The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-05-25
An Accident ~ HuGalo BIZ,


Mr., Cody wa so unfortunate as to meet
with q severe accident In the early part OF
the show. 1t was during the representa-.
ton Of the fight at Hat or War Bonnet
Creek on the 18th day Of July, 1876, WHEN
Buffalo Bill fought aud killed the Ohey-
enne Chief Yellow Hand ina single hand
ed encounter; when he shouted as he tore
the scalp OF the red devil oil and waved IL
over his head, "The first scalp for Custer"
This duel was fought IN front Of 800
Cheyenne warriors on II side
and about 600 troops on the other side
under command OF General Wesley Mer-
rett and General Il. A. Carr, who In their
reports characterized the acceptance by
Buffalo Bill OF Yellow Hands boastiul
challenge as one OF the most intrepid acts
OF daring on record. Yellow Hand's
death at the band Of the celebrated scout
was the first Of a long list in revenge OF
the fearful Custer massacre.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Cody rode out
from the band Of cowboys representing
the troops and met the Indian who repre-
sented Yellow Hand. While geated on
their horses they %grappled each others
thrORts; the Indian was u%nhorBed, and
Cody started to throw himself from "Old
Charlie" his iavoritG gray horse, to finish
the Indian, the troops and Indians start-
ing for each other from the opposite ends
Of the space inside the track At the same
time. Mr.. Cody's right leg touched the
ground, but his left, in a singular manner,
caught in the bride OF the In.
dams horse and hali.suspsnded him
The bride rein twisted about his leg very
tightly and wrsnChed the muscles and
tendOns OF the calf Of bis leg almost from
the bone, and for the time made 1t power.
less. The wonder is that the twisting his
leg got did not result In q fracture. The
horses became nervous and plunged about
until several Cowbows got abOutthei and
held them, while others helped Mr.. Oedy
from his bad position. During all this
time he had remained cool and collected,
but now he almost dropped and was
white with pain. He ordered the fight
to 70 on, and was helped to the judges
stand. where he asked that a surgeon
be called. DR.. Hszlett was asked
to step forward, and did so, and DR.. Gar.
rison volunteered his services. By the
time Mr.. Cody's boot was gotten of his
leg waa badly swollen. An examination
showed no bones broken, but the sprain
was such q bad one that DR.. Hazlett order
en- him to his tent at once. He was bound
not 10 ~disappoint tho people, and 80 rode
and did his shooting. Then no went to
his tent leaving Sheriff Con Groner and
clever Frank Richmond 10 run the show,
which they did satisfactorily.
Alter the performance was over an In.
TELLIdRNcER reporter called on Mr.. Cody
in his tent. He was found lying down
with his leg tightly bound, smoking a
fragrant Havana.
"That wa the first time l was ever
downed by an Indian" he laughed, as he
returned the salutation. Continuing, he
said. "Tell your people that the doctor
has said that / will be able to be out to.
morrow all right and then we will give
that Yellow Hand fight In good shape. l
am In good condition, and though | may
be sore Tomorrow, | will be able 10 show
up. Say positively that / will appear"
Mr.. Cody then started 10 give a thrill
ing description Of the great fight, when
American Horse, the Chief Of the Siuox,
was announced. The big chief came In,
and II ever sorrow and concern was de-
picted on a CountenanCe, II was on his.
He signiiied a desire TO speak, and An
tonic EsQuirel, the champion Mexican
Yaquero, was sent for 10 act as interpreter.
The old chief who was formerly "a ba.ad
man." in a dignihed manner jabbered
for o few minutes making meanwhile the
most graceful gestures. Then Antonio
sald;. "lle says all Indians feel very
sorrow thU long haired chief hurt, They
are very sad and would like to come and
say 90, but fear 10 disturb you aud ap.
point American Horse 10 speak for them.
lie Is the great Chief. The Indians love
their great chief and hope 10 see him well.
They feel sorrow like the bird when the
little birds fall from the nest"
Mr.. Cody said: "Tell him to tell them !
shall be all right tomorrow, and will lead
them as usual In the Wild West, and gu
Saturday when In Washington will take
them 10 SEQ the Great Father" This
being interpreted American Horne smiled,
examined the bandages critically, shook
hands all around and with many q grunt
and "How" departed.
Among Mi. Cody's callers was Msj. Tom
Norton, Of this city. The two are old
friends. Mai. Norton was formerly con.
neCted with the Fifth cavalry, for which
Buffalo Bill secuted. They reminlsenCed
In q most interesting way for some time
Yesterday.