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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19
HANGING NOT PLAYED OUT.

Thus far in the year 1873 eighteen con
victed and condemned murderers have
been hanged in this country, four of them
in Illinois. Four murderers were hanged
last week On Thursday, Charles MORT
mel, one of the most notorious desperadoeS
of California, was executed at Sacramento
for the murder of woman and an Italian
wife murderer named Lusignani was serv-
ed likewise at Morristown, n J. And on
Friday, Joseph O'Neil, the murderer O
Rexford, in Whiteside county, was hanged
at Mt. Carroll, ILL.,; as also was Nixon, til,
murderer of Pfeiffer, in New York City
These continued evidences that hanging il
not played out ought to have a salutar,
effect
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19
Police Court.

About o'clock this morning THE 18th
Policeman Anthony found man drunk and
makinga disturbance on the street, and took
him to jail On trial this forenoon he gave
his name as Thomas g. Stanton, claiming
to be kinsman of the late Secretary of
War. Fined So and costs-which he paid.
About midnight, Policeman Anthony
found man trying to get into car at the
Western Union depot, who said he was
trying to find place to sleep. Anthony
gave him a place at Paynes hotel. On
trial he gave his name as Abe WhitmOre
Fined s. and costs-out of cash and allow
ed TO get out Of town
Saturday evening about ! o'clock City
Marshal Kimball and Policeman Anthony
found a man dead drunk near the Biddi-
son mill, Rock River street. and took him
to jail This morning he gave his name as
Patrick McGown. Fined So and costs.
| He said he came to town with $30-tOok
four drinks with an acquaintance he don
seem to know what happened after that,
but he had only 81 As when he was found.
He paid what he had left, and was allowed
TO 90 back to the country.
Asst Marshal Brennan found man
creating disturbance in Troubles saloon
Saturday afternoon, and took him to jail
He gave his name John L. Linton.
| Fined IS and costs. Sent back to Jail.
JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
In the lower part of the city a good
many boys are in the habit Of pilfering, III
small way, and the police are watching
them. This morning Asst Marshal Bren
nan brought up boy named Frank Smith
about 10 years old, for stealing chickens
Being penitent, and promising to be a good
boy in the future, he was allowed to g
home, on trial, but if he don't keep his
promise he will be taken to Jail. The 9th
er boys in that region should take warning
and reform or they will be punished
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

The boards of registry for this township
will meet tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock,
at the places where elections were held
last fall, and proceed to make a registry
for the judicial election which occurs June
ID The LIST and 9Th Wards will have to
register at one place, by the LIST Ward
board, as the Supervisors have not yet
made voting precinct of the 9Th Ward.
The boards will sit till 4 in the afternoon.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19
The Mndncs

The show procession tomorrow will en-
brace Barnum's Indians, on the war trail
headed by brass band. They number
about dozen, in full war paint, blanketed
warmly. They make a good display, at
tracing people, frightening horses and ex
citing dogs. One big bull Indian, with
horns on his head. leads the van and give:
great dignity to the procession. They cal
him p T. Barnum. Spotted Tai
closes up the rear. A good deal hand
somer men have been seen.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

The Rock Island Athletic Club has NOV
ed into its new quarters-Connellys build
ing, north end of Union block, Washing
ton street The first floor is fitted up for
gymnasium, and the second story fOr
club rooms, nicely papered, painted, car
peted and furnished with tables, chairs,
pictures, back CANNON, chess, checkers,
dominoes, papers, magazines, etc, ETC.
pleasant place for members to pass an
evening. The club now numbers about 81
members, and is in a hourishing condition
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

The Illinois State Register says " time
will show that the late change in the peni-
Tertiary management was made on the or,
der of Senator John A Logan, and other
radical politicians, in order to appropriate
the earnings of that institution for the ben
eft of the radical party in Illinois for cleo
ton purposes
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19
CLEAN THE ALLEYS,
Last Call.

