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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
CHESSBOARD AS
BY OUR EXPERTS
Eyes of France on Lost Prov
inces-ItaIy to Fight
the Balkans.

northern army corps OF France and
Germany would meet in Belgium.
There is little belief that either Hol.
land or Belgium will be able TO pre-
serve neutrality in the event OF war be.
tween France and Germany. 1t is ex-
pected that one or the other OF both
will become once more stamping
ground for European armies.
1t was presumed that If Italy were
drawn in she would strike simulta-
neously ut the Balkan states in league
with Servia and also attack France.
Great Britain. If drawn in at ALL
would not send any soldiers TO fight,
it is predicted, but would lend only her
mighty feet TO Russia and France.
Canal as an Aid to War.
The Panama canal, which is about to
be opened to commerce, is destined at
the outset to become a strategic high
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
MOVES ON WAR
MAPPED OUT
Figure st. Petersburg as Ger
many's 0bjective-Czar's
Plans Complex.
HH ILITARY experts in Washing
" ton are figuring on the prob

HH ILITARY experts in Washing
/" ton are figuring on the prob
H able scope OF a war in Eu
rope. The following summary
OF the experts opinion is given:
There will be dozen points OF con-
tact between the opposing forces in
stead of one or two should all the
powers become involved. From the
Balkans TO the Baltic sea, from Poland
to Alsace- Lorraine. all Europe will be
abaZe.
Each Of the powers that may be
drawn into such general conflict will
seek TO strike its nearest neighbor in
the opposing alignment of the nations
the hardest blow in the most vulner-
able and most accessible spot. There
will be not the slightest indication that
the little Balkan state Of Servia and
its relations with Austria are the
causes of the conflict.
In view Of the great secrecy of plans
and even actual movements maintain
ed by the military systems of the Eu-
ropean nations. military observers In
this country can only make guesses as
TO what will happen If the forces are
let loose, T1G-&as-s>f~ ---'''--"-
But military men in Washington say
that with the aid Of an ordinary map
of Europe one may venture a predic-
ton as to the general outlines Of the
movements and attempted movements
likely to follow the dragging Of the
principal powers into the war.
Russia's Objective.
The opening clash was that be-
tween Hungarian and Servian
forces in northern and western Servia.
Russia is next nearest to the scene of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

tees. devisees or assigns of Elizabeth
Chidister, deceased, and it is not
known and cannot be ascertained
whether they or any of them are liv-
ing or dead, or where he, she or they
may reside, if living, or whether the
apparent title, interest, claim or pos
sible right in or to the said lands has
been by him, her or them assigned TO
any person or persons, or, If dead,
whether he, she or they have personal
representatives or heirs living, or
where they or some of them may re-
side, if living, or whether such appar-
ent title, interest, claim or possible
right has been disposed of by will, and,
if by will, who were his, her or their
heirs, legatees, devisees or assigns;
Therefore; On motion of 0. G.. Tut
tie, solicitor for compliments, it is or
dered that the above named defend
ants, Otis Bartlett, Elihu l.. Button,
j. j. Bragg, or their unknown heirs,
legatees, devisees or assigns and the
unknown heirs, legatees, devisees or
assigns of Elizabeth Chidister, deceas-
ed, or any of them, cause his, her or
their appearance to be entered in this
cause on or before the 23rd day of
November, A. d. 1914, and in case of
his, her or their appearance that he,
she or they cause his, her or their an
swer or answers to Compliments Bill
of Complaint to be filed in said cause
and a copy or copies thereof to be
served on Complainants' solicitor with
in twenty days after service on him,
her or them of copy or copies of said
Bill Of Complaint and notice of this
order, and in default thereof said Bill
of Complaint be taken as confessed
by said defendants or so many there
of as shall be in default.
And it is further ordered that with
in twenty days after the date of this
order the Complainants cause copy
thereof to be published in the Alma
Record, newspaper printed, pub
lished and circulating in said county,
and that such publication be continued
therein at least once each week for
six successive weeks, or that a copy
of this order be personally served on
CoSh VI liC odlu QtltlludlIS dI ltdSI
twenty days before the time prescrib-
ed herein for their appearance.
KELLY S. SEARL,
Circuit Judge.
Countersigned:
r. Z. HUGHES,
Register in Chancery.
This suit is brought to quiet and
remove clouds from the title to the
land described in said Bill of Com
plant as follows:
The south half of the northeast
quarter and the northwest quarter of
the northeast quarter of section elev-
en- in township twelve north of range
three west, Michigan.
o. G.. FUTILE,
Solicitor for Complainant, Business
Address, Ithaca, Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
DR.. l.. G. BESHCETOOR
d EN- list
Ofhee Hours TO Il a m, TO 3 p M
Evenings by appointment
10 ~ {. Superior st. Alma. Mich.
CHANCERY SALE.

