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21A PRACTICAL "ALL-ROUND SHOT." In contradistinction to the many so-called "fancy shots" that have for years been before the public, Buffalo Bill is what may be termed a "practical marksman," and where that expression's full meaning is understood, he is looked on as a marvelous "all-round shot." That is, a man of deadly aim in any emergency, with any weapon- a small Derringer, a Colt's, a shot-gun, a carbine, a blunderbuss, or a rifle- at any foe red or white; at any game- chicken, jack-rabbit, antelope, deer, buffalo, bear, or elk; at the swiftest birds or soaring eagle; on foot, in any position; on horseback, at any speed. To be such a marksman is only the result of years of necessity for exercising the faculties of instantaneous measurement of distance, acuteness of vision- in fact, an eagle eye and iron nerves- to think quick, to resolve, to fire, to kill. As a hunter these gifts have rendered him famous, and gained him plauditis from admiring officers, nobleman, sportsmen, and competitors in the chase, and compelled the respect and fear of his implacable Indian foes. That he exists to-day is the result of the training that enables a man in the most startling exigency to command himself, and to meet the circumstances face to face, whatever they may be, and achieve, by cool precision, deserved victory in the field, and embellish history with deeds of heroism. Mr. Cody will give an exhibition of his ability by shooting objects thrown in the air while galloping at full speed, executing difficulties that would receive commendation if accomplished on foot, and which can only be fully appreciated by those who have attempted the feat while experiencing a rapid pace when occupying "a seat in the saddle." _______________________________ "After a very long march, full of hardships and sufferings, Gen. Penrose's camp was found on the Palodora in a most distracted condition. Gen. Carr's arrival was none too soon, as the amished men were sustaining life on the last carcasses of their draught animals. In a few weeks Black Kettle's depredations necessitated a pursuit... The consilidated command discovered the Indians on the Cimarron, and a terrific battle ensued... In this fight Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill did almost the work of a regiment; braver men never went into an action, | 21A PRACTICAL "ALL-ROUND SHOT." In contradistinction to the many |