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He is empowered to appoint a deputy with the approval of the governor, whose powers are defined by law, and in case of the death, resignation or removal of the commissioner, the deputy performs the duties of the commis- sioner until a successor shall be appointed. Shall also appoint a mechanical engineer. (See §§ 5206-34 inclusive, Compiled Laws of 1897.)
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DEPARTMENT DUTIES.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STATISTICS.
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR.
The commissioner of labor is appointed under the provisions of act No. 156,. public acts of 1883. He holds his office for a term of two years, by appoint- ment of the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate and until his successor is appointed or qualified.
The commissioner shall appoint a deputy, and may appoint such other assist- ants from time to time as shall be necessary for the transaction of the business of his office. Said commissioner, with his deputy, and the secretary of state, who shall be ex officio a member thereof, shall constitute a bureau of statistics of labor.
The duties of such bureau shall be to collect, systematize, print, and pre- sent in an annual report to the governor, all such statistical details relating to all departments of labor in the state as such bureau may be able to gather, accompanied by such recommendations relating thereto as shall be deemed proper.
Act 126. public acts of 1893, as amended by act No. 241, 1897, provides for- factory inspection, making the commissioner of labor chief inspector, with authority to appoint as many deputy inspectors as may be necessary. Act No. 57, public acts of 1899, places the inspection of coal mines under the. supervision of the commissioner.
STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT.
COMMISSIONER OF STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT.
The commissioner is appointed under the provisions of act No. 205, public acts of 1887. He is appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and holds his office for the term of four years. He may appoint a deputy, who shall possess the powers and perform the duties attached by law to the office of the commissioner during a vacancy in such office, and during the absence or inability of his principal. He may also employ from time to time such clerks and examiners to assist him and his. deputy in the discharge of the several duties imposed upon him as he shall. · deem necessary.
It is the duty of the commissioner to supervise the business of banks and trust companies incorporated under the state law, to examine annually or semi-annually the cash, bills, collaterals or securities, books of account, con- dition and affairs of each bank, under the law, and also when requested by the board of directors of any bank. He shall also ascertain whether the bank transacts its business in a place designated in the articles of incorporation, and whether its business is conducted in the manner prescribed by law.
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DEPARTMENT DUTIES.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.
STATE LIBRARIAN.
The librarian has the custody and charge of the library and the affairs per- taining thereto; makes a biennial report to the legislature, at the commence- ment of each regular session thereof, as to the condition and the number and description of the volumes contained in the library; enforces the rules and regulations; prepares and publishes a biennial supplement to the cata- logue of books in the library; is required to prepare or cause to be prepared a manuscript card catalogue of all the books and pamphlets in the library ; has charge of the exchanging with other libraries, societies and institutions, the judicial decisions, statutes, journals and other books placed in the library for that purpose; may sell or exchange duplicate volumes or sets of works not needed for use in the library, and apply the proceeds to the pur- chase of other books for the library.
The librarian is authorized to expend the money appropriated by the legis lature for the purchase of books for the library, with the advice and con- sent of the governor; has charge of all collections of documents, books, pictures, curiosities, etc., which may be made by the Michigan state pioneer society; and also has the sale and distribution of the publications of the society since volume two. Upon the receipt of the statutes of the United States, furnished to the state by act of congress, the librarian distributes the same to the state officers, judges, county clerks, etc., in this state; has the sale, exchange and distribution of Michigan supreme court reports; is also required to give a bond in the sum of five thousand dollars to the state, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties imposed by law rela- tive to these reports. Before entering upon the duties of the office the librarian is required to give a bond of ten thousand dollars, with sureties to be approved by the secretary of state, and file the same with receipt for all property entrusted to the care of the librarian, in the office of the sec- retary of state. Act No. 115, public acts of 1899, makes the librarian a mem- ber ex officio of the library commission.
ASSISTANT STATE LIBRARIAN.
