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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
CLAIMS PRESIDENT
WAS TIRED AT START
Burke Says Harding Dreaded Or
deal Before Him on
Alaskan Trip.
nv tho Associated Press.


PITTSBURGH, August 4.-The late
President Harding was a tired man
before he set out on his journey to
Alaska. James Francis Burke for
mer representative in Congress. and
n clos" personal friend of Mr.. Hard
Ing. told an unnumbered audience in
a radio address from here tonight.
"A month ago before he began his
western tour" said Mr.. Burke, "Presi-
dent Harding discussed with me the
great task before him. | asked him
I" consider making his first stop and
delivering his first address in Pitts
burSh. He said: Il shall be glad to
go TO Pittsburgh this fall under the
auspices Of the chamber of commerce,
in order that there may be no politics
in my visit. And then | want to
spend quiet week end at Rolling
Rock, among the mountains. But ]
cannot stop on my way west, and
] cannot yield to one-tenth of the
demands that are now being made
upon me in connection with this trip
The grade Is too steep. ] need rest
but at the same time l want to see
my country and its people"
Rolling Rock Is Il country home of
a. w. Mellon. Secretary of the Treas
ury, in the most beautiful part of
the Allegheny mountains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
New President
In Haste Forgot
His Farm Chore

BY the Associa ted Press.
PLYMOUTH. VT, August T.
President Coolidge left one task
unfinished when he moved on to
Washington yesterday.
Sitting at dusk in a hammock on
the porch Of his old homestead at
Plymouth Notch, high on a hill, the
PreSident-then with no such af-
fairs of moment on his mind as
now-notiCed, a few days ago. eVir
dence of dry rot in one of the
great naples which surround his
fathers farmhouse.
For some moments he sat in
silence putting at his cigar and
studying the menace threatening
the tree. Then he decided to at
tack the rot, and turning tree
surgeon, the next day he dug il
out.
He had planned to fill the wound
with cement yeSterday-but he
was raised 10 the presidency. So
he packed his bag and left the
task to his father, casting final
glance at the maple before leaving
the farm that has been the home
of the Coolidges for three genera
tionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
OLDEST VETERAN
OF SENATE MOURNS
Cornelius Cole Says Harding Was
One of Greatest of
Presidents.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Los ANGELES, August 4.-Cornelius
Cole. former United States senator
for California, who will celebrate his
10lst birthday next month, today
described Warren q. Harding as a
"sympathetic. kindly man" and zone
of the greatest Presidents"
Senator Cole has seen the United
States in mourning for all of the
six Presidents who died in Office and
knew four of them personally. He
was student of law in New York
city when President William Henry
Harrison died in 1871. Nine years
later President Taylor passed away
During his congressional career Sena-
tor Cole was thrown into close CON
tact with President Lincoln and James
A. Garfield, who later became Presi-
dent, both of whom were aSsassinated
In later years he met William Nc
Kinley, the third martyr President"
and Mr.. Harding. visiting the latter
at the White House shortly before he
celebrated his hundredth birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
MANILA IN SILENT
MOOD OF GR|Ev|NG
News of Presidents Death
Brings Business and So
Cial Activities to Halt.
BY the Associated Fress

ny lHe associated BFesS.
MANILA, Z. L., August 4.-Manila
today was a strange, silent city Of sor-
row, mood to which this gala tropi-
cal metropolis is unaccuStomed Flags
were at half-mast on all government
buildings and crepe decks the doors of
most of the business houses as tributes
to the memory of President Harding.
Meanwhile angry gusts Of wind from
a typhoon lowering off the bay are
blowing rain through the almost de-
serted streets.
Army Routine Suspended.
All routine at army camps in Manila
and surrounding posts has been tempo
rarlly suspended except for necessary
fatigue duties. Because il is Satur-
day banks have remained open to cash
checkS and receive deposits. Other
wise no business was being transacted.
All social activities at clubs and hotels
were called off for the day, as were
all sporting events. Schools and col
leges dismissed their classes
The supreme court of the islands
ADOPTED resolutions Of sympathy, which
were forwarded 10 the Secretary Of
war, after which the court adjourned
until after the funeral.
Flash Received Mt Noon.
The first news Of the Presidents
death was brought to the Philippines
by the Associated Press flash which
reached here at 1890 noon Friday
August 3. By ! o'clock the newspapers
had extra editions on the streets. which
office and ship workers returning from
lunch snapped up by the thousands
Newspaper offices were besieGed by in
quiries in many languages asking II /,
were true President Harding was kLad
Learning il to be true, the peGehe 1T
the islands began 10 pour coincidence
toward the United States
Manuel Quezon. until recently pres-
dent of the insular senate, and Manuel
RoXas. former speaker of the house Of
representatives, sent their condolences
10 the Secretary of War and to Mr.
Harding for themselves and families
and for the Filipino people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
MODIFY PRESIDENTIAL
DUTIES, PLEA OF EDGE
Senator Points to Breakdown of
Harding and Wilson as
Effects of Strain.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., August A.
Pointing to the tragic death of Presi-
dent Harding and the physical col
lapse of Woodrow Wilson. Senator
Walter l.. Edge of New Jersey today
declared that the executive RESPONSE
bilities of the President should be
lightened or divided.
1T is criminal for the public to ex-
act such toll" he said. Few, if
any, men past middle age can meet
the constitutional obligations of the
present period. Then, in addition, to
be constantly confronted with un-
bridled and ungenerous criticism. is
beyond human endurance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
POLISH DEPUTIES
HONOR Mr.. HARDING
Entire Chamber Stands During
Speakers Eulogy of Late Presi-
dent; Appreciate u S. Aid

