davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

education, and huently speaks German
and French. When quite young he be-
gan his career as a retail clerk. He
was later a representative OF whole
sale house. and has served in various
other capacities since.
He married Miss Julia Collins. OF New
Orleans. in 1851 They have two chill
dren. William Stanley. and Mary Helen.
Mayor Berhman has always been ac-
tive in fraternal circles and club life
OF New Orleans. His membership is now
claimed by the EIks. knights OF Co.
lumbus, Druids. Moose. Bufr6los. Wood
men of the World. Southern Yacht Club.
New Orleans Progressive Union. and
other similar organizations. The fca-
ture Of Mr.. Behrman's political career
has been his persistent fight for munich
pal and civic improvements
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
New Orleans and the Panama Canal

these plans have not been adopted. they
ultimately will be Reference is had to
a system of municipality owned harbor
lighteTage. operated as part OF the
Public Belt Railroad. just as the public
warehouse system will be operated by
the public dock board.
The New Orleans plan will differ from
that in New York and other ports only
in that it will be owned by the public
and operated not for profit, but TO re-
cUce the port and handling charges to
a minimum. New Orleans has. on both
sides of the river, some thirty miles Of
harbor frontage, every foot of which will
ultimately be covered by municipal sheds,
backed by municipal belt railroad, served
by municipal lighters, and facilitated by
municipal warehouses, the two presently
operating branches OF which have al
ready demonstrated their unquestioned
title to precedence as the most success
fully publicly owned port facilities on the
American continent.
Pure Public Water.
Not content with providing the shipping
of the world with economic utilities, the
people of New Orleans decided they
would directly benefit every one OF its
individual units, human and otherwise,
and voted to tax themselves S20.o00,o0O for
publicly owned system Of water. sew
eIage and drainage. For the first ii had
the vast and ineXhaustible volume of the
Mississippi River itself 10 draw from.
For a century or so New Orleans had
drunk either the rain water from sur
face CiSterns or tanks, or the mud-water.
bought from a private monopoly at out
rageous prices, and filtered privately and
at private expense. Two years ago the
great municipal filtration plant was COM
peted and put into operation with a
capacity of sO.OOOOO0 gallons per day. The
muddy Mississippi still forms the source
of supply, but when it rushes with force
from the taps of private hOuseholders. il
is as clear as crystal and as pure as
any water in any city in the world. Not
only that, but II is actually 50 per cent
cheaper than the old mud-water supplied
at low pressure by the private monopoly.
The citizens of New Orleans to-day en-
joy not only what is equal to the best,
but perhaps the cheapest water in the
United States. Not only has the exist
ence and use of this pure, clean publicly
owned water proven a boon to public
health, for typhoid is almost unknown
in Rev Orleans and the death rate is
reducing annually, but II has caused
an economic saving in the cost Of fire
hazard both to the insurer in the form
of reduced loss and 10 the insured in
reduced premiums. Formerly the mud
clogged the fire hydrants and made the
work of the fire department abortive.
Now the initial pressure alone frequently
obviates the necessity for auxiliary en-
gine energy.
Drainage and Sew ernge.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

existed in New Orleans. The soil was
too moist. Nor were there tall build
ings. To-day every new skysCraper has
its cellar-a double illustration OF the
virtue of drainage, for the subsoil has
been dried out and both cellars and
heavy buildings are a matter Of common
construction now.
Sewerage OF the most modern and i'm
proved type adds its quota to health and
happiness, and under the law modern
sanitary connections are compulsory and
the sewerage. which formerly went into
cess pools, polluted the earth and spread
disease. is now carried off and emptied
into the Mississippi River. far below the
city. forty feet beneath the surface. and
where the river is some two hundred
feet in depth.
Commercial Exploitation.
In dealing with the forgoing-publicly
owned wharves. belt railroad. ware
houses, lighterage. water. drainage. and
sewerage-my object was to clearly point
out where New Orleans had laid the
broad foundation for commercial su-
premacy; by supplying the fundamental
facilities through which her economic
development will come These facilities
have prepared the way for the individual
and private interests. which will use
New Orleans as a base of operations for
the expansion of their self-interest in
which the community as whole will
take its share.
Within the past year three events Of
the utmost significance have come to
pass and which demonstrate the fact
that there have been some to quickly
realize their opportunity, and as quick
" take advantage of II. The Texas and
Pacific Railroad. part of the great Gould
system. has acquired some twenty
squares of ground in the warehouse dis
trict of New Orleans. just behind the
wharves and belt railroad. and is now
spending upward of 100000 in great
terminals, supplementing its private ter
minals in jefferson Parish. a few miles
I'D the river. This railroad did not see.
but foresaw. the handwriting on the wall.
and the words New Orleans Is the Mis-
sissippi Valley Gateway 10 the Panama
Canal were spelled out in large letters.
Thus did the vision OF great railroad
operators concentrate upon and deter
mine an important economic fact and set
about with preparations to capitalize
their foresight.
The other indication Of significance is
the announcement only just made that
the enormous exporting firm of W. r.
Grace & Co, perhaps the largest of its
kind in the world, had opened in New
Orleans for the purpose of developing
more extensively its already large trade
in Central and South America. for. with
New Orleans in easy reach of the west
coast of these two countries. large
part of that business now done out of
San Francisco will be handled out of
New Orleans.
Still another feature of great signifi-
canoe is the big strides being made in
the reclamation and development of the
wet lands of Southern Louisiana, partic-
ularly in the immediate vicinity OF New
Orleans With some 100000 acres OF
reclaimable marsh lands. the richness
OF which is made up OF the richness of
soils from thirty-six States in the Union
which have built up the Mississippi
delta. the reclamation Of Louisiana lands
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Drainage and Sewerage.

