Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-12
ASPHYXIATED
Man Found Unconscious at His Residence on High Street
 Died au -Four Later
WIFE WELL RECOVER

John Donovan, aged about 2S, was found in an unconscious condition in bed this morning about 10:30 and died about half an hour later before a doctor reached his residence at GA High street. It is thought that the man was asphyxiated, as gas jet was found turned on in the room ad- joining his bed room. His wife la by the side of him but she was not much affected, although she com plained of a bad headache, but her condition was not serious. Although Donovan was found to be in critical condition about 10:3O it was after 12 o'clock before medical assistance ar rived. Dr Goodenough finally being called there by Martin Manner, who resides over the Donovans. Mrs Donovan said her husband worked as usual yesterday in Scovills and re- turned last evening apparently as we'll as ever. They retired about g o'clock and both evidently slept soundly during the night. Mrs Dono- van has been ill and has been out of a hospital only about two weeks. This morning about o'clock MT Donovan arose and went to the kitchen to get his wife a drink. Although at the time she said her husband was very weak she did not think he was seri- ously i'll, although he was a trif1e ill as he complained earlier in the morn- ing of not feeling very well, so she persuaded him to remain in bed anC not go to work. About 9:3G she claims she began to worry about the condition of her husband but when she went to arise found herself so weak she was unable to do so. Sht says she shouted as best she could but no one heard her cries.
 About 11:30 she crawled out ol bed and going to the bottom of the stairway succeeded in attracting he attention of Mrs Marin Manner who lives up sairs. Mrs Manner called some of the neighbors and had them telephone for a doctor. Mrs Henry Robillard of Walnut street, says she telephoned for four doctors but could get none to come right away. As stated no physician arrived until MI Manner on coming home to dinner rang up Dr Goodenough and had him come out. But the sick man breathed his last shortly after II o'clock. The Donovans have been living on High street only short time being recent ly married. Mrs Manner says that she and her husband smelled gas during the night and this morning MT Manner went to the Donovan dool swer came.
 About 10:30 I heard Mrs Donovan crying and rushing down the stair: and she told me her husband was dying" said Mrs Maner. 'The gas jet was turned on in the front room it was not on full though, and I turn ed it off. Then I ran for some of tho neighbors."
 It is said that the employees of thu United Gas Co were at the house yes. terday putting in meter. Mrs Dono van said she did not use the gas las night at all burning a lamp as shC has done since she moved into tho house. Medical Examiner A. A Crane said death was due to accident al asphyxiation.
 Deputy Coroner Walter D. Make peace is Investigating the case bu had no statement ready for this after. ! noon.
 The deceased leaves besides hi. mother, Mrs James Donovan. foul brothers. Jeremiah, James. George and Bartholomew and two sisters Miss Helen Donovan and Mrs Denni' Foley. all of Housatonic. Mass.
 The body was removed from $. High street to the home of the father in-law of the deceased, John Brophy of 8 Phoenix avenue.