Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09

Invariably he manages, as in the in
stance of his Moline victim, to escape
the law. Kramer spent weeks in cul-
tivating Ward and his family. He is
polished in manner and talented mus
ically.
One of TTlTiIIionaire's Club"
Incident to one of his social visits
to Ward he preached an easy-money
proposition The "Millionaire's club"
which wasehandling string of horses
racing at that time, two years ago, in
South Bend, Ind, had jockey who
could be fixed" Kramer wanted to
earn some quick money for Ward, his
friend So strong did he picture his
game that Ward put up his property
as collateral with a Moline bank and
secured a certified check for it. He
pocketed the check and the two went
on to South Bend. En- route they fell
in with Bradley. When they reached
South Bend Kramer was disappointed
to find that the ''Millionaire's club
had tired Of waiting for the Moline
plunger and had gone on to st. Paul.
Ward was shown a telegram to that
effect. Kramer was all "broke up
over the inconvenience he had put his
friend to. Suddenly it dawned upon
him that there was a wrestler in the
city who was laying for chance -
throw" his hacker, who had the ut
most confidence in his man, and
would play him to the roof. Kramer
suggested that a mat contest might
be arranged. He did not care about
himself, but he wanted to see Ward
finish right.
Money Pushed on Ward.
OF course the wrestling match was
arranged. Ward had not yet secured
his money on the certified check. The
hacker of the wrestler who had been
fixed" was brought before Kramer,
Ward Bradley, ct al. Ward was sug-
gested as stakeholder by Kramer, but
Of course there was objection to this.
Another member of the party, who
was known to Kramer and the hacker
who was to be trimmed. was accepted,
and the betting began. Ward was slip
ped a few thousand by Kramer to
place. 1t was all taken. More was
wanted from the other side. Kramer
and his fellows had bet their last dol
lar So it was up to Ward to visit the
bank. He did. His money was put
up also.
Phoney Gore Again.
The first fall was won by Wards
man He saw himself rolling in
wealth. But in the second round some
thing happened. Wards man groan-
ed. rolled over and blood spurted from
his mouth. He was dying, said the
touts. There was excitement. Doct-
ors were called. The stakeholder dis
appeared. Kramer stuck by Ward,
his friend They hurried to Chicago
TO escape arrest. At Chicago they re-
ceived a telegram from the stakehold-
err. He was on his way to Canada, as
the South Bend authorities were close
on his trail. Kramer assured Ward
that everything would be all right.
They came to foline together. Reach
ing that city Telegram awaited Kra-
mer from the stakeholder. His mes
sage said he would be in Moline the
Sunday following. This comforted
Ward In the meantime Kramer dis
appeared The Sunday appointment
was not filled. Ward went before the
grand jury with his story, and the in
dictments were returned, as stated.
Ward is tending bar in this
city. Kramer and Bradley probably !
are wintering at some southern re- |
sort on Wards hard-earned money /
and consulting the city directories for |
new victims.
Otber- Cases Rispored Hf,
Other orders on the criminal docket |
are:
Joe Young. assault with a deadly |