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Saturday Cloudy LAST EDITION FRIDAY EVENING, JANTUl 1, li04 -TEN PAGES. VOL.53-NO. 23 OBti 4 aW9 ONE CENT. Fair To-Night, intimate that the matter was in the 17AR NOU SURE that it is sincerely intended to satisfy Japan. The aroused state of Japanese public opinion is fully recognised here, bnt Chancellor von Buelow and the foreign office don't believe that war is within the probabilities, and this view, the Associated Press learns, has been communicated to the representative of the NUIIBER OF DEAD IN CHICAGO FIRE NOW COMPUTED AT 582 GREAT UNCERTAINTY IN TOTALLING THE LIST BRIGHT OUTLOOK IN THE INDUSTRIAL WORLDFOR 1904 MANUFACTURERS ARE HOPEFUL OF NEW YEAR consider the matter from the viewpoint of the respective strength of the two countries and ttwi therefore, peaceful solution is still possible.

LaisJowne Resigns Hops of Peace By Associated Press. London, Jan. i. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne ha informed one of th foreign Ambassador that he has practically given up all hope of peace. NrVv embassies here the statement BUILDING MEASURE PASSED Ferree Ordinance Adopted By Councils Resignation of Mr.

Royal Received and Police Appointments Approved Each branch of City Council held a special session last night to consider the resignation of John K. Royal as City Treasurer and accepted the same. Select- council passed a resolution, in which Common concurred, that a joint session be held on' Monday eveniug to elect a successor to Mr. Koyal. Charles Chanev, 1810 Susquehanua street, and K.

Wood, 1020 Elizabeth avenue, were recommended by Mayor McCormick as patrolmen and the appointments sere approved. After Coi mon Council had transacted the business for which the session had been called by the Mayor President Pass adjourned the meeting and immediately called one for general business. The most important iteui was the building ordinance which-came -up for third reading and final passage. Every member voted for it. The ordinance was fathered by Mr.

Ferree and when his name, which heads the roll, was called, he said: "The city has never had any law sufficient to govern the erection of buildings of modern architecture. The rules which we now have were planned by Mr. Sctiuddcinage, years ago, and are insuilicent to meet the requirements of modern structures. We experienced great ditliculty at the building of the new Lyceum theatre and the contractor just laughed at us when we endeavored to adopt our ante-dated rules to that modern structure. "This ordinance is not too far advanced for ve will soon be called upon to build modern structures and we will then have a law that will meet the requirements of the times.

This ordinance hurts no one and does not interfere with a builder or a property owner. It oidy stipulates how buildings shall be erected. There is nothing det-remental to any person in it and 1 therefore vote aye." Mr. Royal's resignation was as follows: Hon. Vanee C.

McCormick, Mayor: Dear Sir I herchy tender ray resignation as City Treasurer, to tnke effect Monday, January 4. or not later tban January 9, 1904. I hive been Informed by prominent attorneys that the office ot City Treasurer and Pro-thonotary are not Incompatible, and have been urged by many people to hold both offices until the end of my term as Treasurer. I feel as if I have conducted the office In a satisfactory and buslnrss-like manner, and thereby have gained the good and confidence of my fellow citizens. While I would like to remain City Treasurer long enough to carry out certain plans In regard to financing the balance of the Public Improvement Loan, I feel I cannot In justk-e to myself do anything wherein my motive might be misconstrued by some and thereby take from me that good will and confidence I feel I now possess.

Very Respectfully, John K. Rpyal, Treasurer. Minor ordinances on the calendar were considered, and on motion of Mr. Kreid-ler the ordinance to allow the erection of a temporary pro-cathedral was taken from committee and placed on the calendar for first reading. Just, prior to adjournment the meeting was merged into a mutual admiration society.

President Pass wishing a happy New Year to the members and the body extending like felicitations to its presiding officer. hands of the coroner and the police. A MOURNFUL HOLIDAY. Day Devoted to the Burial of tba Dead. By Associated Press.

