New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-15
GOOD LESSONS IN CAMP LIFE.
THE MEN At HEMPsTEAD HAVING BETTER Ex.
PERENCE THAN THOSE AT PEEKsKIrI~-
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GOOD WORK By UPSTATE TROOPS.
Tho rapid and complete work done under the
direction Of General Roe at Camp Black show ed
that the National Guard is capable OF accomplish
Ing much under pressure. when properly led. With
IN twenty-four hours about eight thousand troops
were housed IN tents which they brought with
them. and II the elements had not been unkind the
troops would havo been comparatively comfort able
The Camp Black troops receiving a much bet
ter Lesson In camp life than their comrades at
Camp Townsend At the latter place the men ha We
none OF the sub stence troubles which the men
experience at Camp Black. They march to their
meals. which are served on tables in a large mess
hall. while in Camp Black there are company
kitchens. where food IS prepared for tho men.
Tables and benches and walters are unknown. but
the seem to relish meals taken from tin cups
and basins jus, much as though they were
served more elsborately. and they become accus-
toned 20 the methods which will Of necessity con-
front them when they exchange State camp for
which the United States Army has con-
troll
OF the three Brlgadier Generals at Camp Black
tho senior officer. General Robert Shaw Oliver OF
the Third Brigade. has the neatest and best-ar-
ranged and policed camp. II includes the I'd Regi-
ment. Colonel l.. +. Hardin. and the Sd Regiment
Colonel Edward NJ Hoffman. These regiments
were mado up OF separate companies OF the Third
and Fourth Brigades and came TO camp with their
full strength The regiments unlike
that went TO camp Peeksk and at Hampstead
in 80 far that they were fully provided with all
that necessary for camp duty. There
recruits. ununformed men and officers
who not thoroughly conversant with their
duties. and their camp looks to-day like that OF a
veteran army. Tho 65th Regiment. OF Buffalo. Colo
mel Samuel Welch jr. which is also part OF
General divers brigade came TO camp with a few
men. but the example OF the older members
wa mol hat ri n Ovar'a
mony. they soon ceased TO be I'm their appear
ance and became good soldiers.
Being the senior brlgadier- general. General OIL
ver's headquarters have been placed at the right
OF tho line on the extreme east Of the camp. and
that part OF the camp has received fewer visitors
than the points nearer TO the railroad station and
to division headquarters. But II should be visited
by those who wish TO see the best The tents are
nil Of tho conical style and the arrangement Is
in the three battalion formation. In keeping with
that his men were better fitted to cook their food
ard TO take care OF themselves than many OF the
it, and TO provide for shelter and food in thu
course OF the practice marches which had been
made by them for several years.
These three c regiments are completely eSu'pged~
sca S, 1 Ssv are bsv Simply E Sg
on practice marches. But although our camp looks
who are at its head, the men would not be as COM
Portable nor we'll fed II men Of less experience
the and nSd Sspnr
ments They deserve great praise for what they
have done"
General divers sta,r IS In camp with him. II Is
composed OF the GLOWING officers: Lieutenant
Colonel Harry c. Cushman. Major e O. Roessle
Colonel Herman Bendell Major Charles
H. Gaus. Major. James II Manning, Major Charles
Bogart. Major George p. Hilton. Captain Charles
g. Clemnshaw. Captain G. T.. Baker and Major
Robert Lenox Banks. jr Major Anthme W. La
Rose OF the Inspector Generals department. who
Is ATTACHED to General divers STAFF; will resign
volunteer regiments He was mustered into the
service yesterday.
Colonel Goodman James Greene. who has won
as Assistant lnspec tor General under
General McLewee and General Hoffman has re-
signed his stan position TO enter the volunteer
Vice. He has been appointed major OF the % Regi-
nent. OF which General Hoffman is the colonel
and General Kirby the lieutenant colonel
When Camp Townsend was opened Colonel
Greene selected by General Doyle as his chief
II stan because OF his familiarity with the grounds
md his qualifications for the place OF assistant
His departure from camp will
Dc L loss TO the post commander.
The LIST PROVISIONAL Regiment which Is In Gen
RAJ Smiths brigade, IL composed OF separate
ompanes. like the I'd and 3D. and also came TO
amp letter perfect. General oliver wanted the
men transferred TO his part OF the camp. but Cen
'rai smith was equally anxious to have them re-
MAIN ana they are In their original place As up
hesitate men. they set their city comrades q
God example for soldierly bearing. discipline and