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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
WINGED MONSTERS
Are Giant Bats Of the Philippines,
which Measure Five Feet Across.

Oficsrs and men OF the American
army returning from service in the
Philippines are bringing with them
some curious trophies from those is
lands. and incidentally relate somt
startling tales of the strange anima
and bird life Of our new possessions IN
the Far East.
by far the most startling of these
tales refer to the bats Of the islands.
The variety current in the Philippines
is not the "Bat, bat fly under my
hat familiar to the American small
boy. They are veritable giants of the
bat world, measuring often five feet
from wIngtip to wingtip. Their
bodies are as large as those of foxes
and their heads are not unlike these
animals' head in shape.
The Philippine bats make their
homes in the caves (which are very
plentiful in the forest districts of the
islands, in large colonies, clinging TO
the sides and roofs of the caves during
the day and coming out in countless
hordes about dusk to feed and indulge
IN their aerial stunts.
Many stories are current as to the
effect of the first experience with these
giant bats upon men fresh from the
states. Raw recruits assigned 10
picket duty ON the outskirts OF camp
at late dusk have rushed into quarters
white with terror. Recovering, they
would relate, amid the suppressed
mirth of their more seasoned fellow
soldiers, how some enormous thing
land In these gecOuntings the bats
were often given credit for consider
able more bulk than they actually
possessed) had come upon them silent
ly while they were patrolling their
picket line. Without sound this
ghoulish specter, with nothing about
it to signify life but pair of extreme
ly bright eyes that shone out from the
somber blanket like q pair of demon
lights, had swooped SO close to them
that they felt the rush of air against
their faces some avverring that they
detected the smell of sulpher' All
in all, the thing was Just tribe too
uncanny for them and their supersti-
tious horror had got the better OF their
physical bravery, and they had, I'M
herolike. fed.
1t is related that ON one occasion one
of these giant bats, astray in its bear
lngS, penetrated TO the dining Toonu
of the most fashionable hotels in
Manila at time when the room was
crowded with American and European
guests, after the concerts
Its appearance in the room, as 1t
futtered excitedlY about, attempting
to find an exit, created as much or
stampede as an earthquake or vol
canic eruption. Women fled in shrek
ing terror from the room, fighting and
at the. doorways to escape
from the uncanny intruder, and the
men rolled under the tables and sought
refuge in corners and behind every
shield. And it was some
time the bat in the meantime hav-
ing been captured by the hotel attend
ants) before quiet was restored and
things had assumed their wonted
gayety. New York Times.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Reduced Rates to the WesI.

Commencing September LIST. and
daily thereafter, until October 81st,
1909, the Wisconsin Central Ry. will
sell Settlers tickets from Chicago to
points in Montana, Idaho, Oregon,
Washington and British Columbia. at
greatly reduced rates. For detailed
information inquire of nearest Ticket
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P. A., 21S Pike Building, Cincinnati.
o., or Jas. g. Pond, Gen'l Passenger
Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
APAKsoN's NOBLE ACT.

81 want all the world to know" writes
Rev. c. j. Budlong, of A. haway n !
"what thoroughly good ana reilaole
medicine I found in Electric Bitters.
They cured me of jaundice and liver
troubles that had caused me great suf-
fering for many years. For genuine,
alj.around cure they excel anything !
ever saw" Electric Bitters are the sur
prise of all for their wonderful work IN
Liver. Kidney and stomach troubles.
Don't fail to try them. only 5o Gus, say
isfaction is guaranteed by W. P. Void
ridge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
DISCUSSED IN LONDON.
The Action of Germany Discussed by
the London Perss.

