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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
DURANGO PIONEER rs DEAD.

Henry H. Strater, one Of Durangos
most progressive pioneers, passed
away in Cleveland, Ohio, Sunday, De-
cember 6. News of his death was re-
ceived here by Mrs. Henry Schroeder,
who was his childhood nurse. IL vas
known that he underwent an opera
ton for tumor in Mayo brothers hos
pital about two months ago. Duran-
go friends were advised that he vas
recovering and had gone to Cleveland
to recuperate. His death came as a
distinct shock to them.
The deceased was about 55 years of
age. He and his family settled in
Durango In the early SOS and he had
very important place in the towns
early commercial history. He owned
chain Of drug stores throughout
the southwest, the places Of business
being located in Durango, Silverton
and Rico. The Durango store occu-
pied the corner where the Graden
Mercantile company's dry goods de-
Strater hotel, the Columbian, now
known as the Strater annex, the rcw
Of cottages on the east side of T. y
street, the Hammond resifer-7
Boulevard and La Plata cour
court house. tw0-story brick iie-
ture which stood near the present site
Of the Strater.
In all commercial enterprises he
was a recognized live wire" and a
man who stood for the best things in
the community. When the board Of
trade was organized in 1891 he was
elected president, and had much to
do with its success. But when the
panic of 1913 swept over the country
he was one Of those who suffered
heavy financial losses and was forced
to give up one after another of his
holdings until he had practically roth
ing left.
Not undaunted by the failure, he
started out to retrieve his lost for
tune. He and his estimable wife, who
was his constant companion, went to
Denver, where he invented "Dry Gil
mate" cigars. The patent was sold
to Soils, who during all his years Of
manufacturing the article has been
paying Mr.. Strater handsome roy
atty. During the past ten years ne
had been located In Havana, Cuba,
where he was an exporter of tobacco.
He had representatives in the various
commercial centers Of the east, and
the venture seems to have been profit
able.
About once year Mr.. and Mrs.
Strater made trips to the United
States. About eight years ago Coun-
ty Judge McCloud, who was one Of
his close friends, enjoyed visit with
him in Philadelphia. During A. M.
Camps recent trip to Cuba, he was
indebted to him FOR many pleasing
courtesies.
The deceased was man who held
. warm place ir many peoples af-
fections and scores Of Durango resi-
dents learn Of his death with ssnse
Of personal loss.
In addition to his devoted wife, Mr..
Strater il survived by two brothers,
Fred Strater Of Denver. and Frank
Strater Of Cleveland, Ohio. Two chill
dren born In Durango passed away
here and wsrs laid 10 rest In The
Greenmount cemetery. His parsnts
were also buried here.
Although the msssaee received "
Mrs. Schroeder did NOT say where n
rsmains would - inferred, Y y - !.
pcssd that Cleveland win - ~ -
ial plaes- n s|3Is
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Large Appropriation Desired for
Mesa Verde National Park.

Thomas Rickner, superintendent of
Mesa Verde, has been in Durango for
a couple of days enlisting the influ-
ence of the business men and com
mercial organizations for an increas-
ed appropriation for the Mesa Verde
National park. In view of the fast
that with better state highways,
the number of visitors to the parI;
will be increased many fold, he de-
sires to improve the accommodations
at the camp and do considerable road
work, reducing the grade, etc. Mr..
Rickner found ready desponse from
our people and we understand that
National Park Superintendent Daniels
and Congressman Taylor have ex-
pressed they willingness to assist in
securing the amount necessary to car
ry on the work. The number Of Wis
itors the coming season promises to
be very large as Traffic Manager
Wadleigh of the Denver g. Rio Grande
is going to feature Mesa Verde as one
of the special attractions on the line.
We are told that the railroad will
have special agent on the exposi-
tion grounds in California who will
route all through travellers this way
free of charge. This makes il doubly
essential that the park be placed in
the best possible condition to accom-
modate the tourists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
In the County Court.

On petition of County Attorney
Clements and County Physician Me-
Even the case against Harry Schra-
der, charged with insanity, has been
dismissed. This morning argument
was heard on the motion for new
trial in the case of the Fulton Mar
ket VS.. John Morgan of Silverton.
Judge McCloud took the case under
advisement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
To Attend Cooley Trial.

