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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
PROF. J. H. KENNER QUITS.
The Dean of Negro Teachers of Mis-
souri, Resigns His Position as Prin-
cipal of the School at Marshall
After 80 Years of Splendid
Service.
A Mason and a Man.

No event that has transpired in
scholastic circles in this state in re-
cent years has occasioned such sin
cere and keen regret on the part of
the people of his community in partic-
ular and the state in general as has
The annual banquet of Western un-
the statement of his intention to re-
en- publicity by Prof j. H. Kenner, the
splendid principal of the colored pub
lie school at Marshall, Mo.
In the school, in church, and in Mas
onry ]. H. Kenner has been power
and figure for 80 years and his
splendid life and character has been
the ideal that has guided many
youth in this commonwealth into posi-
tions of honor, responsibility and
trust. And while he has been an ideal
citizen and in things material is one
of the most substantial representa-
tives of the race much of his success
both financially and as leader of his
people can be attributed to his keen,
brilliant and intellectual wife who in
hedself is a tower of strength and
whose eloquence, ability and sweet
character have added much to his
prestige in this grand old state.
The following letter sent by him to
the board of education of Marshall
was received with positive regret and
only on account of the serious nature
of his illness and the precarious con-
dition of his health was it accepted.
And then only with the proviso that if
he recovered sufficiently 10 again
take up the school work that he
should not apply anywhere else than
at Marshall for his old position. The
letter is as follows:
Marshall, Mo-, May Is, 1916.
To the Honorable Board IF Educa-
ton:
Gentlemen: take this method of
informing you that because of the
present state of my health shall not
be a candidate for reelection to the
position OF principal of your colored
school.
wish TO thank every member of
the board for the very kinl way l
have been treated by them for. 90
years, and am retiring with the con-
ISOLATION that l have accomplished
something for my people in this city
and l leave your service with the
school in much better condition than
when came here 30 years ago. You
have DrOyided rs with n school
building of which we are all proud
A fine class of young people who are
loyal to the school with myself
are thankful and appreciate all that
has been done for our people by the
taxpayers of this school district.
am yours truly,
J. H. KENNER.
The Sun congratuIates the schoo
board OF Marshall and its negro citi
gems as well upon having been able t
retain the services Of this magnlficen
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

The Grand Master of Masons, as
sisted by DIR. M. o, Ricketts, of st.
Joseph and Grand Lecturer e. ]. Coop
er of Mexico, instituted a new Masonic
Lodge at Columbia last Monday night
of twenty-one men. which was named
in honor OF Blind Boone. who was
reared in that city. The WorshipfuI
Master was d. e. Samuels. Senior
Warden DIR. J. c. Tymony. and the
Junior Warden Eugene Wright. They
were the guests Of Mrs Anna Fisher
at her beautiful home while there.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

independence. The liberty bell had
totlled. Paul Revere had made his
famous ride. Crispus Attucks had
died at Bunker Hill. Negro soldiers
had fought in the Revolutionary war.
The big, all-compelling cry was "un-
band" me; take the shackles off. /
want to be free. This spirit swept
the air. Christ had come. 1.-THE truth
shall make you free, and you shall be
free, indeed" The Church of Allen
was indeed of God, in order that the
Gospel of Christ might be preached
in its fullness by men who had reser-
vations and harbored no prejudices.
"The crisis was here, and as if God
had His man prepared to do His work
The A. M, E. church was an effect;
it was an eventuality. The conse-
quences of the hypocritical preaching
and exclusive Christianity were being
shown. The Negro members were in
the organization, but not of it.
Zone element enters into the pro-
test, or the desire to escape the deg
relation and humiliation imposed up
on them. 1t was the whosoeger will
of Isaiah's trumpet tongue ringing
through their hearts, impelling them
to make outward profession to inward
purity and unwilling to have their
religion censured. The Christian du-
ty fixed by others and their conse-
Grafton and vow renewing at the table
of the Christ of God hindered, ham
pered or impeded by those whose
claim was not of better hearts and
purer life. but one of caste and color
at whose hideous altar towards bow
and crayens bend the knee till now
(Applouse.)
"How could such be extant perma
nently, when their members and theil
sires had fallen on battlefieldI ! an
for freedoms cause. When England
dared force discrimination on another
country. they joined with other citi
xens to prevent discrimination and in
iustice. ARROGANT and old. At Bunker
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
OFFICERS OF ST. JAMES CHURCH
REPLY TO MRS. PERRY.
A FaIsehood, They Say.

