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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
A U B J R N H0NORS 1 ATE PRESIDENT
Big Guns VIII Boom Forth Funeral Dirge All
 Day

AUBURN, Ala. August 5.-(Spe- eial)-The great guns placed hero by the United States army for the training of reserve officers In the student body of Alabama Polytech- nlc institute will boom forth a fu neral dirge for the dead President all day tomorrow beginning at sun rise when 13 guns will be fired, typi flying the first states of this great union. Thereafter throughout the day there will be gun every 30 minutes until sunset when there will be 4S guns, typifying the AS states of the present union. The flag has been at half-mast since news of the Presidents death was flashed here Thursday night.
 General orders outlining the pro- cedure to be followed at all army posts as well as institutions having reserve officers training units were received here today in the form of a copy of telegram sent by the act ing Secretary of War to the com manding general of the Fourth army corps area-Atlanta. At 10 o'clock Monday morning the military order announcing the Presidents death and swearing in of Vice President Cool idge will be read to the enlisted de- tachment of regular army men sta toned at Auburn by Capt Louis J. Fortier field artillery, United States army, acting professor military science and tactics. This evening special memorial exercises for the dead president were held in the col lege chapel. Hundreds of summer school students and townspeo ople of Auburn and Opelika were present Rev. R. w. Miles. pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached the memorial sermon and President Spright Dowell spoke on the life of President Harding. Local minis ters, including Rev. Earl Holmes, Rev. Norman Mcleod and Rev. George Ossman participated aIso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
Broken Rails Cause
 35-Minute Delay In Train

LARAMIE Wyo.. August B. Broken rails caused a 35-minute de- lay in the arrival of the Harding fu- neral train here Sunday
 Due at J1;10 a. m., the special en- tered the yards here at II:45, less than ten minutes behind the pilot train. One broken rail had been en- countered two miles east of Ramsey. Wyo, near Hanna, and another four miles east of Ramsey.
 A freight train tie-up a Medicine Bow. Wyo., necessitating "erossing over from the eastbound to the west bound tracks was also reported here on the specials arrival.
 Three thousand people. nearly half Laramie's population. were at the railroad station. All bells in the city tolled the hour before the train came.
 The funeral train left at 11:52 a.. m. after prayer by the Right Rev. Dean Thornberry. Uniformed mem bers of the G. A. R., the American Legion and the Spanish War Veter- ans and city and county officials joined in the brief but impressive trib%te, A dozen floral offerings in cluding sprays of wMd flowers, were placed on the late Presidents casllet by former naval and military off cers.
 Earlier the train had made 10- minute stop at Rawlings, where l ,00O mourners stood with bowed heads in silent tribute and the membership of korein Temple of the Mystic Shrine placed a funeral wreath on board.
 IL has fallen to her lot to be the first wife of a President called upon to make this transcontinental funeral journey That in itself is an ordeal not lightly to be borne. Five days of travel with emotions strained every moment to the breaking point, with every crowd of silent. people bring ing fresh realization Of the tragedy that is theirs also, hers is strain no one can understand who has not -pJarCOOa if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
GERMANY DESIRES MAN POWE ID RUN
 VITAL INDUSTRIES
Technical Minute Men" Dr. ganlzed To Carry On When
 Strike Crisis Loom
By FERDINAND JAIN, tLcased Wire To The Age-Herald)

