1877 Buffalo Bill Combination News

BLOOD AT LAST.

Captain Jack Wounded During the Play Last Evening--Incidents in Connection Therewith.

The play of the "Red Right Hand" at National theater last evening ended as it was not begun. The last act was in successful progress, and the fight between J. W. Crawford, alias Captain Jack, who impersonated Yellow Hand, and Buffalo Bill was inaugurated according to programme, on horseback. Captain Jack, before mounting his horse, had cocked his pistol and placed it in the holster. In attempting to draw it with his usual dexterity and celerity it caught, and in the endeavor to extricate it was discharged.

The accident put another phase on the combat at once. The wounded man dismounted unceremoniously, and in the endeavor to sustain himself reeled and fell. Still, but few persons in the audience seemed to know that anything was amiss for, notwithstanding the injury which he had evidently sustained, and with the esprit de corps characteristic of all true actors, he continued to play his part. The act, however, was brought to an early termination, and the curtain dropped.

After the curtain fell there was a general rush of Captain Jack's friends for the stage. It was then ascertained that the discharge had made a deep and painful wound a little below the left groin. Drs. Bergstein, Grant and Tufts were soon in attendance, and an examination showed that the wad with which the pistol was loaded had entered at the place indicated, ranged down some four inches and there lodged. An incision was made and the troublesome intruder removed. The wound is large, ragged and painful, but not necessarily dangerous.

There were some incidents in connection with this little affair which were also not down in the play. When Crawford dismounted, the horse naturally commenced looking about for himself. He pointed directly toward the audience and for liberty. His owner, the irrepressible Crosby, who was standing behind the scenes, however, sprang forward, caught the animal and held him till the curtain dropped.

By this time those on and about the stage knew that some accident had occurred, and when the blood, which flowed fast from the wound, was seen trickling from Captain Jack's leggings, Miss Gertie Granville

for liberty. His owner, the irrepressible Crosby, who was standing behind the scenes, however, sprang forward, caught the animal and held him till the curtain dropped.

By this time those on and about the stage knew that some accident had occurred, and when the blood, which flowed fast from the wound, was seen trickling from Captain Jack's leggings, Miss Gertie Granville, who occupied one of the boxes, fainted.

There were several rumors afloat last evening as to the cause of the accident and the manner in which the wound was inflicted. Some said that Buffalo Bill had shot Crawford in the head; others that the horse had stepped on him. The foregoing, however, are the facts in the case.

This affair, however much it may be regretted, will not in any way interfere with the matinee at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

National Theater.

An audience which packed the hall to suffocation was present at Buffalo Bill's benefit last night. "The Scouts of the Plains" went off with a dash which carried the audience fairly into the haunts of the red man, and many of the gallery gamins undoubtedly for the moment were alongside Buffalo Bill and Captain Jack in their valorous encounters with the Indians. The horses introduced in the "Red Right Hand" were received with unparalleled enthusiasm and really performed their roles in a most creditable manner. Barring the accidental discharge of Captain Jack's revolver against his leg and the consequent simple flesh wound mentioned in another column, everything was to the entire satisfaction of the crowd, which was at times decidedly vociferous in its manifestations of delight.

This afternoon the "Red Right Hand" will be performed at the matinee. Captain Jack's accident will in no wise affect the performance. This will be the last performance in Virginia, as the company and Buffalo Bill leave for Carson, where they will perform to-night.

THE Reno Gazette of July 2 says: Buffalo Bill spent last evening at the Depot hotel, and since his troupe could give no entertainment in Reno, he was kind enough to give a private show himself. His agent complained of Bill's conduct, and accused him quite wrongfully. He also, being one of the sharpers, attempted to swindle the celebrated out of $200. Words passed, and Bill, playing the agent was an Indian, went for his scalp. Parties interfered and prevented an interesting performance.

CARSON THEATER. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY! Saturday Evening, June 30th, The Renowned Historical Celebrities,

BUFFALO BILL. (Hon. Wm. F. Cody,) Chief Scout for Generals Terry and C rooks, and

CAPTAIN JACK (Capt. J. Crawford,) the Poet Scout of the Plains, both direct from their commands in the Black Hills, supported by a Powerful Dramatic Organization, consisting of Twenty-five ladies and Gentleman, splendid scenery, costumes and effects. The realistic Western Drama, written especially for Buffalo Bill, entitled

"LIFE ON THE BORDER."

FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

A Genuine Dramatic Sensation!

REAL HEROES--REAL SCOUTS--REAL INDIANS!

BUFFALO BILL (HON. WM. F. CODY.)

CHA SAH-CHA-O-POGEOY, the Interpreter. Both Scouts under Generals Crook and Terry.

The Sioux {MAN THAT CARRIES THE SWORD War Chiefs {And TWO BEARS.

CRAZY HORSE and ROLLING THUNDER, } The Prairie Horses.

JACK CASS, the Bouro, and Bruin, the BEAR.

In the Great Drama } MAY CODY

by Gen. Burt, called }

First appearance of the talented comedy lady, MISS

LAURA JOYCE} In the Musical Comedy of {GERTRUDE

Admission 25,50, and 25 cts. Secured places may be had at McCaffrey's and Opera House.