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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
ANALYzING rHE BAKING PowDrr.
noy.l' the Only Absolutely Pure Bak.
Fowder Made.-Aeti0n Of the new
York State Board or Health.

Under the direction of the New York State
state Board of Health, eighty-foar different
KINDS OF baking powders, embracing all the
Dranos that could be found for sale in the
otate, were submitted to examination and
analysis by Prof. c. F. Chandler. a member
OF the State Board. and President of the New
York City Board of Health. assisted by Prof
toward u. Love, the well-kuown late United
States government chemist.
Inc official report shows that large mum.
Der OF the powders examined were found to
contain alum or lime; many of them to sucb
an extent as to render them seriously objec-
tionaoie for use in the preparation of human
food
Alum was found in twenty-nine samples.
rms drug il employed in baking powders to
cheapen their cost. The presence of lime is
attributed 10 the impure cream of tartar of
commerce used in their manufacture. Such
cream of tartar was also analvzed and found
to contain lime and other impurities, in some
samples to the extent of SO per cent of their
entire weight
All OF the BAKING powde of the market.
win the single exception of Royal" mot
including the alum and phosphate powders,
"hlcn were long since discarded as unsafe or
lnemcient by prudent housekeepers) are made
from the impure cream of tartar of commerce
and consequently contain lime to a CORES
ponding extent.
The only baking powder yet found by
chemical analysis to be entirely free from
lime and absolutely pure is the Royal"
This perfect purity results from the exclusive
use Of cream of tartar specially refined and
prepared BY patent processes of the N. Y.
Tartar Co., which totally remove the tartrate
of lime and other impurities. The cost of
this chemically pure cream Of tartar is much
greater than any other, and on account of
this greater cost is used in no baking powder
but the Royal"
Prof Love, who made the analyses of bak-
ing pow ders for the New York State Board
of Health, as well as for the government.
saws of the purity and wholesomeness of
Royal"
81 have tested a package of Royal Baking
Powder which l purchased in the open mar
ket, and find it composed of pure and whole
some ingredients. 1t is a cream of tartar
powder Of high degree of merit, and does
not contain either alum or phosphates or any
injurious substances"
+. G. LOVE. PHI. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

A certain democrat in the city possesses
limited States Blue book, and as result his
office is overrun by his fellow democrats,
eager 10 examine its pages. Already its
leaves are well thumbed and our democratic
friend is seriously contemplating purchasing
. new volume to replace the one which is SO
rapidly wearing out. 1t is pleasant to see citi-
zens so interested in literature. and we bring
this TO the notice of our men of letters as
valuable adjunct in aid of the societies IN TIE
city tor the promotion of learning Already
the brows of our democratic friends are be-
coming massive and thoughtful as they
peruse the pages of this book There are so
MANY positions which an Augusta democrat
xould fill with much honor and glory to
his country that it is difficult to decide which
shall be graced by his talent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
State News.
ARoOSrOOK,

oAoOA
Inc mouse OF wallace fenlason,in Linneus,
s.usn. nre ABOUT O'Clock sunday morning.
r m" Asnes' sno was burned 20 the ground.
.Hhy oareiy escaped IN tneir night
.'o.e' Inc neienoofs succeeded IN saw
~. .ns Tue DARN situated ABOUT thirty feet from
'ue nouse. MI. teniasons loss on house
tba,a W
osoie Ahoin' giri OF SIX years, was en-
1.Deu ey iioio ner nome on hampshire
street 10 rortiano, wednesday afternoon, by
man, VINO evidently intended to
noouct ner. She was rescued by Col. +. X.
FAY, ana restored to her parents
Inc IesWai meetings. wnich are now being
neiu al cumberland Niils, IN Rev. MI
oousens church, under the direction of
S naey praying oand' are reported to be
uAny increasing In interest.
ihere are plenty OF Wild duck IN Portland
me wentworth Spring Axle Co of
uaruiher MADE shipments recently TO Los
Augeies ana san francisco, Cal and are at
"otk on q number OF orders for export, one
soine 10 'he SANDWICH Islands.
fESoBsCor
Recently there have been 100000 salmon
egss piaceu IN the Matching mouse at Enneid.
ihe' came olrect from the Orland Matching
mouse. ne young Try from these eggs are
nearis II NOT quite all deposited by the Fish
commissioners In the tributaries OF Penoo-
SCOT river
SAGADAHoC
the Bath Times savs Of John DoIan who
was so badly frozen recently . Already ssveroI
of the fingers have been amnu,ated and Il ia
only question of a SHORT time whom every
finger and toe will have TO he taken the an
gers taken off below the third ioipt cIose nm
to the palm, so that all use of the hands will
be DESTROYED. The toes will all have 70 come
off near the instep thereby losing abont half
the foot. G,ngrene ha. set in and tba s;das
of the foot will have 10 he removed Th;s
is indeed a very sad case az when the v;ct;m
RECEIVERS. there are only a faw binds of worL
that a person in his condit;on can do
Inc Machias Union saws; John Hanson,
well known at Calais in years past as a man
OF great strength and leader of body of
roughs known as the ''Sluice Gang died of
paralysis OF the brain, in the insane asylum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
LOCATED!
The Public Building t. stand the Site
of the Farmer Office.

