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The Denver star., 1916-02-12
LEADER AMONG
SOUTH AFRICANS
Brilliant Career Of Sir Samuel
Lewis Noted
SERVED IN MANY CAPACITIES

Native South African Darristsr Was
Only Full eIoodsd Negro knissstsd BY
Queen vietoris-EIsetsd Mayor Of
Frsstown and Was One Of Tws Dole
eatss to Anti slavery cenvsntien.
Freetown, Sierra Leone.-The Ca
reer Of the late Sir Samuel Lewis
should serve as a stimulus and an In
spiration to ambitious youths of West
Africa generally and Sierra Leone in
particular. Sir Samuel was no spoiled
child Of fortune. but by dint Of his tai
ents, perseverance and industry he
earned for himself the fame and pow
er which be enjoyed. No other per-
sonality in his day was 30 vitality In
teresting to the people of Sierra Leone
as that Of Sir Samuel.
Sir Samuel Lewis, KIT, c. NJ. G.. N.
L. c.. B. L. and ex-mayor Of Free
town, was born at Freetown In the col
ony Of Sierra Leone on Nov. 13. 1S43.
of purely African parentage. His par
snts. who We're Of the Egba tribe. were
The Denver star., 1916-02-12
Field For Work Among clubwom.n.

Field For Work Among Club~omsn.
Those organizations among women.
such as mothers clubs. day nurseries
and kindergarten clubs. which teach
household arts. sanitation and economy
are doing a worthy work. Children
who receive instruction in these
branches In the public schools and
whose parents are interested in the
same receive a double benefit and have
been found to take q keener interest
in the domestic affairs Of their homes.
Along these lines, as well as In the lar
ger work Of charity and matters Of
health. home management and proper
religious training through the Sunday
school and church. women's clubs have
n fine opportunity to do much effective
work.
The Denver star., 1916-02-12

slaves rescued from a slave ship and
brought to Sierra Leone during the
time Tat slave dealers knew no limit
In the prosecution Of their nefarious
traiiic.
At the close Of their school life they
became members OF the Wesleyan
church. Mr. william Lewis, the IA
ther. by means of his prosperity in
business, was eble to secure a sound
education for his children. Of whom
Samuel was the second.
His father. who was ever ready to
avail himself Of whatever had the ten
al advancement Of his sons, found him.
self flooded with suggestions conceeA-
ing his sons training in England; and
later on a high public legal officer at
Sierra Leone, who had taken great In
terest In young Mr.. Lewis. sent for
him and, after having satisfied himself
as to his general aptitude and attain
ments, undertook to arrange for his
legal education.
The year 1873 witnessed Mr.. Lewis
first appointment to seat In the leg
islative assembly of the colony Of Sier-
IA Leone, and In February. 1880. upon
the recommendation Of the then gov
ernor he was reappointed a member Of
that body. where he continuously Ia
bored until his death. a period repre-
senting over twenty-five years. He
took active part in the framing OF
an ordinance for granting corporation
to the city OF Freetown. and by his
persistence and untiring zeal TO elevate
his country and countrymen.
Freetown was made corporation
city in 1895. and as n mark Of high ap-
probation OF his services he WAS elect
ed the FIRST mayor OF the city OF Free
town. and Mt the two succeeded cleo
tions he retained his seat as mayor.
During his term Of office both in the
legislative and the municipal councils
he maintained the high estimation OF
the public, which had already been as
sured. and proved himself an able de-
batter on all questions.
In August. 1867. he visited Paris as
one Of two delegates to represent Sier-
ra Leone In the anti-slavery conference.
He took prominent part In the discus
sions Of the government board OF edu-
cation for the colony for several years
md was member of the Young Mems
Literary association. which was estab-
lished by the Rev. II. w. Hartshorn.
NJ. A.. former colonial chaplain.
He was also president Of the local
committee at Sierra Leone and one OF
the nine founders tas representative
OF the colored race) Of the incorpora-
tion of the African institute. C0lwyn
bay He held diverse other positions
during his lifetime. but 1t IL impossible
in this short article to review his
whole career.
On Aug. "a. 1905. he was appointed 4
justice Of the peace. and some time
about March. 1896. the order OF knight
hood was conferred on him at the
pleasure OF her majesty the late Queen
Victoria. Sir Samuel was diligent in
nil his doings and therefore stood be-
fore potentates md not before mean
men. II may he mentioned that he
wns the first and only full blooded
African OH whom the order Of knight
hood has been conferred.
The Denver star., 1916-02-12
COUGHS AND COLDS ARE DAN

ever, statistics tell us every third per.
son dies Of lung ailment. Danger.
GUS bronchial and lung diseases fol.
low neglected cold. As your body
struggles against cold germs. no bet.
ter aid can be had than DIR. Kings
New Discovery. Its merit has been
tested by old and young. In use over
45 years. Get a bottle today. Avoid
the risk Of serious lung ailments. AT
druggists.
The Denver star., 1916-02-12

