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FROM CONGRESSMAN CHESTER I. LONG.
If the Twentieth Kansas had done all its fighting during the term of its enlistment, its members would only have done their duty as soldiers, but their greatest work was done afterwards, and in this they showed that they were patriots as well. The coun- try recently welcomed Admiral Dewey on his return from the scene of his glorious victory. Kansas will shortly welcome General Funston and his splendid regiment. The plaudits of the people of this great state are but slight tribute to these heroes. They willingly assisted the President in suppressing the Filipino insurrection. The fought to secure peace and order in the islands that came to us as the fruits of war, and it is well that the state and nation should royally welcome these gallant soldiers to patriotic Kansas.
FROM CONGRESSMAN J. M. MILLER.
The history of the armies of the world furnishes no parallel, in the way of brilliant and gallant achievements of a single regi- ment of soldiers, to the record made by the "Fighting Twentieth " Kansas regiment in the Philippines. Some of the fiercest en- counters in which this regiment was engaged occurred at a time when the only incentive the men had to keep them on the firing line was their desire to uphold the honor of their country and its flag. Their record is one of which the whole state is justly proud.
FROM WILLIAM C. HOOK, JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
No one doubted for a moment, a year ago, that the Twentieth Kansas would give a good account of itself, but few of us even dreamed that its achievements would be such as to astonish the world. The Kansas soldiers have displayed a measure of fortitude in camp and valor in battle that has not been exceeded by warriors of this or any age. Not only have they done their whole duty as patriots, but they have done more. Their feats of daring have nearly all occurred since their term of enlistment expired. They fought and bled and died after they were at liberty to return home. For these reasons, we all say, " Nothing is too good for the Twentieth."
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FROM FRANK DOSTER, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.
The Twentieth Kansas has given this state a better right than any other in the sisterhood of the union to be called the mother state of soldiers. It has won for itself a long-lasting name for gallantry in battle and devotion to soldierly duty. Returning to the walks of peace, its individual members, as citizens, can add to its fame by allowing to their friends and neighbors, without contumely, aspersion of patriotism, or harsh disputation, the right to pass judgment upon the worthiness of the conflict in which they engaged and the value to the country and to mankind of the victories they won.
FROM EX-CONGRESSMAN CASE BRODERICK, OF HOLTON.
From the beginning, Kansas has not faltered when there was a right to assert or a call to arms. In the dark days of the civil war Kansas never waited for a draft, but her citizens volunteered to fill each quota of soldiers due until the clouds of battle passed by. It is a proud thing to know that the government will never have to draft a soldier from Kansas while a trace of the spirit of her pioneers remains. The Twentieth Kansas is the first regiment enrolled largely from native sons that has had an opportunity to demonstrate its endurance and heroism in the presence of an enemy. Others have volunteered their services and manifested in every way their patriotic solicitude, but, through no fault of theirs, failed to reach the fighting lines. The Twenty-first, Twenty- second, and Twenty-third, three well-equipped and splendid regiments, would have made enviable records had they been called to the front. More fortunate was the Twentieth. It made its way to the trenches and to the battle-fields, met the enemy, and covered itself with renown. Proud of these boys because they are Kansans; proud because they are heroes and because of their splendid achievements, we heartily welcome them home, and give our best wishes for their future success and happiness.
FROM GEORGE A. CLARK, SECRETARY OF STATE.
The record of the "Fighting Twentieth " in the Philippines has been one of fortitude, valor, and brilliant achievements. The people of Kansas are proud of it. The regiment has done more to advertise Kansas favorably than anything in recent years. A state that can produce such sons must needs be great. No honors the state can bestow are too great for the returning heroes.
FROM FRANK E. GRIMES, STATE TREASURER.
