Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1901 — One of Uncle Sam’s Jackies. [ARTICLE]

One of Uncle Sam’s Jackies.

A “sailor man” in full uniform of Uncle Sam’s navy was in town Monday. He was here visiting bis friend, Rev. Father Meyer, pastor of the Catholic church. His name is Francis O’Neill, and he has been in the navy 12 years, and since he was 15 years old. When he was discharged recently he was a gunner of the 2nd class and drawing $46.00 per month. He was on the battleship Texas, at Santiago, and heard Capt. Phillips when he said, “don’t cheer boys, the poor devils are dying.” He has recently been in the Philippines and was on the Vicksburg when it carried Aguinaldo and his captor, Gen. Funston, into Manila. His home is in Indianapolis and he left for there Monday forenoon.