Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-12

toriety the modest naval officer, for whom
Spanish torpedoes had no terrors, seeks
safety in flight
This year Admiral Dewey has two resi-
dences in Washington, where the Star
spangled Banner will be flung to the
breeze on May Anniversary OF the
most momentous occasion of the Ad-
mirars career One Of these habitations
is. Of course, the $4,000 house which was
presepted to Admiral Dewey By the
American people after his return from the
Philippines. The other dwelling Is
handsome residence which was in the
possession of Mrs. Dewey prior to her
marriage to the Admiral.
The recent announcement In the news
naners that the Deweys had moved from
the house presented by a grateful people
to their other domicile In washington
did not mean that the Admiral Is perma-
nently deserting the attractive red prlck
building on Rhode Island avenue, whlch
came to him as testimonial from MS
fellow-citizens. Although the Deweys nave
decided. for reasons of their own, to re-
side for time, at least. In their other
property, 1t is the plan not to dsturD
the furnishings of the khode Island ave-
nue. homo to any great extent ana 10
leave there permanently most or the IN
teresting trophies Of the AdmiraFs ca
reer and the gifts showered upon him by
enthusiastic admirers.
few years ago it was the custom OF
| Admiral and Mrs. Dewey to lease 'each
| summer some country seat near wash
ington that was made to serve as vaca-
| ton retreat during the warm season, put
| of late years they have preferred TO
| soend their annual vacation at some gay
Northern resort. Saratoga during the
racing season is a strong fayorite with
the Admiral. The naval officer and his
wife both enjoy the spectacle OF a good
running race, and they find other con-
GENIAL features in the life at the popular
| New York playground.
| Speaking of the house presented by the
| American public to Admiral Dewey 1t may
| be noted that this home, together with
| all the Admiral's medals, souvenirs and
| other remembrances are to go to his only
son. The junior Dewey, son OF the
officer by his first marriage, Is chip on
the old block in quiet modesty and ster
| ling integrity.N Although he has elected
| to seek success in the business world In
stead of following his fathers footsteps
| in the Navy, he has always taken the
deepest interest in his fathers career and
| in tie invaluable mementoes Of which he
! will one day become the custodian.
One of the most interesting Of the pos
! sessions which Admiral Dewey exhibits
with pride to all his visitors is the Ten
cent Loving Cup" purchased with fund
raised by popular subscription 1t Will
| be recalled that no one was allowed to
contribute more than dime toward this
cup and that more than 10000 contribu-
| tions were received. Then there Is bell
made from brass found on the Spanish
ships and other trophies of the vanQuished
| fleet together with the commanding. Of
fcer's iag-the commodore's pennant-
| powder-stained and streaked. which float
| ed from the United States steamship
Olympia on that opening day Of May nine
years ago, the first dewey Day."
Persons who during the Spanish war
| visited Admiral Dewey on his flagship
| will recognize among the furnishings of
| his home the comfortable wicker chairs
| In which the officer and his guests sat
| under the awnings on deck. Numerous
| Filipino souvenirs are also to be seen on
every hand, including a wonderful map OF
| Spain executed on wood-fber by two native
| women. Conspicuous by their splendor are
| half dozen or more emblazoned plates,
| presented to Admiral Dewey as the trib-
| utes of organizations or municipalities.
| One, of solid gold, came from the Emerald
| Society of New York and another equally
magnificent was the gift Of the city Of
| Boston.
| The home life of the Deweys is as near
idyllic happiness as can be attained. The
| Admiral Is devoted to Mrs. Dewey, who
! was, it will be remembered, Mrs. Hazen,
widow Of a United States Army officer,
| when Admiral Dewey married her shortly
after his return from the Philippines.
| Only recently the Admiral remarked: II
would like the American people to know
| Mrs. Dewey better. She is one of the
| most gifted of women, possessed of an
| exceedingly fine mind her capabilities are
| limitless." Unfortunately, Mrs. Dewey has
| not enjoyed the best Of health during the
past few years. However, she has con-
| tlnued to entertain lavishly In her own
| home and each winter she holds several
| semipubic receptions as well as the great
| annual Ievee on New Years Day when she
| receives the officers of the United States
| Navy.
There is only one open-air diversion
| aside from walking for which Admiral
| Dewey manifests genuine enthusiasm,
| and that Is driving. Formerly Mrs.
| Dewey was almost invariably seen seated
| beside her husband on the occasion of
his regular afternoon outing behind a
span of high-steppers, but of late years
she has found 1t necessary to conserve
her strength, and 30 the naval officer
usually goes for his daily excursion in
the suburbs accompanied only by his
groom. The Admiral is an excellent
| Judge OF horsenesh, as well as an ac-
compIished whip, and although washing
! ton Is famous for its handsome eQui-