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Evening star., 1915-09-20
Mammoth Gun Under constzustien.

SAN FRANCIsCO. September oo.-
Construction Of q cannon $50 fest long
and feet In diameter was hegnH to-
day at the Panama-Pacihc expcsfticn
under the supervision Of the. .un1fed
IL to be used in connection With the
celebration Of mining week, Nhtch bb-
gan today, and will Be used te 6s1nen-
strate how mine dust exploaionG beerr.
which viii be arsd by the o1p1od3bn
OF . suaail caliber cannon -inst4e -
big gun aS-s-.Fs. : szs;ss.]i1|s<5
Evening star., 1915-09-20
BIG GUNS POUND AWAY
ON THE WESTERN FRONT

PARIS. September 20. $50 p.m.-rhs
oficial statement given out BY the
French war ONCE this afternoon de-
scribes a great activity on the part Of
the French artillery at various points
along the battle line in France.
A depot Of munitions within the
enemy's line near Perthes was blown up.
Evening star., 1915-09-20
ALL BALKANS SOON
MAY Be IN ACTION
Entente Note to Bulgaria Ex.
pected to Bring Crisis
to a Head.

ROME, September 10. via Paris. Sep
tsmber 20.-Active operations are like
" soon to be under why along the
frontiers Of the Balkan states, the
Tribuna declares It learns from COM
petent sources. II says that an Austro-
German movement has been planned
for the latter part Of October. the plan
involving the expected diversion Of
500, 900 men from the Russian. cam
paign to the Balkans. with the stimuli
taneous securing Of Bulgarfa's ad-
hersnce in the move to open q route
from Budapest to Constantinopls.
The Tribuna and other Journals argue
the necessity of offsetting this move
by the concentration IN tho Dar-
dsnelles of all possible forces OF the
entente allies, declaring the issue turns
FIRST, the Austro-Germans. through
Bulgaria. or the allies. through the
Dardaneiles.
Urge That Bulgaria Act.
LONDON, September 2o.-A dispatch
to Reuters Telegram Company from
Sofa. Bulgaria. dated September IL.
says:
"The opposition leaders at their audi
ence with King Ferdinand declare that
1t would be fatal for the country to
continue its neutral policy. and in or
der to safeguard the country against
policy which would be contrary to the
interests and sentiments OF the natica
they recommended the formation Of .
coalition cabinet and the immediate
summoning Of parliament.
After the audience the king summoned
Premier Radoslavon.
The answer to the call to the colors
from all over the country surpassed
expectations, the number Of men pre-
senting themselves at the different
depots being much greater than had
been hoped for. chiefly because OF great
influx OF refugees"
Bulgaria in Dual Role.
PARIS. September so.-what they de-
scribe as the growing seriousness Of
presentation. of the joint note Of the
entente allies to Bulgaria, 10 discussed
by the Temps and the Journal des De-
bats. The Temps declares Bulgaria's
position to be equivocai. as she 10 treat
ing with the allies on the basis Of
joining them in the war. and treating
with Turkey on the basis OF remr ming
neutral II characterises this ~ . dan
gerous attitude. one that will havs to
be speedily changed or lead to serious
results in the Balkans.
The correspondent Of the Journal des
Debats at Milan quotes . report that
Turkey intends to cede territory to
Germany which Germany afterward
win cede to Bulgaria
Evening star., 1915-09-20

Russian Treasury Chief Arrives h
Paris for Conferences.

PARIS, September 2o.-Pierrs l. Bark.
Russian minister Of finance. arrived SIN
Paris today and conferred with Alexandra
Ribot, French minister Of finance.
He will subsequently meet Reginald
McKenna, British chancellor Of the ex-
cheuuer either here or in London. AZ
these conferences the financial problems
Of the entente powers are to be taken up.
Evening star., 1915-09-20
GERMANS AND SERBIANs
REPORTED IN A BATTLE

BERLIN. September 20, via London,
l:2o p.m.-Announcemen was made by
the war oflice here today Of an attack
by German forces on the serbians. It
was said the serbians were driven
back.
Evening star., 1915-09-20
ALL IN READINESS
FOR GAR. REUNION
Committees Make Final Report
at General Meeting
Held Today.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM TO BE
ON SALE IN | FEW DAYS
Vending Of Flags Yields q, ,42l .S6.
400 Badges for Citizens Now
Ready for Distribution.

