Nome weekly Nugget., 1913-08-16
NOME EN FETE FOR
 RECEPTION OF GOVERNOR

With the pano piayin8 ana Wltn col ors flying all over the city the whole population turned out this afternoon to give a warm greeting to Governor Strong when he landed from the steamship Victoria on his first visit to his old town since his elevation to the highest position in the territory.
 The scene was even brighter and more enlivening than that which was presented on the Fourth of July. The warm bright sun lent an added pleas ure to the celebration of the governors g arrival and the ladies with their bright summer dresses gave a touch of color which is seldom seen in these regions.
 When the Governor and Mrs. Strong escorted by the committee of recep- ton arrived on the beach they were greeted by rousing cheers which eve, drowned the music. Hundreds of peo- pie took part in the enthusiastic well come and testified to the amazing pop ularity of "the mator'' and for once a governor had come who received the unanimously friendly greetings of all people of all classes and politics.
 After a seize of hand shaking the governor, looking the picture of health, and Mrs. Strong were escorted to the hotel where splendid apartments had been prepared for them. Committees of ladies took part in the reception and particularly interested themselves in meeting and making welcome "the first lady of the territory" The com- mittees appointed by the mayor and the president of the chamber of com merce accompanied the governor as we'll as many of his old friends The Pioneers of Alaska were also con- spicuous by the badges which they had especially provided for the oc- casion and many of the other organ. izations also took part.
 The governor landed on the beach just before 2:30 p. m. and was con- ducted through the ranks of the peo- pie by the members of the reception committee. AS he walked through the avenue of the crowd he was compelled to shake hands so often that his pro- gress was exceedingly slow. Every .gfye aecuaad to,~ ha.- -aA~Isass4--tv--sAsuv lhftn that they were glad to rec him In Nome again and never before has such a whole hearted welcome been given to any man or official. and never again can welcome more cordial be offered to a man in Nome unless the ifates should decide to send the presi- dent of the United States himself to ;these shores.
 In addition to the public the fed : eral ofiicials took prominent parts in greeting the governor. The Honor able c. D. Murane. judge of the dis tr;ct court, and Judge B. s. Rodey, district attorney. were with the gover- nor as he walked up from the beach as well as Marshal B. R. Jordan,
 After the arrival of the governor at the hotel the band played outside the doors several inc selections while the governor was receiving numerous friends inside. Later, when the great crowd had dispersed a string of cal7 iers constantly kept going into the reception room and greeting him and Mrs. Strong.
 Next Monday evening the real re- ,ception will take place when all the people of the Second Division will as : semble at the public reception at Nagle hall. At that time addresses of wel- come will be delivered and the guv- ernor will be heard. Several other entertainments. both private and pulp lie, win be given in his honor. M
 The chief reason for the visit of Governor Strong is the arrangement Of matters connected with the estab- iishment of the detention hospita! here. Tho site has not yet been pos- |itiyely decided upon but the governor ,Atmaslf win take part in making the choice M l-fsa' K