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HON. W. F. CODY.
Phocian Howard, editor of the Danville, Ills., Democratic Bourbon, says in his paper:
We are glad that our people will have an opportunity see Buffalo Bill in his last and greatest dramatic sensation. We were present in the Nebraska Legislature when Mr. Cody's resignation was read, and know that he was not only honorably elected, but greatly disappointed his many friends by refusing to enter into political life, choosing rather the ambition of his boyhood, that of becoming what he really is, "a Knight of the Plains."
We know Mr. Cody well, having been within in three campaigns among theIndians, the last being the memorable Custer campaign of the Big Horn against Sitting Bull. We bear kind witness that Buffalo Bill is the idol of the army and the frontiersman, and the dread of the Indian.
Buffalo Bill
Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) is the Kit Carson of Central Western border. Born in Nebraska, his parents moved to Kansas during the bloody days of the free-soil struggle, and his earliest recollections are of Missouri jayhawks who were trailing his father because of his anti-slavery opinion. When twelve years of age he made his first trip across the plains as a cavallard rider, and while the train was out it was attacked by Indians on the South Platte and during the running fight the boy distinguished himself by killing one of the red assailants. From that time forward his career was decided and he became a plainsman in all that the word then implied. As a hunter and a scout he soon became famous, and of the knights of our border in those days of excitement and bloodshed none were more famous than Cody. It was while the Kansas Pacific was being constructed that he acquired the name of "Buffalo Bill." At that time the Indians were very troublesome, and great difficulty was experienced in getting fresh meat for the workmen. Accordingly Goddard Brothers asked Cody in Hays City to hunt for them, and he accepted the employment offered. During the eighteen months he was engaged in this capacity he killed 4,280 buffalo, and the name by which he is most generally known was given him. Later on, during the Indian campaigns of the Northwest, he gained the reputation of being one of the most reliable men in the Government employ, and General Sheridan, to whom he has dictated his book, appointed him chief of the scouts. During the campaigning which followed he played a very prominent part.
OUR DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL MIRROR.
-- Hon. W. F. Cody, or "Buffalo Bill," as he is familiarly known from the San Francisco to the jumping-off place, commenced an engagement at the California Theatre on Monday. His splendid physique, frank and daring look and long, flowing hair render him a man of mark both on and off the stage. In appearance and manner he is the beau-ideal of the Western hunter and Indian fighter-- a veritable Chevalier of the Plains. Every feature indicates power and courage, but all are softened by the light of a kind and courteous nature. The story of his life has often been told. Orphaned at an early age by an Indian massacre in the West, he grew up the implacable foe of the Red Man, many of whom he has dispatched for the butchery which robbed him of his parents. On several occasions he has acted as Chief of Scouts for our troops in their expeditions against the Indians, in which capacity he was of incalculable value. He is not much of an actor on the mimic boards, however but the god in peculiar play-- "May Cody; or Lost and Won." They are fairly "carried away" with the scenes in which the terrible Buffalo Bill exhibits are so much cheap heroism, and they seem delighted even with sentimentally religious flavor that is imparted to certain scenes where there is less than the usual amount of butchery to do. Of course to give effect to the sensation scenes there are guileless and helpless women to protect, and Buffalo Bill is the man to protect them. There is no lack of action. There is something terrible on foot all the time. "The Knight of the Plains" is the next play in order.
Buffalo Bill.
The Corinthian Academy of Music was filled last evening to welcome the return of Buffalo Bill in his new play entitled "Buffalo Bill at the Bay." The place is in a several respects very different from the play he has been in the habit producing, as it contains no blood and thunder or scalping scenes, the only shot fired in the whole pierce being the exhibition of shooting given by Mr. Cody himself. The down stairs part of the house was as well filled as the galleries, and the drama afforded the greatest satisfaction. Buffalo Bill will appear again this evening, as the matinee to-morrow afternoon and for the last time in the evening.
Buffalo Bill at Bay.
