The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-11-03
The aiehtx 1ay Eaye Erday ornno, Aopember ), 1893

three are we'll known in Washington and
have many friends here among public men
of the highest station. Buffalo Bill never
has any difficulty In securing the consent
OF the Indian Office Tor the employment OF
wards OF the nation for his performances.
II is well understood that he always treats
his Indians as a good Indian should be
treated, end be knows bow 70 manage
them 20 keep them fren falling into the
ways of vice 60 which ;aey are SO prone.
Royal Entertainer.
More than one Washington statesman
has been entertained at Colonel Cody's
ranch at North Platte. Neb. Out In that
country Colonel Cody reigns as q prince.
When he is in hard luck financially. every
rarcher in that region wants TO lend him
money When Colonel Cosiy IS playing in
big luck. his ranch IS a center Of lavish and
even reckless hospitality. Away out there
on the frontier. senators and members OF
congress tell Us they have seen hanquets
and wine suppers which even the Chinese
legation in Washington would never dare
attempt TO Guido.
When Colonel Cody is feeling particular
ly happy. he has g way OF riding into North
Platte, asking every body in sight ia accom-
pany him to the best bar il town and setting
up the wine for al hands. Now and then
the boys become too hilarious and start in as
If they intended to mob the establishments
On such occasions Colonel Cody has been
known 10 calm the fears of the proprietor
by asking him how much ne viii take for
the whole outfit. AS may be imagined,
the proprietor always sets fancy price
upon his concern, but fancy price or no
fancy price Colonel Cody reaches down into
his wallet and pulls out the necessary cur
rency with which TO complete the transac-
rion upon the minute.
As soon as he has purchased the saloon
Colonel Cody turns to the boys and tells
them he has bought it for their benefit.
They are invited to sail in and do with tae
property what they ike. In about Is min-
utes Colonel Cody's purchase has the ap-
pearance of having been struck by cy-
clone Not bottle of wine is left in the
place. and liquor is running shoe deep or the
floor Colonel Cody enjoys these thiros
once in great while, even now that he is
grandfather .
In Acceptable GIFT.
A man who has led bis sort of life and
ment, as he has, must now and then have
something out Of the usual run to interest
and amuse him. 1t has sometimes hap
pened that Colonel Cody did not have
money enough in his pocket to buy the sd
loon which he wished to present to his ever
ready friends. Ia such eases he has drawn
his note for the amount, and man in tie
North Platte country would as soon think
of refusing gold as declining a note of But
falo Bills in payment for anything. To
this day, il is said. Colonel Cody is strug-
Cling under load of debts acquired in this
or some similar manner. The friends of
this dashing and generous frontierslnan
and Snowman are glad to hear that he has
succeeded so well at Chicago and that his
share Of the enormous profit is great enough
to put him On his feet again.
Concluded TO Vote.
Senator Dubois has been compelled TO
vote at last. In the senate there was not
power enough to force him to answer when
be did not wish to do so. When the secre-
tary read his name from the roll he sat
mute in his seat. Attention was called 70
this breach OF the rules; there was debate
about the matter; the vice president read
the rule which applies in such cases; there
was more debate; somebody talked of eN-
pelling the young senator from Idaho; the
senate took vote upon the question of eX-
cusing him and by large majority de-
clined to excuse the senator; the secretary
again read his name, and again Mr. Dubois
sat silent. That was all. The senate could
say with all its majesty and power that lie
must vote, but iu could do no more. IL
could lead the horse 20 water, but could not
force him TO drink.
Mr.. Dubois came ont triumphant in his
contest with the American house of lords,
but he met with another sort Of experience
few nights ago when lie attended meet.
ing of the National Capital Press club, Of
which he is a member. Merely by way Of
joke, Mr.. Dubois refused to cast his vote
when a question was put 10 the meeting by
the president of the club. The president
read the rule which required every member
present to cast his vote unless excused by
the club. Still Mr.. Dubois sat silent.
But the newspaper men Of Washington
have not so much respect for the American
senate that they propose TO follow its foot