FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VI. No. 98. TROUBLE AT A CHURCH. DESPERATE STRUGGLE YESTERDAY MORNING AT ST. KASIMER'S. Tlio Toivn Disturbed liy a Fnrt.onul War llotween Pole, anil Lithuanians Poliee Take a Haiul and Several Promoters of the Riot Get Shot. The factional dispute which has been waged with vigor for the past few months in the congregation of St. Kasi iner's Polish Catholic church on Ridge street broke out fiercely yesterday morn ing, and as a result there are several of belligerents lying today with bullets in their bodies. The congregation is com posed of Poles and Lithuanians, and, like in many other parts of the country, there lias been a hitter fight between the two parties for a long time to see which nationality would control the church here. The pastor, Rev. Joseph Maszotas, is a Lithuanian, and upon him the Poles have endeavored to wreak their vengeance. Several applications have been made to Bishop O'Hara to have hint removed, but as the charges made against the priest were not proven by his persecutors he has been allowed to remain. Baflled in their attempts to oust him, the Poles determined to try more radical measures, and for several weeks past an outbreak was expected during Boine of the services. About four weeks ago trouble did take place over the organist of the church, and several of the Poles were them placed tinder bail to keep the peace. Bishop O'Hara had promised the Poles that he would make an investigation of the finances and other affairs of the con gregation, but illness prevented him from doing so. Last week he gave them permission to hold services in the church yesterday morming at 9 o'clock with Rev. Ligday, of St. John's Slavish church, as priest, but owing to a libellous article which appeared on Thursday in a Polish paper this order was on Saturday rescinded by the bishop. The article reflected on the character and ability of Rev. Mazasotas, and was signed by A. Rude wick, of South Heberton, and others who have since been arrested upon the charge of criminal libel and placed under bail. Upon learning that Rev. Ligday would not, be permitted to bold the services for them while Rev. Maszotas was at Hazle ton, the Poles decided upon preventing services of any kind from being held there. A compromise, however, was ef- I feeted early yesterday morning, and all j parties agreed to refrain from creating' trouble until an investigation could lie made. This agreement, however, was made apparently for the purpose of throwing the priest and his followers off their guard, as the subsequent results proved. When Rev. Maszotas arrived yester day morning from Hazleton, where he hail read mass for his congregation there, he found a large crowd about the church. The Poles were very demon strative and had the church barred to keep out the priest. Rumors that trou ble would take place spread through town and several hundred people were gathered in front of the church by 11 o'clock, the time for services to begin. Rev. Maszotas, however, had taken the precaution to inform Constable Pundy, of Foster township, in whose tarritory the church stands, to be ready to protect him, and the constable had the entire police force of the borough sworn in as specials. At 11 o'clock tiie priest left his resi- | dence, which is built south of the church j a short distance, and walked through j the yard to the rear door of the church, i intending to enter the vestry room. At i the steps lie was met by an angry crowd, i armed with clubs and stones, and vio lently pushed about. Seeing that it was impossible to gain admittance there, he went to the front door, where ho was again met by the leaders of his op ponents and threatened if lie attempted to enter. Finding that an attempt to get into the church would precipitate a struggle, the priest returned to the residence, intend ing to wait until the excitement would cool off and then go in, using force if j necessary. The action of the priest, however, was construed as a victory by the Poles, and they gathered about the house cheering wildly and using threats against all who sympathized with tho pastor. Up to this time Constable Pundy and his deputies had taken no active part in the affair except to see that the priest was not harmed. They now received word from him that he was going into the chureh, and the force immediately prepared for action. IJurgess McLaugh lin was on the ground and advised tho borough officers to do nothing radical unless all other means of preventing trouble should fail. Instructions were also given to arrest any person who in terfered with the priest when he came out. Mutual to advise the 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 hitter against the borough police, and likely considered the time an appropriate one to settle up soine old accounts with them. In clearing a line from the residence to the church Chief of Police James M. Gallagher was shoved 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 go his hold, but the weapon was at once grasped by another Pole and sev eral more surrounded him with long clubs. The chief gave one order to the crowd to stand back, but it was not com plied with and his position became very dangerous. A rush was made for him and Gallagher fired, and at the same time received a blow from a 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 and Pundy and Oificers Daniel Gallagher, Welch ami 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 sligh 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, a Lithuanian, who was stand ing on the steps of the residence. Patrick llanlon, of Upper Lehigh, had the leg of his pants ripped by a bullet, and Joseph Uitnshaw, of South Heber ton, was hit but the ball struck a button on his drawers and glanced off. Another attack from the Polos 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 