, 1886-09-16

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The reception rendered - Hon. c. II
Bradshaw today by his old friends and
rei-hburs. on his arrival home from the
territorial Convention, must have gratlted
h,m exceedingly. a. it certainly did all
brS intimate friends. 1t WIS all that
could have been expected all that the
thoughtful friendship of his townspeople
could devise as an expression of their
pride over the nomination OF a citizen of
Port Townsend for Delegate to Congress;
and It testified in unmistakabIe terms
that nowhere in the Territory will the
standard bearer Of the republican party
receive more cordial or heartfelt support
than among his friends and neighbors
who know him best.
y len the Starr arrived with the
Bradshaw party on board every flag and
/ bit ut bunting IL town had been flung to
I the breeze. As the steamer neared The
wharf the boom Of cannon announced in
thunder tones 4 salute which was Joined
i'll 10y the screaming Of every steam
whistle in town, while the band dis
cours-l martial music among the thrOng
that crowded the iocE. Stepping ashore,
Mr., Bradshaw was received with three
deafeuing cheers proposed by Major Van
Bukkelen, after which he was escorted
by Mayor ID. ". Smith to the Central
Hotel where tie immense gathering
LoTFal al
with a will, proposed by Gen. Oliver
Wood.
Mounting a chair, Mayor Smith deliv-
cred ringing spec. of hearty welcome,
mentioning among other things the size
and population of our grand Territory,
aud the fact that the republican party
had done Port Townsend the honor to
select candidate for Delegate from her
midst; that the honor was duly ap-
preciated, and that the demonstration
today was to testify such appreciation.
The speech was a happy one. was
frequently applauded. and at its close the
speaker introduced Mr.. Bradshaw who
was reserved with renewed enthusiasm.
The latter's remarks were not extended
and did not touch upon political issues,
but were confined principally to grateful
thanks for such hearty and unexpected
welcome. He was proud to meet his
friends aud neighborS under the circum-
stances of the hour, and glad to know
that they welcomed him regardless of
party, sect, creed or color. He supposed
that he would become the target for
malice and venom, but he would refer all
county and the third Judicial district
At the close, Mr.. Bradshaw was loudly
/ applauded, after which Hon. f. A. Bettis
of Spokane Falls was introduced. Mr..
Bettis said he had been ratifying 30
much over tie nomination, and talking
so long ard loud that his voice had
failed. The steamer IVES waiting for him,
and he would not try to make a speech.
He however paid a. glowing tribute to
the republican nominee, and said the
party in hunting for some one who could
well to select the vaquero OF Port Town
send. who he was sure would do the job
in fine style. He closed by proposing
three more cheers for the ticket, which
were heartily given. As the crowd dis
persed general band shaking took
place, and Mr. Bradshaw was escorted
to carriage and tax home. 1t must
be d proud day for him, and is mile
post in Port TownsCnd's progress upward.
Whatcom, King, Pierce, Skagit, Walla
Walla and other counties are competing
for the honor of giving Mr.. Bradshaw
the biggest majority in the election, but
Jefferson will not be Outdone in proper
ton to her numbers