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TERRITORY OF HAWAII A FULL TICKET NAMED. Official Designation of . New Possession. Our TO BE SUBMITTED TO COXGBESS form of Government Decided Upon by the Congressional Committee The Faelflo Cable. San Francisco, Sept. 12. The steam er Coptio arrived from Yokohama and Hong Kong, via Honolulu, bringing the following advices from the latter city under date of September 5: The territory' ot "Hawaii 1 is the name whioh'the annexation ootnmisaion has deoided. to recommend to congress. Thus will be preserved in the . president nomenclature -from the United States the distinctive origin of .this part of the United Spates. history and 'tradi tion of the islands and the associations that new "residents here 'want forgotten will go on in unbroken; onion frith the' name. The form of government will ha mniaa'A nn that rtf AYiiiHrta tarri tories. 1 There wiH.be-bo further de' parture. from this form- than local con ditions and national political consider- j . ations make necessary. It is possible that fh working out the details the form of government will not approximate so cloaely to that of state government as the oulinary form ot territorial govern ment does. But the ultimate possibil ity of statehood will not be barred. . . . . Still, there will be no District of Columbia or Alaska form of government proposed. Local self-government will be given through the extension of the munioipal idea. The islands will be divided into municipal districts, having control, under restrictions, of purely looal affairs. Honolulu, for instance, will be a municipal district, embracing the whole of the island of Oahu. Ha waii may be divided into two districts, And Molokai, Maui and Nithau may be attached to some other municipal district. The question of a territorial legisla ture has not been fully settled. There will probably.be one, but with limited powers. All the attributes of sover eignty, however, will be exercised by the national government of the United States. The people of Hawaii will be called on to consider themselves Amor icans, looking to the national govern merit as a source of national power. In internal affairs they will have the op portunity of exercising the high attrib ute of American citizenship, local self' government. The form of government the commis sion will reoommend will be one calou lated to do away withthe associations of national independence and to create associations and a feeling of union with the United States. It is pretty clear. ' trom what has been said by members of the commission from time to time, that in framing a form of government for these islands tbey have also been charged by the administration at Wash ington with forming a model which can be adapted to Porto Rico and other new possessions the war bas brought the United States. The Paciflo cable may go around Honolulu. A shorter route by way of Alaska has been figured on. General A. S. Hartwell said this morning: "By the last mail I received some communications from the company concerning the cable. General Schrynv ser writes me that his company is an noyed at the delay required by the clause, in the Hawaiian contract which gives the secretary of state six months in which to signify his approval or dis approval of the contract. He states that he has had some correspondence with Secretary Day on the matter, and bas asked him to come to a final con elusion at aB early a date as convenient. "If the company shall not avail itself of the Hawaiian contiact, it contem plates adopting the shorter Alaska route. General Schiymser writes me that a cable, with a landing in Alaska, thence to Japan, connecting with the established lines to China, Manila and Australia could be built for less than 15,000,000. as against $13,000,000 via tha Hawaiian islands.'' It is the present calculation to send the United States ship Philadelphia baon to San Francisco very soon, Admiral Miller, having completed the mission on which be was sent by the United States government, is author ized to return. The transport Scandia arrived from San Francisco this morn- Largest In History. New York, Sept. 12. R. G.'Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade Bays: The volume of business is larger than it ' ever has been. Investors - across the water have caught the cue, and their purohases of Amerioan bonds and stocks have been heavy for several weeks. Wheat has been about 1 cent hioher for snot, with Western receipts .nnlr nhout as lame as those ot last . - year for the week. Failures for the first week in Sep tember have been, in amount of lia bilities, $1,111,698; manufacturing failures aggregated $224,603. and trad ing $703,991. Failures for the week have been 184 in the United States, against 215 last year and 16 in Canada, against 85 last year. yo friction, Says Shatter. Middletown, Pa., Sept. 12. Secre tary Alget and General Shafter were at Camp Meade today, and witnessed a tbvipw of troooa and inspected the camo. Alger left at noon for Detroit, and Shafter departed for Washington, Speaking of bis controversy with Miles, Shatter said: . "It ia all poppycock. There is no Irintion between Miles and myself, at I past there was not when be left San tiago. . Complete . Fusion Was Effected at lEUensburg, Wash. Ellensburg, Wash., Sept. 12. The Populist, Democratic and Silver Repub lican state conventionsrepresenting the silver forces of the state of Washing ton, formed a fusion today, and nomi nated the following ticket: Representatives James Hamilton Lewis, Democrat, of Seattle, and W. C. Jones, Silver, P.epublican, of Spokane. Supreme judges B. F. Heuston, Pop ulist, of Taooiaa, and M. M. Godman, Democrat, of Dayton. Fusion was accomplished by the Pop ulists oonceding to the Democrats one of the nominees for supreme judge. - BY SHEER NECESSITY. Joint Platform. , .The joint platform committee report ed the following union platform, which was adopted by the Populists, Demo crats and Silver Republicans: "We demand the re-establishment of bimetalism by a return to the free and unlimited ooinage of both gold' and silver into money at the present legal ratio of 16 to l.withouf waiting for the action of any other nation. " We, demand , that Our . money shall ,b-j issued by . the government only, without the intervention ot .banks of .issue,-as full legal-tender tot all debts, p jblic and private that-the volume of tie circulating medium shall be suffi cient to .'meet the" requirements of the business of the country, for the purpose of testoring and maintaining a just level of prices for labor and commodi ties, to a realization of all of which 'we pledge our representatives in congress. "We demand that there shall be no further issue of United States interest bear'ig bonds. We denounoe government by in junction. 'We demand the election of United States senators by a direct vote of the people, and pledge our members of con gress to use every means in their power W secure the submission of a constitu tional amendment providing therefor. We take pride in commending the admirable record of Senator George Turner and W. C. Jones and James Hamilton Lewis, our representatives in congress, and congratulate members of our party on the high station at tained bv them in the councils of the nation. We believe that the majority should rule, and upon all, grave puolio questions the voice of the people should be heard directly; and for tbe purpose of securing this most essential reform, we pledge the legislature of the state of Washington to beeleoted at the com ing election to the . submission of suoh constitutional amendments as shall effectually secure to the people the power to initiate, enaot and repeal laws. We demand adequate protection lor the people of this state against railroad monopoly by the passage of just laws governing freight and passenger rates; and we specifically demand a 8-cent- per-mile passenger rate and a material reduction from present f.eight rates. 'We demand, that no public fran chise be granted without adequate com pensation to the people, and favor tbe adoption of such legislation as shall se cure that result. - . "We are in favor of liberal exemp tions from taxation and declare our selves in favor of a constitutional amendment to secure that end. "We demand that the rate of interest on state warrants be reduoed from 8 to 6 per cent." HIGH-HANDED PROCEEDINGS. Spain Was Compelled to Sue for Feaca Text of the Negotiations. London, Sept. 10. According to the Madrid correspondent of the Times, the following is the text of the negotiations of the government to conclude peace: ' "The reverses suffered by our army in the unequal struggle to which' we were driven' in order to defend the honor of the nation and maintain its rights, deprived tus. at an early stage, of the elements required for continuing ,tte war. The bravery of our soldiers and Bailors proved insufficient, as did the calm