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FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov. 3.
A Masonic Lodge in Jerusalem
From the New York Herald, Julyl.l

lFrom the New York Herald. July IL
The attempt TO organize Masonic
Lodge in the city Of Jerusalem, under
American auspices. which has long
been on foot, has at length succeeded,
Adviccs were received few days ago
from Mr.. John Shcyillc, who was sent
out las, spring for that purpose, tha! "on
Wednesday, May 7, he organized the
Royal Solomon Mother Lodge, No 203,
in due and ancieat ro.m, in the great
Mark Masters Quarry, unler the city Of
Jerusalem, and initiated candidate. "
Under authority Of tic Grand Lodge
of Canata, tie R,v. Mr.. John Sheville
left New York April Sta, conferred with
a Masonic Company at Cairo, Egypt,
May "a, arrived at Jerusalem May 9th
finally, on the 7th Of May, the day named
in the warrant, organized the lodge
Collecting together twelve Of the resi-
dents and visiting Masons of Jerusalem,
Mr. Shcvile entered the vast aid gloomy
vault of the " Cotton Megaro at 2PM,
and proceeded with guides and lighted
torches to the " Chamber Of the Brother
" Covenant, whore the Masonic en-
blems, engraved by DR. Morris in 1868.
remain TO designate the place Upon a
square pillar which marks the centre of
the chamber, the essential objects con.
sti,u,ing the great lights of Masonry
were displayed in traditional order A
proper arrangement Of officers and Nom
bcrs followed, and the well known forms
of organizing the lodge aud dedicating
Tue work 70 the roy al patron, King Solo
mon, were proceeded with On the same
evening, a resident Of Jerusalem, gen
tlcman of distinction, was initiated.
The first act Of tho new lodge, after the
Grand Marshal had pronounced the or.
ganzation perfected, was to declare that
"all Master Masons who are members OF
the American Holy Land Exploration are
hereby recognized as honorary lfa mem
bers Of No. 293, with corresponding
rank The number Of these is some
1000
To tho Past Grand Master OF Ken
tucky, Rob Morris, LID, is due the
inception Of the plan, and TO the lberali-
ty Of some two thousand of the Masonic
fraternity, under his urgent appeal for
Ave years, its successful accomplishment.
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81 IN Hoods Household Magazine for No.
yember the table Of contents seems spread
for Thanksgiving feast, and gives evidence
that no efforts have been spared that could
add to Its excellence. A Sermon on n skim
mcr. is not only pleasing in its quantness
and originality, but contains sound logic
Mrs. Pcmeroys Pin Money is capital
Upon the Stand" is another mcrtoriou,
sketch. by the popular writer Kate w. Hamil-
ton. Goldfish and Potatoes. by Eleano,
Kirk. Is short serial which opens well
Growing Aged Together" by the Rev
Robert Collyer, is well worth the price Of the
years subscription; it is full of this great
mans cloqurnce-poweriul in its very sim
plicity. There are many other interesting
articles had we space to mention them. The
poetry in this number is unusually good. A
new feature of the magazine is the introduc.
lion of pictures. aud the illustration Past
Present and Future. here given. is exceed
ingly pretty.
Price OF magazine. one dollar per year
" ith the chrome Yosemite, one dollar and
u half Address
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE
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We Will furnish the Woods Household
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commencing with It's issue of December 3
0li' each week, for year or longer, publish
aSeries of
LECTURES on BIBLE HISTORY
Nlyered by Kew. DR.. STUART ROBINSON, re-
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on the lst Of January, 1874, the publishers
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st. Nicholas for November

