Seattle Swarms the USS Monterey

The United States steamer Monterey, lying at anchor in a conspicuous place in the harbor, was the center of attraction for a constant stream of visitors yesterday. As early as 8:30 o'clock, two hours before visitors are expected, the boats began to swarm around the white monitor, and all day long the smooth sea was covered with rowboats, yachts and small steamers carrying passengers to inspect both the exterior and interior of the vessel. Throughout the day a constant stream of men and women was passing through the ship, every part of which was open to inspection. Members of the crew took pleasure in piloting the spectators through the passages and explaining the machinery. The women seemed to have as much curiosity to see the machinery of the big guns as the men, and a number of them yesterday ascended the narrow ladder through the small aperture into the barbette. There was some curiosity expressed as to how they would make the retreat gracefully, but this question did not bother the ladies at all. They apparently did not even think of it, for they did not retreat but emerged sailor-like through the skylight in the top of the turret.