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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
TWO DAYS TO AMERICUS
WAS TRIP OF FLANDERS
Alabama Mud Delays Party
Greatly.

Slpt Tullis and Chief ]. Fl. Clark OF
the Americas telephone exchange,
came in yesterday on an auto "trip
from Montgomery, Ala, having cover
ed the circuitous route of nearly 175
miles in two days They returned
aboard the Bell Co.'S toll line repair
car. FLANDERS Twenty" and made
very good time except in the black
mud belt below Montgomery, where a
whole day was consumed in covering
forty miles of space While there are
many auto lines out of Americas, in
all directions, this is probably the
first trip made from Montgomery here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
COBURN'S BIG MINSTREAIS
MATINEE AND NIGHT
win Delight an Americas Audience
Friday.

Americas wild take it minstrel
eticah!y Friday when Coburns Min
strels, the old favofites, come for two
performances, matinee and night. The
saying that "All minstrel shows are
alike does not hold good with Joe
Coburn's attraction for the reason that
he always brings a new show every
year, new faces, new novelty and com
edy features, new scenery, costumes
music and comedians. The performers
must be dive ones, their work clean
and artistic. their music, jokes and
acts the latest, or there is no place
for them with the big show. Coburns
minstrels never disappoint, never fail
to Please, and never break a contract.
either with the manager or the public.
It's good, wholesome, clean attract
ion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
AMERICIS in MIDST OF
FINAL CITY ELECTION
Last Dash at the Polls That
Today.

Today is the final election of the
year-positively the very last one
and the able voter will grid up his
loins for the final dash at the polls, as
h will have long rest after this
time Today the election but confirms
the action of the recent primary fol
city officials, etc.
And the democratic voters viii rail-
ly strong therein, supporting only the
regular nominees.
The official bal-ot will contain the
names of ]. E. Mathis for mayor; L.
G. Council, G. w Riley and c. J.
White for aldermen; T. N. Hawkes.
for city clerk, and j. J. Holiday and
"A. T. Oliver, for police commissioners
These are the nominees of the re-
cent democratic primary for whom 4
majority of the white voters of Ameri-
Gus cast their ballots.
And the action of the primary, un-
der the rules OF which all of the can
didates announced, the winning IS
we'll as the defeated ones-will be full
ly carried out today. There are 337
voters registered, of which number
325 are white democrats, and u are
colored voters.
The polls viii be opened at 9 O'Clock
and close at p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
New Books.

The UncrOwned King, Harold Bell
Wright NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S a
The Mistress Of Shenstone, Flor
eHce /. Barclay ............ 1.3;
The Wheels Of Time. Florence l..
Barclay Observation-Disclosures. 81
The Rosary. Florence L. Bar
cay Observation-Disclosures. 1.35
The Rules Of the Gme. Stewart
Edward White .............. 1.4(
The Gift Wife. Rupert Hughes. IL;
The nlustrious Prince. L. Phil
Ups Oppenheim ............. Is,
TIE window at White Cat Mary
R03erts Rhinehart ......... 30
Hilda Of the Hippodrome, Paine. Is,
alax. Catherine Cecil Thurston. 49,
The Girl OF the Llmberost. Gene
StratOn-Porter .............. 1.2(
The Lost Ambassador, f. Phillips
OpDenheim Observation-Disclosures. 1.3-
The seige Of the Seven suitors.
Meredith Nicholson .........1.3-
Ratledge Rides None. viii L.
Comfort observation-disclosures. 49,
AIsa Page. Robert W. Chambers. 1.3=
The Butterfly Man, George Barr
McCutcheon ...............d.25
First Love Marie Van Worst .... 49,
The Better Man. Cyrus Townsend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Library suits at AlIisOn's.
FORD ROADSTER is BOUGHT
OF AGENCY IN AMERICAS

Mr. B. R. Adams, of Montezuma, was
in Americus yesterday and bought OF
Clark & Johnson, local agents, a hand
some Ford Roadster" for $3.50. This
is very speedy and popular car and
the Clark & Johnson agency expects
to place other orders here as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
LOST.

