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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
OBTAINED POISON IN
WINCHESTER STORE
Druggist Tells of Filling Prescription
for Buchanowski, Respondent in
Keene Murder Trial.
Special to The Reformer.)
KEENE, n. H., June II

hEENE, n. H., June IL.
Testimony in the murder trial of Felix
Buchanowsld and Mrs. Dominico Sale
wiski, charged with the poisoning of
Frank Sacwski, the husband Of the wo-
man, was begun yesterday in the superior
court before Judge Kivel and the jury
Five witnesses were called to the stand
during the day Evidence tended to show
the intimate relations between the two re
spondents and the purchase and endeavors
to purchase arsenic by Felix.
The opening statements as to what the
state intended to prove were made by
County Solicitor Philip H. Faulkner
The respondents paid particular interest
to his statements and took much interest
in the testimony.
The first witness called was Mary Pieski
of Winchester She saw Mrs. Salewiski at
the store many times Mrs. Salewisld had
said she would give everything if she was
not married. Witness saw Felix and Mrs.
Salewiski playing cards, with whiskey on
the table when Frank was sick. Sale
wsl1i called his wife and said, I'm tired
of staying with you
George Potash saw Frank when he was
sick and Felix and Mrs Salewiski We're
laughing and playing cards in the kitchen,
with bottle ON the table After the fun
eral Mrs Salewiski said Felix had gone
to jail. Il cannot keep house for him,
am lonesome, witness said she remarked.
DR. j. c. Kenney Of Winchester said
| Felix came to him Dec. II and asked for
white arsenic and was given a prescription
| for Fowler's solution. The 10th Felix
came again and asked for white arsenic
The doctor asked if the prescription had
| been used as directed, one to three drops
three times a day Felix said u to &c
drops and the stuff was no good The doe
tor asked if he wanted it to XIII and he said
l"1es. Kill quick. Fifty or hundred dol
! lars no object" On cross examination he
said he did not report the matter to thc
police
Harry B. Buxton, druggist at Winches
ter, told of filling the doctors prescription
for Felix and OF rehlling it the next da,
when Felix said he had spilled the first
Mr.. Buxton said Fowlers solution wa
composed of white arsenic, biearbonate o
potassium, water and lavender
Adam Salewiski, brother of the mur
dered man, said he called at the home 0
his brother the night afterSthe latter wa
taken suddenly III and called every day
He said that Felix was at his brother
home with Mrs. Salewiski much of tn
time while Frank was sick and that the
drank and played cards together. Adar
wanted to get another doctor and Mrs
tSalewiski objected saying Frank win di
in four or FIVE days, why should l spen
the money!" He said he saw Mrs Sale
wisl<i give his brother medicine on suga
from bottle When the witness wa
shown bottle containing Fowler's soll
! tion he said the two resembled each othe
{ 1t is expected that the testimony of tn
medical experts will be given this afte
f noon and Friday There will be sessio
n of the court Saturday in order that til
+ case may be completed as soon as possibl,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
AMERICAN NOTE
RECEIVED FAVORABLY
Statement from Ambassador Gerard
with Comments of the Newspapers
in Berlin.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE first
official news as to the reception accord
ed the last American note TO Germany
in official quarters to Berlin, cabled
by Ambassador Gerard to the state de-
partment gave renewed hope of a ia
vorable outcome of the issue between
the two countries.
The ambassador S report, in addition
to giving his own comments, contains
German press comments which were
friendly in tone. His comment bore
out the press reports of the favorable
impression made by the note, and said
the sentiment to be that it afforded a
basis of an adjustment of the contrO-
versv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Mr. and Mrs. Cobb and Ernest Cobb
of South Londonderry were guests
Sunday at A. L. Howe s.
E. N. Kingsbury and daughter,
Louise, of East Northfield, Mass, were
in town Monday in their new automo,
bile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones and son,
Perley and Mrs. J. n. Shaw attended
the funeral of J. w. Melendy at South
Londonderry Tuesday afternoon
Louis Jenison and George Chase have
moved their families to the Wellman
fplace, below West Townshend, and are
working for the Last Block company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
TRAP SHOOTERS TOURNEY.
Montpelier Gun Club Wins Vermont
Team Championship.

