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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09

numbers not mounting at such rapid
rate in southern Alaska. And it goes
without saying that the new pioneers
will want to get about speedily, will
want commerce to move with swift
ness. The day is not far off when
there must be abandoned the Chilkoot
Indians, the horses and bGrros, dogs
and sleds, used for transporting means
between points on waterways. And
the danger of shooting rapids, passing
through narrow canyons, must give
way to some less exciting manner OF
travel.
And if in time this temporary popu-
lation is replaced by permanent set
tiers, then our government will be
forced to continual remembrance of
her northernmost territory. 1t is
wrong to think of Alaska as given over
entirely to arctic cold, arctic perils.
arctic products. 1t was once thought
that the only valuable part of the
Alaska purchase was the fur. whale
oil and seal business; then the gold
fields overshadowed in Importance any
other Alaskan wealth; and some fu-
ture day what are now her latent re-
sources may become the, chief wealth
of Alaska Mr.. Gannett, of the Har-
riman expedition, adds his voice to the
declaration that Alaska's natural re-
sources are enormous. "The skins and
furs, the gold, copper and coal, and
the timber of the territory are in value
almost beyond calculation, and the
mere reaping of this harvest sown and
ripened for us by nature will occupy
an industrial army for years.
One that writes more enthusiastical-
ly, if less authoritatively. Mr.. B. w.
James, refers to the attractions of
this country. I'm the future there
will be many who will prefer Alaska
or Dakota to Florida and vice versa.
AS far as my own experience led me
to observe it was lovely and health
full. can see no reason why tract
of land teeming with wea tn should
be neglected by government and peo-
pie alike. From the mines of silver
and gold, from the mighty forests OF
cedar and pine, from the beautiful furs
of seal and otter, from the great fish
cries of seal, whale, salmon and cod,
from the enormous, inexhaustible sup
ply of pure ice, comes the one voice:
Give us the protection of an interested
government, and we will not only sup
port ourselves, but will return to the
United States a revenue many times
multiplying the amount of her invest
ment by purchase of the district OF
Alaska
NORMAN CUTTING.
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Sleeves Make or Mar Dress

yoke, see if one of the broad girdles, still
very much in evidence, will not hide this
defect.
But to return to our theme, sleeves.
The ones illustrated were designed for
the fashionable lingerie blouses, all save
the most severe-appearing one, made of
lightweight material. A very pretty
model, and exceedingly modish, is that
trimmed about the puff with inserting
band edged with frills and having deep
cuff likewise finished off with ruffies.
This trimming may be either of fine en-
broidery or of Valenciennes lace. En-
broidery promises to be more worn this
season than it has been in a long time.
Another sleeve in which the cuff eX
tends over the upper part in gauntlet
fashion, and another attractive one, has
the fullness unconfned. The strap on
the cuff may be used or omitted, just as
suits the.taste.
The sleeve on the leg-of-mutton order
has band of inserting along the seam
and tucks extending out short distance
from the seam. To hold out the sleeves
at the shoulder various devices are tried;
some dressmakers run short tucks just
at the shoulder line short distance, not
more than four inches; sometimes mar.
row inserting is set in to run down in
a sharp point; sometimes V-shaped fine
tucking extends out short distance
from the upper armhole. Do not en-
ploy any trimming that will interfere
with the square-shouldered effect We
must all zealously strive for now
Lace buttons and buttons of pearl are
used on the deep cuffs it being almost
impossible to make these fit save by the
more or less troublesome means of but
toning and unbuttoning. One must be
willing to take little pains if she in
tends to wear the fashionable long cuff
And that reminds us that the stores are
at last offering for sale the separate
deep lace cuffs with collar to match; and
these are to be had in the pretty and in
expensive machine-made Irish crochet
as well as in the costly handmade lace
ELLEN OSMONDE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09

