Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-05

a Yale graduate and profound student, was
found dead today in his room. Nearby was
a small gas stove, the tube Of which was
partly disconnected. The room was filled
with gas. DR.. Steur had been for years
medical examiner OF the American Museum
Of Natural History. There we're no in
dications Of suicide.
Chicago Mail Force Augmented.
Acting Postmaster General Wynne today
authorized a general advance In salaries
in the clerical forces Of the Chicago post
ONCE. Under this action the salaries Of
1871 clerks are increased 800 each and
those Of FIVE clerks 5000 each. The action
was taken under authority given by the
last postoflce appropriation bill. Two
hundred and thirty-hve new clerks are also
to be added to the Chicago ONCE.
Governor Taft Needs Rest.
Judge z. NJ. Ide of the Philippine COM
mission has advised the War department
OF his arrival at San Francisco from the
Philippines. Referring to the illness OF
Governor Taft Judge Ide says It is the
result of the governors recent extended
trip through the provinces and that IA rest
in the hills will accomplish his recovery.
Asks National Guards TO Help.
Colonel Parker, assistant adjutant gem
eral in charge OF the militia division of
the a~djutant generals once, has tele-
graphed all the adjutant generals OF the
various states and territories in reference
to the proposed inspections OF militia
organizations by regular army officers. The
telegram reads:
The secretary of war earnestly desires
that officers and men Of the National Guard
VIII lend hearty cooperation, In order that
II Is necessary that the Information should
be had at the earliest possible moment,
and It is therefore hoped that every effort
commanders and the adtutants general OF
the states and territories, to complete II.
Drilling Soldier Breaks Bone.
Private DEM. Troop F, Second cavalry,
had his collar bone broken today during
a practice drill. While taking a hurdle
the horse stumbled and he was thrown to
the ground. This is the third accident at
Fort Myer during the week.
General Chafee and members Of the gem
eral stan board witnessed the drill today,
which was for the purpose OF selecting a
troop OF cavalry and a battery OF artillery
to represent the army at the tournament
Of the Military Athletic league of New
York.
New War History Published.
Advance copies OF the new volume OF the
oficial records OF the union and confed-
crate navies In the civil war have come
from the government printing once. This
volume gives the operations Of the South
Atlantic blockading squadron from October
1, 1868. to September 30. 1864. Among the
interesting features is the report OF an
attempt made by the confederate submarine
torpedo boat David to blow up New Iron
sides. Descriptions are given OF the boat.
showing It TO have been about hfty feet
long. cigar-shaped and with only about two
feet showing above water. D.
stops Manchurian Smuggling.
Commercial Agent Greener reports to the
State department from Vladisvostock that
in answer to Chinese complaints that a
great quantity Of struggled goods were be-
ing carried into Manchuria over the new
Chinese Eastern railroad the Russian gov
eminent has opened a new customs house
at Dalny. Hereafter all goods going 10
Manchuria over this railroad must be en-
tered at Dalny, though Port Arthur and
Dalny remain free ports.
Lancaster will go out OF commission at
the Norfolk navy yard OF May 10. when It's