Evening journal., 1922-11-17
LOOK AT MANNED
END SPEEDING
Judge Favor Detroit's Men
tai Torture" Plan to
Save Tots
ALSO WOULD TAKE
KILLERS TO MORGUE

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Copyright. 1922, by United Press)
The Detroit plan" of Furnishing
speeders and reckless drivers by
making them look at manned chill
dren and at bodies OF automobile
victims, met with hearty endorse
ment today from traffic court judges
and other officials In many repre-
sentative cities of the country.
The idea of inhicting this mental
torture originated by Judge Charles
PIT into effect in other communities
where the speed menace has become
a grave problem. according TO state
ments gathered by the United Pres
Il Is also suggested that similar
penalties be inflicted on parents who
let their children wander in the
street. Only two of the judges ask
ed for opinions. declared against
Judge Bartlett's method.
Oklahoma City-Chief Of Police
W. J. Clarke said Judge Bartletts
idea was excellent and that Okla
homa City speeders would be sub
jccted to similar punishment.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Sergeant A.
j. Murray, head Of the police trano
department, said Judge Bartlett did
the right thing Murray believes
many parents should he punished
similarly for letting childrep run
carelessly about the streets.
ington-Municipa Court
Judge Robert E. Mattingley: "An
excellent idea, Much better than
hning."
Boston-"The sight OF crippled
and msined children undoubtedly
would have a salutary effect on reck-
less automobile drivers" said Frank
4. Goodwin state registrar of motor
vehicles.
Denver-Police Judge Rice said:
1T would do good for those who\sec
the injured children and ! don't
think they would ever be arrested
again for violation OF traffic rules"
Portland, Ore.-"That's a mighty
good plan. Take to the mOrgue
.oo," said Municipal Judge f. X.
Wall. Reckless drivers ought TO see
heir own victims and the victims OF
other drivers like themselves"
Philadelphia Judge Willis J..
Mai-in said he couldn't see the adj
OF the Detroit mental tor
nent plan unless the prisoners are
cry sentimental.
New York; am in favor OF Sc
'ere penalties for speeders and
others who run down people reck-
essly in the streets" said Judge
Iohn F. Mcintyre of General Ses-
ions.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. - Magistrate
NJ. J. Ruddy called the Detroit plan
nonsense" adding men who run
down little children haven't any
or any brains. Judges
ought 70 put them in Jail. .,
Atlanta. Ga.-Acting Recorder L.
T. Hunter: or course in itself #
will not stop violations hut it will
cave an indelible impression on the
minds OF people who. drive"
ST. Louis.-Judge George Mix:
MY only regret is that the law
Doesn't allow me to imprison viola
ors or impound their machines.
ines are TOO light n penalty"
Houston-"The Idea Is unique,
orceeul and daring and should have
good effect in Detroit" said 0oun-
y Judge Chester II. Bryan.
Des Moincs. Iowa-"It's an ex-
'llent idea. but we wouldn't have 9
lthor.ty to do IT," said Municipal "
Idge r. s. Hellers. I'VE might. u
owever, give the speeders the al ]
rnative NJ going to jail or going
the hospitals. We are liable to
Y It here"
PittshurEh-Trahlc Court Judge J. /
alph Park: 81 am in hearty sym Z
athy with any reasonable method 2
lat viii impress on every driver the '
Importance of careful driving" ?