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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19

round their heads in true Hindoo STYLE kicking
and throwing a ball, catching and lodging and running
in apparently aimless way
''May your bala'' said Jack politely. The boy
laughed and tossed it to him. Jack WINGED it landed
hands, and shook his fingers. I'm used balls
all holes like this he added alphabetically as
he held the ball up Uncle Dick. you see, Uncle
Dick it g just wickerworkust like the braided willow
work we have willow chairs at home, twisted to make
big, round, hollow ball. don t how they play
with it, without hurting their fingers and shouldn't
think it would last long, either That other those
boys playing with has already begun to split
believe should like to be the catcher of that ball
Let's go to that little pagoda and what the
crowd is watching. -
They walked along the dusty street. marked deeply
everywhere with the prints Of small SLENDER naked feet
ssWhat is she doing, Uncle Dickg'' asked Jack in
low voice and with the emphasis the word tsis''
ttThat is evidently Moro miller replied Uncle
Dick after one glance. See the small pits followed
out solid block She has couple of handfuls
of grain there and with that hardwood stick five
long, she pounds off pulverizes the berry,
.tUghl,' said Jack, after he had watched the girl
working for minutes 81 don't believe want any
bread made out Of that kind Of flour.
Uncle Dick chuckled 90 It ism It very inviting is it.
to an American who has the best -four in the world
breadf This primitive -four is not only very coarse,
but quite likely to have pieces of grit mixed with it
that are pounded from the the process
aratng the husk from the berry. There goes the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19

Of the Philippines is shown in this exhibit You COULDN'T
see so much in the islands themselves travelling
from end to the other.''
g What funny boat!'' exclaimed Jack looking off
the bridge to Arrowhead lake. which partly circles the
encampment.
'sThat boat is tho home of group Of Filipnos that
are very interesting tho hear little about them
They are Moros from the island of Oluanga and have
no houses except these boats. Their occupation
1ng and sometimes they spend years without
than touching land for temporary stop. Even their
fuel is obtained from water the shape of brush
" What fort is this going intos' Jack asked
as they left the bridge and made their way toward
froWning walled enclosure with battemented top, dot
ted here and there with the long, SLIM black Of
cannon
That represents the wall that formerly enclosed the
city Of Manila. That is of the things you will
see In Manila ITSELF The walls enough pro-
tect the city against the Moro pirates hardly
moro than paper to Uncle Sans guns Then when the
Americans started in to make the city healthy they
decided that the old walls come down. There was
dreadful TODD about it, but they down, just the
same Now, where do you want to go frst?''
I want to see the natives in their homes, -
said Jack decidedly.
1--WE re nearest the Moro village so we would better
60 there, said Uncle Dick, and in minute they had
passed thru the gate.
33Why, why!'' exclaimed Jack, rubbing his eyes,
Why it. just like stepping thru the looking glass into
the other side Of the world anything like
it.,
There before him curved village street lying along
the waterfront of Arrowhead lake, was like no
village street he had that he had
imagined The houses not built the land at ALL
Some feet out in the waters Of the lake. bamboo poles
perched, with long walks extending from their front
doors to the shore.
g It looks-it looks y Jack began and then he
laughed 1T looks he repeated just if they had
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19

taken lots Of palmleaf split them up to
the sides and roofs. -
$50 it does, laughed Uncle Dick in return. ttThat
what they call mpa, however and it grows that way
The threst Moro going could hardly be hired to strip
palm leaves. Walk out the bridge and look into
one of the houses. No, won It go. I'm too heavy"
Jack walked gingerly out the narrow little bridge
to fall under his tread and the heels of his shoes broke
thru the fimsy split bamboo boards' He darted back.
''What is the matters' said Uncle Dick with the
ghost Of smile. ."a- =.
"It-it-seems dreadfully thin, was Jacks
ply. "What's it made OF, anyway9''
f'They lay foundation of bamboo poles lengthwise
and then of this they lay the thin imsy split
bamboo. The floors Of their hus made the way
It's all right for the natives for you notice. they
not only short but slight and they barefooted but
heavy like won t try to walk tat least
water But want you to the inside of of the
huts Run along to that one, with short board walk,
and take a look It is well worth while.''
Jack joined small group of visitors standing at the
door of of the huts looked in for and then
back laughing
ssThe floor is made of split bamboo just like the
walk, he announced fonly there is space be-
tween the pieces. And the washing kettle
just tipped it out the oor-and it right thru
the water underneath. I guess if Johnny Moro
dropped plaything the floor, that would be the end
Of it for most everything would thru into the water
Oh, the boy playing BALI he broke off excitedly.
What kind of ball do you suppose it is Uncle Dick'
One like they make themselves?'
Let's go and see was Uncle Dick easy
ply. He believed in letting Jack discover many.
things possible for himself.
Two Moro boys in cheap American Dress which
they evidently did not know how to wear their round
laughing bronze faces framed in turbans wound round
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19
THE REUNION NUMBER.

