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Evening journal., 1917-04-23
JEALOUSY BACK OF
DOUBLE Staying
R. B. Donovan HaltS Wife'S
Divorce Intentions With
Two Pistol Shots
WIFE HAD HAD HER
HUSBAND ARRESTED

The police are satisfied that Ralph
B. Donovan, aged % years, who Sat
urday night shot and killed his wife,
and then killed himself IN
his mothers home at No. 42l East
Eighth street. was prompted by 1eal-
ousy. The couple, who had been sep
arated few weeks recently, met at
a dance. Mrs. Donovan told husband
that she was going to get a divorce
He told her to come to see him at
his mothers to consider the matter.
She had caused his arrest a short
time ago for breach of the peace.
When the police got TO the house Sat
urday night they found the girl in
pretty garb, and with a bunch of sweet
peas pinned to her dress. She had
gone to her husbands room and a
moment later came rushing down
stairs with Donovan at her heels.
The shooting followed.
Mrs. Donovan died in the ambulance
en- route to the Delaware Hospital and
Donovan died shortly after his admis
sion there. The wife was shot through
the back of the head The bullet that
killed Donovan entered the right
temple.
Mrs. Donovan called at her mother
inlaw's home. She asked Mrs Dono
van IL Ralph was in, and she told hel
he was upstairs. The young woman
hurried up to his room. but had beeI
there only a few minutes when sh'
came rushing down followed by he
husband. She ran to the sitting room
q hFnfhnr
the dead man, was sitting at the time
but when he heard his brother and tn
latter's wife quarreling Frank got u
and walked into the yard.
The next instant the shooting oC
Cured and when the police got 4
the house they found Mrs. Donoval
living on the couch and her husban
on the floor a short distance away
At his side was revolver. No on
had witnessed the shooting as tn
couple were alone at the time, bu
there we're other people in the adjoil
ing rooms and other parts OF th
house. Patrolman Gamble was th
first to reach the scene and when
found that there were signs of life
both bodies he had them hurried
1.-The hospital. Mrs. Donovan died {
the way and her husband expired
, few minutes after he had been a
mitted. Mrs. Donovan had been sh'
in the head back Of the left ear viii
her husband had shot himself in Il
right temple.
Both the young people were we
known TO a wide circle OF friends
this city and their tragic death WI
shock to all who were acquaintC
with them.
In the Municipal Court this mornir
the charge Of breach OF the peace pr
ferred against Donovan by his wifi
was retired.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
no PRESENT CONCERT.

Herman Sandy, the noted 'ceIIist,
and Harry Richard Cox. the American
lieder tenor singer, will give a recital
on May at The Playhouse. They
have arranged an interesting program
and a representative list Of patron
esses have been chosen for Il. Mr..
Cox is a former Wilmingtonian, he
having been soloist in Central Pres
byterian Church. Since leaving this
city Mr. Cox has been pursuing his
studies in New York. and is accredited
lieder singer OF great promise. He
is specializing in English songs. Mr.
Sandy, who until this season has been
'cellist soloist OF the Philadelphia Or
chestra, is a great favorite in this city
and it is expected that the recital will
attract a large crowd.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
MEMS DAY Observed At
Bethel A. NJ. {. Church

Mems day and the annual spring
rally OF Bethel A. NJ. f. Church we're
observed Yesterday with practically
all-day services. Dr. George b.
Blvens. presiding elder, preached in
the morning. and delegations of the
Elks, Sons OF Veterans, and Knights
OF Pythias attended the afternoon
service when the Rev. Solomon p.
Hood. OF renton, was the speaker.
At the night service five minute ad-
dresses were made by leading colored
laymen and a fine musical program
was given.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Magistrate Stradley has issued the
following marriage licenses; Gather
inc Bethke, of No. 329 East Fourth
street, and Ralph Reedy, of No 2OS
West Twenty-third street; Bronis-
lava Philoma Matubluska. of No. 500
South Broome street, and Leon An
thonv WierzbowslSi, Of No. 904 South
Broome street; and Mary l.. Lump ana
Howard l.. Crowley, both OF NO. zzzf
Pine street.
Magistrate Gluckman has issued a
marriage license to Annie Anderson
M No 33 South Market street, end
Fred Davis, of No. 413 Taylor street
Magistrate Broman has issued a
marriage license to Artie Scott of NO.
1924 Elm street. and Cecil Wardell
Of No. 800 South Harrison street.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
NATIONAL DEFENSE MEETING.

