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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
DEWEY GIVES UP HIS HOME
TRA NSFERS THE NATIONS GIFT TO
 HIS WIFE.
Even the Contents Made Over-OnIy Two Papers Figure in the Transaction and They Are on File i'm the Office of the Recorder of Deeds nt Washing- ton, D. C..
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Washington, Nov. 20.--Adniral Dew ey to-day formally transferred to his wife the title of ownership to the house lat HAY Rhode Island avenue and con- tents, constituting a gift to him made by the people of the country. Two pa pers figure in the transaction, and they are now on file in the office of the re- corder of deeds The first is a deed in trust by which George Dewey trans fers to John w. Crawford, the consid- eration being one dollar the west twen- ty-seven feet of, lot fifty and part of lot ffty-one, square 159, in Lathrop's sub- division; also the chattels at 1747 Rhode Island avenue, in trust, to convey to Mildred Mclean Dewey. The second paper is a deed by which John w. Crawford, as trustee, conveys to Mil dred Mclean Dewey, the consideration being one dollar, the property. The transfer was conducted through the District Title Insurance company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
SILVER NOT TO DOMINATE
DEMOCRATIC COMMLTTEEMEN ARE
 AGREED UPON THIS.
It fs, However, in the Platform to Stay An Anti-Trust Campaign Likely-At- tempt VIII be Made to Show That High Prices Are Due to Srusts-Tlme of Dem ocratic Convention,

Chicago, Nov, 2O.-ThA democratic national executive committee, with Chairman Jones in tie chair, spent most of the day in this city discussing matters pertaining to organization, ways and means, and the admlnlstra- tive affairs of the organization: The committee will meet again tomorrow. Nothing was said about meeting of the national committee, but it is the opinion of most ot the executive com mitteemen that the full committee will be called to meet in Washington Feb ruary 22, and that the national demo- cratic convention will be held the lat ter part of May or the first part of June.
 The committeeman were uncommuni- cative as to what was done at the meet ing. Secretary Walsh said the commit tee had transacted Ho business of inter- est or importance, and had only consid- cred administrative affairs After the meeting adjourned, however, some of the committeeman continued the discus sion of the probable situation next year. They disclosed the fact that a consid- erable part of the committees time had been devoted to discussing the prorable effect of high priceA on the campaign of 1900.
 It is proposed by members of the committee to employ large staff of men to gather information which can be used in an antitrust campaign. Some of the committeeman believe they will be able to show that the present high prices are the result of trusts and corn- binations, and that workingmen have been given but small proportion Of the increase in selling values. All the committeeman said that free coinage was in the platform to stay, but none of them said it would be the dominant issue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
THE FED FLAG IN FRANCE.
Its Display Sunday Causes Discussion
 In Cham Der of Deputies.

In Chamber of Deputies.
 Paris, Nov. 20-In the chamber of deputies to-day M. Alicot, republican, brought up the display of red flags yes- terday in connection with the ceremony of unveiling on the Place de la Nation, the statue symbolizing "The Triumph ! of the Republic" by the president of the republic, M. Loubet, at which the premier, M. Waldeck- Rousseau, and the other members of the cabinet were present, in addition to an immense crowd of people. M. Alicot said he wanted to know if the government had authorized the display of flags referred to, and remarked that M. Loubet, with admirable tact" had turned away when the red flags approached.
 The premier replied that the govern ment had not authorized carrying any red flags in the procession, adding that whatever discordant notes might have been struck yesterday they only served to emphasize the magnificent acclama- tion which greeted the republic and it's first magistrate. Continuing, the pre- mier remarked: Tt is useless to en- deavor to excite public opinion by rais- ing the red flag bogey, as was done fifty years ago" This statemen called forth loud cheers from the left M. Waldeck- Rousseau, by his remarks, al- luded to what the republicans declare were manufactured fears of red rev. olution" which led to the establishment of the third empire. The premier then moved the order of the day, which was adopted by vote of 329 to 230.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
REBELS ACTIVE IN CAVITE.
Fire Smooth Bore Cannon Which is
 Quickly Stlenced.