COrollary to the water are the drain
age and sewerage systems. both potential
in the matter of health, and entering
into the business economy of the city.
Ten years ago not a cellar or basement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
BENEFIT CONCERT
FOR EDWARD HINES
Local Artists Assisted Lyric Tenor
in Presenting Unusually Good
Programme.

The benefit concert given yesterday
afternoon at the New National Theater
to enable Mr.. Edward Hines. Of this
city, TO continue his studies for an op-
cratic career was we'll attended. and its
success will be Of much encouragement
TO this gifted young tenor.
Assisted by local artists OF merit. Mr..
Hines offered programme which de-
lighted the audience. The string quartet
of which Miss Elizabeth Wilbur Is first
violin. Miss Eda Bowers second violin.
Mr.. Josef Kaspar viola. and Mr.. Ernest
Lent cello. played quartets from Haydn.
Mozart. and TschaikOwsky with such ex-
cellent musicianship as to make the lover
OF chamber music wish that this might
become a permanent organization of our
city. Their work on Haydn's emperor
Quartet" was faultless. Each number
they played gave evidence Of the most
careful concerted work, and full appre-
citation of the composers intent.
Miss Mabel Roberts. soprano. sang the
aria "Herodiade." from Massenets opera:
"Chanson Triste" CZimbalisO and Yes
terday and To-day 6Spross). Miss Rob-
erts has a pleasing voice. quite equal to
the demands of wide spaces. II is still.
however, In the first stages of training
for operate work. She received a fat
terlng ovation. and after the Strauss
number she was recalled and sang
''WIll-o'-the-W isp."
Mr.. Hines voice is a lyric tenor of
great beauty and sweetness. 1t is distin-
guished by a fresh, limpid. youthful
quality very highly priced and equally
rare in the average tenor voice. Mr..
Hines sang III Flor Che Avevi Me-" from
Carmen: Sc il milo nome" from the
Barber of Seville" Amor ii Vita"
from "Dedora.'' and "Brindisi," from
"Cavalleria Rusticana." Mr.. Hines was
enthusiastically received and was COM
PEELED to respond to an encore.
Miss Fife Kline Bakers dancing won
hearty applause. Her work is excep-
tionally good amateur art. She is light
and graceful. though her movements are
not characterized by great variety. The
posturing in the "Asa's Death" was an
admirable Interpretation OF the motive of
anguish and despair embodied in Greig' 5
music Her other numoers-''Will-o'-th
Wisp'' Jungmann) and 'Pasdes Voiles"
CDelibesD-both in light, gay-spirited
mood. were suitably interpreted.
Miss Norma Cobb did excellent work
as accompanist for Mr.. Hines. and the
playing of Miss Margaret O'Toole, harp
ist, and Mrs. Horace Dulin, violinist. ac-
companying the last dance by Miss
Baker, was of real merit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Friday Special in
Women's New High Shoes.

