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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
A NETS CURIOUS CATCH.
(Honorable Mention.)

(HOnorabIe Ment1On) !.
My ideal schoolroom? The color of the walls in
schoolroom should be terra-cotta with little lines
of gilt and design in blue for a dado. Then would
get pictures which thought were most appropriate,
three large pictures and number of small One
of the large pictures would be of Lincoln with wide
black frame and of Washington with gilt frame
the other would be beautiful landscape framed in
oak stained dark brown, and the small would be
Of other noted and of pretty landscapes marine
views. Above the blackboard should want shelf
holding statues and pretty with
and leaves hanging from them. The children's paint
ings should want pinned tape strings stretched
along the walls and their other work below. 10
On one wall I should like large fshnet with shells
and sponges and curious things fastened it. Above
the bookcase should want two large silk flags
ing each other, with statue in the middle top Of
the bookcase Where the school bell hangs should
want autumn leaves pinned And above the windows
below the chalk trough would have daisy chains
hanging in loops. I think now that my schoolroomz
would look neat and CHEEKY and that the children
would enjoy working in such surroundings.
4 B Sixth Grade. Emma Amunsen,
Jackson School. Maple Plain MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
George Eliot.

could not look outdoors and so they should feel
draughts when they were opened.
The seats should be enlarged so that the pupils
could stand and sit with and would not make the
books fall out would buy eraser, pencil, and
penholder and two pens, two tablets, and
ston book apiece, that each would always
something to work with would get three good
statues and several paintings that when drew
should have art to look at I would get beau
tful clock because the have is nearly
out. would add a recitation that
class reciting would disturb the other
Fifth Grade. Perry Bontecou,
Spring Valley, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

ham Lncolns. Then could see these three noble
day and follow their good examples. On
side Of the front board would hang large calendar
that all the pupils might how the days by
and realize how valuable their time is.
On the side of the I would hang several pic
lures of poets among them Whittier, Longfellow
son and Shakspere, arranged neatly possible. Tn
the back Of the room would hang immense map of
the United States and in the front window plant
would blossom. Up and down of the small black
boards the side would few of the very best
drawings that had been done by the students These
about all of the decorations would have for do
Seventh Grade. Gertrude Rowe,
Chatfeld MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

in their study should make vast changes in my pres.
ent schOolroom II money were at my command.
Around the room over the blackboard would have
widely extended molding painted ebony black,
making beautiful contrast wfh-the red calci-
mining of the wallis On these would have the busts
of noted historians explorers, poets etc. in order to
make the children familiar with them. Above the
molding would have fine pictures hung, all Of
which should have deep Etruscan frames. On the
teachers desk would have a bowl of gold fish and
many fragrant plants giving the room more home
like In the front OF the would have
large clock that the pupils would how much
time they had and would therefore be diligent.
And in the rear of the room would have immense
bookcase containing all kinds Of reference books die
tonaries, etc.
On one side of the room would have a large map
of the world to the pupils to the rela
ton of different places to another In the
in the of the would have table containing
"curios'' such rocks, Indian implements, curious
plants, and such interesting things. piano
stationed that the school could be
under military discipline Fragrant plants would adorn
every window The blackboards would be of slate
and nothing but dusess crayon should be Used the
pupils need not breathe chalk dust
Eighth Grade, -Hazelle McSteen,
South Side School. st. James, MINI.
A FORM ON EVERY HOOK.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
A RESPECTABLE PLATFORM.
(High School Credit.)


Our scheolrooms altho efforts have been made
make them attractive, do not come to my ideal by
far. If were to furnish it would look
thing like this:
First of all there must be plenty of light with
tains Of green soften it. The walls
ceiling would be calcmined light this color
is =restful to the eye Around the would
picture molding which to hang few choice
paintings Three four buss would be distributed
turnout the very large Of Washington
draped in flag to be constantly before the of
the pupils.
The blackboards would be Of slate as it gives
much smoother writing surface than other. The
floor and platform would be Of hardwood with wans
coting of corresponding wood and grain hardwood
is much easier to keep clean than soft wood plat
form would be about foot high and of ample size.
On it there would be neat desk and with small
bookcase to contain the teachers text books There
would also be chairs for teachers and visitors think
that such platform would present very respectable
appearance, every platform should:
AS musical instrument is almost indispens-
able in assembly roon should choose piano, to
stand in the front part Of the with bust
of kind to relieve its fairness. In like this
one I think could study very we'll
Ninth Grade Rudolph Lindquist,
Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
MORE THAN ORNAMENTAL.
(Honorable Mention.)

