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A PRACTICAL "ALL-ROUND SHOT."

In contradistinction to the many so-called "fancy shots" that have for years been before the public, Buffalo Bill is what may be termed a "practical marksman," and where that expression's full meaning is understood, he is looked on as a marvelous "all-round shot." That is, a man of deadly aim in any emergency, with any weapon- a small Derringer, a Colt's, a shot-gun, a carbine, a blunderbuss, or a rifle- at any foe red or white; at any game- chicken, jack-rabbit, antelope, deer, buffalo, bear, or elk; at the swiftest birds or soaring eagle; on foot, in any position; on horseback, at any speed. To be such a marksman is only the result of years of necessity for exercising the faculties of instantaneous measurement of distance, acuteness of vision- in fact, an eagle eye and iron nerves- to think quick, to resolve, to fire, to kill. As a hunter these gifts have rendered him famous, and gained him plauditis from admiring officers, nobleman, sportsmen, and competitors in the chase, and compelled the respect and fear of his implacable Indian foes. That he exists to-day is the result of the training that enables a man in the most startling exigency to command himself, and to meet the circumstances face to face, whatever they may be, and achieve, by cool precision, deserved victory in the field, and embellish history with deeds of heroism. Mr. Cody will give an exhibition of his ability by shooting objects thrown in the air while galloping at full speed, executing difficulties that would receive commendation if accomplished on foot, and which can only be fully appreciated by those who have attempted the feat while experiencing a rapid pace when occupying "a seat in the saddle."

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CODY SAVES WILD BILL

"After a very long march, full of hardships and sufferings, Gen. Penrose's camp was found on the Palodora in a most distracted condition. Gen. Carr's arrival was none too soon, as the amished men were sustaining life on the last carcasses of their draught animals. In a few weeks Black Kettle's depredations necessitated a pursuit... The consilidated command discovered the Indians on the Cimarron, and a terrific battle ensued... In this fight Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill did almost the work of a regiment; braver men never went into an action, both fighting as through they were invulnerable. In the fury and rout which followed the first charge Wild Bill gave chase to Black Kettle, head chief of the Cheyennes, engaged and overtook the fleeing red warrior, stabbing him to death. But the accomplishment of this heroic action would have cost him his own life, had not Buffalo Bill ridden with impetuous daring into the very midst of fully fifty Indians, who had surrounded Wild Bill, intent one ither his capture or death. The two daring and intrepid scouts plunged furiously into the midst of the Indians, each with a revolver in either hand, and literally carved their way through the surging mass of redskins, leaving a furrow of dead Indians in their wake. Such fighting, such riding, and such marvelous intrepidity combined, were doubtless never equaled, and if but this act alone were credited to the valor of Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill, their names would deserve inscription on Fame's enduring monument."- Buel's History.

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THE DUEL WITH YELLOW HAND.

While Generals Merrit and Carr, guided by Buffalo Bill, were operating so successfully against the hostiles, the news of the annihilation of the gallant Custer's entire band was received through Indian sources first, and soon after corroborated by reliable reports. The actions of the war parties were so daring, their impudence so annoying, that their dash and bravery lacked either cunning or discretion. Their elation was as tantalizing as was the sadness and sorrow of the command sincere, over this unheard-of disaster. Confidence, however, was soon restored, and the bitter feelings of revenge were satiated by an episode that occured on the 17th of July,1876, at War Bonnet Creek, - our favorite scout earning imperishable honors by his individual lowering of the vaunted savages; prowess, hand to hand. With the news of the disaster came a report from Col. Santon, of the Fifth Cavalry, information Gen. Merritt that eight hundred Cheyenne warriors had left the Red Cloud Agency to join Sitting Bull on the Big Horn, and instructing him to join Gen. Crook at Fort Fetterman.

Instead of following the strict letter of the order Gen. Merritt, with Buffalo Bill as his chief of scouts, concluded to intercept the Cheyennes, a most commendable purpose, which happily justified his good judgement.

Selecting five hundred of his best men and horses, Gen. Merritt made a forced match toward War BonnetCreek, which he knew the Indians must cross, and at a point, too which he estimated it would be easy to reach in advance of them.

On July 17th the command reached the creek, and Buffalo Bill was sent out to discover if the Cheyennes had yet effected a crossing, but finding no trail he continued scouting for some distance, and was rewarded by seeing

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