Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-28
and at Montgomery to decorate and and knight the Hon. A. A. Wiley.
 (Signed) REMPSON CRAWFORD,
LEAVES TAMPA.

LEAVES TAMPA.
 Last night at 9:30 o'clock the following telegram was received by Gov. E. Lesser. of the province of Birmingham, and read from the stage at O'Brien's by MT. Rob- ert Brysop Ward, representing the "Old Homestead" company:
 Plant City, Fla, Feb. 27, 1897. To Mir. k. Lesser President Province of Birmingham:
 His royal and gracious majesty Rex Vulcan IT., with his attendants, trumpet CTS and baggage, on the royal trains, have just left here amid the cheering of the citizens and the booming of cannon. A deputation of citizens visited his maj esty in his car and urged him to stay a day with us, the guest of the city, but he declined, saying that his royal subjects al Birmingham had made grand and elaborate preparations for his reception, and he must leave in order to arrive there al 1:30 sharp Monday. His majesty was in excellent spirits and anticipa tes great pleasure at meeting his subjects in Bir- mingham. VIM S. JONES. Mayor.
 THE COLISEUM SAFE.
 In view of the fact that much comment as to the safety of the Coliseum has been indulged in, the following communica- tions are printed for the benefit of "doubting Thomases:"
 Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 2S 1897. B. Lesser, President Carnival Society: Dear Sir-As per your request, I have examined the construction of Coliseum and consider it safe.
 CHARLES WHEELOCK, Architect
 Birmingham, Ala, Feb 2S, 1897. Hawkins Lumber Company:
 Gentlemen-As per request, I have eX- amined the frame work of your Wig wam," and 'tis my opinion that it is suf- ficiently strong for all purposes for which it is intended to be used. The seats will carry much more weight than will ever be put upon them without any risk what ever. Yours truly, w. s. SMITH.
 Architect.
 THEY ARE COMING.
 All the people will be here. From every direction the crowds have began arriv- ing. and it is now plainly to be seen that Birmingham will be filled to overflow ing with visitors. Applicable for ac- commoda tions have been pouring in hourly, and every nook and corner will soon be filled.
 One party of sixty from Selma was Florida city to the Morris asked for ac- commodations for large party. In fact everybody, his wife and wife's relatives will bs with us.
 EVERYTHING READY.
 Not stone has been left unturned to make the carnival a success and every thing is now in readiness for the arrival of His Majesty, Rex Vulcan IT.
 Old and young are on the tiptoe of ex- pectancy and the two days will be turned over to merry-making and good cheer.
 LAVISH DECORATIONS.
 Never before in the history of this city has there been such lavish display of bunting and some of them would do credit to the greatest city in America. Flags are flying, bunting spread and even the very staid and prim city hall has her flag floating from the masthead. The success of the carnival is now as- sured.
 THE GEORGIANs CAN COME. Montgomery, Ala, Feb 27..-(Special)-- The adjutant general has granted per mission to Company B, Fifth Georgia in- fantry, to pass through the state armed and equipped, going to and returning from Mardi Gras at Birmingham.
 WILL BE RECEIVED ROYALTY. All the local companies will be at the depot today to receive the Capital City Guards, of Atlanta, who will be their guests during the carnival.