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Show WEST HONORS NOTED SCOUT. Funeral of Buffalo Bill Attended by Notables. Denver. The west on Sunday bade farewell to all that was mortal of Col. William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill). And the west,, in its own words, "did itself proud" in its parting with the man who helped to make its history. Two state governors, a lieutenant governor, officials and legislators from three states, the United States army, fraternal organizations of which he was an honored member, former cowboys, the Grand Army of the Republic, Re-public, and men, women and children thousands of the latter paid tribute to the illustrious son of the prairies. "Colonel Cody was the most picturesque pic-turesque figure in American history," declared John W. Springer, Denver millionaire banker friend of Colonel Cody, delivering the eulogy of the Elks' service. "His achievements were household words throughout the land. He was truly the American home-builder, blazing the trail to the j virgin west." |