1879-1880 Buffalo Bill Combination

The Poet Scout's Poem. San Francisco, September 20.-The following is one of the poems to be read at the Belmont Banquet. It is novel in its way, and was written by the famous Poet Scout, whose name is John Wallace Crawford. The author kindly furnishes it to the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT correspondent in advance. It will be read with a number of others.

Dear Gineril, I ain't no great scollar, An' I never done nothin' to brag, 'Cept this, I war one of the outfit As fought for the star-spangled flag.

An' to-day while yer toasted by schollars, And by big bugs as made a great noise, Why I thought it the squar' thing to write yer, An' chip in a word for yer boys,

Cos' ye'r see we ain't got the collateral, Nor the larnin' to dish it up right; But ye'l find, should thar be any trouble, Our boys are still ready ter fight.

As for you, if they didn't correll yer, You'd shake comrade's hands that yer seed, And that's why I wanted ter tell yer We'll just take the will for the deed.

But yer back, an' the men of all nations Were proud ter do honor ter you. And I reckon, Ulysses, yer told 'em Ye wer proud of yer comrades in blue,

For you, we are sure, of all others, Remembered our boys in the ranks. Who follared ye inter the battle And gallantly guarded the flanks.

So, welcome, a thousand times welcome! Our land is ablaze with delight, Our people give thanks for yer safety, Yer comrades are happy to-night.

We know yer are wearied and tuckered, But seein' as yer a new-comer, You'll grant us one glance on this line, if In reading it takes yer all summer.

Howard Athenæum- "Buffalo Bill." Before a packed auditorium Buffalo Bill began an engagement of a week at the Howard Athenæum last evening in his drama, "The Knight of the Plains." During the entertainment, Mr. Cody gives an exhibition of his remarkable skill with the rifle, and the Indians in his party give hightly realistic presentments of incidents in their every-day life on the plains and in the hills. As previously stated, Mr. Cody and his company remain through the current week, and a large advance sale has already begun.

Buffalo Bill was the feature at the HOWARD ATHENÆUM, in "The Knight of the Plains." He was assisted by a number of real Indians, whose performances, for prudential reasons, chiefly connected with a belief in the utility of scalps, we shall refrain from criticizing.

Howard Athenæum-"Buffalo Bill." Before a packed auditorium Buffalo Bill began an engagement of a week at the Howard Athenæum last evening in his drama, "The Knight of the Plains." During the entertainment, Mr. Cody gives an exhibition of his remarkable skill with the rifle, and the Indians in his party give highly realistic presentments of incidents in their every-day life on the plains and in the hills. As previously stated, Mr. Cody and his company remain through the current week, and a large advance sale has already begun.

Howard Athenæum. The favorite Howard had a prosperous week, and also a genuine sensation. This was the appearance of the famous Buffalo Bill and his Combination, in the drama of "Knights of the Plains." In it William enacts four different characters, and in his own peculiar, original and characteristic manner. His support was most excellent, and among the lively features of the entertainment was the presence of several real Indians from the wild regions of the West. The performance attracted large audiences and was one of unquestionable merit.

On Monday evening, W. F. Cody and his Indians opened the Windsor, formerly the Stadt Theatre, to an immense house. The play, Knight of the Plains, was well received. It is of the old-time melodramatic order. The author has introduced a tribe of Indians, who dance wildly about the stage, an Irishman, a Jew, a negro, and, of course, the traditional villain-who, by the way, is a very bad actor. Contrary to the usual custom in Buffalo Bill's plays, there were no Indians slain. There was but one shot fired, and that killed the villain at the end of the play. The performance was not a particularly luminous affair. Mr. Cody's engagement is for two weeks.

CODY, Wm. F.-Or as he is more familiarly known "Buffalo Bill," has been playing to enormous business all over the country, and his Boston engagement is undoubtedly a "boom."

On Monday evening, W. F. Cody and his Indians opened the Windsor, formerly the Stadt Theatre, to an imense house. The play, Knight of the Plains, was well received. It is of the old-time melodramatic order. The author has introduced a tribe of Indians, who dance wildly about the stage, an Irishman, a Jew, a negro, and, of course, the traditional villain-who, by the way, is a very bad actor. Contrary to the usual custom in Buffalo Bill's plays, there were no Indians slain. There was but one shot fired, and that killed the villain at the end of the play. The performance was not a particularly luminous affair. Mr. Cody's engagement is for two weeks.

