The Archive · 1937

Take to Arms

Philippine Head-Hunters Go on the War P: ath Manila, July 23.

Soldiers are being rushed, to the municipality of Panta-Bangan, in North Luzon, where the entire r pulation is reported to be threatened by 200 aboriginal warriors ho h have taken to arms as a prote the encroachments of c lization All the women and children ave been concentrated at a point of safety as it is the custom of the fierce tribesmen to behead their christian "foes" irrespective of sex—Reuter, price ten years ago when a Watteau drawing labelled "Three Negro Heads," brought £3,200 A brush drawing in bistro by Fragonard was also one of the most eagerly sought items in the crowded salesroom. Here, too, M. Steibel was successful with a bid of £2900—Reuter.

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