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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
MEDALS FOR SAILORS.

Mr.. Hale reported from the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs a joint resolution
drawn originally by Mr.. Mason, oc lli-
nois, authorizing the Secretary Of the
Navy to have struck bronze medals for
distribution among certain officers and
men of the North Atlantic squadron
commemorating naval engagements be-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
A NOTABLE REFORM.

"'rhc report of the Yokohama Foreign
Chamber of Commerce. just made pub
lie. is notable. inasmuch as it calls at
tention in Il very forciblc way 10 the
cause of the decline of Japanese trade,
attributins ii largely To he dishonesty
OF the native business methods, and ut
terng warning note against cntaiins
4 further loss OF the nations credit If
they are persisted In.
TENDENCY OF TRUSTS.
"In native business circles there is Il
noticeahiy strong tendency toward the
format ton of trusts For nation which
has heretofore done business on the
smallest and on an almost purely indi-
vidual basis, this movement. il carried
out. means nothing less than an eco
ncinic revolution OF enormous signifi-
canoe.
CHINA ISSUES EDICT.
Pekin April 19.-The Government has
issued an edict directing all Viceroys
and Governors to warn armed organiza-
tons that they must refrain from acts
or hostility toward native Christians.
These officials are also instructed to
punish severely any infractions of the
order.
Vienna, April 1s.-Two Russian Adj
mirals and forty-two other Russian
naval officers of high rank are reported
to have been arrested at SebastoDol.
owing TO Irregularities in the construc-
ton department and to the embezZle-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19
RICHMOND
NEWS AND GOSSIP
Growth of Interest in the Con.
stitutionai Convention.
THE LEADERS ARE DoDGING

Waiting to Hear From tho People Before
Expressing AN Opinion-schooI Superin-
tendent Elocted-ship Company
DESTROYS of Increasing its Capital to
Two Million DEMONSTRATING in Fash
Observation-Disclosures of arrs.Dr.Farrar
-Sehhpard Railroad Bridge Completed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19

n'y Telegraph to Nirginian-Pilot
Yoka inma. March 81. via san Fran
cisco. April Isle the quick and steady
dispatch of telegram from Korea mean
ausht Of really serious nature. the
ilfeIerce would be that Japan and
RUSSIA are on the verge of war. Out
wardly. however, there is absolute
calm. The present opinion OF the COM
mun!ty seems to be that, as the con-
ilict is inevitable, the sooner it occurs
the better it will be for Japan. The
Inter with her great feet. far superior
to that Of her enemy in these waters
would make short work of Russia's ma
val force. and command the situation
for the time, ut leaet with all the ad-
vantagcs which an added prestige
would confer.
RUSSIA'S DEMAND
Russia demands Il concession OF ter
ritory near Masampo, or as an alter
native. the ISLAND of Kotoku. Either
would be IL standing menace To Japan
and one of the hardest of diplomatic
fights is now on 1T Seoul. 1t is deem
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-19

OTHER TELEGRAPH PAGE S
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
THE YALE NINE.

| Prospects Bright for Winning Team The candidates for positions on the Yale nine this year number about 100 twenty-five from which any promising player is likely to be chosen. At a meeting in the trophy room of the Yale gymnasium the other evening Captain Camp assembled the candidates and outlined the seasons work The bat tery candidates, of which there are a large number, will begin work at once
 the remaining players will begin about the last of this month. The op- ening practice will, as usual be held in the cage in back of the gymnasium, and most of the coaching will be done by Captain Camp himself. Later on he will be assisted by number of the old Yale players.
 Kid Nichols, the famous Boston pitcher, who has been engaged to coach the team, especially the battery candi- dates this year, has notified the man. agement that he cannot come to Yale. until the first of March. By that time it is expected that the field will be in condition for playing, and the heavier practice will be begun at once
 The prospects for a winning team this year are considered excellent. Aside from the large number of candidates there are a number of the members of last years nine still in college. Of these Cook, Robertson and Garvin are pitchers, Sullivan, Cunha, Hirsch, catchers; Camp, shortstop; Waddell, first base; Bronson, Quimby, third base, and Lyon, left field.
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TERRY ESTATE SETTLED.

