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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
A TRAGEDY In THE SOUTH.
A Little Girl Loses Her Life Through Hell
Brothers Criminal Carelessness.

A horrible tragedy occurred at Moroni,
Sanpete county, on Sunday afternoon, in
which a little girl by the name OF Marks,
IL years old, was shot and instantly killed
Charles Abbott, conductor On the San
pete Valley railroad. related the account of
the sad affair to an Ensign representative,
as follows 1t seems that the unfortunate
girls brother, Phillip Marks, had been
out hunting, having with him a team and
wagon. When he had returned home his
older sister, Tillie, went out to meet him.
Taking his rife from thu wagon he offered
it to his sister, with the request that she
carry it in the house for him. She, how
ever, refused to touch the gun, and
asked her brother if it was
loaded. In careless, off-hand
manner, which seems to be his custom, he
answered her that there was no load in the
gun, and again urged her to take it in the
house Losing all fear of the weapon upon
her brothers. assurance that it was harm
less, she took it, threw it carelessly over
her shoulder and sauntered into the house.
Just as she stepped into the door her little
sister, who was standing near the cup
board, was heard to remark that she would
get piece of bread and preserves. These
proved to be her last words, for just as the
knife was thrust into the bread the sharp
report of rifle rang out upon the air and
the little girl fell dead without groan,
amidst the terrified shrieks of her now half
maddened sister. When the smoke from
that fatal shot cleared away fearful sight
met the Mortified gaze of those spectators
which no pen can describe and no mind can
imagine unless it has experienced similar
scenes. Stretched upon the floor, weller
ing in her own blood lay the lifeiess and
almost headless body of the unfortunate
child, while the floor, cupboard, walls and
ceiling were smeared with blood and
brains, mingled with particles of skull and
locks of hair which the leaden messenger
of death had strewn ruthlessly about.
Assistance was Immediately summoned,
but all to no avail, as death was instantane-
Gus. 1t was found that the batl mad entered
at the upper part of the forehead and, as
the child's head was bent downward, had
ranged toward the base of the brain. tear
ing the upper and back part of the head to
atoms.
1t seems that just as Tillie, the girl who
carried the gun, entered the house, the
hammer of the weapon caught the door
frame and drew it back far enough to cause
the fatal discharge as reported above.
The parents and other relatives are al
most heartbroken over the dreadful catas-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
A NOTEWORTHY EXCEPTION.
From the Kimbou IS. D. Gruphic

From the Kimbdu IS. D. Grdphic.
While the columns OF the Graphic are
open to any and all unobiectionable adver-
tisements, yet it is quite impossible for US
to speak knowingly of the merits of the
various articles of merchandise advertised
Particularly is this true of patent medi-
cines. But there are exceptions occasionally,
and a noteworthy exception is the cele-
brated Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
This now universally known medicine
has been advertised in the Graphic for
four or five years but not until recently
had we any personal knowledge of its Won
derful efficacy which has come about
through the prevailing influenza and the
stubborn cough that has so often attended
it. In the writer's family this medicine
has on several occasions this winter cured
cough that batfled any and al other
remedies; and the number of families in
Kimball and vicinity, in which this remedy
has been used with like effects, attests to
its value as g specific for coughs and colds
Of every nature. For sale by Z. G. NJ. l.
drug department.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
Billiards. Snow Liniment.

This invaluable remedy is one that ought
to be in every household. 1t will cure your
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains. Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Frosted Feet and Ears,
Lame Back it will cure it. 1t penetrates
to the seat of the disease. 1t viii cure
Stiff JOINTS and contracted muscles after
all other remedies have failed. Those who
have been cripples for years have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment and thrown away
their clutches and been able to walk as
well as ever. 1t will cure you. Prics 80
centS-10
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
The Third Man Question.

