and one inspector of rifle practice of the grade of first lieutenant, one assistant surgeon and one chaplain of the grade of captain, one sergeant-major and other non-commissioned staff officers as provided for a regiment; and whenever any regiment shall fall below the number of eight companies, or batteries, it may be reorganized as a battalion, and the commander-in-chief may, in his discretion, retain or command the field officers of the regiment so reduced to a battalion. A squadron of cavalry, equivalent to a battalion, shall consist of not less than two nor more than four troops and it shall be allowed in addition to the above officers and non-commissioned staff officers, one assistant surgeon of the grade of first lieutenant, one veterinary surgeon, and in lieu of a drummajor, one signal sergeant. § 2. Section fifteen of chapter five hundred and fifty-nine of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three as amended by chapter eight hundred and fifty-three of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-six is hereby amended so as to read as follows: § 15. Company, troop and battery organization.-To each company, troop or battery there shall be one captain, one first lieutenant, and one second second lieutenant, and one first sergeant and one quartermaster sergeant, four sergeants, eight corporals, two musicians and thirty-one privates as a minimum, and eighty-four privates as a maximum. To each separate troop of cavalry and each battery of light artillery there shall be one captain, two first lieutenants, two second lieutenants. one first sergeant, one quartermaster sergeant, one commissary sergeant, one veterinary surgeon, one guidon sergeant, four ser geants, eight corporals, four artificers, two trumpeters and fortyeight privates as a minimum and eighty-four privates as a maximum. To any battery of light artillery, or separate troop, battery or company, the commander-in-chief may appoint and commission an assistant surgeon of the grade of first lieutenant, and to each separate company one additional second lieutenant. No musician shall be allowed to a company attached to a regiment or battalion not a part of a regiment in which field music is organized pursuant to section twenty of this act. § 3. Section thirty-four of chapter five hundred and ninety-five of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three is hereby amended so as to read as follows: $34. Duties of inspector-general.-The inspector-general shall personally, or through his assistants at general headquarters, or the division or brigade inspectors, inspect as often as may be deemed necessary by the commander-in-chief, every branch connected with the military service, including armories, arsenals, storehouses, camps, and military property, and report to the general headquarters the condition, discipline, drill and instruction of the national guard, the condition of military property belonging to the state and all matters pertaining to his department. § 4. Section thirty-eight of chapter five hundred and ninety-five of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three is hereby amended so as to read as follows: § 38. Bureau of records of war of rebellion. The adjutant-general shall establish and maintain as part of his office, a bureau of records of the war of the rebellion, in which all records in his office relating to such war, and the records and relics of the bureau of military statistics shall be united and kept. He shall be the custodian of all such records, relics, colors, standards and battle-flags of New York volunteers, now the property of the state or in its possession, or which the state may hereafter acquire or become possessed of. The chief of this bureau shall hold office for six years. The legislature shall make suitable appropriations annually to enable the adjutant-general to carry out this section and the next three following. § 5. Section one hundred and twenty-five of chapter five hundred and fifty-nine of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three as amended by chapter eight hundred and fifty-three of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-six, is hereby amended so as to read as follows: § 125. Allowance for headquarters.-On the certificate of the adjutant-general, the comptroller shall, annually, draw his warrant upon the treasurer for the following sums, namely: Twelve hundred dollars for each division and for each brigade headquarters; fifteen hundred dollars for each regimental headquarters; five hundred dollars for each battalion and squadron; two hundred and fifty dollars for each separate troop of cav alry, battery of light artillery and signal corps. For brigade headquarters in brigades covering a territory of more than ten counties, five hundred dollars additional shall be allowed. The funds thus allowed shall only be expended by the respective commanding officers on the approval of the adjutant-general. § 6. Section one hundred and twenty-six of chapter five hundred and fifty-nine of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three as amended by chapter eight hundred and fifty-three of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-six is hereby amended so as to read as follows: § 126. Allowances for military organizations:-Military fund.