Inc hrst number Of 81. Nicholas. Scribnel,
new magazine for boys and girls, has lust
been Issued. Pictorislly. it Is one Of the most
beautiful magazines in the country. being en-
rieheu by designs from the pencils of Miss
hailock' Sol Eytinge, Miss Ledyard. Shep-
para' Stephens, Bolles Beard, and others.
Inc reading matter is varied ahd bright
There are thirty-thre articles. some for the
very little ones, some for the oldest of Young
people, and some for every age between. We
find in Its broad. well-printed pages. poems
by William Cullen Bryant, Celia Thaxter
Lucy Larcom. and others. There is capital
human fairy sketch by Rsbecca Harding Da-
Wis. Denald &. Mitchell contributes a char.
acteristic article. entitled WHO Wrote the
Arabian Nights ?"-an interesting extract
from which is given in another column of this
paper. salutatory by the conductor, Mr..
Mapes Dodge. is sure to reach the heart OF
every child-r reader-and the hearts of the
fathers ard mothers as well. As the Hartford
Times says, it really takes woman to reach
the hearts of children and touch them in the
right spot Among the stories i, n charm
ingly-told account of fairy's visit to n bee.
hive. by Annie Moore; we find also an ex-
ceedngly funny little story by Margaret
Eytingc. and lively tales by Paul Fort and j.
5. Stacy. Lucretia =. Hale tells the adyen-
lures OF a doll. Noah Brooks has a capital ar.
ticle for boys. called BY the Sea, and OH.
yer Thorne talks about certain old Fash
ioned Hat" There are. also. interesting de
scriptions ofzebras. passenger pigeons the
curious inhabitants Of the Farrallone Islands.
anu the Piute Indians, with whole page in
large type for little children with big ey es.
An admirable feature is a short story in Ger
man for the benefit OF youngsters who are
learning that language. A similar French
story is announced for the next number.
Then "Jrck-in the Pulpit "a curious fellow
who is full of little bits of wisdom and wit,
holds forth most entertainly; and there are
capital notices OF Juvenile books intended for
those who will read the books, and a puzzle
department that will certainly sharpen the
wits Of the youngsters.
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TT Peters Musical Monthly, Ne 10, for No
'ember. l. to hand, and contains its usual
amount Of fine Songs Choruscs. and lnstTu-
mental Piano Music. This work Is printed
from ful-sizc music plates, and gives every
month several Songs. Duets. Choruscs, and
Piano Pieces to the amount Of at least 81
and yet all the Publisher asks Is the modest
sum Of 80 cents per copy Those fond OF
Music can save money by sealing 80 cents
for the November number. Address, j. L.
PErERs. 800 Broadway. New York.
We will furnish tho Press and Peters
Musical Monthly tor $3.50 for the year for
both
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TT Our popular young friend j. 5 GooD-
lLlow dropped in on his customers and
friends here Wednesday. He represents one
onhe best Boot and Shoe Houses in St Louis
lcssrs. Appleton Noycs & Co.
The very modest, quiet, dont-talk- -mnch
Dock Crow was, also, along, representing n
very good House. that dort advertise in the
Press lie has many friends. but would have
more by little application of printers ink. a
Nrap we find floating about j. rot inappliea
le to our town and We will give it rght here
The drunmers came down like wolves on
The fold. their toes were all frosted, their
noses all Geld Their weathcr-pcrled bnglc,
@on shonc through the town. they gobbled
ie money and salted it down, then took Il few
ricrs and lit out of here. with their head.
h Of business and skins full of beer"
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40 -

At a recent mce,in. Of representa- yes
from the different cotton manufacturing Z
corporations ef Fall River, Mass it was
voted that on and after Tuesday, Novcm.
ber 4. the mills run on half time--fonr
days each week, eight hours day All
the mills, thirty nine in number, come in
to this arrangement, except the Mechan-
les and Border CITY, which have contacts
for the month Of November, and the
Robeson aud Fall River Prin, Works
mill. These mills employ about l4.O0O
one atives. and when in full operation
their monthly pay rolls amount to about
Si50,000,
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Proclamation by the Governor.