In reply to an article published in
The Sun May 13, 1916, in reference
to the trouble at st. James church,
Westport, we wish to say that the ar
ticle published is absolutely false in
every particular. The attempt is only
to SANDER Rev. ]. r. Williams, pastor
of the st. James Baptist church.
When all efforts had failed to run him
away from the church because he con-
demned drinking and drunkenness
among the members and especially Of
ficers of the church.
We the undersigned do certify that
the Rev. ]. r. Williams has lived
Christian gentleman in every respect.
(Signed.)
l. d. PAYNE,
]. F. GREEN.
JOHN GLASS.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
AT REST
Mrs. Jas. H. Crews Passes Peacefully
Away After Long Illness.

Mrs. Jas. II. Crews Passes Peacefully
Away After Long illness.
Mrs. Florence Smith Crews, beloved
wife of James H. Crews, the veteran
mail carrier and brother of the editor,
passed away Thursday evening at 1877
and will be buried Sunday at 2 p. m.
from Allen Chapel under the auspices
of the various societies of which she
was a loyal member. She had been
i'll for many months, but bore her suf-
ferings with fortitude and without
complaint. Hers was a noble, uplift-
ing Christian life and her place will
be hard to fill.
Florence NJ. Smith was born in
Washington, d. c., December 20, 1867,
her parents being John L. Smith and
Julia A. Bruce Smith, one of the oldest
families in Washington City. When a
small child she showed much precoc-
I itv in learning, and entered the schools
of Washington when quite young; at
| tended Lincoln school under Mrs.
Bouzeman, principal. Lucy Moten
was her first teacher. Her father died
and this young woman was sent to
Baltimore, Nd, where she entered the
| st. Francis Academy, a Catholic con-
vent, where she remained two years.
/ Her mother not desiring her to be-
come a Catholic, decided to send her
/ to Philadelphia to the then noted
/ school, the Institute for Colored Youth
/ in charge of Mrs. Frances Jackson,
who later became the illustrious wife
of Bishop L. j. Coppin. From this
school she graduated with high honors
! in 1884. The last year of school she
! took the examination for teacher and
passed and was elected to teach in
Harrisburg, Pa. She taught there
very acceptably and was very active
in all the affairs tending to the uplift
of the people. While there she was
4 interested in the G. U. Oddfellows
Household of Ruth, and established the
first paper of this Grand Body, known
as the Ruth Messenger. She was pub
\ Usher and editor of this paper at her
] own expense for some time. She spent
one year as teacher in Lincoln Insti-
Z tute, then returned to Harrisburg and
A remained until she was called to po-
E,sftion in Kansas City, Mo. She came
\ to Kansas City In 1892 and was as
signed to teach in the Douglass school
under Prof. r. w. Foster, and then
for many years in Lincoln High
school. She has been identified with
the Women's Club movement in this
city from its incipiency and was in
the organization of the Women's
League. She organized the Progress
Study Club and was its president fol
about fourteen years.
Through the efforts of Mrs. Florence
Smith Crews and the Progress Study
Club kindergartens were organized
for Colored children. She was mar
ried to Jas. H. Crews January IL, 1898
Mrs. Crews was very active il
church and fraternal life, being thu
president of the Stewardess Auxiliar!
of Allen Chapel. of which she was ;
faithful member; treasurer of tn,
Alexander w. c. L. u; president o
Douglass Hospital Auxiliary; Pas
Matron of Western Queen Court Nc
s; member of Ruth Chapter No. 4
Past Princess of Success Temple S. NJ
, T., and member Of the Golden Circle
|. A grand woman is gone;
Peace to her ashes.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
BEAUTIFUL!
NEW EAGLE MARKET

