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Chicago Park June 9th/95.

Jule Keen, the treasurer of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, will begin in November a starring tour in his newly revised comedy, "Only a German." Mr. Keen used to be one of the best known dialect comedians in the country and was known for years as "Buffalo Bill's Dutchman." After his tour next winter he will, at the beginning of summer, resume his duties as treasurer of the Wild West.

AT THE NEBRASKA BUILDING.
Chic Tribune June 9/98

NEBRASKA-BUILDING IS DEDICATED.

Buffalo Bill and His Cohorts Illustrate the State's Early Days.

One thousand enthusiastic Nebraska people dedicated the building of their State at Jackson Park yesterday. In a gorgeous suit of buckskin, all covered with decorations, Buffalo Bill formed the central attraction. Mounted on a magnificent sorrel horse, he approached the building, leading a procession of soldiers, cowboys, and Indians, illustrating early Nebraska history. The ceremonies were short. Commissioner-General Joseph Garneau turned the building over to Gov. Lorenzo Crounce, who, in a splendid five-minute speech dedicated it to the public. Ex-Gov. Robert W. Furnis also made a few remarks, and Mrs. Henry Fisk read an original poem written by Kate M. Cleary. Music was furnished by one of the German and Buffalo Bill's cowboy bands. After the dedicatory exercises Buffalo Bill and his party formed in line and escorted the Governor and everybody else over to the Agriculture Building, where they viewed the Nebraska exhibit.

Chic News June 9th/95

SALSBURY AND THE BRONCHO.

The Ex-Actor Gives an Exhibition of How to Ride a Bucker.

The peculiar traits of the bucking broncho of the western prairie are often manifested at some very inopportune times, no matter how well he may be broken to domestic uses and as he humps his back, twists his legs and tries to dig his nose into the sand of Buffalo Bill's arena, during the exhibitions there, so he frequently does when his rider feels most comfortable and desires him to be on his good behavior. During the parade by Buffalo Bill's company at the time of the dedication of the Nebraska state building in the World's-Fair grounds one of these supposedly tamed buckers gave great delight to the thousands who lined the route of the parade. Mr. Nate Salsbury, the manager and partner of the Wild West, is a quiet and unassuming gentleman, who is seldom seen by the public and has never been known to go into a parade with his conferes of the Wild West. Yesterday, however, he proved his title to being as good a horseman as he is manager. Mounted on one of the bronchos of the company he headed the procession in honor of Col. Cody's state and lent his presence to making one of the strongest features of the day at the Fair. Riding serenly along at the head of the column, he was suddenly startled by a shivering kind of shock and horse and rider went a dozen feet in the air. They came down together, however, and Mr. Salsbury's old experience gained during four years' hard service of fighting for his country and as a summer resident on his Montana ranch stood him in good stead. It was a short, hard struggle between man and beast, but with a firm grasp on the reins and with gritting teeth, man soon conquered the animal and rode away amid the cheers of the crowd, such as the most expert horseman or cowboy ever receives for conquering his beast. It gave great pleasure to the crowd and Col. Cody suggests that his partner would be a good addition to his bucking-horse riders daily, but Mr. Salsbury protests and declines.

Chicago 10th/94

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show continues to entertain large crowds at the Sixty-third street arena afternoon and evening and performances will continue, rain or shine, at 3 and 8 p. m.

Chicago Tribune June 9th / 93.

NEBRASKA AT THE FAIR.

Twenty-Five Thousand Visitors See the State Headquarters Dedicated.

Witnessed by more people than have been at any preceding opening of a State headquarters, the dedication of the Nebraska building yesterday was eminetly successful, and, too, it was made picturesquely interesting.

Appointed for 11 o'clock, the ceremonies of the opening began promptly at that hour, and while fully 3,000 promptly at that hour, and while fully 3,000 citizens of Nebraska triumphed in the event, there were more than 25,000 peopel who were spectators and expressed cordial approval at every step of the proceedings.

