The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-20

SAN FRANCISCO. May p--Nebraska's
contribution OF men 10 the army which
IL to be sent TO the Philippine islands
arrived In this city tonight. There are
thirty carloads of them, numbering $50
men and officers. Another trainioad, COM
nfising $50 more soldiers from the same
state is detained at Reno. New, owing 10
the wrecking OF another train.
The Nebtaskans began to arrive at the
Oakland mole shortly before . o'clock this
afternoon, but the third division did not
arrive until O'clock. 1t was decided thai
the men should enter this city in a body.
so the first two divisions were compelled
10 await the arriva. OF the third. Finally,
when all was ready. they marched on
board the ferry in perfect order, ard were
taken across the bay TO San Francisco.
When they neared the city the duil-ca,-
ored upper works of the Monterey appear
cd, and mighty cheer went up from the
men gathered on the decks or the ferry
boat. 1t was the first fighting ship that
the majority OF them had seen. and Their
curiosity was greatly aroused. The men
were met at the foot OF Market street by
a band and committees from the Red
Cross society. 4 cold lunch was served
10 the tired soldiers, and after little
delay the march for their camping ground
was commenced. The streets were crowd.
ed. and the fine appearance OF the men
aroused great admiration and enthusiasm.
Cheer upon cheer greeted them all along
The line of march. 1t was long after dark
when they reached their camping ground
at the old race track. where tents were
pitched. and the Nebraska volunteers set
tied down 10 camp life.
In three days. IL everything goes well.
the first regiment OF the United States
California volunteer infantry will be on
their way TO Manila. The regiment is fully
equipped with the exception OF uniforms.
which are being distributed as rapidly as
possible Orders from Washington are 70
the effect that the men must start on
Saturday al the latest. ard the work OF
loading the City OF Peklng. which Is to
transport the troops. Is being rushed 20
tha, she Will be ready for sea by that time.
She cannot possibly sail before Saturday.
Three more cases of measles appeared
In the soldier camp a. the Preside to-
day, and consultation or physicians and
officers is being held. IL WAS decided 10
transfer the first regiment 10 the Picking
tomorrow to prevent the disease being In
troduced among the men about 10 en-
bark for the Philippines.
The disease first appeared In the camp
of the troops from Oregon. and II has
been decided 10 isolate the men from that
state.
ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the
Red Cross society FOR the enlistment OF
twenty-four nurses to accompany the first
Philippine expedition. The nurses win
have to enlist as regular soldiers, but viii
he exempt from military duties. Tho
Chamber of Commerce Of this city today
presented a stand of colofs to the first
regiment which Is TO sail for the Philip
pines on Saturday on the City os Pekin2.
The Accident tn the CharleatOn.
SAN FRASCIsCo May i9.--Tho accl-
dent To the Charleston Is not regarded
here as serious. and II is thongbL that
within forty-eignt hours abe VII be far
out on tins Pacific, on her way to Manila
When the ship left the navy yard yfzter-
day everything went well until the bay
was re1ched. Then II was tSsat the con-
ienser tubes began To leak slightly. They
were repaired. but soon commented TO
leak again. While the damage could have
been repaired az sea. or when the ship
reached Honolulu. Capt Glass Thought II
best not to risk damage 10 the boilers and
consequently returned TO the navy yard.
where the facilities for quick repairs are
moro complete taan at Honolulu. The
cause OF the trouble Is attributed 20 the
work AZ the navy yard mechanics. There
wa~ re. opportunity 70 test the coadensers
before the ship left the yard. and II was
onlv when the vessel wss being forced
through the water at full spsed that the
defect was made manfest.
tapt Glass Ia authority for the state-
rneat that while +, is annoying. IL Is not se-
rsous. and repairs can be made In few
hours.
Charleston Bepsirfnx st Mare IslanA
VALLEJO. May IA gang OF machin-
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