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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Confirms Reports

! Confirmation Of unofficial reports re-
garding the action in the Hooking case
! led officials here to believe that Great
Britain intends to take over for it's own
use other vessels of the fleet owned
| by the American Trans Atlantic Co.
| if il has not done so already
| The company has informed the State
department that its ship Genesee at
St. Lucia, West Indies, has been req
uisitioned and that the kankakee, now
at sea bound for Port Stanley, Falk-
land island, in charge of a prize crew
from the British cruiser Macedonian,
will be requisitioned upon her arrival
at port. Representations regarding the
Hooking probably will include also the
cases Of the Genesee and the kanka-
kee. The officers acting for Great Brit
ain in the case base the action on the
British order-in council issued April
90 which the United States is not pre-
pared to accept as in accordance with
International law.
The state department now is awaiting
a report from Ambassador Page at Lon
don, who was instructed to inquire into
the matter and to enter vigorous pro-
test of he found that requisition was
contemplated.
The department desires to know just
what action Mr.. Page has taken before
determining what form further repre-
sensations shall take.
Consul General Young's dispatch said
that when the order allowing requisition
was granted by the prize court in Hall
fax this afternoon it was stipulated that
the crown should give an undertaking
for the appraised value of the ship.
Officials Of the state department already
are arranging the legal arguments which
may be used in the case.
The department also was informed to-
night that the American Transatlantic
Co. has nearly completed its collection Of
affidavits from the holders of stock in
the corporation which will, it is claimed
prove that the company is wholly owned
by American citizens. 1t is claimed they
show that at least 80 per cent. of the
stock is owned by American citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

London, Dec. 2.-Italy. through he
foreign minister. Baron Sonnino, hai
announced her adherence to the treat,
of London, whereby the Allied power,
undertake not to conclude a separat,
peace and at the same time has de
clared her intention of sending help t
CONTINUED on Page 5-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Steamship Hooking
Requisitioned by the
British Government

Sensational Action Amazes Washington Off
Gals and VIII Meet with Vigorous Repre-
sensations : Confirms Unofficial Dispatches
to Effect England Will Take over for Own Use
the Fleet of American Transatlantic Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Sentence DELAYED

The specific charge against the de-
PENDANTS was conspiracy to deceive
and defraud the United States. The
maximum penalty for each Indictment
is two years Imprisonment and $4,000
fine.
Sentence was not imposed tonight
ana because Of the late hour when the
verdict ws5 reached, Ja1se Rowe de-
ferred until tomorrow morning a hear
ing on the formal motions OF set aside
the verdict and arrest judgment which
the defense is sure to offer. A date
for passing sentence will then be des-
ignated.
Verdict on One Ballot
In reaching it's decision, the jury is
reported to have taken but one ballot
and this after several hours Of dis
cussion of the evidence in minute de-
tail. The jury was given the case at
2.40 O'Clock this afternoon. Its foreman,
George w. Palmer. announced the
verdict at 1910 o'clock tonight, seven
and one-half hours later.
An Appeal Probable
An appeal it seemed certain tonight
would be made to the federal court of
appeals and, in case the verdict is up
held, to the supreme court of the Unit
ed States. In the meantime the defend
ants probably will remain at liberty
under $4,000 bail each, as it is the pres
ent intention Of the government not
to ask that the bond be increased.
The four defendants affected by the
verdict are DR.. Karl Buenz, managing
director of the Hamburg American
Line in New York City, former consul
general here, former German minister
to Mexico and German commissioner in
the Venezuelan arbitration proceedings
before The Hague Tribunal; George
hotter, general superintendent Of the
line: Adolph Hachmeister, general
purchasing agent, and Joseph Pop
pinghaus, former officer in the Ger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Verdict Is Reached ON Two Indictments
with One Ballot and After Having the
Case for More Than Seven HOurS--
Sentence Not Imposed
DEFENDANTS BAIL $4,000
PENDING THEIR APPEAL
HEARING TODAY ON
FORMAL MOTIONS
BY THE DEFENSE

Expect Case to Go to the
Federal Court of Ap-
peals, and, in Case
Verdict is Upheld to
Supreme Court De-
PENDANTS r eceived
t h e Announcement
Calmly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Contested by U. S.

