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Evening star., 1914-12-21
BRIG GEN. CHARLES MORTON,
L. 5. Array, Retl<sd.

Er,g Gen. Charles Merton, q ret!-sS
efhcsr of the army. who was recon-
n,ended fer cergress1cna! medal OF
honor for conspicuous bravery in the
battle of Shiloh in the civil war. died
Of pneumonia, after a weeks illness,
at the Walter Reed Hospital, near
Brl ghtwcod, yesterday afternoon He
leaves wife. Mrs. Sabina p Morton,
two sons, Capt Charlee Morton, sth
Infantry, and Emmett Merton of the
Quartermaster Corps. stationed in ST.
Louis, and two daughters, Mrs. John
s. Spring, wife of Lieut. Spring, 9TH
Cavalry, and Miss Adele Morton.
Funeral services Will be held at st.
Johns 2. L. Church tomorrow after
noon at . O'Clock, and burial will be
made IN the Arlington national Gene
terry. Military honors will be observed
and a column of regular troops will
escort the funeral party from the
church to the cemetery.
Enlisted as a Private.
Gen. Morton was a native of Ohio
and began his military career as
volunteer private in the 18th Missouri
Infantry in July, 1861. He served in
the ranks throughout the civil war and
participated in many BATTLES and cam
paigns. In July, 1868, he was appoint
ed cadet at the United States Mill
tary Academy. Graduated four years
later, he was appointed second lieu
tenan Mt in the I'd Cavalry, and served
continuously in that arm OF the serv-
ice until April. 1907, when he was pro-
NOTED to brigade rank. He was with
the Sd Cavalry for twenty-nine Years;
with the 4th Cavalry for three years;
with the 5th Cavalry for two years,
and commanded the 9TH Cavalry for
four years He saw considerable hard
service in Indian campaigns and was
brevetted for gallant service in action
against Indians in the Tonto country,
Arizona, in June. 1874.
He took charge of the Department of
the Missouri in october, 1907, and con-
Quoted several large encampmeuts and
military tournaments at Fort Riley,
Fort D. A. Russell. st. Joseph, Mo. and
Des Moines. During 1905 he command
ed a provisional division that marched
from Fort Riley. Kan, to ST. Joseph,
Mo. That is said to have been the
longest march of SO large an orsaniza-
tion since the close of the civil war.
He was fifteen years old when he en-
tered the army, and he had nearly
forty-nine years continuous active
service.
Evening star., 1914-12-21
TICKETS FOR MEMBERS
OF CHRISTMAS CHORUS
Those Who Are to Sing at Com
munity Festival to Be Admitted
by Card.

Every one who contemplates partici-
pating in the chorus which is to be a
feature of the community Christmas
tree festival must present q ticket in
order to gain admittance to the por-
ion of the Capitol plaza to be reserved
for the singers when the celebration
is held Christmas eve. Those who at
tended the mass rehearsals held at the
National Theater yesterday afternoon
wero given tickets, and those who
were unable to be present may obtain
them from Richard l.. Conner. secre-
tary of the executive committee, at
the rooms of the Board of Trade, in
The Star building. If Il request for
ticket is made by mail an addressed
and stamped envelope must accompany
II.
Requirement to Be Strictly Enforced.
Only those having tickets issued by
the executive committee will be per-
mitted within the space reserved for
the chorus. which is to be roped Off
Capitol police and members of the pub
lie order committee of the festival will
be instructed to see that the ticket re-
quirement is strictly enforced.
More than 500 people attended the
mass rehearsal yesterday at the Ma
tional Theater, which was conducted
under the direction of Prof. Otto r 81
mon. rehearsal of the tableaux, un-
der the direction of Mrs. Clara u. Ne
ligh, also was held. An address OF
congratulAtion was made by William
H. Singleton, chairman of the execu-
tive committee, and final instructions
to the singers were given by L. Il. S.
Embrey.
Evening star., 1914-12-21
EUGENE ZIMMERMAN,
MILLIONAIRE, IS DEAD
Father Of Duchess of Manchester
Succunlbs at Club From Hem.
orrhage Of Lung,.

