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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18

corporation Of the following new
corporations:
Jones Granite Company, organized
at Ninalhaven, to conduct all kinds of
granite and stone business; capital
stock, 10000. all common: par value
of shares, 500; nothing paid in,
four shares subscribed; directors
President and treasurer. Christopher
s Roberts; clerk. Freeman r.
Brown, L. w. Jones and III. w. FL
field.
Masardis Lumber Company, or
r;nizcd at Ashland. to manufacture,
buy and sell lumber; capital stock,
100000, all common: $500 paid in !:
par value Of shares, 500; Is shares
subscribed; dircctorS--p S i q Z n t,
William III. Doran Of Fort Fairfield ;
treasurer. G. ii. Flint, and G. A.
Flint.
Portland Mailing Company, organ
iZcd at Portland, to carry on the
business of typcWriting, multigraph-
inG and addressing; capital stock,
1000 shares, all common and Of no
par value: nothing paid in; three
shares subscribed directOrs-Prcsi-
dent and treasurer, Eli r. Phelps
clerk. Ralph O. Brewster; and Carl
". Smith.
The office Of the attorney general
las also approved the certificates of
incorporation Of the following district
potato growers cooperative assOcia-
ton, organized without capital stock
and under the Maine Cooperative
Marketing Act: Frenchvile, Pattcn,
Pcrham. Island Falls. Limestone.
Piscataquis Valley, st. Agatha
Grand Isle, Smyrna Mills, Sherman.
Stockholm, Washburn, Wcstfcld,
Woodland, Monticello, Mars Iiill-
Blaine. Madawa,ska. Littlcton, Oak
field and Ludlow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18

sisting OF about 700 feet of pile (ros-
tie approaches and $40 feet Of 60 foot
truss spans supported on pile piers.
and had then indicated possible re-
auctions in Tho cost Of the structure
IS substituting for southern Ttne
piles spruce OF oak piles. ana for a
t'o-r with a double course Of plank
ing one with single course &C
ranking. Other possible reductions
III the cost of the structure We're in
diCated.
The joint board finally voted IN
proceed with the construction Of a
Thoroughly substantial structure cap
atle of carrying the regular weight Of
highway traffic prescribed by the S1st
legislature namely, 4 gross lo1u Of
ten tons. and to have the Highway
commission prepare n desgn and
specification covering such a struc-
ture ana, at Il meeting of the IOint
board to be held in about two weeks.
TO consider the same and probably
give final approval thereto.
joint board meeting WAS also
i.old with the municipal officers Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18
Russell Needed a "Man's Size" Shirt

William Russell. jho ToX sta~ who
Will appear at the Opera House,
today and tomorrow in "Man's size.
1ceded flannel Shlyt to wear in one
Q: the scenes in tho photoplay. When
Ee took his own shirts from the t.unll
he discovered rs one often does. t..at
t.oy were All moth-caton. Russell
sent some one - buy him a shirt 81
that ho could set over to the studio
without delay.
Bill waited almost 4 half hour.
busyinG himself with his razor
This is the only flannel shirt thry
had in stock"
Tossing tho hoy coin. Bill rut the
finishing touches 70 his shaving, Fin
ally. turning 70 examine his purchase.
Russell noticed the Size. "Hm-a IL
rtck-wondor if that 10y knew the
rame Of this picture IS Mans Size =.
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18

known as DR.. CaldwelI's Sv,r
Pepsln. That was 30 years aga
and today over 10 million bottles
are bought annually, the larres,
selling family laxative in tbs
world. You will find it in anv M,
drug store YOU enter, a generous
size bottle costing you less than
q cent a dose.
Every member Of the fam;h,
from the infants to the grand
parents can use it with safety
1t is gentle and mild. The form.
ula is on the package. Mr.,
Roy Cook Of Bellcfontaine. O
has been giving it to her 5-moDtbs
old baby, who now weighs 10
pounds; and Mr.. J. B. Dawson
Of Brinson, Ga, declares it the
best laxative his family has ever
found. Try a teaspoonful Of
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for
constipation or any Of its SWIM.
toms. The results will deIirb.
you. Ard the cost is orly One
cent a dose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18
Violette on Trip
to Forestry District