Terryville Feb S.-The estate Of the late James Terry has just been settled in the Plymoth probate court by the distribution of the trust fund of about $70,00O, the income of which was left to Mrs. Valeria Terry during her life Mrs. Terry died November 27, 1899, and the fund has accordingly been divided among the heirs who are James Terry of New Haven, E. Clinton Terry oi Hartford and pr. Dwight w. Hunter of New York, whose wife, Mrs. Cornelia Terry Hunter, died in 1894. The set clement of this estate has been before the probate court continuously since
 By the will of MT. Terry the money May, 1871.
 was set aside as fund to be in vested in such manner that cer- tain income should be realized and paid to his widow annually during her life. The late Rollin D. H. Allen was ap- pointed trustee and served in that capacity until his death in 1893, when the present judge of probate appointed the Security company of Hartford his successor. Two suits at law have aris- en in connection with this estate which were decided in the supreme court.
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UNION PACIFIC DIVIDEND.
First Distribution on the Common Stocl
 Announced Yesterday

First Distribution on the Common Stock Announced Yesterday. New York, Feb. S.-The directors of
 the Union Pacific Railroad company, at | their meeting this morning, declared a dividend of ? per cent. on preferred stock and l 3a per cent. on common. Al though this is the first time that divi- dends have been declared on the com mon stock of the company, the action of the directors only1 confirmed an ex- pectation which was strong in Wall street yesterday.
 The Union Pacific, since its reorgani- zation in 1893, has paid three dividends on it's $976S7000 preferred stock-two of 1R per cent. each in October, 1898, and April 1899, respectively, and one of per cent. in October, 1899. Nothing has up to this time been paid on the common stock.
 The earnings of the company for the half year ending December 31 showed net receipts of $5,555,3 ,394 against $5, ,088,- 034 for the same period of the previous year; gain of $467, ,360. The statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899, showed a surplus for the year of s, ,95S,- 367, after paying $2,625,0O0 in dividends on the preferred shares.
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pERSONAL MENTION.

1 Miss Villa Mae Brown of 128 Camp
 bell avenue, West Haven, will this eve- ming celebrate her 18th birthday, and there is to be a party at the house of her aunt, Mrs. James Munroe, SS Lake Place.
 | Ex-Governor Bulkeley was in town yesterday. According to rumor he had plans to talk over for the benefit of George P. Mclean, who has his sup port for the governorship. Mrs. Lucien w. Hall will entertain a party of friends at her home, S1 Pearl street, this afternoon with whist party.
 Dr. Francis Bacon has presented Peabody museum at Yale with an in- teresting anatomical specimen. The relic is the skull of an Indian of the Quinnipiac tribe, which was dug up on a farm near Beacon Hill about fifty years ago. Dr. Bacon has had it in his possession for many years.
 Speeches were made at the dinner of the board of underwriters at Hotel Davenport Wednesday evening by Su- perintendent Fancher of the fire de- partment and Messrs. McNeil, Cohane, Warren Cannon and Burton, all insur- ance writers in this city. About forty five were present, including guests from Boston and other New England cities.
 A. NJ. Hammer of 153 Campbell avenue led the meeting at the Church Army rooms on Gregson street, this city, last evening.
 A musical reception and whist party was held at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Charles Davis, 34 Cassius street, Wednesday evening. The musicians were Mrs. F. I. Bacon and little Myrtis Bacon, who sang and danced; Mr. Ernest, Mrs Harry Perrigo and Beck stein. Burt Crocker rendered some fine vocal selections, accompanied by Mrs. F. I. Bacon. Julius and Augustus Rio- la gave a fine graphophone entertain ment. About 9:30 o'clock the whist players took their places at six tables, playing a round of ten hands. The first prizes were awarded to Mrs. F. I. Bacon and MT. Hockie. The lady's prize was a silver handled hat brush and the gentlemans a tooth brush. The booby prizes were a toy pig to AL bert Crocker and a bottle of catsup to Mrs Morse.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
 DEWEY EXPECTS TO COME,
Will Pay Visit to New Haven When Circumstances Permit.


 Circumstances Permit.
 The first meeting this year of the mili- tary order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, held in Delmonico's in New York Wednesday night was at tended by General George M. Harmon, Captain s. P. Crafts, w. s. Wells and Frank A. Munson of this city. The chief guest of the evening was Admiral Dewey, who is a member of the order. MT. Wells, chairman of the reception committee which endeavored some time ago to arrange for a visit of the admiral to New Haven, took occasion at the banquet to speak to Admiral Dewey concerning the invitation extended to him from this city. He assured MT. Wells that he bore the invitation in mind and said that it was very kind of the New Haven people, He said that he wanted very much to come to New Haven and would endeavor to ar range to do so. His time Is, however, much occupied and he was unable to say definitely when he could come.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
DIAMOND MATCH COMPANY.

Chicago, Feb. S.-The annual meet ing of the Diamond Match company was held here yesterday. The report of the auditor shows that the net earnings of the company of the year 1899 were equal to 1o.26 per cent. on the increased capitalization of $14,75O 000. On the old and the new capital the av- craze was 12.01 per cent.
 On July the company increased its capital stock $3,750,0o0 There were paid in the year 1899 three quarterly dividends of 1-2 per cent. on the old capital of $11,0oO,000, making SS25,000 in dividends in the first three quarters. Tn the last quarter there was paid ? 1-2 per cent. on $14,750,0OO, or $36s,- 75O. The total dividends paid were $1.19:75O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
ANNUAL MEETING YESTERDAY.
Held by the Directors of the Water
 Company.

Held by the Directors of the Water Company.
 The annual meeting of the directors of the New Haven Water company was held yesterday afternoon in the of fee of the company on Crown street. It was the first meeting of the directors, who were all reelected at meeting of the company on Monday and aside from the regular routine business that Is generally transacted at such meeting little of importance was done.
 The directors of the company as re- elected are James English, John H.. Leeds, Richard M. Everett, James D.. Dewell, George D. Watrous, Eli Whit ney, jr., F.. Hayes Trowbrdge, Samuel E. Merwin and c. W. Hemingway.
 It was rumored that some important move concerning the proposed new stock to be issued by the company would be made, but that question was not brought before the directors. The new stock Is to be issued from time to time as deemed expedient.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
LIT CONTEMTS

The contents of the February number of the Lit, which will appear in a few days, are as follows: Stories--"The Guide" by Arthur c. Ludington 1902. "A Son of Knight of the Empire" by Henry s. Camby, P. G.; "The Shaving of Tobias Twitter," by D. l.. James 1502 'In the Days of Her Youth" by P. T. Gilbert 1901. Essays-"Some Scattered Thoughts Upon Thoreau," by Burns Henry 1900; "A Phrase of Ro- manticism," by J. P. Lombard 1900 "The Joyous Ramsay" by Kenneth Bruce 1900; "The Literary Species Yarn" by G. D. Morgan 1901. Poetry ITO Charles Lamb" by D. L. James 1902; Fantasy" by P. T. Gilbert 1901; Anchorage Long," by Ray Morris 19O1 Portfolios-"Exit the Gourmet" by D. L. James 1902; "The Philosopher" by Ray Morris 1901; "A Minor Poet" by J F. Lombard 1900
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
THE DELAGoA BAY AWARD.

London, Feb. S.-Replying to a series of questions in the house of commons on the subject of the Delagoa Bay railroad, William St. John Brodrick, parliament tary secretary of the foreign office, said that the government had not been vouchsafed any reason or explanation for the delay in the delivery of the award, nor was the government aware ''of the causes of the delay, which 1t considers regrettable." The government, however, could not interfere with the view of hastening the proceedings of the tribunal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
CANADIAN MONEY IN SUPPORT
 OF THE WAR.

Ottawa, Ontario, Feb. S,--Mr Fielding last night gave notice of a resolution for an expenditure of $2O0O,OOO as a con- tribution from Canada for the war in South Africa. This will pay for the sending of the contingents and will also provide a fund for the aid of the wives and families of those who are at the front. This fund will be made up of the difference of the pay of the British sol dier and the Canadian militiaman dur ing the time the Canadians are in the field The appropriation will pay up to July 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
BULLER'S CASUALTIES.

Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Officers
 and Men Killed or Wounded.
 London, Feb. 8-1:13 p. m.-General Butler has cabled to the war office that the approximate British casualties in the fighting at Potgieter's Drift up to noon on Tuesday were: Officers, two killed and fifteen wounded; non com - missioned officers and men, 216 killed and wounded. The officers killed were Major Johnson Smyth and Lieutenant Shafto, both of the Durham Light in- fantry. The officers wounded include Colonel Fitzgerald of the Durham Light infantry, Colonel A. J. Montgomery of the Royal artillery and Lieutenant Sir T. A. A. Cunninghame of the Rifle brig ade.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.