It is the duty of the assistant to aid in the care of the books, in the keep- ing of the accounts, and in rendering such assistance as the librarian may require. Is required to give to the librarian a good and sufficient bond approved by the secretary of state for the safe keeping of the property held in charge.
ABSTRACT OF RULES OF THE STATE LIBRARY.
The Michigan state library is open every day except Sundays and legal holidays. During the sessions of the legislature and supreme court, from 8 o'clock a. m. to 9 p. m .; at other times from 8 a. m. to 12 m., and 1:30 p. m. to 5 p. m. On Saturdays to 4 p. m.
The library is one of reference, and under the traveling and associate library is a circulating one.
All persons are permitted to visit the library and consult and read the «books and magazines.
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DEPARTMENT DUTIES.
Members and officers of the legislature, state officers and clerks in the several departments, judges of the supreme court, resident members of the board of regents, and members of state boards, the president of the agri- cultural college, and the superintendents of the state industrial school and school for the blind are permitted to take books from the library. Lawyers in attendance on the supreme court in the capitol will be permitted to take law books into the supreme court room.
Books must not be taken from the seat of government.
Not more than two books can be taken by any person at one time.
Duplicate copies of laws and documents kept in the library for use of the members of the legislature can be borrowed by the members for use during the sessions.
Books must be returned within two weeks.
Books of reference, including law books, and books which are valuable for their rarity and antiquity, are kept from circulation.
No public officer or other person privileged to draw books has the right to extend the privilege to others, or draw books from the library for the pur- pose of loaning them to others.
Books lost or damaged must be replaced or paid for.
Members and officers of the legislature must return all books to the library four days before adjournment.
Officers and clerks in the several state departments must return all books before leaving their positions as officers or employés of the state.
No person shall be allowed access to the library except in the presence of the librarian or assistant.
Smoking, loud talking or laughing, and all noises inappropriate to a quiet place of study, are strictly prohibited.
BOARD OF STATE AUDITORS.
The secretary of state, state treasurer, and commissioner of the state land office, constitute the board of state auditors, to examine and adjust all claims against the state not otherwise provided for by general law. They also con- stitute the board of state canvassers, and their determination in matters over which they have jurisdiction is final and not subject to supervision or interference by the courts. The secretary of the board of state auditors keeps the minutes and a complete record of the business transacted by the board, and of the claims allowed and disallowed at each meeting. He is the representative of the board at the office in the state capitol.
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DEPARTMENT DUTIES.
MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTS.
THE COMMISSIONER OF MINERAL STATISTICS
Has supervision of the collection of statistics relative to the mineral resources of the state and the mining and smelting industries, and the collection of specimens for the state board of education. See §§ 4630-4635, Compiled Laws of 1897.
STATE INSPECTOR OF OILS.
The duties of the state inspector of oils are prescribed by act No. 26, public acts of 1899. The inspector and his deputies are required to inspect oils used for illuminating purposes, and to reject all that do not answer the test.
THE STATE SALT INSPECTOR
Has supervision, in compliance with §§ 4911-4953, Compiled Laws of 1897, of the inspection of all salt manufactured in this state.
ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENT OF CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS Has supervision and direction of the capitol police and of persons employed in connection with heating, lighting and general care of the capitol building and grounds.
GAME AND FISH WARDEN.
The game and fish warden is appointed by the governor for a term of four years. It is his duty to enforce the laws enacted for the preservation of birds, game and fish. He has the same right to serve criminal process as sheriffs; may arrest without warrant any person caught by him violating the game laws of the state. The game and fish warden appoints his deputies, not exceeding ten in number. Not to exceed three residents in each county may be appointed by the game and fish warden as county game and fish wardens, whose salary shall be fixed by the boards of supervisors. Public acts, No. 110, 1893. Act No. 37, 1899, fixes the salary of state game and fish warden, and provides for the appointment of a chief deputy at a salary of $1.500 per year.
DAIRY AND FOOD COMMISSIONER.
