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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01

the decision of Carranza to surrender the
American prisoners held at Chihuahua, in
compliance with President Wilson's ulti-
matum. A bulletin from Mexico City,
however, indicates that he will remain in
flexible in his demand for the withdrawal
Of American troops from Mexican soil.
The general opinion throughout govern
ment circles, as reported from Washing
ton, is that the release of prisoners will
soften the tension of the present crisis and
postpone, if not avert, war. It is also be-
lieved that it will open the door for medi-
alton between the United States and Mex
leo, by the Pan-American powers. The
chances are, however, that an offer of
mediation, if presented, will be rejected,
on the ground that the two countries can
settle their differences directly.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Calls upon Mexicans to Unite in Fighting
Americans.

A proclamation has been issued by Gen
de facto government, calling upon all who
have been in arms against the government
to abandon that attitude and join the Car
rama forces, in case of war with the
United States. It is believed that there
have already been many responses.
Rumors continue to circulate to the eff
feet that Pancho Villa will unite with
Carranza in fighting the Americans, but
whether this is true or not is not definitely
known
Reports from Ell Paso, Texas, dated June
9th, stated that more than one hundred
wealthy Mexicans, who, prior to the sur
render of the Vallista garrison at Jaurez
last January, had been active in support
ing the abandoned leader, and who had
since been refugees in Ell Paso, had now
recrossed the Rio Grande, and apparently
had been received in good favor by author
tiles Of the de facto government.
CARRANZA DECIDES TO RELEASE
PRISONERS
Danger of Immediate War now Believed
to be Averted.
According to reports received just as we
go to PRESS and since preparing the fore
going article for publication events have
taken a very unexpected turn in connec-
tion with the Mexican situation. Virtually
all danger of immediate war with Mexico
is now believed to have been averted by
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
NEWS OF THE WORLD
Assurance given Latin American Republics

It has been anxiously asked: "What ef-
feet would war with Mexico have upon
our relations with the republics Of Central
and Southern America?',' The Wilson adj
miniStration has especially endeavored to
cultivate friendly relations with these
countries to the south. Since the begin
ming of the European war, American busi-
ness men have more and more seen the
necessity Of building up trade relations
with Latin-America
Until two years ago, the vast commercial
opportunities existing in Argentina, Brazil,
and other parts Of South America were
not appreciated, by far the greater portion
Of this trade going to Europe, as result.
For the purpose of disarming suspicion
and criticism in the Latin-American re-
publics, Secretary Lansing, on June 21st,
sent memorandum to the diplomatic
representatives Of South and Central
American nations, reviewing the situation
existing between the United States and
Mexico, and announcing that if hostilities
should develop, the purpose Of the United
States would be merely to defend itself
against further invasion, and not to inter-
vene in Mexican affairs.
The conclusion of his note was as fol-
lows:
'Hostilities, in short, would be simply a
state of international war, without pur-
pose, OH the part Of the United States,
other than to end the conditions which
menace our national peace and the safety
Of our citizens"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Opinion Divided in South American
Republics

According to newspaper reports, Latin
American opinion is considerably divided
regarding the matter, some looking upon
the presence Of American troops in Mexico
with great distrust, while others feel in
clined to keep hands off in the affair, be-
lieving that conditions have reached a
stage when action by the United States
cannot be delayed.
During the past week, Chile has des-
patched circular note to the other South
American republics, asking that they all
unite in an effort to prevent war, but the
Argentine government promptly refused to
join the movement.
Washington reports indicate that, de-
spite the attitude Of President Wilson, as
outlined in his note to the Latin-American
republics, there is a growing sentiment in
congress in favor Of immediate interven-
tion in Mexico, for the purpose Of restor-
ing stable government.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Age Restriction Removed.

