Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-22

Col. E. C. Stevens has authorized a
chemist from New York, to experiment
with "a process for removing rust
stains from granite upon the steps
leading to the Capitol building. The
gentleman is certain that his prepara-
ton will thoroughly restore granite to
it's original color, removing every par
ticle of discoloration with one applica-
ton of his ''restorer.' The prepara-
ton which he uses is in the shape of a
paste which he puts on the stone, let
ting it remain for half a day or SO. At
the end of that time he scrapes IL off
and it is found that the iron rust has
disappeared. Iron rust on granite is
caused by various things. Shovelling
SNOW from stone steps with iron
shovels is one cause, and using salt to
melt snow is another. Again, the ac-
do with it. The iron in the granite when
wet will show rust stains very quickly.
The inhabitants of Malaga island are
very well pleased with the way things
are going and they have been drawing
on the State for about one hundred
dollars per month since the State first
began aiding them. The State will con-
tinue to give the poor inhabitants
about all they ask for until warm
weather sets in and then they will be
told in very plain terms that they must
shift for themselves. The State does
not wish to make professional pauper3
of the islanders by undue generosity
but the situation on the island was SO
acute when it came to the notice of the
State authorities that special meas
ures seemed necessary to alleviate the
distress of the inhabitants. The State
authorities are hoping that before an
other winter some solution of the prob
lem of ownership may be found which
will settle the question once and for
all, of who's responsible for the unfor-
tunate colony. The prospects for the
latter, however, do not seem any
brighter than they have from the start
The attempt to run down the title only
adds to the confusion and nothing short
of decision from the courts will con-
vince any of the towns nearby that
they are legally holden for the care OF
the Malagaites.
Hon. Henry w. Mayo, chairman of
the council committee on support OF
State paupers, says that while he will
be able to come within the limits of his
appropriation this year there will be
very little to revert to the State treas
ury. The year has so far been a very
expensive one and the State has had
to foot good many bills that have
drawn heavily on the reserve in the
strong box. There have been several
cases where surgical operations have
been performed upon paupers and in
such instances the State has had to put
out a number of hundred dollars for
medical attendance and nursing.
The following companies have filed
| articles of incorporation at the office OF
| the Secretary of State:
Kreaton Shoe Co, organized al
| Waterville, for the purpose of manu-
featuring boots, shoes and other mer-
ehandise with SI5e,000 capital stock OF
which nothing is paid in. The officers
are: President and treasurer, Joseph
/, NJ. Herman of Boston, Mass. Certifi-
cate approved, April 10, 1902.
| Landow's College of Physical Culture
organized at Portland. for the purpose
of teaching physical culture with $780,
eco capital stock of which $50 is paii
in. The officers are: President ant
| treasurer Frank W. Hale of Boston
Mass. Certificate approved, April q
| 1902.