Mrs. Lucius Kenttield entertained the Mohecan club at her home, 663 State street, Wednesday afternoon. The af- ternoon was spent in playing various games, after which supper was served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs Theodore Beck, Mrs. August Schneider, Mrs. Henry Klenke, Mrs William Mayer, Mrs. Albert Viebranz, Mrs. Ed ward Tiesing, Mrs. Fred Basserman Mrs. Paul Brandes, Mrs. Philip Bauer. Mrs. Andrew Rutz, Mrs. Bert Cass. Mrs. Harry Wilmot, Mrs. Gertrude kentfield.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
OTIS TO RETURN.
To Make Visit to His Family-Philip-
 pine Commission

10 Mdhe NlSlI IO HIS Y allllly-Hnlllp-
 pine Commission
 Washington, Feb. S.-General Otis may soon return to the United States on leave of absence, not because he has been relieved of his command. General Otis has been in the Philippines over two years, and it is at his own request now that he is to be allowed, after so long an absence, to return to the United States to visit his family. He is enti- tied to leave, and the war department is glad to grant it.
 The president is considering the ap- pontment of four other commissioners, who, with Judge Taft, will form the new Philippine commission. He hopes to have his choice made so that the commission can sail for Manila before April 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CON-
 CERT

UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CON; CERT.
 The first public concert of the Yalt university orchestra was given at Nor walk Wednesday evening. The pro- gramme was as follows:
 PART I. | Prelude and Siciliana from Caval- | leria Rusticana ........P. Mascagn Vioncello eolo-Serenade from Suite, Op. 16 ................C. Saint-Saens MT. Arnold. Calm as the Night '...........C. Bohm MT. Dewey. | Cynthia Gavotte ...........Porter Steele 1 Violin solo-Pilgrims' Chorus, from Tannhauser ............. R. Wagner MT. Wing. Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusti-
 cana ................... F. Mascagni PART 1T. Piano solo-Polonaise in c sharp mil
 nor ..........k............ F. Chopin MT. Smith. Funeral March of a Marionette.... ....,................ C. GouIlou Songs ...................... E. NeVlii a. The Merry, Merry Lark. b. The Rosary.
 Mr. Dewey. LaBerceuse .................. '. Gouaou
 Cornet solo, MT. Steele. Vioncello solo-The Lotus Flower...
 ....s.. S' eoN'iuiiieNAiii
 MT. Arnold. Entr' Acte from Coppelia ..........
 ,.........,...,...,.. l.. Del1DreS The members of the orchestra who took part in the concert are as follows: Director-D. s. Smith 1900.
 Manager-E. L. Taylor 1901 $. First violins-A. K. Hubbard 1901 s., E. H. Schwartz 1901 S., H. L. Kehr 1901 S., E. l.. Taylor 1901 S., M. l.. Marshall 1903, w. G. Wing 1903.
 Second violins-W. $. Greevey 1902, M. N. Judd 1902 S., w. M. Hicks 1902 s., J. N. Sulzberger 1902 s.
 Cellos--H. S. Arnold 1900, E. Calner 1903.
 Cornets-L. M. Johnston 1902, Porter Steele 1902.
 Bass-Robert K. Wright 1901 s. Plano-M. Silverman 1901 s.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
TO-NIGHT'S POLO GAME.
Hartford Coming After That Game But
 Will They Get It?

Will They Get It?
 To-night's polo game at Bowling hall with Cotter's men from Hartford ought to be one of the most interesting of the season. The fact that they now lead the league in percentage ought in itself to
 crowd Bowling hall and this coupled
 with the fact that the Blues are now
 pressing them hard for the pennant will
 likely bring out the largest attendance of the season. From murmurs heard everybody seems to have made up their mind to be present and if such is the case those desirous of having good seat should see that they get 1t before hand either at the rink. or Wells cigar store on Chapel street and so prevent the disappointment that was met by many late corners last Friday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
NEW LONDON HARBOR.
Plans for its Improvement Have Beer
 Submitted.