London, Sept. "a few Of the af-
ternoon newspapers in commenting
on the subject seem to anticipate that
the sinking of the Fiminist gunboat
Crete-aPierrot by the German gun
boat Panther, at the entrance of
Gonaives harbor, may prove contro-
versial.
$50 summary revenge for breach
Of international courtesy" says the
St. James Gazette, ''is like breaking
the frailest butterfly on the largest
wheel. Surprising the butterfy's big
neighbor takes a hand in the game,
matters may become almost serious"
The Westminster Gazette, speculat-
ing on the matter, holds that moth
ing in Monroeism prevents a big con-
tinental power from boxing the ears
of troublesome boy on the other
hemisphere, so long as the big boy
does not proceed to eat or otherwise
annex the small one"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Distressing Stomach Disease

Permane emily cured by the mastery
power of s.SOuth American Nervine
Tonic.n Inyalids need suffer no longer
because this great remedy can cure tn EN-
all 1t is cure for the whole world OF
stomach weakness and indigestion.
The cure begins with The first dose: The
relief it brings is marvellous and sur
prising. 1t makes no failure; never dis
appoints. No matter how long you have
suffered, your cure is certain under the
use of this great health-glving 1orce.
Pleasant and always safe. Sold BY A
B. Rains, druggist. feb7-ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
REPORTED TO WASHINGTON.
No American Interests Have Been
UnfavOrably Affected.

No American Interests have been
Unfavorably Affected.
Washington, Sept. 9.-As was eX-
pected, Mr.. Powell, the United States
minister to Hayti reported promptly
to the state department the sinking
Of the Haytien gunboat Crete-a-Pierot
by the German gunboat Panther.
AS matters stand, there is nothing
to be done by the state department
at this juncture. The officials have
not changed their view that the Incl
dent was one between the German
and Haytien governments, and that it
was not our business. The Berlin adj
vices to the effect that the Haytien
government had expressed it's salts
faction with the situation being
brought to the attention of the de-
partment here, went to confirm the
officials in their position. No Amer
lean interests have been affected I'M
favorably, in their Judgment, and as
the United States has not recognized
the revolutionists in Hayti, there is
no one to make complaint to this
government.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
We Have All Been There.

Miss Fairfax = Good mawning',
Aunt Caroline. Why amt you wash
in nowadays?
Aunt Caroline (removing her pipe
from ner mouth) you see,
Miss Clara, rs bin out O. wuhk so
long dat now, when l could wuhk. l
finds Is done los ah taste fo' it,
Judge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
when Poverty Reaps.

'Are you sure you love me Tor my
self alone?" said the heiress.
"Yes," answered the blunt but sim
cere young man. 81 love you in spite
of your superior fortune. | am will
ing to marry you and take chances
on being bullied by reminders of it.
Washington Star.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
showing Him Up.

Sue-But, dear, he has some redeem.
ing features.
Kate-rd like to know where they
are. Why, he couldn't even redeem his
watch after it had been in six months.
Chicago Daily News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
BETTER stu.

'Ths man who can drive with one
hand Is the man for me-" announced
the gil in gray, gayly.
you're easily satisfied" returned
the girl in blue. For my part,
prefer the man who asks me to
driYe."-Chicago Post.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Proved His Innoce nee.

"Some one took two of my chick
ems, last night; was it you, Sambo? ?"
"'Deed it wasn't, sur. Las night
was Friday night. is superstitious.
! never took notbin' on Friday nights
sur."-Yonkers Statesman.
Sir Frederick Augustus Abel Dead,
London, Sept. 9.-Sir Frederick Au-
gustus Abel, an honorary secretary
and director Of the Imperial institute,
and former president of the British
association, is dead. He was born in
1925,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Hard Lines.

Plunkett-How are you getting
along, neighbor?
kmorton-Poorly. The neces-
stiles of life are so high, by George,
that we can't afford to live on anything
but luxuries these days.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12

Friend-Hard up and been married
only Two months? Well, take cheer
and remember love makes the world
go round.
Benedict (sadly)-Yes, but it
doesn't make the milkman and the
butcherboy go round.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
M For School.

Misses Matte Lieth, Mary Bostick.
Annie smith, Elenor Jones, Mona Hill.
Hattie Hill, Elva Hill, Carrie Estes,
Bourbon Estes and Fannie Estes left
Tuesday afternoon for Sullin's College
at Bristol, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
IT'S Everyxyhere

McJigger-I'm just back from rough
ing it couple of weeks in the Adiron-
dacks.
Thingumbob-Tha so? Any game
up there yet?
McJigger-Sure. Ping-pong.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
And Then He Pouted.