ttG ENIoR JUNIoRs,''-th great army of one-time
~ active Junior writer's, who have graduated from
school and passed out of the the
idea of the tReunon Number of The Journal Junior
which has been announced in several issues within the
past month Papers already beginning to arrive and
by the end Of the time limit, it is quite probable that
there will be cry from the postoffce force for extra
help to handle the avalanche of mail
Perhaps it is not generally understood by Senior
Juniors that they may write upon many topics as they
wish, but only prize will be awarded to writer
even tho other contributions may be printed
The Reunion Number ought to be full of unusually
interesting stories. Several of the older Junior gradu
already made successful start in the world
both writer's editors papers of the smaller towns
and business and women while in particular
is a well known and forceful missionary in China.
There is much good talent discovered in the Junior
ranks every year, and it will be of than passing in
terest to know how the promise has been fulfilled.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19
THE QUESTION OF STUDIES.

n HERE is talking in the east whose ideas many
L Junior in the grades would like to see put into
practice because his talk is all about 'The Curricu-
lum that Latin word that much unhappiness
for all Juniors. Woudn' it be delightful to have pro-
fessor of history, say, who does not believe in making
learn dates, and all about that learns
year and has to learn all again the next9 Wouldn't
it be easy to learn arithmetic, minus apothecary's
and everything fractions except those Of low
denominations9
There would be grammar taught in this de-
ightfu grade school, but would not be the SCIENCE
of grammar that he claims drives boys and girls
out of the SIXTH seventh and eighth grades today than
anything else The grammar would teach the parts
of speech and analysis of sentences but nothing
until pupil began to need writer. In fact,
grammar would be taught nature study is taught
just enough of it to make Junior able to observe the
language inteligenty thru nature study he becomes
able observe and understand the habits Of birds and
! animals.
A generation ago there but five studies taught
in the grades the three s. grammar and geography
and in schools little history In the past twenty
years this list has been added to little by little until
the Junior of today struggles with history and cvics
much complicated geography, geometry and alge
bra in the higher grades physical training manual train
ing domestic science, nature studies, music and drawing
and the old studies taught much in detail
AS the professor makes out his case it really
if it had been of constant adding end of
the line, while the other end only
old child, and that mxup due pretty to clear
the atmosphere.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19

One of the best known American citizens
Value Of of foreign birth says that when he crossed
81 Thank the ocean, the only English he knew was
YOU ~ thank you, SIR The Of these three
words worked much magic the 'tOpen
Sesame Of Ali Bab for when other words failed, he
could always say I thank you sr,'' winning smiles
and kindness everywhere It is not only foreigner who
could find such magic in the words American boys could
use it to just good advantage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19
Edition

Journal Junior published by The Minneapolis for
the public school children Northwest in and above the fifth
grade, principally their writings There IL
attached welcomed competitors Ths
suggestions from
addressed the Editor
Journal Junior
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19
MNT~TOcKNON
STORIES
THE TRANsPLANFED PHILIPPINES.

THE TRANsPLANTED PHILIPPINES.
| NCLE DICK and Jack left the intramural railroad
- at Station and walked toward the bridge leading
to the Philippine exposition at the World Fair
Louis.
Wait, - said Uncle Dick Jack pushed eagerly
ahead await minute and read this sign''
Jack read slowly:
Pay heed to what you see here and when you
than many who h have spent most of their lives
there .@~/ s.
THAT sounds rather solemn said Uncle Dick *
won't find the exhibit itself bit merely want
you to realize all there is here for who keeps
eyes clear and about what he The heart
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-19
Value Of
81 Thank
You.

