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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22
Icademy-NOrmHn Harkett In "Sa-
tan SanderSOn.''

The new book play in which Norman
which he will be seen at the Academy
Iext week is a dramatization OF Halle
Erminie Rives' story, Satan Sanderson."
The story has to do largely with a young
minister. Rev. Henry SandersOn. and
Hugh Stires, who bear a close re-
semblanCe. They were college boys to-
Eether. but the sudden and tragic death
of one of his Chums reformed Satan
Sanderson, while Hugh continued his
riotOus living. Sanderson takes charge
Of a church at Aniston. the home of the
Stires. Hugh returns. a pretending
prOdicaI and rarries the ward of his
father, the girl whom SandersOn also
loves The subsequent events. the re-
vealing of HuEh's deceit and the clement
Of romance that follow make 4 stage
offering of unusual novelty
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BeIa.co-.The Merry widow"

Henry W. Savages delightful new pro-
duCtion of THE Merry Widow VIII be
at the Belasco next week.
Mabel WILDER, who headed the company
that made the transcOntinentaI tour from
New York to San Francisco. season be-
fore last. will appear in the titular role;
Charles Meakfns will be seen as Prince
Danilo; Olga Roller will sing Natalie;
Oscar Figman, Arthur Wooley and F. J.
Mccarthy will be the three comedians.
Vernon DaIhart' will sing de Jolidon.'
Under the direction Of Alfred Moulton,
the Merry Widow orchestra will play
Lehar's splendid score, and an ensemble
thar has been christened the Gold
Medal Beauty Chorus" will add to the
charms of the Operetta.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

Out Of a carefully considered list of
possibilities numbering more than a score
of prominent players, the Liebler Com
pany has selected Brandon lyman for
the part OF Joseph in louis n. Parker S
Biblical romance, Joseph and His Breth-
rem" which is to follow The Daughter
weeks.
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The New Years attraction at the Gay
ETY. will be THE Gay Nasqueraders,"
headed by the burlesque team of George
B. Scanlon and Mark Adams, in the two
act musical farce. THE Three Widows"
The feminine cast is headed by Countess
Hedwig Won Mueller the prima donna
who will sing most of the big song hits
which have been provided for the en-
tertainment by Ted Snyder and Irving
Berlin. the Iagtime king.
Lyceum-'The Girls from Reno"
The sstirical mirthfuI medley of melody
and merry-making, Gay Life in Wash,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

The Stage Society of New York are to
give the first performance in America of
The Tragedy of Nan" the work of a
poet and dramatist. John Masefield, who
is at present the literary and dramatic
fashion in London.
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The Lucky Manager.

In this wear OF grace. the lucky man.
ager is the one who finds a full Christ
mas house in his old theater, instead of
a new theater in his Christmas stock
ing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

Edward Locke has written play on
German-American life called The Silver
Wedding" 1t will be produced next
month by II. II. Frazee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

Marie Howe. who plays the part Of
Mahumahu in THE Bird of Paradise.
was member Of the Poll players here
last summer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

Eddie Foy. in his deservedly popular
ooncoction OF myth and music, "over
the River" will be an early January
attraction at the Columbia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

Sybil Walsh, who will be seen in the
role OF Rose Sibley in 'Mnestones." at
the Columbia January 6. is a young
actress who went 10 London from the
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coIumbia-Jame. n. Hackett.

