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The herald., 1913-05-08
FACTS AND FANcIES CONCERNING
CITY PARK.
BY Louis Nelson, 9th Grade A,
McDonoeh No. 4.

City Park is one of the famous
beauty spots of the South. In old
colonial days many aristOcratS built
their villas in the park, but the place
did not become a public pleasure
ground until the city had charge. The
PARK is laid out in the most imposing
and orderly style. Only recently a
magnificent art gallery built on the
plan of a Grecian Temple. was erected
/ in the park. In the rear of the art
gallery on the northern shore OF an
arm of the lake, is situated the Peri
! stylium, which bears a close resemb-
/ lance to a pile on the hills of the
Acropolis at Athens.
The park was a famous dueling
ground of old New Orleans, and the
old oaks still stand under whose pro-
tecting shade many of the sanguinary
cOmbats were fought. Mr.. Waggaman,
a United States Senator, whose name
is given to a small village, on the JEFF
ferson parish bank of the Mississippi
river, was killed in an encounter with
Denis Prieur, afterwards mayor of this
city, on Sunday morning under the
oaks, and on the same day ten duelS
were fought on the spot If many of
the old oaks could speak they could
tell sorrowful tales.
Tho III NJ
owned by Louis Allard, whose tomb
is to be seen to-day in the picturesque
place near the dueling OAKS, its Somber
front half hidden by rose bushes. The
old city park contains $50 acres of
land, only a part of which has been
improved. A grove of gigantic live
oaks such as are rarely seen occupy a
portion of the park, and their branches
are loaded with the long Spanish gray
moss which grows so luxuriantly in
the South.
Many churches and schools have
picnics at City Park, where they go to
enjoy themselves in many ways. For
enjoyment there are boat riding, seen.
ic railway, flying horses, fishing, horse
riding, and in this way a person is
never lonesome. Each year thou
sands of dollars are spent on the parl
= for improvements. There are parl
|, commissioners to keep the place il
, order and clean, and see that the flow
ers are cared for. Every Sunday hun
!, dreds of people go to City Park to wit
ness the ball games. Every year {;
City Park Festival is held in the park
. the admission is twenty-five cents ant
that money goes towards improve
ments.
The herald., 1913-05-08
Board of Directors.
DR.. LeBEUF DEAD.

DR.. Louis G. LeBeuf, leader in his
profession and who served as presi-
dent of the Orleans Medical Society
and one of the first to champion the
mosquito theory in the memorable fe-
yer campaign Of 1905, died at Pass
Christian, Miss, at o'clock Monday
morning, after prolonged illness. He
was AZ years Of age.
The remains reached the city Mon
day night at $3.50 o'clock, on the Louis
vile & Nashville, and were taken to
the home of his brother-in-law, William
Y. Harper, 2O17 Peters avenue, from
which place the funeral took place at
$3.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with
religious services at the upper Jesuits
Church and interment in st. Louis
cemetery. A large number of rela
tives and friends assembled at the de
pot to meet the remains, which were
accompanied by the bereaved widow
and other members Of the family.
In 1895 DR.. LeBeuf married Miss
Zema Hill Weaver, who was a devoted
wife to him, and who nursed him with
unfailing devotion all during his i'll
ness. He leaves a widow and foul
children, two bright boys and two
beautiful girls, three sisters and one
brother, and many relatives in thi:
city and state.
The herald., 1913-05-08
FACTS AND FANcIEs CONCERNING
CITY PARK.
William Eastwood, 9TH Grade 3.

