PRESIDENTS-GENERAL OF THE SOCIETY.
1897. Rear-Admiral George W. Meade, U. S. N. (retired), Philadelphia, Pa. Died May 4, 1897. 1897. Hon. Edward A. Moseley, secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D. C.; was elected president-general on death of Admiral Meade. 1898. Hon. Edward A. Moseley, Washington, D. C. 1899. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, Boston, Mass.; a prominent lawyer of that city; ex-member of the Police Commission; member of the Boston Transit Commission. 1900. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, Boston, Mass. 1901. Hon. John D. Crimmins, New York City; prominent capitalist; official in banks, trust companies and other corporations. 1902. Hon. John D. Crimmins, New York City. 1903. Hon. William McAdoo, New York City; assistant secretary of the U. S. Navy under President Cleveland; prominent lawyer; ex-member of Congress; police commissioner of the City of New York. 1904. Hon. William McAdoo, New York City. 1905. Hon. John D. Crimmins, New York City. 1906. Rear-Admiral John McGowan, U. S. N. (retired), Washington, D. C.