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Evening star., 1923-08-09
HOPES GOAL HARDING
SOUGHT WILL BE WON
Frederick I. Cox in Eloquent Plea
for End of War and Uni
versal Peace.

Commissioner Frederick l. Cos OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission
paid high tribute TO President Hard
ing today in statement read be-
fore the international Apple Ship
pers' Association, meeting in Detroit.
The commissioner was to have de-
livered an address. but out of defer
ence to the late President Cancelled
his engagement. and sent a statement,
on transportation problems. which in
cluded the following tribute to Mr..
Harding:
To-day the nation mourns. Presi-
dent Harding is dead With the bur
dens of a nation for a pillow. his
life passed far beyond the purpline
hills. at the close, of day like the sun
which sinks suddenly in the west
Our hearts are filled with sadness. yet
we rejoice in the blessed assurance
that the great and noble character
cannot die: and fits influence lives
on throughout the years. and its
countless thousands.
"W-e are grateful for the noble ex-
ample of his life. 1t will live in all
those Influences which perpetuate q
better citizenship. a truer American
ism, and in all those principles OF
loyalty and unselfsh devotion to
duty which have actuated the right
thinking men and women of the
world throughout the ages.
.1Ie was n truly great man. and
his broad sympathy for mankind gen
orally points the way to better to-
morrow. and as we look into the gray
dawn of that new day. may we with
the rising sun and the brightness of
the morning, see in letters of gold
the ,,surance that those things for
which he labored so diligently have
beronc a reality-that war shall be
70 more, that strife and dissension
n all cease, and that peace. happl-
ness and prosperity shall cover the
earth as the waters cover the seas"
Evening star., 1923-08-09

tortlng and inspiring words. ~
Many times she made known her
appre ecfation of the tributes paid to
the funeral train, with its precious
freight. by the many thousands of
persons along the way
How they loved him." the frail
widow was heard to say many times.
as she gazed from her car window
at those lines of bowed heads.
Mrs. Harding was deeply impressed
with the demonstrations of grief on
the part of the populace Of the Ma
tional Capital.
VIII Return to Capital.
In her estimation of these demon
strat1ons in Washington, along with
those across the continent. it IS Won
qered by those who often heard
President Harding say Its the OF
flee and not the individual holding it
that the people revere" whether Mrs.
Harding does not now disagree with
him.
Mrs. Hardings step as she walked
along the. platform at Union station
to board the train to take the body OF
the dead President back home, as
the latter and she always referred to
Marion. was noticeably more falter-
ing than it was the night previous.
when she arrived here. There was
no breaking down, however.
She Will return to Washington al
most Immediately after the remains
Of her husband have been placed at
rest forever in the Marion cemetery.
Then she will start upon the task of
superintending the packing, prepara-
tory to moving to Marion--back
home.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
Sorro,o Follo,vs Close on Joy
For Families dt White House
Death of Mckinley, Illness of Mrs. Taft
and Breakdown of Wilson Recalled
During Past 25 Years.