I take infinite pride in the Twentieth Kansas. The stories which drifted over the seas telling of their matchless valor in far-off lands thrilled my heart with pride. Of course, we Kansans were not surprised that "our boys" should set the world afire if they were given the chance, but we are rejoicing indeed that they were given the opportunity to test their speed and mettle, and that they gloriously surpassed our fondest expectations. I have read of the Persian Immortals, the Turkish Janissaries, the Roman Tenth Legion, the British Black Watch, and Napoleon's Old Guard, but for the magnitude of their achievements in one brief cam-
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paign the record of the "Fighting Twentieth " surpasses them all. It was the proudest moment of my life when I was permitted to be among the first to bid them " Welcome home!" in San Francisco harbor, and to witness their return to their native land.
FROM GEORGE E. COLE, AUDITOR OF STATE.
What more can I say, than that they have to the fullest measure fulfilled my ideal of the modern American soldier. They have aet a new mark that will be difficult to reach by those who follow. There was no emergency that they did not meet; no duty left undone. Future historians will place the Twentieth Kansas on an equal footing with all the heroes of ancient and modern soldiery. Patriotism is the highest sentiment of man and the last refuge of the scoundrel. The world's greatest heroes are her soldiers. The imperishable renown won for Kansas by the gallant Twentieth gives her a mighty boost toward the beckoning stars and adds new names to the world'a heroes. Kansans, one and all, admire them, and will show it by a magnificent demonstration, after which let us all find them something to do. A Twentieth honorable discharge is the higheat recommendation.
FROM FRANK NELSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION.
The Kansas soldiers, fighting for country and for humanity in the Philippines, have added much to that larger and broader creed which has become a part of our national character and which is destined to touch and change the civilization of all the na- tions of the world. The best is not too good for the boys of the "Fighting Twentieth."
FROM A. HENLEY, OF LAWRENCE.
When more than a year ago we bade our boys farewell, it was with little thought that when they returned it would be with crowna of glory that will not wither. We knew the stuff of which they were made; we knew the school of experience in which they had learned; we knew that when the war clouds had darkened the land in the past their ancestors had gone forth to battle undaunted by war's alarms, and had won victories at which the world wondered; and we knew what our boys would do should opportunity offer ; and when opportunity came they did not allow it to pass unaccepted. When first they entered San Francisco they were ragged, untrained, awkward squads: when the Golden Gate opened to receive them upon their return they were veterans, skilled warriora-soldiers that a Cæsar, a Hannibal, a Napoleon, might have longed to command. Without a blot or a atain upon ita fair name the regiment returns to us, and we gladly give honors for the living, while tears for the brave dead come unbidden even in the gladness of the welcome. They come back to us, those boys of ours, crowned with the garlands of victory, proudly conscious of a duty well done, and the whole great nation bows down in grateful acknowledgment of the bravery of the Kanaaa heroes.
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Credit where Credit is Due.
In conclusion, the compilers of this volume desire to express thanks to those who have aided in its preparation. Of necessity the matter has been collected in haste, and such minor inaccuracies as have crept in will be corrected in a subsequent edition.
Credit is due to Clarence Hall, of Lawrence, Charles M. Harger, of Abilene, William Biddle, of Leavenworth, H. J. Allen, of Ottawa, Charles Blood and Sidney Whisner, of Kansas City, Kan., Mr. Beebe, of Salina, and S. McMurty, of Coffeyville, for photo- graphs of the regimental officers. Credit for the roster is due to the Kansas City Star, whose correspondent, John M. Steele, has been the Twentieth's historian since it was mustered in. The Kansas City Times and Journal have also contributed towards the data used. None of these newspapers, however, is in any way identified with this publication.
The tributes from President McKinley and Secretary Root are features of special interest, for it is seldom indeed that men in such exalted offices condescend to go on record for purposes of this kind. Joseph L. Bristow, Governor Stanley and ex-Governor Leedy are also to be thanked for contributing to the Souvenir's success. As for Joseph G. Waters and Eugene F. Ware, the gratitude of the regiment, in addition to our own gratitude, is theirs.
KANSAS TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM THE TRANSPORT IN MANILA BAY.
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CARLTON * ROSE, K.C.
TRANSFORMING KANSAS CITIZENS INTO KANSAS SOLDIERS, SAN FRANCISCO, JULY 1898.
