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of the chase has been adopted by the Gauchos from the South American Indians, who, from time immemorial, used it for the capture of ostriches, guanacos, and other big game.

The "bolas" consists of a number of rawhide thongs fastened to a central thong, and with an iron ball at each of the ends. The Gaucho can hurl this at a flying horse, cow, or ostrich, from a distance of sixty feet, and, causing it to inextricably entangle about the legs, bring the victim helplessly to the ground. This therefore, rather than the lasso, is his favorite weapon for the chase or fighting in war.

When the Dictator Rosas many years ago conquered Buenos Ayres, his success was largely due to the terrror inspired by the reputation of his horde lf Gauchos and Pampa Indians.

It may be interesting to state that from their primitive mode of existence, the Gaucho makes nearly everything connected with his "outfit," even the rude saddle from raw hide, the lasso, the "bolas," and even his boots--which are made from the skin (taken from the knee down, and shaped to the leg and foot while warm) of a freshly killed cult, sewed at the toe, thus forming practically a leather stocking without heel or sole. They are fond of music, are good dancers, retaining in many respects the poetic traditions and tendencies of their Castilian ancestors.

Enough has been said here however, of their peculiarities. They will prove a welcome acquisition to the "Wild West," for they, no less than the Cossacks, have a distinct role of their own to play this truly gigantic enterprise of a "Congress of the World's Rough Riders."

FROM ENGLAND TO DAKOTA, THE RIO GRANDE AMERICA, TO THE CONTINENT OF EUROPE AND RETURN OF "BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST" TO GREAT BRITIAN.

Since the visit of "BUFFALO BILL'S" Wild West to England and its remarkable engagement in London, at West Brompton, in 1887, a history and tour have been made, such as no organization of its magnitude and requirements ever accomplished.

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JUBILEE YEAR 1887, EARL'S COURT, LONDON.--FAREWELL, 1892.

A slight reference to this will be instructive and interesting, and practical mind can, partially, at a glance, recognize the difficulties and arduous duties involved in its completion. A volume would be more fitting to relate its travels, its trials, and triumphant experiences. After the production in an especially erected mammoth building at Manchester, of an allegorical, pantomimic

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of the chase has been adopted by the Gauchos from the South American Indians, who, from time immemorial, used it for the capture of ostriches, guanacos, and other big game.

The "bolas" consists of a number of rawhide thongs fastened to a central thong, and with an iron ball at each of the ends. The Gaucho can hurl this at a flying horse, cow, or ostrich, from a distance of sixty feet, and, causing it to inextricably entangle about the legs, bring the victim helplessly to the ground. This therefore, rather than the lasso, is his favorite weapon for the chase or fighting in war.

When the Dictator Rosas many years ago conquered Buenos Ayres, his success was largely due to the terrror inspired by the reputation of his horde lf Gauchos and Pampa Indians.

It may be interesting to state that from their primitive mode of existence, the Gaucho makes nearly everything connected with his "outfit," even the rude saddle from raw hide, the lasso, the "bolas," and even his boots--which are made from the skin (taken from the knee down, and shaped to the leg and foot while warm) of a freshly killed cult, sewed at the toe, thus forming practically a leather stocking without heel or sole. They are fond of music, are good dancers, retaining in many respects the poetic traditions and tendencies of their Castilian ancestors.

Enough has been said here however, of their peculiarities. They will prove a welcome acquisition to the "Wild West," for they, no less than the Cossacks, have a distinct role of their own to play this truly gigantic enterprise of a "Congress of the World's Rough Riders."

FROM ENGLAND TO DAKOTA, THE RIO GRANDE AMERICA, TO THE CONTINENT OF EUROPE AND RETURN OF "BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST" TO GREAT BRITIAN.

Since the visit of "BUFFALO BILL'S" Wild West to England and its remarkable engagement in London, at West Brompton, in 1887, a history and tour have been made, such as no organization of its magnitude and requirements ever accomplished.

IMAGE
JUBILEE YEAR 1887, EARL'S COURT, LONDON.--FAREWELL, 1892.

A slight reference to this will be instructive and interesting, and practical mind can, partially, at a glance, recognize the difficulties and arduous duties involved in its completion. A volume would be more fitting to relate its travels, its trials, and triumphant experiences. After the production in an especially erected mammoth building at Manchester, of an allegorical, pantomimic