BERLIN, August 6.-While dtsor- ders continue to accompany the fall of the mark, Germany is mobilizing her man power to run the national utilities should strikes threaten dan erous tie-up of industry.
 The organization of the "teehincal sreserve corps" by the government has | created an organization ready to car ,Gy on" wherever strike crisis loom. 3 Tn the hectic days of the past week new recruits, especially from the -middle classes, have poured in by hundreds.
 composed of thousands of students in the techincal high schools through out Germany, skilled workers of all trades and stable citizens, who de- clare they will not see the national Interests of the country endangered. e'-meaning technical emer- gencK aid
 These, men do not regard them selves as ordinary strike breaker. They donpt mix in except on occa- sons when strikers threaten to tie up public utilities which would en- danger public safety.
 Covers Whole Nation.
 The organization draws it's mem bers from and is ready to go to all parts of Germany. It gets it's money from the government and from big industrials. All that is necessary to rlobiliZo this industrial army is 10 issue postcards which serve as a call to duty During the time the mem bers are actually at work they are paid both by the 'Nothilfe" and the man for whom they are working They are also during thIs time, pro- Vided with food, if necessary, and given free life insurance.
 The organization is divided into small groups with designated leaders and are informed from time to time about necessary technical knowledge of gas works, water works, eelctric works and so forth, every man hay ing his particular place in case of strike.
 There is no exclusive tendency in this organization, every man who wants to join is permitted to apply and is usually accepted,
 Public Interest In Mind.
 We have only the public interest in mind.' according to one mem Der, i've do not wish to be consid- cred as ordinary strike breakers. be- cause that Is not our purpose When PublIC SdleAS Is eHudH tu DS diI . road strikes it is our duty to move trains, loaded with food, to the places where hunger threatens. Our men are willing to act as common ordinary laborers, loading perishable food stuff, such as potatoes. into trains and ships so that they will not spoil"
 This organization has been called out on several occasions to maintain service at gas work, water works. and so forth, and has proved high ly efficient
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
GREAT CHANGES TAKE PLACE IN DENTISTRY
Recent Discoveries Have Much Elf
 feet Upon Profession

PROVIDENCE, F. l.. August 5-(By Associated Press J--Great changes are taking place m dental education owing to the recent discoveries of the intimate connection between the teeth and general health according to d statement given olt by the Dental Education t0Inci of America through its secretary. Dr. Albert l.. Midgley.
 It mas been clearly shown" the statement declares. that decayed and abscessed teeth many times cause heart disease, rheumatism, neuritis, eczema, mental disorders and other serious diseases. So important has the reiat tion between sound teeth and good teeth become that it is necessary now to raise educational standards in order Co prepare dental students properly to meet the public needs and to maintain the position of world wide supremacy that American dentistry has always held"
 A prescribed standard for dental schools has been fixed by the council, as the result of a recent surve-. and in accordance herewith it has ciassi- fled a large number of e%istin; in- stitut ons in the country. Its aim is to bring the requirements of all den tal schools U higher standard of excellence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

lican caucus rather than attemptin g to dictate to 1t.
 It was a strike that gave Coolidg e his chance to show his mettle as governor of Massachusetts and a RmilaA emergency may give him his first chance to show what he can do in the White House. Wage negotia- . lions between the anthracite oper- ators and miners have been broken off. The present agreement expires September l, and miners are talkin 2 about striking then if a settlement Is not reached. Operators are mobil- izing for finish fight over the check off system believing they have an excellent issue there for show down.
 If there is no sign of an agreement as the end of August draws near Coolidge will publicly warn the con tending factions that he will tolerate no interference in the nations coal supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
FUNERAL TRAIN TO- PASS OVER NATIVE STATE OF HARDING
Will Wind Way Through VlI- Iages That He Was Very
 Fond Of

CHICAGO. August 5,--speedlnS eastward to tho national capital. vhero he will receive the nations homage, the funeral train bearing President Harding will travel for several hours over the rolling hills of Ohio which were home to him.
 Leaving Chicago in the late after noon Monday. the train will enter Ohio near the close of one of those long summer twilight evenings he and Mrs Harding loved so well dur ins their days in Marion.
 Mrs. Harding, keeping her Vigil ever the body of her husband, the nations chief. will pass the twink ling lights of Ohio farms whose own CTS made him the second in command of their state, elected him to repre- sent them in the national Senate~6nd later aided in making him ruler of the nation.
 Little sleepy villages and the larger towns. many containing personal friends and relatives of him who sleeps and her who watches, will flash by as the evening passes, the train rolling out of the state into Pennsylvania g few hours after mid night on it's swift way to Washing ton.
 Defiance, Ohio. many times visited by President Harding during his early life and political battles within the state. will be passed about y o'clock Monday evening, according to the schedule planned.
 O O O
 Passes Nenr Marion.
 New Baltimore, a small Ohio town dating bacl; to early days of the state and many times visited by the late President. will be passed shortly after and Fostoria, less than 30 miles from Marion, his home, and the scene of his newspaper career, before lC o'clock Tiffin. Republic, Attca Junction, all familiar in the early life of President Harding, will be passed, with the train scheduled to reach Willard shortly before II o'clock. It will then pass on through Akron and Youngstown, reaching the latter city about 3 a. m. and passing out of the state shortly after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
Funeral Train Delayed Hour By Broken Drive Wheel

