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To-Night. LAST EDITION Harrisburg Independent. ESTABLISHED VOL. 55-NO. WAR NOW SURE Russia Rejects Japan's Proposals.

CONFLICT IS NEAR Believed That Clash Can No Longer Be Averted. ARMIES READY TO MARCH. Czar's Forces Have Received Orders Announcing the Points to Which They Will Be Sent in the Event of War. By Associated Press. London, Jan.

Hayashi, the Japanese Minister here, has been informed from Paris that Russia has decided 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: my information from Paris is borne out by the wording of the Russian and if the Japanese government adheres to its present determination, there seems to be small possibility of everting war." The British Foreign office is unable to confirm or deny Baron Hayashi's information. The officials, however, say they are not surprised at the tenor of his advices. The Foreign office seems inclined to think that Russia will, if possible, making a reply of any kind to the last Japanese note.

Movement of Troops Secret By Associated Press. Moscow, Jan. 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 Moscow in view of the possible receipt of sudden marching orders." Another editor, impatient for war and 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 inlifference of the Muscorites he replied: "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 Japan." Russians Don't Want War St.

Petersburg, Jan. received here from Moscow, the center of Kussian business life, confirms previons reports to the effect that outside of military circles people there are not interested in the differences with Japan. Commercially, Moscow has much at -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 all classes in the empire, from the Czar to the peasant, before the RussoTurkish 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 "Nove Vremya," December 30, saying: "We believe Japan will not place Russia in a position where to yield would appear to be a renunciation of the defence of her vital interests in the Far East," is regarded as an indication that the government is feeling its way towards a compromise. It is pointed out that Russia will discuss the matter on the basis of the vital interests of both countries, only demanding that Japan shall not put Rassia in a position where a concession would seem to be an abandonment of her vital interests; that she ceases to 23 consider the matter from the viewpoint of the respective strength of the two countries and tied therefore, a peaceful solution is still possible. Lansdowne Resigns Hope of Peace By Associated Press. London, Jan. Secretary Lansdowne has informed one of the foreign Ambassadors that he has practically given up all hope of peace.

embassies here the statement Baron apanese Minister, to-day, that he had been informed from 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 1 become known at this critical stage. Tokio, Jan. situation is grow ing extremely critical and it is believed 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 fight 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 week, it is expected that Japan will demand an immediate answer. The anthat Russia is seeking naval nouncement stations in Corea, buying stores in America and buying Japan has increased the war spirit" of the Japanese nation. Influential newspapers are urging the government promptly dispatch a fleeit to guard the Corean coast and patrol the Corean channel. The ministers of war and navy, their general advisory staff's and commanders are conferring daily.

Full plans for the campaign of the army and navy have been prepared and 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 vet been disclosed what place will be the principal army base, nor whether the Emperor and his war councilors will go to direct operations. Paris, Jan. Chefoo correspondent of the Paris edition of the New York says that Colonel Artemief, who is in close touch with Admiral Alexieff, the Russian Viceroy in the Far Fast, declares the situation is most critical. The Japanese, he says, apparently want war and 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. Hayashi's statement from London was communicated to Japanese Minister Takahira, just as he was starting to the New Year at the White House. Although what the Minister has receptions been expecting for days, it was naturally somewhat shock. The legation here has had nothing from 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 ite 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 House to pay their respects to the President.

It was immediately discussed and there was a good deal of speculation as to how hostilities between Russia and Japan 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 commeree or by ill treatment of citineutral zens 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 any call from the diplomatic side of the government. Portsmouth, England, Jan. British armored cruiser King Alfred (14.000 tons) left Portsmouth to-day for China. British battleships Formidable (15,000 tons) and Irresistible (15.000 tons); the second class cruiser Vindictive (5,800 tons) and another cruiser have been ordered to China from the Mediter.

ranean. These vessels will be replaced on the latter station by ships from home ports. Gibraltar, Jan. Russian pedo boat destrovers have arrived here on their way to the Far East. Port Said, Jan.

Russian transport with 2,000 troops on board traversed the Suez canal yesterday, bound for Port Arthur. Washington, Jan. French Ambassador has received a cablegram from President Loubet asking him express President Roosevelt his over the Chicago disaster. This the Ambassador has done. London.

