The Washington times., 1894-10-19
SEARCEY LED Them
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Don't see WHY they will persecute a man so,
and especially an innocent one.
Then the attention of the group was di-
yerted, as two OF the amateur photographers
engaged in a fierce quarrel in the court room
because one who had already secured good
negative did all in his power to prevent the
other from being eqr ally successful.
Searcey saw the dispute, and said with
grin: Its a shame that these fellows should
fight about me-
When the desperate was taken pack he
walked through living lane. and another
amusing incident occurred. Angered by the
argument in the courtroom the two amateur
photographers were again brought into un-
pleasant prominence. Seeing that the unsuc-
cessiul one was waiting for another chance as
Searcey neared the Jail, q bright idea struck
his opponent, more determined than ever to
accomplish the destruction of his rival. Run
ming up to Searcey and placing his arm famil-
iariy around his neck with fine exhibition of
nerve:
"Say, old man. that fellow there is trying
to take picture OF you and I'm going to pre-
vent him.
Tho young man had his side toward the
eager one with the camera and walked thus
all the way to the jail ehattering away at u
lively rate, thus shutting off the other man
from getting a view completely.
you're awful kind to show so much inter
est, - was all the prisoner said to the volunteer
companion. who was clasping him about the
neck so lovingly. Everybody in the crowd
saw the performance and it was one of the
sensations
After Searcey was securely locked up again
the crowd lounged about for while. An
exclamation heard everywhere was one Of
surprise that the train robber is such a good
looking man.
More excitement was furnished very soon,
when the kodak Gends came to blows, and
there was a lively fracas The one who was
SO familiar with Searcey had only one friend,
while the defeated man was accompanied by
about twenty OF his friends, who saw to 1t
that the two had it out without interference.
Both were on the ground, and on top, pun
melting the one who had circumyented him,
was the angry aggressor, until States Attor-
ney Sloan broke through the big crowd and
separated them. After that the crowd had
nothing to do but discuss the stir ring events
of the day
EXPRESS OFFICIALS PLEASED BUT RETICENT.
The two messengers and the express off,
cials hurried to the Queen City Hotel, and had
long talk. The subject discussed was IN
doubtedly as to the Identification of the man
by Cruthfleld and Murray. After it was over
the correspondent approached Mr.. HiIdt and
asked him II the messengers had recognized
the man.
''Well, it is hard thing to tell a man after
ward who was seen under such circumstances
as robbery, he replied with smile; "but
we have nothing to complain Of.
Nothing more could be obtained from Mr.
Hildt. and then Crutchfield was approached.
He absolutely refused to say anything and so
did Murray.
When the 5:55 train left Cumberland among
the passengers were Agent Alexander, OF
Charlottesville, Va, on whose route the rob-
berry was committed; Assistant Messenger
Murray, and Attorney Thomas. They said
that there was no further use of them staying,
and Mr.. Thomas will see that the requisition
Is hurried UP.