William Eastwood, 9TH Grade 3.
City Park is one of the beauty spots
of the South, it's walks and avenues
are laid out in most orderly manner.
The old City Park contained 100 acres
of wooded land infested with snakes
and reptiles.
In the old colonial days many of
the French aristocrats built their vii
las in the park. 1t was not considered
a pleasure ground until the Americans
were in charge.
1t was considered a journey to go
to the park in olden times. Men could
be seen dressed in gay colors, high silk
hats and long tail coats, walking up
and down the avenues. Many of the
hot-headed French fought desperate
duels under the oak trees shading
branches.
In the center of the park is large
artificial lake, with lagoons intersect.
ing the woodland. Recently a large
art gallery built on the style of a Gre,
clan temple was erected in the park.
Just in the rear of the art gallery on
the northern shore of an arm of the
lake is situated the peristylium; II
bears a close resemblance to the aero
polls at Athens. The park was fol
many years the favorite duelins
ground of New Orleans.
Under one of the aged oaks stand:
the tomb of Louis Allard, the former
owner of City Park. He sold the parl
and was permitted to live in it till hi
death.
Mr.. Waggaman, United States sen
ator, whose name is borne by littl
village just across from New Orleans
was killed with rapiers in an encoun
ter with Denis Prieur, afterward mayo
of the city.
Many beautiful bridges, statues an
, gates were donated to beautify tn
= park; the beautiful gate was given b
: Capt. Salvador Pizzati; Just recentl
i. a large and beautiful building ha
: been under completion-its purpose
q to sell refreshments and soft drinks.
Y In the back portion of the park
the race track, where many hours g
$ excitement have been spent. On tn
/ right hand corner Of the park is tn
b well-known Country Club.
/ Every season the park is opene
r with festival. This years festival
q to be the best. A grand water earn
o val and an archery contest is to b
8 held. This will of course draw vi
itors who will go back home and te
the people that there are many park
but they have never seen City Park
J rival.
The herald., 1913-05-08

RENECKY SELLS THE FAMOUS
BUSTER BROWN sHoES FOR THE
CHILDREN.
The herald., 1913-05-08

The Social Senior Euchre Club were
delightfully."- entertained on Monday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs r. E. Whit
more.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred SPOTS left Tues
day for Terre Haute, Ind, and inter-
mediate points. They expect to be
gone about six weeks.
Miss Madeline Vezien left Wednes-
day for Pass Christian to visit DR.. and
Mrs Macdiarmid.
c. Wilcox was a weekend visitor to
Hammond, La.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. McCloskey and
| daughter Myrtle and Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Owens and sons. Roy, James and Wal
lace, expect to leave Saturday for San
| Francisco, Cal.
Chris. Renecky left Saturday for
! Houston, Tex.
The herald., 1913-05-08
SECURITY BREWING COMPANY.

The reorganization of the Security
Brewing Co. as a bottle beer brewery
has been about completed and it was
stated that the election of officers took
place last night.
1t was reported that Mike Schorr
will be retained as brewmaster and
general manager of the company and
that the others interested in the enter.
prise were Mr.. Schlieder of the Ameri.
can Brewery, Mr.. Einstein Of the
Union Brewery, and Mr.. Mertz Of the
Dixie Brewery.
The herald., 1913-05-08
VOL. Xxx.
PERSONALS
ND OTHERWISE