RANDOLPH, June 1.-THE annual
tournament of the Vermont state Trap
Shooters league opened yesterday at
the range of the Randolph Gun club
and will continue through today Ten
events of 20 targets each were shot
yesterday, 40 marksmen participating
The Montpelier Gun club won the
team championship of the state, Ran
dolph club being second.
II. B. Moulton of Montpelier was
high Vermont amateur, with a score of
$50 out Of a possible 200. F. o. Will
liams had a score Of 187.
Five professionals are shooting in all
events, G. NJ Chaplin of New Haven,
with a score of 1872, was the highest
mark man. The other professionals
scored as follows: w G. Hill, 1S7; +
F. Tanning 1S5; William Hammond
1S2; II. a. Keller, 10.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
NEW MILITIA INSTRUCTOR.
Capt. Mygatt to Be Succeeded in State
BY Capt. Bond

ST. ALBANS, June I'm general
order issued by Adjutant General Lee
5. Tillotson announcement is made
that Capt. Leonard J. Mygatt, U. S.
infantry, has, by order of the war
department, been relieved from duty as
nspectorinstructor of organized militia
in Vermont after July l. He will be
succeeded by Capt. John L. Bond of the
30th Z. 5. infantry, who will have his
headquarters in Burlington and will
be assigned to duty with the first Yer
mont regiment.
Capt. Mygatt, who has had his head.
quarters in Burlington, went to that
city about two years ago from Rutland
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
LEAGUE OF PEACE.
Elk President Taft Presiding at Meet
ing of Distinguished Men.

PHILADELPHIA, June II. = Men
distinguished in many walks of life
gathered at independence hall today at
a conference to consider the adoption
of proposals for league of peace and
to decide upon steps to be taken with
a view to obtaining the support of pub
lie opinion and of governments. The
meeting was called by the national
provisional committee, which includes
well-known pubEcists, educators, peace
advocates, editors and economists and
was presided over by former President
William Howard Taft.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
Mackensen's Army Are Half
Way Between the City
and the River San
EXPECT TO MAKE
CAPTURE JULY |
Cn tho Dniester the Teutonic Forces
Have Suffered Severe Repulses -
Munition Controversy in England to
Be Settled Today.

LONDON, June II, 11.40 a. m.-The
latest news from the eastern front
docs not indicate that anything has
occurred thus far to upset the plans of
Gcn Won Mackensen, who has fixed
July / for the arrival of an Austro-
Jcrmon army in Lembcrg, the capital
Of GaliciG.
Gen. Won Mackensen S army, driv-
ing due eastward across the San to the
north of Przemysl, is already half
way from the river to Lemberg.
On the Dniester the Teutonic forces
have suffered severe repuses, but their
checks thus far have not been of sufli-
cient moment to offset the Russian
losses
If Gen. Won Macl5ensen keeps to
his schedule it is probable that The
Russians will be compelled to with
draw from the Dniester They may
also be forced 10 retreat on the wide
front IN Central Poland.
On tho west the allies have resumed
The offensive north Of Arras. The
French claim progress there as well
IS south and southwest of Souehez
east Of Lorctte ana in the labvrInth.
1t is expected that the munitior
controversy in England will be settled
today with the introduction in tht
house of commons Of measure which
bars compulsory service in the manu-
facture of munition, but provides fol
voluntary enlistment for such work
those volunteers would be subject t,
military discipline with suspension Of
The usual trades rules and the substi
tuition OF compulsory arbitration fo-
settling disputes. Regulation of wa
rroiitS of employers also is contcm
plated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
Robert Gordon Disappeared
from Bellows Falls
April Is
OVER $500 IN BILLS
FOUND IN CLOTHING
Foul Play Was Suspected, but Finding
OF Money Indicates Suicide = Bank
Books Also Found - Body Was Bad
ly Decomposed.

