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Evening star., 1923-08-08
SILENT TENS OF THOUSANDS PAY
TO HARDING, MARTYR TO COUNTRY
Doors at Capitol Will Close
Promptly at 5 This afternoon

The of the Capitol will be closed exactly at o'clock
afternoon which the steady of citizens
coming pay their parting tribute Warren G. Harding will
be stopped.
will be drawn the foot of the east
Capitol the Band will be formed the
steps the Union
When the of the late President carried down the
cavalry platoons and field artillery battaions
plaza will be brought the present. while the
Army Band will play appropriate hymn
The Field Artillery and the Sd Cavalry will form line
the body the Union station where it will be
placed upon train, ready leave for Marion, Ohio
o'clock tonight.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
BenedictiOn of Peace asked
In Prayer at Capitol Seruice

that drape our sky this hour. give us
with uplifted eye of faith to see clear
ly Him who Is the light of the
world whose radiance - cloudless
and fadeless despite all earth born
tempest-God, who 'standeth amid the
shadows keeping watch above His
own; beyond all unfulfilled dreams
and broken plans and bitter disap-
pointments to know that all things
work together for good to them that
love God
"Give US befitting resignation amid
the mysteries of Thy wise providence,
that, like little children bending slow
ly and humbly at the feet of Father
whose mind Is far beyond their COM
prehension, we may say with a new
submissiveness: Thy will be done.
Driven by the blow OF this great grief
to merge our hearts In common SYM
pathy and prayer, teach US to hold
ourselves on the high level of frater-
nal spirit and of conservation to hu-
manity's largest good. And
Lord God Of Hosts, be with us yet.
Lest we forget, lest We forget"
I'VE ask all needed grace in the
name that 10 above every name and
at which every knee shall bow
Amen"
Evening star., 1923-08-08

ers falling from the starry flags they
bore.
A simple. kindly gentleman lay
dead, yet military honors were his
right such as no general or admiral
shall know. for he spoke in life with
the voice of the whole people, come
manding the peoples army, the
peoples navy. And they moved glad
ly to obey that voice.
Long before the troops came
marching to their places to wait
with bayonets fixed until the sharp
call of .trumpets set them moving
eastward to lead this fallen comrade
to his long Pest, the people of Wash
ington and all the cities about had
trooped down to their humble places
inside the steel strands that kept
wide Pennsylvania avenue clear from
end to end for the sorrowful spec
tacle. They came by thousands and
tens Of thousands to line the way
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Evening star., 1923-08-08
GETS HARDING MEDAL.
Sailor Presented With Honor
Awarded by Late President.

NEW YORK, August 8.-A gold
medal for heroism at sea, awarded by
the late President Harding. today was
presented to Edward Cavanaugh, an
Irish sailor, by Col. Watkins Of the
United States Shipping Board. The
medal bears the inscription:
Presented by the President of the
United States to Edward Cavanaugh,
seaman of the British steamer
Fenchurch, in recognition of heroic
services in effecting the rescue at sea
on June IL, 1920, of the master and
crew of American schooner William
C. Nav"
Evening star., 1923-08-08
WHITFIELD JURORS
THOUGHT DEADLOCKED
Cleveland Murder Case in Hands of
Jury Since $3.50 Yes
terday.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Ass0c1hted PFess.
CLEVELAND. August S.-The jury
Of nine men and three women re-
sumed deliberations this morning in
an attempt to reach a verdict in the
case of John L. Whitfield, alleged
slayer of Patrolman Dennis Griffin.
Whether the accused man will die
in the electric chair, spend the re-
mainder of his life in prison, or walk
forth a free man, rests with the twelve
talesmen. and on their consideration
of the evidence. These verdicts con-
stitute the only three that can be
returned by the jury under the law.
The case was given to the jury
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Seemingly deadlocked, the jury was
ordered locked up for the night at 8
p.mA
Both sides this morning saw VIC
tory in the apparent deadlocking of
the jury.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
Grieuing Widow
Brauely Passes
Through Ordeal

Secretary Christian said after
Mrs. Harding returned to the
White House that she was bear
ing up bravely and had withstood
the ordeal OF the morning very
well. 1t was her intention, he
added, to remain at the White
House until time to leave for the
train this afternoon.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
ITALIANS In RIOT.
Fascist and Communistic Peasants
Clash, With One Dead.

