The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-24
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Hatred OF the Rioh. =


Hatred OF the Rich. .. Il,
PrrrssuneH. July 23.-Althoush Berkman
said that he came from New York. he contra
dictcd several OF his statements. and admitted
that in his position II was necessary to lic.
A Sun reporter. through the courtesy OF
Superintendent OF Police O'Mara. was permit
ted to sec MIN In the Central police station
prison. The prisoner at first refused to say .
word and retired sullenly to the rear Of his
cell Then he turned. folded his arms calmly
on his breast. and with sneer said:
why should speak to reporters. You are
ALI tho slaves Of capitalists. l know what I
have done and why did 1t. but what business
is It Of yours2 II say something that you do
not like. you will not print it When you leave
here you will write long story about me. no
matter IL do not say word. lido not care to
say anything" x....t
The reporter addressed him In German. The
prisoner strobe to the bars. his face lit up. and
he said in good, pure German: ,...
you'll understand me better. and I'll talk
to you II you do not ask me too much. don't
like to talk English. because am not always
so sure OF my grounds in that tongue"
There was plenty OF light in the corridor
and the reporter got good view OF tho pris-
oner as he stood at tho grated cell door. Ho
is a typical Russian Jew in appearance and
mannerism. It was evident that he was At
least 25 years old. o." e.,
His face ia long and oval. OF the sallow COM
plexion that Is SO common among the dem
liens OF the Jewish quarters on the east
side OF New York city. His eyes give his
face very intelligent expression. and
It Is only necessary to look at them
once to be assured that tho man
is not insane but that whatever deeds he COM
k~l Tod hv IN mt
to some belief or principle. His lips are thick
and very unpleasant looking
In figure he is slim and apparently under.
fed. His whole appearance Is that OF thou
sands OF men who may be seen at the big
mass meetings OF tho clothing makers which
are held frequently ut Cooper Union In New
York.
Before the reporter could ask him question
he came close to the bars and asked eagerly:
rs he dead YETI" g.,....... ....,
"Mr. Frick is still alive" the reporter an
swered. his wounds may not 10 MORTAL An
expression OF disappointment came Into his
face as he answered: -. -
"rm very sorry; thought he'd be dead
now"
"What did you shoot him for7" ..-.
What did I shoot him for? Hal hal that's
"A nice question to ask. Do you know any
or the happier for his ever having
lived? Gun find thousands whom he
has made miserable out In Homestead
people will soon DO suffering the pangs OF hum
ger Whose fault is it? Mr.. Tricks. Thous-
sands Of strong. healthy men are now idle be-
cause they cannot return to work without sac
riflcing their selfrespect. Whose fault
is it2 Mr.. Frick's Six working
men were buried hore last week
%ords IL Is % dog and shoSt die wanted
to XIII him. and am ready to die for it."
@ H to Tk Ss o Sp a1e
through his hair. and smiled. >.
scribe ms are cow W.T. say
what you HE Is: i fsnn1t AFFECT me-"
"Oh. no. | simply came. hero to kill Frlck.
IN telling You this. and II didn't come into my
s st !fPS t'mf lin and Frek. said ssca to my
Se Of @ s and @ ~ond 0 n wsp
ifit, took them ten years TO and me. No;
could not ss;ane. I would rush out Of the
II not would no hanged Then ask ed my
ss xiii + N2Etn wd dssdsd ss s6at WY f
was only one. and my death would
be nothing, at all compared with tho
Wand boss my msmory The men coud
the1 win i, the strike ou1 md the DOWN
Of my Job. as my life will probably be wasted:
You SEQ understand what have done. and
in the great cause d" not mind it Bit = 80
In what way" asked the reporte r. did yon
sHrsst Il tPs death e Mr. Frek to affect the
why. what would this company do without,
him., It is his stubhorness, tint the workers
He is cruel. hearlless man. Who Who can can
see thousands Of his fellow beings in misery
wHo"s sn 81 %s Se w canes
TRs men easily wn rs Ssas
ronu!,y with Frck Sbrains andFrick's mean.
""Hrc youa Socialist. Anarchist. or SIhilis..
The prisoner laughed. "Thos. Names in
your mind. know sound very bloody He
Il bellows In liberty and justice. ! have only
been n yonr coMptry 1--WE years. hut know its
s c"nsdsr hS tie i" ss
Il! ms ca "a s" %ort aid tfa' frs !.
hands tho happinsss Of thousands q WORK. K.
men, me- do not 6elisye That every R mr. is Eng
nevor print it in your paper"
There are lots Of capitalists In tho world"
the reporter suggested. to draw the man out.
Yes" he answered very dryly. that's the
Why did you wan. to kill Mr.. Trlck rather
than other rich men,"
'Oh. well. beginning had to be made some-
where. and besides. Frick was more promi-
nent Just now as an oppressor OF the
poor than any other capitalist in the
country Oh. how happy. L would be
to know. that he is dead. Do you
understand? / wanted to kill Frick. came
here to do SO. am sorry did not kill him at
once. Now want him to die. Tell me. now,
how mani bullets did he have IN him 2"
Well. you see l was very nervous and !
didn't stop to count: fired and fired until-I
don't know what II was-I couldn't fire any
more. How many times did l hit him?"
It then and asked:
Didn't you stab him. too?"
"Idon't know; "A II may have. but I
You stabbed him twice in the, back"
is that SO % he remarked coolly. II guess
that must have been when lie took hold OF me-"
Car, you tell me Just what occurred In the
Why. there's nothing to tell. went in and
shot Mt Frick as often as could. and then /
turned TO run out, and he ran after me and
caught me. / don't exactly remember what
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