The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-07

elllo IL 10 IOpSu tc aiOuGC N0iS SCiICi di interest throughout the south in the camp.
 Birmingham undoubtedly will have a large number of men at the camp, espe- cially when it is realized that at the Plattsburg camp in New York last year some of the most prominent men in the country went into camp and served three weeks as privates in the ranks simply for the training and experience which the government offered.
 CITIZENS COMMENT
 Col T. o. Smith said yesterday the camp would undoubtedly arouse much in- terest, especially among those of this sec- ton who have given previous attention to military matters.
 Gen. L. V. Clark also thinks Birming- ham will show great interest in the camp. q am not familiar with the plans for Fort Oglethorpe," he said, but the Plattsburg camp last year undoubtedly did great deal to show responsible men of the country what it is necessary for our soldiers to undergo in order to be- come really efficient.
 FIRST BULLETIN
 The first bulletin issued in connection with the Fort Oglethorpe camp has just been received in Birmingham and con- tains the following information:
 1. QUALIFICATIONS.
 An applicant for enrolment for the "business and professional mems camp must be d) citizen of the United States or have taken out first papers @ between 21 and 45 years of age (3) of sound physi- cal condition, capable of hard drill and maneuver marching with full infantry equipment; eyesght normal or corrected by glasses to admit of target practice; (4 have college education or the equiv alent. By equivalent is meant a good elementary education which has been sup plemented by business or professional training This is to be stated on applica- ton blank.
 ?. PERIOD OF CAMP.
 The first camp will open Monday, April 3, and continue to April 30, 1916. Men are required to report in camp on April g.
 If conditions warrant, other camps will follow this one. A student camp will open July for students at least five feet four inches in height and between the Ages of IS and 30, in universities, colleges and the graduating class of high schools-and other schools rated as such-or graduates of the same.
 3. LOCATION.
 The camp will be located at Fort Ogle- thorpe, Ga, military post now garri- soned by the Eleventh United States cav airy.
 It is near Chattanooga, with both electric and steam railway service between the city and the camp.
 4. CAMP EQUIPMENT AND EXPENSES
 Arms, ordnance and equipment, includ- ing mess outfit, will be furnished by the United States army.
 Expenses-for four weeks (exclusive of to and from camp, and the uniform, which costs from $S to $10) about $30. This is to be deposited in ad- vance and includes $5 to cover Loss or damage to United States property which is refunded in case no loss or damage is incurred. This sum covers board camp expenses, and ammunition expended.
 Government loans tentage, ordnance Cull field equipment), blankets, ponchos, cots pillows, sweaters and mattresses.
 City furnishes camp site, drill grounds, running water and electric lights Qatter in mess shacks, Y. M. c. A. tents officers and orderly tents, rears and showers). It also pays for damage to crops on maneu- vers.
 Y. M. c. A. furnishes a large tent for each battalion, tables, chairs and writing materials.
 All instructors are officers of the regu- lar army.
 Note.-Each company has attached to it one sergeant and one private of the regular army, as sergeant instructor and signaller respectively.
 Extra pay for cooks and waiters-who are detailed enlisted men-is paid out of the $3O deposit
 UNIFORMS.
 Each man must take one pair tan march, ing shoes, medium weight socks, one pair light shoes or sneakers, underwear, two pairs of olive drab brooches, cotton; one pair leggins regular pattern; two olive drab shirts, wool; one army blouse, cotton; one campaign hat and cord (spe- cial for military training camp); toilet ar ticles and other necessaries.
 Articles of uniform may be purchased from Post Exchange, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. Army and Navy Co-Operative Stores, 16 East Forty-second street, New York Eigmund Esner 103 Fifth avenue, New York, or from camp store. These out filters will furnish measurement blanks on request.
 The Munson last shoe is recommended. but any good tramping or hunting shoe of fair leather will be satisfactory (Must be broken in)
 All necessary articles of uniform or may be purchased at the camp store conducted by the camp authorities.
 Civilian clothing, etc, in trunks and suitcases will be properly stored
 TRANSFORMATION.
 Chattanooga is reached by the following systems: Southern, Nashville. Chatta- Orleans and Texas Pacific Central of Georgia, Alabama Great Southern West ern and Atlanta. Camp is reached by steam or electric railway.
 Arrangements have been made for spe- cial rate for attendants of 1h cents per mile each way for the round trip.
 Facilities for moving passengers and baggage direct to the camp have been made
 Agents of any of the above railway systems will furnish information as to rates, routes, schedules and arrangements for special cars and trains where the number warrants.
 BOOKS ON MILITARY MATTERS.
 It is recommended that the following books be read before attending camp: Drill Regulations, or Cavalry Service Regulations, or Field Artillery Drill Regulations; U. s. Army Field Ser vice Regulations; Manual of Military Training by Capt. James A. Moss. For those wishing more information addi- tional books are suggested: Tactical Principles and Problems (Hanna); Basic Course for Cavalry E4. c. Andrews); Elements of Military Hygiene" (Ash- burne); Military Sketching and Map Reading for Non Commissioned Officers, by Lieutenant Grieves.
 The above may be obtained from the