COMO, Italy. August s.-Rioting
has occurred between fascist and
communistic peasants in the village
of Cista Carlo Baragiola. The son
of a former member of the chamber
of deputies had his left arm almost
severed by a blow from a scythe. His
aggressor was killed. A few others
on both sides were slightly wounded.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
HUSH OF SORROW MARKS
CAPITALS MOURNING DAY
Tributes From Vast Farreaches of
Earth Bespeak Love for Man at
Rest for Eternity.

House. sounds single. silvery note.
1t is echoed by other buglers out
there in front on the Avenue. and
as single man the long lines Of
soldier men come to a rigid attention.
A second call. thousand rifles
snap to the present" while four
score sabers fash to the salute.
A muffied drum, a flourish from the
buglers.
He is going now. Strong, upright
soldiers bend to lift their burden
Silently. reverently. with the tender
ness which comes of love and the
majestic sorrow born of death, the
casket is placed on the caisson. ready,
now. TO take him on the beginning
Of that last. long journey.
AS they bear him down that long
avenue, up which he rode on that
day SO shortly passed when a proud
nation had bid him lead, little chill
dren, clad in white, spread flowers in
his path. They are simple flowers,
goldenrod. flowers for a crowd. And
in the solemn stiffness the voices of
children. clear and sweet. singing
Nearer. my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.
Fen though 1t be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer. my God. to Thee
Down that great thoroughfare
which has known the trod of con-
querors' feet, they carry him. The
same crowds are there which cheered
in the yesterdays. The same bands
march with him, bands which once
played their merry airs as he rode
along. The same troopers guard him
their colors sparkling as they ever
did
Mourning Is Majestic.
But the crowds who watch are ST.
lent. bowed, uncovered There is nc
cheering, only mourning-not the
mourning that speaks itself in sobs
or lamentation, the deeper, truer
mourning of utter silence.
The bands are playing a funeral
dirge. Their drums are muffled
there IS Dlack on their instruments
of gold and silver. The troopers
march in Quick-step. their heads
alert, their bayonets shining, their
standards Haunting in the breeze, but
bound with mourning cloth.
Now they come within the shadow
of that great dome which stands on
Capitol Hill, and they pass in wind
ing ascent to the wide sweep of sun
lighted plaza. The cavalry and the
artillery pass on, the clatter of the
horses hoofs growing fainter as they
pass from view around a turn.
The foot troops march on, but a
quiet, almost whispered command
bids them wheel. They halt, massed
in solid phalanx, facing the Capitol
from the plaza The Army Band
takes its place in the center. The
caisson moves up slowly, halts.
Sing Hymn He Loved.
Over the deathly stiffness, softly
at first, then louder, floats the first
chords OF a hymn he loved, Lead
Kindly Light" And as the music
grows gently louder. the troops pre-
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Evening star., 1923-08-08
Would Not Suggest to Ruhr
People Abandonment of
Passive War.
BRITISH AGAIN FAIL
COORDINATE VIEWS
Vatican Efforts to Bring Peace
Continued With French and
German ENJOYS.
Bv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, August s. Chancellor
Cuno in his promised speech in the
reichstag today on the reparations
situation dealt particularly with the
proposals for a settlement recently
advanced by Great Britain. The chan
cellor said the principles on which
Great Britain had based her pro-
posals were unpleasant to Germany.
The government. Chancellor Cuno
declared. could not acquiesce in the
French demand that the government
should suggest to the people of the
Ruhr that they abandon passive re-
distance.
BRITISH EFFORTS VAIN.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
Love of Nation for Which He
Died Crowns Late Presidents
Farewell to Capital.
MARCHING FEET AND SAD MUSIC
BREAK CITY'S MAJESTIC SILENCE
Bereaved Widow, Two Former Chief
Executives and World ENJOYS With
U. S. Troo ps Form Cortege.
By the Associated Press.

