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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
HOME FOR WIDOWS
OF CONFEDERATES
Senate Passes Bill for It's Estab-
lishment by Rising, Unani-
nous Vote.
Especial TO The Times-D4spatch.l

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Raleigh, \. c., February 16.-'The Sen
ate yesterday by Il rising unanimous
vote passed the bill for the establish
ment of a home for wives and widows of
Confederate veterans Senator Ivic
having withdrawn his substitute for
SIS, 300 to be appropriated annually for
pensions SO the needy wives and
widows might DO left with their kin
dred. He Will introduce the pension
bill as supplementary measure
The Nimocks blu to restrict the sale
OF concealable weapons to persons
over sixteen years old having certln-
Gates of permission from county or
town authorities passed final reading.
after another Ions discussion
Chairman Kellum, OF the House Com
mittce on Private and Public Local
Bills this morning made a significant
demonstration OF economy, when he
reported seven new committee bills
that embrace all tho essential provi-
sons OF eighty-four bills introduced
by members. and referred TO the
committee for consolidation and codifi-
cation
The House passed the Senate bill
placing 5000 at tho disposal Of the
Corporation Commission for litigation
before tho Interstate Commerce Com
mission against freight discrimina-
lions against North Carolina.
The Senate resolution OF gratitude to
Hon. Ashley Horne for his gift to the
State OF a monument TO North Carolina
women of tho Confedcracy was adopt
ed by the House b. a unanimous ris-
ing vote.
The Senate and House passed great
numbers OF private and public local
bills clearing the calendars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Second Unit of Big Concrete
Stadium Is Nearly
Completed.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch

Charlottesville, Va. February 10
When the Nationals return TO their
training camp ut tho University OF
Virginia carly next month they will
find that "a number OF changes have
taken place at Lambeth Field En-
tensIvc improvements have been in
progress for the greatest part OF the
winter. thanks to the exceedingly mild
weather.
The second unit Of tho big concrete
stadium, on the site OF the old foot
oall bleachers on tho north side of
the field Is about completed. and will
be used for the first time at tho Open
Ing game OF the baseball season
that between Virginia and Washingt ton
on March II Work on this section
has been in progress since summer. The
seats have all been completed, and
the platform for tho colonnadcs in
the rear is being constructed. on The
western end Of this second unit VIII
DC erected AN arcade oOxi5 feet. TO be
used as dressing room. Instead OF
columns in the rear of the seats there
Will be n group Of arches. glazed with
glass. The roof OF this pavilion will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
CAT THE BURGLAR ALARM.
Bold Thief Took Fright, Leaving
Money md JcMeIry Alone.


New Rochelle, n. Y, February 10
4 white cat frightened a burglar in
the residence of William OMcara, "a
wealthy paper manufacturer. OF 80 Elk
Avenue, Forest Heights, fashionable
section of New Rochelle, in the morn
ing. The burglar got away with two
overcoats and a suit Of Mr.. O'Meara's
and overlooked a gold watch and
money on the chiffonier and much jew
ciry and silvcrwarc in other rooms.
Mr.. O'Mcara was awakened about 2
o'clock by somo one running through
his dressing room and dashing down
stairs. accompanied by cries from the
cat. When he reached the lower hall
Mr.. O'Meara found the parlor window
open and the cat sitting on tho win
dow sill. crying. Tho floors of the rooms
on the first story were Uttered with
the ends of burned matches. In the
pantry tho electric light was burning,
and there the remains of a feast OF
cold chicken, tongue and cake and an
empty wine bottle, which the burglar
had taken from the cellar. The trail
OF matches led to Mr.. OMeara dress
Ing room, where he found in place of
the suit he had worn yesterday shah
by suit. shoes and shirt. The burglar
had exchanged clothes with Mr.
O'Mcara, and had even taken Il clean
shirt. collar and cuffs while Mr.
O'NIeara slept with the bedroom door
open.
The burglar had been interrupted by
the cat before he could pocket Mr..
OMearas watch and $3.50 that lay on
the chiffonier
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
fThornc Set. Uccord,