period the girdle in justice should have
a little more show.
Signs are rife that spring hats are to
be smaller, that the great picture hat is
to be ousted The POLO turban probably
will be very popular the coming sum-
mer, a neat close affair very different
from the wide headgear of recent years.
This turban is trimmed very simply,
sometimes only a bunch of flowers.
Promise is given that taffeta Jackets
worn with odd skirts are to be much the
thing this spring, and if the promise
be fulfilled the fashion will be a boon
to many that have found it very ex-
pensive to try to have coat matching
every skirt. Although the redingote is
in vogue, the Elton blouse is not to van
ish; one new design for the latter was
lately shown, the Elton having short
rounded basques and surplice front.
The surplice is by 40 means confined to
waists, but will be seen on many spring
coats
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for the present needs of the country
to say nothing of the conditions dis
couraging future development. Gold
mining is carried on in the face OF
terrible odds, and there is most urgent
requirement that the government step
in and make possible better means OF
communication. The Canadian gov
eminent has found it practicable to
build good roads in that region, and
her example should be followed by her
neighbor who boasts OF his enterprise.
President Roosevelt in his last mes
sage laid much stress on conditions
and needed reforms in ''our Siberia"
and this arctic possession may con-
graduate itself that such a strenuous
individual is taking an interest in its
welfare. We shall expect ere long to
see something doing for Alaska.
Settlers as well as the native por-
ton of the population need protection.
One that pleads the urgent need of
territorial form of government for
Alaska declares that practically only
in the mining regions are to be found
any inducements for settlers and says
there seems to be no safeguard for
any enterprise except that secured by
patents for mining claims. Year after
year Alaskans have waited to see IN
each presidents message any mention
Of Alaska beyond that of the veXed
boundary question, and year after year
have been forced to the conclusion
of Uncle Sans Indifference.
1t has been argued at times that
indifference has given way TO some
slight show of interest, that it would
be difficult matter to make rules suit
able for population made up so large
" of a people differing widely in Ian
guage and customs from the whites.
1t has been advocated that for some
time to come the natives be left in
the hands of the missionaries, who
shall fit them to become citizens. In
answer to this Alaskans urge the right
arm of the law is needed to protect
and assist these missionaries, that the
natives must be made to understand
he has a government that in addition
to it's duty to protect him has full
power to see he obeys its laws.
The missionary has been strong
influence in Alaskan affairs, and the
Alaskan missionary has been, and is,
possessor of unusual zeal, integrity
and wisdom. The government has
grown to expect double duty of the
missionary, looking to him to be the
spiritual guide and teacher of the peo-
pie, and leaving to him the settlement
of disputes among his simple people.
DR.. Sheldon Jackson is known, even
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S Hrs j. Lang and mrs. S. Erahe

Mrs. Samuel Frake, of Prospect
Plains, N. j., writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
/ cannot thank you enough for what Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done
forme. When first wrote to you had SUI
fered for years with what the doctor called
kidney trouble and congestion of the womb.
NY back ached dreadfully all the time and
suffered SO with that bearing-down feeling
could hardly walk across the room. did not
get any better, so decided to stop doct0nng
with my physician and take Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and am thank
full to say it has entirely cured me- do all
my own work, have no more backache and
all the bad symptoms have disappeared:
cannot praise your medicine enough and
would advise all women suffering with kidney
trouble to try it,
Mrs. J. w. Lang, of 626 Third Ave-
nue., New York, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
| l have been great sufferer with kidney
| trouble Ny back ached all the time and
was discouraged | heard that Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound would cnre
kidney disease, and began TO take it; and 1T
has cured me when everything else had Jailed
/ have recommended it to lots of people and
they all praise it very highly.
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing In
VitatiOn.
Women suffering from kidney
trouble, or any form of female weak
ness are invited to promptly communi-
cate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass. Out of the great volume OF ex-
perience which she has to draw from.
| it is more than likelyAhe has the very
knowledge that viii help your case.
Her advice is free and always help
full.
1; a TOman'S Remedy for WCman'S lilSs
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among outsider ignorant as q rule OF
smallest detail of Alaskan life, as one
that has done much to uplift the ma
tive. a stancn and trusted friend of
the Alaskan One missionary, an
Episcopalian, not long ago established
a mission station in distant and lone
ly point on the Yukon river, and a
part of his equipment was specially
made thermometer that could regis
ter 80 degrees below zero F. To-day
there are mission stations from ct.
Michaeps all along the route to the
gold fields All hail to the missionary
who makes such plucky effort to TO
something for neglected Alaska.
Transportation is a most serious
question in this thinly settled land OF
wide extent-Alaska has an area equal
to one-sixth that of the United States
excluding the latter's colonial posses
sions. DR.. Sheldon Jackson introduced
reindeer as partial solution, and this
helped out matters for the natives.
But now in the days of gold-fever and
desire for rapid enterprise. the land
cries aloud for roads, roads, both rail-
ways and wagon-roads. Such loss OF
life, retarding of advancement, delay
of development, Alaska experiences to-
day because of her trackless expanse OF
territory.
The member of the Hartman expe-
dition that wrote on the resources OF
Alaska declares that it is not coun-
try for agriculture nor for home-mak-
ing, and says, with brevity. "few people
go to Alaska to live, they go merely
to stay until they have made their
stake" But the present rate of in
crease of even temporary popula-
ton indicates that the demand for
fair transportation will grow in
strength. The census of 1900 gives
a population of 1882, nearly double
that Of ten years previous. The in
crease has been almost entirely due to
the whites pouring into the Yukon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09

