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« i ( v \#n a uu iwuiiM %a | ■ i i hi ifriend of John W. Jones, and status that John had agreed to leave tho service at the expiration of his term, May 30 last, but the breaking out of the war causedhim to change his mind and re-enlist. Mr. Fitzgerald writes from Santiago, Cuba, under date of August 11, as follows:‘*In reply to your letter concerning our departed brother, John W. Jones, I am sorry to inform you that I have been unable to obtain the address of any of his relations. 1 have tried in every way possible* but have failed so far. However, I am in hopes that in tho near future I will be able to furnish you with the Information you desire. He left some papers in the company mess-chest, and 1 hope to bo able to get to It soon, as we are ordered to leave here for the United States and we may get onr moss-chust, which 1 have not seen since we came on the island. You have no idea how hard It is to have to bury our dearest friends on an island like this without even a box to place them in. John was buried about seventy-five yards In the rear of where he fell, with thirty-four others of his regiment. He fought and died bravely, lie was shot through the forehoad and nevor uttered a word after being hit, dying almost Instantly. It was a hard-fought battle and we were iq the thick of it from 8.30 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon. B'lt as cruel as the war was, it Is hardly as bad as it is now, owing to the number of fever cases hero. The way the men are suffering is horrifying. If 1 can get his papers in the ruess-chest, I will give you more information about poor Jones, and in my next letter more about our regiment’s part In the memorable battle of Santiago.”The condition of John McKinley, Freeland’s representative in tho Fourth artillery, became more serious last week, ami tho officials sent for his brother, James, of New York city. Tho latter is now with him in the general hospital at Camp Wickoff, Montauk Point, and is leaving nothing undone to bring hack Ids brother's health. Typhoid fever and malaria have set in, but so far the danger point has been averted. John is one of the few Pennsylvanians who was given an opportunity to distinguish himself in Cuba, and his friends here hope he will bn as victorious over the disease as he was over the Spaniards.Thomas Newcomb enlisted at the United States recruiting office in Wllkes-barre, and was ready to be gent to Fortress Monroe, when bis father appeared on the scene and protested against the boy going away, saying ho was under 21. Lieutenant Siviter refused to give him up. Habeas corpus proceedings were then entered before Judge Woodward, who ordered that the young man be handed over to the custody of his father, saying he had first claim.William Slieedy, a recruit for the regular army, who was on his way from Wflkosbarro to Washington to join his regiment, was taken to a Philadelphia hospital Friday in a frenzied state from drinking a quart of whisky. At Wayne Junction Shcedy became quite violent and threatened to kill the other men, whom he thought were Spanish soldiers. He was finally overpowered by his companions and strapped down.Among tho souvenirs held by Freeland boys Is a beautiful silver badge, the property of C. F. Ilaganey, of the First Penn’A. It contains his name, No.5, and IT. S. S., signifying United States scout. Charley was one of the thirty men selected by (lenoral Brook from the 27,000 in the First army corps to do scout duty, and takes a pardonable pride in possessing this valuable souvenir.James Davis, of town, is recuperating at the home of his sister, Mrs. David P. Jones, South Centro street, after passing through the monotonous life at Chicka-mauga. He was with Company K, of the Ninth. Jim is an old standby of Undo Sam’s, having served previously iu the Marine Corps.Kugeno Riley, who served on the St. Paul, has decided not to re-enter the naval service, and will be honorably mustered out when his furlough expires. Hone saw enough hot work on the St. Paul to do him until the government has another scrap on its hands.Robert 1). Hay, chief musician of the Ninth I’enn’a, will shortly publish the song ‘‘Taps,” the words of which uro by the late T. P. Ryder.Dr. David Kennedy^
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Freeland Tribune
Freeland, Pennsylvania, US
Mon, Oct 03, 1898
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