In pursuance and by virtue of an
order and decree of the circuit court
for the county of Gratiot, in Chan
Gerry, in the State of Michigan, made
and entered on the eighteenth day of
June A. D., 1914, in a certain cause
therein pending wherein Henry
Deaner is complainant and Fred II.
Rowland, administrator of the estate
of Walter H. Wyeth, deceased, Fran
ces f. Wyeth, Arthur Wyeth, Edith
Wyeth, Lanora Worth, Frank j.
Wyeth, Hugh Wyeth, Ruth Wyeth,
and B. f. Markham are defendants.
Notice is hereby given that | shall
sell at public aution, to the highest
bidder, at the North Front Door of
the Court House, in the Village of
Ithaca, and County of Gratiot and
State of Michigan said court house
being the place for holding the Circuit
Court for said county, on Monday, the
Seventeenth Day of August A. ID.
1914
at nine o'clock, standard time, in
the forenoon of said day, all or so
much thereof as may be necessary to
raise the amount due to the said COM
plainant for principal, taxes, insur-
ance premiums, interest and costs in
this cause, of the following described
parcel of land to Wit
Commencing at the North East cor
ner of land decided to Mary Huron,
thence North thirty-nine feet, West
one hundred fifty feet, South thirty
nine feet, East one hundred fifty feet,
to place of beginning, known as lot
number eighteen on block one, Super
visor's plat of w. A. Bradley's addi-
ton of the Village of Riverdale,
Michigan, except South seven and one
half feet of South side of said lot and
ndivided one-half interest of that part
Of South wall of building now being
built, beginning at South East corner
of said wall, including foundation,
West thirty feet and fourteen feet
high, decided to Thcs. S. Talon,
October oath, 1907, and except the
undivided one half of North wall of
said building and that part of said lot
North Of direct line parallel with
center of said wall entire length of
said lot decided by first parties to
Frank c. Hyde, October oath, 1907.
Dated Alma, Michigan, July Second,
A. D., 1914.
JOHN ID. SPINNEY,
Circuit Court Commissioner in and for
Gratiot County, Michigan. Business
Address, Rooms No. and 8, Poll
asky Block. Alma. Michigan.
CHARLES II. GOGGIN,
Solicitor for Complainant. Business
Address: Pollasky Block, Alma,
Michigan. 1S43t7
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County OF
Gratiot. In the Circuit Court fol
the County of Gratiot In Chan.
Gerry.
Eta Chaplin and Lucy A. Chaplin
Compliments, VS.. Otis Bartlett, or his
unknown heirs, legatees, devisees OF
assigns; Elihu L. Button, or his un.
known heirs, legatees, devisees or as
signs; ]. j. Bragg, or his unknown
heirs, legatees, devisees or assigns
and the unknown heirs, legatees, de-
visees or assigns of Elizabeth Chidis-
ter, deceased, Defendants.
At regular session of said Court
held in the Court House, in the village
of Ithaca, in said county on the 22nd
day of June, A. d. 1914.
Present: The Hon. Kelly S. Scarf,
Circuit Judge.
Eta Chaplin and Lucy A. Chaplin,
the above named Complainants, hav-
ing filed in said cause Bill of Com
plant against the above named and
unnamed defendants, and which said
suit is brought to quiet and remove
clouds from the title to lands situated
in said county Of Gratiot, and describ-
ed as: The south half of the north
east quarter and the northwest quar-
ter of the northeast quarter of Sec
ton eleven in township twelve north
of range three west, Michigan, and the
said Bill of Complaint having been
duly verified by the said Compliments,
and
1t satisfactorily appearing to the
Court from said verified Bill of Com
plant and from affidavits on file in
said cause that diligent search and in
quiry have been made to ascertain
the present residence and whereabouts
of the above-named defendants, Otis
Bartlett, or his unknown heirs, lega-
tees. devisees or assigns, Elihu L. But
ton, or his unknown heirs, legatees,
devisees or assigns, j. j. Bragg, or his
unknown heirs, legatees, devisees or
assigns and the unknown heirs, lega-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