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CASH DRY GOODS CO.
THE LEADING Department Store OF KANSAS.
713
KANSAS AVENUE
715
TOPEKA.
Dewey want a gunnin' down in Manila bay, An' ha captured Spanish guns and boats 'fora thay could get away ; Gallant Kansans cheer for Dewey as loyal soldiers should. Do u use it on ur table ? If u do not now u should.
lewey Hams and Breakfast Bacon,
Unrivaled ! Unequaled ! Unexcelled ! The triumph of the curer's art. Manufactured exclusively by SCHWARZSCHILD & SULZBERGER CO.,
NEW YORK. KANSAS CITY.
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W. D. JUDD.
T. L. EWAN.
Storage capacity, 300,000 bushels.
Transfer capacity, 100 cars per day.
Shelling capacity, 30 cars per day.
TELEPHONE 291.
THE CAPITOL ELEVATOR,
NORTH TOPEKA, KANSAS.
The largest and best equipped elevator in Kansas. STORAGE AT REASONABLE RATES,
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ARMOUR PACKING COMPANY, KANSAS CITY, MO., U. S. A.
We operate a complete plant. All the resources of science and mechanics are at our service. All the skilful precautions known to the curer's art are employed in the preparation of our
FOOD PRODUCTS.
Our packages bear the "HELMET BRAND" which is a certain guaranty of excellence. Some of our specialties are :
White Label Lard. Helmet Leaf Lard. White Label Soups.
Excelsior Farm Sausage. Helmet Brand Canned Meats. Gold Band Hams and Bacon. Silver Churn Butterine.
ARMOUR PACKING COMPANY.
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Kansas produces big things.
SILK SOAP
FOR HOUSEHOLD AND LAUNDRY ...
LA ROSA BOUQUET,
FOR TOILET AND BATH, IS, LIKE HER REGIMENT, NOTED WHEREVER FOUND FOR DO- ING ITS DUTY.
MANUFACTURED BY
PEET BROS. MANUFACTURING CO., KANSAS CITY, U. S. A.
There were
2261 battles
Fought during the Civil War,
But that is not one per cent. of the number of fights that widows and orphans of those who neglected insurance have had with POVERTY.
The Ætna Life
INSURANCE COMPANY, OF HARTFORD, CONN.,
Is the only company in the world that has paid constantly in- creasing dividends to its policy-holders for the last twenty-six consecutive years. Write for particulars to
L. B. BAILEY, Manager, 605 New England Bldg., KANSAS CITY, MO. 'Phone 1473.
Agents wanted all over Kansas.
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SPARKS BROS. MULE AND HORSE CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
IN
MULES AND HORSES.
A GOOD SELECTION OF ALL GRADES ALWAYS ON HAND.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
TELEPHONE 1148.
KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS.
KANSAS CITY, MO.
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THE KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS.
FINEST EQUIPPED,
MOST MODERN,
AND BEST FACILITIES.
The Kansas City market, owing to its central location, offers
Buyers from the ARMOUR PACKING COMPANY. SWIFT & COMPANY. SCHWARZSCHILD & SULZBERGER CO. JACOB DOLD PACKING COMPANY. GEO. FOWLER, SON & CO., Ltd. CUDAHY PACKING COMPANY.
Principal Buy :rs for Export and Domestic Markets in Constant Attendance.
GREATER ADVANTAGES
THAN ANY OTHER.
TWENTY-TWO RAILROADS CENTER AT THESE YARDS.
Largest Stocker and Feeder Market in the World.
Cattle and Calves.
Hogs.
Sheep.
Official receipts for 1898. Sold in Kansas City, 1898
1,846,233
3,672,909
980,303
1,757,163
3,596,828
815,580
C. F. MORSE, Vice-Pres. and General Manager.
E. E. RICHARDSON,
H. P. CHILD,
Asst. General Manager.
EUGENE RUST,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Traffic Manager.
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Do You Make Topeka?
If so, Stop at the
National Hotel.
(Under New Management.)
THE MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTEL IN THE CITY.