Bunker-Havc you ever seen a ghost?
Fooze-Well. no; but have met lots
of people who know people who have
heard Of people who have.-Boston
Globe.
The Denver star., 1916-02-12

cur
The Denver star., 1916-02-12
THE GRAND THEATRE CON.
TlNUGo TO PLEASE,

Everybody who visits Larimer st.
knows that their visit 10 not complete
until they have stopped in and been
entertained BY the high class pictures
II the Grand theatre. They just try
10 satisfy and please everybody. You
are always welcome.
The Denver star., 1916-02-12

" ANY or oUR eUDscRIBRRa
FAIL TO oGT rHElA PApERe.
eleAe1 PHONE TINS OFFICE
CHAMeA 3se& On SEND POSTAL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
MOONLIGHT.

Mr.. John Reel is taking care of
Grandpa Ruse.
A number OF our people were in
Solomon last week to attend the Free
Methodist camp meeting.
The children of the Nazarene S. S.
will give a missionary program at
their tabernacle Sunday evening.
Aug. 90.
Mrs. E. j. Reel called on Mrs. S. 2.
Lehman Friday afternoon.
Farmers are busy putting up hay.
Mrs. Edw. Regier, Mr.. Sidney
Banks and Miss Alice Banks. OF Pres
ton, Neb.. are visiting their son and
brother. Mr. Walter Banks.
A number Of our people visited the
Newbern S. S. Sunday mornirc.
Mrs. Harry Kready is visiting at
Harrington this week.
Avery Hoover's visited Harry Grid /
er's Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
RUSSIANS TAKE
GATE TO HUNGARY
Jablonitza in Carpathians Falls to
Southern Army of Slavs
FIERCE OFFENSIVE CONTINUES
Troops in Supreme Effort to Cut OF
General Won Bothmer-Main
Interest Conferred On Ital-
ian Operations
OFFENSIVE CONTINUES

London, Aug. 6.-The Russians
have captured Joblonitza, one of the
principal gateways from Galicia to
the Hungarian plains, and Petrograd
reports that their offensive in this
direction is continuing.
Further to the north the Russians
are continuing their driving opera
tions against the Austrians with ap-
parently uninterrupted success.
Fierce fighting is being waged along
the entire line south OF Brody, and
General Brussiloff apparently is max
ing supreme effort to cut off the
army Of General Won Bothmer and
force its surrender.
AS far as the other theaters of war
are concerned, main interest centers
in the Italian operations, no import
ant action being reported on either
the British or French forts. The Ital-
ians are vigorously pressing their adj
vance on the Carso plateau, and
Rome reports the capture of several
sections of the Austrian trenches and
the taking of more than / 800 prison
ers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
IN PREPAREDNESS THE ADJ
MINISTRATlON HAS FOL-
LOWED, NOT LED.

In the demand for reasonable
preparedness the administration
has followed. not led Those
who demanded more adequate
forces were first described as
nervous and excited" Only
about a year and a half ago we
were told that the question Of
preparedness was not pressing
one; that the country had been
misinformed. Later. under the
pressure of other leadership. this
attitude was changed. The ad-
ministration. it was said, had
learned Something" and it made
a belated demand for an in
creased army. Even then the
demand was not prosecuted con-
sistently and the pressure ex-
erted on congress with respect
to other administrative measures
was notably absent
We are told that the defects re-
vealed by the present mobiliza-
ton are due to the system" But
1t was precisely such plain de-
fects that under the constant
warnings Of recent years. with
the whole world intent on mill
tary concerns, should have been
studied and rectified- The ad.
ministration has failed to dis
charge its responsibilities. APP
parently 1t is now seeking to
meet political exigencies by its
naval program. But 1t has i'm
posed upon the country an in
competent naval administration.
From Mr.. Hughes Speech Of
Acceptance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
ALLIES GAIN ON
ALL THE FRONTS
Hard Fighting Continues in Somme
Region-Slavs Gain.
ITALIANS ADVANCE ON AUSTRIA
Austrians Driven From Notifications
in MOnfalcOne and GOritz Sec
tors-Teuton Trenches Cap
tured at SOmme