Jan. Admiralty, later denied the Portsmouth report that the battleships Formidable and Irrisistible cruiser Vladictive had been ordered to China. Germans Sav Reply Is Smooth By Associated Press. Berlin, Jan. German government has been informed that Russia's reply to Japan is not provocative and, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1, 1904 that it is sincerely intended to satisfy Japan.

The aroused state of Japanese publie opinion is fully recognized here, but 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 representatives of the powers in Berlin. Russia's reply, it is unofficially announced, was sent to Japan yesterday. Escaped Prisoner Arrested Associated Press. Lancaster, Jan. 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 railroad 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 Shops Burned By Associated Press. Nashville, Jan.

Tennesee Central shops in South Nashville were burned last night, entailing an estimated 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 ears destroved. The loss in rolling is estimated at $70,000, fully insured. stock. is said there was insurance of $357,000 on the plant.

Syracuse Millionaire Dead By Associated Press. Syracuse, N. Jan. Congressman James Belden died to-day after an illness of few days. Mr.

Belden was 78 years me of age. He is survived by a widow. Mr. Belden was Syracuse's richest citizen, his wealth being estimated at more than 000. He built the first street railroad in Detrolt, and built steam railroads in various parts of the country.

He was a Republican and was elected to Congress in 1887 and served until 1895, when he retired. In 1897 he was elected on an independent ticket. He was Mayor of Syracuse two terms. Shovel Works Destroyed Corry, Jan. 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 Shortly By County Chairman Bergner County Chairman Bergner has received the following Anti Machine nominations which he will file shortly: Londonderry Township- East Londonderry precinet, William Cramer, Precinet Assessor; Harry K. Baum, Judge Election; Conrad Schaefer, Inspector of Election. West Londonderry precinct, Willard F. Metzgar, precinet assessor; Frank Nissley, Judge Election; D.

K. Espenshade, Inspector of Election. Londonderry Township- -Ephraim Booser, Abram Gever, supervisors; Josiah Brinzer. David Gingrich, School Direetors; John A. Witman, Auditor; Jacob Tennis, Township Clerk.

PRESIDENT'S NEW YEAR RECEPTION RECEIVES PEOPLE AT ANNUAL PUBLIC FUNCTION It is the Most Democratic Affair in White House Year, No Distinctions of Any Kind Being M.ade CUSTOM HUNDRED YEARS OLD By Associated Press. Washington, Jan. 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 than 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 States, members of the diplomatic corps always embrace the opportunity personally to extend to the President their own good wishes and the greetings of their governments. The reception of the President on New 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 respect for order. All personsrich or poor, with or without rankwere given a gracious greeting by the President and Mrs.

Roosevelt. The interior of the Write 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 flowers were arranged effectively in ev. ery availabe, space.

Great rectangular urns, to the edges with dwarf palms is 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 furnished music throughout the reception under the baton of the conductor, Lieutenant W. H. Santelmann. In the red, nant decorations vases and cut white and green parlors, the predomiflowers, chiefly lilies of the valley, roses and flaming poinsetta blossoms.

For the children of the President and Mrs. 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 JAGE.

-TEN PAGES. intimate that the matter WAS in the hands of the coroner and the police. A MOURNFUL HOLIDAY. Day Devoted to the Burial of the Dead. By Associated Press.

Chicago, Jan. appearance of bands playing dirges as funerals slowly passed towards churches, railway stations and cemeteries. the hospitals where many fearfully burned persong are being cared for, death was being momentarily awaited in a number of cases. All that could be done had been except to sit and watch for the last breath. A typical case was that of James Schneider, who was being cared for at the Samaritan hospital by, relatives from his home on Roscoe boulevard.

Jur. Schneider finally passed away to-day. The majority of the striking drivers have returned to work and it is not. likely that any funerals will be interfered with. "We ordered them back, wages or no wages, to help the city out of the great calamity that has befallen it," said President Haggen, of the union.

