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The Star and Barnes' Lathes CREASY INSTALLMENTS Dayton Hardware Co. 192-194 ffir APACHE KID DEAD. Notorious Indian Met His Fate "While Raiding in Mexico. ST LOUIS, Nov. 22. A special to the Globe-Democrat from El Paso, Tex., says that President Jcraeph P. Smith, of the Mormon Church, who has arrived there, accompanied by O. A. Woodruff and Dr. Seymour, after a tour among the colonies in Mexico, reports the killing of the notorious Apache Kid In the recent Indian raid at Colonia Pacheco. Mr. Woodruff was one of the party that pur sued the retreating Indians and asslstea at the burial of the killed. Among these was one, apparently the leader, and who is now positively Identified as the noto rious Apache Kid. Mr. Woodruff said they will put In an application for the reward offered for him in the United States. Oil Derricks Destroyed. TOLEDO, O., Nov. 22. Yesterday's storm destroyed .nearly 3000 derricks In J1 the oil fields south and east .of here, WELCOMETOBOER Paul Kruger Lends French Soil. on MARSEILLES' RECEPTION Only Unpleasant Incident Caused by Englishmen. THREW SMALL COINS AT OOM PAUL The ex-President of the Transvaal Declares His People Will Never Surrender. MARSEILLES, Nov. 22. Today proved a triumph for Mr. Kruger such as even the Boer delegates and his most ardent admirers failed to anticipate. The delir ium of enthusiasm which marked every step of his progress from the time he landed until the hotel was reached was a revelation, even to the people of Mar seilles themselves. It fully equaled, If It did not surpass, the frantic demonstra tion of patriotism with which France opened her arms to Major Marchand at Toulon on hli return from Fashoda. An assembly of such masses, exceeding even the most sanguine estimate, might per haps be partly explained by the ceremo nious obsequies of the Bishop of Mar seilles, including an imposing religious procession from the cathedral, but noth ing can minimize the spontaneous explo- .sion of sentiment displayed toward Mr. Kruger by the entire population of the first port and one of the largest cities of France. Yet the grandeur of this demonstration perhaps ranks In importance to the em phatic manifesto of "no compromise" which Mr. Kruger delivered In a low voice, but one vibrating with emotion, accompanied by energetic gestures of the right hand, stirring the hearts of all within hearing. The last sentences of his declaration were uttered with a vigor and a decision which bore out his reputation as to the incarnation of iron will and stubborn resistance. His mere delivery of a declaration of such far reaching Importance testifies to the lnde- pendeacQ.ot.hls-character, aslt cameras advisers, who, up to the last, Were irf Ignorance of his determination. He an nounced to the world this morning that the Boers would be free people or die, and the faces of the men about him, Wessels, Froebler and the other Boer representatives, bore the look of fearless determination reflecting the spirit that Mr. Kruger declared animated every man, woman and child In the Transvaal. One Unfortunate Incident. The unfortunate occurrence at the hotel on the main boulevard alone marred the character of the demonstration, which up to that time had been unanimously and exclusively a tribute of sympathy and admiration. "Vive Kruger," "Vive les Boers," and "Vive la llberte,'' were the cries that formed a hurricane of cheer ing and swept over the city. Unfortu nately the high reprehensible foolishness jpf half a dozen persons In throwing small .coins Into the crowd as Mr. Kruger vpassed acted like magic in conjuring up an anti-British outburst, which it needed all the promptitude and energy of the police to prevent becoming a serious dis turbance The hotel remained for the rest of the day In a state of siege, while at one times a procession several thou sand strong, marched in the direction of the British Consulate, shouting, "Down with the EngUsn and raising other threatening cries The result was that a strpng body of police was compelled to disperse the demonstrators, although it was not found necessary to make more than a few temporary anfests. Through out the evening, however, large bands of students and other youths marched up and down in front of Mr. Kruger's hotel, and the hotel which was the scene of the unfortunate Incident, cheering in chorus