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Show WAR ON THE METHODISTS. Tha ituihot.ci of Diiranc-n Try to Slop tha Laying- of a Church Corner 8tonv. San Antonio, July 1G. A letter from Durango, Mexico, says that on Sunday, July 5, while tin! Methodists were laying lay-ing the cornetstone of tho new churcd, a riot occurred between tho citizens of that faith and the Catholics. Kev. Mr. Giltnoro, who officiated, said: "My frieuds, lor the sake of that gentle christian in whom weall believe, let us proceed iu peace." Scarcely had he liuished when ho was knocked senseless sense-less by a stone which struck him on the head. Policemen dispersed tho crowd before farther injury was done. Tho letter lutther gays American residents in Durango have called upon their government for protection, and that the more ignorant among the Catholic residents declare that services shall never be held iu the new church. |