Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-10-06
PALLADONI HANGED.
The Bridgeport Assassin Pays the
Penalty of His Crime.
HE MURDERED HIS BROTHER
The killing Was Done In June. 1887, and
Was the Result of Quarrel Over
&a9-A Profane and Dis
agreeable Prisoner.

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Oct O-fhiilp faiia-
doni, the fratricide, was hanged in the jail
here at 1899 in the morning. During the
night the condemned man gazcd sullenly
through the bars of his cell upon a huddling
group of newspaper men.
The death march from the cell was led by
Sheriff Clarkson and Sheriff Pinke. Palla-
doni was supported by Father Leo and
Father Murphy. Following were Sherifts
Glover and Dyer. Palladoni advanced with
firm tread. Mounting the scaffold he kept
his gaze riveted ON the crucif1x held by
Father Leo. Clarkson drew over the black
cap. While Leo was rcciting the prayer
Clarlxson gave the signal and Glover sprung
the trap. Palladoni was fainting.
When he dropped at the time given above
the black cap fell off and the convulsions OF
his face were terrible. His neck was not
broken, and he died in twelve minutes from
stranguation.
After half an hour the body was cut down
and taken possession of by Undertaken Ford
A strong contrast was presented in the pas
sive, generous countenance of Rev. Father
Leo, the spiritual adviser of the condemned
man. Attired in his long, severely plain
cassock, drawn i'm the waist with a white
cord, he made striking contrast to the SUR
rounding group. The age Of the murderer
was "A years He could neither read nor
write Below the medium stature, he was
possessed of a repulsive countenance; closely
cropped hair and a stubby mustache did not
add to his attractiveness.
Father Lee expressed the opinion the night
before the execution that he had the con-
demned man under good control, and that he
would follow him like lamb even il al
lowed his freedom.
AT 2:20 Palladoni sought his cot, did not
hic Tn fnFl mil
tes the death watch heard him breathing
heavily in sound slumber.
At 4:30 the prisoner awoke and gazed
about his cell. He began to wall and cry:
Oh, my poor father, mother and sisters at
home in Italy, and called excitedly for Fa-
ther Leo. Again together they went to the
Jail chapel to join in earnest prayer.
After returning to the cell Palladoni's eyes
sparkled and his face beamed with pleasure
as he sat beside his confessor.
At Gas last mass was said The ceremony
was impressive Two boys clad in surplces
assisted The prisoner was a picture Of
anguish His face revealed the torture he
was suffering. His responses were scarcely
audible.
| At the conclusion of the last rites OF the
church Sheriff Clarlson entered the jail
| chapel with the death warrant, which he
read while Father Leo translated it to Palla-
| doni.
| The prisoner stood erect, listening atten-
lively Not a muscle quivered.
Afterwards Palladoni visited the cells and
shook hands with all the prisoners. He par
took of no breakfast.
At o'clock he was dressed for execution.
| Father Leo spoke to the crowd of reporters,
saying: ''You of the press should advocate
that there be no capital punishment. This
should be the last one, and hope to God it
viii be- May the laws of Connecticut be
sealed with this Italians blood.
IfVictor Emanuel had never invaded Italy
that nation would be happy and prosperous
one today, and her sons would not have been
driven to this strange land Italy Is a ruined
| country Oh, you do not understand what it
is. There are two Italians in the cell next to
Palladoni for fighting They tell sad story
Of Italy. The death of Palladoni may serve
as warning to the Italians not to use knives
| or pistols ! hope it will. :"
When he was sentenced he had $27. OF
! this amount $40 was sent by the prison SUI
perintendent to an Italian banking house to
/ be forwarded to Palladoni's parents In Italy.
1 A letter was sent with the money giving the
| facts of the fatal quarrel and asking forgive
| ness. Ever since that time the condemned
man has waited for the answering letter, but
no tidings have been received.
| PaIladoni's anxiety had grown more intense
| as his time OF life had shortened, and yester-
day he despaired His relatives live at
! Cajaccio, town in the former kingdom Of
/ Naples The father and mother are alive.
/ and with them three sisters. The only re-
naming brother is in a lunatic asylum in
/ Italy.
| Palladoni shot and killed his brother Fran
cescD ON the evening of June %, 1887, during
| quarrel caused by the refusal of the latter
/ to refund him $50, which he loaned him to
pay his passage TO America.
PsIladoniis trial was begun Sept 10. 1887.
and lasted for several days The result was
that he was found guilty Of fratricide, and
received his sentence on the 22d Of the same
| month
During his trial he displayed q most re-
yengeful spirit, and his language was some.
thing shocking. When he was sentenced to
| death he exclaimed, 81 don't care a --.D
All along he has been morose and was con-
stantly indulging in ribald language.
Recently, however, he had shown q small
/ degree of improvement. This was due to the
teachings of Father Leo, who looked after
his spiritual welfare Every morning since
the death watch was placed ON PaIladoni the
good priest celebrated mass for the repose Of
the condemned's soul Under the priests
care Palladoni became trife more subdued.
although at times when Father Leo was mot
present, he stiIl indulged in much profanity
and foul language.