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C. Daily News June 17/93

tention of a scientific society in the city of San Francisco, he was at once given every encouragement by the members of that organization. While Corbett was filling the position of teller in the Nevada national bank of San Francisco, he also took up a course of physical training, and his powers proved so astonishingly superior that he soon became professor of boxing of the Olympic Athletic club of San Fransico.

That Buffalo Bill's Wild West is the most popular entertainment in the city was given a thorough test recently, when at both the afternoon and evening performances the immense grand-stand was packed to suffocation; over 30,000 people witnessed the two performances, and at the night performance hundreds were turned away unable to gain admission. Among the recent guests by special invitation of Messrs. Cody and Salsbury. 400 members of the International. Typographical union witnessed the performance. By special invitation of the board of directors to the World's Fair, Col. Cody, with the entire company and the famous cowboy band, paraded through the white city, and will do so twice or thrice each week during the summer. Through the medium of the management of the Wild West, Gov. Russell of Massachusetts and Gov. Crounse of Nebraska were made acquainted with each other this week, as they occupied adjoining boxes in the grand-stand. Messers. Cody and Salsbury and Maj. Burke, because of their popularity with all the classes of people, are in a position to make acquainted, one with the other, nearly all of the distinguished visitors to Chicago, during the present summer, and it goes without saying that no one of note will visit Chicago without paying their respects to Buffalo Bill and his show.

From day to day great improvements are made not only at the grounds of Buffalo Bill's Wild West but in the entertainment afforded to those who visit the same. Every line of transportation running to the south has perfected arrangements for the proper handling of the crowds visiting the Wild West, both in going to and coming therefrom. The Illinois Central building and platform, with an entrance directly into the camp, and the elevated road putting an entrance immediately adjoining the 63d street gate, while the surface cars all stop at the entrance, indicate excellent transportation facilities. Every effort is being made not only for the entertainment of visitors but for their absolute comfort while on the grounds, and a state of perfection as near as is possible has been reached in making the Wild West camp and arena the neatest, cleanest, coolest and generally most comfortable resort in or about Chicago, and the fact is appreciated by the public who patronize the entertainment by thousands every day. Hand and art working together under the clever management of Messrs. Salsbury and Cody have succeeded in giving to this entertainment a unique place in history. No other exhibition has received the plaudits of the people of so many different companies as has Buffalo Bill's Wild West.

Times June 18

Wild Western William a Winner.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West show is doing a wonderful business. The show deserves it. The camp where live the performers, Indians, cowboys, Mexicans, Russians, Arabs, French, German, English, and American soldiers is open for inspection by visitors two hours before the performance begins, and it is the cleanest, coolest, and most comfortable resort, as well as being the most attractive spot, in or about Chicago. Visitors would do well to get to the grounds in ample time to spend an hour in strolling about and studying customs of these people as they live today. During the last week, the grand stand has been crowded at nearly every performance, and on more than one occasion the full capacity has been tested.

C. Times June 18-93

Post June 18.

MAKING GOOD TIME.

Cowboy Riders Struggling Along Across the State of Nebraska.

O'NEILL, Neb., June 17.-The advance guard of the cowboy race arrived in O'Neill this morning. The party consisted of H. B. Ollinen, of Chadron, press representative; Harvey Weir, of Chadron, owner of one of the horses; Mike Emore, of Hemingford, who has two horses in the race, ridden by Dave Douglass; H. H. Morton; A. D. Clark, of Deadwood, Times reporter; Jack Hale, right-of-way agent of the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad, who has two horses in the race; G. C. Boland, W. W, Tatro and Paul Fontaine, both of Minneapolis, representing humane societies. Mr. Fontaine says that he is satisfied so far.

James H. Stephens, riding General Grant and Nick; Doc Middleton, Geronimo and Jamey; Joe Gillespie, riding Billy Mack and Billy Shafer, were at Atkinson at 9 a. m. to-day. Emmet Albright, riding Outlaw and Joe Bush, were ten miles west of Atkinson at 9 a. m. but were making good time. C. W. Smith, riding Dynamite and Redwing, was about four hours behind the leaders when they registered at Long Pine last night. Dave Douglas, riding Monte Cristo and Wide Awake; Joe Campbell, John Berry and George W. Jones, reported last night in the sand hills, registered at Long Pine this morning.

LONG PINE, Neb., June 17.-The last of the cowboys have passed Long Pine and registered in the following order: Dave Douglass, 5:55 a. m.; Joe Campbell, 6:35 a. m. They remained but a few minutes Jerry Berry arrived at 6:15 and left at 7:15, walking his horses. He remained twelve hours for some cause at Ainsworth. George Jones restored at 7:15 and let at 7:41. The horses and riders were all in the best of condition. John Berry was refused the right to register and he made affidavit instead. Those who knew Berry and of his peculiar ways and endurance are confident that he will reach Chicago twenty-four hours in advance of all competitors. He has five horses of Arabian blood and they are in trim for the work before them. While this is known as a cowboy race, Jim Stephens is the only actual specimen and the regulation bronco is not in the race. Many accuse the human representatives with standing in with "Doc" Middleton, and some fun is expected when the racers reach Chicago.

"Doc" Middleton, Joe Gillespie and "Rattlesanke Jim" Stephens left here at 4 o'clock this afternoon after resting their horses two hours and a half. They said they would register at Sioux City tomorrow. Accompanying them is William Noelgen, of Denver, who has undertaken to walk from here to Chicago. He expects to keep up with the horses and will take of Stephens' horses at all resting points. Noelgen has a record of walking eight-four miles in twelve hours. He is thirty-five years old, six feet high and a Frenchman.

E. Albright registered at 5:55 p. m. and C. W. Smith at 5:57. Albright started East at 8 o'clock and Smith half an hour later. The others have not been heard from. The committee and Humane officers are perfectly satisfied so far that the horses are not being overworked. One of Doc Middleton's horses had to have a shoe reset. Stephens' horse, General Grant, on April 24, finished a distance of 1,100 miles in nine days. Gillespie offered to wager $1,000 that he would be the first to register at Sioux City and the world's fair.

Herald June 18 COWBOYS AT O'NEILL

EXPECT TO REACH SIOUX CITY MONDAY

These Acquainted With the Racers Are Confidence That John Berry Will Ride Into Chicago Twenty-four Hours in Advance of the Field.

O'NEILL, Neb., June 17.-Stephens, or "Rattlesnake Pete," as he is more familiarly known, Doc Middleton and Gillespie, is the order in which the first record of the day in cowboy race was made. They came up smiling at 1:30 for registration and rested themselves and horses for nearly four hours during the heat of the day. "Rattlesnake" is becoming a formidable rival of Adonis Albright and has had the advantage so far of being in the lead. Nothing but the later's extreme beauty can hold him his place in the affections of the susceptible members of the fair sex. Middleton, who is an extremely modest man, groans when he thinks of the demonstrations that have been the rule in this race and then says he will try to slip through the larger towns at night. At 4 o'clock the three rode off for Sioux City and expect to arrive there Monday some time. Gillespie has both of his horses trained to follow so he is not bothered by leading. The horse following has also an occasional opportunity to get a nip of grass and all these opportunities are improved, showing that they are in good health. Albright and Smith came up for registration at 5:55. Both stopped to get supper and feed for their horses. All were doing well except Smith, who had sprained his ankle slightly. Albright had lost a little time by getting into a small lake in the road, but was none the worse for wear. Messrs. Talro and Fontaine are in good spirits. Thus far they have had nothing to do except to inspect the horses, and they have seen the horses, without exception, showing first-class care and humane treatment. One of O'Neil's most interested spectators was M. P. Kinkaid, judge of the thirteenth judicial district, which covers all the countries through which the riders have come. The judge expressed himself as well pleased with the progress of the race and is confident that it would be finished as it was laid out. The humane society agents fully coincide with the latter opinion now.

All Riders Are Making Good Time. James H. Stephens, riding General Grant and Nick; Doc Middleton, Geronimo and Jamey Joe Gillespie, riding Billy Mack and Billy Shafer, were at Atkinson at 9 a. m. today. Emmet Albright, riding Outlaw and Joe Bush, was ten miles west of Atkinson at 9 a. m., but was making good time. C. W. Smith, riding Dynamite and Redwing, was about four hours behind the leaders when they registered at Long Pine last night. Dave Douglas, riding Monte Cristo and Wide Awake; Joe Campbell, John Berry and George W. Jones, reported lost in the sand hills, registered at Long Pine this morning. LONG PINE, Neb., June 17.-The last of the cowboys have passed Long Pine and registered in the following order: Dave Douglass, 5:55 a. m.; Joe Campbell, 6:35 a. m. They remained but a few minutes. John Berry arrived at 6:15 and left at 7:15, walking his horses. He remained twelve hours for some cause at Ainsworth. George Johnson registered at 7:15 and left at 7:41. The horse and riders were all in the best of condition. John Berry was refused the right to register and he made affidavit instead. Those who know Berry and of his peculiar ways and endurance are confident t hat he will reach Chicago twenty-four hours in advance of all competitors. He has five horses of Arabian blood, and they are in trim for the work before them. While this is known as a cowboy race, Jim Stephens is the only actual specimen, and the regulation broncho is not in the race. Many accuse the humane representatives of standing in with "Doc" Middleton, and some fun is expected when the racers reach Chicago. ATKINSON, Neb., June 17.-SInce the cowboys, Doc Middleton, Joe Gillispie and Jim Stephens, arrived at 9:15 a. m. to-day, the balance of the nine have come traveling in. The last one, George Jones, arrived at 6:15 p. m. Douglass' horse, Wideawake, his best nag, curbed himself and Douglass has given up the race and will return home to-morrow. Campell will remain here for the night and will continue with little hopes of wining anything, but has a side wager of $250 that his expense en route from Chardon to Chicago will not exceed $5. Jim Stephens is the favorite here, John Berry Second.

Sunday Democrat June 18.

GOVERNOR CODY.

Col. Wm. F. Cody, known throughout the whole civilized world as "Buffalo Bill," has been the recipient of more merited honors than usually falls to the lot of man in any station in life or in any calling. And in every instance the honors have sought the man and not the man the honors. He is now not only requested but importuned to allow his name to come before the people of Nebraska as candidate for Governor of the commonwealth of the state which has been the scene of many of his exploits and whose people bear witness to his many triumphs. A nomination in the state of Nebraska means an election for Col. Cody, for he is popular, not with his party alone, but with the people regardless of party lines and party prejudices. He is a character that has been tried in the fire of many hard years' service of the people, and not found wanting in any particular.

Col. Cody was born in Scott county, Iowa; and went with his parents to Kansas, engaging in the various pursuits of a frontiersman from his earliest childhood. Being successively a herder, wagon-master, pony express rider, trapper, scout, and finally chief of scouts for the United States army. The greatest Indian fighter of our times; the Indian's friend in peace and most implacable foe in war; he has the confidence and respect of the red as well as the white man. His knowledge of the needs of the people of his state is probably as complete as can be developed in one man, and of his integrity and worth there can be no question. He has been through every Indian campaign for forty years and now holds a commission as brigadier general on the staff of the governor of Nebraska.

All success and honor to the future Gov. Cody; there is nothing given him but what is his due.

Col. Cody is one of the largest tax players in Nebraska, owning as he does, some 4,000 acres of land, and has done more to advertise the state than any other man in it, and his "Wild West" in Chicago being attended by thousands, and the crowned heads of Europe, entitle him to be esteemed more than any other man in the state of Nebraska.