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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
CRAFT AND SCANDAL
 MARKED PROGRESS 0F
 BUILDING FROM START

More money was wasted in the con- struction of the State Capitol at Al bany than on any other public struc- ture in America. It was estimated when it's construction was authorized by the Legislature in 1863, that the building would cost about S4.000 GOO. According to the State records for the fiscal year ended September 30, last, the total amount expended had been more than s25,000 900, and the original plans had not been carried out.
 The city of Albany is built upon sev- eral hills, and on the highest of these sta nds the building which was ruined today It Is "a gigantic structure of white granite with red capped towers, and crowns the pyramid of all of the other city buildings.
 Scandal has attended the progress of construction since the first Shoveful of earth was turned over. Away back in 1879, when only $9,500,OO0 had been spent. charges were made that much of this sum had been misapplied. A legislative investigation was held, but the only thing uncovered was that the work had been done on the day labor plan and that many men had been carried on the payroll who had never seen the structure The ruin ed building is 300 feet north and south, by 400 feet east and west, with
 
 walls are 100 feet high from the water table. Its cost of more than $25,000,- 900 has been sharply contrasted with the cost of the capitol at Washing ton, which covers more than five and d half acres and on which only $11,- 725,478 was expended.
 The first excavation for the building was started on December g, 1868, and the first stone in the foundation was laid July ', 1889. The cornerstone was laid by the Grand Lodge of Masons on June "A, 1871, and the capitol was first occupied by the Legislature Jan uary z, 1879. Formal occupation took psace with elaborate ceremonies on February F, 1873.
 Most of the State departments were housed in the structure The offices were among the most magnificent in the country, this being especially so in the case of the Senate and Assem- bly chambers, the Court of Appeals, the Executive chamber and offices and the big State library, which contained upwards of 16000O volumes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
DIED.

NOvAK.-In this city. March 27, 1911. Stephen Novak, aged AT years, months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No s59 Pine street. on Thursday, Stephens church. Spruce street, at
 -interment at Nit Grove ceme- tery. .-.-.-s--- sssse a o'NEIL.-In this city, March 2s. 1911. Annie. widow of John O'Neil.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 966 East Main street, on Fri day. March S1. at S:S0 a. m.. and from St. Charles church, at am.
 -Interment at St. Michaers BRODERicK.-In this city, March zsth. 1911: Bridget. widow of
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, day. March 31st at S:S0 a. m., and thence to St Peters church where a high mass of requiem will be of- fered at o'clock a. m.
 Burial in St. Michael's ceme- KrEssNAN.-1n this city, March 2s, 1911, Thomas F.. Kiernan. aged 40 f -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. $50 Lenox avenue. ,ori Saturday ; April l. at S:3o a. m, and from St. z --1htarment at St. Miehaefs cemetaty.- -.s-.-.,-sz,s4ss- ss-s, s 29 ss MORGxN.-1n this city, on Monday. s March 27th, 1911, Russell F.. Nor gan, aged 7S years, months, 4 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No. 975 North avenue, on Thurs day, March 30th, at 1880 p. m.
 -Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- RocK.-1n thi. city. March as. 1s11. Patrick Rock.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. s3 Johnson street. on Thursday, March 30, at s:so a. m, and from
 MTnterment at St. Michael , cemetery. $ 28 b' KnEY.-1n this city, March 2s. 1911. Mary. wife of Joseph Riley.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 90 Worth street. on Thursday, March 30, at, 8:30 a. m., and from St Augustine's church at g a. m. with solemn high mass.
 @Interment at st. Mlcnael cemetery. s 28 b. THOMPSON.-In this city, Tuesday, t March 2Sth, 1911, Edward, beloved son of Edward J. and Josephine Thompson, aged 1 years, months, 2 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, No. 202 Hurd avenue. on Thursday, March 30, at 10 o'clock a. m-
 -Interment at St. Michaers 8 cemetery. $ 2S b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
WESTPORT MAN NAMED AS
 STATE PRISON DIRECTOR
fSneciaI fronn United Pressl