NXyHEREAs IL ha. cor,c 10 the knowledge Of the
w Executive that two citizens Of the state OF Kan
sas were killed in Crawford county, in th. state. n
Lafayett Shut, and Bud Morris, and that the said
Jack Richmond, Lafayett shnk and Bud Morris
are still at large, .,
Now therefore !. Elisha BAXTER Governor Of the
State Of Arknnsas by virtue Of the authority vested
hereby offer n reward of TWO HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each Of the said three persons, t?-wlt
and their delivery to the proper authorities OF the
In testimony whereof I have hereunts
(~>1 set nv hand and caused tho seal ofthe
IL. g. State toha aihxsdJ,. ljttln Konka this
tS--~-) hhh Day Of septsTpsr. 4, px xYEys
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tF- We learn that Robert Nettles shot u
mar BY the name Lehg in the shoulder. with
bird shot. on Friday last, for using indecent
ind Insulting language in the presence of
himself and wife. Long experienced nothing
NAV perhaps learn him to guard his tongue a
mile next time.
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ES Pay Joi The Press
Proclamation by the Governor.

NNvUBREAS, II has come to the knowledge Of the
w executive that on the -- day of October ,lsI3
in the county Of Sebastian, State Of Arkansas, DR.
Fowler was killed by one A. |. Akin. and the said
A. l. Akin Is still at large;
Now, therefore. !, Elisha Baxter governor Of Ar
kansas by virtue Of authority vested in me by th'
constitution and laws of the State, do hereby offer
reward Of two hundred dollars Tor the arrest and
conviction of the said A. l. Akin.
In testimony whereof. ! have herounto set my
hand and caused the seal OF the state to be
H. sl affixed at Little Rock, this 9Th day o
ELISHA BANTER.
By the Governor
j. NJ JcHssos, Secretary Of State,
by Frank Strong, Deputy,
DEsCRPTiON.
The said A. / Aiken is about thirty 1--WE years old
six feet high. dark eyes. black hair, dark complex
len. and weighs about ono hundred and eighty
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SI- A beet sugar factory in ssera
mento will this year make 5000 barrels
of sugar, worth 100000, and the sugar
can't be beat.
kF A westerner speaking Of the per
fsrmance Of his village choir, says tha
"it is like driftwood in q stream; i
drags ON the bars, hpt it don't smount ts
Z dam
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Es- A Swedish woman, Madame
Ochestrane. residing at New Sweden,
Me, recently manufactured a bunch of
shingles which has been presented to the
state She did all the work alone fell
ed tho tree, sawed, split, shaved and
punched the shingles, and carried them
on her back three aud one half miles, and
sold them at country store for flsur for
the support of her family.
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ET We see that PRoCrER Il CANDLES
EXTRA OLIVE Soar is becoming very pop
''ar IN our city, its quality we know is
superior, and being nicely, psrfnmed we
ace not surprised that consumers prefer
it, and that it has a large sale.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Special Dispatch to the Republican
POLITICAL.
Returns from the November Election,
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION
BosToN, Nov. 4
scattering returns from all parts ofthe
State, show rather light vote compared
with 1871 and 1872, but Indicate the re-.
election OF Gov Washburn by from g..
600 TO 10000 plurality Anti. prohibition
was an element of strength to the Demo.
Gratis and their candidate, Mr.. CASTOR,
received heavy vote in several of the
larger cities and towns from the eppo
nents Of prohibition The contest for
state senator in the Fifth Suffolk district
resulted in the election of Jonathan A.
Lane On the Republican Citizens ticket
by over 1000 majority over John l..
