FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. V. No. 63. HIGHLAND TERRORIZED. ANOTHER ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED • MURDER REPORTED. Two Peaceable Hungarians Attacked by a Gang: of Six Men—One Escapes, but the Other Is Kohbed, Slashed With a Knife and Shot. Robbery by an unknown gang of I thugs has occurred so often during the past month on the road leading from Freeland to Highland that no surprise is occasioned when a new victim reports his case, but the latest assault brings with it a deliberate attempt to murder and has aroused excitement in Highland to a 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. It was thus they waylaid Mike Selensky, who, with Joe Maydoz, his boarding boss, was re turning from Freeland, where they had been atceiulmga mi etingof St. Michael's Greek Society in the afternoon. It was ab >ut 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 a 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 Selynsky, who bad failed to get away, and a desperate struggle ensued. One of the party used a knife on the poor Hungarian, and slushed him terribly about the head and wrist. The first linger of the right hand was nearly sev ered, but still he fought them off suc cessfully. As a last resort another of the thugs drew a revolver ami shot at hitn. The bullet entered the jaw about a half inch from, and opposite the centre of the right ear. lie fell to the ground but did become unconscious, as lie re members distinctly how they went through every pocket. He had a little over S2O 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 a whistle, and two more men came from the brush near the railroad nestling. One of these gave Selensky a 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 stili there and in averv precarious con dition they came to Freeland and pro cured a sleigh at O'Dunnell's livery and took him to his boarding house. On Tuesday Selensky was taken to Jedilo, where the bullet was probed for by Dr. Ivolb. It 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 a resident of High land for four years. He is intelligent, speaks good English and is known as a peace • hie 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 lie 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 a reception of cold lead. In conversation with a Tin iti'"nk reporter on Tuesday they stated they will protect themselves in that manner, since the authorities have failed to do do their duty in tlifc matter. 1 HIGHLAND DOTS. A sleighing party of twentw-five couples will leave here on Friday night for Ed. Henry's In Conyngham valley. They will have an orchestra and every thing necessary along to make it enjoy able. John McMenainin was in Wilkes- Barre on business last week. The literary society which was estab lished here some tiuie ago is not a thing of the past as many suppose. It is said that some of our Republican neighbors are not at all pleased with the political aspect. A Hungarian wedding took place here on Saturday. As usual, they had a splendid time. J. J. Gillespie, of Freeland, was here doing business the fore part of the week. Willianfr Sehultz, of Sandy Run, was here among friends on Monday. It is reported thai No. 3 slope will be abandoned shortly and the men will be I transferred to No. 2 slope. Miss Mary Paul returned to her home ! in Hazleton on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Zeisloft spent Sunday here j * among friends. v\ illiain Kellar was on the sick list last week. John Murrin received, a severe at tack of cramps while at work here on Friday, and is now lying at the residence of his brother Michael. For a few days his life was despaired of, but at last ac count 1 e was slowly improving. Several of our citizens have been in terviewed by highwaymen recently. The residents of this place are thinking of hiring a few detectives to see if they can locate th whereabouts of the coal and iron police. As groundhog day is close at hand it is expected they will come out to see their shadow, and if they do they will surely be caught. SANDY RUN HAPPENINGS. Miss Mary Shovlin, who until recently re.-ided here, and James Garlin, opera tor at Silver Brook Junction, were mar ried on I net-day at Mt. Carmel. During their honeymoon they will visit Niagra -A Falls, Chicago and other points of inter est in the West. The Heavenly Recruits held a meet ing at Sandy Valley Tuesday night and at Sandy Run last night. A great many of the people here are afraid to travel to and from Freeland af ter night, on account of so many being attacked on Highland road. John Hill is able to be around again, after being laid up nine weeks with a broken arm. Walter Koons, of Sandy Valley, had his hands frozen so badly that it is be lieved he will lose some of his fingers. The fair at Eckley receives good sup port from our townspeople. It will be open again on Saturday evening. Hugh Conaghan attended a birthday