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A REUNION OF THE OLD SCOUTS IN THE CAMP OF BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST, AT OKLAHOMA.
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Washing Irving, years ago, made famous in his books that stretch fo Western country which has since been organized into the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, but what was then popularly known as "No Man's Land." This was from time immemorial the arena of the conflicts of the red men. Later the conflict raged there between the Indian and the white men, and how it is famous for the prosperity which has come from its recent settlement and opening up by the Government.

As it was one of the few places where primitive conditions prevailed, it naturally attracted many of the old scouts and Indian fighters, companies of Buffalo Bill (Col. W. F. Cody), who settled there and are now prospering.

THE WILD WEST AT THE VATICAN.--"BUFFALO BILL'S" INDIANS AND COW-BOYS AT THE ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY OF LEO XIII.

New York Herald, March 4, 1890,--(From our Special Correspondent). ROME, March 3.

One of the strangest spectacles ever seen within the venerable walls of the Vatican was the dramatic entry of "BUFFALO BILL" at the head of his Indians and cow-boys this morning, when the ecclesiastical and secular military court of the Holy See assembled to witness the twelfth annual thanksgiving of Leo XIII for his coronation. In the midst of the splendid scene, crowded with the old Roman aristocracy, and surrounded by walls immortalized by Micheal Angelo and Raphael, there suddenly appeared a host of savages in war paint, feathers, and blankets, carrying Tomahawks and knives.

A vast multitude surged in the great square before St. Peter's early in the morning to witness the arrival of the Americans. Before half-past nine o'clock the Ducal Hall, Royal Hall, and Sextine Chapel of the Vatican were packed with those who had influence enough to obtain admittance. Through the middle of the three audiences, the pathway was bordered with the brilliant uniforms of the Swiss Guards, Palantine Guards, Papal gendarmes, and private chamberlains. The sunlight fell upon lines of glittering steel, nodding plumes, golden chains, shimmering robes of silk, an all the blazing emblems of pontifical power and glory.

THE WILD WEST MAKE THEIR ENTREE.

Suddenly a tall and chivalrous figure appeared at the entrance, and all eyes were turned towards him. It was COLONEL W. F. CODY, "BUFFALO BILL" With a sweep of his great sombrero, he saluted the chamberlains, and then strode between the guards with his partner, MR. NATE SALSBURY, by his side.

ST. PETER'S AND VATICAN, ROME.

"ROCKY BEAR" led the Sioux warriors, who brought up the rear. They were painted in every color that Indian imagination could devise. Every man carried something with which to make big medicine in the presence of the great medicine man sent by the Great Spirit.

"ROCKY BEAR" rolled his eyes and folded his hands on his breast as he stepped on tiptoe through the glowing sea of colour. His braves furtively eyed the halberds and two-handed swords of the Swiss Guards.

The Indians and cow-boys were ranged in the south corners of the Ducal Hall, COLONEL CODY and MR. SALSBURY were escorted into the Sextine Chapel by chamberlains, where they were greeted by Miss Sherman, daughter of General Sherman. A princess invited COLONEL CODY to a place in the tribune of the Roman nobles.

He stood facing the gorgeous Diplomatic Corps, surrounded by the Prince and Princess Borghesi, the Marquis Serlupi, Princess Bandini, Duchess di Grazioli, Prince and Princess Massimo, Prince and Princess Ruspoli, and all the ancient noble families of the city.

THE FAFAL BLESSING.

When the Pope appeared in the sedia gestatoria, carried above the heads of his guards, preceded by the Knights of Malta and procession of cardinals and archbishops, the cow-boys bowed and so did the Indians. "ROCKY BEAR" knelt and made the sign of the cross. The Pontiff leaned affectionately toward the rude group and blessed them, He seemed to be touched by the sight.

As the Papal train swept on, the Indians became excited, and a squaw fainted. They had been warned not to utter a sound, and were with difficulty restrained from whooping. The Pope looked at COLONEL CODY intently as he passed, and the great scout and Indian fighter bent low as he received the Pontifical benediction.

After the Thanksgiving Mass, with its grand choral accompaniment, and now and then the sound of Leo XIII'S voice heard ringing through the chapel, the great audience poured out of the Vatican.

A REUNION OF THE OLD SCOUTS IN THE CAMP OF BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST, AT OKLAHOMA.
'
Washing Irving, years ago, made famous in his books that stretch fo Western country which has since been organized into the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, but what was then popularly known as "No Man's Land." This was from time immemorial the arena of the conflicts of the red men. Later the conflict raged there between the Indian and the white men, and how it is famous for the prosperity which has come from its recent settlement and opening up by the Government.

As it was one of the few places where primitive conditions prevailed, it naturally attracted many of the old scouts and Indian fighters, companies of Buffalo Bill (Col. W. F. Cody), who settled there and are now prospering.

THE WILD WEST AT THE VATICAN.--"BUFFALO BILL'S" INDIANS AND COW-BOYS AT THE ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY OF LEO XIII.

New York Herald, March 4, 1890,--(From our Special Correspondent). ROME, March 3.

One of the strangest spectacles ever seen within the venerable walls of the Vatican was the dramatic entry of "BUFFALO BILL" at the head of his Indians and cow-boys this morning, when the ecclesiastical and secular military court of the Holy See assembled to witness the twelfth annual thanksgiving of Leo XIII for his coronation. In the midst of the splendid scene, crowded with the old Roman aristocracy, and surrounded by walls immortalized by Micheal Angelo and Raphael, there suddenly appeared a host of savages in war paint, feathers, and blankets, carrying Tomahawks and knives.

A vast multitude surged in the great square before St. Peter's early in the morning to witness the arrival of the Americans. Before half-past nine o'clock the Ducal Hall, Royal Hall, and Sextine Chapel of the Vatican were packed with those who had influence enough to obtain admittance. Through the middle of the three audiences, the pathway was bordered with the brilliant uniforms of the Swiss Guards, Palantine Guards, Papal gendarmes, and private chamberlains. The sunlight fell upon lines of glittering steel, nodding plumes, golden chains, shimmering robes of silk, an all the blazing emblems of pontifical power and glory.

THE WILD WEST MAKE THEIR ENTREE.

Suddenly a tall and chivalrous figure appeared at the entrance, and all eyes were turned towards him. It was COLONEL W. F. CODY, "BUFFALO BILL" With a sweep of his great sombrero, he saluted the chamberlains, and then strode between the guards with his partner, MR. NATE SALSBURY, by his side.

ST. PETER'S AND VATICAN, ROME.

"ROCKY BEAR" led the Sioux warriors, who brought up the rear. They were painted in every color that Indian imagination could devise. Every man carried something with which to make big medicine in the presence of the great medicine man sent by the Great Spirit.

"ROCKY BEAR" rolled his eyes and folded his hands on his breast as he stepped on tiptoe through the glowing sea of colour. His braves furtively eyed the halberds and two-handed swords of the Swiss Guards.

The Indians and cow-boys were ranged in the south corners of the Ducal Hall, COLONEL CODY and MR. SALSBURY were escorted into the Sextine Chapel by chamberlains, where they were greeted by Miss Sherman, daughter of General Sherman. A princess invited COLONEL CODY to a place in the tribune of the Roman nobles.

He stood facing the gorgeous Diplomatic Corps, surrounded by the Prince and Princess Borghesi, the Marquis Serlupi, Princess Bandini, Duchess di Grazioli, Prince and Princess Massimo, Prince and Princess Ruspoli, and all the ancient noble families of the city.

THE FAFAL BLESSING.

When the Pope appeared in the sedia gestatoria, carried above the heads of his guards, preceded by the Knights of Malta and procession of cardinals and archbishops, the cow-boys bowed and so did the Indians. "ROCKY BEAR" knelt and made the sign of the cross. The Pontiff leaned affectionately toward the rude group and blessed them, He seemed to be touched by the sight.

As the Papal train swept on, the Indians became excited, and a squaw fainted. They had been warned not to utter a sound, and were with difficulty restrained from whooping. The Pope looked at COLONEL CODY intently as he passed, and the great scout and Indian fighter bent low as he received the Pontifical benediction.

After the Thanksgiving Mass, with its grand choral accompaniment, and now and then the sound of Leo XIII'S voice heard ringing through the chapel, the great audience poured out of the Vatican.