The executive committee Of Mayor
Prices National Defense Committee
and members OF all the sub-commit-
tees thereof will meet at o'clock
on Wednesday evening in the Board
OF Education rooms in the Municipal
Building. The call for this meet
ing was issued on Saturday by For
mer Congressman Thomas W. Miller,
chairman.
Il is likely that important matters
will be discussed at this meeting.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
HIGH WEIR DIES.

Hugh Weir. aged 81 years, employed
in one OF the local industrial plants
d ed at the Delaware Hospital on Sat
urday. Of pneumonia The body was
claimed by David Weir a son, of New
York. who made arrangements for
the burial of the body here.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
TO BE DOUBLE WEDDING.

BENJAMIN Franklin Ham and ms
brother. Henry Stevens Ham. both of
Dover, have taken marriage licenses in
Magistrate Stradley's office, the for
mer TO marry Natalie Caughly, OF Ber-
lin. y. j.. and the latter TO marry Nina
valiant. Of Laurel. 1t will be a double
wedding.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
SANDERS BOYS IN CITY.

Although no report has been made
to the local police about the return
OF Thomas and Irwin Sanders, aged
z and 10 years. OF No. 1881 West
Fourth street, It was reported today
that the boys were in this city. Ef-
forts TO secure their addresses failed.
however
Evening journal., 1917-04-23

part In the greatest war In history.
Previous utteranoes Of Foreign Sec
retary Arthur J. Balfour, head Of the
British Commission. and Of President
Wilson, orystaIze the cooperative
conference which begins today as q
worldwide continuation Of Americas
battle for freedom begun In 177e.
Welcomed here with an aeelama-
tlon worthy Of kings, but with a man.
ner wholly democratic, the British
Commissioners had further honors to-
day, meeting Secretary Of State Lans-
ing In mld-afternoon and then going
70 see President Wilson.
Their mission Is not Of receiving;
rather Il is one Of giving. They would
have America profit by AlbIon's nils
takes and they propose 10 show the
chiefs Of naval, military, aeronautles,
supply and diplomatic corps just how
America may tread the wisest path.
II was about 1880 o'clock when Bal
four left his quarters for the State
,ered outside the Sixteenth street resi-
olapplng and waving Of handkerehiets
n drive
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
FIRE nAMAGES HOTEL.

Crossed electric wires are said to
have been responsible for a fire in a
bedroom at the hotel OF James A.
French, Fourth and French streets
this morning. The Washington Fire
Company extinguished the blaze
which caused about $3.50 damage.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
DROyE on BARRED STREET.

Theodore Yuccaces was fined 81 and
costs this morning in the Municipal
Court for driving along Market street
above Second. where the work OF re-
having the street is being done. This
Is a violation OF the regulations of
the Street and Sewer Department.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
BIG Hump I'm CAPITAL.

Snecial 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. April pa certificate
of increase in capital stock was fled at
the state Department today for the In.
iernational Coal Corporation. Chicago,
Increasing from $1,000 to S25,000.0O0.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
CONNELLY MENTIONED ,.e.,

William NJ. Connolly is being men
toned by some of his friends in the
Twelfth ward as a candidate Tor the
Democratic nomination for member OF
Council He has made no formal an
nouncement of his candidacy, how
ever.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
NEW Mrx1co IS LAUNCHED.

