Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-18
OPPOSE GIANT MEMORIAL SITE
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS.
Action Regarding the Death of Ed
ward Neuiaser-Adult Proba-
ton Bill Indorsed.

"As Gen. l. S. Grant was recognized as
one Of the worlds greatest military men
a man beloved by all Our soldiers-twice
honored in being elected to the highest
position in our land, that of President of
the Cnited States. we, former enlisted
men, who have worn the uniform Of our
country. enter our protest against the Sc
lection Of the Botanic Garden site for the
Grant memorial"
Thus read a resolution unanimously
adopted last night at q meeting held in
G. A r. Hall of the members of four
local garrisons. Army and Navy Union,
under the auspices of David D. Porter
Garrison.
The resolution further recited:
Other great men who led our armies
in the civil war nave been rightfully hon
ored in marble and bronze monuments
which adorn our beautiful city parks, to
the admiration of visitors from all parts
of the civilized world.
Sargt. John ] Strain. who has been in
New York on business of the Army and
Navy Union by request of the joint city
board of the garrisons of the Army and
Navy Union of Greater New York. con-
veyed greetings of the New York organ
iZation to the Washington garrisons
On motion of Sergt. Strain. who was ac-
corded the privilege of the floor. reso-
luton was adopted favoring the Gallinger
adult probation bill for the District OF
Columbia. Mr.. STRAIN pointed out the
good work now being done by the Ju-
venile Court in that line and concluded
by saying he was impressed with the
manner in which Judge DeLacy refers to
"Old Glory in the summing up of cases of
children coming before him: his patriotic
utterance to the flag of our country is.,
indeed continued Sargt Strain, worthy
of commendation.
Therefore we go on record as favoring
the erection Of the proposed monument to
the great leader on some more dignified
site: that it be placed in one of our up
town parks. and that copy of this reso-
luton be sent to Congress in the name of
the four garriSonS of the Army and Navy
Union in the District of Columbia-Col.
Theodore Roosevelt Garrison, Gen. Will
liam +. Barry Garrison. Admiral D., ID.
Porter Garrison and Gen Guy V. Henry
Garrison-requesting that the proposed To-
cation be submitted to an expression of
opinion of the people OF the District of Co
lumbia. and that We ask our city press
to assist us in this matter
Other Matters Considered
Dr. '.'hacker f. Lee presided at the JOINT
meeting, which was opened with prayer
by Chaplain Pettys in commemoration of
Good Friday, after which Sergeant John
f.. Pettus and Private James l.. King,
late of the army, were mustered in. Will
liam \. Hickey read resolutions on the
death OF Edward NeViaser of Roosevelt
Garrison. who was killed In the plow pit
! of the BrightWood railway and a commit
tee consisting eff Capt. George l.. Snider.
Sergeant j. J. Strain and Charles w.
Blush WAS directed to secure u floral trlD-
ute. in the name of the District of Colum-
bia Army and Navy Union to be placed on
his coffin: also delegation from tha lccal
garrison was appointed to attend the fu-
neral.
Among those who attended and took
part in the social session which followed
were John Riddle. ii. Reynolds. John Ash.
]. Pettus. James l.. King. Gus Schultz.
Oliver Preston. William Fl. Coulter, Will
liam A. Hickey Vernon Pettys DR.. c. f..
Pet.ys. Dr. r. f. Lee. +. j. De Marco.
CharlesD w Blush Joe Patz. Conrad
Rapp George L. Snidef. John Still well. j..
c. Verminon. Charles Stevens. >Charies II.
Clugeet. The pleasant even ng's session
clio: ed with u vote of thanks to the De-
rarsment of tile Potomac. G.. A. r.. for
its fratertal reception and recognition
given the Army and Navy Union dele
cation at the memorial meeting held in G
\. Hall, Saturday. April IL. The
| ladies auxiliary of the Army and Navy
Union VIII give Easter reception and
social at q. A. r. Hall Easter Monday
night. All the local garrisons have been
invited.