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BACK TO HIS FIRST LOVE.

affection which the American people
cherish towards your majesty and to
add the assurance of my own cordial
respect and esteem. May God grant
to your ajesty and to the country un-
der your government many years OF
civilian MCKINLEY"
REMEMBERED AT NEW YORK.
New York, May 24-The British yes
sells in the harbor were decorated today
with flags and bunting in honor of the
queens birthday. The Red Star Liners
and several other vessels joined in the
display.
RESBYTERIANS' MESSAGE.
Minneapolis, Mimi, May 24-After the
opening prayer by the moderator in the
Presbyterian assembly this morning,
Rev. John Ingham of New York ad-
dressing the moderator said: I'VE are
dwelling in a day which has marked a
notable increase in friendship between
this country and Great Britain and
would remind you that this is the
eightieth anniversary of Queen Vic
toria's birth. 1 therefore move that the
assembly send to her majesty a COM
munication congratulating her on her
successful reign.
This motion was carried unanimously
and the following message was immed-
lately cabled to Queen Victoria:
ITO Her Majesty, Queen Victoria,
Windsor, Eng:
''The general assembly of the Presby-
terian church in America tenders con-
gratulations on the S0th anniversary of
your birthday and rejoices in the divine
guidance which has blessed your long
and prosperous reign.
ROBERT F. SAMPLE, Moderator.
''WM. H. ROBERTS, Stated Clerk"
PARIS HONORS THE QUEEN.
Paris, May 24.-Commemorative serv-
ices in honor of Queen Victoria's birth
day were held in the English church
here today. The British ambassador
Sir Edmund J. Monson, the minister of
the British embassy, representatives of
other embassies. General Baillond, rep
resenting President Loubet, and the
minister of foreign affairs. NJ. Delcasse,
We're among those present.
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pora1 George Scott; First Colorado. .23rd,
company c, Private Harry l.. Boxes.
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS BARREN.
New York. May ga dispatch to the
Herald from Manila says:
Four of the Filipino commissioners
called early upon General Otis but made
no official proposition relative to sur
render. They met the American COM
mission later and had a four hours
conference.
1t is said that the Filipinos were dis
mayed at the terms offered in President
McKinley's telegram Gregory Del Pillar
turned red under his brown skin when
he realized that he was being offered
nothing but vague promises of possible
representation for his people in case of
compliance with the American demand
that they lay down arms.
Every Filipino shrugged his shoulders
as glowing prophecies of the future,
after the cessation of hostilities, We're
outlined to them by the members of the
commission.
They said that they asked for inde-
pendence and liberty with dignity, un-
der the protection of the United States,
and We're now offered nothing but the
tiveS ought to hold official positions un-
der the proposed government.
The commissioners have great dread
of the significance of future congress
sional legislation. They will accept not
a single condition of those proposed, but
will return dissatisfied to Aguinaldo
ana report the results.
Major Zailcita, one of the Filipino
commissioners, said:
LAS the ultimate form of government
rests in the hands of the American con-
gress, the present proposals are merely
provisional The result of the present
plan would be that the Americans
would be at the head of every depart
ment of government and the Filipino
tenure of office would depend upon the
will of the Americans. We think we
can get better terms
A leading banker of Manila says:
THE present proposals are only a
repetition of the provisions of the COM
missions proclamation. That means
that this is an American colony. You
have adopted the imperialistic policy;
then why talk over matters with the
envoys of a hostile force, which must
be crushed before such a government
as is proposed can be established?''
The opinion of military officials here
is that the negotiations merely encour-
age the insurgents to hold out for bet
ter terms, especially since the COM
manding American general is not con-
suited in the negotiations.
General Luna is bound to continue the
fight for independence. Negotiations
which encourage the natives to hope to
obtain great concessions may cost the
lives of many American soldiers.
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of her grand and great-grand children
now at the castle of tiny bouquet of
flowers. These descendants of her
majesty who was deeply touched also
kissed her.
Joseph H. Choate. the United States
ambassador, teIegraphed his congratula-
tions to the queen and her majesty sent
a graciously worded reply.
The ambassador also attended the
birthday service held at the chapel
royal, st. James Palace.
FRANCIS JOSEPH PAYS HIS RE-
SPECTS.
Vienna, May 24.-Emperor Francis
Joseph, wearing the uniform of the
Kings Dragon Guards, the British
cavalry regiment OF which he is hon
orary colonel, called at the British en-
bassy here today in order to personally
offer his congratulations upon the oc-
casion of Queen Victorias eightieth
birthday.
A BANQUET IN BERLIN.
Berlin, May PA banquet will be
given in the Jasper hall of the new pal
ace at Potsdam this evening in honor
of Queen Victoria s birthday. The EN-
peror and Empress of Germany, the
Crown Prince Frederick William, Prince
EiteI Frederick, second son of their
majesties and their suites, all the
princes now in Berlin, the court dig
nitaries, the officials of the British en-
bassy, the imperial chancellor, Prince
Hohenlohe; the minister of foreign af-
fairs, Baron Won Rulow, and the lead
ing military officers will be present.
MCKINLEY CABLES GOOD WISHES.
Washington, 1fey 24.-The president
has dispatched this message to Queen
Victoria on the anniversary of her
birthday:
Executive Mansion, Washington, D.
c. May 24.-To Her Majesty, the
Queen, Windsor Castle, England: Mad
ame-It gives me great pleasure to con-
vey on this happy anniversary the ex-
preston of the sentiments of regard and
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of COnnaught. Prince and Princess
Christian and Princess Henry of Bat
tenburg.
Sir Walter Parratt the master of the
queens music and private Organist to
the queen, wearing his official robes
conducted the serenade from the steps
of the queens private entrance to the
palace, just below the oak room, where
the queen was breakfastfng.
The Eton college volunteer cadets
marched into the castle grounds, head
ed by band of music, and took up
position in the rear of the choir. Be
hind the cadets were drawn up the rest
knights of Windsor The mayor and
corporation of Windsor. in their full
robes of office and the borough magis-
trates, We're also present
The scene was picturesque. They all
sang the national anthem and then
the choir gave the programme, COM
prising the late Bishop of Wakefeld's s
jubilee hymn. a four part song and two
specially written madrigalS ITO the
Queen" Finally the Eton boys gave
three lusty cheers in honor of her ajes-
ty, and the Duke of COnnaught came to
one of the windows and thanked those
present in behalf of the queen, who her
self looking to be in excellent health,
came forward and bowed repeatedly.
In fact more flags were flying than at
any time since the queens jubilee.
A great congregation assembled in St.
Paul's cathedral this morning, where
thanksgiving services were held, and
admittance, grouped themselves in the
spaces about the building.
The lord mayor of London, Sir John
Voce Moore, the Sheriffs, the aldermen,
sword and mace bearers and all the
other functiOnaries, in the robes of state
attended. The archbishop of Canter-
bury the Most Rev. Frederick Temple,
D. D.. officiated and preached the ser
mon, after which te deum was sung.
The birthday celebrations occurred
throughout the provinces. the ships in
the different ports were dressed for
the occasion and the warShipS were
covered with bunting.
At Portsmouth there were reviews of
brigades. and the same ceremonies oc-
CURED at the various arsenals and gar
rison towns.
A telegram from Simla, the summer
capital of British India, records that
impressive queens birthday services
there were attended by the viceroy of
Iidia, Lord Curzon of Kedleston and the
India Lord CurZon of Kedleston and the
and Lady Curzon will hold a state
dinner and levee tonight. Dispatches
from the continent report the printing
of eulogistic articles on the queens
reign in the European press.
During the afternoon the queen plant
ed an oak Sapling on the east lawn of
Windsor Castle. She drove along Ken
meth drive to the spot and was assisted
in the planting by the Duke of Sake
Coburg and Gotha. All the members of
the royal family witnessed the cere-
mony.
Her majesty then continued her drive
in the direction of Frogmore.
The military Knights of Windsor pre-
sented an address to the queen at noon
in the corridor of the Castle and re-
ceived the warm thanks of her majesty
A pretty incident was the presenta-
tion to the queen this morning by each
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some evidence of faith in the matter of
reducing rates is given by the COM
pany in accordance with the promise
the matter will again be taken up by
the council.
The gas rate in Topeka is now s165.
Prices in some cities are as low as 65
cents and so cents. Our rate is probab bly,
higher than that charged in any other
city in the west with which a just COM
parison might be made. The fran
chise of the company recites
not be charged than is charged in
neighboring cities. With the exception
of Kansas City, all neighbOring cities
are smaller than Topeka and a just
comparison is impossible. The rate in
Kansas City is one dollar.
But the people of Topeka are de-
termined to have reduction in the
price of gas Dollar gas is what is
wanted, and dollar gas should be Sc
cured. If the council goes into a fight
to reduce the rate it Will likely be with
the view of forcing it to this basis.
In this connection another portion of
the letter written by Mr.. Chas. K. Hol-
Hday is interesting. 1t is partially a
quotation from a letter written him by
the owners, and reads as follows:
=" But if the council is determined
say the owners, upon further reducing
the present comparative low price of
gas in Topeka, under the present condi-
tiOns, then the council ought to be just
as willing to run the same risk of los
ing money in the manufacture of the
same as it would impose upon Others
Il am therefore authorized to offer
the plant to the city council at cost
" All we want is our money back
say the owners. The council can take
the property and sell gas at any price
they please
Everyone realizes that this is nothing
more than a bluff The Topeka gas
plant is too valuable a property for
any corporation, built on the plan of
making money, to surrender at cost.
However, unless the company shows a
disposition to treat Topeka consumers
fairly in the matter of rates, the ''bluff''
might be called by the city council. To-
peka people are unanimous on the pro-
position of municipal ownership of wa
terworks. They would probably be
unanimous on the proposition of mu-
nicipal ownership of the gas plant if
private ownership will not give them
reasonable rates and fair treatment.
1t is now up" to the owners of the
gas company. They have been alto
gether too quiet since the expiration of
the time asked for improvements, and
Topeka wants to hear from them. 1t
would be well for them to conclude at
once that there is but one way in which
they can satisfactorily express them
selves, and that is in a definite an
nOuncement of dollar gas.
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VICTORIA is 80.
Queen of England Rounds Out
FOurScOre Years.
The Day is Given Up to Music
and Merrymaking.
is GIVEN A SERENADE.
To Which She Listens Sur
rounded by Her Family.
Bows Her Acknowledgements
From the Castle Window.

