The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
A Kentucky Tragedy.

in the Lexington, KY, post office build
ing between two prominent and influ-
entail Republicans-Col. W. G. Goodloe
and Col. A. Nj. Swope. There had been
ill-feeling existing for some time be-
tween them. On Friday they happened
to meet in the post Office. Their boxes
were close together. Without noticing
each other they simultaneously went to
their respective boxes, and thus met
face to face. An elbow touch or the po-
sition of the one to the other acciden-
tally taken, caused an angry remark
from one of them. Instantly Col
SwOpe drew n pistol and fired, and
Col. Goodloe drew a clasp knife and
plunged it into Swope He repeated
the stabs a dozen times, while Swope's
pistol was fired off twice. Finally
Swope staggered forward and fell dead,
his heart having been penetrated by
Goodloe's knife. Goodloe walked to a
drug store near by bleeding and weak.
He gave directions about the DISPOSE
ton he wanted to make of his property.
and then submitted to surgical treat
ment. He was taken to his hotel, and
died on Sunday.
Both gentlemen had been prominent
in Kentucky politics and each aspired
to the leadership of the Republican par
ty. Col. Swope was Collector of Inter
nal Revenue for Kentucky under Presi-
dent Hayes administration. Col. Good
loe held the same position, at the time
of the tragedy. He was a delegate at
large to the Chicago Convention and a
member of the National Committee. He
was an original Harrison man and Col.
Swope was for Sherman. These rela-
lions caused unl1ind feelings, and last
year came near causing duel between
them. Friends interposed and pre-
vented it, but their personal relations
were not changed and a feeling of bit
terness existed between them, which
eliminated in the fatal conflict last
Friday.
We knew Col. Goodloe personally. He
was a knightly gentleman and an at
tractive and honorable character. His
presence was impressive, his manner
gentle, refined and winning, and his
whole appearance and demeanor indi-
Gated man of superior opportunities,
associations and attainments. He was
very popular in and out of his State,
and widely known in the councils of the
party with which he was identified. He
was married and has six children.
Col. Swope was a gentleman of equally
tellectually, and was a great favorte in
the circles where he resided. He was un
married. Both gentlemen were about
so or So years of age.
Circuit Court.
The fall term of the Circuit Court
Judge Mclaughlin presiding, comnenc
ed the 18th instant.
One hundred and twenty two coupon
eases were docketed for trial.
The Office Judgment docket was called
The eases in which pleas were entered
were SET lOI hearing ou Tue lolfi, lJtl
and Goth instant.
Hugh G. Braxton, Esq, qualified as
an attorney.
Vim. Moore, Jno. R. Rowan and Jos
f. Fix were appointed trustees of Old
Providence Church.
| Tuesday the case of Helen M. Pendle
ton, of Jefferson county, VS.. the Valley
Mutual Life Association was taken III
and argued For the plaintiff, Jno. n
Opie and J. and j. l.. Bumgardner; fol
the defendant, R. P. Bell.
The jury brought in verdict against
the defendant for full amount of policy
$4,000.
Mr.. Pendleton was insured in the com
pany under policy 1869, August, 1881
He had paid promptly except in two
instances, when he was notified by the
company, and the after payments ac
cepted as valid. He failed to pay his
a 1nual dues of 81, August 9, 1886. His
a 'sessment, $1.70 was due August 80
He was killed accidentally August %
and remittance for annual and assess
ment was made about August aSth, and
declined by the company. 1t was held
that the rule of business as practiced by
| the company, was such as to make the
indulgence binding against the company
as per notice given on their printed
| cards Mr.. Bell made a motion for a
new trial.
The case of Jno. w. Fauver VS.. s. V
Railroad Company. was argued by j.
and J. l.. Bumgardner for plaintiff; and
Sipe & Harris, Harrisonburg, for the
Railroad The jury rendered IA divided
verdict, finding damages for plaintiff on
two counts, sci; and on last count for
killing steers. finding for railroad.