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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
. SOME SEA TERMS.
The Origin of Some of the Familiar
Words Used on ShipbOard.

From the Detroit Free Press.
In the early days of English naval or
ganization, vessels of war had double
crews, a military one for fighting pur-
poses and another of marines for 1ayi-
eating duties. In consequence, a large
number of English sea terms have a mill
tary origin.
Az that time the rank of admiral was
unknown, and the chief officer of the
squadron was called a constable, or .us-
lice. The term admiral as now used is
derived from the Arabic amir or "emir,"
a commander (as in "Amiral-Bahr." COM
mander of the seal. The early English
form was "Amiral' and is still preserved
as such by the French.
The title captain is not a naval but
military one. Originally the real captain
of the ship was master" A military
officer was placed on board though he
knew nothing of nautical matters. Gradu-
ally his importance increased, while that
of the master diminished proportionately,
till at the present day the masters office
is becoming obsolete. Commodore comes
from the Spanish Commentator"
The title of lieutenant is borrowed di-
rectly from the French, and is meant as
a place holder or one who took the place
OF the captain when absent In former
DAYS there were no cadets, but Volun-
teers but with the gradual advance of
pollteness the term cadet was appropriated
from the French.
"Boatswain' is derived from the Saxon
"swein," servant. The term quarter
master, as used in both the army and
navy appears to be confusing and anoma-
lous. In the army ID is the title Of cons
missioned officer who performs important
and responsible duties In the navy he is
simply a warrant officer, directing subor-
dinate duties. In old ships and in olden
times his position was a more important
one, so. much so that he was considered
10 be the fourth part Of the MASTER
hence the term quartermaster.
The ships cook was once great man,
and there are instances on record Of his
being promoted for efficient prepara
lions of food. The ships steward was
originally the caterer.
The term, larboard and starboard come
from the Italian ''questa borda" and quella
borda." which by rapid delivery became
starboard and larboard, bHt owing 70 the
strong similarity Of sound they were
changed into starboard and port Natin
porto, 20 carry, the use of the terms in
the original form having been the cauge
Of many accidents.
Gangway has been handed down from
the days Of the ancient galley Of the Phoe-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
MASTERING IN OF THE MILITIA.
GEORGIA LEADS THE SOUTH IN
GETTING HER MEN IN CAMP.

ONLY Nine States in the Country
Ahead of Her in Getting Up the
OuOtn Called for by the. President.
Much of the Criticism Aimed at
GOV. Atkinson Looked Upon in
some quarters as for Political Eff
feet.
Atlanta. Ga, May 1S.-After all the
newspaper criticism. most of it made for
no,itical purposes, of the state authorities
for their slowness in getting up Georgia's
o,,ota for the volunteer army, Georgia
stands first in the list of Southern states
TO coniribute her share to the govern
ment
Not only IS Georgia the first Southern
state to have her volunteers mustered in.
but she is tenth in the list of the whole
United States, and except for a few hours
would stand nearer the top than this, as
several other states were mustered in or
the same day, the department. being ad-
v.sed lust a little ahead of our official re-
port
Congressman Adamson to-day telegraph
ed GOV. Atkinson, in reply TO query from
their volunteers have been mustered in is
as follows: California, Wisconsin, Indiana,
pennsylvania, New Jersey West Virginia,
Idaho Colorado, Oregon and Georgia.
The Governor was naturally very much
pleased,a at this information, as he has been
subjected to persistent criticism on ac-
count of the plans he adopted for the rails
ing of the states quota, the complaint of
the newspapers being that he was allow
ing his desire to play politics in the nam
ing of officers to interfere and delay the
raising of volunteers.
lust here it might be stated that the most
of this criticism has come from those who
believed that shaft leveled at Gov. At
knson would make a political wound upon
Judge Spencer Atkiuson's gubernatorial
boom, because he is the Governors friend
But since it is results that count it is
likely Judge Atkinson's friends now think
these shafts will prove boomerangs to
those who sent them.
In consequence of the promptness with
which Georgia has responded, her troops
are to be given opportunity to go TO the
front at once. Col Browns regiment hav.
ing been ordered 90 Tampa and Col. Law
TONS with the batteries oft Capt. Walker
and Capt. Bradley to Tybee
The evacuation of Camp Northen will
be commenced at once, arrangements fcl
transporta ton having already been made
Thus while the volunteers of other
states are being disciplined at Chickam III.
ga the Georglans will be at the front in
active service.
Col. Brown ana Maj Kendrick of hi:
regiment come up from Griffin and held
a conference about the arms to be used
He needs $50 more Springfelds to equiv
his regiment. There are altogether in the
hands of the state militia only 1,1150 lev
Springhelds, and all told of the late mode
1900
The department has decided to use
half the guns now in the hands of the
militia for thirty days, and after the con-
ference of the regimental commanders, tc
be held here tomorrow, orders will be is
sued for the immediate shipment of these
arms to Griffin. None but the new mode
Springfelds are to be used TO supply the
volunteers. When these are all called il
the old models will be reapportioned
among the militia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
HAWAII NOT TO BE NEUTRAL.
VIII Do All She Can to Help the
United States.