for Mr. Kruger and the Transvaal and denouncing England. These demonstrat ors were more noisy than dangerous, and the police wisely left them to relieve their feelings by shouting instead of interfer ing with them, which might have created disorder. The incident was the main topic of con versation this evening, and Indignation was universally and vigorously expressed, but the adult better classes did not seem to magnify Its importance. The Mayor, immediately on hearing of what had oc curred. Issued vigorous instructions for the discovery and prosecution of the cul prits. Every one expressed astonishment at the robust and healthy appearance of Mr. Kruger, considering his advanced age. He walked firmly, leaning but lightly upon his cane when he crossed the land ing stage to the landau in which he drove with Dr. Leyds and MM. Paullst and Thourel. The landau was followed by five carriages contalnlngBoer officials, and these were followed by six others convey ing the officers of the Gelderland and the members of the Marseilles reception com mittee, all forming a procession headed by various societies, with banners, and escorted by a large police force. Mr. Kruger repeatedly acknowledged the acclamations of the crowds that filled the sidewalks and balconies of the houses, black with sightseers, waving hats and handkerchiefs. At several points along the route bouquets were presented to him, and on the balcony of the Military Club stood a group of officers in gala uniforms, Tjtoo joined In the ovation. On arriving at the hotel, Mr. Kruger's ears were greeted with the strains of the Boer hymn, played by a local band, while the standard-bearers drew up In two ranks at the entrance and waved the standards as Mr. Kruger, bareheaded, passed between them to liis apartments. The Speech at the Hotel. Soon after, in response to a thunderous ovation, e speared on the balcony and repeatedly bowed, but some 10 minutes elapsed without a sign of abatement in the enthusiasm He spoke a few words, which were Interpreted In French by Dr Leyds, which were followed by a renewal of the frenzy. Finally, to testify to hla gratitude, he took in his hand a corner of the French, tricolor that was flying from the balcony between the Transvaal and the Free State flags, and pressed It 1 to bis heart again and -again. The enthu- siastic people cheered him until he with drew to his rooms, which he fqund filled with bouquets and garlands presented by his admirers The Prefect and Mayor then called to pay their respects, the latter, M. Flats siercs, making an eloquent speech in sym pathy with the Boers. Mr. Kruger replied briefly, declaring how deeply he. had been touched by the unexpected warmth of his reception in Marseilles, and by the sym pathy of the people. After luncheon and a little repose, Mr. Kruger descended to the hall of the hotel, where he received the delegations. Ho sat in a- gilded chair immediately in front of the fireplace. Dr. Leyds and Messrs. Fischer and Wessels standing1 near him. Dr. Leyds briefly Interpreted the ad dresses of, the various speakers, but it was evident that Mr. Kruger was fa tigued and found It a great strain to follow the gestures of the orators speak ing in a language unintelligible to him. but he listened attentively, wlfh his hand to bis ear, ar Dr. Leyds gaye him the gist of what had been said. Eventually, becoming fatigued, he asked that the other addresses be presented to him In writing, and then withdrew again to his WASHINGTON. Nov. 23. Monitor No. 8, formerly known as the Connecticut, building- at Bath, Me., has been" renamed the Nevada by Secretary Lone. The state authorities of Connecticut decided that their commonwealth was entitled to the dignity of a battle-ship la naval nomenclature, and consequently declined the compliment bestowed by the Secretary of the Navy in naming- one of the four large monitors now under construction in honor of the state. The Nevada, which is similar to the Arkansas, recently launched, is 252 feet in length. She has a beam of CO feet, a mean draught of 12 feet 0 Inches, and must make on trial a speed of 11 knots. apartments, where he passed the evening quietly, receiving no one. Dr. Leyds represented him at the ban quet given in his honor, where ajl the Boer officials and members of the pro- ;Boer errmiittee3'rwereimCTi!S5cndro74rf ' the following message from him,:, i "'I