12 o'clock some of the rioters came around again to see what was going on, and the following were placed under arrest, charged with inciting and participating in a riot: Joseph Rosin ski, Frank Wanski, Stanislaus Tomski and Joseph Kraniski. They were taken to the borough lockup and at 3 o'clock Albert entered bail for S3OO for each to appear at a hearing before Squire IJuckley at 9 o'clock a. m. tomor 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 gretted very much that blood was shed yesterday, hut he is determined to stay until removed by thechurch authorities. The sympathy of the town was with the priest and the police during the fight. The list of injured cannot bo given in full, as tho Poles refuse to make known the number hurt on their side, llelow are a few of those reported hurt: Victor Trynoski, shot in leg and cheek, taken to Ila/Jcton 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 a club and cheek cut with a stone. Oflicer Daniel Jones, nose severely cut with a stone. Several more or less serious cuts were received by outsiders aad the police. A Foster Will Pro bate (1. Tho will of Margaret ReifsnyJer, 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 her sons William and Thomas the sura of $5. To her children Harry, Joseph, Israel, Isaac, Lizzie, Annie, Hannah, and her granddaughter Laura is given share and share alike, the real estate. The policy held by the deceased in the Prudential'lnsurance Company is to be used toward defraying the funeral ex penses. To her sons Harry and Israel is given SIOO, the amount she has in hank. Go to McDonald's for $! cbenile table covers. Ladies' shirt waists 21c at Neuburger's. FREELANI), PA., MONDAY, MAY 28, 1894. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. Freelaml Kenily to Do Honor to 1 lie Memory or Its Demi Soldiers. Memorial Day is almost here again, and the citizens in general are preparing to observe the day with all the splendor and spirit that the occasion demands. The desire to do honor to the patriot dead, and to the veterans of that hitter struggle who are still living, is becoming much stronger each year in Froeland. This is as it should be, for there never can be too much enthusiasm in celebrat ing this important event, under the auspices of Maj. C. B. Coxe Post, as the battles fought and won, in which the veterans of Post 147 participated, have been some of the most brilliant of the war. Kach year the number of these old heroes who compose the G. A. R. in this vicinity is getting smaller, hut their memory still lives, and those who yet remain with us, as living patriots, should be honored. The societies intending to participate in the exercises here on Wednesday will form in line and on tlio streets selected for them, as published in Mon day's issue. The parade will move promptly at 2 o'clock over the principal streets of town. After arriving at Frceland cemetery the graves of the soldiers buried there will he decorated, and the assemblage will he called to order by the chairman of the day, Hon. Kckloy B. Coxe. An address will be delivered by Chas. Orion Stroh, Esq., followed by patriotic songs and music by the Sunday school children and hands. The graves of the soldiers interred at St. Ann's and Eckley cemeteries will he decorated by delegations of Maj. C. B. Coxe Post during the morning. Reservoir Hursts at Avoca. The heavy rains of the past few days so filled the large reservoir of the Penn sylvania Coal Company at Avoca thaton Friday morning between 3 ami 1 o'clock the walls, unable to bear the great strain, crumbled away, and the great mass of water rushed down the hill. Directly in its path lay the slope and shaft of the Langcliffe Coal Company and into these openings tlio water fell, completely drowing out the colliery. The accident happened fortunately at an hour when no men were in the mine. Had it occurred in the day time the loss of life would have been appalling. It will he some weeks beforo work can he resumed in the colliery. In the rush of water down the hill, trees, fences and sheds were carried away by the flood. Large furrows were plowed through the streets, and several houses are moved from their founda tions. The "Last Chance" shaft of the Avoca Coal Company, the workings of the Ileidleberg colliery and of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company at Smith ville were also flooded. First of the Season. The first picnic of the season will he held on Wednesday afternoon and even ing at Freelaml Public park by the Tigers Athletic Club. The picnic will commence immediately after the parade and exercises are concluded. Music for the dancers will he furnished by De- Pierro's orchestra. Refreshments of every kind will he on sale on the grounds, and amusements of all descriptions will be there to make the day a pleasant one for the public. Shooting Miit:h Tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon tho shooting match between M. E. Fritzinger, of town, and Patrick Herron, of Milnes ville, will come off at Freelaml ball park. The stakes are S2OO a side, and eleven hisds will he shot at by each. Quite an amount of money has already been wagered upon the result. Both are known as expert shooters, and have been doing some very fino work in their practice the past few weeks. First Trip to Tidewater. Engineer James Tally and Conductor Thomas of the D. .S. & S., have the honor of making the first trip with a D. 8. & S. train via L. V. R. R. to Perth Amboy. The crew left Drifton this morning at 6 a. m. with forty-five loaded gondolas and a caboose. The trip was made to familiarize tlio crow with the road. Others will follow at slated inter vals until the first of July, when all will run regular. Pioneer Rail Tomorrow Evening. The annual hall held on Memorial Day eve by St. Ann's T. A. B. 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