Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-03
EUFAULA.
Bishop O'Sullivan Addresses Large Assem-
 blage-The Canning Factory Movement.

Bishop O'Sullivan Addresses a Large Assem-
 blage-The Canning Factory Movement.
 Eufaula May 2.-(Speeial Correspond ence)-Bishop O'Sullivan of Mobile is in the city. On Monday and Tuesday evenings he delivered addresses at the Morris opera house and the large spa cious parquet was filled to it's capacity with an intelligent audience, composed of all denominations. Both occasions were entirely informal, the bishop occu- pying the stage alone, neat center table plainly covered and bearing bouquet or red roses forming the only ornament. The subject of his discourse Monday evening was What Catholics Believe" The bishop confined his remarks in de- lending against the many erroneous ideas that are commonly entertained by non-Catholics regarding what he ex- plained were the true doctrines and teachings of the Catholic church. His arguments were plain and comprehensi- ble, yet forcible; his conclusions were all logically drawn and had a deep signifi- canoe. The bishops style is easy and after manner altogether his own way. He is evidently a master of his theme, which, together with the intenj earliest expression he gives each sentiment his graceful diction, appropriate emphasis and natural, eloquent gestures, never fails to impress his hearers and to com mand their marked attention. He care fully avoids wounding the feelings of the most sensitive seetarians, and yet leads them by a kind and tender persuasion as to the deep and true interpretation of his creed. The subject of -his discourse Tuesday evening was, ''The Relation of the Church and the Bible. 1" He utterly denounced the common idea among other denominations that Catholics fear the Bible and forbid it's being read, but on the other hand proved that it was sa- credly treasured by his church through s1 s4 to the printing press in the sixteenth century, from whence it was spread among all the protestant denominations of the civilized world. He consumed a great portion of the evening in answer ing many perplexing questions, which were submitted him in writing, such as: Why do you forbid your members from attending other churches? Why do you forbid them from joining secret organi- zations? Why do you believe in holy water, purgatory, etc.? To all these and many others he replied in the most plaus- 1ble and comprehensive manner and to the entire satisfaction of the entire as- sembly
 Both occasions were intensely inter- esting and elcited the very closest atten- tion. The events were unusual, and were in many respects unlike anything of the kind ever witnessed in this city before. Tuesday morning at 103O o'clock he celebrated mass at the church ana administered the holy sacrament of confirmation to the following class: Misses Jamie and Teresa Rhody Miss Minnie Giglio, Miss Alice Haley, Miss Marie Cherry. Mrs. P. A. O'Byrne and Masters Paul and Ray Vaughan Charlie Ludwig, Jimmy Rhody, Grady Baker, Eddie Pennfield, Domminie Giglio.
 Mayor P. B. Mckenzie and MT R. A. Ballowe made a canvass of the city yes4 terday in the interest of a canning fac tory soon to be established in this city. AS a result of their efforts 100 shares were taken at $20 each. This insures $2000 and the factory is go. The stock holders will call a meeting soon, perhaps tomorrow, for the purpose of organizing and electing a board of directors, offi- cers, etc. Steps will then be taken to put the plant in operation as soon as pos sible. This is but an index to numerous olner small profitable industries that will be started in this city in the near fll- ture.