Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12

BRANCH OF NxTwNAL SOCIETY
OF VETERANS FORMED.
Gen. George 81. Harness Elected Presi-
dent-Commtttee Named and
Bylaws adopted.

Inc District of Columbia branch of the
society of the Army Of Santiago de Cuba
was launched amid marked enthusiasm
last evening 1t was regarded as of in
terest that Just four years before the la
mented General Lawton stopped at the
tent OF General Harries in rear of the
trenches outside the city of Santiago and
suggested the formation Of a society to
commemorate the campaign. General Law
ton ana General Harries then and there
drafted a letter which was subsequently
sent by the former to General Shafter, urg-
ing that call be issued for the object
stated.
Inc occasion was also the fourth ami
Fersary OF the first night the LIST District
OF columbia Infantry, United States Vol
uhteers, spent in the trenches.
Inc charter for the District of Columbia
pranch was received several days ago, and
the meeting last evening was the first held
thereuhder. After the gathering had been
called to order proposed set of laws was
read ana after some discussion was adopt
ed' Inc stated object Of the organization
Is 10 establish and maintain a local branch
oi the society Of the Army Of Santiago de
oupa, 10 perpetuate the association of the
members to promote social and fraternal
intercourse between It's members ard to
iostet, promote and to protect their in
terests and those of the national society.
The Officers Chosen.
The election Of officers being IN order,
the following were named as a commit
Tee on nominations: Colonel Kirkman,
colonel D1mmick, Dr. Cox, Captain E
A Edwards and Mr. Favorte After a
conference the committee recommended the
selection OF Gen. George H. Harries com
handing the District of Columbia militia.
Tor president; Gen. Wallace F. Randolph
onleI OF the artillery corps. United States
army, for first vice president; Col. J. r
hirkman, United States army, for second
wee president; Capt. Leroy w. Heron, adj
Jutant lst regiment, D. c. N. G., for secre-
Z. Militia, for treasurer; Maj. Chas De
Lano Hlne, formerly of the United States
army and of the District regiment, judge
advocate, and Lieut.. Col. Richard A
q Brten' I'd Regiment. D. c. N. G., for his
torian, and for members of the council to
serve three years. Col. S. T. Norvel and
Capt. e. A. Edwards; to serve two years,
Capt F. B. Wheaton and Mr.. John A. Bres-
nahan; to serve one year, Mr.. John Lewis
Smith and Col. E. D. Dimmick, I'd United
States Cavalry.
Those nominated were unanimously elect
ed. The office of chaplain will be filled
later
In accepting the presidency of the District
speech, expressing his appreciation of the
honor and charging upon the objects and
the usefulness of the society. He announced
his belief that the District branch will
number from 300 to 500 members within the
next few weeks.
Committee on Membership.
Lieut.. S. c. Cox, Mr.. Lee Ross and Mr..
Favorte were appointed committee on
membership. Authority was given the sec
rotary to have the constitution and men,
bership application blanks printed.
1t IS the intention to provide interesting
programs for the regular meetings Of the
District branch, which will be held the
first Monday in October, November Deem
Der, January, February, March, April and
May.
After a social session last evening the
charter members adjourned to meet the
first Monday Of next October, by which
time it is expected that several hundred
names will have been enrolled on the list
of members of the District branch.