Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1880-09-25

He IS well versed IN the general pohtl-
cal history of the country, and as a
stumper uses his facts and arguments
with tremendous force. He viii, no
doubt make q vigorous canvass, and
being known by men from all parties,
in every township and village in the
state, he will carry the republican BAN
ner with honor into every stronghold
of the enemy.
MILO BLAIR.
the nominee for Lieutenant Governor,
is a well known citizen Of Central
Missouri. He came to the state from
Michigan, in 1865, located at Boon
vile, Mo-, at which place he started
the Boonville Eagle, and, although in
the midst of Bourbon democracy, the
paper was potent IN disseminating re-
publican principles and contributing
to the material development OF the To-
cah,y in which 1t was published. He
Is a selfmade man and member Of
the "art preservative of all arts" and
educated himself at the case. As a
writer he is terse and vigorous, and
there are but few editors in the state
who can handle a more facile OF pun
gent pen Like all successful self
made men, he is hard student, and
by incessant application he has ac-
quired an almost inexhaustible fund of
knowledge. Not being politician,
Mr.. Blair has never sought political
pref-rment, and about the only office
he ever held was that of mayor of
Boonville, and delegate to the centen-
NAL convention in 1876. He is at
present editor and proprietor Of the
Sedalia Eagle, stalwart republican
journal. He is considered one of the
most popular men on the ticket.
JAMES C. BRoADwELL,
the nominee for Secretary of State, is
a stalwart and resident of the City
st. Louis, where he Is well known and
very popular He has not figured
very conspicuously in politics. He
was at one time assistant clerk of the
city council, and is now clerk of the
house of delegates of the municipal
assembly. He was one of the secre-
taries of the Chicago convention, and
also Of the late republican state con-
vention to select presidential electors
in both of which positions he has dis
charged his duties IN a capable and
efficient manner. Mr.. Broadwell pos
sesses all the qualifications for thor
ough, competent custodian of the seal
of the state and all matters pertaining
to the duties of Secretary of State.
L. 4. THoMPoN,
the nominee for auditor is a well known
of Montgomery county, and
of the Montgomery City
Ray. He is on the electoral ticket.
and was a member of the house of
representatives from the county during
the session of 5000, and is very
republican in his part of the
state, and will add strength to the
ticket.
H. H. HARDING.
nominee for Attorney General, is a |
resident of Carthage, Jasper County,
and is one of the most prominent
members of the bar in southwest Mis-
souri, Mr.. Harding came to Missou-
ri in 1855, and was admitted to the
bar by Judge Norton, now of the SUI
preme bench in Atchison county, about
1886, Judge Norton then being Judge
Of the circuit. When the war broke
out he became identified with the I'm
on cause, and enlisted in the 1st Ne
oraska infantry, and was assigned to
he judge advocate department with
he rank of Major. At the close of
he war he located in Cass county, and
about two years ago removed to Jas
Der county, where he has since resided
IN the practice of his profess
lion. He is now attorney for the St.
louis and San Francisco railroad. Mr..
has always been a stalwart
w. Q DoLLMEYER,
he nominee for state treasurer, is a
borough going, practical German.
lie came to the United States when
Dung man and engaged in business
It New Orleans. He subsequently re-
moved to Gasconade county, this state,
nd was elected State Treasurer, b.