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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31

out OF Egypt" These were set phrases
OF the expert, preliminaries to bar
gaining. "One might as we'll carry
round a stolen elephant"
But man who is as familiar with
the game as you are would have little
difficulty. Your integrity is an estab-
lished fact, on both sides Of the water.
You could take 1t to New York as a
copy, and no appraiser would know
the difference. It's worth the attempt.
Id take it to New York myself, but
you see, am fiat broke. Come; what
do you or care about a son-of-a-gun
of a Turk?" drolly.
What do you want for 1t, suppos-
ing it's genuine?" Georges throat was
dry and his voice harsh. His con-
science reused herself, feebly, for it
had been long time since occasion
had necessitated her presence.
Ryanne narrowed his eyes, carefully
balancing the possibilities. Say, one
thousand pounds. 1t is like giving it
away. But when the devil drives, you
know. 1t is beyond any set price; it
Is worth what any collector is willing
to pay for it. l believe / know the
kind of man you are, Mr.. Jones, and
that is why, when l learned you were
in Cairo, l came directly to you. You
would never sell this rug. No. You
would become like a miser over his
gold. You would keep 1t with your
emeralds Il have heard about them,
tool; draw the curtains, lock the
doors, whenever you looked at 1t. Eh?
You would love it for It's own sake,
and not because it is worth so many
thousand pounds. You are sailing in
a few days; that will help. The Pasha
is in Constantinople, and 1t will be
three or four weeks before he hears of
the theft, or the COST" with certain
grimness.
You haven't killed any one?" whis-
pered George.
81 don't know; perhaps. Christian
ity against paganism; the Occidental
permits it." Ryanne made
q SNbIulS W IllcL IG WOulu
submit to whatever moral arraignment
Mr. Jones deemed advisable to make.
But George made none. He rose
hastily, sought his knife and, without
so much as by your leave, slashed the
twine, flung aside the paper, and threw
the rug across the counterpane. 1t
was the Yhiordes. There was not the
slightest doubt in his mind He had
heard it described, he had seen
photograph Of it, he knew its history
and, most vital of all, he owned
good copy of it.
Against temptation that was robust
and energetic and alluring (like the
man who insists upon your having a
drink when you want it and ought not
to have it), what chance had con-
science, grown innocuous in the long
period Of the young mans good be-
navior? Collectors are always honest
before and after that moment arrives
when they want something desperate
y; and George was no more sanity
than his kind. And how deep Ryanne
and his confederates had delved into
human nature, how we'll they could
read and judge it, was made manifest
IN this moment Of Georges moral re-
apse.
Bagdad, the jinns, Sinbad, the Thou
sand and One Nights, Alibaba and the
Good night" George passed down
.ha corridOr to tho adioinipo rooyn
And now, bang! goes Pandora's box.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31

thousand years gone. Ryanne, the
room and its furnishings, all had van
ished, all save the exquisite fabric pat
termed out Of wool and cotton and
knotted with that mingling love and
skill and patience the world knows no
more. He let his hand stray over it.
How many knees had pressed its thick
yet plant substance? How many
strange scenes had it mutely wit
messed, scenes of beauty, Of terror? It
shone under the light like the hide of
healthy hound.
The nerves of a smoker are general
ly made apparent by the rapidity of
his eXhalations. These two, in the
several minutes, had filed the room
with a thick, blue haze; and through
this the elder man eyed the younger
The sign Of the wolf cleaned in his
eyes, but without animosity, modified
as it was by the halffriendly, half.
cynical smile.
I'll risk it," said George finally,
having stepped off the magical carpet,
as 1t were. Il can't give you a thou
sand pounds tonight. l can give you
three hundred, and the balance tomor-
row, between ten and eleven, at
Cooks"
That will be agreeable to me-"
George passed over all the available
cash he had, rolled up the treasure and
tucked it under his arm. That some
where in the world was a true be-
lever, wailing and beating his breast
and calling down from Allah curses
upon the giaour, the dog of an infidel,
who had done this thing, disturbed
George not in the least.
Il say" as he opened the door, "you
must tell me all about the adventure.
1t must have been a thriller"
1T was," replied Ryanne. "The
story will keep. Later, if you care to
hear it"
"Of course" added George, moved
by discretionary thought, this trans.
action is just between you and me-"
"You may lay odds on that" heart.
lily. "Well, good night. See you at
Cooks in the morning"
us. A disgression, perhaps, but more
pertinently an application.
Temptation then no longer at his
shoulder, George began to have
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
Public Schools,

