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Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
Late President
Makes Last Trip
Up. Famous Way
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WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Under the great gray dolie
OF the CAPITOL with time honored ritual the body OF the
late President Harding placed today upon the historic
catafalque OF Lincoln Garfield Mckinley and the I'm
known Soldier.
While the leaders of the nation bowed their heads in
token of submission to the Amighty's will the funeral
service held in the great dome rotunda, whose lofty
spaces echoed the strains of haoWed hymns and the
PRAYERS arising for the dead and those he left behind
With the departure of Mrs. Harding the widow, Pres
iden Coolidge and other relatives and officials from the
scene Of the funeral doors Of the Capitol thrown
open and the thousands of men, and children walt
ing the last look the face OF the President were per
mittcd to file by the casket.
Dr. A. Freeman Anderson brought the people to Their
feet for the invocation the start of the service in the ro
tunda by raising his hands to heaven
Simple Religious Ceremony
The prayer died away into silence and the male quar-
teo of Calvary Baptist church filled the great with
TIE sweetness Of Lead Kindly Light Then followed read
ING OF the crpures the words seemed to rise to the
yaulted space few in the, rOtunda could hear t1em
Dr. James Shera Montgomery chaplain OF the house,
delivered prayer Of simple dignity and strong faltn ana
as its arlen still hung the scented air, the Quarette
Gai Nealer NV God TO Thee that old hymn that has
BROUGHT to eyes and comfort to more hearts
than perhaps any other
In a moment it
"The Lord give thee peace said Dr..
Anderson in bcnedction and the curtains had fallen
2nothor in the tragic drama in Warren G. Harding
passing.
There was much shuflng and confusion as the crowd
slrged out through the exits immediately after the service
and considerable noise.
This evening at the casket will be closed, and with a
last military flourish the body viii be placed the train
for Marion and the final simple services among the home
folks.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08

had lust looked for the last tim"
upon the features of the dead and
entered their automobiles.
Funeral Cortege Moves
At the sans time blocks further
down Pennsylvania avenue, where
the head of the procession waited,
, the word of command was given to
start.
An army band struck up .,On-
ward Christian Soldiers. y With
General Pcrshing in the lead, the
parade moved off, proceeding at
fairly rapid pace.
Pcrshing was rigid and pale rs
he sat on a big bay horse and led
the funeral procession of his com
mander in chief.
Mrs. Harding rode in a closed
ear with curtains drawn, just be-
hind the caisson.
As she came from the White
House to enter the car she looked
very weak and leaned heavily for
support ON the arm of General
Sawyer. the family physician and
Secretary Christian. AT her request
there was no attempt ON the part
Of photographers to take pictures.
Wilson Old ard Gaunt
Following President Coolidge and
Chief Justice Taft just behind the
widow came Woodrow Wilson look
inc old and gaunt as he sat
slumped down in his open touring
ear in the terrific heat. He was ac-
companied by his wife and Admiral
Grayson.
AS the strains of Coward
Christian Soldicrs' from the navy
band died away down the avenue,
elittering in the bright sunshine
Continued ON page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
Heat PrOstrates
Hundreds At
Funeral