Special from United Press)
 Hartford, March Ex-Governor Bald win, today, sent to the Senate, the following nominations:
 Directors of State prison-James w. Cheney of Manchester, reappointment for four years from July 1. 1912; Fred erick M. Salmon, Westport, reappoint- ment as above; Robert w. Post, of Westport, for a term of four to suc- ceed Nelson c. Ringgolds, of East Haddam.
 pr. Frederick T. Simpson Of Hart ford, reappointment for two years from July 1, 1911.
 Appraisers of State prison property D. Ward Northrop of Middletown, and F. H. Robbins of Wethersfield.
 Inspector General of Gas Meters. for Connecticut-William G. Mixter, of New Haven, reappointment for three years from October 20, 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
WORSE THAN JUDAS

Viterbo, March 29-That Gennaro Abbatemaggio, who turned States evil dence in the trial of the Camorrists, possessed knowledge of almost all of the criminal band that could have been used to their disadvantage was dis closed by the testimony today. This was to the effect that whenever the band engaged in any crime Abbatte- maggie almost always got part of the loot whether he was engaged in the crime Or not.
 Abbattemaggio continued his story Of the crime on the state, today
 "You are infinitely worse than Ju- das," Enrico Alfano, the chief Cam orrist called to him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
YOUNG BURGLARS DID
 PROFESSIONAL JOB IN STORE.

Harold Loomis and Raymond Ca ble, the 13 years old boys of 1855 and 137 Brooks street arrested for burglary yesterday were released in custody of Probation Officer Garfield today under a suspension of judgment. The boys confessed they planned the bur glary of an East Washington avenue store with professional skill one sta tioning himself outside to whistle when the police approached, the other get ting the swag They got about S23 in cash. Patrolmen Meyers and, Mur- phy arrested the pair at school yes terday. The boys restored the cash.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
COLETTA TELLS HOW NE SHOT
 NESPOLI DOWN
Women Beat Him and Man Pursued Him With Knife
 He Tells Authorities
Slept in Shed After Murder and Later Persuaded Eel low Workmen to Lend Him Money to Make His Escape.

| Tony Coletta, held without bail as the slayer of PasquaIe Nespoli, when arraigned before Judge Wilder in the city court todaly, made a complete statement relative to the shooting that | resulted in Nespolis death, immediate | ly following his arraignment
 The statement was made to Attor- neys John Smith and George F. Mara
 through State Policeman Virelli who interpreted the Italian statement of the accused. Tt was taken down by the two lawyers in the office of Cap tain Arnold Coletta disclaims crin- inal responsibility for the mans death and declares he shot only to save him. self from being stabbed
 Coletta reviews at length the domes- tic squa bbles he and his bride exper- fenced before their separation, and dis cussing the happening on the evening of the shooting, a week ago last Sum- house in North Washington avenue to See his wife, Nespoli, Mrs. NespoI and Mrs. Coletta set upon him and beat him in the street As he ran away. he says Nespoli drew @ knife and pur- sued. Coletta fired one shot in the air, to frighten him away, then as Nespoli continued in pursuit, fired a second shot The chase lasted until the pair reached Main street, when he fired another shot and escaped by rum ming north to Commercial street. The charge against Coletta is nlur- der in the second degree. He will be arraigned in the city court Saturday. Attorney Mara appeared at police headquarters in the interests of sev- eral compa triots of the prisoner, while Attorney Smith was summoned by Coletta himself Coletta expressed a preference for Smith, and Mara with drew from the case
 Coletta's capture was effected by a traffic policeman in Boston, who rec ognized him from the description of his badly scarred and peck marked features The officer, an Italian, left the traffic regulation to overtake Co., letta When the latter saw the po- Hceman approaching he broke into a run but the policeman was on him in an instant. First he denied, but later admitted his identity. The descrip- tion Of Coletta sent from headquar- ters was given by the Boston police as the means that led to his capture.
 Coletta was brought from Boston last night by Captain Arnold and State Policeman Virelh. He waived reruisition.
 Coletta told the police that after the shooting he went to the yards of the tool shed. At 4 in the morning he walked into the country, as far north as Stepney, then retraced his steps to Bridgeport and at noon Monday he persuaded his fellow workmen with the Burns Go. to donate a quarter each to help him escape.
 He then went to Hawleyvilae, Rox- bury, New Milford, and then to Pitts field where he sold his pistol and got enough money to go to Boston He was practically penniless when cap tured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
SLUM WORKERS AGAIN TO
 DISTRIBUTE CLOTHING.