In antiquity the masses of the peo.
pie grew up in ignorance of things
literatg. Public education-the educa.
tion that exists for the masses OF the
people.-began, practically, with John
Calvin's rule in Geneva. from which
time popular education had steadily
gained ground. The free school sys-
tenn had its beginning in Great Brit
ain, about the year 1880, with Robert
Raikes and his Sunday school move
ment. 1t was not until 1860, however,
that the free public schools began to
get itself firmly rooted in the British
Isles. In this country from the start
the idea Of universal education was
championed by Jefferson and other
leaders among US, and the idea has
never ceased to be fundamental with
US, as absolutely necessary to the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
NAMED THE FIKST REQUISITE
Bright Boy May Have Lacked origin
aIlty, But He Surely Had Cor
rect Answer.

This brave man. beloved by all
France, was then buried with full
military honors," a Baltimore boy
read from the lesson, when his name
had been called.
What are military honors' in this
connecticut" the teacher asked. and
several boys seemed to be possessed
CT the right idea.
"And what must one be to receive
such honors?' was the next question.
"A general?" "A hero?" "a cap
tain?" were a few of the tentative re-
plies. Only the bright boy" of the
class remained silent.
Have you no answer, James?" the
teacher suggested, what must one
he?"
why, l should say dead, Miss
Mary" was the reply.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
HAPPENS sometimes.

Get off and let's go to the bali
game"
Il got off the other day Can't re-
peat SO soon."
Then we'll go to the theater to.
night"
Cant 90 that either. The office
plays double-header and we work to
night"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
Poor as a Church Mouse NS

Bending with difficulty to collect a
few obstinate pieces of the bright pa.
per confetti that stuck to the floor,
the old sexton added:
"Of course, these bits of paper are
much more awkward for me to sweep
up than rice. But, even SO, l hope the
confetti fashion has come to stay"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
prevention of the liberty on which the
government is founded.
Odd Case of Friendship.

At the present time a most undsaA
case Of affection between a domicile.
and comparatively wild animal is to
be witnessed at the little English ham,
let of Spoonley, near Market Drayton.
On the farm Of Mr.. William Woodburr
for week or two past, small rough,
somewhat vicious terrier from the
farmstead has been noticed gambolling
In the fields with large well-devel.
oped hare. Such an attachment ia
most uncommon.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
SYNOPSIS.

George Percival Algernon Jones, vice
president OF the Metropolitan Oriental Rug
company of New York, thirstng for ro-
nance, is in Cairo on a business trip.
Horace Ryanne arrives at the hotel in
cairo with a carefully guarded bundle.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
Ingenious Alarm Clock.

A French jeweler has brought ou
an electric alarm clock that will rins
a bell or perform other services one
or more times a day at set houI
every day or only on designated Saya
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31

Red Cross Ball Blue will wash double as
many clothes as any other blue. Don't
put your money into any other. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
AnnronriSte.

what did the bankers bride wear
at the meeting?"
"Oh, some check goods"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
Its Kind,

What interest has the dog in the
case of the poor cat?"
Il guess it is some purr scent"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31
Usual Answer.

Usual Answer.
What is this joy-riding accident
all a5out?"
'The joy riders are about all in"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31

qualms, little chaps, who started buz-
zing into his moral ears with all that
maddening, interminable drone which
makes one marvel however do school
teachers survive their first terms.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-31

take back the rug and refund the
money. The Yhiordes was his, hap.
pen what might. So conscience snufted
out her red lantern and retired.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
Mr.. and Mrs Patrick Henry Kelley

Mr.. and Mrs Patrick Henry Kelley
have issued invitations to the mar
riaRe Of their daughter, Julia Stevens.
TO Ar. Alexander Bruce Belfeid. The
ceremony will be solemn!zed in the
hcme of the bride, 3112 Ea Mar
shall street. Monday morning. Deem
Der 2Srd, at 1880 o clock. Miss KEEL
ley Is one Of the most popular young
ladies on the hill, and Is identified
with many of its clubs and organiza-
tons, serving for years as the presi-
dent CT the Lee Cook w C. T. Y. Her
engagement was formally announced
several weeks ago, at a delightful
luncheon given in her honor.
Mr and Mrs. Robert NJ. Currie, of
Chimborazo Park, entertained last
evening In honor of their younger
daughter, Roberta. Music, dancing
and CAMS made the evening lost en-
toyable, and dainty refres hmerts were
served. The home WIS decorated In
palms, ferns and cut flowers. Among
the younger set present were Misses
Louise Goode, Rosa Burton, Ruth
Fates, Rcbinette Crump, Nellie
rhaup. Ruby Blocker. Hazel Coles
and Messrs. William Ryland, Walker
Crump, Lester Eggieston, William
wiltshire and others.
Miss Fannie Farrell entertained
the Monday Evening Five Hundred
club in her home. 2705 East Frank
lin street, proving herself charming
hostess. Too score was made hv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
CHURCH HILL NEWS
intended for m oss ef h Tho Church Hm
Dsak. o. 'pAessS 10 Nadises 1885,

