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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
Closing Session of Grand Lodge, I. o. o. F

ternatonal Supreme Lodge of Good Tenn
plars, came to close today The lodge
reconsidered the vote of yesterday in the
case of Massachusetts, referring back to
the grand lodge of this state the petition
for the issuing of charter for Scandi-
navianlgrand lodge After long debate
it was voted that.the petitione fora dual
grand lodge in Massachusetts be granted
the same rights as in the case of Limos,
and when all the laws are complied with,
said petition will be granted The re-
port OF the committee on juvenile tenn
pless was adopted. 1t recommends that
the International Institute of Juvenile
Temples hold special sessions each year
at the call of the R. W. G. S. J. T.; that
the matter of a Juvenile course of study
be referred to the literary committee
and endorses the savings bank system
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Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for
the Agricultural Department Weather Bu-
reau for yesterday, July 8. taken at p.
M, meridian time. the observations for
each station being given i'll this order
Temperature. direction OF the wind. state
of he weather:
Boston. 70 degrees, SW, cloudy; New
York, 10 degrees, S, clear: Fhilad delphia, 70
degrees. E, clea.: Washington, ~ degrees,
Nv, clear: Albany, "a degrees, ". clear;
Buffalo. 6S degrees, NV. clear: Detroit, 70
degrees. SW. cloudy; Chicago IA degrees, E,
clear: ST. Paul, rs degrees. Sc, clear; ST.
Vincent. "a degrees. Sc, clear; Huron,
OAK. 81 degrees, Sc. cloudy; Bismarck, 81
degrees, S, clears Jacksonville, 76 degrees.
ME- cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

Brothers; Edith, Charles Holland OF
the Lynn Club there is the Irene, W
e. Gordon, owner, with Robert Williams,
Charles Roberts, and William johnson
aboard. The new boat of the Rice broth
ers, zeruath, for George e. Curtis of
New York, and the Nina. built by Muir
ray brothers for G. J. Mari and E. A.
Poole of Boothbay Harbor, and Daniel
Races new cutter, name unknown, are
also here. The steam yacht Chetolah has
returned from Squirrel Island The
Ca lypso is just off the ways and is now
at Squirrel Island,
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of temples as formulated in Massachu-
setts. The committee on extension of the
order congratulated the supreme lodge
on it's extension and progress; recon-
mended the speedy establishment of the
order in Japan, and also recommended
iurther contributions to the mission fund
by grand lodges A continuance of mis-
sion work is recommended. The report
was adopted, and it was voted to recon-
mend the enforcement of the decision
that all members must wear regalia be-
fore seating in the lodge room. it was
voted that no action be taken on the
petition from California that the degree
work OF the order be restored. The
grand lodge received notices of amend
ments to the constitution.
Adjourned to meet in Switzerland in
1897.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GEN.
ERAL FORECAST:

Il
The pressure has fallen in the Lake
regions, Upper Mississippi and Missouri
valley. Showers occurred in the Clover
Mississippi valley and East Gulf States.
Generally clear weather prevails in other
districts. Higher temperature prevails
on the Middle Slope, and in the Lower
Mississippi valley. 1t is cooler in the
Eastern Gulf States and Florida and in
the extreme Northwest. Heavy rain falls
are reported at points in Florida, Ten.
nessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama and
Georgia. Cloudy weather with occasional
showers is indicated for the Lower
Mississippi valley and generally fail
weather for the other districts.
Local Weather Report.
Portland. Me-. July 3.-The local Weather
Bureau otice records as TO the weather the
following:
Sa.m.-Barometer. 80 l61: thermometer
&C 0; dew point. "a: humidity 66; wind, W
velocity, 6; cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer. 3O.055; thermomete,
e7.O; dew point 55; humidity. &C; wind, S
velocity IL; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. go; maximum
thermometer. 80; minimum thermometer
65.8: maximum velocity of wind, Il. SW
Total precipitation. 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

Providence, July 3-The works of the
American Degras Company, Valley street,
with large barn, were totally destroyed
by fire this afternoon. Loss $25, 600; coy
cred by insurance.
Lynn, Mass, July 3.-William d.
Smith was arrested at his home here to-
night on charge OF bigamy, preferred by
Mrs. Smith. William Sullivan of New
York, asserts that Smith has three wives
living, one in Brooklyn. N. Y Smith
denies the charge. He works in shoe
shop in Lynn His wife is French, a ma
tive of Montreal, aged about 30.
:. st. Joseph, Mo-, July 3f-At the St.
went against his record OF 2. or IA, and
made the mile without a skip or break
in 2. o.
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No Contest of Englishmen with Yale.
Notes..
Scntlan.

