Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-02

cans we're emptied, two bricks were
found amidst the debris. These had
been passed to Stratton and his palssi
to be used as weapons when the psy-1
Geological moment arrived. 1t is be-
lieved that they were forgotten, in
the excitement attendant.
A LIVELY CHASE.
A pedestrian, in passing the Jail. |
saw the heads of other prisoners pro-
truding through the skylight, and i'm |
mediately notified Acting Sheriff Sic |
mon that a Jail delivery was in pro- |
gress. Siemon summoned his wife |
and then gave a general alarm, the
entire police force being modified for
the pursuit.
The fire department was summoned
and Chief Newberry arrived in a few
moments with the ladder truck. A
careful search of the roof disclosed no
other prisoners Chief Newberry. Act
ing Sheriff Siemon and other fremen
made search of the courtyard for
any others who might have escaped
through the skylight, but had not been
able to scale the walls. Newberry
made a careful search of the sheds in
the jailyard, and found Bert Malcolm,
crouched down in a barrel. The fugi-
tive was Immediately locked up.
In the meanwhile, members of the
police force and armed citizens had
taken up the pursuit of the others.
| Stratton, Kleinau and Dillon headed
for the river. Dillon managed to get
away scot free. Kleinau and Stratton
separated on the river bank and took
opposite directions, to lessen chances
of recapture.
STRATToN AT BAY.
Stratton looked in vain for a boat
of some sort, but was unable to find
one. When the pursuit became too
hot, the Chicago yeggman doubled on
his tracks and headed for the resi-
dence section. Running along First
avenue with Officer Furlong in hot
pursuit, he went as far as Eleventh
street, then turning south, dashed in
to the barn of Captain ]. NJ. Boards
ley's premises. Captain Beardsley,
who had observed the flight, immedi-
ately followed. A search of the first
floor disclosed no trace of a man. Co.
ing upstairs, Stratton was discovered
hiding behind some tubs.
You had better give yourself up
said Captain Beardsley. They're right
after you"
Il don't want to hurt you, Dad" re-
piled Stratton, rising to his feet. Get
out of my way for : am going
Darling past Captain Beardsley, the
yegg with piece of al old rocker as
a club dashed over TO Second avenue
and started through ar alley. He then
turned into the premises of Mrs. Law
renee Peterson, 1926 Second avenue.
Finding himself cornered on all sides,
Stratton dived through a cellar win
dow and hid back of a door. Officer
Furlong, who was close in pursuit,
made a search of the cellar with
drawn revolver and his electric flash
light in hand. Patrolman Berry was
placed to guard the cellar window by
, which Stratton had entered. Fur
!, long then threw back the cellar
doors and discovered his quarry.
Don't shoot, haven't anything on
me, old man." said Stratton. I'm all
, in
STRATTON Is CAPTURED.
The recaptured fugitive was taken
, out to the street, where Captain Kra-
; mer and Detective Cox were stationed
with the police rig. Closely guarding
; the prisoner, who was threatened
with mob violence, the police hurried
: to the Jail with their man, who was
not again taken to the county lookup
, until late in the evening.
, While the search for Stratton was
: in progress, Kleinau was being pur
sued. The Hampton man took to the
, water and only his head was visible
, when tie capture was effected BY AL
= vine and a citizen.
, All men are now in solitary confine
, ment. Stratton has a record for jail
, deliveries and has made getaways
2 from five penitentiaries and scores Of
jails. His most notable feat was thai
of crawling a mile through sewer a.
tn LeavenwOrth pen. When he was
turned over to the Rock Island author
G tiles by the Pekin sheriff on May q
3 Acting Sheriff Siemon was warned
y that he was a bad man.
D Well" replied Siemon, che ma!
C have put over that rough stuff in some
c little country jails, but he cannot ge
. away from US. l do not think mucl
y of the man, and do not expect t
0 place a special guard over him. W.
C have had scores of dangerous crimi
c nails in our jail, but have had yer.
y few escapes, because of our eXcellen
U force of guards" Apparently, Act
ing Sheriff Siemon has awakened t,
] realization of the fact that the Pc
kin authorities were not joking whel
they warned him about Stratton, TO
o this morning he said: Not a persol
\ is to talk to Stratton. l do not inten
II to even allow his attorney to see him.
q TOO MUCH OF A HERO.
h Acting Sheriff Siemon is loath t
D. give Stratton credit for any clever
Y ness. He is too much of hero now,
said the county official yesterday.