Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-04-15
Gov. Hughes Welcomed by Loyal
 Citizens.
The Train Was Late But the Crowd Remained to Receive the
 New Governor.
"Hurrah for Governor Hughes r


 been waiting a long time but theil patience was at last rewarded.
 Long before train-time little knots of citizens gathered on the streets and formed parties to go and receive the new governor.
 At about 9 o'clock the Philharmonic band came to the front of the Post cffice and played several well-known patriotic airs that rved to bring the crowd to- gether. The reception committee were on hand looking after things and saw that all who cared for torches were SUD- piled with them.
 At about 9:30 o'clock the citizens formed in line, and with the band at the head, marched to the depot where a large number of ladies and gentlemen had already gathered.
 All were anxious and expectant and constantly looked down the track in the hope that they could see the locomo- tive's gleaming headlight piercing the surrounding QdfkneSS.
 When it was almost time for the train to arrive it was announced that it was not on time. The intelligence did not cause many people to leave and to make up for it others were constantly arriv- ing until the platform was thronged.
 There was hardly standing room by Il o'clock so crowded was the station with those who wished to welcome the new governor and those who were going to the reception at Phoenix.
 It was nearly m dnight when the train pulled in. At once everybody 5egain calling "Hughas," Hughes" and in a few minutes the new governor stepped onto the platform of bis car and a shout of welcome went up from the crowd. He attempted to make a few remarks from that position but the anxious citizens would not allow it. He was almost carried to a pos tion on the hotel porch where all could see and hear him.
 $. M. Franklin first made short but appropriate speech of introduction and welcome on the part of the citizens Of Tucson and cries of Hughes" We're agaIn heard.
 In a f5w moments, l.. c. Hughes the new governor of Arizona, stepped onto a raised platform where he could see the crowd of loyal citizens and with smile of welcome on their faces. His remarks were short, but strong, and appropriate to the occasion.
 My friends" he said, "I am almost overwhelmed at this hearty greeting. It IS needless to say l appreciate it and thank you. 1 have lived and worked with you for 24 years and shall continue to live and work with and for you to the extent of my ability. 1 trust that 1 shall give President Cleveland and you, my friends, the satisfaction of ssei. g that he made no mistake in making me your governor"
 Cheers greeted this neat little speech and then all who could came forward to hake hands with the new governor
 Mrs. Hughes had been anxiously wait ing for the train but as soon as the gov ernor stepped from the car she came forward and greeted hIm affectionately
 NIT. Hughes was anxious to oblige all bis friends but the train was ready to go before he had seen them all and many of course were disappointed. He barely had me to get aboard before the bell rang and the train started toward Phoenix.
 Among those who went to Phoenix to take part at the big reception tonight were:
 Judge and Mrs. c. w. Wright, MT. and Mrs. Ben Heney, Col. J. S. and Mrs Noble, Hon. S. M. and Mrs. Franklin, Pro. and Mrs. Tuily and number of others.
 The Philharmonic band of Phoenix came down to Maricopa to meet the gov ernor's train and all were received at tke station with music and cheers.
 The reception. which will take place in Phoenix tonight prom ses to be among the most brilliant affairs in the history of the Territory.
 During the past ten days invitations have been sent out very generally to citizens to join in the receptioH to take place at Gardiner's hall.
 Great preparations have been made off the event. The hall has been pro- fusely decorated with flowers, banners and bunting and presents beautiful appearance. Many of the citizens of the Territory, who will attend, arrived yesterday.
 Since the invitations were first issued dressmakers, in all parts of the Terri tory have been busy and the prospects are some brilliant costumes will be seen
 The following are the committee that will look after the various features of the reception:
 RECEPTION CoMMITTEE-Dr. Scott Helm, chairman: N. A. Morford, G H N Luhra, Wm. Christy, H c Goodlpg, c Meyer Zulick, O Dunbar, Walter Ben nett, Jerry Millay, E H Hitler, Frank King, D.. c H Jones, Jos Campbell, c F Aiusworth, Fl F Robinson, E A Poyen, H H Logan, j W Evans, E J Benpitt, M E Collins, w T Smith,L H Goodrich J A Fleming, H E Kemp, C.Eschman, l. O Goldman, Sam F Webb.
 FLOOR CoMMITTEE.-(Whi rosettes.) J w Crenshsw, Dr H Jessop. M E Hur- ley, Maj E Schwartz, H M Bssell, E J Bennitt, M B Fleishman, Geo w Hoad- ley. J l. B Alexander, Aaron Goldberg.
 FLcoR MANAGER.-(Red rosette.l F M CzarnowskI.
 INVITATION CoMMITTEE.-T E Dalton, R Allyn Lewis. H H M'NeiI.