Neil l.. Niolette. deputy forest
commissioner. will leave by automo-
bile this morning for a four days
visit to the Moosehead and Chcsun-
cook districts. At the latter district
they will call upon the newly ap-
pointed chief. w. J. Hodgkins ana
make plans with him for the seasons
work.
The lookout stations in the forestry
district and the five stations in the
Southern part of the State arc now
opening for the season. Mr.. Niolcttc
reported Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18

unless accompanied BY their par
ents.
Miss Flida Barrows, assistant dir
cctor, has been engaged in delivering
addresses this week speaking at the
following places: Twilight Grange,
Corinna; Union Grange. Hcrmon;
: Clinton Grange: Pittsfield Kendus-
keag, Monson and West Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18

test was made by
DR.. Donaldson Of
Iona Linda up
on four men in
the prime Of life
who deliberately
went without a
bowel movement
for four days.
Within 43 hours
the men had
Cnnind tnnUIlc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18
Spoonful for o. PENN
Brings Quick Relief
ANY FAMILY MAY TRY 1T FRep

:, 1housands u parents ar. a,b;,.l
henseirrs, WHERE ran I find n 10y 10y
morfhy nInitre That anyone IL n.
ia"'f' can use uhen constipateJSs
! Urgs yon 10 Try Syrup Pep,io
mn gi1aiy prorhe liberal r..
ssdmpte t"'ite, sufficient for an 1dsouos.
test. Write ne uhere 10 send y
Addrcs' Or. w. b. CoidweN sss
Washington 81, Monticello, Iliaoi,s
DO Il nOu!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18

and foul breath, cankcrs in the
mouth, no appetite, restless sleep,
Indigestion, headache, depression.
nervousness, cramps. The blood
pressure was up % per cent. 1t
is just this that DIR. Caldwell has
preached to his patients in pri-
waite and to the public through
the printed word ever since he
began the practice Of his speciality,
diseases Of the stomach and
bowels, back in 1875.
After observing for years the
satisfactory effect Of his pre-
scripiion for constipation, he
placed it in drug stores in 1892.
simple vegetable compound Of
Egyptian SIENNA and pcPsln with
plcasant-tasling aromaucs, nov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18
Prove splendid laxative properties Of
Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep,in by test

A SCIENTIFIC test has now
"a proven what DIR. Caldwell Of
Monticello asserted many years
ago, that constipation will slow
you up fully Is per cent. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-18
NEW CORPORATIONS

The office of the attorney general
has ,ppprOvCd the certificates of in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
Scenes of UnutterabIe SOrrOlU
Mark Departure for Capital

city last Sunday morning to be for a
few days its guest of honor. The
body was placed in the same car he
occupied on coming here and started
on that final journey from which none,
not even Presidents, returns.
The same sun which he saw set be-
hind the Golden Gate in a halo of mist
Thursday night from his hotel win
dow last night FURNISHED for few
brief moments the metal of his bier.
Body Taken from Hotel.
At 5:57 pm. the body of the Presi-
dent was removed from the sitting
room of the presidential suite in the
Palace Hotel and started from the
eighth floor to the New Montgomery
street entrance. where the hearse was
waiting.
At sos pm. the body was placed
in the hearse and started for the
station, while airplanes from Crissy
Field, at the Preside, flew in battle
formation overhead as an aerial
escort.
Troop E of the nth Cavalry sat
at attention before the hearse. As
the body was removed from the hotel
cavalry buglers sounded attention.
then the customary. nourishes and
-, %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

a day Of mourning and prayer through
Is1 OF I1JoHLH11t1s sII9 bIs1e1 fPIonaP-
Il day OF mourning and prayer through
the United States L earnestly
mend the people to assemble that day
there to bow down in submission to the
will of Almighty God and to pay out of
full hearts the homage of love and rever-
ence to the memory of the great and good
President whose death has so sorely smit-
ten the nation.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed $50 -e,.v
Done at the city of Washington the
fourth day Of August, iii the Year Of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
twenty three. and of the independence of
the United States the one hundred and
fortyeightf.
CALVIN COOLIDGE.
BY the President:
CHARLES Z. HUGHES.
Secretary of State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

