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TOTAL NET RECEIPTS.

New York, July 31.-The following
are the total net receipts of cotton at
al ports since September 1, 1895:
Galveston, 927,723 bales; New Or
leans, /, ,4SS; Mobile, 205,95 Sa-
vannah, 754,314; Charleston, 2S0,270;
Wilmington, III ,082; Norfolk, 33S, 707;
Baltimore, 44,196; New York, 98,439;
Boston, 1920; Newport News, IA
473; Philadelphia, 45,094; West Point,
Va, IA, $50; Brunswick, 1880; Texas
City. 54,019; Pensacola, 1868; Port
Royal, 1854; total, 500, 3oS bales.
RALEIGH COTTON MARKET.
Strict middling :. .........
MfddllBg ............. b%
Low middling :. ........ 658
HUBBARD BROS. & CO.'S. LETTER.
New York, July 81 (SpeciaD-Liv-
erpool took alarm to-day at the tenor
of the market advance coming to hand
from the Mississippi Valley, and adj
vanced. This advance seemed, however,
to have been due more to a DISPOSE
ton to close outstanding contracts be-
fore the holidays than TO a credence
in the crop report from Arkansas,
Louisiana and Mississippi. There is no
change from the gloomy character of
the reports advised by merchants and
owners of plantations, who are dis
couraged over the statement they are
receiving from their managers. Our
cables from Europe express skepti-
cism at the contents of these reports,
but they are making deep impression
on the minds of the trade ON this side
of the Atlantic.
When it is considered that the trade
has been anticipating a crop of from
ten to twelve, and half million bales,
and five cents a pound for cotton. the
disappoin tment can lie appreciated.
No indications for rain in any of the
distressed sections have been made
bv the weather bureau. The close of
the market showed the only sellers to
be the few local longs, who were will
ing to anticipate reaction from the
sharp advance of to-day. 1t remains
a weather market Unless rain falls in
the drought section the damage will
increase daily and until it rains the
market viii be firm.
II is difficult to guage the effect OF
a change of opinion on summer mar
ket when the trade in Europe is SO
good under other conditions. A reac-
ton would be in order tomorrow.
HUBBARD BROS q co.
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GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 31.-An advance
of 1A in wheat at st. Louis, together
with damaging weather in the winter
wheat belt, stiffened the market here
to-day. September closed steady at
56% or zee. over yesterday, Corn was
firm in the end after a weak beginning.
Oats and provisions were likewise dis
playing considerable firmness.
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Having cualifie as administrator Of the
estate ~ Charles >. Bryan. deceas d late OF
Berry county, Missouri, this is 10 mott al
persons navIag claims against the said e. .
at to present them TO the M" ersigat a. at
h - office in Raleigh, n. c., on or before the
18th day of July, 1897,
July 8 1896
&c MAROON. Adm'r.
ST. MORDECAI, Atty.
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22@2152.; No. 3, white, 20@22H Rye No.
Q, 80 Parley ~ nominal, O. 3, o b
27M97 NJ 1. fob lay eaed No /,
Z Prime Timothy seed s3.05@310 Pc 4
mess per bbl. So % Lard per 10 los.
s3.1F. Short rib sideq QooseJ s. 20@3 25;
iry-saIted shoulders (hOxed) 3AQ4. short
c'aar sides (ooxed} 514@5% Whiskey, dis
IL r. tL.iabeti xoG,i- ue. ~ u, 81 %.
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NEW ORLEANS.
OTHER MARKETS.