This procedure will be vigorously
contested by the United States gov
eminent as being illegal and in viola
ton Of recognized rights under inter-
national law Officials of the depart
ment who had been more or less
skeptical regarding unofficial reports
of the intentions of Great Britain ex-
pressed amazement when they learned
that the Hooking actually had been
requisitioned. The United States, it
was said, will demand that the ship be
retained in prize court, on the charge
that she is partly German owned and
that the prize court act promptly in
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Berlin, Dec. 2-By Wireless to Sayvle) The 9th
nversary the of Emperor Francis Joseph to the
celebrated throughout the Hungarian
archy today with solemn services the churches patriotic
meetings for the benefit of relief funds.
"Al the newspapers without regard to the party afia
ons says the Overseas News Agency publish appropriations
the 67 years rule of the nations monarch They
the firm conviction that the achievements
nations armies will result in the Emperor signing glorious
peace"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF CONTEST
(For Publication)
Department Of the Interior
If,;&>A Stntea Land ofi3ca

Lamar. Colorado. Jan. 10, 1915.
To Florian Lebsr Of Springfield. Colo, Contsstee
You ars hereby notified that Joseph p. Sketch
ley who gives Butler. Oklahoma, as his postotfce
address, did on December 18th, 1915, h1e In this
office tis duly eorToborated application to con-
test and secure the cancellation Of your home
,tesd entry serial No. 0ls5ls made September 9Th
1918, for psi5, n, zsex and Lot and Section To-
Township 50 e., Range Is W. 9Th Principal Meri-
dian, and q. grounds for his contest he alleges
that FJoxian Lebsr has wholly abandoned the
said land; has never cstablshsd residence since
date of entry: hes not cultivated any POSITION
or improved the same and that all tho said de-
faults exist to the present data
You are, therefore further notified that the
said Allegations will b taken ~ confessed, ard
you, ,a,d entry will be Cancelled without your
further r;eht to heard, sthsx before THE Ses o.
ON appeal, you fail TO hIs In this ONCE will '.
twenty DAYS After the FOURTH publication ct
this notice, your answer. under oath, speeihcai-
" respooding 70 thess aIlssatssas Of contest
together with due proof that you have served .
copy Of your answer on the I'D eoatestant either
In psr,on or by Registered mail.
You should stats In your ansvsr The name OF
the post once to which you dsslFs future notices
TO BE- ssnt 70 yos.
Eugene u. whitaker. nasesr.
Date of nrst publication Feb. u, 1915
- second -,
- third Is,
" fourth Mar. 8
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
LIVESTOCK PRICES
AT SOUTH OMAHA,
Light Receipts Of Cattle and
Prices Strong to Dime Higher.
LIBERAL SUPPLY OF HOGS.
General Market 10 to 10 cents
Highcr-sheep Active and Values
IS to Cents Higher on Lambs,
Ewes and Yearlinps.

Higher-sheep Active and Values
is to s Cents Higher on Lambs,
Ewes and Yeariinps.
Union Stock Yards, South Omaha,
Feb 23.-Receipts of cattle we're light
yesterday, about 5000 head. Prices
on the best kinds of fat steers were
strong to as much A. 10c higher than
the close OF last week, and other
kinds were fully steady. Cows and
heifers were active and generally loc
higher. There was = fair demand
for what few stocker and feeder cat
tie were here and they generally com.
handed good, firm prices. There II
nothing in the quarantine regulations
to prevent stockmen from Iowa and
I'LL other states buying clean western
feeders on this market and shipping
them out. The national regulations
provide that stock crossing state
line and l. led as stoc';ers and feed
ers must be shipped in cleaned and
disinfected cars. Stock may be
shipped across state lines for, imme-
date slaughter without the necessity
of the cars being cleaned or dlsin-
fected.
Quotations on Cattle: Good to
choice cornfed beeves, 3740@7 80:
fair to good cornfed beeves. $6750
$50: common to fair cornfed beeves.
$5.75@6.75: good to choice heifers.
$6.O0Q6.75; good to choice cows. S57S
G6.40; fair to good cows, SASS @575;
common to fair COWS, 335O@4s5;
good to choice stockers and feeders,
s6.80@7.40: fair to good stockers and
feeders. 36.25@6s0; common to fair
stockers and feeders, $5.006625:
stock heifers. $5.25@6.O0; stock cows.
$4.75@5.75: stock calves. $6.00QS.00:
veal calves. $;.00@10.00: bulls. stays,
etc, $4.50@6.50.
Receipts of hogs yesterday amount
cd to $500 head. Bulk OF the OFFER
ings moved at figures that were big
5@10c higher than Saturdays aver
age The long strings moved largely
at $685.. with. . sprinkling Of the
early sales at $3.50 and 36.52M. and .
good showing as high as $3.50. Bulk at
the close of last week was selling At
$6.45@6.60, with the longest string at
s6.45.
Receipts OF sheep and lambs yes
tertay totaled 1890 head. The mar
ket was brisk and fully 15025c higher
on lambs, ewes and yearlings, there
being few If any wethers here to speak
of. In cases the advance on lambs
was more than that. There was a
larger percentage Of Mexicans than
usual. which partly accounts for tho
bulk of the lambs selling at a high
range Of prices. Most of the sales
were made at $s.650s.s0. with several
loads of Mexicans at the latter figure.
The top on fed westerns was 1855.
Ewes had spread largely at $65b0
6.75.
Quotations on sheep and lambs:
Lambs. Mexican, $s.50Gs.80; lambs.
fed westerns, $8.000s.65: lambs.
sbearing. s7.750s.25; yearlinEs, light.
$760Rs.o0; ,yearlings. heavy. $3.50
7.60; wethers. good to choice. $500
$50; wethers. fair to good. 5000
$50: ewes, good to choice. $4,000
CTS; swes, fair to good. $e.1006.4o.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
REWARD
$5OO.OO