Boien. Those playing were Misses
Fannie Farrell, Geraldine Cole, Sallie
Hancock, Marie Undertake. Myrtle
Brown. Laura Bear, Fannie Williams
ard Sadie Selden. Messrs. John Be-
len, Edward Dunford, Arthur mar
win. George Shuman. Warfeld Bear,
Frank Cole, Leonard Guy. william
Farrell. Roy Mann, Ingram Robert
sen. Mr.. and Mrs. Farrell. and Mrs.
Arthur Mann.
Mss Sc den will be hostess to the
club on Monday evening. December
23rd, In her home. 27oS East Frank
lin street.
Nr and Mrs Bernard p. Pughnee
Hutchinson. have returned from their
wedding tour ard are at home 10
heir friends, 424 North Thirty-second
street
Mrs. F. Nj. Mcconnell and children,
Ruth, Helen. Frances and Gertrude,
# zoe North Thirty-second street,
loft Fr'day for White sulphur, where
they will be guests of the formers
~ her. Mrs. Harper. for several
Gays
Miss Christine Phaup, Of Mathews,
va Is spending some time rs the
guest her uncle Mr.. Sam Turner,
OF Chimhorazo Park.
Mre bailey Lipscomhe, Of stud
ley. Hanover county, who Nas heo"
tire guest of her brother, Mr.. c. II.
wiltshire Of NORTH Twar.v-s'vfh
st-eet left for her homo Thurs1nv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
ROCkbR|DGE HAS
BIG SCHOOL FAIR

Especial to The Richmond virginian.l
LEXINGTON, VA, Dec, IA sue
cessful School Fair and Teachers In
stitute OF Rockbridge Teachers WAS
held in Lexington this week, the exer-
cises taking place in the spacious au-
ditorium OF the Lexington high school.
MIR. q. w. E4tanger, superintendent OF
se hools for Rockbridge, was at the
head of the enterprise. and ably as
s.sled by MIR. A. Il. tuitZ, corn demon
strator for Rockbridge.
Mure than twenty specimens OF corn,
raised by the boys of Rockhriuge in
accordance with the regulations OF
state. Co-oE ,.-.tion association, were
shown. Ths largest yield on bottom
land was ninety -four bushels to the
acre, raised by Roosevelt Showaiter;
the second WAS ninety bushels TO the
acre. raised by Ralph Echois. On up
land the largest yieid was eighty eight
bushels, raised by John Kinnear, and
the second was eighty-four bushels,
raised by John Patterson.
The high schools of the county We're
pitted against each other for excellence
in general work, and Highland Belle,
OF Kerr Creek. Miss Sallie Dickin-
son, teacher, won. LavesA school at
teac her, won premium for two and
three room school. and Bordens' Run,
near Lexington Miss Ethel Tolley,
teacher, won for one-room school
The School fair and Boys Corn club
we're addressed by Mr. 7. q. Sandy.
state corn demonstration. and by Mrs.
Laura NJ. Read, of Lynchburg, who
talked on Industrial work in rural
schools.
In connection with the school fair
was held the Rockbridge County
Teachers institute. The speakers be-
fore the institute were President Henry
Louis smith. Of Washington and Lee
university; Captain Alpha Bruma ge,
professor of physical culture at the
Virginia Military institute; Mr.. 7. >.
Settle. superintendent of rural ele-
mentary schools Of Virginia, who gave
an illustrated lecture on school pro-
gress, both as to advancement in
school work, and the improvements in
school structures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
CA E Is DISMISS ED,
WOMAN PAYS Ef SITS

Thomas C. Mann. indicted under
the p1ndering act, Daisy Scales being
the chief compla ming witness, was
acquitted in the Hastings court yes
erday, and the woman was ordered to
lay 10th the costs Of the trial. and
Of Detective Sergeant Wiley. who
went to Schenectady. n. Y. TO bring
Mann lack to Richmond According
to The evidence adduced, the girl had
met Mann in cabaret in Paterson, n.
J. Later she came to Richmond, ac-
companied by Mann, Here she ac-
cumulated $40. which she turned over
TO Mann for safekeeping.
He act ounted for every cent of the
money. having deposited 1t with his
boarding house keeper before he left
for Schenectady, and the money was
found intact by the detectives. When
II was brought out that Mann had not
used any Of her money and had not
lived upon her earnings. she was or
fe~et ~ the court to pay all the costs
incident TO the trial. and OF bringing
he prisoner here. The costs were
heavy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14