Oranges plentiful nowadays that one
Oranges ranks only trife higher in Junior esteem
Twenty than NICE large rosy, juicy apple. Yet
Years Ago. twenty years ago, they and
expensive that half orange at time,
and the times few and far between at that
cred the greatest Of treats by the boys and girls of the
day Just imagine having half orange only
twice yearl
A French naturalist says that there
The Bees three effects to bees sting,-one convul-
Sting. sive, Supplying and infammatory.
There of the Supplying kind in
America, anyone knows who has heard small Amer
lean the fact that he been stung re-
marks be heard for half mile.
Genealogists have at last brought the fact
Kaisers to light that the kaiser has drop of French
French blood in his veins thru two French mar
Descent riages in his house centuries ago. That's
nothing Aren't all related thru =
common descent from Adam and Eyef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
CZAR REPLIES TO KING.
Enron Carries Letter to London
"THe Spectators" Warning.

London. March 4-The Russian Ambassador
Count Benckendorff. who returned 20 London
from ST. Petersburg on Wednesday. to-day Wis
tied King Edward and presented to his majesty
an autograph letter from the Car. This was
in answer to a letter sent by the King who. on
hearing that Count Benckendorff intended going
to st. Petersburg. to bid farewell TO his son.
who was bound to the front with his regiment.
sent for the ambassador and asked him to hand
the Czar autograph letter. in which King
Edward in the most friendly terms emphasized
Great Britains complete neutrality during the
war in the Far East. and said ne trusted that
the Gar would pay attention to the press
reports intimatinE that Great Britain was not
neutral. or TO any unfrendly comments Of the
English papers which the King regretted
we do not want to appear as aiarmists but
we would be doing harm and not good II We
tried 10 conceal the fact that the present situa-
ton In regard to foreign affairs IL one OF consid-
cradle anxiety" will say tO-mOrrow's "Specta-
tor In an article on the effect OF the RussO-Jap
anese War on international relations. especially
the relations between Russia and Great Britain.
The Spectator points out how the Russian
feeling Of resentment against Great Britain Is
steadily rising. the Russians being convinced
that the British have been the chief cause OF
their difficulties. by encouraging the Japanese
to go TO war
Without considering whether there is any
truth In this view. continues The Spectator.
the important fact is that it is held by the
Russian people and that public opinion Is In
such state Of excitement that war with Great
Britain would be extremely popular"
The Spectator warns the press against Civ
ing Russia occasion for picking a quarrel. espe-
ciaIly referring 20 the progressively anti-Rus-
sian tone Of The Times and the impression
Of craftsmanship" which. il declares 1T is dim
cult TO condoue or even understand"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
NATIONS MORE FRIENDLY
RUSSIAN FEARS FEVER.
Britain Giues Assurances - an
AngIo-FreHch agreement.

St. Petersburg. March 4.-There exists high
authority for the statement that Russia now has
reason to feel more tranquil regarding the atti-
tude of Great Britain
The real reason for the visit to St. Petersburg
Of Count BenckendorfT. Russian Ambassador to
Great Britain. while ostensibIy TO see his son of
to the Far East. was personally TO assure his
government of his belief that the suspicious har-
bored here concerning JaDan's ally were III
founded and Great Britain. although standing
by the obligations of the AngIO-Japanese treaty,
would not move unless compelled by the en-
trance into affairs in the Far East Of a third
power.
Count Benckendorfr had a long interview with
the Gar as well as with the Foreign Minister,
Count Lansdorff and it is learned that he con-
WINGED the authorities that Great Britain was
acting in good faith. He conveyed also Great
Britain's assurance that the AuslO-Japanese
treaty contained secret clauses. and that it
was not directed especially against Russia, its
sole purpose being. according to the British
authorities the preservation OF the balance Of
power in the Far East. which might be threat
ened by another coalition such as followed the
Chino Japanese War. and which resulted in the
exclusion of Great Britain from further inter-
national settlement Of Far Eastern questions.
As The Associated Press is also credbiy in
formed that the British and French govern
ments have reached a thorough understanding
by which they have pledged mutual non-inter-
ference, Russia now feels much more secure
against European complications
The more moderate tone Of both the English
and the Russian press in the last few days is
considered additional evidence of a better under
standing between the two governments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
WAGERS ON CLEYELAND.
Van W7ycL Bets $500 to $1,000 on
Er-Prcsident's Nomination.