states.
Honolulu, May 10. via San Francisco.
May 1s.-The Hawaiian government will
not proclaim neutrality.
This stand is taken on account of exist
ing relations between the United States
and Hawaii
The executive considers that proelama-
ton of neutrality would be a breach of
good faith.
The government made known its position
yesterday at a secret. session of the SEN
ate.
II is understood the senator's favored the
stand taken by President Dole.
Another important matter considered
at the session was the occupation bill,
which, if ratified by the Senate, win al
low the United States to raise the Ameri-
can flag over the island and use the same
as a base of supplies. This measure is
said to have been prepared with the kno,Vl-
edge of the members of Senate committee
on foreign affairs, and has had the ap-
prevail of President Mckinley. This bill
was received by the Hawaiian govern
ment short time ago and has had the
careful attention of President Dole and
his cabinet
When the bill is given to the Senate
that body will ratify il at once; on this
point there does not seem to be any doubt
1t was extensively reported in the bust
ness community on the 18th that Spain.
through agents here, was buying all the
coal to be had in this island. The consul
for Spain denied this. and said there was
not a word of truth in it.
That "a aOaI ia m inc iS Imminent tbare nar,
be hardly any doubt
United States Consul General Haywood
has been watching the situation closely
and has strongly fortified Americas posi-
ton. He has $500 tons of coal for this
port. In less than a month the United
States will have 7,lOO tons of coal at this
port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
MERRITT MAY NOT Go.
wants 1900 Regulars Under Him If
He Goes to Manila.

wants 1900 Regulars Under Him If
He Goes to Manila.
New York, May 1.-THE Tribune to-mor-
row will say
Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt may not go
to the Philippine Islands in command of
the troops to be sent to the assistance Of
Rear Admiral Dewey and to take charge
OF the territory when appointed as militia
ny governor. In an interview last night,
Gen. Merritt said: i may not go to the
philippines at all. 1t is proposed to give
me 1000 men, only 1000 of them regulars,
and the rest volunteers and those from
me Northwest, who have had little OPP
portunity for training and discipline.
nave asked the department for at
ieast 1900 more regular troops for they
VIII be required. There will be no oppor-
tuniiy TO train the volunteer forces before
they start or after they get to Manila
want enough disciplined troops 50 that
ible
How can the Charleston start If there
are no men ready? Gen. Otis may be
wiling 10 80 on without four more regi-
men's of regular troops and take only
lo0O trained, with 1900 undisciplined
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
FILLING UP oH1cAMAUGA.
Volunteers Pouring in and s,5O5 Al
ready in Cnmp.