Gureck, Scotland, July 3.-The
Valkyrie, Britannia and Ailsa started in
the Mid Hook Yacht clubs regatta this
morning on the Clyde in rattling
northwesterly wind. The yachts COM
pleted the first round thus: Britannia
IL. 45. 80, Ailsa 12. 46.37, Valkyrie 2.4S. A.
The Britannia won.
London, July 3-At the conclusion of
the Oxford Cambridge athletic games at
Kensington today, the Oxford and Cam
bridge joint committee met and decided
meet the latter with joint team
Cambridge as the winner of today s
contests has preference in matter of meet
ing Yale singly. They have not yet
decided whether they will do so, but it is
extremely probable that they will
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Washington, July 3-Chief Construc.
tor Hichborn has undertaken the work Of
makingfire proof all parts of United States
vessels that can be SO benefited. The
wood work will be subjected to fire
proof veneering by an electrical process.
Fire proof paper and canvas will be utili-
zed. The necessity for this new departure
of the navy department was shown to
Secretary Herbert after the battle be-
tween the japanese and Chinese fleets at
the mouth of the Yalu river. Nearly all
Of the Chinese ships caught fire. They
were materially weakened for that reaon,
and other ships were compelled to come
to their assistance. Hereafter, all com
bustible material used in the construction
of United States vessels will be made as
nearly fire proof as possible.
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was of course the celebration Of the com
pletion of quarters of % century in
the life of the University, The exercises
took place on the campus, beginning at
$50 this afternoon. At that hour the
largest crowd of the week had gathered to
listen to the address by Prof. Nathaniel
Butler, '73, director of university exten-
sion, University of Chicago; and to the
singing of the ode written for the occa-
sion by Rev. S. F. Smith, D. D., the au-
thor of "America. y
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Physiology and Hygiene Law Denounced

Physiology and Hygiene Law Denounced
Syracuse, N. Y, July g. In the State
Teachers Association meeting j. W. KIM
ball of Amsterdam, introduced the fol-
lowing resolutions which were unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas. The legislature has placed
upon the statute books new law con-
contrary to all principles OF correct teach
ing opposed to all school laws and GUS
toms, Interfering, as it does, with the
courses of study and with the details of
school work; therefore.
Resolved That the New York state
teachers denounce that law as an insult
to the teachers of the state, and a menace
to the principles of free schoolsteaching.
That committee of Is be appointed by
the president of this association, of which
he shall be chairman, representing the
following departments of school work ::
The college professors, the normal sc hool
teachers, the regents of the University
of New York, the academic and grammar
school principals, the school commits
sioners, the city and village superinten-
dents and institute instructors, the duty
of which committee will be to organize
and make all honorable efforts for the
repeal of this vicious and obnoxious law
That, asa the provision of this law calls
for the prefunctOry teaching of the sub
ject for ten weeks of the school year, we
advise all teachers and trustees to follow
the plan of teaching physiology hereto
fore pursued until the next legislature
shall have an opportunity to repeal the
present law.
That we advise the teachers and trus-
tees, while awaiting the result of the
efforts for the repeal, to purchase no new
text books on physiology; and if such
purchase becomes necessary at the begin
ming of the last ten weeks 'of the school
session, we advise the purchase of those
books only on which no royalty is paid
for certain so-called Endorsements
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
Bicycle Records,

