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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
Regain TIER Health By
Going Without Clothes
Peculiar Methods Of a Metz Jersey Colony Of inca
lids Back 10 Nature Their Moffo.

terror of the wooden building. A long
table occupied the center of the larger
of the two rooms into which it was di-
vided. Blue china plates were laid,
beside which were placed knives, but
no forks and nut crackers. Baskets of
nuts and fruit and dates, plates of graz
ham bread, and pitchers of milk and
buttermilk constituted the bill of are.
1--WE believe iii getting as near to ma
ture as we can" said the doctor" as
he pulled basket of nuts towards the
guest and heaped up the nuts about his
plate. Already several nut crackers
were at work. Nuts are not indigesti-
BILE when eaten in this way" he con-
tinued. 1--WE have no cooked food, ex-
cept bread. Will you have some butter
milk or some fresh milk? Take either
you like" The pitcher of fresh milk
was passed along and cupful poured
out. Animals live on this food and are
rarely sick. There is no other kind here.
The only use we have for fire is to heat
water for washing dishes and for heat
ing the building. 1t solves lots of prob
lens. There is no bother about the
menu. Whenever you come home your
meal is ready for you. It's no trouble to
get it, and you don't need servants"
After dinner the doctor led the
way across the open space occupied by
the graves" to the brow of the hillocS
and down pebbled path.
"This is the path to the Rockaway
river" he said. "The first thing in the
morning, each one comes down here
for bath. Some people don't like the
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plant to Walsh. Walt said the ma
jor; then told off six men with orders to
bring the 80 stolen ponies out of the
Blackfoot herd. In those days the Cana
dian lads thought no more of red Indians
than they did of blackbeetles, SO the six
riders romped down into the Blackfoot
herd; not knowing one pony from an
other, they took good measure, rounded
up $50 horses, and gaily drove them past
the Blackfoot camp, which seethed out in
furious pursuit. Then the six policemen
having robbed and defed 5000 warriors,
stampeded the plundered horses straight
for the stockade, and rolled in just in
time.
Inside the fort the six troopers were
paraded up to see Major Walsh, and they
blushed and simpered because they were
going to be praised. Don't you know, .
said Walsh, that you've declared war
against the Blackfoot nation? I've a
mind to give you each three months i'm
prisonment!"
Within an hour the Blackfeet surrend-
cred their 80 Sioux horses to get back the
$50 which the police had stolen.
Such were the beginnings of this
mighty regiment
To-day the numbers of this police force
are comparatively small Numbers are
no longer needed. Civilization has taken
the place of the painted warrior of the
past, but there is yet enough of them to
preserve order in the vast territory that
stretches almost from Winnipeg on the
east to British Columbia on the west,
and from the American boundary on the
south into Dawson city on the north. Lit
tie posts of dozen men are scattered
here and there over the broad plains
watching the interests of the settlers and
the government.
One small band is detailed to care for a
struggling herd Of buffalo around the
shores of Lake Athabasca, some 800
miles from the nearest civilization,
and under their watchful care this herd
is increasing rapidly, and promises to
once more populate the far northern
plains. Another small detachment keeps
the peace at Dawson, still another keeps
an eye on the Indians at Calgary and the
surrounding reservations, and so on
throughout all the vast territory.
They are soldierly men. these mounted
police. They are more soldier than po-
lice, and as l talked with one of their
old comman6ers at Calgary he impressed
me as the ideal American cavalry officer
His life had been spent in the saddle, per-
forming by peaceful means what we had
had to do by force-subdue the Indians.
They are a hospitable lot also, and no
traveller need fear asking for food and
shelter at their posts. With these quail
ties it is needless to say they are gentle
men. Soon there will be no need for the
organization, but, like our American
cavalry, its history will ever remain in
the annals of the northwest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