Volunteers Pouring in and S,505 Al
ready in Camp.
Chickamauga National Park, May 16.-
flied at the. dispatch with which the vol
unteer army is being concentrated.
Within forty-eight hours from the time
the order was issued for the mobilization
of state troops already mustered into the
regular service at this point, $500 men, rep
resenting six great states, have reported
to Maj. Gen. Brooke here.
The soldiers have been moved not only
rapidly, but without delay or accident of
any kind. Gen. Brooke has already re-
vic wed the majority of the companies,
and is gratified at the splendid appearance
Of the men.
The Third Illinois Infantry arrived at
Chattanooga in three section, and did not
reach this point to report to Gen. Brooke
until o'clock in the afternoon. The reg
inent is composed of twelve companies,
l027 men aud officers.
The Fourth Iowa, Infantry, reached the
park at noon. The regiment is composed
Of twelve companies, 1,O30 men and Of
tcers.
The Fifth Illinois Infantry also reached
the park at noon. The regiment has
twelve companies, LIS men and officers:
The One Hundred and Fifty-seventh In
diana Infantry arrived at this point at 6
O'clock. Eleven hundred men and officers
comprise the regiment.
The Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry
reached the Park about o'clock. The
regiment has only eight companies, 700
men and officers
The Twenty-slxth and Twenty-seventh
Indiana batteries from Indianapolis, end
fort Wayne. of 125 men each, arrived at
ocioek tonight and will remain in their
cars over night. They will be equipped
here
Maj. Gen. Brooke to-day issued his first
general order looking to the re-organiza-
Non of the volunteer army. This order
assigns Maj. Gen. James Fl. Wilson of
delaware, to command the First Infan-
Try division Of the provisional army corps,
10 he composed Of three brigades of four
regiments each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
HE DIED A PARTISAN.
A Kansas Mans Tombstone to Benz
DenunciatiOns of the Democrats.


From the New York Times
Topeka, Kan, May IN. Grigsby. a
prominent Republican Of Harper county,
went to his grave hating the Democratic
party. That hatred was so intense that
he stipulated I'm his win that these lines
should be chiseled on his tombstone
Through this Inscription | wish to enter
my dying protest against what is called the
Democratic party. I have watched IL
closely since the days Of Jackson, and
know that all sisfortunes of our nation
have come through this so-called Demo-
cratic party. Therefore, beware OF this
party"
To be certain that his wishes were car
ried out he also provided in his will that
his children and grandchildren should not
inherit his property unless the above in
scription was placed upon his tombstone.
In accordance Herewith fine monument
has been placed over the grave Of the iaio
Mr. Grigsby, in the Attica cemetery. He
was IS years Of age
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
NOT RETURNED TO MARTINIQUE.
Spanish Fighting Vessels Not Visible
From the Island.

Copyright $685. by the Associated Press.
St. Pierre, Island of Martinique, May Is.
Nothing has been seen or heard of the
Spanish fleet to-day up to a late hour this
evening.
1t may be lying off the island or may
have gone north.
The Spanish ambulance ship Alicante is
still at Fort de France. She is being
painted white.
The torpedo boat destroyer Terror en-
deavored to coal from the Alicante, but the
authorities interfered and refused her per-
mission.
Her boiler tubes and propeller are disa-
bled, and there is no money to pay for the
necessary repairs.
There are reports that a Spanish man-of-
war is lying I'm the Dominican channel,
northward of Martinique
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
> VISITS CHINA's EMPEROR.
The Ruler Very Nervous on Meeting
Prince Henry.

The RuIer very NERVOUS on NeetIhS
Prince Henry.
Pekin, May 1.-THE visit of Prince Henry
of Prussia yesterday to the Emperor Of
China was great event in the history of
Pekin.
The Emperor was nervous and his hand
was trembling as he shook hands with the
prince, who offered him a present of some
magnificent porcelain.
Later, the Prince returned to the audi
euce hall, where the Emperor returned his
visit, bringing with him most beautiful
and valuable presents of vases of jade and
cloisonne ware, and two fans painted by
the Dowager Empress herself.
After a private conversation, lasting a
considerable time, the Prince left the
palace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
MONEY NEEDS OF THE NAVY.
An Estimate for an Appropriation of
S33.OOD, 900 Sent In.

Washington, May 1.-THE Secretary OF
the Navy sent to the House to-day an es-
innate for an appropriation of 100000 in
round numbers to cover the war expendi-
lures of the navy for the first six months
of The next fiscal year.
This is supplemental to the estimates
heretofore received, and is expected to
cover one-half of all the expenditures the
war will impose on the naval service next
wear.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
ALL WANT CRISIS ENDED.

No One Seems Over Anxious to Enter
New Cabinet.
Madrid, May 16, 1O:SO p. m.-Marquie
Vega d'Armijo, president of the chamber,
has advised Senior Sagasta to end the
crisis as quickly as possible.
Senior Montero Rios. president of the
Senate, has offered his support, but does
not desire to enter the new cabinet
Senior Gamazo, who is ill. also declines
to enter the cabinet, but he promises to
support any ministry organized by Senior
Sagasta.
The general impression is that the cabin
ct crisis will be protracted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
GoVERNORSHTP OF TEXAS.