So many applications for help were made of the Slum Workers at their headquarters 280 Nichols street on last Saturday, that they will distribute clothing and shoes to others again this Saturday. Over 400 garments were given out last week. The Slum Work CTS ask the cooperation of the good people of the city to aid them in making the homes of the poor, the brighter. If the people of the city knew and could see the conditions which exist among some of the poor, they would willing respond. The Slum Workers will send the wagon for fur niture and other necessities of life by calling them by phone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
PUBLIC UTILITIES
 BILL WILL NOT
 BE DRASTIC ONE
Special from United Press. )

Hartford, March 29.-That the pub- lie utilities bill demanded by the State Disbursements Association would not be reported to the General Assembly from the committee and that the businessmen do not expect to get what they demanded was made known on the highest authority, today. The Judiciary committee is expected to re- port a bill of it's own embodying most of the businessmen's recommendations but emitting some ideas heretofore considered vital.
 The authority for this statement. a high officer of the state association who requested that his name be with held, stated that he had confidence m the present judiciary committee. It was the best committee in recent years, he said, and gave every indi- cation of desiring to protect the pulp lies interests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
CRANE COMPANY MAY
 INCREASE ITS STOCK

Hartford, March 29-The Senate to- day by unanimous vote passed the res- olution authorizing the Crane Com pany of Brid geport to increase it's cap ital stock from $S00.000 to s5,000, ,O00
 The Senate passed the bill extend ing the life of the charter of the Fed eral Trust Company of Bridgeport to December l. 1912. If the company fails to organize by that time, the charter becomes worthless.
 There is a delegation of prominent Bridgeporters appearing before the Fiji nance committee upon the proposed Bridgeport High School bonding meas ure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
J. c. TuTHILL CAMP.

! J. c. Tuthill camp, Woodmen of the World. at meeting last evening made arrangements for a joint class initiation which will be held next Tues day. Candidates from the camp and from Nutmeg camp of New Haven will have the degrees conferred by the crack degrees teams of J. c. Tuthill camp. The camps which will attend the exemplification of the degree will be White Ooak camp of Waterbury, Appletree camp of Milford, Lilley camp of Stratford, West Haven camp of west Haven and the local camp. The w. O. w. band of the camp will meet the visitors on the arrival of the 8:11 o'clock train on that evening and to- gether with the uniform rank will es- cort the visitors to the hall, corner of Main and Wall streets. Sovereign Representative Charles Chapman of Waterbury and State Manager Edward T. Lowry of New York will be pres ent. After the degree work a social time will be in order
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
Shaving Soap
 Bargain

Every man who slaves knows that a good soap is essential to a strong lather.
 Unless the beard be. properly softened, shay ing is a torture.
 Dagget & Ramsden make one of the best of shaving soaps, which regularly sells for 25c the stick.
 Use the coupon below and get two sticks of a perfect shaving soap for the price of one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
CONNECTICUT COMPANY
 MUST PAY S235 FOR
 BREAKING HER WRIST

Mrs. Mary McQuillam of South Nor walk, was this afternoon, in the Com mon Pleas court, awarded damages of S235 by jury in her suit against the Connecticut tCo. She sued for s1 OO0 Mrs. McQuillam on Aug. 22, 1909, sus- tained a fracture of the right wrist received in falling from trolley car It was alleged that when alighting the car suddenly iurched forward her to the pavement To avoid the fall, she put out her right arm, breaking the member at the wrist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
TWO OF CREW LOST
 IN FISHING SCHOONER.
Special from United Press.

