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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Mrs. Mary E. Busey.

Mrs. Mary e. Busey, of Urbana,
nominee for reelection as Trustee of
the University of Illinois. Mrs. Busey
was born in Delphi Ind, in June,
1854 Her father was A. II. Bowen,
one of the earliest Indiana settlers
and an influential Republican. Mrs.
Busey was educated in the public
schools of Delphi; later she attended
school at Clifford, Ohio. and finished
her education at Vassar College. She
was married to General 8. T. Busey,
of Urbana, December %, 1877. She
has three children, her oldest daugh-
ter, Marietta, being the wife of Pro-
fessor G. A. Tawney, head of the De-
partment of Philosophy in the Uni
versity of Cincinnati. The other chill
dren are Bertha and Charles Bowen
Busey Practically her entire life has
been devoted to educational work,
for which she is splendidly equipped,
having visited all parts of this coun-
try and the Old World. She served
on the School Board of Urbana num-
Der of years and was elected Trustee
of the University of Illinois in 1904.
She is an active member of the Wom-
ans Relief Corps, and since the death
of her husband, August 70, 1909, has
managed the large property left by
him.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
DEFEAT DEMOCRACY FIRST.
Common Opponent Should Be Over
come November 8.

No man represents more complete
sive element in the Republican party.
His Chicago speech can be accepted
unhesitatingly as an accurate present
ment of its beliefs and its policy. That
element believes that the continued
ascendency of the Republican party is
essential to the good government of
the country. Its policy is the union
of all Republicans, no matter how
huch they may disagree on details,
so as to avert the danger of Demo
cratic supremacy.
The progressives, speaking through
selves as much attached to the Re-
publican party as are the men with
whom they have been having family
dispute. They do not apologize for
the position they assumed in that dis
pute. But they ask mat all domestic
that common foe be met with closed
ranks.
The attitude Of the progressives as
outlined by Senator Cummins is as
conciliatory as it is logical. The Re
publican party believes in the protec-
tive theory. The Democratic party
does not. Therefore no Republican
should vote for Democratic candi-
date for congress, even though he be
displeased with some of the features
of the tariff law BY doing so he
would strike a blow at the principle
he believes in and whose abuses his
own party, if kept in power, will ulti-
mately correct.
The votes of the progressives will
be cast and their influence exerted for
Republican nominees, even though
those nominees may disagree with
them as to the details of legislation
Inns invites reciprocity. The NOM
inees who entertain progressive SEN
timents should have the cordial sup
port of Republicans who do not fully
share those sentiments.
1t is hardy necessary to remark
that 1t is only by unity of effort and
by putting out of mind for the mo-
ment differences which should be
fought out within the party that the
Republicans can curry .--e next house
of representatives and enact the laws
the country needs.-The Chicago Trib-
une.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Edward e. Mitchell,

Edward e. Mitchell, candidate for
State Treasurer. Mr.. Mitchell was
born in Williamson County in 1858
and has always resided in Southern
Illinois, except for 10 years when he
was employed in the State Grain In
spection Office in Chicago. He went
to Carbondale in 1893 and organized
the First National Bank, being elected
cashier, which position he holds at
the present time. He is vice-presi-
dent of the Carbonate Trust & Saw
ings Bank, and for some time has
been president of Group 10 of the
Bankers Association of Illinois. He
was instrum entail in organizing the
Carbonate Mill & Elevator Company,
and has been largely identified with
the development of the Herrin coal
field. He is at present secretary and
treasurer of the Chicago & Carter
vile Coal Company. Mr.. Mitchell
served one term as Mayor of Carbon
dale and has always taken an active
part in Republican politics. He was
a member of the State Central Com
mittee several times, and was chair
man of the Organization Committee
during the 1908 campaign.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
William Lamont Abbott.

