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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
WOUNDED HIS ASSISTANTS
FORMER BRATTLEBoRo MAN
FIRED THREE SHOTS.
George H. Niles Participant in Row
Which Took Place Near Goulds Mills
Sunday Afternoon Claims Shooting
Was Done in Self Defence.

George H. Niles, chief electrician OF
the Springfield, Vt, electric railroad
and former resident OF Brattleporo,
fred three shots from revolver AT
Frank and Andrew Blanchard Sunday
afternoon, wounding the former twice
and the latter once. The affair took
place at Gould s mills, midway between
Springfield and Charlestown, N. H.
Niles is a boarder at the house kept by
tbe mother and sisters of the Blanch-
ards. the brothers also making it their
home when they are in that vicinity. IL
is said the Blanchards had been drink
ing previous to the shooting.
According to Mr.. Niles, early Sunday
afternoon the Blanchard brothers were
having an alteration with two ltaiians
in front of the house and their mother
and sister went out to persuade them TO
desist. The boys later came into the
house and began to berate the women
for their interference. Niles, who was
in his room at the time, told them to
stop. and. according to his version, they
turned upon him. Intending to brighten
them off. he drew a revolver and warned
them not to approach. This did not
phase them, one of them saying that he
did not care if Niles had a cannon.
Both men closed in on Niles and at
tempted to strike him, and he began
shooting.
It was his intention, he said, to hit
them in the legs, and in the case OF
Frank he was quite successful, wound
ing him in both, one bullet striking him
in the left hip, coming out lower down
on the other side and the second strik-
ing him in the right leg just above the
knee coming ont through the calf OF the
leg. His intention to shoot low mlscar-
ried in the case of Andrew, and the bull
let glanced off the pubic bone and came
out through the right hip below the
groin
Notwithstanding their wounds, the
men closed in on Niles, and one of them
wrenched the revolver from his grasp,
but dropped it in the scuffle. The men
were so close together that Niles was
able to get his arms around both OF
them, and the three fell in heap.
Neighbors, hearing the shots and the
commotion, rushed into the house and
found the three men struggling on the
floor, and separated them.
As soon as Niles was able to walk
he telephoned to Deputy Sheriff FAR
banks, telling him what he had done,
and asked him to bring a physician.
He also telephoned the circumstances to
Justice of the Peace M. L. Lawrence.
Deputy Sheriff Fairbanks, accompanied
NV Drs. C. B. Doane and Z. III. Gillette,
went Immediately to Gould's Mills. The
wounds of all three men were dressed,
those of Mr.. Niles not being serious.
Niles was given a preliminary hear,
ing at 9 clock Monday morning and
i his case was set for trial September IL,
bail of $500 being furnished. The facts
brought out at the hearing indicated
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
Mr.. Fairbanks and Buttermilk

Jokes are flying about these days pro-
fusely at the expense of wholesome diet. 30
many are on regimes, say the paragraphers
with a laugh, that dinner parties, reminding
everybody of the hospital, are dying out
and only the doctors eat what occasion OF
fers or the stomach Graves. Even. fresh
eggs poison certain persons, small as the
number is, compared to those whose IN
wards quail before the lobster, strawberry,
or crab. One substance, however as faith
full study Of the subject leads us to suppose,
never slew a human being and has prolonged
the lives of thousands. Sing, o Muse, the
praise of buttermilk. temperance cru
sader. by offering it to attentive listeners,
has converted many from the scourge OF al
cohol. Think of it, friend. If whisky has
YOU in its blighting CLUTCH indulge yourself
freely in this most salubrious of all prod
ucts of the cow To this journal the Hon.
Charles Warren Fairbanks never seemed an
ideal candidate for the presidency until we
read that in his summer touring his persist
emit diet is buttermilk. Now we incline 10
think we have underestimate his intelli-
gence, for man whose taste on one sub.
iect is so profoundly and simply right must
have sanity in other fields.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
Better Late Than Never.