involved this the roomiest
with minimum
The wide projecting give graceful and
chambers
this
% wide and %
throughout both build
$2775, exclusive heating and plumbing
Upon receipt 81 the publisher of this will furnish Of
American Dwellings 1t $40
a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

actual hostilities. and her mobilization
is already under way. Any day may
bring one or more blows from Russia
upon Austria Hungary. but they will
have no reference geographically TO the
situation in Servia, American experts
said
Russia would make directly for what
she regards as the most vulnerable
point in the Austro- Hungarian border.
a movement which, If successful,
would compel Austria TO relax her at
tention upon Servia and put her on
the defensive within her own bounda-
ries.
Kiev in the southwest, Warsaw In
the west center and wilma in the north
west are the great concentration CEN
tiers OF the Russian forces disposed
with reference to the European situa-
ton. From Kiev Russia can easily
strike at the Hungarian border.
1t is supposed that Russia has already
moved large forces TO this border. the
exact points being concealed.
With Germany rushing TO the assist
ance of Austria-Hungary, Russia
would undoubtedly be found to be pre-
pared to strike at Germany simulta-
neously with the movement upon Aus
tria-Hungary.
Warsaw a Strategic Point.
Warsaw is Russia's westernmost nil
itary headquarters. with Germany on
the north and west and Austria-Hun-
gary on the south. From this point
Russia could strike at both countries.
while from wilma another army could
be put forth a short distance to the
westward and be on the German bor-
der at another point
The northern strip Of German terri
tory partly enclosing Poland is expect
ed to be the path Of q German move
ment against Russia. Through it lies
the road to St Petersburg. the Russian
capital. which would be the natural
objective point of Germany In a war
with Russia
With Germany in the contest It Is
not seen here how France could refrain
from assisting her ally. Russia. and hit
ting her ancient enemy. Germany.
There Is little doubt that the seizure
OF her lost territory of Alsace- Lorrain
would be the first movement attempted
by France should she enter the extend
ed conflict
Germany's Border Defense.
The French forces will find the pres
mt German border one Of the worlds
twonder1 In the massiveness Of its de-
Anse- II /. belieys3 probable that the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Miss Burl Butcher, who was the
guest of Mrs. Byron Beebee, returned
to her home in Belding Saturday.
Mrs. Joseph Klein was an Alma visi-
tor Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
FREDERICK c. MARTINDALE

As promised last here a summary Civ
by $50 of Mhgan leading citizens from the various
walks of life for supporting Mr. Martndale for Governor All
several Some of the by
guage of person. it being differently phrased by
other
Because he stands for all that is good in public and
private life"
Because from his record in positions of trust would
be assured of honest straight economical bust
administration"
"He neither stampedes eervesces but is always
right"
"He is a deeds rather than Words he keeps
promise With him there empty broken prom
Uses plattudes"
3. 81 consider him square-toed, honest and one
who will give everybody square deal"
6. Because with him for
and child and interest and industry would be
teed square deal All rich poor, with without
political influence look alike to him and receive the
treatment at his hands"
Z. Because a -geer his nomination would
united party and guarantee Republican victory, not
only for the entire State ticket but for the Congressional
Legislative and County tickets WELL"
insofar that he advocates and works for every that
for the good of the people, conservative insofar
that he believes protection human and
right"
Having been associated with him in the Legislature
know him be right public issues and well qualified for
the position of Governor"
"His he has proven faith
full trust and thereby endeared himself to the
people"
H.. "Of all the candidates. Marndae best fitted by
experience training and temperament to be Governor Of
great State like ours"
In the election of 1910 Mr. Marndale running
ticket had $4,000 plurality than Osborn. and in 1872
$1,000 than Musseman and $1,000 than popu
lar Lieutenant Governor Ross
Political Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
Infection and Insect Bites Dangerous

