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ENGLAND AND CHINA Relations Strained to Point of Rupture. the BRITISH NATAL DEMONSTRATION -Chines Foreign Offioe Acting Undor Instruction From Kul Ac tivity at Port Arthur. London, Aug. 29. The Peking cor respondent of the Daily Mail Bars: The situation has become acute. The relations between the tsung-li-yamen and Sir Claude McDonald, the British minister, are strained to the point of rupture. Sir Claude McDonald has in timated that arty failure by China to observe Great Britain's wishes will be accepted as a casus belli. In support of Sir Claude MoDonald, the fleet has been concentrated at Wei-Hai-Wei and Hankow, and all the waiships nnder 5,000 tons have been mobilized in the Yangtse river. The naval demonstra tion ib solely directed against China, as it is seuii-offioially stated that the existing relations with Russia are cor dial. A speoial from Shanghai says: Vio lent scenes are reported to have occur red between Sir Claude McDonald, the British minister, and M. PavloS, the Russian charge d'affaires, owing to the latter's commanding the tsung-ii- yairien to revoke its agreement with the Hong Kong bank, under pain of the czar's strong displeasure. The Chi nese ate inclined to obey M. Pavloif, seeing that the British confine them selves to verbal protests. The position is now worse than ever. All the Rus eian ships have returned to Port Ar thur, while tne British vessels are as eembling at Wei-Hai-Wei and Cheo Foo. Extreme activity prevails ashore ;at Port Arthur. All the information obtainable tends to show that the dis jratohes sent to London from Nw York oonflrming yesterday's, cablegiam that England has been preparing for a na -val demonstration in the event of grave Anglo-Russian oomploationB, are merely gossip. ANGLO-EGYPTIAN ADVANCE. Ifrltiab Forces Within Forty Miles ol the Khalifa's Stronghold. Wady Hamid, Aug. 29. Yesterday, the gunboats with tbe Anglo-Egyptian expedition seized the island of Gib-el Royan, opposite Elhajir, about 40 miles north of Omdurroan, the capital of the khalifa. Tbe Wand will be oBod as an advance depot for stores. The Anglo-Egyptian forces began to advance yesterday, moving in five par allel columns at deploying distance, They were led by Jaalin guides and by bands of pipers, who were playing. It was an imposing spectacle. ' Tbe friendly natives on tbe opposite bank oi tbe JN He indulged in delighted war dances. The camp hi now a wilder ' cass of broken biscuit boxes and other , rubbish. The deriveh scouts are active, and it is rumored there is a dervish foroe on tbe left bank of tbe Emirs Seeki and Wabilshara. It is reported that the khalifa is preparing to make a stand at Kerrerri, seven miles north of Omdur- tuan, and will defend the Mabdi' tomb to the last. OUTBREAK IN HAINAN. Dritish Consul Lookiug Out for Ameri can Missionaries. London,' Aug. 29. The Daily Mail's Hong Kong correspondent telegraphs: The British consulate at Kiaung Chan Hainan, nag as km tne American con sul at Canton to rge the viceroy to send soldiers to Nodea, near Hoihow, to protect the lives and property of American missionaries there, who have been obliged to flee for their lives fiom Nodea and seek the protection of the British consul at Hoihow. The British consul appealed to the tao-tai to protect the threatened Amer icans, and soldiers wre dispatched who euceeded in resouing them and esooit ing them from Nodea to Hoihow. RELIEVING HAVANA'S POOR. Basaai Inaugurated for the Purpose oi KaUing Funds. Havana, Aug. 30. Last night, bazaar was inaugurated having for its object the raising of funds for the re lief of the poor. The civil governor was one of tbe patrons of the bazaar J. lie Dunning in wnicn tne affair wad held was filled to its utmost capacity, and a large crowd had assembled out side. An American merchant has given 23 barrels of potatoes, and Miss Clata Barton has offered 50 barrels for use in the free kitchens. Miss Clara Barton, accompanied by a number of her party, went this morn ing to Matancas. The remainder of the Red Cross delegation remained on board the Clinton at Havana. Death of Peter H. Hatch. Salem, Or., Aug. 27. The death of Peter II. Hatch, whioh had been ex pected since Sunday, when he stricken with paralysis, occurred at 1 P. M. this aternoon at the family borne. For the past four days be had lain in a semi-conscious condition. The funeral will be held Saturday. Debs' Kew Association. Springfield, ill., Aug. 29. Tne eeO' retary oi state today licensed a new political body to incorporate the Social Democratio Association. Eu gene V. Debs, Victor L. Berger and Seymour Steadman are incorporators. Heavy Bank Failure In Germany. Berlin, Aug. 9. A report published in some of the papers that the Allge- mine Deutsche Credit Effecten Versisch erunga bank has failed, with liabilities f several millions, and no assets. TROOP TRAIN WRECKED. Two Soldiers killed and Five Badly Hurt. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 80. Two enlisted men of the Sixty-ninth New York volunteers were instantly killed, and one was fatally and four seriously injured in a wreck whioh occurred on the Louisville & Nashville, near here, tonight. The killed are: Peter Far ley, pnvate, company G, New York city. Frank Glennon, quartermaster se-gennt, company G, nephew of Colo nel J. E. Duffy. The frain was carrying the Sixtv- ninth New York to its new camp at Huntsville. It left Fernandina, Fla., at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, three or four hours after the time set for its departure. .The train wreoked was the first section. It was going at a high rate of Bpeed. Ten miles north, the engine and tendor jumped the traok, derailing five cars, which rolled down steep embankment. The soldiers claim the train was running too fast around a curve. The injured were brought here, and are being given every attention at the infirmary. STARVING IN THE STREETS. Death of the Niece of the Queen Regent or spurn. Washington, Aug. 80. Wanda Von Speno Bodenback, claiming to be the niece of tfie queen regent of Spain, the baroness and count of Stirenburg, Austria, and heir' to the throne and sole heir to a fortune of 20,000,000 francs, is dead in New York. Raron P. do Lange, of Austria, is authority for this statement. He vis ited the Thirty-seventh street police station today and exhibited a certificate signed by Dr. McGregor to the effect that Wanda Von Speno Bodenback had died of heart dieease Saturday morn ing. The baron explained to the police that two days ago he accidentally met Wanda Von Speno etarving in the streets of New York. The story he told was to the effect that the parents of the girl, who was 18 years of age betrothed her from infancy to an old man. She ran away with a handsome young man, a member of one of the highest social families of Russia. In this country her lover deserted her. Not understanding English anj unable to make a living, she slowly starved to death. ' -The Baron de Lange says the girl died of a broken heart. She had been so weakened by her terrible experience that she could not stand the ordeal of meeting her old friend. GOVERNOR MATTHEWS. Passed' Away Peacefully at Meharry Homestead. Ingale, Ind., Aug. 80. At 6:80 o'clock this morning, at the quiet Me harry homestead, where he was taken immediately after his sudden afflic tion, ex-Governor Claude Matthews passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and all the other members of his immediate family. There was prayer service, accompanied by the singing of hymns, at tbe bedside of the dying ex-governor. Mrs. Matthews wag very much affect ed, and stated that sbe would give any thing in tbe world if ber husband would manifest, by a single word, his faith in Jesus. About 3 o'clock, tbe minister, in the course of the service, asked the dying man if he believed in Jesus. Tne answer was as plain as anyone could articulate. It was "Yes." The three physicians regarded this as miraculous, as all agreed that the particular brain affeoted by paralysis was that governing tbe speech, and the governor would have probably never talked had he lived. It was the onlv word he spoke after he was stiicken He immediately lapsed into a profound coma, from which he did not recover SICKNESS IN THE ARMY. Efforts to Improve the Condition of the Soldiers Governor Hastings Plan. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 80. About the middle of last week, Governor Has tings, of Pennsylvania, raised $5,0OC in cash in 80 minutes in Philadelphia to equip a hospital train to bring home the, sick of Pennsylvania regiments from Chickamauga A train of 18 ros pital cars was equipped and started lot Chickamauga, with astounding prompt nees. Tonight it aimed homeward bound with 211 Pennsylvania soldiers, 15 New Yorkers, one Ohio and one Rhode Island soldier, and left wth iti overjoyed freight an hour later foi Pittsburg. Both on the down trip and the return, Governor Hastings duvoted his personal attention to all the de tails of transportation. Arriving at Cincinnati tonight, be filed 164 tele grams to friends of soldiers, and to those preparing for their reception in Pennsylvania. At Chickamauga yes terday he took the sick from hospitals, against the protests of officials, who wanted them to wait for a transcript of their muster-rolls. Fourteen sol diers, too ill to leave, were left in the Red Cross hospital. Poisoned at a Barbecue. Hillsboro, Mo., Aug. 80. Over 80 persons were poisoned at a barbecue given at Morse Hill, and but for the nrompt attention of doctors, it is prob able several deaths would have occur red. Over a score are in a serious con dition. It is believed some one placed pans green in the meat. May Be Investigated. Washington, Aug. 80. A report was in circulation today that Surgeon- General George M. Sternberg, of the army, had asked Secretary Alger to or der a general investigation of the med ical department of the army. Secre tary Alger said tonight that such a re quest nau ict reached him, and Surgeon-General Sternberg refused to say whether he had asked or intended to ask for a general investigation of hit department. EXPLOSION AT SEA. Stlcbeen Chief Undoubtedly Lost With All Hands. San Francisco, Aug. 39. News has been received here confirming the re ported loss of the stern-wheeler Stickeen Chief. A letter reoeived from Juneau dated August 10 brings the confirmatory new6, and futher says that the disaster was doubtless caused by an explosion, and that the crew and passengers, numbering 43 persons, were undoubtedly lost. The Dora saved a dog, which was found floating on a piece of wreckage. That it was an explosion that caused the loss is inferred by the Dora's crew from the fact that most of the wreck age was broken into small bits. The wreckage was found in latitude 66.83 north, longitude 142.13 west, on August 6. MAKING A SLOW VOYAGE. Steamer Two Months Ont From Ban Frandsoo for St. Michaels. San Franoieco, Aug. 29. The steam er Dawson City, whioh departed lrom here for St Michaels more than two months ago, bad a very bad time of it on her voyage, and when Inst heard from had not reached nor destination. She was tbe smallest steamer ever left here carrying passengers for Alaska, and was intended to go up the Yukon, dredging the river to make it navigable and also to scoop up gold. A letter from the steamer dated at Dutch Har bor says that it took her 85 days to reach that port, which her commander expected to make in 10 days. BARK GUARDIAN LOST. Old, Lumber Drogher a Wreck Alaska Waters. In Seattle, Aug. 29. News reached here this afternoon of the wrecking of the bark Guardian on the rocks off Tegal da island, Alaska. No lives were lost Captain Eagles and the crew took to the lifeboats and pulled through tbe fog 23 miles to Unalaska. The Guar dian will undoubtedly be a total lose, as she was fast going to pieces when last sighted. The Guardian was re turning from Eotzeboe sound, where she had landed a large number of pas sengers. San Francisco, Aug. 99. The Mer chants' Exchange here has received word from Unalaska, confirming the report of the wreck of tbe bark Guard ian. The captain and crew have land ed at Unalaska. The Guardian was bound from Eotzebne sound for Seattle, and ran aground during a fog on Tegal da island. A RIOT AT CAVITE. One Utah Soldier Killed and Wounded by Natives. Several Manila, Aug. 29. Last Wednesday a corporal and two men of battery B, Utah artillery, after disembarking at Cavite were sent on an errand. While passing through the streets, Trooper Hudson discharged his revolver. It was in mere fun, but the natives in tbe immediate locality were much alarmed for a time. Tbe natives immediately began fir Ing. Dismounted cavalrymen wen sent to quel I the disturbance, but the natives misunderstood the movement, and the firing became general. Trooper Hudson was killed, and Cor poral Anderson , mortally wounded. Troopers Laydon, Maohbar, Connoly and Doyle, of the Fourth cavalry, were seriously wounded. Four natives were killed, and several wounded. Aguinaldo has expressed regret at the encounter, and promises to punish