Chicago, Jan. 1. Occasional appear ance of bands playing dirges as fuueraU elowly passed towarus churches, railway stations and cemeteries. At the hos pitals where many fearfidly burned persons are being eared for, death was being momentarily awaited in a number of oases. All that could be done had been except to sit and watch for thtt last breath.

A typical case was that of James Sehiieiuer, who was being cared tor at tue fumarrtaii hospital by relatives from his home on Koscoe boulevard, iur. Schneider finally passed away to-day. The majority of the striking drivers havo returned to work and it is not like ly that any funerals will be interfered witn. "We ordered them back, wages or no wages, to help the city out of the great calamity that has befallen it," said President llaggen, of the Union, "After ten days the strike will be resumed where it left off. Strike benefits are being paid to-day and will be paid iust the same." are gkid of the chwnee to come back," said President Edgerton, of the Liverymen an- Undertakers' Association.

All will be taken back as soon as possible. They will have to work, and checkers and cards in the drivers' rooms will no longer be the main occupation of their working hours. When a man is ordered to clean tip, he will do it, and he cannot plead the union as an excuse." '1 lie tunerals during the next two days will tax the capacity of the liverymen and undertakers to the utmost. There will bei demand for the services of all and some peVple doubt whether', the siriKe uo resumed. At the Coroners office to-day burial permits soon reached into the hundreds.

Preparations have been made for the issuance of all that may -be asked for as it is anticipated that to-morrow and Sunday will befsft ticularly characterized by Minerals. The city press association had last night the names of oOi) identified dead. A re-examination of the list to-day showed that a number were incorrectly. Instead of being dead, the names of some were those who had identified bodies. While it is perhaps true that the total number of dead is in the neighborhood of 5ti2, only about 450 have been identified and 112 unidentified.

A recount of the unidentified dead was started to-day. The city press association to-day discontinued all attempts to keep track of the number of dead bodies at the morgues, the fact being palpaoJe that the effort was more productive of error than genuine information, owing to the confusion incident to the removal of bodies and the dazed condition of those in charge as the result -tF "overwork and loss of sleep, instead of records at the morgues, the issue of burial permits at the Coroner's office was substituted as a less unsatisfactory method of holding the death count. The crowds of searchers for relatives and friends continued at the morgue to-day. While the number of persons pressing for tidings or identification showed material diminution, the anxiety and weariness was intensified. The constant pres- CONTINTED ON SEVENTH PAGE.

$265,000 WORTH OF BOTELSTOCKTAKEN CONTRACTOR BALL SAYS NEW PROJECT IS A GO Has Options for the Properties In His Pockets Talked With Western Man Woo Wants to Invest $500,000. TO BE 350 SLEEPIHG ROOMS "We already have $265,000 worth of stock subscribed by Harrisburg people," said Contractor William Ball this morning when questioned as to the new million dollar hotel project with which he is prominently identified. "I have options on all of the properties necessary and wc expect to go ahead with the work very promptly. "I had a talk over the 'phone last night with a Western man who wants to take stock in the new enterprise provided he can have $500,000 of the stock. I have made arrangements to meet him to talk the matter over and have also sent him a sketch of the proposed hotel.

He is coming East a part of the way to see me." Mr. Ball declined to give this man's name, saying that he is not at liberty to do so just at present. He said he is a man of large means and is already identified with the hotel business. Mr. Ball said that the new hotel will have a frontage of 105 feet on Second street, 157 feet six inches on Strawberry alley and 26 feet six inches on Walnut street.

The distance from Strawberry allev to Walnut street is 210 feet- "The hotel we expect to build upon the site of the present Bolton House and the (vunkel properties will be large enough for the city of Harrisbug for fifty years to come," said Mr. Ball, after rehearsing these figures. "The hotel will be as complete in all respects as any to be found in the larger cities. Harrisburz needs that kind of a hostelry and we ex pect to nil that need. The great advantage of the Walnut street entrance will be its nearness to the postofhee and Capitol Park.

The hotel will have 0 sleeping rooms. The sample rooms will be on the top floor and will be divided from each other by rolling partitions so that the size of the rooms can be changed as required, or converted into bed rooms during conven tions when sleeping quarters are at a premium. Stoat Brajt.ert Hti i.sr Andrew Ferian, employed at Enola as stone mason, was struck on the leg by heaw stone last evening, that slipped from its position. His leg was badly contused and lacerated. The wound is not a serious one.

CONFLICT IS EEta Ctlimd Tbxt Clcsb Ctn No Longer Be If erted. AMIES READY TO UARCH- Czar's Forces Have Received Orders Announcing the Points to Which They Will Be Sent In the Event off War. By Associated Press. London, Jan. I.

Baron Hayashi, the Japanese Minister here, has been informed from Paris that Russia has derided not to grant the Japanese proposals. This is the first intimation any one here admits having received anent the Russian reply. The Baron said to a representative of the Associated Press: If my information from Paris is borne out by the vrording of the Russian reply and if. the government adheres to its present determination, there seems to be small possibility of verting war." The British Foreign office is unable to confirm or deny Baron Havashi information. The officials, however, say they re not surprised at the tenor of his advices.

The Foreign office seems inclined to think that Russia will, if possible, avoid making reply of any kind to the last Japanese note. Movement of Trooci Secret Moscow, Jan. 1. The government's order to publish nothing in regard to the movements of troops is patriotically observed by every Moscow paper. One editor said to the Associated Press correspondent: "I know exactly which division is going to the Far East and know the names of officers who have been requested not to stir out of Moecow in view of the possible receipt of sudden marching orders." Another editor, impatient for war nd confident of victory, said: "The Russian army will prove as disastrous to the Japanese as did Mont Pelee to Martinique." When asked to explain the utter in- "That is due to loyalty.

Wait till the Emperor issues a manifesto declaring war. Then Russian sentiment will burst forth. But, a manifesto is improbable in the immediate future, even if the Japanese occupy Corea." Both editors expressed concern at the possibility of American intervention. One of them remarked: The attitude of the United States has become equivocal. We do not like the dispatch of American warships.

Still the Russians cannot believe that their old friends will give active assistance to Russians Don't Want War St. Petersburg, Jan. I. Advices received here from Moscow, the center of Kuesian business life, confirms previous reports to the effect that outside of military circles people there are not interested in the differences with Japan. Commercially, Moscow has much tt "take in the Far East, but there is neither excitement nor enthusiasm.

This is regarded here as extremely significant by those who remember the passionate fervor of ail classes in the empire, from the Czar to the peasant, before the Russo-Turkish war. A well-informed resident of Moscow has written to the Associated Press as follows: "It is not an exaggeration to say that war will be unpopular with the Russians." In some circles at St. Petersburg, the editorial in the "Xove Vremya," December 30, saying: 'We believe Japan will Hot place Russia in a position where to yield would appear to be a renunciation of the defence of her Tital interests in the Far East," regarded as an indication that the government is fueling its way towards a compromise. It is pointed cat that Russia will I ileus the matter on the basis of the tital interests of both countries, only demanding that Japan shall not put Rjs-sia in a position where a eancession would seem to be an abandonment of Iter vital interests; that she ceases to powers in Berlin. Russia's reply, it is unofficially an nounced, was scut to Japan yesterday.

saae4 Prtsaaes Arrostedl Ir Associated Praia. Lancaster, Jan. 1. James Wilson, the negro who escaped from the county jail some time ago, it is alleged, by crawling through a cell window six inches high, was arrested near this city this morning by a Pennsylvania railroad officer. Wilson drew a knife but was knocked down by the officer.

The Pennsylvania rail road authorities claim they have lost $2,000 by robberies since Wilson's escape, and say he was wearing clothing which was taken from their cars. Wilson claims he did get through the small window, but laughs in a way to discredit the story. Nashville (heps Boraed Br Associated Press. Nashville, Jan. 1.

The Tcnne. see Central shops in South Nashville were burned last night, entailing an es' tiinated total loss of $320,000. The boiler shops, planing mills, blacksmith shop, round house machine shops, store room and office were consumed and four locomotives, one combination and four box cars destroved. The loss in rolling stock is estimated at $70,000, fully insured. It is said there was insurance of $357,000 on the plant.

Syracuse SHIlleaalre Dead By Associated Press. Syracuse, N. Jan. 1. Former Congressman James J.

Belien died to-day after an Ill ness ot a few days. Mr. was 7S years ot age. He Is survived by a widow. Mr.

Belden was Syracuse's richest citizen, his wealth being estimated at more than 009. He built the first street railroad in Detroit, and built steam railroads In various parts ot tba country. He was a Republican and was elected to Congress In 1SS7 and served until 1S95, when he retired. In 1S9T he was elected on an Independent ticket. He was Mayor of Syracuse two terms.

Shovel W.tki Destroyed Corry, Jan. 1. The Pennsylvania shovel works at this place were destroyed by fire early to-day. The loss will amount to $50,000, which is partly covered by insurance. ANTI-MACHINE NOMINATIONS They Will Be Filed Sbortly By County Chalrmia Bergner Countv Chairman Bergner has received the following Anti-Machine nominations which he-will fi-' shortly- Londonderry Township East Londonderry precinct, William Cramer, Precinct Assessor; Harry K.

Baum, Judge of Election; Conrad Schaeffer, Inspector of Election. West Londonderry precinct, Willard F. Metzgar, precinct assessor; Frank Nisslty, Judge of Election; D. K. Espen-shade.

Inspector of Election. Londonderry Township Ephraim Boos-er, Abram Gever, supervisors; Josiah Brinzer, David Gingrich, School Directors; John A. Witman, Auditor; Jacob Tennis, Township Clerk. PRESIDENT'S NEW YEARRECEPTION RECEIVES PEOPLE AT ANNUAL PUBLIC FUNCTION It is the Most Democratic Affair in White House Year, No Dis-Unctions of Any Kini Being- CUSTOM HUNDRED YEARS OLD By Associated Press. Washington, Jan.

1. President and Mrs. Roosevelt inaugurated to-day the official social season in the nation's capital with a brilliant reception at the White House. For more tliau a hundred years it has been an unbroken custom of Presidents of the United States to receive on New Year's day all officials of the government located in Washington and such citizens as might care to pay their respects to the nation's Chief Magistrate. In addition to citizens of the United Siates, members of the diplomatic corps always embrace the opportunity personally to extend to the President their own good wUbes and the greetings of their governments.

The reception of the President on Sew Year's day is thoroughly democratic. That of to-day was notably so. No distinctions of rank or class were made, except such as were rendered necessary by a due repect for order. All persons rich or poor, with or without rank-were given a gracious greeting by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt.

The interior of the White House never was more beautiful than to-day. The mansion glowed with electric lights and floral decorations were disposed about the corridors and parlors. Rare palms, potted plants and exquisite cut Sowers were arranged effectively in every availabe space. Great rectangular urns, banked to the edges with dwarf palms and holly, were placed between the main corridor and the vestibule, forming a fitting background for the gorgeous new uniforms of the marine band, which, sixty pieces strong, was seated in the vestibule. The band furnished music throughout the reception under the baton of the conductor.

Lieutenant W. H. Santelmnnn. In the red, white and green parlors the predominant decorations were vases and cut flowers, chiefly lilies of the valley, roses and flaming poinsetta blossoms. For the children of the President and Sirs.

Roosevelt it was a memorable occasion. They were here, there and everywhere about the mansion having always a merry word for their friends and deep interest in all the arrange- ments. Eleven o'clock was the hour fixed for the beginning of the reception. For an CONTINUED ON SEVENTH AGE. Slump ta Progress Sine June 1 Believed to Be Ended Presidential Election May Came Some Slight Dullness, However OPINIONS OF THE LOCAL MEN Reports of heads of managers of the leading industrial establishments of the city show that the last year has b-cn a good one and that the outlook for 100-1 is good, although it is not likely that any phenomenal boom will occur! iu the industrial world before anothet December rolls around.

Tlio early months of last year wore) particularly good, although the volume) of business done was not up to that of soma other years. From June, l.on, however, depression in certain circles began to be felt, this did not become pronounced until the iinnl ouar-' ter of the year. Since October the depression has been rather severely felt some houses, although there Las bceU nothing in it to warrant any great uneasiness. Most of the trouble is laid at the Hoot of the labor strikers. Bnilding owry where has boon retarded or halted aU together by strikes, lockouts or othep cases uad this has made itself felt along all lines.

-Samuel B. Boude, secretary of t.hiY Central Iron and Steel Company, told a reporter for the Star-Independent that "While the last quarter of 19011 Iihs been quiet, our line of business has been looking up recently and the new year promises to be a fairly steady one. No booirt is looked for. A presidential campaigu. year is always more or teas uncertain, although the present foregone coiu'lusion of Mr.

Roosevelt's re-election bids fair to smother much of the usual interest. Should any question arise as to the election of a Republican president tjjjj year, doubt would be created in the industrial world, as there always is when there may be a change from one great political power to another." The Central works ran to-day and will run Saturday. They were closed from last Thursday until Monday on account of Christmas, but hope to make a full Meek now. William R. Fleming, president and general manager of the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine works, says that jcports from the eleven ollices of the works in this country and Europe show that the west and south is in good shape but that the east is uncertain.

'Labor troubles seem to be the cause," said Mr. Homing, "and that cannot be emphasized too strongly. Contractors are uncertain as to when they will be able to complete any building which they may begin to build and work is retarded in this way, while on those buildings which have" been started, the work has been halted, often for quite a period, by difficulties between employer and employe. The outlook for this year is that it will be. a normal one, 'out as soon as labor and capital adjust difficulties, business will be in much better shape.

Many enterprises have been frightened off recently on account of disturbances IU the bMlHTVT world," The Founchy and Machine Worka closed down last night for New Year's day and will not reopen until Monday. The works reopened on Monday after being closed since Thursday of last week, but have been running rather short, some) departments having been closed altogether. The full works expected to start on next Monday. R. C.

Neal, president of the Harrisburg Rolling Mill Company, in speaking of the present situation and general outlook for the year, relative to the rolling mills, said: "The past year has been a fairly prosperous one and had it not been for labor difficulties, the year would have been more than prosperous. Tha outlook for this year is only fair. As I see it the present situation is very similar to the one in 1S99, and some ar-. rangement must be made by which tha numerous labor strikes can be prevented before business will regain its old time activity. We have quite a number of orders'for the new year." Philip A.

Kepple, superintendent of the Harrisburg cigar factory, says that these are unsually prosperous times in that business. "We have to turn down lots of orders." said the superintendent, 'and if we did not get another one, I believe wa could run steadily from now until July 1. We are closed to-day and will be so to-morrow, as the employes did not wish, to work. As the factory is running Bteadily all of the time, the management was willing to comply with the general wish for a holiday. "The dullness which has prevailed in some industries for several months pas has not hurt us at all and we look for similar conditions to prevail rijrht along.

Our local factory cannot handle all the orders it receives on account of a scarcity of help. It newer had a sufficient number of employes since it was started, because they are not to be had." "Very good." 'said J. H. Wordcn, of the Brelsford Packing Company, when asked about the outlook for the year. "Our production has been good for the past twelve months above the average, In fact.

We look for an improvement this year, too, but that will depend greatly upon the valuation of live stock and upon the general industrial condition of the country, for the consumption of our goods depends greatly upon wages paid." John A. Affleck, treasurer of Harrisburg Boot and Shoe Company, and president of the Harrisburg Manufacturing and Boiler Company, says that the outlook for the shoe business is but that the iron business is more or less at aT standstill. The first half of 1903 was COXTIXCED ON SEVEXTH PAOK. For Additional Local and Telegraphic Nswa See Third. Fourth, Filth.

Sixth, Sersata aad Ninth Fafos. i jy rtaroa uj. 'Pae Iuuster, to-day, that he hat! been informed front Paris that Russia had. decided not to grant the Japanese proposals is, regarded as being most grave, especially in view of the Minister's statement that his information came from Paris and the fact that he permitted such information to become known at this critical stage. Tokio, Jan.

1. The situation is growing extremely critical and it is believed the chances for -war are greater than ever before. Peace hinges on the character of Russia's response. If the Russian reply is unsatisfactory, it is almost certain that Japan will" tight immediately. If Russia desires peace her position will be difficult to maintain for the Japanese are distrustful of her promises.

If Russia's response is delayed for a week. lt is expected that Japan will demand an immediate answer. The announcement that Russia is seeking naval stations in Corea, Inlying stores in America and buying coal in Japan has increased the' wax spirit of the Japanese nation. Influential newspapers are urging the government to promptly dispatch a flee to guard the Cbrean coast and patrol the Corean channel. The ministers of war and navy, their geueral advisory staffs and commanders are conferring daily.

Full plans for the campaign of the "army and navy have been prepared aud the "scheme of "land and water transportation completed. The thoroughness of Japan's preparations is pronounced superior to that of Germany prior to the Franco-Prussian war. It is anticipated that Corea will be the scene of the earliest large operations. The invasion of Chinese territory other than by Corea and across the Yalu river, it is thought, will depend on the nature and extent of the Chinese efforts to expel the Russians from Manchuria. Saseho will be the principal base of the navy and the main point for the embarkation of troops.

It has not yet been disclosed- what place will be the principal army base, not whether the Emperor and his n-vr councilors will go to direct operations. Paris, Jan. The Chefoo correspondent of th Paris edition of the New York LHtfwJA'J saw- tirlet- -OMorfer- Artemtef who is in clone tonch with Admiral Alex-ieff, the Russian Viceroy in he Far East, declares the situation is most critical. The Japanese, he says, apparently want war and the Chinese. especially Yuan Shai Kai, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army and navy, are assuming a hostile attitude.

Disturbances in Manchuria necessitating numerous Russian expeditions are due, he says, to the almost open support that the Chinese government is giving the bandits. Washington, Jan. 1. Baron Hayashi's statement from London was communicated to Japanese Minister Takahira, just as he was starting to the New Year reception at the White House. Although it was what the Minister has been expecting for days, it was naturally somewhat of a shock.

The legation here has had nothing yet from Tokio. The Russian embassy was equally lacking of advice from its home office, and the State Department has not been able to secure any indication of the outcome of the negotiations between Russia and Japan, notwithstanding it has cabled special instructions to its agents in both countries to report developments. The news of the likelihood of actual war was communicated to the general staff of the army and the general board of the navy, the members of both being gathered in their respective departments preparatory to marching to the White Houe to pay their respects to the President. It was immediatelv discussed and there wa.s a good deal of speculation as to bow hostilities between Ruia and ran would affect the United States. The attitude of the government would of course be one of neutrality, but there is always danger in case of war that one of the combatants by unwarranted interference with the rights of neutral com merce or by ill treatment of nc-utral citizens may require stern admonition and perhaps the exhibition of force, so these general staff officers feel called upon to put their respective arms of the service into a state of preparation to respond powerfully and effectually to any call from the diplomatic side of the govern ment.

