The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-29

handcuffed TO a thief. HIS associates
Schenck and Braunschweig, were
with him. The courtroom was crowd
ed. Most talked very savagely and
scowled viciously at every person his
eyes fell upon. II was said that he
was greatly annoyed It the spread Of
the statement which the official jour
nal OF the Socialis ic party has been
giving publicity 10 for years, that he
Most was in the pay OF the German
government, and his presence in this
country was for the purpose of de-
stroyiDg the labor movement here.
The defense called witnesses who
testified as to Schenek's go1d charac
ter.
ADoLPH sCHEScK,
the prisoner then took the stand. He
stated that he understood that the OBJ.
ject OF the meeting was to advise the
use of arms against force; that if a
blow should be struck against them
they should strike back. He cal ed
the attention OF the audience to the
fact that the police were present in
large numbers, and that they must
keep quiet lie gave this advice sew
eral times. lie read the circular call
ing the meeting, and read its heading,
'To arms the capitalistsere opposing
our brothers. Arm yourselves and
oppose them"
Under REORGANIZATION he said
that the purpose OF the meeting was
also TO protest against such action as
had been tai en- in st. Louis, when
hired deputy sheriffs shot down men
and women. He did not hear all OF
Most's speech, and certainly not that
pat Of il referring TO explosions. The
meeting vas that of the International
Mems Rifle Club He was not a mem.
Der OF il, and did not know why he
was made president OF the assem-
blage.
On thahNedirect' examination the
witness T4d he was an Anarchist
He knew the meaning OF that word
Just now he believed in the govern
ment of the United States. The gov
eminent suited him but II did not
suit every person else. Witness did
not place Most and George Washing
ton on an equal plane In govern.
mental affairs. The witness consid
cred that the man who made a success
was entitled TO themost respect.
Testimony was also given as to the
good character OF the prisoner, Braun
Echweig.
BRAuHsCHwElG
himself took the stand and said that
he was ut work when arrested He
had never before been arrested. When
he entered the meeting Most was
speaking. When he had finished the
witness spoke in German for ten min
utes. In his remarks he declared that
the presence OF police at aworkmen's
meeting in free America was q shame.
He never mentioned anything of
bombs or guns Witness did not suV-
gest that the police be put out, and he
knew nothiDgof general rush during
which the stove was upset. He got
bis first citizen papers in Albany three
years ago. He did not know whether
he was an Anarchist or nat. He
agreed with great many OF Mo is
sentiments as published in the Ffei.
Aeit.
I'VE say openly we despise morality
% called" read the prosecuting attor.
ley from the Freiheit "Do you agree
With that sentiment
"No; we want to keep morality
aid Braunschweig.
The witness did not believe in rob
berry, arson and murder, and said that
le was not even in sympathy with
hose who would use force. But when
man was hungry and his family
carving he must do something.
rms LAWYERS ron FnE DEFENSE
cleared that this ended their case,
urprise was expressed that neither
Lost nor anyone else in his behalf
sQ tSsSen the stald,
LIE .swyers lor the defense m0peN
nat the second count of the indlct'
Aent be taken from the considera ION
the jury, and the court granted the
action.
The Recorder was next asked to d.
Iect an acquittal, upon the ground
hat there was no proof that either
me OF the defendants made any threat
gainst any person tending to breach
! the peace. This was denied,
Lawyer Howe stated that his client,
Host, desired to address the jury in
rs own behalf, right 10 which he
eas entitled
The Recorder replied That Most had
bat privilege, but that there must be
limit to IT, -
The lawyer said that Most would
ccupy an hour.
MosTs ADDRIss
Most then arose and said. l eau
lot speak very well in English. You
ave heard great deal about me.
oppose that you expected a great
cal of witnesses for the prosecution
nd lot Of black devil Its about me.
sut what has come Off l have seen
rosecuting officers in Austria and
ermany going against me and my
hscciates, but they we're slaves of the
ings and princes; didinot expect
hat here. There was a scheme gotten
b and the police and the press was
Eainst me knew all about the pc
cemen who met in the beer saloon
ext 20 Capt. McCu lough's station
ouse and said, "We'll get Most" AT
st they arrested nae under bed. !
0od up in the room, the room | had
we'd in for two months before. They
Aowed you books and other things
ley took from my room, but they
ldlnot produce the pocket book with
$50 they took from me. suppose
ley wsnt that.
lie then referred to the meeting al
hich he said he spoke. "What did
saw he shouted. 81 said that the
institution of the United States oI
birth America permitted i s citizens
carry arms / told them about st.
9uis, where the men who were paid
day by Jay Gould shot down who.
er Gould said should be,shot. A doz-
men and women have been killed
Them said the Williamsburg
dkes were quiet and the police
abbed them and fired at them.
bout the eight hour movement and
eeting on MAY l, l didn't advise
1 at the men should get guns said
al II they carried guns instead of
fch-liahts they won dsbe more res