The Rise and Fall of Anarchy in America: From its Incipient Stage to the First Bomb Thrown in ChicagoMcLean, George N.
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The Rise and Fall of Anarchy in America: From its Incipient Stage to the First Bomb Thrown in Chicago
McLean, George N.
Anarchists -- United States; Haymarket Square Riot, Chicago, Ill., 1886
of the Fifth precinct is deserving of great credit, not merely for the
assiduity with which he applied himself to the fatiguing duties of
unraveling the mysteries of anarchy in secret organization, but also
for the tact and shrewdness coupled with the fearless manner in which
he discharged the dangerous duties incident to his office during the
reign of terror which succeeded the Haymarket tragedy. It is a well
known fact that Captain Schaack was one of the most energetic workers,
as well as one of the principal factors in ferreting out and dragging
to justice the dangerous element of socialism and anarchy in the great
conspiracy. Chicago is indebted to Captain Schaack for a large majority
of the evidence which resulted in the conviction, condemnation, and
execution of these lawless men whose object and aim was to sow the
seeds of discord and confusion in the refined and well organized
circles of society. The low-browed class of ignorant men who stood
around their leaders and in discordant voices howled their praise,
were, under this leadership capable of the wildest onset, or the dark
and patient vigil, of him who treasures up in heart of hatred an
imaginary wrong. Every step taken by Captain Schaack and his faithful
band of tried men was full of dangers. Over fifty bombs had been made
and distributed throughout the city. One had fallen with deadly effect,
and any moment another might be expected to scatter death and debris
among the ranks of faithful officers, who when detailed for service
knew not but they were being led as sheep to the slaughter.
In the ages to come when as a record of history this anarchistic
conspiracy of 1886 is referred to, the bold acts of noble daring, the
skill, bravery and self-sacrificing spirit of Captain Schaack in the
suppression of anarchy will be remembered by a grateful people as a
monument to immortalize his name.
CHAPTER XIX.
EULOGY TO THE POLICE. BOLDLY THEY FOUGHT AND WELL. CONTRAST
BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR. THE ANARCHISTS' FATAL DELUSION. THE
UNITED STATES NATIONAL ANTHEM.
EULOGIZING THE POLICE.
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