Portsmouth, England, Jan. 1. The British armored cruiser King Alfred (14.000 tons) left Portsmouth to-day for China. The British battleships Formidable (15.000 tons) and Irresistible (15.000 tons) the second class cruiser Vindictive (5.SO0 tons) and another cruiser have been ordered to China from the Mediterranean. These vessels will be replaced on the latter station by ships from home ports.

Gibraltar, Jan. 1. Two Russian torpedo boat destroyers have arrived here on their way to the Far East. Port Said, Jan. 1.

A Russian transport with 2.000 troops on board traversed the Suez canal yesterday, bound for Port Arthur. Washington. Jan. 1. The French Am-beador has received a cablegram from President Loubet asking hirr express to Pre-ident Roosevelt his over the Chicago disaster.

This the Ambassador has done. London. Jan. 1. The Admiralty, later denied the Portsmouth report that the l)attlehips Formidable and Irrisistible snd the cruiser Vindictive had been ordered to China.

Germans Sit Reply Is Smooth By Afsocia'el Pro's. Berlin, Jan. 1. The German government has been informed that Russia's reply to Japan is not provocative aa4 Missing- Place! By "One Authority at 312 an! Injured at 104 So Far 412 Bodies -e Been Identified MAY BE NINE ARRESTS TO-DAY By Associated Press. Chicago, Jan.

1, Pitiless investigation of the Iroquois fire ljorror to-day divided attention with the burial of the dead. The removal of bodies from the publio morgues to private undertaking establishments developed a fresh element of uncertainty in covnpujing and missing. -The count of actual corpses most gen erally agreed upon was 582, including 412 identified and 170 unidentified. Lists of missing vary greatly, one authority putting the total at 312. Injured are figured as 104.

More arrests of persons who may be held responsible were said to-day to be not improbable. The twelve arrests made as a start were ordered on information that several of the stage employe were preparing to leave the city. Coroner Wants Complete List By Associate! Chicago, Jan. 1. -Coroner Traeger to day issued an appeal to the publio to notify him of all tire deaths that may have escaped the records.

"It has come to my notice," said Coroner Traeger, "that bodies of some persons were removed from the temporary hos pitals and relief stations opened by merchants in the viciuity of the theatre directly after the tire without any records having been made by the police. "In the hurry and confusion, persons who could identify remains were allowed to take them to their homes without question. I understood that this occurred in a few iustances. I have also learned that some of the injured were taken to private residences and hospitals without the making of any record and it is. reported to me that some have since died.

I ask that any citizt knowing of any such occurrences report the matter to my office at once." Except among relatives and friends of the dead, injured and missing, the people were to-day to a large extent apparently satiated with details of the horror. To such an extent was this evident that the evening papers decided to follow the usual holiday custom and abandon publication. Coroner Traeger to-day. bent efforts toward the carrying out" of a plan to have all of the unidentified dead placed in one building centrally located. This would eliminate the necessity of friends and relatives going from morgue to morgue.

He said that if the use of some building down town could not be obtained that all unidentified bodies would probably be removed to the county nidrgue. The following dead were identified at morgues to-d-ay: Berry, Otto, Battle Creek, Mich. Buddeke, Kate. Hamilton. Ponohue, Mrs.

Hary E. Dott, Mrs. W. A. Xnaiucoki, John.

Ludwig, Miss Eugenie. Palmer, Mrs. William. Chicago, Jan. 1.

Chief of Police CXeil to-day sent detectives to summon Manager Will Davis, of the Iroquois theatre, to police headquarters. "I want to question him," Chief O'Neil said, when asked the reason for the summons. "I am not arresting him. If I thought that Managers Will J. Davis or Harry L.

Powers would leave Chicago I would lock them up immediately. But they will remain. Both are citizens of Chicago, men of good reputation and men with business interests. "I am only summoning Mr. Davis now to ask him about the fire in a general way and to get his guarantee that the members of the "Moonlight Double Octette" will not leave Chicago before the inquest.