The announcement that James X.
Racket is coming to the Columbia FOR
New Years week will be interesting
news TO his many admirers in this city
who will be afforded their first oppor-
tunity to see him in his latest New
York success, THE Grain of Dust 1t
is a drama in four acts by Louis Evan
Shlpman. founded on the novel by David
Graham Phillips. THE Grain Of Dust
was first produced just a year ago at
the Criterion Theater, New York. since
which time il has been delighting large
audiences in the principal cities of the
country.
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NationAl-''The Good Little Devil"
David Belasco has again won success
with a new production, and as it is real
Christmas play and about fairies, 1t is
good news that Manager Rapley. has Sc
cured it for, the New Years attraction
at the New National.
"A Good Little Devil fairies and all,
must surely find its way into every
heart. It is said to tell one of the pref
test and most human stories that has
ever found a place in drama Although
Mr. Belasco calls his new offering a
fairy play it is much more than the
term implies. l. is first Of all. a deeply
human play and the fairy element is TO
he taken as symbol of kindness and gen
tleness as against the evil influence OF
hatred and malice.
II any other title had been given the
work by its French authors Rosemonde
Gerard and Maurice Rostand, an appro-
priately descriptive one would have been
The Heart OF a Child" Just as there Is
no grown-up person, who has not al
one time or another, wished he might re-
lieve the Joys and dreams of childhood
so have the authors. and particularly Mr.
Austin Strong in his delightful adapta-
ton. made their great appeal to this UNI
versal sentiment. There Is much nne act
ing in Mr.. Belascos excellent cTst, with
particular honors falling to William Nor
ris, Ernest Lawford. Ernest Truck Hen
~ Stanford. Edward Connolly, Iva Mer-
lin. and Jeanne fowler.
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VIII give two performanees-matinee and
evening.
January p will be the date of the next
concert by the Philharmonic Society OF
New York, on which occasion the ever
popular Schumann-Heink will be the So
loist. The New National Theater will be
place and T. Arthur Smith is the man
ager.
Zella Clayton. whose dainty personality
and sweet voice are big assets in the
show of 1.-The Monte Carlo Girls" went
around the world with Harry Thurston'
the magician. and can tell many stories
OF adventure in far-away countries.
Robert Morris, seen as the American
planter In The Bird Of Paradise"
toured the Hawaiian Islands as a mem
Der OF the Neil Stock Company. He Is
thoroughly familiar with life in these
beautiful islands and speaks the Ian
guage.
T. Arthur Smith announces that con-
tracts have been signed for the appear
ance of the Minneapolis Orchestra at the
New National Thursday afternoon Feb
ruary 20.
Graham Monat, in addition TO 'Bunty
Pulls the Strings" and The Concealed
Bed" which will be seen at Chase's
next week, also wrote "A Scrape o the
PEN" all of which are being played In
this country.
Lewis s. Stone. an important member
OF The Bird of Paradise" company, was
formerly a member Of oliver MOrOsco's
stock company in Los Angeles.
Eddie Foy. in his deservedly popular
roncoction of myth and music, "Over
the River" will be an early January
attraction at the Columbia.
Marie Howe. who plays the part Of
Mahumahu in The Bird of Paradise.
was a member Of the Poll players here
last summer.
Sybil Walsh, who will be seen in the
role OF Rose Sibley in ''Mlestones." at
the Columbia January 6. is a young
actress who went 10 London from the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

Lewis s Stone. an important member
Of The Bird of Paradise" company, was
formerly a member Of oliver Morosco =
stock company in Los Angeles.
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T. Arthur Smith announces that con-
tracts have been signed for the appear
ance of the Minneapolis Orchestra at the
New National Thursday afternoon Feb
ruary 20
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

The English Dixon sisters al Cha. )
next week are making a vaudeville tour
OF the world and already have covered
England, France, South Africa and South
America
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-22

The Glee and Mandolin Club. of the
Columbia University, of New York City,
have engaged the small ballroom at the
New Willard for February p They
The evening world., 1912-08-30

missioner issued the following denial;
THE published statement that the
Police Commissioner was robbed In the
subway last Tuesday night Is ahso-
lutely false in every particular. The
Commissioner was not In subway
train at the time nor has he at any
time been robbed"
This Is tho second time IN a week
that the Commissioner has had 10 pub
iicly deny his participation in aiven.
lures recorded in newspapers.
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HELD FOR THEIR DEATH,
MOTHER CAN'T ATTEND
FUNERAL Of CHILDREN
Mrs. William Sypher, Saved
Fpm Suicide by Gas, Is
Charged With Homicide.

