The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-11-19
AN EXTRAORDINARY PLOT.
THE RAID ON COZ. HOLLOHdY'S STA
BLES IN ALEXIS, I'LL.
Three Scotch Partners Of tho Colonel Taking
Foreibie Possession Of the stock-Hiring
n Hundred Men aud RNilrOad Train.

Three Scotch Partners Of tho Colonel Taxi
Foreibie Possession Of the stock-Hiring
n Hundred Men aud . Railroad Train.
MONMOUTH, ILL.,, Nov. 49, William Blu
chanan. James Johnston. DR.. Alexander Mill
gan. and Andrew Mcfarland. residents Of Gins
gov. Scotland have been held In heavy bonds
here for trial on the charge Of riot. They arc
now undergoing examination on tho further
charge OF conspiracy. They aro the leaders
OF movement which has few parallels in
tho history OF lawlessness in this country.
They we're Interested with Col. Robert Hol-
loway. a well-known stock breeder near Alexis.
ILL.,. in the importation and snle of Clydesdale
horses Becoming dissatisfied with Holloway's
management OF affairs. they came to this coun-
try determined to take possession OF the horses
In Holoway's keeping. They visited tho lat
ter at his farm and inspected tho premises
but gave him no intimation Of the bold assault
which they contemplated. Johnston left osten-
sbly for Scotland and Milligan for Chicago.
Neither went further than this city.
Having perfected their plans. they chartered
a train Of seventeen freight cars and three
coaches from the Chicago Burlington and
Quincy Railroad Company. paying 81. 200 for it.
with the understanding that 1t was to be run to
Alexis. SO as to reach there at o'clock in the
morning. to be loaded with horses. and then to
be run at full speed to Chicago. They went on
the streets of this city and hired Ill men who
had no work. and who were ready for an adven-
beer. five cases OF champagne. and 500 cigars
on the train, they were ready to move. The men
expected to perform. and cared little.
At o'clock on the morning OF the 9th inst.
men were ordered out and arranged by couples.
after VIII ich the march began. across meadows
fences. The darkness was intense. No No man man
knew what tate was in store for him. All
sized barn. and the leaders rceonno tired
With view to beginning operations. A
s into eject M
iiy picked out the GlydesdHaIe stall9ns from the
menced. Each man was ordered to go for a
handling horsefiesh was concerned. Some
the darkness. Others failed to secure go control
Of the beasts, and they reared and plunged
Amid the confusion Col. Holloway appeared.
%s snd a'a sas
arr Many Of con-
Ployees we're found 10 be II the ,plot: and
at the depot had been brbed so that
he refused to. send messages calling for
scene the raiders had loaded about OF ono 81 hum o
dred horses valued at 100000 The citzens
came cam stragsnE in: however and by daybreak
train, the Telegraph operator. and several OF
the ringlenders had been arrested and run off.
Some Of Col Hoiloway's employees who re-
manned true to him were abducted by the gang
and were not discovered until afternoon.
The railroad company, learning the state of
affairs. sent an officer out to Alexis to hold the
train and before nightfall. tho whole country
having been aroused the entire gang were
! placed under arrest by farmers armed with
clubs, pitchforks. axes. and other Weapons.
During the past week the principal Of
tenders have been undergoing oxamina-
tion on, the charges Of horse stealing.
riot. and assault and battery. Many OF
the Chicago gang were discharged. and,
| to walk to the city, The Scotchmen who
were unfamiliar with United States law. and
ycr named Hardy in taking the course. they
did. Capt Turtle. private detective Of this
city, assisted the men in arranging the details
Of the attack. and a warrant is out for him. but
he has disappeared.
Tho Indignation in this vicinity is still very
great. and the people will be satisfied with no
punishment for the offending Scotchmen less
severe than long terms in the penitentiary.
The Foreigners seem now to realize the danger
Gus position in which they are placed. but as :
sert that they are victims of i'll advice. and not
Intentional evidoers. The raid. counting in
all the expenses of railroadnR. employing
Chicago Migrants bribing employees &C.. must
have cost them nearly $4,000. They are