New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
A FRIEND OF EMMA GOLDMAN.

SOCIALISTS AFRAID 70 TELL ALL THEY
KNow-THE AssAILANr OF MR. FRICK
FRIEND OF EMMA GOLDMAN.
Alexander Berlmans attempt to kill III. c.
Frick, at Pittoburg, followed, it was, by the
racord here and elsewhere Of the wouid-be assas-
ain. and his connection with possible wholesale
conspiracy TO commit murder, has put a check on
the reckless tongues of the Anarchists of this city.
Mysterious at all times yesterday they doubly
So Their meeting places deserted, and the
most conspicuous Anarchists seemed to have van
ishcd At their homes they could not he found,
nor would members OF their families say where
they were The rumors of the activity Of the po-
lice had alarmed them late on Saturday
night and 10 these reports of
dreadful conspiracy may be ascribed the quietness
in the haunts of Anarchists yesterday. Mean
while among the conservative labor men Of the
city an altogether different spirit was displayed.
At the meeting of the Central Labor Union, In
Clarendon Hall, the most respected and intelli-
gent delegates did not hesitate to condemn the
attempt of Bcrlzman to kill Mr.. Frick The Home
stead troubles freely discussed. but no word
of Anarchy heard there.
The rumOr that there was in this city among
the Anarchists conspiracy TO murder capitalists
and that Berkman Of the cOnspratOrs
gained credence yesterday. 1t even said that
the attempt on Mr.. Frick's life not the first
deed of vengeance done by members OF this band of
conspiratOrS, but that member OF the band COM
mitted murder not long ago in Philadelphia.
II is known that these and other more serious
facts relating to the history of this group Of
Anarchists were in the possession of certain
Socialists These Socialists have for a long time
been publicly attacking the Anarchists
and have incurred their everlasting hatred.
So bitter have the Anarchists become toward
them that they have threatened TO blow up the
buildings that the Socialists occupy.
One of the most prominent Socialists in this
city told Tribune reporter yesterday that for
weeks his Socialist colleagues have hired men TO
watch the building which they occupy, 30 as to
prevent the threats of the Anarchists from being
carried out One of the Socialists admitted TO
a reporter yesterday that he had in his possession
facts relating to the life Of Bcrkman and certain
of his associates that he did not dare 10 make
public The police, he said might some time
know of them, but he knew too well the desperate
character Of the Anarchists and valued his life
too highly to make the facts public The lives
of both these Socialists have been threatened
during the last year.
More was learned yesterday of the career Of
Berkman. When he lived in wilma, Russia, he
became acquainted with rather handsome girl
named Emma Goldman. He loved her boy
there, and il is said that Miss Goldman returned
his affection. She came to America before E@rk-
man did Later when he came 10 New York, he
met Emma Goldman again. Their affection was
renewed For time they lived together, although
they were never married. To Berkman's intimacy
with Emma Goldman could be ascrbed his fear
full Anarchy, for she is probably the most bitter
and best known woman Anarchist in New lork.
She is a strong minded woman, and would natur-
ally exercise a great influence over weak man
like Berkman. She is an intimate friend Of John
Most. She never misses an Anarchist meeting.
1t will be remembered that she created DIS
turbance at the last May Day demonstration OF
the Central Labor Union, which was invaded by
Anarchists The truck on which She was speak
ing was driven away while she was talking. 1t
was the chief incident of the evening
Many persons who are familiar with the An
archists of this city remember having seen Emma
Goldman and Berlman together frequently. So
cialists were seen yesterday who did not hesitate
to hold this young woman responsible for Berk-
mans murderous attack on Mr.. Frick Emma
Goldman could not be found yesterday, though
many efforts were made to find her She was seen
with John Most at meeting of Group OF the
New-York Anarchists at No. s. East Fourth-St
late on Saturday night. She then admitted that
she knew Berlman, but refused 10 talk about their
alleged love affair. She was overjoyed by the
news of the assault Mr.. Frick. Her cheeks
flushed proudly wien lSrklnan ndUlc wiz HUI
toned, and She made no effort to
conceal her intense admiration for his
act She refused to give his history.
saving that he would soon enough make it public.
The Young woman spoke for ten minutes. She
has not been seen since Her lover, Berliman, was
always miseraby poor. lie too shlftcss 10
work long at anything, and he depended for a
living largely the generosity of his companions
With Emma Goldman he frequently attended the
meetings Of Group l. at No. s. East Fourth-st.,
but he seldom spoke or took part in the discussion.
Emma Goldman generally did the talking. lie
was also a member Of the group of Anarchists
known as the Pioneers of Liberty.
Almost nothing is known OF Bcrkman's last ad-
dress i'm this city, He seems to have been most
mysterious person recently. 1t was said that he
lived for while in a clearinghouse kept ny
Mrs HonOra Goodman.
Mrs Goodman was seen at her house, NO 20
Prospect Place, Yesterday. She said that she did
not remember Bcrkman. There was, she said' 4"
printers apprentice named Berkcr or Barker VINO
lived In her house for a short time about year
ago Bcrkmans description tailed with 'Hat Vi
Berkcr.
The movements OF prominent Anarchists yes
terlay are not known Nicholas Alenikow iOr-
merly president Of the Russian Revolutionary
Society coulI not he found at his home NO. 2oo
East Broadway. On the front door OF his mouse
was a placard bearing the words: ." Not at Home.
viii not return until Tomorrow lie IL EN-
ployed in the law Office of Thaddeus b. Wakeman,
il is said Other well-known Anarchists were
mot at home" which naturally led TO the con-
clusion that they had locked themselves in or that
there had been general exodus Of Anarchists 70
escape the police
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