davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
Gen. PoweII's Brave Act.

The recent death of Major General
William Henry Powell, whose remains
lie in Graceland cemetery, Chicago
removed a man with an illustr1ous
and picturesque war record. With
Gems Crook and Custer, Gen. Powell
commanded the third division of cav
airy under Sheridan and played a con-
spicuous part in the campaign in the
Shenandoah valley. In fact, he was
largely instrumental in checking the
rcut Of the army upon the occasion
of Sheridan's historic ride. Gen. Pow
ell became famous early in the war
for bravery and persistent, hazardous
and successful fighting
1t was these characteristics alone
that caused Gen. Powell to rise rap
idly from a captaincy to a brevet ma
jor generalship during the four years
in which he served. Living in Vir-
ginia, he was one of the first to bark
en- to the call for troops. He recruit
ed his own company, Company B of
the Second Regiment Virginia Volun-
teer Cavalry, mustered into service
on Oct. 8, 1861, and served until March
Is. 1865.
One of the early incidents of his ca
reer occurred while he was a major
in Gen. Crooks command in Novem-
Der. 1862. He was detailed to take
twenty men and proceed as an ad-
vance guard in a movement against
the enemy near Cold Knob in the Ka-
nawha valley. On nearing the foot
of the mountain Gen. Powell discov-
cred that the enemy were ignorant of
his approach. and he therefore an
nounced his purpose of trying to cap
ture the entire outfit The attack was
so skillfully planned and executed so
admirably that Gen. Powell had the
enemy's camp surrounded and the 500
rebels it contained at his mercy be-
fore they were aware of danger With
twenty Union soldiers he marched
back to his commanding officer with
500 shame-faced "Johnnies" and their
arms and ammunition. This feat was
accomplished without the firing of a
single gun and without the loss of a
man. For this remarkable exploit
congress promptly voted Gen. Powell
gold medal. Regarding this move
ment, Gen. Crook wrote:
Il have always regarded the part
you took in that expedition as one OF
the most daring, militant and success
full of the whole war;
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
How 1t Began.

Representative Hay. Of Virginia.
tells of an alteration in a colored club
in Richmond that resulted in nearly
Ill the members being hauled before
} police magistrate.
You were present during this trou-
. leg" asked the magistrate of a witt
moss. i \.
yes, yo' honah."
"Then tell us, in few words. just
how the difficulty began
well. yo' honah," replied the darby,
with much gravity, 81 think it was
when the chairman of de entertain
ment committee swatted de secretary
ovah de head wifi de lovin' cup."-Col-
Her's Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

the communities who work get odd
jobs in harvesting ice. During the
summer they engage in berry picking
or in working for the farmers in the
district
The keen jealousy existing between
these two settlements dates back tc
the time when the son of one of the
Oldest families in Hogtown decided &c
leave the parental roof. His wife
who is his first cousin, wanted home
of her own. SO they decided to go over
the railroad into Lakeville and build
a shack Inside of three months one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
pension Roll of the Country.

In his last report to the president
the secretary of the interior says:
The report of the commissioner of
pensions for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1904, gives the total number
of pensioners on the roll at the end
of the year as 994,762, a net loss of
1.7S3 from the previous year. The
gains to the roll during the year were
44,246 new pensioners and 3,12S res
torations and renewals. total of
47,S74 or this number 326 were pen
stoned by special act of congress
The losses to the roll during the same
time by death and from other causes
were 49.157, a net loss for the year of
17S3 The number of deaths of SOL
der pensioners for the year was
81 ,72S, and of this number, 30,O71
were volunteers of the civil war. The
pension roll at the close of the fiscal
year contained the names of 720,315
soldiers, 273,S41 widows and depend
ents and SOC army nurses. These fig
ures include one revolutionary widow
and two daughters, and there is one
survivor of the war of 1912 and 91S
widows. The number of claims pend
ing July 1, 1908. was 3O4, 1893, and
there were filed during the year
254,333 new applications of all kinds.
At the close of the year only 1855
were pending. 10000 being original
claims in which no allowance has
ever been made. but are now in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

