until it picks up again. There's no chance of being stranded in a throng or on a dangerous crossing. This starter makes the motor non stallable. In simplicity and depend ability the Chalmers-Entz system is without a parallel. The Test That Tells The Tale. The true measure of value —and the only one—is performance. What will the car do in service—that's the ques tion. We answer it with the Chalmers Road Test. Make this test —it is more than just a ride. Compare the luxurious smooth ness -of the Chalmers "Sixes" with any cars you know. Then ask yourself if any other cars offer equal value at the prices. Mnatrr "Sl*"—2, 4or S paasearer, 9217 ft Master "Sl*"—« paaaeager type, $2270 Fully equipped, L o. b. Detroit- 13
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