The Forrest City times., 1912-04-05
NEW GOVERNOR THANKS VOTERS
Donaghey Issues Full and Frank Statement in Which He Promises Loyal Support to Robinson
 The Winners

Little Rock.-The cities of Lonoke and Searcy. homes of Hon. Joe T. Robinson and Hon. stephen Brundidge, respectively. extended their distin- homecoming 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 on 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 Lonoke 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 com pany with his wife and large party of his loyal supporters from the capital city. Busi- ness was at standstill. and the event resembled an inauguration more than homecoming. It was beauti- ful sight-a long line of school chil- dren, dressed especially for the occa- 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 ". C. Bradford. fired sa- 'utes to the governor-elect
 Banners were hung everywhere. Lo- hoke was indeed 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 conqaerors 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 huHs
 Still more significant was the per Bonal greeting and show of friendship thai was evident from the home peo- ple. Robinson had carried the county by nearly l.700.
 Not once was the word "governor" heard, Nor was the nominee called Ar Robinson" II was simply plain Joe and every one in the coun.g that could come to the reception was there with badge on bearing the in scrtpticH, "Welcome, Our Joe"
 Mayor Gates. in opening the brief speaking program, referred to the fact lhat the great county of Lonoke had furnished two governors, James P. Eagle and Joe T. Robinson. Senator w K. Oldham acted as master of ceremonies.
 Miss Hattie Tr;nble, on behalf of the Daughters of the Confederaey, and Miss Southall. on behalf of the Lonoke High School, were introduced ana each presented the nominee with large boquet of flowers.
 foiiowing this feature a number of the visiting delegation were called on ,o speak and each said a few words apoat the qualities of the new gov erher and the faith that the people haa Tn his desire to give them a good administration.
 The following made short talks: V" %- Hutton, John II. Hinemon, Judge John E. Martineua, o. c. Ludwig, R. 1' AcDaniels. Judge w. NJ. Kavanaugh. Df' Alonzo Monk. Chester W. Taylor. waiter Hendricks, Dan Daniel and Dr. Abbott.
 The time at last came when the nohored citizen of this county arose 10 speak. The cheering subsided. every ear strained to catch each word uttered by Joe" For a few minutes 'ae heaitated. He was much affected