Mrs. Harding continued to bear
Zip we'll under strain and was still
as determined as she was on Thurs
day evening that she wouldn't break
down. She retired early last night.
temporarily exhausted by the ordeal
of the day.
While she sought sleep the silent
groups marked the passing of the
train. When San Francisco had paid
its last respect, other towns and
cities along the route took up the
task. Burlngame, San Mateo. Red
wood City, Tracy. Stockton, Niles
and others continued the tribute
which began at the Golden Gate. The
no difference and thousands stood
along the tracks at Stockton as the
train crept slowly through the city.
All was quiet on the train during
the night. There was only the
clicking of the car wheels as the
was the hourly change in the guard
of honor beside the fiagdraped cof-
An in the last car. Each hour two
soldiers. a sailor and a marine made
their way quietly through the train
to the last car. Soon afterward
the guard they relieved made its
way back.
Il won't break down; my thoughts
will go just as fast as the train"
Mrs. Harding was the last member
of the official party to leave the hotel.
She came down to her automobile on
the arms of Brig. Gen. Sawyer and
Secretary Christian at o'clock. al
most thirty minutes after the casket
started moving toward the station.
She was spared the ordeal of watch
ing the casket, carried by soldiers.
sailors and marines. wend its way
through the hotel lobby to the street
through a colorful array of military
officers, while the Navy band outside
the hotel played The Star Spangled
Banner" and Lead. Kindly Light"
Mr. Harding'S faVorite HMM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
Rich, Poor, Mighty and Meek
Among Silent Thousands Who
Meet Train Having Body.
LOVE SHOWN FOR HER HUSBAND
GIVES MRS. HARDING STRENGTH
Presidents Widow Bearing Up Well
Under Terrible Ordeal of Sad Trip
Across Continent.
BY the Associated Press.


ON BOARD HARDING SPECIAL FUNERAL TRAIN, AT
SPARKS New, August 4The special train bearing Wash
ngton the body of President Harding here few
tins morning before speeding onward long journey.
Here passed during the night,
silent men, and Children all with heads barred
with bowed heads There were little boys and girls hardly vet
Of school age but they showed reverence and the
as
ON BOARD HARDING FUNERAL TRAIN. ROSEVILLE.
Calf August 4The in the hearts of the American peo
Gill; 1esGs I-IBs sorroS IN the Pszr Of the 1ern ~
the death
groups along the a1oad
the wide reaches of Nevada
With barred heads they stood sometimes groups of hun
dred sometimes only singy
none too too RICH mighty humble
to their mark of respect the memory of President Hard
ing They conscious only of showing their but
those the funeral train they typied the American people
whole.
1t the from early morning through the day
1t had been the the left Francisco us
last evening 1t will be the throughout the 3OOOnie
journey Washington and after that the trip Marion Ohio
The nation the sadde continental Journey
its history is being made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
Grief Crusl,es Gen. Dawes,
Hating Tribute Over Radio

teners throughout the country. Maj.
Gen. Milton ]. Foreman. colleague
of Dawes in France, delivered a BRIEF
tribute. and Irving Herriott. an at
torney, read the Presidents last
speech.
Sign OF Unfinished.
It's your turn now. general" the
announcer said. and the former direc-
tor of the budget. whose explosive
Hell Maria before a senatorial in
vestigating committee made him
unique among Americans. took his
place. He spoke quietly and smoothly
for a moment of the deceased chief,
who had been very dear friend.
His voice faltered. broke and he
bowed his head and wept, his head
in his arms on the table before him
and his shoulders shaking with sobs.
This is station WJAZ signing off"
said the announcer. Gen. Dawes 10
unable to finish his talk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04


AS the gray casket, covered by an
American flag, topped with a wreath
of California carnations. was gently
rolled into the hearse, the chimes of
st. Patricks Catholic Church, just a
block distant, tolled Nearer. My God,
to Thee"
The bright array of uniforms which
three branches of the military service
brought to the procession was In
sharp contrast to the garb of frock-
coated statesmen who followed the
hearse.
opy- of the Palace Hotel was gath
cred an imposing array OF statesmen
whose names are household words in
the nation.
Secretaries Hoover. Work and wal
lace, Attorney General Daugherty
Associate Justice McReynolds of the
United States Supreme Court, Rear
Senator. Samuel Shortridge, Repre-
sentative julius Kahn and Mayor
James Rolph.
Dnugherty Too Ill to Walk.
With the exception. of Attorney
General Daugherty. whose condition
would not stand the strain, all the
notables walked to the station.
silent thousands to the station, Cali
fornia flowers. which had been gath
cred lavishly to invite the smiles of
the man who loved them. were show
cred by airplanes from the sky, that
his pathway into the beyond would
be one of increased beauty and
brightness.
At the Southern Pacific depot the
body was placed on board the Hard
ing special train. which was covered
with shrubbery and flowers gathered
from California gardens.
A shaft of sunlight broke through
a cloud Just before the sun set in the
Golden Gate and lighted the skies
just as the brilliantly lighted coach
sped out of the west on the first
stretch of its sorrowful journey to
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
Bv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. August An
sorrow unutterable, San Francisco
last night babe goodbye to all that
was mortal of Warren Gamaliel Hard
ing. who until few hours ago was
President of the United States
To his widow. Mrs. Harding. the city
said au revoir with compassion un-
witnessed here since those sad days of
the earthquake and fire. when San
Francisco had unassuageable sorrow
of her own.
The outpouring of this compassion
came at sunset, when the city's thou
sands lined the streets leading from
the Palace Hotel, where President
Harding died Thursday night, to the
Southern Pacific station. where his body
was placed on board a special train to
be taken to Washington.
Escorted by a cortege of Army,
Navy and Marine detachments. led by
mon high In official life in city, state
and nation, the BODY Of the late Presi-
dent was carried TO the same railway
station through which he entered the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
PACT WITH TURKEY
WAITS SIGNATURES
BY A. r.. DECKER
By Cable TO The Star and Chicago Daily Ne,
Liz


