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Show TERRITORIAL TALK. From the Enquirer: We learn from an authentic source that 150 miles more of the Southern Railroad is the work bid? out next year. It is definitely understood that road will continue to extend until it connects with the Southern Pacific. <br><br> From the Junction: An "organ-tuner" is visiting families in Ogden, during the absence of the heads thereof. When he begins asking about domestic affairs, the cue has been given for telling him to take a walk. <br><br> Brigham City, Nov. 15 -- Dan Wight was fatally shot by Bill Bailey near Corinne, about five o'clock last evening. They were quarreling over a young lady in company with Wight. Both were under the influence of liquor. Bailey placed himself under the protection of the sheriff. Wight died soon after two o'clock. Since receiving the above telegram we have gleaned further particulars in regard to the terrible affair. From all we can learn it seems that Wight and another young man, whose name we did not learn, started from Brigham City to Corinne, for the purpose of bringing over a couple of young ladies to witness the panorama, which was to show in the former city that evening. On the way they were joined by Bailey, who was on horseback. When they arrived at Corinne, Wight and Bailey played several games of billiards together, besides taking sundry drinks. Finally Wight and his companion started back to Brigham City with their horses and wagon, accompanied by the two ladies; Bailey also going along on horseback. When within about four miles of Brigham, Wight became angry at his horses and used language which Bailey considered unbecoming in the presence of ladies. He remonstrated with Wight, who told Bailey if he wanted to fight to come on at the same time stopping his team and getting out of the wagon. Bailey then dismounted and the two immediately clinched. During the struggle Wight, besides using some very abusive language towards Bailey, bit him in the upper lip and on the cheek. Bailey called on him to desist, but Wight still retained his tooth hold upon Bailey's cheek. The latter then drew a pistol and fired three shots into Wight. The first shot took effect in Wight's left side, the second lodged in his left leg, above the knee, and the third located itself in the calf of the same leg. Thus ended the fracas, and Wight resumed his seat in the wagon, Bailey following behind. Wight, however, soon began to feel the effect of his wounds, and delivering the ladies to his companion he laid down in the wagon. When the party arrived in Brigham City, Bailey gave himself up to the sheriff and Wight was taken to his home. Dr. C. L. Anderson and H. C. Wardleigh were telegraphed for, who immediately started for Brigham City, but when they arrived, the young man was rapidly sinking, and at 2:15 yesterday morning he passed away from the effects of the first shot. The sheriff, as soon as Bailey delivered himself, locked him up, and it was not until 7 o'clock yesterday morning, that the prisoner learned of the fatal result. <br><br> From the News: A movement is on foot to parallel the Utah Southern Railroad for a distance of five miles, by extending the recently constructed narrow gauge line, now connecting Springville with the Pleasant Valley Coal Mine from the former point to Provo. The company owning the P. V. line have made a proposition to the citizens of Provo, which the latter are now considering, that they (the people) purchase the right of way between the two cities, in consideration of the railroad company's building the line thereon. The advantages promised to Provo are a reduction in the price of coal, lumber, rock and other shipments from the canyons near Springville and the surrounding neighborhood, and cheaper rates of general transportation than are now offered by the Utah Southern. <br><br> A plan lately inaugurated in Ogden, is recommended to the sneaking inquisitive information hunters of the official machine in this city. In the "Junction city" a woman goes around to private residences peddling buttons, jewelry, etc., and as she sounds the praises of her wares she incidentally inquires as to the family relations of her listeners. <br><br> S. W. Sears, Esq., returned from his visit to Europe, where he succeeded in perfecting arrangements for the shipping of grain from Utah direct to the ports of the Old World. He is now in good health, but suffered during his absence from a very severe attack of rheumatism. We join his many friends in congratulations on his successful trip and safe return. <br><br> Bill Bailey, who shot and killed Dan Wight, near Corinne the other day, arrived in Salt Lake yesterday morning in charge of Sheriff Loveland, of Box Elder County, and was lodged in the city jail. He will remain there to await the action of the grand jury. <br><br> The approval of President A. M. Cannon, and the sanction of Elder Joseph Standing's father having been obtained, a movement has been inaugurated by the Y. M. M. I. A. to erect a monument to the memory of the honored martyr, and to raise means for that purpose the officials of the several societies are requested (with permission of their Bishops) to take up subscriptions, allowing no person to donate more than 25 cents, and barring no one from the privilege of contributing. Accounts should be strictly kept and collections forwarded to John W. Taylor at Deseret News office, before the last of November. The next term of the Third District court, commencing on the first Monday in December, will be held in Ogden. <br><br> From the Herald: The sneak business of hunting up testimony continues. Frail woman has now joined the gang and is doing her share. The prospectus of a monthly magazine to be known as the Utah Farmer is out. The work is to be done by the Star Printing Company. They talk about evil influences and kindred subjects, but if a city the size of Salt Lake can be found, in which there are as few crimes, as little drunkenness, and as general good deportment, we have yet to hear of it. For weeks past the jail has had scarcely any inmates, and when it is remembered that times are improving, the few cases of drunkenness recorded, and the general quiet, may give some idea of the order of this city. |