Arizona republican., 1908-10-18
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The coming Of Buffalo Bill tomorrow recalls one oc the most notable incl dents of his career which did much to make his Iame more than provincial the celebrated buffalo hunt on which he guided Grand Duke Alexis of Rus sia and Gen. Philip Sheridan.
 The hunt occurred in the early winter of 1872. From the files of the New York Herald of that time is taken the following telegraphic account of the start which the hunting party made from North Platte, Nebraska.
 North Platte, Neb., Jan. I3, 1S72.- As the duke alighted from the train the rustic natives of North Platte formed in line along the platform and almost involuntarily and simultane- ously removed their hats in honor of the distinguished visitor Little Phi was master of ceremonies. and he was bound that not q moment should be lost in starting for the camp fifty miles distant.
 Across the Plains.
 He had arranged with genial and daring Buffalo BilI' to be on hand and act as quide, and the renowned scout was promptly on hand in all his ele- ment. He was seated on a spanking charger. and with his long hair and spangied buckskin suit he appeared as the feared and loved by all for miles around. White men and barbarous In dians are alike moved by his presence, and none of them dared to do aught in word or deed contrary to his rules of law and civilization. After the ducal party had alighted Gen. Sheridan beckoned the notorious bill to ap- proach He advanced carelessly. vet respectfully. Your highness." said the general this is Mir Cody. otherwise and universally known as Buffalo Bill" Bill this is the grand duke ''
 T am glad to see yOu,' said the hero of the plains. You have come out here. so the general tells me, to shoot some buffalo"
 Yes" answered Alexis, and I hope to have a fine good time. I have heard of you before and am glad to meet you here"
 Thank you, thank you" said Bill with a smile as honest and sweet as that of a maiden. If the weather holds good we'll have one Of the finest hunts that ever was on this con- tinent"
 Buffalo Bill Leads the Way.
 Buffalo Bill is a famous western scout employed by Sheridan for Indian service and one who is efficient and reliable Bill is about 2O years Of age is about six feet in height and. with other proportions, he has pleasing face and fine address and would have been prominent in other walks of life had not circumstances made him famous as western hunter The tales that are told of Buffalo Bilrs hunting experiences since he was old enough to ride a horse-for Bill was born and brought up on the plains-are truly wonderful to hear, related as they are around our blazing campfire and in the presence of all the paraphernalia of frontier life upon the plains. Bill was dressed in a buckskin suit, trimmed with fur, and wore a black slOuch hat his long hair hanging in ringlets down upon his shoulders
 Alexis and Little Bill
 As he dashed out from the railroad station he was closely followed by the grand duke in an open wagon drawn by four powerful horses, which carried the distinguished representatives of two powerful nations at fearful rate of speed over the rugged prairies.
 Very eagerly in the morning Buffalo Bill went out to see what the prospect was. Before 10 o'clock he returned with tidings that about eighteen miles distant was a herd of buffalOes broWs- ing on the grass that grows on the bluffs between the Red illOw and the Madison. This was pleasing news to the grand duke and all the other sportsmen. Orders were given at once to make the necessary preparations to follow and find them.
 The grand dukes hunting dress was appropriate and simple. It consisted of jacket and trousers. of heavy grade cloth. trimmed with green, the buttons bearing the imperial cOat-of- arms. He wore his boots outside his trousers: the cap vas an Austrian turban with cloth top. He carried a Russian hunt ing nife and a Smith & Wessen re- volver, recently presented to him and bearing the coat-of-arms of the United States and Russian government on the handle.
 General Clusters Appearance
 Gen Custer appeared in his well known frontier buckskin hunting cos tune. and if, instead of the conical sealskin hat he usually wore he had only feathers fastened in his flowing hair, he would have passed in the dis tance as a great Indian chief. Buffalo BnTs dress was something similar to Clusters.
 Then the three started off from camp together, the duke, Custer and Buffalo Bill, all large and powerful and all hardy hunters. they attracted the at tention and admiration of everyone.
 THE WEATHER.-It is suspected that this will be a rainy day. It turn ed quite cold yesterday and sprinkled freuuentlv all daV long and during the