Evening journal., 1889-11-09
Two Chivalrous Kentucky Gen
tlemen Fight at Sight.
ONE is DEAD; THE OTHER MAY DIE
Col eoodloe and Col. swope, PromSnen
Kentucky Republicans. Engage In "A
Bloody Impromptu Duel at Lexingtsn-
Col swope Is Dead.

Inc III feelinK between these men began |
some time In 1888, while swope was collector
Of internal revenue here Goodloe went TO
Washington and tried 10 induce the presi- |
dent 10 remove him. This came to the ears
Of Swopo, and ever since then the men have
hated each other with a deadly bitterness |
This feeling was deepened at Louisville
year ago last spring, when, in the state con
vention to select delegates 10 the National
Republican convention, delegate from Pull
ask county arose and protested against bis
county casting its vote for Swope as dele-
gate at large 10 the National Republican,,
convention at Chicago AT this point Col
Swope arose and said THAT'S right 1 !
don't want your vote Don't do like my
county did-instruct for one man and vote
for another
Col. Goodloe rose from bis seat and ex-
claimed 1T III becomes the gentleman from
Fayette 10 complain OF the treatment at the
hands Of his delegates, because fully two
thirds Of them do not speak 70 or recognize
him on the street
Friends as Peace Makers.
This came very near causing a hostile
meeting at the time, but friends interfered
aud the two colonies did not meet until sew
eral days afterward when Swope publicly
cursed Col. Goodloe for the remarks he made
in the convention. Friends interfered and
prevented blows, but those who knew the
nature OF the men prophesied bloodshod
The fact that both gentlemen were leading
Republicans in the state added interest TO the
affair. Towards evening a movement was
set ON foot 10 secure the consent Of both gen
tlemen 70 submit their differences TO a com
mittee Of friends for honorable adjustment
/ This plan was agreed to, and United States
Senator Beck, Col +. r. Clay, Cen J. r.
Robinson and Professor John Shncldeford
were chosen 10 adjust the differences The
/ details Of their deliberations were not made
public, but the following cards were pub
lished by the gentlemen acting as arhitrators;
The Cards Of Truce.
GENTLEMEN all the personal differences
between Col. William G. GOodloe and myself may
be amicably settled deem il my duty, as sng
gested by YOU gentlemen, 10 withdraw the offcn
sive language used by me % Col Goodloe al th,
Phenix hotel, In this city on the sth inst.
A. M. sworE
GrNrtkmkS- swope having retracte.i hb
offensive language, am now willing 70 say. as
had said 70 friends prior TO thus diiiculty, and
would have said 70 Col. Swupe II properly re
quested that the Language used BY me In the
ette county delegation. Of which am a member
against what conceived 70 be an unjust mputa
tiou, and not as personal attack on Col swope
The language was an exaggeration made in the
heat OF debate and regretted by me a moment az
terwards. WM, CAssIus CooDLoE
The Men Meet Again.
As far as is known the two enemies never
met freely face to face until yesterday after
noon AT i;40 Col swope went to the post
Office. He had just put his mail in his
pocket when Col, Goodloe came in to get hii
letters. The men looked at each other and
some hot words passed between them. In
stantly both men drew their weapons. Good
loes was a hunting knife with a four incl
blade-one of those kind held open with
spring-and Swope's weapon was a 81 calibei
Smith & Wesson pistol.
A right to the Death.
The enemies started towards each Other
and Swope quickly fred at his antagonist
the ball missing him and lodging inside thi
mailing room. Goodloe did not finch, bu
rushed ON his opponent and quick as a light
ming flash plunged the knife into his breas
up to the hilt Quickly Withdrawing it. h
drove the blade into Swopes breast twic
more The latter recovered slightly, an,
placing the pistol against Goodloe. fou
inches to the right of tho navel, fire. Tn
, ball lodged, it is thought, in the left wall 0
the abdomen.
Then Goodloes frenzy knew no bounds
! and with the fierceness Of a tiger he grabbe,
Swopeis right arm with his left and begal
one Of the most horrible butcheries ever see
in kentucky. The blade flashed repeatedl
until five frightful wounds were made 1
! Swopes back, two on the left arm and on
on bis right wrist which nearly severed Il
= Goodloe then turned him loose Swopean
= attempted 10 open the door, but fell to tn
floor, face downward, and expired With
three minutes Blood was spattered al
around the scene Of the encounter and larg
3 pool collected where the horribly mutilate
Z man fell and expired Swope's body wa
k taken in charge by officers and carried TO hi
r rooms, where an undertaken washed an
r dressed it.
j Six Mortal Wounds.
4 Twelve wounds were found on the body
S and at least six Of them would each hay
Q proved fatal Col Goodloe was assisted I
l. a doctors Office, where the best talent in th
o city waited on him. He was conscious a
q the afternoon, but the physicians thought
best not to probe for the ball until the arrive
of DR.. Corners, Of Cincinnati.
Il is the opinion Of the doctors that Il
bu4ltI uAA Dbl Nul hi1 VI tAi1 Ahurnhtncrf "
"a Of course that cannot be determined unit
. after thorough examination
A Typical Kentucky Gentleman.
= Col Goodloe was appointed collector Of il
= ternal revenue for the Seventh district
Z, Kentucky by President Harrison on June
/, last He served in the Union Army in Il
i great struggle Of 1861 TO 1865 and has sever
times been state senator. He was minist
to Belgium during President Hrant's admit
istration. He is typical Kentucky gentl
man of culture; of undoubted courage, fir
= ness and loyalty. He is a successful busine
= man, thoroughly posted In state and natio
az politics He Is an effective stump speake
a good story teller, but would rather Ia
y horse than do anything else in the worl
y Col. Goodloe has wife and four love
daughters
- Col. swope's Record.
Col A. NJ Swope was born in Cara
county, KY, forty-dve years ago.
moved 70 Paris, KY, and studied law.
e, was an uncompromising Republican, a
ed during Grants administration was appoint
Id collector Of the Seventh internal reven
he district Of this state, with headquarters
a Lexington. Ha served in this capaci
no seven years He then travelled in Euro
ey and Asia and upon his return TO Kentuc