Norfolk, steady, ga: 3 bales.
Baltimore, steady, ~: - bales.
Boston, quiet, 1-16; 100 bales.
Wilmington, nothing doing.
Philadelphia, quiet, Z 1-16; 3 bales.
Savannah, dull, 6 5-16; II bales.
New Orleans, firm, 1916; 654 bales
Augusta, quiet, Z; - bales.
Charleston, steady, CPS; 21 bales.
New York, quiet. I 716; - bales.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
THE GRAND MASTER IN THE FIFTH

Madison Square Concert Hall was filled to over
flowing last Saturday night. when the Grand Mas
ter, II. W. John Stewart, visited the Fifth District
The Masters of the twenty-nne lodges were seated
the platform while the brethren filled the spa
cious hall. The Worshipful Masters then received
the D. D.. II. W. William H. Miller tr who in
turn received and greeted NJ. w. John Stewart and
the Grand Lodge officers. Il. w. John r. Patey
Grand Chaplain, offered prayer. In greeting the
Grand Master Bro. Miller said: II welcome you In
behalf OF the 1000 Masons Of the Fifth District
where you have 50 many true and earnest friends.
friends you have made by your jealous devotion
TO the craft. friends who are loyal TO you as they
are loyal TO Masonry and It's teachings and tenets.
Your friends In the Fifth District feel that you have
fully earned the honors accorded you and greet
you most heartily tonight" NJ w John Stewart
In his reply said in part: although we meet to-
night in a hall with untitled doors and to be ad-
dressed by preacher who has not Masonic
light but who breaches the doctrines which prac-
tise It is indeed Of pride to and should
be to you all. Our position Is. indeed, enviable
one. for wherever gather. whoever addresses
US at gatherings. nothing but the highest and
loftiest principles tolerated by Masons and
whether elucidated by Brethren OF the Mystic Tie
or by others. they are in accord with all that Is
dear to Masonry. =. Standing tonight among
YOU. my brethren OF the Fifth District. well
say with pride and satisfaction that your district
has produced many brilliant men among the craft
men Of whom justly be proud. and who
have left their mark upon the pages OF the district
and upon the craft at large Your own District
Deputv has abored faithfully during the year just
drawing to a close, and when his report to me shall
be read in the Grand Lodge we may well exclaim
All is wenr All Is well. brethren not only In the
Fifth, bun In every district in the Empire state
We are united In the strong bonds OF brothery love
and affection, and Masonry In this state To-Day
glands forth With uptarnished name esteemed re-
spectcd and honorcd by all men" The Rev Robert
s. Macarthur then delivered an address he M sMad;
although ! am not a Mason. ] understand enough
OF the principles OF your ancient and honorable IN
stituton know that 1t stands for love Tor cnary'
for loyalty 70 God, 10 country ana 10 ltisnus.
:. deem 1t great honor TO be permitted 10 10
address representative a body OF men as see
before here" The exercises were inerspersea
with singing by the Metropolitan Quartet. FRANK
Lincoln entertained the brethren with some huni2r-
Gus recitations The Benedction was pronounced py
the Rev. f. Homer Wellman. The programmc, wa, was
very neat and contained the pictures or the tWen-
ty-nne Masters Of the lodges in the Fifth District
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
LARGE ADDITION TO VERrTAs.