Lot 1-Women'S Fine Patent
KidSkin Button Shoes, with dull
mat kidskin tops; made on a
new English last with low walk
ing heel and Goodyear welt
sewed soles. A decidedly IA
vored model this season. Sizes
5 to 7AA; 4 to TIA; q! to
SB, c and D.
1926 pair. Regularly $500.
Lot 2-Women's Gun Metal
CalfSkin Blind Eyelet Lace
Shoes, made in the English style
with the low walking heel and
Goodyear welt sewed soles. One
of the most popular models of
the season. Sizes 4 to SAB, A
to &c, 81 to SD, 8 to Sc.
1926 pair. Regularly $4.00.
Third fioor-Tenth' St.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
NEARLY TIME TO
AWARD THE .$675
SCHUBERT PLAYER PIANO

Enthusiastic balloters are taking the
Advocates headquarters by storm as
the end OF the special award constest APP
proacnes.
To-day ana tomorrow mark the wind
I'D or vote-getungL Make these last days
pussy ones, Tor you Viii nave need or
every vote.
The person casting the most votes IN
Inc HeraId's SzD,oUu contest between. the
dates or January 10 ana FEBRUARY l, 1913.
VIII DE gwen a 500 schubert fiayer
tlano. The person casting the votes
need not be a contestant, but all votes
must De cast TOR some contestant.
The Advocate has purchased TINS SUI
perb instrument from the Joseph Hail
chase p1ano Company, lW q Street
northwest. ana mas placed II on ex-
hipition at Contest headquarters, n4
Thirteenth Street Northwest, where you
are invited TO can ana examine II. IL
IS an eIgnty-eIgnt note player, ana ls
constructed with the famous Dufnano
steel back ana automatic Transporting
tracKer devlce.
Charming IN tone ana artistic IN de-
sign, IT Is an instrument or highest
Quanty. tEn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Sc yard. Was 15c.
Friday Clearance of
Colonial Mirrors.

A lot Small Colonial Mirrors,
in gilt, mahogany and ivory-fin-
ished frames, with sepia and
French prints at top. Reduced
from $1.00 to SOC each.
A lot Small Colonial Mirrors,
in attractive mahogany frames,
with Gainsborough heads. Re-
duced from $1.25, $3.50, $500
and $3.50 to $1.00 each.
A lot Colonial Mirrors, in rich
antique gilt frames with old
print pictures. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 each.
Fourth foor-New Building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Clearance of
BOYS Wool Suits.

Medium and heavy weights,
with coats all full-lined and eX-
cellently tailored. Sizes 7 to II.
$50 and $3.50 Suits, $500.
$3.50 and $50 Suits, $500.
And these remnants:
Is Duuble-breasted Suits. medium and heavy
weights Reduced from 500 TO SIS each.
30 Plain and knitted Silk Ties. Reduced frum
Sc each 10 for sc.
q Outing Flannel Night Shirts. in attractive
red and blue stripes; sizes to l6 Reduced frOrh
Soc to SEC each.
d Hats: red. tan. and brown: telescope and
other shapes. Reduced from Sl.Oo and SIS to 5oc
each.
% Atwood Sweaters. plain and cOlorcd effects
sizes . and ). Reduced from 500 to 39c each.
. Sweater plain gray and red. also gr1y with
cologed hurier sizes to L years Reduced from
SI-OO to &c each.
\ lot Of Boys Madras Blouses, with laundered
neCkbands; sizes I TO Is years. Reduced from
Sl-oO to &C each; for 500
A lot Of Boys Madras Shirts, in attractive
stnpes. Reduced from 500 to CSC each; for
500
"a Golf Gaps, sizes es to :. Reduced from soc
10 &c each
ID Russian Blouse Wash Suits: sizes 2i= to
Reduced from 8 IS and SIS to SIS each.
10 All-wool Sailor and Russian Blouse Suits;
plain cOlors and checked effects; sizes ~ }. ),
6. 2 9. and 70. Reduced frUm 500 and 500 to
SIS each.
Third hooc-Nev Building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
FLY BY LIGHT OF MOON.
Navy Aviators mt Guantanamo In
stitute Innovation.

Flying by moonlight is feature of the
work at the newly established naval
aviation school at Guantanamo. Cuba,
according TO dispatches received at the
Navy Department yesterday from Lieut..
]. II. Towers, who is in command of the
school. 81.
Lieut.. Towers reports that during the
day atmospheric conditions at the Guam
tanamo Bay camp are very bad for fly
ing. the only quiet hours being from
dawn to about 9 o'clock. and then from
o'clock to sunset. The winds come
with great suddenness. he states. and
SAYS that on one occasion the wind rose
from zero to twenty-eight miles an hour
within four minutes. ..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
ADMIRAL KNIGHT RECALLED.
To Resume Duties as Commander Of
Atlantic Reserve Fleet.