Blight head of behorned cattle brand
ed with circular bar ON hip. Informal
ton leading TO recovery will be liber
ally rewarded. Farmers Cotton Oil
20. CIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
ILLNESS OF MRS. LITTLET0N
SAID TO BE CRITICAL
Aged Americas Woman Stricken nj
Dawson.

Mrs. Edwar dLittleton of Americas
is extremely ill at Dawson, where she
has been visiting relatives, and he
condition yesterday was reported as
very critical, with probably slight
chance of recovery. Pneumonia de-
yeloped recently and it is feared that
she may not survive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
DAILY MARKETS.

Corrected Daily by l. G. Counc;D
Americas, Ga, Dec. IS, 1910.
We quote the market as follows:
NEW YORK MARKET.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
RECEIPTS IN AMERICUs.

The only place in town where you
can get first-class Engraving ON your
silver or gold. Daniels, the JeweIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

f. w. Moore registered from Angus
ia yesterday among the guests of tn,
Windsor hotel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Office chairs, at AllisOn's.

MIR. William M Jones is recovering
from recent Illness, having been con
fined to his home here for the past
three or four days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Diamond Rings and Brooches a
prices that cannot be duplicated.
Daniels, the JeWeIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Hall racks at AIIisOn's.

Americas democrats Will rally strong
at the polls today and vote the demo-
cratic ii ket, the nominees of the re-
cent primary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Fancy lamps at AllisOn's.

Mr. A. C. Maye was a prominent
citizen Of Cuthbert spending yester-
day in Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

All beading brands of sc and loo
cigars in boxes of 20 for Xmas trade
at sDodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Mrs Minnie Vann, of Waycross, ar
rived yesterday upon a visit of few
days in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Get other prices and you will be
convinced that we sell 1t for less.
Daniels, the JeweIer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Art spares, rugs, at AllisOn's.

G. r. Maddox, of Savannah was
among the large number of visitors in
Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

See those beautiful new dresses nj
PinkstOn's, just received. Under the
Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Miss Ella Voss has returned to
Columbus after visit of two or three
days to relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Small lot of beautiful dresses re.
ctiyed today. PinkstOn Co., under the
Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Mr.. Fred B. Arthur returned 10
Americas yesterday from st. Andrews
Bay, Fla. where he spent a day or
two upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Brady NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1.3;
Burning Daylight, Jack London. Is;
Keith of the Border, Randall Par
IRISH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1.3'
A Splendid Hazard, Harold Mac
Grath ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.3;
Deep in the Piney Woods, ]. w.
Church Observation-Disclosures. 125
Flamsted Quarries, Mary f. Wal
der .................. 1.3j
The Steering Wheel, Robert Alex
ander Wason ................ l.3;
Simon. the Jester, w. J. Locke. ID;
Christmas Mystery, w. j. Locke. =
The Dawn of Galilee, Ralph Con-
nor .................. sc
The Angel and the Star, Ralph
Conner Observation-Disclosures. 2;
Quiet Talks About the Tempter,
S. ID. Gordon ............ =.
John Bulls Other Island, Bernard
Shaw l.9C
Thoughts From Materiinck 49,. 1.2C
Man and Superhuman, Bernard
Shaw Observation-Disclosures. II.
Mary Magdalene, Maeterlinck -. 125
Peer Gynt, Maeterlinck, ...... 1.2C
The Spirit OF America, Henry Van
Dyke .......'. .......... %
Salomy James, Bret Harte ....... TOO
The Man Higher Up, Henry Rus
sell Meteor 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

One hundred dozen fOur-pIy linen
collars at zoe per doz. w. ]. JOsey.
13-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
SAVANNAH SPOTS,
AMERICUS MARKET,
LIYERP0OI, MARKET

Liverpool Spots-Middling uplands
8 GOD. Dull.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

XMAS stationery in beautiful boxes
Doc up. Fountain Pens from $100 To
$500, at Uodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

The trouble about buying votes i!
that there's always the devil to pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
PAY YOUR GAS AND ELECTRIC
BILLS.

