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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
eiobt Die in Philadelphia Fire.

Philadelphia, Jan. 21.-Eight are
dead as the result of a fire in the
Italian quarter. A father and mother
and two small children were burned TO
death by a fire which started in the
kitchen of a house occupied by two
families. all of whom were asleep at
the time. Two children of the other
family were also burned to death and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l or. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and 4 OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for MAX
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It will not color the scalp is not
sticky OF greasy, and does not rub off.Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
500 Reward. 500

Catarrh is local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. It
therefore requires constitutional treat
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature IL,
doing it's work. $4,000 for any case OF
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
500 PERSONS PERISH AT SEA
French Steamer Chaproi Blown Up
by Mine in Strait of
Messina.

Rome, Jan. 1S.-The French steamer
Chanroi has struck q floating mine in
the Straits of Messina. sinking in a
few minutes. Five hundred passen-
gers. mostly Greeks. Serbians and Rus
slams. have been drowned. Another
Steamer saved 80 of those on board.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
Those who object to liquid medi-
cines can secure Peruna Tablets
ii Wasn't Bridge

"How does Mr.. Wombat play
bridge?'
81 never saw him play bridge"
"Why, he was your partner only just
now"
''True, but he appeared to be playing
some game of his own invention. |
couldn't fathom what it was. Louis
vile Courier-J ournal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
LIBERTY LOAN NEXT
Name for the Coming War Issue Is
Announced-Date Not Yet
Fixed.

washington, Jan. 1.-THE name of
Tho next war loan will be ''the Vic
tory Liberty loan. Secretary Glass
announced. The exact date has not
been fixed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
A,,eoed sIayer-Deserter Taken.

Athens. Ca, Jan. 21.-Horace Land
ers. alleged army deserter, charged
with killing Sheriff c. D. Barber of
Jackson county, was captured by
posse near Gainesville. after an all
night chase.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
TRAIN KILLS FLU" VICTIM
Glencoe QlI.) Woman, Delirious. Walks
Onto Railroad Tracks-killed
by Train.

Glencoe, IT,, Jan. 20.-Delirious
from influenza, Mrs. Mabel II. Brown
ing. 1131 Green Bay road, escaped
from her quarantined home while
clad only in nightgown and was run
over and instantly killed when she
wandered onto the tracks of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

II he possessed Of a head of heavy
BEAUTIFUL hair; soft, lustrous, fluffy:
vsry and free from dandruff is merely
snatter Of using a little Danderine.
tits easy and inexpensive to have
nice soft hair and lois of il. Inst get a
snail bottle Of EuOwlton's Danuerine
1v-lt costs but q few cents-all drug
stores recommend it-apply a little as
directed and within ten minutes there
will be an appearance of abundance.
freshness. fufineSS and an incOmpara-
BE gloss and lustre, and try as you
will you cannot find a trace of dandruff
WfaIiIg hair; but your real surprise
will be after about two weeks use.
when You will see new hair-fne and
iOrny at frSt-yes-but really new
hir-SpT0udng out all over your scalp
-DanieTine is, we believe, the only
sure hair grower, destroyer of dan
lu1 and cure for itchy scalp, and it
never fails to stop falling hair at once.
Eyou want to prove how pretty and
Sttyour hair really is, mOisten a cloth
With little Danderine and carefully
laE it through your hair-taking one
snail strand at a time. Your hair will
De SOFT glossy and beautiful in just
'-eE mOmentS-a delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this. Adv
t!ln2g0ra>, when he was asked
wal tine was, answered that it was
-o soul Of Ibis Murld -pLatnnic Dues.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
HUNS FREE 158,431 BRITONS
ondon Says Many British Troops
Have Been Released From
Prison Camps.

