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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22
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hh ONT you think, dear, that II
l0) would be nice to spend our Christ
- mas in Florida?"
Mr.. and Mrs. Whittier were sitting
in their coy back parlor. AS she
spoke Mrs. Whittier turned to her hus-
band with an anxious look OF interro-
cation.
Never" exclaimed Whittier Why,
we couldn't afford it. What an idea!
| couldn't dream Of such thing FLOR
ida! should say mott"
Il merely mentioned the matter,
aid Mrs. whittier seeing her error
1t is of no special consequence
At the same time she eyed sadly a
lackage of time tables and steamboat
Circulars that for the past week she
had been surreptitiously collecting. To
6, to Florida had been the dream OF
months. And now II was ruthessIy
Shattered.
Still, Mrs. Whittier did not despair.
Well if we don't do that she said
at last, 1--WE must have nice Christ
ms dinner, mustn't WEI"
{, The thought of dinner brought Whit
tie to himself instantly
You bet!" he said, rubbing his hands
"Wsll have the best the country can
afftrd"
g sometimes wish" said Mrs. Whit
tier after a moment, that we had
houeful of children 1t seems pity
to st down to a Christmas dinner all
alone."
well, why should WEI" said Whit
tier. Cant we ask some one in?"
Mrs. Whittier looked off into space
with her eyebrows closely knit, as if
the problem were too great for her 10
master on the instant At last she said
SLOWLY:
"How would it do for you to ask Aunt
Jane? She's getting along in years,
and it may be our last chance to pay
her any attention"
Whittier thought moment.
Il guess you're right" he said at last
II was looking forward to a Christ
mas dinner by ourselves. Still, Aunt
Jane is a good old soul, and | guess
we'd better ask her. But there's Cousin
Emily, suppose she'll have to come,
too"
yes" responded Mrs. Whittier I'VE
shall, of course have to ask Emily. We
couldn't ask one without the other"
There was pause. Finally Whittier
spoke again.
Il suppose" he said, III we ask Aunt
Jane and Emily, that Uncle Henry and
Georgiana will feel it."
= had thought Of that" replied Mrs.
Whittier. They've both been kind ID
Us, and It would never do to offend
them Then, Of course, the children
s0k coxfse the children" interposetl
Whittier; they'll have to come with
their parents. Well. we1l have to do
e. that's all I guess we can stand IA
for onse"
There was another pause. Mrs. Whit
tier at last looked meekly up.
There's another thing. dear" shIs
said, that had occurred to me-"
What's thatg"
well. xou know there's nv Aunt
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22
For Sale.

| have a few vacant lots to sell on
cheap, easy terms. Make small cash
payment and pay $500 permonth on
them. 5000 buys lot by this plan
that will by the time you have finish
ed the payments, be worth twice what
it cost you. Come and see them.
JESSE OLDHAM.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22
THE NELMS g. BLUM CO.'S
HOLIDAY OFFERINGS

9TH old and new we wish to extend wishes for Merry The
ms New Year invitation increase inc @ J making
by
Never siug goods soch attractive prices % efforts
of reputable houses and making
an market place ideals that invite your ev
.h e fashion tbrouh our experience that of New &
and fanGe OF caprlco
n ar stores the larger cities We give you
offerings and examining the actual and will
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22

bw=9O Ali of our friends, b
Happy and Prospev,
Yuletide and the pio
purchases therefron
Shiying constantly to give =
provide for you a metropol,l,
inspection. You will find tn
Ketpiug con stantly in touch
representatives, we have in !
The same things you would
a 81 ght insight into a few OF
prel end their merits. DROP
plea ca with what we have.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22
Handkerchief and
MuffIers.

y, ]. - fasho,.ble 70 buv Handketchiefs in holi
:, go ~ We have prepared for Christmas shoppers by
aay @ 90 on most beautiful line OF dainty Handker
Y have an assortment Of Embroidered Edge Linen
and Swiss numbers that would be good values az -
IA rae which we have marked, each 4 ..z3e
stronger and larger assortment OF Hemstchfd ana -
t i:ne - ali nrces from each soc $475
special line of Ladies AllLinen, Embroidered initial
q 49, fancy enhrodered panels at, each I5c
sheer Quality of fine linen, with plain neat inta,
ge1feel humber, Ladies Handkerchief, at 25c
hattar sne 81 each soc
= Both numbers put up one-half dozen N box
fine lot of Gentlemens Linen plain and INITIAL at 25c
rom from .' ','ss = '0f to 'a.'s
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22
GRAPHOPH0NE FREE.

