Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-12
htNS H~Itlt6RAPh.
 From All Quarters. ATTACKED ON THE ALTAR Father Hill Knocked Down By His Assistant, FIERCE FIRE AT THE COL! ARMoRY. Loss Will Reach a Quarter
 of a Million. AMERICANS SUFFER PiRsEcUTION. Officials Drive Them Out
 of Turkey.
AMERICANS SUFFER PiRsEcUTION.
THROWN FROM THE ALTAR.

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 While He Was About to Celebrat,
 Mass Father Hin of St. Paul,I
 Roman Cath ollie :Ch ureh of Brook,
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 lleved That the AssaultinS Priest ii l Insane. 3.-- .
 BROOKLYN, Feb. 11.-A sensation wal created this forenoon in St. Paups Roman Catholic church by an attack upon tht pastor of the church, Rev. William J. Hill at the steps of the altar by his assistant Rev. Dr. Patrick V. Mcdonald. The trouble occurred when the church wa. 1 crowded with worshippers. MT. McDonald began to say the 10 o'clock mass Afte, the first gospel, as usual, the announce. nents were to be made. Father Hill as. cended the altar steps for that purpose. When he reached the platform of the altar Dr. McDonald shouted in an excited man. ner:
 "You cannot speak here, sir." 1ul WulspoIeu GO OE hCDOuhlu "You may read the gospel and give an in- instruction after have given the an nouncements."
 Father Hill then faced the congregation, but before he could say @ word Dr. Mo Donald gave him push that threw him down the steps, across the sanctuary and against the sanctuary rails. The people became very much excited. Some screamed, others left the church, and a great number made 8 rush toward the chancel. Father Hill went to the chancel rail and making @ gesture of silencs re- quested tie people to hasten to some other church to hear mass, as 1t was evident that Dr. McDonsld was not in 6 condition to celebrate the divine mysteries. Father Hill then turned toward the altar and began to recite the creed. Dr. Me- Donald, however, decided to prevent him from going on with the macs. Going again to the altar Father Hill took the chalice, which Dr. Mcdonald vainly endeavored to snatch from his hand.
 Father Hill turned to leave the platform but Dr. Mcdonald, with a clinched fist, dealt the pastor blow on the head which knocked him down to the floor below the steps. Then, without intermission, Dr. McD nald continued to rain blows on the sid. of Fatter Hills head and neck, while he pinned him to the floor.
 The people for time appeared to be parslyzsd. At length some of the men entered the sanctuary, dragged Dr. Mo. Donald away and helped Father Hill into the vestry. The excited multitude left the church and some policemen came and led Dr. Mcdonald into the vestTy. Later by order of Bishop Mcdonnell, Dr. Mo Donald was taken to St. Petef's hospital for treatment.
 Daring his attack on Father Hill Dr. Mcdonald exclaimed that there had been 8 conspiracy between Father Hill and Bishop Mcdonnell to drive him from the diocese. Father Hill Is about fifty three years of sge.
 Dr. McDoHald cams to the parish from Newark, N. J. He is highly educated, has travelled widely and, 1t is said, has once or twice been in ecclesiastical trouble. He had stated to Father Hill. it is said, that he had suffered from softening of the brain. He weighs 210 pounds. It is eaid be had been notified through the bishops secretary that he would not be made a reg ular priest of the diocese and this weigbed upon bis mind. He has many friends who believe him to be inssne.