NEW YORK. April 2s-with grim lack of ceremony sus-
e NJ war times the super-dreadnough New Mexca. the
worlds first eectric-drven batterhp. was launched at
Brooklyn Navy Yard today.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
STANTON SCHOOL EXERCIsEs.

Dr. L. l.. Cross, superintendent OF
schools for New Castle county, will
address the anniversary exercises Of
Stanton NJ. f. Church to be held this
evening. DR.. Cross will deliver the
address in place OF the Rev. A. r.
Brown. OF Canterbury, who was TO
have done so. A large crowd is ex-
pected to attend the exercises to-
night
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
DIsORDERLY AT SHOW GROUND.

For disOrderly conduct at the en-
trance OF the show grounds south OF
Market street bridge on Saturday
night. George Edwards was fined 80
and costs in the Municipal Court this
morning. He pleaded guilty
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
EXPLOSION AT wlLHELMsHAyEN.

Ey The United Press.
AMSTERDAM April PA tremendous explosion at VIII
smsbavep Friday wrecked many buildings and caused dam
r Cor miles sronnd according 70 reports reaching here to-
aav wibesboven !. the second mportan, German base
Evening journal., 1917-04-23

p.Dsn bio crowd gathered Sixteenth street resi-
and there cheering appns waving Of handkh
as the biq lnousl Of the drive
the White House
where hundreds conferred by on subjects
respendent uniforms on Presoen
aides utter simplicity meeting between the President and MA
CONTINUED on Twol
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
SENATOR HUGHES IN HOSPITAL.

SENATOR HUGHES IN HOsPlIAL.
Ly The United Press
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Hughes of New Jer-
.sv was taken to Garfield Hospital today ill.,
tsre Of his ament not at FIRST stated.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
English High Commissioners and United
States Officials Formally Open Conferences
at White House Today, After Most Cordial
Reception is Given Distinguished Visitor.
SPOKESMAN SAYS ALLIES NEED
FOOD MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE
BY GEORGE MARTIN

WASHINGTON April 23-Enslsnd States through
their high war Americas
Evening journal., 1917-04-23

lIirh water -. lls4l \. Vt. I2.IUP. Vt.
Tow water .... SlOA. NJ. S.25 =. NJ.
Reedy Island, high and low water
one hour earlier
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
WEATHER

Showers this afternoon
probably fair tonight and
Tuesday, cooler; moderate
north to west winds.
Evening journal., 1917-04-23
TopAY's TEMPERATURES.
sun AND TIDES.
Month OF Chrlstiana.

,snn sets ..............6 GAG p. NJ
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
WEST TOWNSHEND.

The Knight brothers of Jamaica are
working at Parker & Gould S MILL
Fred Mutton went to Putney Saturday
to begin his job firing in the paper mill.
Miss Eta Thomas, teacher in the
Wardsboro school, visited the school
here Monday.
Lucius j. Harris has recovered from
his illness and returned to his Job in
Putney. Mrs. Harris accompanied him.
Mrs. Susie Patch of Newfane was at
Homer G. Burroughs s a few days on
account of the illness of his mother, Mrs.
Nettie Burroughs.
Mr.. Meade and friend of Putnev were
guests at Mrs. Kate Jones s Sunday.
Mr.. Meade was driving Jim Switzer'',
q well-known horse on the streets here.
Two lumber teams from Springfield,
Mass, arrived Friday and are hauling
the sawed lumber from Burpee s mill to
the depot. They are boarding at Wal
ter Decell s.
John NJ. Burnham Of Antrim. y. H..
was guest at G. o. kimball s Tues
day and Wednesday, Mr. Burnham was
on his way to Londonderry to attend
the funeral of L. O. Sheldon. relative.
Deputy John +. Gleason and his aids.
DR.. ana Mrs. Hefflon and Mrs. George
Allen OF WardSboro, installed the Of
ticers Of West Townshend Grange Fri
day evening. 4 good number were pres
ent and an oyster supper was served.
At the close OF the PRAYER meeting
Sunday evening the Christian Endcavor
was organized The following officer,
were elected: President, Rev William
+. Bissell; vice president, Don H.
Sprague; secretary, Mrs. William f.
Bissell; treasurer. Mrs. c. NJ. Dean
The annual meeting of the Second
Congregational church was held at the
close of the prayer meeting "Wednesday
evening. The reports were read and
the following officers elected: Mod.
orator, Rev. William F. Bissell; clerk
and treasurer, Mrs. William F. Bissell;
trustees, c. O. kimball, Mrs. W. B. How
ard, A. Z. Hadlock; missionary commit
tee, Mrs. w. b. Howard. Mrs. Julia
Houghton, Mrs. C. H. Grout
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
ATHENS.
Charles E. Cotton.

