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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
FEARFUL TOrtures.

For many years | was a teacher in
AfghaniStan, and during my stay in
that country | was often an unwilling
witness of some horrible exhibitions
If torture. Here is one they use in the
case of women to extract testimony.
1t consists in prying off the finger
nails by means of Il small chiSel or
bradawl. which is showed in slowly
but firmly from the finger tip down.
ward under the quick of the nail, which
is then lifted up and out.
This is another that l once saw used
i'll the case of a small child who would
not own up to some petty theft: Sticks
We're thrust between its fingers and
the fingers then squeezed together, so
that the sticks crushed into the bones.
SO much for women and children.
Here is Il method of cliciting informa-
ton from an unwilling man: The cul-
prit is stripped to the waist, and then
boiling oil is flickCd on to his back.
This seldom fails to find the mans
tongue.
The above are the chief forms of
''fahana,' or torture, for the purpose
of cliciting information, but it must
lie stated that such infections as
nipping of noses, tearing out tongues
or splitting cycballs do not come under
the heading of ''fahana.' they being
puuishmcnts rather than tortures.-
London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
4 Nice Little EIoncment.

There's rather funny circum-
stance connected with the elOpement
here last week. remarked the To-
quacious landlord of the tavern in n
remote Sussex village, says an English
paper, addressing Il cyclist who had
stopped for refrcshmcnt.
"A young man who hadn't known
her so very long ran away with the
squire's daughter, and n day or two
later the old gentleman sent this mes
age by letter to his new SOn-in-law:
All is forgiven. Come home
TO this the young fellow tele-
graphed the reply:
"'All won't be forgiven until l have
kicked you we'll for letting me elOpe
with your daughter. You'd better not
be at home when l come, that's all""
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
Staggered Them.

There's no art to tell how many Ian
guages Il tongue can speak by looking
its owner i'll the face. An American
woman was met recently in narrow
hallway of the American embassy by
four young attaches of foreign lega-
tiOns. They stepped aside to let her
pass and, thinking she did not under
stand French, made a few audible OBJ
servatiOns.
Look at her yellow dress. It's very
pretty" said No. l.
Yes. but she has on white gloves"
answered No. =.
''She has good teeth said No. 8.
"And an enormous mouth added
No. 4.
And she understands French per-
fectly." said the owner of the enOr-
nous mouth, turning suddenly upon
them, land would like to say that her
ears are even bigger than her mouth"
This in French and with such an air of
giving personal information to nobody
in particular that it was quite as if
she had been kindly helping strangers
to information out of Il guide book.
l do not think l have ever seen four
limper looking young men. They had
just enough presence of mind to fee
the premiscs.-St. Louis GlobeDemo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
Cross In Front of Engines.

zone of the oldest traits in animal
nature said an old time Illinois Cen
trail engineer, sis the desire of every
living thing to cross i'll front of the
locomotive. At first it filled me with
wonder. and used to lie awake nights
trying to explain it. Now it's grown
TO be an old story with me.
What goes in front of the engine?
Why, everything. Let me see. I've
seen snakeS-and I'm il sober man,
mind you-stick up their heads to see
what was making all the rumble along
the right of way and then deliberately
start to crawl across the rails. I've
seen many n quail spring up along the
right of way, fly along just ahead of
the engine and then shoot across in
front Several times when I've been
running a mile 4 minute the engine
has struck these birds and killed them.
In the old days l used to jump 4 deer
ROW and then, and the chances We're
he'd cross the track every time. Cat
tie invariably do it until they have
learned better; SO do pigs and all do
nestle animals. Even chickens will
run fiuttering across.
1T seems to me I've killed enough
animals to stock n farm and Il men,
aSerie. ''-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
The coelatoo'. xutcracker BILL

