The Nevada County picayune., 1912-04-05

Little Rock-The cities of Lonoke and Searcy, homes of Hon. Joe T. Robinson and Hon. stephen Brundidge, respectively, extended their distin- guished sons royal welcomes on their home coming after the strenuous cam paign which resulted in victory for the former and defeat for the latter.
 The Lonoke event occurred on Fri day night and the Searcy event oh Saturday night. The celebration at Lonoke was particularly brilliant, every feature having been carefully planned for weeks ahead because 1t was hard to convince tre citizens ol Ionoke county that Our Joe was not an easy winner It is estimated that fully two thousand people met the victorious MT. Robinson on his arrival from Little Rock, in company with his wife and a large party of his loyal supporters from the capital city. Busl- ness was at 8 standstill, and the event resembled an inauguration more than homecoming. IL was beauti- ful sight-a long line of school chil- dren, dressed especially for the oeea- sion, divided to form an appropriate aisle through which the governor elect marched to the inspiring strains of Dixie" played by the First Regi- ment band of Little Rock.
 The cheering was prolonged. Com pany K, Arkansas National Guard. was in line, and under the command of Captain w. C. Bradford. fired sa lutes to the goyernor-eleet.
 Banners were hung everywhere Lo- noke was indeed a banner city. The most artistic decorations that could be imagined and provided for was in effect.
 The emblem characteristic of an Arkansas prairie town, rice, was every where in evidence. This being the favorite product of a wealthy section, instead of strewing the conquerors path with roses. the approach to the arch of triumph over which was a huge banner bearing the words, "Welcome, Our Joe was covered with rice hulls.
 still more significant was the per sonal greeting and show of friendship that was evident from the home peo- pie. Robinson had carried the county by nearly HOO.
 Not once was the word governor" heard. Nor was the nominee called "Mr. Robinson" It was simply plain "Joe." and every one in the county that could come to the reception was there with badge on bearing the in- seription. "Welcome, Our Joe
 Mayor Gates, in opening the brief speaking program. referred to the fact that the great county of Lonoke had furnished two governors, James r. Eagle and Joe T. Robinson. Senator w K. oldham acted as master of ceremonies.
 Miss Hattie Trinble. on behalf of the Daughters of the Confederacy, and Miss Southall, on behalf of the Ionoke High School, were introduced and each presented the nominee with a large boquet of flowers,
 Following this feature number or the visiting delegation were called on 10 speak and each said a few words about the qualities of the new gov ernor and the faith that the people had in his desire to give them good administration.
 The following made short talks: W. C. Hutton. John II. Hinemon, Judge John r.. Martineua, O. (. Ludwig, k. c. McDaniels, Judge N. NJ, Kavanaugh, pr. A.on2o Monk, Chester N. Taylor, Walter Hendricks, Dan Daniel and pr. Abbott
 The time at last came when the honored citizen of this county arose to speak Tee cheering snbsided. every ear strained to catch each word uttered hy Joe. For a few minutes he hesitated He was much affected