e well-known showman's name in
its disguise. I comprehended that the good Belgian thought his to be one
of America's most eminent names, to be mentioned in the same breath with
Washington and Lincoln."

After leaving Paris, a short tour of Southern France was made, and at
Marseilles a vessel was chartered to transport the company to Spain. The
Spanish grandees eschewed their favorite amusement--the bull-fight--long
enough to give a hearty welcome to the "Wild West." Next followed a
tour of Italy; and the visit to Rome was the most interesting of the
experiences in this country.

The Americans reached the Eternal City at the time of Pope Leo's
anniversary celebration, and, on the Pope's invitation, Will visited
the Vatican. Its historic walls have rarely, if ever, looked upon a more
curious sight than was presented when Will walked in, followed by the
cowboys in their buckskins and sombreros and the Indians in war paint
and feathers. Around them crowded a motley throng of Italians, clad in
the brilliant colors so loved by these children of the South, and nearly
every nationality was represented in the assemblage.

Some of the cowboys and Indians had been reared in the Catholic faith,
and when the Pope appeared they knelt for his blessing. He seemed
touched by this action on the part of those whom he might be disposed
to regard as savages, and bending forward, extended his hands and
pronounced a benediction; then he passed on, and it was with the
greatest difficulty that the Indians were restrained from expressing
their emotions in a wild whoop. This, no doubt, would have relieved
them, but it would, in all probability, have stampeded the crowd.

When the Pope reached Will he looked admiringly upon the frontiersman.
The world-known scout bent his head before the aged "Medicine Man," as
the Indians call his reverence, the Papal blessing was again bestowed,
and the procession passed on. The Thanksgiving Mass, with its fine
choral accompaniment, was given, and the vast concourse of people poured
out of the building.

This visit attracted much attention.

"I'll take my stalwart Indian braves
Down to the Coliseum
And the old Romans from their graves
Will all arise to see 'em.
Praetors and censors will return
And hasten through the Forum
The ghostly Senate will adjourn
Because it lacks a quorum.

"And up the ancient Appian Way
Will flock the ghostly legions
Fro