Charles Elias Cotton, IS, died in his
home Wednesday, Jan. H. Mr.. Cotton
had been IN impaired health some time,
but the immediate cause of death was
a cerebral hemorrhage and apoplexv.
He had always lived in Athens. In his
younger years the family lived on the
old home farm situated near the head
of West pond, later moving to the farm
in the north part of the town which Mr..
Cotton occupied at the time of his
death.
He was unmarried. His parents have
been dead for number of wears and
MIR. Cotton was the last Of the family
name.
Funeral services were held in the
church Sunday. Jan 81, Pastor II. =.
Sweet officiating. ". A. Wymah and
Mrs. Ned w. Wyman sang appropriate
hymns. Burial was in the family Iot
IN the West cemetery. Among those
present from out Of town were Curtis
Davis, W. G. Ober. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Ober and Mr.. and Mrs W. A. Marvin of
Bellows Falls, Fred Davis of Westmin-
ster, Lee Davis of Saxtons River and
j. II. Ware of Townshend The bear
ers were Sherman Oakes, NJ. J. Perry.
IL. W. Smith and Charles willis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
TOWNSHEND.

Wilbur Snyder was taken i'll Wednes-
day with the grip.
HAYDEN Marsh is at home from his
work in Brattlcboro few days.
J. II. Ware attended the funeral ser
vices for Charles Cotton in Athens
Saturday.
Mrs. c. Lake of Saxtons River spent
the week end in the home Of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Z. L. Fitch.
Mrs John Grout is convalescing from
her recent illness. Mr.. Grout is still
! confined to his bed
Mrs. A. D. Rcnson has been under
the doctors care. She entertained her
brother, Mr.. Cone, last week.
Mrs. Stephen Foster of Newfane has
been visiting 4 week in the home of her
daughter. Mrs. r. ". Snyder.
Miss Cola Martin of Brattleboro
| spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Martin.
Mrs. F. f. Perkins and aunt, Mrs
/ Nellie Rush of Peru, have been visit.
ing in Brattleboro several days.
| Miss Edith Utley of Cambridge
Mass, has been a guest for several
weeks in the home of B. B. Prentiss.
| The town snow rollers made q round
trip over the river roads Monday the
second time it has been used this win.
ter. Although the shedding has been
excellent, there has been but a small
amount of snow on the ground
| An enjoyable meeting of West River
| Grange was held on Tuesday evening
with a good attendance. Seven candi
dates were initiated into the Sd and
It'll degrees of the order and harvest
supper served In the next regular
Injecting Feb Lincoln program will
/ be presented BY the lecturer At the
roll call each member viii respond with
/ 4 Lincoln quotation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Page Bovnton and Stillman Childs
are i'll in bed.
Edward Buttner of Roxbury, Mass.
visited his brother, Carl, over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson of Vernon are
visiting Mrs. Hattie Barney a few
days.
Jerry Shattuck has received news of
the sudden death of his father Almond
Shattuck Of Wmhall
Mrs. Will Lilly of Bellows Falls is
helping care for her mother. Mrs Lucy
Pierce, who is very i'll.
Clarence Reed is visiting his mother
at the hotel. He is recovering from
TN operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Addie sheldon. Mrs. Maud Far
rum, Mrs. Herbert Williams and Mrs
Fred Brown are confined to the house
with grip.
Carl Wright, who was in Boston and
Springfield, Mass, recently for mcdi-
cal treatment, did not receive much
encouragement and has returned home
Henry Calvin and Rupert Williams
are required to stay in on account Of
the case of scarlet fever which broke
out at the older boys convention III
Burlington, which they attended.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
ACIDS IN STOMACH
SOUR THE FOOD AND
CAUSE INDIGESTION
'Pape' Diapepsin' fixes sour, gassy,
upset stomachs in five
minutes

