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J\ Kansas Hompany Bulletin
WILDER S. METCALF.
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VOLUME 1.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AUGUST, 1900.
NUMBER 1.
To those of my boys who have answered my tetters promptly, I desire to express my most earnest appre- ciation. To those who have answered after some considerable space of time, I feel almost equally grateful. To those who have not answered at all I now make an ardent appeal for more courteous treat- ment, in the future- To all of you f desire to make one request, that is, that when this pamphlet is received, you at once fill out and return the blanks, forwarded at the same time under separate cover, and that you state therein exactly what you think of this paper in general and the Co. H organisation in particular. Always remember, that it is not the quarter we are after, but information about your- self from you.
Yours Very Truly,
ADNA G. CLARKE.
EDITORIAL.
In casting about for a name for our company paper we remembered that in the army there was only one source from which all reliable informa- tion was received and we decided to use the same initial letters in naming the Kansas Kompan}' Bulletin.
Be very careful to sign and date your letter; several of the boys have neglected to sign the blank, and in some instances it was almost im- possible to tell who wrote the letter, and to whom to give credit for the quarter enclosed.
THE MONUriENT FUND. Upon the written application of the company the City council granted Co. H the deed to lot 158 and fractional lots 156-157 in Oak Hill cemetery . These Iocs are located in the north section of the cemetery and are the finest vacant, lots that could be found in the cemetery. The citizens committee having a balance of $120 from the reception fund turned that amount over to Col. Metcalf as treas- urer of the Monument Fund. The Volunteer Relief association headed the subscription with $30. 00. The Rockett Lecture netted §120. 05 for the same fund. Making the fund to dace $270.05. A movement is now on foot to have Miss Georgia Brown put on a home talent play, for the benefit of the fund. The means of raising the balance will be extensively discussed at the second an- nual reunion of Co. II, February i, 1901.
ST!LL SOLDIERING.
Finding upon our home coming that Co. H. was still a part of the K. N. G. Lieutenant Krause having tendered his resignation : we reorganized by the election of Walter S. Drysdale, 1st Lieut- enant and Elliot F. Hook 2d Lieutenant. Clar- ence L. Cole was appointed First Sergeant, Nute Reno Q. M. Sergeant. Elmer L. Benson and Wm, H. Zwick are Sergeants, Clarence Martin Corporal, Thos. B, Raybourn, Artificer, Joseph IlifE Musician and Harry H. Ainsworth in the ranks. The El Capitan hopes to be elected Major soon. Drysdale's appointment to West Point creates a vacancy in the rank of 1st Lieutenant, so some of the boys stand a very good chance of promotion, a thing especially desirable in the possible event of active service in China.
NAHED HER BENSTA.
When Capt. Adna Clarke was wounded in the Philippine islands he was attended in a hospital by a Tagalo, named Benito. This little brown brother was indeed a brother to the injured soldier and tended him with the loving care of a devoted brother. After he came home Capt. Clarke was often heard to speak to his friends about the young Tagalo, and when a daughter was born in his household last week, Mrs. Clarke at once named the little daughter Benita, after the Tagalo who had been so kind to her husband. The Captain says the child is not the same color as his attendant quite, but it is red and that is about as near brown as could be expected .—Lawrence, (Kan.) World.
Capt. Clarke was commander of Co. H, 20th Kansas, and was wounded at the battle of the Tuliajan river, where the writer of this note saw him fall. But twenty-nine Tagalos were stretched out on the other side of the river within a few minutes afterward. — Beaumont Daily Events. Edited by Joseph W. Ozias.
THE GRAND ARflY f.EDALS.
The boys of the company near Lawrence received their medals at a public meeting for that purpose held at the Opera House May 30, 1900. There were formal speeches of presentation by members of the G. A. R. and responses by mem- bers of Co. II. The audience was considerably
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entertained and amused during the presentation of the individual medals by the members, calling- out each fellows nick name as his medal was pinned on. Of course, we had to draw the line on some of the names, Reno's for instance .
The H . Company medals are all or nearly all completed, and those who have not yet received their medal can obtain information concerning the same of Col . O . H . Coulter, Topeka, Kansas. Please notify me when you receive yours as I am keeping a list of those that have been received.
THE TWENTIETH KANSAS. Pursuant to a general call issued by Captain H. W. Shideler, a number of the late members of the Twentieth Kansas Infantry, United States Volunteers, met at Holton, Kansas, May 9, 1900, and effected an organization to be known as "The Twentieth Kansas." The purposes and objects being the same as those of our company. Com- pany H was represented at this meeting by Wilder S. Metcalf, Adna G. Clarke, Arthur H. Gibson, Roy R. Gibson, and William M. Shaffer. The adjutant mailed blanks to all members of Company H and so far the following members have responded: Shaffer, Philip Fox, Ainsworth, Wm. P. Steele, Art. Gibson, Roy Gibson, Siler, Wakefield, Messer, Conkey, Krause, Heydt, Spill- man, Elliot Hook, and Rice. Thus far 156 mem- bers of the regiment have sent in their dues and more than 200 have responded to letters mailed them.
Lawrence, Kans., July 5, 1900. Circular No. 2.
Following out the plans outlined in Circular No. 1, the Adjutant and Sergeant Major have spent a great deal of time in obtaining addresses, folding blanks, addressing envelopes and mailing letters. The following table indicates the present status of the organization:
Letters Replies Dues
Mailed.
Field and Staff 12 ..
N. C. otaff j7 ..
Band 24
Hospital Corps 11 ..
A 60 ..
B 75 ..
C 80 ..
D 70 ..
E 70 ..
F 75 ..
G 80 ..
H 80 ..
1 80 ..
K 85 ..
L 85 ..
M 70 ..
Received. Received.
... 7 $2.50
... 4 2.00
... 4 3.15
... 0 0.00
... 5 2 50
.. 10 4.00
... 5 2.50
.... 5 2.(0
... 8 3.00
.... 1 50
... 14 7 CO
... 10 5.00
5 2.50
... 10 4.50
.... 5 2.00
.... 19 9.00
112 $52.15
Received for dues $52.15
Paid out for postage, printing and permanent
record books 52.00
CO. H, 20TH KANSAS. Company H 20th Kansas was organized at Holiday, Kansas, February 22, 1900; twenty-nine members of the original company being there en route to Olathe to attend the funeral of Merton Wilcox. The purposes of this organi- zation are to forever keep green the memories of our comrades who were required to make the supreme sacrifice on their countries altar and to perpetuate the comradeship that exists between those of us who survived and who have the natural desire of all soldiers "to right the war over again" at our annual reunions.
As a means of keeping track of each member of the original company the 1st sergeant has mailed, in some cases we fear too frequently, blanks con- taining requests for information, and we believe that the following pages will disclose that he has been remarkably successful in his efforts.
The officers elected at the first annual meeting are as follows: Captain, Wilder S. Metcalf; 1st Lieutenant, Albert H. Krause; 2nd Lieutenant, E. Guy Simpson; 1st Sergeant, Adna G. Clarke; Q. M. Sergeant, Hoke Simpson; Sergeant, F. L. Courtney; Corporal, Claude Brown; Lance Corporal, David M. Horkmans; Musician, Harry Watkins; Artificer, John A.McKittrick; Wagoner, Derwood E. Quakenbush; Cook, Claude Dicker; Private, William P. Steele.
