Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-05-20

Herr John Most, the Anarchist, unuer IN
dctment in New York for uttering intiam-
matory speeches in that city, was arrested
on this charge and committed to the Toombs
Prison on Tuesday Of last week.
Most made his debut as an Anarchist
about twenty years ago, when he became a
disciple of the German agitator Lasalle.
Most was too radical in his views to long
follow the moderate teaching of his tutor,
and started out on his own hook. He trav-
cled much in SaXony, addressing labOring
people in the manufacturing districts, and
as Marc Anthony melted the Roman popu-
lace to riot, so Herr Most set on his dupes.
But his career as a blood and thunder ora
tor was brief, for the authorities seized him
and sent him to jail-a place by the way,
where Most has spent many years. After
the attempts made upon the life OF the
Emperor by IIoedel and MODELLING, he con-
sdered it prudent to start in quest of more
hospitable refuge. But the authorities in
Switzerland, Belgium, Holland and France
made haste to inform him that the agita-
tors of his stamp would do wise in getting
across the border-the quicker the better.
Most concluded to give England the benefit
of his presence. His first act was the toun-
dation Of a revolutionary sheet intended
for circulation on the Continent, its mission
being especially to undermine the German
Empire. The publication, which he dub
bed Freiheit, has since achieved an inter-
national reputation as revolutionary Or
gan par excelIance. The English public did
not take kindly to his teachings and felt
quite relieved when Mr.. Poland, as Crown
Prosecutor, secured his conviction on a
charge of melting to the murder of all royal
personages. The print was confiscated and
the whole organization received pretty
severe blow, from which it never rallied
until Most had served his time in Milford
prison. Most finally escaped to America
and for several years past has been publish
ing a revolutionary paper called FfeiheH in
New York, issuing communistic literature,
and doing his best to bring about Anarchy.
The particular language uttered by Most
for which he was indicted, was at the meet
ing fn Germania Hall, New York, when he
advised his hearers to buy rifles and use
them on the police or anybody else.
OF his demeanor in prison, and the pro-
ceedings Immediately subsequent to his ar
rest New York letter of the 18th instant
says: "IIerr Most spent part of last night
in cell at police headquarters, bitterly de-
nouncing the police for his arrest. He
called for brandy repeatedly, but it was
not given him. This morning he stormed
because he had to wipe his face, after wash
ing on common towel and eat prisoners
fare. Most was taken to to the photograph
gallery and pictured Copies of his pho
tograph will be sent to the police of all
large cities, as is done with bad criminals.
Later Most was taken to Court and ar
raigned to plead to the indictment found
against him by the grand jury. When
questioned he said his name was John
Most When asked whether he was guilty
or not of the charge in the indictment, his
lawyer requested him to examine the
Indictment He said he would, however,
plead not guilty with the right to with
draw the plea at future day and demur
to the Indictment and interpose a special
plea"