Pre-
Under the dome Of the Capitol with owspoen prayer
and the tender words of d hymns Harding given
into Gods keeping today by the of high place in
the nation served with in the short years
leadership for the glory Of the flag that his winding sheet
AS simple its dignity and its high faith the goodness OF
God the whose passing marked the religious ceremony
took bare twenty minutes Then under the ceasess vigil OF
motonss senres who stood the OF the bier the
doors opened for the waiting thousands outside
slowly which the Of nation and the
world poured out today.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
POPE CONTINUES TASK.
In Constant Touch With French
and German Representatives.

and German Representatives.
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, August S.-Constant eff
forts toward a settlement of the
Ruhr situation are in progress at the
Vatican, according to the Daily Tele-
graph.
Charles Jonnart, FRENCH ambassa-
dor to the Holy See, says the news
papers informant, has had another
long and important audience with the
Pope. while former Chancellor Wirth
Of Germany. who is staying in Rome,
and the German minister at the
Vatican, Herr Bergen, have been in
constant communication with Car
dinal Gasparri, the papal secretary
of state.
German Political Force.
Powerful political forces in Ger
many are looking to the Vatican to
bring about the weakening of the
French hold on the Rhine, says the
writer, while the reichstag is deter
mined to discover some channel
through which Paris may be ap-
preached without absolute loss of
dignity The hopes placed in the
Vatican by Germany are said to be
considerable. and with good grounds
The writer concludes:
"If 1t is too early to say that the
Vatican channel is already being used
to establish direct connection be-
tween Paris and Berlin, one can
safely assume that it is being kept
clear for transaction of this Sort
Evening star., 1923-08-08
FLIES CLOSE TO RECORD.
Lieut.. Gorton, u. s. N, Makes 173
to ITS Miles an Hour.

PHILADELPHIA, August s.-Air-
craft officials of the Philadelphia
navy yard said today that Lieut.. A.
w. Gorton, U. s. n, of Providence.
r. l., recently attained a speed Of
173 miles an hour IN a Wright plane,
and in a previous flight he made
nearly IT'S miles an hour, about half
a mile short of the worlds record.
The trials are preliminary to Lieut..
Gorton's entry in the international
Schneider cup race in England next
month,
Evening star., 1923-08-08
FRONTIER RESTRICTIONS.
Ban of Week on Eastern Ruhr Due
to Disturbances.

BY the Associated Press.
DUSSELDORF, August s.-As a
result of various disturbances in this
area during the week end the eastern
frontier between occupied and un-
occupied Germany will be closed to
ordinary travellers for one week be-
ginning at midnight tonight.
The special red permits issued at
the time of previous closures will
still be valid, but travellers without
special and urgent business will be
stopped. The French announced that
the necessary measures will be taken
to assure normal transportation of
food.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
FANATICS
LED ISLAND FIGHT
Details of Philippine Battle, in
Which 46 Natives Were
Slain, Announced.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, August S-Details of a
battle between a detachment Of the
PHILIPPINE constabulary and Moro re-
ligious fanatics, which began Saturday
in the Lanao district. Island of Min
danao, resulting in the killing of forty
six Of the maddened natives. were re-
ceived today by Gov. Gen. Wood.
Col. Ole Waloe. in command of the
Lanao constabulary, telegraphed the
governor general that, after two days
of operations, the fanatical Moro band,
including their leaders. virtually had
been destroyed. Thirteen Of the ma
tives deserted the band, he stated, and
escaped. while twenty Of the Moros still
are holding out behind stone barricades.
Three Philippine soldiers were wounded
in the engagement, one seriously.
Col. Vale stated that he had tried
every peaceful means to placate the
fanatics, who were commanded by a
Moro chieftain named Guarin. He even
obtained the services of messengers
were sent to the fanatics with offers
of peace.
Further Delay Feared.
The officer finally decided that any
further delay in taking drastic meas
ures would result only in increased
slaughter.
Operations here are exceedingly
difficult owing to the maniacal IA
naticism of the Moros and because the
terrain is completely covered with ole
stone barriers and thick growths OF
bamboo" Col. Waloe stated in his
message.
The battle Saturday is believed tc
have been the outcome of an ultima
tum delivered to Gov. Santos oi
Lanao last Friday by the Moros. de
manding that he turn over to then
forty members of the constabulary
who, the natives charged, took par
in a fight between the Moros and the
tum stated that If the men were moi
turned over to the band within three
days the governors forces would be
attacked.
1t also has been reported that some
of the fanatical leaders, recently re-
turned from Mecca, the Mohamme
dams sacred city of Arabia, have or
ganized armed bands for the purpose
of driving all Christians from Lanao
The Moro fanatics have been Civ.
ing the Philippine oonstabulary
clashes have occurred and many OF
the natives have been killed. An out
break occurred last May in which
Akbara, the leader of the fanatics
md fifty of his followers were slair
by the troops.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
ITALIAN SENATOR SLAIN.
By the Associated Press.

