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Buffalo Bill- There is probably but one
attraction on the road that can counteract
all the influences of bad weather, and that
is Buffalo Bill. The rain poured down last
evening and the streets were in a terrible
condition, but these were small matters in
the minds of those who had concluded to
see the famous scout and his people. The
house began to fill up early, and was top-
heavy at first, but when this part was
jammed full, the remaining seats below began
to fade away, until standing room was
the order. The aisles and space at the
rear were all taken, and it is doubtful if
there has ever been an occasion when
there were more people in the
house. The audience at times became
wild with excitement. The Prairie Waif
was the play. The piece was very
interesting and exciting, while the scenic e
ffect was admirable and well adapted to
the play. The drama deals with life on
the frontier, and as a consequence is full
of stirring scenes, which are relieved at
times by quaint humor and touching
pathos. The plot is 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
beautiful woman, and in the end is rewarded
for his kindness by the hand of
the Prairie Waif.

As an indication of what Mr. Cody is
doing the present season, it is only necessary
to state that the receipts at the four
last performances have been as follows:
Bellefontaine, $485; Springfield, $765;
Dayton, $650; Columbus, $855; making a
total of $2,755.