Vermont is having little meat investiga.
ton all by itself, thanks to this political
movement. So far as thus far developed the
state of Vermont has not been found impii'
Gated in the sale of tuberculosis cattle Tor
eating purposes, although this has been
charged. However, a good deal of light has
been shed on the methods of disposing OF
cattle slaughtered by the state Until 1904
all cattle condemned after responding to
the test for tuberculosis were slaughtered
By act of the Legislature of two years ago
this law was amended to allow the cattle
commissioners to dispose of the carcasses.
The carcasses were sold to rendering plants.
When found to be infected it has been Gus
tomary to turn the carcasses into fertilizer;
otherwise parts of the cattle have been sold
for food uses. Now comes to light the
charge that one of the rendering plants has
been selling beef that was condemned. Ihe
charge was apparently made year and
half ago, but has never come to the attention
of the proper authorities, as Attorney'Gen-
eral Fits tells us in his report to Gov.
Bell. 1t is discomforting to think that con-
demned meat has been sold in Vermont. But
the truth In the matter will be the only
thing to demand The investigation on the
first Wednesday of next month, even II IL
is year and a half old, will be better than
than never.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
.TIcKs IN THE STOMACH.
III, That often Comes to People
VS." w,,h weak Digestion.

.nserrr from indigestion once
M. stomach felt as though II
an, sn.l With sticks and as though
,h,m we're on fire and burning
|, Up inside ~. o..... :,
a, and nutrition are weakened
"a, net properly, the symptoms
\ es,lth that follow are many and
T,o,c Is often feeling Of heav-
hel 't ,br stomach, there is distress
. !. dizziness, nausea, ner'
Ha'y .isk headaches, inability 10
q alI mains in the side and limbs,
NJ WV" loinre the eyes and n general
W irritable condition.
t,sa, ~ troables are the direct re-
~ Indigestion. Cure this by
q mo the stomach and digestive
lrAs ,rnb Nli.o.na stomach tablets
Flfh SYMPTOMS of i'll health will
y Tte dew before the morning sun;
i'l M In be ioyous, and digestion will be
, WI that You will forget you have
Y 9a, aa stomach tablets cost but soc
W. III are sold by George +. Greene
y s an absolute guarantee that they
= - sp,e.ssful in every case where
..,sorline to directions or money
4 l. refunded
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
Fielding and Batting Averages.

The standing of the players has
changed somewhat during the last few
games. Louis Ainen still leads the
stickers with the average of 81. Most
of the players have fallen off some,
what, although Riley by steady and
consistent smuggling has fattened his
average until he stands in second place.
His average is 1897 Six players stand
above 300. In the fielding, of the regu-
lar players, Louis Allen stands at the
head with an average of .952 for y
games. Long, who played nine games
at the first of the season, has perfect
average. Johnson, the new shortstop,
stands well in both fielding and batting
His averages are, respectively, ,9l9 and
1873. Below are the averages of all the
players in both fielding and batting;
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31

that Niles shot purely in self defense,
having been assaulted by the Blaneh-
ard brothers while reading in his parlor.
Niles stated that he warned the Blanch-
ards off number of times, and that at
ter being nearly choked to death by
them, he fred the three shots. The
Blanchard boys are brothers of Blanche
Blanchard, to whom, it is said, Niles has
shown attentions during the last three
wears. Niles is married, his family re-
siding in Brattleboro. He formerly was
employed as electrician for the Brattle'
boro Gas Light company.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
Bondville Again Tomorrow,

On the Island tomorrow Bondville
and the Athletics will meet for the see
ond time, Last Saturday the game be,
tween these two teams almost caused
several weak.hearted people to succumb
from surprise. II was one of the games
which make baseball the American
game. The same twirlers will be pitted
against each other, Cooley for the Ath'
letics and Evans for Bondville. The
game will be called at o clock. Labor
day there will be a game both morning
and afternoon. Keene will be the at
traction. The series between these two
teams stands two all. The supremacy
will be decided at the next session.
The morning game will be called at
l0:30, the afternoon game nj 2:30.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31

To be genuine is long step toward be
ing cody.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31

Summary; Two.base hits = Davis,
johnson .. Three.base hit-Cooley.
Bases on balls-0f Cooley .. Struck
out-By Cooley 10, by Evans IL. Left
on bases-Athleties q, Bondville 3. First
base ON errors-Athletics 9, Bondville
2. Sacrifice hit-Riley. Passed balls
Prince, Allen. Wild pitch-Cooley. Hit
by pitcher-Prince. Time-lh. a5m,
umpire-f'crriter. Attendance--300
Two out when winning run was
scored
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
EASTERN EXHIBITION OF CANADA
sHERBRooKE FAIR
September LIST to Sth-Reduced Rates via
the Boston g. Maine R. r.