There is wonderful cockatOO in one
Of the islands OF the Indian ocean, near
New Guinea. 1t is as large as 4 full
grown pheasant. and il is of a jet black
color. The bird is remarkable for its
immensely strong bin and the clever
manner in which it is used. The bill
is as hard as steel, and the upper part
has a deep notch.
Now. the favorite food of this cocka-
too is the canary nut; but there is Won
,lerful ingenuity required TO get at ii,
for the nut * something like n Brazil
nut. hut il is ten times as hard In
fact. it requires the blow of a heavy
hammer To crack it. 1t is quite smooth
and omewhat triangular in shape.
Nature appears TO have given the
pOsSeSsor of the wonderful bill some
Intelligence to direct its powers, for
the cockatoo takes one OF the nuts
edgewise in its bill and by n carving
motion of its sharp lower beak makes
Il small notch on ii. This done. the
third takes hold of the nut with its
claws. and. biting off a piece OF leaf,
retains it in the deep notch of the up
per part of the bill. Then the nut is
seized between the upper and lower
parts of the bill and is prevented slip
ping by the peculiar texture of the
leaf. y sharp nip or two breaks off 4
tiny piece of the shell of the nut. The
bird then Seizcs the nut in its claws
and pOkes the long sharp point of its
bill into the hole and picks out the
kernel bit by bit.-Savannah News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17

at is singular fact, said an cleo
trician of this city, THAT the human
body is capable of becoming more or
less Injured to shocks from live wires. I
suppose the average scientist would
scout the idea, but what 1 say is borne
out by everyday experience. The en-
ployees of big electric light works, for
instance, are continually receiving
shocks that would disable an ordinary
man, but are apparently none the worse
for the experience.
Il remember some time ago a couple
of Young fellows came in contact acct
dsntally with live wire at a manufac-
tory here in town. and both received
exactly the same current. One of them
was n helper around a dynamo and had
met with mishaps of that sort before.
He was knocked off his feet and mo-
less than two minutes The other man,
who was stranger, fell over as If
struck by lightning. and it was fully
half an hour before he showed the least
signs of returning consciousness He
was laid mp for several days and, oddly
enough, was much the more powerful
physically of the pair.
81 have known several cases of prac-
tically the same sort. The motormen
on the street cars frequently get the
current, as they call it, especially in
rainy weather. when wet wood becomes
a conductor. They tell me they dom t
mind it much after the first few times y
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
wileIy Confederation.

1--WE decided not TO get that new
dress we talked Of" announced the lit
tie wife, whose husband has a big
bank account and makes large deposits
every week.
But l want it. dearie, just as much
as you do. Go ahead and order it,
NO. l appreciate your kindness,
but I'm not the one to be eXtravagant
when economy is demanded. l saw
your handbook this morning, and we
are drawing out money 4 dozen times
where you deposit once. I'll wait till
next year."-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
smeiiIng the Glass.

Bartenders who pride themselves on
their mixed drinks have a habit of
smelling of the empty glass as soon as
the customer has drained it. In this
way they can tell to n dot whether
they hit ii right" or not. 1 have not
seen the bartender who can make two
drinks alike. and none is ever certain
that he has guessed rightly the pro
portions of liquor and its DISCUSSES
until after the olfactory test. Fred,
this isn't quite up to the mark" says
Tosspot, who drinks every drop. That
500" smelling of the glass. You're
right. Not enough curacao. Let me
make you another
The worst telltale is the beer glass.
Not One-tenth of the beer sold over the
bar or in cases is fit for dog to drink.
If you are fond of a glass and it does
not lie easily on the stomach, if there
is an unpleasant after effect, a diSa-
Greeable taste in the mouth or n sud-
den Discrimination 10 drink further,
smell of the emptied glass, and the
chances are that you will conclude
YOU have been putting part of COW
lot inside of you. You will resolve
never to touch that beer again, where
in you will be wise.
The same test may be applied to
WHISTLES, wines and liqueurs, gins,
runs, brandies and cordials. Many a
man would save his breath and his
stomach by employing his function of
smell after the first drink. 1t is the
Surest prohibition L know.-New York
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
Ear Piercing In China.

