CODY DAY.

August 31, 1898.

Colonel William F. Cody - Buffalo Bill - had asked that a special day be set
aside in honor of his visit to the Exposition.  He came at the head of his
grand parade of the "Men of All Nations" and the many unique features of his
great "Wild West Show".  Gathered on the plaza were many distinguished
Nebraskans to meet him.  No less than four ex-governors besides the present
governor of Nebraska were present.  The exercises consisted of speech-making,
after which the distingquished guests were escorted though the Indian
Encampment grounds and back to the Markel Cafe, where luncheon had been
provided by Colonel Cody for all the distinguished guests.  Numerous toasts
were given and responded to and the day was voted a great success.
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