The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-07

which they could watch everything
that went on, and Eddy continued on
up to the door. Tracy came from the
barn again and began helping his host
unhitch the horses. He carried no
rifle, although he had his revolvers in
place. The fugitive finally saw the
men carrying rifles and turning sharp
ly to Eddy, said
= Who are those<men?
II 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 leap for the barn door. The
pursuers, stepping a bit closer, COM
manded, Hold UP your hands" The
outlaw jumped behind Eddy and placed
first the farmer and then Jhis horse be-
tween himself and the pursuers. He
commanded the farmer to lead his
horse to the barn and remaining under
cover, moved toward shelter.
When near the stable he broke and
dashed inside. He quickly reappeared,
! rifle in hand and started on a dead
Esrun. 4 Turning on the two men nearest
him. the desperate fired two shots, but
Swithout his usual luck, neither bullet
taking effect. Without waiting for
! further fighting Tracy made dash
! down the valley leading south from the
| barn and headed for the brush. In an
instant the man hunters were off in
pursuit, firing as they ran. Coming to
a rock, Tracy lodged behind it and
resting his gun on the rock, began
! fired by the outlaw, not one hitting
/ tc VIZ he 1,o
eeeding, he bolted for wheat field
close by. At the edge of the field he
stumbled, falling on his face and crawl
| ed into the grain on his hands and
| knees.
Waiting for Daylight.
| 1t was growing dark and the pursu-
ers not daring to move in closer, de-
cided to surround the place and wait
! for daylight In the meantime Sheriff
Gardner, with Policemen Stauffer and
Gemmerin, 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.
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 wheat 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 inflicted the death wound. The
thumb of his hand was on the trigger.
His right hand, thrown across the low
er part of his body, firmly grasped the
barrel of his famous rifle, Death was
| inflicted by the revolver. The top Of
| his head was badly shattered.
Two bullet wounds on the left leg
showed the cause of the mans despon-
dency. A shot had broken the leg be-
tween the ankle and the knee. The
other cut the tibial artery, which of
| itself was sufficient cause for death.
1t is believed that both Of these
wounds were received after the con-
vict left the shelter of the rock and
| made his break for wheat field.
Tried to Stop the Bleeding.
The murderer had taken a strap and
| buckled 1t tightly around his leg in an
attempt to stop the bleeding. Despite
the tight strap, the bleeding continued
until he probably realized his hopeless
| condition, and ended the ssruggle He
was dressed in blue ovef Ills a white
shirt and wore no coat or vest. He wore
a bicycle cap and a. pair of rough
shoes. He had one lsfle and two re-
| volvers.
/ The body, effects and horses of the
notorious man were taken in charge by
Sheriff Gardner and taken direct to
Davenport, where they will be kept
| pending the decision of the final dis
position cf Tracys body. Reports come