Every Chinese woman has her ears
pierced In fact, the custom is nearly
as important as the binding of the feet
When the child is a year old, the oper-
alton may be performed as soon as con-
venient. 1t is considered quite an art.
First two little tassels of red cotton
are prepared. with blue head ON each
and long end hanging loose. Then the
child's ear is pinched till it is numb,
when needle is run through and the
thread after it till the tassel hangs over
the lobe. where it is secured OF course
the child often makes considerable OBJ
lection to the operation and then if
there is a kitten anywhere near its ears
are often pierced to encourage the hu-
man victim This accounts for the fire.
quence of cats with holes and Sits in
their ears in the Celestial empire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
" armed.

Did 1 understand you TO say some
thin about teachin the young idea how
TO shootT' asked a Clay county CKyD
citizen.
Yes" answered the man who is in
terested in the work of education
We'll. SO fur as this part of the coun-
try is concerned you're workin on the
wrong line. What You want TO do is TO
watch the boys at recess and lam the
fust one that brings a gun to school
with him-"-Washingto Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
A CLEAN OF PLEASURE.

Along the noisy city ways
And in this rafting city car,
On this the dreAriest Of days.
Perplexed with business fret and Jar,
When suddenly young, sweet face
Looked on my petulance and pain
And lent il something Of its grace
And charmed it into peace again
The day was just as bleak without,
Ny neighbors just as cold within,
And truth was just as full OF doubt,
The world was Just as full Of sin.
But in the light of that young smi
The world grew pure, the heart grew
And sunshine cleaned little while
Across the darkness OF the storm
did not care to seek her name.
j only said: God bless thy life.
Thy sweet, young grace be still the same,
or happy maid or happy wife"
Phillips Brooks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
BE True to Yourself.

Nobody is more entitled to the graft
tude of his country than the man who
is true TO himself-who is n useful,
right living, law abiding subject. Hap
py the man, and happy the community
in which he lives. if, through all the
storms and struggles of his day, lie
carries unstained to the end the white
flower OF blameless life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
Easy.

Miles-There is a man over in that
museum who has lived for 10 days on
water
GiIes-PShaw, That's nothing.
have an uncle who has lived for near
~ 40 years on water.
Miles-Impossiblei
Giles-Not at all He's a sea captain.
Chicago News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17

Orthodox Mohammedans are forbid
den to make or use any craven i'm
age" Consequently their chessmen
have no resemblance to human figures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17

J. r. BURKHART, NJ. d
MRS. HApA N. BUREHART, n d
DRS. BIJRKHART & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
c.. +. FOSTER M. D.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street. ONCE hours: . to IL g. m,
to4p and to p. m. Night calls from
of:ce Phone 40SI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
Physicians.

once Tremann block. once hours 70 II
an to 5 and to . D. N. Phone No 4OS2
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
PHYSICIANS.
F. II. FIRST, M. D.
PLY sician and Surgeon.

Phone on 1857 once, 82o Twentieth
street once hours: 10 to IL a m; to and
7tosp. m. Sunday, $50 TO $50 a. m; l:so TO
p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
DIR. S. II. MILLER,
veterinary Surgeon ana Denti,,.

Audiseases of horses and cattle treated on
Approved principles Surgical operations per-
form ed in "A scientific manner. Dogs treated
All calls promptly attended to- Residence,
1928 Fifth avenue. Telephone 4iOl. once
and inirmary, 1615-l6l5 Fourth avenue
(Maucker's staOle), opposite No. Dire house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
DIR. II. EMMETT STEEN.
I avenport, Iowa

davenport Iowa
Specialist and expert IN the treatment oil
nervous private and all chronic diseases OF
men and women
Hours: 10 toi2 9 %. 10 8. Sundays 10 to IL
Harrison and Second streets, opposite new
Boston store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17

DIR. M. A. HOLLINGSWORTH
Graduate Veterinarian
once. Harper House Pharmacy. Night calls
phone 43oI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-17
JOHN K. SCOTT.

Lawyer.
CITY attorney OF Rock Island. Room
Mitchell & Lynde building.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

Lives there man with sole so dead
Who never to himself has said,
AS he aimed at the tack and missed the
head
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

He-"Life was barren desert before
| saw YOU
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
THE SHERMAN.