OF all the diseases known, with
which women are afflicted, kidney dis
ease is the most fatal. In fact, unless
early and correct treatment is applied,
the weary patient seldom survives.
Being fully aware of this, Mrs. Pink
ham, early in her career, gave exhaust
i've study to the subject, and in pro-
ducing her great remedy for woman's
ills Lydia E. Pinkham'S Vegetable
Compound-was careful to see that it
contained the correct combination of
herbs which was sure to control that
fatal disease, woman's kidney troubles.
The Vegetable Compound acts in har-
mony with the laws that govern the
entire female system, and while there
are many so called remedies for kidney
troubles, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is the only one espe-
cially prepared for women, and thou
sands have been cured of serious kidney
arrangements by it. arrangements OF
the feminine organs quickly affect the
kidneys, and when a woman has such
symptoms as pain or weight in the
loins, baclSache, bearing down pains,
urine too frequent. scanty or high col
ored, producing scalding or burning,
or deposits like brick dust in it: un-
usual thirst, swelling of hands and feet,
swelling under the eyes or sharp pains
in the back running down the inside
of her groin. she may be sure her kid
neys are affected and should lose no
time in combating the disease with
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, the woman's remedy for wo'
mans ills.
The following letters show how
marvelously successful it is.
N xrdio e NInk hamIS XeNnfahIp GNmflNnn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
Brussels Sprouts.

Brussels sprouts are not particularly
valuable as food, but furnish welcome
addition to fresh winter vegetables.
Cooked with chestnuts they are very
good. Boil the sprouts IN the usual way
that is, in boiling. salted water. Be
fore they are quite tender drain, let cold
water from the faucet dow over them
to harden, and drain once more. While
they are cooking peel and cook three
quarters the quantity of Spanish or any
large chestnuts. When they are almost
done put the two vegetables together
in a small quantity of hot milk, season
with salt, white pepper. and little nut
meg, and cook until tender.-N. Y. Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
Unaccustomed Sweetness.

The new minister was taking dinner
at the Smiths on the occasion of his
first visit to that household. A man of
grave and dignified bearing, few mo-
ments of his presence had served to in
still into the minds of his host and
hostess a. proper idea of the solemnity
Of the occasion. Little Willy, however,
was not so easily impressed, and from
the beginning of the meal had been
vainly trying to restrain unmistakable
evidence of amusement.
! Noticing a peculiar look upon the
face of the clerical visitor, and ascrib-
ing it to annoyance at the ill-concealed
emotions of his son. Mr.. Smith COM
manded sharply:
willy! Less laughing, or you must
leave the table,
81 can't help it, for the new mi-minis-
ter looks so funny. He went and sailed
his soup from the sugar-shake. Lip
pincott's Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
The Acme of Rathos-