Copyright. 1923.
LAUSANNE. August AFTER nine
months of conversation and negotia-
tions, the American and Turkish dele
cations at Lausanne are ready to sign
the treaty of amity and commerce
today.
Joseph C. Grew. the American min
lister, has been instructed to sign,
and Ismet Pasha, the chief of the
Turkish delegation. hourly Is expect
ing word from Angora telling him to
sign.
Officially. the contents of the treaty
have not been made known. but it is
expected that they will be disclosed
today. The treaty Is supposed to
contain about thirty articles. includ-
ing a clause regarding the straits. 1t
is thought that this treaty will give
the United States slightly better ad-
vantages than does the treaty be-
tween the Turks and the allies
The Turks tell the writer that they
are pleased with the spirit shown by
the American delegation, with their
wisdom and a desire for conciliation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
STOPS IN PHILADELPHIA.
President Greeted by Small Crowd
Poses for Pictures.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA. August 4.-Presi-
dent Coolidge's special train passe.
the North Philadelphia station of the
Pennsylvania railroad en- route t.
Washington at 1926 pm. daylight
saving time yesterday.
The train stopped at West Phila-
delphia station for two minutes
while the train crew was changed
President Coolidge came out on the
rear platform with Mrs. Coolidge and
posed for photographs. The Presi-
dents face bore serious expression,
and beyond waving his hand to a Are
man on a shifting engine that passed.
he did not make any greeting to the
small crowd Of railroad men who
stood about.
The train LETT West Philadelphia a.
1897 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

of the children in the funeral rites
were tentatively made today by Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes, supervisor of
municipal Fairgrounds, and Commits
sioner Oyster
Mrs. Rhodes Is DESTROYS of having
the children sing one of the late Pres
ident's favorite hymns as the hearse
passes the congregation of children.
This will be done If the plans do not
interfere with those of Col. Sheriff..
Robert Lawrence, director of the Com
munity Music Association, will be
asked to lead the big chorus.
All of the children will be dressed
in white. They will range in age
from six to sixteen years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
10000 Children to Pay Tribute
As Funeral Cortege Passes

Washington children will pay their
reverent respect to the memory of
the late President as his funeral
passes along Pennsylvania avenue
Wednesday from the White House
to the Capitol. where 1t will lie in
state. Ten thousand children, re-
cruited from the municipal play
grounds, will form in front of the
District building and as the cortege
passes. will strew the street with
flowers.
Arrangements for the participation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
nv the Associated Pres.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 4.-Overcome by
the grief he felt at the death or his
friend, Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes,
first director of the budget, broke
down and sobbed here last night
while broadcasting a final tribute to
the late President. Warren G. Harding,
from a radio station. He was unable
TO finish his talk and the program
was abruptly terminated.
Gen. Dawes eulogy on the Presi-
dent was to feature a radio memo
rial for the dead President-the first
to be sent into the air. He sat in the
broadcasting station and listened to
the favorite hymns of the deceased
executive, sung by a male quartet.
Nearer, My God, to Thee" Jesus.
Lover Of My Soul" Abide With Me-"
and My Faith Looks Up to Thee"
were broadcast to thousands Of lis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
APPEAR IN BALTIMORE.
President and Mrs. Coolidge Pose
for Photographs.

