Illinois vs. August Spies et al. trial evidence book. People's Exhibit 25.
The Alarm (Newspaper) article, untitled, 1884 Nov. 1
1 p.
Introduced Vol. K p. 157, 1886 July 26.
Transcript of article.
THE ALARM.
Nov. 1, 1884.
The Socialists are accused of advocating the destruction of property. Their policy is this: When they take possessin of a store they will declare it a public storehouse and public goods, and any man can take whatever he needs; but anyone destroying or wasting anything, or carrying off more than he has need of, will be considered a public enemy. But in case of an overpowering attack by the police or militia it is better to set fire to all that cannot be carried off.