Temple, Of Henrico county, will be
made this morning BY Sheriff L. H.
Kemp. A formal charge Of absence
from duty without permission has been
lodged against the on Ger.
The matter was first brought to he
attention Of Sheriff Kemp when he
received message over the telephone
from Temples wife. asking him had
he detailed him on spe ial case She
said that she had not seen him since
last Saturday. Fearing that her hus-
band had met with foul play Mrs.
Tempt. requested an of Ger tie detailed
to make a search for him.
County Policeman Robert Tiller was
assigned to the case, and the missin :
man was located In house on North
Third street. Policeman Temple claims
that he was there In search of a man
whom he had under suspicion,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
CLAYTON. l ISMISSED,
MAY RETURN HOME

Henry Clayton. arrested a few days
ago on suspicion of being cheek
flasher, was dismissed yesterday in
Police court. 1t was not proved that
he had complied any offense. JUS
tice Crutchfield advised him to go
home before he fell into real trouble.
But Clay.ons home is in Edinburgh,
Scotland, and he will have far TO
fare. Arthur r. Wilmer, British
vice-oorrul, has interested himself in
the case. and may help the young ma1
to return home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
MEDICAL SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFiC Err

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.
WOODSTOCK, VA, Dec, l5.-The
Shenandoah County Medical society
held their regular quarterly meeting
here yesterday in the parlors OF Hotel
Hoffman. The annual election Of
off,ee took p.ace the following of
whom were elected: President, DIR. S.
> Hoffman, of Woodstock; first vice.
PRESIDENT. DR.. ID. o. Foley, Of Mount
jackson. second vice president. Or. w.
c. Ford. OF Woodstock: secretary and
treasurer, DIR. W. $. Driver, of New
Market Papers were read by Drs.
Thomas Charles Martin, of Washing.
ton. Hunter Mcclure, and Walter Cox,
of Winchester. Prac icaiy all of the
physicians of the C y were present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14

are spending their honeymoon in
New York.
Mrs. E. Southland Shields and little
daughter. OF Lexington. are guests of
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs w.
G. Huntington, in Prince Edward
county.
Miss Rarksdale Is visiting in Sails
burg, ". G..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14

Mrs. Cora Lipecombe. Of WashirE-
ton, was the guest Of her sister. MIS-
William Jenkins, OF North Thirty
second street. Thursday, en- route
home from a visit OF several months
to her son, Mr.. Bailey Lipscombe, OF
Hanover.
Church Notice.
Union Station NJ. r. church, cor
ner Twenty fourth and N streets
Preaching II A. NJ. and r. NJ. Sun
day, by the pastor. Rev. .Asbury
Christian. Sunday-schooi and Bates
Bible cass Q A. II. A cordial well
ccme to all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
Golliday---Roiler.

Especial to The Richmond Virg!nian,)
WOODSTOCK, VA, Dec. 15.-Miss
Nancy Roller. only daughter OF MIR.
and Mrs. w E Roller, was married
20 Mr.. Ernest E. Golliday, yesterday
morning at the home Of the brides
uncle, Mr.. NJ. II. Hotel. on South
Main street. Immediately after the
ceremony MIR, and Mrs. Golliday left
for bridal trip. after which they will
make their hf me near Woodstock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14

Blanks ye!veteen Lotlon--Save labels. $50 votes
Blanks Qulnine Hair Tonie--save labels, $50
votes,
Blanks Wild Cherry Cough Syrup-Ssve carton,
ESQ votes.
Blanks No l Cold and Lagrippe Remedy
Save Carton. $50 votes.
Blanks Headache and Neuralgia TahIets-Save
cartons 100 votes.
Blanks Dime Corn Salve~-Save Carton, 100
votes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
Students--Take Notice.

Best and quickest service to your
homes for holidays, leaves Richmond
500 P M daily. via Southern Ra l.
way, with through sleeping car for
Atlanta and Birmingham, and direct
connections beyond. Also two other
limited rains daily Call or write
ae7 East Main street. Telephone
poS'xnu 90
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
House Party at Beach.