All committees which have been
working for the proper preparation OF
the National Capital to welcome here
the thousands of old soldiers and near
" 100000 ether guests reported at .
general meeting In tho Chamber Of
Commerce this noon that all is now In
readiness and that the celebration
could be held tomorrow Just al we'll
as one week hence.
All the decorations are to be up by
Saturday, according 60 . report from
Isaac Cans, chairman Of the decora-
tions committee.
The ofiacial program w1n b neAdy for
distribution In . couple OF days and
arrangements have been made for its
sale At 10 cents . copy. orders have
been issued for $4,000 ccpise.
Mrs. w. r. Andrews reported that the
dag day sale had brought in S1,431.sS,
with . few expenses yet to be met. She
asked permission for her committee,
with the cooperation Of high school
boys. to sell haSs all during the week
~ we'll as to swell the entertainment
fund.
W. T. 0alliher. chairman Of the COM
miSsee nS OF oaoses, repofleo snat !ne 4vv
scsnIsi...s n nnss, 81 uS ss..ssS.s,n S
and that each member 10 to be assessed
~ ~ cents e e. cover .S sne e1peaaHs a.,, 81 these
nronriat,on az $40 for sone ctnee
badres that havs 70 ha oraered ,ncimS.
inr 4 sneciai badse a. nenuiisr assisrn
for the Civil War Musicians.
Col. John McElroy extended an invita-
ticipsta in the formal deiicetio az
Camn Emery. merit MondAy morninw.
Emery Heirs to Attend Dedication.
Heirs OF CAPT Matthew @. Emery.
in whose honor the rendezvous OF the
Grand Army and allied nafr1otfc orxAn-
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these dedicatory exercises.
Three daughters Of Capt. Emery arc
living In Washington-Mrs. W. Y. Cox,
Mrs. Clara x. Hsnkls, widow OF Gen. 8.
s. Hsnkls, and Nrs. william N. HAnnay. ;.
The grandchildren who are to hold q
reunion here are Mrs.. Ruth Emery
Laird, wife OF Horace Laird, U. 8. n,
sSssS ss N39Iosk. ana the three
NeVnort Naw: M,ss H.san V.S o1 1.Ot Ot
Coz and Theodore g. Cor. Numerons
other relatives will also be here Tor
the exercises.
IA ne s,.n .GnDmpsnZ oL syo men organised
stnA W;r,,.A ~ ~ .e Ws wnlcn were
asSscds1 ~ ,,,hus s,,,sxs ssSsHansson; Ano
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Evening star., 1915-09-20
To Discuss Seizure Of Meat.

CHICAGO. September 2o.-Henry Weed
or, attorney for Swift & Co.: NJ W.
Borders. representing Morris 4 Co.. and
c. J. Faulkner Of counsel for Armour
& Co., left here today for Washington
to confer with Acting Secretary Of
state Polk over the British seizure Of
American meat cargoes.
Evening star., 1915-09-20
EARLYG. lar. ARRIVALS
HERE FOR ENcAMPMENT
Come to Complete Arrangements for
Entertainment Of Later
Delegations.