Boston, December l6.--James Thorpe
made his first APPEARANCE in indoor ath-
letic performance here last night The
Indian created now indoor professional
records in three events and barely
missed equaling the worlds profess
sional indoor record in the running
high jump.
Thorpe's performances were 45-yard
low hurdles, q 1-5 seconds: shotput G6
pounds). AZ feet inches: yard dash
seconds finished third; iAO-yard
dash. 81 3-5 seconds; high jump, 8
feet II l-2 inches.
Thorpe left tonight for New York
from which place lie will accompany
the New York Giants when they begin
their spring training trip tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
All Ready For Auto
Show

RICHMOND'S FIRST AUTOAIO-
BILE SHOW WILL. BEGIN TO-
NIGHT AT O'CLOCK, WHEN
MAYOR GEORGE AINSLIE TURNS
THE SWITCH. FLOODING THE
HORSE SHOW BUILDING WITH
LIGHT. EVERYTHING Is IN
READINESS, AND THERE WILL
NOT BE a SINGLE HITCH IN THE
ARRANGEMENTS. ANTICIPATING
a RECORD CROWD, PROVISION
HAS BEEN MADE TO TAKE CARE
OF ALL WHO MAY ATTEND ON
THE OPENING NIGHT. AFTER
THE MAYOR HAS MADE HIS RE-
MARKS OF WELCOME. PATRONS
OF THE SHOW WILL. BE GIVEN
AN OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT
THE EXHIBITS.
VESS OSSMAN AND HIS GAIA
RET PERFORMERS ARRIVED TO-
DAY, AND WILL SEEK TO EN-
TERRAIN THE CROWD. PROFESS
SOR STEIN. WITH HIS SPECIAL
Ky ENGAGED ORCHESTRA OF
TWENTY PIECES, HAS PROMISED
TO GIVE "A MUSICAL PROGRAM
WHICH is BOUND TO ATTRACT.
EVERY CAR WILL BE IN PLACE.
AND NOTHING WILL HAVE BIsEN
LEFT UNDONE. DECORATOR
SEIDWITZ CO MPLETED HIS
WORK MANY HOURS SINCE, AND
THO HORSE SHOW BUILDING
WILL PRESENT TO THE VISITOR
A GARDEN REEIxING WITH
GROWING PLANTS, CEDAR AND
SMILAx. THAT THE CAPACITY
OBJ THE HORSE SHOW BUILDING
WILL He TAXED GOES WITHOUT
SAYING.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Public Interests noord.

The Board OF Public interests will
meet tonight at O'Clock. a sinh
committee having been appointed at
the last meeting to secure from the
City Engineer preliminary estimates
made some time ago of the cost OF
erecting free viaduct over Broad or
Grace Streets. and of the construction
OF riverside drive from CANDLES
Hill to Riverside Park. a subcommit-
tee Of the Committee on Public Build
ings. Properties and Utilities will meet
this afternoon ct s o'clock, and the
Committee on Streets in adjourned ses-
sion tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
BREAKS RECORD
IN SKI JUMP|N

lronwood, Mich. February 16.-.Rag-
hcr omtvet, of Chicago. the Norwegian
student who came to this country a
year ago to compete for the amateur
championship In ski jumping, to-day
broke the worlds record. jumping as
. professional He cleared 169 feet,
beating by thirteen feet The for,ner
worlds record of 15G feet. made in
Norway. 90
Forty other contestants and a largo
CROWD OF enthusiasts Witnessed the
tremendous leap. which was made In
me last day OF the tournament of the
american Ski Association hero.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
Has Regulation Papers.

