Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23

. uIder the name of Vivian. but he could
not recall how Morgan alias Morganfield
had registered. a short while after their
arrival they planned to rob train on
TIE Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mae railroad. and after he had procured
dynamite and cartridges in Georgetown.
they started out TO locate the best spot
ale ng the road for the robbery Somewhere
about the 9Th OF October they arrived
near Fredericksburg, and remained in the
woods until the 1lth, during which time
they had selected Aqua creek as the most
available spot, and the 12th Of October
as the time. On the morning OF the
18th they went into Fredericksburg. ana
purchased something TO eat and drink,
and occupied the remainder OF the day
IN walking around. At night they
bearded the 800 north bound train, get
ting on between the baggagc-car and
tender This position they retained until
after crossing Aqua bridge, when
they crawled over the tender and en-
tered the cab. They were not observed
up to this time. and when the engi-
neer and fireman discovered their pres
euce they found themselves covered win
revolvers, he having the engineer IN
charge and Morgan (or MorganfielO the
fireman.
THE ROBBERY.
Tn 3 tlen OIOtEfQ lilt- tllriIt'i ~ 'tNis
which was Immediately done. after which
both were made TO step down. and the
engine was uncOuplcd from the train.
When this had been done the engine was
run up to distance Of about forty ieet'
after which they all marched down In SIN
g q file 10 the baGg1ge-car. Here ne stood
guard over the engineer and fireman, Whlle
Morganfield did the rObbing. During the
robbing. and when the conductor came TO
.alaH
order 70 terrorize and frighten any VINO
might attempt to interfere, and also 10
make them believe that there were quite
a number Of them. When Morgan had
-omDleted his job ne returned with what
he had stolen in pouch, and Immediately
they boarded the engine, and after riding
sorne distance Up the road they stoppeu,
Morgan getting of first. He then opened
the throttle and jumped himself leaving
the engine going alone.
ESCAPE AND SPOILS.
Their route of escape having also been
planned by the use of map, they started
towards Caiverton. Arriving in that vi
cinity the next morning, they selected a
secluded spot near the road and divided
the s2oils, the amount OF money being
J somewhat over 500; also, six watches,
! three purses. six silver spoons. and SIX
, silver forks. There were also a number
Of papers. which they did not take with
4 them. After dividing the booty they
buried the pouch and started on the hunt
( for something to eat Their first place OF
/ stoppage for this was at a lady's house,
/ named Weaver. where they satisfied their
/ appetite. Continuing their journey, they
arrived in Front Royal. At this place
they spent several hours, Morgan
equipping himself with a new OUTFIT Of
/ clothes. on they journeyed. stopping at
Z several places along the route FOR some
thing to eat, until they reached the june
ton. Here they spent the night, and
after consultation decided 10 separate,
/ and, in order to prevent arrest or suspi-
, cion, Morgan bought a ticket to Cum
berland. Md, and he one TO Cincinnati, II
being understood that they were 10 eN-
change tickets ON the train, which they
did.
SEPARATED.
on arriving at Cumberland, however,
Morgan also got OFF, and they lounged
around the town until the next morning
when Morgan started for the West Ii
was at this place that he was arrested.
His name, he said. was Charles j. Scar
cey, and he was 81 years old.
Al this point the Commonwealth rested
its examination in chief and the court ad-
iourned until tomorrow, when the cross
examination OF Searcey will be heard; ana
from what is learned tonight he VIII
either have to evade or else confess 10
some startling and sensational occur
rences.
I'VE OBJECT"
All during his testimony to-day counsel
for the defence frequently noted eXcep-
tlons. and I'VE object" was uttered so
often that tonight 1t Is byword Tor
every one, and hardly a conversation Is
carried on without an interruption OF "ws
object" Al through Searcey's testimony
Morganfleld sat up on his cot ana IRE
quentiy consulted with his counsel, and at
40 time did he even betray one sign OF
dlsquiet. ON the contrary, he seemed 70
enjoy the occasion and kept strict eye
on Searcey. All the yaluables taken, with
the exception OF the money. were produc "a
IN court and identified by Searcey as being
those taken on the night of the robbery.
The case for the defence Is being most
ably handled.
There were several very lively settoos
between counsel to-day, and at one time
II was quite warm.
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