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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
The ROYAL Slave Wednesday Night.

1t may be of interest to know that
an actual incident furnished the author
of A Royal Slave with the initial idea
out of which this play was evolved.
The little item of news appeared in the
daily papers at that time. 1t is as FOL
lows:
A wealthy Mexican gentleman who
was known to possess vast hidden
estate, suddenly disappeared and was
finally given up by his family. Several
years later a gang of celebrated ban:
dts was surprised and captured IN
their stronghold and poor, insane
man rescued. He was taken to hos
pital in the City of Mexico, where an
operation of trepanning the skull was
performed on him, his reason returning.
He proved to be the long-lost gentle
man who had been captured by the
bandits, who, in trying to force him
to tell the hiding place of his fortune,
had struck him severe blow on the
head which denied the skull and rem
dered him insane. He had been a cap
tive for wears, the bandits hoping that
he might remember, in his half-lucid
moments, the much coveted secret hid
ing place, and reveal it. :,
Knowing this actual incident, it will
be all the more interesting to the pub
lie to follow the play itself, and to OBJ
serve how much Of this charmingly
dramatic story is due also to the SPLEEN
did imaginative and creative powers
of the author. -,
Of the plays that one sees in a life.
time, he can count on his fingers the
ones that combine high literary merit
with great dramatic value. A Royal
Slave is one of these few and it also
adds deep heart interest and the most
beautiful scenic surroundings with
which a play could be embellished, as
the scenes are laid in Mexico, proverb-
tally the land of sunshine and flowers,
of palms and fountains. No play has
appeared in this country for years Of
which the press speaks in such unstint-
ed and unqualified praise. This is one
of the surest and best tests of really
great play, and A Royal Slave is a
great play in every sense of the word
1t will be seen in the auditorium Wed
nesday evening.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
Basketball Notes.

The Cavaliers of Fair Haven, assisted
nv Ed. and Lew Wachter and James
Dayev of the Gloversville team, defeated
Brandon at Fair Haven last Friday even
inc bv a score of 81 to ID. -Four of the
visiting team were University of Vermont
players and the game was very, rough;
The f Brandon supporters thought they had
sufficient strength to win and laid many
wagers accordingly but Fair Haven was
sufficiently fortified. The home tea Sc Sc
cured such lead that in the last tour
minutes of play Davey and the Wachter,s,
amused themselves by passing the ball
around the hall. Cassidy. and the Bran an
don team tried to mix 1T up Win 70.
Wachter on several occasions but came
out second best in each scrimmage.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
JUNCTION ISSUED
| AGAINST RAYMOND
nch's Attorneys Get Order Re-
raining Raymond from Proceed
ling Further Toward Collection
of His Judgment.

ke progress of the Watson French and
Held Raymond legal ENHANCEMENT
at present in favor of French who
! granted Monday temporary IN
Stion restraining Raymond or his at
Reys from attempting or further pro-
ing in the collection of judgment
Eded Raymond by Arbitrator A. z.
ENTER and j. E. Gale, several weeks
In the petition for an injunction
stated that Raymond is guilty OF
the suit brought Monday by at,
eys of Raymond who attached all
property of Farley F. Crown to Sc
! the payment of the judgment. MT;
I'm was the surety on French,s bond
which French bound himself to abide
&he decision of the arbitrator and to
ider it as final. This last suit was
ftuted because of a notice filed last
with the arbitrator by the attor-
of French asking them to consider
/ evidence. This looked as though
kch was attempting to reopen the
or to change the decision. AS was
fiously stated the troubles OF French
/ Raymond were many and it was
ed to merge all in one suit with a.
Carpenter and j. E. Gale as arbi-
brs. Their decision was to be final.
3 party signed a bond to abide by
award. The judgment was in favor
RAYMOND to recover $lll.29.
lie suit against Crown is returnable
Ire the municipal court March 30
bably the case will be placed on me re
/ decision in the Injunction proceed
It is alleged in the application for
Einjunction that by perjury Raymond
lived the arbitrator and caused them
lender a Judgment in his favor. The
notion proceedings will be heard in
probability at the next term of the
fty court. The order was signed by
Encellor w. H. Taylor at Rutland
6e & Daley and Gibson 4 Waterman
resent French and 81. G. Barber looks
the interest of Raymond.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
O. j. PRATT
A Market for Your
Hides, TaIIow
and Bones

Almost everybody knows that the
place to send Beef Hides, Horse Hides,
Calfskins, Sheep Pelts, Tallow and
Bones is to c. s. Page, Hyde Park, Yer
mont, who pays highest prices; RENTS
the day following the arrival of goods
at Hyde Park; pays the freight on ship
ments of 200 pounds or more, and keeps
his customers at all times posted as to
market values.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
Good for Everybody.

