The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-20


roborated the evidence by Lieutenant Quinn,
which, on Saturday. created a. sensation. there
having been no previous in ntimation OF proof pos
tive that any leading defendant had himself
personally attempted the slaughter of the police.
Officer Bohner swore that he stood somo three
or four feet north of the wagon when the bomb
exploded and saw Fielden crouch behind one of
the wheels and discharge q revolver at the
police. The witness was absolutely certain that
Fielden IS the man he saw shoot. The oficer
never saw Flelden before since that night, un-
til to-ray, but unhesitatingly identified him.
Officer Stanley gave substantially the same
testimony. He attempted to kill Fielden on the
spot, but the man had, with FIVE or six Others
run quickly into the alley which was close to the
wagon.
James K. Magic was put on the stand and asked
concerning meeting in the West Twelfth street
Turner hall, Oct III last. He said Spies and
Fielden were present, and the former proposed a
resolution, which was passed, recommending the
use OF force and arms instead OF the ballot to ye-
dress the wrongs of laboring men, The resolu-
tions advised workiDgmen to arm themselves 10
enforce the eighthour movement projected Ter
the 1stof May Distrust was expressed by fae
resolutions that unless force was used efforts for
eight hours would never be successful. The par
ticular time for which the workmen were urged
to arm was the 1st of May. Witness made
speech IN the meeting opposing the resolutions,
and Spies thereupon denounced him as poltl-
cal vagabond. Spies was warmly in favor of the
resolutions. The word dynamite was used IN
them, and there was a general proposition to
arm. Fielden also supported the resolutions.
The speeches of Fieden and Spies might best be
summed up in the words force, arms and
dynamite The resolutions were enthusiastically
carried. Aoout five hundred people were pres
ent In the hands of Captain Black, for the de-
fense, Magic acknowledged that at present he
was out OF employment. He was in politics
lyon have believe. been prominently men
toned as a candidate for Congress in the
Third distrctw Captain Black suggested, iron
ically.
Il have been mentioned, but not prominently"
he answered, tartly.
A sarcastic "Oh" from Captain Black, and
Magic gave place on the stand to rotund but
somewhat sinister looking little man, who, with
face wreathed in smiles. nodded familiarly to
each of the defendants. The little man greatly
enjoyed the marked curiosity on the part of the
audience There was much craning of necks to
get good look at him.
"Thomas Grief is my name. I am the owner
of the saloon at 81 West Lake street. he said.
This WAS the Anarchists most noted place of
meeting. Grief minutely described the premi
ses. There were two halls above the saloon.
just previous to the 1st of May the basement
also was utilized for meetings The night of
May 3 man whom he did not know engaged
the basement for meeting. He said that IL
any of the Epsilon people came they were to be
directed down stairs. The Greek letter Ipsilon
was cabalistic sign for certain Anarchists,
and used under circumstances the exact nature
OF which cut vital figure in the charge of con-
splracy. Soon people began dropping into the
saloon, the witness continued asking for the
Ipslon meeting.
The States attorney tried hard to elicit some
thing further from Grief about the assemblage.
Grief claimed he was too busy with his custom
ers to pay attention to anything pertaining to
the people who went below He went down
there once, he admitted, to tap some beer. On
the way down he was stopped by two mon on the
stairs, but was permitted to go on after explaua-
tion. The lawyers for the prosecution endeavored
jealously guarded. The witness was decidedly
non-confsnittal
"Greif are you an Anarchist abruptly asked
the States attorney.
mo, SIR" and the witness smiled shrewdly.
You're only SOCIALISM,
YES" The answer was prompt
ssThats ALL" said the States attorney, dryly.
A cross examination of the witness was con
Quoted by Captain Black, to show that from the
nature of the easements construction very little
secrecy could have been had for the meeting.
Subsequent questions by the lawyers for the
State showed that Gref either did not know or
would not tell whether or not guards were posted
by the lpsilons to insure secrecy
Officer John E. Doyle then rose from a retired
seat among the spectators, and the courtroom
became unusually quiet Doyles build is that
of magnificent specimen of manhood, but he
now presents a pitiable spectacle. Even the
prisoners betrayed feeling of interest at the
appearance of the bluecoated gladiator as he
crossed to the witness stand, bending painfully
upon the crutch that supported his once power
full frame. Hobbling wretchedly to the stand,
the witness sadly, but not without a certain
pride, answered yes to the questions: "You
were facing the mob when the bomb was
thrown2 and was wounded in thirteen different
places? the wounds are both shell and bulletp'
Doyle identified Fielden as the man who said to
the mob: ''Now's your time
ssPlease point out Fielden TO the Jury" said
the States attorney The witness feebly turned
his chair, and raising his lefs arm, the right
hanging limp by his side. THAT is the man
tie too much for Fielden and he nervously fum-
bled for paper with which TO busy himself.
Officer Spierling testified to having seen
Fielden fire pistol almost simultaneously with
the explosion of the bomb.
The remainder of the afternoon was occupied
in the examination of Detective James Benfield,
who arrested Spies and Schawb on the day fol-
lowing the massacre. Numerous articles found
in close proximity to Spies's editorial desk were
shown; among them piece of fuse five inches
long, and Illuminating cap. A huge revolver,
nearly foot long and beautifully plated. was
also exhibited. Spies lost his listlessness imme-
diately. The particulars of the arrest of Spies
and the Arbeter Zeiting compositors, and the
results of the search of the premises were made
the subject of apparently endless questions by
the defense, but without any evident result, ex-
cept to prevent the introduction Of any more
witnesses When the hour of adjournment was
reached. the jury looked completely tagged out.
They were in almost every possible posture ex-
pressive of fatigue. One of the jurors had his
eyes closed, his head resting on the back of the
chair, and was to all appearances fast asleep.
The Lehr und Wehr Verein, of which the wit
ness. Waller, in the Anarchist trial, was a
member. and whose plottings against society he
6ato lon Z hn Ii1rN- zaH in md
on April 16 of that year was incorporated under
the laws of the State The incorporators were
about thirty German and Bohemian Socialists,
whose object was to train and drill in military
fashion, and get ready for the great conflict
between capital and labor W Gch agitators of that
class have for many years declared was to come.
The society attracted but little public notice
I'll the year 1879, when the Legislature passed
law creating the State militia and forbidding the
formation of private military organizations
without license from the Governor. The law
caused great deal Of discussion among law
yers. many of whom believed ii was in conflict