London, Aug. 14.-The French
forces are making good gains and clos
ing in ON Peronne, according to re-
ports issued today. The Russians are
reaching Lemberg and the Austrians
have fallen back ten miles.
London, Aug. lizard fighting
in the Somme region of France, in
Galicia and in the Italian theatre,
with further gains for the entente
allies in all three regions, marked
the operation of Saturday night and
Sunday.
Northwest of Pozieres, north of the
Somme. the British made an advance
of from 800 to 400 yards over front
of nearly mile against the Germans,
and also captured trenches on the pla-
teau northwest of Bazentin-de-P Petit,
while the French southeast of Maure-
pas gained a futher foothold on the
slopes of Hill 109.
Between Thiepval and the Somme--
on Saturday night, according to Ber-
lin, assaults by the entente allies
broke down with heavy casualties to
the attackers.
Rome. Aug. 1S.-In the Monfal-
cone and Goritz sectors, the Italians,
pressing their offensive, have driven
the Austrians from fortified positions,
says official communication. More
than two thousand prisoners were
taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Big NAVY BILL
THRU CONGRESS
Measure to Make U. s. Second On
Seas Passes House, 23 to 81
BILL TO WILSON THIS WEEK
1877 Warships in Three Years, One
Provision of BiIl--SOme Minor
Items in Dispute-Final
Vote Nonpartisan

Washington, Aug. 16.-Congress
virtually completed the national de-
Tense program by finally approving
the great increases in naval construc-
tion and personel written into the ma
val bill and urgently supported by
the administration.
The House accepted the building
program, to which its conferees on
the measure had refused to agree, by
vote of 2S3 to 81, with seven mem
bers present not voting.
The personnel and construction
sections, which already have the APP
proval of the senate, authorize an in
crease in enlisted men to 74,700 and
the building of 157 war vessels with
in the next three years, with four bat
tie cruisers and four battle ships in
cluded among the ships for 1917.
An early agreement is expected,
however, and the measure may be
sent to the president for his signature
within week.
The vote by which the house ac-
cepted the senate increase in the
building program was nonpartisan,
the majority of both Democrats and
Republicans voting in the affirmative.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
+. c. LITTLE GIVEN NOMINATION
w. II. Myers Had Majority of 1850
in 22nd District Senatorial Race

Topeka, Aug. 16.-It took the can
wasting board only short time to
settle the primary results after the
supreme court settled the Guyer-Lit-
tie contest against U. S. Guyer of
Kansas City The board proceeded
Immediately to issue certificates of
election to the successful candidates,
including Col. Ed C. Little as the Re-
publican nominee for congress in the
Second district and Fred w. Knapp,
of Beloit. as the Republican nominee
for state auditor.
In the Eighth judicial district r.
L. King (R) received 6,049 votes;
N. B. Nicholson CD, 81. The sena-
torial results in the 22nd district fol-
low; j. w. Carnahan (R) 1889; w.
H. Myers (R) $3.50; j. w. Howe
CD 1,O22. Myers majority, 1859.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
CONGRESSIONAL COUNT.
Ed. Little Given Majority Of One
Vote in Second.

