The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-04

me home which the nation has pre-
scented to Admiral Dewey and in which
be is now established is a comfortable
mansion situated in the most fashionable
section of Washington. 1t was pur
chased by the committee in charge Of
the popular subscriptions for $4,000 aft
er the admiral had signified that this par
| ticular house would suit him admirably
In his frank, wholesome way he has
! said that he is much pleased with his
home and expects to enjoy life in it.
Admiral Dewey's address is 1747
Rhode Island avenue. He has for neigh
bors many old friends. High officials OF
the army and navy, diplomats. jurists
and other people of note live near him,
Farragut square is but two blocks dis
tant, and just beyond are the Army and
Navy and Metropolitan clubs. The navy
department is not more than ten min
utes' walk distant.
When the admiral took possession the
other day, he found the house fully fur
nished. The committee had used the
surplus of the fund for this purpose.
The house itself is Of brick with brown
stone trimmings and was built IL years
ago by James g. Fitch. Within a square
is Secretary Roots home. Around the
r in Connecticut avenue, are the
British and Italian embassies and the
Brazilian legation.
But what gratifes Admiral Dewey as
much as any other one thing in connec-
ton with his new home is its proximity
to the Metropolitan club.
The club has always been the favorite
lounging place for the admiral when IN
Washington, and today, after his long
cruise, his exciting experiences in the
Philippines and the trying episodes OF
his glorious home coming, the quiet Of
club life will be appreciated by him more
than ever.
There is one thing that was at first
rather regarded as a drawback about the
selection of the hous as a home for the
admiral. There was no stable. But it
is understood that Admiral Dewey has
made arrangements to purchase a build
ing belonging to an adjoining house suit
able for this purpose. This building can
be secured for a moderate sum, and it is
quite sufficient In dimensions to accom-
modate the modest outfit of horses and
carriages that the admiral viii need for
his personal use.
The house is of modern architecture
and arrangement both inside and out.
The outlook from the bay windows is
particularly attractive. A wide plaza is
Immediately in front of the residence, a
public park being on the left and the inn
posing Connecticut avenue on the right.
A high terrace leads to the front door,
and an ample pack yard, filed with
grass and shrubbery, makes a pleasing
view at the rear. The house is the sec
ond from Connecticut avenue.
Rear Admiral Walker, Chief Justice
White, Rear Admiral ppshur, Paymas-
ter General Bates, the widow of General
Phil Sheridan and other well known So
ciety people live in the immediate neigh
borhood.
The home is furnished In rich and
tasteful style. An unusually wide hall
way leads from the front door and ex-
tends clear to the rear of the building.
The first floor is divided into three large
apartments OF equal size. The drawing
room Is first, then the library, with the
dining room at the enc. As the doors
from one room to the other are
very large, there being practically 40 dir
visions except a couple of pillars, the eff
feet IS much like a long saloon.
A feature Of the library Is q broad
panel Of stained glass Of beautiful and
colors which extends the entire
of the upper end Of one side. An
arrangement OF electric lights about the
illumines this room, which is fur
nished in old oak.
The dining room Is bright and cheer
ful, two windows opening from it. Al
dining set Of table, is chairs and buffet.
all Of mahogany, forms the main furnish-l
ings for this room. Twenty people CAM
be accommodated without trouble.
There are 4 number Of fine oil naintin1a
inc engraylngS on the wan, Wnlr9 Iancy
vases, bronzes and statuary are
supplied in luxurious p~rofusion.
The stairway leading to the second door
Is handsome and striking. A high oak
paneling is employed Ia the hall and
stairway, and the walls above It are COW
rred with lincfusta Walton decoration,
at intervals with gilt 1eur-delis.
Above the stairway Is a. elaborate open
1esign decoration of massive DIX. The
Ilceping chambers d. TIE 6ec6nd ana
Ehird 6ook1 ~ fQfnj96ed with ~ 41ro&