Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-14

teresting experiments which form the sub
ject of a special report to the State de-
partment from United States Consul At
we'll, at RoubaiX, France. He says that
two French scientists have actually sue
ceeded in producing bright red cocoons by
feeding the silkworms with leaves washed
over with red. Orange and blue shades
also have been produced. The experiments
are continuing.
ROOseVeIts Entertain Again.
Mrs, Roosevelt resumed her Friday even
ing musicales at the White House to-
night. There were a large number OF in
Vited guests, who listened to an interest
ing program. which began al 10 aud lasted
until midnight. The guests included the
members Of the cabinet. representatives. OF
the diplomatic corps and Of CONGRESS. with
the women OF their families and friends
from resident and New York society.
Preceding the musicale the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at dinner
Baron and Baroness speck Won sternberg.
Secretary and Mrs. Hay. Secretary and
Mrs. Shaw. Postmaster General and Mrs.
Payne, Secretary Moody. Secretary and
Miss Wilson, Senator John p. Jones. Sen
ator Kittredge, Mrs. Hobart, Mrs. George
Lee, Nine. De Perez. Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
Veagh, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hopkins. Mr..
and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, jr., CAPTAIN
and Mrs. CoSles, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Austin
Wadsworth, Mr.. Sargent and Miss Calderon
Philippine Railroad Charter
A franchise has been granted by the
Philippine commission 10 the Manila Rail
way company to construct a railroad. forty
miles long, from Guiguinto TO Cabsnatuan.
lying northwest OF Manila. Up to this time
the backbone railroad from Manila straight
northward TO Dagupan has constituted the
entire railway system OF the Philippines.
and this concession marks the beginning OF
an epoch OF railway development which is
expected to open up the agricultural re-
sources OF the interior.
The act Is guarded carefully IN the in
terest Of the natives. The last section ex-
pressly provides that il shall not prejudice
the insular government or the government
Of the United States IN he issues pending
between the railway company and those
governments.
tsk Letters.
Senator Morgan's resolution calling on
the secretary OF the navy for the CORE
spondence OF naval omcers IN Colombian
waters last year was reported favorasIy
today by the senate on naval
affairs.
NNehs to tuStttote Parcels Pest.
senator Wellington today introduced an
amendment 10 the post0hhce appropriation
bin. making an appropriation Of 500. 600
TO test the parcels post between Washing
ton and nearby cities. senator Burrows in
PRODUCED an amendment 10 The same bill
allowing pound rate postage on periodicals
delivered BY letter carriers in cities.
F~SiFASFy PsNtOasster Appointed.
The senate today confirmed the appoint
men. Of r. W. McLucas OF Fairbury as
postmaster.
a number OF naval promotions and e
large number OF army nominations rhat
hava been held in committee for many
weeks we're also confirmed including an he
onicers nominated Co be brigadier generals
for retirement.
HSass Has taSksa treaty.
The president today transmitted 10 he
! house a COPY OF Jhe Alaskan trrsry. co.
sether with the draft OF "a bin appropriat-
mE 100000 20 carry out us provisions.