Bills for November service are now
due and unless same are paid at our
office by the 18th service will be dis
continued without further notice.
AMERICUS LIGHT & RAILWAY co,
1876
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Mirror smoking stands at $500 each.
Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

E. C. Hutchinson, of Columbia S. c.,
is in the city upon business, coming
yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Save you big money in sterlin,2
silver toilet articles. Dodson's Phar.
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

w. G. Bryant and Paul Gregory
came UP from Albany to spend tht
day here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

B. H. Kimbrough came over yester-
day from Columbus, spending the
day in Americas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

DQST-White pointer dog slightly tick
marked, with knot on left frotn ankle.
For reward apply to DR.. Wade Cham
bliss, Or to j. w. Moulton, Jr., Buena
Vista, r. F. d. 11-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Music racks at AlIisOn's.

Clarance j. Owens of Washington
is in the city, a guest of the Windsor
hotel while here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Misses Isabelle and Bthel Story, of
Baena Vista. We're shopping here on
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Messrs. Robert w. Trusselle and ]
H. Collier, two we'll known citizens 0
Talbotton, were visitors in Americas
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Travelling Sets, Guns and Collars
Boxes, Manicure Sets. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

A writing desk will please her. Ali.
sons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

China sets, so to $50 pieces, at Ali.
sons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Sterling Silver Novelties of MI
kinds at Daniels, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Chiff0rObes at AIlisOn'S.

Gold decorated cake plates $3.50
each, desert pilates $500 a set, bread
and butter $500 set, baking dishes
$3.50 each, at Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Want Column
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

FOR SALE-Ginning Outfit Cheap.
70-SaW Gin with Is h.-p engine and
boiler, in good condition. If you need
one on your place it win be to your
interest to see me at once. A. G.
Crockett, Americus, Ga. 15-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Many a fellow blows himself till h,
feels blue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Capt J. H. Fulford came over yes
terday from Dawson, having business
Of Importance here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

, Chocolate sets at AIlisOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Hand painted Japanese ware at Ali.
sons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Tea sets, many designs, at Allison's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Supt. H. B. Grimshaw of the Fifth
division of the Seaboard railway, was
in Americas yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Fountain Pens make ideal Christmas
presents. We Lave the Waterman's
Ideal and Self-Filler. Conklin's Self
Filler to suit all. Holidays Book
Store.
Supt. H. B. Grimshaw of the Fifth
division of the Seaboard railway, was
in Americas yesterday.
Cali and see our Mems Ease Shoes.
The best work shoe In Americas. w. j.
JOsey. 92.eOd
Baby carriages at AIlisOn's.
B. A. Renfroe came with others from
Columbus having business in Americas
yesterday.
Doll carriages at AliSOn's.
Some beautiful new dresses receiv-
ed today. PinkStOn Co., under the
Windsor.
Miss Michele Tichnor and Miss Nell
la Cutliff, of Albany, are guests of Mrs.
William NJ. Jones at her home on
Rees Park.
Book eases ut AllisOn's.
Come in and let us show you our
Xmas stock. Bell, THE Jewe1er.
The trouble about buying votes is
that there's always the devil to pay.
Travelling Sets, Cuns and Collars
Boxes, Manicure Sets. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