versary of the "Tafts was a very
happy event.
Days of Wilson.
President Wilson remained long in
the White House. Much can happen
in eight years of family life. There
was the death of the first Mrs. Will
son. the marriage to Mrs. Calf. the
marriage OF a daughter to 4 high
member OF the cabinet and many
state functions. At last came the
stroke of fate which robbed Wood
row Wilson of his health, which car
ried him almost to the valley of the
shadow and kept him from the ac-
eighteen months. In Woodrow Will
son the White House saw the rise
and the striking down OF Il man the
world called great.
No happier pair ever crossed the
Hateful White House threshold than
the HardinGS. While they had no
children. they We're little more than
children themselves in the many joys
that life seemed to give them. They
did not go in very much for formal
entertaining. They didn't like that
But there were little parties at the
White House almost every evening
on other evenings the Hardings We're
out somewhere. dining or playing
cards. They were Just folks" they
said. when they went into the White
House, and As Just folks" they lived
Hut tragedy was written over their
lives.
The White House saw it all = the
White House. serene and stately. To-
day ii stands mute-and waiting.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
HARDING DESIRED
Joy FOR COOLIDGE
Told Alaska Governor of
Hope to Have Gridiron Din
ner for Vice President.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, August 9-The Boston
Herald today publishes a dispatch
from Juneau, Alaska. written by
Scott c. Bone, Governor of Alaska,
ing's visit to tEe territory. On his
last day In Alaska ~ Harding told
friends that he would not attend the
next dinner of the Gridiron Club in
Washington.
II want Calvin Coolidge to have that
dinner" Mr. Harding is quoted as
saying. "It should revolve about him.
which could not be if / were there"
There was nothing to indicate that
the President foresaw the termination
of his journey OF knew that his re-
marks were prophetic. Gov. Bone
wrote. His dispatch said:
No Sign of Illness.
"On his wonderful tour Of Alaska
the President gave no sign of illness.
The waters and mountains enchanted
him and the climate inyigorated him,
but he was weary and somewhat bent
under the heavy burdens imposed upon
him. He was not the yirile Harding
who presided over the republican ma
tional convention Of 1916 or the COM
manding personality who became the
head of the greatest republic on
March 4, 1921. He had aged. The
change was marked.
Alaska rested him. The simple
greetings extended to him by the
small communities touched him deep
ly. His gratitude and affection were
cveryW here manifest.
AT Fairbanks he was captured by
the attractive log houses lining the
fat. unadorned streets. i would give
years salary he exclaimed, for
one of those houses on my farm in
Ohio. Yes. l would give two years
salary Manifestly. he was longing
for the simple life. and looking for
ward eagerly 70 quiet. peaceful days
in his native state.
Mrs. Harding Animated.
1T was remarked that Mrs. Hard
ing, although just recovered from a
serious illness. frequently was more
animated than lac. He was calm and
benign: she was full of life until tenn
porarly exhausted. and then recuper-
ated quickly.
ION his last day in Alaska. while
waiting to go ashore at Sitka. he
spoke warmly of the pleasure given
him by the Gridiron Club at its last
ulnNcG. but i am not going TO the
next Gridiron dinner he said. I
want Calvin Coolidge to have that
dinner. II should revolve about him,
which could not be if / We're there
There is no basis for the belief
that Warren q. Harding foresaSs the
termination OF his wonderful journey.
He loved life. He loved his fellow
men. He looked into the future
hopefully, brayely. but ne WAS tired
and would have rested longer in
Alaska Ii he could That the bur
dens he carried were too heavy to
bear is readily to lie believed. 1t IS
only conjecture that ascribes any
given contributary cause to his pre-
mature demise. II is more logical
to believe that the strain of public
service reached the breaking point"
Evening star., 1923-08-09
PRESS CLUBPAYS
TRIBUTE TO DEAD
Members Loved Mr.. Harding.
Both as President and
Fellow Craftsman.

Proud Of his many achievements and
cherishing the deeply lovable traits OF
character every displayed by their fellow
craftsman, no body of men in Wash
ingtou felt the death of the late Presi-
dent more than members of the National
Press Club. of which Mr.. Harding was
aH active member. At a. meeting last
night the organization adopted a reso-
luton expressing bereavement at the loss
of the dead executive The resolution
reads:
Whereas, Warren @. Harding, an ac-
tive member Of the National Press Club,
has been taken suddenly, not only from
the nation, but from many circles
wherein he held intimate kinship. and
Whereas, by the members OF the
National Press Club he merited deep
affection apart from the respect ac-
corded 10 him as an eminent fellow
craftsman and as chief of the nation
and
Whereas, because his kindly nature
and genuine charm. his fellowship and
his knowing sympathy of the problems
OF the craft have made his loss of pc
cuitar and deep poignance to those with
whom he was proud to claim cornrade-
ship, and
Whereas, Mrs. Harding had in many
ways endeared herself to Il profess
sion to which She also proudly holds
claim,
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That the
board of governors of the National Press
Club in Washington. August s. 1923,
take this simple but feeling recognition
of the passing of a great figure, who
was at the same time. in the highest
degree a part of the fraternity of the
National Press Club in all that the
world implies. And also
Be 1t Resolved, That the deepest ex-
preston of understanding sympathy be
extended to Mrs. Harding"
Evening star., 1923-08-09
Funeral Oration
To Be GiUen by
Youthful Pastor
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MARION, Ohio, August 9.-Rev.
George NJ. Landis, who will con-
duct the funeral services here for
President Harding Friday after
noon, probably is one of the
youngest ministers to whom the
task of preaching the funeral
oration for Chief Executive of
the nation ever fell. Rev. Mr.
Lands, hurrying from a vacation
trip in Massachusetts with his
wife and daughter, is about
thirty-two years of age and only
a few years out of Moody Bible
Institute, Chicago. Members OF
the congregation do not recall Mr..
Harding ever having heard him
deliver sermon.
He came here about two years
ago in an evangelistic capacity
to conduct services at the Trinity
Baptist Church, the Presidents
place of worship. The congrega-
tion liked him so well that they
offered him the position OF assist
ant pastor. the regular minister,
Thomas II. McAfee, whom the
President greatly admired. having
become ill. After the death of
Rev. McAtee Rev Lands was ele-
waited to the pastorate. July Is.
this year.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
CROSS OF CARNATIONS
GREETS FUNERAL TRAIN
Klansnen Offer Tribute to Dead
President. But None Appear to
Accept It
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROCHESTER,. Pa, August 9.-Three
silent figures, clad in the raiment of
the ku klux klan and bearing a
large cross of red carnations, paid
tribute to the late President Harding
when the funeral train passed
through here this morning.
AS the train moved slowly through
the station one of the klanSmen ad-
yanced with the cross in the hope
that it would be taken aboard. There
was no one on the platform of the
funeral car and the floral Offering
was not taken aboard
As the train disappeared the klans
men. holding the cross upright stood
at attention. They were WhiSn ned
away in an automobile.
Thousands of persons from al PARTS
of the Rochester district fiarked the
railroad right of way as The train
passed.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.


