The Washington times., 1913-08-05
Camp 0rdway Notes
By CARL D. GROAT.

The Signal Corps members awakened
today much refreshed after their night S
rest, but still sore from their long ride
overland When the men rode into camp
yesterday afternoon they were too tired
and sore TO stand up, yet they went out
about their duties msnfully until bed
time Captain Terry made concessions
for the detail. which had been labor
ing on the construction of the camp, the
fits. ''O
Lieutenant Earnshaw, in charge of the
eats for the Second Infantry, let II
be known TO the newspaper correspond
ents right at the outset that this year
ne didn't intend to go calling on any
girls in the vicinity of the camp, ru-
nors to the contrary notwithstanding
Last year he had considerable difficulty
in explaining to certain Washington
friends after the correspondents had
written Josh" stories about him. And
Tor the same reason" or reasons"
back in the city, he pleaded with tears
In his eyes that the correspondents lay
on this year. In the absence of other
information as to his plans, il can only
be said at this time that the lieutenant
has his buggy with him again, and that
hes a splendid commlssary.
And speaking about eats" the Sec
ond Regiment is the envy of everybody
IN camp. Cook had 4 great big hot
meal awaiting the Second yesterday aft
ernoon. The menu was: Hot boiled
nam, creamed potatoes, peas, baked
Deans, macaroni and tomatoes, iced tea
Lieutenant Earnshaw intends 10 eclipse
tne record OF the other messes, and he
certainly beat them TO il on the first
day, for the other messes had only
sandwiches for the first meal.
Cots and blankets were at a premium
IN Camp OrdIay last night In many
OF the companies, more men attended
than had been counted on, and conse-
quently there was deartk of places TO
sleep. On the other hand, certain Of
ncers and men Jared exceedingly well.
for they had sent mattresses and quilts
from the city in advance.
Camp Ordway is situated in a most
CeIightful spot On a broad plain. sion
ing gently toward the Potomac river
bank, II commands view of the steep
Blue Ridge peaks. while 10 the south
ward Is scene Of surprising beauty.
a gap In the mountains discloses the
MUDDY Potomac at its junction with the
clear Shenandoah. The headquarters
are Iocaled pesiue a road, and overlook
the entire camp. A short distance away
is broad level field for parade and drill
purposes and beyond, the camps OF the
signal corps, the First ard Second In
l6HlTy, ana lne separate Battalion. TIL
breeze blows cool all day and night
from the towering Blue Ridge. II is
eXhilaratiIg.
All the comforts of ZONE except
mother-in-laW. That's Camp Ordway-
except. pf course, where the camper has
no bunk for the night, and must pillow
his head on the softest side of a West
Virginia rock Shower baths are scat
Tered over the field, and a plentiful sup
lily OF artesian well water served this
u orLing as an invisorating start for
the days work.
Every camper was too tired last night
10 indulge in any hazing of rockies"
but there Is general rumCr today that
The new men will "get theirs" tonight
The india ton into the mysteries of
camp life, however. is nothing that need
give fear TO doting mothers and loyal
wives back hcme.
Harpers Ferry is showing its patriotic
spirit by a liberal flag decoration on.
many of'its residences The troops, how
ever, did not march through the town