When l was in London last summer y
said Miss Eleanor Robson, Il read an adj
vertisement in paper that was the
acme of pathos. AS near as I can recol-
lect it the wording was like this:
eff this should meet the eye of Emma
D, who absented herself last Wednes-
day from her fathers house, she is i'm
plored to return, when She will be re-
ceived with undiminished affection by
her almost heartbroken parents. If moth
ing can persuade her to listen to their
joint appeal-should she be determined
to bring their gray hairs with sorrow to
the grave-should she never mean to re-
visit home where she passed so many
happy years, it is at least expected if she
be not totally lost to all sense of propri-
ETY., that she will without a moments
delay send back the key of the tea cad
dy.' IN. Y. Herald.
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Popular Line to the East.

The splendid passenger service OF the
Nickel Plate Road; the care and atten-
ton shown passengers, has made it
favorite with the inexperienced as well as
those accustomed to travel. Every feature
necessary to the comfort and convenience
of passengers, especially ladies travelling
alone or accompanied by children, is pro-
vided. Colored Porters in Uniform are in
attendance to serve the wants of all and
to see that cars are kept scrupulously
clean. Pullman Sleepers on all trains, and
an excellent Dining Service, serving lndl-
vidual Club Meals or la Carte at moder-
ate cost. When travelling East purchase
your tickets via the Nickel Plate Road.
All trains depart from the La Sale st.
Station, Chicago For full information re-
garding tickets, rates, routes, sleeping car
reservations, ETC., call on or address j. <.
Callahan, Gen. Agt., No. Ill Adams St.,
Chicago, Ill.
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ings. The effect will be even better than
if just the right amount of silk had been
used.
Fashion is kindly Just at present and
lends itself to the needs of the bargain
woman. If you have not enough mate
rial for long sleeves, the fashionable ell
bow sleeve is better anyway. Filmy
cuffs may help out any short waist
length. whether of wool, silk or cotton
and the tucker" also gives fraction
of aid. Deep girdles will cover short
comings at the waist line, fancy vest
can be inserted if the waist be too mar
row. For once, Dame Fashion is friend
ly to the needy.
Make your girdle with a sharply
pointed front to give the effect liked
now of small waist, clear outline. We
hear rumors that the girdle has had its
day, but as yet there are no serious in
dications that such is the case. The
narrow belt was with us such a long
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
Irish Piper.

A distinguished Indian officer, Scotch
to the core, never lost an opportunity of
praising his countrymen. One evening at
mess he had large number of guests,
and had magnificent specimen of
Highland piper on duty behind his chair.
To draw attention to the mans splendid
appearance he turned TO him and said:
What part o. Scotland do you come
from. my MANI"
With punctilious salute, the reply
was:
"Tipperary, yer honor. London Tit
Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
He HAD THEM SCRAMBLED.
Gave His Order for Eggs in Some
what Puzzling Way, and Some
thing Happened.

A salesman in department store who
possesses considerable wit entered res
taurant in the central section of the
city the other day, and, finding the wait
er had been recent arrival from Ire
land, told him he wanted two fried eggs,
says the Philadelphia Press
Il want one egg fried on one side, and
the other egg fried on the other side, and
| want them quick" the salesman added.
Would you kindly write that on piece
of paper?' said the waiter.
Il haven't got time. Be quick, tell
YOU"
"One fried egg fried on both sides and
the other fried egg fried on the other
side" muttered the Irishman as he was
leaving the table.
In few minutes the salesman heard
much commotion in the kitchen. There
were loud words and they were punctuat-
ed with sounds which seemed like blows.
Presently the waiter appeared much ex-
cited, and, rushing up to the salesman.
exclaimed:
Say, had terrible fight wild the
cook about those eggs and you'll have to
take them scrambled"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
Doing Great Work.