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8
orr hundred and twenty five
marines, fifty school children,
five soldiers and six civilians
were knocked OUT by the
hcet during President Hard
ing's funeral procession today.
All were so severely affected
they required medical atten-
tion. Some were taken to hos
pitfalls.
II addition scoro2 cf civi' ians
collapsed as the sun beat down
mercilessly or, their uncovered
heads. No accurate estimate OF
the total could be made as most
Of them were taken to their
homes in private cars.
hfto~ tho procession bad
started it was learned that 125
marines had suffered so severe
ly from heat that they could
not participate. They were
taken in private automobile to
the Union Station for the trip
back to Quantico, Va, their
headquarters. These men are
nlemoe4s OF thc fifth regiment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
Woodrow Wilson
Is Faithful to
Friend Harding
BY A. L. BRADFORD
United Pres Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Wood-
row Wilson again rode today down
Pennsylvania avenue, the street of
ambitions.
The man, who himself little
more than two years ago dropped
the mantle Of chief executive of
the land in an almost dying condi-
ton, took his place as Il, sorrowcr
in the funeral for his successor,
President Warren G. Harding.N
When Woodrow Wilson, with
,hai.inr step and twisted figure, left
the White House two years ago he
WAS supported ON the strong arm Of
PEesident-clect Harding, who then
seemed in the hest Of health.
Today Mr.. Wilson is better. Il
well man in compalison; Nr. Hard
ing is dead.
The man about whom more stu
pcndous events have revolvcd prob
ably than any other in American
history, was accompanied i'm his
automobilcs in The funeral process
sion by his faithful companion, Mrs.
Nl'Soh' ana ms personal friend and
physician, Rear Admiral Carey
Grayson.
The former President and his
wife are grateful for the many
kjrAncss2a shown them by the
lIarli"gs. And Mr. Wilson always
demands the greatest respect for
the office Of President o. the
IUitcd Statos.> Despite the fact
that the hate President Harding
stood for different things, hc was
and still is today Mr.. Wilson S
President,
''You cannot criticize President
Harding Mr.. Wilson always told
those WHO cam' 20 him anl sought
30 criticiEn tie prcsilent.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
GERMANY WILL
DISOWN MARKS,
LONDON RU NOR
Unconfirmed Report Says
Paper to Be Repudiat-
ed By Berlin
TO RESTORE GOLD
Good American Dollar
Will Buy 5000,
Paper Currency
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LONDON Aug. S.-Thc German
mark was quoted at 2S,000,000 to
the pound sterling On the London
exchange this afternoon or more
than six million to the dollar.
The Morning Post today pub}ish-
ed an unconfirmed rumor from
Berlin that German finance Minis
ter Hermes will announce in the
roichstag Wednesday that the gov
ernment intends to repudiatc the
ma1k and restore gold currency.
Germans Panicky
BERLIN. Aug. S.-Berlin and
many other cities, especially those
in the occupied areas, are panicky
over the apparently endless drop of
the mark. Stores are thronged with
people irving to buy anything ut all
to get ride of their money. Stocks
are at low ebb.
a spurious newspaper appeared in
Berlin yesterday. thrown from
speeding automobiles. Those VINO
nicked up copies read that the
Cuno cabinet had been overthrown.
Excitement ensued. The govern
mcnt is seeking the perpetrators.
FRANCS AT LOWEST POINT
PARIS, Aug. S.-The frame fell
to the lowest point it has yet
known today when quotations ON
the Paris bourse were 1882 to the
dollar.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
C0nvicts Serve
'WalkOut' Notice
On Governor
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SALEM, Ore, Aug. 9.-Giv.
ing Governor Pierce 60 days
in which to reform the state
parole, and coolly informing
him that unless changes arc
made, prisoners in the state
penitentiary will begin taking
informal leave at the end OF
that period, a letter from con-
vict committee. one of the
most unusual documents of its
kind on record, was made pub
lie here today.
Coming from q group OF men
whose numbers have been de-
pleted by 81 run-aways from
the penitentiary in the past few
months, state officials are ad-
hitting the prisoners stand o
good chance of making good
on their threat.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. War
rem q. Harding today made his last
solemn progress down Pennsylvania
avenue from the White House to
the Capitol over the hallowed route
which has been traVcrsed by so
many of the nation S great, i'll Life
and in death.
At 1919 O'Clock this morning a
marine buglcr, standing stiffly at
attention beneath the pillared por-
tiro of the Presidents mansion
sounded sharp call ON his trumpet.
Instantly from the marine band
at the gates came a rumble of
drums. and ut that moment the
doors of the White House swung
slowly open AMI fIag-wrappcd
caskct appeared, borne by II young
soldiers.
Body Leaves White House
The President was leaving, for
the last time, the place where for
more than two years he resided as
chief of the nation, starting back
TO the eCapitol, where he served as
senator. thence to go on back to
Marion, Ohio-homc.
t'hc marine band crashed into the
fuacral march as thr coffin came
into view of the thousands of cit
izcns packed in dense masses all
around the grounds, held back by
cordons of police and troops. The
soldiers placed the casket upon a
dead black artillery caisson and
fastened it tightly with straps in
two places.
President Coolidge, Secretary
Hughes and other cahnet mem
bers, senators and congressman,
poced from the house where they
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
MARION READY
TO GIVE LAST
HONOR TO DEAD
Soldiers Prepare Way for
Last Homecoming
Reception
SEVERE SIMPLICITY
Burial Plans VIII Follow
Closely Wishes of
Mrs. Harding
SEVERE SIMPLICITY
BY TOM w. GERBER,