attitude of the nation, ever ready to shed its lood and saoriflce resouroes for the honor of the Spanish flag. "Separated by wide seas from the territories it was our object to protect, and these territories being closely block aded, so that our few remaining ships could not reach them, her majesty's government has been compelled to ad mit the bitter truth, that an end must be put "to the war "The sense ql responsibility entailed by the preliminary peace negotiations had weighed heavily on '.the govern ment" Notwitstanding it fully appre ciated its duty towards the country, the government has had to consent to these preliminary negotiations and to bow to the cruel sacrifices imposed by sheer necessity." : . "For this, reason, and because peace must be purchased at the cost of cession of territory and the abandonment of sovereign rights, the government has thought it expedient to sound the oortes before concluding the treaty, tbe ratin cation of which will be duly notified to both chambers in accordance with constitutional law." The government,' whose moderate language will not be found fault with by the representatives of the nations, limits itself to submitting to the cortes the following bill, whose only article ie: "'..,,. r- "The government is authorized to renounce rights of sovereignty and to cede territory in the Spanish colonies in acoordanoe with the peace prelimin aries agreed upon with the government of the United States of America." The Times correspondent says the bill is signed by all the ministers. NEEDED IN THE ARMY All State Troops Cannot Be Mustered Out. WEST INDIES TRADE. and Fan. ARE REQUIRED IS 0UE COLONIES The President'! lleply to Several Gov ernors About One Hundred Thoo , , (and to Be Mastered Out. GAVE THE PRESIDENT A FLAG Amer- Washinston. Sent. 9. Late in the day the following was given out at the war department: .',.' In response to the request of tne governors Of some of the states for the. muster-out of their entire volunteer force,; the -president replied in sub stance; as follows.- .. ': ' ;", ;;' " 'Answerinz vour telegraphic re? neat for the muster-but of your regU merits, I have already 'determined that 100,000 of the-volunteers shall be mus tered out of the service. This ta be cause, in my judgment; that number can be spared, a uoui iuu.wu wm remain, as the. .government now re quires in' Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines-a larger army than tne regular, military, establishment,. affords. The ' muster-out', like ' tbe ! muster-in, will be" as nearly aB.possiWepaccording, to tne population ol tne several aiaten.: The suggestion to muster-out aU ofc trie, volunteers from your state cannot,' therefore; 'oe entertained. The Becre-' tary of war has already inquired of the governors of the several states what reigments In their judgment can, with the least inconvenience, remain in tne service. Their advices will, so far as I am concerned, if consistent with the publio interest, be complied with. Ooveminent Alters Cuba Bloo Tariff. Washington, Sept. 9. Some changes in the Cuban and Porto Rican tariff lates have been approved by the presi ient and tabled to the United States Dflicets in titose islands. In the former rates on both islands the importation of jleomargarine and such produots was prohibited; under ( the new arrange ments it will be admitted at the same rate as butter. " "'" ' Another ohanue was made in the ad ministrative features of the Cuban tar iff. There was a provision that when goods were brought in and not entered lor duty within 90 days the officer in oharge could seize and dispose of them at public sale. Under.tbe new provis ions the 90 days may be extended to sis months, in the discretion of the offioer In charae. " ' ' The Kovernment is doing what it can to. facilitate the operations of trade in the Cuban and Porto Rican ports that some into the possession of the United State. - The department has been ad vised by representatives ot large com meroial houses ' in New -York -that Santiago, and that the absence Of these facilities is doing much to prevent com merce . from resuming on American trade.. . . N- .i -. Actina under the advices of the sec retary,' Acting Secretary MeikWjobn sent the 'lallowinte telegrams ' under date of September 8: "Commanding General, Santiago You are authorized to lease a building for the storage of Imported merchandise now entered at the custpm-bouse upon which duties may be paid at any time within 