am fatigued and am In mourning. Moreover, I never attend banquets. Oth erwise, I should have liked to spend a few minutes with you, and to thank you. I shall never forget the warm welcome I have had In your beautiful city. Your reception of me has surpassed all I could have expected, even from the city wblch gave France her admirable national hymn, that 'Marseillaise' which is the song "ot all peoples whose Independence is threatened and who are struggling against Invaders. "I would that your acclamation could have been heard by all those Boers in arms who are encamped in our moun tains. They would thank you from the bottom of their hearts. I thank you in their behalf. Could 1 have been with you, I should h .ve also expressed my thanks to all France, and would have raised my glass in honor of her worthy president, M. Loubet." Dr. Leyds then said: "In the name of President Kruger, I have the honor to drink to the health, of the President of the French Republic." Mr. Kruger will leave for Paris at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, remaining one night en route, at Dijon. A reception has been arranged. KRUGER'S ARRIVAL. Scene at the Landing at Marseilles and the ex-President's Speech. MARSEILLES, Nov. 22. Paul Kruger: ex-President ot the South African "Repub lic, landed here at 10:45 A. M. 'The scene at the landing place was an animated one. The decks of all the steamers in the Lyons Basin were crowded with sight seers. The crowd swelled to great pro portions as the news spread through the city that the Gelderland had entered the harbor. A cold northwest wind, which set in during the night, cleared away yester day's clouds, and the" morning broke fresh but with bright Bunshlne. The inner harbor was all the gayer for the dec orations of a number of French vessels which arrived yesterday, covered with multi-colored flags and pennants, among which Boer flags were prominently dis played. The Gelderland was sighted several miles out at sea, and Dr. Leyds- and Messrs. Fischer and Wessels, an inter preter, and Dr. Van Hammel immediately proceeded to the Dutch warship in a steam launch and boarded her. A con ference between the Boer leaders ensued, while the Gelderland was slowed' down behind the Island of tne Chateaii d'If. She remained there until 10 A. M., when she steamed into the outer harbor, firing a salute of 21 guns, to which a shore bat tery replied. A flotilla of pleasure steamboats and rowboats cruised around the Gelderland Immediately after she had reached her moorings, their occupants cheering for Mr. Kruger and the Boers. The recep tion committee, of which Senator Paullst was the president, had been waiting in the cold, damp morning air for two hours, when a boat from the Gelder land landed Dr. van Hammel, the bearer of a message, saying Mr. Kruger could not land for two hours. The messenger explained that the com mander1 of the Gelderland, before Mr. Kruger left Dutch territory (otherwise the Dutch warship) desired to render him the honors due to a President of the South African Republic, and the com mander also wished the officers and crew of the Gelderland to take a solemn fare well of Mr. Kruger, who would leave the ship of a guard of honor drawn up on her deck. For this ceremony the sailors were to don their full dress, which would Involve a delay of a. couple of hours. This message dumbfounded the members of the 'committees, who were unable to conceal their annoyance, as they recog nized that such delay would dislocate all the arrangements and lead to the dis persal of the immense concourse along the route. The president ot the commit tee thereupon explained the situation,' to " (Ceacluded on Second FageJ' TO KILL OFF BOSSISM Legislators Earnestly for Di rect Primary Reform. THEY HAVE NO PET SCHEMES But All Declare in Favor of the Principle That the Voter Should Bole in Party Matters. The Oregonlan has received numerous additional letters from members of the Legislature defining their respective posi tions on direct primary reform. Without exception they express themselves as fa vorable. Few of the members have any pet scheme of their own, but all support THE NEW MONITOR NEVADA. the general principle of direct r nomina tions by the voter. These are the ques tions asked by The Oregonlan: Are you In favor ot primary reform? Ara vrtu An 4avff tf Alwot nflmnrr TOih5a:tlbsa--a11oraonBfi present