United Press Staff Correspondent
MARION, O., August 8.-Three
thousand youths in khaki were
gathering in Marion today, adding
Il touch of military color to pre-
P@ration for the last home coming
of Warren G. Harding.
These soldiers did not come to
march in the procession, or to fire
military salutes for their dead com.
mander in chief.
Their duties were simply to
patrol the streets and direct the
movement of the 100000, civilians
who are expected to come to Marion
70 pay their last respects to the
late President.
Streets All Policed
Guardmens were on duty at every
street intersection downtown. They
directed traffic away from those
streets over which the PROCESSION
will pass Thursday and Friday, and
where crews were working night
and day to repair the vements.
They acted rs orderlies to Colonel
Frank II. Lain, president Cool,
idgc S representative and to Officers
of the Ohio National Guard.
Warren G. Harding s friends and
ncighbors realized that this would
be no magnificent funeral with
marching troops and rumbling ar.
tilIery. Plans were made to fol
low closely the wishes Of Mrs
Harding for funeral almost sev
ere in its simplicity,
For period 1otalling twelve hoult
the body of Warren q. Hardin,
will lie in state in the home of his
father, Dr. George T. Harding, that
everyone may file past for a last
look at his face
Program of Burial
There will be no service 1t the
house Friday, and only brief ser
vices, probably only the prayer and
burial ritual of the Baptist church,
at the vault in Marion cemetery.
The procession from the Harding
HON" to the cemetery will be com
posed of automobiles entirely only
t'o Guard Of honor marching be.
side the coffin, followed in proper
order OF precedence by the honora-
ry pail hcarcr President Coolidge
and other hi4 eTicials from Wash
ingtou.
it was expected today that Henry
Ford. Thomas y. Edison and Har-
vey Firestone will occupy the same
ear in the procession. These are
friends with whom Warren Hard
ing took Il camping trip in Mary
land last year
His whole life was a sermon,
Hokc Douithen. Il close friend of
the late President Harding made
this comment today in discussing
the Significance of the omission
of a sermon from the funeral ser
vices.
- His life WIS sermon in itself,
said pouithCp. ''Whv then should
there be q sermon other than that
which lc lived, at his buyiaI2 Let
VS. tif, ,re"ch that sermon 10
Marion and his country.'
Ardmorc (OkIa.) right fielder
got nine hits in one day, but still
speaks to his friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
prOgr am For
Burial Rites
At Home City

10 a. m. Thursday. Body ar
rivos and will be removed to
home Of DR.. C.. T. Harding Sr.
2 p. II. to 10 p. m, Thursday
md Q a. II. - l >. N, Fridav.
Body lios in state at home Of DR..
15el dl-8 Nnc@c remains may be
TicE-d,
. p, ~. Ea3day. funeral cor
tc.Z9 lo--e or East Cent?. s1e9t
at homo ol Harding END proceeds
TO Marion ccT ctery.
D. II. Friday. Irterme1t in
reCCiviT,T vault.
s 2. n. Friday. Mrs. Harding
leaves for Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
DECLARE WAR ON
MOTOR KILLINGS

CHICAGO, Aug. S.-Five men
were sentenced to Jail and one held
for the grand jury on a charge of
manslaughter in an effort by courts
and police to reduce traffic casual
ties today.
The five sent tr Jail were sent
cnced for driving an automobile
while intoxicated. Two overnight
deaths brought tine traffic toll to
800 for the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
CONTINUE INVESTIGATION
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. S.-With
the pitiful stories of his losing
clients all told, there remains only
the presentation Of technical evi-
dence to conclude the grand jury
inquiry into the $5,000,000 failure
of A. w. Coote, bankrupt broker,
it was learned here today. Con-
clusion of the Investigating is not
expected now until next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
Movie Director
Accused by Girl
Ey Press starr Correspondent

