The annual salary of

are chosen for a term of two years. the Governor is $1,500; the Lieutenant-Governor receives $6 a day, with an allowance for traveling expenses, during a session of the Legislature.

The Governor is the commander-in-chief of the State militia.

He has power to call out the militia at any time in case of imminent danger to the State, or, on request of the President, may call the militia into the service of the United States.

By law he has power to appoint a number of the subordinate officers of the State, some of the appointments being subject to confirmation by the Senate. Among these are inspector of finance, commissioner of State taxes, railroad commissioners, highway commissioners, fish and game commissioners, board of agriculture, board of health, directors of State prison and house of correction, State geologist, and normal school examiners.

He may grant pardons and remit fines, in all cases except treason, murder, and impeachment. He is also keeper of the Great Seal of the State.

Secretary of State.-Among the most important duties of the Secretary of State, are the publishing of the State laws, the keeping of a record of all laws made by the General Assembly, and the care of certain State documents. Whenever the Senate and the House of Representatives meet in joint session, he is clerk of the meeting. His annual salary is $1,700. He and the State Treasurer are also the Insurance Commissioners of the State, and for duties as such each receives $1,000 additional.

The Treasurer. It is the duty of the Treasurer to safely care for all the funds of the State, borrow money in behalf of the State when it becomes necessary, pay all

State bills upon the order of the Auditor of Accounts, issue warrants for State taxes, apportion United States deposit money, and perform other duties of his office. His annual salary is $1,700, with an additional $1,000 for his services as Insurance Commissioner.

Auditor of Accounts.-The Auditor examines bills against the State and makes sure, they are correct before

they are paid. He then draws upon the Treasurer for the payment of such sums as he finds justly due. With the consent of the Governor he has the right to rent or sell any property belonging to the State. Twice a year he visits each county to examine and adjust the accounts of the sheriff, judges of probate, county clerks, and other county officers.

The annual salary of the Auditor of Accounts is $2,000 and expenses while performing certain duties of his office.

State Superintendent of Education.-The State Superintendent of Education is at the head of educational matters in the State. It is his duty to hold teachers' institutes and summer schools for teachers, ascertain the condition of schools throughout the State, advise with school officers and teachers, prepare questions to be used in the public examination of teachers, and to perform other duties along educational lines.

He is elected by the General Assembly in joint session; and it is his duty to report biennially to that body concerning educational matters of the State and to suggest any measures which he deems will be for the advancement of school interests. His annual salary is $2,000, with an additional allowance for traveling expenses and clerk hire.

Commissioner of State Taxes. It is the duty of the Commissioner of State Taxes to prepare and distribute blanks to be filled out with facts concerning corporations, companies, or persons, taxable by the State under the law, in order that the amount of tax for each may be determined. It is his duty also to collect taxes from such corporations, companies, or persons, as shall refuse to pay the tax assessed.

Inspector of Finance.-The Inspector of Finance examines the accounts of the Auditor and the State Treasurer and reports to the Legislature. He also holds the bonds of treasurers of savings-banks and trust companies, and examines and reports the condition of these banks throughout the State.

State Boards and Commissions.—Various boards and

commissions have been created by the General Assembly to aid in conducting the business of the State. The most important of these are the Board of Agriculture, Board of Railroad Commissioners, Board of Censors to examine and license physicians and surgeons, Board of Health, Fish and Game Commissioners, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Pharmacy, Directors of State Prison and House of Correction, Supervisors of Insane, Trustees of State Hospital for Insane, and Normal School Examiners.

The Board of Agriculture consists of the Governor and the president of the State University (ex-officio) and three others appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. It is their duty to work for the advancement of agricultural interests in the State. This they do by holding meetings in the interests of farming and by promoting agricultural education in the State.

The Railroad Commissioners have a general supervision of all the railroads in the State. In case of accident, re

sulting in injury or loss of life, it is their duty to investigate the causes of such accident. It is also their duty to carefully examine the condition of each railroad and the manner in which the same is operated, and make full report to the General Assembly with such recommendations as they may deem expedient.

The Board of Health inquire into the causes of disease, and make and enforce regulations in the interest of public health.

The Fish Commissioners have supervision of the State fish hatcheries, of the propagation and protection of fish, and of the enforcement of the fish and game laws.

From the duties already stated of boards and commissions, you will deduce the fact that it is the office of boards and commissions, in general, to investigate, examine, devise, control, report, and in other ways promote the interests of the public in all matters that are under their supervision.

State Militia and Officers.-The State has an organized militia, which is called the Vermont National Guard. It consists of a regiment of twelve companies, each company composed of sixty officers and men.

The officers of the companies are elected by the officers and enlisted men of the companies themselves. The officers of the regiment are chosen by the company

officers.

Then there are such superior officers as the surgeongeneral; adjutant, inspector, and quartermaster-general; and judge-advocate general. These officers, with the exception of the surgeon-general (appointed by the Governor), are elected by the General Assembly.