The first notice issued to clean the al
leys, by mistake placed the date at which
the work must be completed, on the 25th
of April 1t should have read May Goth
the longest time allowed by ordinance
Notice is hereby given that all owners or
occupants of property abutting on any al
ley which is not cleaned by next Tuesday
May GOTH will be prosecuted without
further notice.
B. H. KMBALL City Marshal.
Rock Island, May 18th, 1873. I5d4t
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Rock Island MArksmen

Yesterday the 18th the Rock Island
marksmen, at the society's grounds, on the
the bluffs at the head of Eagle street, in
Black Hawk township, there was shooting
for the honor of the society S medal for the
coming year-the man who shoots the
most rings in the society target is King for
the year and wears the medal That man
proved to be Mr.. Basil D. Buford. There
was a pleasant gathering Of German and
American people There will be frequent
meetings of the society during the com
inc Nnar
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Knabe Pianos.

The following letter to Messrs. Julius
Bauer & CO., Nos. $50 and 1876 Wabash
avenue, Chicago, general agents for those
pianos, speaks for itself
GARDNER HOUSE, Chicago, May TO- 1873.
Hessrs. Julius Bauer d Co.:
Gentlemen: Having often during ny
connection with the Italian opera used the
Knabe piano, / take great pleasure il
stating that they are fully equal to thu
high reputation they have attained, botl
in this country and in Europe. | au
pleased to know of their success, and an
glad to add my testimony to that Of man!
others. Very truly yours,
CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

ROSADAIIS is used in the practice OF, and en-
dorsed by some of the leading Physicians through.
out the land. They induced to do this from the
fact that its formula is published around each bot
tie, so that the physician knowing Its component
parts, and being already acquainted with their
properties, prescribe 1t with all confidence
NIcHoLAsvILLE, Ky, Feb, II, 1859.
Gentlemen Il have seen the effects of ''Rosad al
Is on patiente in my own practice, and take plea
sure in attestng its merits as a very powerful al
terative. In cases of Scrofcla, Rheumatism. Sec
ondary syphilis, &C, always recommend 1t.
Very truly, yours, J. 5. SPARKS, NJ D.
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RAILROADS,
JHIoAGo, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC R. R.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC r. r.
NB-All trains In or out of Rock Island run by
Chicago time-except the Peoria trains, which run
by Toledo time. Chicago time In about 10 minutes,
and Toledo about II minutes faster than Rock Isl
and time.
como EAST
Express and Mail, leayess :OOA and 10 AS p. IN
Accommodation, leaves at4;l5 p. m.
Express and Mall leaves 5:45 a. IN. and 6;45 p. m
AccOMMoDATIoN TRAIN.
Arrives at Bureau Junction, SHIP. m.
Leaves Bureau junction, B:l5 O. m.
Day Express and Mail leaving Rock Island a'
500 a. m, connects ct Bureau Junction for PeOrA
NJ .; 9o p. m. arriving At Peoria atb;VO p m
Night Express leaving Rock Island nj 1913 p m
connects at Bureau Junction for Peoria NJ SVO BIN
arriving al Peoria at b;S5 a. m. ia. A.. N
This road connects nj West Llberty WIN the %
X. q NJ X H. for Burlington and keokuk,south
and for Austin and 81 Paul, north,
Connects going east az G. b. a = Crossing, foi
Ala sale. with Illinois Central r. r. for Mendoza
Al Ottawa with Fox River Valley X. X. for Aurora
AT Joliet, with g., A a 81. l.. X. X.
At Englcwood, with Lake Shore H. X. and r., Fl
W a q. H. r.
Al chicago, with all diverging railways
CHICAGO AND SOUTHWESTERN RR
Passengers for Kansas, Leavenworth and inter
mediate points on this Road, take westward train
OF the Chicago, X. l. A. Pacific X. X, arriving a
Leayenworth Al 10. 700 a, m. and 81 II :OV =. m. -
Connecting AZ Davenport with d. a 81. r. II. II
Al Columbus Junction. with d. G. r. a NJ. r. X
for Cedar Rapide, Cedar Falls, and 81 Paul, north
and Burlington and keokuk, south.
Al Fairfield with n, A NJ. X. X. for Burlington.
At Ashland, with Dcs MOines Valley X. X, for ke
okuk, ottnmwa, oskaloosa, Eddyyille, Grinnel
aud Des MOines.
A. Belknap, with North Missouri X. r.
A. Cameron, with H. a st. 10. X. H.
Al Plattsburg, with St l. 4 ST. 10. X. r.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19
Horses Stolen.