II what you Just ate is souring on
your stomach or lies like lump of
lead, refusing TO digest, or You beleh
gas and eructate sour, undigested food,
or have a feeling of dizziness, heart
burn, fullnesS, nausea, bad taste in
mouth and stomach headache, YOU can
surely get relief in FIVE minutes.
Ask your pharmacist to show you the
formula, plainly printed on these fifty
cent cases of Pape 5 Diapepsin, then
You will understand why dvspeptic
troubles of all kinds must 60, and why
lit relieves sour, out-of order stomachs
or indigestion III five minutes. "Pape s
Diapepsin is harmless; tastes like can
dy, though each dose will digest and pre-
pare for assimilation into the blood all
the food you eat; besides, it makes
you go to the table with healthy APP
petite; but what win please YOU most,
is that YOU will feel that your stomach
and intestines are clean and fresh. and
you will not need to resort to laxatives
or liver pills for biliousness or consti-
patton.
This city will have many "Pape S
Diapepsin cranks, as some people will
call them, but you VIII be enthusiastic
about this splendid stomach prepare
| ton, too, if you ever take it for indi-
gestion, gases, heartburn, sournesS, dys-
pepsa, or any stomach misery.
! Get some now, this minute, and rid
yourself of stomach misery and indi-
gestion i'll five minutes.-Advt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
SALTS FINE FOR
ACHING KIDNEYS
We eat too much meat, which clogs
Kidneys, then back hurts and
Bladder bothers you.

Most folks forget that the kidneys.
like the bowels, get sluggish and clogged
and need a flushing occasionally, else
we have backachc and duh misery in
the kidney region, severe headaches,
rheumatic twiuges, torpid liver, acid
stomach, slecplessness and all sorts of
bladder disorders.
lon simply must keep your kidneys
active ANA clean, and the moment YOU
feel an ache or pain in the kidney re-
gion, get about four ounces Of Jad
Salts from any good drug store here,
take a tablespoonful IN a glass of water
before breakfast for a few davs and
your kidneys will then act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid of
grapes and lemon juice. combined with
lithia, and is harmless to flush clopged
kidneys and stimulate them to normal
activity. 1t also neutralizes the acids
in the urine SO it no longer initiates
thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is harmless; inexpensive
makes a delightful effcrvcscent Hthia.
water drink which everybody should
take now and then to keep the kidneys
clean, thus avoiding serious compiled
tions.
y wcll-known local druggist saws he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who be
licye iu overcoming kidney troubl,
while il is only trouble.-Advt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
NEWFANE.
Creamery Paid Patrons S36,612.

The stockholders of the Windham
County Creamery association held their
annual meeting in Union hall Jan. 90
and the following directors were elect
cd: In Newfane, II. +. Sparks, II. +.
johnson, y. NJ. Batchelder; Townshend,
+. G. Cutler and H. o. Gale; Brookline
George +. Ware and l.. w. Bush; Dover,
A. +. Jones and f. +. Yeaw. Lewis II.
Higgins was elected secretary. Resolu.
tions expressing appreciation Of the val.
liable services of two deceased mem.
bers, f. +. Osgood and +. A. Railway,
who had served since the beginning of
the organization, and sympathy with
the families were adopted.
The total number of pounds of but
ter made this year was l23,324; amount
paid patrons $36,6l2.40. A dividend of
1 per cent was declared on the stock.
An excellent dinner was served in
the dining room mt noon under the
auspices of the Union Hall Helpers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
SOUTH NEWFANE.