Mrs. William sypher. whose attempt
TO XIII on her family by gas failed
only In her own case. pleaded to-day
In the Gates Avenue Court. Brooklyn.
that she be allowed a last look at the
bodies Of her three children. who died
as she had planned
Tho indictment upon which Mrs,
sypher was arraigned charged homi-
cide and she was therefore inadmis-
sible to bail. Magistrate Mcclure ex-
planned this after her attorney had
waived the reading OF the document
and entered plea OF not guilty.
Just one last look Judge!" the
woman pleaded Historically but the
Court could do nothing.
The lawyer then went before Justice
Aspinall. He sought first to have the
charge changed to manslaughtcr. so
that Mrs. Sypher might be released on
bonds. No particular homicide was set
forth in the Indictment he said. and 1t
was therefore faulty. lie also applied
for writ OF habeas corpus. explaining
the circumstances.
Both pleas were refused and the
mother was sent back to the RAY
mond street Jail
The three children-Edward, aged
eight. Murlel, Ave. and lie Roy, four.
were to be buried in Mt. Olivet Gene
tery, late I'm the afternoon.
IL developed at the hearing that Mrs.
Sypher would have died with her chill
dren had II not been for the presence
~ mind OF John Duehl. aSed eighteen.
who lives with his parents across tho
hall from the Sypher apartment, at No.
1915 Halsey street, Ridgewood. Duohl
~melled gas traced the odor to the
Syphcr fiat and cut of the gas supply
At the meter when he got no answer 10
hls alarm
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NOT ROBBED, SAYS WALDO.
Police Commissioner New Denies
Pickpockst Yarn.

4 morning newspaper printed to-day
a circumstantial statement alleging
that a pickpocket stole the wallet Of
Police Commissioner Waldo on a sub
way train last Tuesday night. ON his
arrival at his Office to-day the Conn
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BOMB DIDN'T BOTHER HIM.

A bomb exploded at the kitchen door
OF James Riggo, on the top floor OF No.
al East Nintyninth street. shortly be-
fore O'Clock this morning. shattered
the hall and drove out all the tenants.
except the Riggs. in panic. The kitchen
door was unhurt and Riggo. with his
wife and fourtecn-year-old son. Jerry.
abed with broken leg, remained with
in their fortress unbalanced.
Though Rlggo. who is a shoemaker.
declared 70 the police he had received
no threats and know of no enemies. he
seemed to have mae good preparations
10 ward of an attack His doors Werr
FOUND reinforced with shec. Iron tad
provided VITA six locks md sis bolts
each
The Washington herald., 1912-06-21

the section Of the State which 1t ira
verses. the Norfolk and Western Rail
way stands pre-eminent.
The formation and construction Of this
important system Of railway has had a
marked effect upon every phase Of hu-
man endeavor throughout the great
Southwest Vast regions of forest and
wilderness have been transformed into
productive fields, and the whole section
is teeming with industry Of every char
aCter. In fact Southwest Virginia has
developed and become enriched far be-
yond the imagination of those who took
the initiative in the projects Of railroad
construction eliminating in the present
trunk line extending from the granaries
Of the Middle West 10 its terminals on
the Atlantic Coast.
The policy of the company is a pro-
gressive one. and each section traversed
by its lines Is accorded cordial cO-opeTa-
tion in all matters OF material develop
ment: every inducement compatible with
good business judgment being extended
to attract and foster industries along
the line of the road.
The road itself, with all OF the won
derful resources Of the country through
which it runs, is advertised on an exten-
sive scale in publications currently is
sued, and by this means many desirable
settlers have been attracted to Virginia
farms and communities.
The equipment. service. and regulA-
tions Of the company are first class in
every particular. and the track is eX-
ceIlently balIasted and laid with the best
heavy steel rail obtainable
Its leading officials have always been
ready and willing to cooperate with the
public in matters concerning the up
building of cities and towns along its
lines, and the uniform courtesy and in
terest manifested have contributed in a
marked degree in cementing together the
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Blue Ridge Springs.