ths offenders. No further trouble is apprehended. Particulars of the Clash. New York, Aug. 29. A copyright epeoial from Manila to the New York Journal Bays: There has been a reri ous clash at Cavite between United States soldiers and insurgents. The riot resulted in the killing of one sol dier, and the serious wuunding of an other. George Hudson, a member of the Utah battery, got into a dispute with a native shopkeeper. Fearing trouble be fired his revolver in the air to at tract tbe attention of some fellow-soldiers. A great crowd of natives ran to the scene of the disturbance, and began firing their revolvers, killing Hudson, and seriously wounding Corporal Will iam Anderson, of the same battery, who had hurried to the assistanoe oi Hudson. A detachment of the Fourth cavalry was called out and dispersed the Fili pinos, who continued to fire their re volvers as they retreated, but without doing any more damage. On the same night some of tbe sol diers doing guard duty saw a large party of natives stripping the wreck of a gunboat which was lying in Cavite bay. A boat with an armed force was put off shore, and the sailors bailed the natives, who failed to answer. Then tbe soldiers fired a volley, killing one and wounding another. Hudson Cam Prom Baker City. Salt Lake, Aug. 29. The killing1 ot a Utah soldier and tbe wounding of another at Cavite, as announced today, created muoh interest here. Both men were members of battery B, under com mand of Captain F. A. Grant. Tbe man who was killed was George II. Hudson. He enlisted at Mercur, May 5. His home was originally at Baker City, Or., where his lather, Dr. Hud son, now resides. A Foolish EipedlMon. Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 27. In a boat 13 feet long, well provisioned, Captain William Andrews bas sailed from Young's ocean pier for a trip to Europe. Ills boat, which is peculiarly constructed, is known as the Phantom Ship; The captain expects to reach Europe within 60 days, in spite of all storms. Professor Hill, of the geological sur vey, says annexation is Cuba's ultimatt destiny- ON THE AMERICAN SIDE Mines Better Than in the Klondike. BETTER FIELD FOR THE MIXER Estimate of) a Competent Man, Who Has Succeeded There tort Yukon Food Klot. Portland, Or., Aug. 27. "The man who can go into the Klondike country and suoceed now would suoceed if he stay at home," said H. W. Sheridan. who has just returned from that far land. He was formerly superintendent of a Kansas City railroad, but a year ago he left Portland for Alaska, went over Chi lkoot pass and down theiiver to Dawson, thence to Fort Yukon, where he spent most of the winter, then he returned to Circle City, and finally out by way of St. Mioliaela, where be stopped several weeks. "Yes," continued Mr. Sheridan, "a year ago a man stood a good chance of striking something worth having, if he got in before the main niBh reached the cam. But those chances were all taken long ago, and the man who suc ceeds now will have to be possessed of tbe qualities that would bring him suc cess anywhere. And in that case, he would better remain in a oivilized country." Mr. Sheridan went in with a party of seven men, whioh was known as H. W. Sheridan & Co. After sizing up the situation at Dawson, they took a con tract from one of the big companies for chopping 120 cords of steamboat wood, and delivering it on the river bank near Fort Yukon, and thither they went. The terms of the contract were that tbe company was to provide the necessary supplies for the woodchoppers and pay them $5 per cord for the wood. Sheridan swung a 4 -pound ax until the wood contract was filled, and then he took to trading, and found it a great deal more profitable and a great deal leas .laborious. He bought and sold outfits or mines or anything that was an article of oommerce in that country, He said his business brought him en tirely satisfactory returns, but declined to say just how much riober his year's existence in Alaska bad made him. "I will say this," said he: cleared as much in gold in my one year in Alaska as I could have made in 10 years railroading, and I have always commanded a pretty fair salary, too, Besides, I have two good olaims there, in American territory. I shall leturn to them again." Mr. Sheridan had some notable ex perlenoes In fort Yukon. tie was brought to the front at the time of the food riot