Rush orders from Adjutant- general
Mccain, on June 26th, ignored age re-
strictions for enlistment in the United
States army, and opened the government
forces to loving boys.
Any youth of eighteen can now join the
army without his parents consent. The
former limit was twenty-one. Moreover,
boys under eighteen can enlist, with their
parents consent.
The basis Of this order was recent act
by congress, approved on June 3rd, 1916.
This is declared to be the most sweeping
order ever issued to a regular army Of
recruiting officers. A Washington report
says that this counteracts fully any paren-
tai wishes in the matter and adds
Beginning today, the mothers Of Amer
lea are powerless to prevent enlistment of
their sons, if they are eighteen years Of
age"
American Refugees Hurry from Mexico.
During the past week, hundreds of
American refugees have been pouring into
Vera Cruz, from whence they are being
transported to the United States by Amer
lean warships. The different hotels and
rooming houses Of that seaport have been
filled to overfowing, and it is believed that
only few hundred Americans now remain
in the interior Of the country.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
War with Mexico, no Cataclysm

Most editorial writer's believe that war
with Mexico will create scarcely a ripple
upon the waters Of American everyday
life.
One writer says:
"We are walking toward no abyss
socially, industrially, or financially. The
nation s strength to meet all shocks that
may occur is superabundant The trial is
relatively less than we endured in the In
dian wars of one hundred years ago. A
nation Of 100,O00,000 people is detaching
100000 or 10000 Of it's citizens to the
necessary task Of forcing a turbulent
neighbor to respect its rights. Lives will
be lost in the conflict, and the loss will be
grlev0us, but not such as will so mar the
nations strength as to result in any sort
Of catastrophe"
There are many observers who believe
that if this country and Mexico 60 to war,
the stock market story Of 1916 will be
repetition Of 1898 On the other hand.
some writers point out that the war with
Spain was chiefly naval affair, whereas
a fight with Mexico will closely resemble
the Boer war, which lasted nearly three
years and caused England $1,700,000,00O
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
ROOSEVELT GIVES UNQUALIFIED
ENDORSEMENT OF HUGHES

Advises Progressives to support the
Republican Nominee for President
Declares that Third Ticket
would simply insure the
Reelection of Wilson.
Following are extracts from letter Of
far-reaching Importance written byColonel
Theodore Roosevelt to the Progressive Ma
tional Committee, declining the party s
nomination for president and urging the
Progressives to give their unqualified sup
port to Charles E. Hughes, the Republican
nominee:
"The Progressive movement has been
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01

the entire output Of the machine gun fac
tories is under contract to foreign nations,
and the guns can be obtained only by in
tervention by our own government.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01

given an incalculable impetus by what the
Progressive party has DONE Our strong
est party antagonists have accepted and
enacted into law, or embodied in their
party platforms, very many Of our most
important principles. Much has been ac-
complished in awakening the public to a
better understanding Of the problems of
social and industrial welfare
"Yet it has become entirely evident that
the people, under existing conditions, are
not prepared to accept new party $ :
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Strong Endorsement of Hughes.

In my judgment, the nomination of
Mr.. Hughes meets the conditions set forth
in the statement of the Progressive ma
tional committee, issued last January, and
in my own statements. Under existing
conditions, the nomination of third
ticket would, in my judgment, be merely
Continued on Page 78)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Present Administration more
Reprehensible than Buchanan S.

'"The present administration, during it's
three years of life, has been guilty of
shortcomings more signal than those of
any administration since the days Of Bu-
chanan.
From the standpoint of national honor
and interest it stood on an even lower
level than the administration of Buchanan.
No administration in our history has done
more to relax the spring of the ma
tional will and to deaden the national
conscience y
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Increases in Army Appropriation Bill

The army appropriation bill, carrying
increases Of $26, 100000 over the amount in
the measure, as it was reported by the com
mittee, and totaling $180,0OO,OOO in it's
final form, was passed by the National
House of Representative on June 26th.
The principal additions to the measure
were increases Of 100000 for machine
guns; $3,0OOO00 for horses; $1,OOO,OOO for
medical supplies; 100000 for the manu-
featuring Of arms; $3,OOO,OOO for ordnance
supplies; $5,O00000 for field artillery;
$5,OOO,OOO for field artillery ammunitions,
and $l,5OO,OOO for summer training camps.
The greatest shortage faced by the coun-
try is in machine guns 1t is claimed that
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-07-01
Declaration by Japanese Foreign Ministe

