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THE LAKE SHORE NEWS, FRIDAY, MARCIT 11, 1921 PROPOSE STATE LAWS TO PROTECT MOTORIST Crist of Legislative Matters Holds Many Interesting Item.; Would Minimise Auto Theft* In last week's grist of bills brought up in the legislature there are many that will be of intimate concern to automobile owners, drivers and re- pair men. Out of the mass of pro- posed legislation which has__been brought before the law makers it is predicted drastic laws to cover auto- mobile thefts and reckless driving will emerge. • Garages that feature repairing also will find themselves subject to state regulation as to charges and will be compelled to _employ skilled work- men. 7~ _ j Several bills have been introduced making it unlawful to damage or meddle with any motor vehicle. These are aimed at those who steal auto- mobiles or "borrow" them for a joy ride. A bill also makes it possible to prosecute auto "fences" and others who seek to hide identification num- bers and marks on stolen machines. A bill by Representative Phillips would fix punishment for stealing or receiving a stolen automobile at im- prisonment in the penitentiary from ten to twenty years, while in a bill, in- troduced by Representative Turner of Chicago, the automobile is classed as a deadly weapon when it has eau5'ed^be--death of human beings. ics carry a reasonable amount^of in- surance and be ready at any time to tile proof with the secretary of state that the company is complying with provisions of the act. * Sell Through Want Ads The 'bill provides that in such cases it shall be confiscated by the proper authorities and sold, the proceeds to pay cost of proceeding, funeral ex- penses~oT the victim and remainder to be considered as assets of the es- iteâ€"of the deceased. Would Regulate Repair Shops Regulation Jiyâ€"ihe state of those who repair motor vehicles is provided in a bill introdireM. by Representa- tive Gi^sler, which would require all taxicab companies to file with the be licensed by the state and pass such examinations as may be deter- mined to establish their efficiency and ability to do the work. Automo- bile owners hail this bill as a step in the right direction and assert it will wipe out "robber garages." Representative Willisron of Chicago has brought out a bill to curb the persistent Offender of "speed laws and traffic regulations of the state or municipalities. Tt provides that a person found guilty of a second viola- tion of motor vehicle laws shall lose his state license for six months. Clerks of courts of record where such violations are tried and con- viction are-obtained will be required to send official notice of the same to the office of the secretary of (he state that the license may be revoked. EDISON RECREATION Have-You Heard the New Edison Phonograph? We guarantee our prices to be as low as those in Chicago, or at mail order houses. Five styles from which to choose. We repair all Talking â€"=- Machines PATTERSON BROS. 828 Davis St. Phone Evanston 654 EVANSTON, ILLINOIS .MM.,,.,,................................................*.............»â€"«t i â-º ' * ^Do you follow the printer's ink or do you read between the lines? . â€"~~ Absolute facts cannot always be given in type.. Study and imagination are left to be worked out in the reader's mind. -, r -Disparaging the product of another is not our profes- sion or aim. * An exacting actual dollars-and-cents comparative value among motor cars is all we~ask. WhenyouJiave-doiie^-this weTCNOW you will BUY A FORD CAR. Experience is the best teacher. Ask your neighbor who owns a larger car. R. D. CUNNINGHAM Exclusive Dealer M. P. LOUEN -----Sale* Mgivâ€"-~ Phone Evanston 4884 810 Church St. EVANSTON ii i (i I w !| !| I ! i <- ll I I ii !> i I !l ii Ii i > I l I \<» \i i • i M <> II II II 0 (I U (I II 0 II ll II h U <i 0 ll o <â-º 0 <> 0 II II 0 II 0 Bill to Control Taxicabs Another hill by Mr. Williston offers protection to patrons of ' taxicabs from "pirate" drivers. It 'requires all taxi-cab companies to file with the secretary of states indemnity bonds of $10,000 for each cab the company operates, as a guaranty the company will pay nil rlnm;i»f< .fru^Auhicll it 13 liable. This would also apply to per- sonal injury cases and affects motor transportation companies in passen- ger or freight traffic.â€"Whether 4b+v bill will prevent the small- taxicab owner from operating, is a question raised. # ' ' â€"-The bill requires also that compan- You'll save by remodeling now You who have been waiting for lower prices Lefore you laid that hardwood Eoarv renewed those old walls and TdlinglT^Te^roofed the house, or built the garage-^-this message is directed to you. Harry Mitchel 2-PANTS Suits Hade to Order 39 Do you know that lumber and building material prices are down forty pe-râ€"eent? • . Do you know that you can repair or remodel cheaper than at any time in the past five years? _ Do you realize that every day you wait not onlvju^onveniencesvou but costs you real money ? _ Building material prices may come down moreâ€"we think notâ€" but every day you delay in getting the new garage deprives you of the use of it, and causes you to pay out money for garage rent. Every day you delay roofing the home, makes your property more liable to damage from storm. Every day you put off inside repairs the trouble increases and the total expeji^^comks^greater. Do your repairing and remodeling at the present bargainTprices and get the benefit now. Come in today and let us assist you in estimating the cost nnd^fW wyou as to the nest, kind and grade: