The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1894-10-30

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Catlett as the one he travelled, but
after some consultation it was decided
to take the road to Calverton. At
Bristowsburg a halt was made to feed
the horses and for luncheon. Searcey
ate heartily and did the rest of the
party, and after half an hour the start
was made for CalVerton.
ON THE RIGHT TRACK AT LAST.
About n mile before reaching Cal
vertoa Searcey recognized some Of the
landmarks, and was positive he passed
through that section after he had hid
den the express pouch. A rest was
taken at C~alverton, and then the drive
to Catlett and back Over the road to
Stafford Store began. This was the
road that Searcey had insisted on TAX
ing on the morning about four miles
from Catlett. Searcey recognized the
spot where he and Morganfield left the
road. 1t was a wild spot. A run
crosses the road there and on the left
is a body of pines about a quarter of a
mile from the road, and In these pines
at the gray dawn of the day after the
robbery, Searcey and Morganfield had
opened the packages, taken out the
money, and put everything else back
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into the field.
The horses were unhitched, all par
ties got out, and the march to the
woods began. Searcey, handcuffed to
Detective Pinkerton. led the way, Ser.
geant Burlington followed with q Win
chester rifle, and then came Mr.. Adiee
and Attorney White. Crossing the
old bed of the branch, Searcey led the
search up along a fence side through
the woods by cattle paths, infinitely
describing the place where the bag had
been buried. The wind sighed through
the sombre pines and the falling dark
ness of the evening cast weird shadows
athwart the gloomy woods. An hours
search failed to find the spot, and DIS
appointment began tosbow on all faces.
It was suggested to try back, and so
the party spread out at once and began
the backward search.
UNDER A FALLEN PINE.
After about fifteen minutes ex Sheriff
Adiee's voice was heard calling that he
had found the spot, and all fastened to
him. He al standing near the roots
of O blown down pine, and by him
were soon gathered the whole party.
There, under the roots of this tree,
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was the missing pouch. 1t was slightly
discolered by the dampness, but was
otherwise intact. Mr.. Adiee drew it
out
The marched back began. Searcey
seemed as much pleased at the recov
cry Of the sack as the rest of the party.
ments were taken, and then in the
darkness the drive back to Calverton
began. The party reached here about
half past 8, and the pouch was sealed
and shipped to General Manager j. O
A. Herring, in this city. The whole
party was much worn out and went to
bed early, to prepare for an early start
to fredericksburg on Wednesday
morning.
Searcey had been in the best of spirits
during the whole trip and has talked
freely of himself and his past.
During the day, while being ques-
toned by the officers, Searcey said
there was no particular reason for
selecting Aqua Creek as the place for
the robbery. It just happened that
that was the most convenient place.
Searcey says he is married, ard post
lively asserts that his home is in Texas.
THE ROBBERS FLOW OF SPIRITS.
Searcey was in an excellent humor
all day yesterday. A Post reporter
followed the party throughout the in
terestipg journey owe the hills, and
while the party was resting at Calver-
ton the prisoner was asked whether he
had anything to say.
"You will have to see Captain Pin
kerton," he responded, pleasantly.
Searcey ate, drank, and smoked
throughout the trip, and aside from
the fact that he was in irons, could not
have been distinguished from the other
members of the party.
The party with the prisoner will re-
turn to fredericksburg today. Scar
cey will be confined in the Jail there
under heavy guard until the prelimi,
nary trial at Falmouth, which will
take place Thursday.
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