Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-29
Price Four Cents.

was met by priest, who seized him and held him until assistance arrived.
 The Rev. Adolphus Bakanuowski. Polish
 priest in connection with the mission, said commenced mass at the Italian church. at 10 o'clock this morning, and when in the middle of the service heard shot fired, the bullet
 whlzzing over my shoulder On turnino round saw the prisoner pointing revolver at me. l at ones made my way to the door at the side of the alter, which found locked The prisoner fired again. I then rushed to another door in the body of the church, toward which he fired third shot. I succeeded then in making my escape.
 Inspector BowIes-I am informed that the damage done by fire and breakage does not amount to less than s1, ,O0O.
 The Rev. Henry V. Arkell priest of the Italian church, said: I was sitting in my room when I heard several shots fired, fol- lowed by violent ringing of the bell. Imme. diately afterward I was informed that the priest had been shot at while officiating at the altar. at once made my way to the sanctu- ary and met the prisoner coming up the steps of the altar. He pointed his revolver at me, muttering something. I sprang across the aitar-ralis, and my way to the body of fla the church. On looking back saw the ,.risoner at the altar hurling the candle-sticks to the ground. He made his way to the back of the altar, and then noticed that the altar-cloths and antlpendium were in flames When he got behind the altar, he ascended the steps. and threw down a massive iron candle-stick. smashing 1t. Having done further mischief he made his way down the nave toward me.
 l seized him by the wrists and struggled with him. In his right hand was a revolver. and in his left Q dagger, which he made strenuous effort to thrust into my breast but he was secured before he could carry his de- sire into execution. l made my way to the sanctuary, when found he had smashed the tabernacle, and cast the sacred vessels about the carpet in confusion.
 Police Constable Rose said: I was calIed to the Italian church about 1O:3O o'clock this morning. I saw the prisoner near the altar. going toward the center of the church He went to the of side of the church, so as to get out of the way of the police. gentle man secured him, when it was found that he had pistol in one hand and dagger in the other. He attempted to stab us with the dagger Some one in the crowd took the pistol from him, and seized the hand which held the dagger. brought him outside the church, and, putting my hand in his pocket drew forth this poniard, [produced. This weapon is quite new On arriving at the station we found that he had nine bullets in his possession. In the pistol there were five cartridge cases. Ind prisoner said to me, eI intended to kill the priest" He made this remark several times, and appeared to he quite sober. On searching him further, I found silver watch, 4s. in silver, Cd. in bronze, and sovereign,
 Mr. Barstow (to prisoner)-Do you wish to ask witness any question? I believe you un- derstand English-pretty we'll
 Prlsoner-I don't understand much English,
 Police Constable Garter, fl G-I saw the prisoner standing in the front part of the church and on seeing me he rushed of to the left hand II saw him fire three shots toward the priest; the prisoner was standing near the alter; he appeared to be rushing toward the priest. but was secured by gen fIAnG1 VI hal r1,1kS A1 revolver was then taken out of his hand, but not without struggle; he managed to get his hand into his pocket, and pulled out a dagger but that was quickly wrenched from him.
 The magistrate any bullets found ia the chapel
 Witness-Yes. two. Produced
 Frank Cousins, 19 c. K, said About 1O:3O saw the prisoner in the chapel; I assisted in bringing the prisoner to the station; on my return to the chapel found bullet imbedded in tho sacristy door, which is opposite the altar the other bullet I found behind the altar it had rebounded of the stone work; the sacristy door is of slight substance.
 The prisoner, in reply to the magistrate as to whether he would ask any questions of the witness, persisted that he understood but little English.
 Inspector Bowles said; On, further eNami nation of the church I found another bullet, [produced making the third. It was imbed- ed in the back of a chair behind the altar There is no further evidence to offer at pres ent, your Worship, and under the circum- stances I beg to ask for a remand, so that in quIrles as to tho prisoners antecedents may be made.
 Mir. Barstow-Very we'll; the prisoner stands remanded until Thursday, to the House of Detention, where he can be examined as to the state of his mind.
 The prisoner, who exhibited the utmost in difference "a removed.
 It has been subsequently ascertained that Schossa is native of Switzerland, but during his sojourn in England he passed as Milan ese He Is believed to be younger than he has stated, and although he was living alone in lodgings, he is said to have wife living in London, and that her frequent visits to chapel for the purpose of confession have something to do with his hatred against the priests. Since his confinement he has stated that he pur- chased the revolver in the Brompton road, and the dagger, for which he paid 6s. Cd, in Gray's Inn road The latter statement has been verified by the police. He lodged at the house on Saffron Hill for about three months, and conducted himself in e straightforward and regular man. ner, following his ordinary employ ment. He pursued his vocation until the past fortnight, when he seemed to become some what unsettled in his mind. OnFriday morn ing he asked his landlord for s3,\ a demand with which the latter complied, as he owed the man some money. With this money he purchased the weapons. In the opinion of the officers connected with the chapel, the crime has political significance.
 Last night special service was held at the Italian church, in which Cardinal Manning took part; and, in order to stop at once any disturbance that might arise, large number of constables in private clothes were inter mingled with the congregation. Their ser wees, however. were not required. At the close of his sermon the Cardinal alluded in feeling terms to the dastardly act perpetrated at the very altar of Gods house, and exhorted his hearers to offer prayers for the preserva- tion of their beloved priests