London. Jan. 1S.-Britisb prisoners
numbering 15S,431 have been released
by the Germans.
two died of their injuries.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

To polish eyeglasses: Rub with fin
ger tops moistened with soft soap, then
rub in usual way.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

4 weakness which
caused backache
and headaches. A
friend called my
attention to one of
Your newspaper
advertisements and
Imm dia tely my
husband bough t
three bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
' e G ia BILE Com
pound for me.
After taking two
bottles 7 felt fine
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

If married man is willing to pose
as an 'angeP' his wife will enact all
the other parts in the show.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

~, =! troubles caused bv that veal a,i,
n n ~ .-s . thing Of thepast' AIlwomen
SlS s.-5f as I did should try lydia p
IN in Vegetable Compo1n5 -
rs, Fiji sH5,U,HEsBERG, go Knapp ST.,
ssaklesss o "Io SS.uTer from any form of
eSannst.i@oS,' l.lIlcatedby displacements,
2,lsc5s ~ L.I liberation, Irregularities,
Il hI1sss ITSaliacnes, nervousness or
|s'gs sTg~,S should accept Mrs. Rohr-
tskham5fSs S5S 2n and give Lydia 3.
S,oSs5 tri., Vegetable Compound a
|s ''octtDS III, FORTY years it has been
.llsteloS5s '1 cc- ailments. If you have
sr2a n co COMPLICATIONS write for
q, In, I EI E. Pinkham Medie ins
'1-' Mass. - N1'oiAS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
husband
Saves Wife
FFom Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound.

~ s.,soarga, Pa" For many months
- -'' so-e to DO my work owing to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

Coles CarboIisaIve Quickly Relieves
and heals burning, itching and torturing
skin diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain
of burns. Heals without scars. Zoe and soc.
Ask your druggist, or send Csc to The J.
W. Cole Co., Rockford, ILL.,, for pkg. Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

Those who dodge work are apt to
be lodged by the reward.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
For Hygienic Reasons.

Teacher (reading)-Water, water ev-
erywhere and not a drop to drink.
Why was that so, Bobby?
Bobby-Because there were no indi-
vidual drinking cups.-Boston Evening
Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

He's an active candidate who runs
ahead of his ticket.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

Cure pinples, headache, bad breath by taking
May Apple, Aloe, Jalap rolled into a tiny sugar
pill called Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. ADV.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
A Mean Hint.
Give hungry man something to eat
before handing him advice.

Failure is the one thing that is
spoiled by success.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29
The Exception.

I as your neighbours garden much
cultivated"
Eyes, but he isn't
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

Fh2s0ra>, when he was asked
slaI tine was, answered that it was
-a soul Of this wOrld.-Platonic Cues
tons
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

'-'sl As.aF Co "a IA y Z active proposition Z
~ 's' Webs So, Chicago, VI
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-01-29

Standard cold remedy for 20 years-in tablet
form-safe, sure, no opiates-breaks up cold
in "a hours-relievcs grip in 8 days. Money
with Mr.. Hills picture. At All Drug Stores.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
PLANT DOPE ON
CHINESE HERE
0rientals Say "Fake" Of.
iicerS Graft on Them

Charged with placing dope In the
pockets Of Chinatown oricntais and
then later approaching their victims
as officers and collecting hush
money. John Redeem. 81. and Ray
Decker. -. are being held In the
police station Thursday morning on
an open chargs.
Both Decker and Redeem have
been identified by Jim Chong. si9
Washington st. as tho men who
brushed up against him one night
recently. Chonx claims the same
two men later approached him and
after flashing police badges searched
him and found dope In his pockets
They offered. the Chinarnan declares
10 let him go II he paid them some
money.
According 20 the police both RO-
deem and Decker have been seen fire..
ducrtly during the last few nights
sinking around Chinatown. Numer.
Gus complaints have been received
nom vietimixed Cinnamon who have
had dope" planted on them and who
later paid money 60 obtain their re
lease from the fake officers.
Both OF the men carried big guns
and officers badges. police aay.
Tho men we're arrested car,y
Thursday morning az Seventh ave
3 and King II. BY SGT. Donlan and
Patrolman Fred Nicoiar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
MAIL PARCELS
EARLY, ADVICE
Rules for Christmas Pack
ages Announced