The Rose in the Ring, George
Barr McCutcheOn ........ 1.35
The Master of the Vineyard, Myr-
tie Reed Observation-Disclosures. 1.50
a Spinner in the Sun, Myrtle
Reed, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1.oU
Flower of the Dusk, Myrtle Reed 1.59
Al, the Sign of the Jack-'o-Lan-
tern, Myrtle Reed ........... 80
Old Rose and Silver, Myrtle
Reed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.5O
Lavender and Old Lace, Myrtle
fteeu '.'...'......... .-........ .oU
African Game Trails, Theodore
Roosevelt ............... 400
Illustrated Books.
Lady of the Lake, Howard, Chand-
Ter Christy .......... 300
Pictures in Color, Fisher ....... $50
Lovely Woman, Fisher and 9th
ers Observation-Disclosures. $50
Gir's HUT Observation-Disclosures. 300
The Girl I Loved, Howard Chand-
Ter Christy ................. 2.39
An Old Sweetheart of Mine, How
ard Chandler Christy ........ 200
While the Heart Beats Young,
Howard Chandler Christy -. 2.50
We have some 800 volumes of re-
cent fiction at soc per volume, for
merly $3.50 per volume.
Forsyth Street,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Lounges, davenports, at Allison's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Call and see our Mems Ease Shoes.
The best work shoe In Americas. w. j.
JOsey. a2.eOd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Mr. s. M. Wellborn, with the Cen
trail of Georgia railway at Columbus.
was in Americus yesterday on bust
ness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Rocking chairs at AIlisOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Roller top desks at AIIison's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

China closets at AIIisOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Book eases at AIIison's.

Come i'm and let us show you our
Xmas stock. Bell, THE Jewe1er.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

FOUND-At Baptist church Sunday
gold crescent with pearls and chdI
diamond. Owner apply at Times-Re-
|corder.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

FOR RENT-Five room house close
in. Address "A. NJ Perdue, 22I 3Iack-
son street. Z 8a3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Leather suit eases at AlIison's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

FOR RENT-A large and spacious
store on Lee street, suitable for any
business. Terms reasonable. P. o.
Box 165. 19-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

WANTED-At once 400 or 500 Corno
or oat sacks. Harold Bros. 1922
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
FOR QUICK LOAN.

$1,25O0O clients money in my hands
for quick loan, three or more years
Apply at once. w. NJ. HARPER,
zo-lm Attorney at Law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Miss Michele Tichnor and Miss Nell
la Cutliff, of Albany, are guests of Mrs
William NJ. Jones at her home on
Rees Park.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
THOSE WHO COME AND GO.

Mrs. Minnie Vann, of Waycross, ar
rived yesterday upon a visit of "a few
days in Americas.
Fancy lamps at AlllsOn's.
Mr.. A. C. Maye was a prominent
citizen Of Cuthbert spending yester-
day in Americas
Chocolate sets at AIlisOn's.
E. C. Hutchinson, of Columbia S. c.,
is in the city upon business, coming
yesterday
Salad sets at AIIisOn's.
Capt. J. Fl. Fulford came over yes
terday from Dawson, having business
Of Importance here
Leather suit eases Mt AllisOn's.
Mr.. s. M. Wellborn, with the Cen
trail of Georgia railway at Columbus,
was in Americus yesterday on bust
ness.
EUDpvpAnV TNUTTCN u,n nuC IN
FORMAL OPENING AT ANSLEY'S
NEW STORE TONIGHT, Z TO 10
O'CLOCK.
Hand painted Japanese ware at ALI
sons.
w. G. Bryant and Paul Gregory
came up from Albany to spend the
day here yesterday.
Morris chairs, see them at AlIisOn's.
B. H. KimbrOugh came over yester-
day from Columbus, spending the
udy III kAIucFtCuS.
Music racks at AlIisOn's.
Clar91ce j. Owens, of Washington
is in the city, a guest of the Windsor
hotel while here.
China closets at AIlisOn's.
PAY YOUR GAS AND ELECTRIC
BILLS.
Bills for November service are now
due and unless same are paid at our
| office by the 18th service will be dis
continued without further notice.
AMERICUS LIGHT & RAILWAY co.
| 1876
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

B. A. Renfroe came with others from
Columbus having business in Americas
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14

Baby carriages at AllisOn's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-14
Doll carriages at AIIisOn's.

