The bee., 1916-09-19
JAS. R, RASH WRITES
TIMELY ARTICLE
On the Speed Road Hog and
Advocates Safety First.

Now that we have a few miles Of
good roads, of which we should all
be proud, why not so use them that
the public to whom they belong, may
feel that they are not curse, but a
very great blessingl
Under the law the owners Of auto
mobiles have as much right to use
the highways as do the owners of
horse drawn vehicles-but no more.
Since both have the same rights il
might be well for all of us to become
little more familiar with the law,
and adding thereto little touch Of
the Golden Rule" so conduct our
selves while on the road that the
feeling Of anxiety and dread, which
now pervades the automobile atmoS-
phere, may give place to one of COM
fort and safety. There is no reason
why due regard for the comfort of
Others will not bring its own reward
by getting in them a corresponding
disposition, If the driver Of a mo-
tor car will be conSiderate of the man
with a road wagon, he may expect
consideration from him, but not 9th
erwiSe.
The law says that in meeting or
passing other vehicles speed must be
reduced to IS miles per hour. Why
not obey the law' And if it is very
dusty reduce speed to 8 or 10 miles
per hour and save the occupants of
the wagon or machine going in the
opposite direction from baptism of
dust. Apply the Golden Rule"
and you'll feel better. Tho definition
of the name "road hog" is one who
holds to the middle of the road in
meeting and passing other vehicles or
in being passed. All of these do not
drive automobiles, nor do all drive
horse-drawn vehicle.
Let US all so conduct ourselves
that the "road hog will become ex
tinct in this county.
1t is the duty Of every driver,
whether of wagon, buggy or automo.
bile, when overtaken by another ve-
hcle to turn 10 the right and allow
free passage on his lett as soon as
you hear the signal turn out to the
right. Should you turn to the left
and cause accident you will be liable
for damage. Do not turn to the left.
In going around corners where
road traffic cannot be seen, the law
says more than eight miles an hour
Is excessive.
Again il says, "No unnecessary
blast Of sigpal on any highway shall
be given. Don't scold with the auto
signal. TO avoid this drivers of
horse drawn vehicles, upon hearing
the signal should look around or
show by their actions that they have
heard and will give the road as quick
ly as possible. or by the time the
passageway is needed. Drivers of
hore.drawn vehicles are subject to a
fine if they hold the road unneees.
sarily.
A drunken man operating a motor
vehicle is subject to a fine of from
$i5 to $50. Have him arrested
Running a motor car without
lights after sunset is contrary to law.
Bare lights are very dangerous. Go
slow and avoid accidents. Use dim
mers il you are able to buy them.
No person under 10 years of age
has the right to operate a motor We
hicle unless accompanied by parent,
guardian or some person over Fl
years of age who goes with the con-
sent Of parents or guardian Our
roads SO far are the best / have ever
seen and we ought to cooperate
with the Fiscal Court in trying to
keep them good
If owners and drivers of automo-
blles persist in sticking to the center
Of the road they will very soon make
two ruts or cutters that will take the
water and impair the road and leave
The surface rough and uneven. Don't !