New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-08-25
DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY.
THE PEOPLE GREATLY AGITATED-DE YOUNG IN
DANGER OF BEING LYNCuED.

DANGER OF BEING LYNCHED
San Francisco, Aug. 24.-Great public commo-
ton has been caused here by the shooting, yester-
day morning, Of the Rev. Isaac S. Kalloch. the
Workingmens candidate for Mayor, by Charles De
Young the senior proprietor and responsible editor
of The Chronicle. The circumstances which
led to the murderous deed fol-
lows: After KallOch had been nominated by tho
wornngmen of this city as their candidate for
Mayor, Charles De Young, in a speech at the State
Convention of the so-caled Honorable Bilks." an
nounced that he would compel Kalloch to withdraw
from the contest. Subsequently he informed
Kalloch that unless he withdrew he would rake up
his record in the columns of The Chronicle Kalloch
sent back word for De Young TO go ahead that he
could tell worse things about the De Youngs than
anything they could bring against him. On Wednes-
day last The Chronicle came out with long article
reviewing KallocRs career in Boston aud in Kansas,
dwelling particularly on his reported amOurs, as
well as his political and business record. Thurs
days and Fridays Chronicle contained similar and
more elaborated articles. and referred by name to
KallOch's father, now dead, recOuntlng sundry al
legged inimoraties on his part. Kalloch had adver-
tised mass meeting at Metropolitan Temple last
night, at which it was given out that he would
read copy of article published five
years ago by b. T. Naphtaly in a little
paper called The Sun. This article was an at
tack upon the personal and family record Of
the De YOungs of the most pronounced charac-
ter, and led to an attempt their pant TO Kill
Naphtay, which failed. The De Youngs sent Kali
Loeb word that if he read that article they would
shoot him on sight. On Friday night an immense
crowd gathered at the Metropolitan Temple, and
the street outside packed with a crowd
numbering thousands. MIR. kalloch addressed
the indoor meeting, scathing the De Youngs
! IN rgila andr ata on heir
and family antecedents IN the most diI man
ner. After adjOurDing the meeting "a the
hail. he went outside, mounted the stand, and
spoke briefly. After reviewing the attacks Of Tha
Ch,onlole upon himself, he said In maligning
the reputation of my father who has filled an
honorable grave for many years. these journalistic
viDers have rendered the most vicious retaliation
on my part necessary and justifable. These dis
graceful records make such an attack possible and
l am justified in pronouncing them the two
bastard sons Of prGstItute.' lie sad that he had
The San Francisco SaR8 article in his pocket. but
did not wish to expend all his ammunition at once.
Next morning De Young resolved murdef0us
revenge. lie drove alone i'm a coupe to the Metro
pOlitau Temple and arrived there about 10 o'clock.
Just as KallOch was stepping into carriage with
Carl Browne Denis Keurney's former secretary.
De Young sent an American District Tee-
graph boy to Kalloch to say that a gentle
man wished to speak with HIM. Kalloch APP.
preached the vehicle, and as ne reached
the door, De Young pointed his revolver at his left
breast and fred. The bullet entered Kalloch's left
breast between the third and fourth ribs. He stag.
gered back as if about to fall but recovering him,
SELF he tried to escape, but De Young sent second
bullet after him. which struck him in the left thigh,
and then ordered the cOachman to drive away.
As some disturbance anticipated there
a number of wOrkpeople the Temple. They
at made rush Or the coupe, scizo! the horses
head, and endeav0Ied to get De Young ou. lie kept
them al bay for moment with his pistol In tho
meantime police officer had arrived. The crowd
seized the coupe and overturned II. and as 1t went
over De ltuug eaped out. lie ana the oincer were
at once altae ked. tue latte! beng knocked down
and trampicd on. De Young was beaten about the
head ana tdce, though not very Seriously Inc OH
GER D. Young ana tiIe driver OF the c0uDc struggled
through tie crowd amid cIIcs OF Hang him ~ XIII
hlmw At the corner OF FIith and Narket-s.s. two
more Off GERS made their appearance, and with their
assistance De Young was taken to the baldwin
Hotel, and. escaping by another entrance,
got INTO a caIri1ge ana drove RAPIDLY
90 the police station. the crowd follow
ing. De- Young was at once taken 10 one Of the
tank cells, while The crowd, thousabds IN number.
surrounded the prison, and seemed determined 10
attack il. Meantime the ponce rapidly assembled;
ropes were stretched across The streets leading to
the prison, anu eyc,y preparation was made to re;
ssi an attack. the ChIcf of Police at once called
General McCOmb INTO consultation and Attorney
General Hamilton, who was present, teiegrapAedio
Governor irwin for ordeu. General 81 Como Imme-
dIaey assumed the responsibility OF preserving or
der and ordered the military to assemble at their
arm0iies
THE MOB DFLIByRArEs
The news spread rapidly through the city, and in.
tense excitement prevailed. In accordance with
notices posted IN the streets, wOrkiugnen assem-
bled in immense numbers at the sand lots, and by
O'Clock notwithstanding the crowds gathered On
tire streets In town, over 10000 excited men were
gathered around rude rostrum, shouting, cursing
AID calling for the blood OF kailOc4s assassin.
Clitus Barbour took the stand and addressed tho
meeting earnestly urging the woIkingnen to await
the arrival of kearney before taking further steps.
The crowd, however, was eager Tor action, and lis
tened with bad grace TO all arguments tending to
delay their vengeance. Barbour continued dwelling
upon the fact that they puorganized and IN no
condition to cope with the police and military. In
reply. the crowd demanded to DO led at once down
town to hang DE Young aud demolish The Chronicle
office. Barbour informed them that the presidents
of the Ward Clubs were in session, and had decided
10 await the arrival of Kearney, but that II kaloch
died they were fully determined To haug DE Young
without delay. Tremendous cheers greeted this
announcement. Wright, vIce-presdent OF tho
party addressed the crowd in the came strain.
dispatch read from Kearney stating he would
be down from Vallejo by the o'clock boat, asking
that a oommlree be sent to Vallejo 10 give him a
full statement of the condition affairs the way
down. aud that any action be delayed until his arrl
val. Flynn. secretary Of the party, read a message
from Kalloch, counseliiug the meeting to be mod
crate and wait for Keamey's arrival. William Well
lock aud Mr. Cross OF Nevada City. the candidate Of
the party Tor Attorney General. who happened 10 DO
in town, also eounsellod moderate measures. Ste
pheu May ell, who has been prominent at the sand
lots meetings heretofore, attempted 10 excite the
crowd TO deeds OF violence, but was restrained 10y
those on the stand. although the Twas with May
bell ana elamored wildly that he should be heard.