One of these home en-
tertainers FREE when Your
cash purchase amocnts to
$40. Records given with
each additional SO puf.
chase or you can boy them
at SO cents each.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22
Tailored Gowns.

seasonable, stylish, we'll made, per-
feet fitting, all suitable terms to de-
scribe our garments. Our assort-
ment is still a good one and Our
values are as ever, better than local
competition can equal An inspection
will convince you.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-22

Full bleache z2-inch wide, all linen,
of course. rheir snowy satin sur
tace the joy { the housewife. what
better Christmas gift to send. A com
plete and beautiful line of all grades
and many designs with napkins to
match
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
WAGE EARxEns Avn rnr rA1R.
Prominent Men Planning TO Help
Workers Sec the Exposition.M

Workers See the Exposition.M
Wage Gamers Of America are 10 see
the Worlds Fair by teas Of thousands
under the auspices Of the National Civ
ic Federation \ ncw bureau of the
Federation has Just been established at
St Louis upon the Worlds Faif
grounds. Back of the movement are
Grover Cleveland, David Il. Francis
Andrew Carnegie. Cornelius \. Rllss
and others. Plans are making to have
a vast number of the wage earners of
the United States see the Worlds Fair,
the most glorious spectacle Of the age
and the most influential factor in the
education OF the American citizen.
The bureau Is in chnrss.of Miss Ger
trude Becks. secretary Of the Fedora
tons welfare department. of which
Mr.. II. IL. Nreeland. head of the street
railway system OF New York city. is
chairman. The bureau headquarters is
In the east end of the Palace of Trans
pOrtation. on The ground floor. The Tx
position management Is in hearty ac
cord with this movement on the part
Of the Federation to induce the Large
manufacturers and other employers of
labor to provide ways and means for
the wage earners of America to visit
the Exposition. President Francis is
displaying personal interest In the I'M
dertaking Ivy anording the Federation
every facility for the contamination of
its efforts. and in this connection he
has directed Theodore Hartlee. assist
ant TO tie secretary. to cooperate with
Miss BeeSs and Ralph NJ. Easlrs,
chairman Of the Federation's executive
council. IL every possible way.
The Exposition management has also
equipped this bureau with clerical AS
sistancn ind a full supply of Worlds
Fair literature. The bureau will be
used rs headquarters for al wage earn
ers coming TO the Exposition uader lis
auspices. The aim If the Federation Is
TO make 1t feasible for the largest pos
slble proportion Of wage earners to Wis
IL 81 lsbNAN lAttt St't AtIF W WV = 4 sliA >
II will see that they are met at the de-
20. by responsible persons and con
ructca to suitable lodgings, where they
will be treated fairly.
There viii also be furnished. free of
eharsc appropriate Itineraries indlcat-
ing the points of interest to be seen
within a limit OF one week. which is
about the average time each party will
spend here. II will also Indicate the
objects Of special interest to various
craftsmen in their particular lines, so
that they may devote as much time
as possible TO the objects OF peculiar
interest to them. These and many 9th.
er efforts win lie made to help all wage
earners to enjoy the benefits of this
great Exposition comfortably and at an
expense within their means.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