| Cannot Prevent lntermarriages.
According to the officials, inter
marrying is being carried on to s
| degree seemingly contrary to all state
| laws, and the officials of neither Lake
| vile or Taunton are able to prevent
it in a way that will bring about E
practical solution of the difficulty. The
mere punishment by Imprisonment
would not help matters and might
work untold hardship upon those who
arc dependent upon the offenders.
The conditions under which the
large families live are past the belief
of any one who has not visited heath
en- lands. Ten children are reported
a. sleeping in a single bed, unwashed
from week to week, and in such con
dition physically that the teachers in
the schools prefer not to have them
attend, as they are a menace to the
health of the other children.
The truant officers not only have
to hunt for the children, but have to
order them properly washed before
they return to the schoolroom, and
one washing in two weeks is consid-
ell ed a great hardship.
Under such difficulties the educa-
tiona1 advantages obtained by a com.
pulsory attendance are very few, and
ignorance is stamped indelibly on
the faces of most of the CROWNS
children of Hogtown and Boxboard
Village.
What the end is to be no one can
foresee- The Albino blood flows in
the veins of all the children, although
the characteristics are not apparent
except in the weakness of the mental
equipment, but the mere fact that
they are descendants of Albinos is
suffic ient to set them apart.
They feel that they are outcasts;
there is the fear that in their children
the racial popularity is liable to crop
out, with the terrible working of the
pink eyes and snow-white hair, and
they know no friends except of their
own race So they must cling togeth-
er; the boys of one family must mar
~ the girls of the other families in
the village Then, If nature shall give
to them a child with the Albino mark.
ings. they will share the burden to-
gether.
This is their creed, their religion.
their law. They have no other; they
care only to share the dread vista
ton of their ancestors peculiarities
with each other.
A sad state of affairs, but there
seems to be no remedy that is expe-
capable OF leading his relatives into
the ight-to show them the moral OF
legal error OF their ways.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
The Lighthouse.

The LIGHTHOUSE.
The ships are passing night and day.
With blowing sails and pennantS gay
They come and look and glide away
The guardian tower of the light
/ love to watch them in their flight
And see them grow and fade from SlSht
/ hail them as they speed me by,
In midnight storm and MONDAY sky.
And ask their whence and where ana
why.
And 1 know them all by name.
And where they go and whence they
And some L know are known to fame
And some that sailed the ocean o er
Saw every strange and foreign Shore-
Have lest their course for evermofe
And every ship that night or day
-Glides by with sails and remnants gay
Will some time pass no more this way
Edward Thiutman
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
SC|ATIC TORTURE.
PAIN SUFFERED BY MIR. MARSTON
AS GREAT AS MORTAL CAN STAND.
For Six Months He Could Not Turn in
Bed-He Tells of a Remedy Which
Has Given Perfect Relief.

For six Months He Could Not Turn in
Bed-He Tells of a Remedy Which
Has Given Perfect Relief.
The case of Mr. Marston shows that
sciatica can be cured, and no one afflicted
by it should allow himself to be dis
heartened. He was first stricken about q
year ago, and for six months he suffered
pain which he thinks the most intense
that any man could possibly stand
Asked about the details of his remark
able recovery, Mr.. Marston gave the fol-.
lowing account: 81 was attacked by
numbness or dull feeling just back of my
right hip. I didn't know what the mat
ter was, but Thought it was simply q
stiffness that would wear away in a
short time. 1t didn't, however, and
soon the pain became SO very bad that
every step was torture for me. When
finally succeeded in getting home, it was
just as much as / could do to reach my
| room and get to bed.
1.-The doctor was sent for, and when he
had examined me he said had sciatica.
He prescribed for me, and advised me not
to try to leave my bed. The advice was
unnecessary for I couldn't get out of
bed If wanted to. 1t was impossible for
me to turn from one side to the other.
The moment I attempted to move any
part of my body, the pain became SO ex-s
cruciating that would have to lie per-.
fectly motionless.
"I suffered this torture for six months
without getting any relief. Then dis
charged the doctor, and Oh the advice of
a friend bought box of DR. Williams
Pink Pills and began to take them, three
at dose, three times day. I was de-.
termined to give them a thorough trial.
1.-TWO months after I began to uses
them was able to leave my bed andl
walk about the house, and a month later
was entirely cured and able to go about
my work as usual. I think DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are the best medicine ever
used, and heartily recommend them to
anyone who suffers from sciatica.
Mr.. Marston is prosperous farmer
and may be reached by mail addressed
to Charles p. Marston, Hampton p o..
New Hampshire DIR. Williams Pink
Pills have cured other painful nervoua
disorders, such as neuralgia, partial par
alysis and locomotor ataxia. They are
sold By III druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
All Arranged in Advance