Cash on band 15
Yours Fraternally,
WILDER S. METCALF, Adna G. Clarke, Adjutant. Colonel.
FIRST ANNUAL REUNION OF THE TWENTIETH
KANSAS.
The first Anuual Reunion of the Twentieth Kansas, is to be held at Hutchinson, Kansas, Sept. 24-29, 1900.
Of course you are all going to attend, and I desire very much that in the letter in response to this paper that you are going to write that you state whether you would rather go as soldier or citizen. Your wishes will entirely determine the matter. As captain of Co. H, 1st Infty. Kansas National Guard, I can furnish guns and belts. The people of Hutchinson will furnish the tents, I think we can get Dicker to cook the '•slum", etc.
There are other Companies that can secure National Guard equipments. The boys of the famous Band of the "fight'n Twentieth" have written me that they would be there to give us Dixie, Hot Time, etc., etc. If the fellows want- to go with arms we can have one parade, one guard mount and can march with rifles in the street parade.
If a majority vote to go armed, we will take enough rifles, so that those who do not live in Lawrence can be supplied at Hutchinson.
Please answer promptly and state your feelings.
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« THE PASSING OF THE TRANSPORT. *
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THE LAST NIGHT IN CAMP.
The silver star light softly filters dowD, Upon the white walls of the tented town : The tattoo's note the golden bugle tells It echoes through the nooks and fairy dells, Till rocked upon the sands by ocean's tide It falls to sleep within the waters wide. The sentry makes his rounds with tireless feet With "who is there" each passer-by to greet. He brings his gun to "port" as straps he spies, And then to a "present;" they pass him by. He does not see a dignified salute; Resumes his lonesome vigil all so mute, Behind him looms a rosy Kansas morn With crimson fruit and "walls of golden corn"; Before him rolls the great Pacific wide And fate's dark curtain veils the other side. Within, the lights are out, the only lamp The soft moon-rays that fall upon the camp. Ah, well for those the taps be softly given Who wake to hear the reveille in heaven !
Across the waves from trough to snowy crest, The transport takes her way toward the west. And in the distance growing faint and dim Has vanished o'er the ocean's misty rim.
THE PASSING OP THE TRANSPORT.
The morning sunlight kissed the glowing bay,
Smiled on the purple hill tops far away;
Dried every sail aflap in morning breeze,
In jjort at last afar from stormy seas.
The army transport lies in waiting, trim
And snowy white, like some huge bird to skim
From shore to shore across the ocean's foam
To carry heroes far from love and home.
The last good byes are said; a plashing sound,
She pushes off and slowly turns around;
And mothers', wives', and sweethearts' eyes grow
dim With straining for one dear last glance of him. Witn tide and steam the ship is under way, And sails mid cheers and music down the bay; Passed Alcatraz the lonely prison pile, And barracks trim on sunny Angel IsJe, And grim Fort Point with frowning walls of grey That ever guard the entrance to the bay. Awhile the sun glints down the glorious west And sinks to sleep within the ocean's breast, And soft rose curtains drape his couch of state The troop ship glides outside the Golden Gate. The evening mists come down upon the sea, The evening winds are blowing wild and free; The shores of home grow faint in gathering night With Cliff House but a shpdow on the height.
RETURN OF THE TWENTIETH KANSAS.
A weary watcher gazes o'er the bay,
The sea birds with the white waves are at play,
The sun is setting; like a golden wedge
It hangs between the sky and ocean's edge.
The stars come out: the sea birds gone to sleep,
Night's stillness reigns upon the wat'ry deep.
The Transport Tartar steers toward the lee,
Her prow emblazed with gilded heraldry,
And those escaped the cunning Tagal's hate
Again are passing through the Golden Gate.
And as they enter through its portals wide,
Once n>ore with loved and kindred to abide,
A kindly thought is sent across the wave
To comrades resting in a foreign grave.
There's one has lost a brother in the strife,
And one a nearer comrade, his young wife:
Who followed bravely where war's fortunes led,
No more the loved soil of home to tread :
And two brave youths a father's deeds will tell,
To her who waits at home and loved him well.
Some are relating how through swamp and fen
A leader cheered his little band of men
Until the fiery Taeals faced at last
He sank to earth, his life blood ebbing fast.
The twilight gently wears itself away,
The good ship rides at anchor in the bay
And from the land the boats come out to greet
Like welcoming children gath'ring round her feet.
Home, home at last ! How sweet the words must
be To those returned from far across the sea! Our nation's flag is planted in the East. And like a mother is her love increased. A little one is added to her flock, Her arms must shield : the centuries' cradle rock, And shall she then forsake this sacred trust, Allow her cannon peace, her sword to rust ! Ah, no ! Old Glory, when once hoisted there. Shall ever float in morning breezes fair. No hand irreverant touch her radiant stars, Nor tint to deeper hue her crimson bars, But planted by a nation's blood and tears, Shall there remain throughout time's endless
years.
— Mrs. Aetna Clarke.
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* WHAT THE BOYS ARE DOING. «
WILDER S. METCALF, el coronel. Wilder S. Metcalf, Lawrence, Kansas, loan broker; married July 30, 1878, to Mary E. Crosier, April 3, 1900, elected member Board of Education, of Lawrence, Kansas; May 16, 1900, elected dele- gate to the Republican National Convention; was a guest of Paul Morton and Theodore Roosevelt to the Oklahoma City Rough Riders Reunion; has assumed command of First Regiment Kansas National Guard and will command the 24th Kan- sas Infty ., U. S. V., in China. In his last letter he says: "Just returned from Philadelphia, where I helped to nominate McKinley and Roosevelt."
ALBERT Hi KRAUSE, el capitan. Albert H. Krause, Lawrence, Kansas; con- tractor of painting and decorating and dealer in paints and wall paper; married May 14, 1900, to Amelia Apitz. Says: "Nominated for Register of Deeds, defeated; cause, wrong ticket in wrong place. May 5, 1900. — I don't know that I can interest any of the boys very much, but will say that since my return I have enjoyed and am now enjoying a good and prosperous business. I am sorry I did not write sooner, and I don't want you to think that I feel like our dear comrade Page. I am always glad to see the boys or hear from them. Sometimes when I am alone I long for the gentle twitter of the Manila Lizard or the entrancing song of the Mosquito, I was about to say, and the buzz and zip of the Remington and Mauser, but I am afraid you might doubt it, so I will leave it unsaid; but a little red-horse and hard-tack would do, or some duck that I did not get at Apalit (because Ozias could not see it that way). I have enclosed three cpiarto peso Ameri- cano, which I suppose will go toward Comrade Clarke's slush fund, as I understand he is up for tin. office of Clerk of the District Court. Adios, Albert H. Krause."
E. GUY SIMPSON, "the big unjust"
EL TENIENTE.
E. Guy Simpson, South Auburn, Neb., not mar- ried yet. "All out in their blue shirts and leg- gins; keep your guns bright and your shoes shined, inspection may come at any time. I am at pres- ent trying to make a living by keeping people out of trouble and as I really have a name that would indicate my ability to settle quarrels "unjust," I feel I would be missing my calling if I did any- thing else. I am at present in an office in Auburn,
Neb. I hope to meet you all in February." Was granted a degree of A. B. by K. S. U., June 6, 1900.