90 davs after importation, pro vided in paragraph 41 customs teguia tlona. Storage to be at the sole risk ol the importers and every expense con tfected therewith." fRenorted bv Pownlne. Hopkins & Co., Inc., Board of Trade Brokers, 711 to 714 Chamber ot Commerce building, Portland, Oregon.) Spanish Colon Captured by tha loans in Forto Rloo. Washington. Sept. 10. By direction ot General Miles, President McKintey has been presented with a Spaniah flag which was captured by American troops at Coamo. Porto Rico. It was taken from the barracks at Coamo by the Six teenth Pennsylvania volunteers, to gether with 200 Spanish prisoners, wjio were .endeavoring to retreat. Colonel Biddle, who was accompa nied by Captain Harry Alvin Hall, of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania infantry, made the presentation speech. The president, in reply, complimented the American troops on their courage and soldierly conduct throughout the campaign. When the oommittee left the Whit House the flag was sent to tbe adjutant eeneral's office, where it will remain until it is put on exhibition, probably at the national museum. DUTIES ON RELIEF SUPPLIES. . Must Give Up Arma. Washington, Sept. 9. The muster ing out of the volunteers will be fol lowed by vexationB and troubles for officers of the regular army and for many of the volunteere themselves. This is due to a misapprehension on the part of some of the officers of the volunteer organizations respecting the property of the government which they have in their possession, lhe govern ment will require that every article be accounted (or. Every offioer or man in the volunteer service who has oharge of division property will have to ao count for it before he oan be mustered but and paid. . ' ' It is the intention of the war aeparv ment again to supply the States when the guns and arms are accounted lor, but in order to keep a straight account in tbe department's records, it ia neces sary to have them first returned to the department. The same is true of other government property. ' TWO KILLED, FIVE HURT. WEEKLY MARKET LETTER. Recruiting Agent! Impressing- Employes of Foreign Resident. Manila, Sept. 12. Recruiting agents of the insurgents are causing further trouble. They have been impressing employes of foreign residents, includ ing those of the British consul, and several foreigners have complained that native grooms are taking their employ ers' horses and joining the insurgents. Ameiican army chaplains have insti tuted Protestant services in private buildings. Suoh services were never previoasly held in the history of the Philippines. In conformity with the new regula tions, most of the Spanish steamers are taking Amerioan registry. Tha native crews refuse to serve under Spanish officers, and the insurgents demand that tne American authorities employ no Spaniards in any capacity whatever. The insurgents continue divided be tween those who advocate absolute in dependence and those who favor an 'American protectorate. ' Tbe British cruiser Powerful arrived today and saluted Admiral Dewey. General Otis responded from tbe Utah battery in the oitadel. It was the first salute since the surrender. Board of Inquiry. Washington, Sept. 12. President McKintey has tendered places on tha proposed commission to investigate the war department in relation to the con duct of the Hispano-Ameriban war to Major-General Schofield, ex-command ing general of the army, and to ex-Sen ator John B. Gordon, of Georgia. Buried bv a Cave-In. t Butte; Mont., Sept 18. A cave-in of ground in the Ruby nifte, just out side of the city, this rnorbing, buried Joseph Kufma and Harfy.1' Andrews. The men were working in the Btope on the 150-foot level. Men "have been working on the fall ever since, but up to midnight had not recovered the bodies.. Both men were unmarried. Spain's Exorbitant Demand May Not Be Compiled With. Washington, Sept. 10. The order directing tbe payment of the Spanish duty on rations carried by the Comal to Havana for the starving inhabitants of Cuba has been held up, pending fur ther information on the subject. In answer to a cable message aa to what the duty would be, a reply stated that it would be, according to the Spanish rates, f 60.000 in cold. No agent of tbe United States government has any monev on band at Havana, and it may be that the United States government will take a different course than that decided upon last evening. By the terms of the protocol, Spain