Mall your Christmas parcels early,
was the advice OF postoffico officials
here Thursday. The public Ia urged
To- cooperate with the postal service
to tho fullest extent In preparing and
mailing Christmas parcels oh.
servance OF u few simple rules viii
obviato loss and delay. II In pointed
out.
Postoffice men make thA follow.
ing recommendation: Prepay post.
age fully on all parcels; address par
cells fully and plainly place name
and address OF sender on all matter.
pack articles carefully and wrap
them securely. but do not seal them
as sealed packages are subject TO
postage at the letter rate. insure
valuable parcels. parcels may be
marked do not open until Christ.
mas and above all. mail your
Christmas parcels early. &
Written inscriptions such ms
Merry Christmas" with Best
Wishes" ETC. and numbers. names
or letters for purposes Of deacrip.
ton are permissible additions 60
fourth class parcel poHo mail Books
may bear simple dcdicatory inaorip.
tons not OF u personal nature other
written additions subject parcels 60
letter postage. Communications pre-.
paid at flrnt-ciass rate may be sent
with parcels prepaid at fourth.olass
rate. provided they are placed In en-
velope securely attached Go the out.
side OF parcels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
SAFE EMPTY;
YECCS SORE
So They Muss Up the En-
pire Meat Market

After muSslng up the interior OF
the Empire Meat Market. Ga Broad.
way. yegss made good their escape
early Thursday morning without
any loot
The safe had been thoroly ran.
sacked when found by the night
patrolman on tho beat. Nothing
was In the safe. O. c. Terry. pro.
pfiCtor, told the police.
We had the safe blown twice on
us last winter" he explained. so
we never LETT anything IN Il. In
fact We never even locked the
outer door"
office books were strewn about
the floor Several slabs OF bacon
and number OF hams were found
lying on the floor near the door. II
Is believed the thieves were plan.
ning on carting away a quantity OF
meat when they were frightened
and dropped their loads AZ the door.
Tho door had been pricd loose from
the frame.
Motorcycle Officers y. II. oakes
and J. J. Kush Investigated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
HE DARKENED HIS
GRAY HAIR
Tells How He Did IL

Mr.. J. a. McCrea. n well-known
resident OF san Francisco. who was
called Daddy and Grandpa on nc.
count Of his white hair and who
darkcned II with a simple homemade
mixture. recently made the following
statement.
Any ono can prepare n simple
mixture at home at very little cost.
that will darkcn gray hair. and make
II soft and glossy. To n half.plnt OF
water add / ounce OF bay rum, n
small box OF Barbo Compound and
= ounce OF glycerino. These ingro.
dicnts can be bought at any drug
store nt very little cost. Apply TO
tho hair twice a week until the de
sired shade is obtained. This IL not
n dye. II does not color the most
delicate scalp. is not sticky or
greasy. and does not rub off. My
friends now call me Kid. '"--Advor.
tisemont
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04

Seattle IL the new center for the
production Of song hits.
They can remove Longacrc Square
TO Seattle and set up Tin Pan Alley
on PIKE At.
Seattle claims 20 be the high c OF
melody b. virtue Of
-Four Tor morei composers Of the
first class.
s--Two COR morci song publishing
houses which specialize IN the pro.
duction OF home grown melodies
s--scvvral o. tho most popular and
widely whistisd song writer's u tho
United States.
Tho latest arrivals In the song pub
fishing field Ia the firm Of Wallace &
Freed.
oliver @. Wallace who II Pacific
coast champion ~ bulldogging the
Nurliixvr. IN nationally known com
poser. Ills sucerssfuF sosg compost.
lions Include ~Hlndustan." "uipuy
Girl" "Ju ii" and Just for You.
Arthur Freed. the other half 81 tho
combination. Ia almost as well known
az a vocalist az he - celebrated az a
composer. His compositions include
Cairo" Waltz 81 NJ Heart Gar.
den Of Other Days aud 4 Hate
You"
Many songs have been composed
by the Joint efforts 81 Wallace 4
Freed and each has proved a win.
ner.
The two composers havo Joined
forces and win operate ~Musiclaud. "
a dainty little shop that will handle
everything Tor tho music addict j,
lie situated at eco Pine IT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
Italian Radicals
Are Growing Quiet

ROME, Dec 4--Thc socialist
party and tho Confederation Of Ia.
Dor have called or tho general
strike. It was announced late 20.
night All workers viii be ordered
to report 10 their employers tomor.
row. II was understood
a dispatch from Milan said four
persons had been killed in clashes
between tho strikers and carabinieri
Disorders marked the day turnout
northern Italy. where socialists
called a general strike IN most Of the
larger cities in protest against nj.
legged failure Of the government to
protect socialist deputies In Rome
several OF whom were attacked by
loyalist demonstration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
Retail jewelers.
Have Competitor
Put Under Arrest