ADNA G. CLARKE, el capitan. Adna G. Clarke, deputy clerk district court, married April 26, 1897, to Birdie May Baxter; son, Paul E. Clarke, born February 25, 1898; daugh- ter, Benita, born July 12, 1900; June 2, 1900 received republican nomination for clerk district court; June 6, 1900, granted degree of A. B., K. S. U. Assumed command Company H, 1st Infty., K. N. G., has the best company in the state and El quiere eombate Chino mucho.
CHAS. HOKE SIMPSON, hoke. Charles Hoke Simpson, Lawrence, Kansas : teacher ; June 6, 1900, granted degree of A. B., by K. S. U.; taught in Lawrence schools. Says: "To the boys of earth that I know best and love best. You see I had to answer that I was not married, but the 'cooks' always save something good back and wait till the line has passed to enjoy it, so go ahead; John Morrow leads the line with many seconds. I have neither pigs, monkeys, mice nor chickens. Looting has been scarce this winter. Aug. 6, 1900 Brothers — Just at present I am batching and making 'slum' for five boarders during a month's absence of my mother. September fourth I begin teaching at Williamsburg. I am the 'Brigadier General.' I have a squad of four school-marms under me. They will get the 'Marchings' from squad-drill, but for the 'Manual of arms' I shall have to take one at a time. I shall get $60.00 per month if I don't get too many $10.00 lines for smuggling boys on transports. I still 'wear Avhiskers. Hoke,"
FRANCIS L. COURTNEY, linn. Francis L. Courtney, Lawrence, Kansas, U. S. mail carrier. Linn has been sawing wood and tending strictly to his Uncle Samuel's business. He encloses dues regularly but like many of the boys has contributed no bulletins so this sketch is necessarily short.
CLAUD D. BROWN, hukglar kill. Claud D. Brown; Lawrence Kansas, student, a member of the sophomore class, school of engi- neering, K. S. U. Has been doing the book agent act in Colorado this summer and making it win- He says, "Since Uncle Sain has taken my bayonet the pie wagons are having a rest. I am willing to eat the 'extras' now but kick about paying for
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them. Have been taking flunking lessons up at K. U. this winter. I am not accounted for when I miss roll call there. I would still like to march to Dagupan to see the country. Hardy says to cease Firing, Blewey. — Burglar Bill."
DAVID M. HORKMANS, dave. David M. Horkmans, Lawrence, Kansas, stud- ent, Kansas University photographer, says: "I am getting to be more of a kodak fiend than ever. My one eye is feeling very big since it does the work of two."
CLAUDE R. DICKER, dick. Claude R. Dicker, Lawrence, Kansas, car- penter: "All of my comrades know too much about me already, so I think a letter from me would be of no interest to them."
JOHN A. McKITTRICK, kitty. Lawrence, Kansas, blacksmith, remarks: "I am in good health and have steady employment, belong to the fire department, room at the city hall and try to enjoy life while living, the people say we will be a long time dead, will close wish- ing Company H success with their undertaking."
DERWOOD E. QUAKENBUSH, stub. Derwood E. Quakenbush, Media, Kansas, farm- ing at present at Vinland, Kansas, writes: "Re- ceived the sheet today and was very much pleased as I think it is the only way we can keep track of all of the boys, and I always shall feel that the members of the company are the nearest to me of any body of men on the glob?." Yours in good health.— Stub.
HARRY R. W ATKINS, red. Harry R. Watkins, Lawrence, Kansas, tele- graph operator, makes the usual irrevelant remark about having no recognized prosperity and signs his name.
WILLIAM P. STEELE. William P. Steele, Lawrence, Kansas, drug clerk, calls attention to the fact that he has been elected to the responsible and lucrative office of private of Company H, 20th Kansas.
FRED B. AHLSTROM. FredB. Ahlstrom, Lawrence, Kansas, has been poorly, has answered no letters.
HARRY H. AINSWORTH. Harry H. Ainsworth, Lawrence, Kansas, horse collar maker. Harry has developed into quite a ladies- man, and it is claimed makes regular visits to the home of some fair damsel in North Lawrence. Congressman Bowersock has
introduced a biU making him a member of Com- pany H, Twentieth Kansas Infantry, U. S. V. from March 20, 1899 to October 28, 1899 with the pay and allowance of the same.
ARTHUR F. ALLEN. Arthur F. Allen, Lawrence, Kansas, horse coUar maker; married to Nellie Obrien: "I am working at the collar factory, have been there since January 6, 1900."
FRANK ALLEN, kid.
THE FRIEND OF THE SAILOR.
Frank Allen, Co. D, 36th Infantry U. S. V., Manila, P. I.; soldier; Bolinao, P. I. "May 8, 1900 — While the regiment was in process of organiza- tion I helped in the canteen, went with my regiment to San Fernando and stayed with my company until the latter part of September when I was assigned to duty on the pack train of the 36th until November, was put on a wagon until March and have since been with the company. I have been in several skirmishes and scouting expeditions. I have not been punished."
CLARENCE AMES.
Clarence Ames, Company D, 36th Infantry U. S. V., Manila, P. I., soldier, Bolinao, P. I. "May 8, 1900; detailed as mounted orderly for Col. J. F. Bell July 14, 1899. In that capacity I was in the following notable engagements: Bacolor, August 9, 1899; San Antonio, September 9; Porac, Sep- tember 28; Porac, October 17; Porac, October 30; Bambam, November 11; Mangateren, Novem- ber 28; Aliminos, December 21. On January 1, 1900, I was detailed as mounted orderly for Brigadier General, J . F. Bell, Hdqts. Dagupan. Returned to duty by request April 15,1900. Health good. Have at present on deposit with the pay master $445, with two months pay over due. Hope I may be in position to meet with you on the 4th of next February."
CLAY ANDERSON, andy.
Clay Anderson, Stanton, Kansas, student and farmer; attended Lawrence High school last win- ter. "May 1, 1900 — Am going to school, using the coin I got from Uncle Sam, as the old soldier noise is worn out. I am waiting for a war with China to tell the fellows to 'go on,' that is the way we did. My averdupois has decreased ten pounds; need some of Hoke's soups and special dishes of extras for appetizer."
HARVEY J. ARTERBURN, old jack.
Harvey J. Arterburn, Lawrence, Kansas; "Have no children that I have to issue rations for."
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ALVIN BALE, jerry. Alvin Bale, Eldorado, Kansas; farmer. Have not heard directly from him since muster out. DENVEB W. BALE. Denver W. Bale, Eldorado, Kansas; laborer. "March 14, 1900— Since the death of my father I find pleasure in looking after my mother and younger brothers and sisters. Do not put in my time telling war stories, but have taken every day's labor that has been offered me." ELMER L. BENSON, lulu. Elmer L. Benson, Lawrence, Kansas, student, "Well, boys, I have been going to school for the last five months and expect to finish the short- hand course in a couple of months; then I expect to sally forth in the cold world. From your com- rade, Lulu."
LEWIS A. BROOKS. Lewis Brooks, Lawrence, Kansas, laborer. -Has enclosed dues but no bulletins.