and rendered valuable service to Captain Ray. At Circle City Mr. Sheridan thinks present prospects much brighter than at Dawson. The Birch creek diggings cover a much greater area than the whole Klondike country, though the claims there are not so fabulously rich as a few of the choicest Klondikers, still many that paid $20 to $50 a day were abandoned for the Klondike rush and are now being retaken. Rest lik ing is in progress all along Birch creek and its brandies, and a great many miners are going in there again. As a permanent proposition those mines will beat the Klondike. I regard it as a better field for the miner. Mr. Sheri dan says there are just four good mines on Minaax creek, and that tbe great furore over that creek is a systematic booming scheme for the benefit of cer tain promoters. DEATHS AT CAMP WIKOFF. Mine Sick Soldiers Unable to Stand the Intense Heat. New York, Aug. 27. The heat it playing havoo with the sick men in Camp Wikoff, and is partly responsible for the following deaths which were reported today: Private John Hullen, Seventy-first New York; Private Thomas Smith, Serentb United States infantry. Both of the above expired in the general hospital. Durand, a colored man of company A, Twenty-fifth infantry; Ausex, Lud ing and Dpsch, troop E, rough riders; August Shratter, orderly of company K, Seventy-first New York; John Simpson, company D, Tenth regiment regular infantry; Sergeant G. P. Brad ley, company F, Sixteenth infantry, at the detention hospital. There are 1,120 sick in the general hospital, and 838 in the detention hos pital. There are 210 cases of typhoid fever. One hundred and thirty sick of tbe Eighth Ohio voluntteers were land ed from tbe Mohawk today and taken to the detention hospital. Brutal Sport. Allen City, N. J., Aug. 27. While wrestling today at the Linet Park for the championship belt turned over to Richard K. Fox by Ernest Roeber, "The Terrible Greek." Heraklides, and "The Strong Jap," Takezawa, be came involved in such a heated strug gle that the former was rendered un conscins by the fearful pressure exerted by the Japanese wrestler. When the match was etopped, the Greek was black in the face and was in spasms. Tonight he lies in a precarious condi tion, and bis death is expected. H. T. Gage for Governor of California. Saoramento, Cal., Aug. 27. Henry T. Gage, of Los Angeles, was today nominated for governor, Jacob H. Neff, of Placer county, for lieutenant-governor, by the Republican state conven tion. All the other candidates for governor withdrew before tie conven tion met, except Dr. George C. Pardee, of Oakland, whose name was placed before tbe convention, and who then asked tbe delegates to cast a unanimous Vote for bis rival. LAST TO LEAVE CUBA. All of Shnfter's Army, Including the General, Sail From Santiago. Washington, Aug. -27. The last of Shafter's army will sail from Cuba to morrow. Tbe following dispatch was received at the war department late this afternoon: 'Santiago, via Havti, Aug. 27. Ad jutant-General, U. S. A., Washington: Command all embarked except detach ment of recruits of the First Illinois volunteei infantry, and a part of the Ninth Massachusetts volunteer infan try, all of whioh will embark tmorrow morning on transports now here. Gen eral Butt, with the First Illinois, on the Berlin, and the Berkshire with 850 convalescents, leave this morning for Montauk Point I leave with head quarters and one company of the First infantry on the Mexico by noon today. Instructions about the Orizaba pro ceeding to Montana Point just reoeived. The Allegheny left yesterday with the Mnth Massachusetts on board. The Unionist, having on board ono company of the First Illinois and private horses. leaves today. The Saratoga, with Lieu tenant Freedman and 860 of the Fifth infantry, arrived this morning; 800 more are expected on the Knickerbock er in two or three hours. "SHAFTER, Major-General. , NORTH , ATLANTIC SQUADRON. Will Be Kent Intact Pending Conclu sion of Peace Negotiations. New York, Aug. 27. A Bpecial to the Herald from Washington says: Acting Secretary Allen said in an in terview that there is no intention on the part of the government to diminish the fighting strength of the North At lantic Bquadron until peaoe has actual ly been declared. For the present and pending the conclusion of peace negoti ations, tbe squadron under command of