The Washington times., 1902-04-06
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.

General orders No. have been issued by
Corps Adjutant Daniel V. Chisholm. and
copies furnished the seven commands
comprising the District of Columbia
Corps, Spanish War Veterans. The first
paragraph announces that Col. John
Jacob Astor Command, No. 1856. at the Sol
diers' Home, has been mustered in, and
It's officers will be obeyed and respected
accordingly. 1t is also announced that
blanks will be issued from headquarters
to show the strength of commands at the
close of each quarter. Corps Commander
Lee N. Lipscomb, who is an indefatigable
worker in behalf Of the organization. has
| made gratifying report as to the condi
| tion OF the corps and the ladies' auxilia-
ries.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Command. No. l,
held another of its largely attended semi
monthly meetings last Tuesday evening
at Spanish War Veterans Hall, 612 E
| Street northwest, Capt. William F. Ull-
rich presiding. Three recruits were mus
tered in, making total of sixteen new
members received during the past two
months. The latest recruits were: August
H. o. Role, late of Company F. Third
United States Infantry; William T. Bailey,
Company l. and John P. Cronan, late of
Company F, both of the First Distric. of
Columbia Volunteers.
Captain Ullrich urged the ununiformed
| comrades to provide themselves with the
Spanish war veteran uniform of blue and
gray, in order that there might be a large
contingent Of uniformed men to partici-
pate in the monument dedication cere-
monies at Arlington and the Memorial
Day parade and exercises.
A handsome subscription was taken up
among the comrades of Miles Command
for the proposed Mckinley memorial at
Canton, Ohio. First Lieut.. Thomas P.
Guyton, who served in a Mississippi regi-
ment during the war with Spain urged
every soldier of that war to contribute to
the fund. He characterized the late
President Mckinley as .'one of the grand
est characters in American history; one
who loved the soldiers of the Republic
and was equally beloved by them"
The ouchre party given by Mary Sher-
man Miles Auxiliary Wednesday evening
at the handsome residence of the Presi- |
dent, Mrs. Clynda Werner Ford. sos
Massachusetts Avenue northeast. was a
"glittesing success as one OF the mem
bers expressed 1t. OF course there was !
keen disappointment among the throng in |
attendance owing to the unavoidable alb |
sence of General and Mrs. Miles, who had |
promised to be present, but were detained |
at home by illness In the family. There |
were twenty handsome and costly prizes !
contested for and the function was voted |
a perfect success. Mrs. Ford deserves
unstinted praise for her efforts and for |
turning over TO the ladies and their guests
her magnificent residence with open doors
and lavish decorations from the basement
to the attic. The officers and members
Of the auxiliary were also indefatigable
in their efforts. and as a result, a snug
sum was realized as the proceeds.
Capt. George West Byron, commanding
the Fourth Immunes Command, reports
that organization to be steadily gaining
in membership. The Edith X. Roosevelt
auxiliary to this command IS composed of
energetic and influential ladies', and they
are arranging for several matters in the
near future which will be of great inter
est to the comrades.
The Ladies' Aid to the Sons of Veterans
have decided to meet in Washington dur
ing the Grand Army encampment.
The date originally decided upon for
the dedication OF the monument in the
Spanish war section of Arlington, in mem
ory of the American soldiers who gave up
April so next the contractors having
agreed to have the shaft in readiness not
later than April 90. A letter received by
Commander Lipscomb, of the District
Corps. Spanish War Veterans, from Mrs.
A. Livingston Mason, OF New York city,
states that it will be impossible to dedi-
cate the monument on the date named. |
Mrs. Mason says: Il desire to thank,
through you, the brave Spanish war vet
erana of the District for their interest |
IN our endeavor to honor the memory
of their comrades by assisting US at the
dedication ceremonies. The immense
work of receiving suitable designs and
having them passed upon and accepted
and the necessary care of erecting the
monument have kept US actively occupied.
Therefore the dedication ceremonies will
probably not take place until May q, in
the afternoon
Of America has been furnished with
complete list of the organizations COM
prising the District of Columbia Corps, as
follows: Seven commands, an armed eS-
rort guard, four ladies' auxiliares, and
he Spanish War Veterans Band The
services of these lave been rendered to
he Colonial Danes through Mrs. Mason.
rhe matter has also been brought to the
attention of Adjt. Gen. L. C. Dyer of the
National Army. Spanish War Veterans.
,nt 1t is probable that the national or
sani2ation will take hand In the event.
With the result that commands from other
titles will visit Washington and partici-
iate in the ceremonies.
1t is also expected that large number
# Colonial Danes from all sections will
axe part in the dedcatory services. and
he local council is preparing for their
eception.