OSCAR C. BROWNLEE, injun jim. Oscar C. Brownlee, Lawrence, Kansas, farm- ing. Attended Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan, until its close and has since been working on his father's farm near Lawrence.
PRANK C. CHAPMAN. Frank C. Chapman, Troop I, 11th Cav., U. S. V., Manila, P. I. We have heard nothing from Frank for a long time. He was sick in the hos- pital several weeks, but when heard from last was again on duty.
OTIS H. CHASE, pat. Otis H. Chase. We have sent several letters addressed care of Leander Chase, Denver, Colo- rado. They have not been returned, but have re- ceived no answer.
ROBERT M. CHURCH.
Robert M. Church, Fort Scott, Kansas, 215 South Broadway, Locomotive fireman; married to Miss Grace Smart. "I hope all are well and have something to keep your minds from wandering back to the Philippines, hard tack, bacon, horse and coffee. Have had a good posi- tion ever since coming home and am doing well. Hoping all are doing well and living easy, I beg to remain a friend as well as a comrade to all."
"P. S. Boys, grow fat and get married. There is nothing like it. — R. C."
ROBERT F. CLARK, skinny. Robert F. Clark, Troop F, 11th Cav., U. S. V., "Manila, P. I., March 3, 1900—1 have not been wounded yet but nearly crossed the big divide,
as Selig said; while crossing a big canon my horse fell. Thought that about half of the mountain had fallen on me. I rode forty-five miles before I could get treatment, then they put me on the Relief. I am O. K. now. We do not have any fighting like we used to have, so you may know that the fun is rather tame, I get to see lots of country and that is all. Your comrade, R. F. Clark, Troop F, 11th Cavalry."
ROBERT G. CORNELL,
Robert G. Cornell, Alma, Kansas; minister. "March 14, 1900—1 am glad the company and its record for fighting is to be immortalized. I trust that each one of the members may have the privi- lege of attending each one of the reunions. I shall do all in my power to help the good cause along. May 28, 1900 — I .regret very much that I cannot be present Memorial day but will be there in spirit; may the memory of our fellow comrades ever be kept in our minds until we sleep with them in the silent vale. Your comrade, Robert S. Cornell."
GEORGE A. CONKEY.
George A. Conkey, Fort Dodge, Kansas; far- mer; has been working on a farm near Orland, Indiana. "I will try and get back in Kansas this fall, for I am homesick to see the boys; with respect and best wishes to all I remain as ever your true and faithful comrade, George A. Conkey." He recently returned to Kansas to attend the funeral of his father, and will be at the Hutchinson reunion.
CLARENCE L. COLE.
Clarenee L. Cole, Lawrence, Kansas; medical student, K. S. U. "While in the service I fre- quently attempted to patch up a 'vet' or experi- ment upon an ailing native, but during the past winter I have been attempting to learn how Americans are built, so I can pass up $15.60 per annum poco tempo and ride on Easy street. Haven't been on a hike for a long time; while at a safe distance I frequently think I would enjoy myself again in the service. A fellow finds his spending money much more easily when Uncle Sam is footing board and room rent, than he does when Lawrence landlords get hold of him. Yours respectfully, C. L. Cole,
CHARLES E. COOK.
Charles E. Cook, Haviland, Kansas. Has neg- lected to answer all letters mailed him to date. ERNEST CRISS.
Ernest Criss, Pretoria, South Africa. Attended L. H. S. a few weeks, but the war spirit got its work in and Criss headed for South Africa.
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THOMAS J. DAVIDSON. Thomas J. Davidson, Lecompton, Kansas — "My wound has healed and ray leg has been stronger but bothers me some yet; having not been able for steady work I have been visiting most of the time . I would like to see all of my comrades again and talk over days gone b}\ From your friend and comrade, Thos. J. Davidson."
HARRY G DAVIS. Harry G. Davis, 722 Grand View ave., Kansas City Kansas; attorney. "Since my discharge from the army I have been in Kansas City most of the time studying a great deal and practicing law a little; I have enjoyed good health all the time. With best regards to all interested, I am, respectfully, Harry G. Davis."
WALTER S, DRYSDALE, tubby, giblktts. Walter S. Drysdale, West Point, New York; cadet; attended K. S. U. July, 1900, appointed alternate cadet to West Point, writes: "Aug. 3, 1900. Tyler failed, Yours Truly passed and is now a 'new cadet.' They surely do things up brown here; it is known among some of the fel- lows and some of the cadet officers that I be- longed to the 20th Kansas, although I did not in- tend that it should become known. The officers treat me allright about it though. lam acting as right guide of the New Cadet formation, and don't have to brace as much as some of the rest. Bracing is sucking up the stomach until it touches the backbone, throwing back the shoulders until they meet behind and pulling the chin inside the collar. We are busy here from morning till night. Besides drilling, we have been drawing our new equipment. Everything here is pretty fine. Yours respectfully, Walters. Drysdale.
ALBERT S. EMMETT, the sailor. Albert S. Emmett, Lawrence, Kansas; farm- ing and teaming; married Miss Noaecker. "April 10, 1900—1 had a rather tough time of it after going on the line, but stayed with the boys until the 3d of November. The Irish navy is a thing of the past; after I left the gunboat I think the flotilla went astray, being minus their admiral; but never mind, Uncle Sam never knows when he has a good thing or, perhaps, he would push it along. Albert S . Emmett, late Admiral Irish navy.
PHILLIP FOX, ELTENIENTE.
Philip Fox, Manhattan. Kansas; Commandant St. John's Military School, Salina, Kansas. 'iAs you know when I was mustered out I was in a very critical condition, but, happily, I am now out of the grasp of the disease and am rapidly
gaining weight and strength . I did not get ac- quainted with the Co . H boys very well, as I was too sick to get around much, but remember me kindly to all. I am most happily settled in this school; the school is small and my duties not overwhelming; I can keep polished up on drill in fine shape . Yours, Philip Fox . FRED. E. FOX. Fred. E. Fox, Bliss, Oklahoma; farmer; mar- ried Florence E. Harvey. "Since discharge I have been married as you see and moved to Okla- homa; was in the butcher business part of the winter, but am now on a lease in the Ponce country, there are 1135 acres in the lease; it is very nice work for those who care for farming. Yours truly, Fred. E. Fox.
WILLIAM B. FEARING, micky. William B, Fearing, Troop F, 11th Cavalry, U. S. V., Manila, P. I. Fearing has been sick most of the time since his re-enlistment. The last word received from him was to the effect that he was with his Troop, but was still in poor physicial condition.
PETER F. FLEMING.
Peter F. Fleming, Co. D, 36th Infty. U. S. V., Manila, P. I. "I am still in the commissary de- partment; my regiment is scattered around the gulf of Lyngayen and it is difficult to get sea going schooners to haul rations; I made a trip over to Bolinao last wreek, and in coming back we had to reef our sails to keep the wind from blow- ing our mast off. I am almost as much sailor as soldier; I can yell 'get aft the line' as good as the boatswain of the Indiana. I was awful glad to hear from you; I am glad Co, H has been organ- ized again; I am glad to get the medal, and thank you and the citizens of Lawrence for it. I sup- pose Bloodthirsty Bill is a road agent now. As ever your comrade, P. F. Fleming.
ARTHUR H. GIBSON.