CINCINNATI, December 21.-Eugene
Zimmerman, fermer president of the
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton rail-
road and wealthy finsncier of this city,
died suddenly at a club here late yes
terday from hemorrhage of the lungs.
Mr.. Zimmerman was the father of the
Duchess of Manchester.
The death of Mr.. Zimmerman was
unexpected, although his health has not
been Of the best fer the past few weeks.
When he was seized by the fatal attack
he was engaged in studying records of
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
RAILROAD preparatory. II ie believed, TO
testifyins before Commissioner Hall of
the interstate commerce commission,
who is conducting an investigation of
the sale of that road and the Pere Mar
nuette to 7 F. Morgan & Co.
Member of Loyal Legion.
Mr.. Zimmerman was active in bring
ing about the union of the two rail
roads and was prominent in the sale Of
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton,
which, for the second time, is in the
hand OF receiver. Besides being a
tinanc1er. he was veteran Of the civil
war. thirt--second- degree Mason and
member OF the Loyal Legion.
He was born IN N!oksburg, MISS, III
1s45, but vas q resident OF this city
when the war broke out and served on
Union gunboats on the Ohio and Mis-
sis$ippi rivers, fRally {eaeh!nS the
RANK Of oomnaandtE. After the war he
engaged in railroad construct!on. work
ana heeams & leading construction en-
railroad bridge over the Ohio river at
this city was designed By him and built
under his superVisicn.
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Penetrated Filipino Stronghold.

During the war with Spain he was in
the campaign against Santiago. He
went to the Philippines June rs, 1889,
and Gen. Lawton placed him in charge
of the safety and security of the city.
As major he commanded his squadron
on Lawton's expedition north. and with
ten officers and sixty men, volunteers
from the 4th Cavalry, he peneterated,
following Il force of insurrectors, tho
famous stronghold, Eiacna- Bato, i'm
penetrable to the Spanish forces. He
next served with the Sth Cavalry in
Cuba until the troops We're withdrawn,
and later served another tour in the
Philippines.
Since his retirement in 1910 he re-
sided in this city. He was a member
of the Army and Navy Club, the Loyal
Legion and the military Order of the
Carabao
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Possessed Millions.

He became involved IN many large
financial deals, principally in railroad
stocks and real estate. and his fortune
is estimated in the mi1lions. His only
child, Helena, married the Duke of
Manchester in 1900. after which Mr.
Zimmerman spent much of his time in
Europe and New York.
Until the Duchess of Manchester can
be heard from. no arrangements for the
funeral. will be made.
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Approved by Cabinet Members.

Those who had been invited to dis
cuSs with the President the advisabil
tty Of throwing the influence Of the ad
ministraticn behind ths proposal in
clude, in addition to Mr.. Newlands.
Secretaries Lane, Redfeld Houston and
Tarrtson The cabinet members were
tn outline to the conference the results
Of an inquiry conducted by them, at the
request of tho President, into Senator
NeWlands' plan for abolishing the pres
ent method of making river and harbor
appropriations. President Wilson al
ready has approved the Newlands plan
in principle, and Chairman Sparkman
OF the House rivers committee is un-
deretcod to favor the idea.
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Thrown From Wagon and Injured.

A wagon owned by J. J. Bowles, 46O
Is street northwest, was struck by a street
car while making a turn in front of ll5
New York avenue northwest about 7
o'clock this morning. Allen Wood, driver,
WAS thrown from the wagon and injured.
Fifteen gallons of milk spilled from over
turned c:tns and the wagon WAS damaged
to the amount OF $50
Evening star., 1914-12-21
Plan to Amend Bill.

II Ia expected that an effort will be
made to secure the adoption Of an
amendment to the rivers and harbers
bill, now pending in the House. to pro-
vide for tbs creation of tl2e proposed
commission. Senator Newlands has an
nounced his intention OF insisting upon
Senate.
Evening star., 1914-12-21

Fumed Oak of effective model with
double book shelves at each end;
and handy center drawer. just as
substantial as it looks.
Evening star., 1914-12-21
Folding Card Table

Atanogany finish, with felt top.
folds up compactly, as shown; firm
and rigid when open. This is a
very special grade of Folding
Table.
Evening star., 1914-12-21

| beetles-HeavenS, man, that wasn't a
| collector you threw out thcn--he was
| a customer.
| Waller-It WIS the second time 7 SAW
| him here. A customer never comes
! here more than opce.-ChicaSo News,
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FOR DE eRAssE MONUMENT