relinquishes her right to Cuba, and the United States government may decide that it will not pay duties on such car goes as are sent in the Comal. Government Is Isolated. Madrid, Sept. 10. Newspapers as' sert that the government is surprised and chagrined at the attitude of the conservatives of tbe chamber, whiob indicates that the government is is6 lated on questions ofjsuoh magnitude as the conclusion of the peace . treaty. Continuing, the papers express the opinion that this foreshadows the down fall of the ministry. The chamber did not meet today. Tbe'oabinet this morning decided to take the most strin gent mdasures to prevent tbe publics' tion ot tbe proceedings ol tbe cortes, and to provide for a censorship of tele graphic dispatches. Premature Blast Cost Three Live. . Brooklyn. B. C, Sept. 10. Three men were hurled into eternity in the twinkling of an eye today. The dia- -aster ooourred fon the line of construc tion of the Robson-Penticton branch of the Canadian Pacific By a premature blast, John Kinnear, Oscar Andrson and Tom Lanbau were burled far down the mountain aide and killed. Two blasts were being prepared, one ol eight kegs and the other ot 20 kegs. In the loading of the second, after 13 kegs had been pat in, the hole became stopped. Lanbau used an iron spoon to clear the opening, and instantly the blast went off.- Storm In Xew ' Yorfc . Blew uown Bridge Superstructure. New York. Sept. 9. Tbe first gust of wind that preceded the thunderstorm at 8:80 o'clock tbia afternoon blew down the heavy iron superstructure ol the new pier No. 60 at tbe foot of West Twelfth street, killing two men ana in juring nine others. There were 90 men at work on the superstructure when it fell in on them. Those killed are: John Leonard. Iron worker, died at New York cos nitnl: Samuel Patterson, died on the dock. Of the 130 men who were at work on the structure at the time of the aool dent, all have been accounted tor. Tbe new pier is 800 feet long, and is being erected by tbe Wilson Steamship Company. The heavy iron beams and girders were up and the iron 1001 was on. When the storm loom ea up irora the southwest, a tremendous blast ol wind rushed in und-sr the superstruc ture and fairly lifting it from the pier allowed it to drop again in a mass oi twisted and gnarled debris, burying the men tinder it. Durina the lull that intervened ! tween the first roar of tbe wind and the iharp metallio oreakings of tbe twisted and riven iron could be heard the piti ful dies and moans of the wounded The uninjured made a rush for tbe shore end of the pier and huddled to gether, trembling with fear in the large shed of the time-keeper there, leaving their fellow-workmen crying piteously for help, lying under the mass of twist ed iron, all of them too badly frightened to assist in rescuing the injured men. An alarm ot fire was sent in, and soon brought out two oompanies of fire men, WHO went to worx to rescue tuoee under tbe debris. Will Enter the Cuban Field. New York, Sept. 9. Articles of in comoratlon of the American Indies Company, with a capital of $18,000, 000, have been filed with the secretary of state of New Jersey, at 'lrenton. The incorporators are: Thomas Dolan P. A. B, Widdenor and W. U Jfiwins of Philadelphia: Thomas F. Ryan Frederick P. Olcott, Anthony M Brady, R. A. a Smith, Henry MaoMahon. J. N. Coballis, Guillermo de Salde, M. P. Booth and U. U. Runkel. , Henry D. MaoDonna, secretary ol the oompany, said: "The' company has been organised for the purpose of taking advantage ot the extraordinary economic transforma tion now at work in Cuba and Porto Rico. It intends to renovate old en terprises and create new ones in these prodigously rich islands, and to that end has secured the co-operation oi conservative men ot wealth and enter prise." . To Encourage Manila Hemp Trade. Washington, Sept. 9. The imposi tion of import and export duties on bemp brought into and exported from Manila and from and to other ports in the Philippines still under Spanish con t col has been found to work a great hardship to dealers and almost to ruin business. In view of this faot, the treasury officials have recommended to the war department, which exercises oontrol over the collection ot duties in the Philippines, that on exports of hemp the import duties be refunded, thus making but one duty chargo. Tbe suggestion also has been made to war department officials that the inter diction which prohibited tbe olearance of