~ the result Of Investigations con.
Quoted by the Seattle Retail Jewel.
ers' association. Barney Byrncs. jow.
cler al SIS Second ave. was charged
with false advertising Wednesday
BY Frank T. Gordon. special investi-
gator for the prosecuting attorney.
This arrest and complaint are
lthe elimination Of an endless series
Of complaints made by the general
public" says Harold n Moore. sec.
rotary Of tho association. 'Byrnes
ran his shop under the name OF 'Lu'
clio"
The specific offcnse charge
against Byrnes n that he sold Cor.
don "A watch marked down from S25
To $3.50" on examination, the
watch was valued at $3.50. II also
had six glass Jewels, Gordon says.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
Victims Left Cold
by Clothes Thieves

Guests IN various downtown room.
Ing houses and hotels did their beet
early Thursday morning to supply
the demand Tor ovcrcoata and cloth.
Ing which IL being made By thieves
during the cold spell.
IA Quinn. sos :. pike At. reported
his quota consisted u an overcoat
and complete outfit. from Packnrds
70 II. v. DIS. lie said he figured he
had contributed more than his
share
Paul Vale. Stanley hotel. same nd.
dress. donated complete mono.
grained OUTFIT 20 the Help tho Cold
Burglar" fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
NABS BURGLAR
MAKING FLIGHT
Find Suitcase Full OF Stolen
Store Loot

Attracted By tho sound OF crash.
ing glass. Police Sergeant J Bar.
mason. while walking his beat az an
early hour Thursday morning
turned In time 20 grab Henry
Hickey. %. as he ran from Shafcr
Bros clothing store at 1903 Firu,
ave.
Hickey was caught after n short
chase. He managed. however. the
police say. 20 stuff" a suit case
filled with clothing. Identified By
fssle Shafcr. ono Of the proprieiors
The suit case was not found until
late In the morning. II had been
thrown IN an alley.
Hickey. az the time ~ his arrest,
IL said 20 have had number OF ties
and two pairs Of carriers In his pos-
session.
Tho door % the store was locked
The burglar evidently had been hid.
den in the store az the time the
place was locked Wednesday night
and sad broken tho window 20 get
out after no had carefully and de.
uberateiy selected complete outfit
% clothing
Tho suit case contained suit ~
clothes. a pair OF shoes. underwear.
handkerehiefs. socks and other
clothing Hickey had 50 100 in his
Possession. The store prourietora
reported - had been left in the cash
register.
Police officers later went 20 his
room and arrested = u. Dix. 20. his
roommate. and booked him on an
open charge pending investigation.
a corner 81 the oarpc, In, tho room
Hickey - being held on an open
charge pending the filing % bur
slary Information In the superior
court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
STYLES IN LONG GLOVES

Since the vogue for short sleeves
has brought back into fashion long
gloves. French glove feathers have
gone TO unprecedented prices Tho
ls-button length Is predicted as tho
favorite for spring style In tho
United States. Tho lengths OF from
is buttons to 20 buttons are selling
well in Paris. Of leather. silk and
chm mois- suede materials.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
BILL CARLISLE'S
WOUND SERIOUS

DOUGLAS. Wye. Dec 4--Unitcd
Press The general condition 81
william l. Carlisle. Wyoming train
bandit. Atot down and captured late
Tuesday. is slightly improved today,
but the condition 81 the right lung
which the bullet penetrated. Is I'm
changed. according TO Dr. L. W.
story. in charge Of the Douglas hos.
pifai. where Carlisle In being treated.
A constant guard Is kept at the
bandits bedside.
There are grave doubts Of Car.
isles recovery said Dr. story. but
no immediate change for tho better
or worse IN expected. There il no
evidence Of pneumonia. No one can
be allowed TO interview him for some
time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
TRAP WOLF NEAR CITY