y Associated
WARSAW, August 4-when the
death of President Harding was an
nounced officially in the chambers of
deputies yesterday all the deputies
rose and continued standing while
Vice Speaker MoracZewski talked Of
PolandS gratitude to the United
States.
None of us will forget what we
owe the United States" he declared
None of us will forget the relief
America gave US when we were weak
after seven years of war. In the name
of this assembly, ] express simple
but sincere sympathy and sorrow for
the death of President Harding"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
WILL SELL FURNITURE.
Dollings Office Equipment to Go
Under Hammer.

PHILADELPHIA, August 4.-Thomas
Raeburn White. receiver for the r.
L. Dollings Company of Pennsylvania
was authorized today by Judge Nc
Keehan. in the United States district
court, to sell at auction the office
furniture and equipment of the com
pany. The books of the company car
ried The furniture in this city at a
value of s19,495 and the furniture in
the branch offices in eastern Pennsyl-
vania at a value of S51,536.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
ROME TOUCHED AT LOSS.
Royal Commissioner Wires Condo.
lence to Washington.

The District Commissioners yesterday
received radiogram. addressed THE
Mayor, City of Washington" from the
royal commissioner of Rome, expressing
the latter's regret at the death of the
nations executive. 1t follows:
Profoundly touched by the grievous
loss which strikes your noble nation
in the death Of your illustrous and be-
loved President Extend expressions of
deepest coincidence
"FILIPPO CREMONESI,
ROYAL Commissioner of Rome"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
DISABLED WAR VETERANS
TO HONOR DEAD LEADER
Next Regular Meetings to Be Me-
mortal Services for Mr.. Hard
ing, Commander Orders.