Manila, Nov. 20, 1;30 p. m.-There has been a revival of insurgent activity south of Manila, particularly in Ca- vite province. At linus yesterday the Filipinos fired a smooth bore cannon, but this was soon silenced by the American artillery. In the course of the morning Major Cowles, With q bat talion of the Fourth infantry and two guns, scattered the enemy from the dis tricts around linus and in the direction of Perez das Marinas The Americans could not pursue the retreating insur- gents because their ammunition was exhausted. The F'ilipinos were under the command of General Mariana Trias. Spies report that the insurgents are coming into Cavite province from Calmba, in Laguna province, and the other southerly provinces. The insur- gents have smooth bores and two mod ern cannon. Firing was in progress this afternoon and it is reported that there are more insurgents in the vicinity of linus than ever before.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
THINK HARVARD SCORED. BeIiefThat Ellis Crossed Line and Was
 Pushed Back.

Cambridge, Mass, Nov 20.-The dis cussion of Saturdays football game ceived that Ellis crossed Yale's goal line with the ball, but was pushed back
 Cambridge on Saturday denied this
 Captain Burden has gone to Newport and the rest of the eleven is also talk ing a rest A number, however, will go to New Haven on Saturday to witness the Yale Princeton game. Interest in football now centers in the freshman game with Yale on Saturday on Sol diers' field and it is believed that liar yard has an excellent show of winning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
kendrlck Gets a Prize,

New York, Nov. 20-L. A. Servatius (215) tonight won first honors in the amateur handicap billiard tournament that has been in progress at Schaeffer' S billiard academy, under the auspices of the A. A. IT., by defeating Samuel Estabrook (225) of Brooklyn, by the final score of 215 to POT. This match brings the tournament to a close. The first prize goes to L. A, Servatius of the Knickerbocker A. C.; the second to Samuel Estabrook of Brooklyn and the third to Florian Tobias of the Knick- erbocker A. c. The high run and high average prize was won by J. A. Hen drick of New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
MR. MooDY,s CONDITION.
Evangelist Passes Comfortable Day
 and is Generally Improved.

East Northfield, Mass, Nov. 2o.-Dr. N. P. Wood, who is attending the Rev. Dwight L. Moody, issued the following bulletin this evening; "Mr Moody has had comfortable day. His general condition and his appetite have improv- ed. His temperature is normal. He has slept an hour during the day. His trouble is a weakening of the walls of the heart caused by overwork and condition akin to fatty. degeneration of the heart. I confidently expect steady, though not rapid improvement" The bulletin followed an examination of MT. Moody by several doctors, the re- zion of the heart being the chief point of scrutiny. For the present Mrs. Moody and her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Fit, will act as nurses.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
CH4RGE AGAINST 4 GENERAL.
American Officer Said to Have Shot an
 Unnrmed Filipino.

Topeka, Kansas, Nov. 20l-Lieutenant Hall of Lawrence, formerly from the Twentieth Kansas regiment, in a letter to the Topeka Journal to-day makes the charge that Colonel Metcalf recently brevetted brigader-general for gallant ry in the Philippines, shot an unarmed and supplicating Filipino prisoner, and in support of it furnishes affidavits of Private Husky of the Twentieth Kan sas and First Lieutenant Ferguson of the Thirty-sixth infantry.
 Husky's affidavit. made at Manila on July "A, says that at the battle of Calo- ocan he was orderly for Major w. S.. Metcalf, Tweptieth Kansas infantry, U. s. V., that at point where the insur- gent trenches cross the traveled road near and to the right of the tramway he saw a prisoner brought out of the trenches and to Major Metcalf; that Major Metcalf shot the prisoner with his revolver, and that at the same time of the shooting the prisoner was un- armed and on his knees.
 Ferguson's affidavit, made at San An- tonic, Philippine Islands, August 24, says that on February IS he was en- gagged in the taking of Caloocan by United States troops, being a corporal In Company E, Twentieth Kansas; that immediately after the crossing of the first line of insurgent trenches, about three hundred yards south of the Calo- ocan church, he heard a shot fired to his left and returned, and, looking that Way, saw native falling apparently lifeless to the ground; that Major Met calf was standing six or eight feet in front of the native with a smoking pis- tol and that the impression Ferguson received was that the major had shot the native.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
Natives Ready to Rise.
THE BRITISH ADVANCE.
Gen. Buller's Forces Expected to Talk 0
 Offensive Action This Week.

