The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-21
MAINE.

The Shore Lime Railroad-Completiou of
the Road to ElIsworth-dsov.RobieP Pres
ent ss the Christening.
Especial to the Press.l
ELLSWORTH, Feb. 20.-Much enthusiasm
was manifested today by the citizens of Ellis
worth, over the completion of the new Shore
Line Railroad to its depot in this city De-
spite the rain large crowd was in attendance
to witness the arrival of the first train from
Bangor which reached here q short time before
noon, bringing Governor Robie who is on his
way to Lamoine to organize grange to-mor-
row.
During all the forenoon the workmen on the
railroad were accompanied by large numbers
OF spectators who eagerly watched the progress
OF the work and who did not leave until the
last rail had been laid and utilized by the ar
rival of the train.
After few more days which will be required
to complete the road west of this cits the work
OF laying rails towards Hancock will be COM
menced and pushed with all possible dispatch,
1t is expected that passengers will 20 over the
road in considerable numbers for the first time
on Friday next to be present at the Governors
reception in this city on that day 1t is report
ed that large numbers will be present from
Bangor and places west of that city Gov Ro-
bic during his stay here will be the guest of
Col. Burrill. J.C
G. A. R.-The Annual state Emcampmens
An Unusually Large Number of Com.
rades Present.
special to the Press)
WATERvILLE, Feb. 20-The early morning
and frain DIM tt1od d.x
my men and delegates, the last train at five
O'Clock bringing perfect avalanche, crowding
the hotels to their utmost capacity.
The comrades were invited to the Town
Hall to lecture by Dr. A. c. Hamiin of Ban
gor under the auspices of w. S. Heath Post of
Watervlle. Company A., second regiment
and the Lockwood Band were present.
There is considerable caucusing for depart
ment officers which has bosn done in quiet
manner.
Among the most prominent names spoken of
for Commander are Lane of Augusta, Williams
of Rockland, Snipe of Bath and Peaks of Dow
er.
The convention will consist of some two
hundred and eighty members. It is thought
that this heavy representation viii be cut down
in the future by emitting Past Post Command
ers.
The council OF administration met at head.
quarters, room %. Elmwood Hotel at o'clock.
The various reports of department officers we're
referred to committees.
The convention will meet at the Town Hall
10 O'Clock Thursday forenoon.
The officers of Bosworth Post are here to ex-
emplify the secret work.
The convention promises to De very interes-
ting.
CTo the Associated PressJ
The Efalian Murderers-TriaI of santOre,s
AccompIice.
BANGOR, Feb. 20.-The trial OF Raffaele Ca
pone. indicted for completely with G armen
Santore in the murder of Paschal Coscie was
continued this forenoon. City Marshal Reed
testified to identification Of bloody clothing as
belonging to Capone and also to the prisoner
going voluntarily and showing where the mon-
ey had bsen hid.
Charles Catell testified to the interview with
Capone shortly after the murder
Carmen Santore, who was yesterday pro-
nounced by the jury guilty of murder in the
tirst degree was summoned and testified at
considerable length. His testimony was an
elaboration OF the story told by him while a
witness in his own behalf. He reafirmed his
own innocence and stated that the murder and
robbery was all committed by Capone On
cross examination Santone said he is 43 years
of age and has wife now living in Italy; that
he was at one time concerned in a revelation
in his native village and was arrested with
about one hundred prisoners. After being in
prison eight years he was pardoDea by the
King.
COL Bradbury cross examined the prisoner
at considerable length.
The examination of Carmen Santone was
completed early this afternoon. Several wit
nesses testified substantially as at the previous
trial
Col. "A. w. Bradbury of Portland, opened
for the respondent in an able manner and out
lined the theory of defense which is, that
Santone did the shooting and clubbing and Ca
pone committed only robbery being driven to
the deed by threats from Santone. The blood
found op Cepone's clothing is explained, by the
murdered man when shot by 5antone falling
on him while the was rifing the pockets of the
Italians.
The only witness for the defense vas Capone
who testified at some length and told story
greatly at variance with that of Santone. He
laid all the blame Oh his companion.
The testimony is about all In and the closing
arguments will take place tomorrow.
knights of Honor.
LEWISTON, Feb. 20.-The Grand Lodge,
Knights Of Honor, met here this afternoon.
Grand Reporter F. W, Parker reports the
members initiated during the year as ~; ad-
mitted by card and reinstated II; withdrawn
suspended and died 60; present membership
919. There are 26 subordinate lodges.
The Grand Treasurer reported ordinary
receipts of $66S54; expenditures $618.34. There
have been 20 assessments during the past year
aud four death losses of 900 each paid
Death of Hon. John E. Godfrey.
BANGOR, Feb. 20.-Hon. John z. Godfrey,
died suddenly this evening of heart disease,
aged "a. He was judge of probate of Penob-
scot county, had served seven years on the
board of aldermen and city council and twen-
ty or thirty years on the school committee was
president of the Bangor Historical Society,
a member of the Maine Historical Society and
prominent member of the Penobscot bar for
many years. He was orator at the semi-cen-
tennial celebration Of Bangor in 1869. He has
held many other prominent positions and was
widely known and beloved.
Alleged FFand.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. 20.--Gcorge W.
Brown, employed by the Wason Car Company,
was taken to Augusta, Me-, today on reqnisi-
tion te answer the charge of obtaining goods
under false prstences. His friends believe he
will establish his innocence.
Railroad OHciaIs in FariniHgion.
FARMINeToN, Feb. 2O.-Rairoad Commits
sioners Anderson and Mortland and other rail