wearing less than nothing, save per-
haps a. tan which has been generously
spread on the skin by the friendly sun
and the shifting breezes, and to par
take of nuts and milk and graham bread,
the latter the only cooked food supplied,
is certainly unique, but after several
hours spent with the inhabitants the I'M
preston grew that there was good deal
of common sense in going back, at least
Tor a season, to the primitive conditions
of the prehistoric days Of the human
race, as they were doing.
The doctor" who conducts this novel
health resort has run the place now four
years, and during this past summer has
had so persons as patients spending
more or less of the time of the open sea-
son in it's sunny confines. Between No
vember 1 and May 1 the place is closed.
There are Is acres inclosed within high
board fencing. Entrance is gained
through a gate that is built high and
closes tight AS one steps within the
park, for this is what it really is, small
lake is seen shimmering in the sun
shine. it's edges covered with lily pads,
and two hills rising on either side. On
the crest of one of these hills could be
seen a small wooden house. This was
the common dining hall, and surround
ing it were grouped beneath the pine
trees a number of frame structures COW
cred with weather-WOrn canvas. Each
was entered by means of a screen door
taH fI1Tth t-i9 n r
transoms at either end, just under the
ridge A glance within showed that each
was occupied by two single iron beds.
But these shelters are not used at night
except during inclement weather, for
the health-seekers prefer the open air
and the lap of nature beneath the
understanding pine trees to the luxury
nf iron beds and confined atmosphere of
the canvas houses.
One of the oldest features of the
grounds was the burial ground at the
front of the tents. A burial ground, we
saw. for we can think of no more fitting
term to use in describing the hollows
in which the inhabitants daily take part
of their treatment. Into these hollow
places III LU6 SIOulu IAC 4p1IlCAIS Vi q WI
and cover themselves with the earth
piled up loosely on each side. It was
startling almost shocking sight to see
here and there human head protruding
from the mounds of black earth. 1t
was very suggestive of the graveyard
where the hollows are dug little deeper
and the head sinks from sight forever.
But these sun-browned patients
seemed to enjoy the novel burial, and
claimed it did them good.
The visitor to this strange back to
nature" colony was admitted to the
grounds by well-formed specimen of
man. who did not seem to be in the least
disconnected at being discovered by a
stranger in the dress of his install day.
Walking up and down inside the fence
was another man, who proved to be
New York business man. A pair of eye
glasses and a cane and self-satisfed
expression on the face were the only
physical evidences he bore of the age in
which he was living. 1t was the din
ner hour when the visitor arrived, and
the doctor" led the way to the dining
hall There was no plaster on the in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

was Donald Smith, now Lord Strathcona,
and at his suggestion 800 hundred young
Canadians were enlisted and drilled to
form a body of cavalry, the Northwest
mounted police. In 1874 they marched
across the plains, met the Blackfoot ma
ton, and formed that singular alliance
which enabled them to seize the terrific
ries without the shedding of blood.
The liquor traders had been among the
Blackfeet, so that they wers sorely re-
duced by hunger and pestilence; but at
once the sale of alcohol was made penal,
so that the Indians are now increasing
yearly in numbers and in wealth. A
truce was arranged between the Black
feet and their ancient enemies, the Crees,
which put an end to inter-tribal war.
These red Indians of the plains, supposed
to be the most formidable savages on
earth, and numbering $4,000, were sub
dued by 800 men, and in solemn treaties
made allies of the Empire.
A little to the southwark lived the
Sioux nation, ruled by the statesman,
Sitting Bull, and the soldier, Spotted Tail,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
TIE Wide Range Of the
Winter Fashions - -
Cosby Nofes Of the SeasonabIe Modes They
Pass in RexiesO.

