Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-24
HORRIBLE RAIL ACCIDENT.
Remains of Decapitated Man Found
Near Rock Springs.

Remains of Decapitated Man Found
Near Rock Springs.
ogden, April 24.-The body of man
with the head severed is the ghastly
find that was reported to the headquaf-
tiers of the Union Pacific In this city
Yesterday by a train crew from near
Rock Springs, Wyoming. The head had
been entirely severed and was lying a
considerable distance from the body.
1t Is evident that the man had crawled
under Il car on the sidetrack, with the
intention of sleeping, while in an in
toxcated condition. The presence Of
the man was not discovered by the
train crew which had done some
switching Later Foreman Still found
the decapltated body by the side of the
track.
There was nothing upon the body to
lead to the identification of the unfor-
tunate man, and his body was turned
over to the coroner for investigation
and internent.
DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST o. s. L..
A complaint has been filed in the
district court by c. +, Bennett against
the oregon Short Line Railroad COM
pany TO recover the sum of 1913 al
legged to be due for damages by the
negligence of the company in failing
to put water pipes under the grade of
the railroad track so that Bennett could
irrigate his crops without interruption.
For 1906 S95 is asked, for 1907, 500,
and for the appropriation of a fence Sc
and the filling in of a ditch, Sl2.
CALIFORNIA CONDITIONS
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred j. Kiesel have
returned from an extended California
visit. Most of the time was spent at
the home Of their son, Fred w. Kiesel.
in Sacramento. They also visited Paso
Robes, where they saw Admiral Rob
ley ID. Evans and are of the opinion
that the famous Fighting Bob" is u
very sick man.
In speaking of the business condi-
tons of the coast. Mr.. Kiesel said
There are no complaints IN regard
to business conditions now, the depres-
sion that followed the panic has pass
ed away and men In all lines are look
ing forward to a good business year
Confidence Is completely restored. The
outlook for the fruit and grain crops of
all kinds is SO good that a very pros
porous year Is assured. OF course Cal
fornia suffered from drouth-it would
have been much better III the recent
rains had come in March, but there
will be good crops, anyhow.
PRESS CLUB SHOW POSTPONED.
ogden. April lowing to the ex-
tensiveness and the short time for
preparation IL has been found neces-
sary by the Press club TO postpone
its show from May / to May ). This
decision was arrived at at meeting of
the amusement committee. Rehearsals
are being conducted daily. and ii is the
opinion of those who have seen the
Scrbes at work that they VIII make a
hit In theis show which Ia written
entirely for them and contains some
very bright lines. clever comedy and
plenty of action.
one of the features Of the big show
will be a parade headed by brass
band. which the committee is after
now, The parade IL to have many nov
el features which are seldom seen on
the streets OF ogden except al the time
Of carnival or circus.
CITY COUNCIL AND INSURANCE
A meeting between the city council
and Insurance adiuster, Carl Sohied, Is
being arranged for the coming week
according Ia the Information that is
given out by Councilman Peery who has
been advised by Mr. SHE'D that he
VIII be here. The meeting is for the
purpose of discussing certain improve
nenta In the citys fire protection
which has been condemned by the in
surance companies who have raised
Tho rates considerably.
ROMANCE ENDS TROUBLE.
ogden. April 24.-The marriage Of
Roy steel and Florencs Jones wa
rnlcWulzod late yesterday Afternoon
by Hon. Joseph Stanford at his n
nee IN the court house, This mar
riage Is the elimination OF llttl
romance which at one time threaten
,l 10 change the entire course of tn
Hlt OF a young girl
About 10 days ago John Jones faith
er pf the bride IN this case. swore 4
% complaint In the Juvenile cour
ghttgiug the girl with being incorrig
IDLE. Judge Gunnell gave the case hi
personal attention and found a temp
"IarN home for the girl Meantlm
Noung steele who Is a member OF III
ogden IRE department AT station NJ
p Nrpi on paying attention To IN
girl which the father had obtecte
no, lho young man next devoted nj
attention 10 the "old man. and II wa
only few minutes after MS a1nsen
hhd leen gained that the marriag
took place.
HIGH PRIESTS MEETING
Tn regular monthly meeting
ihe high priests quorum OF the W.
nor stake viii be held at the Thii
"urd Westinghouse at II "A. m, Sa
urday Prof w. NJ. Mckcndrlck vi
spcalt on The Duties ana Respons
nlutitF Of High Priest" A fun a
tendance is desired by the presidenc
AN UNWILLING PAssENo CR.
An unwilling passenger on the eas
Nuund Union Pacific train which le
psden last night was John Radcliti
complaining Ofioor a. j. Collar
me state reformatory az Mansfield. {
SONG back 10 finish serving term