Stevenson, who was a candidate on both
the regular Democratic and Republican
tickets. In the Second Middlesex dis
trict, Gen n p Banks was also elected
senator over the regular Republican can,
ddate
The Republican ticket for state officers
is elected, and the Republican councillor
ticket, together with Republican ma
Jorlty in both branches of the legislature.
Banks plurality for state senator is over
l,50O. Charles Hale is elected to the
legislature from Boston by large ma
jority.
The vote Of Boston complete is for
Washburn 1926; CASTOR Ola; scatter
ing 69. Total vote lG 900, which is a
little more than half of that of last year.
The Journal office at midnight had re-
turns from 81 towns giving Washburn
60,42G; Castor $3.50; scattering 426.
or forty senators the Republicans elect
26 The house will probably be three
fourths Republican In the senate two
to one are opposed to the prohibitory IL
QuOr law.
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OF everybody, the answer this timewas,
Eyes. Stokes stood up "What say
you, gentlemen ?" said the clerk lis tke
prisoner guilty ornot guilty ?" Guilty
replied the foreman, 4" OF manslaughter
in the third degree" For moment the
spectators were surprised into a deeper
silence, if possible, than before Then,
as with one accord. wild hurrahs, mingled
with the clspping of hands and the stamp,
ing Of feet, burst out from all parts of
the room, but was promptly suppressed
by the court.
The district attorney moved for iiume'
what he had to say. He hang his head
directly, and made no reply, Mr.. IRE.
maine, however, sprang TO his feet, and
made an earnest appeal to his honor to
take into consideration the long impIis.
onment and great suffering the prisoner
had already undergone He begged that
the utmost mercy should be accorded his
client. During the h,rangue Judge Da
Wis countenance was observed to flush
with i'll suppressed Indignation, and as
soon as he got = chance he burst out
with Stokes, the verdict of the jury
has exhausted the mercy Of the court
would that the law empowered me to i'm
pose punishment more adequate to the
awful crime that lost5 upon your guilty
head
Then he proceeded to sentence the
prisoner to the full extent OF the statute
-four years at hard labor in the State
p ison Stokes friends Immediately
gathered about him, kissed him, shook
his hands and congratulated HIM with
every manifestation Of delight, until the
sherih's officers summarily stopped them
to await transportation to Sing Sing
This unexpected verdict is not well re-
ceived about town. Even those who OBJ
jected to hanging Stokes, say that c
should be much more severely punished.
MEMPHIS PRESENTS A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH
ONCE MORE.
MrMPnIs, Nov. 3, p. m.
Mortuary report for the twenty-four
hours ending at 6 o'clock p. M yellow
fever, five; other causes, seven. Two Of
the deaths occurred at the city hospital,
and three at the poor house. Weather
clear and pleasant
EASTERN FACTORIES SHUTTING DowX.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov 3.
In compliance with the new regulations
a majority Of the mills which shut down
to day, will run eight hours per day for
the next four DAYS, and then shut down
again on Saturday, thus making half
time.
A reduction Of twenty five per cent on
the wages of the employees of the Taun.
ton Car company is announced to day,
in consequence Of which twenty carpen
tcrs are on strike.
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Ey- Rev. Mrs. Cheney, in a sermon
to the Chicago people, told them that
their devils were filthy tenemcnts and
dirty streets, and all those surroundings
which tended to lrag down and deprave
mankind"
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