"After ten days the strike will be resumed where it left off. Strike benefits are being paid to "The and will be paid just the same." men are glad of the chance to come back," said President Edgerton, of 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 up, he will do it, and he cannot plead the union as an excuse." The funerals during the next two days will tax the capacity of the liverymen and undertakers to the utmost. There will be demand for the services of all and some people doubt whether the strike wave resumed. At the Coroner a 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 Sunday will be petticularly characterized by tunerals. The city press association had last night the names of 509 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 562, only about 450 identified and 112 unidentified. count 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 morgues, the fact being palpable 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 of overwork and loss of sleep.

instead of records at the issue of burial permits at the Coroner's office was substituted as a less unsatisfactory method of holding the death count. The crowds searchers for relatives and friends continued at the morgue While the number of persons pressing to for tidings or identification showed material diminution, the anxiety and ness was intensified. The constant pres- CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE. $265,000 WORTH OF HOTEL STOCK TAKEN CONTRACTOR BALL SAYS NEW PROJECT IS A GO Has Options for the Properties in His Pockets--Talked With Western Man Who Wants to Invest $500,000. TO BE 350 SLEEPING 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 we expect to go ahead with the work very promptly. "I had a talk over the 'phone last night 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 hotel. He is coming East a way to see proposed, 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 Kunkel 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. Harrisburg needs that kind of a hostelry and we expect to fill that need." The great adyantage of the Walnut street entrance will be its nearness to the postoffice and Capitol Park. The hotel will have 350 sleeping rooms. The sample rooms will be on the top floor and will be divided from each other rolling partitions so that the size of the rooms can be changed as required, or converted into bed rooms during convention tions when sleeping quarters are at a premium.

Stone Bruteed His Leg Andrew Ferian, employed at Enola as a stone mason, was struck on the leg by a heavy stone last evening, that slipped from its position. His leg was badly contused and lacerated. The wound is not a serious one. ONE CENT. NUMBER OF DEAD IN CHICAGO FIRE NOW COMPUTED AT 582 GREAT UNCERTAINTY IN TOTALLING THE LIST Missing Placed By One Authority at 312 and Injured at 104-- So Far 412 Bodies Been Identified MAY BE NINE ARRESTS TO-DAY By Associated Press.

Chicago, Jan. investigation of the Iroquois fire horror to-day divided attention with the burial of the dead. The removal of bodies from the publie morgues to private undertaking establishments developed a fresh element of uncertainty in computing totals, of dead and missing. The count of actual corpses most generally agreed 1 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 employes were preparing to leave the city. Coroner Wants Complete List By Associated Press. Kwanieski, John.

Ludwig, Miss Eugenie. Palmer, Mrs. William. Chicago, Jan. Traeger today issued an appeal to the public to notify him of all fire 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 vicinity of the theatre directly after the fire 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 instances. 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. ask that any citizen 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 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 morgue.

The following dead were identified at morgues to-day: Berry, Otto, Battle Creek. Mich. Buddeke, Kate. Hamilton. Donohue, Mrs.

Hary E. Dott, Mrs. W. A. Chicago, Jan.

of Police O'Neil to-day sent detectives to summon Manager Will J. Davis, of the Troquois 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 Il 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 Oetette" 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 questioned 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 Richardson, 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. the hearing of the of the he 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, Benjamin Stevens stated in court that permission were granted for the removal of 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 Erlanger represented to the court that many of the theatrical people were destitute and lacking clothing. They said that these would have to go to homes in New York and other cities. The court made no comment except to: 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 can concurred, that a joint session be held Monday evening to elect a successor to Mr. Royal. Charles C.

Chaney, 1810 Susquehanna street, and E. R. Wood, 1920 Elizabeth avenue, were recommended by Mayor MeCormick as patrolmen and the appointments were approved. After Con 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 item WitS the building ordinance which came up for third reading and final passage.

Every member voted for it. Ferree his name, which The ordinance, was fathered by Mr. heads the roll, was called, he said: "The city has never had any law sutticient to govern the erection of buildings of modern architecture. The rules which we now have were planned by Mr. Schuddemage, years ago, and are insuflicent to meet the requirements of modern structures.

We experienced great difficulty 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 Te 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 interfere with a builder or a property, ownIt only stipulates how buildings shall be erected. There is nothing detremental to any person in it and 1 therefore vote aye." Mr. Royal's resignation was as follows: Hon.

