Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-08-14

vest lie wore bicycle cap and
pair of rough shoes. He had one
life and two rev0l,ers.
Sheriff Gardner OF Lincoln county,
and his assistants, arrived on the
scene in time to help in the final dis
coyery of the remains and it is stated
| that he maintained that he and his
deputies were entitled to at least a
share Of the booty. This was dis
puted by the CreStOn party, the
members Of which maintained that
they did the work, and TO them be-
longs the reward. Finally Sheriff
Gardner was allowed to take the
body, with the understanding that
he recommend that the reward be
paid to the men from Creston.
The body, effects and the horses
of the notOrius man were taken in
charge by Sheriff Gardner and taken
direct to Davenport, where they will
be kept pending the decision OF the
final disposition Of Tracy's body.
Reports come from Davenport
that wild excitement prevails,
Stores are closed and people are
cTOwding around to get sight OF
the outlaw. 1t is stated that a
heavy guard is kept around the
morgue where the body is kept, as
well as around the corpse itself to
prevent hunters from tearing
the clothingvto pieces and carrying
away souvenirs.
For two days and nights Tracy
held the family Of Farmer l.. b. Ed
dy under subject. Here again he
showed the qualities Of nerve and
cool-headedness. But these very
qualities brought about his downfall.
Had he not allowed G.. +. GoldtinCh
the eighteen-year-"ld boy, to leave
the ranch when he lid, the story to-
day might be different, but the
outlaw had too much faith in esti-
mating the terror his words Of warn,
ing would give to the lad.
The story or the exploits of the ia
nous bandit at the Eddy ranch are
give by the boy, who was his ser
want for over d. day. II was Sunday
afternoon that Goldtinch was riding
a horse across the prairie not far
from the Eddy farm. He noticed a
strange man Camped not far from
where he passed. TO all appearances
the stranger was just having his
supper, but young Goldtinch paid lit
tie attention to him. Just as the
boy was going by the camper Gale !
out, asking him to have some supper.
With the reply that he had finished
his supper Goldtinch did not even
sacken the pace of his horse, and
passed the stranger. 1t was then an
imperative command from the Strang-
er brought Goldtinch to a sudden stop.
He was ordered to come back. This
order was oheyed. With his usual
ceremony he soon made himself
known. He inquired the way to the
nearest farm and was directed to
the Eddy place. Tracy at this time
still had two horses. One he rode,
the other, the boy says. was lOa 1ed
with groceries, meat, sugar, coffee
and bedding.
"YOu go ahead and tell him | am
coming" commanded the outlaw.
Goldhnch readily complied and
started ahead to announce the com
ing OF the guest. Tracy however,
kept close on the heels OF the lad,
evidently not intending to give him
a chance to give warning.
On the way to the house Tracy no
ticed rope trailing from his pack
animal "That'S leaving a bad
mark" said the outlaw, and he
stopped to gather in the trailing
coils. He then went on his way to
the Eddy ranch. Arriving there,
Goldtnch performed the service al
Ioted to him and soon told the fam
lily who the visitor was.
The night passed without any
special happenings so far as the lad
L
made his toilet. A bath and shave
were included in his morning make
up, the farmer and his men having
provided razor, soap towels, etc,
| When the men started for their work
Tracy discovered they were construct
ing an overhead rack in the barn for
the fall crop. The outlaw decided to
make himself useful, and diveStng
| himself OF his Winchester and one Of
his revovers, lahored with the other
men during most Of the morning.
| He kept one revolver, however. in
the holster by his side ready cor in
slant use. During the day the out
| law wanted his other weapons which
had been left with his bedding and
! travelling outfit. He sent GOldfnch
after the weapons, and proudly passed
| them around TO the awe-StriCkcn