William Lamont Abbott, nominee
for reelection as Trustee of the Uni
versity of Illinois. Mr.. Abbott was
born February IA, 1861, near Morri-
son, Whiteside County, Illinois. He
was graduated as mechanical engi-
neer from the University of Illinois
in 1884. He obtained employment as
a craftsman in Chicago until 1885,
when he embarked in the electric
lighting business under the firm name
of Wunder & Abbott, the firm being
one of the first in the electric light
ing business in Chicago. The business
was disposed of and the National Elec-
trio Construction Company organized
to do a general electric constructing
business. In 1894 the business was
sold to the Chicago Edison Company.
Mr. Abbott is now chief operating en-
gineer of the Commonwealth Edison
Company. He is member of the
Western Society of Engineers. man.
ager of the American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers, principal of the
American Institute of Electrical En-
gineers and an honorary member of
the National Association of Stationary
Engineers. He was married in 1887
to Miss Carrie Entwhistle, formerly
of 10 Daviess County, Illinois. They
have five children, of whom one son
and daughter are now attending the
University of Illinois. Mr.. Abbott was
elected University Trustee in 1904,
and has served four terms as presi-
dent of the Board OF Trustees.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
CUMM|Ns IS LOYAL
IOWA SENATOR RE-EMPHASIzES
HIS FEALTY TO PARTY.
Shows Why Republican Disagree
ments Should Be Adjusted by Re-
publicans for National Benefit.

Senator Albert B. Cummins, of Iowa,
dispersed all doubts OF his loyalty to
Republican principles in his speech
before the Hamilton Club of Chicago.
When he completed his address the
Democratic claim that Cummins thun-
der had been of assistance to them
in this campaign looked small
Explains Democratic Claim.
Senator Cummins said. in part:
IF the Democratic party was asking
the voters Of the United States for
support for its candidates under the
promise that it would revise the tar
If and impose such duties upon i'm
ports as would measure the difference
between the cost of producing them
here and elsewhere, | can easily see
how men who are dissatisfied with
the Republican performance of last
year might give some heed to its prom
Uses, but this is not the Democratic
proposal. It does not intend to cor
rect Republican mistakes. It intends,
II given the power to substitute a
radically different principle. It de-
clares that the duties which It will
impose shall be levied for revenue
only.
81 have long believed, and still be-
lieve, that tariff imposed for the pur-
pose of raising revenue would usher
in a reign of disaster SO overwhelm-
ing that its appalling results cannot
be exaggerated in speech. / would
like to see many of the duties of the
present law reduced, and / intend to
labor earnestly for their reduction,
but as between the present law and
any law enacted under the Democratic
theory would rather see the mis-
takes of the Payne-Aldrich law per-
petuated for years than to see TIE
devastation of q Democratic act ~
progress for q single month.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Protection Is at Stake.

when the voters come presently
to decide between the Republican and
Democratic candidates they will not
be passing upon the merits or demer-
its of our last revision, but they Will
be sitting in judgment upon the sound
ness of the protective system as COM
pared with the revenue system. II
we have made mistakes, and / grant
that from any standpoint we have, Re-
publicans alone can correct them. For
the man who In his heart wants to
preserve fair and reasonable protec-
ton for the American wage-worker
and the American producer, and who,
therefore, wants duties so adjusted
that they will measure the difference
between the cost OF production at
home and abroad, and who in his heart
abhors the Democratic fallacy of a
tariff for revenue alone, 1t would be
the last extreme Of madness to vote
for Democratic candidate for Con-
gress who, IL he be honest, will rob
the country Of its surest safeguard.
THE protest against excessive du-
ties has been made; but we must not
in the passion of disappointment
strike Just principle because we may
not be satisfied with its present appli-
cation"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
PARTY cLEANsEs ITSELF.
Voters Have Taken Control and Time
for Action Is Ripe.

IoT NCtioft 10 hfpSs
1t is now evident to every one that
the Republican party has accom-
plished its own regeneration from
within; that 1t has come squarely up
against this question whether 1.-The in
terests" or the voters shall control the
party, and that this question has been
settled most emphatically by the vot-
ers themselves. There is, therefore,
no possible excuse or reason Tor any
Republican to vote against his party.
He votes against his best interest.
against the interests of his neighbors,
his children, even his future. He
votes against party which has de-
clared itself emphatically for honesty
and fairness in every branch of gov
eminent and business, and when he
votes against 1t he votes for a party
which is as yet merely a collection
of struggling personal politicians
men without national plans, but with
great private ambitions.
The next House of Representatives,
AZ It has a good Republican majority,
will do more constructive legislative
work than any House in the past dec
ade. The time is ripe, the foundations
have been laid. the people have given
their orders in no uncertain tones,
and the personnel of the House Is
higher than it has over been. A vote
for Republicanism this fall means
more than vote for party or can
didate. Il means, strictly and entirely,
q vote for national progress.--Peoria
Herald Transcript ~
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
GORE OPPOSES JAcKPoTTERs.
Oklahoma Senator Says Browne and
Broderick Should be Defeated.

