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[Dispatch?] June 24.

HO! FOR THE DERBY

Crowd of 60,000 People Watch With Bated Breath [The?] Races.

SCENE AT THE TRACK.

A Crowd of 60,000 People Cheer the Thoroughbreds on Their Course.

It was the greatest day in the history of western racing. By 1 o'clock the crowd began to arrive and an hour later the big grandstand was more than comfortably filled. But still they came until at 2 o'clock fully 60,000 people were inside the gates. The big field was packed with vehicles of all descriptions and sizes, here a great tallyho, there a dog-cart or a victoria, in gact the whole seemed a vertable mass of gay painted wheels, prancing horses and beautiful women.

When the bell rang for the third race a sea of excited faces welled up behind the long rows of boxes which contained the beauty, wealth and fashion of the west.

In the betting ring it was almost an impossibility to get near a booth, so dense was the crowd and those who were there for "business" stuck closely to the bookies in order to hold their places.

Among those who occupied boxes were the following: ANNEX BOXES. 1. Reserved. 33. Gen. Torrence. 2. Reserved. 34. W. J. Davis. 3. Reserved. 35. Al. Hayman 4. Reserved. 36. -------- -------- 5. Reserved. 37. J. K. Armsby, jr. 6. Reserved. 38. W. M. Wilson. 7. Reserved. 39. C. K. G. Billings. 8. Reserved. 40. W. J. Chalmers. 9. Reserved. 41. A. Belford. 10. Reserved. 42. A. F. Gage. 11. Reserved. 43. Reserved. 12. Reserved. 44. Reserved. 13. Reserved. 45. C. D. Hamill. 14. Foxhall Keene. 46. W. C. Pullman. 15. T. A. Wright. 47. J. S. Carter. 16. G. P. Everhart. 48. Lillian Russell. 17. R. B. Crouch. 49. A. F. Walcott. 18. Geo. Henry Wheeler. 50. Reserved. 19. S. Baker. 51. J. R. Richards. 20. W. M. Wilson. 52. John Newman. 21. Dr. N. Rowe. 53. Reserved. 22. S. Tuttle. 54. Colonel Cody. 23. H. H. Fuller. 55. A. F. Walcott. 24. G. S. Chapin. 56. F. J. Mackey. 25. W. B. Keep. 57. Fred Gebhard. 26. J. P. Primley. 58. Reserved. 27. E. S. Worthington. 59. G. S. Barnes. 28. G. E. P. Dodge. 60. Reserved. 29. F. N. Avery. 61. Reserved. 30. J. B. Walker. 62. Reserved. 31. E. Walker. 63. Reserved. 32. W. C. Lyons.

GRAND STAND BOXES. 1. James Miller. 35. J. H. Romain. 2. Henderson. 36. Rolla Wells. 3. Hannah & Hogg. 37. L. L. Smith. 4. S. T. White. 38. Frank Leavitt. 5. D. S. Wright. 39. Mitchell & Halbach. 6. F. W. Gardner. 40. J. Boyle. 7. J. W. Merriman. 41. R. Harmeyer. 8. W. F. Monroe. 42. W. H. Cheppu. 9. J. F. Morse. 43. F. L. Hagenbeck. 10. Washington Hesing. 44. J. T. Freeman. 11. J. E. Moore. 45. G. H. Martin. 12. A. K. Laflin. 46. J. G. Miller. 13. John O'Connor. 47. I. Monheimer. 14. A. H. Munger. 48. Wm. A. Pinkerton. 15. A. S. Gage. 49. J. Saunders. 16. W. W. Lyle. 50. J. Chinn. 17. George Middleton. 51. G. Smith. 18. A. B. Adam. 52. T. W. Sennett. 19. G. Adams. 53. G. J. Powell. 20. M. Rosenfeld. 54. W. M. Hunter. 21. J. G. Barrett. Jr. 55. B. M. Shaffner. 22. N. Greensfelder. 56. S. Bloom. 23. F. N. Shaw. 57. J. Stearn. 24. C. S. Roe. 58. L. M. Stummer. 25. H. M. Stevenson. 59. C. J. Friedman. 26. A. Kohn. 60. Walt Williams. 27. R. Simon. 61. M. W. Simon. 28. J. C. Stettheimer 62. S. J. Marks. 29. M. Nahm. 63. A. G. Kuhn. 30. W. S. Studebaker. 64. J. Simons. 31. J. W. Parmelee. 65. C. Hochkirsh. 32. F. O'Brien. 66. P. F. Maynard. 33. B. P. McDonald. 67. J. G. Miller. 34. G. V. Hankins. 68. L. RosenBerg.

