Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-23

Office (which he is so well qualified to fill"
Soon after the election of Col. Browne as
national commander Of the Army and Navy
Union the delegates and Browne boomers
from the District of Columbia were given
a rousing grafton, which was followed by
reception last night rendered to the
Washington contingent at the New Dell
House by the national organization and the
citizens of Newburgh.
The local workers were congratulated on
all sides on their effective work in not only
securing the election of Col Browne, but in
bringing the 1907 meeting to Washington.
Mr.. w. A. Hickey, one of Col. Brownies
most ardent supporters, says the convention
just closed was one of the most successful
gatherings. of the Army and Navy Union In
the history of the organization since it was
founded In 1885,
Headquarters in Washington.
Commander. Browne announces that the
national headquarters will now be estab-
lished in Washington. He has not yet
named his committees.
The : Washington delegation shouting
Browne. Washington. 1907" left Newburgh
on the 8 O'Clock train this morning for
home. i-r..i'- - ,"-7''A'
A Newburgh newspaper says of Col. ].
Edwin Browne, the new national comma nd
err: THE delegates are very enthusiastic
in their praises of Col. Browne. Col. Browne
has a noted military career. He stands
high in number of fra ternal orders and
has an intimate friendship with President
Roosevelt, Hts great aim Is to see an
amalgamation of all the soldier organiza:
lions, and as the Army and Navy Union
lis the only one having a charter whereby
every man is eligible who has been honor
ably mustered out of the service, he pro-
poses to accomplish the task of trying to
induce every soldier to enlist under its ban
ner"
Roster Of Officers.
The complete list of officers elected fol-
lows: National commander Col. ]. Edwin
Browne, Washington, D. c.; senior vice
commander. Edward Stroebel, Albany, N.
Y; Junior vice commander, G.. V. Anger,
Brooklyn, n. y; adjutant general, John
Schuma cher, Brooklyn, n. Y; inspector
general Ed. E. Adams, Jersey City, N J.;
judge advocate general, Gen. j. D. Cluet,
Buffalo, N. Y; national chaplain. Rev.
Father J. P. Chadwick. Brooklyn, n. Y,
late chaplain of the battleship Maine.
Members of Col. Theodore Roosevelt Gar
rison, No "A, Army and Navy Enion are
much elated over the result of the conven-
ton held at Newburgh. N. Y, at which
their candidate, Col. ]. Edwin Browne was
elected national commander of the organ
iZation.
The members of the several Army and
Navy unions in this city are preparing a
reception for Col. Browne and the delegates
from the different garrisons here when they
arrive TINS afternoon. 1t was; learned to-
day that the Union Veterans Legion will
also tender Col. Browne reception this
evening at their hall.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt Garrison. No.
"a, has been doing excellent work in Wash
ington since the organization of that body.
1t was organized about five months ago
and had yesterday the honor of electing the
national commander and bringing the next
convention here. which indicates that the
garrison is composed of men who are able
to hustle
Considerable disappointment is expressed
at the failure of Maj. Sigmund Block of
this city to be elected inspector general,
but his defeat is accepted philosophically as
Washington man was elected commander
and the next convention will be held here
in 1907.