A trap set In n woods few
miles from San Francisco IN the
hope OF catching coyote or wild
cat. recently shared large gray
wolf. having the largest pelt OF any
wolf ever caught on the peninsula.
At tho approach OF the trapper
the wolf pulled up a buried post.
four feet long. 20 which the trap
was attached. and started for the
ocean. He dragged this post uutll
he was shot after a pursuit Of
mile and n half.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
Jap Is Accused
in Liquor Case

X. Nakouchl WINS charged with
possession Of intoxicating liquor
by Prosecuting Attorney
Fred Brown. Deputy Sheriff Julius
Won Gcratc Haid he discovered 40
gallons Of grape on Nakouchi's farm.
near Green river. August 20. The
iiauor wns buried under carrots and
ferns. according 20 Won Ocrste. who
with Deputy Earl Ramage. made the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04

John =. carnan admitted 20 the
police Thursday that he got tight
Wednesday night.
And. feeling lucky. John got for
his tired body a room at the HORSE.
shoe lodging house. address un.
known. and sought 10 rest his throb.
bling head
John reported. upon awakening.
the loss Of $500 in w. s. s.. $40 In
cash and n number OF personal let
ter~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
Window Jimmed;
Jewelry Stolen

a Jimmled window IN the rear OF
sts 18th ave. ~. furnished entrance
for a thief who robbed Miss DehoIla
schodor Of all her jcwclry. she re.
ported Thursday.
Tho grab included n gold lavalliere.
set with three r1oonstones. a brooch
e"t with pearls and diamonds. and a
gold link wriHuet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04

the war there were 2.562 physicians
In the army and navy. when the
arrnistice was declared $4,000 were
in the service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
ARMY MAKING TESTS
OF CENTRIFUGAL GUN

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The
board OF ordnance has resumed
tests Of models Of guns which huri
Small-callber bullets in streams by
centrifugal force. The guns are
operated by gas engines and are
believed 10 be especially valuable
for airplane use.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-04
Jury Disagrees
in Woman's Case

The jury which heard forgery
charges against Agnes Kilcn report.
ed to Judge Boyd J. Tallman Thurs.
day that they We're hopelessly divided
and could not agree. She was
charged with passing a forged check
for $50 on a Frye meat market.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-11-29
Origin of Jury System
 Attributed to Peoples of European Countries

The exact origin of the jury system Is not known with certainty, it having been attributed to different European peoples which at an early period de- veloped methods of trial somewhat similar to the early jury trials in Eng land. Trial by battle was cast in the background by the Norman conquer ors when the Norman institution or recognition by sworn inquest was adopted. The Curia Regis, or Kings court, directed the sheriff to select four knights of the county by whom 12 knights were selected to serve as recognitors. After being duly sworn they inquired into the facts of inter- est to the new rulers of England which might be subject to public inquiry, such as matters affecting taxation. Suitors in cases affecting the title of real estate, as early as the reign of Henry II, 1154 to 11S9, applied to the kings court for recOgnitOrs whose verdict, if unanimous, was accepted as conclusive.
 Originally the jury was selected De- | cause of their knowledge of the peo' pie, locality and customs and thereby passing upon the facts from more intimate knowledge of them. During the reign of Henry ", the jury was instructed to judge the facts upon the evidence submitted to it, which is the single function of the jury of modern practice.-Kansas City Star.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-11-29
Persia First Country Y 70
 to Discover the Secret of Aromatic Substances

The first nation to learn the secret of aromatic substances was Persia, says London Tit-B;ts. The priests of Egypt were the only people who studied science at that time. and Egyptian perfumes achieved great celebrity. especially those made in Alexandria.
 Reserved originally for religious rites, perfumes subsequently became of current use among the wealthy classes. During banquets they were diffused through the halls and were burned in profusion.
 The Israelltes during their sojourn in Egypt adopted the use of aromatic substances primarily for religious purposes and afterward for personal usage. The Jews were fond of cos metics and even used them to paint the face.
 All these perfumes were extracted from essences of trees and various plants. The Greeks. who loved ele- gance, were especially addicted to the use of perfumes. and they taught their secrets and usage to the Romans. The latter, in the days of their decadence, went so far as to scent the coats of their dogs.
 In the middle ages the Arabs. Vene- tians, Genoese and Florentines be- came famous for the preparation of sweet smelling essences.