Mr.. Norman R. Coulter, a prominent
francisco says: II fully endorse all that
has been said of Electric Bitters as, a
tonic medicine. It is good for everybody.
It corrects stomach, liver and kidney dis
orders in a prompt and efficient manner
and builds up the system. Electric Bit,
tiers is the best spring medicine ever, sold
over a druggists counter; as 6iooq
purifier it is unequaled. SOC. at 4. d.
Holden & Co.'s drug store.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
Harris-Sanders Wedding.

A pretty wedding was solemnized
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Sanders, so Frost
street, when their youngest daughter,
Pearl Gale Sanders, became the wife
of Ernest Herbert Harris, Oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. 81. E. Harris. The
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
sK1Ns SHOULD BE RETURNED.
bonal Opinions Do Not Offset His
Fitness as Representative.

be discovery by Congressman Kittredge
kins of Brattleboro that the federal
nnment owes the state of Vermont
DO, possibly more, on account OF the
and Spanish wars, is one of many
reasons, and doubtless his supporters
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27

Elegant Suits in black, brown, blue,
wine and leather, advertised in the large
city departments at $500 to $3.50; our
price, $4,000.
Superb Suits in all colors, both
plain goods and the much sought shadow
stripes; advertised in the large city de-
partments at $1,000 to $500; our price,
$500.
A large range of styles, all colors and
black, at $500; sold elsewhere at $22. 90
to $500
Very choice styles in good materials
and ali colors at $500, $500, $500;
sold elsewhere for at least two to three
dollars each more.
Ladies' Coats in black, $500, $3.50,
$3.50, $1,000, $1,000.
Ladies' Covert Coats, $3.50, S.
90, $3.50, $3.50, $1,000.
Children's Coats, $500, $3.50.
$500, $3.50.
Ladies' Separate Skirts, $1.98,
$3.50, $500, 5000, $3.50, $500, $3.50,
$1,000, $1,000.
Ladies' Black Silk Skirts. $1,000
to $500.
Ladies' Rain Coats, $3.50 to $12.
Children's Rain Coats, $1.98 to
$500.
This gives little idea of the range of
prices but in order to get any adequate
idea of our large stock, you should make
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27

Kodol is q scientific preparation OF vege'
tabie acids with natural digestants and con-
tains the same juices found in q healthy
stomach. Each dose will digest more than
5000 grains Of good food. Sold by All Drug
gists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27

a special tour of inspection to our depart
ment and see the goods.
large section is given to the Petit
coat Stock which is now the largest
and contains more of the latest ideas than
at any previous sale.
Silk PetticOats, colors and black,
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50, $500.
MOhair PetticOats, colors and black,
$500 to $500.
HeatherblOOm Petticoats, colors
and black, $500 to $500.
Satteen PetticOats, 75c, 83c, CSC,
SIPS, up to $3.50 each.
Every number is special value and
cannot fail to please.
Special new models in Ladies'
Waists have arrived for the sale, in silk,
lace, batiste and lawn, and the new ideas
conceived by the best designers in the
country which are shown in this line, are
the most dainty and attractive we have
ever seen. Prices are low for the values
offered, and include:
White Lawn Waists, 79c to $3.98.
White Batiste Waists, $1.98 to
$3.75.
White Jap. Silk Waists, $2.98 to
$500.
White Lace Waists, $3.98 to Sc.
Ecru Lace Waists, $3.98 to $500.
ColOred Silk Waists, 1898 to Sc.
Black Silk Waists, $2.75 to $3.50
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-03-27
O, j, PRATT
Special Opening for Spring, Season 1908