Konzerte, Theater und BereinsRotizen. Buffalo Bill.-Um nächsten Dienstag, den 28. Oktober, hat das hiesige Publikum das Vergnügen, einen Mann zu sehen, welcher sehr viel Uehnlichseit mit dem italienischen Banditen Giacomo, dem Original von Auber's "Fra Diavolo," hat. Es ist dies der Ehrbare (hon.) W. F. Cody, welcher als "Buffalo Bill" in dem für ihn geschriebetten amerikanischen Charakterstüd "May Cody, oder Verloren und Gewonnen" austreten wird. Seine Charakterisirung des amerikanischen Grenzwächterleben ist originell, seine Gestalt und Bewegungen sind imposant, gewinnend und elegant und als Schüsse ist er unübertresslich. Die ihn begleitend Truppe besteht aur lauter echten Indianern. Unsere Leser haben wahrscheinlich schon alle von "Buffalo Bill" gehört, und müchten wir denjenigen, welche ihn nocht nicht gesehen haben, rathen, seine Vorstellungen am nächsten Diensrag zu besuchen.

Ogden, Josh.-He was Watch-ed and Chain-ed in New Orleans by Buffalo Bill.

BUFFALO BILL AND HIS AUDIENCE. As a young gentleman of tender years, and countenance very much tougher than his raiment, was coming out of the Comstock last night he exclaimed to another young gentleman, who was his counterpart. "I tell you, Cully, Buffalo Bill's a daisy. I'd bum my chuck for a month to see him again." The criticism thus expressed in the vernacular being translated freely meant, that the Hon. William Cody was an ideal actor, worth making some sacrifice to see. The opinion was that entertained by nine-tenths of the immense audience; and it was an immense gathering. It was most likely as large an audience as the building ever held. The orchestra was crowded, the dress circle was packed, the lobby was thronged, ladies stood on the window sills. men covered the stairs leading to the gallery and the gallery itself was a dense mass of humanity. Each box had a large party, too. When the farce was over and the play proper began the vast mass of people were agog for the first sensational incident, and when Buffalo Bill's magnificent proportions clad in long black coat. gray pants and extensive hat, dashed between the lively heroine in tears and the base rogue who would have abducted her, the enthusiasm was tremendous. "Hit him ! Bill," yelled a gallery boy. "Knock him down, Bill" yelled another. "Scalp him, Bill," suggested a third. The curtain had to be rolled up on the tableau and held up while the crowd vented their admiration on the tall hero with the sobbing heroine folded to his broad breast and one scornful finger presented at the cowering rogue near the proscenium box. So the play ran. Buffalo Bill in good luck was the object of glorious enthusiasm. Buffalo Bill in bad luck was the subject of sorrowful contemplation. Buffalo Bill was the source of all the emotions. The drama ran on replete with incidents the most appreciable of which, to a large number was his magnificent marksmanship in the camp scene. As a whole it was enjoyable to the audience. They went to see the man who had been the hero of many a hunt and scout, and the tale of whose perils was as long as his hair. They wanted to look on the Buffalo Bill who had wrenched scalps off real Indians. admire his proportions and realize from the mimic what the actual was like. If they weren't satisfied it was their own fault.

Comstock's Opera House. Buffalo Bill-Hon. W. F. Cody and his excellent combinatien have the credit of drawing the largest house of the season in this city. Comstock's Opera House was literally packed last night. All the standing room was even taken in the gallery and in the auditorium. The boxes also were filled. It was an immense house and an immense performance. Mr. Cody is still the great impersonator of the scout, hunter and marksman, a true character of a Western hero. He is well supported and it is impossible to speak in detai of the excellent parts of the different members of the combination. The Indians are a curiosity and bring out more vividly the scenes and adventures of Western life, but they are no artists as actors on the stage. The play of May Cody deals with the Mormon Danites and the Mountain Meadow massacre, as wel as other frontier events, and it takes with the masses in a most remarkable way. The audience was wild with enthusiasm over the presentation of these scenes with all the blood and thunder that could be put into a stage exercise. Mr. Cody is both an actor and a marksman of great parts. Miss Denier is excellent and Chas. Wilson, as Darby McCune, creates rounds of laughter. It is altogether a show for the period.