YOKOHAMA, August 4.-The L. S.
transport Sherman, Captain Grant, ar
rived at Nagasaki on July 31st from
Manila. She has on board 1923 men be-
longing to the California volunteers,
who will be mustered out on their ar
rival home. The vessel entered the har-
Dor with the band of the volunteers
playing and with the Japanese colors
flying at the foremost
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
HORSE THIEF SENTENCED.

Charles Kahalehili pleaded guilty in
the district court yesterday to the
charge of stealing w. o. Atwater's
horse and buggy from the Masonic
Temple last Wednesday evening and
was sentenced to be imprisoned at hard
labor for two years. In his own behalf
the accused said he took the rig just for
lark" bu the judge coulu not see in
that a reasonable cause for leniency
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
GREEN RIVER
The Whisky Without a Headache

"Tired Natures Sweet Restorer "-p pure old
whskey. No headache in its wake, no lassitude
in it's use and whether to make mirth at the ban
quet board give comfort in the hushed cham
Der of the sck it is always safe to that which
is known to register 100 per cent in purity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
KODAkS AND
CAMERAS

Everyone who has ever
done any work in Photog-
raphy will appreciate the
many advantages obtained by
using a Camera made by the
Reichenbach, Morey & Will
Co. The Alta Camera has
no equal for simplicity, dura-
bility and cheapness. We
guarantee them. Prices run
from $15 upward.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
THE MAIDEN COY.

He asked her for kiss. He took
A lot, despite all she could say;
And yet she brought him not to brook
For she liked his taking way
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
CASTLE & COOKE, LIMITED
Commission Merchants.
SUGAR FACTORS.

SOSAN N<AOI ONSe
AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis,
Missouri.
The Standard Oil Co.
The George F. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co., of Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co., of
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., of Lon
don.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

1T strikes me-" unused Uncle Sam
that | was gold bricked' when + paid
twenty million for the Philippines! l
spose that's what / get for bein' from
the West and wearing my whiskers as
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

Pacific Cycle & Mfg. Co. agents 70
the Sterling bicycle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

Get Sterling from the p. c. & NJ.
Co. and enjoy life.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

"She adores her husband. doesn't
she?"
II should say So Why he visited the
links the other day, and she stopped
play Is minutes to look at his new
Sterling WHEEL"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

A large assortment of Spaldings
Baseball goods just received at the p.
G. & NJ. Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

A new line of padlocks, in all shapes
and sizes at the p. G. & NJ. co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15

She" And l suppose you take me for
an oasis then? I'm not quite so green
as that"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-08-15
ONLY THE BEST

We are agents for the East
man Kodak Co. and carry a
complete line of goods manu-
featured by them.
Our developing and print
ing department is in charge of
first class operator, who will
explain to our patrons how to
handle any article used in
photography.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-21
NEWS or BENSON.

Benson, Ariz.. Nov. 19.-(Speciai Cor
respondence of The RepublicanD-Win-
ter is creeping upon US.
The work on the artesian well is pro-
crossing nicely and we hope before
long to report it a flowing well.
The ranges are fair and the cattle are
in good condition.
Benson has a much more holiday APP
pearance than formerly, owing to the
fact that the passenger trains on all
three roads arrive here in the day
time.
Benson is soon to have another large
merchandise store. There is room here
for a first-class hotel.
Dr. Nesbitt and Mr. Wallace OF Mesa
City have just made us a visit. They
were wonderfully pleased with this
section of the country.
We have had quite Il number Of i'm
migrants from the vicinity of Tempe
and Mesa city and there are more to
follow.
st. David people have built them n
large and commodious hall where they
meet on Sunday for religious worship
and at other times to trip the fantastic
toe The planting season has com
menced in earnest in that section.
We expect to see in the not very
far future many beautiful homes built
in the San Pedro valley.
The mining interests in this vicinity
are being largely increased.
Cosbys cash store will ship a car
load of copper ore for Gregory and
Dykes in Il few days to FL Pa5o.
Mining prospcctors in our Judgment,
would do well to look at this section
OF the country.
]. NJ. COSBY.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-21