Verl,as Lodge NJ. 73i W. Matthew Taylor Mas
ter had n most interesting meeting on Tuesday.
April 2s NJ W. John Stewart. Grand Master: II. W.
j. T. soloman. r. W Bro Duncan W r. Hode.
Assistant Grand Lecturer: w. r. Mayors w. J..
Milford jr. Il. W Anthony Yeoman. W. Collins.
4 Stern w Andrew Graham. Clinton X. Wycth.
r. Lulwg Max Salmon and other eminent crafts
men were present The occasion was one Of great
importance At a recent communication forty-two
brethren were affiliated with Neritas and were re-
celved 10 full membership Tuesday evening
After they had signed the constitution VI. W. John
Stewart made an address, IN the course OF which
he counselled peace and harmony and admonished
the brethren to bear and forbear giving due weight
10 the experience OF the older men. requesting the
older members 10 consider the opinions and aims OF
tho younger ones and predicted for Veritas Lodge
brilliant future pointing out TO them the Importance
OF the occasion. and with words OF wisdom ana
sound advice urged the carrying out OF the true
principles OF Masonry the fatherhood OF God and
the universal brotherhood OF man. X. W. j. T.
Soloman, in Introducing the newly affiliated breth-
rem paid a high compliment TO the Master OF the
lodge and extoed tile principles upon Whlch ERE"
Masonry Ia founded, advising both old ana young
members 10 be very careful In the selection of men
TO become members of their lodge H. W; bro
Duncan also made a short appropriate address.
After the business OF the evening a collation. was
partaken OF by over ole hundred prethreh; Hapiy
= Sooman. w Bros. Holde. Taylor Mayors ana
Stern also Bros Doen and Solkey OF the newly
aniliated brethren. w u. Stern gave the men a
Thoroughly Masonic address The various speakers
ing closed In peace and harmony. Nerny |erltas
Is on the high road 10 success.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Mt Zion Chapter conferred the Mark Degree with
f. Armneld In the East; Base of Standard, in the
West, and NJ. T.. Francisco In the South NJ; b.
John f. Baldwin, Marter and Fox also assisted
Jerusalem Chapter gave the mark degree to sew
eral Master Masons The II. p T.. Twiss after
opening the chapter. handed the gavel to Companion
Kllgen the Scribe, who conferred the degree IN a
mastery manner. The chapter had very good at
tendance.
Empire Chapter had busy night working the
mark past and the VI. Il. degree In excellent form
y H. T. William Hevenor presided and did all the
ceved the congratulations OF many veterans or tne
royal craft at the close Of the ceremony G H. r
Stlvers and p. c. II. p. Barnes were among the
many visitors.
Triune Chapter conferred the Mark. Past and NJ
f. degrees last Monday evening. r. c. Is. Master
aed conferred the NJ D. Among tine visitors were
r. Z. William F. Lyermore. NJ Il. ftch' Nc
Kelsey NJ d. Getty, North OF Nassau, and many
others Triune Chapter Is entirely out or tne
and Is in as faurshlng and prosperous CONDITION as
any chapter In the Metropolitan District
Corinthian Chapter held pleasant convocatlon;
working and p and NJ e. degrees The chapter ma.
n very large attendance During the session r. r.
Albert Maxheld. on behalf OF the members OF 20 10
Anderson a handsome Grand Chapter apron In do; Do
ing so he extolled the recipient or the honoI. hiu
said that he was the first II. +. under the new us
pensaton the first to wake up TO see tne oppoi.
tunity for Cornthan Chapter ana Just ,"e e., % 20 ~
seize It. His faithful and Jealous wcrK IN the caJ Snp
itulor Rite attracted the attention or the Granu
High Priest who had honored him win an app,ptii, pp,i
ment and the companions In grateful recoghttso,,
Grand officer et, Companion George ,pns Of
in fitting words OF thanks to the companiohS sn o.,
II ia its pure and pristine state ana IN re-
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
MASONRY ~ THE DARK COTNTPTES

The only country In Europe In which Free Mason
rv is not allowed 10 exist besides Austria proper. Is
Darkest" Russia. II was suppressed In 1920. and in
1899 the car issued a ukase forbdding the lodges
TO reopen at any future time. The loyal Free
Masons In submission to authority. obeyed with
out a murmur. The ukase is still in force at the
present day. and what Is the result? Discomfort
and unrest porvadc the vast Empire Intolerance
religious hatred and relentless persecution disgrace
the Government; plots an1 conspracies follow each
other In rapid succession: bigoted and fanatic
Emperor irembes on his throne. in constant dread
Of assassination and the whole country resembles
a huge rumbllng volcano. which by sudden erup-
nations. Al this very time while preparations are
being made for the coronation Of the Car, an IRON
clad ear IS also built for him to travel in Such IS
the wreiched condition Of this vast Empire. which
extlngushed the Hight of Masonry. and with IL all
It's blessings OF harmony and happiness.
How different the condition OF the country would
be II the noble teachings OF Masonry had enlarged
the Cars narrow mind and made him a protector,
instead OF opponent, OF the craft; II his subjects,
high and low. instead OF conspring to Kill him, were
bound him by the bonds of brotherly love- and an
indissolublc chain OF affection. look over the
entire globe will demonstrate the beauty as well IA
the utility Of Masonry. In Spain. also Masonry Is
frowned upon and It's Inhabitants are densey ignor-
ant and prest-rid1en. Wherever Masonry nourshes
there also the highest grade OF civilization exists.
Masonry bringing with 1t enlightenment and en-
larged views And in those countries where Masonry
Is prohibited the dark and narrow prejudices OF
other age still exist In these the closing years
OF the nineteenth century
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
affair NO. 6Of.