E. S. Crist, A. G. Daggett, e. w
Thatcher, G. S. Grathwait and d. s
Kelley were among the Chama peo-
pie bound for Aztec this morning to
appear as witnesses in the trial OF
young Cooley, who is charged with
the murder Of his cousin, the son OF
j. NJ. Gilliand. Fhis is Cooley's thirt
trial. The first resulted in life sen.
tence and in the second he was sen.
fenced to hang.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Funeral of the Late Margaret coilett

Inc funefuI OF the Iate Margarei
Collett was held from st. Cola.aba's s
church this morning at O'clock. Rev,
Father Callahan celebrated the re-
uiem high mass. Many friends of the
young girl were in attendance at the
service and formed part of the fu.
neral cortege that wended its way to
Greenmount, where the body was in
tered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Inc l4ieDier company, Wntcn mas
supplied American cities many sump-
tuous and enjoyable theatrical enter
tainments, went into bankruptcy in
the federal court in New York a few
days ago. It was said in the COM
pany's behalf that they made con-
tracts before the European war which
have cost it enormously. Moving pic
lures are also thought to have con-
tributed to the company's troubles.
Gen. A. M. Auerbach, surgeon 1t
the head Of the department Of public
health, is planning a defensive CAM
paign to keep yellow fever from in
vading Vera Cruz.
United States of sci ,852,34 was
shown at the week ending December
s, marking a gain over the previous
week, Of $5,439,0 ,047. Exports are
shown as $46,s20, ,626 and imports as
S24 1858 ,284 for the week ending De-
cember 5, ms compared with $42,098,-
S52 and $26,6s5,557 respectively for
the week previous.
Figures announced by the munici-
showed there were few jobs open last
Saturday. Less than 900 positions
were offered to more than 1000 men
and women.
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
is the latest of the big concerns to
show its confidence in the business
future of the country, w. E. Hodges,
xrfr r,rActIat,t t,, ckarun xc
announced in the placing Of $2,000,-
900 contract for steel rails for spring
delivery and said that he would spend
SO 100000 month for the next rev
months for supplies and uipr ent.
This is just S1,000,000 more a month
than the average of the last eight
months.
In report Of expenditures of the
government, just issued, it is shown
that England spent $4,000 in convey
ing the body of the late u. s. Am
bnssador Whitelaw Reid to America.
The Boston stock exchange reopen
ed for restricted trade yesterday.
Business is to be conducted in man
ner similar to the regulations of the
New York exchange.
Among Uncle Sans orders for
metal products is one for 25,000 tons
of barber wire, Of which 5000 have
already been shipped to France. An
order for 100000 entrcnching tools.
for Iceland, was announced from
Pittsburg. Inquiry for 10000 tons
OF rails comes from Norway. Large
tonnages Of nickel have been shipped
to Great Britain, France, Russia and
Japan Motorcycle makers are re-
ceiving large export orders.
Connie Mark says the next world
series will be staged between two Bos-
ton clubs. He thinks the Red Sox will
win in the American and the Braves
repeat in the National league. Connie
also believes the Detroit Tigers will
be strong contenders, but admits the
Athletics are out of the race for 1915.
There are eighteen Kansas coun-
ties which do not even own a poor
farm. There are three others that
l:wn roor farms, but have not operat-
ed them for the past two years and
two other counties that own the land
for poor farm but have no build
irgs or other improvements. During
the entire year there we're only 898
inmates of all classes in the poor
farms of the state, and there were
32 counties without inmates of any
Kind during the year.
Il
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Christmas Greetings.

The Denver & Rio Grande railroad
is extending Yule-tide cheer to its pa
irons in the form Of an artistically
decorated poster on which the follow
ing good wishes are given: "We ex-
tend hearty Christmas greetings and
every good wish for your happiness
and prosperity throughout the entire
New Year"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Inspecting Durango High School,

Prof. w. A. Cook, of the University
of Colorado, who is officially desig-
mated as the state high school visitor
arrived from Silverton this morning
to spend a couple of days here in
specting the local high school. 1t is
a part of his duties to asst in the
revision of the courses of the accred.
tied high schools as well as helping
the high schools that are not on the
accredited list to reach the standard
required to place them there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Sick Child Reported Improved.