Topeka. Aug. 1.-THE official
count for congressional nomination in
the statewide primary, as filed with
j. T. Botkin, secretary of state, is as
follows;
First District Republican, D. r.
Anthony, PISS; Charles A. Richard
SON rs. Democrat, II. j Corwine,
2,739; Or. Eva Harding, 2,413.
Second District Republican, U. s.
Guyer, 1o,44G; +. G. Little, 1O,447.
Democrat, Joseph G. Taggart, $3.50.
Socialist, ]. b. Stevens, 1928.
Third District Republican, P. p.
Campbell 1881. Democrat, T. j..
Karr, 2,672; W. G. Hyatt 1857. So
cialst j. p, Laughlin, 1,162. Prohi-
bition, J N. Chapman, 20.
Fourth District-Republican, II. j.
Hodgson, 2,229; II. F. Martindale, 81
702; w. G. Matthews, 1,64O; T. w.
Miller, 1881 Democrat, Dudley Doc
little, $500 Prohibition, e. B.
Green, SO. Socialist. A. N. Hoffman,
40.
Fifth District--Republican, c. NJ.
Harger, 1899. Democrat, Guy T.
Helvering, 1864. Socialist, 0. Van
Osdol, 115.
Sixth Republican, r. NJ.
6,65S; O. L. Benton, 10,-
279. Democrat, ]. r. Connolly, T.
56S. Socialist, c. E. HUFF, sol. Pro-
hibition, C. w. Cline, 81.
Seventh District-Republican, J. P.
Evans, LOG; Jesse Hess, S97; w. II.
Long, 913; Frank w. Russell, 1915.
j. S. Simmons, 1851;
Jouett Shouse, 1902 Socialist, L.
NJ. Kechler, $50. Prohibition, H. E.
Kershner, 1877.
Eighth DISQUALIFICATION, Thos.
G. Wilson, S,714. Democrat, w. A.
Ayeres, 3, 1856. Socialist j. II. Mil
Ter, 35. Prohibition, II. ] Kerch
1er, So
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
CAPPER CALLS GOOD ROADS
MEETING FOR SEPT. 13

Topeka, Aug. 16.-Governor Cap
per issued a proclamation today call
ing a statewide good roads meeting
for Topeka, September 10, to discuss
road building in Kansas and outline
a comprehensive plan for road i'm
provement.
When this plan is completed, the
governor proposes to wage a good
roads campaign in every Kansas
county in the fall to get candidates
for the legislature back of the plan,
so that when the legislature meets in
January it will have a program to
work on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
HUGHES WOULDN'T SHRINK
FROM WAR FOR PROTECTION

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 16.-Charles
e. Hughes told an audience in Taco
mas stadium that he would not
shrink from war in enforcing Ameri-
can rights abroad. Mr.. Hughes read
the Democratic program of 1912, de-
claring for protection of American
rights abroad.
IL want that made real" the nomi-
nee said. Il do not thipk in making
that real that we encounter the dan
ger of war would not shrink from
it IL we did in performing the OBJ
yiOus duty"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
ABILENE, ROUTE 1.

Misses Alice and Eva Long and
Dorothy Baker are spending few
days at the A. c. Long home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Shuman and son
Ralph returned Monday from a visit
at Wyemore. Neb.. and Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowery spent Monday
and Tuesday visiting relatives near
Buckeye.
The people OF Industry have plan
ned to have a two day picnic Friday
and Saturday.
Miss Sarah Long and Miss Susie
Butler. Of Russell. spent Monday near
Buckeye.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL SAYS
TWILIGHT SLEEP A FAILURE

Baltimore, Aug. 16-John Hopkins
hospital has set its stamp of disap-
proval on the general use of "twi-
light sleep" in childbirth. 1t aban-
doned experiments in the use of the
method more than nine months ago
and the conclusions reached were
that the method is too dangerous to
the mother, and that the menace to
the life Of the new child is too grave
to warrant its use except under the
most favorable circumstances.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
RAILROAD DISPUTE
NEARING SOLUTION
Strike Conferes Lay Plans for Fur
ther Negotiations
SITUATION APPEARS BRIGHTER
Railroads Conceding Eight Hour Day
Promises Settlement -. Union
Leaders Declare They Are
Satisfied.

Washington, Aug. 6-President
Wilson's efforts to bring the railroad
managers and the brotherhood lead
ers together in some form of settle
ment of the differences which threat
en- a nationwide railway strike has,
after two days of conferences, pro-
gressed only to the point where a
ground work for further negotiations
has been laid.
Hope Of arbitration of all issues
waned but the situation was bright
ened by the possibility of settle
ment being reached by the railroads
conceding the principle Of the eight
hour day and both sides settling col
lateral issues by some form of nego-
tiation as yet undetermined.
Two official statements issued from
the White House during the day
Tuesday merely stated that the dis
eussions still we're in progress and
that no report could be made on re-
suits.
The union leaders declare they
ARE completely satisfied But the
railroad managers are holding onto
their position with tremendous tenac-
ity. They seem to fear to yield. In
fact the situation is a deadlock even
If only temporary. The managers
were to see the president again early
today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
81 AN ACRE FOR earn
CROP NEAR GAYLORD

Gaylord, Kan, Aug. 12.-Corn is
SO far gone around here that many
farmers have turned their stock into
the fields for pasture and number
of fields have been sold for one dol
lar an acre for pasture. Very little
rain has fallen since the middle Of
June.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
FIRE CAUSES HEAVY
DAMAGE AT GRIDLEY

Burlington. Kan, Aug. 16.-Fire
which started in livery stable at
Gridley this afternoon, destroyed thai
building, the Gridley postoffice, the
Gridley Light. edited by Tom Flory,
the Mark Atherly general merchan-
disc store and an adjoining store
building. Gridley has no fire pro-
lection. The loss will run into the
thousands, partially covered by in
surance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Examinations at Fort Riley.

