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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-29

Yesterday was indeed busy day for the
Presidential party. In the morning Mr..
Harrison held brief levee for the benefit Of
the city clergy; an hour later he and a num-
Der of his party enjoyed a trip on the City
Of Puebla; the launch Of the Monterey was
witnessed in the afternoon, and then, after
needed rest and refGeSbment, came the
crowning glories of the day in the brilliant
banquet and reception at Senator StanfOrd's
city residence.
Shortly after o'clock the tug Monarch OF
the red stack line dropped down to the end
Of WGshington-street Wharf, where shortly
afterward, under the impression she was an
excursion steamer, many anxious people
gathered in the hope of being able to secure
place on deck. The gangway however,
was barred to all but favored few by
Joseph B. Crockett, supported by half a
dozen policemen, who kept an eye on the
crowd and saw that none but the invited
forced their way on board.
The deck was quickly occupied by dstin-
guished gathering of ladies and gentlemen,
among whom Adjutant-GaneFal Allen was
prominent in all the panoDiy of war. In a
short time a little party of five were seen
vending their way down the dock, and
those on the lookout deserted Mrs. President
Harrison escorted by Governor Markham,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Har-
risOn and bright little miss.
z Mr.. Crockett received the party hat in
hand, the police saluted and the next mo-
ment the distinguished arrivals stepped on
board the boat.
Instantly the gangway was hauled ashore,
the lines cast off, the big tug headed for the
Union Iron Works, and not half dozen Of
the crowd on the dock had the least idea
that the wife of the Chief Executive had
passed before their yes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-29

were not interrogatory. He inquired Of Colonel
Mendell as to the character OF the Notifications
al Fort Winfield Scott, 10 which the Chief of the
Engineer Corps OF the Pacific replied thaI, while
once embracing all the defenSeS known 10 milf
tary science, these had served their day. and
are now replaced by more recent inventions and
contriyauceS. The President listened apprOv-
ingly as Colonel MeGdell explained the recent
appropriations. aud the plans for the fortiicJ-
ltons on the Preside hills ana on the shore of
Marin County.
Until abouI 1 O'Clock the President remained
almost constantly Ia the same position on the
bridge, his slUuclI haT pulled well down over bis
lace ana his coat collar turned up He leaned
against HE deck-rail In an attitude OF comfort
aud glanced over tie rippliug waters. smiling The
Keen sea breeze with an air OF thorough enjoy
ment
His outing was enjoyable and without doubt
quite 10 his taste. the iestful character OF the
entertainment sending bright look 10 his eyes
ana ifesher color to his cheek Than he has dis
played at any Pre- viOus time during the period of
his visit IN San Francisco.
NO FOOD FOR THE FISHES.
The steamship did not proceed outside the
heads, al t6e express wish of the President, but
when opposite Point Bonita, where the Incoming
Australian steamer Zealandia was passed tie
luebll PUT about and returned along the Marin
shore, through RaccoOn StralTs ana on 10 Red
Rock al Tie entrance of San Pablo Bay. Owing
to the head wind, the steamer cOnid not 90 un 10
Mare Island, but cruised several times around
Angel Island, where a salute was fired by the
garrison, composed OF four companies OF the
First Infantry.
When passing Point TlburOn The signal bell OF
the san Francisco and North Pacific Railroad
rang cut welcome the residents greeting the
Presldential party with general waving OF
handkerchiefs. Continuing, the Pueba passed
the steamer emma On quaranline), aud tie lat
ter vessel gracefully dipped her cOlOrs, all these
cOCrtesies being fttingy acknowledged by the
Pueba.
During the entire morning all the members OF
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-29
THE MONTEREY Af1oAr-BAzoo OF sya1A WHISTLES

