Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-14

commissioners under the terms of the
Alaskan boundary treaty, which was rati-
fed a few days ago. The commissioners
have been chosen and they may be an
nounced very soon.
Wants investigation.
The senate committee on relations with
Cuba today considered an, application made
by J.. G. Rathbone, director OF posts for
Cuba during the American occupation, for
an Investigation into the circumstances
connected with his trial for irregularities
made by this government. Mr.. Rathbone
filed a petition with the commission. in
which he alleged that injustice had been
done. that he was not allowed to summon
witnesses who were necessary to the proper
presentation Of his case, and he was not
permitted to make an appeal. The petition
was referred to Senators Plat and Teller.
Claims to He AmICRbIy settled.
The issues between San Domingo and
the United States arising from claims Of
the latter country are in a fair way 10
be amicably and satisfactorily adjusted
through the efforts Of Minister Powell. One
Of the principal claims, that Of the Santo
Domingo Improvement company. involving
the transfer 10 the Dominican government
OF a railroad property valued at several
million dollars, already has teen referred
to arbitration by mutual consent and the
State department is now informed that the
other two questions OF large Importance,
the claim OF the Clyde Lin Steamship
company for the retundance Of port dues
and the RIOS claim for considerable prop
erty, constructed under concessions not full
filled by the Dominican government, will
- H-N - .E-,N1aa uaaARAn In a fal-
days.
Relief for Famine stricken.
DR.. J. c. sorensen. surgeon-in-ehief Of
the Northern Michigan General hospital
and chairman OF the National Finland Cen
trail Relief Association OF the United
States, arrived here today to consult with
Senators Burrows and Alger OF Michigan
and Nelson Of Minnesota regarding relief
for the famine stricken residents Of FIN
land. particularly The securing OF ocean
transportation for the grain and -four which
is being contributed by the farmers Of that
nationality in this country. The north
western railroads. Il Is said. have agreed
TO transport these supplies over their
lines free OF charge between February 20
and IS. DIR. sorensen says that 100000
people In Finland are entirely destitute,
btAtna Blu VIII NeASu NFesANchhs
Senator Elkins today consulted members
OF the committee on interstate commerce
and secured an agreement 20 concur in
the amendments TO the Elkins anti rebate
bill passed by the house today, when h Is
received by the senate This action will
send the bill to the president.
May Ray StO C~rttasatss.
Secretary shaw has sent a letter 70
United States Treasurer Roberts In which
attention Is called 10 TIE fact that the
outstanding $40 retunding certificates is
sued under the act Of February %. 1873,
HOW amOuR 20 only Silica The secretary
says that owing 20 the mall denOmina
tt0h % these ceFttaeates the holders have
not been able TO eOnveFt them into bonds
and he directs the treasurer 20 purchase
such ceTttAcates Whsn oReFed az par and
accrued tntsrsst, and 10 ehAFss he sane q
the siuking unt
WORMS nys Owa StIk,
To disPlace the dyer aud cause The slk.
worm 20 coloF silk naturally IN any desiret
shade Is The object % a SCI - most la,