United States Senator Gore, Demo
crat, of Oklahoma, was in st. Louis
recently for short time, on his way
east. Commenting on things political,
the Senator said. in part:
While | am not concerned in Iii.
nois except In a general way, polit
ieally, | should say that the endorse.
ment by denomination of State Sen
ator Broderick and Representative
ONeil Browne is not in accord with
the sense of clean, honest politics
The skirts of neither have beer
cleared of the charges made against
them and the political power tha
forces them upon the public again a
this time is only making the way sure
for its final overthrow"
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
MR.. HOLT is A FARMER.
Agricultural Interests Have a Repre-
sentative Candidate In Him.

Mr.. Otis w. Holt, of Geneseo. viii
be recognized as a representative OF
farm interests, in his candidacy for
Trustee of the University of Illinois.
Mr.. Holt is an alumnus of the uniyer-
sity, and has remained in touch with
the work ever since he was graduated.
In 1879. He was recommended for
nomination by the Alumni Association
of the University of Illinois.
Mr.. Holt was graduated from tho
Geneseo High School in 1875. and took
four years course in the Illinois
Industrial University, now the Uni
versity of Illinois. He completed the
full course in the College OF Agrieul-
ture. with the degree of Bachelor OF
Science. At the close of his college
career he began farming and contin-
ued it until 1892, when, because OF
the death of his father, it became
necessary for him to divide mis- time
between his farm and his banking and
real estate interests.
At the present time Mr. Holt Is
president of the First National Bank
of Geneseo, owns and conducts TIE o.
w. Holt Implement Company and per-
sonally supsrvises extensive farming
interests. ~
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Francis q. Blair.

Francis G. Blair, nominee for re-
election as Superintendent of Public
Instruction. Mr.. Blair was born in
Nashville, Washington County, Illi-
nois, in 1864 His youth was spent
on farm near Mount Vernon, Jeffer-
son County. He attended the country
schools and Mount Vernon High
School, He was graduated from the
Illinois State Normal University and
Swarthmore College with the degree
of Bachelor of Science, and took one
year of postgraduate work in the
Buffalo School of Pedagogy. He
taught two years in the country
schools of Jefferson County, was prin-
cipal for three years of the village
schools at Maiden, Bureau County;
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Otis w. Holt.

Otis w. Holt, nominee for Trustee
of the University of Illinois. Mr.. Holt
was born in Geneseo. ILL.,, in 1857. He
was graduated from the University of
Illinois in 1879, receiving the degree
of Bachelor of Science. He is presi-
dent of the First National Bank of
Genesco, owns and conducts the Otis
w. Holt Implement Company and per-
sonally supervises extensive farming
the alumni of the University of ILL
nois for nomination as the representa-
tive of the &c north and west counties.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05

three years principal of schools at
Leroy, Mclean County and two years
as principal of the Franklin school,
Buffalo, N. Y. For seven years he
was teacher in the Eastern Illinois
Normal School, Charleston. He was
elected Superintendent of Public In
struction in 1906. Mr.. Blair was mar
ried to Miss Lillian Cayton, of Leroy,
Ill. They have two children, one 10
and the other years old.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Lin TO Voters Now

The platform adopted by the Re
publieans was in every sense progress
sive 1t remains to be seen how well
Republican members of the legislature
support the measures which it favors,
and how well Republican voters over
the state rally to the support of a
governor who undoubtedly is sincere
ly DESTROYS Of carrying out platform
promises. --Decatur Herald.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
While issues will doubtless