Canadas great Eastern Exhibition, the
sherbrooke Fair is booked September LIST
to sth, 1896. Everybody in Canada, espe.
cally in the eastern section, and all
throughout New England, knows that the
Sherbrooke Fair is the greatest exhibit and
display of horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poui,
try. dairy agricultural and horticultural
products, industrial exhibits and manufac'
lures ever brought together in the New
England States or Eastern Canada. Inc
race course is in frst-class condition, ana
exciting races may be looked for. Monday,
the 3d. will be devoted to the Horse SHOW,
and the judging will take place in front OF
the grand stand. Troop y, lotn u .. gay.
airy, the same troop of wonderful riders
that appeared in Madison Square Garden
New York City, last Spring, has been Sc
cured at great deal of expense and trou-
BILE and will, no doubt, prove drawing
card The best of vaudeville and entertain
ment features have been secured; among
| them being the eight Vassar girls the three
Macarte sisters in their dazzling serpentine
dance. The evening program of fireworks
will he one of the most magnificent pyrotech
nical displays ever shown. Among the nu-
merous magnificent designs and set pieces to
be presented will be the following
The ascent of monster balloon, the sew.
on sisters. Aurora of the Golden West and
hundreds of rockets, shells, etc, the siege OF
Gibraltar, the moving fireworks picture over
one hundred feet in length, showing the
historical rock of Gibraltar with its wonder
full forts and guns in action is tremendous
and gorgeous display The eight Picchianis,
FIVE women and three men, is the most phe-
nomenal troop of male and female acrobats
in the world There will be something doing
every moment from September LIST to Septem
her 9Th at the Sherbrooke Fair Grounds, and
for the benefit of those desiring to visit this
popular exhibition, the Boston & Maine r. Il.
has placed the rate very low for the round
trip including admission to the Fair Ground.
Round trip tickets at reduced rates will be
on sale at this station and other principal
stations on the Boston Maine r. X. Spe
cial train service will also be arranged from
certain stations. For full particulars regard
ing rates and special train service, see Bos
ton & Maine posters or inquire of Agent.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31

F. S. Morrison, for four years state secre'
tary of the Y NJ. c. A. of Vermont, has re.
signed to accept the position of secretary OF
the railroad industrial department of the
association in q district in New York state,
with headquarters in Albany. Mr.. Morrison
will finish his work in Vermont about NO
yember l. He went to Burlington from
Concord. N. H., having been secretary p
the railroad association there and haVN
considerable experience in other branf \
His work in the state has been effectiv
the state committee will regret his DEF
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31

Don't drag along with aul' giihJ ms,
heavy feeling. You need a pm ..'oTs III.
", .;I,s Do not sicken or grippe, but re-
s .,J are sure. Sold by Geo. E. Greene
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-31
stock that he reports to me, as | did
not buy my stock of you, but bought
in the open market. Will write.
w 6 WEIR

These statements and retractions
ought to put an effectual stop to the
vague rumors about the sale of the
Rutland railroad that the machine has
peddled about the state for years.
Independent Literary Bureau, 'o6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
TO RENT
MANSHIP-
 Prof. Ho11cys

Teaehes every pupsI to wrise . ons. rspsd- hBssnen hand. is . eourse of le rrfvzte lessona and ro fa1ufO AM k1nis of pez v1rk executed - ths kzrhesf dexrep sf afE
 1g5 BANK 1.-THE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
WATERFOWL JOTTlNGS

The Rev William T. Holmes has returned from Montclair, N. J. Charles Heminway and family. of New York are visiting at Merritt Heminway's.
 MT and Mrs Harry Heminway will leave for the Adirondacks next week for a weeks vacation.
 c. w. Atwood has dug over 400 bushels of potatoes and finds the crop much better than last year.
 The plasterers have finished work on James Rodgers new house. The team of Michael s. Kelly, of Woodbury, collided with farm wagon on the Waterbury road last evening and was considerably daEl- aged.
 The registrars of voters have re- ceived the names of 184 persons to
 be made this fall.
 The Gunthier family are prepar- ing to move to Oakville. At the causus here last night Hor-
 ace D. Taft spoke on the question of the direct nomination of state sena-
 tors by the people, and a vote of thanks was given him at its close.
 His plan to have the nominations
 made directly is intended to bring out the popular vote. In Water town, out of nearly 400 republicans. only thirty or forty attend the cau-
 cuses under the present system. At the close of his address it was voted on MT Taft's motion that a commit teen of three be appointed by the chair to confer with other towns in the
 thirty-second senatorial district on
 the question. MT Taft, c. B. At.
 wood and w. J. Munson were ap- pointed. The following delegates were chosen by the caucus: Sena. torial-H. D. Taft, c. B. Atwood, Paul Klimpke, w. J. Munson: county "A. T. Blakesley, E. o. Peck, F,
 M. Jones, R. V. Magee; congressional l-C. B. Atwood, F. B. Noble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
Why the Pastor Ran.