Ward, Ark, March Enthusiastically.
From all over the West reports come OF
cures of different forms of Kidney Dis
ease. by Dodd's Kidney. Pills and this
place is not without evidence of the great
work the Great American Kidney Remedy
is doing.
Among the cured here is Mr.. J. Y. Wag-
'goner, well-known citizen who, in an
interview, says: "Dodd's Kidney Pills
have done wonders for me. My kidneys
and bladder were badly out of order. |
used many medicines but got nothing to
cure me till l tried Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Two boxes of them fixed me up so that
/ have been well ever SINCE
''Ten the poor kidney and bladder dis
eased people to take Dodd's Kidney Pills
and get WE'LL
No case of kidney complaint is too far
gone for Dodd's Kidney Pills TO cure
They are the only remedy that has ever
cured Bright's Disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09

years fullness at the wrist easily lend
ing itself to this years fullness at the
shoulder And another readily effected
change is made by utilizing the late ap-
proved blousing at the belt for pushing
the bodice up higher to make the pres
ent approved short yoke. Also see to it,
you that are to remodel, that the Shout
der line is not so long; usually this can be
accomplished by little change of trim
ming, and sometimes by setting the
sleeves up higher. If one finds the waist
shortened too much by pushing up the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-03-09
SKIN PURIFICATION.
Cutfcura Soap, Ointment and Pills
Cleanse the Skin and Blood or
Torturfng HumOrs - Conn.,
plete Treatment $1.OO.

The agonizing itching and burning OF
the skin, as in eczema; the frightful seal,
ing, as in psoriasis; the loss Of hair and
cr1sting Of scalp, as in scaled head; the
facial Disagreement, as in pimples ana
ring worm; the awful suffering of IN
fants, and anxiety of WORKOUT parents, as as
in milk crust. letter and salt rheum- all
demand remedy of almost superhuman
virtues to successfully cope with them
That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills
are such stands proven by the testimony
of the civilized world.
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QllDQlD 81. q

JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND leo.
and they will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed
to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 rich, juicy Turnips,
1900 blanching, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
In all over 10000 plants-this great offer
is made to get you to test their warranted
vegetable seeds and
ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them 26c in postage, they
will add to the above a big package of
Salzer's Fourth of July, Sweet Corn,-,the
earliest on earth--10 days earlier than
Cory, Peep O. Day, First of All, etc. TX. IL
A Pullman porter refused to help cap,
ture a man who had attempted to hold
up a train near Chicago Nothing like
standing together Washington Post.
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N
NW@Sl panying cut were made from
oh " remnants picked up here and
81 >Qcs@ there at end-of-winter sales.
NNT The shop-keepers desire 10
close out old stock for new.
purchasers are very glad to obtain pref
ty things for song.
If you wish to carry on your wave of
economy, of course you will not take
your remnants to an expensive dress
maker. but at home will endeavor to
utilize the odds and ends bought be
cause they were so cheap" perhaps
there is a waist length here, a short
three yards of lace there, bit of insert
ing, some embroidery, you scarcely
know what to do with. One of the best
ways to use such m assortment is in
the making of the little dressing sacks
and shirt waists, and sometimes an
evening waist can be cOncocted that is
surprisingly modish-and surprisingly
unskimped.
Bits of lace and fine thin stuffs, both
to good use for the chemisettes, under
sleeves and deep cuffs now obtaining, as
well as for effective bits of.trimming on
sack or waist. Lace is always property
and kept long enough will prove its
value. Nets are so much in favor to-
day that few yards cannot fail to come
in well for something; we suggest a
fancy waist of net made up over chif-
fon Ca remnant, of course) and worn
over an underslip of colored silk. A
remnant of flannel will make a bed
room jacket, and this may be trimmed
with a collar built up of bits of lace rem
nantS.
Often the remnants are shop-worn,
very far from clean, but if one is capable
and can clean the articles at home there
is decided economy in buying things
that have lost THAR first freshness. For
instance, take a short length of soiled
blue wash-silk, give it a Tubing and a
careful ironing with an iron not too hot;
then lay pattern on and see if there
is enough for dressing-sack. No, there
is not enough fullness, and everybody
knows a scant sack is impossible. Sup
pose you cut it out as best you can, and
where 1t needs width employ ribbon lac