By the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Md. August r.
President Coolidge's train arrived at
Union station. Baltimore, at SEA
o'clock yesterday evening and de-
parted for Washington three minutes
later. The President and Mrs. Coo
lidge appeared on the rear platform
of their car and posed for several
photographers. Mr.. Coolidge waved
a greeting to several friends who
stood on the platform. Only news
paper men besides the railway en-.
ployes were permitted in the train
shed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
FEDERAL OFFICES
CLOSED 3 DAYS

President Coolidge. through
Secretary Of State Hughes, to-
day issued an order closing oil
executive departments on Tues
day after 1 o'clock and on We'd
nesday, Thursday md Friday.
The body of the Int President
IL expected to arrive IN WASH
ington Mt 1880 o'clock Tuesday.
The order follows;
"By order of the President, NIL
executive departments will be
closed on Tuesday, August :, at
and after 1 o'clock p.n., ind ON
Wednesday, Thursday md FRI
day, August 8, o and TO-"
At the same time mn execu-
tive order was issued ordering
flags to remain Mt half-sta6
until the close of Monday, Sep
TENDER 81 postponing formal
calls of organixn lions or Of ON
cials in a body until after Sep
tember 3 and calling on onfcial
entertainment until December
1, 1923.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04

f. the Beopie d the U,ited gtates:
In the i1lserutab1e wisdom OF Divine
Providence Warren C1arr1a1ieI FIardIr1g-
twenty ninth President of the United
States, has been taken from us. The ma
ton has lost a wise and enlightened states
man and the American people true friend
and counselor whose whole public life was
inspired with the desire to promote the best
interests of the United States and the well
fare of all it's citizens. His private life was
marked by gentleness and brotherly SYM
pathy. and by the charm of his personality
he made friends of all who came in con-
tact with him
1t is meet that the deep grief which
fills the hearts of the American people
should find fitting expression.
Now, therefore, |, Calvin Coolidge, Presi-
dent of the United States of America, do
appoint Friday next August TO- the day
on which the body of the dead President
will be laid in its last earthly resting place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
A Significant Fact

According the compilation of the latest reports of
the Audit Bureau of Circulation printed in the Editor
and Publisher, the circulation of both THE EVENING
STAR and THE SUNDAY STAR in Washington and its
suburbs "a radius of Is miles) is approximately 500
greater than the competitor, morning evening
In Washington and its suburbs just about every
who reads newspaper reads The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-04
MORSE ACQUITTED,
WITH ASSOCIATES,
Of FRAUD CHARGES
Found Not Guilty of Plot to
Defraud Government on
War Contracts.

Charles w. Morse, New York ship
builder; his three sons, Erwin A.
Morse, Benjamin w. Morse and Har-
~ F. Morse, and his associates, Ru-
pert Much. Nehemiah H. Campbell
and Richard Q. White, were acquit-
ted today by the jury In criminal
division / of charges that they mad
conspired to defraud the United
States and the Fleet Corporation-a
government agency-through war
time contracts. Philip Reinhardt,
formerly an auditor of the Fleet
Corporation, indicted with the
Morses. was also declared not guilty.
Justice Stafford, in discharging the
jurors, expressed the wish that their
future lives may be happy and that
they reap the reward of good con-
science when they reflect on their
verdict"
Counsel for the prosecution ap-
peared disappointed with the YER
dict, but declined to comment on 1t.
Attorneys for the defense were
eIated, and fastened to congratulate
the Jurors and thank them for their
verdict.
Charles w Morse with difficulty
suppressed his tears when Foreman
William Carroll announced the YER
dict of not guilty. The other de-
PENDANTS appeared much relieved.
Mrs. Erwin Morse and Miss Alice
owens, a friend, also shook the hand
Of each juror and expressed their
delight.
Delay In Announcement.
Word was received at 1880 o'clock
that the jury had reached decision
but Erwin A. Morse had not arrived
at the courthouse and a delay of
three quarters of an hour ensued.
Young Morse. Fastening to court. had
experienced a nat tire at 9Th street
and Massachusetts, avenue and stop
ped to change his tire. 1t was 11:1o
o'clock when Justice Stafford took the
bench, and within two minutes the
jury filed into court.
AS the name Of each defendant was
read by Clerk Adkins, the foreman
repeated the words: mot guilty"
The defendants had as counsel WILL
ton J. Lambert. William e. Leahy. r.
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