Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-22
TWENTIETH REGIMENT WELL LO-
GATED AT FRISCO.
BOYS HANDSOMELY TREATED
sHOwERED WITH FLOWERS AND
FED WITH DELICACIEs.
Colonel Little Was the First Ohcer to
Report to General Otts-Every-
thing IL In Good Shape at
-. Camp aad Boys Are. s..-,, .~.
- :. = All Well. Y - -.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. May 1.-(spe-
cial.) The entire Twentieth regiment Of
Kansas volunteers is now fully established
in camp at Bay district race track. The
first battalion, under Major Whitman, ar
rived yesterday afternoon at o'clock and
Immediately went Into camp. The second
battalion, under Major Metcalf, arrived at
$780, and proceeded to camp. They put up
only. q few tents and were late getting to
Sleep Major Metcalf spent the night with
his men on the ground. The third bat
talon. under Captain Buchan. arrived
about o'clock at Oakland. Lieutenant
Colonel Little telegraphed to the war de-
partment at Washington and arranged TO
have the men kept over night In the cars
thus saving them the very disagreeabie
duty Of pitching camp at night.
Colonel Little was the first officer to re-
port to General Otis since the latter came
here to take command.
All the battalions marched from the ferry
to the camp, a distance OF six miles. ana
every man stood the march without incon-
venience.
No one was worn out. All the .battal-
ions were vigorously and enthusiasticaiiy
cheered as they marched through the
streets. In fact, the regiment has re-
ceiyed an ovation at every point in Cali
fornia, At Sacramento, men and women
simply thronged the cars, demanding OF
the boys their autographs, buttons ana
hardtack as souvenirs. It would take 2oo
rounds of buttons day to supply the de-
mend.
When the men arrived on this side OF
the bay they were taken In charge by the
ladies' Of the Red Cross Society. who had
been up all night preparing refreshments
for them.. Each man was served with
sandwiches and coffee. and presented with
California rose. The men were over
whelmed with kindness and gave cheer
upon cheer for the Society Of the Red
Cross. . ~ .yt.i,.
AS they marched up Market street on
their way, to the old race track. now
known as Camp Richmond, they were
given q great reception by the people who
lined the sidewalks. As they passed the
street corners the soldiers were showered
with flowers. ass-.f,r-= 49,.
To-day people have brought coffee, fruit.
biscuits and other delicacies to the boys
in camp.
There are over 11.00O Of Uncle Sans men
now quartered in this city and about 5000
more are scheduled to arrive next week.
The camp has been fully established.
Water has been piped to the grounds and
camp kitchens are working effectively. The
ground where the camp is located is good
to sleep on. but is bad for marching, as
it Is. pure sand to the depth OF nearly
twelve inches. The neighboring hills. how
ever. are excellent for battalion. regiment
al. brigade or battle drill. Altogether, the
camp is a fine one.
The trip west was singularly free from
casualties. No one has been hurt or se-
riously iii. Near Laramie. the cylinder Of
the engine pulling the tram bearing Major
Metcalf's battalion was blown out. but no
one was hurt and no serious delay re-
suited.
The regiment will be vigorously drilled
from now on. and there is a determination
on the part Of officers and men to make
1t the best In the volunteer service.
CLAD HAMILTON.