The evening world., 1891-12-02

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afternoon from the yard OF the Cramp ship
Building Company In the presence of $4,000
people, including among whom were the
Secretaries Of the Navy, Treasury and Inte-
rior departments, United states senators,
congressman, high naval officials and repre-
sentative business and professional men from
all parts of the country.
Miss Helen Page, daughter OF j. seaver
Page, Secretary OF the Union League Club, Of
New York, broke the traditional bottle OF
wine upon the great steel ram Of tine cruiser
as she slid from her wooden cradle into the
Delaware River and christened her New York.
Through Secretary Trace, President Iiarri-
son ana the members OF his Cabinet were In
vited to be present. Invitations were also
sent to all the members OF the
United states Senate, the House OF
Representatives., Gov Hill and his stan
and Gov.-elect Flower, OF New York;
Gov Pattison, OF Pennsylvania; Mayor
Grant and the members OF the city govern
ment OF New York Mayor stuart and the
members OF the city government OF Philadel-
phia the naval attaches OF foreign govern
ments; navy officers and prominent citizens
all over the country. In all about 5000 invl-
tations werc's sent out.
President Harrison, Secretary Blaine, Secre-
tary Rusk, Gov. Hill, Gos.-elect Flower and
GOV Pattlson We're forced to decline the invi-
tation to be present owing to the pressure Of
business upon them.
All the preparations for the launch had
been made to-day, when two special trains
one from Washington and the other from
New York-having oh board distinguished
company from those cities, rolled into the
shipyard.
ON the train from Washington were secre-
tary OF the Navy Tracy, secretary OF the ILL.,
terior Noble, POstmaster-General Wana-
maker, Assistant secretary OF the Treasury
Gilkinson, United states Senators Maudor-
son, Frye and Hawley; the Naval Committee
OF the senate and House, headed by their
ChRirmen; senator Cameron ana Congress
man BOutclle, Admiral and Hrs. John &.
Walker, Lieut.. Charles .. Allibone, Licuten-
ant ana Mrs. Seaton schroeder, Lieut.. Frank
5; Denny, Chief knsineer 1f the Navy Mel;
vile, Commander and Mrs. W. b. Hon. Naval
Constructor Thomas E. Webb and captain
and Mrs. Y. V. McNair.
trains We're welcomed by sir. Charles Cramp,
President OF the Cralnp Ship Building Com
pany.
Two platforms had been erected, one di-
rectly beneath the bows Of the cruiser, and
the other on the adjoining wharf The
christening party, headed by Mr.. Cramp and
secretary Tracy, and about one hundred and
nifty specially invited guests, made their way
towards the stand beneath the bows OF the
cruiser.
The other stand was crowded with about
1000 people, and after those who had cards
had been admitted the gates OF The yard were
thrown open TO the public
After Secretary Tracy, Miss Page and the
places Constructor Lewis Nixon began TO
make preparations for the launch. The shor-
Ing that held the cruiser in place was
Mr. NlXoL gave II warning call to Miss Page,
the great steel hun trembled from stem u
stern and then began 10 move down the
Miss Page struck the gayly bcribboncd bottle
she held In her hand against the keel that
was slipping past her close above her head,
and as the wine flowed from the broken bottle
She cried al christen thee New York.
a shout went up from the crowd when they
saw the cruiser begin to move. Steam whis-
ties shrleked shrilly and handxcrchieIs, tags
aud hats were enthusiastically waved by thc
spectators. Faster and faster the vessel
rushed down the smoking ways. until, with n
plunge that sent wave surging over the
ncighboriny wharvcs, tho future pride Of the
navy slid into the river.
The impetus shot the crusier half way
across the river, then two anchors from her |
bow We're let go and she swung slowly around
with the tide.
After the New York had been launched
collation. was served in the mould-room OF
the yard.
Secretary Tracy, before returning to WASH |
ington, expressed himself as greatly pleased |
at the success attending the launch.
Inc lOph l'ldCc NJ 's.bO
Miss Helen clifford Page the fair priestess |
upon whom was conferred the honor OF
christening the great warship, was the CEN
tire or an enthusiastic throng OF New Workers |
and Brooklynltes In the Pennsylvania Rail- |
way Depot, Jersey CITY, this morning.
She Is n tall, graceful and beautiful young |
woman uf nineteen years. Her eyes sparkled |
ana her race glowcd with excitement.
Ever since ships were built they have re-
ceiycd their names from the lips II fair |
ladies', and those who cast their eyes upon |
Helen tlinord Page to-day felt that the |
words, Z" ChriSten thee New York." could |
not come from u better type OF the American |
maiden nor OF the wOmanly beauty OF New
York.
Miss Page was escorted by her father, ].
Seayer Page secretary OF the Union League
Club, and about them were 300 ladies' and
gentlemen OF the metropolitan district, all
bound for Philadelphia and the launching OF
the New York.
They left, cheering and receiving cheers
from the hundreds uf people waiting for other
trims, AT l. o'clock on special train, to be
conveyed from the Somerset station, on the
kensingIon branch, to cramps ship-yard by
coaches
The New York and Brooklyn party were In
charge OF II. II. Raymond, private secretary
70 BcnJamin y. Tracy, secretary of the Navy,
Secretary Tracy hdg issued no less than les
personal Invitations to be present at the IN