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3. Fred
W. Vardcrhogart, Hollywood pie
tarc director, WA arraigucd on Il
charge of attacking Miss MilHe
Constantine, Pr,',y southern girl.
who recently arrived in Hollywood
in preparation for a picture career
"A grand Jury Indictment against
the picture man is expected TO be
returned today.
According to Mis- Constantine S
story andcrbogcrt drove her to n
lonely road in Beverly Hills and
there assaulted her, He has been
under arrest since August 4, when
police placed him in solitary CON
fncmcut.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
Chinese Bandit
Soldiers Die
Wholesale
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PEKIN, August 8.-Four
the Chang Tso Lin army, for
mcrjv bard:ts such as those
hundred additional recruits of
who wrecked and robbed the
Shanghai-Pekin express and
kidnapped its passengers. have
been sentenced to death on
charge of deseTtion. Seven
hundred and fifty were killed
after mid insWrection yes
terdSy.
The governor of Hei lung
Kiarg made az official report
on tho dce tbs.
The ex-bandits were accused
Of insulting their officers while
drilling. They were reprimand-
ed, but their conduct became
worsa, the governor said. Fifty
were stood Up ard shot and the
rest sent to their barracks.
Later. when the governor
visited them in their quarters
and requested that they be or
doIiy. they fired on his party,
he stated. Whcreupon regular
artillery, was turned on the
pa racks, all the buildings
were Jeveued and there wee ro
survivors. Now 400 Others have
be en- sentenced to be shot.
These recruits are unde"Stood
to be bandits who surrende:ed
to the military authorities I'M
d"r condition that they pc per
mitted to join the amy.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
I.W.W. Get Warm
Welcome at Jail
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SEATTLE. Wash, Aug. 3. An
a'tnmpt 10 storm the police station
and force the police to release
James stanton, 20. by large crowd
cf !,W.W last night resulted in the
complete rout of the mob and the
arrest ot l.. j. Green, secretary of
tho I,W.W. marine transport work
"r, union on ap open charge.
\ dozen officers were compelled
to arm themselves with clubs end
+r" ho.' iu orlcr 10 d.n..r thr
crowd.
Fin trouble s,attN when stau-
."H, wir Nar addressing a ,lov1,
vaF arrested fer hlocEa'jua tha
street.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
WILL DISPOSES
OF BIG ESTATE
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. CHICAGO, August S.-An estate
Of $8,8oG,000 is disposed Of in the
win Of Mrs. Ncttie Fowler McCor-
mick, widow of the late Cyrus H..
Mccormick, filed for probate here,
After numerous beluests to
charities, religious and educational
organizations and individuals, the
residue is left to her children,
Cyrus Hall Mccormick, Harold +.
Mccormick aad Anita Mccormick
Blaine.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
WALL STREET sUsPENDs

n" lORIN, August S.-Wall
street s reverence for the memory
of the late President Harding
found expression today not only in.
complete suspension Of trading for
ninety minutes in the middle of
the session but also in Il mood of
he1viness throughout the business
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, August S.-Foreign
exchange closed irregular. Sterling
1856 3-S; frames .0569 off .00O3i
lire .o439 off .oQQi2; marks t,ol0,-
0Nn to tho lNllnr.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-08
WASHINGTON PAYS LAST TRIBUTE
cas and Citizens Of Every Station Join in Solemn Ceremony

DECEASED PRESIDENTS GUARD OF HONOR
Photograph
to w.
E.S p.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-19
Hart-Spencer wedding

The marriage of Mrs. Mabel
Spencer of this place and Mr.. John
T. Hart, took place Saturday evening
at the Spencer-Ben jamin home here
in rooms in the Baptist church par
sonage. Only members Of the inn
mediate family we've present. The
service was performed. by Rev. Thos.
Lasley, pastor of the Baptist church,
the ring ceremony being used.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Hester Benjamin of this place and
of the late Geo. Halliday. For
the last several years she has been
employed as bookk-eper in the Of
flee of the Cochran Bros cigar fac
tory. Mr.. Hart, since being located
here has been employed at the
Rocky Glen sanatorium, and is
highly regarded by those who know
him. His regular occupation is that
of time keeper, and he will be with
the George Neibel Construction COM
pany. They will make their home in
Columbus. Mr.. Hart left here for
that place Tuesday morning, Mrs
Hart to join him later. The Demo
crat joins with the friends of both
in extending congratulations and
best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-19
SOCIAL GATHERING OF CHOIR
HONORING TWO MEMBERS

Complimenting Miss Nora Taylor
and Miss Josephine Birch, whose
weddings will occur in the not far
distant future, the members of the
Presbyterian church choir with
which they are affiliated, held a
picnic supper last Thursday even
Donald. At the close of the fine
supper Master Frank Mcdonald
brought in two packages which con-
tanned similar presents-pyrex bak-
ing dishes, for the two young ladies
in whose honor the gathering was
held. These were gifts from the
other members of the choir, and
represented in small way the great
appreciation of the donors for the
services of the two young ladies,
and the strong friendship existing
and the pleasure it has been on the
part of all to work together along
musical lines in the church.
The remainder of the evening,
after the supper and presentation of
the gifts, was devoted principally to
singing-all joining in the practic-
ing of several anthems, and differ
ent ones of those present favoring
with solos, ETC. 1t was most de-
lightfu occasion from start to fin
ish and will long be remembered
with the greatest of pleasure by all
of those participating. The mem
bers of the choir are Miss Taylor,
Miss Birch, Miss Ada Hatton. Mrs.
J. l.. Kiskaddon, Mrs NJ. M. Nc
Donald, Maj. F. M. Kahler, p. G..
Ball, e. ]. Arrick and Fred McDon-
aid, with Mrs. Geo. Lowell organist,
all of whom were present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-19
Number 3
GEORGE f.. CARR Is NAMED
DIVISION HIGHWAY ENGINEER