The exercises were simple and brief, and

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AT THE NEBRASKA BUILDING

took place in open air, the broad piazza of the building serving as the rostrum for the orators and other participants in the ceremonies. Just at 11 o'clock the bells in the belfry of the Pennsylvania building rang out a salutation. Taking this as the signal Commissioner Garneau called the Nebraskans to order, and the great throng of people crowded on the lawn and in front of the building, became silent and expectant.

Briefly giving an account of his stewardship, Mr. Garneau announced the completion of the building, pointed to it with pride as the result of meritorius effort and generous contribution on the part of his fellow citizens, and then, introducing Governor Lorenzo Crounse, committed the building to his custody for the use of all Nebraskans as a place of rendezvous while visiting The Fair.

Governor Crounse accepted the custodianship in a felicitous speech which occupied only a few minutes in its delivery. He partially deplored the time of opening the building, as the crops of Nebraska were in the green and as yet ungarnered, while the fruits, for which the State was famous, were yet in the bud or had just appeared in promising form. But, notwithstanding the disadvantages of the season, he accepted the building and promised that it would become an attractive storehouse for all the products for which Nebraska was renowned. He extolled the State, told of its progress and pictured its prospects in a light tha tmoer than invited emigration to its rich alluvial lands and fertile prairies. Supplementing the praise of his State with a brief history of its career as a Territory and State, he pronounced its present prosperity, through trials and tribulations, one of the marvels of the last decade, which would be fully proved by the exhibits Nebraska had and would place on the World's Fair grounds.

Ex-Governor Furnas followed with a happy effort, and he and Governor Crounse were heartily and frequently applauded throughout their speeches.

Mrs. Henry Fisk, of Chicago, read with impressive effect a poem entitled "Nebraska," written by Mrs. Kate M. Clearly, of Hubbell, Neb. The reader did justice to a very creditable composition. The formal exercises ending, Mrs. Brooks, the butter artist, without paddle, press, or mould, gave an exhibition of her deftness in shaping rich, yellow butter fresh from the springhouse in shapes and forms that rivaled in appearance the work of sculptors.

Many notable Nebraskans, among them Secretary J. Sterling Morton, of Cleveland's Cabinet, grouped themselves about the speakers and heartily entered into the spirit of the occasion. But among all the people no one attracted so much attention as did Colonel William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). A Nebraskan and a brigadier general of the State militia, Colonel Cody took part in the opening and a picturesque figure himself in his buckskin, bead embroidered suit, he made his assistance in the ceremonies spectacular, as he brought along with him all his family gathered from Tartary's Steppes, Arabia's deserts, America's plains and fastnesses, as well as from the military barracks of the old and new world. Troopers, nomads, cowboys and vaqueros were grouped about the building, and the cowboy band provided music between speeches and introductory to the ceremonies of the day. Rain-in-the-Face, Flat-Iron and Ox-Bear, of Colonel Cody's command, Nebraskans themselves and descendants of the aboriginal settlers of the State, were brought into the building, and being "good Indians" now, were made much of. Johnny Burke No-Name, an urchin who alone was surviving member of his family after the Seventh cavalry had struck Big Foot's band of Indians at Wounded Knee like a cyclone, was introduced, and he was petted and highly caressed by the good people of Nebraska, who occupy his forefather's lands. The building is neat, roomy, and though unpretentious, is a fine edifice architectuarlly, is tastefully ornamented in the interior, and occupies vantage ground, as it is the second building on the left, a few rods from the Fifty-seventh street entrance.

Chicago Globe June 9/93.

Accompanied by Mayor Harrison the Infanta Eulalia, Prince Antonio and the members of her retinue, shortly after 10 o'clock, started for the Fair. A great throng greeted her early appearance with much applause, and a royal escort it was that conducted the princess to the western entrance of Midway where she arrived at 12 o;clock.

American and Spanish flags floated from every building and the beautiful place never looked fairer than yesterday at noon, when Princess Eulalia and her escort of honor drove into the grounds from the plaisance.

