Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-26
HIGHLAND TERR0RIZED.
ANOTHER ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED
MURDER REPORTED.

Two PeaceabIe Hungarians Attacked by
Gang of Six Men-One Escapes, but
the Other Is Robbed, SIashed With a
Knife and Shot.
Robbery by an unknown gang of
thugs has occurred so often during the
past month on the road leading from
Freeland to Highland that no surprise is
occaSloned when new victim reports
his case, but the latest assault brings
with it deliberate attempt to murder
and has aroused excitement in Highland
to great extent.
The highwaymen on Sunday evening
gave special attention to their costumes
before coming in contact with their
victims, as they were disguised in such a
manner that their most intimate friends
would fail to recognize them. 1t was thus
they waylaid Mike Selensky, who, with
Joe Maydoz, his boarding boss, was re-
turning from Freeland, where they had
been atCendinga meeting of st. Michae's
Greek Society in the afternoon
1t was about 7.30 O'Clock when the two
men started home, and after passing the
small creek that crosses the road they
met six men coming toward Freeland.
One of the party said, Hello, Yonko,
gives US a chew" When they stopped
Two of the men seized Maydoz by the
arms and after shaking him some, one
struck him blow on the neck, knocking
him down. Realizing his danger he
was on his feet in an instant and ran to
Highland with all possible speed.
The gang then turned its attention to
Selensky, who had failed to get away,
and desperate struggle ensued. One
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Hungarian, and slashed him terribly
about the head and wrist. The first
finger of the right hand was nearly sew
cred, but still he fought them off sue
cessfully. As a last resort another of the
thugs drew revolver and shot at him.
The bullet entered the jaw about a
half inch from, and opposite the centre
of the right ear. He fell to the ground
but did become unconscious, as he re-
members distinctly how they went
through every pocket. He had little
over $40 with him, and this was given
to one of the gang, who seemed to be the
leader After making sure he had no
other valuables they gave whistle, and
two more men came from the brush near
the railroad trestling. One of these gave
Seensky few kicks in the ribs and
all disappeared.
Upon reaching Highland Maydoz sum-
moned four of his countrymen and they
returned to the scene of the robbery,
half an hou later. Finding Selensky
still there and in verv precarious con-
dtion they came to Freeland and pro-
cured sleigh at O'Donnell's livery and
took him to his boarding house.
On Tuesday Selensky was taken to
Jeddo, where the bullet was probed for
by DR.. Kolb 1t could not be found,
but another attempt to locate it will be
made tomorrow. If the doctor fails
again the probabilities are that it will be
left undisturbed.
Selensky has been resident of High
land for four years. He is intelligent,
speaks good English and is known as a
peacetbe Hungarian who minds his
own business. His injuries are not re-
garded as serious at present, and there
is no danger unless the bullet may cause
trouble at some future time. Neither
he nor Maydoz have any idea who their
assailants are, but it is a certain fact that
the next gang who attacks any of the
Highland Hungarians will meet with
reception of cold lead. In conversation
with TRIBUNE reporter on Tuesday they
stated they will protect themselves in
that manner, since the authorities have
failed to do do their duty in the matter