A delightful house party left Nor
folk Thursday TO spend the weekend
at the Wilkinson cottage, Virginia
Beach. MIR. and Mrs. Edward Strib-
ling are chaperoning the party which
includes Misses Mary Urquhart and
Elizabeth Brooke, Miss Anne Ran
doiph, of Baltimore; Miss Polly
Dixon. of Baltimore; Miss Bessie
Howard, Mr.. Isaac johnson, Mr.. Her
man Allyn, Mr.. Tom Reid. Of Phila-
deiphia, and Mr.. Julian Osborne.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
Alexandria Gard Party.

Miss Eliza KincaId Douglas enter
tanned at cards Thursday evening at
her home in Alexandria. Her guests
were Miss Julia Cone, OF Richmond !;
Mrs. j. p. Evans, of Warrenton;
Misses Julia Nicol. Esther Greene.
Cora Shriver Jones, Lola Ashton,
Nellie Uhler, Sophia Tackett and
Me srs. John Barrett, Ward Boswell.
Reauderic Howell. Edmund Hunter.
Milton French, James Sidney Doug
las Jr., and DR. Thornton Ashton.
Albert weddelI, Keith Cariin and
Cecil Sherman. The prizes were won
by Miss Nellie Uhler and MIR. Beau
deric Howell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14
WIFE PHONES FOR
ABSENT HUSBAND
AS RESULT SHERIFF WILL IN
vESTiGATE CONDUCT OF OF
FicER TEMPLE.

An official investigation of the
charges of a serious nature preferred
against Special Policeman Douglas l..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-14

Invitations have been issued b,
Mrs. Norman V. Randolph for tn
marriage of her daughter, Meta Lee
TO Mr.. Augustine Royal Turpin. Tn
ceremony will take place on Saturda,
evening. January Attn. at s o'clocl
in the home of the brides mother
1911 Grove avenue.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-24
Child Lost On Prairie

LEwIsTowN, April ls.-While play
fully chasing prairie dogs and anus
ing himself with out-of.door exercise,
the seven.year-old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. David White OF the Denton
country wandered away last Friday
and soon lost himself in the strange
surrounding Of his parents ranch. A
search was organized as soon as the
boy was missed and for four dnys the
futile sarch was prosecuted.
Yesterday the boy was found lying
out in the open on the Arrow creek
bench cold in DEATH. When fouad he
was about two miles from his home.
He had wandered into the Judith,
where his footsteps were traced ior
q number of miles. Forty neighbors
Joined In the search and hunted all
through the breaks for four days, moi
thinking the boy had wandered GU,
into the open bench.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-24
Chouteau County Republican
Convention.

FORT BENTON, Mont, April q, 1912.
The republican central committee of
Chouteau county hereby directs that q
county convention Of deleg ates. repre-.
sentative of the republican party, be
held at Fort Benton. Montana, on
Saturday, May II. 1912, at 8 O'Clock
p. ~, for the purpose of electiug nine
deleg ates and nine alterua ate deleg ates
to attend the republican state conven
ton to be held at the city of Living.
ston, Montana, May l6, 1912, and for
the transaction of such other business
as may come before the convention.
Deleg ates to said county convention
shall be chosen at precinct primaries
on Wednesday. May g., 1912. the polls
to be open from 2 O'Clock p. m. until
6 o'clock p. m. in each and every pre-
cinct.
Said county convention shall con-
sist of the following number of dele
gates for the several precincts to-wit:
Delegates shall name their altern ate
deleg ates. Delegates and altern ates
must be republicans and residents OF
the precinct they represent,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-24

The representation is based upon
one delegate for every Is votes or
major fraction thereof cast for Con-
gresham Charles N. Pray in 1910,
with at least one delegate from each
precinct in Chouteau county.
Ballots will be supplied to each
precinct on which each republican
voter may express his preference for
the presidential candid ate of his
party. These returns should be can
vassed by the judges of election IL
each precinct, and the result certified
by them to the chairman of the county
central committee. A complete list o.
those voting should be recorded BY
the judges of election.
c. W. MORRISON, Chairman.
G. G. SCHMIDT, Secretary.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-04-24

Importance than road construction, and
the best roads IL neglected soon 60 to
ruin.
1t Ia utterly useless to establish q
state highway system without at the
same time providing an adequate
source Of revenue. Unless there is a
surplus in the treasury for this pur-
pose a special tax should be levied or
a state bond issue should be author
lied. On the theory that automobiles
are destructive to improved roads most
Of the state aid states provide that the
proceeds of automobile licenses over
and above the expenses connected with
issuing such licenses be applied to the
state highway fund and used for the
purpose Of constructing and maintain
ing the roads.