Evening star., 1907-05-03
VETS OF SPANISH WAR
BUSINESS TRANSACTED AT MEET
ING LAST EVENING.

now holding a reunion here, was lauded by
the United Spanish War Veterans at their
department meeting last night in Open
heimer's Hall, 514 9th street, while the
armies of the Cumberland, Ohio and Ten
nessee were also praised. Resolutions Of
fered by Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell, depart
ment commander, were unanimously adopt
ed. They recited that the soldiers of the
later war with Spain pay homage to the
grim old fighters of the Army Of the Po-
tomac, the heroes who set an example for
the world of American patriotism, valor
and endurance. The resolutions also con-
graduated the survivors of the Army Of
the Potomac upon the completion of the
splendid statue to Gen. Mcclellan.
Maj. Charles r. Miller of Cleveland. Ohio.
past commander-in-chief of the United
Spanish War Veterans, was the guest of
honor last evening, first of Lawton Camp
and later of the District department. He
visited the department meeting accompa-
MED by an escort of officers and members
Milton Heller, camp commander; Col. Ed
ward ]. Dimck and Capt. j. Ligon King
past camp commanders; Adjt. Lane and
others.
Memorial Day Plans.
Memorial day plans were considered and
the appointment of Major Heller Of Lawton
Camp as officer of the guard of honor at
Arlington May 80, was made by Depart
ment Commander Mitchell. The guard will
comprise about twenty-five uniformed Span
ish War Veterans, who will relieve the
regular troops at Arlington about noon
Decoration day. Major Heller appointed
Capt. E. L. Cogan, commander of Harden
Camp, as assistant commander of the
guard Details of uniformed men will be
made from the several local camps.
Major Miller addressed the members of
the department in an eloquent vein. He
spoke of the rapid growth Of the organiZa-
ton of soldiers of the war with Spain and
of the necessity of true comradeship. He
added that the duties Of peace are of equal
Importance with those of war. That as
rule man who made good soldier would
also heroically perform the duties of good
citizenship. He urged harmony, charity and
patriotism as daily lessons for the men who
fought to a quick and successful conclusion
the war with Spain, and concluded by say
ing that although that conflict had been Of
short duration it had been big in results
and consequences. Major Miller received
an ovation at the conclusion of his address.
He was followed by Col. Dimmick, who
spoke along patriotic lines and urged the
members to work for the upbuilding of
the organization. always remembering the
motto of the Spanish War Veterans, Free
dom, patriotism and humanity"
Work Of Lawton Camp.
Maj. Heller described the splendid work
that Is being accomplished by Lawton
Camp, and announced that at its next meet
ing Gen. Charles F. Humphrey, quarter
master general, United States army, will
be admitted as recruit.
Capt. ]. Lgon King, past commander of
Lawton Camp. also told of the work that
camp is doing and what 1t proposes to
accomplish in the future. He also urged
cemraderie in It's fullest and truest sense
National Judge Advocate John Lewis
Smith spoke Of the great work that Is
being accomplished by the present national
administration" following the example Of
the administration Of Maj. Miller.
Other speakers who commended Past
Commander-in-chief Miller upon the success
of his administration and generally praised
the organization and the enthusiasm that
is prevailing in its ranks were Senior Vice
Department Commander Charles j. Harlow
Commander Henry Foster of Miles Camp
Commander E. L. Cogan Of Harden Camp
COMMANDER Powers of Col. John Jacob
Astor Camp, Department Quartermaster
Thomas A. Green. Department Mastering
officer ]. Leyburn Shorey, Past Department
Adjutant G.. E. Rausch, Department Officer
OF the Day George West Byron, ]. c. Jiri-
kowfc, Joseph Ruppel. department aid, and
others.
Flowers Authorized.
Mr.. W. A. Bayliss Of Harden Camp was
authorized 10 procure handsome floral
wreath and a large anchor of flowers, the
first to be placed on the Spanish war monu-
ment at Arlington and the anchor to be
placed upon the large anchor Of the late
battleship Maine which marks the burial
place of the victims of the explosion In Ha-
vana harbor in 1898. Capt. Cogan announc-
ed that special services will be held by Har-
den Camp over the grave Of the late Lieut.
Richard ]. Harden. who was an officer Of
Company A, LIST District of Columbia volun-
teers, in the war with Spain, and after
whom the camp Is named.
AS the time draws near for the election
Of new department commander, Capt.
Mitchell, the incumbent, having declined to
stand for reelection. electioneering Is In
evidence in all the camps, and 1t is said
there viii be several candidates In the field
| Harden Camp was the first to enter the
arena. At its meeting Wednesday night the
| name of Its commander, Capt. Edward L.
Cogan, was presented for department COM
mander and Endorsed by unanimous vote Of