Low's Opera House. There was another large audience at this theatre last night to witness the closing performance of Buffalo Bill Combination. The play was "May Cody, or Lost and Won," in which Mr. Cody and his band of Indian furnished amusement for two hours. Buffalo Bill's exhibition of his marvellous skill with the rifle, which has earned him the title of "crack shot" of the plains, was a new feature and was much appreciated.

--HOWARD ATHENAEUM.--The theatrical boom struck the Howard last evening with full force, and at 8 o'clock the seats were all sold, and standing room even was at a premium, scores of patrons crowding in, even though they could scracely get a sight of the stage. The performance opened with the roaring farce, "Turn Him Out," in which the parts were taken be Alf Beverly, Harry Melmer, J.J. Louden, Lydia Denier, Nelie Jones and Harry Irving. The grand attraction of the evening, however, was the presentation of the melodrama, "Knight of the Plains," in which the famous Buffalo Bill assumed the loading part. The drama is thrilling and full of strong situations, but displays less of the old "blood and thunder" material than is common in such productions. Buffalo Bill played his part magnificently and in a manner gratifying, superior to those who present imitations, while he offers the realities of Western life. The company supporting was quite good, and the band of genuine Indians created a genuine surprise.

Buffalo Bill Last Night. We will not pretend to criticise when there were seven hundred and thirty dollars in the house, and all seemed pleased, and the pincipals were greeted with vociferous applause. People judge temporarily better than a critic. He makes himself in this instance merely a scribe and repeats what occurred, regardless of literary merit or artistic skill. First there was a "roaring farce," "Put Him Out," which was greeted throughout with wildest laughter. Next followed "The Knight of the Plains," in which Buffalo Bill and the company appeared. The audience, from frequent manifestations of applause, enjoyed the rendition hugely. Floor and galleries were full, and applause, frequent and continued, came from each; so we conclude the assemblage, actors and treasurer were satisfied, and when they are all are satisfied. The play is upon the border, and varions characters were introduced with effect. All seemed delighted. The attractions were varied. Among them was the mule of lesser growth, that has been admirably trained.

There will be no matinee to-day, as first advertised, but to-night will be presented "May Cody, or Lost and Won," in which the company will show their best gifts. Buffalo Bill will shoot apples and dollars from the head and hands of a girl with a rifle, his skill in the handling of which weapon was fully demonstrated last evening. The drama is by a southern author attached to the company. More exciting and thrilling episodes of life along the plains will be presented tonight, among which will be the marvelous rifle shots of Buffalo Bill, and the cute smartness of that darkey.

During the early afternoon of yesterday Buffalo Bill and his Indians paraded the streets with their brass band.

Buffalo Bill had an $820 house at the Howard, yesterday afternoon and all the seats were sold for the evening performance before the matinee began. Ingraham's play, "The Knight of the Plain," has proved a marked success. Mr. Cody's combination goes hence to Newport, Fall River, New Bedford, Salem, Lawrence, and Manchester, N. H., and then on to the Maine circuit.

Buffalo Bill The Cleveland (Ohio) Herald says: "Knight of the Plains," with Hon. W.F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) in the leading role, scored a grand hit in the Academy last evening. The theatre, was packed to its utmost capacity, with a very enthusiastic audience, as was shown by the frequent storms of applause which greeted the workings of the plot at every point. The play is a melodrama written and dramatized expressly for Mr. Cody. It possesses considerable merit and abounds with numerous comical and pathetic scenes. The field of action is laid on the plains of the far West, with the exception of the second act, which lies in Chicago and introduces the heroine, "Rose Melton," whom "Buffalo Bill" had met and saved from death some time previous, but in doing so had lost heart and fallen in love with the fair "Rose," the feeling being reciprocal on her part. Complications arise through the action of the outlaw "Ralf Royston," who is ever seeking to take the life of the brave and noble scout on whose death his safety and fortunes depend, but a happy culmination is reached in the final act in the overthrow of the outlaw and the triumphant vindication of justice, with the union of the two loving hearts. The scenery used in the production of the play was made exclusively for use in its presentation. That used at the background in the first act is so arranged as at its close to vividly and strikingly represent a prairie on fire, with a herd of maddened buffaloes rushing wildly before it direct upon the Indian camp at which the scout is held a prisoner, bound hand and foot. In the last act the representation of the stage coach stopped by a gang or robber outlaws is very lifelike, and adds much to the effect of the scene.

It can truly be said that since his last appearance in this city "Buffalo Bill" has greatly improved as an actor, and where he is called upon to act a thrilling scene of border life his interpretation of the part is so real as to call forth a marked acknowledgment of his talent. Miss Nellie Jones' acting of "Rose Melton" is well performed and the "Wild Nellie" of Miss Lydia Denier could not be improved. Being the wife of Royston," wronged and deserted by him, her strong love turned to hate, and living the same wild life as her male companions, she carries the sympathies of the audience with her until her tragic death at the hand of her husband. Mr. Alf. Beverly as "Judge Chincapin Shyster" and Mr. L. R. Willard as "Moses Molock," the scheming Jew, create considerable amusement, and they are continually getting out of one scrape only to fall into another. The negro "Buttermilk," by Mr. Harry Irving, together with his obstinate little donkey also comes in for his share of applause. Another feature of the play is the introduction of a group of genuine Indian chiefs, in their war dance and other antics which were highly appreciated.

Low's Opera House,-The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay, or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery goods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody, or Lost and Won."

Low's Opera House.- The famous Indian scout, Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), with his band of Indian chiefs and company of artists, appeared at Low's Opera House last evening in Col. Ingraham's melodrama, entitled "Buffalo Bill at Bay or the Pearl of the Prairie." The drama is replete with plots and counterplots, thrilling scenes and amusing incidents, daring feats of courage and fiendish exploits of the savages, and the gallery gods, who filled the place to overflowing, gave vent to deafening expressions of approbation in the form of cat calls and howls of delight. Mr. Cody impersonated three characters, and displayed considerable versatility and skill. Indian war dances and some wonderful target shooting were prominent features of the entertainment. This afternoon the performance will be repeated, and this evening "May Cody or Lost and Won."

Buffalo Bill at Low's Opera House. The audience that greeted Buffalo Bill at this theatre, last night, was enthusiastic, cordial and quite demonstrative at times. The hero of the frontier appeared in a bran new border drama, called "Buffalo Bill at Bay," in which the distinguished scout with a band of Pawnees appeared. It was an amusing, spirited play, and every time the hero put in an appearance the gallery gods came down with thunders of applause. Buffalo Bill was supported by an efficient corps of dramatic artists, the play was finely mounted, and many of the scenes were picturesque and effective. The Indians excited some curiosity, but they seemed to be thoroughly familiar with stage business, so the audience were afforded no particularly novel features in the ways of the noble red man. Buffalo Bill and his troupe will give two performances today, "May Cody" being the play at the matinee this afternoon, and "Buffalo Bill at Bay" will be repeated this evening.

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Mr. Cody, the celebrated Hunter of the Plains, gave and entertainment at the Opera House, last night, to a large audience, who appeared to fully appreciate the play. The performance consists of wild Western scenes, with their attendant evils, recklessness and daring. So much has already been said and written about the play that we need not enter into a description of it. Buffalo Bill is an exdcellent marksman with both rifle and pistol, and gave several exhibitions of his skill during the performance. The war dance of the Indians and the shooting literally brought down the house. Mr. Cody must have been well pleased with the large audience that waited upon his striking and varied story of the Western plains.

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The Providence Press says of Buffalo Bill and his new play: "The audience that greeted Buffalo Bill was enthusiastic, cordial and quite demonstrative at times. The hero of the frontier appeared in a bran new border drama, called "Buffalo Bill at Bay," in which the distinguished scout with a band of Pawnees appeared. It was an amusing, spirited play, and every time the hero put in an appearance the audience came down with thunders of applause. Buffalo Bill was supported by an efficient corps of dramatic artists, the play was finely moutned, and many of the scenes were picturesque and effective." Buffalo Bill plays at the Opera House this evening.

BUFFALO BILL weighs 218 pounds.

HON. W. F. CODY and part are at the Peabody.

Buffalo Bill will make some of his best shots to night in shooting apples from the head of Miss Lydia Denier.

The Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his Indian aids were objects of curious attention around the Peabody Hotel last night.

Buffalo Bill tore up the town Friday evening with his brass band, wild Indians and trained donkey. Bill says"Jerry," the donkey, is the star of his troupe. Drl Bob Westmoreland acted as excort for the party around the city.

There is no dramatic star on the road that draws continually the packed houses that Buffalo Bill does. This speaks well for the man, his combinations and his dramas.