Our showing the Cloak and Suit department. at its BEST and
creations from the popular manufacturers here for
Inspections at best prices The Individuality
Unexesd Workmanship Best Materials and Lowest pess n makes Ike this
designs Spring Jackets and Coats are here Women Misses and Chill
d Black Plain Colors and Fancy Novelties at prices which
will you the lowest for the values offered and that in
terest making purchases Of outside Garments from lines
Thenest Tailored Separate Skirts manufactured New England are
greatest taken patterns and coors the first quail
ty; this with the general excellence of the workmanship gives these
men character that will appeal best judgment Style Fit and
Finish fact all the lines the department. from the
smallest Chds Garment the highest priced Ladies' Suit superior
sheraton before making your spring purchases.
These great collections of Readyowear Garments offer splendid
poies for furnishing your Wardrobe the lowest possible
pense as they are all made right Their style right and their price
RIGHT.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
CARS IRE AROUSED
CALLS HALT ON AusTRiA's
SEARCH or FOREIGNERS.
EXCUSE IS CONSIDERED FlIMSY
The Arrest Of Baron Reltxle on
Trumped Up Charge Doesnt sat
isy 81. Petersburg.

Vienna. Via Frontior.-The Russia
government Friday called halt
on the action OF Austrian author.
halt on the action Of Austrian author
titles In OBTAINING and searching all
foreigners passing through Austria
who are suspected In the least OF be-
ing agents OF any Of the countries In.
volved in the Balkan dispute.
The matter was brought to a head
By the arrest Of Baron Reitzle, a spe-
ciai messenger from 81. Petersburg TO
Turkey Wednesday night az Budapest,
and his detention over night in cell.
The Russian government issued per-
emptory demand on the Austrian for
eign office Friday for a full explana-
ton of the affair.
The excuse given by the Austrian
authorities Is that they suspected
Baron Reitzle OF passing counterfeit
money. and has proved worse than no
excuse at all inasmuoh as Reitzle
showed conclusively that he was an
accredited agent OF the Russian gov
eminent.
The charge against Reitzle was
trumped up. Russia declares. simply
for an excuse TO search the agents
baggage. Too many such cases have
taken place of late. Russia intimates,
to permit Of the excuse that they were
accidental.
The Russian note borders onto an
ultimatum. Austria Is expected 10
reply automatically and offer q full
apology. but Russia will hardly ac-
cept this unless II is accompanied by
a pledge against repetitions OF such
outrages.
The affair has increased the tension
between Russia and Austria and
makes IL probable that Russia will OPP
pose Austria as far as possible in
future Balkan negotiations.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
FIRE IMPERILS
UNION STATION
TERMINAL HOTEL GUESTS RouT.
60 FROM BEDS IN scANTY
ATTIRE.
$4,000 DAMAGE is DONE
Old Mall Room Adjoining sIs Shed
Virtually Destroyed Early Wed
nesday-other Structures
In Danger.

st. Louis.--Flames that damaged
the old mail room at Union Station
$4,000 early Wednesday. spread to
the train sheds and threatened to de-
stroy the entire structure. Terminal
hotel guests were frightened from
their beds by the glare OF the flames
in their windows and rushed TO the
lobby in scanty garments.
Fire apparatus was driven into the
Midway and tralnshed to make an ef.
fective fight. There was excitement
among passengers in the waiting
rooms and employees. but no one was
injured.
Night Station Master Fred Parker
discovered the ere at $40 a. m, and
turned in an alarm. Second and third
alarms were sent in by firemen when
the first companies arrived on the
scene.
Other Structures In Danger.
The old mail room is situated at the
south end Of the train shed on the
Twentieth street side OF the station
The baggage room and the express OF.
fees. on each side Of the burning
structure, were in jeopardy, but were
saved.
The cause Of the Are was not ascer-
tanned. but II is believed to have been
due to spontaneous combustion. The
first floor Of the building. a twostory
structure, was used as a store room by
trainmen and station employees. The
second was used by station carpenters
as repair shop.
When discovered the flames had
gained much Roadway and were
spreading through the roof OF the
train shed. A hose reel was driven in
to the midway and through the gates
direct into the train shed. Frisco and
Wabash passenger trains were pulled
owl OF the danger zone by a switch
engine.
taoted Guests In Panic.
Awakened by the roar and glare and
the changing gongs of fire engines.
Terminal hotel guests fed en- disha-
billie from their rooms. Others kept the
night clerk busy answering calls on
the telephone. Men. women and chill
dren gathered in the lobby, where
they remained until assured there was
no further danger.
Most of the engines operated on the
Twentieth street side and through a
network Of hose pumped tons Of water
that flooded the midway and formed
miniature lakes between the trainshed
platforms.
An acre OF the roof OF the big shed
was badly scorched, but the amount Of
the damage could not be estimated
until an examination Of the iron
framework Is made.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
MINERS NOT FOUND
sHoTFIRERs IN ILLINOIS MINE
HAVE PROBABLY suFFocATED
windy SHOT WRECKED THE SHAFT
Rescue Party Extlnsulshes Blaze, but
10 Unable to 20 Reach
Remote Sections.