Brooks. and the little craft backei slowly out
from Clay-street Wharf ana headed for the
Union Iron Works-that Mecca OF a day, toward
which two.thirds of San Francisco were travel
ing or wishing to do so.
There was a stiff breeze blowing from the
southwest-a little too stiff. In fact, for comfort
on the upper deck-but with this tritling excep-
lion the day was all that could be desired. The
water front was in holiday attire and the ship
ping along the wharYes radiant in all the varied
hues of color.
few minutes ride took the party down past
the Pacific Mail DocHs and into Mission Bay-a
little haf Dor much too small for the acc0mmoda-
ton of the many steamers, tugs and vessels of
all descriptions that crowded lt yesterday after
noon.
SOMEWHAT HETEROGENEOUS.
They came from all directions, and each car
ried an eager crowd. here were small fishing
boats and men- Of-war, schooners and ferry ybOats,
whitehall boats and steam launches, racing
shells and lumber scOws, tugs and ocean steam
ers, yachts and naphtha launches. RATS aud
GAUGES, in fact every conceivable kind OF craft
that fi0ated
1t was pretty picture, and one not soon TO be
forgotten. The vivid green OF the sloping hills
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-29

tlon Of the Union Iron Works. The others were
stationed on the neighbOring DOCKS and along
the shore line. while even the roofs Of the houses
IN the vicinity were literally covered with peo-
pie. In addition to this, boats of every descrIp-
tion-steam, sail and row boats-were hove to In
Mission Bay, and all loaded to the guards.
THE LAUNCHING STAND.
At the bow OF the boat stand for the Presi-
Dental party had been erected, and this was
covered with red, white and blue bunting and
decke with flowers from end TO end. From this
platform the vessel vas to be launched, aud IN
the center OF the floor OF the stand was placed q
table, with seat beside IL for the President, SO
that lie might sit facing the ship aud have an un-
obstructed view Of the ship as she went down the
ways. At one end was place reserved for Mrs.
Harrison, while at the other end facing her
WAS 10 sit Miss Kate Gum, the daughter Of J.
UB. Gum, Secretary OF the Union Iron Works.
In front OF each lady and within easy reach was
an electric button. That In front Of Mrs. Harri-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-29
A PRIVATE DINNER.
The President Entertained by
Senator and Mrs. Stanford.
After Dinner He Holds Brilliant Levee-The
Four Hundred Represented-Exquisits
Toilets = Decorations.

The entertainment Of the President and Mrs.
Harrison with their distinguished travelling
party was continued In the evening at the STAN
ford residence. on the southwest corner of Cali
fornia and Powell streets.
Here the senior Senator for California and Mrs.
Stanford gave perfectly appointed dinner in their
honor. Afterward the elegant residence, which,
In itself a wonderful treasure-house Of works
of art, had been elaboratey decorated, was
thrown open for reception limited TO 500
guests.
The entire entertainment was particularly In.
teresring as being probably the only quasi-pri.
yate social courtesy accepted by the President
during his stay. An immense outlay, such as
could be sustained by few private fortunes, was
represented by the elaboration or the minutiae
entering into the sum total OF dinner and recep-
tiOn. IL was princely entertainment, and those
who participated In it are not likely to soon for.
get its ma On ihcence.
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tions per minute, the collective indicated horse.
power OF the propelIng engines, air pumps and
circulating engines is 5400.
1here are two siDgle-euded steel boilers IL
ieet z Inches In diameter by 10 feet inches
long, designed for working pressure OF 160
pounds, with the furnaces each feet inches In
diameter. There are four tubular or sectional
Dollers In addition to the above, all designed for
a pressure Of 160 pounds.
mere Is no armor on the vessel as yet exeepi
on the deck. When completed the water-lne
Delt OF vertical steel armor will extend the entire
length OF The vessel from two feet four inches
ABOVE the cruising load water line TO two feet be-
low 1t. For length OF about 119 feet Extending
over engines, boilers and magaZnes) the belt
armor VIII lave thickness OF sixteen inches
Ifom top OF armor TO SIX inches above the cruis-
ing load water line, thence tapering TO six inches
at lhe water shelf. Tie planting back OF lhe
arInor Is in two thcknesses OF steel OF twenty
pounds to the square foot. The backing of The
belt armor is about eight inches thick, OF the
DafDettes eight inches, and Of the coming towers
seven Inches. all OF best yellow pine.
Ihe armored deck is In place and complete. 1t
IS ihlee inches thick over the greater part OF the
surface. Ii consists Of 0ne-inch steel plates over
an ON top OF Ihe beams. over that from the stem
10 little abaft the after turreJ two-lnch plaing
Is lala, then 10 the stern one.inch plating. On
top oil this will be laid three-nch teak decking.
HER BATTERIES.
Her armament Will consist OF two 12-inch and
TWO 1o.inch Dreech-lOading rifles, and six g.