The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1896-01-30
Political.

quote the following:
Mr.. w. s. Hathaway of this
city continues to be favorably men.
toned by the press throughout the
state as a candidate for rail Dad and
warehouse commissioner on the state
Republican ticket Mr.. Hathaway's
large and. varied business experience
eminently fits him for this position.
For the past twenty years Mr..
Hathaway has been a successful
farmer and shipper in this state.
The practical knowledge OBJ
tanned by long experience and actual
contact with the railroads and their
patrons will make Mr.. Hathaway a
valuable member OF the board.
For twenty years he has been a
hard working Republican in one Of
the strongest Democratic counties in
the state-one Of those staunch Re-
publicans who has labored for the
glory of the party, without hope of
reward other than the knowledge of
being right. Now that the Repub-
licans of Missouri look fofward-oo
the coming campaign with the ex-
peetation of success, tie friends of
Mr.. Hathaway desire to see him re-
warded for his long and active ser
vice, and at tho same time secure
for the state an honest aud capable
official"
Joseph Albus, the present treas.
urer of Buchanan county, has been
annouced as a candidate for state
treasurer on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Albus first served four years as
deputy treasurer under Hon. George
c. Crowther, NJ. c. He was also
twice the nominee and was elected
to the office of treasurer, his term
expiring April 20, 1896. This gives
him eigh, years experience to the
treasuryship in the third largest city
in the state. He will no doubt prove
a strong candidate.
Another candidate for state treas
urer has been announced through
the Macon Republican, from which
the following is taken:
AT the earnest soil citation of
many friends, both in Macon county
and other parts of the state, Mr..
John Scovern Of this city has con
sented to the presentation of his
name for the office of
state treasurer. Mr.. Scovern i.
widely and favorahly known as d
lifelong Republican. a successful.
snd highly honorable business man
and ii will be conceded by all who
know him that he is we'll fitted, anC
truly worthy of the honorable posi-
ton 10 which he has been urged tt
sspire by many of his appreciativ
fellow Republicans.'
NJ. scoyern is cashier of the Firs
National bank Of Macon and a yer,
successful and popular business man
About three months ago the STAT
REPUBLICAN launched the name o
Congressman Hubbard of this dis
trict for governor, and we clip til
following from the Washington %
e c. Post, which indicates that tn
e boom is no longer confined to til
e Eighth district:
n There is considerable talk anon
e the statesmen from Missouri that tn
nomination of the next Republica
candidate for governor lies betwee
. Representative Charles F. JOY of S
Louis and Representative Hubbar,
8 the successor of Mr.. Bland. III
u Republicans feel nor hopeful til
u year than ever before of being alb
to capture not only the legislator
which will elect the successor to M
: Vest, but also of being able to ele
ir the governor.
5. Sentiment in the party favo
1t the nomination of a young man wi
e.. progressive ideas, and those qua
ties are conspicuous both in Mr.. Jt
and Mr.. Hubbard,
Mayor Walbridge of St. Loui
le as announced in the STATE REPu
Il. LICAN in its last issue, will be a ca
~ didate for the Republican nominate
to for governor Of this state.
"a James T. Moore of Lehanan h
~ not stated yet that he desires a pla
onA the state ticket this
publicans of Cole county would II
b. to see his name On the ticket
IN atterney.general.
on
Perry Freeman of Miller cour
is spoken of for secretary of st
and state senator. Perry a
almost any position to which he n
W be called. Cole county is alwi
" willing to do her part towards l
ry's promotion.