TIE lioeraliIy OF the other half about pays
tie expenses Of the poorer halt.
Alter serving seven years, the employ
es u the mission board are given a years.
leave OF absence, and Dc. Burnham is in
THIS country, having spsnt Tue time IN the
fed that entities her to a long vacation.
THE TRIP HOME.
she left her station June IS; she left
CHINA July 10 aud arrived IN san Fran
CISCO Aug, Z She has spent the m4sn-
uis coming east by easy stsscs. visiting
-i0us points OF Interest, taciudiug the
fair at ST. Louts.
Dr. Burnham will remain for the pres
enJ in T. lsWorth. Sac viii return 20
Cbina at tbe end OF her leave OF absence.
II is hoped that during her stay here
arrangements can be made TOR DR.. Burn
bam to give 10 p1 Diic some OF her eXpe-
riences ia the interesting aud important
work tT which she is devoting her time
and talents,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
Russians SEN Their wires.

In the knsrkt II, Polisva ana Ekateri-
noslav provinces OF Russia, there is a
rapidly growing trade in the sale OF wives,
frequently al their own desire. The Us
uai cause is the extreme poverty OF the
nns band, who can no longer keep his
wife; though It is often because the wife
desires to be free from cruel, drunken
partner. The trade has become so common
that few markets are held without such
transactions which are considered so
binding that no case has been known OF a
husband demeading his wife back. The
market value varies from $40 to SIS. More
Is never paid. The women are required
to be good housewives aud field workers
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
BORN.

BOLNER-At s.onington, Sept II, to MIR and
Mrs Giovanni Bolner, a daughter. AIbina
Lueier
Cl.ossON-At fremont, Sept Is, to MIR and Mrs
Fred ii Closson, a daughter.
GIi,LEY-At fremont. Aug 81, to Mr. and Mrs
Frank l. Giiey. a son,
GRAY-At North Deer Isle, Sept s, to MIR and
Mrs Raiph Gray, a son.
Gkhf-At bluehill, sept 49, to Mr. and Mrs
Alonzo Gray son fAlbert P.l
HU fCHlNSON-At Deer Isle Sept 20. TO Mr.
and RS George Hutchinson, u son.
RENTAL fremont, Sept 10. to MIR and Mrs
Clarence Ii Kent II son Edward Winfield
MANsON-As South Brooksville Sept 20, to sir
and Mrs Hugh Manson son.
M'DONALD At Stonington, Sept H. to MIR and
AIRS Billings Putnam Mcdonald, a son.
RICH ARnsON--At fremont, Sept Z, to MIR and
Mrs Herbert Richardson, son.
KoBBiNs-At Fremont. Aug II, to Mr. and Mrs
sherman Robbins, a son
~ LlsfuRY-At Lsmoine, Sept %, to Mr. and
Mrs Isaac Salisbury. jr son.
Sc" ELL-At Little Deer ISL, Sent l6. to MIR
ana Mrs Charles W SewelI, q daughter
ToRREY-At Reach (Deer Isle). Sept 90 10 MIR
and Mrs Madison Torrey, a daughter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
What They Read.

HoSarth was fond OF joke books and
farces and enjoyed them immoderately
Mario, tie srei.t tenot. read anything
he could obtain relating to sports or
hunting.
Papa Haydn liked stories, and he
said. The more love there is in them
the better"
George Ill. Tor many years of his
life, read nothing but his Bible and
prayer book.
Swift made special study of the
Latin satlrists and initiated their style
and language.
Da Ninci read Pindar and thought
him the noblest poet who ever wrote
In any language,
Heine seldom read anything but
poetry. but he read that with the most
serupulous attention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
FROM CHINA.
ARRIVAL OF DR.. MARY L. BURN
HAM, MISSIONARY.
HOME ON LEAVE OF ABsENcE--wII
SPEND A YEAR IN THE UNITED
STATES AND THEN RETURN.

distinguished arrival In Ellswort h
yesterday from abroad was that of Dr..
Mary L. Burnbam, daughter of orrIn r..
Burnham, OF this city, VINO returns to
this country after an absence OF seven
years In the missionary field In far away
China, under the auspce OF the Presby-
terian tnortb) board OF foreign missions.
DR. Burnbsm Is an Ellsworth gill,
born and bred just before completing
the course Ia the high school here, she
went to Mortified, Mass entered tie
seminary there, and remained three year :,
Sbe then entered d be woman's medical
college OF Penpsvivante, Paiiaoeipbia.
After graduation she spent one year In
the New England hpspitst for women In
Boston. She teft America in 1897, and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
MARRIED.