That s what everyone says
who visits our elegant Mar
ket and Grocery that has
long been the most popular
and satisfactory business of
its kind on 18th street. A
massive and magnificent new
Meat Cooler has been install
ed as well as new heavy
plate glass top counters and
shelves with comfortable re-
volving seats for the con-
venience of our customers.
Everything that can be OBJ
tanned at the big first-class
markets downtown can be
found here at a cheaper rate
for the reason that we are
out of the high rent district.
Our berries, fruits and vege-
tables are received FRESH
every day. Our meats are OF
the choicest selections of the
standard brands. Our fish
and poultry are unlimited
and the best on the market.
And in fact all our goods are
ABSOLUTELY GUARAN-
TEED. Our record for quick,
prompt and courteous serv-
ice is unequalled. Come in
look around and we are fully
convinced that you will
agree with us that it is the
handsomest, best stocked
and most satisfactory place
to trade in Kansas City.
THE EAGLE MARKET
1413
East 18th Street
Jacob ]. Hesserich, Prop.
Bell Phone, Grand 1884
Home, Main 1901
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
TALToN WOODS DEAD.

Talton Woods died at his home in
Columbia, Mo-, Wednesday after an
illness of one week. He was 72 years
old and was born and reared in Boone
county. He leaves a wife, four chill
dren-three sons and one daughter
He was a charter member of ST. Paul
Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, and a member
of the G.. A. r. post. Funeral services
were Friday, at the Second Baptist
church, preached by Rev. E. S. Redd.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
THIRTY SHOTS WERE FIRED
Slayer Gives Up After Being Wounded
in Standing off Dozen Pursuers.
HUNT LASTS FOR "a HOURS
Officers Believe Black Intended to
to Put Others to Death at
leaVenworth.

Leavenworth, Kas., May 13.-In a
battle between twelve troopers of the
colored army service school and Pri-
vate William White, negro slayer of
two at Fort Leavenworth, the muir
derer was captured at the post this
morning.
Thirty shots were exchanged and
not until White had been wounded
in the shoulder did the murdered sur.
render. His wound was not serious.
The hunt for White lasted more
than "a hours When the detachment
of men in charge of Corporal John
Dunton. discovered White he was hid
ing in the sewer hole, southwest of the
vacant infantry barracks. When he
was discovered he opened fire on his
former comrades.
Approached From Rear.
A battle lasting several minutes fol-
lowed and when he was approached
from the rear and shot he surren-
dered.
Although it was said yesterday he
had been seen in Missouri, the theory
that he crossed the river in a boat
is not taken seriously now. 1t is be-
lieved he secreted himself about the
garrison and intended killing several
more. Officers believe that.
1t was reported this morning that
eight more were on the negro's list.
Feared Other Murders.
Last night former comrades and
negro employees of the officers re-
mained inside. The belief he was
hiding with the intention of commit
ting other murders spread rapidly and
after dark few negroes were seen out
side.
White yesterday killed a negro
woman servant in one of the white
officers homes, and a negro soldier,
besides wounding a white woman.
White will be tried by court martial
at Fort Leavenworth. The penalty
for first degree murder is death by
hanging. He is the third person fac
ing such fate on the government res
ervation here.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
Negroes Ignored

True to the usual selfish Gus
tom Of the "Pie hunters" in this
section of the country, the
colored people were studiously
ignored in the selection OF the
committee to receive and enter
tain Theodore Roosevelt on the
occasion Of his coming to this
city on Memorial day. Commit
tees were appointed represent
ing the C. A. r. Post, and yet
this patriotic" committee forgot
1876, 900 Negroes wore the blue
and fought for the preservation
of the Union. Committees were
appointed representing Sons Of
Veterans and they forgot that
the Negro Veteran also had sons
who were ignored in their seIec-
tion. They appointed committees
representing the Loyal Legion
and yet There is no legion that's
been more loyal to the American
government and its flag than
have the black men. They ap-
pointed committees representing
Spanish war veterans but they
forgot that the first blood shed
in the Spanish-American war
was shed by a Negro, Corporal
White; and that it was a Negro
regiment that irresistibIy swept
up the heights of San Juan Hill
and virtually saved from annihi-
lation the distinguished guest
who comes to US that day. They
appoint committees representing
the Commercial club, board of
trade and other organizations
and forget that there is a Busi-
ness league of Negroes and 9TH
er professional organizations
anon gthe people of color in this
city. They appoint committee
representing Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution and forget that
in Boston there is a monument
which says that the first blood
shed in the American Revolu-
tion was shed by Negro, Girls
pus Attucks. And lastly they ap-
point a delegation of members
at large" and forget there
is G. N. Grisham, a j. E.
Perry, a William II. Thomas, a
S. W. Bacote, a J. W. Hurse, a
W. c. Hueston, c. II. Galloway,
J. Silas Harris, a Nelson c.
Crews, a L. A. Knox, a Robert
DeFrantz, =. J. Weaver and a
hundred other high class re-
spectacle, educated successful
professional and business men
of color in this city.
Is it because the white Union
soldier is ashamed of the cause
for which he fought? II it be-
cause they are animated by the
usual seIfishness of the Pie
hunter and want to court favor
with Roosevelt for themselves?
Is it because Of the prejudice of
the MuehIebach hotel manage
ment? Or is it PURE, DOWN.
RIGHT, WANTON cUSSED-
NESS THAT CAUSED THIS
RANK DISCRIMINATION?
Billy Sunday ought to be kept
in Kansas City year to teach
these moss-backs the gospel of
civic decency and fair play. BUT
HURRAH FOR ROOSEVELT!
NELSON c. CREWS.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
WILLIS M. BRENT DEAD.

