Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-05-28

Poles to let the matter end there, but
they appeared so elated over their first
success that nothing could move them
from their intention to prevent services
being held. The Poles were very bitter
against the borough police, and likely
considered the time an appropriate one
to settle up some old accounts with them.
In clearing line from the residence
to the church Chief of Police James NJ.
Gallagher was showed about by the Poles,
and finally was caught by the coat by
Joe Dietch, who attempted to force him
toward the gate. Gallagher drew his
revolver, at the sight of which Dietch
let 60 his hold, but the weapon was at
once grasped by another Pole and sew
eral more surrounded him with long
clubs. The chief gave one order to the
crowd to stand back, but it was not COM
piled with and his position became very
dangerous. A rush was made for him
and Gallagher fired, and at the same time
received blow from club which fell
ed him to the ground.
Immediately another rush was made
for the chief, who was lying upon the
ground, bat officers Jones and Rymer
met them with a volley from their
revolvers. A general stampede took
place among the outsiders, as bullets
and rocks were flying thick from both
sides, and by this time Constables Quig-
ley aud Pundy and Officers Daniel
Gallagher, Welch and Wolf were pour
ing lead into the rioters. The determind
manner in which the police met the
assault struck the Poles with terror, and
they retreated behind the church, from
which place several wounded men were
Immediately taken away and they refuse
to give any information regarding the
number who are injured.
The shooting lasted scarcely two
minutes and about sixty shots were
fired, Several bystanders were Sigh
tly hurt by stones thrown by the Poles,
but so far as is known only one person
was shot outside of those who opposed
the priest. This was Charles Shin
shinsky, Lithuanian, who was stand
ing on the steps of the residence.
Patrick Hanlon, of Upper Lehigh, had
the leg of his pants ripped by bullet,
and Joseph Rimshaw, of South Heber-
ton, was hit but the ball struck button
on his drawers and glanced oG.
Another attack from the Poles was ex-
pected, and Constable Pundy deputized
several citizens. The attack, however,
was not made, and the priest went to
the church. On account of the excite
ment and the lateness of the hour he
decided not have services.
About II O'Clock some of the rioters
came around again to see what was
going on, and the following were placed
under arrest, charged with melting and
participating in riot: Joseph Rosin-
ski, Frank Wanski Stanislaus Tomski
and Joseph Kraniski. They were taken
to the borough lookup and at O'Clock
Albert Novak entered bail for $500
for each to appear at a hearing before
Squire Buckley at 8 o'clock a. m. tonor-
row. Several arrests are predicted on
both sides before the trouble ends.
Daring the trouble the priest remain
ed in his residence, and throughout the
whole fight took no part in it. He re-
GREETED very much that blood was shed
yesterday, but he is determined to stay
until removed by the church authorities
The sympathy of the town was with the
priest and the police during the fight.
The list of injured cannot be given
in full, as the Poles refuse to make
known the number hurt on their side.
Below are a few of those reported hurt:
Victor Trynoski, shot in leg and cheek,
taken to Hazleton hospital, condition
very serious.
Andrew Yosinski, shot in left leg.
Peter Jasinski, shot in thumb of right
hand.
Charles Shinshinski, shot in left thigh.
Andrew Novak, shot in left leg.
Stanley Novak, shot twice in right
leg below the knee.
Chief of Police James M. Gallagher,
head gashed with club and cheek
cut with a stone.
Officer Daniel Jones, nose severely
cut with stone.
Several more or less serious cuts were
received by outsiders aad the police.
A Foster VIII Probate d.
The will of Margaret Reifsayder, late
of Foster township, was probated last
week, and she thus disposes of her
estate: All of the household furniture
goes to her sons Harry and Israel. To