In a sheltered nook near the summit Of
the Blue Ridge. the queen Of the Amer
lean mountain ranges. Immediately by the
Norfolk and Western Railroad in Bo-
tstourt County. Va, there bursts from its
granite rocks a fountain OF mineral
water containing rare, beneficial, medici-
nal qualities. Adjacent TO these health
giving waters has grown up a summer
resort at which persons Of widely differ
ent tastes. and from all parts of the
Union assemble. each finding some spe-
cial pleasure that contributes to his
comfort. Those Of every mind may find
entertainment at this famous summer
resort. from the devotee Of the dance to
the pedestrian. the horseman, the artist.
or the athlete One favorite point Of
pilgrimage is TO the top Of Wild Cat
Knob, 4 bold prOmontory a mile distant.
from which an extensive view Of the rich
Roanoke Valley may be had. There is a
long. winding. wild ravine that begins
near the hotel that would furnish an ar
tist with innumerable subjects
For the past thirty-nine years II has
been the earnest aim Of the management
cultured and refined people can assem-
BILE and mingle TO enjoy the fine noun
tain climate. A comfortable library and
writing room, also a spacious room for
card parties or public gatherings are
furnished the guests. Private baths have
recently been added to many rooms. The
season opened June 3, to continue
through October.
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Roanoke City," published under date Of
January /, 1872. and copyrighted by them.
The Washington Herald Is permitted to
use some compilations from this publi-
cation.
The history referred to, and from which
the data is taken, is a neatly bound vol
ume, beautifully illustrated. and has re-
ceived the highest encomiums from the
local press. George s. Jack. one Of the
authors, is a weIl-known newspaper man
OF Roanoke, while z. B. Jacobs organ
lied and was for seven years secretary
of the Roanoke Chamber Of Commerce.
He is now secretary and treasurer Of the
Virginia Audit Company.
The Norfolk and Western Railway
Company.
As the outgrowth Of the Norfolk and
Petersburg Railroad. built in ISL, and
traversing a section of the country teem-
ing with rich future possibilities, the Nor
folk and Western Railway stands to-day
as one Of the great trunk lines OF the
country and one of the greatest factors
in the upbuilding of Roanoke, where its
general Offices as located.
The influence which the building Of q
railroad exerts in the development OF
the section OF the country traversed by
its lines, and the substantial benefits
accruing therefrom, cause the great
transportation companies Of the land to
be recognized as most prominent factors
in the expansion of commerce and in
dustry.
The interests Of the railroads and those
Of the manufacturer. merchant, me-
chanic, and farmer are so closely inter-
woven that the effect Of the increase or
diminution of the traffic OF these huge
arteries of trade is Immediately reflected
in conditions pertaining to every class
OF business. The part taken by the Nor
folk and Western in the development of
the territory contiguous to its lines is q
striking illustration Of the impetus given
the city of Roanoke.
or all the factors which have con-
tributed to the upbuilding and expansion
Of the various business interests Of the
cities and towns located on its lines. and
in the development Of the resources OF
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LewIs-GaIe Hospital.

Among the many advantages that the
people OF Roanoke are blessed with none
are more important than the facilities
for caring for the sick and wounded
The Lewis-Gale Hospital, erected in 1910
by Drs. Lewis and Gale is an attractive
five-story brick structure, conveniently
situated on a beautiful residence street
sufficiently removed from the noise Of the
city traffic. 1t has a capacity OF thirty
private rooms, all arranged and fitted
with the most modern equipment for the
care and comfort OF the patients. The
operating room is one Of the most COM
plete in the South. being fitted with every
convenience necessary to facilitate the
handling OF patients. The laboratory is
newly equipped. and is under the able
direction Of d. J. D. Willis. The nurses
home is very conveniently arranged, and
is a factor Of great Importance, as a
corps OF specially selected graduate
nurses are constantly in attendance
DR.. S. S Gale has recently acquired the
interests Of the estate Of DR.. Lewis and
is now sole owner OF the hospital DR..
Gale. who has been a practicing physi-
clan in Roanoke for twelve years, has
withdrawn from general practice and is
devotinS his entire attention to general
surgery end ofiCe practice, making a
speciality Of surgery and a few select
medical cases. He is a division surgeon
for the Norfolk and Western Railway
and is recognized as one OF the most
skilled surgeons in Southwest Virginia
At the end OF the second year the hos
pital admissions show an increase Of
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the adoption Of q new constitution IN
1904, Mr.. Seifert was elected a member Of
the Board Of Aldermen. which ONCE he
held continuously. being made president
Of the higher branch OF Council in 1910
BY virtue Of that position, when a va
cancy occurred in the Mayorship. he was
advanced 10 that ofiCe. which position
he has filled most satisfactorily for
several months. He stands for the
city's best interests and Advancement in
all lines. and is untiring in his faithful
application to the welfare Of the people
OF Roanoke.
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more than 30 Per cent over the preceding
year. The officers are DR.. S. S. Gale,
surgeon IN charge; Dr. J. d. Willis, ply
sician TO the hospital: DR.. ]. Warren
Knepp, assistant surgeon; DR.. Tom Burk
anasthetist: DR.. S. B. Carey, resident in
terne. The hospital has a very good am
bulance service,
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interests Of this great corporation and
those OF the vast section OF country
which it so ably serves.
Mayor Sylvester Paul SeIfert.
Mr.. Seifert was born in Lebanon, Pa,
on September .. 1863. In 1880 he came to
Roanoke, where he found employment
in the car shops Of the Norfolk and
Western Railway. So faithful was he to
his duties that at the end Of seven years
he was promoted to tho position Of as
sistant foreman. He soon became iden-
titled with civic and public affairs. aEd
in May. 1897. was elected a member Of
the City Council. which ONCE he held for
fifteen years. He served that body in
the capacity Of vice president three
years and president for a portion OF one
term. When the dual form of govern
ment was adopted for Roanoke. through
The Washington herald., 1912-06-21
The Model Garage.