Paterson, N. j., July Sat the fourth
annual raco meet of TIE Tourist Cycle
today, Leo Richardson, Chicago, trick
rider, went for one-quarter mile record,
wheel and rider going backward and
brought the mark down to 40 1-5
L. G. johnson started to break E. L.
Blauvelt's track record Of 1.01 2-5 for 6
half mile, paced by tandem. His time
was Sc seconds, a remarkable performance
and dangerously near the worlds recorf
of 50 1-5, made on the Regulation Bicycle
track with q triplet pace
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DlRECTUM BEATEN.
Fantasy, Bay Mare, by Chimes Wins the
Three Heats.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 3-Fantasy s.
defeated Directum in a free-for-all trot.
In the first heat the great mare appeared
to best advantage, she winning it by a
neck. The time by quarters. was .3s IA,
1. 05 1-2, l.. 80, 200.
Fantasy is bays.mare by Chimes, and
won the first, third and fifth heats. The
purse was $4,000.
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Honora in general scholarship were
THE MEMS COLLEGE.

nounced as follows:
THE MEMS COLLEGE.
English Orations.-Josiah &C. Bassett.
Winslow; Fred Bryant, Pittstield: John
marlscotta; john F. Philbrook, China;
Harry I. Riggs, Farmington;n
Ian P. Ford. Whitefsid; Walter i. Gray
Paris; Henry W. jackson. West boylston
Reed V. Jewett. Milliown: Hugh D. Nc
hellan. Belfast; Henry ". Nichols. Calais:
Frederick E. Norris. Foxcroft; Mel
vim E. SawteIle, Sidney; Homer Il.
Waterhouse, Nkennebunk; William Il. Wat
ers. Denver, Col.
Dissertations.-ste II. Hanson, Arch
er Jordan, Auburn; Samuel h. Robinson
Austin W. snare.
THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE.
English Orations -Alc NJ. Bray, Skow-
began; ClioiM. Chiloott. Ellsworth: Abbie
e. Fountain, Camden Linda Graves, skow-
hegan; Lila r. Harden, Jefferson; Mary
B Lane, Watervillr: Lily 5. Pray, Bath:
Carrie NJ. True, Waterville; Madge S. Will
son, South Paris.
oIation.-Clara b. Tozier, Fairfield.
THE ANNIVERSARY.
The event of the day for the Alumni
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with the strains of "Hail to the Chief,
played by the band. The long process
sion was Immediately formed for the
march to the church. President Whit
man escorted Gov. Cleaves and among
the other guests in the line were the pres
idents of Bowdoin Bates and the State
Colleges The audience which had gath
cred to see the close of the college days of
the class of '95, completely filled the
church. They listened to programme
the numbers on which were of the same
uniform excellence as have been all the
features of this 18th commencement
This was the order of exercises:
Music.
Prayer.
Music.
The New South, j. Colby Bassett
| Christianity and Buddhism, Alice M. Bray
individuality Clio NJ Chilcott
ATROCITIES IN Armenia, Linda irayeS.
he Destiny of this Saxon, Fred Bryant.
| Morse Mythology, .Tobn Hedman.
| An Era OF Democracy, Albert T. Lane
| The Question of Strikes Henry W, Nichols.
Alexander Hamilton, Frederick E. Norris.
The Puritan, Samuel K. Robinson
The Three Selves. Clara B. Tozier.
English Letters, Carrie NJ. True
Silver and Gold, William L. Waters
Music
Comforting of Degrees.
Music.
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The.Redberry Club at old Orchard.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Old Orchard, July "A number of
members of the famous Redberry club of
Boston, composed of Democratic
politicians, [arrived today and took
possession of their new cottage. although
they say that they do not expect to open
their house in a formal way for some
time yet. They will remain over the
fourth, and hope that Congressman Fitz-
gerald will join them before their return
to Boston,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
Funeral of Henry G. Martin.

Brunswick, July 3.-The funeral OF
Henry G. Martin, who died July /, oc-
CURED this afternoon. Prof. Woodruff of
Bowdoin College and Rev. Elijah Kel-
logg of Harpswell, officiating Mr.. Mar
Pejepscott bank, and an influential citi-
zen of the town.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
Yachts at Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor, July 3.-The steam yacht
Amados, ]. H. Kimball, owner, from
from Boston, arrived today. The steam
yacht Sultana, J. R. Drexel, owner from
Philadelphia, arrived today from New
port with party on board
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
MISS FAIR BEATS MRS. CLEWs.
She Makes Five Minutes Better Bicycle
Record at New Port.

