The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-16
CAME STUART.
Newport News, Va,

NSNPOIl NS"Sy Nds
The Colored soldiers are taking
great interest in military life. A very
noticeable result is the better health
and personal appearance of the men
which is caused by regular hours,
beneficial exercises and good food.
They are fast developing into
straight, muscular soldiers, we'll fitted
to withstand any hardship or physical
eXertion.
They are very observant of military
etiquette and render the prescribed
courtesies with the air of seasoned
veterans. In fact some of the men
have seen as much as twenty years
Of service in various National Guard
organizations. These older officers
and non-commissioned officers have
been very generous in imparting their
knowledge to the recruits, and during
the daily drills and exercises one sees
the painstaking care taken by them in
their instruction. All seem eager to
learn and suggestions or criticisms
are welcomed.
The men show much aptitude in
bayonet training, and their officers
contend that their ability is greater
than that of other soldiers. For hours
at a time they go through the differ
ent moves and positions with clock
work precision. Their fierce lunges
and parties are sure to wreck havoc
with the Huns.
In accordance with the policy of the
War Department and the Commanding
General, there have been many pro-
motions and appointments from the
ranks. This has been a source of
qualification to the men as well as
an incentive for greater efforts.
Thorough application and study merit
ed appointments to commissions and
the men are good material for off
GERS.
A visitor to camp is impressed by
the cleanliness of the kitchens and
dining rooms Benches, tables and
floors are scrubbed after every meal,
and dishes, pots and pans are made
spotless. Sleeping quarters are clean,
personal equipment and clothing ar
ranged in order. 1t might also be add
ed that the men take exceptional care
of their equipment, their guns are
oiled and polished, and all articles of
wearing apparel washed.
The advantages of Y. M. C. A. build
ings are grateful yaccepted by the
men, and during free hours the rooms
arn nrnyuln1 with thneA xYrr;t;,nr Jo4Nnaz
or reading magazines so generously
furnished. At night classes are held
where reading, writing and spelling
are taught. 1t is in the Y. NJ. G. A.
that many profitable hours are spent
in recreation and study.
When the War Risk Insurance of
the government was explained by Cen
eral Hoffman there was a rush to fill
out blanks so that the future of the
| wives and families might be safe
guarded in any emergency. The size
of the individual policies written
shows their appreciation of the good
investment offered them. The mum.
Der of Colored soldiers who are mar
led is rather higher than the average
However families will not suffer, as
he men allow a part of their pay tc
be added to the amount given by the
government to those lett at home
This regiment, the 372nd, has taker
1ut 1890 900; the entire Division
more than fifty million.
The Colored men of the Nation are
taking such a deep interest in militar,
matters. and are proving so apt il
learning that 1t is certain that the.
Twill DO credit to themselves and thei