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THE SAN FRANCISCO TRAGEDY.

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THE san FRANCISCO TRAGEDY.
TIE MURDER OF DE YoUNG-soME PAETlCU-
LARS OF THE AFFAIR." HooTING MOB
FOLLOWS THE REMAINS TO THE MoRGUE.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 25.-Further In
quiry shows that Kalloch fired five shots at
DE Young, Of which only the fourth took
effect. 1t is evident the murder was deliD-
crate one Officer Moves states that a few
moments before De Young entered the office
he saw Kalloch walk along kearney street
and peer into the window of the Chronicle
counting room. He was evidently awaiting
the arrival of his victim. About a quarter
past nine the coroner removed De Ioung's
body to wagon for conveyance to the
morgue The crowd had increased to thou
sands, blocking up both Kearney and Bush
streets. 1t evidently included great many
of sand lot proclivities. As the body was
brought out cheers, bowls, ETC., arose. The
wagon, escorted by the police, drove to the
morgue, followed by hooting, whistling,
yelling mob. When the wagon turned from
Kcarney into Market street the crowd made
sort of a rush which the police imagined
clubs freely. severely Furnishing the most
forward Of the crowd. The demonstrations
of the crowd, however, were continedto noise.
On the arrival at the mOrgue the crowd con
tinued its demonstrations but soon dispersed.
There was nothing whatever tending TO a
breach of the peace. y great cOncourse still
fingered in the vicinity of the Chronicle
office, but an alarm of fire drew many away
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previously referred to proves 10 be simply a
full report of the trial of Rev. |. S. kalloch
in the case of the Boston scandal, with a
brief preface. 1t was published with no
malicious motives, but simply to give plain,
unvarnished report of the trial. 1t bore the
imprint of Ederhen & Co, Boston. 1857,
but is evidently fresh publication. 1t seems
TO be admitted that the document was issued
with view of influencing public opinion in
connection with the approaching trial of
De Young. and it may perhaps have been
further intended to have a bearing upon more
immediate issues. The Chronicle recently
replaced union by non-union compositorS.
and the typographical union and amalgamat-
ed trades union took up the fight for the
discharged printers, and placarded the city
with appeals 10 the public to withdraw
patronage from the paper, and published ad-
vertisements to the same effect in other
journals. A mass meeting was advertised
for Sunday evening to denounce the Chroni-
Gle, which was to have been addressed by
Mayor Kalloch and Others 1t is possible the
publication of the pamphlet was also de-
signed to have an effect in this quarrel.
THE AUTOPSY
shows that the fatal shot struck deceased on
the right side of the jaw did not penetrate
the brain but ranged downward and was
found inbedded in the interior jugular VEIN
Another shot penetrated the outer and inner
coat but did not reach the body.
The Post publishes an interview with the
brother of the late Charles De Young. He
claimed that he did not know the causes
leading to the shooting. Referring to the
circulation of the previously mentioned PAM
phlet, he said | do not know whether or
not that was Kalloch's grievance. He had
no reason to think my brother had anything
to do with the pamphlet We had nothing
at all to do with them and did not even
know they were in circulation till shown one
by friend. i think the Kansas editor who
accuses Kalloch of swindling him of Sl4, 900
put them in circulation here to make kallOch
disgorge De Young further stated that the
recent visit east of the deceased had no con-
necton with the trial 1t was a business
trip Inquiry at the pOstoffice shows that
the pamphlets began to come in Wednesday.
If the postmaster knows where they came
from he wlthholds the information.
Young kalloch declined TO say whether he
had evidence that De Young was the instiga-
tor of the pamphlet. Rumors of great ex-
element here and danger of violence are
utterly unfounded. Considering the prom
ineuce OF Inc parties the community has
manifested considerable apathy. The mass
meeting of the typographical union adver-
tised for tonight has been postponed. The
general expression seems to be that the
tragedy might have been expected any time
during number of years past, owing to the
personally aggressive course Characteristic
of the Chronicle. Citizens deplore such vio-
lent means of redress and believe the pro-
vocation inadequate, particularly as Mayor
kalloch who was tie object of the Chroni-
cle's assault is amply capable of fighting
his own battles but there is not noticeable
any marked expression of grief except on the
part of De Young's personal friends. Young
Kalloch was visited in his cell by counsel, and
his father also had conference with him, the
result of which is unknown. Soon after
young Kalloch was brought before the police
court, his father accompanying, and the
case was continued until next Thursday
morning The better class of citizens, while
not expressing sympathy for De Young, con-
slider the whole course of the kallochs in
the quarrel with the Chronicle Objectionable
and disgraceful, and express the belief that
it is time the city was rid of them. The
Chronicle says that DIR. Trail, wife and
daughter state that on the evenings of last
Wednesday and Thursday, men believed by
tn ha Noyor " al1pch opI visited q
house opposite their residence in mysteri-
Gus way. Friday evening they again went
10 the house just before the shooting of
De Young After the shooting occurred
two BOYS ran to the house and were admit
ted, and the lights in the house were
extinguished but soon after relighted
and so remained later than usual. The men
who visited the house previous to the shoot
ing acted in an excited manner. Later re-
porter passing the house saw Kalloch's color
ed servant on the steps and still later cab
came up containing City Auditor Dunn, ex-
Deputy Sheriff Clayton and young man un-
known. The two latter entered the house
and soon after came out and drove in the
direction of the city hall. The Chronicle
people profess to believe these move
ments indicate that the killing of De
Young was the result of Il conspiracy between
Kalloch and son. Thu reporter who went to
Mayor Kalloch's residence WIS confronted
by half dozen men. The reporter asked
Are youexpecting Mike De Young TO assas-
sinate Kalloch?" That's just what we are
looking for" replied the men. The reporter
was informed that the mayor was asleep and
they would not disturb him. Detectives
visited the house opposite Trails residence
and found Mayor kalloch's colored servant
who said he was i'll, and nothing important
was elected from him except that kalloch
and son had been visiting him during his ILL.,
ness
ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Aspecial San Francisco despatch to the New
York Times says that Mr.. De Young stood
leaning against the counter in the Chronicle
office, talking in low tone TO his friends,
when suddenly the door opened and |. VI.
Kalloch, the son of the Mayor, stepped quick
ly in. Nobody noticed him until he appear
ed close by De Young and thrust his revolver
into his face. He said nothing, and before
motion could be made to arrest his arm, he
fired at his victim. De Young was taken so
completely by surprise that, although the
ball had passed harmlessly by him, he was
for moment dazed and bewildered, and
staggered back against the counter None
of his friends seem to have had presence of
mind enough 10 seize the murderer, and he
fired another shot at De Young The latter,
still unharmed, now rallied from his tenn
porary stupor, and rushing through the gate,
went toward the cashiers desk, followed by
another ball from kalloch's pistol On
II L a lFN#a.1 lodi
own revolver at his assailant, but he seemed
unable 10 steady himself to take aim kal-
loch took advantage of this weakness in his
ndrprsnry nnh lraninC oyer the counter