Illinois Central Railroad v. Bartle

This was a suit by the administratrix of Thomas Bartle to recover for the pecuniary injury to his next of kin consequent upon his death, alleged to have been caused by the wrongful act, neglect or default of appellant. The declaration contains six counts, variously charging negligence in the management of a locomotive engine at the crossing of the railroad with Broadway avenue in the city of Mattoon, among which are included the charges that no bell was rung or whistle sounded at the crossing as required by law, speed in excess of that allowed by ordinance, neglect to .operate gates as…