Prof. Willis NJ. Brent, for many
years principal of the school at Boon
vile, do, one of the most scholarly
men of the race, died at the home of
his daughter in Quincy, Ill. May s.
He was at one time Grand Master of
the Masons of this state and was for
many years Grand Master and Grand
Secretary of the U. B. f., but he re-
tired from both organizations some
years ago At the time of his death
he was more than 20 years of age
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
HARMONY LITERARY AND ART
CLUB.

The Harmony Literary and Art
Club are very grateful to the public
for its generous response to their ap-
peal for Charity at their Benefit dance
May Is. We especially thank the
following patrons:
Bachelor Boys Clubs,
Cosmopolitan Club, ets
Clio Art Club,
Kewpie Club, fa
Athenaeum Art Club,
l.. s. p. Girls.
MRS. CLARA FULCHER. Pres.
MRS. NELLIE FULcHER, sec'y
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

man for all these years and earnestly
hopes for his speedy restoration to
health, not necessarily to go back into
the school room, but that the race
may have the benefit of his wisdom
and example for many years to come
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

HON. WILLIAM n. HARRISON
The distinguished lawyer and orator
of Oklahoma who oVerthrew the
grandfather clause law of that state
before the United States supreme
court and who will deliver an ad
dress to the people of Kansas City
at St Stephens Baptist church,
Charlotte near independence ave
nue., Friday evening, May o6. Hear
him.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

Mr.. VIM. Smith. who is walking to
New York City, writes that he is in
Quincy, III.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
THE HON. VIM H. HARRISON

Grand Chancellor of the K of p of the State Oklahoma
attorney for the National Baptist Convention and the only Ne
gro who has appeared before the Supreme Court of the United
States in behalf of his race, will appear at
ST STEPHEN s BAPTIST CHURCH
FRIDAY EVENING MAY 26
and deliver of his famous addresses.
The pastor and church cordially invite the lawyers DOCTORS
preachers principals teachers and pupils business
churchmen and fellow citizens of every walk of life be
present DR. G. Brown Master of Ceremonies Grand Mas
ter N c. Crews will make the opening address Hon. w. c.
Hueston will introduce the speaker The choir will furnish
music under the direction of Miss Magnolia Lewis.
MISS CLARA GRFAR. Clerk. REV. J.W. NURSE, Pastor
ADNdTSSIoN-25 CTS.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20
Nominate Theodore Roosevelt and Win Somebody Else and Wilson
Murderer Captured in Battle

Negro Soldier Who Slew Two at Fort
Caught by Troops.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

The Sun congratulates the school
board OF Marshall and Its negro citi-
zens as well upon having been able to
retain The services Of this magnificent
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-05-20