BUFFALO BILL'S donkey is one of the best trained and most really intelligent-looking comedians we have ever seen.

"MAY CODY," by the Buffalo Bill combination, went off in spirited style last evening at Davis'. The house was a paying one.

A New Use for the Indians. The Hon. W. F. Cody, better known to fame under his earlier title of Buffalo Bill, has introduced four genuine Indians into the combination of which he is the head, and it is not improbable that they and their race may yet take a leading part in the great work of the elevation of the drama, "Knights of the Plains," written by Col. Prentis Ingraham, who has, probably no equal in dramatic delineations of frontier life.

The Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his Indian aids were objects of curious attention around the Peabody Hotel last night.

Buffalo Bill. As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, the dramatic troupe of which Hon. W. F. Cody, or Buffalo Cill, as his is most generally known, is the chief central figure, will put in an appearance at the Opera House in this city ont he evening of Thursday, the 22nd [inst?]., in a play representing border life, entitled the "Knight of the Plains." The drama was written expressly for Mr. Cody by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, and is full of startling situations and thrilling tableaux. Those who remember the fine physique and splendid personal appearance, as well as the good acting, of Buffalo Bill will be glad to great him with a cordial welcome on his approaching visit to our city.

Dramatic. Despite the weather's inclemency, the theatre last night drew a full house, and the audience was an enthusiastic one. Buffalo Bill never met a heartier reception anywhere, and he evidently appreciates the compliment. A number of savages, fresh from the plains, but tamed into a taste for, as well as a desire to enjoy, civilized life, participated with the Hon. W. F. Cody in his illustration of life in the far western wilds. The drama of "A Knight of the Plains" is well drawn and affords scope for an accurate portrayal of border life. Mr. Cody is as good an acotr as he has been a good guide and scout for the United States Army, when it operated under Crook, Custer, Miles and others, against the braves of Sitting Bull, and he dipicts the actual scenes and events of his career with a realism that invests his parts with more than ordinary interest. He is supported by an excellent troupe, and his engagement is certain to be highly successful. The Knight of the Plains will be repeated this evening and a matinee will be given to-morrow afternoon, the company closing to-morrow night.

The theatre was crowded last night, with a large, appreciartive audience, to witness the performance of the thrilling drama entitled "Knight of the Plains," as presented by the Buffalo Bill Combination. In this drama much of the character of life on the plains and among the Indians is given, and the exciting nature of that life is full of interest. There are mant of our readers who have never seen a live Indian, and being reared in peaceful, quiet and happy homes, have but conception of the dangers of border life. The drama performed last night gives a very good insight into the dangers and peculiarities which surround those who live among the wild Indians. For this reason, and because of the freshness and reality of the play, it cannot fail to attract the public. In the distribution of characters, "Buffalo Bill" (Hon. W. F. Cody) takes a leading and very interesting part, and is ably and intelligently supported by Mr. J. J. Louden, as "Ralph Royston," Mr. Delancy Barclay as "Red Eagle," a genuine Indian, and by Miss Lydia Denier as "Wild Nellie," and Miss Nellie Jones as "Rose Melton," besides a number of other fine artists and several Indians. The war dance of the Indians is an exciting feature of the play, and the prairie on fire, with a herd of Buffaloes escaping, was about as realistic scene as was ever presneted on the stage. W. F. Cody has often participated in encounters on the plains in such thrilling scenes as were presented last night and while a Government scout, becomes familiar with the habits, customs, &c., of the wild and warlike Indians. The dressing of the Indians last night was natural and as they appeared in feathers, paint and buckskins so they appear in their Western retreats when theyare on the war path.

BUFFALO BILL. Buffalo Bill and his combination appeared for three nights at Davis' Theater, commencing thursday night and took considerable dueats away with them. The play was the "Knight of the Plains, or Buffalo Bill's best Trail," written by Col. Ingraham, one of the managers of the company. The chief idea of the play is naturally to show Buffalo Bill as a trapper and scout on the plains and his heroic deeds in such capacity. It deals therefore in sensation, but still there is less blood and thunder than one would expect in it and some of the situations are quite stirring. As to Buffalo Bill, it may be said that he has improved considerably since he last appeared here, exhibiting more easeon the stage and showing the effects of evident hard study on his part to act naturally and effectively. He is a fine looking fellow and impresses his auditors favorably. The company in his support is quite good, especially the comedy element, of which there is an abundance.

