Lottie E. Hopkins

HALE, District Judge.

This case comes before the court upon a libel in rem for salvage brought by Cyrus R. Tupper in behalf of himself and the other owners and the crew of the steam tug Carita. The schooner Lottie E. Hopkins is a fishing vessel of about 47 tons, net tonnage, and at the time in question was owned by William A. Trufant, of Harpswell. Her value is estimated to be from $600 to $1,000. At the time the salvage service was rendered, she had on board fish of the value of $60. On September 23, 1904, she was engaged in the business of fishing, and was under the command of Capt. Gilbert…