Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-11

hotel promptly at 1880 O'Clock this even
ing. A number Of distinguished military
and naval officers and citizens have sig
nified their intention to be present
Grateful for Courtesies.
The scene this afternoon incident to tho
closing of the business Of the third an
nuaI encampment of the United Spanish
War Veterans reminded many of those
present of the first gathering of the soldiers
of the Spanish war. which took place in
the armory in September. 1898.
I'VE have grown wonderfully" said a
veteran. since that date. and two much
praise cannot be given to Gen. George H.
Harries and Capt. j. Walter Mitchell, both
of whom. then as now. have been moving
factors in the success of the united Spanish
war soldier organization.
The retiring chief, Maj
Miller. after turning over the gavel to
Capt Ward, said: THE comrades of
Washington. D. c., have been more than
Jealous in their greetings. and In large
measure the success of this our third an
nual encampment Is due to their comrade.
like reception Of the delegates and Wis
itors. This encampment is the most sue
cessful in the history Of our organization.
and when we return home we bear in re-
membrance the kind treatment We re-
ceived In the capital city.
Council Of Administration.
The election of members of the national
council OF administration was the principal
business transacted at the evening session
| OF the encampment yesterday. The choice
| was made in the adoption Of the report of
the nominating committee. embodying the
| following names: ]. ]. West. California:
Charles X. Hutchinson. Connecticut: ]. H.
| Vardell, Georgia: N. J. Scott and H. N.
| Geyer, Illinois, M. R. Dryon. Indiana: E..
| T. Hutchins, Iowa; F. ]. McCabe Maine;
Charles Bierman, Massachusetts,; Albert
Hartenstein. Michigan; J. H. Lakin. Mis-
| souri,; E. H. Charette. Montana: N. J. Col
| Inns. New Jersey; W. F. Morgan and John
J. O'Rourke, New York; c. L. Patton and
William Moran, Ohio; Carl Holtzschue. Ok
| lahoma: J. D. Keifer and c. T. O'Neil,
Pennsylvania: Arthur L. Lake. Rhode Is
land George Skpwith. Virginia; J. G..
Hinkle, Washington: John Clark. Wiscon-
sin: Thomas Mcclure, Minnesota: John
Check. Wisconsin. and Thomas H. Brown,
Virginia.
Early Adjournment Ordered.
The session. which opened at 7:3O o'clock.
| adjourned shortly after o'clock in order
/ to afford an opportunity for those who de-
sired to attend the reception given at the
Ebbitt House by the ladies' auxiliary. Some
discussion arose as to the propriety Of
shortening the meeting on account of social
functions several being Of the opinion that
business matters should be given prece-
dence. When a standing vote was taken
1t was found that 81 opposed adjournment,
while 1t was favored by SO. The attend
ance at the session was small, many of
the delegates having left town after the
election Of officers and the selection Of
Oklahoma as the place for the next annual
encampment.
A report was received from the commit
too nd lot ynyt,i. t, 20
vored the reduction of the number Of mem
bers OF the council of administration to
seven. but when 1t was put in the form
of resolution 1t was defeated.
Proposition Rejected.
The Spanish War Veterans, by an over
whelming vote last evening. turned down
the proposition for the establishment of ma
tional headquarters in this city. An argu-
ment advanced in favor of the plan was
that 1t would enable a more vigorous prose-
cution of the work of organizing camps in
the southern states.
Fitzhugh Lee Camp Entertained.
Department Commander J. Walter Mitch
ell entertained the officers of the .Fitzhugh
Lee Camp of Richmond. Va. at his resi-
dence. s21 Sd street northwest. last even
Capt. George N. Skipwith. Capt. ]. A. Le-
Mausier. Mr.. James McGraw. Mr.. w H.
Vandevater and Mr.. c. I. Darlington.
Commander Mitchell was assisted In enter
tanning by Mrs. Mitchell. their daughters,
Miss Myrtle Mitchell and Miss May Mitch
ell; Mrs. 1nez Seymour Mcconnell, Mrs
Florence Huss and other ladies'. Other
guests we're Senior Vice Department Com
mander Harlow, Department Quartermas-
ter Thomas A. Green. Department Adult
ant William Peacock, Department Inspec-
tor Edward L. Cogan and Department Of
ftcer OF the Day George West Byron. Mrs.
Mcconnell and Mrs. Huss sang several
songs. as did also some of the guests from
Virginia. Sumptuous refreshments added
to the enjoyment of the occasion.
When the Fltzhugti Lee Camp was Or
ganized several months ago and attached to
the District department.. Commander Mitch
ell and other officers from this city were
the guests Of the Richmond veterans. The
reception and entertainment Of the visitors
in Richmond was marked by the most law
ish hospitality. which was returned in full
measure last evening
Reception at White House.
President Roosevelt yesterday afternoon
received the Spanish War Veterans and
their wives In the east room Of the White
House. The President shook hands with
each OF the visitors. manifesting pleasure
at the meeting. Capt. Harding, u s. NJ
c.. made the introductfons, ana Lieut.. Bull
mer and Lieut. Sheridan, aids to the Presi-
dent. were also at the reception. After
leaving tho east room the visitors inspected
other apartments Of the White House.
Notes.
When the battleship Maine was blown up
In Havana harbor Col. Charles w. Newton
Of Hartford Conn. the newly elected junior
vice commander-in-chief of the Spanish
War Veterans. was sitting with companions
on a dock not far from the scene. Thu
spectacle. of course, produced a vivid i'm
PRECISION on his mind. Since being IN Wash
ington he has been frequently called upon
by others attending the encampment to de-
scribe the explosion A singular incident Of
his visit here was his meeting with sailor
whom he saw rescued from the water after
having been blown high into the air.
Gen Nelson A. Miles Camp No. 8, OF San
Francisco, has the distinction of having
sent the first telegram of congratulation to
reach Capt. Hamilton Ward after his cleo
ton as commander-in-chief. The telegram
read: Congratulations and support to our
new commander-in-chief." 1t is stated that
the California department gives promise of
becoming the premier one in the national
organization. Soon after the return Of
Commander Bean he will muster in a naval
Camp with sixty recruits,