Newport, July 3.-Miss Virginia Fair,
who is spending the summer here with
her sister, Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs, now
holds the best bicycle record for the Ocean
avenue ride. Mrs. Henry Clews succeeded
in riding the ten miles in just an hour
on last Thursday. Several other societ,
women have since tried to beat her time,
but all failed until Miss Fair beat Mrs.
Clews's time by fully five minutes.
Miss Fair has long been thought to be
the fastest lady rider among the society
Clews's record till urged to do so by her
friends. She had Calvin S. Brice, Jr., a
very fast rider, to seU a pace for her,
which, with the absence of wind,
accounts for her good time. The Ocean
Drive record has stirred up considerable
rivalty among the society set, and the
matter is discussed at the clubs and
dinner parties and is daily tried by some
rider.
Defenders Trial Postponed.
New York, July 3.-The preliminary
race for the ninety footers, which the
racing committee of the New York Yacht
club proposed holding July 10, in which
the Defender, Vigilantt, Jubilee and
practically off for that date. The delay
in getting the Defender off made it i'm
possible for her to be in readiness for 6
race by July 10.
No Contest of Englishmen With Yale.
London, July 3.-WJ Oakley, president
of the Oxford Athletic Club, said in ar
interview with an United Press reporter
after today's games: "There is not the
slightest probability of Oxford joining
Cambridge in a contest against Yale. Il
would be case of IL against six, very
unsportsmanlike preceding, and not
worthy of undertaking -
sentiments. % adding: 1T % would be nc nc
credit to England if the combined team
should win, while it would be decided
disgrace to them if they should lose.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
The Wool Market.

Boston,, July 3.-The American Wool
and Cotton Reporter will say tomorrow
of the wool trade:
The situation in the wool trade, as
compared with last week. exhibits un-
diminished strength and activity, the ad
vance in prices over those of 80 days
ago, being at least two cents pound
on the average. There has been feeling
of reserve on the part of both dealers
and manufacturers in the markets of
New York, Boston and Philadelphia,
awaiting reports from the opening sales
in London, while Chicago and other
western markets are watching, the chang
es in seaboard cities with marked inter
est.
Reports from the London sales register
higher prices for the staple at from 10 to
Is per cent advance, according to grade
and quality Manufacturers, who have
been skeptical of an advance in the price
of raw material, and have placed certain
of their spring lines upon the market at,
possibly, last years prices, and perhaps
lower, are admitting the fact, and have
Withdrawn their samples till after July
s, when they will likely be replaced upon
the market at advanced prices The total
sales in the four markets aggregate H.
$685. 614 of which s, ,747, Ola pounds were
sold in Boston, 1856, 800 in New York,
2, 1S1, 600 in Philadelphia, and 750 600 in
Chicago.
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THE ALUMNI DINNER.

After the exercises on the campus the
alumni marched to the city hall, where
they found the long tables laden with a
delicious repast, to which full justice was
done. Then came the flash of wit and
reason opened by President Whitman,
who said in part:
Fellow Alumni and Friends:
We are nearing the close of a most sue
, cessful commencement. The tone and the
spirit of the exercises have been very
satisfactory. Mr. Drummond spoke OF
the pleasure of the commencement, and
he was asked if he had known pleasant
er commencement. He said that he
hadn't and what Mr.. Drummond doesn't
know is not worth knowing. The year
now closing has been prosperous one:
We have lost friend in Mr. Fits Of
Boston, but we,can record gift of 5000.
There are two needs of the college which
l would emphasize. One is building
for a chemical laboratory and the other a
dornitory for the women. For the first
| am glad to state steps have been already
taken, and it is likely to be begun this
year. So as to that no further remarks
may be necessary The dormitory is
needed for the better accommodation of
the young women, and for better college
administration. BY that do not mean
that we think it is necessary cage our
girls. If they must be curbbed in any
thing, it is only in their studiousness. A
stronger a better, more studious, q
move beautiful set of girls than those of
Colby cannot be found. Oong and loud
applause
President Whitman then spoke of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
THE WEATHER.