party at Upper Lehigh on Saturday evening and reports having a very good time. The funeral of John Dragnovsky, who was caught between cars and killed on Monday, took place yesterday. Inter ment was made at the Greek Catholic cemetery of Freeland. A sleighing party of about twenty young men will leave here on Saturday evening to attend the phonograph con cert at Freeland. A sleighing party is the whole topic of conversation among the young men here. Michael Keating, of Weatherly, spent Sunday with friends in town. | Stephen Lindsay had two of his toes mashed while trimming timber in No. 5 slope. C. L. Hoover, of Midvalley, has ac cepted a position as mine foreman here. The teachers of the public schools here, Geo. T. Brown and Miss E. P. Stewart,will give their pupils a sleigh ride to the Mt. Scenery hotel on Satur day. RAMBLER. Kidnapped 11 is Little Son. Great excitement was caused at Wilkes-Barre by the bold kidnapping of 11-year-old Wille Heyer, son of Mrs. Oscar Heyer, by the boy's father, who has been living in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Heyer for several years conducted a large jewelry establishment in that city, and moved in good society. About six months ago Mr. Ileyer startled the community by eloping with a young servant girl employed by the family. Mrs. Heyer retained the busi ness and lias since been conducting it. The boy, who is an unusually bright little fellow, left his home Tuesday morning to go to school, but he never reached there. Not returning home at noon his mother went to the school anil found the child had not been there. *die at once concluded that her husband had done as he often threatened. A friend of the family had seen Heyer and the boy going up the street about 9 o'clock. The little fellow was crying bitterly. The detectives so far have been unable to find any other trace of the father and the child, but are con vinced they have not left the city. Liquor License Applications. Fifty-one saloon keepers in this county have come to the conclusion that they will go out of the liquor business or try their hand at selling without a license. This is all that can be inferred from the number of applications filed this year, which is 991; 894 for retailers, 50 wholesalers, 41 bottlers and 6 brewers. The total number of applications last year was 1042. Iu Foster township Peter Timony, of the Points, is the only applicant for a bottler's license. In Freeland there are six applicants for bottler's license: John Dusheck, 28 Main street; Patrick Dough erty, 27 Walunt street; Fred Horlacher, Ridge street; Michael Kleitz; East Main street, and Czarro Lucca, Washington street. The applicants for wholesale license in Foster are Chas. Moerschbacher, 57 Washington street, Freeland, and A. Rudewick, South Heberton. In Free land borough there are also twoappli cants, Patrick Burke, 49 Walnut street, and C'has. Dusheck, 32 Washington street. The Tigers Hull. The Tigers ball on Monday evening was just as expected—one of the best held here this season. Nearly a dozen large sleighing parties were present from the South Side, and Hazleton fur nished over thirty couples more. The opera house was decorated very prettily, and all who attended seemed to enjoy themselves very much. The grand march was led by Master of Cermonies James Ilerron and Miss Maggie Timney. The committee in charge of the ball extends thanks to the St. Patrick's cor net band for its attendance, to the young ladies who assisted at the stands, to the public for its generous patronage and the business men for the flags, bunting, I etc., loaned the club. PLEASURE CALENDAR. January 2G—Tea party and oyster sup per, under the auspices of Owena Council, No. 47, Degree of Pocohontas, at Cottage hotel hall. Tickets, 25 cents, j January 27—Eighth annual ball of Free land Citizens' Hose Company, at Free- I land opera house. Admissson, 50cents. January 28—Phonographic exhibition, by Prof. Lyman Howe, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 25 and 35 | cents. ! January 31 —Entertainment by Ella June Meade, vocaliHt, and Lu 15. Cake, humorist, of New York city, at Free: land opera house. Admission, 15, 25 and 35 cents. February 3—Third annual ball of the Fearnots Athletic Association, at Free land opera house. Ad mission, 50 cents. , February 4—"Cauglit Again," by Free land Juvenile Dramatic Company, at •Freeland opera house. Admission, 5 and 10 cents.. February 11—Ball for the benefit of St. Kasimer's congregation, at Freeland opera house. Admission, 50 cents. February 14—Variety entertainment un der the auspices of St. Patrick's cornet hand, at Freeland opera house. Ad- I mission, 25 cents. FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA., JANUARY 26, 1893. REPUBLICAN TICKET. , The Convention Held at. the Opera House Last Evening. I The borough Republicans held their I convention in the opera house last night, I and with the exception of two vacancies