Evening star., 1916-08-20
Army Notes.

Gen. oswald II. Ernst. Gen. Theodore
Schwan and Gen. Peter &. Hams, all of
the United States Army. retired and for
many years past residents of Washington,
were the fortunate ones out of five retired
army officers to be promoted to the rank
of brigadier general. as provided in the
army appropriation bill. and on this ac-
count have been receiving congratulations
from their civilian as well their army
friends at the capital.
Gen John l.. Clem and Gen. Alexander
4. NJ Pennington. both of the TINTED
states Army. retired. and wei known m
Washington. We're the other two officers
thus promoted to the hrigadier general
ship.
Gen. Albert L. Mills. United States
Army, will spend a fortnight at Vineyard
Haven. Mass, where Mrs. Mills has been
for some weeks past
Mrs Christian BRAND. widow of the
late Capt BRAND, United States Army.
who. after accompanying Gen Pershlng
forces into Mexico, met with such tragic
death. came to Washington, accompanied
by her three young daughters. for the
recent interment at Arlington, and were
the guests of Maj. and Mrs. Louis c.
Scherer at the latters home on Lamont
street.
Mrs BRAND will make her future home
in Washington, and, with her daughters,
has leased an apartment on 18th street
Mrs Robert NJ Barton, wife of Capt.
Barton, United States Army, is spending
the present month at Atlantic City, ac-
companied by Judge and Mrs. Barton of
Nashville, Tenn.
Capt c. <. Morton. L. :. y. accom-
panied by his wife and son. is visiting
in St. Louis after spending a short
time with Capt. Morton's sister, Mrs
spence, in Milwaukee. After the first
of the month Mrs. Morton Will go to
Fort Wayne or Detroit, to remain dur
ing Capt Morton's absence on the bor-
der.
Mrs Allyn Capron, widow of Capt.
her home near Fort Myer. after stay
in Brooklyn. where her sister, Mrs.
James 5 Watt, died suddenly.
Mrs. owen. wife of Maj. owen. L. S,
A., retired who has entirely recovered
from her recent illness, will not
leave the city this summer, but will
remain with Maj. owen. whose dutles
at Camp Ordway necessitate his re-
naming in Washington
Brig. Gen. Theodore Schwan. L. s A,
and Mrs. Schwan, are spending the sea
son at Pittstield, Mass
Mrs Phillips. widow of Col. John
Phillips L. 5. A.. has as her guests
Mrs William p. Wrshtson and two
children, who will remain with her un-
iii the return of Mr.. Wrightson from
south America, where he is now with
Gen and Mrs. Gorgas.
Miss blanchard Scott. daughter of
Mai Gen. and Mrs. Hugh l., scott Is
at Casco Bay, Me- visiting friends art
.r being a guest at Elberon, y j, OF
the Misses Clover. daughters OF Rear |
Admiral and Mrs. Richardson Clover
Cant. Guy V Henry, L 5. A. who has
INST been appointed commandant OF
cadets at West Point, is accounted one
of the most expert horsemen IN tne
service Capt. Henry has many frienoS
in Washington. where he spent consld-
erable time when his father. the late Cen
Guy V Henry. L. s. A, was in command /
at Fort Myer-
Miss Kathleen Moses, daughter of
Mai Andrew Moses, L. ;. A, has been |
visiting West Point as the guest of Mrs
Worcester.
Mai. Charles Y. Brownlee. L. 5. A. ar
rived here last week from Fort Totten,
TO remain for some time.
Col. Sedgwick Rice. L. :. A, after a
ten-day visit to Washington, has re- |
Surned to his post at Fort Leavenworth
His visit was to confer with the Secre-
tary of War on matters connected with |
the disciplinary barracks.
Mrs. Frederick 5. Strong. wife of Gen.
Strong, l. S. A. has been making VISIT
to her son and daughter-in-law. Lieut.
Frederick :. Strong. jr-. L 3 A, at their
quarters at West Point.
Capt Edward l. King. L. :. A. ac-
companied by his family. is one of the
latest additions to army circles here.
having been ordered 10 duty at the
War College from his former post at
Fort Ernan Allen. Vt.
Mai. Gen. John r. Brooks. L. 5. A. |
retired, and Mrs. Brooks are spending
the season in the Berkshires.
Mai Wallace De Witt. L. S. A, and |
wife have Mrs De Witt of this city now |
visiting them at Fort Ethan Allen, VT. |
Maj William Mitchell. L. 5. A. has
returped to Washington after stay at /
Old Roint Comfort with Mrs. Mitchell |
and family. who are leaving there to ,
spend the remainder Of the mouth at /
Black Point cottage. New London, and |
in September will 20 to the Genessee
valley, y Y
Col Warren Putnam Newcomb. L. s. |
A. retired, and wife have as their !
guest Capt George A. Wildrick. L. s A, !
AT the:r summer home in the Berk- !
shires.
Mai s J Rayard Schindel. L. S A !
accompanied by his wife, has arrived !
at his post in San Antonio. Tex. They !
left Washington a fortnight since
Miss Margaret Breckinridge. daugh- /
Ter oc Cen John c. Breckenridge. /