Attorney General Crane Withdraws
From the Race.
Houston, Tex, May 16.-Attoruey Gener-
al M. NJ Crane, one of the leading candi-
dates for the Democratic nomination for
governor, created a sensation tonight by
withdrawing from the race.
This leaves Congressman Sayers, the
leading candidate and his victory seems
assured. The Democratic nomination is
equivalent to election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17

ones. but I am not. I do not propose to
80 without a force that is suitable 10 my
rank. do not expect anything will be
done in the matter until il is certain what
am 10 have for the purpose of the ex-
petition"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
CAN'T BIZ AT MARTINIauE.
spanish ships Reported There Not
Ready for Sea.

London, May 17.-The Daily Mail says
this morning: According to the most
trustworthy information the Spanish
cruisers Cardinal Cisneros, Princess de As
turlas and Catalina are not yet ready for
sea, and. therefore, cannot have arrived
al Martinique"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
BAPTIST ANNIVERSARY.
National Celebration Now in Prog
ress at Rochester.

ress at rochester.
Rochester N. Y, May 1.-THE national
celebration of the Baptist anniversary has
begun in the Second Baptist Church of
this city, prominent Baptists from all over
the country being present.
The anniversary meeting of the Home
Missionary Society was held to-day.
The report of the treasurer. Miss M. G.
Burdette, showed the finances of the So
ciety to be in the best condition in its his
tory.
A memorial of the members who have
died during the past year was read by
Mrs. A H. Barber of Chicago.
Officers were elected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
SPANS RESERVE FLEET.

The Vessels Composing 1t to Be
Ready for Sea This Week.
Madrid, May II, 2 a. ma dispatch from
Cadiz TO Ell Heraldo de Madrid says the
port authorities at Cadiz announce that
the reserve fleet, composed of the first
class battleshp Pelayo, the armored cruis
ers Emperador, Carlos V, and Alfonso
XIII, the newly equipped cruisers Re
pido and Patrla, with the torpedo destroy
ers Aldaz and Procerpina will be ready
for sea this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17

ALBERT, dear, while looking through
some Of your old clothes, ! made such a
lucky find that / ordered a new dress
on the strength of it," What was 1t.
dear?" Half a dozen checks that had
never even been written on.--Brooklyn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17

Norfolk, Va, May 16.-The Amerias did
not leave the navy yard to-day, and is
taking on stores. The force of watchmen
has been doubled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
JAPAN TO PROTEST..

Seeks Russia's Assistance Against Us
in Philippines.
London, May IA special to the Daily
Telegraph, from st. Petersburg. says:
Japan intends to protest vigorously
against America Selling the Philippines.
She has already sought the assistance of
Russia. 1t is believed chat France and
Germany will support Japan"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
VILLAMIL NOT AT CURACAO.
Nothing seen of His Ships Since They
Sailed From There.

Smiled From There.
Movements of Cervera's Squadron: Copy
right, 1898, by Associated Press.
Curacao, May 16.-The Spanish squadron
under Admiral Cervera, which left last
evening after the cruisers Vizcaya and In
fanta Maria Teresa had taken on about
700 tons of coal and a great quantity of
provisions, has not been sighted.
When the squadron disappeared it was
going westward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17

STATE OF GEORGIA.
the
hesoe is condition Of
sac o and he further sw that since last
know
that the said bank through
\ HOC.AN cash
4 me OF May
WAITER +. N. otaryP bic Chaahm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
KRUPP's GUNS ON SPANISH SHIPS.
German ArtiIIerists Secured TO Man
Them.

London May 1.-THE Paris correspond
ent of the Daily Mail says: "A number
of Spanish war vessels, which were re-
Gently destitute of armament, have been
supplied with Krupp guns. They have
also been supplied with all the necessa-
ries, including German artlllerists."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
MEMBERS OF NEW MINISTRY.
Three of the Most Important Port
fOIiOs Assigned.

London, May H. 6 a. ma dispatch TO
the Morning Leader from Madrid says:
The new ministers will be Senior Ro-
nero Giron, minister of foreign affairs;
Senior Aunon, minister of marine, and Duke
of Almodovar, minister of public works.
The remainder will form a makeshift I'M
til the budget has been carried"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-17
GEORGIA STEAM LAUNDRY.

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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
TIE STATE SHOULD ADOPT IT.