Many prominent members Of the
Grand Army organization are begin
ming to reach Washington. to perfect
the arrangement Of all details for the
participation of their respective de-
union.
senior vice department commander, is
among the early arrivals and is stop
ping at the Harris Hotel Mr.. Cline
is assisting in the campaign Of e. r.
Monfort Of Ohio for commander-in-
chief and is himself candidate for re-
election as commandant Of the Ohio
Soldiers and Sailors Home.
"Little Corporal" L. Here.
J. W. Edwards Of Abraham Lincoln
Post Of Chicago Is visiting his daugh-
ter. Mrs. M. e. Pinkowsky, In Chevy
Chase.
Mr.. Edwards was known as the Little
CORPORAL Of Company e, 9Th Wisconsin,
the Iron Brigade, 9Th Corps. He marched
up Pennsylvania avenue fifty years ago
In the grand review with tho 9Th Wis
consfn- He says he "waded in mud" over
to Georgetown. He wouldn't have ridden
then II he had q chance, but IL he is in
Plans for participation in the parade
and encampment here were enthusiastic
ally made at q largely attended mass
meeting, under the auspices Of John Brown
Post, No. s, and the Mead Post, No. 444,
In Chicago.
It was the annual reunion Of the two
posts. Commander p. p. Jones and
Commander Schinlap presided on the
part Of their respective posts. assisted
by Quartermasters Hickman and Hue
lett.
Warrington Pastor spoke.
The Gettysburg address was read by
Past Commander Smith. Rev. 8. Geriah
Lamkins. pastor Of Mckinley Memorial
Baptist Church Of Washington. presi-
dent of the Tuxedo Industrial Institute.
made the principal speech.
Past Commander Smith spoke appre-
ciatively Of the preparations being
made in Washington to entertain the
veterans during the encampment
The Henry Mead Post 10 composed Of
white veterans; the John Brown Of
co1ored; but they have made It q Gus
tom to hold a public reunion once
year. Mrs. Emma J. Douglas presided
as president Of the John Brown Relief
Corps, and was in charge OF COLA
tion served by the members OF the
corps.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SEASON OPENS DEC. 10

With four OF last years men back
with their usual "fep" and twenty
three men who are reported 90 be-
the "snappiest and "scrapiest
bunch yet put Gp for selection, II Is
most assuring fact that Alma high
viii have one OF the liyeliest aggrega-
tions of basketball players IN Central
Michigan. The four veterans are:
Captain Tinkham, Kress. Fayner and
Campbell. A most excellent schedule
has been arranged, Mt Pleasant
Normal's reserves the top Of the list.
The lineup for the Mt Pleasant
game will be as follows:
Captain, Tinkham, center.
Campbell, Rt. guard
Hayner, l. guard.
Howe, l. forward.
Mindell or Smith, Rt forward.
The seasons schedule will be as fol
lows:
Dec. 10-Normal Reserves at Mt
Pleasant.
Dec. l5-Clare at Alma.
Jan. IN A c at Alma.
Jan. 14-Alpena at Alpena.
Jan. 21-Normal Reserves at Alma.
Jan. 28-Big Rapids at Alma.
Feb. 4-Greenville at Greenville.
Feb. 1l-Owosso at Owosso.
Feb. lS-Big Rapids at Big Rapids
Feb. % -Greenville at Alma.
March 3-Detroit n W. at Alma.
March i0--Mt. Pleasant at Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
FRANK SLOAN DIES
IN DAUGHTERS HOME

Aaron Franklin, son OF Aaron and
Caroline Taylor Sloan, was born IN
Eaton county, Mich, Sept 5, 1876. he
moved with mis- parents 10 Gratiot
county i'm the fall OF 1854, two and
one-half miles north OF Alma, then an
almost unbroken forest and with his
parents endured all the hardships in
cident to pioneer life. At the age
of eighteen. Mr.. Sloan took up from
the government a farm situated one
half mile north of the old home
stead and where he had spent almost
his entire life, bringing it by his own
labor from a wilderness to one of
the most beautiful farms in Gratiot
county. He was united i'm marriage
to Miss Marion Alice Hayes, August
IS, 1865. She was the daughter Of
William and Jane T. Hayes, also
pioneers of Gratiot county, and at one
time moved on his farm, which he still
owned at the time Of his death. To
this union were born seven children,
one son died In fancy and six daugh-
tcrs who with their mother are left
to mourn the loss of a devoted hus-
band and father. They are Mrs. Will
liam Axtel Of Petosky; Mrs. George
aus OF OWOSSOr MIS-. F4UWdiQ Whitc
Of Maple Rapids; Mrs. Nathen Church
and Mrs. Ralph Phillips both of
Toledo. Ohio, and Mrs. Milo Hayes Of
Alma. Mr.. Sloan also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Ella Whiteside and four
teen grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Eight weeks ago he
was taken with a fatal illness and
passed away peacefully at the home of
his daughter, Alice, Dec. 5. So ended
life Of loving husband a devoted
father, kind neighbor who has left
US for the long voyage Of rest from
which none return.
Twilight and evening bell.
And after that the dark.
Oh may there be no sadness Of fare
well
When | embark.
For though them out the bourne OF
time and peace,
The floods may bear me far.
hope to see my pilot face
When ! have crossed the bar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
THE ROSARY.

