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The cowboy race will start from Chadron June 13. It is to end at the ground occupied by Buffalo Bill in Chicago. A handsome revolver has been offered as a special prize by the Colts firearms company, and Mr. Cody, who will distribute the prizes, gives $500, divided into three moneys. The list of racers stands at present as follows: Doc Middleton, Emmett Albright, Chadron; Dynamite Jack, Crawford; Ira Demmon, Rawhide Butte, Wyoming; Nick Janis (half breed), Pine Ridge agency; Jim Murray, Eagle Pass, Tex.,; Harry Gillespie, Flag Butte, Neb.; Pete Shangraw (half breed), Pine Ridge S. D.; Sam Tyler, Kingfisher, O. T.,; Harry Rutter, Miles City, Mont.; He Dog (Indian), Wounded Knee, S. D.; Sam Bell, Buffalo Gap, S. D.; Jack Flagg,, Big Horn Basin; Snake Creek Tom, Snake Creek, Wyo.; Spotted Wolf [Indian], Rose Bud agency; Joe Gifford, Pierre, S. D.; Rattle Snake Pete, Creede, Col., Jim Sampson, Warbonnet, Nebr; Miss Emma Hutchinson, Denver, Col.; Sam Irwin, Deadwood, S. D.; Cockeyed Bill, Manville, Wyo.; Gray Wilson, Paris, Ill.;

North Platte Tribune May 27/93

Chicago Herald May 28/93.

PREPARING FOR THE COWBOY RACE.

Will Leave June 13 According to the Programme Already Laid Out.

CHADRON, Neb., May 27.- Riders in the cowboy race are coming in and are beginning to make preparations for the start by teaching horses to lead and exercising them. The management have requested the local branch of the humane society to appoint a representative to accompany the riders. Every rider will be required to give a written agreement to use no cruelty to his horses, the violation of which will forfeit his interest and place in the race. A number will drive through in carriages and two men, Robert Zuver and James Boyd, will go ahead on bicycles. The race will start on June 13 according to programme. The report from Denver stating that the race had been declared off is without any foundation whatever.

Inter Decan May 27

THE WILD WEST.

When Buffalo Bill's Wild West began its World's Fair season here it did so with the unpleasant accompaniment of the most inclement weather. Day after day it rained and the nights were often uncomfortably cold. Despite these facts every promise as to the character, detail, and execution of the interesting programme was faithfully adhered to, and no matter if the rain fell in torrents every participant in the great exhibition did his or her full duty and not a single feature was either omitted or slighted. The public soon learned this and has shown its appreciation of it and the merit of the exhibition by visiting it in crowds. On Sundays the attendance has been steadily increasing. The entertainment is an extraordinary one, full of stirring action and interest, and all that is offered on the bills is presented in the show. The grounds are a very satisfying resort.

People's Press Duluth. WHOLE NUMBER 79. May 27/93.

(DRAWING) COL. W. F. CODY (“BUFFALO BILL"),

Who recently entertained the Duke and Duchess of Veragua and their escort of Spanish naval officer at the Wild West Park, opposite the Wor.d's Fair Grounds at Chicago. Col. Cody having been all over the habitable globe and the honored guest of all the rulers, is the most distinguished personage in Chicago today. The notables from all over the world swarm around him, and the Americans are just beginning to realize how illustrious a man he is.

Times May 28.

The success of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show is assured. Its appropriateness to the world's fair in conception and execution and the arrangement of its details have won public approval and the attendance continues to grow larger day by day. It is a sight worth the price of admission to see the great covered grandstand, which seats 18,000 people, crowded to its utmost capacity and to look upon the sea of eager, expectant faces watching with the keenest interest every feature of the novel performance. The beauty of the scene is greatly enhanced when the detachments of cavalry from England, France, Germany, and the United States come dashing into the arena dressed in their beautiful uniform and riding handsomely equipped horses. The excellent arrangements made for the easy and comfortable transportation of visitors to and from the Wild West camp adds much to its popularity. Since last Tuesday the Illinois Central railroad has been running trains direct to the gates of the camp; the alley "L," the electric and the grip cars also take passengers to the doors. In order to avoid the discomfort of rush the management has made two entrances one at Sixty-second street and one at Sixty-third, and the comfort and enjoyment of visitors is well attended to.