Evening Star Newspaper, March 2, 1930, Page 24

ANV IZENS FAME STILL LIVES Many Here Recall Crack Cadets of W. H. S. Who Held Sway in 1890. BY C. FRED COOK. music in his hand. He o plano and seated himself. There was a stir of expectancy from the audience. Mr. Hoover started to play the meas- ured strains of “German’s Triumphan Hal Hoover appeared with a Mu?:' young _men, with Capt. S. the leader. “By the left flank, march: squad, hfltl"‘ ordered Capt. Ford. “Right dress. Pront!” Capt. Ford stepped to the front and center of the squad and commanded: “Present arms.” He faced about, saluted the audience, again faced his squad and uttered the single exclamation: “Hep!” The famous “Hungry Dozen” of ‘Washington High School then proceed- ed with the series of intricate maneuvers, and with the silent manual of arms, for which it was noted, and for which it ,earned apparently undying fame. That was exactly 40 years ago. Many resi- dents of this city_still recall the “Hun- §ry Dozen,” as will be explained later. Earned Widespread Reputation. Composed of specially selected officers and non-commissioned officers of the then battalion of Washington High School Cadets, the fancy drill squad referred to earned a reputation that was widespread in and out of the com- munity. The High School Cadets then consisted of only four companies, com- manded by a major. They were com- between Sixth and Seventh streets. Central, Eastern, Western, Business, ‘Tech and the junior high schools were unheard of. The following year, 1891, the Capitol Hill High School—now Eastern—and Western were estab- lished, being located in inadequate and January 1, mu.dmm:z and Bullneu:‘ having organized cadet companies their :wn volition, were invited to affili- ate with the four-company battalion of cadets at the parent school, which soon thereafter became known as Central, and a six-company - ment was formed under command of a leutenant colonel. The major of the four-company battalion was promoted and became the lieutenant colonel of jpany organization. But the outstanding and final year when the “Hungry Dozen” held sway and cut such a wide swath was 1890. ‘The was in great and almost constant demand. As indicated, its work was largely silent, the only com- heard from start to finish were uction of the let- Nitngton Migh Bchool. The for Wi n th - School. c:le of the exn!biglo'n was followed by tumultuous applause. Appeared on Stage. others. it is recalled that the "Bm Dozen” appeared frequently on the stage, or platform, in the assem- bly hall on the top floor of the O street building. The Henry School, which had just been erected at the southeast corner of Seventh and P streets, held its_entertainment in the high school hall, and invariably featured the “Hungry Dozen.” Church and other Tairs were t in those days, but none of them “:he wmpx}eu without 'l.‘h_z. appearance of “Hungry Dozen. Drills, among others, were given in Con- cordia Lutheran Church, the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Linthicum Hall, Georgetown; Odd Fellows’ Hall, Jefferson School, the National Hotel, Carroll Institute Hall, and at various benefits given for sufferers from the Johnstown flood, which had occurred a few months before. An outstanding appearance was on the stage of the Na- tional Theater, at a benefit given to raise funds to help pay e: to Bos: ton and return of the Kit Carson Post Drum Corps, in connection with the Grand Army of the Republic reunion held in the Hub. ‘The squad, of course, appeared at the various functions mentioned gratuitously, purely as a matter of pride in their | efforts to please and entertain. But most of the hosts, especially those in charge at the fairs, provided refresh- ments. When the “Hungry Dozen” was on the program, a special table, as a rule, was prepared for the membe ‘The faet that the squad was usually served, and bountifully, gave rise to the sobriquet, “Hungry Dozen.” Once ap- plied it clung tenaciously throughout the life of the squad. Strong in memory, after 40 years, was an individual competitive drill, in which the members the “Hungry Dozen” participated, the prize being a gold medal. The members of the squad ‘were noted for their proficiency in the execution of the manual of arms, other- wise they would not have been selected for the “Hungry Dozen.” The judge of the drill was Capt—later Col— Burton R. Ross of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, which was the 1st Regiment of Infantry, National Guard of the District of Columbia. Capt. Ross was military instructor of the High School Cadets. The compe- tition continued until it seemed as though it would never end. The list of competitors was finally reduced to two. ‘They battled for fully half an hour. Finally, on a very fine point, Capt. Ross decided in favor of Capt. E. 8. Duvall as the winner, with second dpl-lce going to Lieut. F. C. Kleinschmidt. Majority Are Alive. Of the members of the “Hungry Dozen,” the majority are alive today. Several have moved to other cities and attained eminence in the practice of the law and in other professions. Several have attained high rank in the United States Army, several are still active in various pursuits in this city. Only a few have passed on. Clifton V. Edwards now is the head of an outstanding firm of attorneys in patent cases, with offices in New York City. John Black has not been heard irom of late. Edwin Grafton died. E. S. Duvall is active in the practice of law In this city. J. Morrill Chamber- lain is practicing law in California. Army general ite of the Staff Col Eaiat e A B ool o3 Infantry-Cavalry . School. John Miller ment of music. It is reported that can play “German’s Triumphal Marc! ' and “The High School Cadets’ March” en the piano as well today as he did in 1 Front row, sitting (left to right): berlain, Fred C. Kieinsohmids e Back row, standing_(left THE SUNDAY Clifton V. Edwards, it and J. Herbert Ford. John Black, Edwin Grafton, E. 8. Duvall, J. Morrill Cham- to right) : Sergt. Leech, substituting for C. Fred Cook, absent when photograph was taken; Charles G. McRoberts, S. Cmfllfl(‘?’nfll, in command of squad; Tenney Ross, John Miller and Julius Ulke. STAR, WASHINGTO U.3. SEEKS 0 CUT Federal Counsel Will Fight “Community Theory” in Filing of Returns. In an attempt to prevent further loss to the Government of Federal income taxes, through extension of the “community property theory,” Govern- ment counsel will appear in th preme Court tomorrow vent the filing of a se) the income of the husban band and wife where they erty'u Joint tenants under an agree- ment. By reason of the graduated tax basis employed in the revenue statutes, whereby the rate of tax increases with the amount of the income, permission to file separate returns on the husband’s salary would mean a substantial sav- ing in . It has been esti- mated that the Government has lost around $50,000,000 through the filing of such returns. It has been pointed out that if a man having a salary of $100,000 a year were compelled to return the whoie income himself the tax would be $14,870, while if the “cammunny: property theory EDUGATOR PRAES CHLD HEALTHSTEP White House Conference| Makes History, Says Dr. J. E. Morgan. In the White House conference on child health and protection, Dr. Joy Elmer Morgan, editor-of the Journal of the National Education Association, sees one of the most significant things that has happened in all history. Addressing the closing session of the conference committee on the school child at the Interior Department yester- day, Dr. Morgan said he sees in the :e‘:!rk of the con(ereng: '.heus:dme pm- ure beginning to be applied ‘to the great task of bullding into civilization factors of health and education had in | the operation of an army. “It is the greatest piece of peace- time service ever undertaken,” Dr. Mor- gan told the committee members, gath- ered at the call of Secretary of the In- terior Wilbur to consider the problems of the school child. “One of the most amazing things to me is that the American school should | have gotten so far as it has from the American home. Home conditions often make it practically impossible for the school and the courts to give the child a square deal. So in studying the school we must tie back into the home. The real thing we are working for is the child—the child as a unit, the child as an excellent, happy human being. “The e(flmecfl;nn?s of I‘.hdla [redl‘! ma- chinery of conference depends upon its interpretation in terms which the masses and millions of people can un- derstand. “We need in America an entirely new sense of what social statistics mean. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to know how many human breakdowns grew out of home factors, the lack of fresh air, sunshine, play spaces, etc.; how much of the success and failure in life can be traced back to children? “This fact-finding body of experts, I foresee, will assemble such data and put in such published form that we will never need another such survey.” Members of the committee, headed by Chairman Thomas D. Wood, were. re- ceived yesterday by President Hoover. B KNEW PURNELL WAS DEAD House of David Official Denies Fact Is Only Now Conceded. BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 1 (#)—H. T. Dewhirst, leader of one of the divisions of the religious colony of the House of David, said today that he had not intended his discussion on Feb- ruary 25 of future plans of the colony to be an announcement of the death of Bejamin Purnell, former head of the colony. Purnell died on December 16, 1927, and Dewhirst said that neither he nor any other member of the colony had ever disputed the fact that he was dead at that time. Dewhirst said today that his story carriec by the Associated Press on Pebruary 25 had been accepted as representing him as formally pronounc- ing Benjamin dead, whereas he has known that he was dead since Decem- ber 16, 1927, and has never denied the fact. The Associated Press is glad to make this correction. 1890, which was perfectly. C. Fred Cook, & native and lifelong resident of this city, is writing this remembrance. ‘The Star recently distributed among a nhcudkpmwmm its rn]:.en ; juestionnaire, reque expressions of . ions as to desirable features of the paper. One subscriber, who did not sign_his name, wrote: “Why not have Fred Cook write a story about the ‘Hungry Dozen'?” Hence this attempt to comply. Hot-Water Heating Plant MADE BY THE AMERICAN RADIATOR CO. ... Includes Boller, Let Our Graduate Engineers Give You Details ¥ou are under no obligafion. This is part of our service matter where you lis Completely Installed as Low as 6 Ra- diators, 300 ft. of radiation. Do You Live in the Suburbs? You can enjoy Hot-Water Heat no ‘Keep Closer Touch While Taking Leave,’ Navy Tells Officers The Navy Department is get- ting mighty tired of having to keep track of its officers, who are supposed to keep it advised of their whereabouts when they are on leave. The Bureau of Navigation, which is the “pridge” of the good ship Navy Department, com- plains that the failure of officers to comply with orders to keep it advised of their addresses has at times ‘“necessitated considerable delay in locating an officer and has seriously affected the bu- reau’s plans.” In its official bulletin, made public yesterday, the bureau says: “The bureau feels that such failure is due entirely to laxity on the part of the offi- cers concerned, rather than any intent to disobey an order. Since it is an order, and the effort in- volved is very slight (a telegram or note to the bureau being suf- ficient), it is believed that mere- 1y calling this to the attention of officers will in the future suffice.” NAVY DESERTIONS FAIL. 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The collectors of income taxes were instructed to te the first case which came to their volves ‘“community” income in the State of Wi 3 1If the Supreme Court should uphold the d«mton‘or the lower m&m;rg ‘joint tenant” theory case, effe w.:‘ud be of even u:’r‘emlmpormnm since then a person assign income to the members of his family and, due to the graduated basis em- l"lauld mt do W;’ L= h e cut down mucl ter per- Lk greater per. The Government will take the position thaj the personal earnings of the hus- band are taxable in their entirety to Our Entire Stock of Custom - Made Living Room Furniture —Below Cost— Our 3,000 £q. ft. show room is completely filled with furniture which must be sold. If you need a new living room suite, odd chair, sofa, love seat, chaise lounge or foot stool you can find just what AND SAVE We Must Have the Space and Need the Money Sale Starts Monday at 9 AM. 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