Junction City, Kan, Aug. 49,
Fort Riley has been designated as a
point for the examination of enlisted
men and civilian candidates for ap-
pointment as second lieutenants in
the regular army, Colonel Tyree Riv-
ers, commandant, announced today
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
No More Teddy Bears.

New York. Aug. ia famine of
Teddy Bears is threatened American
Riddles in the near future. Three
thousand members of the Teddy Bear
Makers union are contemplating a
strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
LAWRENCE BOY ONLY
DAZED BY $500 VOLTS

Lawrence, Kan, Aug. 16.-An
electric charge of 1900 volts, the
same as is used to kill criminals in
the electrical chair at Sing Sing pris-
on, only dazed Carl Owen, IS years
old. when he touched a live wire
while working on some cement work
at the new power plant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
STATE HEALTH AUTHORITIES
WILL DISCUSS PARALYSIS

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE feder-
al public health service asked state
health authorities throughout the
country to send representatives to a
conference here August II to discuss
means for preventing further
spread of infantile paralysis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

The administration was to seize and
punish Villa for his outrage on our soil
u has not punished any enc; Ne went
IN enly 70 retire
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Overland acknowledged the best
automobile buy for the money.
dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

During this critical period the only
danger Of war has lain in the weak
course OF the administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Brief Sentences Featuring the
Speech of Acceptance Of
Charles E. Hughes.


We are too great Q country 20 re-.
quirs Of cur citizens who are engaged
in peaceful vacations tho sort Of mill
tary service TO which they are now
called.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

stand for adequate federal work.
mems compensation laws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

We cherish no Illusions. We know
that the recurrence Of war 10 not to be
prevented by pious wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

The nation has no policy Of agrees
slon toward Mexico. We have no de-
sire for any part Of her territory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Destroying the government Of Husrta,
We left Mexico to the ravases Of revo-
luton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

We propose that in the competitive
struggle that IL about TO come the
American sorkinaman shall not suffer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Adequate preparedness IL not mill.
tarisnn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

We dsnounes ell plots and oonsplra-
cIss in the interest Of any foreign ma
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

This representative gathering 10 .
happy ausury. II means the strength
Of reunion. II means that the party Of
Lincoln 10 restored. alert. effective.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

We must take Vera Cruz to get Huer-
"a out Of Office and trust to other ma
tions to get our own citizens out Of
peril. What a trsvssty Of international
polieyl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

The dealings Of the administration
with Mexico constitute . confused
chapter Of blunders. II is q record
which cannot be examined without q
profound sense Of Humiliation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-12
PRIVATE UNDER
CHARGES FREED
Was Accused of Censuring
Army Conditions; Sen
fenced to 6 Months.

The sentence OF Pvt Hugh Clark
company D. Second Massachusetts.
charged with having criticised camp
conditions while on the border. was
remitted Wednesday. and he was re-
leased
Clark has been confined at Fort
Bliss. having been transferred from
Columbus on september - He is said
10 have sent a condemnatory article
to the Holyoile Daily Transcript He
Insists that his statement was sub
Stimulated 10y IS witnesses
It feel that I have suffered far too
much. Clark told The herald Wednes-
day afternoon Have 7 written any
thing dishonorable. and do 7 deserve a
dfShonorahle discharge Is II right to
call a man from Massa chusettS. or any
other state. 10 the border. and then
turn him loose with s. in cash and a
suit Of clothes 7 left a good home
and a good position TO answer the call
u president wilson
If the public and the experienced
men in the United States service think
deserve all this. 7 shall willingly ac-
cepr the decision of the cOurtmarJial.
and am ready 10 finish the time set
for me
According TO Clark. the original SEN
-ence ordered his confinement al Fort
-eaveuWorth until March Is. 1917 He
VAS confined az Columbus on august
9. last. He was tried on September
sen T. j. PershinG on September =.
he has been dishonorably DISCHARGED
rom the service He Joined the colors
m JULY - 1916