Mr.. Weston +. Milliken, Postmaster Man
ley and Thomas Lamhard, Esq, commission
ers to locn the new public building of Au-
gusta, have fixed On the corner of Water
street and Market Square, where the Farmer
office now stands as the most eligible site for
the new structure, the lot to have q front on
Water street of l25 feet, and depth of los
feet; and the commissioners recommend the
purchase of the lot They decided on the
above site after a thorough inspection of the
one back Of the station, at Hartford Square,
Granite Hall property, at the west end of
Kennebec Bridge, and east side of the river,
all of which had been mentioned. 1t is be-
leved that the Farmer building will be moved
south towards the Journal Office to make
room for the new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

A. c. Carr, Esq, the great apple dealer
and his band of workers, were busily engaged
al T. W. Soule's auction rooms yesterday
morning. preparing apples for Shipment
winch had been purchased of Mr.. Soule. MT
Carr had big stencil for marking, and using
backing brush, placed his mark on the
mead of each barrel. He has already shipped
from 10000 to $1,000 barrels the present
season, forwarding % 900 barrels the present
week His apples all go to England. The
market there is now in very bad condition.
caolegram dated Liverpool, Feb, 23d, says
owing to condition of recent arrivals, mar
Aet Is bad. Nothing landing sound. truit
Vi average quality and condition"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
A Walking skeleton.

Mr.. f. Springer, of Mechanicsburg. Pa,
writes: II was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess On the lungs. and reduced to walk
ing Skeleton. Got free trial bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
which did me so much good that | bought a
dollar bottle. After using three bottles. found
myself once more man, completely restor-
to health, with hearty appetite, and gain
in flesh of 40 lbs Call at Devine & Cough
lin Drug Store and get tree trial bottle of
this certain cure for all Lung Diseases
Large bottles soc. and LOO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Han Is, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
Ii is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price % cetts per box
For sale BY Fuller Drug Store, Y G Kius.
man & 20. ie' 27d&wlv
FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline:
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after frs,
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
90 trial bottle free to fit cases Send t.
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia Pa.
dec3 IeOd&wIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
CITY Personals.

Mrs p. NJ Fogler departed for Laconia,
N H., Yesterday,
Hon. Geo B. Sawyer of Wiseasset, was in
in the city yesterday
Representative Walson's wife and daughter
- scanning in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The Army and the Navy, the Bar and the
Bench. the Pulpit and the Press, all ranks
and classes of people have sent us their per
sonal experience and thanks for the last so
wears until their letters have filled bulky
volumes. testifying to the wonderful cures
effected by Ponds Extract. This tavorite
medicine is the Peoples Great Remedy for
all forms of lnflammations. Hemorrhages,
Piles. Sore Throat, Bois. Burns, Sprains,
and kindred diseases. 1t continually grows
in popular appreciation. Genuine in Bottles
with Buff Wrappers only. teb24teod&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Five years ago nay life was dread all the
time from Heart Disease; since using Dr.
Graves Heart Regulator the English language
would fail me in telling the good l received.
Kate Musgrove, Coloma. Ind. For sale by
druggists at Sl.00 per bottle.
feb24+ eod&vlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Voted in favor of authorizing the Cover
nor and Council to appoint commission OF
three persons to examine into the matter of
refunding Communication money to soldiers
drafted in the late war; to refer to the next
legislature the bill relative to the Watervllie
Water COMPANY, with order OF notice; TO SET
oe Tho towns of Perham and New Sweden in
Aroostook county from the northern registry
of deeds district to the southern; legislation
inexpeaient relative to protecting the wages
of employees by lien on the property OF
corporations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
Delays are Dangerous"

If you are pale, emacisted, have hack
ing cough. with night-sweats. splitting If
blood and shortness of breath. you have no
time to lose Do not hesitate too long-tiil
you are past cure; for, taken at its early
stages, consumption can be cured by the use
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical discovery, ="
as thousands can testify. By druggists.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
CAUCUSES.
Gardiner and HallOwelI Republicans
Nominate Candidates for Mayor.

