Morris tribune., 1909-02-20

appeared as the reared and beloved by
all for miles around
"White men and barbarous Indians
are alike moved by his presence. none
Of them daring to do aught in word
or deed contrary to his rules of Law
and civilization. After the ducal party
had alighted, General Sheridan beck
oned the famous scout to approach
He advanced carelessly, yet respect
fully. Your highness,' said the gen.
eral, this is Mr.. 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 buffaloes.'
ayes answered Alexis, and I hope
to have good, fine time. I heard of
you before, and am glad to meet you
here
"Thank you, thank you,' said Bill,
with a smile as honest as that of a
maiden. If the weather holds good,
We'll have one of the finest hunts that
there ever was on the continent
"'Buffalo Bill' is the famous west
ern scout employed by Sheridan for
Indian service and one who is efficient
and reliable. Bill is about thirty years
Of age, is about six feet in height, and
with other proportions he has pleas
ing face and fine address and would
have been prominent in other walks of
life had not circumstances made him
famous as a western hunter.
"The tales that are told of Buffalo
Bill's' hunting experiences since he
was old enough to ride horse-for
Bill was born and brought up on the
plains-are truly wonderful to hear,
related as they are around our blazing
campfires and in the presence of all
of the paraphernalia of frontier life
upon the plains. Bill was dressed in
buckskin suit Of trimmed fur and
wore black slouch hat, his long hair
hanging in ringlets down his shoulders.
"As he dashed from the railroad sta
ton he was closely followed by the
grand duke in an open Concord wagon
drawn by four powerful horses, which
carried the distinguished representa-
tfves of two powerful nations, escorted
by the cavalry, at a fearful rate of
speed over the rugged prairie
OF course there was a glorious time
in camp-in fact, "high jinks," as far
as the natural military discipline, the
digniied and courteous qualities and
manners governing both guests and
hosts permitted After a day of rest
following the sixty mile ride and night
of social exchanges my scouts and In
dian allies reported the presence of
herd of buffaloes We gave a first run.
in which General Custer, myself and
many officers gave an exhibition to our
guests Of the manner and method of
hunting buffaloes, showing and explain
ing the necessity Of trained horses used
to the job and the method of shooting.
either through the loins or under the
heart. The grand duke eventually
mounted probably the best buffalo
hunting horse that ever lived. Buck
skin Joe," and soon adapted himself
to the sport. General Custer especially
gave magnificent exhibition Of skill,
dash and expertness. He and myself
the grand duke, and the
latter acquitted himself splendidly
We cut out eventually two or three
Of the finest horned buffaloes, colossal
in size, which he brought down. The
magnificent heads 1 secured, sent them
by express to Chicago to the taxider-
mist and they now ornament the royal
castles in st. Petersburg. During the
hunt elk, antelope, deer and coyote
heads were treated in the same wa
and sent home as trophies. Photo
graphs were taken Of the camp and
some Of the scenes, and it is to be re-
gretted that photography had not been
sufficiently perfected then to get what
would be sensational connection Of
the men, the horses, the buffaloes and
the guns in action. But the grand
battue, or roundup, was reserved for
the last which was an Indian hunt for
buffaloes Camp scenes and Indian war
dances, powwows and feasts, proved
Of interest to the royal guests, who ex-
pressed delight at all they saw. Gen
eral Custer gave some practical mill
tary drills and evolutions as accorl-
panying exhibits, and in the social |
education they received practical in
as well in the game Of
poker.
But of the Indian roundup Of bufaloes |
might say that such picturesque as
semblage, such natural conditions, !
when nature furnished in its primi-
tiveness the striking adjunct OF an IL
imitable hunting ground and innumer-
able varieties of big game, magnificent |
savage allies, in all the rainbow bril-
fancy of their native garb and fantas-
.ic adornment, mingled with the flower |
If the veteran cavalry Of Uncle Sam |
by General Phil Sheridan. |
General e. o. C. Ord, commander of |
he department of the Platte, with the !
gallant Custer. Colonel Mike Sheridan, |
he Forsyths. Assistant Surgeon NJ
Y. Ash Major Sweitzer, Colonel Palm