Arthur H. Gibson, Alma, Kansas; real estate broker. "March 14, 1900.— I am not married and no chance of finding a girl to have me, however, I am not looking for a matrimonial agency. Hope your seheme will bring Co. H closer together than they are at present. Yours truly, A. H. Gibson.
ROY R. GIBSON. Roy R. Gibson, Alma, Kansas. "I am out in the West where cowDoys are numerious in a nice little town for a soldier. One would think he was on Grand Avenue or up on Dupount someplace. 'Holy Jim" as the boys used to call him is preach- ing up here and everyone has a good opinion of
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him. I drilled the Alma Boys Brigade. Your comrade, R. R. Gibson.
BERT GILLEY.
Bert Gilley. We have directed several letters addressed Ottawa, Kansas, and several more ad- dressed Kansas City, Kansas, but to date have no information of Gilley's whereabouts. If anyone can furnish his address, it will be very greatly appreciated.
TILTON C. GOOD.
Tilton C. Good, 518 Topeka ave., Topeka, Kan- sas; tinner. "Dont know a thing." T. C. Good. EVERETT A. GOURLEY.
Everett A. Gourley, Troop H. 11th. Cav. U. S. V., Manila, P. I. "You have all experienced wai in the Philippines in a much worse stage than at present. We are still chasing ,Goo-goos', only it is different as we are chasing them in the timber and the mountains. My health is excellent and am not missing a day's duty. We have good officers. your comrade. Everett A. Gourley."
FRANK HACKBARTH, "dutch".
Frank Hackbarth, Lawrence, Kansas, Tinner. Has written nothing.
EDWARD J. HARDY, el teniente.
Edward J. Hardy, Salina, Kansas, Station & Express Agent. Married Nellie N. Ober, son. Ed- ward J. Hardy, born Nov. 16, 1898. "March 14, 1900. Came back and started to work at Salina, but the frio weather made me hike for old Mexico. I will always be pleased to attend the February reunions and trust you will do your best to make them grande. Of course, no one ever thought Capt. Clarke would get so far busted as to take this means to raise a quarter. But we all will help him out." "May 29, 1900 — Am still gig'en 'em. You can sure have my twenty-five cents every quarter. Sony I can't be with you the 30th. E. J. Hardy."
ARTHUR HARGIS.
Arthur Hargis , Troy, Kansas. Drug Clerk. "March 14, 1900. Am now acting as Bailiff of the April term of court of Doniphan County. Am thinking very strongly of going back to the Uni- versity this winter". Your comrade, Arthur Hargis.
LORNE HARGIS, the big mnn.
Lome Hargis, Troy, Kansas, Student. "March 23, 1900. Well boys how are you all ? Big Bird is still in Troy going to school. I am living easy on pork chop gravy. I weight at present 187 lbs. Yon know I am home now eating my mother's cooking. Not eating the old U. S. hard tack and
canned horse." "May 31, 1900. Am very sorry I could not be present Decoration day to drill with my company. I am feeling fine as silk, not quite as fat as I was. I am working to hard, I guess. Give all the boys my best regards when you see them. I remain as ever, yours very truly." Lome Hargis.
CHARLES W. HARRIS.
Charles W. Harris, Lawrence, Kansas, Carpen- ter, Married Miss Minta Pumroy . "At the present writing I have just got in from the country where I have been doing a little carpenter work. Yours truly." Charles W. Harris.
ROY S. HAYNES.
Roy S. Haynes, South Points, La. Bridge Ten- der, N. O. & N. E. Ry. "Apr. 10, 1900, Dec. 4th., I came here and accepted the position I now hold. I am well, and if it were not for mosquitoes would like it here. I am glad to see something is being done to keep track of the members of old Com- pany H. and any service I can render will gladly be done. Hoping to receive a copy of the paper, I am, as every your comrade." Roy S. Haynes.
"Leavenworth, Kans., Feb. 15, 1900— Captain Ad. G. Clarke, Lawrence, Kan., Dear Sir: Your circular to my son Roy in regard to Co. H, 20th Kansas, came to hand last night. He is at South Point, La,, to which place I will forward it today. I am pleased to know that you intend to keep up your organization, as it will be of vast benefit to the members in the future. Had we "old vets" of the civil war done as you propose to do, it would have saved many of us time, trouble and expense in a great many instances. Take myself as an example, I was mustered in Nashville in 1865 and have never met but one man belonging to the regiment since, and don't know the ad- dress of a solitary member. All this could have been avoided had we kept up our Company or- ganization each member notifying 'headquarters' Avhen address was changed. So 1 hope you will impress on each member that 'it's a good thing, push it along.' Roy was only home about three weeks when he accepted a position with the New Orleans & North Eastern Railroad. He expects to be in Lawrence next winter attending the University, when you will see more of him. Wishing yourself and every memderofthe Com- pany a long and prosperous life, I remain. Yours Respectfully, C. T. Haynes, 'Dad.* "
WILBURN HAYNES, never step.
Wilburn Haynes, San Francisco, Calif. Just moved there from Lawrence. "March 14, 1900. Waiting for warm weather and the job that is coming bye and bye. Married Grace W. Powell
ADM A GIKARD CLARKE.
ERNEST GUY SIMPSON.
CHARLES HOKE SIMPSON.
Three members of Company H who were granted the degree of
Bachelor of Arts by the Kansas State University,
June Six, Nineteen Hundred.
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at San Francisco Sept. 23, 1898. Son Adna Wil- burn, born July 19, 1899, Lawrence, Kansas. Well now I am stuck, for what in the world an old mar- ried man can write that will be of interest to a lot of young fellows is more than I can get through my head. I might advise them to follow my example, get married settle down as the heads of families and raise a crop of young soldiers for the next war, but suppose they will do so without a fool's advise." Never Step Haynes. RUFO A. HAZEN. Rufo A. Hazen, Lawrence, Kansas. Making Manila Views. "Left Manila May 15th arrived in Frisco June 7th, spend six days in Frisco and took the Portland Route for home . I am glad to beat home." Rufo A. Hazen.
CHARLES HETRICK.
Charles Hetrick, Fielding, Shasta Co., Calif., Tool sharpener. "April 30, 1900. I am now working at the Keswick Smelter and mines, but do not intend to remain long at this place . June 15, 1900. I am working in the L-on Mountain Mining Camp far up in the Coast Range Moun- tains. I am away from railroad and almost from civilization. I am living in a small cabin up in the canon and I am my own cook and bottle was- her, but I still keep healthy and happy. Yours respectfully." Charles E. Hetrick.
WILLIAM S. HEYDT, shern.
William S. Heydt, East Las Vegas, N. M. Rail- roading. Married May 9, 1900. Miss Nellie J. Christal: "I would like to see you all again or would like to go to the Hamburg Show once more. Had a short letter from R. R. Gibson and double header from Robert Church some time ago. If anyone of you should eyer happen down here, don't forget to stop in. Good-bye to all . " Yours with respect, William S. Heydt. "At home 507 Lower Grand Ave., East Las Vegas."
LYNN L. HILLIKER.