One of the traditional stories of the town of Fairfield, Conn, recounts a wild dash from the pulpit made by a worthy and beloved pastor of the Episcopal flock. Dr Larabee.
 It was on a Sunday more than a hundred years. ago. The service had been read, the prayers said, the hymns sung. and the parson began his sermon. As he proceeded his gestures became very energetic. He brought his right hand down with great force. Then he turned pale. cleared the pulpit stairs at bound, dashed out of the church door and ran toward the pond short distance away.
 The congregation followed in be- wiIdered pursuit. and saw their yen- erable pastor with flying robe rush into the water until 1t came to his neck. Then turning round he faced his astonished audience and said: Dearly beloved brethren. I am moi crazy, as no doubt many of you think. but yesterday at the drug store I bought a bottle of nitric acid and carelessly left it in my pocket to-day.
 My last gesture broke the bottle knew the suffering the acid would cause when 1t penetrated my cloth ing. and rushed for the water to save myself pain"
 He drew several pieces of glas' from his pocket in witness of ths tale. Then he dismissed the companl and hurried home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
.oAKVLlE HAPPENINGS

The Oakville post office has been ad- vanced from the fourth to the presi- dential class and Postmaster William c. Hungerford has been commission ed for another term of four years.
 Miss Florence Lewis of Newton Heights was rendered a surprise par ty at her home last evening by a large gathering of her young friends. the occasion being her 18th birth day. Piano selections, games and re- .freshments were part of the program.
 MT and Mrs c. B. Fuller and fam lily returned last evening from two weeks visit with relatives in New York state.
 William Stroker has been promoted from train baggage master on the Watertown branch to freight conduc- tor.
 Engineer Fray is enjoying weeks vacation and his place is being filled by Engineer Marlow, who formerly worked as fireman on the branch. F So as not to interfere with the heavy traffic during the day, the troll ley company had their men lay the rail under the railroad bridge last night while the traffic was light;
 A. S. Miserez, who recently return ed from Fort Meyer. Va. where he had been in the service of Uncle Sam as calvaryman, has decided to settle in the west and will leave for Kansas the first part of next week, where he expects to join his brother Ernest. A ten pound baby girl was. born yesterday to Mir and Mrs Paul LeClere of the Glen.
 Services in the local churches will be at the usual hours tomorrow. At All Saints the Rev Crockett of Wa | tertown will have charge in the ab- sence of the regular pastor. | An Italian laborer for the trolley company had his foot badly smashed this morning by having heavy piece of rail fall on 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.
Conductor Disarmed One of Gang That Attempted to Hold Up Train.

Peoria, III. Sept 15.-Four masked men attempted to hold up a south bound passenger train on the Rock Island railroad, two miles north of Peoria last night. Conductor Robert Murray disarmed one of the men af- ter being struck on the head, and the robbers fled. There were 100 persons on the train. Policemen are search ing the woods for the desperadoes.
 The robbers placed railroad ties on the track and brought the train to standstill. They then at the point of reyoIvers commanded the engineer and the fireman to remain on the locomotive. Running back to the front end of the smoking car the desperadoes mounted the platform with drawn revolvers. Conductor Robert Murray met them at the car door. One of the bandits pointed a revolver at the conductors face. Mur- ray was struck over the wrist and the head with a club. but the robbers be- came alarmed at unexpected resis- tance and fed. The passengers were not molested. The train came on to Peoria and reported the ahair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