The republicans of Gardiner last evening
renominted S. Everett Johnson. as their can
didate for mavor in the coming election.
Halowell republicans nominated Augustine
Lord for mayor and elected the following
city committee: Ward /, Arno Little; Ward
., J. s. Hamilton Ward 3, l.. ID. Merchant /;
Ward 4. J. w. Fuller; Ward 5, W. A.
Winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
Thousands Say So.

Mr. 7 w. Atkins, Girsrd. Kan, writes 4:
81 never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters TO my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
btters are the purest and best medicine known
and will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels. No tamiv can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds of
dollars in doctors bills every year Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by Devine & Coughin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
Business Notices.

&S-Chas. Jenkins, at his fish market, south
end of Water St. keeps constantly on hand
all kinds of fresh. picked, dry and canned
fish, also Providence River oysters and
Scarboro clans. His stock is not excelled
in freshness and good quality, by any in the
city. sept20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

&S~Miss Blanch f. Rogers, teacher of
music at the Hallowell Classical Academy :
Pupils received at any date, in Piano, Vocal
Culture and Harmony. Glasses of two or
three at moderate prices. Arrangements
may be made with pupils in Augusta and
Gardiner for lessons at their residences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Rev. Curtis Kinney, Pastor md Bapt
Church, East Lyme, Conn, ssys:-''I have
used more than fifty bottles of DIR. Seth
Arnold's Cough Killer think it cannot be
improved for pubhc speakers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Postmaster Manlev has written letter to
Congress urging them to take action to pre-
vent the sale of the Arsenal property on the
east SIDE of the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The speech of Senator Lumbert in the Sen
ate yesterday upon the proposition for SUI
perior court in Aroostook county was lis
tened to by large number of spectators, and
is spoken of as an able presentation of the
merits of the bill. He was followed by Sen
ator Lebroke, who made forcible speech on
the same side. Senator Parkhurst made a
clear statement of the objections to the meas
ure and advocated as a substitute an addi-
tional term of the supreme judicial court at
Carbou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The pill factory of DR.. Dyer & Son, at
Burnham, was destroyed by fire, yesterday,
the 10Th Insurance small. Loss above in
surance 81 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The ball given by the kennebec Club in
Granite Hall was quite successful. Several
members of the legislature and their ladies'
participated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

J. W Estes & Son are now thoroughly es-
,ablished in the Augusta shoe factory and
are employing 30 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Hon Nicholas Fessenden, clerk of the
House, is one of the prominent candidates for
Judge of the Superior Court in Aroostook
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The 1eath rate has not been large the past
winter We remember that the first year
after the completion of the new tomb in Mt.
Vernon cemetery, IS bodies were awaiting
burial in the spring, all having died during
the winter. This winter but eight bodies
have been placed in the tomb, and but two or
three in the tomb at Forest Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Several Augusta young men interested in
polo vent to Lewiston last evening and wit
messed the game between the Granite Citys
and W II. rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Oscar Wilde talks of coming back and says
he won't mind the trips so long as he can get
plenty Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup to kill off
colds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

W $. Pratt, proprietor of the Augusta
Customers will take due notice and please
govern themselves accordingly after March
lst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The mercury ranged from 10 to IL degrees
below zero in the city Yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
I9ifo.

In Gardiner Feb. ?, of scarlet fever and canker
rash Arthur, of Mrs. Frank Sayls OF Providence
K. l., aged years and II months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
febl3d&w3m


If you are losing your grip on life, try
Wells Health Remover" Goes direct to
weak spots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
Prices of Daily Journal.

Members Of the Legislature and others will be SUP.
.,;aS with the Daily Kennebec Journal at the fol.
lowing rates:
single copies, cents.
Ten 20
twenty-five or more, 2c.each.
10 extra copies are wanted orders should be given
hn day before either to the Journal carrier at the
e.s,s House, or sent to the Journal Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Col. E. D. Knight of Boothbay was in the
fi,y Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Ladies who would retain freshness and vi
vacity Don't fail TO try Wells Health Re-
newer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

There will be a meeting of Trinity Com
evening at 7.30 o'clock, Work in the order
Of the Temple. Visiting Sir Knights are
cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
Republican Caucus.

The republican voters OF Augusta are requested to
meet 1t
Meonian Hall, Thursday, Mar. 5,
At - O'Clock P. NJ. to nominate candidate for
xsvoy Per order
Republican City Committee.
Angus,a, Feb. z6, 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache,
Facesche. Ask for Rough on Toothache. "
ID 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The Governor and Council yesterday con-
sdered petition for the pardon of Andrew
Hughes of Prince Edwards Island, in State
Prison under sentence of two years for
forgery. John f. Robinson. Esq of Bangor,
appeared as his counsel. The jury which
convicted him signed the petition The mat
ter WAS tabled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Farmers in Kennebec, Somerset, Waldo
and Hancock counties. comprising the third
Congressional District, can obtain package
of the seeds to be distributed by the United
States Agricultural Department, by sending
postal card making such request, and indi-
eating the seeds desired, to Hon. S. l.. Mil
lken Washington, d G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
WORK OF THE COMMITTEES.
YEAR Book.