The putting of an extra man on each en-
CINE, whose duty it shall be to keep sharp
lookout, is agitating eastern roads. Sone
look upon the idea as entaihng useless ex-
pense, but majority Of the practical rail
way men are said to be in favor of adopting
it. A prominent railway man who was re-
Gently asked for his ideas said: at is well
to bear in mind that railway practice is
undergoing a general change, ana that new
methods, machinery and appliances are an
absolute necessity IN order to keep pace
with the growing demands of the public for
faster transportation and more OF it. The
causes and nature of railway accidents are
constantly changing, and new methods are
required from time TO time for their pre-
vention. Years ago, when there were only
about three trains each way daily on roads
doing an average amount of business and
trainmen took their cwn time to a greater
extent than is admissible with the
present crowded conditions incident to
heavy and fast traffic, d third man on
an engine would have been superfiuous
Then all an engineer had to do between
stops was TO watch for live stock and tiirt
with the damsels along the way, but now
things are decidedly different There is
hardly day but some manner of signal is
added to the already complicated system
which requires the constant strain of vision
and mental faculties Of the engineer which
lead TO confusion Of ideas, and the very
means adopted for safety may prove to be
the cause of the accident. The multiplicity
of signals now in use requires the special
training Of an acute mind to maintain a
clear perception and read their indications
81 all times and under all circumstances
The ordinary duties of an engineer are a
sufficient load for one human organization
to carry, and it is decidedly dangerous to
worry him with the responsibility of get
ting his own train through on time and
watching for the blunders of an army
of careless mortals who are supposed
TO warn him of any danger that
may, by chance, be in his way. 1t is very
likely that the signal system of this country
will soon be simplified and made uniform,
condition which is absolutely necessary
for safety; but the coming signals will re-
Quire the presence of brain in the cab that
is not distracted by the care and necessary
performances of the locomotive Anything
unusual, that requires the immediate atten-
ton of the engineer or fireman, or perhaps
both at the same instant, may cause them
TO pass signal unnoticed; whereas a look
out would prevent disaster and earn his pay
thousand times over. misunderstanding
of orders might also be prevented by a
third man, who would look after everything
connected with the safe movement of
trains, leaving the engineer and fireman
free to attend to other matters that will
occupy all their time if their duties are
properly performed"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
THE NEW DISCOVERY.

Yeu have heard your friend and neigh
bors talking about it. You may yourself
De one of the many who know from per
sonal experience just how good thing it is
If you have ever tried it, you are one of its
staunch friends, because the wonderful
thing about it is, that when once given 3
trial, DR.. Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place in the house. If you have
never used it and should be afflicted with a
cough, cold or any throat, lung or chest
trouble, secure bottle at once and give il
a fair trial. It is guaranteed every time, Oh
money refunded. Trial bottles free at a
c. Smith & Co.'s drug store. e.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
The Kernel of the Gould Programme.

A St Louis general manager said yester-
day: "The general public will be apt to
misinterpret the Gould movement for put
ting rates on healthy, solid basis. Mr.
Gould should not be understood as advocat-
ing general advance in rates, but as in
sisting upon stability of tariff. The exist
ing schedule of rates on freight would be
good enough if the lines would only 1--we up
to IT, That is what Mr.. Gould wants. 1t
IS the cutting and the meeting of cut rates
that plays havoc with the earnings
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05

trophe, and the whole city seems to bs
wrapt in gloom. rhe funeral at 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning was extremely solemn.
Our informant further says that about
a month ago the same man came very near
shooting his little brother on account or
carelessness, gun having been discharged
accidentally white he was in the granary,
the ball from which barely missed II
boys face. The carelessness in handlin :
firearms is becoming far too common IN /
laws restricting the use OF the same
should be made and strictly enforced
Nepln Ensign
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
THROUGH PULLMAN SLEEPER SALT LAKE
TO RuTTE. MONT.

The Union Pacific is now running a
through Pullman sleeper from Salt Lake
to Butte, Mont. Persons going to Portland,
Butte, Helena and other northern points
can purchase Pullman tickets at the Union
Pacific office, POI Main street.
S. w. ECcLEs,
General Passenger Agent.
Wasatch building, POI Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, aud all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by A. G. Smith & Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
+ VOICE FROM THE JUDICIAL BENCH.