vessels from Manila to other ports in the Philippines be removed. Kow that tbe war is over, it is felt there la no farther necessity for this prohibition The wheat market was a very dull affair during the past week; foreigners ill not buy and farmers will not selL The principal item of news during tha eek was the September report of the statistician department of agriculture showing tbe following average condi tion September 1: Corn,-84.1; wheat, 1.7; oats. 79.0; barley, 79.2; rye, i.4; buckwheat, 88.8; potatoes, 77.7. The deoline in the average condition of corn during August was 2.9 points, -and the condition on the 1st inst. was 1.8 points higher than on September 1, 1897; 6.9 points lower than on Septem ber 1, 1898, and 0.8 of a point higher than the mean of the September aver ages for the past 10 years. There was marked decline during August in several of the prinoipal oorn produoing states, tbe deoline amount ing to'10 points in Iowa, 9 points in Kansas and 23 points in Nebraska. On the other hand, 21 states show a more or less improved condition. The con dition of wheat, 88.7, is one point higher than on September 1, . 1897; 13.1 points higher than on September 1, 1896, and 6.1 points above the mean of the September averages of the last 10 years. In accordance with its prac tice, the department has not yet made any quantitive estimate of the wheat crop, and will not do so until it com pletes its ' revision of the wheat acre age, which shows some increase over the preliminary figures. The average oondition of oats was 79.0 against 84.6 on September 1, 1897, and 74.0 or September 1, 1896, and a Septembei average for the last 10 years of 80.0. The average condition of barley wai 79.2, as compared with 86.4 on Sep tember 1. 1897; 83.1 on September 1, 1890, and a September average for tin last 10 years of 84.7. PECK'S v . - NEW PLAN. Be. School Superintendents ta Assist In curing Lafayette Monument. Chlcaco, Sept 9. By direotlon ol Commissioner-General Peck, Robert J. Thompson, secretary of tbe Lafayette monument commission, has appointed tbe superintendents of education of all the states and territories upon an non- orary advisory committee of the monu ment association. His letter ot ap pointment in part is as follows; "It is proposed tnat in raising tne Lafayette monument fund, that tlx schools of America be utilized aa tne agency for reaching the people and pro. coring the contributions, and to tnii end 1 urgently request that yon ask, ai earlv as convenient, that the teachers , Seattle Markets. Vegetables Potatoes $12 14 pei ton. . Beets, per sack, $1; turnips, 75c; carrots, 76c; radishes, 12o; new Cali fornia onions, $1.3Ti; cabbage, lc Fruits California lemons, $0,609 .7.00; choice, $3.60; seeding oranges, , $2.60 case; California navels, fancy, $33.25; choice, $2.602.76; ban anas, shipping, $2.262.76 per bunch; peacnes, Yakimas, 76 90c; Wenat ohees, small, 60 65c. Butter Fancy, native creamery, brick, 26c; ranch", 1620o; dairy, 16 20o; Iowa, fancy creamery, 25c. Cheese Native Washington, 11 H 12c; Eastern cheese, ll)-12o. Meats Choice dressed beef steers, prime, 7c; ( cows, prime, 6o; mut ton, 7to; pork, 5oo; veai, otjoo. Hams Large, 10ci small, lie; breakfast bacon, 11. . Poultry Chiokens, live, per pound. 14c; dressed, 16c; spung chiokens, $3.004.00. FreBh Fish Halibut, , 84sOi steelheads, 4i5o; salmon trout, 9 10c; flounders and sole, 84o; herring, 4c; torn cod, 4c. Wheat Feed wheat, $1920. Corp Whole, $28.60; cracked, $24; teed meal, $23.50. ' Barley Rolled or ground, per ton, $23 24; whole, $22. Feed Chopped feed, $17 31 per ton; middlings, per ton, $17; . oil cake meal, per ton, $35. . Flour Patent, $3.80, bbl; straights, $3.60; California brands, $4.00; buck wheat flour, $4.00; grabam, per bbl, $3.70; whole wheat flour, $3.75; rye flour, $4.60. Millstuffs Bran, per ton, $14; aborts, per ton, $16. Kay Puget Sound mixed, fio; choice Eastern Washington timothy, 118- Eggs Paying 1920, selling 210. Portland Market. Wheat Walla Walla, 58c; Val ley and Blueatem, 60o per bushel. Flour Best grades, 3.o0; granam, $2.85; superfine, $2.25 per barrel. Oats Choice white, 88 80c; choict gray, ooo4c per ousnei. Barley Feed barley, f 20? brewing, $21 per ton. mid- Millutuffs Bran. $14 per ton; and officers ot your schools, colleges and dllngs, $21; shorts, $14; chop, $13 pet 1.! ..!, 11. .A .Akloh A Denver Tragedy. Denver, Colo., Sept. 12. W. H. Lawrence, of Cleveland, O., was shot and probably