Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-14

Latter Fatally Shot.
LEXINGTON, KY. Nov. s.-The most sem
sational crime Kentucky has known among |
all the many that have made the dark uud !
bloody ground q name for horrors occurred |
at 2 o'clock this afternoon In one OF the |
corridors Of the government building. At |
that hour Hon. Cassius Goodloe, recently |
appointed revenue collector for this dis |
trict and the state member OF the national
Republican committee was In the corridor
leading from his office to the post. office.
A few feet from the door he met Colonel
A. M. Swope, formerly collector 10 this
district, q candidate two years ago before
the Republican convention for governor,
and one OF the most prominent Republicans
OF the state.
Both nen were after the mail that was In
their letter-boxos, which are rather close
together. They approached these boxes at
almost the same instant, and when each
saw who the other was they gared Mt each
other harcely and one OF tina two, It cam
not be discovered which, exclaimed: "You
spoke to me, you insulted me-" This was
followed by some angry words from the
other man; exactly what they were cannot
be found out.
AFRIdHTrUL TRAGEDY.
Il seemed scarcelya moment till both
men. like fash of lightning, reached for
their weapons. Swope got out hts revolver
and fired one Intellectual shot before Good
loe had his bowie ready for use. Then with
terrible iunRs Goodloe sent the long ba3e
in Swope's shoulder, stahbng him fonr
times. A fifth stroke sent the blade to his
antagonists heart. As he fell Swope again
discharged his revolver, the shot taking
effect In Goodloe's bowels and passing en-
tlrely through the body. Swope died In
less thar five minutes, without speaking.
witness OF the scene thus describes II:
no thaa VIC arar a ANN,
6wope fired, and Goodloe struck the pistol
down as It went Off, the ball entering his
abdomen on the right sida. Goodloe then
began stabbing his opponent IN the breast
with bis knife, which forced Swope back
ward toward tho money-order door, they
having begun the fight about midway ct
the lobby. After several blows by Good 90,
Swope fred again, missing Goodies. In a
moment after firing the second shot Swope
fell on his face within about 10 feet OF the
door, and, weltering in his blond, died
almost instantly. On his person were
found 10 wounds, they being on his back.
arms and In his breast" Immediately
after the killing Colonel Goodioe walked
10 q physician's offlce, where his wounds
were examined. He was perfectly cool and
made disposition Of his property in case
OF death.
News OF the terrible tragedy-which was,
in effect, a duel, and is 30 spoken OF here
spread over the city with the greatest ra-
pidity, and soon thousands were on the
scene. The families OF the two men added
to the confusion and excitement by their
cries OF sorrow.
SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LEADERS.
Both men moved In the highest social
and political circles, and for y time it
looked as II their friends would take up
the quarrel on the spot, but wise counsel
prevailed, and vast crowd OF friends fol-
lowed each PROSTATE man to his house. The
causes leading up to the awful affair origi'
mated In O political quarrel some years ago
They became the heads of political factions
and on every occasion cut each others
throat, politically speaking.
BOTH CARRIED OUT THEIR DEADLY THREATS.
Each had threatened the life OF the other.
At the recent state convention ct Louisville
In speech full OF savage denuuclstlons
Goodloe declared Swope's Republlcanlsm
sought to discredit the standing OF hiE
political rival.
Immediately on his return from the con-
ventlon swope hunted Goodloe up and
warned him that he must In future pursue
O different course or he would find means
to close his mouth forever. A duel was
then arranged, but friends stopped 1t, and
hoped that the trouble had been bridged
over. 1t is thought by some that Goodloei
appointment had something 10 do with to
days tragedy, but In what way or how ne
one knows. At this hour Goodloe Is dying
Colonel Goodloe hos been for years
prominent man In Kentucky politics. HI
was minister to Belgium under Hayes, ant
rs member Of the National Republican
Committee, Is chairman OF the committee
on speakers. He is about 48 years of age
married, and has eight children. Oolone
A. M. 5wope was 45 years OF age and I'M
married, was collector OF internal revenu
under Grant and Hayes, and was also prom
inent In politics in Kentucky. He will b
buried In Lancaster, this state.
INTEREST AT WASHINGTON IN THE TRAGEDY
WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-Ths intelligence o
tho tragedy at Lexington, KY, to-day, an!
OF Its probable fatal termination to bot
persons, was profound shock to a larg
number OF persons In this city. Colone
Goodloe had many friends here, and wa
highly esteemed by prominent leaders c
both political parties. 40 member of III
enjoyed the confidence OF the chief publ
men OF the Republican party, and hi
courtesy, genial nature and general
lovaDle character gave him warm Rlac
in the affections not only OF those wit
whom he was In political accord, but c
those with whom he differed on nations
affairs. His brother, Major Goodoe, OF tn
marine corps, married Senator Beck
daughter When In the city he was a FRI
quent Victor at 5enstor Beca's residence
and here he met many OF the Democrat
members OF Congress.
The President knew Colonel Goodlo
well and esteemed him highly. The new
OF his probably fatal shooting was con
municateI to him, and affected him to
most marked extent. The Intelligent
seemed to stun the President almost
though 1t had been g near relative.
book which he was holding in his hand
the time fell to the floor, and for fe
minutes he paced nervously and abstrac
eddy up and down. He asked that al
particulars OF the tragedy which might
received should be communicated to hi1