The Forrest City times., 1912-04-05

by the tribute paid him by the good people of his own county.
 T attribute this success to the loyal support of the thousands of friends over the state who have stood behind me for months, giving me en- l couragement in the greatest political battle that was ever fought in Ark ansas.' he said Never before in the history of Arkansas has the office of governor been burdened with greater responsibility than now. and so help me God, l have no other purpose or ambition than to do the right and best thing in the interest of the people of Arkansas. In expressing my grati- tude to you, want 10 ask every man who loves Arkansas to help me in giv- ing this state good and clean ad- ministration. For myself I shall give all my time 10 a study of the prob- lens confronting me. will seek the best counsel. and will do all in my power to restore the finances of the state to what they should be. In the fear of God and with due respect for my fellowmen, l shall administer the affairs of the state the best that know how"
 After this simple acknowledgment of gratitude which he felt was due to the supporters from not only Lonoke. but all over the state. the company disbanded
 In the evening a brilliant reception was had in the home of the new gov ernor Mir and Mrs. Robinson pre- sided and hundreds of people from every corner of the county and many distant places called to pay their re- speets.
 The master of ceremonies before the large reception crowd of the af ternoon broke up announced that the visitors should not e at any expense through the whole stay in Lonoke. X supper was served to them at which the citizens Of Lonol1e were hosts.
 The cheering was so loud and pro- longed at the sight of Our Joe" that few of the speakers aside from Mir Robinson could be heard.
 The searey Welcome.
 Although unofficial returns showed that Nr. Erundidge was 5000 votes be- hind Senator Davis in the race for T.. Is. senator. on his arrival home last saturday he was welcomed with all the acclaim Of victor.
 Many hours before he was due to arrive the citizens of Searey thronged the streets awaiting the signal that their candidate had arrived. The blowing O, all whistles in the city told that Mir. Brundidge had reached Scar cy. 4 committee, accompanied by hundreds of citizens. marched to the depot led by a brass band. Amid mu- sic and cheers Of the people Mir. Brundidge was escorted to the court house. Across the main streets large banners were hung. bearing the in scription, Welcome Home stephen Brundidge. Searcy Needs You.
 When MT Brundidge stepped out upon the balcony of the courthouse he was greeted by a storm Of applause by the crowd which had gathered in the courthouse square and was esti- mated at about 5000, MT. Brundidge was introduced by J. NJ. Williams. president of Galloway college.
 Mir. Brundidge said that he entered the race for United States Senator from patriotic motives, believing the state was entitled to better treatment from the national government. He said it was his honest desire to place the state on the high plane it deserv- ed and to that end he had made as dfgnified and as clean campaign as had ever been waged in the state. Whether he won or lost, Mir. Brun- dfdge said that conditions would be bettered by his efforts to elevate politics. He expressed his gratitude for the loyal and self-sacrificing sup