On the line of her approach to the Administration building was massed seried rows of people giving her one grand ovation, the American peopel doing honor to its nation's guest. The loud thunder of cannons giving the royal salute, announced her approach, while upon every side preparations had been elaboratley made to show an appreciation of the honor bestowed to the Exposition by the visit.

At the entrance to the ground the princess was met by Messrs. Henrotin, Allen, Lawrence, Ewing and Barbour of the ceremonies committee, and the procession immediately moved toward the Administration building.

At the head rode Col. Rice and his staff, next the Michigan cadets in grey or ss coats and spotless white duck trousers. The Chicago hussars rode after and then the committee and the royal party, in the first carriage of which was the Princess Eulalia, Prince Antonio and Mayor Harrison. In the second carriage were the duke of Tamames, Marquis Marco Hermosa, Commander Davis and Don P. Jovar. In the third carriage were Dou Julio Vargas, Mrs. Davis and Miss Davis.

The march from the Woman's building around the Horticulture building by the lagoon was slow and the princess was continually greeted with cheers, while flowers were often thrown into her carriage. She responded to these demonstrations with bows and sweet smiles and occasionally would wave her parasol. The people who thronged the way were fairly captivated by her gracious manners and winning smiles.

At the northern end of the Electricity building the head of the line was joined by Hon. William F. Cody with the procession in honor of Nebraska day. They marched at the head until the Administration building was reached, when they turned toward the Agriculture building. His procession was as follows:

Joined by Buffalo Bill's Band.

Cowboy band, thirty members. Brig. Gen. Cody national guard of Nebraska. Detachment from Sixth United States cavalry as escort to Gov. Crounse, exGov. Furness, Commissioner Garneau, Commissioner Mobley, in carriages. Mr. Nate Salsbury. Band of cowboys. One hundred Sioux Indians. Chiefs Rocky Bear, Young Jack, Red Cloud, Standing Bear, No Neck and other celebrated warriors. Main body cowboys. Miss Annie Oakley. Miss Bessie Farrell. Cossacks from the Caucassus. French Chasseurs. Bedouin Arabs. Mexican vaqueros Spanish ruralies. English lancers. South American gouchos. Band of cowboys. German uhlans.

At the Administration building an immense crowd had gathered around the space, with difficulty kept cleared by the guards, for the reception of the princess and her escort. The staff came first, then the cadets marched into company front grounded arms, the hussars wheeled into line and the four-in-hand of the princess was driven up to the west entrance. It was met by President Palmer, Mrs. Potter Palmer, President Higinbotham, Director General Davis, Director of Works Burnham, Commissioners St. Clair, Massey and Schwab. Inside were George W. Pullman, Potter Palmer, Mrs. Chatfield Chatfield Taylor, Miss Harrison, Mrs. DrYoung and others.

While the cadets and the hussars gave exhibitions of their different military evolutions, the princess and the whole party remained in their carriages and were interested spectators. President Palmer gave his arm to the princess and led the way across the crimson carpet over the great rotunda to the pavillion in which are the offices of President Palmer and the commission. The pathway was strewn with thousands of pruple, golden heart pansies, which, after the royal party had passed were eagerly sought after by those fortunate enough to be inside, as souvenirs of the occasion.

A brief reception was held in the offices of President Palmer, and the party was escorted to pavilion C, where breakfast was served.

Those Who Were Present.

The guests invited were:

Mrs. Edward F. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs.

Chicago Park June 9th/95.

Jule Keen, the treasurer of Buffalo Bill's Wild West, will begin in November a starring tour in his newly revised comedy, "Only a German." Mr. Keen used to be one of the best known dialect comedians in the country and was known for years as "Buffalo Bill's Dutchman." After his tour next winter he will, at the beginning of summer, resume his duties as treasurer of the Wild West.

AT THE NEBRASKA BUILDING.
Chic Tribune June 9/98

NEBRASKA-BUILDING IS DEDICATED.