ON BOARD HARDING FUNERAL TRAINs AT CHAPPELL. Neb., Au- gust 5.-(By Associated Press. ).-The locomotive drawing the funeral train slipped a tire on its center drive wheel while passing slowly through this town at o'clock this evening. The brakes were applied quickly and the train brought to an abrupt stop without discomfort to any of the passengers on the train.
 Railroad officials said that se rious accident might hve occurred with derailment probable had the train been running fast Another locomotive was ordered from North Platte. Neb, to Chappell and was expected to arrive within an hour SO the train mi ght proceed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
Harding Funeral Will Be
 Modelled After MCKinley's

WASHINGTON, August 5.-Presi- officials, in continuing today their sad task of preparing for the state funeral of President Harding here Wednesday, were guided entirely by the wishes of Mrs Harding as ex pressed in messages received from the funeral train.
 Ac.ordinslN the ceramonials here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

now definitely opposed to any par ticipation. His advocacy of the world court will provoke trouble In tn. Senate from the lrreconcilables, but Coolidge believes that he is morall! bound to carry on the fight begun by Harding. 1t is probable that the Senate will almost entirely abandon its opposition and ratify the pro- posal as a memorial to the departed President who issued his last appeal from his death bed in San Francisco.
 O Q O
 Follows Harding.
 In domestic matters, Coolidge will adopt much the same policy toward Congress as was followed by Har- ding-that of noninterference. He believes in the theory of checks and balances and will content himself largely with administrative matters on the assumption that Congress is the proper body to determine leg islative policy. As the congressional fight warns up next winter, Coolidge will assist the majority in accom pllshing its ends, but he will content himself with supporting the repub-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
DAY OF REST AND PRAYER SPENT BY
 NEW PRESIDENT
tContinued From Page One.

tial party had left the schurch. The President and Mrs. Coolidge occu- pied pew formerly used by the late Senator Murray Crane of Massachu- setts.
 Despite oppressive heat, MT. Cool idge wore cutaway coat and silk hat Mrs. Coolidge was dressed in a gray silk gown with blue figures and bits of lace around the neck. She wore large black hat, gray stock ings and blue shoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
NEGRO IS IYNCurn

SARDIS, Miss August 5.-Howard Flotow, negro, was taken from the county jail here late last night by a mob and hanged to tree just north oI town. Officials say the negro confessed to an attack upon a wbite woman of this citv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
BROoDs OVER FRIENDS DEATH

MEMPHIS, Tenn, August 5.-Hear- ,ng shot fired. neighbors of George P. Morgan. age 42. foreman of Iotai manufacturing plant, rushed to a balcony of his home and found him dead with shotgun by his side officers were told Morgan brooded oyer the death Of his friend. A. M MltchelL who was killed in gun battle near here Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
THREE DRoMNEn

IEANECk, N J., August 5-Two persons were drowned in a brook 19 feet deep Sunday when their auto mobile got out of control. skidded. plunged from the turnpike into the brook and turned turtle in landing third victim died at home from in juries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
HONOR HARDING MEMOPv.
E.shop Says pTcssdent Gave Life To
 EpaTorc World HeJativcship

E,s,op Says Pgcs!dant Gave Life To
 Eratore World EeIati"cship
 STWANEE. Tenn, August b. (fipec!aI )-PYesIdcnt Harding gave h!s lie in m effort to convert the people to n sense of responsibility in the affairs of the world, declared Bishop Thomas r. Gailcr, president of the national council of the Episcopal church andschance!ior Of the UniVer- sity of tho south. In an address to- day at the memorial service in mem ory of the late president held in the university chapel. This last effort of his life to bring his own people into their proper relationship with the rest of the world, the bishop said. will be ar everlasting honor to his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
o o o Travels Same Trnck.