Saturday night, or probably between
and . o'clock Sunday morning, two horses
we're stolen in the village of Woodruff,
Henry county-one a black stallion, some
or years old, and the other a roam
horse, about IL or Is years old also some
tools, harness, buffalo robes and blankets
the property of VIM. NJ Rouse and 5.
C. Elder.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

SHIRTS. Every gentleman of taste likes
a neat fitting shirt, and Walker 4 Dodge
say they are the boys to do the thing up
brown in this line they take your meas
ure, send it to the mandatory, and in a
few days you can step into their store and
get your shirts, all nicely made and war
rauted TO ftin every particular. They are
also in receipt of large stock Of straw
goods to which they invite especial atten
tinp
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

BARLOw's INDIGO BLUE-This is de-
signed especially for bluing clothes. 1t
dissolves perfectly clear, and will not settle
on the clothes Is warranted to color more
water than double the same quantity of
indigo, Be sure you get the genuine, pre-
pared by d. s. Wiltberger, 233 North I'd
street, Philadelphia. For sale in Rock Is
land by all dealers. 3-7deod6-m
For sale in Rock Island by Henry Dart S
Sons
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Changed Places.

Levi F. Harson has given up the bust
ness of deputy Shorthand so has L. W,
Beal the business of deputy circuit clerk
they having changed places. Each says
he is better suited with the change Levi
is an old hand in the circuit clerk S Office
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

A House, enclosed but not finished, and
the lot on which it stands, pleasantly loca-
ted within 10 minutes walk. of the Post
Office, will be sold on easy terms and at a
bargain. Apply to A. F. CUTTER,
Real Estate Agt
Rock Island, May l6, 1873. div
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Your Days Are Numbered.

II you are afflicted with Inflammation OF the Kid
neys, Diabetes Gravel, CAtsTrh of the Bladder
Brickdust Deposit, Dyspepsia, PslpItation of the
Heart, Female Complaints, unless you get immedi-
ate relief the grave will soon claim another victim
FORTY DROPS CONSTITUTION WATER,
three times day, in four times the quantity OF wa
ter, will cure you, 1t is not spring water. but q
preparation by an eminent physician.
For sale by all Druggists
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MAGUIRE'S BHUNBPLhNI'

This extraordinary medicine, the fame Of which
Is spread broadcast throughout the country, lie
doubtedly superior to any remedy ever offered to
the public Tor the complaints for which 1t is intend
ed. We have In our possession testimonials fur
nished voluntarily by Col. Long, late Typograph-
icRl Engineer Bureau. at Washington Gen. Fitz
Henry Warren, Gen. Pleasanton, and others Of the
army, Father p ]. DeSmet, the celebrated Indian
Missionary. also officers of the navy; surgeons
hospital stewards, commanders Of nearly every
steamer plying on the Mississippi and tributary
rivers, western sanitary and Christian commissions
army chapiins, and others too numerous to men
ton. Likewise highest eneomiums of the press
praising Its valuable medicinal qualities in the
highest terms. No other medicine has such rec
concentrations J. 4 c. MAGUIRE, Sole Proprie-
tors, southwest corner of Olive and Second streets
St. Louis, Mo-, and sold by druggists and medicine
dealers everywhere.
Agents, Fuller & Fuller, VanSchaack, Stephen
son Il Reid, Chicago; Rice & Rising, Milwaukee I;
Mckesson d Robbins, 81 4 % Fulton street. New
York. z.adu
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JuIihn's Hydrastin Compound

is A DIRECT TONIC AND HEALTH RESTOR-
ing agent to tina organs of generation, ii fmparts
vigor and energy. 1t Is reliable remedy In Sper-
matorrhea, well as in all weakened conditions Of
the bladder and urinary organs. By reason of its
wonderful power rs a uterine tonic, Leucorrhea,
ruppsessed or painful menstruation weakness &C
companied by dragging or bearing down sensations,
pains in the region Of the kidneys irritation of the
womb and in all diseases in which the uterine sys-
ten IL involved, this remedy will prove blessing
TO the invalid
(From the New York Dispatch, June 3O.)
We have on several occasions recommended Dr.
Juihn's Hydrastin Compound as an excellent rem
edy for kidney and consequent diseases. The fol-
lowing note Is from gentleman Of whom we have
personal knowledge, and we know that he but
states the facts in his case:
STAPLEToN, Staten Island June 30, 1872.
Messrs. B. KEITH d CO., No. Il Liberty street
For several years my health has been much i'm.
paired Kidney disease and occasional attacks OF
rheumc tism being the prominent causes. Having
tried many remedies with little benefit, heard OF
"Julthn's Hydrasttn Compound, which, after two
months use, has entirely restored my health.
therefore take pleasure in recommending your val
liable medicine TO any one suffering as did.
Yours respectfully, JOHN +. KORAN.
Sold by all Druggists. 6-11dtts1y
Sold in Rock Island by Emil K9hler.
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Bachelors Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair Dive the best IL the world
The only True and Perfect bye Harmless, Relis-
BILE and instantaneous; no disappointment; no ri
dicuOus tinis unpleasant odor. Remedies the i'll
effects OF DYES and washes Produces Immediately
a superb Black or Natural Brown and leaves the
hair Clean, Soft and Beautiful. The genuine signed
W A. Bachelor. Sold by all Druggists
10 23dwfF CHAS. BACHELOR. Prop, y. Y
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Purgation and Prostitution.