Boston, March 29-The fishing schoon- CT Rex arrived, today. from the Georges Banks and reported the rnys- terious loss of two of her crew while pulling travis in a dory off the Banks, last Saturday. The seas was calm and no reason is known for the mems nev- CT returning to their ship. Captain Grady said they were Albert Hunt of Lockport N. T., and John Williams, of Everett.
 A search failed to bring any trace of them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
NORWALK OBJECTS TO
 PAYING NEW CANAAN

The city of Norwalk has appealed to the Superior court from the actions of the assessors of the town Of New Canaan in taxing their water works in New Canaan in the amount of $6O,- 520. Part of the Norwalk water SUD- Ely is received through New Canaan, the residents of the latter town being supplied through the Norwalk pipes. The claim is made that such property is untaxable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
WALL STREET TO-DAY

Especial from United PIess.)
 New York, March 29.-Opening- The market was strong at the open ing. today, although a few issues showed moderate conc essions.
 II a. m.-Many stocks held strong during the first hour while others were weak. The tone was irregular.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds steady.
 Noon.-The Canadian issues were extremely strong and active during the second hour with the speculative interest centered in those stocks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
OBITUARY

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Julia Small from her late home 193 Cath erine street this morning at S:3O and from St. Augustine's church at o'clock. A requiem mass was celebrat- ed by Rev. Father J. J. Kennedy. At the offertory the choir sang "Ave Maria" and after mass Come Unto Me" was rendered. Surrounding the casket was a wealth of beautiful flor al tokens remembrances of friends and relatives. The pail bearers were Thos Keegan, James Burns, James. Quinn James Gibson, Jerry Burke, John Barry. Burial was in the family plot in St. Michael's cemetery.
 The many friends of Harry P. and Margaret Harvila Quinn will be pain ed to hear of the death last evening at the family home in Clifford street, of their only son Harry. The funeral was private this afternoon, with bu- riel in St. Michael's cemetery.
 Funeral services over the remains of Marie F. Kelly were held this morn ing from her late home in Brewster street, Holland Heights district, Fair field at S:30 o'clock and thence to St. Thomas church. where Rev. Father O'Dell sang 8 high mass of requiem. During the services Mrs. McNally ren- dered ''Thy Will Be Done' and Near CT My God to Thee.'' The bearers were John Healy, Joseph Keefe, John Jor- dan and Leo OHara. Interment was in St. Thomas's cemetery, Fairfield.
 Annie, widow of John O'Neil, pass ed away this morning after a lengthy illness at St. Vincent's hospital. She had lived in Bridgeport for many years and is mourned by many friends here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
WEATHER s GNALS FLY OVER OFFICE
 OF HARBOR MASTER

Harbormaster Charles H. Morris, today for the first time flew weather signals from the staff on the Warner building, where they will henceforth be displayed. The signals will con- tinue to be displayed from the staff On the Connecticut building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
CLAIM THAT HARMFUL
 DRUG IS SUBSTITUTED

Warning has been issued to Bridge port practitioners that two local pnar- nacies whose names are given, and others whose names are for the pres ent withheld, are substituting iInita- tions for certain chemical prepara- ton used principally in the treatment of eye troubles
 Thee manufacturing chemists from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
BOSS COX'S WARD
 LEADER GETS TWO
 YEARS FOR RRJRERV

Cincinnati, March 29-Jacob Bas- chang, former clerk in the county auditors office, was sentenced to two years in prison, today. Baschang, a Cox ward leader, was convicted of ac- cepting bribes for permitting saloons to escape the liquor tax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
BURGLAR ENTERS
 REICHERT'S HOME

During the absence of MT. and Mrs. J. Albert Reichert from their home, 92 Colorado avenue, yesterday, bur- glars opened the front door between 1:3O and o'clock and footed the house, taking nothing but jewelry.
 The loss is estimated at about $200. Included in the loot are two ladies gold watches and chains, one gentle mans gold watch and chain, pair of diamond ear rings, several rings in- cluding a diamond, a ruby and a sapphire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
AGED MAN DIES.

W1nsted, March 29-Warren H. Drake, s6, next to the oldest member of the Masonic fraternity in the State. died. today, from the effects of fall. March F, in which he sustained a fractured hip. For over 50 years he has been employed in the shop of Chapin and Stevens. rule makers and the concern will suspend operations during Drake's funeral in his honor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
E.. Fl. DILLON & co.
JUNK DEALER KILLED.

Thomaston. Conn.,, March 29.- Louis Alderman, a Waterbury junk dealer. was killed by a southbound New Haven road train, today. The horse and wagon the man was driving were cut to pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS co.

whom complaint has come, declare the substitute is harmful and is used in violation of the law. The complaint has been brought to
 the attention of the prosecuting au-
 thorities, and an investigation is now
 under way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29
Chamois gloves are liked.