Aurora Grata Cathedral has often been hansome-
ly decorated on gala occasions but never more 40
than on the evening when X. w. T.. w. Mascord
made the last Of his thrtythrec Official visits to his
home lodge Flowers and palms were In abundance,
the front OF the galleries being adorned with grow
ing plants In full bloom, while the altar was bank
of ferns and roses Although the weather was In
clement the attendance wag large and included
n delegaton OF nearly two hundred from the
Veterans Association. while the Masters Of the
various lodges In the district out in full force.
attended by delegations of their members. also a
delegation from the Second District. AS r. W. Brow
er was being escorted TO the East the assemb!age
united In singing Home. Sweet Home" II was a
handsome tribute the respect and esteem In which
the Right Worthy Brother Is held by the brethren
OF the Third. Following appropriate address by
the District Deputy. NJ. w. brothers Couch and
Sherer addressed the brethren In eloquent Language
b. Grggs spoke for Affair Lodge. after which the
brethren spent most social and agreeable time
In the spacious rooms.
Following the desire of the District Deputy. no
banquet was spread and the general opinion was
expressed that the affair was great success in
promoting a social and fraernal feeling among the
members OF the Third District. Music was fur
nished by Bernstens orchestra. Seated in the
East were Most Worshipfuls Joseph J. Couch and
william Sherer, Right Worshpfuls Theodore Tay-
lor Ioftn Love, William l.. Swan. c. &. Lincoln. l.
b. Jones, /. W. Beattle. Townsend Scudder, 6. J..
Hubbell James Huggins, p +. Lenhart a. q.
Grimes. A. A. Butier, f. s. Williams r. T. Griggss.
l. w Richardson. Joseph j.. Carson ana !. IL.
Visscher
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
DIRCY LODGE 40. IS7.

A pleasant surprise greeted the visitors upon
entering Darcy Lodge last Monday evening The
Tribune OF last Sunday announced the third degree
as the work OF the evening. and the brethren know
Ing DR. Pomcroy. the Master OF Darcy, TO be a good
worker and Darcy to be a good lodge they thronged
the portals Of the lodge to an unprecedented de-
gree and camp stools were required early in the
evening The rooms handsomely decorated.
the east being almost hidden in bower OF palms.
and the altar was imbcdded In cut flowers; but the
decorations were not more impressive than the
work OF the degree. and the palms and plants in
the only reelected the grace and cordialty
with which IN visitor was received, and they
were numerous and Of high degree W. Bro. Pome-
roy presided In the first section; W. Baum, OF En-
pre City Lodge. explained the working tools. and
W's Tim, BoscowitZ. Latz. William a. Miller,
Copeland Joseph and Buddngton assisted The
main attraction, however, was the lecture of the
third degree. as given by the brilliant orator of
tho Fifth District. II. W. Wright ID. Pownall. who.
with his magnetic powers OF elocution, kept the
brethren entranccd TO the end OF his eloquent ad-
dress Not a single brother left the seat until the
last word dropped from the lips OF the gifted
speaker. when DR. Boscowitz rose and on behalf
OF Darcy Lodge. thanked Bro Pownall for the in
tellectual treat afforded them, and presented him
with a magnificent floral piece, which was CRATE
fully accepted with some pleasant remarks about
the two doctors and Darcy Lodge.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
UNION CHAPTER NO. $50.