Terrill's orchestra will give a dance at Pythian hall in Beacon Falls to- night.
 The curbstone for Frederick street arrived here yesterday and will be set next week.
 The Plans have been drawn for the new block to be erection by Philip Rubin on South Main street.
 The Ger1nania Maennerchor will hold q rehearsal tonight at o'clock in Germania hall. All singers are re- quested to attend.
 Health Officer W. I. Baker has for bidden the dumping of garbage or other waste matter into the Nauga- tuck river from the Maple street bridge.
 The district committee of the Cn- ion City school district have elected Miss Edith o. Stewart of Burlington, Iowa, teacher of one of the kinder gartens in Union City. A hearing on the application of Charles H .Lounsbury for the approv al of the will of the late Mary Louns- bury will be held in the sprobate court on September 20 at 10 q. m.
 Albert Beeley has resigned his po- sition at the Phoenix shop and has entered the employ of the Naugatuck ] Chemical company. He will have charge of the company's new automo- bile truck.
 The piers are completed for the new railroad bridge at Hop brook and the derrick has been removed to South Water street where it is being set up opposite the factory of the G. NJ. R. Shoe company.
 I. A. Morse, who was injured by fall near the corner of North Main and City Hill streets some months ago, intends to bring suit against the borough for damages if his claim is not settled soon.
 The board of warden and burgesses and board of assessors will meet as a board of relief in the borough clerks office tonight at o'clock to act as a board of relief on the grand list of the Union Center. and Union City school districts.
 A third grade room will be opened in the Oak street school on Monday morning to relieve the crowded con- ditions as the Central avenue school. The district committee of the Union Center district have elected Miss Nellie Sullivan of Bristol to take charge of the school. Daniel O'Connell, a we'll known Naugatuck young man and at once time a member of the Naugatuck | football team, is now a member of the United States navy. He is aboard the United States warship Amphitrite, stationed at Cienfuegos. where, bat ties of the Cuban revolution are be. ing fought.
 At the fifth biennial convention of the New Haven county ladies' auxil. iary to the A. o. H. held in Meriden the following officers were elected County president, Miss Ellen T. Nal | Joy, New Haven: county vicc-presi. dent. Mrs Catherine Foley, Derby county secretary. Mrs Julia C. How ard. Ansonia: county treasurer, Miss Mary Carr. Naugatuck: county board of auditors, Miss Sara Carr. Nauga. tuck: Miss Catherine Donahue, Mcri den; Miss Margaret McCabe, New Haven. Treasurer Mary Carr report ed that the receipts for the two years were all told S6O4. .12 and the expenses for county officers salaries S26S.S3 leaving q balance on hand of $335.29
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15

The heavyweight bulldog Mahomet. winner in all his classes and of the challenge cup for the best at the show in June at the Bulldog clubs show in Iantlon. started for the United States to-day. Mahomet was last benchesl in August at the Cambridge show and again made a clean sweep. uahomet has been bough by a New Yorker for saoO0 from H. Schlafer- man. who paid s1.0o0 for the dog.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15

A ten-mile professional foot race in the form of an open handicap will he ruu tonight at the New Nest Side Athletic club. New York and Arthur Dufrey will be the referee The race is open to the world and the money will bs divided eO per cent 10 the win ne-. 30 to the second man and " to the thirl The following men will De among those to start Robert Haiien- of New York. 10 to 9 mile champion: Patrick Dineen of Melrose. Mass S fo I1D miles champion: Spotty Clihorsi of Philadelphia. champion of Pennsyi- rania. Enbert Told ex-junfor 3 miles amateur champion: Peter Heseiman. of New YWk--6 days champion and Peter Golden er-amnteur champ1oo and record ho3der.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15

When two strong men come to blows. even if they are well matched if Is not a pIeasinx sight. but if the man who gets the worst of it will use De Wttrs Witch Hazel Salve. he will look better and feel better in short orsier- Re sure you get DeWitts. Good for everything q saive is used for. ineIudfn9 piles Sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co. Joseph A. Smith. sas Bank street, Brooklyn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-15
Prices Slaughtered This Week.

New customers say. how can we sell so very reasonably? Now's your opportunity to stock with best gro- ceries at cost. Sc our CUT PRICES AND EXTRA STAMPS. Iona TOMATOES, cans for 15c.
 Regular price Sc can. Sultana TOMATOES 8 1-3c can. 3
 for 25c. Regular price 10c can. A. & P. Fancy Best Picked TOMA-
 TOES 1Oc can. Regular price 121ac.
 Iona PEAS 1-3c a can. cans for 25c. Regular price Sc a can. Sultan PEAS 10c can. Regular price 12c.
 A. & P. Fancy PEAS 12hc a can. ?
 for 25c. Regular price 15c. Iona CORN 7hc a can, ? for 15c.
 Regular price Sc. Sultana CORN, 1-3c a can, 3 for 25c. Regular price 1Oc. A. & P. Fancy Packed CORN s1Oc a
 can. Regular price 12hc.