Let us rejoice that the absurd and paradoxcal
idea that sick people could be restored to health
and strength by violent cathartic treatment has
been pretty generally exploded. II there are still
to be found any medical dogmatists who believe
snch practice the sooner their sands of life are run
out the better 1t will be for their patients more
rational NOPE of dealing with human ailments was
inangurated some twenty years ago when Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters were introduced, and that
powerful vegetable invigorant began its trium.
phaut progress to uniqersal popularity. The world
now understands the Importance of strengthening
refreshining and regulating, well as purgng the
disordered system and is aware that all these pro
eesses go on together under the fourfod operation
of the Standard Restorative of the age. Prepare
the system for the dibitating heat Of summer with
this WALKING SPECIFIC.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

ATTENTION, SIR KNIGHTS There vii
be a special assembly of Everts Command
mandery, No Is, X. T., this Monday
evening, May 10th. Work on X. 7. BY
order Of the 4. c.
ALEX. STEEL, Recorder
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The Wanther---To-Day

The following shows the temperature
Mt THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as in
dicated by thermometer:
an "a. above zero I'm. II above zero
IPAM T5s 3 Pm IA "
Rain
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19
rnR RALR CHEAP

A fine set of Parlor Furniture nearl.
new Inquire Of
WADswoRTH K PARSONS.
Rock Island, May 10, 1873. dl0d
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The Ferry

Ring bolts are being made TO fasten the
wharf boat at the foot Of Eagle street, and
as soon as they are set the ferry will be re-
moved tomorrow
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

The Spinneyville Concert will not take
place on tomorrow Tuesday evening"
Notice within day or two.
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CITY
OFFICIAL PAPER.

PIANO FOR SALE.-Any one wanting a
cheap piano can hear of one by calling at
this office. 30-dtt.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

Ladies who suffering from certain complaints
known only to females, should at once get DR. Vel
pau's Female Pills. They produce most cRarm-
ing effect. Sold by all Druggists
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

REMOVAL. -Balch, Frazer & Co. have
removed their Office to the old c., r. |. &
p. passenger depot 27dtf
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Cures without Sneezing.

AS TROCHE POWDER is pleasant to the taste
and never nauseaes when swallowed instantly gives
TO The throat and vocal organs Delicious Sensation
of Goodness and Comfort Is the best voice tonic in
the world. Try it, Safe, Reliable and only IS cent?
Sold by Druggists, or mailed free Address
COOPER, WILSON & co, Proprietors,
Philadelphia
Van Schaak Stevenson d Reed, Wholesale Agents
Chicago. For sale in Rock Island by John Beings
Smith 4 Benny. l0-2td&wtt
For sale by Emil Koehler. Druggist. Rock leland
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Manhood womanhoodl Msrrisoel

go Pages Illustrated, fine plates, postpaid fol
50 cents. by Dr. Whittier or St. Charles Street, St
Louis, No. the great Specialist. Read his card.
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Al Plsttsburg, with 81. l. 4 ST. 10. x. r.
RDCKFORD ROCK ISLAND ANDST LOUIS r. r.