Judge John CLANCY, of Osceola, Ia. says
81 contracted sciatic ana muscular rheu-
matism in the army, and suffered most ex-
agony for years. DR.. James
of Osceola, advised me to take
rheumatic syrup. / have used
eleven bottles and find that it keeps me in
good health. l cannot recommend it too
highly. For sale by Johnson, Pratt & Coz
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
The Union Pacific,s New Presid emit

Whatever may be said of Sidney Dillon
in other respects hereafter, it cannot be
said that he is or ever has been dude, as
will be seen from the cut below.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
A WOMAN CELEBRATED ON TWO CONT
NENTS.

In a few well-chosen words tells what
she knows of celebrated article:
June 4. To Mr.. W. M. Wisdom: Dear
Sir--I have tried your famous ''Rober-
tine" 1t is excellent and 1 shall be pleased
to recommend it to all my lady friends
Believe me yours truly RHEA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05
THE pEsERET SAVINGS RANK

The attention of those desiring to open
savings accounts is called to the Deseret
Savings Bank, which allows interest on de
posits at the rate Of 5 per cent per annum,
compounded quarterly. Money to loan on
approved real estate security. Its officers
are as follows:
JOHN SHARP, President.
Moses THATCHER, Vice President.
Z. A. SMITH, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
JOHN SHARP, J. R. BARNES,
JAMES SHARP, D. H. PEERT,
Moses THATCHER, J. L. LITTLE,
HENRY DINwooDET, ELIAS A. SMITH,
L. S. HILLS, w. w. RITTER,
J. c. CUTLER, F. w. JENNINGS,
GEORGE RoMNEY
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05

He is about three score and ten, stands
six feet two, has square, massive jaw and
stern mouth. He is full of fun, is always
willing to give and take joke, and his for
tune is said to reach somewhere in the
nelghborhood of 81 600, 600
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-12-05

An Obnoxious Alliance.
Probably when the traffic alliance be-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19
Push WANTED.
Charleston, W. Va. Town with Good
Opportunities

Charleston, w. Va. Il Town With Good
Opportunities.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec. IS Spc-
cial A stranger dropping into Charles
ton especially one used to the rapid
development and push in Southwest
Virginia, naturally asks tho question,
Are all aslccp?"
You find here Il town of some 5000
people enjoying great and superior adj
vantagcs OF water navigation and cheap
coal. with no manufactures worth
speaking Of, presenting unusual ship
ping advantages. They hayc Il number
of Wholesale houses in every branch of
the trade. but they lack harmony Of in
tcrest and push among the people. and
tho old town, full OF solid health and
cultured and refined society. has gone
quietly to sleep on tho banks OF the
lovely Kanawha.
Recently a company of New Workers.
have dropped down among them and
are building suspension bridge CON
Meeting the town with tho Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad. learn that but
one of her citizens holds any stock in
the enterprise.
The Iron Belt Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION, of Roanoke. are getting IA
hold here, and that solid and conserva-
two institution hopes to inspire new life
into the town. Many here express
great surprise at the marvellous growth
and development of Roanoke, and ask,
"liow has it been donc?" There is
but one answcr-thc push of her people
and the liberal policy pursued in offer
ing Inducements 10 new enterprises.
Your correspondent met two parties
hero looking up locations, one for u
steam cracker bakery, and tho other for
laundry. Both were put in cores
pondcncc with "a prominent real estate
firm OF Roanoke, and doubtless the
Magic City will secure them.
There are many rich and prosperous
business men here, and the town is full
OF cultured and refined society and it
well deserves its reputation With its
natural advantages of location. water
navigation, cheap coal, and fine railroad
facilities, 1T has certainly bright
future, and with push and energy and a
liberal policy is destined to be a great
oil
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19
MUNICIPAL. REFORM.