Mosquitoes, flies and other insects,
which breed quickly in garbage pals,
ponds of stagnant water, barns, musty
places, etc, are carriers of disease.
Every time they bite you, they inject
poison into your system from which
some dread disease may result. Get
bottle of Sloan's Liniment. 1t is
antiseptic and few drops will neu-
tralize the infection caused by insect
bites or rusty nails. Sloan's Liniment
disinfects Cuts, Bruises and Sores.
You cannot afford to be without it in
your home. Money back if not salts
fed. Only 25c. at your Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Women are ready 10 fight for Austria
Hungary and Servia. as they have in the
past
way of the world if the present HOSTILE
ties between Austria Hungary and Ser
via develop into general conflict in
volving the other European powers
There is much speculation in diplomat
ic circles in Washington over the part
the canal may play in the impending
events
Treaty stipulation provides that the
Panama waterway. like the Suez canal,
shall be absolutely neutral 1t "shall
be free and open TO the vessels of com
MERGE and of war of all nations" and
"shall never be blocked nor shall any
right Of war be exercised nor any act
of hostility be committed within it"
1t is suggested that a large part of
the commerce passing through Suez
eral European conflict filed the Medi-
terranean with fighting craft.
Hazard to Commerce.
The liability of search would be a
hazard to Suez and Mediterranean
commerce in the event OF a general
war, and commercial activities might
be more and more curtailed as the
parties TO the conflict defined more and
more sharply the commodities to be
included in contraband of war. While
the vessels of war as well as of COM
MERGE may use the canal freely, exact
rules have been devised TO maintain
the strictest neutrality OF the water
way. The transit of war vessels must
be made with the least possible delay
and with only such intermissions as
may result from the necessities of the
service. No belligerent may embark
or disembark troops. munitions of war
or warlike materials in the canal. ex-
cept In case OF accidental hindrance
of the transit. and in such cases the
transit shall be resumed with all posi-
bic dispatch"
The treaty provisions prohibiting any
act of hostility in the canal bars any
war vessel from exercising the right of
search on a commercial vessel In
transit through the waterway. and this
provision likewise protects all ships
within three marine miles of either
terminal.
What may happen to vessels carry
ing contraband on the high seas Is
their own affair. War vessels may not
remain in the three mile terminal limit
longer than twenty-four hours, and the
treaty stipulates that "a vessel of one
belligerent shall not depart within
twenty-four hours from the departure
Of vessel of war of the other bel
igerent"
uar5, nee 49, poy;.-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
What Mobilization Means.

The European term of mobilization"
means something very different from
the comparatively leisurely process for
which the word is known to Amer
icans-the gathering of militia regi-
ments at their armories and the trans
fer OF regulars and militia to the mo-
bilization camps for training and move
ment to the field.
When a mobilization is ordered in a
thoroughly militarized country, as for
mer German soldiers now in this coun.
try describe the movement, the coun-
try goes under martial law. All trans
portation lines, even though privately
owned. are Immediately transferred to
military control. The communication
lines. telephone and telegraph, are put
under the same management
Word of the mobilization is flashed
TO every telegraph Office and every ex-
change and TO every telephone instru.
ment- Couriers in automobiles and on
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
Benefits to Us From War.

The London Statist says:
"a great war In Europe will enable
the United States TO sell its great crops
in places which will give a much great
er income than II there was no war.
Almost every industry will derive more
or less advantage. American investors
and bankers should get in much profit
from the ability TO buy back from Eu-
rope great quantities Of securities at
attractive prices in payment for the
foodstuffs and raw material exported
from the United States.
"a great war In Europe will give
the United States an opportunity of
assuming the post Of world banker by
supplying capital freely TO countries
and individuals In all parts Of the globe
who need 1t and can provide the re-
CURED security. Should the American
people take advantage OF the golden
opportunity afforded them by the out
break OF war. II will mean not d.min-
ished but increased prosperity Ter the
United States"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
Hands Off, Our Policy.

