The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-29
JUDGE LYNCH Fooled
CHARLEST0WN IN GREAT EXCITE.
MENT.
Details Of the Tragedy Together with the
Tnauest-Tbe Murderer safe Behind the
Bars of Cell No. 2, of the County Jail.

Details Of the Tragedy Together with the
Inauest-Tbe Murderer safe Behind the
Bars of Cell No. 2, Of the County Jail.
Never in the history of Jefferson
county, have the people been more
excited or stirred up than over the
Smootz-Ferrell tragedy. Ever since
the affair occurred, number Of the
citizens have talked of proceeding to
carry out the DEGREES Of Judge Lynch,
by decorating a tree with the body Of
the murderer. Others more calmly
reasoned that such action would be
contrary to both moral and social laws,
and considered it better to allow the
law to take its course. But, however,
some more determined and blood
thirsty resolved to dispose Of the muir
derer in the quickest way. On Friday
night last, thoughts Of vengeance be-
came unutterable, and determined
crowd set out from various sections OF
the county for Charlestown, resolute
on carrying out lynch law. Soon q
dark mass congregated at the jail, well
armed, and thirsty for the murderers
blood. The prisoner was demanded
again and again without effect and
heavy firing commenced. During this
time, Smooth. crouched behind his
cell door, and guards, listened with
trem bling nerve. Everything was con
fusion and excitement on the outside,
and strong guard within doors def
antly awaited results.
The lynchers upon being informed
that the jail was strongly guarded be-
gan to weaken, and after considerable
firing of arms began to dispense.
THE MURDERER.
Harry Smooth, is painter by trade,
and about % years Of age. He is Of
good instincts and well brought up.
He is about five feet five inches IN
height with red hair and Sandy nous
tache. He weighs about 115 pounds
and is a man whom the people Of
Shepherdstown thought much of in
every way. He was of strict sobriety
and honest dealings.
THE VICTIM.
Miss Susie Terrell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Terrell, was about %
years of age, of medium build and at
tractive appearance. She was for
some time past Sunday School teach
or, and in every respect a refined and
cultured lady. She enjoyed the es-
TEEN and respect of large circle Of
acquaintance.
Several years ago she visited this
city and made many friends.
Her funeral took place yesterday
evening at Shepherdstown, conducted
by her pastor, Rev. Van Horn, of the
M. e. Church, South, assisted by all
the ministers in the town. Interment
was made in Elmborow Cemetery.
Friends from all sections of the county
were in attendance, and the funeral
was one Of the largest ever known in
that section.
THE INQUEST
The inquest was held Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, and after four hours
deliberation the jury returned the fol
lowing verdict
That Susie G.. Terrell came to her
death from pistol shot wound in the
head from a pistol fired by Harry F.
Smooth, maliciously and with premedi-
tation."
Signed H. G. Martin, foreman, W
B. Baker, S. p. Humichouse, J. D.
Billmyer, J. w. Osborne, E. l.. Leck-
hder, b. S. Pendleton, J. II. Trussele,
ID. l.. Rench, H. H. Loin, J. H. little,
Geo. F. Turner, and acting Coroner
and Notary Public, Mayor Lemon.
They viewed the corpse and appointed
Tuesday next as the day for the pre-
liminary hearing, at which the muir
derer will represent.
THE MURDERER REMOVED.
Especial to THE WoRLDi