Otherwise it may be necessary to take the entire company into custody." Although members of the "Bluebeard" company, who had been by the police, were allowed to return to their hotels, detectives were sent also. The detectives were ordered to make headquarters at the hotels and watch the members of the company to see that none left. Fire chorus girls, Daisy Beaut, Edith Williams, Ethel Wynne, Annie Bryant and Miss Kichardson, were closely questioned by Chief of Police O'Neil. They were exceedingly nervous, and twice Miss Williams, who comes from New York, fainted. A Miss Dupont, another member of the chorus, wanted by the chief, could not be located.

Hearing To-Morrow Chicago an. 1. To-day the hearing of the employe of the Iroquois theatre and members of the Bluebeard company, who were arrested last night, was set for Saturday morning, the charge being manslaughter. Bonds were placed at $5,000 in each case. Acting for Klaw Erslinger, Benj.v min Stevens stated in court that if permission were granted for the removal cf members of the company from Chicago he would guarantee their return when wanted for the inquest.

Stevens and Attorney Thomas S. Hogan, who will represent the theatrical people, promised to lend assistance in providing the police and the coroner with a List of the members of the company and to expedite the questioning of all actors and actresses regarding the fire before they left Chicago. The representatives of Klaw Er-langer represented to the court- that many of the heatrical people "were destitute and lacking clothing. They said that these would have to go to their homes in New York and other cities. The court made no comment except to OBITUARY Mrs.

W. H. Pressley Succumbs to Brlght's Disease in West End Emma, wife of William H. Pressley, engineer on the Philadelphia division of the Pennsylvania railroad, died at 3.45 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness of eight months of Bright's disease. Mrs.

Pressley was born in Duncannon, but had been a resident of this city for thirty-five years. She was 00 years, months and two days old. She was a member ot iiilii SU'eei E. uuurcii and a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. She is survived by her husband, four sons, John 1927 North Seventh street; William 2020 Moltke ayenuej George 1707 North Seventh street, and Chester nt home; one daughter, Mrs.

Robert Stair, 320 Court avenue, and two brothers, Wrilliam H. and George W. Manmiller, both of Peru, Indiana. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon from the house, 1711 North Seventh street. Rev.

B. H. Hart, pastor of Fifth Street M. E. church, will officiate and F.

H. Gregory, secretary of the Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian Association, will assist. Interment will be made in East Harrisburg cemetery. Fnneral of H. R.

Speese The funeral of H. R. Speese, whose death occurred on Tuesday at his residence, 1101 North Sixth street, was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Luther DeYoe, pastor of Messiah Lutheran church, olliciated.

Interment was made in the Harrisburg cemetery. The pallbearers were the following sons and nephews: C. R. Speese, A. F.

Speese, H. M. C. Speese, Albert Speese and Milton D. Speese and William Vandcrgrift.

Faaeral of Fraak Foster The remains of J. Frank Foster, 1118 Green street, were shipped to Lykens by Undertaker Hawkins last evening, where funeral services will be held tomorrow. Interment will be made in Union cemetery. Rev. Mr.

Kilgore, pastor of Christ Episcopal church, Lykens, will officiate. Death of alien FortcBkooaih Allen Benard, 7-year-old son of John and Kathryn Fortenbaugh, died on Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness at the home of his parents, 617 Delaware avenue. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning, interment wilN made in the Baldwin cemetery, Repttblrlan Asaoelotlost Oraanlsoel Hi Ward Renublican Associa- 4w. ViiaCnriKini7Ml loAt evenin? at the house of Henry Carter. About one hun dred Republicans wye present.

Ihe following officer" were Wt'- "--V Hrrv Fahnestock: vice president, Henrr Carter; secret a rv, Jacoo iouo: urer, A. S. Miller. Mr. Alex.

Miller was ttnAnraoA fnr Cnmmon council. The next meeting of the association will be held on next Thursday evening, mx liza street..