Washington, d. c., April 1.-the
triennial convention of the Nationai
Society of the Sons of the Revolution
me in this city today and before it
adiourns it is expected another link
will be forged in the chain of friend
ship binding together France and the
United States. The society has un-
dertaken to sponsor a movement for
the erection of suitable monument
to Admiral de Grasse, commander of
the French feet whose aid made pos
sible Washington's final victory at
Yorktown, thus ending the Revolu-
tionary war. 1t Is proposed to erect
the memorial either in this city or at
Yorktown.
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Monday at o'clock p. m. from
pneumonia.
Mrs. Mamie G. Porter is visiting
relatives at Mt. Vernon this week
Mr. NJ. T. Gaines shipped fine car
load of horses from Mt. Vernon last
week.
Mr.. Walter c. Burris from Mt. Yer
non was here on business Monday
night.
The Mckee heirs will offer at pub
lie auction the late Chas Mckee farm,
one mile south of this place, Saturday
afternoon, April 18th. M
A tabernacle meeting will be held
at this place by the Evangelist Rev,
Hicks during the month of May.
Mr.. j. Clifford Hall was one among
the Clinton Commandery, No, 5,
Knights Templars who attended the
Easter services Sunday evening at
the NJ. i. church at Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. C. NJ. and Mrs. II. c. Hollet
were at Mt. Vernon Monday.
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PATRONS
g.
Day In The Public Schools
On April q

There is a steadily growing interest
in the education of our children. That
growth in this direction may be more
generally understood and the methods
and means Of acquiring it be still more
clearly made known to the patrons of
our schools we will have open doors
for you. Tuesday April 21st, is fixed
for that visit and we earnestly hope
that all who are interested in having
good schools will lay aside other
duties for one day TO visit the public
schools and inspect the regular work
as it is being done by the teachers and
pupils.
This is not to be an entertainment
but we hope you will be interested in
observing and studying real school
work. Arrange your work to come in
the morning if possible as children
do better work then, but If you can
not then we will expect you in the af-
ternoon. Come and by your presence
encourage pupils, teachers and super
intendent.
AS the teacher will be busy teach.
ing you will please step into the diff.
ferent rooms that you desire to visit
and inspect the children's work ON
walls and tables and especially OBJ
serve the regular work the pupils are
now doing. We hope that no depart
ment of our schools will be neglected
by you on this one day you are giving
to your children's interests. See the
grade work, High school work, music
drawing, domestic science, domestic
art, and manual training. All are
worthy of your attention.
After you have made the visit your
thoughtful and frank criticisms will
be highly appreciated.
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CENTERBURG
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Miss Olive Knouf is visiting rela.
tives in Columbus.
}, l.. Zalman of Bloomfield spent
Sunday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. s. +. Metcalf.
Mrs. Dora Black of Mt. Vernon was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary
Hess over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Hollibaugh OF
Mansfield have been visiting the
lady's mother, Mrs. G, w. Barnes, the
past week.
Mrs Clifford Rinehart spent Sun.
day with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. j.
~ Fisher, near Chesterville.
Mrs. Allen Clark who has been i'll
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. w
G. Cunningham, west of town, for the
past two weeks returned home Mon
day.
Miss Jeanettee Spira was the guest
OF Columbus relatives over Sunday.
Mr.. O. J. Rizor OF Wheeling, w.
Va, is visiting his father, j. w. Rizor
Mr. Albert Stratton of Newark
spent over Sunday with relatives here
Mrs. Sarah Higgins is visiting
friends at KirRersVille and Columbus
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. MARTINSBURG i

Mrs. O. II. Newcomb of Liberty Ind,
and Miss Eta Booze of Mt. Pleasant
were guests of Mrs. A. N. Tilton Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Hancock visited with
her mother, Mrs. McMahnn of Gam
bier Sunday.
Mrs. William Elliott of south of
town is seriously i'll of appendicitis.
Mr.. Earl Farmer and brother, Harry
Farmer of Ashland left Sunday for
Montana where they expect to take
up claim.
Mr.. w. j. Cline and Mrs. Chas. Nc.
Camment were in Mt. Vernon Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Grief enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller
and Mrs. Phoebe Scott at dinner Sun
day.
Mr.. M. G. Cummins and family have
moved into the James Noffsinger prop
erty.
Mrs. Lettie Burkholder was serious
ly injured Monday while watching her
husband and brother uprooting tree.
The chains were attached TO two trees
and in some manner when the horses
started an AK was accidentally thrown
on the chainns and was twriled a dis
tance of 30 feet striking Mrs. Burk-
holder on the side of the head making
dangerous wound.
Mrs. G. G. Smith most pleasantly
entertained the members of the En-.
broidery club Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. George Melick of Mt. Vernon
was calling on friends Saturday eve
ming.
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The Liver as Aid
To Blood Purity
The Natural Stimulus Re-
quired is Not the Pur-
gative Kind.