MIS-. Hy. Schulz, of Baton Rouge,
spent few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Jno. ]. Braai, last week.
lirs. Andrew Treadaway and chill
dren left Sunday for Coyington, La,
to spend several months.
Mrs. ]. c. Mathewes returned last
week from the council meeting of the
general federation. The biennial con-
vention was held in Washington, d.
C., April 21-25.
Mckinley Vezien left Friday for
Denver, Colo, to be the guest of his
brother, Chas. Vezien.
A negro sneak thief entered the
candy store of Mrs. ]. Mandes at Teche
street and Slidell avenue on Friday
night at 9:45 o'clock during the mo-
mentary absence of Mrs. Mandes and
stole fifty cents from the cash drawer.
Archie Murphy and Aug. Umbach
spent the weekend at Bay Adam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Sanborn were
visitors to Empire last week.
Mrs. NJ. A. Riley is at the Sea Shore
Camp Grounds, where she will spend
the summer.
The German Benevolent Association
was host Saturday at its annual recep-
ton given in the Pythian Hall. This
is one of the largest organizations
across the river, and all of its socials
are we'll attended. The decorations
were very attractive and elaborate, the
German and American colors being
used to advantage. Refreshments
were served in abundance, and dane
ing was enjoyed. The members, with
their families, were out in full force
and the evening was spent most pleas
antly.
At a special meeting Monday eve
ming of the Woman's Progressive Unior
of Covington, Mrs. ]. Creighton Math
ewes was one of the speakers.
SSISedHI NSdIuS, SOIpOldi L uSSL
and Patrolman Drewes have beer
transferred from the Eighth Precinc
to the Twelfth Precinct, anC
in their places Sergeant VIM. F
Azcona, Corporal Lessner and Patrol
man Burke have been detailed fol
duty Owing to the illness of Corpora
Lessnes, Patrolman Chas. E. Smith Il
acting corporal during the day watch
On Wednesday, May IA, at the HON,
OF Mrs. A. S. Daniels, 342 Olivie
street, from until $3.50 p. m, ther'
will be lawn party for the children
Only five cents admission. Refresh
ments on sale. All kinds of game
will be played Send all your childrel
and they will have a fine time.
At euchre given by the Woodmel
Circle in the city last week, severa
Algerines were successful in capturin
souvenirs: Miss Alma Smith gettin
the first one for the lotto games, MI
Luizza the first euchre, Miss Bernie
Hornosky and Shade G.. Smith the cor
solations.
New Orleans Hive No. 5, Ladies @
the Maccabees, will hold their next r.
view Monday, May 18th, at 1880 p. m
over Commercial-G Bank a
the corner of Dryades and Terpsichor
The herald., 1913-05-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Character and Tacky Party"
which was to be held Friday, May 9,
is postponed until Wednesday evening,
May IA. 1t will be held at the home
of Mrs. A. S. Daniels, 342 Olivier
street. Admission ten cents. Re-
freshments for sale. Don't forget
Wednesday evening, May IA.
The herald., 1913-05-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

There will be a special meeting OF the
stockholders Of the National Railway Safety
Appliance co. at the Company's Otice, Room
~. Masonic Temple, New Orleans, La, on
Nav %, 1913 at 10 o'clock a. m. for the
purpose OF considering an increase OF the
stock. G. i. WBTHERBEE, fresloeht'
X. {. MERREN, Secy.
The herald., 1913-05-08

RENECKY IS SATISFIED WITH A
LESS PROFIT. BUY YOUR SHOES
FROM HIM.
The herald., 1913-05-08
ALEXANDRA ELECTS OFFICERS
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Stag Social Enioyed-Enthusiastic
Meeting.

On last Wednesday night at their
club rooms the annual election of di-
rectors and officers Of the Alhambra
Gymnastic Club was held. In conjunc-
tion with the election a stag social was
INDUCED in which was thoroughly en-
joyed by some of its members. Mr..
Eugene Sutherland, acting as chef for
the evening, and dispensing some of
the good things to eat. There was a
lively crowd present and during the
election of a board of. directors the re-
freshments were served.
The Alhambra has been organized
now more than a year and has consid-
'erable money in it's treasury, which
will be used shortly in completing the
purchase of two lots of ground upon
which it will erect its modern club
house. On account of some technical
details in the transfer of the property,
the delay has been caused, which will
not materially interfere with the ulti-
mate plans.
At the next meeting of the board of
directors, which will be held on the
night of May 14th, several new pro-
posals will be put forward by several
members regarding series of enter
tainments which are to be given for
the members. There will also be some
other important business taken up.
The following is the list of the Off
GERS and members of the board Of d.
rectors elected which will serve for
the ensuing year.
Officers.
President-Dr. c. V. Kraft.
First e-President-W. H. Ward.
Second Vice-President-J. Stanley
> Behrman.
Recording Secretary-R. E. J. Quinn
Financial Secretary-C. E. Lee
Dunn.
! Treasurer-J. E. Huckins.
Board of Directors.
J. Stanley Behrman, Remy Charles
Chas. Cieutat, w. A. Dilzell, c. E. Lee
Dunn, L. F. Gisch, Judge T. F. Goff
Chas. Henricks, ]. E. Huckins, F. H
= Killeen, DIR. c. V. Kraft, Percy Lau
man, ]. Sidney Lawton, NJ. S. Mahoney
Jno. Moynagh, P. E. Muntz, R. E. o.
! Connor, Geo. j. Peterson, DR.. ]. E
Pollock, r. E. ]. Quinn, c. E. RupI
j. M. Thorning, A. Twickler, w. H
u Ward, R. Williams.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
YACHTSMEN MAKE MERRY
Knickerbocker Club Also Elects
Officers for Year.