Manager Weese of the Weese Nau-
dette theatre has booked the seven
reel Sehg Red Seal Play THE
Rosary" for December % This pro-
duction is adapted from the well
known play by Edward h. Rose and
tells the story Of the many events
which crowd the life of Father Kelly.
In his early years his struggle be-
tween the love Of "a girl and the call
OF the church is shown while late in
life he becomes the pivot about which
domestic tragedy revolves. His
ward. q young broker, uniustly sus-
poets his wife Of being false TO him
and Father Kelly. who is visiting them
when they quarrel, is at last instru-
mental in uniting them and again
bringing happiness INTO both their
lives. Charles Clary makes beauti-
ful character out of the Priest while
Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oak
man portray the young couple in a
way which makes their characters APP
pear to really live. From start TO fin
ish the film teens with dramatic
action and its artistic treatment
makes it a production which, once
seen, will never be forgotten.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
Receives Contract to Build
700 Trucks From Large
Chicago Firm
REPUBLIC TRUCKS IN DEMAND
High Standard Of Workmanship and
Material Used is Responsible for
Local Trucks Popularity

Probably one Of the largest motor
truck orders ever taken for domestic
use was closed up by the Republic
Motor Truck Co., last Monday by the
acceptance of an order from n Chicago
firm for 700 trucks, involving an ex-
pense of over 81 ,25OO00 This order
was brought about by the wonderful
sale Of Republic trucks IN that city
last year, which fully warranted the
dealer in making purchase of this
magnitude. This and other large
orders of late has put the company IN
a position that in order 90 on orders
win still have TO increase their
capacity and put on more help. at the
present time they are employing over
90 men IN the plant, some of the de-
aartmcnts are working over time.
Many inquiries are being received
regarding their aew FIRE truck, which
they are satisfied viii be a winner
when placed on tne market
It is evident that all large orders
for motor trucks are not for war pur-
poses and that plans for construction
are being carried forward in this
country upon the same gigantic scale
as that OF distructufe by our friends
across the water With a force of
100000 already Unlisted in our army
of peace and commanded by the ablest
of all tacticians. General prosperity
assisted in all departments by men
skilled in the Arts OF Peace, patriotic
soldiers, should naturally come to
this army, and the reward of such
victory should be health, comfort
schools and all those things that make
life worth living in our country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
ASK PATRONS TO MAIL
CHRISTMAS GIFTS EARLY

With the approach OF the Christmas
season plans are being perfected by
the postoffice for the successful
handling of the immense amount of
mail which will be presented. The de
partment is sending out notices TO
postmasters all over the country ask
ing their cooperation and advising
them to make an appeal to the
patrons to mail their Christmas pack
ages early.
Parcels may be marked mot to bc
opened until Christmas but must be
sealed. Care should be taken not
10 seal the edges of the wrapper
Christmas adhesive stickers, Red
Cross stamps, etc, should not be
placed on the address side Of the
parcel. Perishable parcels should bc
marked for prompt and careful SER
vice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
PLANS PROGRESSING
FOR "TUE MESSIAH

