oc-plain-dealer 1923-08-10

HONOR HARDING IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY By DAVID M. CHURCH (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Aug. 16.—In contrast with the simple funeral services at Marion today Britain paid homage to the memory of President Harding with all the impressiveness which would ordinarily have marked the burial of a monarch. In addition to memorial ceremonies in Westminster Abbey an overflow service was held in St. Margareta Church. Early in the morning a long line began forming in front of the abbey. Its varied make-up symbolized the late president's love of all humanity. Rich American tourists rubbed shoulders with the most humble London citizens. Thruout the city the American flag was shown at half mast. The honors shown the memory of the late president were unprecedented. It was at the express desire of King George that Westminster Abbey was used for the memorial service, this being the first time that such an honor was shown a dead American executive. Tolling bells at noon marked the beginning of the service. At least 6,000 persons attended the service. Many of the women, overcome by emotion, sobbed. The women folk accompanying the foreign diplomats were all attired in deepest mourning. King George was represented by the Duke of York. The Duchess was unable to attend. J. P. Morgan, who is on vacation in Scotland, and Bernard Baruch, financial adviser of the Americans at the Paris peace conference, were among the Americans in Westminster Abbey. The solemn mourning black was relieved by the brilliant uniforms of high army, navy and air service officers. All the members of the U. S. counselate were present as well as representatives of all the American organizations in England. The late president's favorite hymns were sung, the congregation joining in singing "Abide With Me" and pain. It is to the widow and the bereaved father that overflowing hearts in Marion extend silent compassion today. It was said at the Harding homestead this morning that both were grimly resolved to go thru the trying day without a "break." Mrs. Harding spent the night at the Harding home, instead of going to the home of her brother, C. R. Kling as she had planned. For a few precious moments today Mrs. Harding and the aged father were alone with their dead. Their last night had been spent under the same room. "Mrs. Harding spent a good night and is bright this morning," Dr. George T. Harding, Jr., the dead president's brother said. "She was awake before eight o'clock it was stated. This afternoon, for a few minutes before the cortège left the residence, the members of the immediate family were to be left alone with the body. HARDING MEMORIAL HELD IN EDINBURG EDINBURG, Scotland, Aug. 16.—Memorial services were held at St. Giles Cathedral for the late President Harding. A large crowd attended. For best results try Plain Dealer Classified ads. THOUSANDS M AT BIER (Continued From tives, friends, the presi of the army, admirals replendent in their w shot with burnished go them the stald office Sam Se 139 West Centet St. financial adviser of the Americans at the Paris peace conference, were among the Americans in Westminster Abbey. The solemn mourning black was relieved by the brilliant uniforms of high army, navy and air service officers. All the members of the U.S. counsulate were present as well as representatives of all the American organizations in England. The late president's favorite hymns were sung, the congregation joining in singing "Abide With Me" and "Lead Kindly Light." Virtually all members of the cabinet were present, including Premier Baldwin, foreign Secretary Lord Carson and War Secretary Lord Denby. Others present were Sir Auckland M.Geddes, British ambassador to the United States and former premier David Lloyd George. Canon Carnegie in eulogizing President Harding said: "Got has seen fit to call President Harding from his work here to a greater task elsewhere. It is fitting that the great peoples connected by strong ties of fellowship should stand by his grave today in spirit if not in fact. Meanwhile, we British and Americans at this shrine express our solemn regret over the departure of this departed statesman. President Harding was a mighty statesman at the head of one of the World's greatest nations. He served in his work in accordance with God's purpose. He was a sincere worker for the world's good. I am sure all are satisfied with the results he achieved." FATHER AND WIFE FOCAL POINT TODAY (By W. R. Updegraff) (I. N. S. Special Correspondent) MARION, Ohio, Aug. 10.—An old man and a fast aging woman, both borne down by overwhelming sorrow grasped into each other's eyes today—wondered, perhaps, whose loss was the greater—beloved husband, or cherished son. They were the most tragic figures of all the thousands in Marion today. Dr. George T. Harding, Sr., 79-year-old father of the nation's dead president grayed and stooped, was a bit bewildered, a bit awed and overcome at being the focal point today of the teary eyes of a multitude who extended silent sympathy. Florence Kling Harding bears easily her years. Unyielding, unconquered she has maintained her high purposed supplication, "I will not break down," till today. What the night or the coming days of unreconcilable grief may bring, no one knows. "God is with her," said a friend today, a woman who went to school... year-old father of the nation dead president, grayed and stooped, was a bit bewildered, a bit awed and overcome at being the focal point today of the teary eyes of a multitude who extended silent sympathy. Florence Kling Harding bears easily her years. Unyielding, unconquered she has maintained her high purposed supplication. "I will not break down," till today. What the night or the coming days of unreconcilable grief may bring, no one knows. "God is with her," said a friend today, a woman who went to school with Florence Kling, and worked beside Mrs. Warren Harding at church suppers in happy bygone Marion years. Dr. Sawyer has been for several years Mrs. Harding's personal physician. That she will come thru the heart-piercing experience today with the same spirit of Spartan fortitude that has been shown all along the 4 thousand miles of throbbing hearts from San Francisco to Washington and from Washington back to Marion, was Dr. Sawyer's belief today. As to the father: "He's an exceptional man, keen, alive, sharp," persons of Marion will tell you. "But he is old, and this has hit him