sysiejfn of bosses; delegates and conventions? Will you pledge yourself to vote for direct primary nominations, and oppose any scheme of pretended reform really designed to perpetuate the existing sys tem? If you are opposed to direct primary nominations, will you please state your reasons? If you have a definite plan in mind or bill formulated, will you please outline it for the readers of The Oregonlan? The replies are appended. HE IS IN FAVOR. OF IT. Does Not Hcsltnte to Promise to Sap port a Good Bill. PORTLAND, Nov. 15. (To the Editor.) I am In favor of primary reform. I am In favor of direct primary nomi nations and abandonment of the present system of bosses, delegates and conven tions. I will pledge myself to vote for direct primary nominations, and oppose any scheme of pretended reform. I have no definite plan in mind or bill formulated. . GEORGE H. CATTANACH, Representative of Gilliam, Grant, Sher man, Wasco and Wheeler. A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. Heartily In Favor of the Primary Movement. LORANE, Or., Nov. 18. (To the Editor.; I. am, .heartily in favor of the move ment having for its end the substitution of the primary method of selecting candi dates in place of the present system of convention nominations. I believe It would be a vast Improve ment over the present method,, and I will cordially support any practicable meas use having this end In view, I have no definite plan of action In mind and have not as yet framed any bill embodying the proposed. reform, IVAN McQUEEN, Representative lor Lane County. SQUARELY FOR BETTER THINGS. Will Use All Legitimate Means to Secure a Fair Measure. TILLAMOOK, Or., Nov. 20. (To the Editor.) Firnt I am in favor of primary reform. Second I am In favor of direct primary nominations and all the good implied thereby. Third At the coming session of the Legislature I shall by my vote and every other legitimate means help to secure the passage of a law which shall bring about a genuine reform in this matter. Fourth I have not formulated a bill. B. L. EDDY, Representative for Yamhill and Tillamook. RETIRE THE BOSSES. Any Genuine Proposal for Reform Ought to Be Supported. BAKER CITY, Or., Nov. 20. (To the Editor.) Primary, or any other, reform should commend Itself to any one. If direct primary nominations will operate to place before the electors such nom inees as the major portion of such elec tors desire to stand for the various of fices, and will not operate to defeat that end, that system would result in the per petual retirement of the boss system and do away with packed conventions a most desirable result. I would prefer not to pledge myself to vote for any particular thing, whether direct primary nominations or not, as one should be governed in that or any other matter wherein he acts representa tively only after a careful consideration of the means employed to brliur it about. In other words, I would want to see the bill first and exercise my own Judgment as to its efficacy. Any scheme of pretended reform defeats or delays real reform, and to consider it in the Legislative Assembly Would be a waste ot valuable time. I have no bill formulated relating to primary nominations. Others have given i this matter great consideration and are mora competent to frame such a measure. But X am sure that all the members of the Legislature will scrutinize a bill relating to that subject with great care and pleasure. If the political parties were more equally represented in the Oregon Legislature more satisfactory work might he expected in this particular respect, as well as in all others. In conclusion, I will say, it-is my opin ion that the more nearly any and all mat tern are brought In touch with the elec tors, the better it will be for the public. The further they are moved from the electors, the more flourishing It will be for the political boss and the patriot who always wants something. In other words, the great third house. WILLIAM SMITH. Senator for Malheur, Baker and Harney. LEAVE IT TO LEGISLATURE. It Ouffh? to Be Able to Pass a Satis factory Measure. DUFUR, Or., Nor. 18.