New Britain herald., 1917-03-28
TRUMBULL TO LEAD { LOCAL HOME GUARDS Recruiting Committee Names Him
 Captain Of PlainVille Unit
 TWENTY-FIVE JOIN COMPANY


 His Life Is Sought by Enemies- E. Foran Wins at Forcsters' Meeting.
 Appointing John. H. Trumbull cap cruiting committee of the Home Guard today continued it's efforts to strengthen the local organization and the members were busy attending tn the preliminary duties. With twenty five men already enlisted the. commit tee felt we'll satisfied this morning with the progress thus far made and they expected that the ranks of the volunteers for home defense would be further augmented when they meet tonight to administer the oath to ad- ditional applicants.
 Despite the heavy rainfall last night a representative number Of those who at Mondays rally signifed their intention of joining the guard made an appearance at the post once to formally enlist and be prepared for the call to duty. Twenty per cent. of the men whose names are on the list occupied the time of the recruiting comraittee, having braved the elements LO SIAOW tuCAl pe~SH HAOS-- ~">~ their loyalty to their state and town. Chairman Gwillim and his associates, E. H. Hills and F. J. Prior, were on hand to give the information desired and to administer the oath. Dr. l.. H. Frost, who has offered his services in connection with. the medical examination of the applicants, were also present to rule on the physical condition of those who pre- sented themselves. Most of those who joined last night are strong and able bodied men and they will make an ex- cellent nucleus for the guard. MT. Trumbulrs selection as captain of the local unit is expected to meet with general favor. MT. Trumbull has had military experience In the Na- tional Guard. He is an expert In the use of firearms and is regarded as one of the best rifle and pistol shots In the state. He is enthusiastic over the home guard idea and is bending his energies to make the Plainville com pany second to none in the state.
 The appointment of other officers will be announced later. The com missioned men are named by the re- cruiting committee and they in turn select the other officers
 The recruiting OllC1die VIII bS h' I''O post office every night during the balance of the week from to 8 o'clock and will also be on hand Saturday afternoon to swear in the members. The actual drilling will probably begin next week.
 Thinks Life Is In Danger.
 Believing that friends are plotting to kill him, Tony Pasquale in a fit of insanity last evening caused a dis turbance at his home on Whiting street and made the neighbors be- lieve that there was an uprising of enemies of the country.
 Pasquale Is subject to visions peri odically. He worked as usual yester- day in the Elm City Brass and Rivet company's factory and appeared to be normal. After he returned home he became uneasy, expressing the fear that he was about to be attacked by plotters. Friends called in to calm him only served to make him more, violent, and when they attempted to forcibly restrain him, he proceeded to smash the furniture and the win dows in an effort to escape.
 Hurry calls for police came over the phones in Gealson's and Col lins' lunch rooms and Constable Ma rino's house, while some of the neigh bors. fearing that there was to- be bloodshed, hurried to the center in search of policeman. Constable Marine responded to the call. Rec ognizing the constable as ,represen- tative of the law and a protector, Pasquale calmed down as soon as Marino appeared at the house. and expressed a wish to be locked up that his enemies might be unable to get him.
 He was accommodated and this morning he appeared to be again nor- nal. He was permitted to return to his home, where he will remain un- der observation, relatives having ar- ranged to have him removed to a hospital should he show further signs of violence.
 Foran Wins Out.
 William J. Foran won out by a single vote in the contest for selec- ton as delegate to the state For esters' convention, at a meeting of Court General Lawton, F. of A., held in Grange hall last evening. MT. Foran was opposed by John J. Mur- phy. past chief ranger of the court. Both men are popular in the organ ization, and their friends waged a vigorous campaign in their interests.
 The first ballot resulted in a tie. MT. Foran winning out on the second by a vote of 27 to 26.
 The successful candidate has been member of the local court for a number of years. and his friends argued that his seniority entitled him to selection.
 The convention is to be held in New Haven, and Mr. Murphy will serve as alternate to his successful opponent.
 Action Expected Tomorrow.
 Action by the House either late this afternoon or tomorrow on his bill for