Whereas certain and numerous par
ties have been killing animals belong
ng to The Prairie Cattle Co. Ltd. come
for the purpose Of selling the
meat, others for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning meat for their own consumption
and others for the reason TINT the cat
tie have been giving then annoyance
This is to give notice that the above re-
ward Of $500.00 will be given to anyone
giving such information as will lead to
the conviction of each and every guilty
person. All animals belonging to
The Prairie Cattle Co.. Ltd. are branded
u on left hip, and all information
should be given to H. G. Glazbrook,
Manager Prairie Cattle Co. Ltd, Hig-
bse. Colo. Adv.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
FINAL SETTLEMENT

e seats stc e ssSs, In the county
court.
In the estate Of Thomas ]. Cook de-
ceased, E. E. Cook, administrator.
Notice of final set Element and Of de-
termination of heirship-
The People of tn State of Colorado,
to Halle l. Doke, virgie S. George,
Luella Thomas, Essie H. Campbell.
and Minnie E. Hilton. and all other
persons to whom these presents sh all
come, Greeting:
You and each of you and all persons
interested in the settlement OF the es-
tate of Thomas J. Cook, deceased re
hereby notified that l, E. E Cook, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Thomas J :.
Cook, deceased, having obtained m or
der of the Honorable County Court of
Baca County, Colorado, sitting in pro-
bate therefor, will, On Monday, the
10th day of March. A. D. 1915, at the
hour of one O'Clock, p. m. of said day,
present to said court, at the county
co ,rt house, at Springfield Colorado,
his accounts as such administrator for
fina settlement and prays to be dis
chl1ed as administ rator of said es-
tate after making distribution Of the
as.e,s thereof.
You are further notified that ut The
above mentioned time and. place evil
dence will be presented to sad esurt
concerning the heirs of sa,d Tbomas J !.
Cook, deceassd, and application for the
discrimination of hsirsnip said dseedsnt
will then and there be made to the eoul {
Done BY virtue OF the authority Of an
orter Of the county court Of Bses Co. i.
COLORADO, and dated February 10tb,
A. d. 1als.
E. Z. Cook
Administrators.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
NOTICE OF CONTEST
(For Publication)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


United statss Land Once.
Lamar Cosorsdo. Fsbe, 1915
To Henry Katxer Of Tyrone. Okla.
or Jen@,on City, Mo-. contsstse.
You arc hereby notified that Far
rinston Little who gives Grssnsburs, Kansas.
- his post-ohses address did On Sept
IS, 1914, file in this ofies his duly eorroboratsd
application to contest and secure tbs eanceila-
ton Of your homestead. Entry No. Serial
osi2i made Nay %, 1910. for south v Of Sex.
IL Twp. 50 s. Range % W. sth principal Ne
ridian and - grounds fos his
contest he alleges that said Henry Katzer
has wholly Abandoned said land for more than
one year last past: failed to cultivate the same
for the last year: that all thsss defaults con-
tinus to this data.
You are therefore further notified that thu
said allegations wall be taken by this ofIics AZ
having been confessed by you and your SAID entr5
will be Cancelled thersundsr without your furths'
light to be heard therein, either before this ono
IRON appeal II you iail {, ie In this once withir
twenty days after the FOURTH publication =.
this Iotice as shown below your answer undti
path specifically meeting and responding to thsai
allesati1.s Of contest or II you fail within th'
time TO Ale in this Once due proof that you hav
served copy your answer on The said contest
ant either in person BY registered mail. II THU
,ervice IL made BY tbs delivery OF a COPY Of your
answer to the centestant In person proof OF sucl
ssrvice must Be either the satd contestantt
written acknowledgment o. his receipt Of the copy
showing the date Of its receipt or the afdavit Of
the person by whom the delivery was ma1e stat
when and where the copy was delivered: "
made by registered mail proof Of such service
must consist Of the afidavt Of the psrson by whom
81 -.-l H..
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
Sudan Grass.