La Plata friends OF Mr.. and Mrs
George Carr, OF Mancos, will be pleas
ed to know that their youngest daugh-
ter's condition shows considerable i'm.
provement and is now considered out
os danger. The little one, a tot of
4, contracted whooping cough and dur
ing her illness ruptered blood
vessel. For time her life hung in
the balance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Not only that, but their general health
seems to be benefited in remarkable
way
This is a matter of no small i'm
pcrtarce. While radium itself is the
most costly thing in the world, being
worth over S2,500,000 an ounce, the
ore from which 1t is taken is by no
me; MS so precious that anybody Of
moderate means could not afford to
buy and keep on hand considerable
quantity of it.
at takes ton of carnotite to pro-
duce bit Of radium no bigger than
the head of pin; and the cost Of the
radium is due mainly to the difficulty
of the processes involved in extract
ing it.
Perhaps il the sufferer from rheu-
matism were to keep few pounds
of earnotite by him he would expert
ence relief. The matter, of course,
is wholly one of speculation as yet.
"There is no question of the fact
that radium is good for rheumatism.
1t has been used very successfully in
the treatment of this distressing trou-
bic, the method commonly adopted
being to allow the patient to breathe
the carnations of the mysterious min
eral through rubber tube entering
the nostrils."
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Red Cross Seals moi on Sale
In Durango.

Through the announcement sent out
by those in charge of the Red Cross
seals in Colorado we understood that
the clubs of the city would have
charge of the sales and so stated in
the Herald. 1t now appears no ar
rangements have been made, with the
result that the seals cannot be pur-
chased here. At the meeting Tues
day afternoon the Civic club ladies
discussed the advisability of handling
them, but decided at this late date it
would not be profitable, or of any spe-
cial benefit to the cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Found Operation Unnecessary.

io"'u OPeia'ioh oHhecessaTy.
Frank Dodge and wife returned last
night after an absence of only few
weeks instead of few months as
originally planned. Mr.. Dodge was
rot satisfied with the diagnosis made
of his case by eastern surgeons and
returned to Pueblo, where he expect
ed to undergo an operation at the
Minnequa hospital, but physicians
there found that surgical treatment
was unnecessary and he is home
again. He will go on duty shortly.
j. V. Monroe, of Pueblo, has
been holding down mis- position here
for him during his enforced vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Braiden Coppinger Visiting
Home Folk.

Braiden Coppinger, one of the stall
walt sons of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Cop
pinger, is home for visit after an
absence Of nearly two years and q
half. Braiden has nothing in common
with the prodigal son the good books
tell about except the welcome he is
hosts OF friends are killing the fatted
ro boo nufng ba snt ms 'ohg Isay hf awy ,Sra
has not recovered from the attack of
wanderlust and the first OF the year
expects to journey to Los Angeles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Returns to shiprock.

Supt. W. I. Shelton returned to the
Shiprock school this morning after a
three days stay in town on depart
ment business. While visiting here,
Mr.. Shelton always makes it a point
to look after the welfare of the vari-
Gus Shiprock school girls who are em-
pioyed in Durango homes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Republican Expense Account.

George w. Moody, chairman of the
Republican county central committee,
has filed with the county clerk his
statement of expenses during the cam
paign. The statement shows that
s900.14 was expended. As yet the
chairman of the Democratic central
committee has not filed his statement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Reception for Rev. and Mrs. d. p.

Friday evening, December II, re-
ception will be given in honor of Rev.
and Mrs. d. P. Gaines at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Henderson,
S4S Third avenue, from 8 to 10 p. m.
All members of the Baptist church
and friends are cordially invited to
attend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
To Spend Two Months in the Old

Mr.. and Mrs. William Graft. pros
porous ranch people of the Animas
valley, left this morning for their old
home in southeastern Ohio to visit
for couple of months. Mrs. Graft
has not been well of late and the trip
is made, in part, for the benefit Of
her health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
In the District Court.