In the view OF administration on
Gals In Washington no necessity exists
ut present for any action by the Unit
ed States government with regard to
the war In Europe. According to state
ments in the highest quarters the posi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
Instant Response.

Every man drops his work as soon
as he hears the order: the plough is
left in the furrow; customers are left
at the counter; balances are left un-
checked in the bank. Every man
liable for military duty rushes TO the
nearest transportation line which will
take him TO his regiment, whether its
headquarters be a mile away or a
hundred. or five hundred. The reserv-
lists do not wait TO pack luggage or
food There are clothing, equipment
and food for all at the mobilization
centres In storage warehouses, always
filed, ready for the call. Men go to
the trains often hatless and coatless.
There is no formality of getting
tickets and passes. Only soldiers may
ride and they ride free In the direc-
ton which duty takes them. All
freight traffic is suspended; all pas
senger schedules are abandoned. The
government wants men, In masses,
quickly. Parlor cars and sleeping cars
are no more privileged against the
reservists than workmen's gondolas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

motorcycles rush through every street.
road and lane. shouting the notice and
FASTING bulletins in every conspicuous
their regiments before a certain hour.
perhaps eight or ten hours after the
mobilization order has been flashed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13
ton OF the government Is that a.
Servia Is not a naval or maritime ma

ton OF the government Ia that a
Servia is not a naval or maritime ma
ton. American shipping is not likely to
become involved and that the occasion
for proclamation OF neutrality would
not exist unless one OF the European
powers with seacoast line took up
arms against Austria.
IL AZ any time il Is necessary TO issue
proclamation of neutrality IL will
follow the lines OF that issued In 1911.
when Italy and Turkey fought over
Tripoli. Announcing the purpose Of
maintaining absolute neutrality, the
proclamation will enjoin all American
citizens and residents within the Unit
ed States TO obey the laws and rules
governing the conduct Of neutrals In
time OF international conflict, and
warning will be given that persons
who misconduct themselves will be
subject TO strict enforcement Of penal
ties prescribed by American law.
All American citizens who undertake
TO violate neutrality outside of the
Jurisdiction of the United States will
be warned that they can In no wise
obtain any protection from the United
States government against the appro-
pirate legal consequences of their mis-
conduct.
American citizens will be informed
that they are forbidden while within
the United States TO accept a commits
sion from either Of the combatants.
All American citizens and residents.
if a proclamation is issued, will be
warned that. while they may sell mu-
nitions OF war within the United
States, they cannot carry them to the
belligerents. transport soldiers or break
a blockade without mourning the risk
of hostile capture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

Issacss.-1EszSsraz1R2-4 .EaEl1sQEssaz ,szsnEssn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-08-13

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of
Gratiot. In the Circuit Court for
the County of Gratiot: In Chan
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-11

for hotels are restricted so rigidly in
the cities of the provinces that any
one who has a hotel license in To-
ronto owns q franchise of great value.
When a new hotel is to be built in
that City the promoters Of the enter
prise have to find some small hotel
keeper in the municipality who is
willing to retire from business for a
consideration SO that his license may
be transferred. to the new establish
ment. This law works out peculiarly.
Toronto has grown fast and has out-
grown its hotel accommodations. Cap
italists are, willing to put up another
large hotel provided that they can get
q license Tor II without paying extor-
tionate "blackmail." as. they call it, to
some n who now shares in the mo-
nopoly which d little oligarchy OF
LIQUOR dealers are able to maintain
through the operations Of the strin-
gent temperance laws of the prov
inces. This has led certain scoffers in
Toronto to ask why do not the numer-
Gus wealthy temperance people who
are always voting and working for
total prohibition build a large hotel in
Toronto and :s~patronize It.. There are;
enough OF them in the province who,
visit Toronto frequently to make prof
table a flrst-class hotel of 5000
rooms. Temperance hotels have been
tried before in that city and have not
succeeded because temperance people
would not go near them. II temper
ance people would live up to their ex-
pressed principles the problems OF
catering to the travelling public in
places where local option is enforced
would be simpler.