Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-22

and every conceivable kind, of con-
tainer. Those from Western Pennsyl-
vania presented a generally picturesque
appearance. with their bright colorcd
bags. and many other evidences that
marked their nationality. The ma
jority OF them wore or carried Amer
lean Gags, and here and there would
be seen tho emblem of Italy. The first
mascot to put in It's appearance at the
camp was brought by a Pennsylvania.
He had largo bull dog. which mado
tho trip to the camp with Its master.
That tho men had been well-remem-
bered by the people back home was
shown in the little packages that many
OF them had. In one instance a quota
had been entirely supplied with large
baskets filled with lunch. while another
provided every man with blanket,
which was carried army fashion over
their shoulders.
While the local boards in the three
States Of this division, 1t is considered
by the officers. have done good work
with the selection of the men, and
comparatively few will have to be re-
turned to their homes. some men have
come into camp who ara totally unfit
for military service. One noted to-day
Is.
He has been certified by his board as
being all right. Notwithstanding the
patent fact that he was unsuitcd and
the further fact that regulations de-
clare such men as too much mutt
lated" The man will be returned to
his home.
While the new men arriving at the
camp. for the most part. are catching
n ~
them create amusing instances by their
failure to realize the discipline OF the
army. One man who got In yesterday
notified his sergeant that he was feel
Ing somewhat tired and would not get
up this morning when reveille was
sounded. Other instances Of men show
Ing tendency to follow their inclination
rather than orders have also developed
but the officers are letting such In
fractions go with reprimand.
FEW CASES OF MEASLES
REPORTED AT HOSPITAL,
There are few cases Of sickness In
the camp. but several men are at the
base hospital. suffering from measles
and similar slight Illnesses. Some of
tho men now occupying beds In tho
hospital were received In the second
quota, and arc under observation for
various diseases. II indication OF In
fcction does not develop, they will be
put in the ranks.
One OF the men received at the hos
pital to-day was suffering with q
broken arm. He came in from yy..t
virginia this morning. and, as soon
as he has recovered the use ~ hi.
arm. he Will be assigned with the mon
from his division. Another weat VII
ginian was received at the hosnita1
to-day suffering from injuries received
from sitting on Il nall.
Tho new men received at the can.
comment are put to work cleaning nm
around the barracks. leveling off tho
ground digging up tree stumps and
aooins generally to the appearance of
the surroundings. The soldiers are
taxing much interest in their quarters,
ana some Of them have laid brick
walks and placed cedars at the door,
and corners Of tho buildings.
a large number OF the troops were
inoculated the second time TODAY
which put some of them temporarily
on tho sick list In some Of the com.
panies. drills were abandoned for the
day. The men received since Wednes
day have been getting n morning hike.
which they all enjoyed, and one of III.
companies brought back four wild
rabbits which they had caught. The
men are feeling the effects Of the
exhilarating outdoor air, MANY OF
whom have never enjoyed it to tho
extent they arc at present.
Captain Dawson practically com.
pleted the formation of his headouar
ters troop to-day He was able TO
secure some good men from the VIr.
sinia and West Virginia contingents
and a few from Pennsylvania. There
VIII be LOG men In his command. which.
IL Is expected, will be completely filed