He-O! Am walking too rapidly I?
! must have been walking faster than
I thought
She-Yes, but you could do that and
walk much more slowly.-Los Angeles
Herald
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Arrested in Pulaski.

Constable Goad went to Pulaski Mon
day and arrested Will Walker, col
ored, wanted here on charge OF OBJ
tanning goods under false pretenses.
The negro was lodged in jail.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Y.,s Correct Classification.

Gobang-I hear that your son has
snup berth in the consular service.
Grymes-Well, hardly snug berth.
Rather folding bed 1t only pays
$500 a year.-Brooklyn Life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-09-12
Fiction and Fact.

II am very sorry, George, you don't
admire my new dress" said young
wife. Everybody says it is charm
ing"
"Your friends, my dear, pay you
compliments; ! pay your bills" re-
piled her usband.-Tit-Bits.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-03

uous care and devotion during her ILL
ness, something serious was amiss.
Everybody had heard of the adventure
which had preceded her alarming ILL
ness. Everybody knew that she had
been accosted and confronted by a
strange young man, at sight of whom
she had pleaded piteously a minute
and then tainted dead away. BY this
time, too, there were or had been near
ly dozen of the graduating class in
town-clas of Rollin Latrobe-
their much loved Pat" and speedily
the story was told of his devotion to
her when she was Mia Terriss, of their
correspondence, of their engagement
to be married on his graduation, which
in strict confidence he had impaired
to his roommate, who kept it inviolate
until after her sudden union with Col.
Frost, and poor pats" equally sudden
disappearance. Everybody, Frost in
Guided, knew that the young man who
had accosted her must be Latrobe, and
Frost by this time knew that it must
have been he who caused her shock 1t
the Arlington. He ragged in his jealous
heart. He employed detectives to find
the fellow, swearing he would have
him arrested. He became morose and
gloomy, for all the arts by which Mrs.
Garrison persuaded him that Nita
looked up to him with admiration and
reverence, that would speedily develop
into wifely love, were now proved to
be Vaccinations. He knew that Mia
feared him, shrank from MN ana was
very far from loving him, and he be-
lieved that despite her denials and
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-03
CHAPTER X.

One of Col. Frost's consuming ambi-
tons was to be the head of his depart
ment, with the rank of brigadier gem
eral, but he had strong rivals and knew
it. Wealth he had in abundance. 1t
was rank and power that he craved.
-Four men-all with better war records
and more experimentation between
him and that coveted star, and two of
the four were popular and beloved men.
Frost was cold, selfish, intensely self
willed, indomitably persevering, and
though "close-tisted," to the scale of a
Scotch landlord as rule, he would
loose his purse strings and pay we'll
for services he considered essential.
When Frost had a consuming desire he
let no money consideration stand in the
way, and for Mia Terriss he stood
ready to spend small fortune. Every
body knew Mrs. Frank Garrison could
never dress and adorn herself as she
did on poor Frank Garrison's pay, and
when she appeared with a dazzling
necklace and superb new gown at
the garrison ball not long after Frost
and his shrinking bride left for their
honeymoon, people looked at her and
then at each other. Mia Terriss was
sold to Jack" Frost, was the verdict,
and her shrewd elder sister was the
dealer. Mrs. Frank knew what people
were thinking and saying just as we'll
as though they had said it to her, yet
smiled sweetness and bliss on every
side. Frankly she looked up into the
faces of her sisters in arms: Il know
you like my necklace. Isn't it lovely?
Col. Frost's wedding present, you
know. He said l shouldn't give Nita
away without some recompense, and
this is it,"
But that could have been only part
of it, said the garrison. An honorar-
ium in solid cash, it was believed, was
far the greater portion of the consider
alton which the elder sister accepted
for having successfully borne Nita
away from the dangers and fascina-
tons of the Point-having guarded
her, dropping and languid, against the
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-03
Please tell our driver to follow Them