Boston, July 3.-Local forecast for
Thursday Fair; warmer; winds gener-
ally westerly.
Washington, July 3-Forecast for Tues
day for Maine: Fair; slightly warmer;
southwestly winds.
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Vancouver, B. c., July 3.-Advices
from China say that at Chen Tu Kiatng
and Yochou, the Protestant and Catho-
lie mission property has been utterly de-
stroyed- Smaller cities have suffered SIM
ilarly. The officials refused protection
until the mob had completed their work
No lives have been lost
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

London, July 3-United g. States cruiser
New York arrived at Gravesend today.
The United Service Club has voted to
make the officers of the New York homo
airy members of their organization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

London, July 8.-The Central News
London for a loan of l, ZOO, 600 pounds to
China and that 10, 900 pounds has already
been remitted. The loan is issued through
the chartered banks of India, Australia
and China at 106 and bears 6 per cent
interest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
Maine Pensions,

MaIne IeHs1Onss
Washington, July 3.-Pensions have
been granted to Maine residents as fol
lows:
ORIGINAL.
Allen H. Cook, Old Orchard; Norman
Smell, South Paris; John Wilson, East
Deering.
REISSUE.
William P. Gillespie, Togus.
INCREASE
BENJAMIN E. BiYther Machi as.
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Yachts at Boothbay.

Yachts at Boothbay.
Boothbay Harbor, July 3.-These yachts
of the Portland Yacht Club are here:
Premier, DR.. Chase; Clique, Randall
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MAKING WAR SHIPS FIRE-PROOF.
A Lesson Taught Us by the Oriental
War.

Al Combustible Materials to be veneered
Electrical Process to be Used.
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S. +. Smith, D. D., the author of the
national hymn. America, is as fol-
lows:
Blest be the men, the ancient men,
Who once these sacred pathways trod,
Nobly fulfilled their course ;lnG then
Retired, to rest with fame and God.
High priests of knowledge, brave and
true,
They lived the distant years to bless;
Born for the time, a faithful few.
Their zeal achieved sublime success
The plans they formed, the ends they
sought,
Have all the wrecks of time defed;
The works their hands with wisdom
wrought,
A holy influence still abide.
Fair scat of learning onward still
Grandly pursue thy high career,
While thousands shall their course fulfil,
Proud that their youth was nurtured
here
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Bismarck All Right.

Friedrichsruhe,. July, 3.-Prince 8. Bis
marck has occasional been very much de-
pressed since his wife's death His birth
day receptions, though they entailed
much physical exertion. mentally invigo-
rated him. The newspaper war arising
from the North Sea fetes exercised an
adverse influence upon him.
The Hamburger Nachrichten, Prince
Bismarck's organ, declares that the
alarmist reports of the ex-Chancellor's
condition are pure inventions.
Vienna, July BIN reponse to the in
quiry sent from this city, DR.. Chrisender,
Bismarck's secretary, says the reports OF
the reports of the Princes illness. are un-
founded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04

Madrid, July 3.-The government has
appointed committee to consider the
claims of the United States government
for compensation to the Cuban planter
Mora.
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IN CHICAGO.

A healthy condition of trads is manifest
on every hand, indicative of resumption
of better times. Prices have advanced
correspondingly with the seaboard.
Wools now being sold admit of specu :
lative character.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-07-04
Sparks From the Foreign Wire.

Berlin, July 3.-German and French
bi-metallists have passed series of reso-
lutions in favor Of international bi-me-
tallism at fixed ratio to be determined
by an agreement between Germany,
France, Great Britain and the Uuited
States 1t is believed the conference
bases it's hopes of an agreement on Bal
four's accession to office.
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Continued on Second Page.
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IN PHILADELPHIA.

The market has lost none of the firm
ness noticeable a week or two ago. Sales,
however, have been of 'shand- to- mouth
character, buyers apparently await ing a
more settled feeling, but there have been
number of good-sized takings, which
brings the total close to that of last
week.