During the past week, declarations have
been attributed to Mexicans that assur-
ances had been received from Japan that
munitions and other assistance would be
given to Mexico in the event of war with
this country AS soon as this report was
brought to Baron Ishii, the Japanese for
eign minister at Tokyo, he is reported to
have said:
"Of course, any claim that the Japa-
nese government will assist Mexico with
munitions and arms is out Of the question,
and absurd. AS for private japanese COM
panies selling arms to Mexico, I consider
it extremely improbable. AS you know,
all available rifles and guns are being fur
nlshed to Japan allies, to assist in bring
ing the European war to a successful issue.
Let me say this with all the emphasis and
earnestness at my command: The Japanese
nation sincerely hopes that armed conflict
between the United States and Mexico may
be avoided.
Japan s. interest in America, North
Central, and South, being essentially pacific
and commercial, any event bringing dis
turbances into the American market would
be felt keenly in Japan This is especially
true at a moment when the whole Euro
pean trade is virtually closed to Japan
and the Chinese market is seriously upset."
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
REWAl II p
$4,000

Whereas certain and numerous par
ties have been killing animals belong
ng to The Prairie Cattle Co. Ltd. some
for the purpose of selling tn :
meat, others for the purpose of ot
tanning meat for their own consumptioa
and others for the reason that the cat
tie have been giving then annoyance
This is to give notice that the above re-
ward of $500. 90 will be given to anyone
giving such information as will lead tc
the convicticA, of each and every guilty
person. All animals belon Ring tn
The Prairie Cattle Co.. Ltd. are branded
JJ on left nip. and all information
should be given to II. G. Gl azbrook.
Manager Prairie Cattle Co. Lt3., Hig,
Higbee. Cello. Adv
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SUM M oNS

STATE OF COLORADO. SIS. n,.,L;,t In the e.,
County of BAca. Dfstrict Court
Elizabeth J. Carlson. Plaintiff.
J. NJ. 5kus., Executor under
last will and Testament Of SUMMONS.
Chariss Skuse. drcsased; Will
liam r. Leonard, the unknown
successor in trur, of George
W. Toms. decensed. trustee for
the use Uf Will m f. con-
ard, and per sons y"hose
name. are unknown to the
Plsintif' Defendant.
Tho People oil the State of Colorado,
To u. NJ. Skuse. Executor under lss will and
testament of Charles Sknse. deceased: William F.
Leonard. the unknown successor in trust of
George W. Toms deceased. trustee for the use OF
wism +. Leonard. and persons whose names
are unknown to the plaintiff. the defendant above
named GREETING:
You arc hereby required tn appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff
in the District court of Baca county. State of Col.
orado, and answer the complaint therein within
twenty days after the service hereof il served
within this county, or if served out of this coun-
ty. or by publication. within thirty days after
the service hereof. exclusive of The day of serv-
ice; or Judgment by default will be taken against
you according t" the prayer of the complaint.
And ifa copy of the complaint in the above en-
titled action be not served with this summons, or
~
then ten days additional to tine time hereinbsfore
spec6ed for appearance and auswer will be allow
ed before the taking of Judgment by default as
/, Aforesaid.
The s1id action is brought to quiet title to the
following described real estate. situate. lying and
being in the County of Baca and State Of Colo
RADIO, to- wit
The Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty-two
t32), in Township Twenty-nine t29) South. of
Range Forty. six t46) West of the Sixth Principal
Meridian. containing One Hundred and sixty
tIsOl acres. more or less. G vernuent survey
And the complaint herein further rerites: That
the plaintiff verify b. eves that tnerc are persons
Interested in the above described land whose
names sho can not insert here because their
Names residences and postnfiicc addresses are
unknown to her, and that the interest of such un-
known persons has been derived BY assignment
or decds Of conveyance or liens which are not of
record. or by virtue of the laws of descentand In
heritsucc bat of which record uotice is given.
and that such unknown persons are necessary
and proper parties hereto. Will more fully ap-
near from the complaint in said action to which
reference is here mgde: copy of which COM
complaint is hereto attached.
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
SPENCER & MINOR
off gnr Hotel pringfieolor