Most productive grass grown.
Rich in protein. Several cut
tings each season. Grows any
where. The seed has been in
spected and re-cleaned. so cents
pound delivered to your address
by pare els post-cash to accom-
eany orders. Write us for prices
n so pounds or more.
Artesia Nero. Co.
Blaine, Colo.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
NOTICE of CONTEST
Fer Pblleatioi)
DnBARHa1Ear o.. THE INTEnsoR
vy-fa.S o%~A>. TAD rIUno

United 6eAoeo LAM oSn1o
Lamar. Colorado.
Tsaru@y : 1915.
To Aiva Roy Kintner Hugotou, Kansas,
C,ntsstee
You arc hereby notified that Wade H. odneai
who gives F.oris, Ok shnma, a. his post ONCE
address, did on January 6, 1915, file In this Ct
fcs his duly corroboe.ssd application to conts st
and secure the cancellation Of your Homestead
Entry No. 0,2ii6, Serial No, ol2sio made Dec
10 1912, for Lots g. g 10 - W. ne%. nsA nwA
* nwI+ Section l6 Township IS
Range q West, 9Th Principal meridian. and a
grounds for his eontsst Lsallsgss that said Alva
Roy Kintucr has nsvsr established permanent
-esSdenc on said land: that he has only made oc-
casiouaI visits therefor that bs has fnilsd 70 cul
tivats any part thereof, and that all thee de-
faults continue TO this date.
You ase, therefore further notified that the
aid allegations will be taken ~ confessed and
your aid entry will b cancelled without further
right to b hard, either bsqse this osiee or sp-
peal, II you iail TO ale in this aes within twsn.
ty doys after the FOURTH publication Of this
notfbe. as shown bel0w. your answer. uad6r
oath. specifically responding to these allegations
Of contest together with due proof that You have
ssrvsl . copy Of your answer on the said
contostsnt either in persca er'y registered mail
You should state In your answer the name Of
the post once 70 which yau desire future notices
70 be ssnt TO you.
EUGENE n. WHITAKER
Register
Date Of first publication Feb. 18th 1915
Date of second publication Feb. 10 1919
Ddts of:third publication Feb &c
fourth =" Mar. eth
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Publisher)
Department Of the Interior
U. S Land Office at Lamar Colo
Jan. ls, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Arthur
l. Parker, of Springfield, Colo, who
on Oct 10th, lall. made Homestead
entry. serial No. 0lll4s. for 81, Sec. T.
township 50 south Range 46
west 9Th principal meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three yenr
proof. to estabIi.h claim to the land
above described, before Silas e. Speck-
mann, United States CON-, at Spring
field Colo. on the 9Th day of Mar, 1915
Claimant zines IS witnesses:
F. Delos Wallace
w. L. Burdick
Thomss H. Sawyers,
Rose o. Wallace all of Springfield, Col
EUGENE n. WHnAKER. R@siPssr
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1915-02-26
LoEALS.