ANGELL-ArWOOD At fremont, Sept ia. by
Rev David Angel. Miss Helen l. AnKeu or
Cuuap'e I'll, TO Nathaniel f Atwood, of
Carver, Mass.
BOWDEN-" EBBER-At Bar Harbor. Sent %
uy ReV Angus Macdonald. Rita \ Bowden to
Leonard Weber, both of Bar Haraor
orrLE-sARGENT-At Ellsworth. Sent "a
ny Rev p Simonton Miss Nittie VI Collie to
roscoe Sarsent, both of Ellsworth.
DAHL~HAYW OOD-At Bar Harbor. Sent oe
by Rev Howard Tilden, Miss Augusta ri
HarbOr. ~ '-
hRDtSON-BRAGDON At Franklin Sent
IL, by Rev George Sibley Misc Marcia r.
Harrison. OF EastbrOok to Ernest l. Gragdon
Of Franklin. 5000
LAW FORD EaTOS-At Bar Harbor. Sent %
hy Rev Howard Tilden, Mrs Mabel iawford
To Ernest Eaton, both of Bar Harbor
'C0NIHE-ENERY-At Bar Harbor. Sent ~
ny Rev Ii y Tilden, Miss Emma E McLonihe
to Joel a Emery, both of Bar Harbor
MERRILL COSTAlN-At Ellsworth, sept q,
by Rev 7 Simonton, Miss Nellie T. Merrill
to George W Costain, both of Dedham
MALL-HoPkiNS-At North Appleton, Sept
IL, by ID q wentworth, esq, Lenlie q Small
OF lslesboro, to Earl Leroy Hopkins, Of
Brooksvile
STEELE-GRAY-At Bangor Sept II, by Rev
" W Ogler, hrs Cora Belle Steele, of Brooks
vile, to Eugene Gray, of Sedgwlck.
WARDW ELL-saNBORN-At Penobseot. Sent
"a, ny Key Drew, Mrs Sarah + Wardwell
vile.
WENfW ORTIZ -BOwDEN-At East Machias.
sept II, by Rev l. Krumreig, Miss Daisy l.
wentworth, of Cutler, to Herbert q Bowden,
of Orland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

Surry Boy Killed by Accidental Dis
charge of His Gun.
w. T. woolens, of Surry, aged seven
teen years, died last Wednesday night as
the result Of an accident that happened
that day.
With companion young Woolens W as
out hunting for psrtr dyes when his gun
was accidentally discharged, the charge
entering the left lung.
The best OF medical aid was furnished
but the boy died Wednesday night, about
an hour after the accident. Coroner
d. L. Fields, of Ellsworth, was called,
but deemed an inquest unne cessary.
Besides his parents, Hollis Woolens and
wife, he leaves three brothers. The fun
eral was held last Saturday, Rev. j. D.
McGraw officiating.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
DIED.

DORR-At Bar Harbor, Sept 26, A bert @ Dorr.
formerly of Ellsworth, aged 80 years.
IT stoningtoB, Sep Is
Battistiui Michel Figho, of Italy
FREEMAN-At Pretty Marsh. sept a. Eliza
beth c. widow of William NJ Freeman, aged
IS years.
FURIA-At stonington, Sept IS, Felix Furia, Of
Italy. aged 80 years.
WOOD-At Ellsworth, Sept %. Ellen II, widow
of Benjamin Wood, aged 70 years, q months.
WOOL ENS-At Surry, Sept 81, Walter t
Woolens, aged II years, 6 months
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
FOR BURGLARY.
James Egan held for Breaking into
Bluehill Postoffice.