You are hereby required TO appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plain
tiff in the District court Of Baca county, State Of
Colorado and answer the eompIaint therein
within twenty days after the service hereof. II
served within this county. or. II served out of
this county. Or By publication. within thirty
days after the service hereof. exclusive Of the
day of service. or Judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the pra yer Of the
complaint And If a copy of the complaint in t. e
above entitled action be not served with this
sum mons. or if the service hereof be made out of
this state, then ten days additional to the time
hercinbefore specified for appearance and an
swer will be allowed before the taking Of judR-
melt by dcfauie as Aforesaid.
The said actor ia brought to quiet title to the
following described real estate. situate. lying and
being in the COUNTY OF Bacn and State of Colo
RADIO. to- Wit:
The Northeast Quarter of Section twenty
seven t27l in Township Twenty mine I2eI South.
Of Ranpe Forty-six t4Gl West of the Sixth Prn-
cipAl Meridian. containing One Hundred And
Sixty i60l acres. moIe or less Gov srnment sur
vey.
And the complaint htrein further reeites:
That the plaintiff verify believes that there are
persons interested the above described land
whose names he can mot insert herein because
their names. resdencea and postotfiee addresses
Ere unknown to him. and that the interest of
such unknown persors has been derived by as-
Sgnment or deeds Of cony eyance or liens which
are not Of record. by virtue of the lnxs Of de-
scent and inheritance. but of which no record
notice is given, and that sucii unknown persons
are necessary and proper parties hereto. as will
mae fully appear from the complaint in said ac'
tion 10 which reference is h. re msdc COPY OF
which complaint ii hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that if YOU fail q
appear. and 70 the said complaint as
above requirei the said plaintiff will take ,udH-
ment az prayed for in said ceis plant.
Given under my hand andthe seal of said Die
lSEALl trict court at Spr inEiied in said Coun-
ty, this 2ith day Of Novem Der. A. D. 1915.
I. ELDON ALLEN.
Clerk I, f the District Court
}. X. DOUGHTY. Atty Tor Plsintiir.
First Publication December ;5. 1916
Last Publication JANUARY 5 Tn. 1917.
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Summons.

Summons.
STATE aaosy OF & koss p..ris, IL the sv
Elis.h.tA J. c.tlson. Plaintiff.
Fss.e.. a. Pisres. The Farmer.
1. ..;o g. has:s ass:s ssa.sss a.ss' ,of ghS It.
9sS nS,e e' cu%,ary I'm The | aes,ne SUMMONS.
Sheriff Of Las Animss county,
Colorado. successor In trust To
Thomas y. N tfett trustee,
uatss"a 70 the PI:,e.is: s: -.
rhs people Of the stass Of Colorado,
10 Frances A. Pierce. rhe Farmers Loan
trust Company. Thomas o. Mofea trustee for
the use Of The sarners Loan trust Company:
the acting Sheriff Of Las .nimss county. toio-
redo suecsssoe IN trust to Thom1s o MUfett
trustee, aad versons whose names are unknown to
the pl.iatiff, the defendants above named.
Greeting:
You are hereby required to appear in an seton
brought assiaet you by the above named plain
i6 In the district court Of paca county. State Of
Colorado. and Answer the csmplAint therein with
In twsniy days after the service hereof if served
within this county: Or. if served out of ahs eoun-
~, r by public ation within thirty days after the
rvivs hereof, exclusive Of the day OF service; or
Judgment BY default will be taken against you
sec riding to the prayer Of the compliant. And il
a ooy of he complaint in the aboue entitled &C.
i'm he not served with this summons. or if the
rvice hereof be made out of this state. then ten
lays additional to the tins hersinbefore specified
for appearance and answer will be allowed before
tns takiuz Of judgment by default Us nfsresaid.
The said action il brought to quiet title to the
following described real estate, situate. lying
And bsins In the County of Baca and State Of
oIorado, to-wit:-
1bs Southwss quarter OF Section Thirty-thre
1851. in Township Twsnty.nine 1891 South of
Range forty-six l+6l West Of the Sixth Prin-
c,pal Meridian contain nE one Hundred and
Sixty [l60l acres. more or less, Cove nment sur
vsy.
And the complaint herein further rscit-s; THAT
the pl ,in tif verify believes that there rer-
sons interested In the above described land whoss
names she can not insert herein because their
names. residences and postoftice addresses are
unknown to her. and that the interest Of such
unknown persons has been der we'd by assign
rnent or deeds of conveyance liens which are
not Of Record or by virtuu of the laws Of descent
and inheritance. but Of which no ord notice is
given, and that such unknown persons nee
essary and proper partiee hereto. as will more
fully appear from the complaint in said action to
which reference Is here made: y copy Of which is
hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear. and answer the said comp p'aint a-
above required. the said plaintiff will take judg-
msat az prayed for in said Complaint.
GivaN under my hand and the seal of raid Di--
trict Court sT Springfield In said COUNTY. This
Arh day Of Novsn Der. A. D. 1915.
T. ELDON ALLEN.
(3EALl Clerk Of The pisTricr CourT.
J. K. DOUGHTY, AIRY for PisiNtif.
Ei1sI Psb, Dec. lS. lsls.
LAsT Pub. jan. 5 1917.
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
NOTICE FoRPUBLICATIoN