There is no doubt that fashion has
changed tremendously, but although
these changes strike us forcibly now,
past, surely if slowly.
For instance, most of us will remember
how, this time last year, the Partisan
couturieres tried to force the new Bur-
gundy shade, popularity known as wine
| color, on the market. But it never got
much further than a few leading ateliers
in Paris Green and royal blue became
popular in it's stead.
The pelerine has been gradually COM
ing in for the last two years, and so has
the full skirt. Nowadays, the modistic
eye dislikes any sudden change, and in
novations have to ere 2 in by degrees.
Fashion at the present moment is ex-
tremely pretty, but there are two exag-
CREATIONS which ought to be avoided-one
is the sloping shoulder where it does not
suit, and the other is the very voluminous
sleeve
Personally, think the extra fulness in
the skirt is becoming, and in many of the
best models the hips are kept fairly plain.
The fancy for ruchings, and particu-
larly those of travelled silk, is return
to the early Victorian period. They are
rather attractive and peculiarly quaint.
All sorts of colored ruchings are used
as trimmings, and velvet, of course,
reigns supreme for best winter frocks.
One of the prettiest models | have
seen was in wine colored chiffon velours.
It was made with a dropping collar OF dull
gold, red and white embroidery edged
with a heavy silken fringe. The velvet
was cut plain to the knees, then came
about seven rows of graduated ruchings
of travelled silk in a brighter shade. This
really was very sumptuous frock, and
was to be worn in company with large
shaped stole and granny muff OF ermine
and a delicious 1880 velvet bonnet trim
med with shaded feathers to match.
How delightful are these granny" poke
bonnets covered with plumes and the
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territories and the rowing bands or IN
dams. Not that the Indians have caused
trouble, as they never have, save in the
instances of the Rel rebellions, but it is
what they might have done had the pro-
lection not been there.
The northwest is a land Of romance and
adventure It is mixed with the soil, it
savors of the fur trader and the trapper,
but none of this romance and adventure
is more interesting than that contributed
by the mounted police. Here is the story
of its first encounter with the Indians of
what was then a no-man's land, as it was
told to me by one of it's old commanders
some time ago:
In 1874 the Blackfoot nation had
camped upon the Cypress hills, and from
that eyrie their warriors kept watch upon
the Canadian plains. Far to the eastward
they saw the smoke of camp fires at dusk,
and by day the herds of buffalo disturbed,
while scouts rode in reporting a new tribe
of the Long Knives, the American cayal-
ry, on the war trail, rapidly advancing.
The Blackfeet sent their women to the
rear, painted for war, performed the
solemnities of the war dance, appealing
to the Almighty foT aid in battle, then
set their ambush ready, while they
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

him into patent medicine repository;
it may lead him to set up health-food
experiment station; it may plunge him
into the whirlpool of athletic fads and
new tangled physical exercises; it may
make him barefooted disciple of some
German doctor, or the bare-headed fol-
lower of some other school of health
promoters. In fact, there is no telling
where the man who has lost the COM
partnership of his good friend Health
will not go in seeking him or what he
will do to regain his hold upon him.
Health is priceless boon. The poet ex-
claims:
''Ah! what avail the largest gift of
Heaven,
When dropping health and spirits go
amiss?
How tasteless then whatever can be given!
Health is the vital principle of bliss,
And exercise of health"
The man who has lost his health real
ICES the enormity of that loss, and is
willing to go to any extreme in the hope
of regaining it. And because this is
true, curious colony of mo clothes
men are found in New Jersey-men who
believe that Natures clothing and Ma
lures food are sure health winners
A visit to the colony at Milton brings
curious sensations. To sit down at the
dinner table with all the other diners
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

stitched.
ton with the present fashions. For in
stance, the long pelerine effects are so
well carried out in any ribbon, lace or
net we may be fortunate enough to have
by u.s. All that is required to complete
it is an undergown of accordion plated
point d'esprit, inexpensive silk or the
more beautiful chiffon wolfe. In some
cases long scarves of chine ribbon, sill
or satin are carried over the shoulders
and down the back, the long sash ends
reaching to the hem of the skirt; this
gives a pretty, graceful appearance to
a youthful figure. I am sure all who
have silk remnants and beautiful rib
bons and laces in their possession will
gladly welcome any practical ideas for
utilizing them
Nothing is more becoming to a young
girl than a sunray plated cashmere
baby bodice and skirt, with fichu eff
feet of pretty, gay-colored chine ribbon,
continued as a sash right down the back,
caught with folded band and buckle
in front, with just a tucker of net or
lace ldlu Ill W SoElGu lie uCCOlI0Id6S,
and elbow sleeves finished with lace or
frills. This is really an inexpensive and
ideally simple form of dress.
Such a frock as this does not present
any great difficulties to the amateur
for the skirt is simply laced in at the
waist, and falls in flowing lines, and the
fichu sometimes hides multitude of de-
ficiencies!
Embroideries. buckles and buttons
are all much used, and all those who have
some of these trifles put away will find
the fashion of to-day a convenient one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