Try the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. August ALL
chapters of the Disabled American
Veterans of the World War through
out the United States were directed to
hold memorial services for President
Harding at their next regular meet
ings in n general order issued today
by James A. McFarland. Dalton, Ga,
national commander of the Organiza-
ton.
The order also directed that the
chapter colors and standards be
draped in black tor one month. All
flags on offices, clubhouses and at the
summer camps maintained by the or
ganization are to hang at half mast.
At the moment the Presidents body
is being lowered into the grave all
members are requested to uncover
and stand at attention for three
minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
ROTARY CLUBS TO HOLD
SERVICES FOR HARDING
In ternationa1 President Requests
Memo ria1 Meetings by Bodies
Throughout World.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August ALI Rotary
clubs in the United States, Canada,
Mexico, Cuba and New Foundland
will hold memorial services for the
late President Harding on the day
of his funeral IN Washington or IN
the regular club meeting day o: The
week. Requests 20 this effect were
telegraphed today to the different
clubs in these countries from the
office of the international secretary
in Chicago by direction of Guy Gun
daker of Philadelphia, international
president of Rotary.
Notifica ton of the action also was
sent to clubs in Asia, South Amer
lea and Australia, and 1t was eN-
pected that similar meetings would
be held in those places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
MARION TO HONOR
Mr.. HARDING TODAY
Church Friends Plan Memo
rial Service-FuneraI Details
Still Are Indefinite.
Ry the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
MARION, Ohio, August 4.-Church
friends of the late President Warren
q. Harding will assemble in spe-
cial memorial service in his honor
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in
Trinity Baptist Church, where he was
a member.
The services will be conducted by
Rev. Walter A. King of Columbus,
President Harding's former pastor.
Hymns particularly preferred by the
dead President will be sung. The
pew which he occupied. the fifth from
the front on the left center aisle, has
been draped in black in honor of
the deceased member.
Other Marion churches also will
conduct memorial services for the
former Chief Executive.
Relatives of the late President still
were without detailed information
as to the funeral services hcro next
friday. These, according to George
l.. Harding. jr., the Presidents broth
err probably Will not be completed
nttll the middle of next week, as eff
forts Will be made to carry out the
wishes of Mrs. Harding as far as pos
Slole. They are expected, however,
To begin taking shape soon after the
iNdl mere OIL military oHCcfS IRON
Washington.
Onicers Due Today.
Col. T.. l.. Lahm and Lieut.. Edward
III Taylor are expected to arrive
from Washington tomorrow. Lieut..
Taylor once was a reporter on the
Presidents newspaper here.
Miss Abigail Harding and Mrs. ii.
II. Notaw of Washington. sisters Of
the late President. accompanied by
the latter's husband. arrived here
today. They went to the homo of
their father, DR. George I. Harding.
ST., in East Center street, where the
funeral services will be conducted.
1t was announced today that
neither the Presidents father nor
other members of the family would
meet the funeral train as it passed
through Ohio and accompany the
body TO Washington. 1t previously
had been planned that some members
OF the family would accompany the
train east.
Mrs. Harding mt Sawyer's.
Mr". Harding. on her arrival here
next Thursday. will be taken to White
oaks farm, the home of Brig. Gen
Sawyer. the personal physician OF the
President. Mrs Harding will make
her home with Gen. Sawyer for ii
time at least after the burial, DR..
Earl W. Sawyer. his son. said today.
but he did not know whether 1t
would he Il nermanent arrangement
The management of the Marion Ho-
tel. the largest in the city. announced
today that the entire building had
been reserved for next Thursday and
Friday for the fune raj party coming
from Washington. Guests already in
the hotel Will be cared for in private
homes. The Marion Civic Associa-
tion announced that its members are
making preparations to care for APP
pr"Nimately 1000 guests in private
homes
All local National Guard Units have
been ordered to be modified Wednes-
day for duty wherever they may be
needed to direct traffic ard otherwise
aid in caring for the thousands of
people who are expected to come for
the funeral services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
.eighbors Send
Note of SorroU
ToMrs.H Harding

BY the AsSociat ted Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, August =
From Marion, Mrs. Harding re-
ceived the following message,
signed THE Home Folks
1T seems impossible that our
big, generous hearted neighbor
and friend has gone. This com
muuity. this country and the world
has lost the one man most needed
today. The world has learned to
understand and love him as we
always have.
We are grieving with you and
pray God will give you strength"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
DEATH Benefit PAID.
Lumbermen's Order Sends $1OC
Check to Mrs. Harding.

ST. LOUIS, August A 500 check.
the regular death benefit paid to the
family of a deceased member, was
sent to Mrs. Harding today by H. r.
sherwood, secretary-treasurer of the
Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, a
lumbermen's organization.
The late President had been a mem
her of the order eighteen years, being
stockholder in two Marion (Ohio)
lumber companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
MAYOR TO ATTEND RITES.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, August A.
Mayor Fred Kohler announced to-
night that he would go to Washing
ton as the representative of this city
at the funeral of President Harding.
A large delegation from this city will
go to Marion for the final service to
the late President. The delegation
to the Ohio city will include women
as we'll as men, political and personal
friends of the dead Chief Executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
EX-SENATOR EULOGIST.
John Sharp Williams to Pay Trib-
ute to Harding.

JACKSON. Miss, August 4.-John
Sharp Williams of Mississippi, a col
league of President Harding while
the latter was member of the SEN
ate, and who yesterday telegraphed
Mrs. Harding, II have lost a good
friend. tested and approved" will de-
liver the eulogy at a memorial serv-
ice to be held here probably Sunday,
August IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
STRIKE DELAYS SHIPS.

NEW YORK. August 4-The Adria :
tic sailed today after she had been
delayed and hour by demands OF
seven engine room employees for 4
bonus of five pounds. Despite the
protests of a sympathetic strike the
vessel sailed with petty officers taking
the places of the engine room EN-
ployes. zyME
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
ROB BANK MESSENGER,

NEW YORK. August 1.-Two ban
dts today held up Samuel Brissell,
Columbia bank messenger. in the west
side, and robbed him of the $500
pay roll of V. +. Jonas &, Naumberg.
The bandits escaped in an automobile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
HUNGARY IN COINCIDENCE,
By the Associated Press.