BUFFALO BILL AT THE HOWARD. The Howard was filled to its utmost capacity last evening to wtness Buffalo Bill's mammoth combination. The melo-drama was preceded by the farce entitled "Turn Him Out," in which Mr. Beverly proved himself a capital Nicodemus Nobbs, and Miss Nellie Jones an acceptable Susan. The melo-drama entitled "Knight of the Plains'; or, Buffalo Bill's Best Trail," succeded. The first act of the drama opened with a well-set and pictureesque scene, a sunset on the prairie, with Red Eagle, a live Indian, on the watch. This scene abounded in thrilling situations, while the rifle shooting of Buffalo Bill is really marvellous, and received the applause which is due to a good marksman. The horses which appear upon the stage and the trick mule break the monotony of usual dramas. Every tableau recieved an encore, and the curtain was rung up several times. Buffalo Bill, of course, carried out the honors of the evening. Miss Denier and Jones, as Wild Nellie and Rose Melton, sustained their parts in an acceptable manner, and Beverly and Willard kept the house in a roar as the Judge and Moses. The Indians war-dance was a feature, and received a double encour. In conclusion, the drama is a strong on of the kind, and cannot fail to be attractive to all who wish to see life in the far west well depicted.

Buffalo Bill has been doing an exceedingly large business at the Windsor Theatre, under the managment of John A. Stevens. The great auditorium has not been any too roomy to accommodate all who applied for admission, and the applause with which the star has been greeted whenever he appeared, was of a character to put beyond all doubt the vehement attachment which is felt for him. Last Saturday night The Knight of the Plains was withdrawn, and Buffalo Bill at Bay was given for the first time here on Monday evening. This title is a tolerably fair index to the contents of the play, which abounds in thrilling incidents and strong situations. Its progress on Monday night was frequently interrupted by exceedingly vigorous plaudits from the audience. Mr. Cody's fancy rifle-shooting was productive of loud and deserved cheers. His acting has improved considerably during the interval of his absence from New York. The company supporting him, however, might be very largely improved upon. The real Indians add a good deal to interest of the entertainment.

"Buffalo Bill at Bay; or, The Pearl of the Prairie," will run at the Windsor Theatre during the rest of the week. Next Monday "Uncle Tom's Cabin" will be produced.

Buffalo Bill Begins his Davis' Theater engagement tomorrow night, appearing in "The Knight of the Plains."

A large audience attended the Theater last night to witness the first performance of the Buffalo Bill combination, which appeared in the new play of The Knight of the Plains. The company embraces some very good actors, and the play was put on the stage in an acceptable manner. Mr. Cody, as "Buffalo Bill," the hero of the play, acted quite naturally. With an elegant figure, a pleasant face and a good voice, he made as much out of the character as could be expected. In the prairie scene, where the Indians give a war dance and "Buffalo Bill" gives an exhibition of this skill with the rifle, his wonderful shooting produced the liveliest enthusiasm. Miss Nellie Jones, a very pleasing and efficient actress, personated "Rose"--a pretty character--in which she produ ed a good impression. Mr. Willard made an excellent "Jew," while Mr. Loudon was very effective as the villainous "Ralpj Royster." One of the most interesting characters was "Judge Shyster," in which Mr. Beverly made a decided hit. All the people in the cast gave evidence of a thorough acquaintance with the characters they assumed. Even the donkey seemed thoroughly posted as to his duty to amuse the audience. The play was written by Colonel Ingraham, manager of the troupe, who left out, as far as possible, the blood-and-thunder business that usually takes up so much of the Indian drama. Most of the incidnts are such as might be expected to transpire on the plains. The plots are well laid, and the characters, with one or two exceptions, are not exaggerated. The company has drawn well all over the country, and have given satisfaction to the most critical audiences. People generally want to see Mr. Cody, whose exploits on the plains have been so extgensively read about. It is a rather pleasant surprise to find him a very fair actor. His support is first-rate, and the company deserve the liberal support they have received. The Indians on horseback, and headed by the brass band, will parade the streets this morning at eleven o'clock.