Voted to recommend an appropriation of
$3.50 for 1885 and $3.50 tor 1886, for tho pur
chase of supply of Maine Year Books for
the use of the present legislature, the iegis-
lature of 1887, the different departments, and
exchange with other States. Those of 1888
are to be delivered by the middle of May;
1886 first of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Mr.. John f. Chase, LIST Asst. Messenger of
the House. was the recipient yesterday, OF
a valuable silver watch, gift from the
members of that branch of the legislature.
1t was presented by Messrs. Ames and
Cote Mr. Chase has made many warm
friends during his term of office, and the
timep,ece il greatly appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The boys are beginning to play marbles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

The Central Fish Market has already be-
gun 20 sell fine fresh salmon, and with q
choice cut from one of these fish and dish
of green peas for repast, one can easily
imagine that the Fourth of July has arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

There are 81 cigar factories in Maine.
During the year 1884 they manufactured
1856, 406 cigars. The revenue thereon at SO
per thousand would be some Sl2 ,000 A
mandatory was established in Augusta sew
eral wears ago, but did not prove paying in
vestmpnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

cheap thief sneaked into the clothing
room of the grange last evening and stole
number of garments. The following articles
ware missed: Muftler three yards long,
stitched withe the initials +. n. F., the
property of Mr. Everett Pinkham OF West
Gardiner; black newmarket and black beaver
hat, belonging to Miss Carrie Mckinney
overcoat and scarf of Mr. Mark Bean, Sid
ney. One lady could not find an ornament
belonging to her bonnet
HI Henry's Ministries are highly spoken OF
ny managers of amusement halls and by the
] press. Mr.. Henry is said to be the richest
Smnstrel manager in the world. He owns
, 'eore Of houses in his resident town, and runs
ms own steam printing house. He has been
wears Snowman and has saved his earn
IS, besides being successful in other ousi-
s's-s pursuits. He is plentifully able to re-
y hut will not do so till he has accomplish
.>Ais hearts desire-to produce the grandest
Cd costliest minstrel spectacle the world mas
I over seen and place it on record as an epoch
in minstrel fame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
INSURANCE IN MAINE.
Fire and Marine Business Transacted
During the Past Year.

The Insurance Commissioner has compiled
the following table illustrative of the amount
of business done by fire, and fire and marine
insurance companies in this State for the year
1881
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27
Sl,326,2S4 Is

The above does not include the amount of
insurance written by the various mutual fire
insurance companies of this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Total, g.. S45, 095 80
The amount of premiums and losses in
CURED du ring the same period was as follows
Premiums Losses
Received. Incurred.
Maine stock companies,
"Marine," $3s2,o52 IS $3.50, 466 rs
Stock companies of ether
States. 644,S96 70 425,24s n
Mutual companies ST other
States. l2,s6572 1853 81
Companies of foreign
countries, 336,467 06 309.756 II
Total, $l,326,2S4 Is $999, O26 10
Ihp ahnYp does III innluda the nj &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-02-27

Maine stock companies, marines"
Stock companies of other States,
Mutual companies of other States,
Compa MES Of foreign countries.
National Republican., 1885-04-02
Brooklyns VS.. Nationals to-day, 4:l5.


The ways and means committee Of st.
DominiCs Church held meeting last evening
in the basement of the convent, at which
Father Donnelly stated that the work OF re-
construction was pushing forward as rapidly
rs possible, and he hoped that with the gGner-
GUS assistance of the people he would in Il
few months be enabled torestorc 81. Domintc's s
to its former beauty and grandeur. The work
is being done by day work and not by con
tract; the carpenter work is under the super
vision Of s. B. Boyer, and the laDorlng work,
removing debris, clearing trenches, &c, Is
under the direction Of NJ. Fitzgerald. The
entire work is to be done by local mon, eN-
ceptlng the heating and stained glass,
which win be given to New York firms,
there being no facilities for doing
such work here. Philip y. Dwyer, the
architect, is giving the entire matter his
personal supervision. Mr. Patrick Cullinane
the champion collector had so far recovered
from his recent indispOsitiUn AS tobc able to at
end the meeting, A vote of sincere and CRATE
ful thanks was rendered to THE NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN, as also the other members of the
local press, for their kindness In 50 generously
interesting themselves in this great work.
A general meeting will be held ON sunday at
3 p. IA, which all are requested to attend