LynnL. Hillicker, Pasadena, Galif. Conduc- tor on electric railway. Married Miss Lulu Hoover, of Columbus, Kans., June 12, 1898, Says, "At the time I applied for a discharge from the 20th band, I had in view work on the Santa Fe's newly acquired line in California. My dis- charge was gi-anted November 18, 1898, and as soon as their new line was completed through Tulare, California I entered the Santa Fe's em- ploy at that point as assistant agent. Remained there from the latter part of December, '98 until July, '99, when I was transferred to San Diego, California as city ticket agent. From that I accepted a position with the Los Angeles & Pasa-
dena Electric Railway Company as conductor, leaving office work entirely for out-door employ- ment, and have been located in Pasadena in my present position since March 28, 1900. The change from San Diegos very much preferable on account of the coast climate there and out of door work. I am glad an organization of the 20th has been effected and shall look forward to the publi- cation of these letters. — Lynn L. Hilliker." ELLIOT F. HOOK.
Elliot F. Hook, Lawrence, Kansas, Attorney at Law. "I am picking up a small fee occasionally from some troubled or misguided soul, but have not reached that stage yet that we attorneys like to speak of as a lucrative practice. I want to take this opportunity to thank the boys here in Lawrence for the interest they took in my candi- dacy at the primary for City Attorney. They were very loyal to me and I am sure I shall never forget or fail to appreciate the work they did for me." Elliot F. Hook.
WILLIAM M. HOOK, dad.
William M. Hook, Quinimo, Kansas. Teaching. Married Rose Evelyn Brown daughter Juanita Maria born Jan. 27, 1896, at Lyndon, Kansas. El- liot Dewey born March 4, 1898, Lyndon, Kansas : "My greatest disappointment is the memory of my retirement from that famous regiment of stal- wart Kansans who carried the flag of their country through the tangling marches of the far eastern island. Boys I read with thrilling pleasure your glorious achievements and while I cannot abro- gate any of the glory unto myself, I can and will axtenuate it unto you . Yours devotedly and fra- ternally, William M. Hook."
FRANK A. HUBNER, shrapnel.
Frank A. Hubner, Lawrence, Kansas, Clerk in grocery store : "I am salesman in Hanson's gro~ eery store and like it real well . Expect to go to Kansas City to work for Ridneur & Baker Groce- ry Co. Have been in good health since I returned from the Philippines. I think this organisation is just the stuff. With love to all the boys," Frank A. Hubner.
JOHN A. HUNTSMAN.
John A. Huntsman, Lieut. 36th Infty . U. S. V. Manila, P. I. We have had noth'ng from Jack, but we understand that he has been rromoted to 2d Lieutenant, and is serving on Brigadier Gen- eral J. H. Bell's staff". We have received a blank and an enclosure of twenty-five cents from Dagu- pAn, which we have credited to Jack although it was not signed.
JOSEPH ILIFF, FATTY. Joseph Iliff, Lawrence, Kansas: student. "I
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am still attending school at Haskell Institute ;
expect to graduate next year. Will work out this
summer if I can get anything to do. Joseph Iliff ."
THOMAS F. IRELAND.
Thomas F. Ireland, Bronson, Kansas ; farmer. "March 18, 1900. — I am sorry I live so far from the rest of the company, for I get more homesick to be back with the company than I ever was to get home while I was in Manila, and you all know that was considerable." "May 27, 1900.--I don't know what the rest of you "gu-gus" think about it, but I miss having a pay day once in awhile, and have decided $15.60, board and clothes in- cluded, is about as good as farming, until a person gets one crop at least. The weather has been warm enough the last week to remind me of Manila and make me feel glad I am not there. Well, I must close, so adios : your comrade, T. F. Ireland."
JOSEPH B. KENDALL.
Joseph B. Kendall, Anthony, Kansas: grocer. "Since I left Lawrence I have been in a grocery store here, and am getting along nicely. Joseph B. Kendall."
BERT KUHN, scaley.
Bert Kuhn, Lawrence, Kansas: painter. Has furnished no communication.
HARRY L. LIPSEY, dad.
Harry L. Lipsey, Lawrence, Kansas. "The first of the year I commenced selling cooking ware for the Central Supply Company and ap- pointing agents. My spare time is spent in building incubators and farming, as I live on a ten acre farm near Lawrence. Hoping this will find all of the boys enjoying good health as it leaves me, I am, very truly, H. L. Lipsey. WILLIAM E. LEIS.
William E. Leis, Lawrence, Kansas ; grocery clerk: married Barbara Heigel . "Since my re- turn home I have been employed by the Poehler Mercantile Co. I am now clerking in W. A, Guenther's Grocery store, and would like very much to have you patronize the Hombre that ran the battalion canteen. William E. Leis." ELMER D. MABRY. Elmer D. Mabry. We have addressed several communications to Mabry at Elma, Iowa. They have neither been returned nor answered. If any of you can furnish his preseDt address, it will be greatly appreciated by Adna G. Clarke, First Ser- geant.
CLARENCE MARTIN, babk. Clarence Martin, Lawrence, Kansas, Machinist : "I have charge of the tool room at the Fowler
Shops. I came home in good condition both phy- sically and morally and started to school the next day after my return, but thinking I had better be doing something for myself, I went to work in the Fowler Shops. Wishing all of you the success I hope for myself, I am, Your comrade," Clarence Martin.
GEO. A. MESSER, lazakus.
Geo. A. Messer, Lawrence, Kansas, Laborer: "I am alive and have my ups and downs the same as the rest. Lately I have gained my appetite some what better than it has been, for I can now eat my three square meals a day. Eating requires work, especially to get something to eat and if work is plenty I am all right." Geo. A. Messer. AUSTIN R, MILLS, heavenly.
Austin R. Mills, Lawrence, Kansas : "Clerk, but my thoughts and fancies carry me beyond the smoky region of a tobacco shop and the drudgery of a cigar clerk. Never held an office of trust or responsibility, except when I was Lance Corpo- ral twenty-four hours. I hope when my late com- manding officer receives the quarter enclosed in this letter he will not exclaim in accents wild and awful, that's gigen 'em or tear the shingles off of Morrow Castle nor refuse to sign receipts for beer, but will place it in some conspicuous place as a curiosity, a relic from one who as a soldier was ahvays broke and who at present is seldom in a better financial condition. Believe me it is with heart rending sighs and bewailings that I give up this silver pocket piece, but the though of the cause it is going to support makes the parting less bitter. Sincerely yours . " Austin R. Mills, Most heavenly of heavenlies.
ARTHUR K. MOORE. Arthur K.Moore, Wilmington, Ohio: reporter and law student : Captain Co. F, 1st Regt. O. N. G. "Since my return home have been engaged in delivering lectures on the Twentieth Kansas in the Philijjpines, both for the entertainment and instruction of the people and the benefit of my- self financially ; have met with success and know of nothing I have enjoyed more in my life than the recital of the pleasures and hardships which were incurved as a member of Company H, Twen- tieth Kansas Infty., U. S. V. We took part in the exercises Decoration day, and the entire company formed a firing squad ; it sounded like old times, and the volleys were so perfect it re- minded me of some of 'H' company's volleys and, although it was a solemn occasion, I could, not help but remark to the men, 'boys, that's gigen 'em ;' I drill the boys according to the methods of our captain, Adna Clarke, and when I can
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think of no other command to give I give them the silent manual. We are to have a sham battle and maybe we won't burn up powder and Mc- Arthur won't be there to stop us either. Regards to all the boys, Arthur K. Moore.