Before the present combination of
snow, slqsh, Saul anl water disappears
he streets the citizens OF Roanoke
VIII have been convinced of the absolute
and Immediate necessity Of paved
streets and a sewer system. Tho con-
Ayiction. however, is merely Il matter of
q intensity as they have all been con-
yinced for several years Q
At present there is an extensive
!. diversity Of opinion, not as to the
necessity for improvements, but as to
how the cost shall he met and borne, as
to how tho work shall be done and the
terms OF the contracts, il it be deter
by contract
Citizens Of Roanoke who have come
here from cities blessed with more per-
{ feet charters and municipal regulations
r an ~. generally united in the same >opin-
ion that until the ctys charter is radi-
!. callv amended and tho Legislative,
judicial, and executive departments
Asclearly separated, municipal work of
Seps9very character can be but bunglingly
performed at rs;.
BEGIN at the head, Tho mayor a
gentleman who should from his position
: he the principal citizen OF the city, is
forced 10y his position into daily contact
4 with the worst elements of our popula-
tion. No ono can question but what
police court. with magistrate. either
appointed or elected for "A long tern OF
years, should have Jurisdiction over all
petty oifenses. Divorced from tho police
court, the mayor, as clearly representa-
tive as any council, should have the
nnrostrained power Of appointment and
removal of his Immediate subordinates
tits QM&s tionablc if he should be given
the w. power over the acts of the
Counc if his function should at
any pc other than executive and
The Purcil should boa legislative
body ely, and as such its powers
should ebe strictly limited. 1t should
have po.power which could be construed
into granting perpetual privileges. 1t
has not now, but that fact needs clearer
definition.
Public improvements could, with
these changes, be authorized by the
Council, and carried out by the mayor.
1t might be we'll to have board Of
public works, but if SO, tho mayor
should appoint the board and be held
responsible for its proper performance
sof the duties entrusted to it. Still bot
tor would be an enlargement of tho
administrative duties of the engineers
Office, which should exercise the strict
est supervision over all public improve
ments whether let by contract or not.
The power of voting on the issuing of
bonds might, with safety and justice,
he extended from freoholdcrs to all
legal citizens, certainly to all house
holders, for bonds are eventually paid
nv taxes. and M citizen. however
:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

the incid-
BRISTOL.

M has resulted
BRIsrol, Tenn, Dec. Approach to
Col. w. B. Payne, an at improved the
citizen of this city, di
| will be buried this al>--
| Payne was II native of Soy.
represented Fluvianna couI who arc
legislature ut ono time. lIcvrrcasurv
nondent of the Richmond Dis -
f.ynchburg News at the t." 1o'u'
death. oroer u
II. w. NJ. Draper, chief { bank cur
general manager of theMild in their
East Tennessee railro,,r y;sbos IN ,,o
He saws that work S."' "''nes !" ''io
Eristol end of the reform as they are
the subscripticrtorcc bill.
COL f. Ga few leading points in
corps o'rcform on which the country
+ lcarly Il unit regardless Of party lines.
They arc: First, free coinage of silver;
second, the substitution of full legal
tender treasury notes for retiring ma
tional l'Hnll notes: third, Il reform Of
the nu~.y.-.l banking law that will re-
love it of its outgrown and objectiona-
bio features.
1t is most certain that the notc-issu
ing power of National banks is unpopu-
lar, and has injured an otherwise
valuable system in popular estimation.
1t is likewise certain that the best
opinions of financial reform are leaning
toward the naturalization of money.
and the issuing Of but single form of
full legal tender paper money, which
shall DO based upon tho good faith and
credit Of The nation, and be backed by IL
quantity Of precious metal to
insure its maintenance at an inter
national standard of value.
The present issues Of grccnbacl,s.
gold and silver certificates. and national
bank notes can be consolidated into the
ideal issue only by gradual steps. The
first step may easily be taken by rctir-
ing the national bank notes and substi-
tuting tho proposed full legal tender
Treasury note. The grcenback, which
still lacks the full legal tender quality.
may also be given the increased power.
Tho 100000. 900 in gold, which Score
tary John Sherman cXtravagantly pur-
chased with per cent. bonds to redeem
EreenbacSs, has lain idle in tho Urea
sury for thirteen years, and proves that
a much smaller reserve would be ample
protection.
The coin certificates would offer no
great difficulty in rcfunding. When
this is accomplished there will be no
opposition to keeping the cur
rcncy supply sufficient for the demands
Of business.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19
NOTICE.