terribly hard," they will add with a shake of their heads. But the father of a president of the United States, the first in the nation's history to outlive his son and see him die in the highest office a free people can offer, may hold up a silvered head and straighten bowed shoulders to meet the agonies that death alone brings. Dr. Harding has always been an active man, maintaining his practice up to the day of his son's death. But since that tragic night in San Francisco, the door of his office, on the second floor of the Marion Star building, has been closed. Warren, his son, has ever been the apple of his eye. When the dead president, as a young man, desired to be a publisher, the father put up the money to see him started, helped finance the Marion Star and all along life's way the helping hand of a proud and loving father eased the path. And now the light that was his joy has gone out. The evening of life hasturned to ashes of sorrow and THE MESSENGERS OF HOPE We can hall him no more on the mystical shore, By the side of the fathomless sea, They have lain him away with the rites of our day But over his grave waves a tree. He is gone from our sight, in the dark, silent night. Thru the door from which outward none pass. His form no more we, as mortals can see. But green round his grave grows the grass. There is grief in our town, the colors half down. "Whither and whence" no man knows. His body at rest, the flag's on its breast And beside his grave blooms a rose. —JOHN H. WOOD. THOUSANDS MOURN AT BIER OF PRES. (Continued From Page One) tives, friends, the president, generals of the army, admirals of the navy replendent in their white uniforms shot with burnished gold, and behind them the stalid officialdom of the capital. The funeral was symbolic of President Harding's life and in consonance with the wishes of his bereaved widow. A dozen men and women who had worked for him in happier days, marched immediately behind the flag-covered casket and ahead of the high silk hatted, frockcoated statesmen from Washington. Presidently placed too, were intimate and old time friends in all of those who accompanied the dead president westward on what proved to be a trip of tragedy and of death. There floated out over the bowed heads of the multitude, the sweetly solemn strains of Warren Harding's favorite hymn: "Lead Kindly Light, Amid the Eurelcling gloom." "Lead Thou me on." "The night is dark and I am far from home." "Lead thou me on." It was given by the choir of the Trinity Baptist church. Many times before he went to Washington to live in the White House, the dead president had heard this same sweetly solemn hymn, sung by the same voices in the church he attended here. Then the resonant voice of the Rev. George M. Landis, the young pastor of his church, came forth in toning the passages of the scriptures that were especially liked by the departed. "And they shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads." "And there shall be no night there, and they need no candle, nor the light of the sun, for the Lord God giveeth them light and they reign forever and ever." "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed." Then the prayer. It was given by the Rev. Dr. Jesse Swank, Methodist pastor of Mrs. Harding's church in Marion. He asked especially that Divine blessing rest upon the aged father of the president and upon his sorrowing widow, who listened with bowed head, a pathetic figure in her heavy mourning. His prayer follows: "Amighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, giver of every good and perfect gift, the father of the light in whom there is no variability or shadow of turning, we come with confidence to Thee, even in such a time as this because we know that Thou art not only a God of greatness and of power, but also a God of mercy and love. "We also thank Thee for our land and nation upon it for hour this man has mean service of love done." "May thy assuage taking the future of Thy blessings this time," "Give father, we serve him given." "Sustai great triumph feet in these ways she graves again the grave loved long." "Bless family, may May Thy Mrs. Harden die, while of this journeyed life until together." 158 STORES NOW SAM SEELIG CO "Cash is King" CALIFORNIA'S LEADING GROCER PRODUCTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HEIM BEEF COMPANY MEAT PACKERS PRODUCER TO CONSUMER - NO MIDDLEHANS PROFITS Harless Market Anaheim, Calif. 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"May thy blessing rest upon him who assumes the responsibilities of taking the helm and guiding the future of this land of ours. May Thy blessing rest upon our city in this time of our great bereavement. "Give Thy blessing to the aged father, who offered his own life in the service of his country and now has given this noble man. "Sustain and support him in this great trial and sorrow and guide his feet in the paths of peace until his ways shall end in the land beyond the grave from where he can meet again the dear ones whom he has loved long since and lost a while. "Bless the other members of the family, and may they feel Thee near. May Thy special blessing rest upon Mrs. Harding, the wife of our loved dead, who lives to mourn the loss of this devoted companion, who journeyed with her up the steps of life until they reached the heights together. May she now hear Thee say: 'Fear thou not for I am with thee, be not dismayed for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee, ye, I will help thee yes, I will uphold thee with the right arm of my righteousness.'" "May she know that the eternal God is her refuge and unmerciful are the everlasting arms. "When the solemn rites are and she goes back to walk the of life alone, may she realize that she is not alone, for Thou has said to all thy children, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." And may her noble example of confidence and trust in God be an inspiration to all those who are called to walk with her the "via Doloresa." "May the peace of God descend upon all hearts and may we ad learn to live not only for ourselves, but for each other and for the good that we may do, as did this noble man and woman." At the conclusion of the prayer, the caoir softly broke forth in the sadly beautiful "Nearer My God to Thee, Nearer to Thee." And then the benediction, given in a voice that trembled, by Bishop William F. Anderson, a close personal friend of the late President. 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