The official visit of VI. f. George r. W. SuVers,
G. H. p to Union Chapter was marked by severai
notable events which are always pleasant remifhs
cence In the history OF chapter. The u H. r. anu
his Grand Chapter officers were received oy H.
Robert H. Clark the H. p. Of Union. In n very neat
little address and replied in fitting terms. speaking
mostly upon Masonic topics. with special reference
10 the Royal Arch branch thereof. Then turning 10
p II. T. William s. Thomson. he presented him' on
behalf OF Union Chapter. with an elegant afer-uh
ner tea set consisting of numerous pieces OF SILVER
tchcrs cups bowls and all the ct ceteras that 20
10 make up n chest full Of magnificent and complete
set OF silver service The brethren active In Royal
Arch circles have long since named f. Companion
Thomson "Blushing Billy" Never before has he de-
served his soubrquet more than when he accepted
this beautiful token from his companions Ihe gitt
itself together with the very complimentary address
of the Grand High Priest. filled the measure OF his
ioy ana completely overcame him. In his very
modest way he 'blushingly" thanked them all for
the kind consideration shown him. But this was not
ALL r. F.. John Spence on behalf OF the companions
of Union presented to II. T. William Hall. Grand
Master Of the Third Veil n handsome Grand Chapter
apron. He said in presenting IT. that Union chapter
is proud OF honors conferred upon any OF It's men, M
bers and Union T. proud OF all It's members Tor al
are stalwart, honest workers In all the branches OF
the craft r. T. Companion William Hall. the war
Horse" OF Union, thanked the companions SAVING
that they have always treated him with utmost
kindness. and whatever ne can 90 ior 'he sSol .. ..
Union Chapter he is only paying back an h9hes'
debt Of gratitude. NJ h. Wl!liam j. McDoha'u' 4 -.
H. y then arose and said that Union rrnenptrs
all It's members and all its visitors. especially ne
honored guests Of the evening But this Is not sum-
cien They also remember the absent ones ana mere
is one now waiting at home, waiting for the O. u i
10 return from his Masonic labor and to her, 20 Mrs
Sivcrs he presented through Companion Georg"
magnificent stand OF flowers. Companion stiyers ac-
cepted the remembrance for his good wife. The
Chapter soon after this closed. and the companions
adjourned 10 the crdftsmans CUB where me
banquet was enjoyed by them. VI. T.. Companion
Mcdonald acted toastmaster. and addresses were
made bv Companions Palmer. Balsion. Hall Much
sam Drury. James s Fraser. McKesey. David
Kinds Frederick T.. Barnes. Hathen. MaNheld.
IIvernore Alfred w. sloggait. Charles Stewart.
IIusley. George \ Drew. Frederick = Davis. PHILIP
Tobias William NJ reynolds : G. Base and many
Of hers II vas low twelve when the last stroke
OF the gavel sounded and brought TO close most
happy and pleasant meeting ot Union Chapter.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
ASCENSION DAY NOTICE.

s several city Communicates to parade and
'.na 49,, oivine service on Thursday. May a. All Sir
sn's ,..a are requested 10 report at the Asylum at
~ ociock on the afternoon OF that day in full
rs"p'ar Uniform. bun gloves. fatigue cap slung
ms.s nnes VIII form at o'clock promptly. and march
49, sskn Twenty-third-st to Fifth-ave.. down Fifth
church. ~ '''e"'"-"'e'' u '"e
~. ,tv'ces are to be held at the Central Me,ropo.
~ .mple,' seventh-avc. near Fourteenth-st "
A. !. nhsnt Rev. Cornelius L. living, Grand Prel-
ma, .ne Grand Encampment. will preach the SER
tia pen .ne Rev. Sir Knight William ~ Dunnell and
services Bro Stephen p. Cadman assisting in the
Iafek' m h'y the Tempar Quartet. Music for the
c22sSe cross,mnent Band nifty pieces. Sir Knight
~eDSs 39nimviSted ~ 70 the church without 4 ticket
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
N NEW-JERSEY.
PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION TO PAST
GRAND MASTER BELCHER.