Rear Admiral Austin Mcknight. who
is in command of the special squadron
now on duty in Turkish waters, yester-
day was recalled TO the United States
and instructed to resume his duties as
commander-in-chief OF the Atlantic re-
serve fleet at Philadelphia. His staff
will accompany the admiral nome on a
passenger liner.
1t was considered at the Navy Depart
ment that Admiral Knight is needed
more at Philadelphia than with the ships
in Turkish waters. Capt. w. B. Fletcher,
commanding the Montana, is, senior off,
Ger of the squadron, and will assume
Admiral knights compand. The Ten
nessee is the other vessel Of the squad
ron.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Friday Special in
Cotton Torchon Laces.

A most attractive collection of
Cotton Torchon Laces will be
placed on sale to-day-attrac-
tive not only in daintiness of de-
signs and patterns, but also in
values. Both edges and inser-
lions are represented. Excep-
tionally desirable for trimming
underwear and also much used
for other purposes.
Special price, &c yard.
Main HOnr-G &
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Friday Special in
Women's Swiss Ribbed
Vests.

Women's Swiss Ribbed Vests,
low neck and no sleeves. Very
elastic, thus the fitting qualities
are ideal. The value is eXcep-
tional and the quantity limited.
Special price, 20c each.
3 for SOC.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Friday Specials in
Mems Neckwear and
Handkerchief.

Fancy Silk Four-in-Hand Ties
in the new open-end shape and
popular colors and designs. Only
II dozen in the assortment, and
they regularly sold for $1.00
each.
Special price, Csc each; 3 for
$k00.
s dozen Mems Knitted Silk
Four-in-Hand Ties, in stripes
and handsome color: combina-
tons. Regularly sold at $3.50
and $500 each.
Special price, $1.65 each.
6 dozen Mems All-Linen
H e m S ii tched Handkerchief,
slightly mussed and soiled.
8 for SOC. Were 25c, 35c and
SOC.
Z dozen Mems All-Linen
Hemstitched H a n d kerchiefs,
slightly mussed and soiled.
3 for 25c.
Were 1212c and Is each.
Main foor-NeT Building
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Cotton Dress Goods Dept.

10 part pieces regular 15c
quality Duckling Fleece in Juve-
nile patterns and floral effects,
printed on light blue and pink
grounds. Suitable for women's
and children's night clothes,
wrappers, kimonos and dressing
coc011ec
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Internally fired gas and oil engines are approx
mately twice as efficient steam engines. fuel
oonsumption being the basis Of cumpsrson
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Friday Clearance Of
Wooden Dress Goods.

Remnants of Challis, Poplins
and other desirable materials. in
lengths of l, ~ and 2 yards ;
suitable for waist patterns, XII
monos and dressing saeques.
Qualities remaining from our
own stocks, and formerly sold at
75c, $1.00 and $1.25 ward.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Clearance price, Soc I'D.

Also a large collection Of
remnants in Wooden Dress
Fabrics, in a variety of different
cloths, such as cashmeres. silk
and-wool poplins, broadcloths,
Serges, wool batistes and suit
ings, marked at specially
Low Prices for
Fridays Remnant Sale.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31
Woodward & Lothrop,
New York-WASHINGTON-Pa
Remnant Day
Winter Clearance of :
Mems Clothing.

Mems Young Mems and
Youths Suits and Overcoats of
fancy mixed fabrics; not a large
line remaining, but a very choice
one, in which all sizes are rep
resented, but not in any one
particular style.
Suits and Overcoats that sold
up to $500.
Clearance price, 1915 each.
Suits and Overcoats that sold
up to $4,000.
Clearance price, 1873 each.
And these remnants:
10 Chauffcur's Suits. gray diagonal worsted-fin-
ished csssimcre military and Convertible collars;
sizes b IS =. s.. and 10. Reduced frum $50
ard 5000 TO S20oo each.
. Coachman's Oyercnats Of imported boNcioth
in dark blue; dOQhle-brVhsted style with nickel
buttons: sizes g and IS Reduced from $500 TO
goo each.
Second aoor-Men's Building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Miss Bristol and the Washington
Peace Society have sent out cards for
Monday evening, at Bristol School, in
Mtntwood Place. to hear Charles Raun
kennedy's THE Terrible Meek" read
by Mrs. Helen We'll, at O'Clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Miss Esther Cleveland and her young
hostess. Miss Frances Hoar. were the
guests in compliment TO whom Mrs.
Henry {. Corbin entertained at lunch
con yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Mime. May and Mile. Errara, OF Bel.
GUM, who are spending some time in
this country, arrived from New YORK
to-day. and are stopping at the Shore
nam enroute 10 ram beacn. wnere Iney
expect TO spend the remainder or the
winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

