Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-16
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BY the kind permission of his mother Mrs.
f. K. Rouzer, we publish the following let.
ters from Mr.. Chas. W. Rouzer, who Is now
with "Uncle Sans Boys" in the Philippine
Islands.
Pm. 8. s. City of Sydney, Yokohama.
Friday, Sept. 8, 90.
DEAR MAMAA:-
We reached this port yes
terday, making the run from San Frsnclsco
In few hours oyer 20 days. and with the
exception offs stormy days, had fine trip.
After passing the Golden Gate we sighted
but one ship during the whole distance, and
when land was first seen yesterday there was
some tall whooping done. There are 400
soldiers on board for filing out different reg.
iments now serving in the Philippines. and
400 marines. the latter being the second de-
tachment sent towards forming q regiment
at Csvite in October. The gale We struck
was something fierce aud our ship certainly
did the two.step, causing more than ono to
lose all desire to continue living. For tour
nights it was impossible to lie in our hunks
without being strapped down and the eating
part as the worst of all. or course chairs
and tables are an unknown thing on trans
port and to stand on our feet while eating
was hard thing to do. Abont the time you
would start to eat some fellow would come
shooting across the deck and dump bis ration
of hot coffee and beans down the back of
your neck. but such little things could not be
helped and fellow had to grin and bear it.
Since here 1t Is reported that the Morgan
City,, which left Frisco several days ahead
of US with troops, has gooe down between
this place and Nagasaki, and that the loss of
life was small.
We will stay here until tomorrow night
and then make Nagasaki, staying there s
days aud coaling up.
Went ashore last night and now know
something of Japanese city. The people
seem to be pretty well civilized, as the city
is lighted by electricity aud the men wear
women's clothes, or oseo usrsa
Will get liberty in Nagasaki and will likely
see Toxic as 1t is but a short distance from
the former place and connected by rail.
Heretofore all transports have mostly taken
the route by Honolulu but as this ship, with
the Morgan City, has good coal capacity this
longer route was taken instead. The scenery
coming down this harbor was indeed fine the
country being mountainous and dotted with
villages.
England has large feet lying here now.
nearly every other country also being repre-
sented by at least one man of war.
Thought the Spanish language would be
hard to learn but the jabber OF these heathens
beats anything I've run across yet.
The fare on the trip out wss pretty good.
fresh beef, bread and potatoes being the
principal articles of grub.
Bathing and sleeping facilities are first
class and altogether We are making out much
better than men transported during the Gu.
ban campaign.
Nearly every evening when the sea was
calm the piano would be carried from tho
saloon TO the quarter deck and plenty of
talent was found among the crowd. Have
some good singers and men who dance we'll
but the crowning event took place last Sat-
urday night IN the shape Of cake walk.
The officers had large cake baked by the
ships bakers, and two men from my company
won 1t, but as the division of it nearly caused
q mutiny the cake walk will not be repeated.
Have something like 2i or 8 thousand miles
to 90 yet and should be landed by the 25!h at
most, but as this is the stormy month along
the coast, can't do better than guess.
About ten days ago we crossed the 1o0th
meridian when Tuesday and Wednesday, 81
and %, came in one day, 80 We are a day
ahead of you in tho States.
W Do tuIC ubyo oue "uCu o iOsSOA ho'h
Luther was given me, II then having been
assorted from mail now on board for the
P. Islands. Will answer as soon as we get
somewhat settled. and if anything ofinterest
comes our way, I will try TO give Mr.. Cassell
letter as promised him would.
Can't tell vet to what duty we will be
assigned but most likely to the field, as we
are carrying full equipment Of tents, etc,
along.
Haven't seen Clarion since back from
home but hope to get them after landing.
Even If the papers are two months old all
will be news out here.
Just one month ago today We left Now
York and with the exception of about 30
hours in San Francisco have been on the
move ever since, that being considered good
time. Can't scribble any more this time but
will write soon again. Suppose it will take
some deep thinking to make this out, for
have been stumbled over, tramped on and
disturbed generally while writing this
Hoping this finds all in good health and
contented, I am
Your son, G. W.,
Co. D, 2nd Marine Battalion.
US. Naval Station,