GORILLA, Italy, August 8.-Senator
Giorgio Bombich was killed yesterday
by two revolver shots through the
head, fired by Vittorio Colecchic,
native of Fiume. AS soon as Colec-
chic started firing, Bombich attempted
to take cover behind a trolley car
standard, but slipped and fell His
assailant was upon him instantly and
shot him twice through the head be-
fore the terrified onlookers could in
terfere. Colecchic is believed to be
insane.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
BY BEN McKELWAY.

Early morning, and the steady
tramp. tramp of thousands gather
ing along Pennsylvania avenue or
massing in solid ranks about the
great plaza at the Capitol.
Early morning, and a summer sun
shining brightly from dome of blue
sky above
Early morning, and the stately trees
in the White House grounds sway
gently back and forth. while long
fingers of sunlight come and go in
the grassy shadows beneath.
Early morning, and a darkened,
somber room in the House. empty save
a casket, which rests in its center.
Empty save six soldiers, erect, alert,
still as the death whose watch they
keep.
peaceful sleep. The deep, sweet dig
nifty of death is in his face, but not
it's sorrow. Death was gentle in its
passing Gods finger touched him
and he slept" AS he was in life. so
he seems now-calm, untroubled
ready. His hands are crossed upon
his breast and his lips are parted
slightly, as II to speak.
Lies Where Others Rested.
There he lies, in the same room. in
the same spot. where Lincoln. whom
he revered; where Mckinley. whom
he loved, lay before him. The room
is darkened, but for the eastern door.
where the curtains are thrown back,
and the glorious sun of early morn
ing sends a single shaft of golden
light.
Directly above him hangs a giant
chandelier. unlighted. now. though
its thousand crystals shine and
sparkle like so many diamonds.
Banked high around the walls are
gorgeous flowers, tributes from mon
archs and rulers from the farthest
ends of the earth. They bring a
gentle message, their sweet perfume
pervades the silent room.
The old piano. washed in gold.
stands silent now. 1t seems as yes
terday when a crippled soldier, sitting
tneTe, pldy0u "oAt6 oh 10
yellowed keys and the President.
bowing gallantly to the first lady of
the land, led his guests from Walter
Reed in the dance.
Outside, on Pennsylvania avenue,
the soldiers come. First the horse
men. with the drab-painted cannon,
the machine gunners, the cavalry.
Their bright standards. with the
single ribbon of black, sway gently
in the summer breeze. Then the in
fantry, long lines of khaki. and the
marines, in uniforms of blue and
white, their brass buttons rejecting
a thousandfold the shining sun above.
And through the western gate,
slowly a caisson, draped in black,
drawn by six fine chestnut horses,
approaches.
The crowd is silent. The soldiers
stand at ease upon their grounded
arms.
Crowd at Attention.
A bugler, stepping forward from
the main entrance Of the White
Evening star., 1923-08-08
REALIZED alaska
|. TRIP MEANT DEATH
Gen. Sawyer Says President
Confided Premonitions
to Friends.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MARION, Ohio August 8.-The late
President Harding when he left
Washington for his Alaskan trip con-
fided to some OF his close personal
friends that he believed he would
never live to return to Washington.
Brig. Gen. C. +. Sawyer. his personal
physician. told Marion friends of the
late Chief Executive when they met
the funeral train at Willard yester-
day, it was learned here today.
According to DIR. Sawyer, the Pres
ident was feeling very much worn
out" when he reached St. Louis, but
believed that he would regain his
strength in the rest period between
stops. However, according to DR.
Sawyer, he failed in this and his
condition became more weak as the
trip progressed
Sick During Address.
When Mr.. Harding delivered his
last public address in Seattle mem
bers OF his party said they thought
he would collapse before he finished
it. 1t was during this address that
he was attacked with a dilation of
the heart, according to DR.. Sawyer
Members of the presidential party
at that time tried to persuade the
President to abandon the remainder
of his engagements, but Mr. Harding
said that he thought he would re-
cover his strength on the trip from
Seattle to San Francisco, but his
vitality became steadily lower. and
when the party reached San Fran
cisco the President was in such a
state that 1t was then decided that
all further speaking engagements
would be Cancelled.
DIR. Sawyer told Marion friends that
ness of his condition before the party
left Washington. but did not make
this .nown until he was taken sick
in San Francisco.
Aware of Condition.
The late Presidents friends also
were informed that Mrs. Harding was
aware at all times of the seriousness
of his condition. and for that reason
was constantly at his bedside during
his sickness in San Francisco.
Intimate friends of Mr.. Harding
here say he never fully recovered
from his illness last spring. when,
they declare, he was in a much worse
condition than was officially an
nounced.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
PUBLIC ORDEAL OF SORROW.