More than a hundred yachtsmau. in"m-
bcrs oi the Enickcr3ockcr Nacnt club.
and their guests net - the Hotel Man
haitian lat night Cor the annual dinner
OF that Organization. Commodore ". =.
Spencer presided rs toastm1 steer. ana mo
club, guests included Commodur' Ack-
erly q the Northport Nuvnt 'lub and
Commodore ". H. ByinLtou ~ the Nor
walk Yacht q ib. 1h" owners OF the
Yachts that Won the races last summer
from Northpurt and Norwalh O." Port
Washington We're also present
Before the dinner the annual election
was held. and shes. officers We're elected
Tor the year: Commodore W. r. spencer.
licc-commodur" ". r. Dunicld. Tca.
commodore. ~ -. Griscom. secretary.
j. o. Snkuaou. treasurer, George II.
Cooper: rncasuroi. ". g. Liebcr; fleet sur
peon. ". Peer. VI. j., board OF directors.
Hodman Sands. Harry Stephenson, w.
Ecam, Alfred Schoen AMI T.. l. Kramer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
no linn.ln and summary follow
CAPABLANCA TURNS TABLES
Beats Jaffe in Fourth Round OF
Havana Chess Tourney.

Havana. Feb. la-Jcse T. Capablanca
won again ~ the fourth round OF ,h'
Cuban chess masters tournament, con-
,ested a. the rooms Of the Club de Ale
drez dc Ia TIabana. this afternoon ana
evening. The Cuban champions oppo-
nent was Charles Jane. Who alone defeat
cd him in the American national touma-
mcut at New York.
Jaffe again to-day played a strong
game but was outmaneUyred. Again
Jaffe had tic bacl, side OF a Double Ruy
Lopez. The game lasted forty-nine
moves " ;he dose Of play tonight
Capablanca led with q score OF 81. to y.
r. ]. Marshall. United states champion.
had his hands full with y. kupchik. Of
New York. tho latter handling ms oppo-
nents PetrOn defence without gloves.
Wien PLAY was adjourned after thirty
n.c moves. kupchiF had tie prei"raoi.
position.
The two Havana players. 'orzo ana
Eiincu. were paired together IN to-ddN
round. and the result was draw after
tor.,v-siv moves CorZo lid IN" whit
side o. Vienna opening. Jano~-hl
piavcd The Double Ray Lopez against
Ctaies. 81 Chicago. the game BENG al
io-iruod after fortV WorcS.
.rhr scores 90 date follow,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
Giants. Thirty.five Strong. Ar
rive at Marlin and
Begin Work.
THE FANS" A CURIOUS LOT
One Man, with a Lariat in His
Hand, Asks for the Player
That "Muffed That
Ball"

From a STAN Correspondent Of The Tribune.
Marlin. Tex. Feb. 19-Drawing on a
New York uniform for the first time. jim
Thorpe stepped into the ranks of the
Giants here to-day, when John j. Nc
Graw marshaled his lusty minions on
TO the diamond where two pennant win
ners have trained for the first time this
year. The Indian took up his station al
first base and gave good account OF
himself, while early in the day he near
ly put hole through the left field
fence with a vicious smack at bat
The Giants thirty-five strong, includ-
ing doctors. dentists, trainers. ct al. ar
rived on schedule time a. m. TO be ex-
act. To do this the railroad officials had
TO show the quick thinking powers of a
big Lacquer and invent a detour, as the
main line was blocked by wreck.
Several towns were cut out, Dallas be-
ing among those sighted. AS a result
the fans had to go without first hand
Information as to how the worlds series
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
M'LE0D LEADS ON LINKS
McDermott Runner Up in Tour.
ney at Augusta Club.

