Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-23
HOBsoN MUSTERED II
DRcoMES NEMBER OF UNITED
SPANIsH WAR VxTERANA
Representative In Congress From Ala
bama and Hero Of Nerrimac 1nct-
dent-Grx Robson Present.

dent-Mr& Hobson Present.
The portals Of the Admiral George Dewey
Naval Camp. No Z. United Spanish War
Veterans. were swung Wide open last night
to admit into it's fold Capt. Richmond Pear
son Hobson. late U. 8. N. and Representa-
tive-elect from Alabama, who II written in
history a. the hero OF the Merrinnac-"
Capt. Hobson and Mrs. Hobson. the two
occupying adjoining seats on the platform
at Grand Army Hall. were given an ovation
In true soldier and sailor fashion.
For the noncs the captain figured Al
recruit" and was mustered In ~ an ae-
tive member Of Dewey Camp with inpres-
sivs ceremonies. Accompanying him a. hs
was marched Into the hall was . guard
composed OF two tackles" and two former
soldiers all armed with Remington rides
which were captured from Spanish sharp
shooters during the American advance on
Santiago.
During the initiatory work the chairs
were occupied by COmmander-in-Chief
Charles r. Miller, who acted as camp com
mander; Department Commander J. Walter
Mitchell as camp chaplain: Senior Vice DE-
partment Commander Chas. ]. Harlow. az
camp senior vice commander; Junior Vice
Department Commander Geo. w. Brooke,
as camp junior vice commander: Capt. Geo.
west Byron, as officer Of the day: Capt.
Henry Foster. as officer Of the guard: Capt.
g. e. Rausch of Miles Camp. and Capt.
Daniel c. Eberly Of 4th Immune Camp. as
escorts.
At the conclusion OF the muster-in the
OF the auxfliaries and of the Lineal So
ciety and members Of the G. A. R.. and
other patriotic societies. were admitted.
Az the large audience arose at the gavel
n In fhA nff7
Mrs Inez Seymour Mcconnell stepped to
the fore and sang 1.-The Star-SpanEled
Banner. In presenting Capt. Hobson to
the assemblege. Commander-in-Chief Mil
coined the hero Of the Merrimac into the
organization, which numbers among its
honored members President Roosevelt and
Others high In public life.
Capt. Hobson's Response.
Capt. Hobson said he regarded 1t as
peculiarly fitting that he should become a
member Of a camp which bears the hon
ored name Of the great admiral under
whom it had been his pleasure to serve
while in the navy. He said he was deeply
impressed with the obligations and respon-
abilities Of the comradeship Of the United
Spanish War Veterans.
THE men who marched shoulder to
shoulder in the time of war;. said Capt.
Hobson. should certainly be regarded now
is danger In peace. az well as In time of
war"
He added that the United States is lead
ing the world in the march Of civilization,
and regarded 1t as fortunate that there
are In the organization of Spanish War
Veterans so many vigorous men-trained
soldiers-who can devote themselves to the
patriotic task Of protecting their country
in any dangers that may arise. He COM
pared the worlds present conditions to an
uncharted ocean. and referred to the dan
gers of the Industrial era of the present.
But" he said. brave hearts and true
are at the helm of the ship of state, and
whether peace or war Ii to reign over the
earth remains for America to say. Whether
the yellow race and the white race is to
meet in death grapple. is for America to
decide. Comrades Of the United Spanish
War Veterans, we have cause for great in
spiration. and strike hands with you for
serving our country as valiantly In days Of
peace as In days Of war"
Tribute to American Woman.
Commander-in-chief Chas. r. Miller paid
a tribute to the American women who. he
said. after the days of war have as their
only recompense a torn and faded army
blouse and battered sword to hang upon
their walls and keep them and their sorrow
company" He added that the American
troops were the first to scale the walls Of
Picking, and the war with Spain and the
lessons 1t taught made Uncle Sam world
power and enabled "our comrade in the
White House to dictate terms of peace to
Japan and Russia in the orient"
Major Miller referred feelingly to the as
sassination OF President Mckinley, his rela-
tive, and. turning to Mrs. Hobsop paid her
q pretty tribute, which called forth hearty
applause.
Department Commander ]. Walter Mitchell
related the story of Capt. Hobson's daring
deed under old Morros guns on that dark
July night in the tropics" and told of how
- I, i've, gra6t he
Department Commander Fred. s. Hodgson
told the story Of the birth Of the American
navy on the delaware. and said:
'As our navy now holds the record among
the navies of the world. SO Comrade Hob
son holds the worlds record for individual
heroism''
Incidents Of Cuban Campaign.
Capt. Henry Foster. who was severely
wounded in front Of Santiago. related some
thrilling incidents OF the Cuban campaign,
as did Past Department Adjutant Rufus
w. Pearson. who was a member of the
Rough Riders. The closing address was by
Capt Henry c.. Porter, commander of
Dewey Naval Camp.
The hall was prettily decorated with
American flags and implements OF war. On
the platform with Major Miller and Capt
Hobson were the department officers, and
members of the auxilaries and the Lineal
Society At the conclusion of the exercises
those present were received by Capt. and
Mrs. Hobson. who gave each a hearty hand
shake.
Capt. H0bson has informed Department
Quartermaster Thomas A. Green that in ac-
cordance with the wish Of the members Of
Admiral George Dewey Naval Camp he
will accept the captaincy of the camp II
he Is chosen for that Office at the annual
election Of officers to be held rext month.
Can't. Green says his election is already
assured.
FUNERAL OF MRS STROBEL.