Dramatic Journal June 26

OUTSIDE ATTRACTIONS.

BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST.

The dash and vim of Buffalo Bill's horsemen at the Wild West exhibition at Stony Island and Sixty-third streets keep that place of amusement easily in the forefront of the World's Fair attractions which cluster around Jackson Park. Up to date the attendance has increased steadily with the growing crowds at the Fair, and there seems to be no reason why Col. Cody should not duplicate his London success daring the summer. The performance is kept carefully up to the standard which was set when the performance was first given. There are no new features, but the chance and uncertainty of the feats of horsemanship lend constant variety, for it is not generally expected that a bucking bronco will conduct himself in the same way on any two different occasions. For the last week the weather has been especially adapted to this out-of-doors show, and the turnstiles have registered more people than any previous week in the engagement.

Herald June 25 -93

62d and 63d Sts.-Opp. World's Fair

The Coolest and Cleanest of All Resorts! Camped in a Shady Forest, Auditors Covered from Sun and Rain, Open Air and Lake Breezes, Still Under Cover.

Now Open-Twice To-day.

EVERY DAY, RAIN OR SHINE (Sunday included) at 3 and 8:30 p. m. Doors open at 1 p. m. and 6:30 p. m.

THE KEY TO ALL. ALL ROADS LEAD TO

BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST

And Congress of Rough Riders of the World. VOTED A WORLD-BEATER. All Races Represented in one Combined Entertainment, Reproducing Scenes, Incidents, etc., in the life of

Genuine RUSSIAN COSSACKS FROM THE CAUCASUS. (The first Russian Cossacks ever brought from the Caucasus joined Buffalo Bill in London in May, 1892.)

Genuine Arabs from the Desert. Indians (Sioux, Comanche, Pawnee, Blackfeet), American Cowboys, Mexican Vaqueros, Rio Grande Cabaliero, Mexican Ruralie, and Others.

GRAND INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL DRILL BY UNITED STATES, ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN SOLDIERS.

OUR GAUNTLET TO CREATION.

18,000 Seats. Covered Grand Stand. Herds of Buffalo, Wild Steers and Bucking Bronchos. Alley L, Illinois Central, Grip, Electric and Horse Cars all stop at 63d-st. entrance. Admission 50 cents. Children under 10 years, 25 cents. Seats on sale at McIntosh's Library (Lyon & Healy's

We Bear That Banner With the Strange Device, "Excelsior!"

Waiting Next!

Boston Herald

The best indication that the cowboy race from Nebraska to Chicago is not destined to be a performance to be proud of is William F. Cody's indignant denial that he had anything to do with originating it. If there were anything creditable about it Cody would doubtless be willing to reap some of the glory. As it is, his only connection with it is his offer of a prize of $500, not to the rider who reaches the grounds first, but to the one who brings his horses in in the best condition. --

Boston Herald. June 15-93

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June 25 30,000 Circulation 30,000.

PLAIN WORDS PUBLIC MEN.

HON. WILLIAM F. CODY, "Buffalo Bill:" - MY DEAR SIR: The first time that I had the pleasure of meeting you was when you made your appearance at the Providence Opera in a play redolent of the wild west. That was all of twenty years ago when you had as associates Ned Buntline, Texas Jack, and several hardy sons of the plains - you can easily recall the nights I have reference to-I do not remember the name of the play, but I do remember that you forgot your lines, and I also remember that you were quick-witted enough to continue talking and spinning yarns until such time as you should make your exit. The audience applauded and never knew the difference, and from that time until the present you have continued to win the smiling favors of fortune, and you still wear the same size hat. Twenty years, when you look forward, is a long ways ahead. When you look backward it seems but yesterday. In those days you were the embodiment of all that was true and manly, and as nature had been doubly kind, you did her proud as 'a representative of the western country. In those days you were as straight as an arrow, as agile as a panther, and with your long, black hair falling upon your shoulders in ringlets, and with eyes as bright and cheeks as red as a schoolgirl’s, you were indeed, a picture. Time has dealt gently with you, however. The silver sprinkled in your hair and beard does not in the least detract from your distinguished appearance. You still sit as straight in the saddle, are a trifle more robust and, I sincerely hope, in the good health which the nature of your duties demand of you. Due credit should be given you as an educator of the people in foreign climes as well as those of your own country, Through you they have had an idea, practically illustrated, of what life is and was upon the frontier. That you are reaping the benefits which accrue to the few, it is pleasant to note. There is one thing I wish to mention without au approach at flattery, and that is with all the admiration and adulation you have received from royalty and the highest potentates in the world, that it has not spoiled you. You are the same true American, proud of your country, and ever ready to respond to the call of duty. It is for that reason that the people patronize you, believe in you, and are willing to continue to give evidence of their good-fellowship. During your whole public career you have borne yourself admirably. No words save words of praise for your intrepid bravery, your untiring zeal, and your noble manhood have ever reached your ears. Criticism and censure have never been directed toward you. You are indeed, a very lucky mortal in that respect, as few public men escape the shafts of spleen from some Sources. You seem to stand alone, a peer among fortune's favored sons and, with the wish that you may long continue to merit the esteem of a grateful public, I am, sir, yours truly, CHARLES KNOWITALL.

Herald June 25

MUCH TO AMUSE LONDON.

Attractions More Numerous Than Ever and of a High Order.

LONDON, June 24.-London never had such a wealth of amusement as is provided just now in the Grand opera, Comedie Francais, Paderewski, not to mention Raoul Koszalski, the latest child planist, over whom the musical world is wild. The Comedie Francais has again 'taken London by storm, and it is whispered that this matchless French company may yet appear on the New York stage. The indications are that Buffalo Bill's unique American show will be more than replaced in popular favor by Paul Boynton's great water exhibition at Earls Court. Already the question of the day among the swells is, "Have you shot the chute at Boynton's?" It is an adventure with just enough danger and moisture about it to stir the sluggish English blood.

Irabrune June 25

PROGRESS OF THE COWBOY RACERS,

Passing Iowa Falls, but Retarded by Heavy Rains-Horses Giving Out,

Iowa FALLS, Ia., June 23.-[Special.]-A heavy rain in this section retarded the progress of the cowboy racers, Jones came in at 3:55 in a down-pour of rain. His large horse gave out a few miles from this city. He will make the remaining distance with the other horse, which has not been ridden before in the race, and is fresh and in good condition. Smith registered here at 4:47, but stopped only five minutes. His horses appeared in a fair condition. Jones left at 6:15. Gillespie and "Rattlesnake Pete " passed Berry, about ten miles east of here, Albright is expected in tonight, and Campbell and Middleton in the morning. Secretary Paul Fontain has inspected all the horses passing here and says they are in good condition. FORT DODGE, Ia.., June 23.- Doc Middleton, the last of the cowboy racers arrived here at noon today, and left about an hour later. His horse is in good condition. Albright and Smith arrived last evening. Smith did not stop. Albright left at 8:40 last evening, and Joe Campbell at. 6:30 this morning. DUBUQUE, Ia., June 23.-Joe Gillespie and "Rattlesnake Pete " reached Cedar Falls at 6:20 p. m. and Berry half an hour later. They put up for the night. Gillespie still has two good horses and says he will reach Dubuque Sunday noon. Pete has only one horse. WATERLOO, Ia., June 23.-[Special.]-An enterprising reporter for a Chicago morning newspaper arrived here a few days ago to accompany on his bicycle the cowboy racers through the homestretch to Chicago. They were expected here tonight, and when a lone horseman on a tired-looking steed came into town in the early evening preceded by the young man on a bicycle a congratulating crowd surrounded the pair. The bicycle rider spared no money in lavishing the best the hotel afforded on the horseman, and was considerably chagrined on the subsequent discovery that the horseman was a Cedar Falls wag, well pleased with the success of his little hoax, and not a cowboy racer.

Ewg Post June 25

BERRY LEADS THE COWBOYS.

But He Has Been Barred Out and Will Not Be Entitled to the Prize. DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 24.-The cowboy racers are not expected to reach here before to-morrow noon. John Berry, who is in the lead, reached Waterloo, one hundred miles west, last night. He is riding under protest, and even though he should reach Chicago first will not be entitled to the prize. The rider have average forty five miles a day since they started. Three of the racers left Independence, sixty miles west of here, at 2:15 this afternoon. Berry left Manchester, forty-seven miles west of here, at 7 p. m. for Earlville, twelve miles from here, passing that place at 9:45 p. m., and many reach Dyerville Dubuque County, twenty miles distant, to-night. He gained seventeen minutes to-day on his nearest follower. At 4:30 p. m. Stephens, Gillespie and Jones left Winthrop, seven miles east of Independence. They will spend Sunday night in Dubuque.

WORLD OF AMUSEMENT

Buffalo Bill's Wonderful Career and More Wonderful Show.

ONE OF CHICAGO'S GREAT ATTRACTIONS JUST NOW.

Story About the Siege of Sebastopol and Pain's Reproduction of It-At the Theaters.

The coming week will bring but few changes to the theatrical world. Several of the outlying theaters will close for the season, but two new acquisitions have been made to the list of Chicago playhouses and each opens its doors with every prospect of success and a prosperous season. The Isabella theater near the Fair grounds and the novel Parisian Shadow theater nearer the center of the city have both made a bid for patronage. The Alhambra and H. R. Jacobs' Academy will close for the season. "American," with all its gorgeous splendor remains at the Auditorium, Lillian Russell at the Columbia, “Ali Baba" at the Chicago opera house. and Tattersalls' military tournament is enjoying a season of prosperity.

WILD WEST SHOW.

Buffalo Bill's Attraction One of the Finest in Chicago.

Nature has done much to endow Col. Cody (Buffalo Bill) with the attributes that go to make a man a popular idol. Starting in life at the age when most boys are tied to their mothers' apron strings, turned on the world to make a living for himself and others, for whom he was the whole support, he has in a short number of years filled more responsible positions, and aided as much as any living man in placing the way for the settlement and development of the western part of our country. As a guide, scout and Indian fighter his record is one full of glory to himself, and benefit to mankind as can be proven by records of the war department of the United States. Since the building of railways, the thicker settlement of the Western country, the bringing of the Indians into subjection on reservations the work originally engaged in by Col. Cody has almost ceased to be a necessity. Of later years he has devoted his time and talents to keep alive in the memory of the old, and educating the mind of the young to a realization and understanding of the perils, trials and hardships that were undergone by the first settlers of the country. This be has accomplished through the medium of his exhibition known as Buffalo Bill's Wild West, not only throughout the American, but in all civilized countries of Europe." He has traveled with his entertainment and has educated the people by actual representation of scenes that are historically performed by characters identified with the scenes enacted. Returning to his native land after six years of triumphal march in foreign countries, he is now located at Sixty-third street, adjoining the World's Fair, and twice every day gives performances, in which all of the old and most popular feats of the Wild West" are most prominent and added to which are many novel and thrilling additions, notably the presence of a band of Caucasian Cossacks and Bedouin Arabs, who, as rough riders and acrobatic horsemen, have no equals in the old countries of the world and are probably the only living rivals of the American cowboy in this style of horsemanship. He has also added one feature of educative merit that proves most interesting to the spectator this being the presence of picked detachments of cavalry of the four greatest nations on earth in military evolutions representing the 'peculiar drill of their own armies. Every effort has been made to secure the comfort of patrons of the Wild West,". and as the grounds are easily accessible from all points by all transportation lines leading to the World's Fair, and as the camp and grand stand are cool, dry, neat and comfortable, the presence of the immense audiences is easily accounted for. Parties desirous of securing reserved locations previous to going to the "Wild West" can do so at McIntosh's library in Lyon & Healy's on State street.