--To the Editor.) I am in favor of primary reform, but think Legislatures should carefully con sider any and all laws of the many so- called reforms and be sure that the laws are an Improvement over the present one. Second I will not pledge myself for any law, but will gladly vote for any lavg, .that, Is jaa,4ianpovesnent- overthe presenT system. I have studied different primary lawa and And- from, wtiat evi dence I have been able to gather an honest difference of Opinion as to whether they are an Improvement over our pres ent law or not. Third I have no bill formulated that 1 would like to offer to the public, as all that I have studied have objectionable features; but I fully believe the coming Legislature will be able to overcome all of th objections and pass a law that will be satisfactory. T. H. JOHNSTON, Senator for Sherman and Wasco. LET VOTERS EXPRESS THEIR WILL They Should Have a Fair Chance In the Primaries. WESTON, Or., Nov. 19. (To tho Ed itor.) First, I am very emphatically in favor of direct primary nomination and will do all I can honorably to bring about a law to give the voters of the State of Oregon a fair and honest opportunity to express their will at the primaries or the polls, and am positively opposed to boss isms and trickery. GEORGE W. PROEBSTEL. State Senator of Umatilla County. TO ERADICATE BOSSISM. 'In Favor of Any Measure to Defeat Scheming: Politicians. ROSEBURG, Or., Nov. 18.' (To the Ed itor.) I am in favor of any measure that will curtail the Influence of scheming and designing- politicians and eradicate bosslsm from our politics. A. C. MASTERS, Senator for Douglas County. THE MOST DIRECT WAY. But the Bosses Will Do Their Ut most, Anyhow. ANTELOPE, Or., Nov. 17. (To the Ed itorsTo your first question Yes. To your second It certainly seems to me the most direct way of getting the choice of the people by direct primary nomination, but I am afraid you will find the bosses on hand at tho primaries. I would be willing to support any measure which would bo an Improvement over tho present method. T. H. MGREER. Representative for Crook, Lake, Klamath and Wasco Counties. REFORM "WITHIN THE PARTY. Any Measure Defective, hut Experi ence a Good Teacher. WOODBURN. Or., Nov. 15. To the Ed itor.) I am in favor of primary reform. To the question: "Are you in favor of direct primary nominations and abandon ment of the present system of bosses, delegates and conventions?" answer, yes, within the party. I will pledge myself, on the above lines, to vote for direct primary nominations, and oppose any scheme of pretended re form, really designed to perpetuate the existing system. No, I have no thoroughly defined plan, and think any measure will be defective at first, but I hope a good start may be made at the coming session. Experience will remedy defects. J. M. POORMAN, Representative for Marion County. PLEDGED TO MAKE A CHANGE. WiU Vote For Any Measure Designed to Achieve Results. PORTLAND, Or., Nov. 13. (To the Ed itor.) First Yes, I am In favor of pri mary reform. Second I am in favor of a direct pri mary law. I want to see a law enacted that will give the people an opportunity of selecting their officers Instead of officers being foisted upon the people by the manipulation of bosses and machine politics. Third I pledged myself to( primary re form and reform in all matters in the administration of this state and our county,, before the election, and X do sot (Concluded on Fifth PasftJl BRIGHT FOR OREGON 40-Foot Channel For Colum bia Favorably Considered;' BY MVEt AND HARBOR COMMITTEE Chairman Barton Thinks It "Will Be come a Part of Bill Other State Improvements D is cussed. WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Tho decision of the river and harbor committee to meetxnext Monday, will probably hasten the return of Representative Tongue to Washington, as Oregon Interests, espe cially the project for the deep-water channel at the mouth of the Columbia, will make his presence at the sessions of the committee very desirable. The committee on commerce will also meet the last of next week, which will probably necessitate Senator McBrldeB presence earlier than be anticipated. Chairman Burton, of the river and harbor committee, said today that the probabilities were, that in preparing tha bill provisions would be made tor the repeal of the Yaqulna project, as it now stands and the repeal of the boat-railway project as welL He said there was & possibility of some provisions for canal and locks at The Dsiles, to take the place of the boat railway, or at least for the preliminary work in that direction. The repeal of both these projects was In serted In the bill two