Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-06-26
G. N. C. Ordered
to the Border
TROOPS WILL ENTRAIN THIS AF.
TERNooN.
WERE SHORT OF FOOD
Recruits Have Not Yet Received
Their Unlforms-Thronss of vIsI-
tors Were on the Ground Sunday
Soldiers Are Taking Their Hard
ships PhIIosophIeaIIy.

Camp HoIcomb, Mantle, Conn, June
2os-Ihe Connecticut state troops re-
ceived their first evidence of the trials
and trtbulafions of warfare today when
stay under cover of their tents to
avoid a heavy downpour of rain. To-
night the camp is more like a lake than
anything else.
Shortage of Food.
There was shortage of food and
everywhere the men are grumbling. In
addition the new recruits, who out
number the experienced men by far,
have not yet received their uniforms
and were forced to lounge around all
day in their wet civilian dress.
The shortage is the most serious
problem confronting the officers. Yes
terday 1t was Z o'clock at night be-
fore the Second regiment got a meal,
and that consisted of bacon, potatoes
and slice of bread for each man.
Camp officers said tonight that the
trouble will be remedied Immediately
that supplies in plenty are now being
rushed here. Despite all the sardships
the men as a. whole took the situation
philosophically.
Thronaed With Visitors.
Notwithstanding The inclement
weather, the camp was thronged with
visitors all during the day and to-
night. The men were relieved of as
much duty as possible. No drills or
assemblies, except the regular roll
calls, were held during the day, and
permission was readily given all who
desired to accompany their friends to
the railroad station or to trolley lines
outside the camp. Automobiles ~
scores filed one section of the parade
ground, their occupants coming from
all parts of the state.
AIS,1a
Word spread through the camp early
in the day that definite orders had
been received to move toward the
Mexican border before the end of tie
week. Immediately the camp was
alive with enthusiasm, and every one
appeared to be eager to leave. Omcers
were besieged with questions, and
when It was learned that the repor.
was not official considerable disap
pointment was manifest
Troop A. is Complete.
Troop A, cavalry, of New Haven. is
row complete. the detach1hent of A
men who rode across state from the
Elm City having arrived here at Il
o'clock in the morning. They were wet
through. They were given a rousins
cheer as they galloped across the pa
Tade grounds.
Rapid Recruiting.
The various companies of the First
and Second regiments are rapidly I'LL
ing their ranks and before the week
is over, If they are kept here thai
long, officers feel assured that Cen
necticut will have recruited up to fke
full war strength. Large patches OF
rockies were brought in from New
Haven, Hartford, Meriden, Middletown
and other cities during the day.
Under Strict military Rule.
A 4
will officially take up his headquarters
here tomorrow morning and will await
| further orders from the war depart
ment. Tomorrow the camp win bS
put under strict military rule.
Federal Officers Expected Today.
It is expected that federal officers
will also arrive tomorrow to prepare
for mastering the men into the United
| States service. Although there were
runlors among visitors that some O.
| the men would refuse to take the fed
eral oath. which would bind them tt
the army for long term of years
nothing could be learned from the Of
/ fcers Of any such contemplated action
5000 Troops EneamPed.
| Approximately 5000 troops are n V
encamped here. Many of the recruits
are not armed, so they will not en-
| train with the first detachment Fif
teen surgeons tonight started to Civ,
the men th enecessary medica lexamt
nations.
After a dreary day in camp, on &C
| count of downpour of rain, the new.
! of the early start to the border wa
received by the militiamen with rous
| ing cheers.
The work of arming and propefI!
equipping the rockies will proceed witt
the utmost despatch: