New Britain herald., 1917-06-30

are blurred by dust, mud or greass. The law as 1t pertains to tho speed of a motor vehicle gives the prosecuting attorney large degree of latitude as it states that the sped must not be. greater than Is reasonable and prop CT. having regard to the width, traf- flo and use of the highway, or 70 As to endanger the life or limb of any per- son." Continuing this law provides that if any vehicle maintains . speed of thirty miles an hour for one-quar- ter of a mile, or if such rate of speed exceeds twenty miles an hour for . quarter of mile through the thickly settled portion of any town where tho buildings average less than 100 feet apart shall be deemed prima facie evidence of reckless driving
 To use a motor vehicle without the permission of the owner makes the culprtt liable to a line of not less than $50 or more than $10O for the first offense. A prison sentence from one to ten years is provided for subss- quent offenses. A similar fine is pro- vfded for people guilty of operating motor vehicle while under the infiu- ence of liquor or drugs and like pen- atty may be meted out to any one who tampers with or starts the motor of any vehicle without the owners permission.
 Any person who causes injury to another's person or property shall stop and ascertain the damage and give his name, etc. A new and decid- edly important law is one pertaining to reports of accidents This states that the operator of any motor vehicle involved in any accident resulting in personal injury or apparent property damage to the excess of $1O shall. within twenty -four~hours, make a written report of the accident to the commissioner. This section is to be rigidly enforced.
 A fine of between 35 and $25 is provided in case a person is found guilty of throwing any thing at a passing auto.
 Under the terms of the law hero- after all vehicles using the highway at night except a load of hay. must dis play light. This refers to bicycles as we'll as carriages and wagons. This light must be of sufficient brilliancy to be seen at a distance of 200 feet.
 In case any one having knowingly caused injury to another and refuses to stop and assist or give his name, etc., Is subject to fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for six months or both.
 The law provides that ali vehicles constructed so that the driver has not a clear view to the rear must be equipped with a mirror. This applies chiefly to trucks and vans.
 < 2..&. ~AA AS> N~. which should be understood is that the judge of every court, whenever a man is convicted of drunkenness, judged holds an operators licen4e If he does it shall be the duty of the judge to report this fact, together with a record of the conviction. to the state commissioner within forty eight hours. The commissioner will then revoke the license flor a period of not less than one year." subject to ap- peals. The law furthermore states that mo operators license shall be granted to person convicted of drunkenness until one year from tho date of such conviction has elapsed
 Sec. 34 of the act states that the motor vehicle law shall be construed with reason and in manner to cause no undue hardship to any per- son who is not willfully or knowing ly guilty of . violation thereof"
 
 As President Wilson so aptly states: ''The Time Is Short. Recruits can ap- ply to local officers for enlistment.
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 The sight of military encampment in Walnut Hill park is novel in tho extreme. It will make the park . much more popular place during the next few days.
 Nh the line of public improvements there is one section of roadway in the city that is in deplorable shape and needs immediate attention. It is that section of East street between East Main street and the railroad crossing Near old Pratt station the roadbed has been badly heaved by the winter frosts until it has become a series of ruts and hummocks. re- sembling nothing more than the bumps on the Chelkoot Pass at some short resort or fair. Inasmuch as this highway Is one of the principal arteries of travel leading into the city from Hartford it should be kept in better condition. If local author ities are not at fault they should call the attention of the state highway commissioner to conditions.
 
 Another public improvement need ed badly is the driveway entrance to Fairvie-y cemetery on Smalley street. The gutter and passway is paved with rough cobble stones and there Is also a sharp incline at this point, making a most unpleasant spot for hacks, carriages or automobiles to pass. l,,% x,o~., little f1ia could