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The Republican journal., 1905-02-02
q. OF N. NEWS.

Inc nrst assembly last Friday night was
decided success. Good music, good floor,
attractive decorations and numbers of pref
ty gowns made the evening enjoyable for
the number present. The receiving CON-
mittee was composed Of President and Mrs.
Fellows, Mrs. Balentine. Dean Hart and Mr..
George F. Thompson Of Orono.
Friday evening the first game of basket
ball with a college will be played, when
Colby comes to Otono. There will doubt
less be number present as this will be an
interesting game and the last one to be
played here until after the return of the
team from their trip. They play Westbrook
Seminary February 18th, going from there
to Ashland, N. H., where they play the
Athletic Club; continuing their trip to play
Dartmouth, St. Johnsbury, Norwich Uni
versity and Tufts. The first game they will
play after their return will be on March
4th, when they will meet New Hampshire
State College.
Exams began last Saturday and are con-
tinuing through the week. A number of
students have been able to arrange visits
home during the week. Registration for
the spring term begins next Saturday. A
number of new courses are being offered
beside those mentioned last week. new
course in Horticulture has been added, two
new courses in French, course in the
Drama and its history, course in Oral
Debate and another in Romantic Poets,
while Professor Stevens is Offering one
hour course in magazine work, dealing with
the current periodical literature of physics
There is to be minstrel show in the town
hall next Saturday night in which number
of students are to take part.
The Juniors have chosen pipe committee,
consisting of E. A. Stanford, r. H. Porter
and F. A. Banks.
1t will be welcome news to Belfast music
lovers to hear that the Glee Club is plan
ming short trip to take place before their
concert in Bangor February oath, which
will include Bucksport, Belfast and Cam
den. This Clubs excellent work this year
should insure them crowded house in
Belfast.
Delta Sigma gave very pleasant dance
at the Mt. Vernon House last Saturday
evening Larson of Bangor furnished the
music. The reception and dining rooms
were cleared out, and, with the long hall,
made ample space for dancing. Punch was
served in the dining room and the rooms
upstairs were thrown open during the
evening M.D.P.
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02
MAINE BOY in CUBA.

Letter from Orville Fuller of
Unity.
an extract from a letter
'r ]. Fuller to his father,
Juily, the folder of the
Dlyi!le is eighteen years
-a i'll the L. S. Navy two
an He is now on the U.
t-, stationed at Guantanamo
To- remind you of the good
~ enjoy, getting up before
ul down the river for ducks,
brief sketch of one of our
1t here in Guantanamo. Half
3ud boys were given liberty
-Aturday on shore and were
aptain of the Yard to ac-
trip to shore Oh the east
He desired to visit camp
led on d small hill, where in
Of Marines from the U. S.
her, with rifles and auto
,yr the Spanish forces out of
th!ekets and forts and in a
utter harbor was practically
Of American forces. The
loism Of this little band has
,-r of history. He also sug-
ught find good shooting on
hich emptied its muddy wa
s} aearby, so in one Of the
S., with water and provisions
.'lh lifies and shot guns, we
III, arriving at Our first des-
st o'clock. We landed nes r
40 old Spanish stockade or
N- explored, together with
+lTthworks in the vicinity,
imp McCalla on the hill. SO
5teIaed | found but little of
anxious to get among the
nptain was busy making
anus and could not leave
anek. Then we all started
the river, the left bank of
.ep aud covered with chap
-uuu trees, but not SO dense
uuN found. The East side
TIA numerous creeks and
..- OF less vegetation inter
them, and there was just
.J gear for shooting. Every
with ducks, teal, plover,
r-at tiocks of hamingoes
IS, with an occasional alii-
3 Iu the muddy water with
.l|>ed above the surface as if
Nludln.
ptJh four of the boys with
Wrd themselves in the brush
' irst lagoon, while two of
tlp IA wide detour around
4g a shot among the birds
within range of shot guns.
Inced to give them all the
.~i and the Captain ordered
utd Killed twenty-five ducks
u-a fowl and snipes. We
uugoes very hard to ap-
t secured several Sp0OnbillS
20 with our rifles. | had
I9gu at a long range. A
rr standing on a tussock a
from the hard land. | was
get him and in the mud and
'p tony hips, when much TO
tn alligator nine feet long
head out of the water on the
the tussock and very near
ugo. He appeared to dis
u the bird. Shaking my
ave him a shot from my 30
ed the argument. | pulled
h0re and with the assistance
.}S We dragged him down to
he captain was much pleased
hat We put in the rest of the
ing alligators, so we went to
~ and quietly stationed our
lrable places, sat down to
ments, We did not have to
ne We saw two heads break
wIy move towards the shore,
placed some ducks as bait.
. close to the shore and just
, the bait we opened fire on
ID both later on we killed
IN all, ranging from four to
II was then time to return
We loaded our game on the
canned up the bay by moon
t very we'll satisfied with our
! have preserved the skins
h. birds and the big alligator,
lp to you the first opportunity.
we propose to go hunting in
nave not yet visited, where
! hogs are said to be quite
n report results later.
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02
F. W. Gowen Says Sturgis Bill is Too E1.
pensiVe.

pensiVe.
In an address in Portland last Sunday
afternoon +. w. Gowen of Waterville said :
"The people of the State of Maine are
opposed to resubmission. This is proven
by the fact that already in this session Of
the legislature many petitions have been re-
ceived against resubmissiOn while not one
has been received in favor of resubmissiOn."
The proposed Sturgis law for a commits
sion to have an oversight over the enforce
ment of the liquor business was next treat
ed by Mr. GOwen, who thought it would
entail too great expense and that the pur-
poses of this bill would be amply served by
the governor exercising his authority in re-
moving from Office any sheriff who nullities
the prOhibitory law.
"We have law enough now on the statute
books" said Mr.. Gowen, "to drive every
rumseller in this State out of business if
the Christian people would take hold of
this question.
Mr.. Gowen expressed the belief that
more stringent regulations should be made
in the State agency.
"There'il be no resubmission considered
by our legislature" he declared. at will
get less votes than it did two years ago.
We will stand by prohibition now and for
ever"
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02
THE ENFORCEMENT BILL.


AUGUSTA, Jan. 2S, 1908. During the past
week the Sturgis Bin, calling for the APP
pointment of commission by the Cover
nor, whose duty it will be to enforce the
liquor law, has gained wonderfully in
strength and it is predicted that it will pass
both houses with votes to spare The
strength of measure is usually judged by
the talk made about it, but in this case
there has been little said in the corridors
and foyer, though there is a strong and de-
termined undercurrent of feeling that some
thing must be done to compel the enforce
ment of the prohibitory law which is being
openly violated in many counties in the
State. The Sturgis Bill is thought to meet
this demand The measure has the endorse
ment of the leaders in both houses, though
all are averse to talking for publication.
A prominent member Of the House said
Friday, ''The bill will surely pass. 1t has
enough members already pledged to insure
this. There has been constantly growing
sentiment for the enforcement OF the liquor
law all over the State. 1t was one of the
leading issues of Governor Cobbs cam
paign and if there ever had been any doubt
as to where he stood on this vital question
his strong words in his inaugural address
demanding the enforcement of this law are
sufficient answer. That this portion of the
address has had a great influence with the
members of the legislature cannot be doubt
ed. It has evidently been carefully con-
sidered and it shows a clear insight into
! the underlying principles involved"
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02

In the Senate Jan. 25th Mr.. Morse of
Waldo presented the remonstrance of Tol-
ford Durham and As others of Monroe
against resubmission; also remonstrance of
John n, Cox and 80 others of Searsmont
against resubmissioh.
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02

In the Senate, Friday, when the report of
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02

Jan. 25th Sargent of Castine introduced
an act to incorporate the Trinitarian Con-
gregational parish of Castine and to legal
ize the doings of said parish as heretofore
known under the name of the Trinitarian
Society of Castine.
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS OF LOCAL
INTEREST.

Hugh r. Chaplin, Esq. of Bangor ap-
peared before the committee on railroads
and expresses Wednesday afternoon, Jan.
25th, in favor of four bills in relation to the
Northern Maine Seaport Railroad Com
pany. These bills authorize this company
to build its road across an inlet of Cape
JellisOn harbOr to lease or sell its road to
the Bangor & ArO0stook Railroad Company,
the Bangor & AroOstook Railroad Com
pany to guarantee the first mortgage bonds
of the Northern Maine Seaport Railroad
Company and to locate bridge across tide
waters on the Passagassawaukeag river.
Mr.. Chaplin said the four bills could be
considered together. With the aid of a
map he explained clearly what was de-
sired. The proposed railroad will start
from Lagrange and proceed to Stockton
harb0r and thence to Belfast, in all a dis
tance of 10 miles. He stated that the inlet
of Cape Jellison harbor was marsh on
which were no buildings or other property
to be damaged by the crossing of the rail-
road.
The permission of the legislature to To-
cate the road across the tide waters of Pas
sagassawaukeag river is merely prelimin-
airy to obtaining permit from the United
States government. At Belfast the road
will have an open harbor and connect with
the Maine Central. Mr.. Chaplin made no
argument in support of any one of the bills,
understanding there was no opposition.
No one spoke against the measure.
The committee on legal affairs held hear
ings the same day and voted ought to pass
on an act to authorize the Bangor Invest
ment Co. and the Northern Maine Seaport
Railroad Co. to build wharves and piers in
and near Cape JellisOn harbor.
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02

Lydia (lieath) Shute, wife of George W.
Shute, died Jan. oath at her home in Bucks
port, aged 48 years. She had been in poor
health for some time. Besides her hus-
band she leaves two daughters, beatrice
and Gladys, a mother, who was residing
with her daughter, and a brother, Capt
Francis Heath, to mourn their loss
The Republican journal., 1905-02-02

In the House Jan. 26th, Shaw of Clinton
presented resolve in favor of appropri-
atng $60,O00 in 1905 and $4,000 in 1906
for building highway bridge across the
KeDnebec river at or near Pishon's Ferry,
between the towns of Clinton and Fair
field, to connect the counties of Kennebec
and Somerset.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
THE FESTIVAL OF FESTIyALSn

"As the most august of sanctuares is called the
holy of holies, and the most sublime of inspired
songs the camille of cantices so" says ST. Gregory,
is Easter the festival of festivals What sim
plicity, what grandeur characterized that first
Easter morningl What anxiety what hope filled
those faithful watchers of Calvary as they prayed
for the dawn, that their fears might prove vain
and their hopes find perfect realization.
When we turn to the gospel of Easter tide are
we not surprised to find Mary Magdalene the first
mentioned
fastening to the tomb while it is yet dusk, the
ardent penitent beholds the stone rolled away and
her master-gone. What feelings must have been
hers! Could we fathom the depths of her grief
and disappointment, then might we measure the
workings of grace in heart once prone to sin.
Overwhelmed with grief-at the thought that
Lords body has been taken away, Mary runs
with the news to the apostles, then Simon Peter
and the disciple whom Jesus loved hasten to the
sepulchre to reassure themselves of the tidings
Mary returns, too, and stands without the tomb
weeping. What a reward of love and humility is
hers! At the-single word MARY" uttered by lips
divine, ray OF grace penetrates her heart and her
sorrowladen soul pours out It's depths of trust and
faith in the one word "Rabboni."
Oh, how full of tender suggestiveness too is
the meeting of Christ with the two disciples when
on their way to Emmans.
Filed with varied emotions they walk along with
saddened hearts, discussing the events of the day
when Christ draws near and as he talks to them
their hearts are lghtened, but their eyes are not
opened until he breaks bread with them; and when
he departs they give expression to their JOY in the
simple words "Was not our heart burning with
in us, whilst he was speaking to us in the way"
As we follow the Evangelist's simple yet sub
lime account of the glorious mystery we may fatter
ourselves that grasp the full meaning of the in
spired words, but could we comprehend even the
simplest passage would be overwhelmed with
its subimity and our own fniteness.
What a stupendous miracle is the resurrection
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
STORY OF ST. JOSEPH.

Father O'Haire well known as having spent
many years in South Africa as d missionary, re-
Gently told the following thrilling story:
During several of the twelve years [ spent in
Africa | had under my pastoral the sole
charge of a district as large as England. Periodic
ally | made visitation of my scattered flock On
one of these vast excursions l lost my way, and
found myself wandering without the slightest idea
of the locality. | could no one. 1t was a sea-
of drouth; no rain had fallen and my horses
were scarcely able to drag along my cart for want
eE~yater. At length | came to a Boer farm, in
this tc me, unknown valley. The whole country
scorched. There was, however, a waterdam
near the house; approaching the Dutch farmer, /
told him my story and asked him if he would allow
my horses to drink; permission was given. / told
the farmer | Catholic priest; he was Prot
estant Oh then, he Said if you go out in the out
house you will find a laborer who is dying-he is a
Catholic
IF entered there and found the poor fellow,
client of st. Joseph near death. When | told him
[ was Catholic priest of the district of Cudts
horn, 80 miles away he lifted his wasted body
and exclaimed in accents of deepest gratitude:
All, st. Joseph | knew you would send me
priest, so as to give me comfort before l die
What has st. Joseph to do with the matterH
| asked, and here is his story:
When boy in Ireland my mothera good
Catholic, taught me to say, every day. "St Joseph,
pray for me that may die happy death" L have
never for one day neglected that prayer l made
my first communion at 10 and served Mass till [
was 10. | entered the army at q, and came out to
the Kaffir war.
Before leaving Ireland | went in my uniform
and babe my old mother good-by On parting from
her, she said, Don't forget your prayer to St Jo
seph" | came out to the Kafir war. When it was
over my time had expired. [ was discharged and
stayed at the Cape. There was no priest nearer
me than Cape Town-j00 miles away [ hired out
on this Dutch farm, and here l have been for
years Lately [ heard of your arrival at Cudtshorn
$50 miles away-and l set out in delicate health
in hope of going to confession and communion
Arriving at your home weary. was told you were
away on your visitation and might not be back for
months. After week [ returned and here [
landed yesterday, nearly dying, and here is the
priest today sent by St Joseph
THAT night [ instructed him and heard his
confession. The next morning l said Mass and
gave him Holy Communion, and soon after | gave
Extreme Unction and last blessing. He then died
saying with his last breath: st Joseph, pray for
me that l may die happy DEATH"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
A LITTLE SUNBEAM.

She such a bright, sunshiny little girl,
everybody loved her She trotted around all day
with smiling face, and her cheerful voice might
be heard now and then singing the songs she had
learned at Sunday school
One day new member came into the family
an intimate friend of Elsies mother She had
had great trouble, and was often sad and de-
pressed But if Elsie was in her room the sad
ness soon vanished for the soft hands rubbed out
the lines of and the pretty childish talk dis
tracted the sad mind
One day Elsie's heart was gladdened wit hthe
present of autograph album Nothing would do
but that all her friends must write in it, and Cou-
sin Olive mamnan's friend was always called
among the rest. Elsie did not understand what
was meant by the different sentiments which her
friends had expressed on the pages of the little
book but the precious album wa, put away among
her other treasures and, after while Elsie ceased
to think anything about it, or to wonder what some
of these long words could possibly mean.
Elsie meanwhile was growing from little girl
into quite good-sized one. She went to school
now, and felt very proud of that fact One day
she was looking through one of the drawers of the
big, od-fashioned bureau which stool in the hall.
and suddenly discovered the little autograph all
bum, trife worn and dusty, but still precious in
her sight. She turned over the pages and read
slowly the kinly words and good wishes written
there. One page attracted her attention
My Little Sunbeam"-that was what she read
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
OUR SCHOOL GARDEN.

Six little { y gardeners all in a row,
Went out to the grounds some lineage,
Their long treasured autumn-seeds to sow.
They looked so serious and so sedate,
You'd think it was quite an affair of state;
And they watched their paintings early and late
They sowed their seeds in nice little rows,
And watered them well with their nice little hose
And 10, and behold! the next day it SHOWS.
This adverse occurrence gave them great pain,
But nothing daunted, they try again,
And nearly all day by the fence they remain.
You'd better make haste, little embroyo;
For your gardeners so eager to see you grow,
That l fear she'll soon dig you up with her hoe"
And sure enough! at an early date
Many seed met this cruel fate,
just when it was going,to terminate.
But some of the rest did the best they could,
Considering how they misunderstood
And, BESIDES "the soil is not at all good"
NJ Doc.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
DEWEY DAY.

