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THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, TIIURSDAV. NOVEMBER 12. 1914. i it : " ft. PLEAD GUILTY TO ATTEMPT TO ROB VULT LAST JUNE jis Johnson Tells Wierd Tale About a Mysterious Stranger Planning Job. SAVFORD STICKS TO STORY M C-Bh ln Act of Drilllna Into at Pecptea Power Company 0ce Get One Hour in Jail. I Rrooki Johnson, colored, and Louis sorti ln the county jail since June I ractarg of burglarising the Peo I V power ronpiny vault ln the A lW- bu:M!5. yesterday afternoon J --rd cir Judge w- Olmsted r,3 j foit court, yn-uu fumj vi nnr e cj malicious mischief and were ttenced to the county jail for one iOCT. Aj.v0Ojtj the indictment returned tfist them by the September grand .. WM for burglary and malicious riiif o the extent of $100. the fii.t "s chaneed when they were fc-ined in circuit court to malicious jacMff to the damage of $15. Jchssoc. colored, known as a genius, trid t Tery ierd story of the affair. Tiieb anused both judge and spec non In the court room. Strange Fairy Tale. Joiason commenced his tale by stat fcttiat to weeks previous to the at xspjei burglary of the safe a (Sicger accosted him and submitted t proposition of burglarizing the nalt through the outside wall of the He id that the stranger suggested to fcim that they pull off the job and tin there was no chance whatever of detected as he ould provide $cz.e nitro-giycer:ne. He stated that tie stranger told him that should the joiice arrive to interrupt their work that he could throw the bottle of ex los:re down and that would end it. TUTi?, if this is true." said Judge Clzsted, "this is the worst case of mis jsstir I have ever seen." This only prred to uree the colored man on in : ftory, and he enthusiastically con- He stated that on the night tlisf the jcb is puPed off the stranger came to hia and gave him some dope which ami V.m to become dopy and ihat It Hi not know what he was doine i he as caught by the police Attorney G. (". Wcnccr at the con eiicn of li e colored man's story ex posed to the court that recently the fro had cot been normal mentally or piyicai!y. stating that his incar wratlon in jail and th worry over the deposition of his case In court was re ipoti.1 for his condition. Stick to Story. Louis Sanford in telling the court lis story, adhered to the same tale Sat he told from the start. He stated Sat he was drunk and that he had ct the negro near the Safety build--f tiat evening. He said that the tolored man had asked him to inspect new Inrention on a boiler that he tad eade and that Johnson took bim to fc rear of the building where the koie is th w all had been made by tie colored man. H sta"d he was entirely Innocent tad Just reached the spot w hen the police arrived and found him in a sus Pidoos potition. Ben Stewart was at torney for Sanford. Braamer Cleared. After having been out since noon yesterday, at 3:30 o'clock yesterday rnooti. the jury in the Charles Braerner ca-e returned a verdict of ictjuittal. Erasrr.r was charged with Se theft of a. bay mare the property ; of Mrs. Nettie Treloar. H. M. Mc- I Caskrin and Ben Rchriver appeared for the defense and State's Attorney Tbompson prosecuted. CAMBRIDGE H Krs. M. J. Stephens, who recently W and Injured herself, is getting j aioag cicely and the nurte who was , ej for her Las returned home. i Mrs. William Hedstrom visited in ' "a Tuesday. j Mn. Frank Mack visited friends in ; anee Tuesday. fi-J. Sandberg left. Wednesday on a ; -es' trip to southern Minnesota, j tft Scott came from DaTenport i to a his vote at election. Mr. nd jjrs. fj. J. Thompson is visit-! J5 itii his paren's at Eau Claire, j Snyder rlsitefl friends seyeral ast week at Kewanee. v. utl Mrs. C. A. Nve visited the iei Wednesday. S. VIncest and son. William, buiness trip to the trl cities eelc 'OTS&n T t.m . . t . . i ; W tT.ft ' m iae tn cities Wf dnesdav ..r. J. S Peterson visited at Bishop 1 Ruby Srr.it h who teaches school j wo fpnt Sundav with her i nts at the lioaie of her parents Sun- rT- and Mrs. liert f5olin and son ut4 at the V.'i.Iia.-j; fyjtkc-v ho.ue. ' Harrj- Kellogg and "?-ter TlMt l rejariver a. Kewanee, Mr., w : u:n Met v,r-;tel her daugh-1 -M-r'jfj S'-p;ier:8 at I'tali Hr.,;.i ar;d Mrs. JomIi jo ere Ori.,n tors Wednes- 9 g 1 u an-1 Mr. i..roy Ur-rci.ton of .-. er farubridne -.i.