The case of Morgan VS.. Powell is
being heard in district court today.
The plaintiff is suing for damages he
alleges were caused by Powell sheep
running over his ditch A jury COM
posed of J. P. Airy, F. ]. Morris, Fred
Kolz, R. T. Maddox, George De Luche
and Robert Buchanan will decide the
case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Funeral of the Late G. Hutton.

was held from the Ames & Bradford
undertaking parlors this afternoon at
2 o'clock. Rev Mr.. Folsom had
charge of the service. The remains
were inferred in Grcemount. The par
ents of the deceased, reridents Of
ohpir Loop, were here for the flu
neral service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

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The Morgan VS.. Powell Case.
The jury in the case of Morgan VS..
Powell awarded the plaintiff 800
damages.
Police Court.
Mexican who was arrested last
evening on an assault and battery
charge was fined SIS in police court
today AS he was short of coin, he
will beautify the streets to the ex-
tent of the fine.
A Fall Of the eBautifuI.
The first fall Of the "wet beauti-
fur Of sufficient proportions to be
designated as snow storm has been
in progress in Durango today. About
six inches have fallen and It looks as
though more was coming this way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Business and Pleasure.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Staplin and
son Orin came up from Pennington
last night on their way to Santa Fe
where Mr.. Staplin publishes that live
newspaper, the State Record. The
family left Santa Fe November 81
making the trip overland to Farming.
ton by wagon. They stopped in Cuba
week to take an inventory of the
stock of the Staplin Mercantile com
pany and then drove on to Farming.
ton on like mission. At the last
named point they also tarried a week
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Overheard ON the Street.

These merchants carried me over
last year, but | do not owe them a
cent this year and Will buy my
goods where | like Query: "Who
will carry you over next year, If there
should be crop failure"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Call for Your Warrants.

County Clerk Mrs. Orme and her
deputy, Miss Weightman, have the
county warrants ready. Those hav-
ing money due from the county are
requested to call at the office as early
as possible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Secret Wedding.

Myron Bates, of the Ford garage
and Miss Lucille Pennington. eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Pen.
nington, were quietly married at the
M. E. parsonage Tuesday evening
Rev. r. S. Fairchild officiating. The
ceremony was witnessed by Miss Edna
Turner and Mr.. Vernon Skeels, who
seemed to be the only ones who shar.
ed the secret of the event The
young people are popular with large
circles of friends and all their ac
quaintances are extending good wishe.
for their happiness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Deputy U. S. Marshal L. G. Jer.
rerds arrived from Denver last night
en- route to Kline on official business
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mr. and. Mrs. P B. McAtee went
over TO fagosn Springs this morning
for brief stay
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
In the Justice Court.

On account of the illness of Barney
Edleman, one of the chief witnesses,
the case Of the people VS.. Maestes,
alias Martinez, alias Lucero has been
continued for ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Miss Minnie Raper, of Canon City
spent the night in town on her way
to Mancos to visit her sister.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Rodney MacNichol was up from
Shpfoek last night for brief visit
with his mother. who is at ochsner's
hospital
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Case Settled.

The case of Herbert Freeman has
been settled in district court, an uncle
of the defendant having paid all the
costs that accrued.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Rev Fathers Felician and Albert
returned from the Chama section last
evening and were off for Farming
ton this morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mrs. Dells Poor left for Denver
this morning after a short stay here
on court business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Durango children are happy. There
are only six more school days until
the Christmas vacation begins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Org MpgHnts were received last
nigNebr the Tomboy, Sunnyside
and GSSs. King.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

I. A. salabar came down from Tel
sride last night on his way to the
fine River valley, where his parents
reside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

officials of the department of agri-
culture believe the foot and mouth
disease will be complete under con-
troll by the first of the year. The
present outbreak has cost the govern
mont nearly $1,20o,00o, largely in
payment of slaughtered infected cat
tie, and the maintenance of 700 in
spoctors in the field.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

II. Craft, deputy sheriff from
Chama, was in town last night or
official business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

