Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20
MEDAL OF HONOR MEN
MEETING OF THE LEGION NEXT
MONTH
At Asbury ParkProgram Of the Con-
vention-Recent Deaths Reported
Probable Next Commander.

Official announcement was made yester-
day afternoon that the annual reunion OF
the Medal of Honor Legion of the United
States will be held al the Hotel Monmouth,
Asbury Park, N j. September 20 and p.
There many members of the legion
IN this city and it is possible that all of
them will attend the meeting. The organi-
zation is limited to those persons who have
reved the congressional medal of honor
for distinguished galanry on the battle
field and numbers among its membership
many of the bestknown veterans In the
country. The annual reunion last year
was held at atlantic City and the late Gen.
Llewellyn G. Estes of this city was chosen
commander. Gen. Estes died in February
last and Col. ]. c. julius Langbein of New
York, the senior vice commander, became
commander. Col. Langbein Is distin-
gused lawyer of the metropolis and has
the distinction of being one of the young
est men that served during the rebellion.
He was awarded a medal of honor for
saving the life of of the officers of his
company in the face of a heavy fire of the
enemy during the war of the rebellion. The
adjutant of the legion is Col Alexander
Scott Of this city. Col. Scott was an in
innate personal friend of the late Gen.
Estes and has been very prominent in G. A.
r. circles here. He has been connected
with the Medal of Honor Legion since its
formation and is officer of the local
Medal of Honor Club.
Program Of the Convention.
The order announcing the date of the
annual reunion for this year received
in this city yesterday. 1t states that the
business sessions of the meeting Will be
opened at the Hotel Monmouth at 10
O'Clock on the morning of the Goth and on
the evening of the 21st the annual banquet
will be held. 1t is expected that large
number of members OF the organization will
attend the reunion as much important bust
ness will come up for consideration. Among
the many important matters to be sub
mitted to the legion is the compilation of
the histories Of Its members, which has
been under way for several years past and
which is now about completed. The work
has been performed by Col. Mulholland.
historian of the order. and 1t contains
brief sketch of each mem Der with the story
of how he won his medal.
The election OF officers for the legion for
the next year IS a topic Of absorbing inter-
est to the members throughout the country.
1t Is generally believed that Gen. j. l..
Schoonmaker of Pittsburg Will be chosen
commander for the next year. Gen.
Schoonmaker was an intimate friend and
chief of staff of the late Gen. William w.
Blackmar, commander-in-chiet Of the g. A.
R. He resigned the position of chief of staff
of the G. A. r. al the time of the
death of the late General Blackmar,
and 1t is understood, that he will &C
cept the office of commander of the Medal
of Honor Legion. Gen Blackmar was
slated for this position, as he. too, was a
member of the Legion and very prominent
In its affairs Gen Schoonmaker Is well
known in the business world as the vice
president and general manager of the Erie
railroad He was a general officer of the
Union army during the civil war and rem
dered conspicuous service. He has been
a member of the Legion for many years
and during the past five years has been
| rOrnin me cd n with
the commandership.
Recent Deaths Reported.
In the general order announcing the time