Rates: $2 and $2.50 per day.
CHAS. L. WOOD, Manager.
The benir Insurance Company OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK,
Has for many years written a larger mercantile business in Kansas and Oklahoma and Indian Territories than any other Fire Insurance Company operating in said field, and, to facilitate the transaction of its business, maintains a de- partment office at
110 WEST SIXTH AVENUE, TOPEKA,
where our agents, patrons and friends are invited to call.
G. A. BAILEY, STATE AGENT, TOPEKA, KAN.
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CHAS. A. WELCH.
BEN. L. WELCH.
Ben. L. Welch & Co., Live Stock Commission Agents.
We guarantee Market Prices on
Consignments of
CATTLE, HOGS and SHEEP,
and Satisfaction in the
Buying of Stocker or Feeding Cattle and Sheep.
Money advanced to responsible parties at lowest rates. Accu- rate market advices by mail or wire gladly furnished customers and prospective patrons on appli- cation.
Telephone 142 Hickory.
Offices, 78, 79, 80, Live Stock Exchange, KANSAS CITY, U. S. A.
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The Copeland
TOPEKA KAN.
$2 per day and upward.
FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT.
J. C. GORDON, PROPRIETOR.
H. P. KNIGHT MANAGER.
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HOTEL THROOP,
Topeka, Kan.
= -
$2.00 and $2.50 Per day.
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I. W. DOOLITTLE, Manager.
THOMAS S. KRUTZ, President. FRANR J. GOULD, Traasurar.
GEO. J. GOULD, Vica President. JOAB MULVANE, 2d Vice Presidant. FRANK VINCENT, Sac. and Gan'l Manager.
The Hutchinson-Kansas Salt Co.
GENERAL OFFICE, HUTCHINSON, KAN.
Manufacture s and Jobbers in all Grades of Salt.
Capacity, 4000 barrels per day,
Fine Dairy and Tabla Salt a Specialty.
Sola Manufacturers of the celebrated R. S. V. P. Table Salt,
which was awarded Gold Medal at the World's Fair in Chicago, 1893, Gold Medal at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition, Omaha, First Premium San Francisco Exposition, First Premium Iowa State Fair, First Premium St. Joseph Fair.
R. S. V. P. Salt is now being marketed in the Philippine Islands and Cuba.
BENJ. H. KERFOOT.
MISTLETOE.
With us the curing and preparing of meat has become an art, and we invite the criti- cism of all epicurean connois- seurs to our famous brand of
"MISTLETOE."
Here are our leaders :
Sugar Cured Fam. Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon. Kettle Rendered Lard. Breakfast Sausage.
"They tickle your palate."
GEO. FOWLER, SON & CO., ( LIMITED,) KANSAS CITY, U. S. A.
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THE EVERLASTING FAME of the "TWENTIETH KANSAS" shall go down to history printed upon one of
THE EVERLASTING BRANDS of paper made by the J. W. BUTLER PAPER COMPANY, CHICAGO.
Welcome to our HEROES,
CARLTON & ROSE, Photo=Engravers and Electrotypers.
ORIGINAL DESIGNERS AND
High-Class Engravers
BY THE
The Boys of the Fighting Twentieth Kansas.
617 Kansas Ave.
THEZ. Continental Topeka Kan.
SHOE & CLOTHING CO.
Half-Tone and Zinc Etching Processes.
TEL. 1632. 1016 WYANDOTTE ST. KANSAS CITY, MO.
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The H. D. Lee Mercantile Company,
SALINA, KANSAS.
IMPORTERS,
MANUFACTURERS,
AND JOBBERS.
ee
SALINA, KANS
The Largest and Most Complete Plant in Kansas.
TRADE MARK
ASK YOUR GROCER
FOR
"Lee Brand"
Fruits, Vegetables, Roasted Coffee, Japan Teas, Baking Powder,
Corn-starch,
Soda,
Ground Spices,
and Flavoring Extracts.
Our Trade-mark a Criterion for
HIGH GRADE, PURE GOODS. 1
All Goods Bearing our Trade-mark ARE FINEST QUALITY PRODUCED.