years ago, but was stricken out in the Senate. Burton says there Is good reason to be lieve that the project for the 40-foot channel at the mouth of the Columbia will become a part of tho bill, as It is highly recommended. RELEASE OF ALSTAETTER. Filipino Insurgents Voluntarily Gave Up Their Prisoner. MANILA, Nov. 22. Lieutenant Frederick W. Alstaetter, United States Engineers, who was captured by tho insurgents early last September, north of San Isidro, has been released. Ho entered tho American garrison at Gahan, Province of Neuva EcIJa, Tuesday evening, his appearance, there being a great surprise, as Agulnab do's order for the release of American soldiers included only enlisted men. Ha will start for Manila tomorrow. A detachment ot 100 men from Compa nies E and M, Twenty-fifth Infantry, colored, under Captain O'Nell, made a clever capture of 30 Insurgents with rifles; supplies and 1500 rounds of ammu nition, in a camp ea3t of San Mariolano, whloh the Americans charged at day break. Among the rifles captured wera a few Krag-Jorgensens, which the Insur gents had recently secured. Several -of the Filipinos were wounded. Captain Gulick. with 16 men of tho Forty-seventh Infantry, had a sharp en counter with insurgents concealed in a blockhouse near Blnorongan. The insur gents fired a volley from 30 rifles, on the approach of the Americans, wounding two, one mortally. The firing soon be came hot on both sides. With nine men Captain Gulick swam tho river, gained the hillside, routed the enemy and incidentally killed several bolomen. The same party, with a score of comrades, drove the In surgents from Bulasam, where they were entrenched. The detachment killed 14 and captured five in two days. Numerous reports of minor engagements and captures in Southeastern Luzon have arrived here In letters brought by steamer. The Philippine Commission has passed tho bill for the civil government of town ships In the Province of Bong-net, first adopting a few minor amendments sug gested by Filipinos. Porter's Lynchers to Be Punished. DENVER, Colo., Nov. 22. District At torney McAllister, ot Colorado Springs, has ordered Sheriff Freeman, of Lincoln County, to proceed against the members of the mob who burned Preston Porter, Jr., at the stake last week. The order was Issued after correspondence betwen Gov ernor Thomas and Mr. McAllister. Just how the grand jury will be chosen has not yet been decided. Mr. McAllister says it will bo composed ot men who will do their duty at all hazards. Tho Governor Insists on a prosecution. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEW3. Federal Governments Monitor No. 8, which was to be named Con necticut, has been named Nevada. Pago 1. The river and harbor bill will provide for pub lic, and not private Interests. Page 3. The ways and means committee is making progress with the new war-revenue bm. Page 8. China. Envoys at Pelem denounce the punishment edict. Page 2. Conger has not reported the, "impasse." Page 2. The Green party's escape from Boxers is nar rated. Page 8. Forelsra. Kruger was given an oration at Marseilles yesterday. Page 1. " Two new American cardinals ate to be ap pointed. Page 2. Sir Arthur Sullivan is dead. Page 2. The Czar has safely passed the crisis. Tzgv 2. Domestic. " Five hundred houses were damaged by the storm in Colorado Springs. Page 3. The Iron Mountain train robbers are still at large. Page 3. Senator Foster read a paper at the irrigation congress. Page 8. Pacific Coast. New and strong Indorsement of the project ot a 40-foot channel for the Columbia. Page 1. The official vote of Oregon gives McKlnley a plurality of 13.141. Page -4. Government drydooks at Bremerton. Wash., may be moved to more accessible point. Page 4. ' Bonds for a railroad between Corvallis and Eu gene are said to have been placed in New York. Pase 6. Biennial report on Oregon's school ystmby State Superintendent. Pago 4. Commercial and Marine. Stock markets again feverish. Fags 11. Better feeling in the wheat market. Pags'lf. Dutch bark Pax arrives in port. PagstO. Big fleet of snipe now due at Poruaad. Page 10. " Overdue Atlantic liners safe. Page 10. Local. Judge George H. Williams points oat how court expenses may be reduced. Page 8. Engine Wiper Amnion Z&hner burned td dasifc at St. Johns. Page 12. Insignia, ot Prothosotary Apestetto eeafem4 upon Bight Bar. SV 2C, BUaehst. Af 1& it Rl 1 05.0