For spring wear, chamois gloves. Texture weight color finish; all make them attractive and reasonable. Short chamois gloves, pique or prix seam, one button or clasp, spear-point and Parispoint stitching upon back, white or natural and guaranteed to be washable -$1 and $1.5O.
 Chamois gloves of 12-button length with pique seam and Paris-point back, white or natural color, $2.5O.
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-29

Present this coupon and 15c and receive one stick of Dag gett & Ramsdell's shaving soap. Or this coupon and 25c and 2 sticks of soap. This offer ex- pires Aprl 1.
 Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy
 F
Evening journal., 1911-06-26
TARIFF REVISION.

IF PRESIDENT TAFT can halt the threatened
Il long debate in Congress about general revision
of the tariff he will do So for the President has
declared that he will veto any general tariff bill
that may be passed.
The coalition of Progressive Republicans and
Democrats in an attempt TO force through a new
tariff measure seems to be simply a scheme to
prevent the ratification of the Canadian reciproc-
ity agreement AS a consequence the entire situa-
ton at Washington is thrown into confusion. The
Republicans as a united party have lost control
OF the Senate and the only obstacle that stands in
the way of an enactment of an entirely new law is
the President But it is fortunate that there is
so sturdy an obstacle.
The extra session was called in good faith and
the Canadian agreement was a step forward and
in the right direction. The Progressive Republi-
cans who had all along boasted that they were for
broadening of the tariff laws which they said
would be of benefit TO the entire country baked
at reciprocity
In the meanwhile the business interests of the
country will suffer because of uncertainty, al
though rest above all other things is needed
The President some time ago started on a cam
paign which would prove to be satisfactory So
luton of the tariff question, that is by scientific
revision. His attitude appealed at once to vast
majority of the business interests of the country
and they are behind him in effort to work out
a solution of the problem. But the course which
II now seems probable that the Progressive Demo-
cratic coalition is to pursue will merely reopen the
entire subject and consequently inname the un-
rest that has pestered business for so long.
Evening journal., 1911-06-26
MONDAY, JUNE 90. 1911
THE KIIRTZ INCIDENT.
FOUNDED 1888.

~r~ HE Democratic members of City Council we're
4 unnecessarily harsh on City Auditor John d.
Kurtz. According to the record of the city he will
20 down in history a suspended Official for al
legged non-performance of his duties. Persons IN
the future may not and probably will not under
stand the circumstances surrounding the case as
those of the present do. The action OF the Demo
cratic members of Council will not njure Mr.
Kurtz in this city The people understand the rat
tied and irritated condition of Council the dis
appointment and defeat They had hoped that the
Democratic majority would quit with better grace.
The Democratic members must know by this
time that nothing that they can do in the way
of manipulating the city finances can make ponti-
cal capital for Them in the future. They must
know that the decision has been rendered on them
and their conduct and that all efforts TO cover up
the facts will be unavang But in their resent
ment they have inflicted an official stigma upon
Mr. Kurtz that they should remove before they
retire. After they have retired they will prob
ably regret their action, but regret then will be
too late
Looking at the matter from political point of
view was not this action against Mr.. kurtz an
unwse bit of politics? Don't the Democratic
members realize that they will bring upon them
selves the condemnation of the many influential
Democratic friends of Mr.. Kurtz? That Of course
does not concern The Journal but it does concern
The Journal when a punishment is inflicted en-
tirely too severe for any offending, if there has
been an offending, on the part of Mr. Kurtz.
Some of the members of Council we're in too
ugly mood with regard to the request that Audi
tor Kurtz be permitted to reply by counsel to the
charges made against him. Mr.. Kurtz, the City
Auditor may have been irritating at times in
his dealings with the Councilmen. Many men un-
fortunately rub one the wrong way, but the facts
as they appear to us are that Mr. Kurtz has at
tempted to administer the duties of his Office in
a conscientious and business-like manner.
The best thing that Council can do is to lift the
sentence of suspension against Mr. Kurtz and for
get all about it.