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Farm Supplement News June 22

BUFFALO BILL'S SADDLE.

One of the most unique pieces of workmanship of its kind ever seen in Chicago, and probably the richest in its design, is the saddle of Wm. F. Cody, ycleped Buffalo Bill. It was made by Collins & Morrison, of Omaha, the silver mountings coming from an eastern silversmith.

The saddle is made of russet saddle skirting, California tanned, on the sweat leather of which are pictures of Buffalo Bill stamped from a photograph he had taken in Europe, in a standing position, with rifle, sombrero and full hunting or scout's costume The saddle is mounted with solid silver, of which sixty-five ounces were used. In the seat inlaid in the leather is the name Hon. W. F. Cody, in silver letters one and one-half inches long; the horn is mounted with a silver crescent on which is engraved "World's Fair, Chicago, 1893;" the stirrup plates are elaborately engraved and chased; on each side of the saddle is a buffalo in repousse work; the rim of the seat is of silver, and buttons innumerable stud the handsome leather, two of them especially large and handsome having buffalo heads in repousse. The bridle is finished with loops so that not a buckle is required to hold the bits; two solid silver rosettes are on the sides and a silver plate is on the brow-band engraved with the owner's name. A quirt, the Mexican or cowboy name for whip, also accompanies the saddle, and is made like the bridle, of plaited rawhide mounted with silver.

Buffalo Bill's friends know his fondness for handsome equipments, and can imagine him in his elegant scout's costume, mounted on his steed caparisoned with these gorgeous equipments, leading his Congress of Rough Riders of the World through daring feats for the edification of World's Fair visitors.

(IMAGE) Buffalo Bill's Saddle.

Evening Post 6/22/93

COWBOYS REACH FORT DODGE.

Stephens and Berry Leading in the Race- Gillespie is Missing.

FORT DODGE, Iowa, June 22.- The leaders in the cowboy race reached here this morning, James H. Stephens, registering just at 8:20 and John Berry, riding under protest, at 8:40; Stephens was short one horse, having abandoned the other forty miles this side of Sioux City. He was on General Grant, who shows evidence of being tired out. berry had both his horses and they were in splendid condition. Joe Gillespie, third in the race, has not yet arrived, and it is feared that he has lost his way, as he was only thirty minutes behind the other two and should be here now. Jones and Campbell registered at Galva, sixty-five miles west of here at 1:30 p. m. yesterday, J. E. Albright at 3:14 O. W. Smith at 3:22 and "Doc" Middleton, who is again in the race, at 7:50. Agent Tatro and Mr. Fontaine, of the Humane Society, express themselves as satisfied with the condition of the horses and conduct of the riders. Smith and Berry will take five hours' rest here.

Evening Post June 22

Charles Warren and his talented little wife, Marguerite Fish, who used to be known as "Baby Benson," are playing an engagement here at Engel's Pavilion and will soon go back to the music halls of Europe, where they are great favorites and where they are known as "The Modest Americans." They were in London at the same time Buffalo Bill's Wild West was there and Mr. Warren remembers some amusing incidents in connection with the English tour of Colonel Cody's redskins and cowboys. On one occasion a writer for a London illustrated paper visited the big show to get information for a special article. He was taken in hand by Colonel Cody's partner, Colonel Nate Salsbury, who showed him through the camp and introduced him to the redskins, the cowboys, Colonel Cody, Major Burke and other celebrities. Finally the writer said: "And now. Mr. Salsbury, I want to meet this Buffalo Bill." Salsbury looked at Cody and Cody fled. "There is no such man, my friend," said Salsbury. "He is a creature of the imagination and exists only on the posters." And the Englishman said, "Bless me!" Another time Mr. Warren and his wife were playing in a theatre near the Wil West grounds and the Indians were brought over to see the show. They seemed to enjoy the specialties and they remained after the performance to hear a rehearsal of "The Pirates of Penzance," by "local talent." The awful wails of the amateur prima donna disconcerted them visibly, and when the leader ordered her to "try the solo again" the redskins arose as one man and stalked majestically toward the exit. "Hold on," cried Major Burke, in an undertone, pulling the blanket of the chief. "Ugh!" grunted the latter, nodding his head at the prima donna, and they kept on. Warren says it was one of the best musical criticisms he ever heard.

Mail June 23.

WILL STOP THE COWBOYS.

Illinois Humane Society Interests Itself in the Great Race.

GALENA, Ill., June 23.-Oscar E. Little, agent of the Illinois Humane society, is in Galena for the purpose of taking steps to stop the cowboy race when the runner's arrive in Illinois. He has watched the progress of the race and, having come to the conclusion that the horses are playing out, has decided that the case calls for the intervention of his society.

The cowboys will enter Illinois by way of the high bridge connecting Dubuque and East Dubuque. Mr. Little purposes to have officers of this county on hand to stop their further progress should he find, when he meets them in Dubuque, that the condition of their horses warrants such a step. Should this be the case the celebrated race will not be continued as far east into the state as Galena. The cowboys are expected to reach Dubuque on next Saturday afternoon. Gillespie, who is now in the lead, formerly lived in Dubuque.

Herald June 24.

JONES LIKELY TO WIN

HIS ADVANTAGE IN THE COWBOY RACE

With Him at Iowa Falls Arrive Berry, Gillespie and Stevens- The Quartet Due in Dubuque To-day- May Be Arrested

WATERLOO, Iowa, June 23.- Major Burke, Manager Weir of the cowboy races, Agent Tatro of the Humane society and George Berry, brother of the racer, arrived this evening from Iowa Falls. They report that Berry reached the Falls at 4:20 a. m. and left at 8:15 a. m. Gillespie and Stevens arrived at Iowa Falls at 8:55, and left at 10:40 a. m. Jones reached Iowa Falls at 4 p. m. and left at 4:50 on a fresh horse. They said that Jones has the advantage in weight, and that up to 4 p. m. he had covered fifty-five miles to-day. Smith and Albright are reported west of Iowa Falls, and Middleton is at Fort Dodge. The horses are said to be in fair condition, and Agent Tatro declares he has seen no reason yet to interfere with the race.

The distance from Chadron to Waterloo is about 700 miles, and it is thought that the men will reach Chicago by next Thursday. John Berry arrived at 9:50. His horses were in first-class condition and he is feeling well. He retired as soon as he reached the hotel, and will leave early in the morning. Gillespie and Stevens are at Cedar Falls, and will start at 4 o'clock in the morning.

Doc Middleton Arrives.

FORT DODGE, Iowa, June 23.- Doc Middleton, the last of the cowboy racers, rode up here and registered at noon to-day. He had taken two days to come from Galva here. He slept last night at Manson. Doc is a picturesque character with a breeze kissed straggling black beard. His horse was in the pink of condition. About the first thing this nervy tail-ender did was to offer to be $500 to $100 that he would be the first man at Chicago. doc left at 2:40 p. m. His single horse's tail is beginning to thin because of the hair plucked by admiring curio seekers.

Joe Campbell trotted in on his wiry broncho that he has ridden from Denver. He registered at 7:20 last evening. He stayed all night and left at 6:40 this morning. He is confident that his broncho will carry him to Chicago a winner. Joe has a side bet that he can make the trip from here to Chicago on $5. he had $4.05 of the original $5 here and refused several offers of financial assistance. J. E. Albright and C. W. Smith came in together at 8:40 last evening. They missed the road at Manson and traveled eight miles out of their way. They had rested a few minutes out of town and went on again at 8:45 p. m. Horsemen say that the race will be won either by Jones or Smith, or possibly Albright. Both Jones and Smith have been saving one horse. They say that when they get to Dubuque they will drop one and ride the fresh horse into Chicago in two days, making 100 miles a day. The