The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-02-25
JUDGE TURNER FOR FIRST ru.
CALLS ATTENTION TO NEW
STATUTE.
STRESS ON THE ROAD LAW,
Exhaustive Charge On Necessity E.,
The Observance Of Statutes RsI.t
ing to improvement Hiehways--wm
Ridley Foreman.
Mondays Daily.

Judge Turner. of the Circuit Court
this morning gave in charge to tbo
grand jury the recent Long antitin
ping law of Tennessee. This law ~
quires that it be given in specisl
charge to grand juries by the circu,
and criminal judges of the state
Judge Turner's charge this morpng
at the organization of the Febn,arv
term of the court was an exhaustive
one. He covered practically the wbols
range of criminal law and stated that
at future times during the court ba
would probably give in charge to the
jury other statutes.
Especially did Judge Turner stress
the law on working public roads, the
laws against the sale of liquor, against
gaming and for the protection Of the
women of the country.
The charge upon the question Of
public roads, their working, the con.
duct OF drivers of vehicles upon them
etc.. was especially strong and com.
prehensive. It is as follows:
Good public roads are of the great.
est Importance to the people. The
law creates rather elaborate system
for constructing and maintaining them
In this county. A number of princl
pal and subordinate officers, and
overseers are provided for. In order
that this system be efficient, it is e.
sential that each one performs his
duties theoretically and faithfully,
and that he be called to account for
any dereliction. And while l know
of no violation of the road laws 10
which to call your attention, it is your
duty within certain limits to see that
all observe them, and that all render
what is Justly due in the way of ser
vices as an officer or in the capacity
Of hands. The people should have the
full benefit of the large expenditure n
made for highway Improvement.
while upon the public Highways,
The laws with respect to their use
should be carefully observed in order
hat all may be more secure. Driy,
srs OF vehicles upon meeting on turn'
bikes or public roads should turn to
he right, and when going in the same
direction the hindmost should turn to Il
he left. Each driver shall give one
lalf of the road and pass quietly
wedding any conduct calculated to
tighten or disturb animals ridden or
iriven. Upon stopping upon the road
It least half shall be left unobstruct
ID. A violation of these provisions
ubjects one to a fine of from ten to
lfty dollars and Imprisonment at the
discretion of the court.
Automobiles have a right upon the
'ublic highways subject to the fore
oregoing regulations, and it is also
he duty of an automobile driver, upon
meeting a driven or ridden horse
which is about to become frightened
o stop his car until the horse passes
nd upon approaching from the rear
o make known his approach, SLOW
own, and give persons with fright
ned animals an opportunity to control
hem. And no automobile shall be
riven faster than twenty miles per
our on any highway, and within tho
units of Incorporated towns a loWd
maximum speed is provided by ord
ances.
Automobiles, motorcycles, and 9TH
r mechanical power machines must
e registered as provided by law, and
AUST carry front and rear signs fur
ished by the Secretary of State ana
aust have lights attached, and tho
wner Of such machines must pay %
nnual registration fee. A violation
the registration and transfer law
misdemeanor punishable by NM
nd as to these offenses the grana
Try has inquisitorial power. IH
reater part Of the funds arising frOD
lese fees will be expended on D'
Dads of the county where the cor
'ction is made. These laws aIS
ave an important bearing upon 'l'
nestion of liability in case Of certaD
lnds of accidents"
One of the strongest and best gram
lries ever empannelled in this counV
card the charge. William P Rldle'
ne of the foremost farmers OF 'D'
,unty, was appointed foreman oil w
rand jury and the other memOS'
'e as follows: Clay Page, CoiuD
Is Frierson, W. V. Thompson no