Armed with papers from Governor
Wilson for the exxadition OF n pris-
oner now held In Norfolk, Detective
Sergeant Charles Fl. Pilger, of Trenton.
N. j., arrived In Richmond last night.
Tho papers will be presented to Cover
nor Mann to-day. The New Jersey Of
floor shortly after his arrival asked
tho services OF Chief of Police Werner
In an effort to locate n negro fugitive
from Trenton who Is believed to be in
or near Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
ACADEMY WELL PLEASED.
wins Championship Relay Race in
~. nj

The prospects for a winning track
team ut the Academy this year arc
considered good and the boys are
we'll pleased with tho result OF Satur-
days contest at the y NJ a. ~ with
McGuiros and Richmond High School
installed in the list of the events won
by tho Academy was the championship
relay race, which was run by Captain
Robertson. l.. Roelcn, IIculie and Mon
taguc.
McGuircs finished second in the re-
lay race and High School third
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
"TnIso SPEAKER SIGNS.
New Contract Provides for Substantial
Snlnry Increase

Boston, February ls.-president
HcAleeI. OF the champion Boston
Americans sent word from Chicago
tonight that "Tris' Speaker. the cen
treleider, had signed his contract for
l3lS. Speaker is the first of tho Bos-
Ton regular outhelders TO sign for the
com!ns season. and It is understood his
ne" contract provides substantial
salary inrrenan -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Acndemy--Dnrk.
hijou-"DOn't Lie tn Your Wife,
Coloninl-VnudcvilIc.
mpirc--M inlnturc SiusicsI Comedy.
Observation-Disclosures MusicnI Comedy.
a4rrc.tcd for stabbine.

Ethel Taylor. colored. was arrested
Yesterday afternoon on the charge OF
stabbing her husband. Thomas Taylor.
The man received an ugly cash in tho
side. He was treated BY Dr. o. C. Page,
city Hospital ambulance surgeon The
woman was locked up at tho First Po-
lice Station
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-17

8. The Wedding Glide" -. Hirsch
Q. waiting for the Robert L. Lee.
Zylophone solo. w. Putnam
10.
IL. selection, "rhc Wedding Trip.
De kovcn
II. byzantine ..-......,....C lothilde
l3. when the Midnight Choo-Cho
Leaves for Alabam. Berlin
The day book., 1913-08-02

don't need galvanizing are the two
sections of battery. Schalk is work
ing like a dynamo, but he can't gen
crate enough power for the whole
machine. Good pitching is wasted
when backed by team which can't
hit, and can't score runs on the few
hits it does register.
Fielder Jones won a pennant with
a team which couldn't hit the water
if it fell out of boat. But the men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
DISTINGUISHED BOTY OF CITIZENS
WITNESS THE SIMPLE, BUT IMPRESSIVE
FUNERAL OF SENATOR J. F. JOHNSTON
SCORES. OF PROMINENT
MEN IN PUBLIC LIFE
PRESENT AT FUNER AL

Il.
Attending the funeral of the late Sem
ator Joseph F, Johnston in Birmingham
yesterday was a distinguished gathering
Of public men and other prominent peo-
pie having residence in this and other
states
With the exception OF Congressman
Underwood. Congressman Hugh Dent and
Congressman William Richardson, the en-
tire Alabama delegation was represented.
Congressman Underwood. as leader of
the party, and sentinel OF the party, as
a matter of fact, could not possibly at
tend. Congressman Dent was also de-
layed on official and imperative business.
The health of Congressman Richardson
rendered it impossible that he attend.
The national congressional delegation
appointed by Vice President Marshall and
eaker Champ Clark was composed OF
'tzt fnissafsig s-----t
Senator John II Rankhead. of Aha
bama; Senator Charles F. johnson, of
Maine; Senator James II. Brady, of
Idaho; Senator John r. Thornton, Of
Louisiana; Senator Francis e. Warren.
of Wyoming; Senator I. b. Grafton, Of
New Mexico and Senator J. X. yarda-
man of Mississippi Congressman
George Washington Taylor. of Alabama
Congressnaan Henry d. Clayton. OF Ala
bama; Congressman Fred ,Blackmon. of
Alabama; Congressman ]. Thomas Hef-
lin. of Alabama: Congressman Richmond
P. IIobson. of Alabama Congressman
John L. Burnett, of Alabama: Congress-
man John w. Abercrombie of Alabama
Congressman e. Y Webb, of North Caro-
lima; Congressman r. w Austin, of Ten
hesse; Congressman William Sehley How
erd, Of Georgia; Congressman p. II. KeI-
ly, of Michigan; Congressman Charles W.
Bell, of California; Congressman Kenneth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11

