Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-09
Escaped Convicts Ever With Us.

bloodhounds. As the animals had
just struck fresh scent. it was deem
ed inadvisable to call them back, and
the disappointed ccnvicts have to con-
tent themselves with sight of the
militia company.
With the Militia, Cults Mill, June
15.-The convicts put in an appear
ance today and took couple Of hun
dred feet of lumber and their depart
ure. They are going to bui id a sum
mer residence near here and wait for
the militia to catch up with them.
With the Convicts, Lewis River,
June 16.-The convicts are enjoying
good healsh and hope the militia are
enjoying the same. They are very
anxious to get hold OF the blood
hounds and domesticate them, but
the dogs are busy with fresh scent.
With the Governor, June 1.-THE
convicts called at 6 o'clock this eve.
ming and sent up their cards, but the
governor was out on the firing line,
and was too busy locking for the fugi-
tives to return. They went away, ex-
pressing keen disappointment.
With the Bloodhounis, Marion,
June Is -The dogs have struck sew
enty-hve fresh scents, and hope to
make it a dollar before evening. The
convicts were last seen ten miles from
here, drinking at One of the bars in
the Pudding river. They are bad men.
With the City Marshal, LaCener,
June 20-The convicts came into
town today and asked for a glass of
beer. They were promptly arrested
for violating the local option orJi-
nance, but, on learning that they
were convicts and not citizens, they
were promptly released.
With the Surgeon General, Burnt
Greek Bridge, June 21.-The convicts
stopped in Kunz's place, near here
this afternoon, long enough to change
their stripes. They left in the direc-
ton of Mt. Pelee, where they are 60
ing to attend the next outbreak, affaii s
OF that kin1 being right in their line.
With the Buzz-Saw, Busy Mills,
June 22.-The convicts came into the
mill today and called for Scotch
high ball but the stock was exhaust
ed, and they were given a job they
didn't want. They looked very tired,
and say that they cannot hold out
without food more than couple OF
months longer.
With the National Guard Monitor,
June 23,-The convicts passed through
here today in full cry after the blood
hounds which will have to hurry if
they expect to get out of their way. 1t
has been decided to wait here until
February, when the prisoners can be
tracked through the snow. No more
dispatches will be sent out until that
time.
Columbian Slough, J une 24.-Con-
victs Merrill and Tracy were rendered
reception here this afternoon. Geo
Sunderland and Walter Burlngame
served refreshments. Later the guests
of honor were given a boating party,
after which they left to visit friends in
Vancouver.
On the Firing Line, LaCcnter, June
25.-The ccnvicts are eating twice a
day-no and are feeling better. They
lack clean shave AMI hope to 60 to
Vancouver soon and get one. Sheriff
Marsh says he has one prepared for
them.
Tacoma, June 26 1t is said Tracy
and Merrill are in the outskirts of
town. The city officials are prepar-
ing a reception for their exclusive
benefit Vancouver Columbian.
In the Thickest OF the Thicket,
July 2.-Merrill lost in the shuttle and
has as yet failed to show up.
Spokane, July A message from
Tacoma states that Tracy is on his
way to this city via Great Northern
special engine, and will arrive this
evening, where he will establish base
OF future operations on Hangman
creek, and try to lose himself for
awhile.
On the Bay, July 6.-Tracy took a
sail up the sound this afternoon and
indicated to his companion, Anderson,
that he enjoyed getting away from the
curious people who seem so much in
terested in his welfare. Regretted
having to say good bye, but business
was business, and he could not fool
around all summer.
Among the Breakers, July 1.-THE
battleship Oregon ventured too real
shore and was captured by Tracy this
afternoon. Tracy and five compan.
lions walked through the town o.
Renton at II N,