The mysterious disappearance of
Robert Gordon of Worcester, Mass,
who was last seen on the Tucker bridge
across the Connecticut river, between
Bellows Falls and North Walpole, n
H., April 10, and who was known to
have had large sum of money on his
person the previous evening, was par
italy cleared yesterday afternoon by
the finding of the man s body on the
New Hampshire side of the river about
a mile south of Bellows Falls.
The theory of suicide, which prevail
ed at the time of the man S disappear
ance, is strengthened as Gordon evi-
IDENTIFY was not robbed. On the body
was found 1926 in bills and $3.50 in
coin. The paper money was in good
condition, notwithstanding that it had
been in the water 60 DAYS.
In addition to the money there was
in the man s clothes three bank books,
two of which show deposits in Wor-
cester banks amounting to $50. The
third book was not decipherable, but
evidently showed a deposit in some
bank.
Body $50 Feet From Water.
The body was found about $50 feet
from the river bank, the stream hav-
! ing receded during the dry season,
lby Selectman William j. Corbett of
North Walpole. Medical Examiner F.
w. Dinsmore of Keene, n. H., viewed
the body which has been entombed in
Bellows Falls awaiting the arrival of
relatives.
/ Gordon, who went to Bellows Falls
the evening before his disappearance,
formerly was employed bv the Boston
4 C. Maino raiirna1 Ja ~
religious and the night of his arrival
in Bellows Falls attended a prayer
Injecting, where his fervid talk attracted
Iattention.
The following day books and papers
belonging to the man were found on
lthe bridge where he was seen last, and
Ian investigation showed that on the
previous evening he had placed large
! sum of money with person in Bellows
= Falls for safe keeping. He called for
! the money the following morning and
shortly afterward was missed.
r An investigation showed that Cor
don came from Worcester, Mass, and
) that he had not been living with his
! wife. 1t has been learned that Mrs
q Gordon is living in Somerville, Mass.
5 Suffering From Hallucination
i Gordon evidently was suffering from
some sort of hallucination and was il
a highly nervous condition when h,
: reached Bellows Falls At the time OF
/, ! his disappearance it was thought that
l. there might have been foul play, bu
the finding of the money on the man
body leads the authorities to accept th
suicide theory. The body was badly de
composed and Identification was posi-
BILE only from the papers and banl
books.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
GERMAN SOLDIERS
KILLED 700 CITIZENS
Traveller from Client Brings Story of
Slaughter of Residents of Malines
Who Revolted.

LONDON, june II, 405 p. m.-The
Central News publishes a despatch from
Amsterdam saying a traveller from Ghent
brings report of revolt Tuesday last
Ct a part of the inhabitants of Malines.
German soldiers fired upon crowd and
the traveller says 700 citizens were killed.
The Amsterdam correspondent says no
confirmation has been received. Since the
occurrence Malines has been isolated by
means of electrified wire fences.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
ARE COMPLETE MASTERS.
Advances of French Give Them Dom
ination of Valley Of Fecht.

PARIS, June IL, 2.30 p. m. - The
French war Office this afternoon gave
out n statement on the progress of hos
tilitics which reads as follows:
In the Vosges the progress made by
MS yesterday rendered us complete
masters of the line of heights which
dominates the valley Of the Fecht riv-
er. To the south we also regained
ground between the two branches of
the upper Fecht and along the heights
which separate the valley of Fecht
from the valley of the Lauch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
BIG BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
German Forces Have Taken Offensive
Along the Rawka River.

Over Seas News Agency a decisive
battle, from which important results
are expected is in progress along the
Russian front. The German forces
along the Rawka river have now taken
the offensive, according to the an
nOuueement.
The German battle line in Poland
Galcia and Bukowina is 6S3 miles
long.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
TURKISH TRANSPORTS SUNK.
British Submarine Said to Have Caused
Large Loss of Life.

LONDON, June II, COS p. m.-The
Star received today a telegram from
Athens saying news had been received
that a British submarine torpedoed
and sunk three Turkish transports in
the Dardanelles. A greater part of the
troops and crew are said to have been
drowned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
TURKISH TROOPS REPULsED.
Unable to Regain Trenches Which They
Lost to the Allies.

LONDON, June II, 1888 p. m
Turkish troops in the Dardanelles have
been repulscd in an attempt to recap
ture trenches lost by them to the Brit
ish and French on June u, according
TO an official statement of the situation
in the Dardanelles made public here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
Barnev-Rabbitt Wedding.

Miss Marion Barney, daughter of
Judge Barney of Washington, d. c.,
and John E. Babbitt of the Robertson
Paper company of this place were
married Monday in West Bend, Wis.
They viii live in Bellows Falls. For
mer State Senator Frederick II. Bah
bitt, brother of the bridegroom, at
tended the wedding.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17

Exports of foodstuffs from this
rountry increased to the extent of
e400, 100000 last year, but the Dallas
News pessimistically reminds one that
those who sold no food got none of the
dividends.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
BRIDGE COLLAPSED.
Several Men Reported Killed and
Many Injured Near Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 17.-From
two to six men are reported killed and
from six to 20 injured when the steel
work on new bridge being construct
ed over the Cuyahoga river collapsed
here this forenoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
BELLOWS FALLS.
Bellows Falls Playground opens.