ID. Mcclellan. of Tennessee, and Congress-
man 2. d. Norton. of North Dakota
Charles Higgins. sergeant-at-arms of the
Senate; Robert B. Gordon. sergeant-at-
arms of the House. and Joseph Sinnett,
doorkeeper of the House.
The following members Of the Alabama
legislature We're in attendance: Senator
Hugh Morrow, of Jefferson; Senator Rob-
eTt y. Spraeins. of Madison; Senator
Frank s. Moody, of Tuscaloosa; Senator
-, ReAll oe of Lee, Senator W. J.
Walden of Perry and Senator A. NJ.
Iunstall of Hale Representatives
Thomas j. Judge, Thomas c. Mcdonald.
T. H. Motion and Walker Percy Of JEFF
ferson; A. D. Pitts, of Dallas; A. r.
Brindley of Etowah, Sam Jenkins OF Bald
win and Albert p. Bush of Mobile.
State officials present We're Governor
O'Neal and his secretary. Kirknan
@. Neal, Judge Ed deGraffeafeid of the
supreme court, JlldSe Pelham saiid Judge
"a Y.aaiSeT tifes ~ 2 s.;ksfs5 IT.
Robert c. Frickel attorney general.
howard Seay, assistant attorney general,
Len Z. Greer inspector for the convict
bureau. Joseph B. Scully, adjntant gem
eral; Henry j. Wiliingham superintend-
ent of education.
Other prominent people were: Judge
r. X Campbell. of Washington; Lee
Johnston president of the city commits
sion of sylacauga Charles Mcdowell,
Nnayor of Eufaula: Judge Thomas c. Me
Clellan, of Athens; Lee Clayton OF H,u-
faGla: Byrd G. Farmer. of Dothan r.
Tyler Goodwyn. of Montgomery Cap
tain w. X, Pickens. OF Livingstons !
Thomas Scale, of Livingston. William
Nicholson. of Livingston; Edgar r.
I1aibson, Of Tuscaloosa; Samuel Cla-
baugh, of Tuscaloosa: f. r. Malone, of
Dothan; w. c. Davis, of Jasper; Ernest
Lacy, of Jasper: II. A. Pettus. of fIunts-
vile; Wiley Tunstall. of Admission: D. H.
Riddle, of Talladega; John Craft, of Mo-
bile: John C. Coleman. Of Albertville; ;
w. j. Monette, of Tuscaloosa; Joseph
Adams OF Eufaula; S. A. IEobson, of
Fayette, and many others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
Senatorial Situation Developments

1t generally believed that Governor ONea from advice
received from many prominent has concluded that
he consttnonaly appoint the of Senator
Johnston.
In the appointment is made it will fall upon either
Congressman Henry d. Clayton John b. Knox the consti
Annston The impression general that
Clayton stands excellent chance than Knox.
In the event of special election the indications that
the rival candidates will be Henry d. Clayton and Richmond
p Hobson, members of Congress.
Yesterday featured by assduou effort the part Of
the friends of Clayton Hobson and Knox, the climax being
startling in the afternoon that to gain the ap-
pontment of Knox, his forces had formed coalition with
those Of Hobson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
FRANK TRIAL MAY
END THIS WEEK

Atlanta, August l0.-That the coming
week will see established the guilt or
nrocense of Leo NJ Frank, on trial here
for the murder of l4-year-old Mary Pha-
gan, employee of the pencil factory, of
confidently predicted tonight
Only through the remarkable testimony
of James Conley. negro sweeper at the
factory where the girls body was found,
has the state been able to connect Frank
with the murder and not even, Conley
has asserted that he actually saw the
q ime Icommitted
The trial VIII enter its third week to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11