The social to be given in the vestrv
Friday evening, Jan. &c, is in charge
of the social committee, Miss Edith NJ
Landman. Mrs. Milton a. Bingham
and Frank l.. Stratton. The program
promises to be an interesting one, to
which all are invited.
The gospel meeting at the Marlboro
Branch sehoolhouse was well attended
Friday evening. a number from this
village were present. Next week Fri
day another meeting will be held at
the same place, conducted, as before
by Rev. c. Walter Bishop.
Ebenezer n. Stratton, who recently
sold his valuable farm in Suifield
Conn, sold his personal property IN
Guiding live stock, feed, farm ma.
chinery, etc, by public auction Thurs
day, Jan. IS. He visited his father
Deacon Ebenezer NJ. Stratton, at C. Z
Brown S Sunday, returning home Mon
day.
The Baptist Bible school elected of
fieers last Sunday for the year 1917 a.
follows: Superintendent, L. f. STRAIT
ton; assistant supt., Mrs. Z. S. vii
lard secretary and treasurer, Herbert
{. Ingram; organist, Mrs. f. Z
Fisher; librarian, Frank Stratton, Will
Paul Bishop assistant; c. f. Brown
assistant secretary; G. W. Bishop, supt
home department.; Mrs. Delbert
Pierce, supt. of cradle roll; Mrs. L
w. Shepard, supt. missions; teachers
Mrs. A. Nj. Kelsey for beginners; Mrs
Lee Love for primaries; Mrs. Ella S
Willard for juniors; Mrs. Alice 4
Bailey for young people, and c. W
Bishop for adult class. The japan
missionary lessons were begun.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
SOUTH WINDHAM.
Fay Smith is seriously i'll.

y Il.
\. j. Baker is improving.
Mrs. Leon Gibbs and little LIVER are
i'll.
A. f. Cheney and family are recover
ing from grip.
\ trained nurse came Tuesday even
ing to care for Fay Smith
+. K Bridgeo and children attended
the Advent church in Pixies Falls Sat
urday.
Mrs. Kittie Jones went Tuesday to
West Brattleboro as nurse for Mrs
Wheeler.
Dr. Miner Of Bellows Falls was called
i'll council with Dr. F. L. Gilbert on the
case of Fay Smith Sunday.
Frank W. Smith of Brattleboro wa,
AT the home of his mother, Mrs. f. T.
Smith from Saturday to Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. 5. Farwen are stay
ing at w. A. Farr 5 for a while and
Mr.. FarweIl is drawing logs for L.
+. .JeniSon.
Samuel d. Arnold. who died in his
home in st. Louis. Mo, Jan. TO- was 4
terminate of ". O. Jcnison Of this vii
lage. They served in Company ID, 10th
Vermont regiment.
William Mead and Mrs. Ellie Has
tings ri Putnev came Saturday nigh
70 see how Mrs. Hastings 5 little girl
Cora, at Mrs. Kittie Jones $. They re
turned to Putney Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-25
EAST JAMAICA.

G.. H. Peck was at his home here
over Sunday.
Miss Essie Gonyer went to Brattle.
boro last week.
Mrs. \. r. Allen has returned to her
home in South Vernon.
Representative X. f. Robinson re
turned TO his duties IN Montpelier Tues.
day.
Miss Florence Allen, who had been IN
the Keene hospital for treatment sev
eral weeks. returned home TUESDAY
night, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs
e. l.. Allen of South Londonderry. Al
are glad to know that Miss Allen i
much improved IL health.