The first of May was Dewey day.
just seven years ago, in May l, 1898, the news
was flashed around the world of one of the most
decisive naval victories in the history of maritime
warfare.
a squadron sunk, the enemy's principal point
of vantage captured, nation vanquished practic-
ally By a single blow and not one life lost among
the entire body of assailants. Such was the story
that was hailed with rejoicing throughout Amer
lea and received with wonderment by the people of
other countries.
In eight hours the American squadron, under
the leadership of an almost unknown officer, Rear
Admiral George Dewey, sank the eneny's feet in
the harbor of Manila took possession of the prin-
cipal port of the Philippines, turned the tide of
the struggle with Spain in favor of the republic,
and made the leader famous throughout the world.
But one man of the entire number that peopled the
American battleships, engineer who succumbed
the heat in the hold of one of the vessels, lost his
life. 1t was a boodless victory and one of the de-
csive battles of the worlds history.
The GOODNESS with which the battle was fought
was lis principal feature. The squadron sailed
into the harbor firing commenced and, as
breakfast time arrived it ceased while the men on
the American ships enjoyed their morning meal.
Breakfast over, the firing was resumed, the enemy
defeated, the fort taken possession of-and all in
the most calm and deliberate manner as though it
was but the-occurence of day and not epoch
in the history of the world.
The first day of May in almost every city of the
United States the victory is being commemorated
with the flying of flags and exercises in the schools
and elsewhere In the schools the story of the bat
re is retold to those too young to remember It's
details and the pupils taught TO look upon the
first of MAY as one of the dates of greatest national
importance.-Our Young People
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
AUNT BUSY HAS HER SAY.
Edited by Aunt Busy.

Dear Nieces and Nephews:
he month Of May is once more with us. and.
OF course, you have already been in the fields and
ON the hills for the pretty May blossoms. In the
oIden time the month of May one of constant
rejoicing You have all read of tbe MAJ mole
dancing and of the browning of the May Queen.
Aunt Busy hopes that her dear girls and bows
are enthused with the spirit of the glorious Nav,
IN the oden days the spirit was worldly, but today
ID is holy and Godlike
The Queen of May for all Catholic children is
The Immaculate Mother of God. in instead of Nav
pole dancing the the nightly walks to the church. to
sing the beautiful May hymns and to place Oh the
altar the fragrant blossoms of the spring time
Dear girls and boys, try hard to honor the
Blessed Mother during this. month. the month that
is rightly termed the Month of Mary"
Lovingly, AUNT Busy.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06
Our
Il Literary Table.
ST. MARY.s ACADEMY, SALT LAX :.

VOTA MARIAE
(The Dedication of the May number of Vota Ma
riae, Read Tuesday, May 81
Glad is the earth and all her fields are gay
With richest tributes for the Queen of May.
Springs genial beams with ApriPs gentle showers
Have decked the pathway with thousand flowers.
The wandering south winds through green branches
stray
Or DER the grassy lea in wavelets play.
Blythe are the birds that fit from tree to tree,
Filling the land with sweetest melody,
The airy spaces seem thrill with joy;
Oh, time is golden winged without alloy!
These are thy days. 0 lovely Queen of May
And all the beauties that the fields essay,
And all the songs of bird or brook or bee,
Are for gladstone greeting unto thee.
But oh. there is another country where
These earthly figures should find true compare
land where Springs sweet power should hold
sway,
Where through the twelve-month year t were al
ways May
Where flowers of fairest form and brightest hue,
With heavenly odors, should the air imbue
Where birds of JOY on slkyward flight awning,
Angelic benedcites should sing.
This land-none other than the hearts of those
Who hail thee Mother Queen' And if there
grows
A glass blade or rose tree in that land,
IT'S each and all for thee. or least or grand
Thy loyal tributaries we bring
This humble fruitage of our laboring
In fields of study; would that it might be
Fen a bright parterre abloom for thee
Each letter fair leaf each word a flower,
And every theme a freshly festooned bower
Of thoughts devotion-fraught It's this we mean
By 'Nata Marise"-to our beloved May Queen
F. NJ
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1905-05-06

He that falls into sin is man; he that grieves
at it may be saint; he that boasts OF 1t Is
devil.-Anon