~ i
quite probable that were to have in charge
the decoration of schoolroo, the choice and
rangement my work would be different when
p1eted what imagined It would be write this
Such work is study the same other art and
would make changes from time to time his ideas
and tastes broadened.
white marble and mounted tablet on which the
ten commandments written and this should be
placed beside the teachers desk facing the school,
Of Lincoln in and in the opposite one
of Washington. The pictures on the wall should be
masterpieces Of art. would not have cheap pic
lures adorn the walls. would have the ceiling
delicate green this good color for the
Then below this I would have blackboard all around
except a space behind the teachers. desk where I
would hang a very large map the world-one large
enough anything important could be found on it.
Above this would have two large American flags
crossed number Of choice plants should be In the
windows and furnished for the teachers desk
The room would be furnished with bookcase con-
tanning reference books and others suitable for the
schoolroom. Last but not least would have the
picture, Home and Harbor," won from The Journal
Junior hanging in a conspicuous place.
Such decorations it seems to would be educa-
Z tional as well as ornamental
Fifth Grade. Ernest A. Francis,
Williston, NJ D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

and golden autumn leaves. I
would put white sash cur
tains in the windows and trim
them with the leaves, as we'll
as the molding of the black
boards. In the front of the
room there would be a large
picture of President Roose-
welt draped with flags. On
one side of him I would put
George Washington's picture
and on the other side A hra.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

VeSLIUuIe VIII a lUTlH HunS
on every hook. I would have
two large windows put in so
that when one went for his
wraps he would get them,
not some other persons. I
would have the schoolroom
enlarged fifteen feet, so that
when we had programs it
would not be So crowded. I
would have four windows
put in, raised six feet from
the floor, so that the pupils
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
UP-TO-DATE MAPS.

is If could arrange the the way I liked and
had all the money needed, would decorate
wallis 7 would have the ceiling painted full of pretty
pictures Next would take away of the pictures
that are not Journal Junior pictures and make
for the pictures that trying to win. would do
this because pictures add much the looks of
Next would put in seats because then would
feel like keeping them clean Then I would buy
beautiful statue Of Washington place it in
of the because it would remind of him
always. I would buy the old
not up to date and cannot find what want
times. Richard Betz,
Fifth Grade. Perhan MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
THE WARMING CALENDAR.
(Honorable Mention. }

(E1onOrable MentlOn)
There many pretty ways of decorating school
ROOM should like to decorate in the fall when
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
THE WEALTH OF BOOKS.
(High School Credit.)

(Hgh School Credit.)
I have been reading of the masterpieces of dec
orave which adorn the palatia halls of those
whom the goddess of wealth has lavished her compli
ments and in comparison how forlorn is the appear
Of the beloved scheolroo1n wherein ideals
have been formed and minds trained to seek
munion with God, with noble U.S. and with nature"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
THE INSPIRATION OF ART.
(High School Credit.)


Our schoolroom needs very little decorating to
make it an ideal schoolroom. It is large and
has many windows three SIDES Each window is in
itself picture On side the windows give framed
views of beautiful, low-lyng range of hills From the
other sides the stately avenues with their
narrowing vistas Of lofty trees.
Yet would add to this by way of decoration.
pictures of our greatest men--lnen who have lived
noble and upright lives, would inspire in
America desire for the highest best life
the archway leading to reading alcove, would
drape flags that should be to all constant reminder
Of the patriotism due to country. On the walls
would have pictures but only those which truly
works of art All art is refining and ennobling. In
various places about the would have pieces of
statuary for the that would hang pictures
the walls. On the piano 1 would have bust of
"Apollo Beivedere' Praxiteles '*Hermes.' In the
reading alcove I would have Winged Victory and
Flying Mercury pedestals while in another part
of the room I would place Venus of Milo with
background of velvet edged with gold for these
school colors would also complete the artis
tic effect
would arrange several choice plants to add to the
beauty of the and also to develop love of
ture in the minds of the pupils.
Twelfth Grade Frances Robb
Prairie du Chen, Wis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
THE STUDY OF PICTURES.


