Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-02
MUSTER-IN OFRECRUITS
MEETING OF BARRY GARRISON,
ARMY AND NAVY UNION.
Resolution Adopted Expelling Alleged
Seceders-Veterans to Attend
Col Regan's Funeral.

Gen. william f. Barry Garrison. No. 20.
Army and Navy Union. U. 8. A, held a
meeting last night at it's headquarters. 80
Pennsylvania avenue, Col Charles F.
Noske occupying the chair in place OF Gen.
Andrew s. Burt. commander. who is on va
cation. The meeting opened with the sing
ing of America" by the veterans with
plano accompaniment. followed by the mus
term OF the following former soldiers and
sailors: Robert II. Marcellus. late of the
q. S. Volunteer Navy: Myer Hamilton
Adams. L. S. Navy: Henry Bradley of LIST
Minnesota Volunteers; John L. Henpel. late
OF the 18th New York Volunteers. and Will
lam H Myers. LIST sergeant and captain of
SD Ohio Volunteer Infantry The applica-
lions of eleven others were favorably acted
upon, all of whom, II Is said, will attend
the next meeting and be admitted to active
embership.
Considerable routine business was dis
posed Of chief of which was the adoption
of a series of resolutions setting forth that
Gen. William F. Barry Garrison No rs
of the Army and Navy Union. are In hearty
accord with their comrades of the Unite
Spanish War Veterans. and promise to as
sist N making the coming national encamp-
ment Of that organization, which takes
place In this city the week beginning Oc-
tooer ). a success: that committee from
Gen. William F. Barry Garrison be APP
pointed to confer with Department Com
mander J. Walter Mitchell of the United
Spanish War Veterans and tender the as
sistance of the garrison.
Expulsion of Seceders.
The second provided for "the expulsion of
all of the seeding members from the or
ganization who left Gen. William F. Barry
Garrison, o. 26. and Joined another So
called rival organization"
Resolution No 3. which was adopted by
rising vote. to the effect that Our
comrade. Capt. J. Walter Mitchell, a mem
Der Of Gen. William +. Barry Garrison No
70. Army and Navy Union, e. s. "a. has
been elected department commander of the
Spanish War Veterans ASSOCIATE ton and
whereas. Capt Mitchell is a valued mem
Der OF the Army and Navy Union. in which
he Is highly esteemed for his soldierly quail
tiles. MS loyal comradeship and his genial
companionshp; therefore, Gen William F.
Barry Garrison. No 26. offers Fluctuations
to him on his deserved elevation to the
command of the Spanish War Veterans of
this department We congratulate the Span
ish War Veterans Association on the wis
dom OF its selection of such a true soldier
and com-ade."
II was ordered that a copy of these. reso-
lutions be transmitted by the adjutant of
the garrison to the Spanish War Veterans
Association. and that the same be spread
upon the minutes OF this regular meeting
Demand for Justice.
In the Good of the Union" exercises Col
Fred F. Bogia spoke OF the position of the
old soldiers in regard TO procuring employ
ment from the government. 1T is said we
are getting too old to do the work and it is
up to such organizations the Army and
Navy Union. the c. A. r.. the United Span
ish War Veterans and others to act Jointly
for ba of ba
their dependents
william ]. Elliott also spoke upon the
right of recognition of veterans of the civil
war in regard TO preference for government
employment. William II. Myers spoke of
the efforts both now and In the past of the
@. A. r. in looking after the interests of
the old soldier, and concluded by saying
that he hoped to see the ranks OF the Army
and Navy Union become so large that in
time II will WELD power of influence for
the benefit of the old and young soldiers
Col. Charles S. Wilder spoke upon the same
lines. saying In conclusion that II Is time
for all soldier bodies to get together and
stand up for the rights of all men who ever
wore the uniform of the government in the
army and navy.
National Commander J. f. Browne also
addressed the veterans. saying he expected
to see the day when the Army and Navy
Union will not only ask for the recognition
of veterans but to be in position to de-
mand soldier rights for all veterans of the
civil Indian and Spanish wars or any war
that our country may hereafter wage.
Others who made brief addresses in be-
half of soldiers rights were Acting Com
mander F. c. Longstreet and Mr. William
A Hickey of Roosevelt garrison and Adjt.
J. j. Strain of Gen. William F. Barry gar
rison.
Representatives were present from Col
Theodore Roosevelt and Admiral d. D. Por-
ter garrisons.
Funeral of Col Regain.
The garrison voted to attend the funeral
OF the late Col Regain OF the 9th United
States Infantry upon the arrival of the re-
mains in this city from the Philippines. The
9th United States Infantry Veteran Asso-
citation will Join with Barry garrison at the
obseques.
The Joint committee OF arrangements of
ARMY and Navy Union day at Chesa-
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