Please tell our driver to follow them"
But, to her CONSERVATION, no sooner
had they started than she felt Nita's
trembling hand grasping her wrist, and
turning quickly saw that she was in an
almost hysterical condition.
my poor child, had forgotten you
were so worn out. I'll take you home
at once-but then We'll miss them en-
tirely. Oh, could you bear
"Oh! No! MOI" moaned Nita, wiring
ing her little hands. 'Take me-any-
where. No! Take me home-take me
home! and promise me not to-not to
tell my husband what we saw"
To Be Continued.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-03

tAio0S ASetCiS over me ike d whip, anu
declares that he will give them into
F'rost's hands unless l see him when
ever he presents himself. You made
me swear to Frost never cared straw
for my darling that was. o God, how
1 loved him! and if these letters ever
reach the man to whom you have sold
me, he would treat me as he would a
dog, even if he doesn't kill me. Meg
Meg-you must help me, for live in
terror"
And that she lived in terror was true,
some women were quick to see. Never
would she 60 anywhere, even along the
corridor, alone. If the colonel could
not come to luncheon she was served
IN their rooms. If she had to go calling
or shopping it was in carriage and
always with some army woman whom
she could persuade to go with her.
One day, just before their intended
departure, she drove out paying part
ing calls. 1t was quite late when the
carriage drew up at the Market street
entrance, the nearest to their elevator.
The door boy sprang across the side
walk to open the carriage, and as she
stepped YEARLY out tall young man,
erect and slender dressed in a dark
travelling suit, fairly confronted her,
raised his derby and said: you can
give me ten minutes now, Mrs. Frost.
BE good enough to take my arm"
Bowling her head she strove to dodge
by, but it was useless. Again he con-
fronted her. Piteously she looked up
in his pale, stern face and clasped her
hands. "Oh, Rollin," she cried, give
Inc my letters. l dare not-see you.
Have mercy" and down again she
went in senseless heap upon the stone.
Col. and Mrs. Frost did not sail with the
Empress of India. Brain fever set in
and for three weeks the patient never
left the hotel. Frost made his wifes
dangerous illness the basis of an appli-
cation to be relieved from the Manila
detail, but, knowing well it would be
late summer before the troops could
be assembled there in sufficient force
to occupy the city, and that his clerks
and books had gone by transport with
the second expedition in June, the war
department compromised on a permits
sion to delay. BY the time the fourth
expedition was ready to start there
was no further excuse; moreover, the
doctors declared the sea voyage was
just what Mrs. Frost needed, and again
their stateroom was engaged by the
Empress line, and, though weak and
languid, Mrs. Frost was able to appear
in the diningroom. Meanwhile vast
amount of work was saddled on the de-
partment to which Frost was attached,
and daily he was called upon to aid
the local officials or be in consultation
with the commanding general. This
would have left Mrs. Frost to the min
istrations of her nurse alone, but for
the loving kindness of army women in
the hotel. They lowered about her
room, taking turns in spending the
afternoon with her, or the evening, for
it was speedily apparent that she had
nervous dread of being left by her
self, ''or even with her husband" said
the most observing. Already it had
been whispered that despite his assid-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-11
JEROME SILENT ON EXCISE.
\ NUMBER OF ALLEGED SUNDAY VIO-
LATORS ARRAIGNED-SOME DIS
CHARGED, OTHERS HELD.