AhdNtIS same IrnPk.
 The train arrived in Laramie q little after II o'clock, paused a few minutes and then hurried onward. purlng the night and morning it had traVeled over the same tracks it fol- lowed a little more than a month ago as President Hardings special
 All during the night at the little stations between here and Ogden stood groups of mourning people in the darkness. Larger groups had gathered and stood uncovered and si lent at Evanston. where the train paused at ;1O a. m; al Green River, at 4;25 a. m., and at Rawlings at $40 a. m.
 The stop at Laramie recalled to members of the party a night late in June-the night of June II, to be ey act-when MT. Harding on his trip to the Pacific coast stopped here to make rear platform address. He was introduced by the president of the state university and spoke on education and it's problems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
ACCORD IS REACHED

Turk. and Americans Reported to He
 in Full Agreement
 LAUSANNE, August 5-The Turks and Americans are reported to have reached a complete agreement to- night. If this proves true, the treaty probably will be signed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

Absolute zero, at which matter may cease to exist. is 459 degrees below zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
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raADr N-Asn SEC US. pAr oTr. Especially good to break bad colds. Kids the system ot chils and lever. DenRus will not bother ycu after taking Ch!b' Cheek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
LAST MINUTE
 NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
MISSING FROM nOAT

NAI7LH0, August 5.-DanIele Gregg ori, an Australian citizen, was re- ported missing from the steamship Conti Rosso when she arrived hare Sunday from New York. He disan- peared during the voyage in mid ocean. and it is believed that he was lost overheard, a S thorough search of the vessel failed to locate him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

Will follow as closely as possible those held for the martyred McKin- ley, friend and mentor of the dead executive. Also officials will respect the wish of Mrs. Harding that the party now speeding eastward with the body alone shall accompany 1t to Marion after the services here are ended.
 President Coolidge Chief Justice Taft. other high officers and the dip lomatic repre- esentatives of foreign states will defer their departure un- til Thursday evening. arriving in the ohio city Friday morning to attend the simple services to be held there before the body is committed to the soil of MT Harding's native state. Military Guprd Of Honor.
 Soldiers, sailors and marines will be the active pallbearers of the services here and men from these three services also will constitute the guard of honor for the body while 1t lies in state in the capitol rotunda from 10;30 a. m. to 6 D. m on Wednes- day. Honorary pallbearers will in clude six senators and six representa- tives who will be appointed respec- lively by Senator Cummins of Iowa, president pro-tempore of the senate. and Speaker Gillette, in accordance with a request transmitted to them today by President Coolidge. Selec- ton of the other honorary pallbear- CTS will be left 10 Mrs Harding
 Former President Wilson author fzed the statement today that he twill as far as possible" participate in the funeral ceremonies in Wash iugton. Chief Justice Taft tele- graphed President Coolidge from Can ada that he would attend the serV- i,es both in this city and in Marion. Governor Hyde of Missouri who pre- sented MT. Harding to the St. Louis audience in St. Louis which heard his first address on his western trip, and he executives of several other states. also notified MT. Coolidge today that they would attend the state tunera |, Invitations to the governors or all states were sent forward last hlsht tho prNcIdnnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
FU NER AL TRAIN.
 WINDS WAY OVER MOURNING NATION
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mittee Messages informing the Washington officials of the desire of Mrs. Harding to follow this plan nave been sent from the funeral
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