While issues will doubtless
arise between members of
Republican majority as to the
details of further legislation,
the party, as whole, will show
itself in the future, as in the
past. practical and patriotic in
subordinating individual opin-
ions in order to secure real
progress. Hence it is impor-
tant that, after Republican
Congressional candidates have
been duly and fairly chosen, all
Republicans who believe in the
party principles, as declared in
its national platform of 1908,
should give the candidates loyal
and effective support. = Presi-
dent Taft.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05


VIII Be Deadlock.
'If the Democrats have majority
In the House of Representatives of
the Sixty-second Congress there will
still be a Republican Senate and a
Republican President, and no ruinous
legislation can result. But the people
have learned to fear Democratic leg
islation, and the very framing and
passage of free trade tariff bill, even
though 1t could not get through the
Senate, would bring anxiety to every
industrial circle in the country.
"This in itself would check our
present progress and prosperity, but
in addition to such a condition would
be the do-nothing result in othe. need
ed lines of legislation. Laws that
must of necessity go over to the next
Congress, and. which will be enacted
If we have Republican House, as l
believe we will have, would be held
up, and except the passage Of the APP
preparation bills we would have two
years of do-nothingism.'
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05

In the Democratic State convention
Lee O'Neil Browne was a controlling
factor on the resolutions committee.
Browne was pelading for the Jack
potters ''-JerseyYilIe Republican.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05

l did not agree, nor did the
Republican party agree, that we
would reduce rates to such
point as to reduce prices by the
introduction of foreign compe-
tition. That is what the free
traders desire. That is what
the revenue tariff reformers de-
sire; but that is not what the
Republican platform promised,
and it is not what the Republi-
can party wished to bring
about.-President Taft.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05

Let me write my party platform
and care not who draws the indict-
ments.--Lee o'Neil Browne.--Peters-
burg Observer. -
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
MENACEsPROGRESs
DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS WOULD BE
A REAL CALAMITY.
Party of Reaction Would Prevent Need
cd Legislation and Put Brake
on Further Prosperity.

1t is deemed important that the
next House of Representatives should
not only have a Republican majority
because of the constructive legisla-
ton that would follow. but because
Democratic majority would mean
not only the prevention of needed leg
islation, but would act as a menace to
further progress and prosperity. On
this point Representative Louden-
slayer said, in a speech, during the
closing days of the session:
"Of the 25 Congresses of the last
half century the Democratic party has
had majority in the House of Repre-
sentatives in eight-the Forty-fourth,
Forty-fifth, Forty-sixth, Forty-eighth,
Forty-ninth, Flftieth, Ffty-second and
Fifty-third.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05

Did a perfect tariff bill ever
; exist? oh, yes. Where! Why,
in your mind, of course. Every
; body has a perfect tariff bill in
his mind, but unfortunately
; bill of that character has no
extra-territorial jurisdiction.
Thomas b. Reed.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05

If a tariff law has on the
whole worked we'll, and If bust
ness has prospered under it and
is prospecting, it may be better
to endure some inconvenience
municipalities for a time than
by making changes to risk caus-
ing disturbance and perhaps
paralysis in. the industries and
business of the country.-Ex-
President Roosevelt.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Were Do-Nothing Sessions.

There is not on our statute books
one single important, constructive,
beneficial law as the product of seven
of those eight Congresses. There is
not in any Democratic text book a
claim that during any of those Con-
crosses any bill was framed and
passed of benefit to the American PEG
pie or that has stood the test of years
and is of enough Importance to even
allude to. There were. however. enc
or two bills, such as the so-called Nor
rison and Mills tariff bills, Z IT would
have brought calamity and ru'a had
they been enacted into law. That is
the record for seven out of eight OF
those Congresses. But our Demo-
cratic friends will say; We only had
the House; we did not have the SEN
ate and President to sustain US, and
there was no use trying. And that
is point | want to emphasize before
consider the one Congress- when the
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-11-05
Win Be Deadlock.

Democrats had both Houses. as well
as the President.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-09-28
fro BE CONTINUED
SCHIFF ON FAR EAST PROBLEM
The Banker Tells Why He Sounds
japan Warninu.