With the Rev. Willoughby Newton
Claybrook officiating, the services
were read in the presence of perhaps
the most distinguished body of public
men ever before under one roof of this
city. With that simplicity which was
a striking characteristic of the depart
ed lawmakers life, the services were
concluded at noon at Oak Hill cenle-
terry.
Under blazing August sun which
poured its rays with merciless con-
stancy there stood with barred heads a
multitude of persons to do honor to
the late Senator Johnston. Unmindful
of the scorching sun, but determined
to drop a last tear upon the bier Of
the former Confederate soldier, stood
a score Of those veterans who faced
ball and shell with him during the COS.
Beside them were colleagues from
the United States Senate who jour-
neyed to this his home to represent
that august body at the funeral of their
respected and honored fellow worker.
Immediately facing Mr. Claybroolx as
he read the service stood his excel
1ency. Emmett O'Neal. governor of Ala
bama, and at his left stood members
of the House of Representatives that
came here to pay a tribute to the SEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11

The friends of Congressman Clayton
and MIR. Knox were exceedingly busy
throughout the day. Congressman Hob
son advised with his political lieufen-
ants, PhfI Painter OF birmingham, w.
J. Nonette of Tuscaloosa, Edgar l..
CIarkson of Tuscaloosa. Thomas Scale
OF Livingston and william Nichols of
Livingston.
IRUMORS OF HOBSON
| AND KNOX COALITION
Tbe first interesting report which
figured In the gossip of yesterday was
TINT the friends of Hobson and Knox
had formed n coalition for the pur-
pose of securing the appointment Of
the latter with the distinct understand
inr tbnt IN the primary election of 1915
he would not he a candidate. 1t was
pointed out that Captain Hobson has
absolutely no chance OF securing the
appointment, but that his chance of
success at the polls in 1915 would he
materially Bettercu Wcfc HIS opVp"Snt
without the prestige of having held
ofYtccf>sor only a fraction of term
and not n claimant to the democratic
courtesy of Endorsement given through
ia second term.
While this report was circulated
throughout the day and made known
TO Governor O'Neal. 1t could not be
confirmed. Wiley Tunstail of Annis-
ton one of the most ardent of the
Knox advocates. stated that he had
heard OF no such plan. scheme or agree
ment Judge Ed DeGraffenreid OF the
supreme court bench. as close to the
governor as any other man In the state,
and one OF the most enthusiastic lieu
tenants in the Hobson camp, did not
confirm the report. That 1T was un-
founded was the general retort On
the other hand. II was contended by
the Clayton forces that there had been
telegraphic communication between
Judge DeGraffenreid and Mr.. Knox and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
Given Out By Platt
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Distinguished citizens attend John
ston funeral
Lind arrives in Mexico City.
O'Neal convinced that he has au-
thority to appoint senator.
Political gossip on senatorial con
dition.
3-McAdoo's ACTION looked upon as
meaning big crops.
4--Editorial comment.
5--Much interest in alfalfa move
ment.
Cavalry parade 20 feature fair
Business sense in our religion.
6-Sports.
s-Baptist laymen convene today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
VIII SONS ENVOY
ARRIVES SAFELY
IN MEXICO CITY;
REPORT AWAITED
John Lind Reaches Mexican
National Capital After a
Short Ride From
Vera Cruz
ENVOY TO MAKE
A. CAREFUL STUDY
OF THE SITUATION
Instructions To Lind Will Depend
Largely Upon Developments.
Further Enlightenment on
Wilson'S Plan Given By
Senator Bacon

Washington, August 11.--John Lind,
personal representative of President
Wilson to investigate the Mexican sit
uation arrived safely in Mexico City
last night. according to advices re-
ceiyed Mt the state department from
Charge O'Shaughnessey of the United
States embassy at nm early hour this
morning. Secretary Bryan remained
at his desk until long after midnight
to receive the news.
News of the safe arrival of Mr.
Lind with his wife and party in the
Mexican capital followed several hours
of suspense. The complete absence
of any ihfonmation of the progress of
the party from the time IL left Vera
Cruz early yesterday morning, added
to the uneasinesss which was height
ened by the vague rumors of attacks
on Mr.. Lind and his family and associ-
ates.
President Wilson had retired when
word of Mr.. Lind's safe arrival was
received and he was not awakened.
Secretary Bryan remained at his desk
until 80 o'clock this morning, anx-
iously awaiting some report from The
embassy at Mexico city. When it H.
nally came. it proved to be merely a
terse announcement of the arrival OF
the special envoy, coupled with the an
nouncenent that he and his party were
safely quartered at the hotel Lascu-
rain 4,s
Washington. August 10.--With the
arrival tonight in Mexico City of John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
by HUGH w. ROBERTS