Tess-They say If you walk down
stairs backward with a lighted candle
in your hand the first man you meet
will be the one you marry. LIN going
to try that on Halloween.
Jesse am 1. 1t must be done on
the stroke Of o'clock.
Tess-Oh! You don't have to do 1t
at any particular hour.
Jess-Yes, l do. l told Jack Han
som to call promptly at 8 o'clock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

cleanliness, and the people bear out
the look of the places which they call
their homes.
According to Town Clerk Harvey of
I.akeville, the men are not voters,
as they are unable to read or write,
and take no interest in public affairs.
They are not subjects for the poor
farm" he said, but it has always
been a wonder how they manage to
I've The census taker finds great
difficulty in getting even an approx
mate estimate of the number of child
rem in a family. They make no rec
ord ct birth or deaths among their
number. and about all the town ON
Gals can do is let them severely
aicne."
During the winter the few men in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

Ger OF the Rebeccas,
of Topeka, Kans-.
Room 10, S12 Kansas
Ave, writes: Il used
Doan's Kidney Pills
during the past year
for kidney trouble
and kindre d all
ments- I was suffer-
ing from pains in the
back and headaches,
but found after the
use of one box of the
remedy t h a t the
troubles gradually
disappeared. so that
before / had finished
a second package /
was we'll / therefore
heartily e n d o r S g
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
Rival Sets of Albinos
Especial Correspondence

Nowhere in Massachusetts is there
a community which presents such a
state of forlornness as the Albino
settlement in Lakeville. Practically
there are two distinct villages. colo
euially known as Boxboard village
and HOgtown, and the residents of
each community think that those liv-
ing in the other are the most degrad-
ed examples of humankind in the
world. Anyway, there is bitter rival
ry between these two settlements, and
the people who look on are only
awaiting the time when the question
of supremacy is settled by bloodshed-
Boxboard Village is on the Lake
vile side of the railroad, and Hog
town in on the Taunton side. The
settlements are within half a mile of
each other, and about three miles
south of Middleboro. The Kentucky
mountains never sheltered a more
wild or more clannish set of people
than those who make up the popula-
ton of these two villages, less than
forty miles from Boston All because
a streak of Albino blood runs through
the people, and because they live in
abject fear that a child may be born
with the mark of the Albino upon him.
This fear weighs upon their minds
heavily, and on this account they hold
themselves apart-intermarryin and
weakening the race in each successive
generation.
Origin of the AIbino.
Accounts differ greatly as to the
original introduction of Albino into
the race. The generally accepted the
cry is that the first Albino came to
America in 1855 and settled some
where on Cape Cod. Eventually he
married, and his wife was ostracized
at once. Their children were not all
Albinos. but they were blessed with a
few who had the white hair of their
father and the pink eyes that con-
t;nually blink because OF their ex-
IRENE weakness.
These children, on arriving at ma
turity, sought wives or husbands, and
it is doubtful if they succeeded in
marrying into the best element of the
community. The recurrence of AL
bino children among the offspring is
as certain as that the sun will rise,
but some of the families who live in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

process of adjudication. The cost of
the pension system reached its maxi
mum in 1898, when it amounted to
s2-44 per capita of the entire popula-
ton 1t, however, ha5 been growing
less each year. and in 1904 the total
cost of pensions amounted to only
$1.77 per capita of population
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
CUTE CLARA.