We again wish TO call attention Of
the puoUc that Handel's masterpiece
The Messiah Will be given at the
Presbyterian church on Friday even
ing, Dec. II.
The Importance of making the
annual rendition OF this great work
permanent community institution
causes Us TO repeat with renewed en-
tbusiciasm the arguments hitherto
brought forth; that is IN regard TO
keepinp up the growth Of musical
taste along with the growth and pros
peritv of the community. The pre-
vious support shown by the public is
highly appreciated but owing to the
fact that il has not yet reached the
standards OF towns of less population,
less musical talent, and that the
prospects of the best performance ever
given this year, it has become a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
20 600 Extra Votes on Every $40 Turned In Subscr
tons From Thursday Dec 9th, to and Including
Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Always Ask The
Contest Manager About Anything
You Do Not Understand
DON'T DIE ON THIRD BUT MAKE YOUR BEST EFFORT THERE
Are Now The Work You Do The Remaining
Three Weeks Whether Not You Will Reach Home
The Time To Gather n Promises is NOW
Every Day Count

Friday, Dec. 81, viii be the last day
of The Record contest. From now
on every contestant who expects to
be in the race viii have to make every
day count. Let us state that now
benefit of all the contestants that now
is the time to gather IN all your
promises.
Don't wait for the people TO bring
them TO you because II you do you Will
be minus "a few subscriptions; you
can't expect people to look you up and
then again they may have forgotten
all about it, SO remember that from
now on is the time TO hustle after the
promises. Tell them you need their
subscriptions to li.l out a club so that
you can get the extra votes we are
offering this week.
Some people viii say, well ! will
help you if you need IT.. Don't be a
bit backward in letting them know
that you certainly do need 1t; YOU
know it is far better to win by a hum
dred thousand than to lose by few
subscriptions.
This contest is like playing the
game of baseball. Y ou first swat the
ball when your nomination has been
received. When you have sent IN your
first report you have reached second
base, and by playing the game and
through the assistance Of your friends
you are advanced to third. The op-
position at third is far greater than
at first or second, and so IT is with
this contest. You are now on third
base and on the hume stretch, but
remember third base has no laurels
that you can rest upon. If you eX-
pect to score. il all depends upon what
you dc the remaining three weeks OF
the contest Don't die on third. Use
every bit of spare time that you have
Go about your work in a systematic
way, and when you meet with little
obstacle get around il some way
Postpone thinking of your luck unt
YOU hear the umpire call safe, theI
YOU are all right That is the story OF
success In any game. Don't get
stranded on third, reach home anc
score. In every profession and voca
ton of life scoring always counts
Extra Vote Offer.
Starting with Thursday, Dec. y, t'
and including Wednesday, Dec. 10, We
will give 10000 extra votes on ever,
$50 turned in. 1t makes no difference
whether the subscriptions are Ola o.
new or both and YOU viii receive th'
extra votes on every $40 worth o.
subscriptions you turn IN between 1h'
dates mentioned. ii this rs not clea
TO YOU. ask the contest manager TO eN
plain more thoroughly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
IND ANNUAL MEETING
POULTRY ASSOCIATION

The date of the End annual meeting
of the Central Michigan Poultry
Association has been set for Jan. %
to % inclusive. A fne program has
been arranged and will consist Of a
large list of special prizes. Arrange
ments are being made which should be
an inducement for every poultry raiser
in the state TO come and compete.
The meeting will be held in the Per-
rigo garage on Superior street. The
officers of the association this year
are as follows:
President, A. r. Smith: Vice presi-
dent, II. h. Culley; Secretary, b. ii.
Young; Treasurer, l.. c. Wright;
Superintendent. A. Shaw, First As
sistant Superintendent, +. Lettwiller,
Second Assistant Superintendent
Charles Vine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
ELECT OFFICERS

