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HEUCKS- BUFFALO BILL.

Of course there was a crowded house last
night at Heuck's, for no matter what the attractions
are at our other places of amusement,
the name and fame of Buffalo Bill
is a never-failing magnet in this city, and
whenever he is announced to appear there is
sure to be a boom. His play of The Prairie
Waif has interest and is crowded with exciting
scenes, dealing with life on the border.
The plot is simple, dealing with the capture
by the Indians of a little child, her rescue
after years by the guide ("Buffalo Bill)", who
carefully protects her till she becomes a loving
and beautiful woman, and in the end is
rewarded for his kindness, by the hand
of the "Prairie Waif." It is decidedly
the best border drama in which Mr. Cody has
ever appeared, and differs from the general
run of this class of plays, from the fact that
several thousand Indians are not killed in
nearly every scene. Buffalo Bill is, of course,
the principal figure. He shows improvement
in his acting, and his fine figure and good
looks make a favorite with all, he
being loudly, and, at times, boisterously
applauded in most every scene in which he
took part. Jule Keene, an old favorite here,
is very funny as the Dutchman, and his [?]
of fun, together with his songs and
dances, make him a very strong part of the
attraction. His donkey, who shares part of
his adventures, is a very knowing animal,
and like many other actors known how
to kick. As "Onita," Miss Jennie Gilbert
gave satisfaction, playing and dressing the
part nicely; the "Sadie" of Miss Nelliew Lingard
was an amusing bit of acting, and the
entire cast was a very good one. The Indians
are genuine, and the [?] cry, by Hughes,
very fine- that of the second act, being beautiful
. Incidental to the play, Mr. Cody gives
an exhibition of rifle-shooting, in which he is
unequaled.