George K. Carr, surveyor-elect or
Washington county, has been named
by. the state highway department as
Division Highway Engineer of divi-
sion ten which comprises the cOun-
ties of Washington, Morgan, Athens,
Gallia, Hooking, Vinton, Jackson
and Meigs. The Marietta papers
give Mr.. Carr's appointment much
prominence, and Morgan county
should also be proud of the appoint
ment since he is a native of Marion
township where he was educated in
the rural schools. He took his pre-
liminary work at the o. u, finish
ing his engineering degree at the 0.
S. U. After his graduation he went
to Marietta, where he has since been
connected with the county survey
or's office, and last November he
was nominated on the Democratic
ticket fer county surveyor, and so
satisfactory had been his work, that
he was elected without opposition
The new position pays $4,000 an
nually. Mr. Carr is the son of Dexter
Carr and is yet a young man. and
the fact that the appointment was
made without political endorsement,
speaks very well or his ability. In
the Marietta Times under the cap
tion "a Merited Appointment" ap-
pears an editorial OF some length
which is in part as follows:
1.-THE announcement of the ap-
pointment of George E. Carr, of
Marietta, as a district engineer of
the state highway department will
meet with the general approval of
the observant people of Washington
county. If ever a semi-political ap-
pointment here was made because
of merit alone it is rnat Of Mr.. Carr.
He was chosen for the important
post that has been given him with
out political endorsement. or en-
dorsement of civic or commercial or
ganizations of any sort, because he
is an unusually capable engineer
and road builder He was chosen
because he can do the work that is
needed by the epartment-because
he can fill the job as it should be
filled. Mr.. Carr's selection for this
position is due directly to the road
building record he has made in this
county during the past two years.
The progress made on the Marietta
Cambridge road has been largely
due to his intelligent and tireless
efforts as chief deputy to County
Surveyor Gates, in which capacity
he has been directing head of the
read work in this county. Not only
is he competent and hard work
er. but he has the independence
that brooks no interference or
dictation by outsiders in regard to
work that has been entrusted to
him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-19
Mrs. p. NJ. Woodward Dies

Mrs. P. M. Woodward, aged 6S,
passed away at her home near
Todds Wednesday about noon She
had been i'll for quite a while with
stomach and liver trouble, and com
plications. She was the daughter of
the late Manassa Davidson and was
born on the old children's home
farm up the river, and was living at
Oil Spring when married. For the
past 35 years they have resided at
Todds. Besides her husband she is
survived by six sons and one daugh-
ter-Wm. Woodward of Chesterhill; ;
Frank of Crooksville; Clyde of near
Morganville; Earle of near Todds;
Lee of Chesterhill; Harry of the
Todds vicinity, and Mrs. w. NJ New
ton, wife of Sheriff Newton of this
place. She also leaves one brother,
A. j. Davidson of Kirkersville, Mo-,
and sister Mrs. Lydia Sands of
Salna. Kans.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day, at ] p. m., at the Pennsville M.
p. church. Burial will be made in
the Pennsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-19
Undergoes Serious Operation

Mr.. Wilson Farra of this place,
mention of whose going to Bethesda
hospital at GAINESVILLE Tuesday of
last week was made, underwent a
very serious operation there Mon
day morning for trouble connected
with the bladder. He stood the OPP
GRAFTON well, considering his age,
rs, and his weakened condition due
to illness and great suffering for
some time past, and he is reported
as doing fairly well.
His brother j. B. Farra and
daughter Mrs. C. H. Bowen were
with him Monday, and yesterday his
daughters Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Jno.
Crozier went up to- spend the day
with him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-19
The Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle met with
Miss Myrtle Still July II, with IA
ladies present, besides several chill
dren. Meeting was opened by the
president Mrs. Rosa White. After
a short business session the follow
ing program was given: Roll call !;
readings, Mary Hammond, Fannie
johnson, Catha Johnson; victrola
music. Ice cream and cake were
served by the hostess. Next meeting
will be with Mrs. Lizzie Wiley Aug.
8. Program: Song; reading. Mrs.
Lizzie Wiley; Is the mothers kitch-
en- a better place for our girls to
learn domestic science than college.
Mrs. Sadie Tavener; song by ladies'
quartet, Eva Shilling, Mary Ham
mond, Lizzie Wiley and Helen Still;
Waste about the farm as women see
it, Mrs. Rosa White: roll call,
Gleanings from our Chautauqua.-
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