We want good reliable
Agents in every city and
town in the country. Write
us for terms.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-06-08

check and side reins, and surcingle
with crupper, may be used.
Put the rigging on the colt, leaving
the side and check reins comparative
ly loose, and turn him loose in a small
paddock for an hour. On the second
lesson the reins may be frightened
somewhat. but not left on for over an
hour. The third day driving lines may
be put on. Let the assistant lead the
colt till he ia not frightened at the
driver walking behind. Dismiss the
assistant as soon as possible, and
drive the colt for half an hour in a
quiet paddock or lane where he will
not see other horses. All that should
be taught in this lesson is to go ahead.
Cluck to the colt, or tell him get up"
and use the whip to let him know what
Is meant
II Is essential to train both sides of
a colt. He may become accustomed to
objects seen on the near side with the
near eye, but when the same objects
are viewed for the first time on the
other side with the off eye he may be
badly frightened. Driving in right
and left circle will facilitate this train
ing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-06-08
GOOD HINTS ABOUT GUlNEAS
Hard to Estimate Number Of Eggs
Females Lay on Account Of Their
Habit Of Hiding Nests.

The guineas are good layers, bu,
owing TO their skill in hiding their
nests and their habit OF changing their
nest II II is disturbed, 1t is hard TO
say how many eggs they will lay, pos
sibly 60 10 100 Guineas are inclined
TO be homogeneous; that is, to have
but one mate, but male will mate
with two females. Poor matches usu.
ally result II more females are placed
with a male.
Young guineas are fed like young
turkeys, with curds, bread and milk
or boiled eggs and bread crumbs the
first week, always mixing once a day
with sand, and for every meal max
ing one.third ~ the meal green food.
chopped onion or dandelion tops.
Finely chopped lettuce is good when
plentiful. Unless they have good
run they should have plowed fields
10 roam over; this is not necessary.
When they are large enough TO be
given free range they will pick up
most OF their living, but should al.
ways be fed at night, TO give them the
habit OF returning home.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-06-08
LEGS AND LIVER OF CHICKEN
Make Hens Scratch for Their Food.
Advises Poultry Expert-Fat
Fowls Make Records.

There is q correlation between the
legs and the liver OF a chicken. Liver
activity is absolutely necessary for
egg production, so make the hens
scratch for their food, is the advice Of
N, l.. Harris, superintendent OF poul-
try. Kansas State Agricultural college.
"All grains should be fed in q deep
litter" says Mr.. Harris. "oat straw
or alfalfa hay is good for this purpose.
Hens should be fed literally but should
not be fed until they are willing to
work for their food"
There is an old.time fallacy that a
hen can become too fat to lay. Elk.
periments have been carried on to de.
termine the laying ability OF fat and
lean hens, and In ever instance tho
fat hens have outlaid the lean ones.
The egg begins its formation with the
yolk, which Is practically all fat, and
so 1t is absolutely essential that q hen
have excess fat before eggs are
formed. A hen does not cease laying
from an oversupply OF fat, In the opin.
ion OF Mr.. Harris. but because her legs
and liver are not working to their full
capacity.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-06-08

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
In order to secure the benefit OF the
practical experience OF those who raise
squads for profit, both on a large
scale and in small lots. the poultry
Investigations branch. Of the United
States department OF agriculture ad-
dressed a list OF questions to large
number OF breeders. The pigeon
breeders showed a good spirit of CO.
operation and 20 breeders who keep
from 900 to 1900 pigeons. and a large
number OF those who keep less than
800 pigeons answered the questions.
The following summary Of the replies
is taken from Farmers Bulletin No.
6S4. SQUAD Raising"
The large breeders reported keeping
the Homer and Carneaux varieties
almost exclusively for SQUAD raising,
with a comparatively small number OF
the Dragon. Maltese Hen, and White
King mentioned. All except one breed
or kept their pigeons confined. The
birds were mated at from FIVE to seven
AhOhtho Oiht Nho oNtiabO holihb abp
being 81 months.
Wheat, corn, kafr corn, Canada
peas. millet. and hemp we're the grains
most commonly fed, while a number OF
other grains. including peanuts. grass
seed, oats, buckwheat. sunfower seed,
rice. Egyptian corn. cowpeas, and milo
maize we're also used. About one-half
OF the breeders reported the use Of
some kind OF green feed. including a
wide range Of such material. The
use OF rock salt was reported by one
half OF the breeders. loose table salt
by one-fourth. and table salt baked into
hard lump by the rest. About 16
per cent used some extra feed. such as
millet or hemp seed, during the molt-
ing period. while several who did not
use any special feed for assisting the