This garage was established in 1909. and
is one OF the finest and best equipped
garages in the South. It is said TO be
the only thoroughly hreproof automobile
garage in Virginia, and It is one OF the
stops on the national highway between
New York and Atlanta It is equipped
with turntables, electric elevator, indi-
vidUal lockers, up-tO-date repair shop
with modern machinery. drop pits, and
travelling crane, ladies' resting room, &c.
and a complete line OF accessories and
tires Is always in stock. This company
has the agency for several OF the leading
cars on the market, some OF which are
Packard, Chalmers. Hupmobile, and
Buick The manager Of the company is
William c. Bringman. The proprietor.
]. H. Marsteller, president OF the local
automobile club and a director Of the A.
A. A. Is one of the best-known men in
this section. and is connected with many
Of the leading automobile associa tons Of
the country.
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The National Exchange Bank.

This bank was organized May 7, 1883
The original capital OF $4,000 has been
increased several times, and to-day the
bank presents there figures which speak
for themselves: Capital, $500. 900; surplus.
$780, 900; undivided profits and reserve
funds, $780, coo: deposits. over 100000. and
total resources over S4OOO.OOO. 1t ranks
among the leading financial institutions
OF the South. and has the distinction Of
being a roll of honor bank this term
being applied TO a bank possessing sur
plus and profits in excess Of its capital
The bank has grown to such an extent
that they are now erecting a white mar
BILE bank building opposite their present
quarters, which building will be used ex-
cIusively for banking. They expect to
occupy their new building about Decem-
Der l. The cost Of the new building and
site will be about 10000. The bank is
the designated depository OF the United
States, State OF Virginia, City Of Roa-
noke, County OF Roanoke, as well as some
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vInton-ROanoke Water Company.

The Vinton-Roanoke Water Company
is owned and operated by wide-awake,
progressive business men Of Roanoke
Many improvements have been made in
the past three years by parking and plant
ing in blue grass the thirteen hundred
acres Of the watershed. which are also
patroled to prevent trespassing, and are
thus kept in a sanitary condition The
water is pure freestOne. and is used by
the manufacturers as well as by hundreds
Of families in Roanoke. \ new tunnel
1000 feet long has recently been COM
pIeted through the spur OF the Blue Ridge
Mountains, which adds two and a half
million gallons Of spring water to the
original supply. The present reservoir Is
80 feet above the city, and the water is
brought to the city through ten-inch
mains. There is a growing demand for
this water on account OF its softness and
purity.
The officers Of the company are: C.
Markley. president; Judge J. W. Woods,
vice president; Claude Moore. secretary
treasurer; S. c. Markley. sanitary engi-
neer, and Hugh NJ MCGEE. superintendent
of construction
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T. r. TfIIett.

T. R. TiIlett. Of Roanoke. has recently
announced his candidacy for Congress
from this district. He is a weIl-known
resident of Roanoke. having resided here
since 1880. during which time he has filled
the ofices Of Deputy Clerk OF the Cor
poration, City Sergeant or Sheriff. and
Commissioner of Accounts OF the Circuit
Courts. Mr.. Tillett is a member Of the
Odd Fellows, EIks. Redmen, knights Of
Pythias, Mystic Chain, and several other
fraternal orders. He has always been
actively engaged in contributing to the
welfare Of the people OF Roanoke. and
is now a man in the prime Of life. He
is an active director in the City National
Bank, and interested in several manu-
featuring establishments employing labor.
and has always been kindly disposed to-
ward those who have TO earn a living by
manual labor: and many philanthropic
deeds he has shown TO those in need
during his period of residence in this
city. Mr.. Tillett is both the poor and the
rich mans friend.