Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-24

where gold has been found in greatest
Quantities since. lie heard of gold in
the vicinity from the Indians. but he
: WAS busy with the duties OF his office
ana paid no heed to the stories further
IMAM To make them a subject Of his re-
port. lie had companion in the lonely
camp in the person of an Episcopal
missionary.
Think of Fred camping Il whole win
ter with a preacher said his father
and then read some of the things he
says when he gets excited out in the
lhilippines." and his deep voice rang
with laughter.
After his return from Alaska Fun
sion became in turn promoter of Il
coffee plantation scheme in Central
america. lecturer on Alaska and clerk
IN a railroad office in New York
AS INSU URGENT IN CUBA
Xt lie became an insurgent in
CE1a. leaving New York in the spring
OF 1896 for that exciting work. The first
iilibustering expedition was then being
ouiiiited. The tug Dauntless was the
craft that was to carry arms and men
IN the hrst expedition from the United
states to aid the force OF General
Garcia.
When the Dauntless sailed Fred
fhnston was aboard. After cruising
ABOUT FOR several days n landing place
was found. Funston soon became a
T 'N''HN' VI we 1uDdI uftllIcry and
stories of his bravery in that capacity
are still fresh in the public mind
war between the United States and
SPAIN came on ana Funston was Offer
ed the post of colonel of the Twentieth
Kansas He accepted and was sent to
the Philippines.
FELT AWKWARD IN UNIFORM
Alter his appointment as colonel he
returned to lola in his uniform. He
was aware thai his small figure was
not particularly a military orc. and
mat folks were not likely to be uazzled
by his appearance. but he was still
proud of his uniform.
How does it feel to wear n uniform
like that?" one friend asked.
don know how ii feels TO others
put reel ----- awkward in II -
Do YOU feel YOU can fight in it?"
We'll, If can't. ! can take Il, off and
do some lighting"
The Twentieth Kansas was formed of
COMPANIES from different towns i'm thc
southeastern part of the State. and
Wnlie IL was being gotten together Colo
mel FUNSTON was ordered by General
Niles To rcport to him at Tampa. 1t
was pelieVed he would be assigned TO
me stan OF the commanding general
lie went 10 Tampa. where hn rove
General Miles the benefit of his axnorS
fence and information relating to cuba
ana the insurgents and the Spanish
forces. He wanted to go back and ioin
n ms regiment. After remaining In
iampa for about II month he was or
derea-ttttk-to- regiment
HIS RECENT MARRIAGE
Just before he sailed from San Fran
! CISCO romance Deeped into the life of
fred Funston. One day a messenger
| came to the farmhouse in Kansas with
telegram for Mrs. Funston. She open-
ca 1t with trembling hands and found
mat II contained brief statement to
.te erect that Fred had been married
to Miss Ella Blankhart. bnoutifui
young woman of Oakland. Cal. She
called her husband and showed him the
telegram.
we'll what did he want to do that
Tor? exclaimed his father.
Even so, we shouldn't be angry with
MN; she said seeing the rising anger
III the face of the elder Funston.
day and sailed for Manila the next 40
always. he was full of surprises