 Submitted
 Washington, Feb. S.-An exhaustive report on the proposed Improvements in New London harbor has been sub- mitted by the engineers office. The plan ie to create and maintain by dredg- ing side channel twenty-three feet deep at mean low water. This channel is to leave the deep water on the Thames opposite Fort Trumbull, skirt the water front of the city and return to deep water at the Central Vermont railroad dock. Vessels of large size would be able to enter this harbor at one end and leave at the other without turning. The channel is to have width of four hundred feet The probable cost of removing the 1,600,O0O cubic feet of material necessary to complete the work would be $145000. The expendi- ture of $1,000 annually would maintain the improvement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
HUMANE SOCIETY.
Officers Chosen at the Meeting of the
 Directors.

Officers Chosen at the Meeting of the
 Directors.
 Hartford, Feb. 8.-The directors ot the Humane society met yesterday and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 President-Rev. William DeLoss Love Honorary vice presidents-Governor George E. Lounsbury, Ridgefeld; ex- Governor Lorrin A. Cooke, Winstcd; cx- Governor Phineas c. Lounsbury, Ridgefeld; Bishop Chauncey B. Brew ster; Henry Gay, Winsted; Baroness di A. de Orengiana, Bridgeport
 Secretary--Charles D. Miller; assist ant secretary, Dr. G. Pierrepont Da- wis.
 Treasurer--Ralph w. Cutler.
 Executive committee-Rev. William DeLoss Love, Dr. G. Pierrepont Davis, John D. Browne, Rev. Francis Goodwin, Charles Hopkins Clark, Gurdon Trum- bull, Lucius P. Deming.
 General agent-Dwight w. Thrall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
A BOER FLAG DISPLAYED,

Middletown Feb. S.-The first Boer flag to be flung to the breeze in this city was displayed by Professor Fisher of the Wesleyan university Wednesday. The flag was suspended from in front of his apartments in Observatory hall, con- nected with the college, and attracted much attention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
LAwToN's BODY IN WASHINGTON
Taken to the Church of the Covenant,

Taken to the Church of ths Covenant Where it Will Lie in State. Washington, Feb. S.--The train bear Ing the remains of General Henry w. Lawton completed It's trip across the continent at 9:30 this morning, when it rolled into the Pennsylvania railroad station. Adjutant General Corbin met the party at the depot, and Troop H, Third cavalry, from Fort Myer, acted as escort to the Church of the Cove nant, where General Lawton's remains will rest until the funeral at Arlington cemetery tomorrow.
 Mrs. Lawton, her son Manley and her three daughters, Mrs. Armstrong, wid- ow of Major Armstrong; whose re- mains are also to be inferred at Ar lington, and General Shafter, with his aides, followed the body to the church. The massive caeket was draped with the national colors and were covered with flowers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09

Statement by MT. Wyndhan1 in House
 of Commons.

Ol SUlllllOIlS.
 London, Feb. S.-George Wyndham, parliamentary secretary of the war of flee, answering question in the house of commons, said that 2,2S5 officers and men of the British army were missing, but it was uncertain how many of them were at Pretoria. As to their protection in case the British besieged Pretoria, MT. Wyndham said the government left that to the dicretion of Lord Rob ,rts. Answering another question MT. Wyud ham said that in addition to the i80000 troops in South Africa, recently men, toned ill his speech, the government had decided to send seventeen more bat talions of militia ,and 5000 yeonIanry. making a total fd9 the militia of over 2o,000 men and for the yeomanry 5000. The grand total in South Africa, he ad- ded, would then be 94,0G0 effectives, ex- elusive of sick and wounded.
 Answering a question regarding the purchase of hay in the United States, it was said, in behalf of the govern ment, that the ministry had no knowl- edge that bad hay was being consigned from the United States to South Africa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
REPORT THAT ARMED NATIVES
 FIGHT WITH THE BOERS.

London, Feb. S.-A dispatch to the London Times from Spearman's Camp says that when the Durhams reached the top of Vaal Krantz more than fifty of the enemy who were still defending the position fled,' and more than half of these were armed natives"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-02-09
THE LECTURE POSTPONED.

The lecture to have been given in the teachers lecture course last evening at the College street hall by Professor Sheath was not given in consequence of the illness of the lecturer and has been postponed to later date to be announced.