"Radum. mining in the Paradox
valley of Colorado" says Denver
newspaper, has developed very Curl
Gus by-product in the shape of an
unlocked for cure for rheumatism.
"Tbe government bureau of mines
has recently undertaken to supervise
the working Of some ffty-scven ra-
dunn mines in that valley, which con-
tam the most important deposits Of
rsdium bearing ore in the world. The
ere is yellowish mineral known as
orrnotitc and occurs in pockets asso-
Gated with uranium and vanadium.
1T has been found that thct men
engaged in working these deposits, IL
they happen to be sufferers from
Rheumatism. are cured Of the :nalady.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

o. w. Walker is here from Den
yer on insurance business.
The snow fall in Siverton this
morning was reported very light.
d. Herch, of Pagosa Springs, is
transacting business in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w Anderson, of
Kansas City, were guests at the Stra-
ter last night.
Bert Armstrong, of the Pine River
valley, was business visitor in the
city today.
Mr. and Mrs. o. c. Silliman braved
the storm today and came to Durango
on marketing expedition.
Durango children are happy There
are only six more school days until
the Christmas vacation begins.
Mrs. Dells Poor left for Denver
this morning after a short stay here
on court business.
Deputy U. S. Marshal L. G. Jer-
rerds arrived from Denver last night
en- route to Kline on official business.
Miss Minnie Raper, of Canon City,
spent the night in town on her way
to Mancos to visit her sister.
H. Craft, deputy sheriff from
Chama, was in town last night on
official business.
Frank G. Pease and Jim Brown
were motor visitors from Dolores last
night who did not welcome the snow
fall.
William Phelan and w. N. Porter
who went down the Red Apple line
this morning.
G. T. Parker, of Denver, and R. S.
Schalles, of McElmo, came over from
Montezuma county last night and left
for Denver this morning.
J. NJ. Watson, of Pueblo, and A. E.
Harris, OF Grand junction, were
among the commercial men register
ed at the Savoy last night.
A. F. Johnson, of Aztec, departed
this morning on business connected
with the settlement of his brothers
estate. The property is located in
North Carolina.
E. Martinez and family we're off
for their home in Park View, N. NJ,
this morning after visiting with his
brother, j. B. Martinez.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kelley came
down from the May Day last night.
Their destination is Denver to spend
Christmas.
j. w. Hopper, travelling engineer
for this division of the Denver & Rio
Grande, is here looking after duties
that are his portion.
j. A. Coppinger left this morning
for the Pennington section, where his
sheep were driven to their winter
grazing grounds the middle of the
week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
New Auto.

The L. A. o'Donnels of Oxford will
henceforth do their joy riding in a
Saxon, having purchased the machine
while in the city last evening".
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

The Wisconsin commission on vice,
which finds that the auto and the
joyride stand side by side with booze
and the cabaret as tempter of youth,
ycices what good many of US have
long known, that an alcohol and gaso
line mixture is almost sure to pro-
'lupc bad results. Still, there are fond
parents who will continue to believe
that Johnnie and Willie cannot pos
sibiy complete their college careers
without a observation-disclosures ma
chine and night Colorado
Springs Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Ore shipnlsNs.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
+. G. GILBERT.

Manager Durango Plant A. S. 8 R.
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Passenger travel west from Chicago
is about % per cent less than it was
at this time last year and continues
to decrease. Looks like the railroads
are up against about the same condi-
tons on passenger business they
were in the winter of 1895.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mr., and Mrs. E. E. Hatcher, motor
visitors from La Boca, stayed at the
strater last night on their way home
from trip through San Juan county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Frank G. Pease and Jim Brown
were motor visitors from Dolores last
night who did not welcome the snow
fall
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
Affinity is the twentieth century
poiite name for soiled dove.

When a man marries his stenogra-
pher the tables are Turned for ever
afterward--she does the debating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

New York city's street cleaning de-
partment has reserve force of s,266
men organized to clean snow off the
streets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

st II q "a :: ~ 70 :: aau "a u :. 5, :,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
In Oregon the Bull Moosers have
lost their legal identity.

In compliance with a suggestion by
Governor E. Nj. Ammons, the cham
ber Of commerce of Grand Junction
has issued a call for fruit shippers
conference in that city December 81,
p and % for the purpose Of recon-
mending to the next legislature such
measures as may be deemed wise for
the control of the commission men in
Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

lvel Hansen, who has had long
siege in the hospital, following an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis, was released
Sunday and expects to return to his
high school work next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mr. and Mrs. o. c. Silliman braved
the storm today and came to Durango
on a marketing expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Proposed increases in charges for
re-icing Of shipments of butter, eggs
and other perishable freight moving
under refrigeration from points in the
east and middle west to destinations
in the north Pacific states were sus-
pended the other day by the interstate
commerce commission until June 80
pending investigation.