The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-02-01
CLUB
! BILL INTRODUCED
Each Owner Would Be Required To
Garry Policy OF $4,000 A.
Protection.

Annapohs.-Fiye bill embracing the
Recommendations Of the Automobile
Club Of Maryland were introduced In
the House Of Delegates. by Delegate
Joseph, OF Baltimore city.
One OF the bills would increase the
number OF magistrates in the Trafilo
Court, the bill reciting that over $50
cases day sometimes are tried in
one court. The bin calls for three
magistrates, two sitting from 10 to 4.
and one holding evening court FRONT
to IL. Each court Is to have deputy
clerk to collect fines and penalties
and make report to g. chief clerk
daily. IS q
It is provided in one Of the bills that
at the time an arrest is made for
motor violation the accused shall be
notified of the charge against him, or
IL his car is tagged such information
shall be given. Trials shall be set for
such q time as shall best serve the
defendant and his witnesses.
| One bill would eliminate all mini
mum fines in order that more discre-
ton might be given the trial magis-
trate. In case Of a machine approach
ing another from the right. at con-
siderable distance from crossing and
travelling at high speed 1t would lose
the right now possessed.
It is provided by one Of the bills
that vehicles may pass other vehicles
on the right as well as left side where
the roadway is Of sufficient width.
The same would hold good on one
way streets of three-car width.
Parking is forbidden on any i'm
proved highway unless there is room
| for two other cans unless machine is
broken down or unloading freight or
passengers.
| A compulsory automobile insurance
bill was among those introduced by
Delegate Joseph and sponsored by the
club Each automobile owner would
be forced to carry insurance OF $500
as protection against personal injury
suffered by another and an additional
Indemnity Of $500 for property dam
age. The Public Service Commission
could waive this proyision in case the
owner showed his financial standing
would protect. A
Delegate Given introduced bill pre-
pared by Comptroller Gordy, making
the Comptroller the custodian Of bonds
of all constitutional and State ofacers.
The act Is not to apply to his own
bond, which shall remain. as hereto
fore, in the custody Of the Governor.
Thirteen bills affecting the rela-
tionship of husband and wife and CIV
ing to the wife in some cases special
Fights and privileges which she does
not at present possess. were intro
duced by Delegate Josepuh.
Among the provisions Is one that
husband may not sue for injuries to
his wife unless she die, in all other
cases she alone to be the plaintiff.
Another provides that husband shall
not be responsible for the wife's busi-
ness bills or in any case where he
would not be responsible were he not
her husband
She is entitled to all money earned
by herself and in case Of divorce or
separation the wife to share equally
with husband in distribution Of prop
erty.
In spite OF late start IS bills were
introduced in the House.
Delegate Callan, Baltimore city, IN
troduced bill making impossible the
placing of a constitutional amendment
referendum before the people ul...l
prior referendum has granted the
right
By the terms of bill introduced by
Delegate Bruce, OF Baltimore city, any
person arrested for State liquor law
violations could plead double jeopardy
If he had been previously arrested by
Federal officers on same charge.
Employees of State institutions would
be eligible to sick and disability PEN
sions after 15-years' service by the
terms of bill introduced by Delegate
Meyers, Of Baltimore.
Delegate John w. Gray introduced
the perennial State office building bill.
This has made its appearance at many
sessions, but has always been success
fully opposed by the Anne Arundel
politicians, because Of the proposition
to locate the building in Baltimore.
Mr.. Gray's bill provides for loan
Of $4,000, 900. one-hak to be issued Au-
gust Is, 1924, and the remainder one
year afterward.
Referendum On State Soldier Bonus
Representatives of the American
Legion said the legion will not ask
State bonus until after the people
have had an opportunity to pass upon
it. Herbert L. Grymes said he Will
prepare bill providing for an amend
ment to the constitution to permit