The decorations of schoolroom really the
base Of its good government OF course they not
everything for the teacher must her part but the
help they give is invaluable.
s II held at my disposal unlimited amount of
money with which to decorate schoolroon
thing would do would be to buy pictures, pictures of
famous Of historical personages, and
Of the famous and women of time. With
ample like Mckinley continually before their eyes how
pupils help thinking Of his and noble life
they bound to profit by it. Some of the pict
OF famous and historical scenes--how much there
is to be learned from study of them! Books
ways welcome in schoolroon. I would not have them
there for decoration but for practical OF
there many other small things which might be
placed in schoolroom and which undoubtedly
make school life pleasant but if their chief requis
ties there the schooroom ought to be interesting
anyway. BY the chief requisites clean,s sun
shiny we'll ventilated bright interesting teach
and of course the pupils Too decorations
would the schoolroom too for every day use
and the pupils attention would wander from his
studies to the decorations around him. However,
pictures and books would greatly brighten
think would be almost the extent of decorations.
Eighth Grade. Ethel Buck,
x. - Twin Mnp
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
PLENTY OF SONG BOOKS,

II I had all the money wanted for the purpose OF
decorating schoolroom, I would It in this
On the eastern wall would hang picture "The Ris
ing Sum-" above the window where the beams came
into the otherwise darkened room. On the western
wall would hang picture, 1.-THE Setting SUM-. On
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

BEAUTIFUL BLACK.
Honorable Menton.) 1900
If could decorate schoolroom should decorate
with articles of Interest such would aid the pupils
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
NO BATTERED SEATS.


My ideal schoolroom would have pictures of noted
such Washington. Lincoln, Lafayette and many
others Their pictures bring to mind what these
done for country. I would have pictures
of poets also because the poems seem much in
terestng when the faces OF the who
write them. Vases Of flowers would stand here and
there as they seem to refresh the room. would take
away the old. battered seats and replace them with
fresh, ones. because i want schoolroom to be
neat. With these additions and changes would have
my ideal schoolroom. Laura Bergan,
Sixth Grade. Sacred Heart. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05
JUNIOR SATURDAY
rt pictures. which really would be an inspiration

of art pictures, which really would be inspiration
to
very fond of good books. and think nothing
could look pretter than large bookcases with glass
doors, filed with instructive reading material would
build room adjoining ours and opening from it, with
large opening to make the addition really
Of schoolroonn. this part would put
best of reference books to be had in different
jects should have large table in the center of the
upon which could the daily paper
the latest leading magazines. Around the table would
arrange easy chairs in which could sit and read
when had finished daily tasks to the satisfac-
ton Of our teacher. think this would not only be
fine ornament to roon but it would give much
real benefit that the expense would be justified.
Sixth Grade. Jessie Gibbs,
IIuverne. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-05

A FORM ON EVERY HOOK.
The first thing should do would be to build la
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16
PERSONAL.

