The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-28
NAME OF. FORREST HIGHWAY" Mrs. Ross of Auburn Urges HOnOring Famous Soldier RECALLS HISTORY Poor Is That Country That Has No Heroes, But Beggared Is That
 People Who. Having Them,
 Fergets"

Much interest is being aroused in the movement to establish branch of the Dixie highway from Rome. Ga. to Rir-
 ningham. meeting 10 launch the movement formally having been called in Rome for July 5.
 The proposed branch. in all proba- htlity, will be called the Forrest Highway" In interest of this name. Mrs. B. B. Ross of Auburn as one of the officials of the Alabama division of the United Daughters of the Con 1ederaey, has written an interesting letter to the United States Good Roads association, which. in part. is as fol- lows:
 As true southerner a devoted daughter of the Confederacy and as chairman of the committee on memor- lais, highways, historic places and events of the Alabama division, Uni- ted Daughters of the Confederacy am writing you to urge that when the commission meets July in Rome, Ga, that the members of that body will Use their utmost endeavors to have way from Rome, Ga, to Birmingham named for the incomparable wizard of the saddle" the famous cavalry leader, Nathan Bedford Forrest.
 Should Not Forget Heroes
 Poor is that country that boasts no heroes. but beggared is that peo- rle, who, having them. forget Forests terrific relentless pursuit of Col. Abel Sireights daring and well-planned ex- | and the capture of his large command with a force only one-thrd as num- erous, has been considered by capable, military critics not only as one Of For rests most brilliant achievements (and they were without number). but also one of the most remarkable perform ances known to warfare
 "The story of the lost ford and the important role played by Emma Samson, Alabamas girl heroine, reads like a thrilling romance. Her presence of mind and coolness under circum- stances which would have paralyzed abled General Forrest to overcome q very formidab ble obstacle in his dan gcrous and daring pursuit of Colonel streight and gained for hi mat leas; three hours time. which was of n- estimable value since it enabled him to overtake and compel Colonel Streight and ganed for him at least sight of Rome.
 "The Confederate soldier does not need highways to be named for him or monu- ments to be erected to commeroate his matchless bravery and heroic sacrifices. for sublime in his devotion to duty, de- spite overwhelming numbers and resources of the enemy. he has buiIded for himself monuments more enduring than granite. marble or brass, but highways should be built and named for our great heroes monuments should commemorate their unrivalled deeds, not only as a patriotic duty, but to teach history to the liv- ing Gen Stephen D. Lee in one of his messages to his people of the south urged that to honor the Confederate soldier, first for the sake of the dead, but more for the sake of the living, that in this busy industrial age, these great highways, these monuments to our soldiers may stand like great interrogation marks to the soul of the beholder.' We must not overtax pos terity by expecting those who come after us to name great highways and to erect memorials to the heroes whom our genera tion was unwilling to commence rate.
 1T eel pure oi 4Ndme "The Daughters of the Confederacy feel assured that the progressive and patriotic men composing the commission have only to have this matter properly brought to their attention to insure the naming of this branch highway for General Forrest, and this commission will no doubt deem II rare privilege and opportunity { honor our peerless cavalry leader They will thus write indeliby on the hearts and minds of the young as well as on the pages of history the wonderful war story of the man who at his countrys' call and under the inspiring strains of the immortal song, Dixie fearlessy gave battle to the vastly superior forces of the enemy and won for himself a place for all time in the hearts of his country men.
 Tn thus honoring Forrest. Alabama, Georgia and the south will honor them selves. Cordially yours.