Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1893 — PAPAL INTOLERANCE. [ARTICLE]

PAPAL INTOLERANCE.

A Converted Catholic Priest Mobbed at Lafayette, Ind, Prof. Rudolph, formerly a Catholic priest at Cleveland, 0., attempted to lecture at the Lafayette opera house, Thursday evening, on the subject “Why I Left the Romish Church.” A mob broke in a rear door of the house and rushed in on the stage and attacked the speaker. Rudolph was knocked down with a club, and on rising drew a revolver anckfired two shots. This brought a regular fusilade from all parts of the house, which was crowded. A stampede ensued, and while screams rent the air a rush was made for the doors. The crowd was finally ejected from the stage and Rudolph continued his lecture. The sheriff appointed a number of deputies, but they were unable to keep the crowd in thb gallery quiet and the meeting adjourned. Between nfwfen t:.J twentyishots were fired,but noonewas hit. A mob waited outside, but under a strong guard Rudolph was placed in a close carriage and escorted to his boarding house. When the shooting began the scene was most exciting. On las stage a furious struggle was in progress, while from all parts of the house could be heard the screams of ladies in their efforts to escape. Great excitement prevails In the city and a public meeting will be held to take action in the matter.