The formal opening of the Bellows
Falls playground was held at 4.30
'clock Wednesday afternoon with a
program of drills, music and folk
dances by children. A feature of the
exercises was the presentation of
flag by Mrs. w. C. Belknap for the
Woman s club. The gift was accepted
by DIR. Edward Kirkland for the vii
lage trustees.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
BOSTON CELEBRATING.
Sports and a Military Parade Today
on Bunker Hill DaY.

BOSTON, June 17.-Greater Boston
observed the 140th anniversary of the
battle of Bunker Hill today with a
partial cessation of business, sports and
a military and civic parade around the
granite shaft which marks the scene OF
the famous Revolutionary struggle. I'm
favorable weather curtailed the pro
gram.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
OIL TANK STEAMER SUNK.
Ship from San Francisco Torpedoed
OFF Scotland Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, June H. = The
oil tank steamer Desbla, under charter
to the British government was sunk by
a German submarine off the coast of
North Scotland Monday, according to
a cablegram received by Robert Mitch
ell, treasurer of the General Petroleum
company. The message conveyed no
news as to the fate of the crew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17

A North Dakota missionary, speaking
before the Lutheran synod, has declared
that elergymen of today are too timid,
courting popularity rather than the COM
mendation of God. Cursed with the sin
of seeking to please was the exact phras-
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17
THE WEATHER.
Probably Showers Tonight and Friday
Moderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, June II. = The
weather forecast: Probably showers to-
night and Friday Moderate south
west to west winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-17

Argentina's 1915 wheat crop is estimat-
ed at 5,270,000 tons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
WILLIAMSBURG

The net proceeds of the annual sale
and supper of the ladies' aid of the Nj
K. church last week was $l03.50.
There will be a meeting of the vii
lage Improvement society at the home
of the president, Mrs. Il. Z. Rowell, next
Friday evening at 1880 o'clock
The Rural Good Luck club win meet
with Mrs. Oliver w. Martin next Satur'
day. Continuing the study of the prod
ucts of Vermont, the topic for the les
son will be "Slate."
The farm on south hill formerly owned
by Theodore Alexander and for some
years past by Lee A. French is to be
sold at auction on Thursday, Nov. 4
the sale, which also includes the stock
tools, machinery and crops, beginning
at 10 a. m. The stock TO be sold includes
fine herd of Guernsey cows, with bull
and calves, also the hogs and horses, d.
A. Perry of Barry is the auctioneer.
Beginning this week and continuing
through the winter months, the meet
ings of the Rebekahs will begin at 1880
o'clock instead of at s.
Our former townsman, DIR. Cornelius
" Lynde, for many years a physician
in Minnesota, has lately moved from
Mortified to Parkers Prairie in that
state. This is a fourishing city in the
western part of the state in 0tteItsil
county. The population of the city Is
about one third Of German descent, one
third Swedish, leaving only one third for
all other nationalities. There are two
churches, two banks, and shops and bus
mess houses in proportion. Potatoes
are one Of the main crops in the country
around Parker Prairie and farmers
bringing them in have been receiving
thirty cents per bushel until lately, when
the price dropped TO eighteen cents, and
the farmers took their loads back home
with them rather than sell at 80 low
a price.
There will be preaching services in the
Uniyersalst church next Sunday after
noon at $3.50 .. m. by Rev. George y.
Fortier Of ST. Adams. All are welcome
The books donated TO the library as
state aid by the Free Library commits
sion will be ready for distribution next
Saturday. Mrs. William f. Randall,
librarian.
Mrs. S. NJ. Seayer Is recovering slow.
Nv from the effect Of the accident she
recently suffered. Lester o. Morgan and
family will move into the house with
Mr.. Seaver for the winter.
Mrs. Maggie Griffin has not been 80
well Of late on account Of a grippy cold
and Miss Anna Winchester Is helping
out In the house for a few days.
Supt Charles r. Beeman Is in Rutland
attending the meetings Of the Vermont
Teachers association.
Miss Ruth r. Martin is al home from
Bakersfield academy for a short vsoa-
ton.
Mrs. W. NJ. williams, who has been
visiting her parents in Gaysyille for ten
days. returned home yesterday the 9th,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Bruce Chesterman, presenting The
Man from Virginia" Nov. 5 and 6.--adv'
Guest towels, stamped with cross.stitch
and other simple designs, pink or blue
hemstitehed borders, at Miss RowelFs
l6l North Main street.
Young men and young women OF the
PRESBYTERIAN Bible class will join IN
Halloween sociable in the yestry of the
church tomorrow evening. A variety OF
novel entertainments have been planned
and each member Of the class has been
requested 10 wear mask and costume.
There viii be q program and refresh
ments are 20 be served.
Mr.. and Mrs. John y. Harvey and
child have moved their household goods
10 this city. having leased the house at
Z Maple Grove owned by Mrs. George l.
Morris. At present Mr.. Harvey, who is
a member of the Vermont bar, is assist
ing in the revision Of the statutes AZ the
state House, although when that task
Is completed, he will be engaged in the
practice Of his profession in this city
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