~ Col. II. P. CURRY. General Superin-
eudent of the Transportation Company. was
With US several days last week and had day
+ two's shooting with some Of our sportsmen
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

tE- The United States Court for the Wcs-
ern District OF Arkansas. commenced its No
vsmber session yesterday, Judge WM. STORY
On the Bench.
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rT A voter, praisng lavorite can,
didatc at q late Irish election, said ;" lie
is as fine u fellow as ever lifted hat to
lady or boot to n blackguard "
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Rev. W. T. BOILING, Pastor. Divine SER
ire, every Sabbath at II o'clock. A. NJ. and
,sslock p. NJ. Prayer Meeting every We'd
, .,day evening at o'clock.
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tE Col. ARTHUR GrNTnER. Of the Internal
Revenue Department. passed up to Fayettc-
vile on the Stage Wednesday lie is looking
after the National Grave Yards in this section
u the state.
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tT- Gov. BAXrER's proclamation. designa-
ling November 27th as Day of Thanksgiv-
hr throughout the State, will be found in our
l.,er to-day.
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ThA nahais Cotton Gin

Attention is directed to the advertisement
Of the above celebrated Gin, In our paper II
is highly recommended by all who have tried
1t. Call and see the Gin at ID. G. WILLIAMS
Store.
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visor from the 3d District, sompose,, of La
fay cite, Mountain SacphcLd and Vine Prai
|re by more votes than all of his competitors
ls will make good Supervisor.
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II Three bales otcotton were sold at Sher-
fs sale ON Tuesday last, at | | cents, in this
place.
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CLOTHING-CLO
a New Stock of READH-MA ADE
'LOTHING, for sale Cheap, at
sepl3Otf HERR n GRAFF'S.
Blanks! Blanks

We have the Blanks. for sale at this Office
suitable for application tn the Board OF super
'sors, for relief from the Leycc Tax.
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II Col J. o. CHURCHILL, CHARLEY BERRY
and Sir Knight MEsLER, Of Fort Smith, were
'. Thursday.
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

TT Mr.. X. W. LOVE is back home again
alter an absence in the Chickasaw Nation for
three months past.
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

tS' Hon. Mayor JOHNSON has been absent
the past week. at Clarksville.
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

| n LYrLE & CARSON have dissolved. See
|ilverisement.
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

~ Sweet Potatoes. were more plcn-
dhl better and cheaper-50 cents per bushel
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

TsyilE well known aud long established
Ferry at Van Buren. Arkansas, Is now
under the charge of the subscriber. The pro-
piictors having recently put on large New
Steamboat and sith careful and experienced
Ferrymen. they feel confident that they cai.
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim viii he to meet the In
creasing demands of the large enigrant trnv-
el to Texas.
The st Louis. and sherman, Texas. L. 3.
Mails are carried over this Ferry. whch Is =
good guarantee that II Is the shortest rs we'll
AS the best route for travel of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best boat on
the river, and can cross 300 wagons and teams
per day. and no retention ON either bank nccd
be expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being built on bsth sides ~
the river aud no pains VIII he spared 10 ar-
commodatc the public. We shall strive 20
continue to make tl,i. the popular route to
and from Missouri and Texas.
". B-tsry Accoimis mast De scftisd
Monthiy--No deriotioM rom hfs rule.
II. &. no DARDS. Proprietor.
Van Buren,, Feb. I, rs. II
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We are In continual receipt Of large and frc.h I'D
dtons to our stock and purchasers assured they
oan always find full and complete assortment
which, VIC offer low for cash. lunc l3u
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ONCE MORE.
MrMpnIs. Ney. 3, S D. m.

n EHFTIt' 4.H'' q, T, III
Mortuary report for the twenty-f1ur
hours ending at 6 o'clock p. m. ,iellow
fever, five; other causes, seven. Two Of
the deaths occurred at the city hospital,
and three at the poor house. Weather
clcar and nleasant
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MAIL SCHEDULE.
M. e. Church, South.

EAll Job Work, cash on deliv.
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New YORK, Nov.

The bale Of cotton shipped to Norton
Slaughter Il Co to be sold for the bene'
fit of the Memphis sufferers. brought
S2,S15, more than 81 per pound.
This makes Sc, ,496 0S so far; 81 800 al
Memphis, 800 at St Louis. S2,O30 OS al
Cincinnati, and now S2.S75 at New York
1t goes thence to Liverpool, whittier il
was shipped free by the White Star line
on Saturday, and where 1t will no doub
be heard from again
Work has almost ontirsly ceased in tb'
New Haven carriage factories.
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Haynan CITY
STEAM FERRY.
A NEW FERRY &ToWNI

HAS been established 3 miles due East Of Fofs
III smith, and miles below Van Buren,.
The Road from Fort Smith 10 this Ferry, for the
present. goes East from the Catholic Avenue, ana
runs south Of Major Rector's residence.
rsY- Travellers crossing the River from Hcdses
Prairie, MaIard Prairie. Greenwood, Jenny Ltnaa
DerdanelIe and Scott County, will run TO the kIGHJ
at or near the MAYS PLACE. savins disfanesos
full miles. - .i-sta
Rates Chenp'and Promptncss Omar.
antccd.
Capt. ". II. HAYxAN,N2
Former Fsrryman at Van Buren. 10 csanauA.
Van pursn, Ark. Sept. u. u.
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