JOHN W. MORROW.
John W. Morrow, Lawrence, Kansas. At present with a threshing outfit in Western Kan- sas; married Sadie A . Schneck. "I suppose all of you know I am married ; I can say I am happy with my wife ; we enjoy each others happiness and troubles together . I am much better pleased now, as I do not have to cook or eat 'slum,' as my wife hasn't learned the art of making it and I hope she never will, as it might make me want to enlist, your comrade, J. W. Morrow." CHARLES O. MORROW, gunner.
Charles O. Morrow, Lawrence, Kansas. On the ice wagon ; has not responded.
JAMES E. NORTHRUP.
James E. Northrup, Manila, P.I. During the dry season Northrup was engaged in making pic- tures, but since the wet season began he has been working in the Quartermaster's Department. He has had his transportation extended one year and may locate permanently in Manila. ALBERT O. OLIVER.
Albert O. Oliver, Corp. Co. B, 1st Infty., U. S. A., Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. "I enlisted in February, 1900, and was promoted corporal the 1st day of May ; am having a much easier time than I had in the Philippines ; it is much nicer being a tin soldier, doing drill and guard duty, than hiking over rice-dykes. Give my regards to all the boys, and write whenever you have the time. I am, as ever, your comrade, Albert O. Oliver." Co. B, 1st Infty., is now en route for China.
BEN J, F. OLIVER.
Benj. F. Oliver, Kansas City, Kansas, 1005 Minn. ave. ; laborer Armour Packing Company. "It has been several days since I first heard from you in regard to the reorganization of the com- pany and regret to say that I have taken little interest in the doings of the outside world since we were last together. Respectfully yours, Benj. F. Oliver."
WILLIAM F. OSBORN. doc.
William F. Osborn, Baldwin, Kansas. "At- tending school . Will. F. Osborn . " ORRY W. OWEN.
Orry W. Owen, Winfield, Kansas, 602 East 8th street : rustling freight for Santa Fe. "Com-
pany load, ready, aim, fire ! Get down behind that rice-dyke ! keep your head down, darn you ! don't bunch up like that and make a pot shot ! raise your sights to 500 yai-ds ; Are three volleys, that's gigen 'em some ; keep down there, dog- gone you, or you will get your head blowed off ! And so it goes, dear comrades, I almost wish I was back there once more. I am in the best of health and am enjoying life as much as I can un- der the present circumstances. The Twentieth has a great reputation around here. With best wishes for all my comrades' success, I am as ever, Orry W. Owen.
ERNEST L. OZIAS, doc. Ernest L. Ozias, 1113 Connecticut street, Law" rence, Kansas; farmer; married Miss Nora Mar- tin. "Two happy moments were our lot: 1 — When we signed away our liberty and no longer called our souls our own. 2 — When Uncle Sam gave us our 'honorable,' then, as never before, our cup of joy overflowed. I regret not my sol- diering, for I value the experience. Much time and money could not duplicate the worth of the 20th Kansas' 'Hot Time.' But a respectable number of us regret that we enlisted to fight one people and combatted another; that through the lack of a statesman at Manila and a declared policy at Washington, the war in which we en- gaged was not averted. I am glad I belonged to Co. H. Its men were humane to a fallen foe, kind and considerate to each other, manly to outside friends. And it was with delight, when the rest of you had left Manila, that the Twen- tieth, so I was told, had left more friends than any other volunteer regiment. The reason was, their high sense of business honor." JOSEPH W. OZIAS.
Joseph W. Ozias, Beaumont, Texas. Editor and Proprioter. Beaumont Daily Events. "Ja- nuary 16, 1900 elected an honorary member of the Kansas State Historical Society, and I think we are all agreed that he was justly entitled to the compliment. The Beaumont Daily Events Vol. 1, No. 1, editorially remarks: "The Events will be for America now and forever, first, last and under all circumstances. It will know that an enlight- ened people can govern themselves and that any people or nation who cannot maintein order among themselves are unfit for self-government, and should not be entrusted wholly with it ; but that all people should be given the largest liberty com- mensurate with their ability to understand a:i enforce good government."
LARRANCE PAGE, grandma.
LarrancePage. Chicago, 111.., 5802 Jackson Ave.
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"Pedestrian tourist soliciting substistanee. I did not suppose when I enlisted that fact would give anybody the right to forever after torment and
black-mail me. There are some in the
company that I would gladly forget. In order to do that, it seems necessary to forget the company. I think that those from Lawrence who drew offi- cer's or other high pay and who did not know enough to make good privates might pay postage etc . Let me rest in peace . I think that my per- secutors ought to be satisfied now. Larrance Page."
JAMES M. PAINTER, -monty.
James M. Painter, Oakland, Kansas, Laborer, March. 9, 1900. "I have been pretty near a gent- leman of leisure this winter, but fell from grace this spring and am working for a nursery . Am very pleased with the idea of keeping the company or- ganized and will be glad to meet with my old com- rades at the reunions. Your comrade," James M. Painter.
EUGENE PARROT.
Eugene Parrot, Lawrence, Kansas. Printer : "For a short time after coming home I canvassed for "Campaigning in the Philippines," and did very well with it, but begging people to buy books is not exactly like begging tobacco from a comrade to roll a cigarette (at wich I was always an expert), so having a chance to discontinue that occupation with honor went back to my old trade of sticking type and have been doing that ever since . Very sincerely your comrade." Eugene Parrot. FRANK W. PEARCE, ieish.
Prank W. Pearce, Lawrence, Kansas ; carpenter, Early last spring Irish decided to try railroading in Wyoming, he soon returned, however, and has since been working at odd jobs near home. ROBERT E. PIPPIN, shorty.
Robert E. Pippin, San Francisco, Calif. 31 Ful- ton Street. No answers.
THOMAS B. RAYBOURN, big tom.
Thomas B. Raybourn, Lawrence, Kansas, Rail- roading. Big Tom has been as faithfully laboring as he formerly was at soldiering. He has express- ed his interest in the organization, but has contri- buted no bulletin.
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Edward Newton Reno, Lawrence, Kansas, Stu- dent. On an ice wagon during vacation. "I am in the words of Sherm. Heydt living easy it has been a long time since I have been addressed by nick- name, but I hope you have not forgotten mine. At some or our future reunions I may be able to test its appropriateness. At Paranaque I said 'no abe to that profound question. 'Are you going
to take on?' But I have reconsidered it and have taken on in the National Guard of Kansas. From your comrade," T. H.
OTTO W. RETHORST.
Otto W. Rethorst, 2nd Lieutenant. 11th Cav. U.S. V., Manila, P. I." "The 11th Cav. is the or- ganization and we have done some splendid work too. You probably have read an account of our expedition south of Manila in January. You ought to have been with us . ' I had seen gu-gus hike before, but I have never seen them hike out like they did from us on this trip. Yes, sir, when the 11th horse is around the gu-gus are gone and still going. Rah ! for the Twentieth Kansas ! Rah for the 11th Cav. ! Yours respectfully," O. W. Ret- horst .
CHARLES E. RICE.
Charles E. Rice, Topeka, Kansas, Mailing Clerk Topeka Postoffice. "No, no, no, no. Have no time." Charles E. Rice.