Rear-Admiral Sampson will be kept Intact, with a view of meeting any emergency that may arise. Mr. Allen added that much time and money had been expended in the assembling of a formidable fleet of war ships, and it would not be judicious to disband or sontter that fleet premature ly. The various ships will be sent to tbe several navy-yards to receive such repairs as they may need, but they will be continued in commission and prepared for immediate service. mr. Alien says mere ha' been no requests from tbe people of tbe Pacific coast for the return of tbe battle-ship Oregon. It is possible that she may at some future time return to the Paoifio station, but for tbe present she will remain with the Atlantio squadron. rending the conclusion oi peaoe ne gotiations, those ofnoers who partici pated in tbe war will be given leave of absence when circumstances will per mit. The vessels of tbe fleet will not be sent out of the country on special or other service. RATIONS FOR CUBANS. Shipload of Provisions for the Starving People of the Island. Washington, Aug. 27. The Comal sailed from Tampa to Havana today wtih 1,000,000 government rations for distribution to the starving people of Cuba. These rations will be distrib uted by Lieutenant A. D. N is kern, un der the direction of Captain Lotus Niles, of the artillery, in conformity with the orders of the president and secretary of war. Supplios will be fur nished to other provinces In the island under the direction of officers of the army as the emergency demands. It has been learned that there will be no difficulty regarding the entry of the supply vessels to Cuban,, ports or their distribution under tbe direction of United States officers. It is said that the Spanish authorities in Cuba are glad to have tbe provisions sent in. Insurgents Welcome Peace. Havana, Aug. 27. The British steamer Bayan, from Jamaica, arrived at Cienfuegos today with 900 tons of provisions for the Spanish army. The steamer Clinton, with Miss Clara Bar ton, ot the American Red Cross So ciety, has also arrived with provisions for the society. Reports from Pinar del Rio say that the suspension of hostilities oomes agreeably to the insurgents, as they were entirely without clothing, and were obliged to divide in small groups, it being impossible to find provisions for all. . Settlement of War Claims. Salem, Aug. 27. Governor Lord to day received, concurred in and signed a ioint memorial to congress, nrging prompt and final legislation for the settlement of the war olaims ot Ore gon, California and Nevada, accruing by reason of the "costs, charges and expenses incurred by them from 1801 to 1865, for tbe defense of the Union." The document contains a full, yet concise history of the steps heretofore taken by tbe states to have the great public claims Bettlod, and was signed by Governors Budd, of California, and Sadler, of Nevada. Prominent Stockman Killed. Thompson Springs, Utah, Aug, 27. B. F. Graves, a prominent stock man, of this county, was shot and in stantly killed yesterday by Del Weant. The men bad some difference regarding the ownership of property. They met yesterday at Bargard's ranch, and after a few words Winchesters wore brought Into use, and Graves was shot and in stantly killed, Brisbane, Queensland, Aug. 27. The British steamer Urmston Grange, last reported at Townsville, August 6, and the British steamer Duke ot Suther land, which arrived here August 0, from London, sailed today for Manila with 2,000 tons of frozen meat. Fall River, Mass., Aug. 27. Notices were posted today at the Merohant's Manufacturing Company of a two week's shutdown, whioh will stop 12, 000 epiudlei ami cause tbe enforced idleness of 1,400 men. WEEKLY MARKET LETTER. fRenorted bv Downine. TTonklns fc Cn.. Tne . iSoard of Trade Brokers, 711 to 714 Chamber ol Commerce building, Portland, Oregon. The wheat situation in a nutshell is: A big crop has been raised in this country. In Europe there is an av erage crop. Taking the world's im porting countries, their requirements are, aocording to Beerbohm, 848,000, 000 bushels, while the surplus of ex porting countries is 414,000,000 bush els, or 68,000,000 bushels more than requirements. When it is considered that stocks are unprecedentedly low. the bins the world over having been swept bare, a surplus of 68,000,000 bushels will hardly bring supplies up to a normal