Persons with sporting proclivities wishing 10
lac, that e5-president Cleveland has little chahoe
=. ,,,i,,- nominated for President can be accom-
-,,odstes b- .o1-AFayor Van Wyck and Tax Com
,,,fsgfo-a- Frank A. O"Donnel at the Democratic
Climb John w Cox. William J. Bryan 5 broker
er,o,5 las varered $4,000 against $500 with
49, Van Wyck and O'Donnel that Ny
Cleveland win not he nominated al 81 LOUIS
next summer.
I'm bet $1,000 to 500 that Cleveland isn't
,,or,,rated said Mr. Cox on Thursday night
~ the end Of a warm colloquy-
.Tu take ID twice" said Mr. O'DonneL
an take a. twice said Mr.. O'Donneh
AS many times as YOU like" said AR Cox
ana ne wrote ont "a check FOR $1,000. his two
FRIENDS putting up 5000
NOW" said Mr. Van Wyck, III bet YOU
81 coo even that If Cleveland is nominated he'll
be elected"
You're on" said M. Cox promptly.
As Mr.. O'Donnel is known as Charles F. Mur-
rh1's right hand man the wagers caused good
deal ~ gossip yesterday -.
strongest candidate that can be named, sald
Mr.. O'Donnel yesterday. I share thaI OPINION
snd am willing 10 back my views with cash.
How q bout Mayor Mcclellan as candlQdle
for President" Mr. O'Donnel was asked.
we al greatly admire the Mayor, said the
Commissioner. '5ut he Is younger than the
former President. and wait for greater
honors. Conservative Democrats everywhere
believe that il Cleveland is nominated, he VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05

orrsnization fn Kings County createa cois'eT-
nation an that borough last night Most OF the
leaders OF prominence. those who are closest 20
sfoC-s-ren. and the old Mclaughlin guard. sueh
az James slrcslin and John J. Shea were ia
Albany last night either 10 attend me ilee'-
inc OF the state Comm!ttee or 10 be N c'oSs
touch with the Happenings there
1l7ose Of the leaders who could be touIla IA
r-ootlvn last night were not willing 10 tax o.
.,,e ,ossihilitv o. McCarren being superseded DS
r,ovle. borough President Martin W. L-ttleton'
whose political destiny seems 10 be under
lucky star. was the Yeast pcrtur5ed OF those Who
heard the report OF Doyle replacing McCaIreh
az Murplr-s representative IN Brooklyn. lie did
ROT exurcss any surprise. but could hol te
t,ereila6oG 10 comment Ou the turn OF the i".il-
lCal wheel. ..r - a. .
being an Official" be declareds II am IN a
measure oct of politics. ] am attending 10 me
affairs az my Office II there is 70 be battle l
sben 10 I'M the position ~ lOoSingrat u from
afar I haven't been asked 10 take any sldes lh
any fight .,,-- 81. .t,,-o
YES some talk there OF offering him the noInl-
nation Tor Governor IN case me Fii LoIceS
should win. Mt. LittietOn had aothlhg 10 say
except that ne was astonished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
GOVERNOR NEAR GRIP.
Man Not Be We'll Enough to 90 to
Washington.

Cove-ner and Mrs. Odell were in town last
night as the specially invited guests OF Colonel
Dyer OF the 18th Regiment. which the Governor
reviewed After reaching the Grand Centrai
Station at > O'Clock the Governor went to the
Union League Club. where he called on several
friends He had a hals-hour chat with eN-
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff at the F1ftn
Avenue Hotel between 8 and Z o'clock. and then
went with Mrs Oden to the armory. at Sixty
second-st. and COlumbus-ave.. remaining untll
a late hour When the Governor returned 70
the hotel. at 20 o'clock this morning. he SAID
I'm. answer TO questions with reference TO ms
going 10 Washington to see the President
1T VIII depend on how I feel in the morning
I have been pretty near sick with the grip ana
sore throat for the last three DAYS II reel
right in the morning expect to 60 on TO WASH
ingtOn.
Us anything settled concerning new treas
urer for the County Committee and new STATE
chairman =.
No" said the Governor. those matters are in
allegiance"
The Governor seemed a little surprised that ne
had the naming Of a successor to the late Judge
Fitzsirnons Of the City Court.
TIE more prominent Republicans being dis
cttssed FOR the place are eX-Justce William ;.
Rennet ex-Assembyman Bell and CharieS n
Icxow. State Transfer Tax Commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
JAPANESE RUSE FAILED.
Plan to Block Port arthur With
ont Firing a Shot.