! to as a means of ascertaining the
points on which further light may be
desired. This will be followed by
general discussion of the suffrage
movement, details of the work and the
methods to be employed.
Last evening Mrs. Gait delivered a
ringing address on the suffrage ques-
ton to an appreciative and fair-sized
audience. The limited announcement
no doubt accounted for the fact that
any vacant seats We're noticeable, as
she is known to be a most pleasing
speaker and never fails to interest
even those who disagree with her on
the suffrage question. She does not
plead the question in the light of one
seeking favors from the tyrant man,
but begins with the story of civiliza-
ton, following the course of humanity
through ever changing conditions
finally crOwning her argument with
what she believes to be the logical de-
duction that universal suffrage is but
one CT the rights of the human family
that must ultimately be acknowledged
in the natural course of events.
She declared that the cause was
making rapid progress and that
wherever the experiment had been
tried it had proved successful and was
so acknowledged, save by those who
had experienced defeat at the polls, as
they believed, through the ballots of
the women.
Aside from the arguments submitted
her manner of speaking is clear, dis
tinct and entertaining and those who
failed to attend last evening missed
most edifying address. The national
association is fortunate in securing so
talented a successor to Miss Anthony,
as the chief officer of the organiza-
ton.
Mrs. Gait and Miss Hay will leave
on tonight's train for New Mexico,
where they viii ASSIST in placing the
organization Of the territory in a good
working order. When this is done
every state and territory of the union
will be prepared for systematic work
in the cause.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-21
GENERAL PILES AT TUCSON
The Old pu ,blO's way of Receiving
Distinguished VS. orS.

Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 19.-(Special Cor
respondence of The Republican, Tuc-
son was in gala attire today in honor
of General Miles. Business houses and
private residences We're very generally
decorated, and the entire community
seemed imbued with a wish 10 make
the generals visit a most enjoyable
event to him. His private car was
attached To the eastbOund overland.
which was six hours late; therefore
General Miles did not reach Tucson
until after 1 o'clock. Nearly every
man. woman and child I'm the city was
at the depot awaiting his arrival The
Philharmonic band was present and
furnished music appropriate 10 the
occasion. Mayor Hoff aEd commit
tee of citizens were received by the
general in his private car. and a Few
minutes later they stepped To the plat
form, where Col. Ben. Morgan delivered
the address of welcome. General Miles
responded briefly. referring To the
pleasure experienced by him in meet
ing the friends and acquaintance
made by him while stationed in the
territory many years ago. lie compH-
mented the citizens of this section for
the courage and enterprise shown for
so many years. and which was now
bearing fruit in the prosperous era OF
development now existing in the terri
tory. At the close Of his remarks he
was given an enthusiastic ovation
Later he was driven To the opera
house, where an opportunity was given
the school children to welcome the
distinguished visitor. In the evening
the Elbs' club gave a reception To the
general at their beautiful club house.
The Phoenix carnival is attracting a
great deal of attention here and Tue
son will be well represented in the
capital city during carnival week. I'm
the voting for n maid OF honor from
Pima county. Misses Emma Johnson.
Bernice Cheyney. Ruth Brown. Hattie
Ferrin, Ida Flood and Ruth Strauss
are the contestants. At present Miss
Johnson is in the lead.
The funeral of James Finley was
held yesterday afternoon. and as "a
mark of respect for the old pioneer all
places OF business were closed from .
to o'clock. He was highly esteemed
by all and was a man of progressive
ideas and generous impulses.
Business in the old pueblo is ON the
up grade. There seemed to he a luu
during October. the activity in mining
taking all of the available help out Of
the city. The past week has been
busy one with the dealers in every
line of trade.
The university eleven are working
hard to put themselves in shape To-
win the game of foot ball with the
Tempe Normal school team TO be
played on Thanksgiving day.