Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-11-04

superintendent COiQunOu0 OF Tue
Arizona & New Mexico Railway, to
meet the east bound Southern Pacific
passenger. Upon the arrival OF the
special great enthusiam was shown.
All the whistles were turned loose,
and giant powder from the mountain
side was being fred at regular inter-
walls. The Clifton brass band was at
the depot, and while it played "There
will be a hot time IN the old town
tO-night," several hundred citizens
cheered for the Colonel. Gov.
Murphy who had proceeded Col.
Brodie to Clifton was at the station
with Jas. Colquhoun aud Judge Egan
to welcome Col. Brodie and his party.
After a general greeting the entire
party was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
C%olQuhoun at luncheon. Next in or
der vas a visit TO the smelters of the
Arizona Copper company which was
full of interesting sights to the visitors.
The new Library Building which has
just reached completion, was beauti-
fully decorated by the ladies of Cliff
ton. An immense'1ag was stretched
back of the platform and in the CEN
ter was hung a large portrait OF Col
Brudie. Long before the appointed
time for the meeting to commence the
hall, which is a large one, was crowd
ed and many were turned away and
had to satisfy themselves with only a
look at the Colonel and his party. 1t
was an unprecedented gathering of
people in Clifton to hear a public
speaker. When the Colonel and his
party entered the hall cheer after
cheer went up from the audience and
when Judge Egan made his introduce
tory speech and presented Col. Brodie
to the people Of Clifton it seemed as
though they would go wild with en-
thusiasm. Col. Brodie was suffering
from a very bad cold which he had
contracted after leaving the hospital
aud could hardly make himself heard.
When he finished his talk be was pre-
sented with a beautiful bunch Of roses
and chrysanthemums. Col. Brodie
was succeeded by Gov. Murphy who
after being introduced to the audi
cnce by Judge Egan, made a very in
teresting speech, concluding he re-
ferred to Col. Brodie's gallant service
in his country's cause, stating that a
man who could do as he has done was
the ma for Arizona to send TO Wash
ingtUn as their agent, for such he was,
as be had lived the best part Of his life
in Arizona, he understood the wants
Of the people, the needs Of the Terri.
tory and could do her more good than
Il dozen other men. Judge Chas.
Wright was introduced and made a
speech that was not only entertaining
put pointed ouo to the citizens OF Cliff
ton their duties as Arizonans. He
spoke with greatseHthusiasm referring
to Roosevelt, Fighting Joe Wheeler,
and Col. Brodie, all Rough Riders who
were 10Y before the public eye. He
said "Cul. Brodie is my platform, and
statehood is the only issue before the
people, aud what you want is TO send a
nan TO Washington who understands
your country and your wants. We
have everything that is necessary to
make us a state and Brodie is the man
to help Yeu get it," After the speak
ing was closed Mr. CUlquhoun present.
ed both Col. BrOdle and Gov. Murphey
with immense keys made from the
product of the Arizona Copper COM
pany's mines. After the speaking
the hall was cleared and dancing was
10 order till the wee sma' hours. Mr..
and Mrs. C%olauhoun, Gov. and Mrs.
Murphey, Mr.. and Mrs. Vickers re-
NAMED to the ball and after midnight
the visiting party was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins at supper.
Some of the democrats are still tell
log stories about McAfee's convention
at Silver City. The latest one is about
Pink Peters and Newt Keith, two
prominent Demiug democrats. Be-
fore the convention was called TO or.
der Peters found out that no man
south OF the trocha was to be nomi-
mated. lie knew that Keith was an
aspirant for the Office of assessor. He
thought he wonld be doing Keith q
favor by telling him that he stood nc
show OF receiving the nomination, sc
Keith could withdraw before the con
y~eution met, and thus not suffer de
feat. With this kind view in mind