dYr.
H. Kaiser is painting his new
hcrSs.
Mrs. Measel has been sick dur
ing the week.
LATE Burton is remodeling his
restaurant and barber shop this
week.
Ed. Measel got his hot bed
ready and seeded down, and
then came the snow and freeze.
Atty Albert straightenid out
several legal cases at Ston-
ington the first of the week,
some of them being before JUS
tice Jones.
Attorney Alberti might as
we'll move to town at once, for
the knotty legal problems of the
county are going to keep him
here most of the time any way.
Notice.
Fruit, shade, ornamental trees
and small fruit trees. Delivery
al Springfield about April first.
Will appreciate your order.
So E. Emerson.
Or. Verify, in the capacity of.
county health officer, was here
Saturday investigating tie new
eruptive disease. He is inclined
. to believe it to be chicken-pox,
but holds a final decision in re-
serve.
Cattle for sale. 1000 native
American cows, from three to-
seven years old. Well bred; 80 Il
white faces; 5000 per head f.
o. B. cars. Spring delivery
F. Regnier
CO. Regnier, Colo.
AS predicted by the Herald,
the new hardware, like the new
bank, started off with a good bus
mess, which proves the wisdom
of Springfield reaching out after
it, and OF the parties in locating
hsre; and it would be ditto with
lumber yard.
DIR. Culp is now at home in
Springfield, established in one Of
the finest residences in town, and
will soon have a fine and cen
trally located Office and library.
He has had installed a private
telephone lire, and all you have
&c Go now is to ring the doctor
up and tell him what you want.
Hazel's Fire.
Com. Hazel. greatly peeved,
came into the Herald sanctum
Monday, declared that the two
little squibs in the Herald about
him last week were intended to
injure him." and demanded"
that we make it right. What he
wants mace right is that while
the fire he kindled by burning
off Russian thistes on deserted
farm while the wind was whoop-
in.coughing at the rate of 40 TO 60
miles an hour, was raging over
the prairies and threatening the
property and homes of people,
he was at home eating supper
when instead thereof lie
was out on the firing line"
fighting fire like the specified
Jews. He admits starting it
by burning off Russian thistles
Cor calm that doesn't belong to
him and now being contested by
J. r. Bottorff); and we still
wonder" if he knows it's a
$4,000 fine to thus set the p1ai
ries on fire, and that it oue hit to
be $4,000 for the chairman of
the county commissioners to SO
do, when it's his business to
pest warnings against such fires
and notices of such fines. Also
wonder if he hasn't got Russian
thistles at home to burn, without
having to 60 Oh to burn some
body else's thistles. Wonder,
too, how much he got for the
job, and II he's going to make
Mr.. Bottor6 pay for il. Incl
dentally, we advise MIR. Hazel the
naxt time he goes away from
home to burn thistles to take q
squirtgun along to squirt out the
Gre just as it goes from the
thisetss into tie high grass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-18

population, it draws from less enter
prising cities, and its growth is accord
ingly still further stimulated.
The small town should begin ut an
early period to accustom itself to prop
or regulations of different kinds. Only
by suitable regulation may the plans,
once adopted, lie carried ont.
1t has sometimes happened III Amer
lea that towns have been laid out along
certain lines. but have grown OFF at
one side in Il manner not intended by
their designers. such towns are often
cited rs examples Of the futilty of
attempting 10 forecast the future Of
civic Developments The abSurdity o.
laying out Il plan ana then expecting 81
city to develop along such lines Of ia
own accord. ANA when il does not Tue
added absurdlty OF pointing out its fail
ure to do SO as an argument against
city planning. are an adding of insult
to injury. / would be as sensible to
erect Il araYn artor ana expect the
vines to traiH themselves withrl. 'ies
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-18
CAROLINE S. HARRINGTON
Native of Bennington Who Died /
Nebraska.

INCbi doNos
The following from the Geneva,
Neb., Signal will be OF interest to
many of the older residents of Ben
nington:
Caroline S. Harrington was born
in Bennington, VT, August 10, 1882,
where she grew to womanhood and
where she was married TO Isaiah Mat
teson, January 6, 1S49.
ITO this union four children were
born Clark H., Richard A, Aurilla
E., and Charles W., all Of whom are
living and were present at the funer-
al services.
There are eleven grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren living.
Mrs. Matteson also leaves two broth
ers, Charles Harrington of Orange,
Cal, and William H. Harrington of
Bradley, S. d.
"On May 90, 1S49, Mr.. and Mrs.
Matteson moved from Bennington
county, Vermont, going by canal boat.
lake steamer and stage coach. to Ash
ford, Fond du Lac county, Wis, then
a wooded wilderness, where they es-
tablished home. cleared away the
forest and reared their children to
man and womanhood. After most Of
the children had settled in Fillmore
county, Nebraska, they sold their
Wisconsin home and in May, 1892,
came to Geneva township and bought
the w. I. Carson homestead. In 1890
Mr.. Matteson's health failed and they
went to live with their daughter, Mrs.
John NJ. Ward, where Mr.. Matteson
died in October of that year. Mrs.
Matteson continued to live with the
Wards until December l, 1915, when
she passed to the great beyond at the
age of SO years, 8 months and Is
days, loved and respected by all who
knew her.
The funeral took place from the
Ward home in Geneva Friday after
noon and was conducted by Rev. B.
A. Warren OF the Geneva Congrega-
tional church. The interment was
in the Fairmont cemetery"