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When in Kansas City visit the
hub Saloon,
1042 Un'on Avenue, Opposite Union Depot.
Sunny Slope Herefords.
WE HVAE NONE BUT THE VERY BEST GOODS, AND CARRY A FINE LINE OF CHOICE CIGARS.
wild Jem 51591.
LOLPERKE
300 head for Sale, 150 Bulls, and 150 Cows and helfers.
A special invitation is hereby extended to the returning members of the Twentieth Kansas.
JOHN A. FORD,
1042 UNION AVENUE.
PROPRIETOR.
1 TELEPHONE 2611.
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Write for what you want. Prices reasonable.
ADDRESS,
C. A. STANNAND, EMPORIA, KAN.
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H. A. MCCRARY CIGAR CO.,
Distributors for the most pop- ular broad-leaf, Havana-filled
CIGARS on the market -
H. A. MCCRARY,
"THE TICKET-BROKER,"
Cuts the rates on all roads. Sells regular tick- ets at reduced rates.
"MY FRIEND THE PRINCE," "LORD PALMERSTON."
The very best domestic, Sumatra-wrapped cigar called
"BECKET,"
Ask your dealer for them. We guarantee satisfaction.
H. A. MCCRARY CIGAR CO.,
No. 11 West Ninth Street, KANSAS CITY, MO.
Branch, 815 Walnut St.
Established sixteen years, and everybody knows he is responsible for what he contracts.
STEAMSHIP AGENT FOR ALL EUROPEAN LINES .....
H. A. MCCRARY.
Main: 1022 UNION AVE., Tel. 1430. Opposite Union Depot.
Branch: 11 W. NINTH ST., Tel. 1485. Near Junction.
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A Live Company for Live Men :
The Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company,
T r HE only old-line life company organized and chartered in the state. Up-to-date forms of Life and Invest- ment policies issued. Every policy contract is registered in the State Insurance Department, and secured by a deposit with the State of Kansas in approved, interest-bearing securities, amounting to the full reserve. The policies issued by the Kansas Mutual Life are easy to sell, for they furnish absolute security and embody all that is good in life insurance. The Company has paid to its policy-holders over $1,250,000 in death claims, dividends, and surrender values. Unusual opportunities for live agents. Correspondence solicited. Address J. P. DAVIS, President, Topeka, Kan.
KELLY, FOOTE & CO., Attorneys and Brokers. Do a General Brokerage Business.
Bonds, Real Estate, Gas Plants, Electric Light Plants, Street Railways, and Water Works bought and sold.
Private Funds Carefully and Profitably Invested. Municipal Bonds refunded at lowest rates of interest.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, Correspondence solicited. TOPEKA, KANSAS. -
P. J. HEDDERMAN,
FORMERLY OF THE KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS, WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE HIS OLD FRIENDS AT HIS NEW
CAFE AND SAMPLE ROOM,
1112-14 WALNUT STREET,
KANSAS CITY, MO.
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Kansas
in the Philippines
Is making a reputation for courage and patri- otism that stirs our blood.
Kansas in the Cornfields,
Wheatfields and orchards has already made a reputation for gigantic yields that astonishes the world. Oil wells, coal, lead and salt mincs furnish a basis for industrial development.
Send for free copy of
" What's the Matter
With Kansas?" and for information about homeseekers' excursion tickets via Santa Fe Route.
Address W. J. BLACK, G. P. A., The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, TOPEKA.
Great Rock Island Route
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
Great Rock Island Route
Tourist Excursions
WEEKLY TO CALIFORNIA, WEEKLY TO
CHICAGO AND
EASTERN POINTS.
Accompany these excursions and save money, for the lowest rate tickats are available in these
Popular Pullman Tourist Cars.
For full description of this service and the beoe- fits given its patroos, also dates of excursions and rates, see your local ticket agent or address
Great Rock Island Route
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P.A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kan.
Great Rock Island Route
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CARLTON ROSE KT
THE TWENTIETH KANSAS BAND.
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