biuehlli fostofice.
james Egsn, who was arrested shortly
after the postoffice break at Pittsfisld
this season, is being held for the Uuited
States circuit court which is la session at
Portland this week.
The federal officers claim they have
evidence to connect Egan With the South.
west Harbor, BiuehiH, Sebec, Van Buren,
and Pittsfield postofiice breaks.
1t Is claimed that he is one of the gang
which has been operating In Maine for
tina past three or four years. About half
OF the gang have been rounded up, and
are now doing time either at Tbomaston
or elsewhe
The officers claim that he is member
OF the great gang that William Huddle
was connected with. Huddie wss con-
victed last spriug for the Southwest Hsr-
Dor robbery.
Egsn Is good mschinist, but is get
ting we'll along in years, and the gang
used him as a sort Of "stick up" in their
business. His part OF the jobs was said TO
be TO visit places OF proposed operations,
study the local conditions, get look at
the postofIice or store safe, locate the
spesrest blacksmith shop or carpenter shop
where the needed bit-stock>sledges and
bars could be procured at short notice,
and then be on hand the night OF the
break to officiste as outside guard and
cover the tracks of the operators.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
A NEW STEAMBOAT
For the Maine Central for Service in
Frenchman's Bay

For the Maine Central for Service in
Frenehman's Bay.
1t is understood ipat the Maine Central
hes signed contract for a steel steam
boat to be built this winter at PhisdeI
phia for the Mt. Desert ferry ard South
west Harbor route. The new boat will be
larger, tester ard better equipped than
any other in the service OF the company
In trenchman's bay.
The building OF the boat probs bly,
means that the popular Sappho viii go
into PeDobseot bay for service between
Rocklsud and Castine, and that the Penn
aquid, which has been running on this
route, will, together with the Norunbegs
and the new boat, attend to The business in
Frenchman's bay. The old Sebenoa, after
a score of years of faithful service, will BE-
put out OF commission,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
CHURCH NOTES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.


Req. J. p. Simonton, pastor.
Friday, Sent. 30-Prsyer meeting at 7 30.
SUNDAY, Oct. 3 Morning service at
1890, followed by communion. Sunday
school at IL As. Preaching at p. m.
Bdysfde-Preaching Sunday at 2.30 p. IN.
Mr.. Simonton.
BAPTIST.
Req. p. A. A. KillaDa, pastor.
Sunday, Oct. 3 Morning service at
1870. Sunday school at II As. Gospel
praise service with sermon at z p. m.
Prayer nesting Friday evening at Z.
All are cordially invited.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Reu. J. III. adams, pastor.
Sunday, Oct. 3 Morning service at
1890. Sunday school at II. As q. m.
UNITARIAN.
Rev. s. W. Sutton, pastor.
Sunday, Oct. 2-Servlce at 1880 a. m.
Sunday school at 1l.45 a. m.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

went directly to Chinanfu (Tsinaniu)
which Is the capital OF Shsntung,
province ri China, under the German
sphere OF influence.
ChiHantn is city of some 25o, 000in b.
itants the seat of large veal h, Influence
and culture. DR.. Burr ham is ut the head
of
HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN
established ny the Presbyterian board
bat msintsined by the natives Her work
at tinfs takes her ont OF the city to the
interior, and in the course ota year some
5000 pstients come nnde her observation.
OF this large uunher not more than
hat sre able TO pay for treat me t, hot
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

~ have brought you poem," said the
long haired visitor, as he meandered into
the editorial presence. at ia rather
lengthy, but suppose that will make no
difference" "None whatever" replied
h, man behind the blue pencil. "Our
waste basket has no bottom"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

We are not constrained to keep silent on
any vital question; we are divided on no
vital question; our policy is continuous
and 10 the same for all sections and local.
ties. There is nothing experiments
about the government; we ask the people
to continue US in power, for our perform
ance In the past, our proved governments
efficiency, lis guarantee a. t. our prom,
Isss for the fnture,-Prestdent Roosevelt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

what does In hoe signo yiHces' mean2'
asked Mrs. Shortleigh, as ste glanced over
the paper. "Must De some beA three. bail
merchants ad vert isement. - replied short
leigh. 1--WE had my watch ia hock with
SiRnor Goldbia'z and 9igr0r StivFrst6ir.
put the name OF S gnlr Yiaces 90 81 t
sound FAMILIAR
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28
MARINE LIST.