Trains connect al Rock Island with the chicago,
u l. a Pacific the Peoria 4 X. l. and the Western
Union Railways. Az Monmouth with the c. b. q
q for Burlington Galesburg and Peoria AT Bush
nell with the &. d. A q. for quincy. Al Boards
town with the Springfield & Illinois South Eastern
for Springfield and pana At Chaplin with the To
Irdo, " & Western for Jacksonville, Naplcs and
Hannibal aud at ~. Louis with all Railroads aud
steamboat lines diyrrriDg from that point
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Sc Inc Relslnger Sash LOCK and support %
FhSTEN YOUR WINDOWS |

Nor spring to break. 10 cutting Of sash cheap du
rable very easily spilled holds sash at any place
desired. and q self fastener when the sash ir down
Send stamp for circular. Circular and six copper
bronzed locks sent to any address in the L post
paid. receipt of SOC. Liberal inducements to the
trade. Agents wanted. Address REISINGER SASH
LOCK CO, No AIS Market street Harrisburg Pa
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Extra Special Notice.
BEWARE OF COUNTFRFEITS.
Smiths Tonic Syrup has been couuterfeited, and
the counterfeiter brought TO giref.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.

The genuine article must have Dr. John Bulls
private stamp on each bottle. Or. John Bnll only
has the right to manufacture and sell the original
John J. Smiths Tonic Syrup, Of Louisville, Ky.
Examine well the label on each bottle. II my
private stamp IL not on each oottle, do not pur
chase, Or You will be deceived. See my column
advertisement, and my show card ] will prose-
cute any one infringing on my right. The genuine
Smiths Tonic Syrup can only be prepared by my
self The public servant,
DR., JOHN BULL.
Louisville, Nov. 5, 1869 jan2l-d&wly.
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Patents Obtained.

charge for preliminary search. Send for circulars
CONNOLLY BROTHERS, los S. Fourth ST, Phila
delphia, Pa, and COS Ninth St. Washington. D {
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Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.

This remedy does not "DRY Up a Catarrh but
LOOSkNS it frees the head Of all offensive matter.
quickly removing bad breath and headache allays
and soOthes the burning heat in catarrh is so mild
and agreeahle in lis effects that il nnaitiYelY
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-05-19

Connects at Rock Island with all dlyerRing lines
Az Fulton with the G. & y. W. X X for Clinton
and Omaha west, and Chicago, east.
Al FrrypUu with the l. {. H. X & c. y. W
r. X
AZ Belolt Clinton and Racine with the c. 4
y " x X
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS AND MIME
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pIARsEGA, pYsEHTray, suxxEs COMPLAINT, czoL-
ERA NoRsus, TLuz, cEILpsETs gEETEINe, AID TIL
aaEAy gEEvENTrYE OF AsiATro CHOLERA.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
mi. INT. STrTRaE0N


ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Block dwtf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-12-22
JAPANESE EXECUTION.

The London Times has received
from correspondent the following ac-
count of a japanese execution 81 went
to see an execution at Yeddo out of a
vile curiosity. | repented of it, but
still it was a most extraordinary specta-
Gle, and impressed me very much. The
culprits were eight in number, one be-
ing woman. They were all beheaded
with sword. The operation was per-
formed with wonderful dexterity and
coolness, and not one of them, even the
woman, showed the slightest symptom
of fear. There was space of ground
roped off; inside were three holes dug
in the ground, with little mound be-
hind each, on which was spread a mat
for the criminal to kneel on. On one
side of the enclosure were two Japenese
officials, in chairs, to see the thing prop
erly conducted had place directly
In front Of the mounds, at about six
feet distance. The criminals were plac-
ed in a row on one side of the inclosure,
blindfolded with pieces of paper (they
use pieces of paper for everything here
What struck me most was the horrid
coolness of the executioner's assistant,
good looking boy of about eighteen.
He went up to each poor wretch in his
turn, gave him tap ON the shoulder, led
him to the mound, and made him kneel
on the mat !; he then stripped his shoul-
ders, made him stretch out his neck,
said, "That will do, and in flash the
mans head was in the hole in front of
him, and his bleeding neck was, as it
were. staring me in the face. The as
sistant, with the same pleasant smile,
picked the head up, threw some water
over the face to wash off the blood and
mud, and presented it to the japanese
official. who nodded and signed to go on
with the next; the assistant then gave
the corpse blow between the shoulders
to expel the blood, and finally threw
the carcass aside like log of wood.
He then repeated the same pleasant
programme with the next. | never
thought a mans head could come off so
easily; it was like chopping cabbage,
only accompanied with peculiar and
most horrid sound-that of cutting
meat, in fact. There was dense crowd
of Japanese present, including many
women and even children; these people