AMUSEMENTS, Buffalo Bill and May Cody. A rousing house greeted Buffalo Bill last night. Wheeler's opera house was packed to its utmost capacity. Every seat was filled and not an inch of spare room was to be found. But rarely in Toledo has such a house greeted any actor, and it was worthy the celebrated personage who was to appear as the chief character. The vast audience was delighted and highly entertained throughout the entire performance. the representative of wild life upon the plains was true to the letter, and the instruction received by young and old alike was well worth the price of admission. The Indian war-dance, participated in by real, genuine, live Indians, was an immense feature. The wonderful rifle shooting by Bufalo Bil, with a Winchester rifle, brought the house down with applause, and indeed the whole entertainment, from the first to the last, was a grand success.

Davis' Theater--"Buffalo Bill." The Buffalo Bill Combination scored large recepts last night at Davis' Theater. There are several scenes of genuine interest in the play, and the company do them nicely. Two or three "simon pure" Indian chiefs add to the interest of the play. The prairie fire scene in the first act is very effective. During theis act "Bill" gives an exhibition of his marvellous accuracy as a rifle shot. The war dance of the Indians of couse pleases the young folks immensely. One of the funniest things in the play is the donkey. He is as well-trained an animal as ever we saw beind the footlight. There will be a big matinee this afternoon.

"BUFFALO BILL." The man whose name is amongst those fond of adventure "familiar as a houshold word" will be in the Academy to-morrow night, with his large company. A reporter of the Cleveland Herald interviewed "Buffalo Bill" when he was in the "Forest City," and questioned him in regard to the many strange and romantic incidents of a life which is more fit to adorn the pages of a romantic reality than any facy of the brainwhich could suffest any of the heroes of the "Leathern Stockings" tales. Born upon the Western Prairies, and reared amid wild scenes of tumult, his father murdered in the early days when Kansas with the struggle of a young giant was shaking off the yoke of Afican slavery, a trained Indian fighter. Taking his first scalp, at the age of twelve, and having served his young State in earliest manhood of the Legislature, it is probably that William F. Cody is as well acquainted with all that pertains to the West as any other living man. "Buffalo Bill" acquired his name when the Kansas Pacific road was being build. The company hired him at $500 per month to shoot buffaloes for meat for the workmen and in eighten months he killed 4,208 buffaloes. The men employed on the road grew tired of buffalo meat, and when he was seen coming with a fresh supply, they said one to another, "Bedad, here comes Buffalo Bill again; sharpen up your grinders, we'll have more buffalo meat now." In relation to Indian troubles Buffalo Bill says:--"I think I can sum up my policy in a single sentence. It is this: Never make a single promis to the Indians that is not fulfilled. Agents promise too much. Men of calm, prudent determination must be sent among the Indians as agents. Those who are snet often know nothing of the Indian character and either through fear, ignorance, or dishonesty are led into making promises which the Governement cannot or will not fulfill. Every Indian outbreak that I have ever known has resulted from broken promises and broked treaties by the Government."

"Buffalo Bill" thinks, if the Indians are properly treated and faith kept with them, that they will gradually drift into agricultual pursuits.

The man who has acquired so much fame as a scout and hunter, did not think of the stage, as a means of making money, until some speculators gor hold of him. Then, having acquired a taste of how popular he was, and finding there was money in the calling, he gave himself up to it. The change in his life dates bakc to 1871. Of the introduction to the public he tells some laughable stories. The concluding part of the long interview we give in Buffalo Bill's own words:-

"Our business was immense all that season, and if we had been managed properly we would have each made a small fortune. As it was I came out $10,000 ahead. In June, 1873, I returned to the plains, came east again in the fall, this time my own manager. I got a company, took the noted 'Wild Bill' with me, but could not do much with him as he was not an easy man to handle, and would insist on shooting the supers in the legs with powder, just to see them jump. He left a few months later and returned to the plains. He was killed in August, 1876, in Deadwood. "In the summer of 1876 I was chief of Scouts under General Carr, afterward with General Crook and General Terry. "On the 17th of July I killed Yellow Hand, a noted Cheyenne chief, and took the first scalp for Custer. I returned to the stage in October, 1876 and during the season of 1876, and 1879 I cleared the $38,000. I have generally been successful financially on the stage. I am now in the carrle business in Nebraska, to which place I will return as soon as the season is over, providing nothing serious occurs to call me home earlier."