Benton, Ill.--At midnight Friday
no trace Is TO be had OF the
four entombed miners In the mine Of
Col w. II. Rend. three miles east of
this city. Joe Rend OF Chicago, a son
Of the veteran mine operator. was on
the ground all last night and Friday.
He went into the mine and personally
gave assistance to the rescuIng party
instructing them TO save the men re-
gardless of the cost.
w. 8. Burris Of Duquoin, state mine
inspector Of the Ninth district, reached
the mine at 8 o'clock Thursday night
to direct the work.
All the work IL being conducted
through the air shaft. the main shaft
being 30 badly torn up that II Is use
less. Black smoke boiled out OF the
main shaft until Friday afternoon. In.
dicating that the mine was afire, but
II has been extingulshed by the res.
cuing party. Inspector Burris says II
is his opinion the trouble was caused
by q windy shot. which was quickly
followed by after-dampNthat must have
suffocated the men within thirty min
utes. A few entertain the hope that
possibly the men are yet alive In some
remote corner OF the mine. Eighteen
horses and mules were In the mine,
and every one yet found is dead.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
PINE BLUFF DANGER PAST.
New Revetments Hold River Banks
In Place.

Pine Blur. Ark.-After working
hard night and day since last Satur.
day to protect the banks Of the Arkan-
sas river. which had been rapidly cav
ing into the stream, property owners
were able to see the first signs of hope
when the fascines. just completed.
virtually stopped the crumbling Of
the banks.
For a week the swift current has
been striking directly against the
south bank Of the stream. near the
courthouse and property estimated In
value from $4,000 to $4,000 has
caved into the water, while hundreds
of thousands OF dollars worth Of pro-
perry has been In imminent danger.
DIR. ]. l. Caldwell. secretary Of the
Board OF Trade. has telegraphed ask
ing Congressman Joe T. Robinson TO
come here to look over the situation,
80 that be may ask congress 70 APP
propriate money to protect the entire
river front at Pine Bun. This would
cost about 100000.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
chIeaao PhyaleIan. Warnss.

Chicago. Ill-The physicians OF
Chicago were warned Friday by Health
Commissioner Evans that failure to
report cases OF consumption coming
under their notice would be followed
by prosecution and fines. The number
OF cases Of death from consumption
in the city statistics have been largely
In excess OF the number reported by
physicians. In its campaign OF educa,
ton the health department is using
placards, the street car companies
donating unsold advertising space IN
their cars for the purpose.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
CUBAN PATRIOT DIES
TOMAS ESTRADA PALMA EXPIRES
AT SANTIAGO De CUBA.
FIRST PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC
Leading Figure In Struggle for Lib.
erty and Prominent In insur-
rection Of tess.

Havana.--Thomas Estrada Palma,
former president OF Cuba, lies
dead at his farm house at Santiago
de Cuba, a victim OF the infirmities
OF old age and Disappointment over
political reyerses.
Palma was 20 years old and had
been seriously III for several months.
He was a leading figure in Cuba's
struggle for liberty. and was prom
inent In the instruction Of 1868 and
in every uprising since that time.
In the las; Cuban revolution Palma
was delegate-at-large to Washington
and minister plenipotentiary for the
republic. After the Spanish had been
driven from Cuba Palma was made
president. assuming office In 1902.
He was reelected. but during his
second term political troubles arose.
and the second occupation OF Cuba by
American soldiers resulted. After APP
pealing to President Roosevelt for aid,
Palma resigned.
Palma accused the Liberals OF being
responsible for most Of his troubles,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
RUSSIA sTiRs UP TROUBLE.
Report Of UltImatum by the Gar TO
Austria.EIunssry Causes Concern.