See freproof granite shed adj, page 4
adv.
A clean and sanitary shave in clean
and sanitary shop at Ross Barber shop
Depot square.--ady.
Some committed Some menu' some
support The men of the Uniyersalisi
church at the vestry Friday evening, Oct
20, at G o'clock.
John Mclean Of Montpelier has re.
sumed his duties in the United Clothing
store on Depot square, after few days
absence on account Of illness.
Edwin c. Nevins, who was called TO
Barre by the death Of Mrs. Marcia b.
Emory. has returned to his home in
Philadelphia, Pa, after visiting among
friends IN this city and vicinity for a
few days.
Truckmen Of the Barre local viii hold
a special meeting at their headquarters
this evening at 1880 o'clock. A large
attendance is desired as the local has
been asked 10 listen to a report from
a committee representing the clerks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Victor records for November are here
Call and hear them at Bailey's Music
Rooms, Id Elm street, Barre.
G. NJ. Andre left the city last even
ing for Boston, where he expect to make
an extended visit with relatives.
Miss Rose H. Hopkins left last night
for Millers' Falls, Mass, where she viii
spend some time with acquaintance.
Arthur Title, small boy, underwent
successful operation for appendicitis at
the City hospital last night. His con-
dition to-day was reported TO be favor
able for an early recovery.
Don't miss going to the masque carni,
val dance Nov. given for the benefit
OF the Barre City hospital. Big time
for all. CAROLS orchestra. Bill, = per
couple.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
TALK OF THE TOWN
Winter underwear values at vaughan's,

Winter underwear values at Vaughan's.
Victor records for November are here.
Call and hear them at Bailey's Music
Rooms, Ia Elm street, Barre.
Z. Z. Silloway of Morrisville, who has
been visiting relatives in the city for the
past few days, left this afternoon for his
home.
A crowd of about 40 people Of st. John
the Baptist society gathered at the
Knights of Columbus hall in the Scam
PM block Tuesday evening in order TO
enjoy themselves at playing whist The
affair was pronounced such a success that
the committee at once decided TO have
another such gathering at the earliest
possible time. About the second week
in November il is expected that the next
party viii be called. Miss Emma Char
bonneau and Louis Fredette were the
high scorers while Arthur Parody and
George Gilbertson were lowest in per
centage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Special values in gloves at Vaughan 5
Children's tams, all colors, at the
Vaughan Store.
Mrs. II. L. Clark of Boston, Mass, who
has been visiting relatives and friends IN
the city for the past month, left yester.
day for Springfield, Mass, where she will
spend two weeks visiting before return
ing to her home.
Elwin X. Parks, resident of Boston
Mass. who has been travelling through
the western states during the past sum
mer months, and who has been visiting in
the city for the past few days, left this
morning for his home.
Tickets for the supper TO be served by
the men of the Universalist church Fri
day evening may be purchased of w. q.
Reynolds, b. NJ. Tobin, DIR. c. w. Steele,
&c. r. Gladding, A. Z. Campbell, Il. q
Iadd, r. W. Jackson, F. c. Eaton, p. NJ.
Carr, H. L. Campbell, c. +. Millar and
w. II. Ward.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-28
Special Suit Values

We were able get few extra good Suit values at htte
under price which putting out at prices that WIN inter
est many Popln and Serge Suits in Nayles ana
Blackssuits that made to sell at $500 and $1,000
These we are putting rack together with few we had
stock, only $500 each These are an extra weta-
ored Suit in styles and qualities that are right