BUDAPEST, August 4.-President
Szeitoff of the national assembly inter-
rupted the assembly's debate yesterday
to announce the death of President
Harding, which, he said, was Il great
loss to Hungary. The assembly adopted
resolutions of coincidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
G. 0. P. BODY PAYS TRIBUTE

BOSTON, August 4.-Resolutions
'lauding the high service and self-sac-
rifice of President Harding were
adopted by the republican state COM
mittee today.
Few men in history have so won a
peoples liking" said the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
GOVERNORS MAY ATTEND
HARDING FUNERAL HERE
Maine Executive Calls Upon Others
of New England States for
Final Tribute to Leader.
Ry the Associated Press.


AUGUSTA, Me-, August Gov
Percival p Baxter today sent tele-
grams to the other New England
governors. suggesting that all attend
the funeral of President Harding to-
gether, to show the nation that New
England stands solidly behind Presi
dent Coolidge. who. the governor
said, represents the finest type of the
New Highlander and who stands for
it's nobleSt traditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
Mourning ut Camp Meade.

Camp Meade is today mourning the
Presidents death. as is every other
United States fort and military or
naval station in the world. The ma
tional colors of the camp are draped
in black and at half-staff, and the
officers swords, too, are hung with
crepe
Thirteen guns were fired at sunset
at Camp Meade. and this salute is
followed by the booming of a gun
every half hour throughout the day
This evening the salute to the
Union" forty eight guns, as the sun
sinks, will be given.
All work in camp has been stopped.
but regular Army instructors from
Fort Leavenworth will remain with
the reserve officers, who will continue
their training without interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
from OthlT Clmpy hlVO llyO boon

The units that Win go TO WashinEs-
composed, in parts. of the 12th and
34th Infantry. the 9Th Field Artillery
and a cavalry troop attached TO the
larx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05

johnson told celebrants the Free
community picnic here
today.
The event. which was to have been
gala affair, was turned into a
memorial service for the late Presi-
dent Harding.
Mr.. Johnson paid a tribute to the
dead President before discussing
economic problems. Good fellowship
and service between the business and
professional man and the farmer was
the keynote Of his talk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
Says He Is WrOnged.

The press of the country has
Wronged me-" said Mr.. Johnson. THE
papers say l am profane-I am rough
and care naught for books This is
untrue. ! have access to wonderful
library. ! love books. In fact, have
read until my eyes are greatly i'm
paired
Il am sorry that the papers of the
country. by their untruthful propa-
ganda. are causing the people to lose
The press should be truthful. The
people are entitled to know the truth.
IF this country is TO prosper and
to withstand the onslaughts of radi-
calism we each must show more love
in the churches, teach more con-
sideration in our schools and show
more charity between man and man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
CAMP MEADE MEN
FOR FUNERAL DUTY
Entire Personnel of $500 to
Be Sent Here and Serve
at Presidents Bier.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAMP MEADE. August 1.-Two
thousand five hundred soldiers-the
entire enlisted personnel of Camp
Meade-are preparing today to leave
for Washington to escort and guard
the body of President Harding until
it is sent to Marion. on Wednesday
evening. The troops viii meet the
funeral train when it reaches Wash
ington on Monday and participate in
escorting the remains to the White
House.
Orders to act as escort were re-
ceived from the War Department at
the Sd Corps area headquarters yes
terday. Brig. Gen Harold b. Fiske,
commandant at Camp Meade. will
command his own troops, but il is
likely that Gen. Pershing will have
general command of all the troops in
Washington.
Travel in Two Sections.
About one thousand cavalry or ar
tillery men will leave Camp Meade
tomorrow and travel over the Wash
ington- Baltimore pike. The infantry
men-l,50 StronE-will follow the
mounted soldiers in motor trucks on
! Monday morning All troops will be
at Washington i'll time to meet the
funeral train
Officers have stated today that they
Al Fort SISer during their stay in
the Capital city Infantrymen viii
probably camp In Potomac Park.
/ Officers said hundreds Of soldiers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
MAGNUS JOHNSON
DENIES HE is CRUDE
Senator-Elect. at Memorial Service
for Mr.. Harding, Says He Has
Been Wronged.
BY the Associated Press.