In an open tournament over the links
of the Augusta, Ga. Country Club yester-
day. details Of which were received by
The Tribune last night, Fred Mcleod, OF
the Columbia Country Club, near Wash
ington, led field Of ten professionals. re-
turning the capital card Of 16-1S-l49.
McLeod's total for the thirty-sx holes was
three strokes better than that Of John j.
McDermott. the national open champion.
a poor start in the morning prevented
the last named from doing better than ~.
but he improved materially in the after
noon. and returned 70, which brought him
into a tie with Mcleod for the prize for
the best single round Of the day. Tom
Mcnamara. Of Boston. the metropolitan
open title holder. finished sixth, totalling
1856 with rounds OF - and 10
The scores of the professionals yester-
day were as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
k|LBANE LANDS PUNCH
Knocks Out George Kirkwood
in the Sixth Round.
BOXES LIKE A CHAMPION
No Sailing, but the Real Thino
from the Tap of the Gong,
at Empire Club.

JOHNNY kilbane, OF Cleveland. how,
like a real champion for the first Tim, =
this city. and. displaying all his g..
ability. knocked out George Kirkwood r.
six rounds OF boxing at the Empire A r
up in Coogan's Hollow, last night K,.,
wood was knocked down BY A VOLTA, :,
hard wallops on the tip of the chin -,
| while he lay on the canvas Dan Tone ,,1
referee, stopped the battle and w,v,.
Kilbane to his corner.
Tones action was humane Had Kirk.
wood been able to struggle TO his Zoe, :,
is not at all probab Bile that his ~.
tottering legs would have suppor,ed 49,.
and. Furthermore. another punch from m
fresh and unmarked champion might have
done untold damage.
Kllbane proved once and for all thu,
: he can fight. and fight like fury wha,
he really wants TO, but this gives rsx
10 the interesting question Of why did h.
stall and fool around in his other appesr.
ances in New York He was NOT ,sa
smiling. digident nilbane that the yau
York fans had come 10 know. hit :.
savage, SHdIilHS champion, out 10 defend
his title, "a became one Of his rank.
And snarl and fight Kibane did. From
the moment he advanced in the frs,
round. iabbing his left home to the faca
with Earring force, the crowd knew tna,
he was going TO show just how well hs
could box. Kirkwood. too, knew thas
Johnny was flying the storm signals, and
he was willing 10 assume the defensive.
After knocking his man down several
times in the previous rounds, Kilbans
came out 10 end il i'm the sixth Kirk.
wood swung a left TO the head. but thar
was easily blocked. and Kilbane stepped
inside right for the head. hooking his
left TO the body and jOltng a left hook
home on the jaw. Kirkwood swayed back
on his heels. and the crowd cheered. ex.
pecting the coming Knockout KirkwJod
clinched and hung on 10 save himself but
the champion flung him off and raned
home volley OF punches that finally put
him out.
In the opening battle Phil Cross had
slight margin on points over Young
Hickey. and Young Shugrue whipped
Johnny Lore in ten rounds in the last
bout Of the night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
REGRETS SUMMARY ACTION
Brown Criticises Amateur Atm
let;c Union in Thorpe Case.