Buffalo Bill and His Cohorts Illustrate the State's Early Days.

One thousand enthusiastic Nebraska people dedicated the building of their State at Jackson Park yesterday. In a gorgeous suit of buckskin, all covered with decorations, Buffalo Bill formed the central attraction. Mounted on a magnificent sorrel horse, he approached the building, leading a procession of soldiers, cowboys, and Indians, illustrating early Nebraska history. The ceremonies were short. Commissioner-General Joseph Garneau turned the building over to Gov. Lorenzo Crounce, who, in a splendid five-minute speech dedicated it to the public. Ex-Gov. Robert W. Furnis also made a few remarks, and Mrs. Henry Fisk read an original poem written by Kate M. Cleary. Music was furnished by one of the German and Buffalo Bill's cowboy bands. After the dedicatory exercises Buffalo Bill and his party formed in line and escorted the Governor and everybody else over to the Agriculture Building, where they viewed the Nebraska exhibit.

Chic News June 9th/95

SALSBURY AND THE BRONCHO.

The Ex-Actor Gives an Exhibition of How to Ride a Bucker.

The peculiar traits of the bucking broncho of the western prairie are often manifested at some very inopportune times, no matter how well he may be broken to domestic uses and as he humps his back, twists his legs and tries to dig his nose into the sand of Buffalo Bill's arena, during the exhibitions there, so he frequently does when his rider feels most comfortable and desires him to be on his good behavior. During the parade by Buffalo Bill's company at the time of the dedication of the Nebraska state building in the World's-Fair grounds one of these supposedly tamed buckers gave great delight to the thousands who lined the route of the parade. Mr. Nate Salsbury, the manager and partner of the Wild West, is a quiet and unassuming gentleman, who is seldom seen by the public and has never been known to go into a parade with his conferes of the Wild West. Yesterday, however, he proved his title to being as good a horseman as he is manager. Mounted on one of the bronchos of the company he headed the procession in honor of Col. Cody's state and lent his presence to making one of the strongest features of the day at the Fair. Riding serenly along at the head of the column, he was suddenly startled by a shivering kind of shock and horse and rider went a dozen feet in the air. They came down together, however, and Mr. Salsbury's old experience gained during four years' hard service of fighting for his country and as a summer resident on his Montana ranch stood him in good stead. It was a short, hard struggle between man and beast, but with a firm grasp on the reins and with gritting teeth, man soon conquered the animal and rode away amid the cheers of the crowd, such as the most expert horseman or cowboy ever receives for conquering his beast. It gave great pleasure to the crowd and Col. Cody suggests that his partner would be a good addition to his bucking-horse riders daily, but Mr. Salsbury protests and declines.

Chicago 10th/94

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show continues to entertain large crowds at the Sixty-third street arena afternoon and evening and performances will continue, rain or shine, at 3 and 8 p. m.

Chicago Tribune June 9th / 93.

NEBRASKA AT THE FAIR.

Twenty-Five Thousand Visitors See the State Headquarters Dedicated.

Witnessed by more people than have been at any preceding opening of a State headquarters, the dedication of the Nebraska building yesterday was eminetly successful, and, too, it was made picturesquely interesting.

Appointed for 11 o'clock, the ceremonies of the opening began promptly at that hour, and while fully 3,000 promptly at that hour, and while fully 3,000 citizens of Nebraska triumphed in the event, there were more than 25,000 peopel who were spectators and expressed cordial approval at every step of the proceedings.

The exercises were simple and brief, and

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AT THE NEBRASKA BUILDING

took place in open air, the broad piazza of the building serving as the rostrum for the orators and other participants in the ceremonies. Just at 11 o'clock the bells in the belfry of the Pennsylvania building rang out a salutation. Taking this as the signal Commissioner Garneau called the Nebraskans to order, and the great throng of people crowded on the lawn and in front of the building, became silent and expectant.