Important as IL to keep the bowels open,
II should be remembered that such action
does not necessarily mean that the liver
has been stimulated, The action OF :. y. y.
Is natural liver tonic, but not bowel
mover. 1t works in the liver cells to assist
In the natural and necessary function or
converting from the blood certain constitu-
cnts into what are known as assimilabie
products. These are readily absorbed into
the body tissues to constantly provide new
and healthy material for that which is
being destroyed by the energy OF tissue
changes.
The presence of any blood trouble natur-
nlly suggests sluggish liver, but there is
required those medicinal properties which,
upon reaching the liver, still retain their
catalytic cnerpv to keep on through the
blood circulation TO do battle with impur-
tiles wherever they may have settled.
Rheumatism, catarrh anemia, most skin
diseases ana ether results of impure blood.
while duplicating the liver by their morbid
influences, are quickly checked by s. s, s.
Its action throughout the blood circulation
results In the stimulation of the tissue cells
to the healthy and judlcious selection OF
their own essential nutrimcnt
You can get s. 3. s. In any drug store.
but insist upon having It,
Take no chance by permitting anyone to
recommend n substitute. And IL your blood
condition is such that you would like TO
consult a specialist. address The Swift Spe.
clio Company, so Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga
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ericktown needs musical organizations
both vocal and instrumental, and this
is a move in the right direction.
Mr. Walden was called to Columbus
by the illness of his wife. He return
ed to Fredericktown on Tuesday
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. James Howard. who
have been visiting near Sparta, re-
turned home on Tuesday.
Mrs. Bertha Amsbaugh and children
of Plymouth, o., visited the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mas. w. C. Shaffer,
the past week.
Mr.. W. II. Cover, has bought the
Shauck Mill property, consisting Of a
dwelling and four acres near John
sonville.
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MINNESOTA SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Winona, Mimi, April 15-Enthusi-
asm formed the keynote at the open.
ing here today of the annual conven-
tion of the Minnesota State Sunday
School association. Hundreds Of
delegates and visitors from all parts
of the State are in attendance. Mrs.
Mary Foster Bryner of Chicago, w. c.
Pearce of Chicago, DR.. Andrew Gillies
of Minneapolis and several other lead
ers of international note are to adj
dress the convention during the four
days sessions.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received at the
county auditors office. Mt. Vernon. Knox
county. Ohio, until 1900 O'Clock D. m Mon.
day, May 1S, 1914, for all labor and ma
terials necessary to repair or construct
complete, as the case may be, the fol-
lowing bridges:
East Vine Street Bridge on Center Run,
Mt Vernon. Clinton township
Frazier Bridge on the East Branch Of
Owl Creek, Berlin township.
The plans, estimates, quantities and
specifications for doing this work as per
county plans, are on file in the office of
said county auditor for the inspection OF
all persons interested in the same, dur
ing business hours of each day of the
week, except Sunday.
Other plans are also invited and propos-
ais on such otner plans shall be accom-
panied with sufficient plans and specifi-
cations, showing and. setting. forth the
number of spans. the length Of each, and
nature, quality and size of the materials
to be used in the erection of such bridge
the strength of the structure when COM
pieted, and also whether there is any
patent right on the proposed plan or on
thereof.
All proposals must be addressed to the
Board of County Commissioners of Knox
County, Ohio, and indorsed with a per-
tlnent description of the work bid on the
Each and every bid must be ac.
or bond In the sum of 20 per cent of the
tha ,a,.t nS 20 shoW good ialtn op
and the same shall become the absolute
property of the County of Knox, State OF
Ohio. in lieu of all damages should the
successful bidder or bidders refuse or
neglect to enter into a written contract
with the said Board of County Commits.
sioners for the furnishing of said ma.
terials and for doing the said work with
in five days after the award of the same
and give good and sufficient bond for
the faithful performance OF his or theiI
contract or contracts as required by law
No proposal will be considered unless II
complies with these rules and regulations
The Board of County Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any and all
BY order of the board,
WALTER NJ. RILEY,
County Auditor
i.17,24; Bliss
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

Strengthens Weak and Tired Women
II was under a great strain nursing
a relative through thre months sick
ness" writes Mrs. ]. G. Van De Sande,
of Kirkland, ILL.,, and Electric Bitters
kept me from breaking down. l will
never be without it." Do you feel tired
and worn out? No appetite and food
won't digest? 1t isn't the spring
weather. You need Electric Bitters.
Start months treatment today; moth
ing better for stomach, liver and kid
neys. The great spring tonic. Relief
or money back. soc and s1.Oo at you
druggist.
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INVESTIGATING
"RCSCuG Workers" From Mt.
Vernon Is BafbertOR'S
Mayor