London. Eng.-Concern was plainly
evident in the English foreign
office over the reported sending Of an
ultimatum by Russia to Austria-Hun-
gary. All efforts TO find the new
cause OF Russia's grievance have
failed.
The seriousness OF the situation Is
indicated by the report that Russia is
mobIlizing her troops.
The foreign Office is trying TO con.
meet Russia's latest move with the
visit OF the car to Crown Prince
George Of Servia, who went to St.
Petersburg to register the protest OF
Servia against Austria's annexation
OF Bosnia and Herzegovina. II is
hardly believed that the crown prince
could have told the car anything that
he did not already know concerning
the Balkan situation.
The English foreign office is now in
communication with St. Petersburg
In an effort to have its apprehension
over a possible break in the confer
ence plans allayed.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
MORSE sTiLL DEFIANT.
Former Ice King VIII Fight Against
Serving t6-Yssr Sentence.

New York. N. Y.--Defant stiIl. de.
spite the sentence OF Is years imposed
upon him by Judge Hough. Charles w.
Morse Saturday denounced his prose
cutlon as a sop TO the clamor for .
victim from the ranks Of the ''preda.
tory rich"
I'm a sacrifice" said the former
ice king. ito the desire OF the public
TO see a rich man 60 to Jail. The poll
ticians are responsible for my convic-
ton.
why" Morse continued. Pm 81
years Of age now. Judge Hough might
as well have given me hfs as Is
years"
Morse slept well In his cell In the
Tombs. He has been supplied Satur-
day by his family with all the ward
robe comforts the regulations would
allow and he looks forward 10 success
in regaining his freedom, temporarily
through the efforts OF his counsel "a
get bail through q writ OF error grant
ed by Judge Lacombe.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
Taxleab strike settled.

New York. N. Y.-Settlement OF
the taxicab strike which has been
IN progress for several weeks in this
city was announced Friday night By
President H. NJ Allen, OF the New
York Taxicab company. The old wage
scale IL continued. Il is stated; chaufs
feurs now in the employ OF the com.
pAny will be retained and old chauf-
feuFs win be relnstated as soon as
they can be furnished with cara after
they have made individual applica-
ton for employment
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
BROWN FAILURE COMPLETE.
New Ss,soo,ooo Claim Filled Against
Bankrupt Brokerage Firm.

New York, N. Y-That the failure
Of the bankrupt stock exchange Arm
Of A. o. Brown & Co. was more than
complete is revealed by the filing Of
$3.5O0.000 of claims with Charles e.
Littlefield, It's receiver SO far only
100000 OF the 100000 assets the
firm claimed has been collected. Il is
doubted II the remainder will ever be
realized.
The A. o. Brown hearing will be
continued next Wednesday. @. Lee
Stout, an aged member of the Arm.
was examined at his home in Bloom
field. N. j., by counsel for the re-
celyer. Mr.. Stout had put 100000
into the Brown firm when II was or
gained. but had later withdrawn his
capital. Stout had taken no part,
actively. In It's business. He declared
he thought the firms participation in
the Whitney syndicate had been Inn
mensely profitable. whereas II was 4
total failure.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-11-12
TO SOLVE MURDER MYSTERY.
Denver Man Says New York Million.
alre Was Killed Through Jealousy.


New York. n. Y.-The mystery
surrounding the assassination OF Or
lando p. Dexter, the millionaire. who
was shot on his vast estate in the
AdirOndacks FIVE years ago. is about TO
be solved, II the story told by a man
now in Denver is found TO be true.
This story puts phase on the kill.
ing that has not heretofore been sus-
pected. and places Dexter, who was a
bachelor. 40 years old. in the light
OF an admirer OF women. though he
was popularity supposed to dislike the
gentler sex and TO care little for the
society Of men. He lived much alone
and apparently cared nothing for hu.
man companionship.
Information reached New York Fri.
day from Denver saying that a man
known there as Fred Schmidt and
living at 63S Twenty.second street.
had told the Denver authorities that
he knows who killed Dexter. He has
offered to return east to prosecute the
man he declares to be guilty.