Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-28
GOSSIP OF THE CADETS
Speculation is Rife Among the High School
Boys About Appointments
Chances of the Various Candidates nj
the Central, Eastern, Western
and Business Schools.


The question most thought and spoken Of
by the members of the High Schools proba-
bly, is the appointment Of cadet officers,
which takes place about three weeks after
the opening of school.
There seems to be less doubt about the
highest position than any Of the rest. as the
colonel is invariably the fourth-year cadet
who stands the best in studies. This year
there is more uncertainty than ever as to
whether the lieutenant colonel will be a
member of the Central School or the East
ern, but, as the Eastern has the right to
claim this position. provided it has COM
petent officer to fill it, there is no reason
why it should not receive the appointment
Moreover, there are ten or twelve fourth
year cadets at the Eastern, which will pre-
vent the appointment of more than two or
three thlrd-year boys. AS Julius G. Sommer
OF the Central has letter average by 3.3
than the next highest cadet VIM English,
who has 93.2, and Theodore Graft of the
Eastern has an average of 95.5, which Is
better than c. J. Brooks by 1.5 points, there
is all probability that these two will hold the
positions of colonel and lieutenant colonel,
respectively.
Major of the First.
Harry Auer, 1t is said, is almost certain to
be appointed ajor of the first battalion,
While the rank Of major of the second bat
TALON Is conceded to c. J. Brock.
Inc position OF regimental adjutant may
again be given to Joseph w. Butts, who re-
cefved 1t near the close of last year. VIM.
English maybe appointed regimental quar-
teimaster. or. If ]. w. Butts becomes a cap
w. II. Won Bayer or James Hottell NAV be
gwen the position of Quartermaster
dhere VIII most likely be three third
year ooys to obtain the rank of captain.
TWO OF Wnom are the highest In their class.
ana the other q very close third. It is
thought to be quite certain that one of
them will be Ghas. J. Fox. Frank c.
E Enhe i is conceded the third appointment.
members of the fourth-year class, is ex-
pected to receive the appointment for the
fourth captaincy.
Want aoyBe Lieutennnts
There are unusually many candidates for
tie nine subaltefn positions at the Central
this year. Those standing the best chances
for first lieutenancies are H. C.. Hoge.
who has chance for the adjutancy; J. N.
Hoover. J. B. Kelly, who may be the bat
TALON adjutant or quartermaster; NJ C,
Maxwell II. s: Wood and X. E. R. Steven
sen, with r. H. Platt and H. E. Olcott as
second choices. '
1t is the general opinion that the boys
Who Will be picked out to be second lieutel-
ants are among the following: r. H. Platt,
H. E. olcott. A. Howe. F. A Hummel, G.
NJ Billiard and c. Mayer.
AS to the officers at the Eastern, the po-
sition of captain Of one company has long
been conceded to Nelson Gapen The Sec
opd captaincy lies between Harry Smith
and Harry Hurst, with the odds favoring
the former. If any commissions are to be
given to the third-year cadets, Mr.. Spauld-
ing and s. Miller are most apt to be the
successful ones. Surprising that the SUBJ
alterns will be taken from the fourth-year
class only, the positions Of first lieutenants
are conceded to H. Hurst and Arthur
Baum and those OF the second to Fred
Yount and James Williams.
At the Business High school.
The question of captains at the Business
is practically settled, as Luther Steward
and Newton Ferree are expected to re-
ceive charge of the two companies. There
Is some doubt as to one of the first lieuten-
ants, as w. c. Blanchard and P. c. Grimes
are very close rivals, while G. L. Taite is
slated to be the other. 1t is thought by
those in a good position to Judge that w.
H. Sommerville will hold the commission
of adjutant for the second battalion. The
boys hought to have the best chances foR
| a second lieutenancy are James Kelly and
v. G. Austin. The other second lieutenant
will most likely be either p. c. Grimes or
W. c. Blanchard.
At the Western High, like the Business,
there Is not very much doubt as to who
the officers will be, as there are only a
there are not many to pick from at the
latter. Jesse H. Wilson, brother of the
captain of '93 and "a, will, 1t is presumed,
attain the same position, while Durell
for the honor Of being the first and seq
ond ieutenants, respectively, of last
years successful company.
A report is going the rounds Of the East
xlo Al-x No. - Il T.,
decided not to attend school this year.
This causes more uncertainty.
The Business boys claim that Principal
Davis has been rendered the appointment
Of major of the second battalion for their
school, but there Is little likelihood of his
accepting, as his boys do not get enough
experience, the course being for only two
years. If the report at the Eastern is true,
it is possible that the lieutenant colonel
will be found at the Central in the person
Of W. r. English, and that Theodore Graft
| will be major at the Eastern.
Preparing for Examination.
Most of tho third-year candidates who are
to be examined next week are diligently
applying themselves to the tactics" as
they are all extremely anxious for shoulder
straps. There is . great amount Of rivalry
and uneasiness among the prospective Off
GERS which will continue for the next couple
| of weeks, when the various aspirants will
made according to their general proficiency.
One of the hopes that the advanced cadets
most entertain is that there will be limit
to the size Of boys entering the ranks. Year
by year the number Of small boys who en-
ter the High Schools and join the regiment
seems to increase, while their size seems to
decrease.
Often the lads are too young and frail to
shoulder gun, and every year there are
some who break down and faint during the
hot summer days, as they cannot stand the
exercise as well as the larger boys.
1t Is hoped by some that applicants VI i'll
be required to be five feet or five feet two
| inches in height
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