-ir-is Mon- imF . ! ln8-v C Johcf"- who was t?kf n to 'hi-j A. .at week for treataifcct, is get-citle ll I Dresses T.nrkilv j Priced at 3.13 special flispl.iy of Wool Dresses qual ity is very good. Not a Dress in the lot worth less than twice our price many are worth to Sio. There arc only 13 Dresses your f choice vJI I 3 Second Floor. Bessie Kisses Friday These delicious con fections, wrapped in wax paper, the pound Xo i Spanish Salted Peanuts, for Fridav only, the pound . . . 13c You'll Be Lucky If You Buy These Gloves Friday Lucky, because you will save on wanted Gloves at a time when qualities such as these are advancing rapidly in price. These Gloves cannot be bought for less than Si a pair wholesale now. They are perfect no seconds, no slightly soiled or sewed Gloves. Clasp styles, in brown, tan. grey, navy, black and wliite. all sizes, 2 pair limit TlCC&rf vour choice Fridav. the nnir P " v ' i - Fleeced Union Suits For Women some high necks and long sleeves, oth ers low neck and elbow .-leeves. regular Si quality. lor rn- dav 79c Main Floor. Undermuslins at a Saving Combination Suits c. fine cambric and nainsook, made in Marcella style, pan taloon effects, some with princess waist line. all prettily trimmed a line l.o'i F 1 a n n e 1 e tte and duckling fleeced Pressing Sacques. all sizes, all colors, quaity, for Friday . . 3 t- ) X. : .-. r. Z 1 u ' . f;'v-Snlsn Ilal collars, ni ! ii 1 i '': ft ij ted peplum, 5i'c 35c r . J for Second Floor. Get the Notion and Buy Lucky Notions All -25c Braid Pins. Bar rettes and Push Combs, Friday, each 25c Dressing Conil), includ ing rubber, horn and bone pocket combs and women's Dressing Combs to go at. each 50c Hair Brushes, set in Aluminum . . -25c 3-in One Oil, original bottle. . . . 13c 13c 13c All our 25c Embroiderv ftr.ff:r. 13c Buffer finished in cherry and ebony, each 13c N Main Aisle. Neckwear Shows Lucky 13 Pique and Swiss embroider ed Collars, slightly soiled otherwise they would bring 25c in a hurry, but g- we've marked them." mm Laces and Embroideries Oriental Edges, special lot In ecru and white, sold at 25c, the yard JS inch Shadow Flouncing. Just the thing for making Boudior Caps and Corset "overs why not get busy for Christmas, 25c and 35c values will tin redueed for Friday, f n io nrl along so well that an operation not he necessary. P. Frard as u called in the tri- Mr. and ... r.mhriH home talent nesday evening. mam EVERY HORSESHOE A SPECIAL BARGAIN 1 Superstitious Folks have long contended that Friday, the 13th, was a day of dire happenings. Those who will not believe are due for a surprise, while those who do believe this superstition will receive a shock of pleasure, when this announcement is carefully read and its SAVING contents are noted. Friday the 13th is going to be a Lucky Day for Shoppers. Will you make it a Lucky Day for You, or will you carelessly pass these surprisingly great Friday Bargains and not Save when you can. YOUNG & McCOMBS Main Aisle. Dress Goods and Silks Specially Priced 33 inch fine quality black Messaline, has fine soft finish, regularly sells at ?1 J?CV the yard, now J&m 35 inch black Duclior.se satin, rich lustrous, a fine value at 1.25, Friday. Z the yard VTvJ 36 inch Silk Poplin, beautiful finish, black, Russian green, brown, navy and Copenhagen, the yard . 0C 27 inch Novelty Sil ks. suitable for inexpensive "?L2fl- evening wear, good range of colors, the yard. . 53 27 inch Messaline, good quality, wide range of colors, 75c and 85c values fZZjL f at, the yard V"3V Children's Wash Dresses Children's colored Wash Dresses. good Ginghams and Cbambrays 69c Second Floor. Ribbons for 13c Special lot of Moire and plain Taffeta Ribbons. 5 inches wide, black and ors, 19c and 25c values, Friday 13c Main Floor. Lucky Shoppers These Good quality bleached Muslin, io vards Unbleached Muslin, 6j4c quality, AVjQ for Friday ' 9-4 bleached Sheeting, excellent quality, 30c grade, 118 5 yards Good quality Flanelette in 1 Qc pretty patterns, the yard . Excellent quality Flannelette in "I Cr t, ,.-,-.1 pretty patterns, mc jam .... Handkerchiefs Women's Linen and Shamrock Lawn Hand kerchiefs, embroidered In white and colors, some have lace edges, 19c values Mon'n All Linen hem stitched Handkerchiefs, j 2'iC qual- 1 i Mrs. Harry Shoats arrived- Miss Zelina Ki.nH-v nd will Kive a " play at Armory hall Wed- Mr. and Mrs. Idren of Ualva . : ..2J 1 mTT 11 THE BIG STORE ROCK ISLAND 13 is Lucky for Shoe Buyers Here's 50 pair Kid Top, tipped Shoes, fine quality, well made. Shoes for women others value at J4.50 a pair Friday price $3.13 25 Pair of Boys Blucher Calf Skin Shoes, worth to $3. great for hard wear, Friday, pair $1.13 ,-, !.lJ'1Jvg'.