The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-10-05
HERMAN
Gets LAST GALL
Well.known Theatrical Man Dies in
George Washington Uni
versity Hospital.
|BRIGHrs DISEASE THE CAUSE

Eugene Herman. one Of the best-known
theatrical men In the country, died at
els O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the
George Washington University Hospital.
the victim Of Bright's disease. Mr.. Ker-
nan had been III for several years. but
1t was only last Saturday that his con-
dition became serious
On Saturday, while automobilng with
some friends, he caught q severe cold,
which settled on his kidneys. Saturday
night his condition became alarming and
DR.. Lewis A. Walker. for many years
his friend and physician, was summoned.
DR.. Walker ordered his Immediate re-
moval to the George Washington Univer-
sity Hospital. where he was taken Sum-
day morning Although his age was
against him, Mr.. Herman made a remark
able fight for his life. Unable to retain
nourishment for three days, he was kept
alive on salt solution. The courage
which he displayed In his fight for life
was characteristic of his whole career.
Mr.. Herman was born In Baltimore,
February q. 1884 He was the son of the
late James and Anastasia Herman. His
brother, James Lawrence Herman. Is one
of the best-known men in Baltimore
When but fourteen years old Mr.. Ker-
nan became a sailor before the mast.
and he worked his way up until be be-
NdihO VI d bdlllnk Ne65tl.
his career as a sailor Mr.. Herman visited
almost every port in the world.
Tires of the Sea.
firing of the sea, Mr.. Herman returned
to his boyhood home in Baltimore and
entered into business with his brother
James. At the outbreak OF the civil war
Mr.. Herman became purchasing agent
for the Federal army. He served In this
capacity all through the war.
At the close Of the civil war he re-
turned to Baltimore and again engaged
In business with his brother. They be-
came interested In the old Baltimore
Opera House, which was destroyed by
fire in 1870. A year later they built the
Central Theater, at which variety shows
were played. This house later became
known as the Monumental Theater.
which name II now bears.
Later Mr.. Herman entered into politics,
and was elected to the City Council OF
Baltimore. He served on the City Coun-
ell until 1872, when he came to this city.
Mr.. Herman. with his brother, leased the
Lyceum Theater. which they continued
to own and manage until a few years
ago. when they sold it to a theatrical
syndicate During the time that Mr..
Herman was actively engaged in the
theatrical business in this city practically
for him. Weber and Fields, Sam Ber-
nard, and Frank Daniels are among the
present-day stars who played for him.
Mr.. Herman was known to the entire
theatrical profession Of the country. He
was one OF the most charitable men ever
connected with the show business. Many
stranded actor has been given a lift
by him. II is said that Mr.. Herman
has given away several fortunes in his
charitable work. He was always kind
and gentle. He commanded the respect
and esteem OF every one who knew him.
The Governor" as he was known TO
his friends, never made an enemy in his
life.
Loved by Employees.
During the twenty-siX years that Mr..
Herman was actively engaged in the
theatrical business In this city II Is said
that he never discharged an employe
from his service. II q man did wrong