Chicago. Feb. l9.-Everett :. hroWh'
former president Of the Amateur -N'"ieu'
Union. declared to-day the actloh 'dNe''
Is. tho association in disqualifyinf James
Thorpe. OF Carlisle. and compelling MN
TO return trophies won IN me Wy "'p',
games AT Stockholm. was premature anu
il! advised. He regretted the S"n'ihd'
action taken ami said the attalf suo'''
have been left to the international oiS III
pic committee. the body in chi'Se 81 ''s
restoration of the ancient Greek contes'H'
Il regret deeply me barring 90 '"ol
and consequent notoriety attache' ~ Wv
ease" said Nj. Brown. ! tt'l '''' ~
making the decision the associa'i"h ""'
autagonized every baseball ran every
PLAYER. and. in fact every clean sio' -
man who has actual knowledge oi ''e
working conditions in the tnlteo H'dteS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
TWO NEW CHAMPIONS
Grant and Shafer Beat TOuChard
and Cragin on Courts.
FAST MATCH ALL THE WAY
Winning Pair in Indoor Lawn
Tennis Tourney Plays Spec
tacular Game.

Wylie G. Grant and George G. Shafer
won the fourteenth annual holding Of the
national indoor lawn tennis championship
doubles yesterday on the courts of the 9TH
Regiment Armory, 66th street and Park
avenue. In the first Of the titular matches
decided Grant and Shafer defeated Gus
tave r. Touchard and William B. Cragn.
jr.. a now and hitherto untried combina-
ton. by "A score of C. e. Ct. There
was never stage in the three sets when
the result appeared in doubt. The point
tally was % points to IL
Grant was going at his best. and there
was none of the hesitancy and erratic
stroking Of the ball which marred his
singles match against Shafer on Tuesday.
or service alone Grant tailed nine aces.
lie likewise earned twice the number Of
points of any of the others by place shots
his tally was Il. n was when he was
called upon To GO 10 the net and smash
ont the tight games that Grant produced
the thrills lie played these whirlwind
smashes in a fsultless manner and always
with easy surety
The combined tally of each team on
placed shots was % for the new cham
pions 10 - for Touchard and Craein
Grant and Shafer made - outs as against
3 for their opponents II was at driving
into the net. however. that both Touchayd
and Cragin displayed their unsteadincss
Tor their tally was So as against 26 for
the champions
by the victory to-day Grant figures as
national indoor champion for the fourth
time in his career. Paired with Robert
Le Roy he won i'm 1909. 1908 and 1905
and with r r. Pell in 1909. Shafer. the
Columbia University veteran. has never
held a national championship. The vic
torious pair succeed Frederick g. Alex
auder and Theodore Roosevelt Pell. who
nave for two wears held the title
The rallies in tho third set were fash
ing. and with pretty placing they con-
tributed lively activity. the games falling
evenly up 70 f-sll. On the ninth game
Grant again. by his phenomenal hitting
scored at love. and ended the match by
outvolleyins Touchards service in the
ncNt game.
The point score and stroke analysis
table Of tine championship doubles matcn
In which Grant and Shafer defeated
Touchard and CraEln follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
NAVY TO SEND FOUR CREWS
Official Permission Granted to
Row in American Henley.


Aunapolis Feb l9.-Ofiicial PERMISSION
has been granted for the Naval Academy
70 enter crews in the American Henley
rae. AT Philadelphia on May 81, and
unless something intervenes the Academy
will be represented rs first. second ana
fourth class eight and -four. II IS also
announced that the University oi Penn
syIvania will send its varsity ana liesh-
men Fights Ia annapolis ON MAY - 10
pull against the FIRST ana i"uf'h Grass
lights OF the Academy
The Academy crews have bcen Hlnued
10 races over the Henley distance TINS
season. and 1t VAS feared thai 6ood
schedule could not be arranged. Inc al
rangcments for the entries Al the Aneil-
can Henley will keen the interest III
aquatice keen during the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-20
ST. PAUL NOSES OUT TRINITY

The So Paul school basketball team de
fcstod the Trinity school i've 'n hard
,am" on the formers counts, ut Garden
cit. Yesterday. The score was - To- 10.
Close guarding prevailed throughout St
IauIs had To- battle against much
heavier team. but showed the better team
work. only one posnt separated the team
until during the Guai minute of play
when spencer made St Pauls final fell
basket Larson and Mallon played well
FOR Trinity.