Aunt Jane-"No, Clara, you aren't
pretty. But suppose the young man
who calls upon you tells you you are
the most beautiful woman in all the
world?"
Clara-"Yes, but it is after I have
lowered the gaslight"-Boston Tran
script.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
A Modern COTTAGE,

Paper Hanger-WeIl have to paper
right over the old paper. We can't
get this paper off without taking the
plaster along with it.
Owner (modern cottage)-Because
the paper sticks to the plaster?
Paper Hanger-No, because the
plaster sticks to the paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
Not Much Risk.

Examining Physician (for insurance
company)-"Tm afraid we can't take
you, sir. You are too great a risk"
Applicant (resignedly)-''Wel per-
haps 1 am. The fact is, that when
get sick 1 never send for a doctor.
Just lay around until get WELL"
Examining Physician-"Eh? UNI
we'll take you"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
His Explanation.

But why" / asked the good wife,
ARE you so anxious to secure the top
flat in that ten-story apartment
house?"
Because" exclaimed the household
freight payer, 1.-The elevator would be
a great help to us in bringing up the
children"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
DoIIY,s Reminder.

Charlie Dinbats Ito Dolly Semis-
quaver, who is about to make her de-
but)-Ten me when you sing and I'll
send you some flowers.
Do1ly-Please remember at the time
that the only flowers 1 care for are
On hats.-Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
Limited CAPACITY.

Barney says he reads all the new
books that come out, and yet he can
never discuss them"
Probably reads them so fast that
he has to forget one to make room for
another.''-Detroit Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
QuaIifyinu.

They're. comparatively rich, aren't
they?"
well, I wouldn't say comparative
ly,' but relatively They have a rich
uncle of whom they expect great
things"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

You never hear a man advocating
polygamy in talking to his wife.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

When a man is set in his ways he
Is not apt to hatch out any new ideas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

(Sfgned) Mrs. C. E. Bumgaroner.
A FREE TRIAL-Address Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price so cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01
A QUICK RECOVERY.
4 Prominent Topeka Rebecca OmceP
Writes to Thank Deans Kidney
Pills for It

Mrs. G. e. Bumgardner. a local ON
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

peace to marry them, will be one Of
absolute ignorance and squalor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-01

Look In each pkg. for the little
hook, The Road = Wollvillas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
MAY DESTROY TRACK.
City Will Have Right to Run Streets
 Through 1t.

suit of decision by the state supreme court the New Orleans Jockey club may ultimately have it's race track destroyed by the running of streets through it. In the lower court the suit of the city was dismissed on an exception of no cause of action, the court holding that it might be a century before streets prolonged through the track might be needed.
 The supreme court reverses the decision below and holds that as between the city and the jockey club. the former is the best judge as to whether or not the people need the use of the streets. The case will now be tried on it's merits and if the city presents sufficient evidence. the track will probably be destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21

that the farmers are not only able to hold their cotton, but many of them are anxious to join in the movement It will be recalled that when President Jordan spoke in this city last week about 2000 bales were pledged by farmers present at the meeting
 Today President Seymour, in order to secure a more perfect organization of the county association and to aid in their usefulness arranged dates and named places for Maj. Joseph H. Harris to visit during the next few days to make speeches and to arouse enthusiasm in the interest of the association. Major Har- rs is one of the best known farmers in the state and is well informed as to the objects and purposes of the association. He is a gifted speaker, and can make a dry subject entertaining. Those who turn out to hear him at the dates and places named will be richly rewarded and these meetings should be attended and doubtless will be by not only farmers but busi- ness men generally who are interested Tn the welfare of the farmers and in the success of the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
Compromise on Sidewalks.