According to the opinion which prevailed among political
students early hour this morning. Governor O'Nea will,
before Montgomery appoint to the late
Senator Johnston and that his choice will fall upon Congress-
Henry d. Clayton or John B. Knox.
The governor has committed himself in this regard.
Throughout yesterday he earnest consultation with his
advisers and with members of the national Congress- 1t is
understood generally that the preponderance of legal opinion
put before him the effect that he had the right make
appointment and that in view of the death of Senator John
serious illness of Senator Cuberson he should
mpe the passage of tariff legislation by postponn
that appontment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
PEACE TREATY SIGNED

Bucharest, Roumania, August 10.
The peace treaty between the Bal
kan states was signed at 10.30
o'clock this morning.
In honor of the occasion, the city
was decorated with flags, guns
were fired, bells We're rung and
the bands played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
The Remains Arrive AT 0::25
O'Clock dnd.Are Carried
AT Once to St. Mdry's
NATIONAL AND STATE
OFFICIALS ARE PRESENT
Floral Offerings Most Gorgeous and Most Elaborate Seen
in Birmingham Service Conducted By Rev. W. N Clay
brook-Hmdreds Stand Uncovered in Blazing
Sun at OAK Hill Cemetery
By CLYDE w. ENNIS

Arrest under the sod OF this city which he loved we'll
ond for which lie did mue the remains Of Joseph Forne
johnston United States SENATOR Confederate soldier governor
and banker.
With the simple but beautiful Episcopal burial ritual the
services held yesterday at II clock at st
Hoh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11

between others of the Hobson camp.
and others of the Knox following.
Splendid work in behalf of their
choice was accomplished by the advo-
Gates of Congressman Clayton Sena-
tor Bankhead. Tyler oioodwyn. Byrd @.
Farmer of Dottan. Charles Mcdowell Of
Eufaula. Judge John G. Pugh, Capt. J.
V. Allen. John ii. Bankhead. Jr., and
Judge John Pelham are understood to
favor the appointment of Mr. Clayton.
and several of that number IL is known.
have urged the governor to name him
senator
The interest of Mr.. Knox was cared
Tor by Wiley Tunstall OF Admission, A.
M. Tunstall of Greensboro Congress-
man Fred Blackmon. James Weather
ly. Sydney j. Bowie and other prom
inent people from this and Calhoun
counties.
At the close of the days slsfrmish
the impressioh, as has been stated, pre-
vailed that the governor would name
Henry ID. Clayton, although Ii was in
dicated that the chief executive would
be glad of an expedient opportunity to
cause the realization of the ambitious
dream of Mr.. Knox's life--that he be a
member of the Senate of the United
States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-11
FAMILY SHELTERED
FROM BLAZING SUN

Under an improvised fly tent
stretched over the earths opening, con
gregated the Immediate family of Sem
ator Johnston. Mrs. Johnston was seat
ed. Beside here was her eldest son,
William II. Johnston of Huntsville.
Nearby stood Forney Johnston who was
Summoned one week ago TO the day
- his fathers bedside Other mem
bers of the imemdiate family occupied
seats under the tent
The tent was the shNter for one
of the most dazzling and beautiful Of
ferings of flowers ever seen in Bir-
mingham. The entire enclosure with
the exception of a place for the family
of Senator Johnston and the grave was
covered with beautiful floral tributes.
Seldom. 1t is said, have such wonderful
flowers been seen in Birmingham. There
was standing at the head of the grave
an offering of immense proportions
from the Senate of the United Statesl
Near by was beautiful floral design
from President Woodrow Wilson. The
House of Representatives sent a gor-
geous bunch of flowers.