Through the brief service slender womany figure
beside the caset high base of honor In
deepest black with heavy veil hiding her features Mrs
Harding faced her public ordeal of with stole
Never the firm spirit that has borne her up through
the tragic days visible the plying eyes that dwe her
When the last word had been said she walked slowly
through cordor hand barely touching the Of
Secretary Christian her slender figure straight with hint of
the crushed heart within
first time since he died with her eyes upon
him. far San Francisco the precious casket left by
this strong loving wife widow keeping of the
nation little until she claims again bear
back to Marion and its long
Evening star., 1923-08-08
CALL TO DUTY STILLED.

swelling tide of honors bore Warren Harding today back
over the triumphant the presidency
two crowded years ago.
For him urge of ambition ended the compelling call
of duty stied in DEATH Amid of thousands of his
grouped along the he passed such
state as only great dead of the nation may know And
beyond brief hour of the OF there awaited
for him eternal the soil that gave him birth.
Down the wide Avenue carried today with marching
trampng ahead him under the dome the Capitol
awhile ere goes back his native state forever That
high resolve duty had brought him death and with the
and ouet he loved nations call
Evening star., 1923-08-08
WEATHER.

Showers and thunderstorms tonight;
Thursday probably fair, cooler Tenn
perature for twenty-four hours end
ed 9 pm. today: Highest, SO, at
pm. yesterday; lowest, IS, at am.
today.
Full report on page %.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
PERSHING LEADS MARCH.

With Pershng riding ahead the marching thousands OF
the escort led way of their bayonets gtterng above
them Soldiers sailors marines citizen soldiers all
there and behind them the President still bowed IN
grief his high office at such price came also two
men him had held Office to be stricken and
SO crippled in illness might give himself he would
ITO the orrowul duty da Behind these endless
the great body OF American citzeny and the men who
the wheels Of moving the huge silent
buildings about
Military bands interspesed the columns played old, old
hvmns that stir and comfort The hush and dim mystery of
when the agdrapd caske to its bret space OF
quiet in the House. lacking But there sound
or movement the great crowds that lined the until that
fau burden under cocul glorious bunting had been car
by silent wheels to be lifted to the caalque IN the
great stone chamber of the Capitol rotunda.
SERVICES BRIEF IMPRESSIVE.
There in keeping with the simplicity of the man who lay
the funeral of brief impressive nature Alter
ward its place beneath the DOME the body was to
lie until niehtfa while thousands thousands hed past the
hr with ben uncovered heads bid farewell the upright
kindly man so soon to leave Washington forever.
Evening star., 1923-08-08

A bugler, stepping forward from
the main entrance Of the White
Evening star., 1923-08-08

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as; fast as the papers are printed.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-13
SMITH SAVES A MURDERER
comniutes Death Sentence OF Pcluso.
But Rejects Pleas OF Two Others

Albany. Feb. Ex-Governor Smith
commnted the death sentence OF Sa-
verio Pcluso. Long Island City muir
der. and denied clemency 10 two other
murderer5. Alric J. Westling and JOS
eph Zampclli. who are TO die In the
electric chair at Sing Sing on Thurs
day night.
Pelnso's sentence was committed 10
life Imprisonment. the governor said.
on the unanimous recommendation OF
the judges OF the court of appeals,
who declared they believed Pcluso
was not properly represented at his
trial. Attorney Robert J. Barry Of the
Bronx was counsel for Peluso.
Peluso killed Mrs. Mary Desanc.
neighbor. in 1921 after they had quar-
relied over a plot OF ground which
both wanted to make into a garden.
Westling, who came from Worces-
ter, Mass, shot and killed Carl Muel-
Ter in the Bronx. He also shot Mrs.
Mueller. but she recovered. Prior to
the murder he had held important po-
sitions with various business firms
and nearly 100 letters from business
men in / states asking for clemency
for him were filed with the governor.
Zampelli was convicted with several
others of the murder of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Holbach at South Ozone Park
in 1920