The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-04-25
OUTHRlE'S
ROUSING
RECEPTION
Governor jenkins Accorded q
Generous Welcome.
STREETS WERE CROWDED
Guthrie Ladies Prepare for the
Home Coming,
STREETS WERE CROWDED

Guthrie. o. T.. april 2A-The new gov
enor OF Oklahoma. VIM. NJ. Jenkins. was
given a rousing reception upon his ar
rival home today from washington. by
the citizens Of this city.
A telegram was received last night from
Governor Jenkins announcing that he
would be in Guthrie on the morning
Santa Fe train. The news was circu-
lated around the city this morning and
before the train came in a large crowd
had assembled at the station.
The First Regiment band in uniform.
was at the station; also, and as the train
rolled In. struck Up e stirring MELODY
1t was some little time after the train
come to a standstfu before Governor and
Mrs. Jenkins appeared and when they did
step to the platform, there was a cheer
for Oklahoma's new executive.
Governor and Mrs jenkins we're es-
corted 70 carriage and for some little
time the new governor was kept busy
shaking hands with his friends.
The line Of carriages started toward the
jenkins residence, followed by large
number OF people walking. ~ lille pass
ing al0n gthe streets. M and airs. Jen-
kins were kept busy acknowledging the
sslutations Of friends on the street at
the jenkins home there was autumn of
Misunderstanding before tie new governor
and his wife entered their home TO Sc
cure some rest after the long eastern
trip.
The reception at the Santa Re station
was characterized by the true Oklahoma
feeling, what is worth doing is worth
Going well. The assemblage was not con-
fined alone, to men. but there were many
ladies on the station PLATFORM and in
carriages, just as anxious as any Of the
citizens of Guthrie. TO welcome the new
governor. w. " jenkins ana Mrs Jen-
zins 10 their home city. The travellers
would not have had better day TO ar
rive in Oklahoma. for it was day typi-
cal OF the country. It WAS a day warm
and sunshiuy and with the green OF tile
spring time showing, it was truly an &C.
castor to make any one proud TO be
president of the great Oklahoma terri
tory.
Upon arrival at the jenkins home. it /
was found beautifully decorated with
bunting. flags and flowers in abundance. /
a reception of ladies' were in waiting to
receive Mrs. jenkins. Here an inpromp-
tn reception took place and greetings eX-
changed. Mayor j. z. BAN came for
ward and made a few appropriate re-
marks. then introduced Oklahoma s. next
governor. Mr. Jenkins responded with
words OF cheer for the party. stating that
he was very Wen pleased with the warm
welcome he was receiving on return home
and thanked every one for the marked
respect shown him. he was oezirous that
harmony should prevail in every detail of
the party organization and as far as he
was concerned it would be altogether
with others that harmony cid exist and
when he shan lave taken his seat as gov
ernor OF Oklahoma Ae desired every one
TO cal on bin in his Office and talk freely
upon any matter they believed to be to
the best interests Of the party. He was
greeted with O unanimous round Of APP
plause when his remarks closed.
Guthrie. @. r.. April 24.-The new gov
ernor Of Oklahoma was at his desk in the
secretary of the territorys Office this
evening as usual taking care Of his cor
responoence which has accumulated
since his absence out Of the city. RE
was kept busy. however. receiving the /
concentrations Of friends who called for
a few minutes 30 see him. kilograms
were brought in al different times during
the evening from persons over the terri
tory who were anxious to congratulate
the new governor ON his appointment /
When the correspondent Tor The Eaele
called TO see Governor Jenkins he said:
IL do not know that i have anything
special to say this afternoon regarding
my trip 10 washington only that 1
greatly appreciate the many kindnesses
shown me in the way of splendid letters
from people ia Oklahoma who were inter- /
ested En- my welfare. Not only did these /
letters come from Oklahoma but they
came frou Kansas as Wen end President