MISS r:atane nagruoer gave oInner
last night IN honor or MISS Marion
Leutz. at her residence IN > street
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Representative and Mrs. William A.
Jones Of Virginia, and Miss Anne Sey-
mour Jones, gave large reception yes
terday afternoon at their residence. l7Oe
G street. The house was charmingiy
decorated with palms, ferns, pink roses,
and carnations and an orchestre played
during the afternoon.
Mrs. Jones wore handsome gown Of
violet chiffon velvet with crystal trim.
ming. and Miss Jones' costume was OF
ivory ckermeuse, with an overdress Of
crystals and pearls, and draped with
pink brocade satin.
Among those Who assisted In receiving
were Mrs. Lamar. wife of Mr.. Justice
Lamar: Mrs. Marcus BENJAMIN, Mrs.
Herbert Micou, and Miss Mabel Board
man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

The rrst performance OF May IRWIN
in "A Widow by Proxy at the New
National Theater on Monday evening
May 5. Is to be benefit for the Noel
House settlement, charity IN wnIcn
prominent wasnIngtomans are oeepIy IN
terested. everything VIII De Done TO
make the occasion a notable success.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Mrs. Bucknar Randolph was hostess at
charming tea yesterday afternoon in
honor of MIMI. Ritter. wife of the Min
ster of Switzerland. Smart society and
members Of the Diplomatic Corps filled
the rooms from until 6 o'clock. Nine.
Loudon. wife Of the Minister of the
Netherlands, and Mrs. Livingstone Hunt
presided at the handsomely appointed
tea table.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Mrs. William Nelson Taft will receive
this Afternoon from until o'clock at
the Darlington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

The Congressional Club entertained at
a charming dance at the clubhouse last
night for the younger members OF the
club. Mrs. Ernest Roberts. president Of
the club. received the guests. \ buffet
supper was served later in the evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Mr.. J. Ford Thompson, jr., sailed yes
terday from New York on board the
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm for London.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

Representative and Mrs. John H. Fitz-
gerald. Of Brooklyn, n. Y. have arrived
in Washington and taken apartments at
the Shoreham for the remainder of the
season.
, 1913-09-24

to mention one alone that of rheunltic in
lection and the heart disease that so COM
monty results from it. The close association
of rheumatic fever and heart disease was
clearly recognized by james Johnson as long
ago as 1918, but its Importance has only
been fully recognized III recent years. If II
child has rheumatic fever, the immediate
prognosiS is good, for children almost in
varilbly recover from the fever. But what
Of the remote prognO5is Called to see the
case, the first thinG the physician wants to
know is whether the heart is affected, as it
is. alas in so many Of the cases. Recovery
from the present illness is almost certain,
but the physician sees ahead, and fears the
possibility Of valvular disease of the heart,
and must try to avert 1t or to arrest its
progress. The proguosis for the morrow
takes tue lead of the prognosis for the day.
Professor Chauffard went on to consider
briefly how far u patients diseases might
affect the future of his descendants, and
paid a graceful tribute to the work of Sir
Francis Cation in establishing the modern
science of Eugenics. He further pointed
out how the medical prognosis Of persons
brought Into contact with them might be
affected by germ-carriers or carriers Of dis
ease, persons who carry about with them
the virulent bacteria Of disorders, such as
diphtherin, enteric fever, or cerebro-spinal
meningitis, while themselves remaining in
perfect health, He showed how the society
or community in which these germ-carriers
live their daily lives may need protection
from them, 50 that q collective or epidemio-
logical prognosis must be made and acted
upon if society is to be protected. Thus the
physician starting from his daily observation
# the sick, has learnt and is still learning
increasingly to look higher and further; his
n.edical prognosis must take into considera-
tion the individual, tue family, the oommu-
nifty, even the race.
Thus medical prognosis extends itself
over an ever-increasing field Of usefulness.
Iu does the field not lessen in size ? Is
the prognosis of Il given disease immutable ?
Professor Chauffard answered these ques-
lions by proving how much our recent pro-
gfess III therapeutics, the treatment Of dis
ease, has done to improve the sick mans
outlook. He concluded that there is almost
$40 group Of diseases the gravity of which
ms not been notably attenuat ed in recent
ears, even in the least favourable cases we
We gained some ground by widening our
knowledge of facts aud defining the bounds
our ignorance.-II0ae Auq. 8.