Some beautiful new dresses receiV-
ed today. PinkStOn Co., under the
Windsor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-25

The Duchess OF lsoxburghe. who was
May Goeiet Of New York. and the
Duchess of Buceleuch are warm
friends OF Queen Mary of England,
The story goes that they will aid the
present queen In Kidding the court of
men and women who. enjoyed the ia,
vor OF King Edward VII. but who
ordinarily would. NOT be received In
select social circles "phe free and
easy" members OF King Edward Wis
court. II IL said, are Doomed TO social
Oblivion and the former Miss GoeIet
will assist In the revision OF the court
list. The Duchess of Roxburgne occu-
pies an enviable position. She was adj
nired by King Edward VII, but for
several years has been q warm friend
of the woman who now Is queen. She
aud her husband associated much with
the lrince and Princess OF Wales. and
the four found much In common.
Though as Princess OF Wales the pres
ent queen seemed 10 care little for so.
ciety. she already has shows stern
mind and a thorough appreciation ~
the social problems ahead OF her and
has assumed with much vigor The
management of the court ceremonies.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-25
Teaches Correct Spseeh.

A woman of culture and travel has
made glorious success teaching cor
rect speech, says the Delineator. 1t Ii
surprising how much incorrect speech
there Is among our educated people
They cling to proyincialisms, incorrect
pronunciations, wrong use OF words
and unmusical intonations. The south.
erner holds TO the soft r-less utterance
OF bis NANNY" days, the middle west.
erner hattens all his vowels, and the
Bostonian throws his RS completely
out OF joint. This woman undertook
to correct such errors and teach pure.
perfect English speech to a few young
women. She became 80 successful that
she was compelled to start a school OF
correct English, which has grown to
great proportions. This particularly
promising field is open In every town
In America.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-25

The opening Of the courts in an as
size town IN England Is always great
day for the residents. The procession
10 the church where the judge says
his prayers aud listens to u honlily.
the march to the court. with the at
tentlant jayelin men AUD the braying
OF trumpets-the men in wigs and
gowns-till the rustic mind with the
sense of awe and the majesty Ut JUS
tice II Is related in MIR Thomas Ed
ward Crispe's book. "reminiscences
of n X. c." that il farmer once took
his son into the crown court.
On The bench WAS the Baron Cl,mshy.
gorgeous In scarlet and ermine. statu-
esque and motionless The yokei gazed
with open mouth ut the Respondent
figure on the raised dais Suddenly
the baron moved his hand from right
TO left and left to right.
why, feyther." said the boy. its
aloive"
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-25
SPEED RIGHTS
| Of PHYSICIANS
MATTER is BROUGHT TO THE AT.
TENTloN or COURT AT
TORONTO
MUCH misunderstood
Doctors Must Prove Urgency OF Call
When Called Upon to Do So
Police Have Long
Been Annoyed.

Toronto, July 24Just what rate
| of speed should be allowed physi-
clan when responding to profes-
sional call in which life is at stake
always an interesting problem for
city authorities. has been taken up in
Toronto, Ontario. letter respect.
ing the matter was recently issued by
| the deputy chief constable of that
city, in which he declares, in effect,
thar the police should, in every case
| take steps to identify the speeder and
place him before magistrate for a
| decision as to the merits OF the case.
The letter follows:
From inquiries reaching this office
the public are apparently being mis-.
led, and the members of the medical
profession probably enticed into
trouble through published statements
! to the effect that the policee have
been instructed to take no notice OF
medical men exceeding the speed
limit when answering urgent profes.
Sional calls.
mo such instructions have been is.
, sued to the police, nor are they like
ly to be, as. apart altogether from the
question Of the wisdom of permitting
the police to discriminate in favor
/ of particular classes in carrying out
the law, the suggestion is imprac.
ticable. inasmuch as It would be inn
possible for policeman to say that
the driver of fast speeding automo.
bile was a doctor and that he was
answering an urgent professional call
and the proposal that he follow the
driver to his destination and accept
any staement he may choose to make
regarding the matter Is too silly to
be even humorous
No medical man has ever been
convicted, no matter at what rate ne
travelled who has been able to show
the magistrate by reasonable evi.
dence that he was answering an
urgent call. That, however, is mat
ter for the discretion Of the magis-
trate on the bench, not for the discre-1
ton Of the constable on the street.
A very dangerous element would be
introduced into the administration of
the law il the police were permitted
to usurp the functions of the court. y