GRAND MASTER BELCHER.
At regular meeting OF Newark Lodge No. on
last Friday evening a reception was given to NJ. w.
Brother Charles Becher, who retired from the
position of Grand Master at the last election. In
accordance with resolution passed at the last ses-
sion Of the Grand Lodge Past Grand Masters
Jewel was to be presented to him. and Newark
Lodge OF which NJ. w. Brother Belcher has been
a member for twenty-seven years. concluded
to have the presentation and reception come to-
gether. Lodges from all parts of the State were
represented Among the prominent Masons present
were noticed NJ w. c. NJ, r. w. s. G.. w. j. F..
Moore p G. Masters Hamilton Wallis. T. w. TIL
den, r. NJ. Moore. / II. Durand. Charles Becher.
d n G. Masters Venable Schoeber. wilkins. Wake
field and Klee, and could not stir without rub
bng against a host of Worthy Masters. among
whom were noticed Edmonds. Compton, McGregor,
f. T.. Smith. Dimon. Gcodall. Stewart. Gay WED,
enmeyer johnson. Haytor and others. the Jewe!
was presented by L. G.. W. Durand. chairman or
the committee. who very happy in his remarks.
The Jewel was a most elegant piece OF workman
shin composed of lS-karat gold, supported by
three clasps embematical Of the order. ana was
further adorned by a diamond weighing over a
karat banquet followed the presentation me
menu of which was quite elaborate WIN the
lighting of cigars, speeches came from the pilgnt
lights and there a flow of wit Much credit IS
due to the lodge committee, IL. r. smith, n. +.
Weisgerber and I. H. Mum.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
DEATH OF ALBEIT p. MORIARTY.

Another spirit has passed to the celestial Grand
Lodge above another link In the chain that BINDS
tbe mast TO the present has been broken Albert =.
Moriarty died on April 30. his eghty-second
birthday He was made Mason In Tempiar Lodge
No 203 on August IL. 1850, became charter mem
Der OF Hope Lodge No. 24 September 80 lsol. and
also a charter member Of the present Concord
Lodge No 90 on August 20. 1850. He was Master OF
Concord In 1889 1860 and 1861 and again in 1858 Bro
Moriarty was active In the A. ana 4. rite.
was a thIry-thlrd degree member and Tor many
wears Grand Secretary Of that body In this city.
His funeral will take place at 2:3O o'c.ock To-Day
from the Aurora Grata Cathedral. corner BEDFORD
ave ard Madison-at.. Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
membrance of the kind feeling exhibited toward


him.
The Grand High Priest. George f. w; Stivers, Is
enthusiastic the entertainment and receptions
accorded him and his associate officers during tneIr
visits last week Wednesday night, the I'D with lro-
Quos Chapter al Ilion; Thursday night, 3d. JOINS
town Chaptes at Johnstown; Friday night 2itn'
Central City Chapter at SYRACUSE Saturday night.
Palmer. Hail Nuehsam and McGown accompanied
the Grand High Priest the whole trip, thus showing
their loyalty to the Grand Body and interest In the
work. At Johnstown r. f. Compa mons Guthrie
and Russ Joined the party. AT Central CITY Chap-
ter there was an unusual assembly or Grand Cnapter
officers In addition to those mentioned above were
r. +. Companions Webb Crane Nash, Murray,
also Past Grand High Priests Stone, Parker Po:-
lard and Greenwood. At each chapter the taDer-
naces filed to overlooking. the visit at Johns
town being OF special interest 1t being historic both as
regards the times of the Revolution and Masonicaiy
Pages could be written Of its Masonic afiiliation
Masonry seems 10 pervade every portion or this
beautiful city. and the companions made the stay
of the visitors SO pleasant and interesting that
but pleasant recollection Is theirs With the
work of the Grand officer and the enthusiasm
everywhere shown by the craft it will be strange
indeed If grand institution does not prosper and
gain in strength and Influence. '
New-York tribune., 1896-05-03
SEVENTH MASONIC DISTRICT LODGE.

The lodges of the Seventh Masonic District OF New
Jersey held a grand lodge OF instruction in Hiram
Lodge room, Newark-ave.. Jersey City, on Wednes-
day evening Every lodge in the jurisdiction was
fully represented The lodge opened by NJ w.
c. NJ George w. Fortmeyer. and the work was ex-
empned by r. W. Henry s. IIaines. Grand In
structor All the Grand Lodge officers were present
masters 4 collation. was served to all present at
the close of the exercises II was the most success
full lodge OF instruction that has ever peeh heu i"
hn