ALBERT LEA. Mimi. August =
More charity between man and ma H.
and the teaching of more consid r3t-
ton in the schools. coupled with a
greater love" in the churches is the
mems which Will equip the United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05

CEMENT WoRk-CEMENT WALKS STEPS
coping, Garag" floors, porchFs.
NORTHEAST CONCRETE co.
s27 eth NE. Lin 800. !.
c5cc DISCOUNT on PIANO, PLAYER RE-
pairing: formerly head timer and rep Percy
Foster and knabe Go. GEO VI. NJ. WALKER
40 Morton 81. Col. 479G. Estimates free.
WANTED-A VAN LOAD uF FURNITURE:
From Pittsburgh, August 10: from Pittsburgh
August 16; from Pittsburgh, August 81: from
Now York, August l6 from Detroit August
:2-29. Weekly service for small lots TO and
from Boston and intermediate points
THE RIG TRANSFER COMPANY, INC.
ll2I 18th st. n ". Main 21j9.
No-KoL HEATERS, l2-inch and S-inch; save
500.
Address BOX - $. Star office. Z.
SCREENING OF PORCEIES AND RRICK OR
metal garages to build at saving to Won
See what your money will do. Write " ID
HOLLOWAY, ] Prince George. ave-, Takoms.
ID. G. 70
N COMPLIANCE WITH THE BULK SALES
law ut the District of Columbia notice Is
hereby given that we have purcfa sed the bust
ness and fixtures. etc, of the pekin Tea
Garden, 5o2, !o4 9th st. NV. Washington
u. G.. and settlement will be made in fulI
for same August lIS 1873
HARRY DER WING & co. -.
Improved Order of Red Men
There will be a special meeting OF the
Great Council. Monday. August g. at 8 nm
10Th and Pennsylvania ave. NV, to take
action on the death of the late President orr
brother, Warren G.. Harding
BY order of the great sachem;
JOHN I. BUNCH, C. G. OR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CEMENT WORK CEMENT WALKS STEPS
coping, garage floors. porrhrs
NORTHEAST CONCRETE co
81 9Th NE. Lin 500 5s
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DISBURSEMENTS
Teachers Salaries

July "a, 1922, warrant 2145
July "a, 1922, warrant 2146 -
August 8, 1922, warrant 214S
September 5, 1922, warrant
September 26, 1922. warrant
October 26, 1922, warrant 22f
November %, 1922, warrant
December 10, 1922, warrant 2
January 10, 1928, warrant 2
February 23, 1928, warrant 2
March 81, 1923, warrant 1924
April II, 1928, warrant 1878
MAY 25, 1923, warrant 2618 .
June 80, 1928, warrant 1852 =
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State Refund: 80
JuIv 1922, Kathleen Smith, warrant 2126 $50
July "a 1922 Smith, warrant 2127 55O
July "a 1922, Violet Stevens warrant 2128 BIO
July "a 1922 Leila Cross, warrant 2129 55O
July Lucy warrant 213O 55O
LII "a 1000 Frances Touser warrant 2131 -.
Iuiy FRANCES RiddelI. warrant
Iuy "a 1000 certrude (sroesema warrant 2133 -
Juv 1922, Tedder, warrant 2134 $40
July "a 1922, Ruby Riddle, warrant 2135 $50
Juy Hubbard, warrant 2137 652
III "a 1879 w w Simon. warrant Pal ..
Iuy "a 1922 Hurd, warrant 2143 Gal
, 1923-09-20

NEW YORK. Sept. f0-Battling
Slid. whose turbulent career in
Paris earned him n police record
as long as his string of ring
hnockouts, has run afoul Of Amer
lean law for the first time since
coming to this county I'm quest Of
pugilistic honors.
The Senegalese battler was mr.
raigned today before a magis-
trate on n clA rye Of giving boxing
exhibitions IA a theater in WASH
ington Heights without a permit.
He WIS released on S25 bail for n
hearing tomorrow.
, 1923-09-20
1882 IS NEW
TOTAL In JAP
Relief drive

Tho local chapter of tire American
Red Cross obtained S1,s62 at 2
o'clock this afternoon. still lacking
s1ss of its quota for Japanese re-
lief. The total today was swelled
considerably by contributions from
members of the Casper Kiwanis club
which contributed a total of s51 and
by donations from Burlington en-
ployes. The different contributions
wore as follows in the Kiwanis club:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry p. Durham. s25;
W. D. Alley. IS: Charles b. Stat
ford. So; A. NJ. Gee. IS; Emmet Full