CAMPBELL II. SCOTT, blondy.
Campbell H. Scott, Scranton, Pa. According to the latest news received from his physician Campbell is dangerously sick, so much so that it is not considered safe to attempt to bring him home. I know you all join with me in hoping for his immediate and permanent recovery . Later — Campbell is now seriously sick at 112 New York street, North Lawrence; we should call on him and see if there is anything we can do to cheer him up. A. G. C.
HARRY G. SELIG.
Harry G. Selig, Lawrence, Kansas. Employed in Electric Light Plant. "March 14, 1900. Like my three meals a day as well as any other hombre. Would get married if I could. Expect to live and die in Lawrence, Kansas. Have gained about 62 pounds since arrival in the United States and never felt better in my life. If I don't get into trouble, I can be found at my above address at any time. May 28, 1900. Everybody seems to know more about me than I do about myself, so I will not say anything." Harry G. Selig. WILLIAM M. SHAFER.
William M. Shafer, Onaga, Kansas, Carpenter. "April 12, 1900. I have been doctoring ever since I came home for the disentery and now it has me so run down that I do not get out of the house for as long as four or five days at a time, but I feel better the last two or three days. Hope I will be able to meet with the boys at Holton next month . Yours truly," William Shafer. Shafer is still in a very critical condition and has recently been at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for his health.
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GEORGE FRANK SHIRAR .
George F. Shirar. "Nueve Caceres, Came- rinas Island, June 18, 1900 — Dear Captain and Comrades: I received your letter and was much pleased to hear from you. The medal came all- right and I thank the people very much for it . We left Manila the first of June and arrived on these islands on the 6th. Of course we have to scout all over the island, but are quartered in a building about like Bowersock's residence in a town about as large as Manila. We are with headquarters, the duty is not very heavy, I only catch stable guard once in nine and mounted patrol once in five days. Of course, we have to take care of our horses, but that is better than hiking in the infantry. If I pull through with this I am going into the 2d Cavalry . Well, I must close. So long, George F. Shirar." FRANK W. SILER.
Frank W. Siler, Lawrence, Kansas, Farmer. "I do not know how to write letters." F . W. Siler. Siler recently received $47,53 from Uncle Sam, the amount due him as difference in pay and allowance of Corporal and Sergeant Cook . And right here we desire to call your attention to the fact that all of you who were discharged at San Francisco in 1898 have §21.55 coming to you. Those who were discharged before the regiment after returning from Manila have $4.95 due you, and that we can furnish information that will enable you to get the same .
ALBERT J. SNYDER.
Albert J. Snyder, Eudora, Kansas. Has failed to answer.
JOSEPH N. SPILLMAN.
Joseph N. Spillman, Buffalo, Kansas, Farming and stock raising. "As my health has been un- usually poor since my return home, I have done little that would be of interest to the boys. Joseph N. Spillman."
JOHN M. STEELE.
John M. Steele, Star Office, Kansas City, Mo. Reporter. With the same nerve that characterized his action when he congratulated Admiral Dewey as the special correspondent of the Kansas City Star, soon after his return John interviewed the Secretary of War, was presented to the President as a member of the fight'en Twentieth, was given access to the records of the War Department and
completely exploded the fabrications of the knockers of the regiment .
HOWARD STREET,
Howard Street, Hospital Corps U. S. A. under orders and enroute for China. Has been occupied as a solicitor for a Topeka laundry company until recently, when he enlisted as above stated. JAMES WELCH.
James Welch, Elmo, Kansas, Carpentering. "May 7, 1900. I returned to Kansas several weeks ago. I have failed to keep in touch with the Twentieth since muster out, so do not know what you of "H" are doing. Hope you are doing well." "Aug. 6, 1900. I attended the greatest convention of modern times at Kansas City. It was simply immense, such a great love feast, all harmonious, no dissention. I don't see how we can lose, do you? It was a rush trip. You know how a Democratic Convention is. Refreshments liquid etc. I was compelled to rush or I would not be able to get out of town, financially, I mean. But I am going to visit Company ,,H" soon. I see by the papers you have a young daughter at your home. Let me offer congratulations. I hope you are all well. Your comrade," James Welch.
JOHN A. WAKEFIELD.
John A. Wakefield, Colorado Springs, Col. 120 Nevada Street, Lineman. "May 30, 1900. I regret very much that I could not be in Lawrence to-day to participate in the honor extended to our com- rades. If I had been anywhere near Lawrence, I certainly would have been there. I am very sorry I could not attend Joe Wahl and Mert. Wilcox' funerals. Your comrade," John A. Wakefield. FLETCHER A. WHITE.
Fletcher A. White, Lawrence, Kansas, Barber No answer.
SILAS C. WILLEY.
Silas C. Willey, Lawrence, Kansas, Farming and stock raising. Has been spending much time this summer swimming in the Wakarusa in order to at any time demonstrate that he can swim, as per Brigadier General H. G. Otis' Official Rei>ort.
WILLIAM H. ZWICK. William H. Zwick, Kansas City, Mo., Hotel Victoria. Graduated from the Kansas State University Law School June 6, 1900, and is en- titled to write his name William H. Zwick, L. L. B.
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ALFRED C. ALFORD. Killed in action near Caloocan, Luzon, P. I., February 7, 1899. His body was brought home and buried in Oak Hill cemetery at Lawrence, KaDsas,
EDWARD R. HOOK. Died September 12, 1899. in U. S. General Hos- pital, Presidio of San Francisco, Cal., of disease contracted in the service of the United States. His body was brought home and buried in Oak Hill cemetery.
JOSEPH A. WAHL.
Died March 31, 1899, of wounds received at Mariloa, Luzon, P. I., March 27, 1899. His re- mains were brought home and now rest in the Company H lot in Oak Hill cemetery.
MERTON A. WILCOX. Killed in action at Santa Tomas May 4, 1899, His body was brought home and buried on the soldiers' lot in the cemetery at Olathe.
FRANK MARTIN
Died January 5, 1900, of disease contracted in the service of the United States. He was buried with military honors by the members of Company H, 20th Kansas, January 6, 1900, in Oak Hill cemetery, at Lawrence, Kansas.
The Lawrence Journal said of him: "Frank Martin was one of the popular members of the
company, and did his duty as a soldier bravely and well. He was very highly thought of by com- rades and friends, and the hopes of all had been since his return home, that he might fully recover from the disease contracted while in the service of his country."
CHAS. A. KING. Died May 1, 1900, of disease contracted in the service of the United States. Was buried with military honors May 3, 1900, on Company H lot, in Oak Hill cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas. Law- rence World said of him :
A SOLDIER DEAD.
"Charles A.King, the young Philippine soldier who has been making such a heroic struggle for his life, surrendered and ran up the white flag to death. He contracted consumption in the service and since coming home his battle for life has been one of the wonders of the medical profession. He displayed courage standing side by side with his comrades fighting the battles of his country. He displayed courage when lying abed and making unequal battle with the dread destroyer. His comrades remained steadfastly by him, lending whatever sympathy they could, making his last moments as pleasant as possible. Each night one was detailed to watch by his bedside. Night after night the vigil was maintained until the en- tire roster was gone through. Each member took his turn to April 29th and then the repeat was begun, which lasted only a short time.
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