The Australian ballot was tested in
Atlanta during the recent municipal
primary in that city, and proved a sue
cess. Selecting ones ticket in private
and voting it without interference ex>
plains the system in nutshell, and
with honest and conscientious men to
superinUend the polls it would be a
vast improvement over our present
method of holding elections. An
other feature which also commends it
to every fair-minded man is that it
to very great extent does away with
the buying and selling of votes.
Speaking Of the experiment made in
the Atanta primary with this system
of voting the Journal of that city
says:
"The people of Atlanta had an OBJ
portunity in yesterdays primary to
observe the working of the Australian
ballot system, and it has received their
hearty commentator. With the safe
guard of bipartisan managers and
clerks it would be almost an ideal
method of holding elections. Where
the voter prepares his ballot in priya-
cy, away from the influence and i'm
poFtunity of political heelers, a true
expression of the people is secured.
ut is fortunate that the atten-
ton of the people of Georgia has been
generally directed to this primary and
to the method of balloting used, and it
IS probable that the object lesson
which has been given will lead to the
adoption of the Australian ballot
throughout the state
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
BIG FIRE BLAKELY.
Four stores and Their Contents Completely
DESTROYED.

BLAKELY, GA, Oct. u. "A ire was
discovered at $3.50 this morning in the
dry goods and clothing store of sam
Stein The flames spread rapidly to the
stores of r. w. Davis. Isaac stein and
Mrs. r. G. Smith, winch were compJeta-
ly burned down without saving dol
lars worth of goods
r. W. Davis loss was stock Of drv
goods, shoes and cents FURNISHING Goods
valued at $4,000, with $4,000 insurance
Sam STEMS lass was stock of drv Goods
and clothing valued at $4,000. No in
surauce. Isaac STEMS loss was stool,
Of dry goods valued at $12, 1000, with ~ :
0C0 insurance, Mrs. r. G. Smith lost a
stock Of millinery valued at 1000 Win
$500 insurance. r. Q. Smith los5 two
Otick stores valued at 81 800 with 81 600
insurance. Q. NJ. Deal lost two brick
stores valued at $1,000 with $500 in,
surance.
q. g. Smiths stock was damaged to
the extent of about 500, as was Tyev &
Perryman's, 10y the removal of the goods
from The stores. The origin of the fire
is unknown
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
MAI. FRANK GORDON MISSING.
ais Military Record Not One to Re-
FrOud of.

dis Mi tary Record Not One to Re
Froud of.
Major Frank Gordon's military career
Indicates that he is an unworthy son Of d
worthy sire.
Major Gordon was given a commission
in TIE volunteer army because he is the
son Of General John B. Gordon, and was
supposed 10 inherit some OF his fa thers
military and soldierly qualities, He has
been in trouble almost from the day Of
his commission and has caused bis Ie}a-
tives and friends no end of anxiety, He
was threatened with a court martial
while at Santiago, bu: was afterwards
allowed to resign. His resignation was
promptly accepted and he came home
few days ago on one Of the government
transports.
A New. York paper prints the follow
ing: "Tbe police have sent out gen
eral alarm for Major Frank Gordon of
the Third United States volunteers. Who
has mysteriously disappeared. He had
been ABOARD a ship at pier 81, East river,
| Brooklyn, and he left there yesterday.
lie was last seen by brother officer late
in the day. He is 40 years old -
l. has since been learned that Major
Gogdon is N New York City
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-10-19
GEORGIA'S RECENT VOTE.
Returns in from All Counties Except Fan-
min and Coffee.

Ret1rns in from All Counties Except Fans
min and Coffee.
With the exception of returns from
Coffee ANA Fannln counties, the official
vote of the state in the recent election
has reched the secretary OF states Office
and all but the vote for governor has
been tabuated.
The returns Of the gubernatorial vote
are in sealed envelopes addressed to the
president of the senate, and will be open
Ell when the legislature meets. The re-
turns shows the majorities of the state
louse Ulcers to be as follows: j. NJ Z.
Terrell 69,202, 0. B. Stevens 80, 143,
William A. Wright SO. 142, W. j. peer
G9,028, Phillip Cook, 68, $40, J.. S. Tul-
ner 68,635, G. r. Glenn 81 GAG. Colonel
Caudter's majority will be some .hiag
over 10000, the largest of all the candi-
dates