But never advise woman with a linn
tied dress allowance to purchase in
different bijouterie.
Another revival is the early Victorian
lace veil known as a fall" The lace
'sfall'' is shown by the leading Ameri-
can milliners, but whether it will take
a firm hold / very much doubt. Of
course, a few elegant and beautiful
women who look charming in anything
may, for short time, adopt a quaint
old fashion of this kind, and once again
bring out the scented wells inherited
from their grandmothers.
Personally, I think the prettiest way
of using these wells is to drape one soft
ly round the felt Breton sailor hat. Moth
ing is more becoming to the face than
a frame of this, and the better the lace
the more effective it is
ELLEN OSMONDE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

which, by the way, still continues lost
popular for winter wear.
There is a new form of Breton sailor
which is admirable for the country, SIM
ply trimmed with queer wings in shad-
ings to match the frock.
The winter millinery is on show. /
think milliners are always more in adj
vance of fashion than anyone else They
are also very ingenious in combining
suitable fabrics for the between seasons,
such as chenille and straw plaitings.
How beautiful the tea gown or picture
frock for home wear can be in conjunc-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
locked Up a Year.

John Wiltberg has cleared UP the
mystery of his years disappearance b.
saying that his wife had kept him pris-
onec in his own house to cure him of
the liquor habit. His friends were as
founded when he reappeared on the
streets in Hayton. His Imprisonment
began with his own consent, and now he
is glad he was confined alone in room
for year, for he is the picture of
health and has lost his craving for drink.
Wiltberg is farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
Eve Was Too Greedy.

Said an indignant mother to her young
son: ssWhy did you strike little Elsie, you
naughty boy?"
Dick, indignant in his turn, exclaimed:
What did she want to cheat for, them"
How did she cheat?" asked mamma,
more mildly.
why" exclaimed Dick, I'VE were play
ing at Adam and Eve, and she had the
apple to tempt me with, and she never
tempted me. but went and ate it up her.
sell. "-Tit-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

Among the questions recently sent out
by a school examiner was the following
example in arithmetic:
IF one horse can run a mile in one
minute and so seconds and another in
two minutes, how far would the first
horse be ahead in a match race of two
miles?"
A scholar returned the question with
this attached:
Il will have nothing to do with horse
racing. "-Tit-Bits.
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The Ne1vs ConGensed.

Charles Ross, a La Crosse soldier,
has returned home after serving three
years in the Philippines.
Because her father would not allow
her to go to a dance, Stella Pearl, l5-
year-old daughter of William Pearl,
farmer residing near GAINESVILLE, drank
half the contents of a two-ounce bot
tie of silver polish and died.
Breese J. Stevens, a regent Of the
University of Wisconsin and a promi-
nent lawyer, died at Madison.
Theodore Huerfurth, a pioneer insur-
ance man, was found dead in his bed
at Madison, having succumbed to heart
failure.
Jack Simplot, a former constable of
the town of Brockway, was sentenced
to states prison for two years for per-
jury as a witness in the trial Of a crim-
inal action.
Louis Tice, farmer aged about Z8
years, committed suicide at Omro by
hanging.
Allen Rusk and wife observed their
sixtieth wedding anniversary at Viro-
qua
Frederick Kraus, aged so years, a
veteran maltster and a former member
of the Kraus-Merkle Mating company,
died in Milwaukee.
For the third time since 1900 the res
idents of Homer and vicinity are agi-
tated over g quest for hidden treasure
which is supposed to be buried in one
of the caves in the bluffs.
Ernest Petersen, the mechanic whoas-
saulted Minnie Johnson at Racine;
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to
the states prison for Is months.
Henry Heintzkill, who was hunting
with his two brothers, aged nine and
eleven years, in Outagamie county,
fired his shotgun loaded with small
shot at black bear, killing 1t in
stantly.
The Ia Phi fraternity at Lawrence
university initiated two candidates by
hobbling them togther and driving
them through the streets in grotesque
costumes.
Judge Heck, of Racine, decided to
appoint a guardian for William Eiler,
80 years old, pioneer worth $4,000,
the application having been made by
his children on the ground that he was
incompetent.
Levi Fullwiler was killed by thresh-
ing engine at Granton.
A. r. Hinkley, probably the only man
in Waukesha county still living on his
homestead, celebrated his ninety third
birthday at Eagle.
julius Luedtke, of Harrison, neaE
Appleton, who recently mailed to Pres
ident Roosevelt picture Of himself
and wife and their family of IS living
children, has received from President
Roosevelt a brief congratulatory let
ter.
The J. I. Case Pillow Works at Racine
closed three weeks ago for repairs and
inventory, have resumed work, giving
employment to 500 men who have been
idle.
The Shores block at Ashland was de-
stroyed by fire with a loss of about $780,
900.
William Erskine, of Marshfield, has
gone to Havana to take part in the at
tempt to raise the battleship Maine.
John H Howe will at once establish (
a pants and overall factory in Lances-
ter.
George Kalina, employed in the Illinois
mine at North Freedom, near Baraboo,
was killed instantly by falling rock.
Former Congressman Clinton Bah
bitt was thown from his carriage in
runaway accident at Beloit and severely
hrlTicad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

