Arizona republican., 1898-10-15
The Town Went Wild at the Appearance of the Gallant Rough Rider His Plain, Blunt, Honest Definition
 of His Position Captured
 His Large Audience.

HOlbroOk, 1t.-(Sp2c1al Brode opened his campaign here today under the favorable auspices Hundreds people had gathered meet him. and he made feel that all Arizona interested in his homecoming and proud of the record he has made gallant soldier
 Although the bearing the colonel reached lolbrook at early hour many people the station to meet him. Governor Murphy her and with him Auditor George " Vckers Judge Charles w. Wright of Tucson s Clark C. O. Anderson, C. M Funston of the Coconno J. Mahoney w. Nelson N Smith, The Colonel given hearty greeting Although suffering still from lis wounded and tired by the long journey he better health than his friends expected find him. His right stiff and and he obliged employ his left in shaking hands There many hands shake between the time of his arrival and the be- ginning of the meeting organized his behalf The citizens of obrook appreciated the honor of being the first Arizonans to Colonel Brodie the stump Politics laid ade and everybody turned welcome him home There be he today that he among his friends
 the original intention have meeting tonight but gain decided that the meeting should take place this The public hall decorated for the son and oyered the doors when Colonel Brode companed by Governor Murphy entered and advanced to the His signal burst applause Men capped their hands and waved handkerc It proud moment for the gallant Rough Rider
 the platform with Colonel Brode and Governor Murphy Judge Wright of Tucson, Fred Neis J. Mahoney and O. Anderson. The latter presided
 presenting Colonel Brod MT. Anderson said that the would always remembered by the people of Hobroo who had the honor of first greeting the famous Rough Rider There fresh applause when Colonel Boie respond He said part T pretty well tired by the long and tedious trip, which top of sickness and will delay you long, public speaker have been honored by
 
 the nomination. because believe that have the ability to fill the potion and knowing the desires of Arzona coupled with extensive acquaintance in the think be of service to the territory accept the nomination sacred All my interests lie in Arizona In helping advance the territory am but hell ping the people will the office for the benefit the whole territory my per sonal interests.
 T Arizona second lieutenant in the regular army and stationed Camp Apache and the about o brook is familiar to me resigned in 1877 go my motlel who invalid and and have regretted that step returned Arizona 1885, and have resided here since. miner and stockman By profession civil engineer During life have held positions Of
 and am glad to be able that have filled them with satisfaction those with whom connected have always done du and you elect delegate, will continue to do 1t without fear favor
 Ny opponent is Colonel Wilson, whom have always been delighted to call friend He is honorable every of the word It with decide who Is best fitted to represent New questions coming before the people day The late has expanded the thought of the in the line of progression But politician, and you perhaps better posted the issues than But then there
 thing want speak Of and that the gallant service of the Arizona Rough Riders Cheers and applause]
 At the first call for volunteers appointed by the major, and asked hundred This done days We the al Antonio and formed the squadron of Our flag the first American flag placed Cuban soil by the army Of invasion Oar boys first throughout today by the work the Rough through the United throughout the world than before.
 .No credit due me- fellow citizens I was educated bv the government at the United States military academy West Point ard duty to step the front The rank and file