London, May 24.-Torrents of rain
ushered in Queen Victoria's eightieth
birthday today.
At Windsor, where a general holiday
is being observed. the town was dec
GRATED with flags and the church bells
were rung at IL o'clock in the morning.
The weather cleared at about IL o'clock
and u serenade by the Windsor and
Eton amateur choral societies was
given in the grand quadrangle of
Windsor Castle. The sun then shone
brilliantly. The serenade was listened
to by the queen and the members of
the royal family, including the children
of the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Co-
burg and Gotha, the Duke and Duchess
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SHE WANTED PEACE.
Else, Said Mrs. Sykes, There Would
Be Universal War;

Washington. May PA queer-look-
ing little woman, giving her name as
Mrs. Sarah Sykes, and claiming to he
from Pasadena, Cal, created a scene at
the White House today. Her trouble
was not detected until she had reach
ed the presidents door. She told Cap
tain Loeff1er that she wanted to see the
president at once. The president had
some visitors with him, and Captain
Loeff1er said that he could not give her
admission.
Mrs. Sykes then said that she had a
ticket for Europe in her pocket and
would not wait another minute. Il
want peace" she loudly exclaimed as
she started back down the steps :. lam
going to have it, too, or plunge the
whole world in war. Peace is what
I'm after"
All the way to her carriage she talk
ed loudly and incoherently, but was not
interfered with
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camped at night But the troops COM
pleted their work, though harassed by
the enemy. One American was killed
and IA were wounded The troops cap
tured 20 prisoners and 80 rifles.
1t developed today that five men in
stead of one were drowned by the sink
ing of raft loaded with soldiers of
the Fourteenth regiment a tthe Pasig
ferry.
Twenty insurgents were killed and 40
were wounded in the engagement with
Major Bell, a accommodating party, con-
sisti1g of two companies of the Fourth
cavalry in the vicinity of Santa Arita
yesterday.
Gen. Lawton, with most of his troops
has arrived at Malolos. His expedition
marched 120 miles in 20 days, had p
fights, captured % towns, destroyed
30OO 600 bushels of rice and only lost six
men killed and 81 wounded. On the
other hand, Gen. Lawton estimates
that his troops killed 400 insurgents
and wounded double that number
The Oregon and Minnesota regiments
are returning to Manila.
The Spanish newspaper Oceania has
been suppressed for publishing sedi-
tious editorials.
The United States commissioners and
Queen Victoria's birthday today
board the British first-class cruiser
Powerful.
FUNSTON LEADS A CHARGE.
Manila, May 24.-S p. m.-Generals
Macarthur and Funston with the Kan
sas and Montana regiments and the
Utah battery have dispersed 800 insur-
gents who were entrenched on the rail-
road beyond San Fernando, near Santa
Arita.
The American scouts were fired upon
from the trenches unexpectedly and
withdrew. The firing was heard about
San Fernando and Gen. Macarthur as
sembled his troops and marched quickly
after the scouts. The Montana regi-
and the Kansas regiment attacked the
ing the charge at the double quick. In
surgent loss was large, many prisoners
were captured and it is reported that
twenty Americans were wounded.
CASUALTY LIST.
Washington, May 24.-The war de-
partment today received the following
casualty report from General Otis:
Wounded-Twenty-f first infantry, May
IA, company E, private Leonard Edling
mates, moderate; Twelfth infantry, 22d,
company L, Private John Pender, skull,
vate Charles K. Knepker. thumb, slight;
Fourth cavalry, troop K, Private Joe
Costello. breast, severe; Thomas Tur-
ner thumb, moderate; Hans G. Mathie-
son, thigh, severe; Twenty-second in
fantry, company K. Private Robert V.
Cassidy. severe; company L, Simon
Schulter mates, severe.
Killed-F'irst Idaho, company G., Cor
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HARD FIGHTING.
LaWtOn's Rear Guard Engaged
From Morning Till Night
With Filipinos Who Had Re-
occupied Conquered Ground.
AN AMERICAN KILLED
LaWtOn Ends His Famous March
at MalOlOS.
He Had Twenty-Five Fights in
Twenty Days.
Kansas and Montana ROut an
Insurgent Force.
AN AMERICAN KILLED

