The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-06
funeral Wa, Largest That Has Been Held in MOntgom-
 cry for Years
INTERVIEW WAS IN
 OAKVOOO CEMERERY
Capitol Offices Are Closed While the Body Lies In State in the Supreme Court Room-Many View
 the Remains.

Montgomery, March 5.-(Special.) )--The deceased speaker of the house of repre- sentatives, were laid away this afternoon at their last resting place at Oalxwood cemetery in the presence of one of the largest assemblages which has attended funeral in Montgomery in years, evi- dencing the high esteem in which the dead statesman was held by his fellow citi- zens.
 The funeral services were conducted at the First Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member. The Rev. F. c. Railey, assisted by the Rev. Neal L. Anderson conducted the exercises i'll an impressive manner.
 The cemetery was crowded with sor- rowing friends.
 At the House.
 Last night at the Martin residence on Montgomery street number of friends sat with the body. Early this morning citizens began to visit the home and there was a large number there tin the remains were escorted to the capitol.
 Promptly at o'clock the active pall- bearers, consisting of devoted and admir- ing friends of the dead speaker, arrived at the home and the remains were then taken to the capitol, where they were laid in state in the supreme court room, Tlc large doors opening fHon the corrid A' on the 4isst floor to tae court room Were thrown open and the chamber was draped in mourning, as was the capitol and the legislative halls.
 Governor Sees Remains. One of the first to come to the bier was Gov. B. E. Conner. He walked over. looked at the face of the man who had been his friend and turned away. He did not speak, but those nearby could see that he was deeply touched. The gov ernor was a great adnlirer of MT. Mar tin and his tribute to him, printed in the Journal, showed his high opinion of him as a statesman and man.
 Capitol Offices Closed.
 Notwithstanding the great rush of bus mess. Governor Conner sent word to the vario.s state officials that he desired that their offices be closed during the time Mir. Martins body was at the capitol and the request was complied with. The whole capitol was in gloom as the speaker was well liked by not only the state officials, but the clerks well.
 For many years Mr. Martin was at torney general and his remains rested today near the spot where he many times stood in defense of the law of the state.
 Crowds Gather. Soon after the remains reacehd the capitol large numbers of friends came to get a last look at the deceased AL though he had been i'll only a very short time, he showed the strain of suffering. From the time the casket was opened to the public until it was closed this afternoon there was a large crowd pass ing so to get last glimpse of all that remained mortal of this beloved citizen.
 There were men who had known him but q few weeks and there were men who had known him practically all their lives who came to pay their respects to his memory Since his brief reign as speaker of the house he had made many new friends who wore devoted to him. He was fair in his dealings and conscien- tious in his duty. By remaining firm for what he thought was right he made a strong presiding officer.
 At the home last night there was a delegation from Central lodge No. c. Knights of Pythias, of which the de- ceased was a prominent member. Those who were there were N. J. Fuller. A. l.. Linkenberg. II. N. Hughes. John Will Hams and George M. Powell. The com mittee in charge at the capitol from the lodge were: r. A. Travis. W. B. David- son. W. F. Snodgrass and 5. A. Taylor.
 The Knights of Pythias will conduct services at the grave. These services will be conducted by J. T. fletcher. chan cellor commanders; w. w. Pearson vice chancellor, and Stewart Mcqueen, prcl- ate
 Many Floral Tributes.
 From all sections of the state came magnificent floral designs. The supreme court chamber was packed with these beautiful tributes. One of the most beau tifu came from the members of the legislature. It was floral design repre- senting the flag of Alabama. whih was made up of Easter lilies, American Beauty roses and palm leaves.
 The floral design of the state senate was a law book on pillow and the fol- lowing: He magnifed the law and made 1t honora ble.'' Governor Corners design was large cross of carnations. Lieut. Gov. Henry Gray sent magnificent de- sign of cross and crown. Virgil Boul- din who was for number ofs years in partnership with the deceased speaker, sent large wreath From the Jackson County Ear association came a broken column. four feet high.
 The pages of the house, all of whom loved the speaker. sent a Maltese cross. From the Mayor and City Council of Birmingham came beautiful gates ajar design.
 Central lodge No. 9, Knights of Pythiass sent an open book of law design with sword across. This was In Pythian col ors-blue, yellow and red Montcomery Light and Water Power company, Rock of Ages design Clerks of both houses. gates ajar, and from Secretary of State Frank Julian and Danntv Insurance Commissioner A. C. Sexton. large pillar design. These are only few of many which were sent by friends.
 Funeral Procession Forned' At o'clock at the capitol the funeral 
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