Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-07
HARRY TRACY

rying rifles. and turning sharply to
Eddy. said:
who are those men7"
Il don't see any men," said Eddy.
Tracy pointed out the two men on the
hill Eddy informed his companion who
the men were and the outlaw made a
dash for the barn door. His pursuers
stepping a bit closer. commanded: Hold
UP your handsr'
Traey's Dash for Life.
Outlaw Tracy jumped behind Eddy and
then placed his horse between himself and
his pursuers. He commanded the farm
er TO lead his horse to the barn and he
edged toward shelter.
Near the stable he broke and dashed
inside.
He quickly reappeared, rifle in hand and
started on dead run.
Turning on the two men nearest him.
the desperate fired two shots. but with
out hts usual luck, neither bullet taking
effect.
without waiting for further fighting
Tracy made a dash down the valley lead
ing south from the barn and headed for
the brush. In an instant the man hunters
were on In pursuit, firing as they run.
Coming TO a rock, Tracy lodged behind
II. and. resting his gun. fred eight shots,
not one hitting its mark.
Tracy then bolted for a wheat field. At
the edge OF the field he stumbled. fell on
his face and crawled into the grain on his
hands and knees.
1t was growing dark and the pursuers
decided TO surround the place and wait
for daylight.
In the meantime Sheriff Gardner, with
Policemen Stauffer and Gemmerim, Of
Spokane; Jack o'Farrell, OF Davenport,
and other reinforcements. had arrived on
the scene. and they went into camp
around the field during the night.
TRACY KILLS HIMSELF.
Shortly after Tracy disappeared a shot
was heard from the direction of the
wheat field.
No investigation was made. however,
until this morning.
AS soon as dawn came an entrance
was made into the field.
Tracy's dead body was found lying amid
the grain with his face turned toward
the sky. His left hand thrown over his
head, held a revolver, which had in
hicted the death wound
The thumb Of his hand was on the trig-
ger Of the pistol.
His right hand. thrown across the low
er part Of his body, firmly grasped the
barrel OF the famous rife
Two bullet wounds on the left leg show
ed the cause Of the mans dependency.
One shot had broken the leg between
the leg and the knee.
The other cut the tibial artery. which
OF itself, was sufficient cause for death.
II Is believed that both of these wounds
were received after the convict left the
shelter OF the rock and made his break
for the wheat field.
TRIED TO SAVE LIFE.
The outlaw had taken a strap and buck
led It tight around his leg in an effectual
attempt to stop the bleeding, but prob
ably realized his hopeless condition and
ended the struggle.
He was dressed in blue overalls, white
shirt and wore no coat or vest. He wore
a bicycle cap and a pair Of rough shoes.
He had one rife aad two revolvers.
Sheriff Gardner. OF Lincoln county, and
his assistants who arrived on the scene in
time 10 help in he final discovery of the
remains, maintained, il is stated. that
they are entitled to at least a share of
the reward.
This Is disputed by the Creston party.
the members Of which maintain they did
the work, and to them belongs the re-
ward.
Finally Sheriff Gardner was allowed to
secure the body with the understanding
that he recommend that the reward be
paid 20 the men from C-eston. The body
effects and the horses Of the notorius
man were taken 10 Davenport where they
viii be kept pending the decision Of the
final disposition OF Tracy's body.
RELIC HUNTERS UNDER GUARD.
Reports came from Davenport that wild
excitement prevails. Stores are closed and
people are crowding around TO get a
sight Of the outlaw.
II Is stated a guard IS kept around the
morgue where the body Is kept as well
relic hunters from tearing the clothing to
pieces and carrying away souvenirs.
An inquest probably Will be held.