The Portland daily press., 1885-04-02
MAINE.
mURDEREss REPRxEvED.

MAINE.
RlURDERERs REPREEVED.
The Governor and Council Deiay the
Italians Execution Two Weeks.
AUGUSTA, April 1.-The Governor and Coun-
Gil met here to-day for the purpose of consider
ing the proposition to reprieve the Italian
murderers, Santore and Capone, who were to
be hung next Friday. At the very first, the
point was raised by the members of the Coun-
Gil that the Governor aud Council have no
legal right TO rsprieve men under the sentence
of death. Section IA, chapter 135, Revised
Statates, says that the Governor, with the ad-
from time to time the execution of a sentence
of death, SO long as they may deem it neces-
sary in order to afford an opportunity for in
vestigating and considering the facts in the
case. 1t was held that, the reason given fer
the reprieve being that the day of execution
would fall on Good Friday, the Governor had
no right to respite the men under the statutes.
Section 2, chapter 1873, was also cited, and Sec
tion IL, article g. of the Constitution.
The Governor and Council being unable to
decide the matter, Judge D anforth of Gardiner
was summoned. On arriving, he gave it as his
opinion that the right of reprieve by an execu-
tive was not limited by law.
Letters from Bishop James A. Healy of
Portland, asking that thu murderels be re-
prieved on the ground that the day for the
execution fell on Good Friday vera read He
stated thst the Italian priest from Boston. who
was to accompany the prisoners to the scaffold,
could not be present on the day appointed. A
letter was also read from Hon. A. G. Lsbroke
of Foxcsott, asking that the older murderer,
Santore, be pardouad or his sentence COM
muted, as he did not believe him guilty. The
Italians were then reprieved for two weeks, on
the ground that the day sat for the hanging
occurred on Good Friday, aud also for the
reason that the priest in conyersing with the
prisoners may bs able to secars confessions
that will reconcile certain discrepancies in the
statements of the msD.
Colonel A. W. Bradbury Of Portland sp-
peared rs counsel for the prisoners.
Notice of the reprisve Of Santore and Capone
will be forwarded by special messenger to
Thomaston Thursday morning, Councillor
Fernald having been selected for that purpose.
The Governor and Council.
AUGUSTA, April 1.-The nominations for the
board of management for the Experimental
Station and State Board OF Health were con-
frmed by the Council to-day, also that Of B. Ws
Counce of Thomaston, Fish Commissioner.
The Governor has nominated G. f. Whit
more of Norway, Judge of the Municipal
Court, and Jacob Mcclellan of Portland, Har-
bor Commissioner.
B. W. Counce, the new Commissioner OF Sea
Fisheries, will commence work immediately
He will visit the western portion of the State
early next week, ana appoint fish wardens to
eniorcs the laws.
The next meeting Of the Council occurs
April 9th.
Dropped Dead i'm u Salvation ARMY
Barracks.
BDDEFoRD, April 1.-Mrs. George Billings
dropped dead at the Salvation Army barracks
last night. She was converted when Captain
Hampton first came here, and has been an en-
thusiastic follower ever sinca She dEoppa1
dead in the mdst of prayer about O'Clock.
She leaves husband, also an active member
of the army through her exertions.
Augusia's Public Building.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury to-day appointed Thos. Lombard
to bs superintendent of the proposed public
building at Augusta, Me.
A crew Of riggers are rapidly preparing the
steamer Haytien Republic for sea. The engine
i5 all aboard and nearly seg Up.
The Denison Box Shop branch, established
in Bath last year, has been removed to Bruins
wick, on account Of there being no demand for
the grades manufactured in Bath.
KITTERY
Kittery elected full board OF Republican
town officers Monday by an average vote OF
$50 to 200.
KEzAR FALLS.
frankie Kneeland, the seven year old son oi
Charles Kneeland, the other day while in
school, in some way lost his balance and fell,
striking his cheek bone on the end of small
ruler with such force rs to break through the
flesh under the eye, glancing upwards and
nearly driving the eye from the Socket. 1t was
necessary to take three stitches to repair the
wound.
MAcHIAs.
The Machias Republican has resumed publ.
cation after suspension of three months
occasioned by the fire.
MILLBRIDGE.
1t is rumored that unless there is a revival
in that branch OF business, the sardne factorJ
at Millbridge will not be worked during the
coming season.
ROCKLAND.
Peter B. Keen, formerly of Rock land, died
on board the ship James Nesmith, January
Doth, on the passage from San Francisco tG
Dublin, and was buried at sea.
yAssALBoRo
Oak Grove Seminary has recently been pre-
sented by Messrs. Borleigh and Bodwell will
three acres of the grove adjoining the site o
the school building burned two years ago, anC
also with valuable reference books by Albert
I'll. Smiley of Lake Mohawk, N. Y, O former
principal OF the school, and contribution Il
to the building fund. A building, 40x60 feet
is to be erected the coming season, and con.
nected with the boarding house.
YORK.
York elected a full board OF Republican
town officers last Monday by an average ma
iority Of As.
Great Loss of Sheep.
WAYNEsBURY, Pa, April 1.-About 1000 sheeI
have died in this county during the last thre
months scarcity of feed and unusual severity O
the winter and spring weather combined bringin,
about this result. Farmers say the wool ndustrl
cover.
Secretary LRmars Illness.
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