A good audience enjoyed the second representation of comedy last evening. The center of attraction was the rifle shooting by Buffalo Bill. He did not miss the mark once last night. The feat of shooting the ashes from the tip of a cigar held in the mouth of one of the company, was successfully performed and received merited applause. The matinee this afternoon and the performances this evening close the engagement. The company did fairly well, but there was no opportunity for much effective acting. The houses will no doubt be crowded at both performances to-day.
BUFFALO BILL AT BAY.
Not only was the gallery at the Corinthian academy of music crowded densely last night, but nearly all the seats below were occupied by an audience as enthusiastic as even the wild Indians could desire. "Buffalo Bill" was given a cordial reception, and the applause his every appearance elicited was bestowed with unstinted generosity, if not always with discrimination. Mr. Cody's new play "Buffalo Bill at Bay," is much better than anything he has given the public heretofore, and while the author will hardly claim for it high dramatic excellence, it seems to introduce as variety of western characters, as a background for the great scout, and preserves a connected story, which gives the hero an opportunity to perform his many feats with a fair degree of consistency. Mr. Cody shows a marked improvement in his acting, and when disguised as "Denver Dick," is surprisingly good. In the third act he gives an exhibition of fancy shooting with the rifle which is rather startling in its nature, and whatever else may be said, the interest of the audience is never allowed to flag. Mr. Cody is given an excellent support by Miss Denier, Miss Nellie Jones, Mr. Loudon, Mr. Willard, and the others, and the performances is one that merits all the popularity it has won. The orchestra is exceptionally good, by no means as unimportant matter, and the entertainment is one that will undoubtedly draw full loses for the remainder of the engagement.
Corinthian Academy.
Mr. Cody and his company appeared to a fine house last night. The play presented is a decided improvement on the pieces in which the same troupe has usually appeared. There is no shooting, scalping or stabbing, yet the interest of the gallery's not lost on that account. Mr. Cody is a great favorite in this city, which he at one time made his home. He makes a fine figure either off or on the stage, and is gradually showing that he has no ordinary dramatic talent as well as a great with the rifle. There is no better or quieter way of getting an idea of life on the border than to attend the "Buffalo Bill" performances. No doubt the company will draw a still larger house to-night.
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HON. W. F. CODY.
Phocian Howard, editor of the Danville, Ills., Democratic Bourbon, says in his paper:
We are glad that our people will have an opportunity see Buffalo Bill in his last and greatest dramatic sensation. We were present in the Nebraska Legislature when Mr. Cody's resignation was read, and know that he was not only honorably elected, but greatly disappointed his many friends by refusing to enter into political life, choosing rather the ambition of his boyhood, that of becoming what he really is, "a Knight of the Plains."
We know Mr. Cody well, having been within in three campaigns among theIndians, the last being the memorable Custer campaign of the Big Horn against Sitting Bull. We bear kind witness that Buffalo Bill is the idol of the army and the frontiersman, and the dread of the Indian.
Buffalo Bill
Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) is the Kit Carson of Central Western border. Born in Nebraska, his parents moved to Kansas during the bloody days of the free-soil struggle, and his earliest recollections are of Missouri jayhawks who were trailing his father because of his anti-slavery opinion. When twelve years of age he mad this first trip across the plains as a cavalry ride, and while the train was out it was attacked by Indians on the South Platte and during the running fight the boy distinguished himself by killing one of the red assailants. From that time forward his career was decided and he became a plainsman in all that the word then implied. As a hunter, and of the knights of our border in those days of excitement and bloodshed none were more famous than Cody. It was while the Kansas Pacific was being constructed that he acquired the name of "Buffalo Bill." At that time the Indians were very troublesome, and great difficulty was experienced in getting fresh meat for the workmen. Accordingly Goddard Brothers asked Cody in Hay City to hunt for them, and he accepted the employment offered. During the eighteen months he was engaged in capacity he killed 4,280 buffalo, and this name by which he is most generally known was given him. Later on, during the Indian campaigns of the Northwest, he gained the reputation of being one of the most reliable men in the Government employ, and General Sheridan, to whom he has dictated his book, appointed him chief of the scouts. During the campaigning which followed he played a very prominent part.
OUR DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL MIRROR.
Hon. W. F. Cody, or "Buffalo Bill," as he is familiarly known from the San Francisco to the jumping-off place, commenced an engagement at the California Theatre on Monday. His splendid physique, frank and daring look and long, flowing hair render him a man of mark both on and off the stage. In appearance and manner he is the beau-ideal of the Western hunter and Indian fighter-- a veritable Chevalier of the Plains. Every feature indicates power and courage, but all are softened by the light of a kind and courteous nature. The story of his life has often been told. Orphaned at an early age by an Indian massacre in the West, he grew up the implacable foe of the Red Man, many of whom he has dispatched for the butchery which robbed him of his parents. On several occasions he has acted as Chief of Scouts for our troops in their expeditions against the Indians, in which capacity he was of incalculable value. He is not much of an actor on the mimic boards, however but the god in peculiar play-- "May Cody; or Lost and Won." They are fairly "carried away" with the scenes in which the terrible Buffalo Bill exhibits are so much cheap heroism, and they seem delighted even with sentimentally religious flavor that is imparted to certain scenes where there is less than the usual amount of butchery to do. Of course to give effect to the sensation scenes there are guileless and helpless women to protect, and Buffalo Bill is the man to protect them. There is no lack of action. There is something terrible on foot all the time. "The Knight of the Plains" is the next play in order.
Buffalo Bill.
The Corinthian Academy of Music was filled last evening to welcome the return of Buffalo Bill in his new play entitled "Buffalo Bill at the Bay." The place is in a several respects very different from the play he has been in the habit producing, as it contains no blood and thunder or scalping scenes, the only shot fired in the whole pierce being the exhibition of shooting given by Mr. Cody himself. The down stairs part of the house was as well filled as the galleries, and the drama afforded the greatest satisfaction. Buffalo Bill will appear again this evening, as the matinee to-morrow afternoon and for the last time in the evening.
Buffalo Bill at Bay.
A good audience enjoyed the second representation of comedy last evening. The center of attraction was the rifle shooting by Buffalo Bill. He did not miss the mark once last night. The feast of shooting the ashes from the tip of a cigar held in the mouth of one of the company, was successfully performed and received merited applause. The matinee this afternoon and the performances this evening close the engagement. The company did fairly well, but there was no opportunity for much effective acting. The houses will no doubt be crowded at both performances to-day.
BUFFALO BILL AT BAY.
Not only was the gallery at the Corinthian academy of music crowded densely last night, but nearly all the seats below were occupied by an audience as enthusiastic as even the wild Indians could desire. "Buffalo Bill" was given a cordial reception, and the applause his every appearance elicited was bestowed with unstinted generosity, if not always with discrimination. Mr. Cody's new play "Buffalo Bill at Bay," is much better than anything he has given the public heretofore, and while the author will hardly claim for it high dramatic excellence, it seems to introduce as variety of western characters, as a background for the great scout, and preserves a connected story, which gives the hero an opportunity to perform his many feats with a fair degree of consistency. Mr. Cody shows a marked improvement in his acting, and when disguised as "Denver Dick," is surprisingly good. In the third act he gives an exhibition of fancy shooting with the rifle which is rather startling in its nature, and whatever else may be said, the interest of the audience is never allowed to flag. Mr. Cody is given an excellent support by Miss Denier, Miss Nellie Jones, Mr. Loudon, Mr. Willard, and the others, and the performances is one that merits all the popularity it has won. The orchestra is exceptionally good, by no means as unimportant matter, and the entertainment is one that will undoubtedly draw full loses for the remainder of the engagement.
Corinthian Academy.
Mr. Cody and his company appeared to a fine house last night. The play presented is a decided improvement on the pierce in which the same troupe has usually appeared. There is no shooting, scalping or stabbing, yet the interest of the gallery's not lost on that account. Mr. Cody is a great favorite in this city, which he at one time made his home. He makes a fine figure either off or on the stage, and is gradually showing that he has no ordinary dramatic talent as well as a great with the rifle. There is no better or quieter way of getting an idea of life on the border than to attend the "Buffalo Bill" performances. No doubt the company will draw a still larger house to-night.