Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

tnlS was quickly arranged ana inc men
dispatched to their quarters. Colonel
Fitshugh Lee. the chief mastering Of
ficer. is pleased with the way the 10
cal boards have prepared the men for
the camp, and everything for the most
part is going along smoothly.
To-day ono OF the quotas arrived
without papers OF any kind, 1t being
discovered that the man who had been
put in charge OF the men had been left
at some point en- route when he stop
ped to send telegram TO the camp
notifying them Of the time tho men
were scheduled TO reach tho canton
ment. The men were given quarters,
and will be checked when the last one
turns up with the documents.
In the men who have been arriving
at Camp Lee all shades and conditions
Of life Is manifested. Men can be found.
from the wealthy to the poorest fam
lilies and in nationalities indicated by
names that no one but an exceptionally
accomplished linsuist can pronounce.
So difficult arc the names to be rolled
out by tongues accustomed to English.
that in many instances the officers
have called the numbers of the men
rather than their names.
From Pennsylvania, in particular,
come men of every kind. The ma
jority of them are coal miners or iron
workers. some still grinly from their
work but all OF them very determined
Americans. In numerous Instances it
IS found that those who cannot speak
English were born in this country, but
have lived among and associated with
people in colony of their own nation
ality, which accounts for their failure
to speak the tongue Of the country.
UNABLE TO SPEAK ENGLISH.
THEY CARLY AMERICAN FLAGS
With many American flags in evil
dence, the mon coming into the camp
to-day were filled with tho same en-
thusiasm that has marked practically
all who have entered tho cantonment.
AS they marched to headquarters to-
day, the troops were laughing and
talking over their prospects. and in
some instances one quota would cheer
another.
Although the men from points in
Pennsylvania and West Virginia were
hours. various diversions were sup
piled by members OF the quota. Sew
eral boxing matches were among the
entertainments, and the gloves were
brought safely into camp to be used
for future affairs. Music. too. holds
big interest for the meE. and. while
many brought along big suit cases
and numerous packages. In other in
stances these personal things were left
behind in order that a banjo, a guitar
a cornet or other musical instrument
might be safely carried. Some of the
men, looking after their comfort.
brought bright colored s1fa pillows
and various other articles
From time to time a man is run scross
IN the quotas who should not be there,
but who. out OF patriotism, came TO
Inc camp for Immediate service One
or these appeared yesterday In the per
son of Harry Ellison, of Pittsburgh.
lie was within the draft but had not
hcen called before his board, nor did
ms order or obligation include him in
the hrst draft. He made urgent pleas
20 the local board of his division, how
ever with the result that he was sent
along win the other men from his sec
tion. he was accepted here without
hesitation.
Two men from Pittsburgh were taken
SICK after their arrival at the camp to-
oaE' both OF whom were removed to
the base hospital. One Of the men was
subject to Hts and it may be necessary
20 return him to his home. The other
mas only temporary Illness. Both Of
the men fell out on the ground while
ihcy were before Headquarters. and
We're being checked preparatory to be-
ing sent TO their barracks
eolnmit'ee from the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association called at
the camp yesterday and conferred Win
hicntenant-Co Colonel Hunt, judee-ndvo-
cate ms to site for the erection of
me hostess home. which Will be built
az inc camp for the entertainments OF
IN" mothers. wives and sweethcarts Of
me men who will visit them. mod
erh ana commodious building will be
erected.