nominated a full ticket. The conven tion was called to order by John M. Powell, who was elected permanent chairman, and Jos. Neuburger was elected secretary. George Shick, Frank DePierroand Adam Sachs were chosen tellers. John M. Powell had no opposition for burgess and was chosen unanimously. Jos. Neuburper and Thomas Moore were nominated for councilmen by acclamation. There were four candidates for school director, Robert Bell, A. B. Welch, Harry Jones and Stephen Page. The vote was: Welch * 23 Bell 7 17 Jones 15 Page 7 Welch and Bell were declared the nominees. Frank Fairchilds was nominated for tax collector without opposition. The office of constable was left vacant. There were four aspirants for auditor, George Shick, Samuel Van horn, Harry Jones and Philip Geritz. The vote was: Geritz 17 Jones 13 Van horn 10 Shick 7 Geritz and Jones received the nomina tion. For judge of election Samuel Vanhorn was unanimously chosen. Salvatore DePierro was nominated for inspector of election. The office of high constable was left vacant. The following is the ticket: Burgess—John M. Powell. Councilmen—Jos. Neuburger, Thomas Moore. School directors—A. B. Welch, Robert Bell. Tax collector—Frank Fairchilds. Constable—Vacant. Auditors—Philip Geritz, Harry Jones. Judge of election—Samuel Vanhorn. Inspector of election—Salvatore De- Pierro. High constable—Vacant. The convention indorsed the nominees for poor director and auditor, after which it adjourned. A Cruel Mother. One of the most heartless cases of cruelty to children came to us from West Hazleton yesterday, says the Stan dard. It is that of a widow who has two children, one of whom is 8 years, und the other 6 years of age. The oldest of these children is a boy, and is suffer ing from a running sore, the result of a break last summer. During the cold spell of last week, this heartless mother went out, locking the children in the house with nothing to eat, and no fire. .Several of the neighbors becoming alarmed entered the house and found the little ones huddled in a corner, al most frozen. They picked them up and removed them to their homes where they were made comfortable and given something to eat. The next morning when the mother made her appearance, she was at once arrested, charged with cruelty to chil dren. She was given a hearing before Squire Jones. The prosecutors desired to have the chidren removed to the Laurytown almshouse and the mother prosecuted to the full extent of the law, but the squire claimed he had no juris diction in the matter and the case was settled by the woman paying the costs, and guaranteeing to take better care of her offspring in the future. Nflw Systems Needed, "The movement on the jiart of the house of representatives looking to the investigation of the business methods of the exocutivo departments," said a gov ernment official the other evening, "i 9 a move in the right direction. If the com mission proposed were wholly outside of the house of representatives it would be better, for two years is entirely too short a time, when the necessary legitimate duties of a member of congress are con sidered, to look into this matter thor oughly and in which to formulate a remedy. The business of the United States is perhaps the most clumsily and expensively managed of any other busi ness in the world. This is mainly be cause it is a growth and because it is be ing shifted to new and irresponsible shoulders every now and then. Obso lete and complicated systems of book keeping that were perhaps all right fifty years ago are retained, though the coun try has doubled and the country's busi ness tripled. It has invariably been the policy of government bureaus to mag nify their own business and of every petty chief to increase his own duties. This tendency runs all through the de partmental service and the result has been to make a Chinese puzzle of the en tire service. "The whole thing should be looked into in a thorough manner and a new system devised. It should be simplified, and the rules of modern business life applied to governmental affairs. Why, don't you know nobody knows how the treas ury department stands? No two financial experts can understand the treasury sys tem of bookkeeping. The monthly debt statement defies even the professional statisticians, and as for the method of transacting any kind of government j business, it is so ridiculously complicated I that the only thing that can be said for it is that it furnishes proportionately to deßired results more places for salaried officials than any other system ever de vised. The whole thing needs revision, but is this to be accomplished in two years?"— New York Herald. Subscribe for the TRIBUNE. Trouble Over an Oyster Stew. Fred Dougherty, who gave Wilkes i Barre as his residence, came to town i yesterday, and during the afternoon | called at DePierro Bros, cafe for an oys ter stew. 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