PLYMOUTH, VT, August 81 am
quite sure that it was binding and
proper" declared Col John c. Cool
idge in discussing the administering
of the oath which commissioned his
son President of the United States.
Il would never have attempted
such thing II assurances had not
been given by Washington officials
| that il was perfectly legal and all
right for me to do it." he added.
The Presidents father does not
act. A few New England papers un
friendly to Coolidge and the ad-
ministration have brought the oath
question TO life from day to day.
ers have kept their tongues wagging.
all of which worries honest John
Coolidge.
81 guess il is all right. and holds
good Col Coolidge continued.
expect it may be administered again
in a more formal manner at Wash
ington, at least / hope so.
still" he added. there seems to
be no question in Washington as to
the legality of the proceedings mere.
! "Cal took the oath as prescribed by
the Constitution. but only after Rep
resentative Dale talked with Wash
ington on the phone.
Promptness Important.
They told Mr.. Dale that it was
not only al right for any notary to
administer the oath, but most i'm
portant that it be taken Immediately.
My commission as notary fully
empowers me to administer and Ger
TRY TO oaths Of all kinds. and this
instance was no exception. For MANY
years | was a justice OF the peace.
and under that commission I could
acknowledge oatns and affida Wits.
Ice ~ "a = nf
greater scope. / was appointed no.
tary by justice Of the supreme
court especially for the purpose o.
making legal papers binding and
final. That applies in this case, |
guess.
AS justice Of the peace l was APP
pointed by the governor Yes, ]
have married several couples, but I
believe ministers should perform such
ccre monies whenever possible. But,
Of course, there are always eXcep-
tions"
Colonel Coolidge fully realizes his
part in the making OF history. 1T
all came sudden like" he explained.
The notice of President Harding's
sad end, excitement about the house
as Cal prepared to leave. OF course.
after we had heard from Washington
and 1T was necessary for Cal to take
the oath as quickly az possible. I
was ready. ! don't know who sug
gested that I administer il, but don't
know as any one did.
Incident Unprecedented.
The only fear I had Was that it
would not be legal for me to admin
lister an oath of such import to my
own son. 7 was qualified to admin
lister AN oath TO any one I knew. but
whether or not the presidential oath
could be administered by ones father
was 4 question in my mind.
But when Washington insisted
that il was entirely in keeping with
the law, well--perhaps you can real
ize my feelings. No higher honor
could possibly come to man.
Col Coolidge's voice trembled
slightly as ne recalled the solemn
incident. unprecedented in historv.
Il have no fear for Calls future.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
MOMENT OF SILENCE.
CHICAGO'S TRIBUTE
All City Activities to Cease for
Minute During Funeral
at Marion.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 9.-Chicago. a
city of millions. will stand motion
less and in reverent silence for one
minute Friday while the final buria |
services are being held in Marion,
Ohio. for Warren G. Harding. \ call
for the cfty's observance was issued
by Acting Mayor NJ. J. O'Brien in
line with President Cooiidges proc
lamation declaring the day one Of
mourning.
The Chicago Board of Trade and
the livestock market will join other
business and remain closed for the
DAY.
Memorial services in Protestant and
Catholic churches and Jewish syna-
gogues are part of the days pro-
gram for honoring the memory of
the late President. The Chicag go
Lodge Of Elks will hold public me
mortal service in Grant Park
Evening star., 1923-08-09
REICHSTAG STANDS
AT NEWS OF DEATH
Passing of American President For
mally Announced to Ger
man House.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. August 9.--Notice of
President Harding's death was of
ficially communicated to the reichstag
yesterday by President Loebe. The
house rose as the announcement was
made
Herr Loebe added to his statement
the wish that America might be con-
vinced of the genuine service which
the worlds mightiest and most In
fiuential republic would render man
kind by vouchsafing it's cooperation
in the work of world reconstruction"
Evening star., 1923-08-09
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Evening star., 1923-08-09
Oath Father Gaze President
Legal and Imperative, He Says
Call of Duty Deciding Factor When Sad
Ne,cs of Harding's Death Struck
Quiet Ne,v England Farm.

give the very best that there is in
him. and he can do no more. He
cannot please everybody, but ] know
his decisions will be honest. I have
faith In my son. Why shouldn't /?
| always have had"
Politics the Presidents father will
not discuss except to say that he does
not know Calls plans for the future.
"I have been asked and / have been
quoted as saying this and that" he
smiled, but never have offered as
much as word along those lines,
nor shall l."
one other thing that John Coolidge
has never done and never will do is
TO talk big" about his distinguished d
son.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
HARDING FORESAW END.
Death Forecast i'll Talk With Ex.
Representative Bartholdt.