The office of dairy and food commissioner was created by the legislature of 1893, act No. 211. The commissioner is appointed by the governor for a term of two years, and it is his duty to carefully inquire into the quality of the dairy and food and drink products, and the several articles which are the necessary constituents of food, which are offered for sale in this state. He is required to make an annual report to the governor, which shall include the doings of his office for the preceding year.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. GOVERNOR HAZEN S. PINGREE.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. BRIGADIER GENERAL FRED H. CASE, Three Rivers.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL. LIEUTENANT COLONEL NATHAN M. RICHARDSON, Caro.
INSPECTOR GENERAL.
BRIGADIER GENERAL ARTHUR F. MARSH, Allegan.
ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL. LIEUTENANT COLONEL FRED W. GREEN, Ypsilanti. QUARTERMASTER GENERAL. BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM L. WHITE, Grand Rapids.
ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER GENERAL. LIEUTENANT COLONEL HAROLD A. SMITH, Grand Rapids. JUDGE ADVOCATE. MAJOR EDWARD J. RODGERS, Port Huron.
MILITARY SECRETARY. MAJOR RALPH STONE, Grand Rapids. AIDS TO COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
COLONEL GEORGE A. LOUD, Oscoda. COLONEL CHARLES W. HERBST, Detroit. COLONEL ELI R. SUTTON, Detroit. COLONEL TRUMAN H. NEWBERY, Detroit.
STATE MILITARY BOARD.
BRIGADIER GENERAL FRED H. CASE, President, Three Rivers. BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM L. WHITE, Grand Rapids. BRIGADIER GENERAL ARTHUR F. MARSH, Allegan. LIEUTENANT COLONEL N. M. RICHARDSON, Secretary. LIEUTENANT COLONEL H A. SMITH, Assistant Secretary.
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DUTIES OF THE STATE MILITARY BOARD.
The board is composed of the adjutant general, the quartermaster general and the inspector general. Their term of office is two years, or until their successors are appointed. The board, constituting an advisory body to the commander-in-chief on all state military matters, shall inspect and report to the commander-in-chief on all estimates and accounts of and for the national guard and audit all claims of a military character against the state. Requi- sitions of the quartermaster general upon the state treasury for funds must be approved by the commander-in-chief and military board. No contract pertaining to the military department in behalf of the state, exceeding an expenditure of two hundred dollars, shall be valid until approved by the . board. Whenever necessary in the performance of their duties any one of them has power to administer oaths. The board is empowered by law to prepare and promulgate all articles, rules and regulations for the government of the national guard, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of this state, such articles, rules and regulations to be approved by the commander-in-chief and filed in the office of the secretary of state.
Upon application the military board issues to members of the national guard who have served six consecutive years, a certificate of such service. All military encampments and parades are established at such place or places within the state as the commander-in-chief, with the advice of the state military board, may select. All bonds of company commanders and other officers in charge of public military property must be approved by the board. The uniform and arms of the national guard are adopted by the state military board, with the approval of the commander-in-chief.
The board has charge and control of the soldiers' cemetery at Detroit, which is set apart and used exclusively as a place of interment for deceased Michigan soldiers, sailors and marines of the war of the rebellion, not other- wise provided with a final resting place. Admissions of Michigan soldiers, sailors and marines of the late war to the asylums for the insane are granted by the state military board.
DUTIES OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
The adjutant general is appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and holds his office for the term of two years, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. His rank is that of brigadier gen- eral. He is required to take the constitutional oath of office before entering upon his duties, filing the same in the office of the secretary of state. All orders of the commander-in-chief are promulgated by him, and all communications of a military character, to the commander-in-chief, are transmitted through his office, which is kept at Lansing. He attends the commander-in-chief at all reviews of the national guard, or whenever ordered in the performance of military duty. He presents to the commander-in-chief all recommendations of the state military board and issues such orders as are directed in relation thereto. The adjutant general is entitled to use the coat of arms of the state as his seal of office, with the words "State of Michigan, adjutant gen- eral's office," added thereto. He makes a biennial report to the governor of all business transacted in his office, and is required to make annual return of
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all militia of the state to the president of the United States, through the adjutant general of the United States army. All pay-rolls of the state troops for encampment are transmitted to him in duplicate, which he causes to be extended in amount, according to the provisions of law for pay of the troops, and delivers them to the quartermaster general; one copy being eventually delivered to the auditor general. Muster rolls, reports and returns of state troops are filed in his office, and all discharges from state service are issued ' by him. All commissions to officers of state troops are issued by him under the authority and signature of the governor, with the signature and seal of the secretary of state attached.