— On the certificate of the adjutant-general, the comptroller shall likewise annually draw his warrant upon the treasurer in favor of each county treasurer specified in such certificates, for the organization of the national guard mentioned therein as follows: Fifteen hundred dollars for each battery of light artillery and each troop, seven hundred and fifty dollars for each signal corps, to be expended for mounted drills and parades, including the annual inspection and muster required by this chapter; two hundred and fifty dollars for each separate company; and for each regiment, battalion not a part of a regiment, separate troop, separate battery, separate company and signal corps for the purpose of defraying other necessary military expenses, a sum equal to eight dollars for each of its enlisted men present for duty, based upon the percentage present for duty for the year at the five compulsory parades required in this chapter, and which percentage shall be certified to by the inspector-general, which sums, together with the fines and penalties collected from delinquent officers and enlisted men, shall constitute the military fund of such regiment, battalion not a part of a regiment, separate troop, separate battery, separate company or signal corps. § 7. Article two of said act, as amended by chapter eight hundred and fifty-three of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-six, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section, to read as follows: § 20. Field music.-The commander-in-chief may upon the application of the commanding officer of a regiment or battalion not a part of a regiment organize the musicians of such regiment or battalion into a separate body, to be known as the "field music," such organization to be composed of the present enlisted musicians, and such others as may hereafter be enlisted or transferred as musi cians, on a basis of not more than four men for each company attached to such regiment or battalion. The commanding officer of an organization to which such field music is attached may appoint and warrant from the members thereof one sergeant and one corporal. The field music, when organized, shall be in addition to the strength provided by section fifteen of this act. § 5. This act shall take effect immediately. Vol. I 86 Chap. 592. AN ACT in relation to navigation, constituting chapter thirty of the general laws. Became a law May 19, 1897, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: CHAPTER XXX OF THE GENERAL LAWS. THE NAVIGATION LAW. Article I. General provisions. (§§ 1-29.) II. Hudson river navigation. (§§ 35-40.) III. Other waters of the state. (§§ 50-55.) IV. Port of Albany. (§§ 60-65.) V. Rivers and streams as public highways. (§§ 70-76.) ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Section 1. Short title; extent of application. 2. Definitions. 3. Duty of superintendent of public works. 4. Inspectors, appointment, qualifications, terms of office and compensation. 5. Duties of inspectors. 6. Inspection and test of boilers. 7. Certificate of inspection, etc. S. Number of passengers carried. 9. Construction of steamboats. 10. Stairways and gangways. 11. Sailing rules. 12. Lights on vessels. 13. Steam fire pump. 14. Life boats. 15. Life preservers, etc. 16. Interference with safety valve. 17. Licenses. 18. Lamps. 19. Names of vessels to be painted on stern. 20. Method of landing passengers. Section 21. Engine stopped. 22. Loose hay, etc., not to be carried. 23. Racing. 24. Penalties. 25. Liability of owners. 26. Copy posted. 27. Annual report. 28. Persons employing steamboats, to receive no compensation. 29. What vessels must comply with this article. Section 1. Short title; extent of application.- This chapter shall be known as the navigation law, and shall be applicable to all steam vessels navigating the waters within the jurisdiction of this state, excepting vessels which are subject to inspection under the laws of the United States. § 2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the term master includes every person having for the time, the charge, control or direction of a steamboat or vessel; and the term steamboat or steam vessel, includes every vessel propelled in whole or in part by steam. § 3. Duty of superintendent of public works. The superintendent of public works shall superintend the administration of the provisions of this article, appoint the inspectors provided for in this act and exercise supervision over them in the performance of their duties. §4. Inspectors; appointment; qualifications; terms of office and compensation.-Within thirty days after the passage of this chapter, and thereafter, from time to time, the superintendent of public works shall appoint two inspectors of steam vessels, one of whom shall have a practical knowledge of the management of steam vessels by an experience of at least five years as a licensed master and pilot of steam vessels, and the other of the construction. and use of boilers, engines and their appurtenances, and who shall be otherwise properly qualified to perform the duties prescribed by this article, each of whom shall hold office. during the term of office of the superintendent appointing them. Each inspector shall receive an annual salary of three thousand dollars, to be paid monthly by the state treasurer, on the warrant of the comptroller. Each inspector shall receive his actual and necessary traveling expenses upon a verified statement of such expenses duly audited by the superintendent of public works. If |