Department of the Interior. U land ofcs =
Lamar, colorado. Dec. IL, 1876.
Notice is hereby given that Roy C. Foremsn
Spr;nsflcd Colo. who on May 3lst' 1919 Da
homestead entry, No Ol3l76. for ncs4swst, nv
sea and SCI ses. Lots % and 27. Sec. and n'
neh. Lots g. 90, %. Sec. Z. nwianw',, Lots .. ~.
O. of section 7. 3: X. 45 9Th prime
meridian has filed ..otce of intention to M g
final three year proof. to establish claim 10
land above described before Silas E speckman'
S Commiss sic ner at springfeld colorado on ih'
18th day of Jan. 1917.
Ciaimant names as witnesses:
Charles B. Foreman, Tory =. Barrier. James ,
Rogers all three of Springfield Colo {. 5. berr!
man. Villas. Colo.
A L BEAVER Register
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
lD,LIs.L..l


Department of the Interior u. S. Land Othee az
Lamar. Colo. Dec. Il. 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Charles b. torensn
OF Springfield. ,olo., who on MAY 81. 1873. fnsf
Homes tead entry No. OIL ii77 for Lots 20. Il. ny .
sci. section s. lots IL. 49, 25. %. uwas~ OF ~
L. Township 81 south. Range d6 WS'
9Th =. NJ. mas filed notice OF intenf"n
to make inal three year proof. to Establish cn1"
to the Ilud sbovc deserved. before Siiss t.
Speckmann. U. Com. at Springfield. eofeA. "a
the 18th day of January. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Tony +. Barrier, James NJ. Roserr. Roy I. fNfs
man all three of Springfield. Colo. {. 5. Br-r'
man. of Villas. Colo.
a. l.. BEAVERS. Re Eistor-
The Springfield herald., 1916-12-29
Summons.
In The
D is'l'ct Ctuf

STATE OF COLORADO. lsc In rhe
County Of Baca. ' d is'l ct Ctui
Carl J. Carlso;;;s Plaintiff.
John A Borg. John Borg. The
EArmsrs Loan 4 Trust Com
Iany, Thomae o. Mohett, 1us- SUMMONS.
teo for the use o. The Farm
erp Loan 4 Trust Company:
Nichols & Shapard Company.
"a corporstion). and persons
Whos0 nance srs unknown to
the plaintiff. Defendants.
Ths People OF the State of Colorado.
To John A. Borg. John Borg. The Farmers
Loan q Trust Company. Thomas o. MoFett
trustee.f for the use of The Farmers osn Trust
Conpsny: Nichols Sheppard Company. "a cor
pssae:ou), and persons whose names are unknown
- - plsintd. the defendants above named
GREETING: