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Judging velocity of wind by making direct comparisons with ob served readings of the anemometer; estimation of direction of wind with reference to an assumed plane of fire; and resolution of wind force into rectangular components with reference to the plane of fire.

(6.) Use of telescopic and other sights; principles of their construction; adjustments for range, wind, drift, and movement of target; and pointing guns.

(7.) Use of electrical firing batteries and machines; making electrical circuits, with test and measurement of same.

(8.) Measurement of velocities by the chronograph and velocimeter. In addition to the foregoing, non-commissioned officers and other enlisted men of sufficient intelligence will receive careful instruction in the use of logarithms, solution of plane triangles, and of simple ballistic formulæ.

Reports of the work performed in accordance with this order will be made in accordance with paragraphs 220 and 222, Regulations of

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GENERAL ORDERS,

No. 50.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,

Washington, June 12, 1889.

The following order of the President is published for the information and guidance of the Army, viz:

EXECUTIVE MANSION, June 7, 1889.

In November, 1862, President Lincoln quoted the words of Washington to sustain his own views, and announced in a general order that

"The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, desires and enjoins the orderly observance of the Sabbath by the officers and men in the military and naval service. The importance for man and beast of the prescribed weekly rest, the sacred rights of Christian soldiers and sailors, a becoming deference to the best sentiment of a Christian people, and a due regard for the Divine will demand that Sunday labor in the Army and Navy be reduced to the measure of strict necessity."

The truth so concisely stated cannot be too faithfully regarded, and the pressure to ignore it is far less now than in the midst of war. To recall the kindly and considerate spirit of the orders issued by these great men in the most trying times of our history, and to promote contentment and efficiency, the President directs that Sunday morning inspection will be merely of the dress and general appearance, without arms; and the more complete inspection under arms, with all men present, as required in par. 950, A. R., 1889, will take place on Saturday.

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No. 51.

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,

Washington, June 18, 1889.

The following allowance of table ware and kitchen utensils, under paragraph 277, Regulations of 1889, having been approved by the acting Secretary of War, is, by his direction, published for the information and guidance of all concerned:

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Requisitions for these articles will be made by post quartermasters, and the articles will be invoiced by them to company commanders, who will account for them on their returns of clothing and equipage. Estimates for the same will be made under appropriation for clothing and equipage.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL SCHOFIELD:

OFFICIAL:

J. C. KELTON,

Adjutant General.

Assistant Adjutant General.

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