The Washington times., 1916-09-24

ing itself In one camps time has no
great military value.
However It gives anybody a good
vacation. Any normal man can stand
II In good shape. I had very good
time there. In fact. there we're no fea-
lures there did not like. They
handled the situation about as well as
could have been expected"
Mr.. Bates explained that the rate Of
work varied In the different companies.
and that In some OF them the men
might have been forced too hard at
first.
II was fortunate In getting in one
that went up by degrees. though" he
said. There IL an absolute democracy
there, but I doubt II any man can 60
there who cannot afford to spend al
least 500 for his vacation"
II learned a great deal about military
AFFAIRS at Plattsburg." said Charles
Stoddard, OF the Carnegie Institute.
Besides being benefited materially
physically, the mental development one
receivers at the camp Is not slight
THE work was hard. but we were
brought up to II gradually, SO that II
was not Injurious. The system OF
training could not be improved upon.
animation that eliminated anyone who
was UNIT for the work. Strict medical
supervision kept the men In good shape.
However. In my opinion, every man
to rest absolutely for a few days on
his return.
"A feature that was impressed on my
mind was the democratic spirit mani
tested. Every one was serving his coun-
try
''The camp was admirable" said W.
w. Gilbert, OF the Carnegie Institute.
The man who expected an easy time
Of 1t grumbled at first. but before long
he realized the benefits received.
I'VE had a very full program that
kept us working hard twelve hours a
day. but no one suffered from overwork.
The food was plain and substantial, just
what We needed.
II am sure that after the camp every
man there realized how futile II would
be to send unframed troops into the
field. A years work such as We had
would probably be required to fit the
Every graduate OF Plattsburg Is an
apostle of universal training"
One Rookie Going
Back Next Summer.
THE camp was ideal. l am eoins
back next summer for I realize the
great advantage to be derived from It,
said Daingerfeld Addison. 1875 street.
For a man fond of outdoor life.
Plattsburg is the thing. The work was
hard, but, when got home. l was in
the best shape l ever have been in. 1
can't recommend 1t too highly.
learned more about military subjects
than | knew existed.
"Plattsburg makes one regret that
he did not attend West Point.
"A striking feature of the camp was
the utter democracy shown. Stripped
OF civilian clothes, every man was
equal so far as military discipline per-
mitted.
Every one appreciated the fact,
when he teft Plattsburg. that time Is
essential to make a competent soldier.
With our months training We realized
that against regular troops. we would
be highly ineffective.
can be obtained"
With the long hours and the best
learned as much at Plattsburg in one
month as he would In the militia In
three years" said II. G. Chisholm, OF
! 1874 Fourteenth street.
| Plattsburg, we found ourselves about
ready to begin regular army work.
There were present at camp men OF
the highest mental and physical de-
| ter the camp was over that they had
| received only the rudiments of mill
tary education. To one not versed in
such subjects; the amount Of work
necessary to become competent SOL
Ito me the only disappointing fea-
ture or PlattsburR was that we could
not play the war game under as
were not. in physical condition to do
So" said Bedford Brown, OF sos
! Seyenteenth street.
we The r csysfaT army Instructors tors
been children, There was practically
no sickness, and no man left camp
who was not in better physical
condition than when he went. II IL
Too Much to Learn
in Such Short Time.
I'VE did not absorb enough military
training to make us good soldiers"
said Walker Duvall, of 1881 M street.
FOR the reason that there is so much
to learn.
we arose. until late In the evening
with drills and lectures. From what
we learned, ] think a years training
I-would be required to fit soldier for
II was very much pleased with the
camp at Plattsburg. or course, we
worked hard, but no bad effects re-
suited; hope that can go again
mo doubt about It being hard work,
but i am mighty glad went because OF
| the splendid training received, sara
Clinton d. Winant, of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
"a man in a rundown physical condi-
dition should go to Plattsburg," said
John w. Calvert. of the National Saw
ing and Trust Company. II enjoyed the
work, although II was hard. After one
leaves the camp he Is an advocate OF
national training for the young men OF
the country"
"If a man goes to Plattsburg intent
on doing serious work and does not go
for a vacation In every sense OF the
word, ne will be greatly benefited, said
John |. Costigan. OF the Union Trust
Building. at is no place for shirkers.
l am mighty glad went"
ut was a great camp all the wa!
through" said Warren Helpenstein, 90
Southern building. ITO my mind, II !
a step toward compulsory service. w
were worked hard, but intelligently.
learned things that / had no idea evei
existed, would like to 20 back to
. morrow"
"My health was greatly benefited h
the experience at Plattsburg.' sal
Donald d. sheppard. OF the State De
partment. II wouldn't have missed
, for anything. The work. while hard.
not fatigulng. and very interesting
After a man leaves Plattsburg he 10 a
! ardent supporter of compulsory service
, for he sees hoF much IL needed I
make q soldier out Of . man"