The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-03

standing.
The staff of the commander-in-chiefs shall
be appointed by him, and their commits,
office, except that the adjutant general
shall continue to hold Office until his sue
cessor has been appointed and commits
stoned.
Sec 13. Staff Assistants-When the
service requires the commander-in-chie
may appoint one assistant, with the rank
of MAJOR to each of the six 90 staff OFF,
GERS first named in the preceding section,
said assistant to hold office during the
term of his chief.
Article 3-National Guard
Sec. IA. National Guard; How Con-
Guard of the State of Minnesota shall
consist of the commander-in-chief and
staff. three 90 regiments of infantry and
one % battalion of artillery formed into
one brigade, and one "a medical corps.
The brigade shall consist of one %
brigadier general and staff three CD reg
iments of infantry and one O battalion
of artillery.
The brigadier general may appoint the
following staff officers. who shall hold
office during his pleasure
One assistant ad lutant general, one as
sistant inspector general one brigade
quartermaster. one brigade judge ad-
vocate. one commissary of subsistence,
one inspector of small arms practice and
one aide-de-camp, each with the rank or
captain.
Sec 10 War Strength-The command.
er-in-chief shall have power, in case OF
war invasion, insurrection, riot or i'm
minent danger thereof, to increase said
force and organize and equip the same as
the eXigencies of the case may require.
Sec. is. Regiments of lnfantry-Each
regiment of infantry shall consist of one
colonel and one lieutenant colonel, one
chaplain and one regimental adJutant
each with the rank of captain, one quar-
termaSter, one commiSSary of subsistence
one inspector of small arms practice and
one Judge advocate, each with the rank
of first lieutenant, one sergeant MAJOR
one quartermaSter sergeant, one commas
sary sergeant, one chief musician. two
color sergeants, not less than two CO nor
more than three 90 battalions, and one
band of not more than twenty 12O musi-
clans.
Sec. II. Battalions of Infantry-Each
battalion of infantry shall consist of one
major one battalion adjutant with the
rank of first lieutenant, one battalion ser
geant major, and not less than two %
nor more than five CO. companies.
Sec. IS. Campanies-Eachc company of In
fantry shall consist Of one captain, one
first lieutenant, and one second l1euten-
ant. five sergeants, six corporals. two
musicians and not less than thirty (3O)
nor more than sixty 900 privates;
Sec. 10. Battalion of Artillery-The bat
TALON of artillery shall consist of one
major one adjutant with the rank Of
captain, one quartermaster with the rank
of first lieutenant. one sergeant MAJOR,
one quartermaster sergeant, one cfleI
lIullpClSA, oiiN WV w
Sec. 90. Batteries-Each battery shall
consist of one captain, one nrSt Heulen-
ant. one second lieutenant seven SER
geants. eight corporals, two musicians
and not less than twenty-slX (1o), nor
more than fifty-six (56) privates.
Sec. 81; Medical Corpss..Ihtef m Zee ga
surgeon general and shall consist or one
medical director with the rank of heuten-
ant colonel. three surgeons with the ran l
c11ro
the rank of first lieutenant, and three
hospital stewards with the rank OF ser
geants. Men shall be detailed from eacn
company to act as litter bearers; w tHse
dutv it Shall be to render first aid TO the
ini11rad transportation of the sick and
Sec % Reserve Companies-The com
mander-in-chief may, in MS discle.l .oisin,
ganize reserve companies ana comiulssloli
Their officers: provided, however, tnaI ~
such reserve company or MEMBER thele ''
shall receive any pay, compensation saa ta+ sup-
plies or other allowance from Ine s'a'0'
pA'07 PART II.-DIsC1PLINE.
Article Military Offenses:
Sec %. Military Offenses Defned-As
military offense. within the e,; adeannns or
violation of the laws, rules. regulatlo ,,as
or orders governing the militia or ma
tional guard of this state, as well as u
army and navy of the United States so
far as applicable to the militia OF na-
tional guard of this state. and the o.
lenses hereinafter enumerated saali pe
defined as similar offenses are de1lned IN
the articles of war, laws ana regula'iohs
governing the United States army.
Sec. a. ofenses of ohcersl ~ an,1s+
stoned officers may be lrleu eS and do On
conviction thereof may be sentenced "
be cashiered, and shall thereby ogcom ne,
incapacitated from holding any military
commission, dismissed. hned 70 >3 Aly
amount not exceeding one hundred Q0O
dollars and costs of prosecution, Or IN
default of payment thereof, imprisoned In IN
a county jail not exceeding Sky 1oo.
days, or reprimanded. or TO all OF either
of said fines and penalties.
First-Conduct unbecoming an oIlcer
and gentleman.
Second-Drunkenness on duty.
Third-Neglect Of duty, or leaving his
post or command.
Observation-Disclosures Of orders.
Fifth-Oppression OF any under MS COM
Sixth-Conspiracy or attempt to resist
or evade lawful orders, or advising any
person so to do.
Seventh-Insult or disrespect to SUI
perior officer in the line Of military duty
Eighth-Making false certificate, ac-
count muster or return.
Ninth-Conduct to the prejudice OF good
order and military discipline.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or m1sappropr1a-
ton of military or company funds, or
wrongful conversion of company, state or
government property.
Eleventh-Wrongfully disclosing, or
making improper use Of a WatchWord or
parole.
NATURALIZATION or cowardice.
Thirteenth-Wastingo or destroying COM
pany state or government property.
Fourteenth-Any other violation OF the
laws, rules, regulations and orders gov
erning the national guard, as well as the
articles of war governing the United
States army as far as consistent with
this act.
| Sec. %. officers Delinquencies-Office
may be tried by c91r dda ar INA ana oofta
| prosecution, or, in default of payment
| thereof, imprisoned in a county Jail not
exceeding five 90 days for non,attendance
| or hardness at any drill. parade, each day
| of encampment, inspection, or other duty
ordered by competent authority.
| Sec. 2s. Triable Offenses Of Enlisted
| Men-EnliSted men may be tried by court
| martial for the following offenses:
| First-Willful disobedience of orders.
| Second-Disrespect to his superiors.
| Third-Mutiny.
FOurth-DeSertion.
| Fifth-DrunkenneSs on duty.
| SiXth-Neglect of duty.
Seventh-Making false report, certificate
| or return.
| Eighth-Fraudulen enlistment.
Ninth-Conduct prejudicial to good order
| and military discipline.
Standardization of any provision Of the
| military code or rules and regulations OF
| the national guard.
On conviction, such enlisted man may
| be sentenced to be dishonorably dis
| charged with loss of time served, rep
| rimanded, and if a non-commissioned
| officer, reduced to the ranks, or fined to
| an amount not exceeding fifty 600 dollars
| and costs Of prosecution, or IN default OF
i payment thereof, imprisoned in a county
| Jail not exceeding thirty 800 days, or all
or either of such fines and penalties.
Sec. 81. Delinquencies of Enlisted Men
Enlisted men may be tried by court
martial or summary court, for the fol-
! lowing offenSes:
| First-Absence without leave from or
| tordinecS at anv drill narade encamD-