The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-03-13

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beyond the bounds Of forgiveness we
remained some little time, satisfying
our curiosity on many subjects, and
having very pleasant ''call." We had
barely reached the deck again when
Captain Jones appeared and we laugh
ingly confessed our escapade to him,
receiving a cordial invitation to call
again when he was at home.
We went to our berths that night
rather later than usual, but secure in
the knowledge that in another twenty
four hours we would probably be occu-
plying our own familiar rooms at home.
| About three o clock that morning | was
awakened by shower of sparks float
ing across the small space of our port
hole. l was soon out of my berth, and
as nearly out of the portfolio as its
limited size would allow, for l knew
the sparks must mean that the Domin-
ion night signal of Roman candle
throwing six red stars was being used
to salute Seguin. Sure enough, there
the light was, shining steadily, a vel
come home to Maine.
"Back to the:dear old hills of home"
Soon the occupant Of the upper
berth was also aroused, and like the
boys fortunate enough to find knot
hole in the background fence we took
turns looking out until the lights be-
gan to get nearer together, the pilot
came aboard "a feat witnessed by us
from our private box and thoughts
of dressing began to come to us. 1t
| took a comparatively short time, how
ever, to get ready for an appearance on
deck, and before the faintest streak Of
dawn began to show we had made a
complete tour OF examination, aston
fishing the captain by our early appear
ance We hardly went below until we
We're safely at the wharf and breakfast
was served. During the sail up the bay
we pressed to the rail, straining our
eyes IN the dim light with as much
eagerness as any of the steerage pas
sengers, who were out in full force
Oh how good it did seem to realize that
this was actually our own dear Pine
Tree State
1t was about seven when we sat down
to breakfast and received orr home
mall-the letters and papers we had
been looking forward to. After break
fast everything was hustle and confus-
ion. Trunks being taken out, state
rooms stripped, officials inspecting"
everything including ourselves, for
we were called into the saloon to be
counted) and finally, ''statements" as
to dutiable goods having been made
out, we were free to say our ''goodbys"
and one not to be dWelt upon. Suffice
to say that everybody had kind word
for us all, and although we were 10th
enough to do 1t, we passed down the
gang plank, leaving the connecting link
with King Edwards Domain" behind, DIS
we set foot on our own domain of free
dom and equality. The ordeal of the
customs inspection was robbed of its
terIofs, as the very courteous gen
tleman to whose lot we fell was as far
removed from the Doors of whom New
white is from black.
Next came the good-byes to our own
party-hardeSt yet-Dut they were soon
over, and the Belfasters were bound
for the West End Oh an electric
Arrived there, we deposited our things
and went our several wayS-tNo of us
starting out for round of calls Mr..
Norton of the Evening Express and
MI. Wish of the Argus were called
upon. while to MI NJ. \. Rich, Sec
Rotary of the Portland Board of Trade,
a more extended visit was made
Then we called upon Mr.. Rice of the
G. NJ. Rice Paper Company; and at the
Advertiser office MI. Rowell and Mr..
Dunning gave us a very pleasant greet
ing. The morning sped by, and before
we realized it it was dinner time We
sat down to this meal at the "West
End" determined to order everything
distinctively American, beginning with
fish chowder and ending with pumpkin
pie, ice cream and finger-bowls. Oh,
how good that dinner did taste! | think
we were all perfectly willing, at that
moment, to exchange all the roast beef
and ''tarts'' in England for the dinner
set before us, cooked in true New Eng
land style.
We had just time enough after din
ner to collect our baggage transformed
already from the luggage" of a few
hours before and catch our train COM
fortably. Two of us, at least, were
rather dreading the length Of the after
noon, lett alone with our thoughts and
anticipations, and how surprised we
were when at Waterville a friend step
ped into the car and was Immediately
captured. Into her willing ears tales
upon tales were poured, and our tong
ues never stopped (allowing for short
recess at Burnham to change cars until
the warning whistle at CitypOint mott