Manila, May 24-6:25 p. m.-Two COM
panies of the Third infantry and two
companies of the Twenty second in
fantry, forming Gen. Lawton'S rear
guard returning from San Miguel to
Baliuag yesterday, escorting signal
party which was picking up wire
laid by Gen. Lawton's expedition found
that the insurgents had reoccupied the
country and hard fighting followed
from daylight until the Americans
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Death Loss of the War.

New York, May PA special dis
patch to the Herald from Wash
ington, D. c., says: Adjutant General
Corbin has prepared this statement
of the number of deaths which have oc-
currd in the army since the beginning
of the war with Spain: In Cuba, 1899;
in Porto Rico, 2S7; in Honolulu, 45; in
the Philippines, SOC; in the United States,
3,S72; total, 5000.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
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Weather Indications.

Chicago, May 24.-For Kansas: Part
ly cloudy tonight and Thursday with
probably occasional showers; easterly
winds.
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Cornice Works

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ISRAEL BROS,
REAL ESTATE AND RENTS.

To o4y W-c-.ta properly or Suls n-cA
county land al present prices. means large
returns on your money. Wichita, with her
stock and other industries. IS just in her
infancy. and such bargains as We can now
offer we're never offered before. Al hav-
ing business IN this line axe invited 10 call
or correspond.
The Wichita interests q ron-rssldents
properly and faithfully cared Tor. Once
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Building
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SPECIFICATIONS.

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FRANK o. DAVIDSON.

FRANK o. DAVIDSON,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
LIST yosE properly S.lA ue. a2ys TIE
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We Have Property
For Sale
or Rent

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PROPOSALS.

u ROPOSALS for supplying the State
4 Soldiers Home at Fort Dodge, Kan,
with dry goods, groceries. clothing and
shoes are respectfully solicited.
Bids viii De opened At Dodge City June
= 1Ngs at = o'clock.
Bidders must be present on said date
prepared 10 place their samples before
The Board of Managers.
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70 construct also cement cur1.r- and
coping. J. w Burton. lIs T. Douglas.
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WANTED-Secor5 Goods. = ".
Burton. ta5 T. Douglas 1877
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WANTEu-Buye Tor fashionable CAL
ing Cards. az o reduction q - L. g. per
cent. The Ea gle office E--r
WANTED-T0 make farm loans On Ks7-
" sss and Oklahoma properties 4---A1s-i05
Sedgw OK block Wichita Kan. E.ln1-
& Winnie I0I--r
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WA\TED-F-euCh and German pupils for
day ard evening classes Apply Mrs 4
WleEarG. g. :. Topeka avenue I-2-ts
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WANTEp-S Stoves taken down and stored
az 5lC E. Douglas. j. w. Burton.
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SITUATIONS WANTED-NAIE.
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Hartford Investment Go.

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Established 1Sl6)
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J a DAVIS. Secretary
Board u Managers