Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-04-01

the third ~ feet six inches. The dis
lance from the top lantern above the
dome, TO the grade, is lU2 feet,
Five heavy brick walls. extending
from the foundation 10 the roof. divide
the building into compartments, thus
making IL absolutely %hre-pTOOf.
The exterior finish shows "A we'll de.
fined Veneasance effect. The approach L.
the main facade IL along a broad terrace
tO massive steps leading 10 the pOrtieO
The entrance Is made on the second tlOOI
OF the building, the grand stairway ex-
tending A feet from the building and
having 80 feet width. The other en-
frances lead TO the main facade. The
enriched pediment Is supported by im.
mense columns, which give the front an
imposing aspect. Above the first story,
which IL finished entirely In cut stone,
the building will be faced with buff
Roman brick, q heavy cOrnioe and frieZe
glrding the entire structure. Resting on
a huge diaz, which Is also arranged 70 re-
ceiye groups of statuaTy, will be the
dome. Ihirty-six feet In diameter, which
will be surmOunted by a group Of col
umns forming the lanterns and support
ing the dag staff. The main tympa-
nun will carry the seal OF the territory
carved In stone.
Ten tons OF steel beams will add TO the
solidlty OF the structure aud when com
pleted II will be- as thoroughly ~up.tO-date
and dfm "a q $2,O0O,OO0 building.
TO WHOM THE GLORY BELONGS.
The completion Of the capitol will be a
great achievement for the people OF New
Mexico. When II liz considered that
states have been forced ~ appropriate
millions for the construction VI capitol
buildings which are not superior except
Ia the matter OF interior furnishings, the
pride manifested la the hearts OF the
citizens Of the territory as they gaze on
this monument TO their ciyiliZ tllUn will
reflect u glorious light upon the names
OF the early statesmen responsible for IL
creation without disgracing the history
OF the territory with an annal OF bribery
and corruption. The entire cost OF the
building will not exceed 10000 In casf
aud convict labor, and the value OF the
brick furnished by the penitentiHry will
furnish q like amount 10 the work.
This Is unprecedented in the work OF
constructing large state and territorial
capitol buildings.
The territory il exceedingly fortunate
In having secured the services OF men OF
integrity and honor OH the board Of
capitol rebuilding commissioners. Major
X. j. Palen, OF Santa Fe; Hon. Y. A. Man
zanares. Of Las Vegas; Hon. ". 5. Hope.
we'll. OF HillsboTo, and W II. Pope, Esq.
are the gentlemen TO whom the people
con point with pride They have
provided the territory with a home fol
its archives and officers worthy OF the
most advanced commemorative, and theil
%scrupulOus honesty IL worthy Of emula
ton by all political servants Of this greaI
nation. The building they will pro
vide at a cost OF $4,000 In cash ant
$4,000 In labor ana material from thu
penitentiaTy, could not be duplicated
elsewhere for 100000, and II will serve
, ~ a historic reminder for all time tina
the territory owes them a debt OF graft
= tude and demands respect for their ster
ling qualifications aud untirlng effort
In behalf OF the people.
Too much praise cannot be- bestOwe'
upon Messrs. /. n. and W. n. Rapp. tn,
! architects, and l.. II, Rapp, superlnten
' dent OF the work. IL Is hoped this re
D markable accomplishment will be a sufi
cient r. COMMUNICATION TO pave the wa.
: for future contracts, that will assuT
. them ~bOundless wealth. Their ability /
of the highest order.-Santa Fe New
, Mexican.