The records of Michigan soldiers of the late war are kept on file in his office, and all information desired from such records is furnished by him. Certificates of military service of Michigan soldiers of the late war are given under his hand and seal; and he distributes the book "Michigan in the War," as provided by § 1714 Compiled Laws of 1897.
DUTIES OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL.
The quartermaster general is appointed by the governor, by and with the consent of the senate, and holds his office for the term of two years, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. His rank is that of brigadier general. He is required to take the constitutional oath of office and give bonds in the sum of fifty thousand dollars, filing, the same in the office of secretary of state, before entering upon his duties. All military property is committed to his custody, for which he is held accountable. He is the chief disbursing officer of the state military fund, paying all accounts against the state incurred in the support of the state military establishment, upon proper vouchers approved by the state military board. He obtains the necessary funds out of the military fund in the state treasury upon a requisition approved by the commander-in-chief and state military board. He is required to render to the auditor general an account of all cash transactions with proper vouchers. He provides the several military departments and the state troops with all necessary supplies as allowed by the military laws, rules and regulations. Also provides each military company with a suitable armory for drill and storing its uniforms, arms, equipments, etc. All requisitions of com- pany commanders are forwarded to his office through the proper channel. It is the duty of the quartermaster general to obtain bonds, approved by the state military board, of all military officers in charge of public property.
The quartermaster general establishes the annual encampment at the point designated by the state military board and commander-in-chief.
Records of state bounties paid to soldiers of the late war are kept on file in his office and all applications for such bounty, or requests for information regarding the same, should be forwarded to his office at Lansing.
DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
The inpector general is appointed in the same manner as the adjutant general and holds his office for two years or until his successor is appointed and qualified. His rank is that of brigadier general. He has charge and supervision of the mustering and instruction of the national guard, and all persons proposed for officers of companies require his certificate as to their
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fitness and qualifications for the rank named, before being commissioned. It is his duty when so ordered by the commander-in-chief, to examine any armory, arms, ordnance, or other military property of the state and report the condition thereof, or he may at any time at his discretion visit any company and inspect the military property in its possession belonging to the state, and finding such property improperly used or uncared for, he shall prosecute the bond given by the company commander or shall take away such property from such company and report such company to the com- mander-in-chief, who may disband it at his discretion. At each encampment of the state troops, the inspector general, or his assistants, shall inspect such troops in accordance with the rules adopted for the army of the United States and report to the commander-in-chief the condition of the arms, accoutrements and clothing of both officers and men. He shall also report all companies deficient in numbers. The target practice at annual encampments is conducted under his supervision. The inspector general makes an annual report to the adjutant general.
MICHIGAN MILITARY ACADEMY AT ORCHARD LAKE.
(Academic office, rank and date of commission in state troops.)
J. SUMNER ROGERS, COLONEL AND SUPERINTENDENT Jan. 1, 1881
MAJOR AND COMMANDANT -
HARRY L. ROGERS, MAJOR AND QUARTERMASTER May 14, 1 887
F. B. GALBRAITH, MAJOR AND SURGEON - Aug. 14, 1880
INSPECTORS MICHIGAN MILITARY ACADEMY. (a)
(Date of appointment by the governor.)
SIDNEY R. DIXON, Detroit May 20, 1897
CHARLES L. EDWARDS, Carleton - May 20, 1897 -
CHARLES H. MCGURRIN, Kalamazoo May 20, 1897
JAMES C. MCLAUGHLIN, Muskegon
- May 20, 1897
WILLIAM S. MCARTHUR, Cheboygan May 20, 1897
- May 20, 1897 C. H. KELSEY, Marquette
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR.