Tuscaloosa. November 0-tSpecial)- Quite an amount of discussion has been created by the announcement that the board of mayor and aldermen will pass an ordinance requiring property owners to pave the sidewalks in front of their property. It Is an embarrassing fact that the sidewalks of this town are far be- hind those of towns of the same size, but it becomes a lively issue when a plan is submitted to require them to be paved. It seems probable now that a compro- mise of the situation will be effected whereby only those sidewalks within the fire limits of the city will be brought under such an ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
FALLS INTO WELL.
Younu Woman at Dukes Rescued From
 PeriIous Situation.

Anniston, November 2O.-(Special. )-Miss Beulah Thompson, a 15-year-old girl of Dukes, was the victim of peculiar and serious accident on Friday noon at her fathers farm in that community. The young lady was engaged in doing some family washing at the brink of 30-foot we'll when without warning the earth gave way and she was precipitated to the bottom into about ten feet of water.
 Fortunately she entered the well feet first following the mass of earth upon which she had been standing as well as the washtub, that fact keeping her head above water until help arrived. Her plight was first discovered by some school chil- dren at play nearby, and their outcries quickly brought assistance from the men of the village. It was some time before the unfortunate girl was released from her perilous position, but she was able to proceed to her home unassisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
BIGELOW CRUSHED.
Defaulting Bank President Seems to
 Be Dazed.

Milwaukee, Wis, November 20.-Private information received by Milwaukee gov ernment official from an officer at the Fort Leavenworth prison stated that Frank c. Bigeow, the defaulting Milwau- kee bank president, appears to be utterly crushed in spirit.
 It Is said that Bigelow goes about his duties in a seemingly dazed condition and seldom eonverses with any one. The prison officials believe 1t Is doubtful if the ex-bank president will live to sg've out his term.
 He is employed in the photograph gal lery of the prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
M'LEMORE FINED
 $25 IN TWO CASES For Carrying ConcealedWeapon and ImperSonating Officer CITY COUNCIL TO MEET Ordinance Granting Franchise to Bir- mineham Railway, Light and
 Power Go. Will Come Up
 for Final Disposition.
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET

Bessemer November 20.-(Special )-A. S. McLemore. who was charged with hold ing up Patrick Boley. young white man from Tuscaloosa. yesterday at the point of a gun and mpersonating an officer, was tried in police court this morning and was fined $25 in each of two cases.
 One charge on which he was fined was for carrying concealed weapons and the other was for impersonating an officer.
 Frank Woods, driver for the Bessemer fire department, who was arrested at the same time and in connection with the same charges, was released, 1t being shown in court that he said or did noth- ing. He was with McLemore at the time, but said nothing.
 Boley charges that the two men stopped him on the street yesterday and asked him if he could give bond. McLemore told him, it is charged, that he was a city detective and after he had asked him if he could make bond he demanded to know how much money he had. Boley says that he told the men that he had ten dollars but that at that time he got away from them and went to police headquar- ters where he reported the matter to Chief of Police Jones.
 City Council to Meet.
 The city council of Bessemer will meet in regular session tomorrow night and the meeting promises to be an important one.
 An ordinance granting the Birmingham Do [. franchise for the building of new line to Jonesboro will come up for final read ing and 1t expected that a number of amendments to the ordinance will be of- fered.
 It is understood that petition from a number of citizens of Bessemer will be presented asking that the franchise be re- fused unless the company will agree to grant transfers from the new line to the main lines in the city.
 Notes and Personals.
 The Bessemer board of trade will meet in regular session at the city hall tomor- row afternoon. Matters of importance are to be considered and 1t is desired that all members be present.
 w. E. c. Vermillion returned today from Ragland, Ala, where he attended the funeral of his borther, John H. Vermil- lion, who died at Adamsville few days ago
 The first nine of Beavers of Bessemer are in fine shape for the game of indoor baseball with the Birmingham Athletic club team in Birmingham tomorrow night and claim that they are in proper shape to win the game. A special car carrying the team and about 100 visitors will leave Bessemer tomorrow night at 730 o'clock.
 Malesia Spensell, aged 1 year, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Spensell of South Bessemer, died today at noon. The re- mains will be carried to Cullman for burial tomorrow.