condition. With light stocks, moderate receipts, a fair export business, averaging 3,500,000 bushels per week, and with prices only 18c above the low point made during the panic, when supplies the world over were excessive and money hard to get. it does not seem a good business propo sition to sell wheat short at R2o tor December or 64c for May. General business in the country haa never been better, in tne past ex tremely low prices have never been made on grains except when stocks were exoessive. There is no danger this year ot stocks being especially burdensome, and while a large number of tiaders are bearish, those who are inclined to analyze tbe situation close ly are afraid to sell wheat short at present. Northwestern farmers are Stacking more wheat than usual this year in that section, but there are many who will thrash in the fields and rush the wheat to markot, as they are unable to hold it, being without stor age facilities. In the Southwest there was evidence of an enlarged movement, the claim being made that millers bad stocked up, and that hereafter wheat will have to be shipped to terminal points. In the older winter-wheat states offerings are light, and millers are paying relatively higher pvices than are to be had at other points. St. Louis is 2o over Chicago for Septem ber, so that it should be drawing wheat there which might come here were the prioe favorable. At present Chicago Is tbe lowest wheat market , In the country. It is a question of receipts, export demand, and speculation. After September 1, when speculators return from outings, business may inorcase. Seattle Markets. Vegetables Potatoes $10 14 pel ton. Beets, per sock, $1.10; turnips, 85c; carrots, $1; radishes, 12c; new Cali fornia onions, $1.00; cabbage, l2o. Fruits California lemons, (6.50 7.00 choice, $3.50; seeding oranges, $9.60 case; California navels, fancy,. $38.86; choice, $2.602.75; ban anas, shipping, $2.85Si.76 per bunch; peacnes, Yakimas. 7590c; Wenat- oliees, small, 60 05o. & JJV Butt brick, utter Fanoy native CTeamery-. 5c; ranch, 1410o; dairy, 15 18o; Icwa, fanoy creamery, 25o. Cheese Native Washington, 11$ 12c; Eastern cheese, ll)12c. Meats Choice dressed beet steers, prime, 7c; cows, prime, 6o; mut ton, 7o; pork, 77o; veal, 58c Hams Large, 10c; small, 11c; breakfast bacon, U V4. Poultry Chiokens, live, per pound, 14c; dressed, 16o; spring chiokens, $2.758.60. Fresh Fish Halibut, t4o; steelheads, 4)5o; salmon trout, 0 10c; flounders and sole, 84o; herring, 4c; torn cod, 4c. Oysters Olympia oysters, per sack, $3.50, per gallon, $1.80. Wheat Feed wheat, $2021. Oats Choioe, per ton, $24. Corn Whole, $24; cracked, (24; feed meal, $23.50. FeedChopped feed, $1721 per ton; middlings, per ton, $17; oi) cuke meal, per ton, $35. Barley Rolled or ground, per ton $24; whole, $22. Flour Patent, $4.10, bbl; straights, $3.85; California brands, $4.00; buck wheat flour, $6.50; giaham, per bbl, $4.25; whole wheat flour, $4.50; rye flour, $4.25. Millstuffs Bran, per ton, (14; shorts, per ton, $16. Hay Puget Sound mixed, $910; oboioe Eastern Washington timothy, $14. Eggs Paying 1920, selling 21o. Portland Market. Wheat Walla Walla, 64c; Val ley and Bluestem, 57o per bushel. Flour Best grades, $3.85; graham, $2.85; superfine, $2.25 per barrel. Oats Choice white, 80 87c; choics gray, 84 85c per bushel. Barley Feed barley, $20; brewing, ' $21 per ton. Millstuffs Bran, $14 per ton; mid dlings, $21; shorts, $14; chop, $13 pet ton, Hay Timothy, $1011; clover. $a 10; Oregon wild hay, $9 10 per ton. Butter Fancy creamery, 4550oj foconds, 860; dairy, 80 860 store, 2022o. Cheese Oregon full cream, 11012c; Young America, 12o; new cheese, lOo per pound. Poultry Chickens, mixed, $33.60 per dozen; hens, $4.00; springs, $1.60 (33.50; geese, $4.006.00 for old. $4.605 for young; ducks, $3,003 4.00 per dozen; turkeys, live, 10 (ii 12,4jc per pound. . Potatoes 45 50c per sack. Onions California red, $1.28 pet sack; silver skins, $1 25 1 40. Hops 612go; 1896 crop, 40c Wool Valley, 1012o per pound; Eastern Oregon, 812c; mohair, 85c per pound. Mutton Gross, beet sheep, wethers and ewes, 8)0; dressed mutton, 7c; Spring lambs, 7c per lb. Hogs Gross, choice heavy, $4.75; light and feeders, $3.004.00; dressed, $5.50 6. 60 per 100 pounds. Beef Gross, top steers, 8.fi0f3.76; cows, $2. 60 8. 00; dressed beef. 66o per pound. Veal Large, 66c; small, 7c pet pound.