By good fortune the legislature of Michigan was in session at the time when war with Spain on account of the Maine incident and on general principles seemed inevitable, and with great patriotism and promptness enacted such legislation as was suggested by the military department in view of the threatened war, and provided ample revenue to enable the governor and his military advisers to give Michigan her proper place in the conflict should such war occur.
On April 23, 1898, President Mckinley issued his proclamation calling for 125,000 volunteers to engage in the war with Spain. Michigan's quota of this number was 4,104 to consist of four regiments of infantry of 1,026 officers and men each. On the following day general order No. 5 was issued from this office for the mobilization of the entire Michigan National Guard at Island Lake, April 26, 1898. Adjutant General Irish assumed command under direction of Governor Hazen S. Pingree, and the work of reforming the
(a) New appointments not made August 23, 1899.
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Michigan National Guard to meet the exigency of the call made upon it by the president was undertaken. This was accomplished by assigning the second independent battalion to the first infantry and the first independent battalion to the second infantry, and accepting eight companies from differ- ent localities in the state to complete the third and fifth regiments respect- ively. The regiments thus organized were designated as 31st, 32d, 33d. and 34th Michigan volunteer infantry, following in numerical order the infantry regiments of the civil war.
May 10, 1898, the enlistment and muster of the 31st was completed, and, in the service of the United States, May 15, 1898, under command of Col. Cornelius Gardener, left Island Lake for Chickamauga Park, Ga. The 32d was mustered in May 14, 1898, and on the 19th, under command of Col. Wm. T. McGurrin departed for Tampa, Florida.
The 33d and 34th were mustered in May 20 and 25, respectively, Colonels Chas. L. Boynton and John P. Petermann commanding. These regiments left Island Lake May 28 and June 6, 1898, for Camp Alger, Va.
May 25, 1898, the President issued his second call for troops, of which Michigan's quota was oue regiment of infantry of a maximum strength of 1,272 men and 47 officers. There was much delay on the part of the govern- ment in determining the exact strength of this regiment, and it was not until June 10 that Camp Eaton at Island Lake was prepared to receive the volunteer companies of which this regiment was to be composed.
July 11, 1898, Adjutant General E M. Irish was commissioned colonel of the 35th regiment, Michigan volunteer infantry, and Quartermaster General White received his commission as its lieutenant colonel. The organization of this regiment from new material was pushed rapidly to completion, and it was mustered into the United States service July 25, 1898. On September 14, under orders from the war department. it moved from Island Lake to Camp Meade, Pa.
It is to be noted that under the first call for troops the four Michigan regiments were accepted by the government with a maximum strength 293 less than the standard organization, and on June 10, 1898, orders were issued and officers detailed to recruit these four regiments to the full strength of 1,272 enlisted men each. This was rapidly accomplished, but on account of the exigency of the movement against Santiago which called the 33d and 34th Michigan into the fighting line, about 500 enlisted men properly belong- ing to these organizations did not participate in that glorious achievement.
The 33d and 34th Michigan formed part of the expedition under command of General Shafter against Santiago, and bore their full share of the hard- ships and dangers of that expedition.
The Michigan naval reserves, consisting of eleven officers and two hundred and seventy men, were detailed on the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite and saw service at Havana, Santiago, Guantanamo and San Juan de Puerto Rico, in all situations winning the approval of the regular naval authorities for the admirable manner in which they discharged their duties, and winning the respect and gratitude of Michigan for the honor conferred upon the state by their conspicuous gallantry in actual warfare. Where all were brave and all were patriotic, comparisons would be invidious.
The 31st regiment of Michigan sailed on the U. S. transport "Chester," January 25, 1899; arrived at Cienfuegos, Cuba, February 1, and embarked
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on the transport "Thomas," April 12, 1899, arriving at Savanna, Ga., April 17, 1899, having served at garrison duty two months and twelve days on Cuban soil, and was mustered out of service April 17, 1899.
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