Jacob H. Schiff, the New York bank
er, who made the startling declara-
ton at the Republican club luncheon
in New York the other day that a
conflict between Japan and the United
States was inevitable, recently reiter-
ated his views in a written statement
The bankers statement and his at
titude at the present time are consid-
cred particularly significant in view
OF the fact that in his public utter
ances he has always been most friend
~ toward the mikado's people. Less
than two years ago at a banquet in
honor of Baron Sakatani he stated
that the thought of war between the
nations in question could only be con-
ceived by a stupendous stretch Of the
imagination. Mr. Schiff also helped
finance Japan in her war with Russia.
Here is what Mr.. Schiff said at the
luncheon:
1.-THE most difficult problem we have
to deal with is the far east problem.
am sorry to have to say it, but we
are in danger Of war over this same
question. AS a friend of Japan, one
who helped to finance it's late war, /
regret this inevitable conclusion. Dur
ing the last few weeks it has develop
ed to my personal modification that
Japan has Joined hands with the enc
my Of all mankind Russia.
Russia and Japan have evidently
one purpose present, at least and
that is to keep China as lesser state.
And perfdious Albion, which has al
ways protested to be an enlightening
friend Of mankind, is a party to this
coalition. If we are not careful If we
do not show the right craftsmanship,
we will be drawn into a controversy
with this arrangement in most dis
agreeable manner.
Heretofore we white men have
said. We are Caucasians and they are
yellow men, And we have expected
them to accept this and bow to us ac-
cordingly. This they are not going to
do. They have prejudices of their
oWn-those born Of their ancient civil
lization conflict with them is inevi-
table"
Mr. Schif when seen at his home
was n''il art to discuss the matter
tas't'sr,i he present time The only
ST !, would consent to make
saf II H;ss reduced to writing
by s. q is as follows:
remarks have been
g. tll'on his own observa-
lose study of the situa-
olI any special informa.
spoken of a coming
not of war. and has sim
arouse the people Of the
to the necessity of prop
. 4 l.i@ the situation in q spirit
Of righleou ness. Because Of this he
eIited bis remarks with the words OF
the pronhet Not by right and not BY
power, bnl in my spirit saith the
Lord i
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-09-28
A Reliable Medicine-Not a Narcotic

Mrs. F. Marti, St. Joe, Micl5~r says;
Foley's Honey and Tar saved her
little boys life. She writes: "Our
little boy contracted a severe bron--
chial trouble and as the doctors
medicine did not cure him. [ gave
him Foley,s Honey and Tar in which
I have great faith. It cured the cough
as we'll as the choking and gagging
spells, and he got we'll in short time.
Foley's. Honey and Tar has many
times saved us much trouble and we
are never without it in the house. O..
NJ. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-09-28
CHAPTER v.

I'LL three knew the desperate
chance they were taking, and
vi they spoke little as they
= made their way out into the
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-09-28

THEY COULD NOT WALK, BUT CREPT.
today is the 22d. She'll pull out for Ju-
neau on the morning Of the 26th: that's
three days"
I'VE must catch her." cried Emer-
son quickly. eff you'll land us in Ka-
diak on time I'll pay you anything you
ask
I'D like to, but can't" the man re-
piled. You see, I'm here all alone,
except for Johnson. He's the watch
man for the other plant"
Emerson turned his eyes upon the
haggard man who sprawled weakly in
chair. And Fraser, noting the ap-
peal. answered gamely with forced
smile on his lips, though they were
drawn and bloodless:
"Sure. I'll be ready to leave in the
morning. palp'
The old Russian village of Kadiak
lies on the opposite side Of the island
from the canneries, bleak. wind
,wept relic of the country's first occu-
patton, and, although peopled largely
by natives and breeds, there is also
a considerable white population, to
whom Christmas is season of thanks
giving and celebration, and it caused
much comment when late on Christ
mas afternoon an ice burdened canoe,
bearing three strange white men, land
ed on the beach beside the dock-or
were they white men. after all? Their
faces were so blackened and split from
the frost they seemed to be raw bleed
ing masks, and their hands were crack
ed and stiff beneath their mittens. They
were hollow eyed and gaunt, their
cheeks sunken away as if from a vast
ing illness, and they could not walk,
but crept across the snow covered
Single on hands and knees, then,
reaching the street, hobbled painfully,
while their limbs gave way as If paral-
yzed.