"Have you any five-cent stamps?" in
quired the lady.
mo, ma'am," replied the drug clerk,
nt-mindedly; but we have some
thing just as good"
sHa, ha! Force of habit! That's
where | caught you'll
Not at all, ma'sm. | can give you two
twos and a one "-Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
historic Duilding burned.

Fire destroyed one of the oldest build
ings in Green Bay and with it papers
giving the most correct account of the
early fur trade in Wisconsin. The
building was the old Grignon residence,
built by Judge john Lave in 1882. 1t
was occupied by David Grignon, a grand
son, whose grandmother was sister
of John Quincy Adams.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

Cashier John A. Pratt Of the Citizens
state bank in Menominee, frustrated
burglars who early in the morning at
tempted to steal the funds. After fail
ing to break into the bank the burglars
went to the home of Mr. Pratt and
tried to induce him to come out OF
doors. Mr.. Pratt opened fire on the
men and they fled. 1t is believed the
thieves were local men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
The Pope,s HUMBLE origin.

Pope Plus X is OF very humble origin.
His elder brother is a letter carrier in a
provincial town, with a salary Of $50 a
year. Another brother sells pork and to-
bacco. One sister is married to man
who keeps a wine shop; another is a
dressmaker. Still another married q ped
der. -sz~-a-s
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05
Charged with Forgery.

A woman claiming to be Mrs. Evelyp
M. Sherwood, formerly of Boston, Mass,
and Harrisburg, Pa, was arrested in
Racine, charged with having issued and
passed forged checks. Mrs. Sherwood
says she went to Racine for the purpose
of opening branch jewelry store for a
New York firm. She gave several mer-
chants checks on eastern banks, which
were afterward pronounced to be worth
less
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

The jury in Superior brought in YER
dict finding tho 16-year-old slayer of
Howard G. Gilbert guilty of murder in
the second degree. He was recommended
to the mercy of court. Judge Smith inn
mediately gave him the lowest sentence
possible under the verdict, IA years in
the state prison at Waupun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

When the Superior post Office was
opened for business at seven o'clock the
other morning the large vault was found
to have been rifed of practically the en-
tire supply of stamps, amounting to be-
tween $4,000 and $15,500. About $500
in fractional silver was also secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-11-05

curved until it touches the handle These
weapons were in use long before the
Christian era, and the secret of produc-
ing their extraordinary fiexibility, tough
ness and keenness is lost.
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Puln Mil Burned.

The White River pulp mill, eight miles
south of Ashland, was completely de-
stroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $780,
900; partly insured. George Danielson,
of Neenah, owned the plant which was
the only wood pulp mill in northern Wis
consin in active operation.
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Mus1ins Made Incombustib1e.

Muslins and laces may be made quite
incombustible by the simple addition OF
mixing with the starch half as much
whiting.