Mayor Bird of Barberton, Ohio, was
a business visitor in Mt. Vernon We'd
nesday He was here to investigate
concerning a religious organization
that recently located in Barberton.
The organization consists of Mr. and
Mrs, Ray Frost, formerly of this city,
who style themselves The American
Rescue Workers" Mayor Bird inti-
mated that Mr., and Mrs. Frost viii
find ii to better advantage to move
from Earberton without loss of time.
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Check Your April Cough

Thawing frost and April rains chill
you to the very marrow, you catch
cold--head and lungs stuffed-you
are feverish-cough continually and
feel mlserable---you need Or. Kings
New Discovery. 1t soothes inflamed
and irritated throat and lungs, stops
cough, your head clears up, fever
leaves, and you feel fine, Mr. j. T.
Davis, of suckney Corner Me, WAS
cured of a dreadful cough after doc
tors treatment and all other remedies
failed" Relief or money back. Pleas
ant-Children like it, Get a bottle
today. soc and sl.OO at your drug
gist.
Bucklen's Arnica salvs toy all sores.
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INLAND EMPIRE
TEACHERS MEETING

Spokane, Wash, April 15-Many
leading educators of Idaho, Montana,
Oregon aud Washington We're present
here today at the opening of the an
nual convention of the Inland Empire
Teachers association, The business
management of schools is the chief
topic scheduled for discussion during
the three days sessions. Or. P. p.
Claxton, United States Commissioner
of Education, will address the teach
ers.
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Mr.. Bird Perty of Homer, O., was
the guest of relatives last Sunday.
Mr.. Royal Robinson moved to the
farm of Moses Smith near Monroe
Mills last Friday.
Miss Bessie waddell, who has been
working at Shelby, O., was the guest
of her mother last week.
The sand plant is rushed with or
ders and is running twelve hours per
day.
Mr.. Orville Parker of Mt. Vernon
was the guest of his parents at Cave
City last Saturday.
Mrs. Ellen Hammond who has been
spending the winter at the home of
Mrs. George Rightmire has returned to
her home.
Mr.. r. II. Hammond made q busi.
ness trip to Mansfield, o., last week
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Mrs. James Baker, who has been i'll
with quincy, is suffering a relapse.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. II. Carpenter OF
Esto visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Car.
penter Sunday.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wash
Rodgers is i'll with bowel trouble.
Mr.. Eley oHrn of Bladensburg visit.
ed with Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn McNabb
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Edna Rector of Columbus is
visiting friends and relatives in this
locality.
Mrs. Adam Scott who is ill with
nervous trouble is no better.
Mrs. John McNabb is spending the
week with her parents, MIR. and Mrs
Martin BURNETT OF Gambler.
Commissioner j. C. Earleywine OF
Bladensburg was in this locality on
business last Saturday,
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sprlna Laxatlve and Blood cleanssr

Flush out the accumulated waste
and poisons of the winter months;
cleans you stomach, liver and kidneys
of all impurities. Take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills; nothing better for
purifying the blood. Mild, non-grip
ing laxative. Cures constipation;
makes you feel fine. Take no other.
25c at your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Tor all hurts.
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Clears compIexion--Removes Skin
Blemishes
Why go through life embarrassed
and disfigured with pimples. eruptions,
blackheads, red rough skin, or suffer
ing the tortures OF Eczema, letter,
salt rheum. Just ask your druggist
for DR.. Hobsons Eczema Ointment
Follow the simple suggestion and your
skin worries are over. Mild sooth-
ing, effective. Excellent for babies
and delicate, tender skin. Stops chap.
ping. Always helps. Relief or money
back. SOC at your druggist.
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!! DANVILLE

Misses Leah and Ethel Arnold of
Mt. Vernon visited their parents. Mr..
and Mrs. II. o. Arnold Sunday.
Mrs. Margaret Colopy and son,
Charles Colopyn attended the funeral
Of Mrs. J. b, Thompson at Gambler,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Ralston OF Mt.
Vernon and Mr.. and Mrs, w. s. Fow-
Ter of Howard were Sunday guests of
MIR. and Mrs. l.. II. Han.
Mrs. Il. b. Rice was at Mt. Vernon
Monday.
Mr.. Truman Mix of Jelloway died