The Forrest City times., 1888-01-28
A PALS PERFID1.
A Daring Train Robbery Plan Com
 pletely Frustrated.
sx,nnev. one of the James Gang. Captured A Robber Wounded and the En-
 tire Band Arrested

tire Band Arrested
 Missouri CrrY, Mo-. January l9.-A bold attempt was made to rob the St Iouis train on the Wabash Western last night, in charge of Conductor Beckley and with Engineer Morsey a, the throttle. about one mile east or here. by two men, John B. Switnsy, a well-known character, and comrade' John Hargraye. The robbery was frustrated by Noah Drew. pal, who rave their plans away to the officers.
 Constable John King and Justice of he Peace l.. c. Hopkins were in formed several days ago by Drew that a plan was on foot to commit the roo- bery. Their plan. as partially carried Into effect, was to meet at school house near the scene at o'clock, two hours before the train was due, and complete final arrangements. Drew was to flag the train; as the officers were previously informed, also to take possession of the engine and order the engineer to move the train on, after SwinAsy and Hargrsye had cut the re- msinder of the train in the rear Of the express car off.
 When the train arrived here on time at s,lS Justice of the Peace l.. c. Hop kins, Depot Agent Grant Arnold, and wn. Cawby boarded it and notified the train men of the proposed robbery, two
 og 1f43 and atffTana hQVinO previously gone to the vicinity and stationed themselves at points north and south of the railroad. Hopkins and Cawby got ln the express ear and Arnold on the engine with the engi- neer and fireman, all heavily armed with shotguns and revolyers.
 THE SIGNAL TO STOP.
 As the train neared the point tue lantern could be seen to swing slowly % and fro, and in answer to the signal the engineer brought to full stop. In the glare of the headlight stood Swim ney and Hargrave with slouoh hats on and masks over their faces, while Drew was costumed as his comrades, and in rough, commanding tones ordered the engineer down out of the cab. The engineer asked, "What for?" to which Drew again repeated his command. Suddenly weapons commenced firing, both from parties on the train and the men with masks, when Swinney and Hargrave began to retreat, while Drew hid behind the engine pilot for protec- tion. Swinney by this time suspicioned that he had been betrayed, and fired two shots at Drew.
 ~tp fhAn fad north and came in contact with two oi the posse stationed in that direction. A number Of shots were exchanged in e running light down rail fence, with the robbers on one side and the citizens on the other. The robbers finally eluded their pursuers by lodging In the brush, but an hour later Hargrave was captured by another posse. having crossed the railroad and going in a southerly direction. After he wa; brought here he finally began to talk freely on the subject, and stated that when he and swinney separated the latter was wounded In the leg and gave him his weapon, saying that he would have to go to house, as he was not able to travel.
 swINNEY CAPTURED.
 Constable King and others d once proceeded to the house name d and at ? o'clock found Swinney in tho kitchen and returned at once to towf in sled. His injury is slight one two buckshot entering his left leg be- tween the ankle and knee, and causing only flesh wound.
 None of the passengers on the trair knew of the intentions of robbery unti the firing began, when there was sons excitement, but feeling of relief wa' felt when the train proceeded on it way.
 Sheriff Oscar Thomason and Deputy W. H. Wymore were telegrsphed at { late hour last night, and arrived iron Liberty early this morning. The. took charge of Swinney and Hargrav and returned with them tonight, afte an affidavit had been sworn out by Supt. A. l.. Magee, of the Wabasl Western, charging them with attempte' train robbery. Mir. Magee and othe officials of the Wabash arrived at noor by special train, and say they will full. prosecute the men. Two officer brought in one William H. Harris iron the vicinity of the attempted robbery this afternoon to find out If he was il any way implicated in the matter. H, says that he knew plans were beini formed to do such work several day before, but that he was in no way con nected with it.
 It is reported that Hargrave ha broken down, and that he has made full confession.