Arizona republican., 1917-11-30
CAMP FUNSTON CONF FORTS MANY
 SAYS TEMPE FAN

There is no dissatisfaction among Arizona boys at Camp Funston, accord ing to A. N. Smith of Tempe, who has returned after taking to the training camp five men who failed to report in accord with instructions to appear for examination.
 MT. Smith says the boys are being well cared for and are pleased with the treatment they are receiving at the hands of Uncle Sam. He admits, however, that there are several bad cases of homesickness among those who have never before been away from home for any great length of time. eAll of the barracks are now steam heated, according to MT Smiths state l'ments, and are warm and comfortable Because of the warm climate to which AriZOnians are accustomed the absence of this comfort was the cause of con siderable discomfort when the boys first arrived in camp.
 Iron cots and mattresses with plenty ] of blankets, form the bed on which the embryonic soldiers sleep, and they are provided with both hot and cold baths in plenty.
 i Although MT Smith was invited to eat with the officers, he says, he pre- 1 ferred to eat with the Arizona boys and did so, finding that their mess was as good as is found in the or | dinary private family, both in quality of food and in the manner in which it is prepared. This particular meal con sisted of roast beef and gravy, boiled potatoes, string beans, corn, bread and butter and peach cobbler.
 "A well-stocked commissary," says MT. Smith, makes it possible for the | boys at the training camp to obtain candy, tobacco and other little luXuries at reasonable prices.
 1 "Only one Arizona man is in the hospital, indicating the sturdy rugged ness of these lads of the southwest, says MT. Smith, and the remarkable part of it is that this lone patient was there because he had sprained his ankle in a football game"
 Some of the Arizona boys expect to be sent to Douglas soon, it is said where they will receive training 1T the handling of artillery. Their artll- lery equipment will also be furnished them at Douglas, in accordance with the present plans of the government it is said.
 Besides the convenience of steam heat, and other modern improvements Mir. Smith says an excellent sewer sys- tenn drains the buildings.
 The boys are looking forward with considerable pleasure to the trip tC Douglas where they will be given theli finishing touches in the work of han ding artillery, the job which has beer delegated to a large number of lads from this state.
 "They are anxious to go to Doug las" says MT. Smith, but they are more anxious to get to France. They have adopted a slogan of 'go get the kaiser and to view their demonstra- tions of enthusiasm would convince one they mean what they say
 Books, games, and a varied program of clean amusements are provided bJ the Y. M. C. A. headquarters at Caml Funston. according to the recent wis itor, and the boys are indicating thell appreciation by taking advantage o the service offered them.
 Liberal leave is allowed the soldier boys who have from Saturday noon tC Sunday morning to enjoy themselve! as they please
 If the mothers and sisters coul( see. their boys at the camp they would never again have cause for worry either about the care given them ol their morals" said MT. Smith.