offensive Action This Week.
 London, Nov. 20-The present week according to the dispatches from the front, ought to see change in the de, fensive tactics hitherto maintained by the British in South Africa. It is said that the task allotted to General Clery, that of relieving Ladysmith, will tax his generalship to the utmost. The Boers are developing a great deal of strength in the neighborhood of Est court, and General Joubert is reported to be moving southward to direct in person the movement to repel the Brit ish advance, after, it would seem, at tempting to isolate Estcourt. This lat ter movement is already in progress. The Boers practically surround the town. Another small Boer force was discovered at Willow Grange, south of Estcourt, last evening" Major Thorney- croft. with a detachment of infantry, made a sortie and engaged the Boers, but with no material result.
 The so-called Boer attempt to rush Estcourt on Saturday was apparently merely reconnaissance, resulting in the Boers obtaining the information which they desire, namely, that Est court is fairly strongly held and has naval guns in position. The Boers then withdrew out of range, but re- mained at points commanding the ex- it's from the town. General Clery is la mentally deficient in calavry and ar tilery, though attempts are being made to replace the former by Uitlander mounted infantry, of which about 150O have started for the front
 The popular antioipations here re- parding the relief of Kimberley appear too sanguine The British force is not vel ready and when it starts it viii have a dangerous road to follow, every foot of which will probably be contested. It is said, instead ot rushing directly for Kimberley, the British will advance across the frontier in the direction of Rloemfontein, which may thus be threatened. This, it is claimed, would draw off General Cronje's forces and enable the railroad to be restored.
 From the presence of General Butler raar General Methuen at Orange river, if is anticipatd that the main advances twill he made on the west side. But, it is added. unless General Gatacre is able +o advance simultaneously and push hack the Boers who are occupying so ,,,onv noints of the South Orange River, tha Rri+ish lines of communication will be seriously threatened. General Bull 1er's orders to his officers on the sub-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
NOT REAL PEARLS.
Those Found on n smuggier by Official.
 in New York.

New York, Nov. 20.--The pearls seized by special treasury agents in this city as smuggled goods were taken to the seizure room at the public stores this afternoon. They were not officially ap- praised to-day, but it was said by the officials at the seizure room that the value of the goods had been greatly over- estimated It was said in fact
 that there was no real pearls in the lot at all, but they were all artificial. The value of such goods is but a small fraction of that of the real article. Nevertheless artificial pearls have certain value and as the quantity seized was very large, the seizure may prove to be important.
 A steward on the Etruria named George Taylor, and John Trebon of this city, and Francis Book, said to be jeweler of Providence R. l., are under arrest. Trebon was arrested Saturday with srnuggled photographic lenses ill his possession. He said he had secured them from Taylor and the stewards arrest followed. Book arrived yester- day on La Bretagne. He was suspected of pearl smuggling because of informa- tion received from Paris. His baggage and person were searched. There are 10000 whole and half pearls in the seiz- ed packages. In each of six shoes which were turned in and tied together in pairs. were found at least ten pack ages and among his baggage was found large parcel measuring fully two quarts On the person of Book, who was examined twice by the officials, two other parcels were found, each con- taining five packages similar to those in the shoes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
MORE JURORS TO TRF MOIINEUx. Seven Have Now Been Accepted-Three
 Chosen Yesterday.

New York, Nov. 20.-Three more jur- ors to try Roland B. Molineux, who was accused of the murder of Kate J. Adams on December 28 last were select ed to-day, making in all seven jurors thus far approved. Those accepted to- day were Lyman s. Foster, publisher;
 Malcolm G, Foster, manufacturing chemist, and Morris A. Blande, manu- facturer of blank books. MT. Osborne, for the prosecution, and Bartow S.. Weeks, for the defense, stated to-day after court adjourned that they believ- ed the full complement of jurors would be selected this week and good start made in the hearing of the trial. z
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
LAST NIGHTS PoLO GAMES.
Zine Game i'm PrOvidence-A Waterloo
 for Watorbury.

