New Britain herald., 1917-04-04

6,OOO men tOWar0 the COuIeI0plaLeQ half million, although 1t is not known whether the present guardsmen are included or not. Roughly, the popu- lation of the United States Is estimat- ed at 100000 and Connecticut has about 100000. On basis of state population Connecticut's percentage of a half million would be about 5000.
 Captain Grisvo1d Pleased. Captain A. H. Griswold of Company I, a veteran of twenty-four years service, has again hit his old time stride and is insulting all Of his old time vim and ''pep'' into his men. This morning he reviewed the new the instructions of Sergeant Ezekiel and expressed himself as we'll pleased with the way the men act.
 When the New Britain companies march out of New Britain Captain Griswold will head the procession as senior ranking officer. Last June when "the troops marched away Cap tain E. Raymond Low and Company E led, as Captain Low was Captain Ladbury's senior as commissioned officer.
 Captain. Low, Lieutenant Johnson and Sergeant Kelly reviewed Com pany E. men this morning and they too, expressed great satisfaction at the excellent showing the men make. The recruits are taking hold with a will and are readily falling into line with the old timers.
 Shakc-up Unexpected.
 The complete shake-up in Company E has caused no little comment about the city, especially the order relieving Lieutenant Johnson of his command temporarily. Whether or not Lieuten- ant Johnson will again be assigned to Company B as first lieutenant, or whether. the regimental headquarters is considering assigning him to an- other company is unknown. The present status of Company B, how ever, is that all of it's commissioned officers who served at the border last summer have gone. Captain Low has been given his discharge, First Lieutenant James Hattings has been placed in the reserves and former second lieutenant but now First Lieutenant Johnson has been taken from the, company. Lieutenant Grif- fin has never before been connected with Company E.. He is former regular army sergeant and was drill instructor for Connecticut when the troops were sent to the border last summer. He was given his discharge from the regulars that he might take lieutenancy in Company I at the border and on the company's return to this city he resigned. Two weeks ago he enlisted as a private in Com pany and on March 26 was given commission as first lieutenant, after having passed the required examina- tions.
 Jailed for Assaulting Militiamen.
 As the result of wild escapade which included an attempt to rob two U. s. soldiers of their muskets while performing the requirements laid down by the government. Thomas Coyle, with an extensive record in police court, and Joseph Shinko, will languish in the county jail in Hartford for the next three months, Judge Meskill having imposed the sentence this morning in police court. The accused were charged with breach of the peace and assault, to which they entered pleas of guilty. The arrests were made by Sergeant Becker and Private Gardner of Company E.
 According to the testimony pre- sented in court. Privates Roulliard and Nelson, on provost guard duty, were searching for member of the company, and entering saloon on Main street left by the rear door which leads to an alleyway. AS they started for Main street two forms