THE TIMES will not DC responsible 70,
any bills contracted by employees miles.
orders nre given for the same by tho
general manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

If EDITOR DANA is elected to the
Senate from New York he ought to APP
point his Office cat private secretary.
But if the cat ever gets loose among
the 'lcavcs to print" shc (ho or it)
won't leave leaf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

lr WOULD hardly he fair to Roanoke
or Roanoke builders to hold that the
accidents of the recent storm were due
to faulty architecture. The fall was
unparalleled in this section and would be
considered extraordinary in any section
of the country. In fact, such storm
would be followed by the caving of roofs
in any city in the United States. With
hardly an exception the damaged build
ings have had hugo expenses of roofs
which were destitute Of central sup
ports for Obvious reasons.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

SEVEN hundred and fifty thousand
tons of snow fell within tho corporate
limits of Roanoke during the recent
storm-a weight TWICE as great as the
entire production of pig iron in the
State this year-and yet the ordin-
airy citizen when hit in the neck with
three ounces OF it compressed into n
hard, round, gobular, and Opaque bail,
will put his immortal soul in jeopardy
for three minutes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA NEWS.
sALs{.'

sAnEm, Dec. ls.- [Spcciall- News
was received today that Col. Henry a.
Edmondson died at his home at railing
! Water, Montgomery county, Va ut II
D.. M tho 16ta instant, Colonel I'd
& monson had reached his 18th year. ne
is another noblo old Roman VINO mas
ioined tho ranks on the other shore.
Virginia and the whole country suher
loss when such men AZ he pass away.
Colonel Edmoi,dson was memner Oh
the Congress of the United States iot
= -Four teen yea. He was the last mem
: her OF the Thirty-fourth Congress, OK
cept Robert G. Winthrop, of Massachu
setts. who was Speaker of that Congress
Many are the loving anecdotes told o
Colonel Edmondson by his old frier'
and admirers. l will give one .Inp,ico-
told by two prominentSalem
to-day. Pro>,on g. bloc
Carolina, whose urc..ons, otc., should
cypress. monoy-oricr, reg
EtGfG;i- fcttor. c'.,V,,u. draft, should he ul-
trcSsed and riade payable to
THE ROANOKE TIME PUBLISHING co.
Roanoke. Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

lr is ABOUT time Democratic papers
stopped rchashing the old story that
Governor Hills supporters knitted Clcye-
land and traded him off in the election
of 1855. Inside politicians of both
parties know This to be false. and Mr..
Clcvcland's; nearest friends are we'll
aware that had Cleveland been running
alone he would have lost New York hy
over 10000. Hill gave the Presidential
ticket it strength did not possess.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

WEIRD story comes from Washing
ton that Harrison will not run for sec
ond term unless the force bill is passed.
This seems to be the Democratic oppor-
tunity.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

If THIS snow hasn't broken the back
bone of winter, winter must have IN
some stiff roof timbers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

lr ~ SAID that the reason only two
days supply Of water was in the rcScr-
voir when tho roof Of the pump-housc
cavcd in Wednesday morning was thai
the bottom OF the reservoir is weak and
liable 10 repeat its previous perform
ances and drop ou;. II this is so, it
ought to be strengthened at once
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

SITTING BULL has at last taken a re-
cumbent position which will last until
tho great horn blows.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

S. A. Kcan, of Chicago, doing bank
ing business under the name of S. A.
Kean &c Co., made an assignment yes
tcrday. Assets and liabilities not
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19

THE Philadelphia Inquirer leads off
with illustrated editorials. 1t is not
the only paper whose editorials mood
diagrams.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-19
ROANOKE. VA, DECEMBER 10, 1890
MorICE no CITY sunsCKInEKs.

NOTICE TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS.
All Subscribers who fail 20 receive their
pnpers regularly every morning will con
fer favor by notifying Immediately the
business office or TILE TIMES.