Ellsworth Port.
SAILED.
Saturday, Sept "a
Sch Minnie Chase. Bar Harbor. lumber, Els
worth Lumber Co
Sch Myra Sears, Moseley Bar Harbor
ARRIVED
Tuesday, Sept 81
Sch Minneola. Stonington
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

Trains leaving Ellsworth 7.16 m and 6l3 y
m, and arriving Ellsworth II 56 a IN, 9.47 D m
connect with Washington Co II X.
+Daily.
Leaves Sundays at 900 m.
SUNDAYS only. Sundays only steamer
leaves Southwest Harbor 20 m; Northeast
Harbor 81 p m; Seal Harbor $50 p m, 10 con-
meet with this train.
tstop on sig nal or notice to Conductor.
Tickets for all points South and
West for sale at the Nj. q. *. Il.
ticket office, Ellsworth.
These trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line, to and from Portland, Bos-
ton and St. Jonn.
Passengers are earnestly requested to procure
tickets before entering the trains, and especially
Ellsworth TO Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
F. E. BoOTHBY, G. p. & t. A.
GEO. r. EVANS,
Vice Pres. and Gen'l Manager
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-09-28

Tickets ON sale sept. 20 to Oct. 1.
Good to Return Thirty Days from Date
of Issue.
Amador ledger., 1904-12-30
wouldn,t Commit Forrerx.

Among the candidates for appoint
ment to vacancy on the police force
of an Irish town was one Patrick Muir
ply, whose appearance before the may
OF was hailed with cries of HE can't
writer The mayor said he was only
there to take down the names of ap-
plicants, who would come up a fort
night later for examination.
A friend set Murphy in fair, round
hand to copy Patrick Murphy" and
kept him practicing at it assiduously.
When the eventful day arrived, ''Take
that pen," said the mayor, "and write
write your name" AS Pat took up the
pen exclamations arose: "Pat's a-writ-
In! He's got a quill in his fist! Small
good will 1t do him! He can't write
with it!'
All were dumfounded when Murphy
recorded his name in a bold, round
hand and the mayor declared 'That'u
do," but one of them shouted:
"Ask him to write somebody else's
name, yer honorp'
Write my name, Murphy" said the
mayor.
Write yer honors name" exclaim-
ed Pat. ''Me commit forgery and go
In into the police! I daren't do it.
yer honorF-London Tit-Bits,
Amador ledger., 1904-12-30
Trick. of Ancient Gold workers


There is a papyrus which gives
recipes for various alloys used in the
manufacture of cups and vases, for
making gold and silver Ink, for gliding
and silvering and for testing the purity
Of precious metals. Other recipes
teach the method of falsifying them
by adding baser metals-an operation
called diplosis, or doubling, for the
mass Of the gold and silver was dou-
bled, while their color remained un-
changed, and, as the compiler of the
manual remarks, a skilled workman
would find it difficult or even impos-
sible to detect the fraud. The recipes
various modes of preparing asem, a
word which originally meant natural
alloy of gold and silver known to the
Greeks as electrum. 1t was at first
looked upon as a distinct metal, was
considered sacred to Jupiter and was
but at later period the name was ap-
piled to all alloys, and in this fact
seems to lie the explanation of the
origin of alchemy. Both gold and
silver could be extracted from genuine
asem, and it seemed as though it could
be changed at the will Of the operator
into either one or the other. 1t could
also be made artificially by mingling
gold and silver, or closely initiated by
some of the numerous alloys, eleven or
twelve varieties of which are describ-
ed in the papyrus Of Leyden.