mortally wounded in a room at the Oxford hotel this afternoon by a woman who is known here only as Florence Richardson. The woman then shot herself in the heart, dying almost instantly. Mr. Lawrence was taken to St Luke's hospital. The doc tors in attendance give no hope of bis recovering. The ball entered his back and paesed clear through the body, coming out at the left nipple. Disappointed Tukoners. Vancouver, B. C. Hept. 10. With eight disappointed miners and no gold, tbe little steamer Faetnet arrived this mornins: from St. Michaels. She had aboard tbe crew of the wrecked river steamer Stickeen Chief, and J. A Mara, ex-member of parliament, owner of tbe ill-fated sternwbeeler Mara. The Garonne arrived safely at St. Michaels with her tow, the Reindeer, but near Unimak pass lost a barge owned by Seattle firm. CANDIA WAS SHELLED. Renewal of tha Fighting of Crete. In tha City Athens, Sept. 9. It is reported that tbe bombardment was renewed at t-an- dia and that tbe port has been seriously damaged. Tbe foreign warships have landed sailors to reinforce tne UritiaD narrison and otlmps have been landed to assist in quenching tbe flames. According to telegrams from pandla, it is estimated that 22 British were killed and 45 wounded yesterday. Sev eral Christian families have sought refuge on the warships. Many corpses are Ivins in tbe streets of Candia. In one case, a whole family was killed. The Italian consulate is also reported burned. A Russian warship left tbe Piraeus hurriedly for Crete today, carrying the Russian consul, M. Troijanski. A Heavy Colored Woman. Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 8. Mrs. Mary Masque, a negress, is dead In this city. She was said to be tbe largest colored woman in tbe world. At one time she weighed over 700 pounds, and at the time of her death she tipped the beam at 560 pounds. She was 80 years of age, and her death was tbe result of excessive accummulation of adipose tissue. 'and recognize October 19, the date of the fall of Yorktown, to whioh Lafayett contributed so largely, aa Lafayette day, and that they devote a part ot the day mentioned to a relation of. tbe historic events pertaining to Lafayette and the early days of the republic." In Boston Harbor. Boston. Sept. 6. Amid tbe greatosl enthusiasm from thousands, both afloat and ashore, a fleet of nine warships. fiesb from bard fighting in Cuba, led by the stately Massachusetts, Bailed op the harbor this afternoon and dropped anchor off tbe wharves, salutes only be ing fired iu honor of Commodore Howi son, of the navy. yard, and as Governoi Woloott left for the shore. Toritgbt the officers came ashore, and with Gov eruor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy held a well attended reception in Faneull hall, while tbe fleet, with the assist ance of a lively thunder storm, lighted up the harbor with their searchlights. LI Hnng Chang Deposed. Peking, Sept 9. Li Hung Chang bas been diemiesed from power. It ii presumed it was done in accordance with the demand which it was rumored the British minister here, Sir Claud McDonald, was instructed to make on account of tbe alleged general partiality of Li Hung Chang to Russia, resulting in Great Britain being deprived of tbe contract for the Peking-Hankow rail road, by giving the Ruaso-Chiuesebkn financial control of the road. Hay Timothy, $1011; clover, $9 10; Oregon wild hay, $9 10 per ton. Butter Fancy creamery, 4560o; toconds, 40o; dairy, 8640o store, 22M26o. .. Cheese Oregon full cream, ll12o; Young America, 12o; new oheese, 10c per pound. Poultry Chickens, mixed, $38.60 per dozen; hens, $4 00; springs, $1.60 2.50; geese, . $6.006.00 for old, 14.60 5 for young; ducks, $4.00 5.00 per dozen; turkeys, live, 10 120 per pound. - Potatoes 45 50c per sack. Vegetables Beets, 90c; turnips, 754 per sack; garlic, 7o per pound; cab bage, $1 1.25 per 100 pounds; cauli flower, 75o per dozen; parsnips, 76c per sack; beans, 8o per pound; celery, 70 75c per dozen; cucumbers, 60o per box peas, 8 8,c per pound. Onions Oregon, 75o$l persack. Hops 8 10o;. 1890 crop, 6o. Wool Valley, 1012o pe pound; Eastern Oregon, 812cj mohair, 25o per pound. Mutton Gross, best sheep, wethers and ewes, 8t'o; dressed mutton, 7c; spring lambs, 7s'c per lb. Hogg Gross, ohoice heavy, $4.75; light and feeders, $3.004.00; dressed, $5.606.50 per 100 pounds. Beef Gross, top steers, 8.60 $3.76; cows, $2. 60 8. 00; dressed beef, 66c per pound. Veal Large, 6,SJCc; small, 7c pet pound