St Petersburg March A resident OF ST.
Petersburg who has Just arrived here from Port
Arthur. having left the day before the first Jap
anese attack. tells an interesting story which
seems to Indicate that the japanese planned to
block Tie harhor before firing shot.
lie says that on the day OF his departure
big merchantmen flying the Japanese flag. ap-
preached the entrance and in the narrowest
part OF the channel. suddenly stopped. signalled.
Il am sinking and began TO settle. tug
with steam up was close by and towed the
japanese vessel into shallow part Of the outer
harbor
The merchantmen was loaded with iron. Her
captain said ne had been caught In storm and
the pumps which had kept the steamer ahoat.
broke down Just as the entrance OF Port Arthur
was reached.
The wifc 81 a Russian naval officer attached
to the arfnorcd cruiser Rossia. who has just ar
rived here from Vladlyostok. described the scene
there at the outbreak OF hostilities. At ; O'Clock
IN the morning Of February y shot was nred
Eng all seamen and others who were on shore
leave 90 come board.
There were great excitement and enthusiasm
among the people In the streets. The warships
en- the harbor were surrounded WIEN Ice. ana
crowds gathered about them. waite he'd the ships
receive their war culOrs and CheeTed = the ice
breaker opened . channel. At o'clock In the
afternoon. headed by The Rossia and aCcOmpa-
MED 10y the hurrahs OF the people gathered on
the ice. tine fleet steamed out.
According to a service organ. the cost OF the
rations OF the Manchurian troops averages 10
kopecks each. OF which - are for meat. : for
tea and q FOR bread. The average for the Lao
Tung soldiers is II koDecks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
MAKARoFF IN GOOD HEALTH.
Gifts for TrOOps-Jewish Doctors Leave
Odessa-Trade Affected.

St Petersburg March "A telegram received
here from Admiral Makaroff. the commander OF
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. says there Is no
truth in the rumors OF his illness.
NI,ior General plug chief Of stan OF Vlceroy
A1axio0 teiegraphs from Port Arthur recommend
ing that gifts TO the take the shape Of Gig
arettes tobacco boots. belts, needles and thread.
buttons paper and envelopes and soap lie says
warm ciCthiug Is not required
The offers OF half OF the number or women at
,,r5tr medical lectures here 10 so 20 the 'front.' as
nurses have been accepted
starting a fund to build torpedo BOAT 10 De
named the Post Telegraph. -. ~,-
Another detachment Of Jewish doctors leIt OGSsSa
train pulled out of the railroad station. Trade
.tlra ls much affected by the war. some OF the
Inks have stopped discoUntng bills. and business
Srns are not making new contracts pending de
velOpmcuts. .-, -,.--,- .....,-s . -
- ~. s,-ua vogre at BObruisk Yesterday. the
,i,,erssr 81 Tie emancipation Of the serfs. The
%ationaI Hvmn was sung repeatedly. The rabbi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-05
MIN CONTEST IN CORE1
Russian Tic5c of Japanese Cam Pdign
Stores Found.

vladivostolt March . (via So Petersburg
According to Information received here forty
japanese transports. escorted by the entire
naval fleet. have been theoretically landing
troops in Corea at Fusan and Chemulpo. II is
estimated that fully hundred thousand men
have dsembarked. and It is supposed that an
immediate advance into Northern Corea is con-
ternplated.
From the fact that the japanese fleet is thus
emuloyed II is felt that no Immediate attack
upon Vladvostok Port Arthur will be made.
TIE reported landing of twenty-five hundred
japanese at Song-Chen. Plaksin Bay. on the
east coast OF Corea. has been confirmed
There IS a remarkable TumOT abroad that q
quantity OF transport material together with
ninety tons OF salt FISH. have been discovered
laid away I'm secret places in the neIghborhood
OF Nikolaevsk. They were apparently intended
for the use OF Japanese forces toward the end
OF summer
The enrolment Of volunteers Is going or with
enthusiasm at Nladivostok.