Vance C. McCormick, Mayor: City Treasurer, to take effect Monday, JanDear Sir--I hereby tender my resignation as uary 4, or not later than January 9, 1904. I a have been informed by prominent attorneys that the office of City Treasurer and Prothonotary 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 business-like manner, and thereby have gained the good will 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 justice 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. Royal, Treasurer. ordinances on the calendar were considered, and on motion of Mr. Kreidler 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 Year the members and the body extending like felicitations to its presiding officer.

OBITUARY Mrs. W. H. Pressley Succombs to Bright'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 60 years, two months and two days old. She was a member of Fifth Street Mi. E.

church and member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. is survived by her husband, four sons, John 1927 Seventh street; William 2020 Moltke avenue; George 1707 North Seventh street, and Chester at home; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Stair, 320 Court avenue, and two brothers, William 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.

Funeral of N. 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, officiated. 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 Vandergrift. Funcral of Frank 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 Christ Episcopal church, Lykens, will officiate. Death of Allen Fortenbaugh Allen Benard, 7-year-old son of John and Kathryn Fortenbaugh, dieter on Wednesday afternoon after a illness at the home of his parents, 617 avenue. The funeral will he o'clock to-morrow morning.

interment will ode made in the Baldwin cemetery, Steer n. Repabician Association Organized The Eighth Ward Republican Associawas organized last evening at the house of Henry Carter. About one hundred Republicans were The following officers were elected. Duo Fahnestock; vice president, Henry Carter; secretary, Jacob Young: urer, A. S.

Miller. Mr. Alex. Miller was endorsed for Common council. The 1 next meeting of the association will be held on next Thursday evening.

at 1425 North street. BRIGHT OUTLOOK IN THE INDUSTRIAL WORLD FOR 1904 MANUFACTURERS ARE HOPEFUL OF NEW YEAR Stump in Progress Since June 1 1s Believed to Be Ended-Presidential Election May Cause 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 been a good one and that the outlook for 1904 is good, although it is not likely that any phenomenal boom will occur in the industrial world before another December rolls around. The early months of last year were particularly good, although the volume of business done was not up to that of some other years. From June 1 on, however, depression in certain circles began to be felt, although this did not, become pronounced until the final quar-' ter of the year. Since October the depression has been rather severely felt: by' some houses, although there has been nothing in it to warrant any great uneasiness.

Most of the trouble is laid at the door of the labor Building everywhere has been retarded or halted altogether by strikes, lockouts or other cases and this has made itself felt along all lines. -Samuel B. Boude, secretary of the Central Iron and Steel Company, told a reporter for the Star-Independent that "While the last quarter of 1903 has been quiet, our line of business has been looking up recently and the new year promises to be a fairly steady one. No boom is looked for. A presidential campaign year is always more or less uncertain, although the present foregone conclusion 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 this 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 week now. William R. Fleming, president and general manager of the Harrisburg Foundry and Machine works, that reports from the eleven offices 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. Fleming, "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 cmploye. The outlook for this year is that it will be a normal one, but 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 in the building world." The Foundry 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 The full works is expected to start departments having been closed altogether. on next Monday. R. C. Neal, president of the Harrisburg Rolling, Mill Company, in speaking of the 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 pot been for labor difficulties, the year would have been more than prosperous.

The outlook for this year is only fair. As I see it present situation is very similar to the one in 1899, and some armust be made by which the rangement numerous labor strikes can be prevented before business will regain its old time We have quite a number of activity. orders for the new year." A. Kepple, superintendent of Philip the Harrisburg cigar factory, says that these are unsually prosperous times in that business. "We have to turn down lots of not said get the another superintendent, one, I believe "and we if 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 steadily 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 past has not hurt us at all we look for similar conditions to prevail right along. Our local factory cannot handle all the orders it receives on account of a scarcity of help. It never had a sufficient number of employes since it was started.

because they are not to be had." "Very good." said J. H. Worden, 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 bright, but that the iron business is more or less at a standstill. The first half of 1903 was CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE. For Additional Local and Telegraphic News See Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth Pages,.