Briefly giving an account of his stewardship, Mr. Garneau announced the completion of the building, pointed to it with pride as the result of meritorius effort and generous contribution on the part of his fellow citizens, and then, introducing Governor Lorenzo Crounse, committed the building to his custody for the use of all Nebraskans as a place of rendezvous while visiting The Fair.

Governor Crounse accepted the custodianship in a felicitous speech which occupied only a few minutes in its delivery. He partially deplored the time of opening the building, as the crops of Nebraska were in the green and as yet ungarnered, while the fruits, for which the State was famous, were yet in the bud or had just appeared in promising form. But, notwithstanding the disadvantages of the season, he accepted the building and promised that it would become an attractive storehouse for all the products for which Nebraska was renowned. He extolled the State, told of its progress and pictured its prospects in a light tha tmoer than invited emigration to its rich alluvial lands and fertile prairies. Supplementing the praise of his State with a brief history of its career as a Territory and State, he pronounced its present prosperity, through trials and tribulations, one of the marvels of the last decade, which would be fully proved by the exhibits Nebraska had and would place on the World's Fair grounds.

Ex-Governor Furnas followed with a happy effort, and he and Governor Crounse were heartily and frequently applauded throughout their speeches.

Mrs. Henry Fisk, of Chicago, read with impressive effect a poem entitled "Nebraska," written by Mrs. Kate M. Clearly, of Hubbell, Neb. The reader did justice to a very creditable composition. The formal exercises ending, Mrs. Brooks, the butter artist, without paddle, press, or mould, gave an exhibition of her deftness in shaping rich, yellow butter fresh from the springhouse in shapes and forms that rivaled in appearance the work of sculptors.

Many notable Nebraskans, among them Secretary J. Sterling Morton, of Cleveland's Cabinet, grouped themselves about the speakers and heartily entered into the spirit of the occasion. But among all the people no one attracted so much attention as did Colonel William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). A Nebraskan and a brigadier general of the State militia, Colonel Cody took part in the opening and a picturesque figure himself in his buckskin, bead embroidered suit, he made his assistance in the ceremonies spectacular, as he brought along with him all his family gathered from Tartary's Steppes, Arabia's deserts, America's plains and fastnesses, as well as from the military barracks of the old and new world. Troopers, nomads, cowboys and vaqueros were grouped about the building, and the cowboy band provided music between speeches and introductory to the ceremonies of the day. Rain-in-the-Face, Flat-Iron and Ox-Bear, of Colonel Cody's command, Nebraskans themselves and descendants of the aboriginal settlers of the State, were brought into the building, and being "good Indians" now, were made much of. Johnny Burke No-Name, an urchin who alone was surviving member of his family after the Seventh cavalry had struck Big Foot's band of Indians at Wounded Knee like a cyclone, was introduced, and he was petted and highly caressed by the good people of Nebraska, who occupy his forefather's lands. The building is neat, roomy, and though unpretentious, is a fine edifice architectuarlly, is tastefully ornamented in the interior, and occupies vantage ground, as it is the second building on the left, a few rods from the Fifty-seventh street entrance.

Chicago Globe June 9/93.

Accompanied by Mayor Harrison the Infanta Eulalia, Prince Antonio and the members of her retinue, shortly after 10 o'clock, started for the Fair. A great throng greeted her early appearance with much applause, and a royal escort it was that conducted the princess to the western entrance of Midway where she arrived at 12 o;clock.

American and Spanish flags floated from every building and the beautiful place never looked fairer than yesterday at noon, when Princess Eulalia and her escort of honor drove into the grounds from the plaisance.

On the line of her approach to the Administration building was massed seried rows of people giving her one grand ovation, the American peopel doing honor to its nation's guest. The loud thunder of cannons giving the royal salute, announced her approach, while upon every side preparations had been elaboratley made to show an appreciation of the honor bestowed to the Exposition by the visit.

At the entrance to the ground the princess was met by Messrs. Henrotin, Allen, Lawrence, Ewing and Barbour of the ceremonies committee, and the procession immediately moved toward the Administration building.

At the head rode