Providence Nov. 20.The polo game tonight between Providence and Hart ford was one of the finest contests of the season. Both teams were in full strength and played team games of fast and well balanced sort. The blocking and interference plays on both sides were especially strong features. Goals were hard to get on either side. The score was tie at the end of the second period, but Providence got two points in the third period and won. Score: Providence 5, Hartford g.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
German Imperial Budget.

Berlin, Nov 20.-The Imperial Budget estimates are as follows: Balances, g. 058, ,121 ,551 marks; recurring expendit- ures, 1,7S3,045,49S marks; non-recMring expenditures of ordinary estimates. 79,19S,411 marks. A special loan bill Is appended to the estimates covering the extraordinary expenditure for the army, navy and railroads and aggregating 76, 09S, All marks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
The Vice Prestdcn,'s Condition.

Paterson, N. l., Nov. 20.-Vice Pres ident Hobart passed more favorable day to-day than his condition in the early morning indicated. He became more cheerful during the afternoon, having been refreshed by a few hours sleep, but his appetite did not improve. Hobart Futile, the vice presidents brother-in-law, said tonight that the patient was holding his own.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
rwO ROBE REPULSES REPORTED. More Stories of Heavy Fighting Around
 Ladysmtth.

London, Nov. 2O.-A special despatch from Estcourt, dated to-day, says re- port has reached there of battle at Ladysmith Wednesday, November 15, lasting from daybreak until in the afternoon. Many Boers are said to have been killed and many are reported to have been taken prisoners. The British losses are said to be much less. Another battle is said to have oc- cured Thursday It is described as the heaviest yet fought. The Boer dead, it is added, numbers hundreds, while the British losses were compara- lively small.
 Natives Ready to Rise.
 Berlin, Nov. 21.-The Cologne Gazette publishes the following despatch from Cape Town: Everything is prepared for a general rising of the natives through Cape Colony. They are ready at any moment to make common cause with the Boers.
 Boers Occupy Campbell.
 Hopetown, Cape Colony, Thursday, Nov. 16.-Yesterday the Boers occupied Campbell, in West Griquiland
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
GERMANY AND RUSSIA.
Prospective Commercial Treaiy-Cause
 of Russin's Ffnam ciaI Crisis.

OA ANubAluSb rtnahCuRl Cf18la.
 Berlin, Nov. 20.-While the czar was at Potsdam recently, the general rnes of prospective commercial treaty be- tween Germany and Russia were reached. Emperor William, the czar, Dr. Won Miquel and M. De Witte dis cussed the whole situation, including the financial crisis in Russia. The lat ter was largely due to the numberless industrial enterprises, especially iu iron, started under the Russian high tariff policy being obliged to curtail their output, owing to insufficient coal sup plies from the South Russian mines When the workshops closed for lack of coal, prices rose enormously and the minister of finance, M. De Witte, there fore arbitrarily fixed the price of rail- road material required by the state rail- roads at about 50 per cent. below the price demanded. As many of these en- terprises were started expressly to sup ply the Siberian railroad the result was disastrous. The German and Russian governments take a grave view of the situation, but in Berlin financial circles the crisis is only regarded as tempo -rary. Therefore in view of the czar's emphatic declaration at Potsdam in favor of M. De Witte's peace policy, and the believed baselessness of the reports of Russian advance in Afghan istan and Persia they are inclined to further Russia's financial industrial ex- pansion on the ground that they will thus, be subscribing to their own in- terests in drawing apart Russia and France and in heightening Russa's powers of purchasing German pro- ducts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
K. ofL' 'sImportant Action.

Boston, Nov. 20.-The session of the general assembly of the Knights of La bor to-day was made noteworthy by the adoption of the recommendation of General Master Workman Parsons giving the general officers full power during strike.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
FOOTBALL PLAYER'S DEATH St. Louis Coroner's Jury Says Game is Dangerous--Shouid be Prohibited.

