Evening journal., 1898-08-01
TEXAS AT NEW YORK
First of Simpsons Ships to
Come North.
HER DECKS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
Goes 60 the Navy Yard For Repairs Err =
thusiastio Greeting to the Battle.
ship-shs WIN Soon Be on
the Warpath Again.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1T became
known yesterday morning that the
United States battleship Texas had ar
rived in New York harbor and anchored
off Tompkinsville, and there was much
excitement and enthusiasm displayed
on the waters OF the inner bay. Throngs
Of people hurried by ferryboat and tug
to catch a glimpse Of the vessel which
had done such brilliant and honorable
service Off the coast of Cuba. The ves-
sci finally went to the navy yard, where
she will be docked.
In the destruction Ge Cervera's fleet
the Texas played a most important part,
and It was during that memorable ac-
tion that the battleship sustained the
Injuries which necessitated her return
to this city for repairs. To her own pro-
digious powers. however. gather than to
the efforts Of the enemy hre due those
slight injuries which she has received.
In order to more effectively smash the
Spanish squadron her IL inch turret
guns were swung around and fired
across her decks. In this manner her
deck was splintered and sprung and
minor injuries sustained making an
overhauling in drydock desirable.
The Texas entered the Narrows at
o'clock yesterday morning. Her appear
ance was greeted by loud blasts blown
from the whistles OF all the steamships
In sight. There was no trace observable
In her appearance TO indicate the for
midable work which sG had been
through. Not spot or blemlsh appear
ed upon her sides. except just at the
water line. where a few patches Of white
were visible. her war paint having
washed Off.
The officers and jack tars on deck
We're all dressed in uniforms of white
canvas. Their bronze faces wore happy
smiles as they surveyed the familiar
landmarks.
Hardly had the Texas dropped her
anchor at Tompkinsville when she was
surrounded by all manner Of craft car
rying enthusiastic visitors. but nobody
was permitted TO board the battleship
big excursion party from Newark
was among the first arrivals. 1t came
aboard the steamboat Hazel Kirke.
When it arrived under the shadow Of
the Texas, a quartet party aboard sang
THE Star Spangled Banner" and many
OF the sailors aboard the Texas heartily
Joined In. Then came stentorian cries
Of What's the matter with the Texas p"
A'AADNtA b9 ADAlAlS "a tAtEIlllB.
The crowded Staten Island ferryboats
all dipped their flags in salutation and
all the steamers in the vicinity blew
their whistles as II they could never
tire
It was Just 11:1O o'clock whom the
Texas weighed anchor and commenced
30 slowly steam up tho bay. bound for
the navy yard.
Her progress was one succession Of
ovations rendered by vessels of every
description which she met Whistles
footed and flags dipped Crowds cheered
and the sailors aboard the battleship
yelled themselves hoarse in reply
While at Stapleton a little fellow went
alongside with Sunday newspapers. He
was presented with a most interesting
relic Of the fight Off Santiago. One Of
the sailors gave him a typewriting ma
chine which had been found smashed
and broken up aboard the wreck Of the
Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa.