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179Wild Bill's friend, and Buffalo Bill's CAPT. JACK CRAWFORD, The man who is famous throughout the The reporter approached, introduced IN HIS ELEMENT. He first contradicted the common rumor The Captain said that if he did not receive FOR THE BLACK HILLS Where, according to latest advices, the The conversation dragging somewhat, | 179Wild Bill's friend, and Buffalo Bill's chum, the noted CAPT. JACK CRAWFORD, The man who is famous throughout the Black Hills, and who killed three horses under him in riding from the scene of conflict to the nearest station, carrying dispatches for the New York Herald and beating all other couriers by five hours-a feat for which he immediately received a check for $222 75. The reporter approached, introduced himself, and after the usual commonplace expressions which follow a self introduction, he was invited into Captain Jack's room, and the duo started up stairs. Arrived there, business was at once entered upon, and the Captain closely questioned concerning his future doings. In an affable, pleasant, and gentlemanly manner, showing that a life on the plains cannot wipe out native courtesy, Mr. Crawford responded From his words and actions the [reporter?] was led to infer that he is restless, that he is satiated with the dull drama of life as enacted in cities, and that he longs to be back on the boundless prairie, where roam his kindred spirits and his chosen friends, and where he is. IN HIS ELEMENT. He first contradicted the common rumor that himself and Buffalo Bill have been "called by official requisition to the front," for they are not bound by any military orders, and can offer their services or refuse them as they see fit. The news from Idaho had incited a desire in him to be in the place for which Nature had fitted him, and he telegraphed last night to General McDowell, asking him for a position as scout where the conflict is being waged on the Salmon river. Late last night he received an answer signed "Kelton, Assistant Adjutant General," saying that application should be made to General Howard. Accordingly a telegram was sent to that official this morning, and no answer has yet been received. The Captain said that if he did not receive an answer granting his petition, he intends to start. FOR THE BLACK HILLS Where, according to latest advices, the Indians have risen; where he knows every inch of country from boundary to boundary, and where he feels perfectly at home. He stated that neither himself nor Buffalo Bill knew much about the Salmon river country or the [Nez?] Perces Indians, but had no doubt that they could make things lively if they once got up there. The conversation dragging somewhat, all needed information having been obtained, the Captain disclosed his various |