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123In order to fitly appreciate the glorious achievements of progress and civilization on the American continent in testimony of which the great, Columbian Exposition now stands as a monument, it is necessary to consider in contrast the earlier days of American history on the frontier and to know the types and characters of people which Columbus found when he landed. Through the active enterprise and business courage of Col. W. F. Cody and Mr. Nate Salisbury, it is now made possible for all visitors to the World's Fair to see the actual living descendants of the people who, timorous and hesitating, greeted the great discoverer when he first set his feet upon American soil. The Indians who take part in Buffalo Bill's exhibition of the Wild West are not actors in any sense of the word; they present Indian life, customs, mode of warfare and manners, of social amusement as they actually live them at home. That they are now here, living in peaceful, almost fraternal intercourse with the "palefaces," whom they so long regarded as hereditary foes, is due to their recognition of the personal powers, integrity and magnetism of the scout, guide and frontiersman, Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). Visitors to the World's Fair can better appreciate the exhibits of science, art, literature and civilization after first seeing the types of people who were the only inhabitants of America when civilization reached out as a conquerer to place the sign of progress on her shores. The Wild West is a most appropriate annex to the World's Fair and should be seen in connection with it. Means of transportation are ample and convenient, as all railroads going south take their passengers to the very gates. Two exhibitions are given daily (Sunday included) at 3 and 8:30 p. m., rain or shine. A NEW RICHMOND IN THE FIELD. June 4 sees the ERIE LINES Chicago Daily News | 123In order to fitly appreciate the glorious achievements of progress and civilization on the American continent in testimony of which the great, Columbian Exposition now stands as a monument, it is necessary to consider in contrast the earlier days of American history on the frontier and to know the types and characters of people which Columbus found when he landed. Through the active enterprise and business courage of Col. W. F. Cody and Mr. Nate Salisbury, it is now made possible for all visitors to the World's Fair to see the actual living descendants of the people who, timorous and hesitating, greeted the great discoverer when he first set his feet upon American soil. The Indians who take part in Buffalo Bill's exhibition of the Wild West are not actors in any sense of the word; they present Indian life, customs, mode of warfare and manners, of social amusement as they actually live them at home. That they are now here, living in peaceful, almost fraternal intercourse with the "palefaces," whom they so long regarded as hereditary foes, is due to their recognition of the personal powers, integrity and magnetism of the scout, guide and frontiersman, Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). Visitors to the World's Fair can better appreciate the exhibits of science, art, literature and civilization after first seeing the types of people who were the only inhabitants of America when civilization reached out as a conquerer to place the sign of progress on her shores. The Wild West is a most appropriate annex to the World's Fair and should be seen in connection with it. Means of transportation are ample and convenient, as all railroads going south take their passengers to the very gates. Two exhibitions are given daily (Sunday included) at 3 and 8:30 p. m., rain or shine. A NEW RICHMOND IN THE FIELD. June 4 sees the ERIE LINES Chicago Daily News |
