The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-13

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and the seven thousand employees Of the
plant were added to the already enormous
crowd OF spectators which was gathered
around the ways upon which the latest
addition to Americas navy lay. The
visitors had come from Maryland. Wash
ington and from ali parts Of Virginia.
Governor Smith and staff, of Mary
! land. the christening party and nearly
six hundred prominent Marylanders came
down from Baltimore this morning on
the steamers Augusta and Tennessee. Tbs
steamer Newport News came down from
Washington with a party Of naval officers
and several hundred Washington people,
Both the washington and Baltimore par
ties returned tonight.
Governor Montague came down over the
Chesapeake and Ohio. with number
OF we'll known Richmonders. He was not
accompanied BY his staff. He returned to
Richmond tonight.
& 5s THE CHRISTENING.
The fair sponsor, with her father, &C.
companied by the christening party. was
driven into the yard. and. after an open-
Ing had been made In tho human sea,
was lead to the christening stand by
Mr. Calvin b. Orcutt, president OF the
Newport News shibbuildng and Dry
dock Company. As the party assembled the
stairway, deafening cheer went up from
the crowd and as Miss Waters took her
place against the railing OF the stand, a
few feet from the great steel wall which
rose above her, the spectators almost
went wild. The sponsor received the.
greeting with quiet dignity and seemed
to be intensely interested In what was
going on around her, She was hand
somely gowned and carried a magnificent
bouquet.
For an hour large force Of workmen,
under the supervision OF Mr.. v. y,
Doughty, superintendent OF hull construc.
ton, had been completing the final prepa-
rations for the launching. The shores
lone white oak wedges, were being steadi-
~ driven home, raising the massive hull
from the ground ways upon which the
keel was laid to the sliding ways or
cradle on which 1t was expected to mate
its first voyage.
Almost before the ship was moving the
sponsor swung the bottle against the re.
ceding bow, crying: II chrIsten thee
Maryland"
THE LUNCHEON.
AS soon as It was possible to get through
the crowd, the christening party and the
other guests of the tshipyard company
were taken aboard the Norfolk and Wash-
jngton steamer Newport News. on which
they proceeded to Old Point where an
elaborate post launching banquet was
held at the Chanberlin Hotel. after the
custom OF the Newport News shipbuild-
Ing and Dry Dock Company,
The banquet at the Chalnberlin was an
elaborate affair. President Orcutt, Of
Newport News shipbuildlng and Dry Dock
Company, presided as toast master. The
big ball room OF the hotel, in which the
banquet was held. was gayly decorated
with the Orole colors. American flag and
bunting. Il
THE ToAsTs.
The toasts and speakers follow; The
President Of United States, Thomas Sta.
pies Martin, Virginia.
The Navy. Charles Fl, Darling, assist
ant secretary Of Navy,
Virginia, the hostess, Governor Andrew
jackson Montague, Virginia
Maryland, H!Y People our Welcome
Guests, Governor Smith. Maryland.
The Merchant Marine, General Felix
ANGUS. editor Of the Baltimore American.
Tho Fair Sponsor. state Senator Robin,
son, Maryland. mi
In responding 10 his toast. Senator Mar
tin said that while he differed from the
President on many political questions, he
believed he measured IN to hs great
responsibilities and gave him credit for
acl|ty. patE'ousn' ana honesty Of pur-
pose,
TWO GOVERNORS.
Governor Montague welcomed the yisi.
tors heartily, saying that Virginia and
Maryland had stood together since the
revolutionary days and would continue to
stand together, He declared TINT tho
American nag was the uniAcatlon of ali
the Powers and hopes Of the American
Governor Smith, In speaking Of the
brotherly feeling which exists between the
States, said. "We may he divided by
territorial lines. but the hearts Of NARY
landers and VIrglnians beat In unison.
where the interest Of Maryland and Vir-
etnia are concerned"
He paid a glowing tribute to the naval
heroes of his State, speaking especially
nf Admiral buchanan, who founded tho
Naval Academy at Annapolis, and who
afterwards became an admiral In the Con-
saderate navy, and of Rear-Admlral Wing
no1d scott schley, the hero OF Santiago.
W Iiu Admiral schley's name was mon
t;o,oS the hall rang with cheers.
''"t'e THE NEW CRUISER.
mia Maryland Is sister shin Of the
U,aat virginia. which was launched here
,ava months ago. and they are two Of
~ liz powerful armored cruisers, SUI
.hnr,zed by the Fifty-slxth Congress, de-
s,sncd for great speed. coupled with
haavy fighting ability and great radius Of
ae Tha cruiser Maryland is 500 feet Oh the