United States Congressional Serial Set Volume 3084 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 Excerpt: ...in good condition, well cared for, and properly accounted for to the chief of ordnance. The allowance of ammunition has not been drawn from the United States. The military feature of this school is still in its infancy. Although it has had the advantage of a military instructor for the past year, very little seems to have been accomplished--in fact, almost nothing. There are two small companies, but only one is uniformed. At inspection the following were present: In order to make the military feature a success at this institution all cadets must be required to attend drill and wear the prescribed uniform; a system of demerits and punishments must be rigidly enforced, and class standing regulated accordingly. The commandant should have a room set apart as an office and for recitations and lectures on military subjects. The president, J. B. Dille, stated that Lieut. Augur attends to his duties regularly and is acceptable to the faculty, but he thinks the military work should be pushed with more vigor so as to create more enthusiasm among the cadets. Tim school presents an excellent field for reaching the class of students desired by the Government; the attendance is large, mostly from the agricultural districts, and the students are in excellent physical condition. Very respectfully, E. M. Heyi., Colonel, Inspector-General. DE PAUW UNIVERSITY, INDIANA. Chicaoo, Iix., June 2, 1892. The Inspector-general, U. S. Army, Wushinijton. D. C. (Through Inspector-General, Department of the Missouri): Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of an inspection of the military department of De Pauw University, made on May 27, 1892, in compliance with Army Regulations, 955. De Pauw University, situated in Greencastle, Putnam County, Ind., was established in 1837, ..