District Attorney jerome yesterday declined to
express any opinion as to the manner in which
the police had enforced or had failed to enforce.
the excise law on Sunday. He said he would not
TAX further about the excise question at present
or four liquor dealers who were arraigned before
Magistrate Deuel. in the Centre-st court yesterday
morning three were discharged, because the police
had no evidence that they had violated the excise
law. The fourth, Charles Hamel, whose saloon is
at No. Chatham Square. held for examina-
ton. Roundsman Burns said he walked into
Hamei's place Sunday. in full uniform. and saw
a man drinking at the bar. He walked up to the
bar, took the glass out of the mans hand and
tasted the contents ascertaining In that way that
the man drinking whiskey
you've lot of nerve, officer" said the man, re-
filling his glass.
Burns hen arrested Hamel, who behind the
bar. and closed the saloon
In the YorkyiIle Court Ma gistrate Pool discharged
three prisoners in excise cases. saying that the
evidence insufficient, and that he did not be-
lieve the police intended to get legal evidence
against the liquor dealers they arrested Sunday
He declared a bail bond forfeited in the of
Peter Warner. a liquor dealer, who was arrested
Sunday and had given 500 bail at the police sta
ton
Michael Gerag hty bartender in a saloon at No.
2.12S Eishth-ave. held in $1,000 bail for trial
in the Court of Special Sessions by Magistrate
Mott. sitting in the Harlem Police Court Geraghty
had been arrested by Policeman Brophy, of the
West MISUNDERSTANDING police sta
ton. The policeman told the magistrate that &C.
raghty had the SIDE door OF the saloon open ana
that about thirty persons were inside, though he
drinks sold. The prisoner told the maSis-
trate that only ne and his friends in the
loon, and that he not selling anything.
What's the OF telling story like that
said Magistrate Mott You had better tell me the
truth or keep your mouth shut
Henry Seekemp. of No. 1t77 East End-ave, was
held in SOo0 bail for trial by Magistrate Mott for
alleged violation of the excise law. Similar action
taken in the case against Michael Rinaldo. a
bartender. Z No 2.246 First-ave.
Five Jacobs figured in the excise cases before
Magistrate Meade in the West Side police court;
Three Of them held in $1,000 bail each for trial
on the charge Of having violated the excise law.
Jacob Greehi. bartender in saloon No. AT West
Thirty-eightl-st. of which Jacob Kelner is the
proprietor. vanly pleaded that he was only clean
ing up
saloon at No. 59l Tenth-ave., pleaded that he was
only selling weiss beer. Jacob J. Kelly, proprietor
OF a small saloon at No. 592 Eleventh-ave.. made
a plea OF cleaning up that did not avail.
Julius Reilwinkle. who has A saloon at No. 80
Coumbus-aVe, discharged because OF insult
flcient evidence against him. Policeman Wood, Of
the West One-hundredth-st. station, not abSo-
iutely sure that the law being violated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-11
FUSS OVER VANDERBILT DOG.
POLICE ARREST VALET WHO CHASED
LOST SPOT, AND WHISTLE
IN VAIN

From every part of Central Park last night
there came long. low whistles, shrill at
times which resounded from hill to HILL and
people wondered what could have happened. 1t
learned that the whistling emanated from
the policemen duty in the park. who were
seeking spot. an Irish terrier belonging to
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. who away yes
terday.
Spot was taken out for an airing by Mr.. Van
derbilt's valet. James. The dog was not in
leash. At Sixty-eighth-st. and Fifth-ave. the
dog darted across the street, cleared the railing
Of Central Park and disappeared in the shrub
berry. James followed after the dog. but he
soon lost to view as he scampered through the
underbrush, across paths, and disappeared over
a hill.
Much excited and out of breath. James chased
the runaway dog, not needing in the least the
signs Keep OFF the Grass" When policemen
saw James violating the grass rule. they went
after him.
Overhauling him in the Park near Seventy
second-st. the policemen grabbed James. none
too tenderly. and inquired if he was in his right
mind: what he meant by running on the grass,
etc. James could not get his breath to answer.
so the policemen started to the Arsenal with
him. where they going to charge him with
violating the rules of the Park Department.
On the way to the Arsenal however. James
AAO-~
on him. but when he said that he was Mr.. Van
derbilt's man, and that Spot. the valuable ter
rier belonging to his master, had run away. and
that he in pursuit of the animal when ne
broke the law. the officers relaxed their hold
and offered to give any help they could IN an
effort to find Spot.
After being released James secured Central
Park in search Of Spot. He was unsuccessful,
however. and when night fell he returned TO the
Vanderbilt home, Fifth-ave. and Fifty-seventh-
st, where he reported the loss of the dog TO
Mr.. Vanderbilt. Mr.. Vanderbilt called up the
Arsenal on the telephone. and requested the
sergeant to have diligent search made for the
dos. adding that il would he well worth the
while of the person who returned him to his
owner. So when the word was passed through
the Park that there "somethin' dom for
the man who found Spot every policeman was
on the alert. Although the sound of their
whistles echoed through the Park all night, Spot
either failed to pay heed or had gone beyond
reach Of them.
The dog had on a silver collar. buckle and
plate but there is no name marked by which
he could be identified.
The police of the Arsenal sent out a general
alarm for Spot last night.