DR.. H. N. Fireman of Volcano is at
the Lick.
j. F. Gardner, a mining man of
Goldfields, is at the Palace.
DR.. X. Tsuno of Japan is at the Oc-
cidental on his way home to the
Orient
Henry Stern, the real estate man,
has returned after a six months tour
in Europe.
Ross c. Cline, Pacific Coast agent
of the Wabash road. is registered at
the Grand.
Ricardo Morera and Juan Tusquett,
tourists from Barcelona, are staying at
the Palace.
Louis A. Flanagan, a well-known
clubman of Philadelphia, is a guest at
the St. Francis.
f. J. Dunbar of Salem, Secretary
of State of Oregon, and his wife are
registered at the st. Francis.
E. A. Hayes, proprietor of the San
Jose Mercury and Republican Con-
gressional candidate in the Fifth Dis
trict is at the Palace.
C. NJ Tulloch, a wealthy young
Scotchman, who has spent four years
in the Orient and is now touring Cali
fcrnia, is registered at the st. Francis.
T. H. Goodman, general passenger
agent of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, has been i'll for several days and
has gone to the Southern Pacific Hos
pital.
A. H Mugford- of San Diego and
Walter r. Maxwell of Los Angeles,
who are interested in mining proper
ties in Mexico and Lower California,
are guests at the Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs -Talter Hobart re-
| turned yesterday from the East. They
left here a fortnight ago to visit the
St Louis Exposition and accomplished
the round trip within two weeks.
j. M. Jones of the United States
| Weather Bureau and George A. Jones.
one of the chief clerks of the medical
department at Washington, arrived
| from the East yesterday and are reg
istered at the Occidental.
q. B. Dorr of Boston, who is at
| tached to the United States Forestry
Bureau, is registered at the st. Fran
| cis He has been to the Mariposa
Grove for several weeks and is now on
his way to Northern California to
study the forestry interests there.
Vice President Corral of Mexico is
scheduled to arrive here on Wednes-
| day. In his party are Madame Corral.
| Mr.. Redo, his private secretary; GEN
eral Torres, Madame Torres Senior
Nunez, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury; Madame Nunez and Miss
Nunez. They will be met on arrival
here by Major Parker w. West, rep
resenting General Macarthur, by or
der of General Chaffee.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16

charge of battery preferred by Hugh
Wagner, a waiter at the hotel. Pauline
Hall, Nellie Cauley and Clara Dewet
supported the accusation, testifying
that Nicholson had attacked Wagner
without provocation. His Honor i'm
posed a SIS fine.
Later in the day r. A. Brown, the
Russ House cook, attacked j. J. Ken
ny, the head waiter, and gave him a
severe beating. Policeman Haggett
was notified and he placed Brown un-
der arrest on a charge of battery.
Then Steward Nicholson advised
Brown not to submit to arrest, as the
policeman did not have a warrant.
Haggett retorted that if he had more
hands he would take Nicholson along.
The steward defied him. After book
ing Brown at the City Prison Haggett
swore out a warrant for Nicholson's
arrest on charge of interfering with
an officer. Nicholson was arrested
and booked at the prison.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16

people, though the number of chill
dren is no greater than eight or ten,
Notwithstanding the district covers q
territory twenty miles square. The
people of such districts deserve great
sympathy and consideration. But
while it is splendid sentiment to be
out in search of the lonely lamb, he
is likewise a good shepherd who has
lso care for the main flock.
"It will never be possible to put
every school district on an equality
with every other school district in
building and equipment, nor will it
be possible or even desirable to pay all
teachers the same wages, even for the
same grade of work. There are teach
ers and teachers. but 1t is clearly seen
that in rank and file better salaries
are demanded, else the teaching army
is going to suffer in good material
from both desertion and failure to en-
list.
"The Governor. am sure. will not
favor any plan Of distribution that will
do the slightest injustice to a single
portion of the State. and on this line
he will carefully consider any measure
that will have for it's object the taking
from one section in order to give to
another. The basis must be an
equitable one and it may be discovered
that the teacher. schoolroom or dis
trict basis is no more perfect than the
child basis.
II have had some little experience
as county and State superintendent
in apportioning school funds and /
have given no little thought of late to
the problem before US and I confess
that the solution is not yet clear to
me. l trust no hasty action will be
taken. for it is serious matter. But
we need more money and we need it
now, and with all due respect to those
who may believe to the contrary /
am of the opinion that it is but
reasonable and right to ask the State,
for public education is a State
matter, to add to the general
school fund sum equal to
SO in lieu of what has been the fig
ure for forty years-$7 per census
child. We can see that this will help
the situation within year and it may
take experts and actuaries a score
of years to solve the problem of a
more correct plan of distribution.
THOMAS ]. KIRK,
Superintendent Public Instruction"
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16


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gained by the sale of forged section
6" or merchants certificates, setting
forth that the holder was a merchant
and entitled to land in the United
States.
One hundred of these certificates
were brought here by coolies in the
guise of merchants but the Chinese
inspectors detected the forgeries few
months ago and sent the holders back.
Toy Man Sing lost $4,000 by reason
of the discovery Of the fraud aud
when he learned that the certificates
had been refused he was so agitateG
that he was taken with hemorrhage of
the lungs and died.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-16
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~ - -
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