-".1y.i Now Isn't This Lucky wear, 48c quality, Fine quality pretty color combination 48c values, the yard 54 inch heavy very popular, at, the yard col Will Buy regularly sell thev'll be marked at Main Floor. Economy Drug Depart ments Lucky Day. Regular size Mennen's Talcunt Powder only 13c "4711" White Rose or Almond im ported Soap, regular 25c, "f On Friday I OU of Toulon visited Fri .Mr. and Mrs. William r family. Albert Doye and chH- (ieorge Firltton of vielted at tue home of j ed at the George Vohn or V mmmmmJ Main Aisle. Buy These Gifts Friday English Silver Bonbon Baskets, .a pretty and sensible gift article, they will sell for at least $4 at Christmas time, " our price mmm.3 Sterling Silver Spoons, five patterns, all unique and pretty, ideal gift articles, worth "fl "B 1 1.25 to 1.50, for Friday only fl fl Sterling Silver Picture Frames, all styles, all sizes, 1.50 up, but Friday you may have a Dis count Of 10fc . Jewelry Dept. &&tg4 ve" 36 inch Ratine Plaids in choice color combinations, very desirable for school dresses, will give fine gS n the yard , UlUl imported Challis, in light and dark grounds, 39c 44 inch extra quality All-Wool Storm Serge, staple shades 75c quality, for Friday, ffr the yard 3 2 t- 86 inch All-Wool Roman Stripes in monotone effects, suit able for skirts. 1.50 -fl f"k quality, the yard JJ quality AllWool Shepard Checked Suitings, 1.50 values 1 mm-M Main Floor left. Children's Trimmed Hats In addition to the savings available in women's stylish winter Hats we've decided to offer Children's Trimmed Hats, worth to S, tf5 Friday only, at Second Floor. Four Reasons Why You'll Be Lucky if You Visit our Basement Family Scales, .finished in black enamel have slanting dial, complete "fl 8 J with scoop, only Aluminum Sauce Pans in Sets of 3, sold regular at 1.85, Friday fl Savory Bread Boxes, large size, white enamel, 1.50 "9 regular M M Cut Glass Spoon Trays in rich cuttings, for S-, Friday J "fl Hosiery Lucky Sure Black Lisle and Split Foot ONYX Brand 35c and Each at you buy Rack in shelves, only '39c Quality Hose High j for Women, to go Friday at 4 pair for .... 1.13 Lockey and Mrs. Mark Lincoln and of Ualva visited friends in Tuesday. Mrs. Mathilda llardimau Rock Island visit home Sunday. V. f I Here's a Lucky Corset Bar gain Any woman who wants a good Corset for the average figure, medium bust, long skirt, fitted with 3 pair hose supporters, a dandy $1 value; can save just 27 Cents Fri day for these Corsets ..73c Second Floor. Hand Bags at 1.13 Goat Seal, large size, Hand Bags, some with German Silver others with leather mountings, 1.50 values but on Friday! fl ' Lucky Dav Toy Dept. Makes Friday Lucky Day for Shoppers Only 34 Days until Christ mas if you are going to buy some little girl a Doll, why not do it tomorrow and save? 24 inch full jointed Dolls, have movable eyes and as sorted shades of hair a fine value at 1.50, for Friday your choice from ,-. lot zytLPO Large charac ter Dolls, with movable ejes, short hair, jointed .bodies, a Doll you can't duplicate for less than half more than our Friday price onlv 1 S9 25c White Bone, Tof Dominoes, Fridav . fl-Pt- Main Floor, Center Aisle. Blankets, Comforters, Curtains Fancy plaid Blankets, full size, regular 5.50 M " kinds, Friday ti-J Full size Cotton Comforters, good quality silkolene in neat -g -J patterns H IO Feather Pillows covered with art ticking, the pair 1.13 27x54 Wilton Velvet Kugs, 1.50 values i "fl T at ItlJ Scrims and Voiles Pretty Curtain Materials he m stitched and colored borders, 20c and 25c regular, "fl Friday, the yard . . . White figured Swiss, 36 inches wide, our regular 10c kind, 2 1 T yards BLJKs Parquet Rug border, 224 inches and 27 inches wide, regular 35c value, "fl the yard Third Floor. Here's Three Furniture Gift Suggestions a saving which should make now. The first is a Magazine fumed Oak finish, has four Friday 1.13 en oak fin- Chair for Baby, golden oak fin ish, strongly built Full size Iron Bed, green and white enamel finish 1.13 1.13 Fourth Floor, two children nesday for Kssex. Iowa, for a visit with her daughter. Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Miller and soq Carl were Geneseo callers Tuesday, Cambridge, left Wed a lait week.