much as you are. that your telephone wires are cut, your electric light sup ply in our hands, and the lodge gal tes guarded. You ladies will kindly place all the jewelry you arc wearing, upon the table in front of you. There must be no delay, please. or any at- tempt at eoncealment,"
 What shall l dos" the woman next to me whispered hoarsely, 'I am wearing my emcralds--Jack implored me not to--they are worth 10000 | pounds"
 You will have to do as the others are doing" l told her. "Thc first act of this little drama must be played out according to orders"
 She unclasped tho necklace with trembling fingers, and tho unseen figure behind Lord kindersley's chair spoke again.
 Will IL be Sir Norman Greyes who struts across the stage in the second act?" he asked mockingly.
 Then 1 knew who was there and remembered that Michael had sworn to take my life when and how the opportunity offered. was an easy mark for him, sitting ,here, but some- how the idea Of assassination never had any terrors for me.
 I may occupy the stage for little time" I answered. feeling for my wine through the darkness. 'Rut after all it will be the third act that counts Which will you choose. wonder, Michael--the gallows at Wadsworth Gaol. or the electric chair at Sing Sing?"
 This of course, was sheer bravado, touch of melodrama of which I re- pented as soon as I had indulged in it. heard the click of weapon, and In the steady glare of that small circle of light ! saw the flash upon it's barrel as it drew level with my head. There was silence as poig nant as it was hysterical: then cry from Janet rang through the room.
 "A familiar voice. I fancy" Michael said coldly as he lowered his weapon. You do well to intervene, dear lady. Some day or other think that your husband will kill me or I him; but unless he hunts me with a posse of policemen. it will be when we are both armed and the odds are even"
 May I speak please?" Beatrice Kindersley asked.
 Il have put my rings and bracelets upon the table. am wearing around my neck miniature set with brilliants. It is not really very valu- able. but it was left by relative. May I keep it?"
 The light flashed for moment upon the pendant which she seemed to be holding forward for examina- ton, flashed on the little heap of her jewelry upon the table.
 Pray keep your miniature" the | voice conceded. Do me, the further honor, if you will. of replacing your iewelry upon your finrers and wrists. We are not here to rob children of their baubles."
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
WIZ

1 (Westinghouse--Newa l Saturday.
 zoo P. M.---"Uncle Wiggily Stories' by Howard F. Garis, author.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Beatrice's laugh was most amaz ing thing. lt was perfectly natura and fnll of amused enjoyment,
 "I don't like the reflection upon m, tewelry," she complained. However since you arc so generous, l will se eept your offer"
 Look here" Lord Kinderslc, broke out finding certain eourag. from his niece's complete eomposure 'fs this practical joke?"
 You will discover if it is a prae tical joke or not. 1T you attempt te leave your seat" was the Instant reply.
 These fellows can't think they're going to get away with thing like this" muttercd Lord Harroden, ths lord lieutenant Of tho county, from tho other end of the table.
 Your l.ordship is mistaken was the confident reply from the unseen figure who was directing the proceed ings. "I will lay you i've to one in hundreds that we do, payment to be made through the personal column of the Times in thirty days time.'
 Ihu, ne x cOOl nhHu. SnhcN'Su Anstruther. the master of hounds, who was seated next but one to me. "I wish could see his face for n moment"
 Tt would be your last If you did" he was promptly told.
 What if strike match" a young man who was seated next to i,J Ia tnnttirad
 'I should put 1t out with one bull let and you with the next" Michael assured him grimly. Now, ladies and gentlemen" he went on, after brief pause, ''our business seems to be over. Anyone who leaves his scat before we reach the door. will be shot. As soon as we get there, we shall lock you in. and then you can commence your part of the fun as soon as you like"
 No one attempted a single word Of reply. The little points of fire were kept turned upon us while our visi- tors slowly retreated. We heard the door unlocked, heard it slammed, heard it locked again--the signal for our emancipation. Very nearly sim we all started to our feet.
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

blazed out and steadily approached, without sound or movement. one of then came to standstill immediately behind Lord kindersley'R chair. Yielded by some unseen hand. the dazzling brilliancy of high powered electric torch was flashed round upon twelve amazed faces, Then a strong voice broke the spellbound silence. a voice still and cold and perfectly modulated.
 Ladies and gentlemen" the in- truder sair There is no need for any particular alarm. This is, to use
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

slang phrase, a 'holdup.' We have automatic pistols, and trust that you will realize the absurdity of resist ance.''
 God bless my soul," Lord Kinder sley exclaimed Where are all my servants? How the devil did you get in?"
 It is scarcely policy to let you into the secret of our methods" the same cold voice continued; but I have no objection to telling you that we came in through the front door, and that your servants are locked up and guarded in the servants hall very