Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-11
ABOUT SOME ABILENE SOLDIERS.
Member Of Co. L Tells ofthe Happiest
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81 shall try, as best ! can, to Civ
you a description Of the happiest ten
in the goth regiment. In order to d
this you must make an imaginar,
visit. The first person to be seel
upon looking to the left as you enter
would be your regular correspondent
Sergeant Murray. When any news
papers publish an untrue statement
we all lock to him to write to youl
paper, correcting all such stories
He does not tell you much about him
self, but he is our dictionary" tt
which we refer for correct informa'
ton. Ed Hand shares our sergeant's
place of repose, but l shall speak Of
him later. The next space is occu.
pied by Earl Smith. When he sounds
"First-call" we all feel cross and wish
we were home or some place where
we could get just little more sleep.
But we overlook all this when we
hear the welcome mess call. The
next place is occupied by our dry
jokers. Many a hearty laugh have
we had from the original expressions
Of Frank and Grant Schopp. Not only
that, but all persons who thought.
lessly loaf around our quarters are
sure to be brought to their senses
when Grants left hand starts a pota.
to toward him. We will pass on to
meet the smiling features of Ed Sim
mons and Gus Gallop. Ed acts as
Judge when kangaroo court convenes.
Gus is bouncer and beware to the per.
son who has not a welcome in our
tent. H. Kuhns of Detroit is admired
and respected by all in the company.
His town has reason to be very proud
Of him.
We could not do without Carey
Amsbaugh, Lewis Curtis and Ed Hand.
Carey is fine fellow, making those
happy around him, and does not per-
nit the "bue feeling" to enter our
tent. As Lewis Curtis left the tent
today some one said, "Scoot is an all
right fellow, isn't hep" The above is
the thought Of all in camp. The
more the boys are with him the better
we like him. Ed Hand, strong and
hearty, wins the respect Of all his
comrades. In the evening when we
are tired and feel a little OF the gloom
and solitude of soldier life, we are re.
freshed by the merry songs Of Curtis,
Hand and Amsbaugh. Guy Tate,
whose military appearance wins for
him the frequent duty of orderly at
headquarters, tells us amusing stories
when he returns from Gen. Kings
tents regarding our going to Manila.
Ed Gamble. his partner, is a fine SOL
der and liked by all. He has ar
ranged beautiful song which tells
the story of the fall of Santiago.
Ernest Ryan and Will Rumold are
also Of special interest. Ryan has
been promoted to councilman and
Rumold to company clerk. They
hold both positions owing to their
ability. Hope and Dillon sent fine
soldiers. We have almost completed
The visit to this suite Of rooms and
now reached the one occupied by Sim
Barber and Fred Meyer. They are
noted for being the first to get up in
The morning always arranging them
selves and bunk before breakfast.
We are all very proud Of each other,
proud of Go. l. and the goth regiment.
We are very proud Of our company
commanders and owing to their SER
'ice in the regular army we have had
very flattering compliments passed
~ Gen. King. We all enjoy the
splendidly and the Abb
enc boys desire to express their
hanks for its compliments passed on
,ur regiment. W. G. SEAToN.
A.
Kansans Go to Manila, l