Fitz James Lodge No o. Knights
of Pythias at their regular weekly
meeting last Thursday night elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year:
Chancellor Commander. ID. Hell
Vice Chancellor-B. J. Amsden.
Prelate-G B. Porter
Keeper Of Records and Seal-W. A.
Hewlett
Master of Finance-Jesse r. Fuller
Master of ExecheQuer--J. r. Losey
Master at Arms-G. Wayne Brown.
Inner Guard-JOhn Luchini.
Outer Guard-Glen Anderson.
Trustee for three years-John ID
Spinney.
Representative to Grand Lodge for
two years-John ID. Spinney. Al
ternate Jesse r. Fuller.
New Club Room Furniture Here.
The new club room furniture has ar
rived and the committee in charge
are busy getting the rooms IN order
After suffering the loss of their ciut
rooms by fire twice within clever
months. Alma Knights are soon to
have rooms that bid fair to be better
than any in the history the lodge.
ST. Louis knights Entertain.
The st. Louis Knights Of Pythia.
entertained delegation of knight:
from Alma last Tuesday night. Thi
party autoed over to the sister lodge
and were banqueted and entertained II
the we'll known St. Louis manner
Representative from Grand Lodge
| present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
WIFE LEAVES HER
HAPPY HOME

Marshal John Wright received a
letter on Wednesday from a gentleman
in Detroit stating that about three
months ago his wife left him and he
had il from good authority that she
was living with man in Alma, giving
the name Of the man. He states that
he has received letter from her in
which she bewails her departure, that
she is working for her board and is
ready to come back to her happy home
but before he consents he is anxious to
know the life she is living. John
found the couple in the east part OF
town as happy as a pair Of doves
There probably will be scattering.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
RED CROSS SALE TO
START NEXT WEEK

The annual season for Red Cross
seals win be on i'm Alma next week
and those in charge are expecting a
banner sale this year A few ladies'
Of the Civic League assisted largely
by the Camp Fire girls will have the
work here and there viii be en-
thusiatic agents in All parts of the
county.
The sale is for the prevention and
cure OF tuberculosis, ior providing aid
I'm all possible ways tor those aitlict-
ed. who can not Otherwise afford
therecessary aid probably Most Ger
tainly a worthy cause Please help 1t
10y buying as many seals as you eAi''
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-09
A TRIBUTE.

Whereas, it has come to the l1nowl-
edge of the Presbytery Of Willamette
that President Harry Means Crooks,
OF Albany College has been called to
the presidency OF Alma College. Michi-
gan, and has decided TO accept, and,
Whereas, this action on his part re-
moves form the field of the Presbytery
one Of its most active and influential
workers, therefore,
Be it resolved, by the Presbytery
of Willmette in session at Albany.
Oregon, Nov. l6, 1915. that the re-
moval Of President Crooks brings a
sense of genuine sorrow and personal
loss TO the members of the Presby-
terry.
We view with profound satisfaction
the ten years of Mr. Crooks presi-
dency. He has accomplished in those
ten years what might almost be view
ed as the impossible. He has brought
our Synodical college up to a scholas-
tic position. He has raised an en-
downment of over S250,000, and under
his inspiring leadership a new campus
of forty-eight acres has been acquired.
We congratulate Alma College,
Michigan, upon securing the services
VI WI. OtOOhS dS pItSlucNl. lie goes
from our bounds with every feeling
of confidence and fraternal affection
and regard, and we prophesy for
Alma College a period Of unprecedent
prosperity under President Crooks
able administration.
Respectfully submitted,
WALLACE II. LEE, (Chairman)
VIM. PARSONS,
f. II. GESELBRACHT.
The above resolutions only help to
clinch a little tighter our impress
sions Of DR.. Crooks. We are sure OF
the prosperity of Alma College with
man with such abilities and reputa-
tion at the head.
We hope now that Alma's point of
vantage, which lies in the fact that it
has more adjourning territory from
which students should come than any
other small college in Michigan, will
be recognized.
With the able leadership and
prospective student field there is no
reason why Alma College should not
rapidly increase in growth Of student
body and reputation.