ST LOUIS. August 9.-An in
cident OF the late President
Harding's life showing he had q. pre-
monition of a premature death was
made known here by former Repre-
sentative Richard Bartholdt The
latter had just returned from Europe
when he called on the President and
during their conversation their ages
Were mentioned. said Mr.. Bartholdt
When ! told Mr.. Harding" said
ten years to the day older than he,
he dropped his eyes and replied that
he would not get as old "a myself
have too many burdens to
,@rry. president Harding told me"
Evening star., 1923-08-09
POLES EXPRESS SORROW.
Flags Throughout Nation Half
Stated in Harding's Memory.

WARSAW, August 9.-Flags are
half-staffed throughout Poland in re-
spect to the late President Harding;
the diplomatic corps and the chief Of
ticiais of the Polish government
called at the American legation yes
terday to offer their condolences.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
IN POIGNANT
GRIEF FOR HARDING
City Where Late Presidents
End Came Spontaneously
Bows in Affection.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
San FRANCISCO, Cal. August 8
NO city in America today feels more
poIgnantly the common grief of the
republic at the loss of its Chief Ex-
ecutive than San Francisco. For If
was here he died. 1t was here his
column was broken. It vas here,
where people have learned out of the
depths OF their experience in sorrow
ing over death sown by plague and
hre and quake how to mourn and
sEmpat thize, that fate chose to strike
the leader down.
With the passing OF the years San
Francisco again had learned TO smile
and play. Then came the news that
the President of the United States
was to be the city's guest. 1t was
to be a time of Joy and feasting. of
pageant and pleasantly suited to
President Harding's station and to
the high esteem in which the people
held him personally.
Came As Patient.
The President came But he came
as patient as well as guest. Emotions
Of delight moved over in the city $
heart to make room for those of
tenderness.
For days the city kept the vigil
over the Presidents sickbed through
the medium OF the press and visits
of officials. Bulletins on tn" STATE
OF the Presidents health were watch
ed by rich and poor and old and
young alike. who hoped and prayed
for his recovery.
only a week and day ago the
lamented President in his hotel suite
here watched the sun sink to meet the
ocean. sliding gently behind the hills
in veil of mist and vanish like some
shores: This sunset, though il gave
him cheer by its calm grandeur, so
typical of his own life. was an omen
of the end. For the fading rays of the
next days sunset cast lights and
shadows on the banner of his corteee
And the President died like that last
sunset, gently, and with no moaning as
he crossed the bar
Crepe Succeeded Bunting.
The spontaneity of sorrows elected
here by Mr.. Hardings passing will be
remembered long. Without suggestion.
from officials. stores closed, and all
but necessary activities ceased until
the body had departed on its journey
to Washington. Crepe was upon the
building where flags and bunting had
been before. And the hushed and rev
erent homage paid the chief. as his
cortege passed from the Palace Hotel
TO the railway station, rounded out the
c1ty'S tribute more eloquently than
rhetoric or fanfare could possibly have
done it.
So Friday, when the body of Warren
Gamaliel Harding is entombed, this
city again will be silent and pay an
other tribute on this side of the cor
little while and left such loving memo
rieS.
Evening star., 1923-08-09
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
CHAMP
COMING HERE
Bon AMAZE to Meet Nat Pen
dIeton at Local Auditorium
This Month

The card for the second Auditor
ium wrestling show of the present
season, to be exhibited here on the
29th or 30th 81 this month, is ex-
to be headed by a match be-
tween Nat Panther" Pendleton, for
mer amateur heavyweight champion.
and Bon AMAZE. Hindu heavyweight
champion.
Pendleton made a great impress
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13

sion on the turnout for the first
show by the manner i'll which he de-
feated Paul Finsky. Finsky has to
his credit a draw with Ed "Strang-
ler'' Lewis, the present worlds
champion, these two men having
wrestled for an hodr without a fall
being gained. 1t took the Olym. i"
game star forty four minutes and
fifteen seconds to. apply the combina-
ton half nelson and clutch which re-
suited in the downfall of the Russian
Wolf.
The Hindu should force the un-
thrown former amateur champion to
exhibit all of his skill to continue
this record, judging from the record
of the former to date. Pendleton
has continued his training and e
Hindu is also at work.
Promoter Robson is confident thai
q big crowd will turn out for his
next card. In The near future it $
probable Pendleton Will be matched
with Wladek Zbysko. the great Pole,
for a bout at the auditorium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-13
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