St. Louis, Nov. 20.-After spending several days Investigating the death of John Allen, right tackle of the football team of the Christian Brothers college, who was injured on November il in a game with the St. Louis university elev- en, the coroner's jury to-day returned the following verdict: we, the jury, find that the game was played strictly according to Rugby rules, but we be- lieve the game is dangerous and. should be prohibited. Verdict, accident"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
Bond Purchases Yesterday.

Washington, Move. 2o.-The bond purchases to-day at the several sub treasuries under the recent offer of the secretary of the treasury are reported as follows: St. Louis, s1O,2Oo; Balti- more, s4,100; Philadelphia, $110, 900; New York, $49S, ,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
NO TIE.UP AT FAIL RIVER.
Freight Handlers Discharged and Greet
 Men Put In Their Plnces.

Fall River, Mass, Nov. 20.-The strike of the freight handlers which threat ened a tie-up of the Fall River steam CTS at this end of the line was settled to-day by the peremptory dismissal of islf hundred men and the hiring of green men in their places.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
Recopnized by United States

Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 20.-The United States government has officially recognized the de facto government headed by General Cipriano Castro, the victorious revolutionary leader.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
CHARLESTON'S CREW IS SAFE
BROUGHT TO CATITE ON BOARD
 GUNBOAT HELENA.
The Campaign in Luzon-G:en. Wheeler Not to Return to Congress-T Thinks s That Body Would Perform Sacred Duty If 1t Dispcllcd Agutnaldo's De- fusion About Possible Assistance fro nl Anti-Imperialists.
Anti-Imperialists. A

Manila, Nov. 21.--11:30 a. m.-The United States gunboat Helena arrived of the United States cruiser Charleston which was wrecked early in the month on a reef off the northwest coast of Luzon. All the men are well.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21

Springfield, Nov. 20.-The>home team defeated the Waterbury team tonight by a score of 15 to 6. The ease with which the Springfield team won made the visitors appear ridiculous.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21
IT, s supreme Court Adtourms.

Washington, Nov 20-United States supreme court to-day adjourned for the usual Thanksgiving recess of two weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-21

| Manila, Nov. 30. 10:30 D. m.--General l Wheeler has decided not to return for congress. He Is writing a letter to President Mckinley to be forwarded to congress. In an interview with cor respondent of the Associated Press he said: Congress, if it occupies the first 1 day of the session in passing resolu- | ton declaring in unmistakable terms | that the sovereignty of the United States is to be maintained in the Phil ippines. thus dispelling Aguinaldo's de- fusion that the anti-imperialists will assist him, will be performing a | sacred duty. Such resolution would save the lives of many American sol diers and thousands of deluded Fili- pinos, would avert famine, suffering and desolation from these islands and would render unnecessary the eXpendit- ure of hundreds of millions of dollars v Wish American Govermtnt.
 The people of Gotta Bato, on the
 southwestern coast of the island of Mil
 danao, desire the establishment of
 American government and have ad-
 dressed a petition to General Otis ask
 HE nm 10 SpHu tfuOpS LII IeldtluS
 how they had appealed to the Datoh
 to protect them against the attempts of
 Aguinaldo's officials to collect excessive
 taxes, they say in the petition that the
 Datoh having compassion for our suf-
 ferings and in the interests of peace
 publicly beheaded half dozen of these
 officials
 Operations in Northern Lu1on.
 General MacArthur's reconnaissance entered Dagupan this afternoon. The Americans found that no insurgents had been there for four days The Thirty third infantry was probably in Dagu- pan yesterday, leaving last night No insurgents have been seen anywhere near the railroad, and it Is believed that the only armed force of any size is in the mountains of the province of Zam- bales, to the west, although there are reports of insurgents concentrating at San Miguel de Camilang Cor Camiling), west of Panique, and at Mangatarom Cor Mangaaron), west of Bayambang. General Macarthur is prepared for the attack, his force being dispersed be- tween Ramban, province of Tarlac, and Dagupan. The Twelfth infantry, bat talion of the Seventeenth infantry and two troops of calavry are with General Macarthur below Dagupan. 7
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