AMUSEMENTS. LEUBRIE'S THEATER. The late arrival of Buffalo Bill and his Combination prevented them from giving a matinee yesterday, as advertised, but the crowd that assembled at the Teater last night, in spite of the miserable weather, to witness the "Knight of the Plains," proved that a good performance was expected; not was the audience disappointed. Buffalo Bill has a good company, and the scenes depicted in the play presented last night are realistic in every sense. There was a refreshing absence of the bloody murder business, which so often renders plays of the kind stale and unprofitable. Buffalo Bill alone is well worth seeing. He is not pretender, but a man who has faced death on the plains a thousand times, and knows the pathless plains better than the painted warriors that roam over them in search of buffalo or scalps. His acting is true to nature, and his shooting with the rifle was really wonderful. He was well supported by the members of this combination, who are far above the average of traveling actors. Miss Lydia Denier, as "Wild Nellie," well deserved the hearty applause she received. Her enunciation is remarkably clear and distinct, reminding one of Kitty Blanchard. Miss Nellie Jones is the ideal of the part she played. Her "business" is correct in the minutest detail, and her voice alone would entitle her to no mean position on the boards. She is not only distractingly pretty, but a true artist. The Indians introduced in the first act are genuine red skins of the plains, and their war dances and other savage ceremonies excited great interest. To night, Buffalo Bill and his combination in Ingrahan's great realistic frontier play, "Knight of the Plains." Lotta will appear at Leubrie's Theater for only four night, commencing Monday night next. She will appear in "Musette" Monday, "La Cigale" Tuesday, "Little Detective" Wednesday, "Zip," Thursday. The sale of seats will begin at Hollenberg's Saturday morning. There will be no matinee during Lotta's engagement. Friday and Saturday evenings of next week the Saville and Lee Pinafore Company.

HOWARD ATHENAEUM. The Howard has not had such a night since it opened, as in Monday night March 22, when "Buffalo Bill" opened in the "Knights of the Plains," with his band of genuine Indians. The play is a strong one and crowds the old Howard every night.

Buffalo Bill. Hon. William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) with a strong company, commenced a threee nights' engagement at the theatre last evening to a pretty fair audience, which made up in enthusiasm what it lacked in numbers, and frequent rounds of applause greeted the hero whenever he appeared in his several characters. The play is a melodrama written and dramatized expressly for Mr. Cody by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham. It possesses considerable merit and abounds with numerous comical and pathertic scenes. The field of action is laid on the plains of the far West, with the exception of the second act, which lies in Chicago and intoduces the heroine, Rose Melton, whom Buffalo Bill has met and saved from death some time previous but in doing so had lost his heart and fallen in love with the fair Rose, the feeling being reciprocal on her part. Complications arise though the action of the outlaw Ralf Royston, who is ever seeking to take the life of the brave and noble scout on whose death his safety and fortunes depend, but a happy culmination is reached in the final act in the overthrow of the outlaw and the triumphant vindication of honesty and justice, with the union of the two loving hearts. The scenery used in the production of the play was made exclusively for use in its presentationl. That used as the background in the first act is so arranged as at its close to vividly and strikingly represent a prairie on fire, with a herd of maddened buffaloes rushing wildly before it direct upon the Indian camp at which the scout is held a prisoner, bound hand and foot. In the last act the representation of the stage coach stopped by a gang of robber outlaws is very lifelike, and adds much to the effect of the scene. It can be truly said that since his last apearance in this city "Buffalo Bill" has greatly improved in his character of an actor, and where he is called upon to act a thrilling scene of border life his interpretation of the part is so real and true as to call forth a marked acknowledgement of his talent. His feats with the rifle are truly wonderful, but must be seen to be appreciated, as it is impossible to draw a pen picture of the situations under which he sends a ball true to its aim. Miss Nellie Jones' acting of Rose Melton is well performed, and the Wild Nellie of Miss Lydia Denier could hardly be improved. Being the wife of Royston, wronged and deserted by him, her strong love turned to hate, and living the same wild life as her male companions, she carries the sympathies of the audience with her until his tragic death from her own hands. Mr. J. J. Louden as Ralph Royston is somewhat deficient in force, and his execution fo the character is rather labored. Mr. Alf. Beverly as Judge Chincapin Shyster and Mr. L. R. Wilard as Moses Molock, the scheming Jew, create considerable amusement, and they are continually getting out of one scrape only to fall into another. The negro Buttermilk, by Mr. Harry Irving, together with his obstinate little donkey, also comes in for his share of applause. Another feature of the play is the introduction into the first act of a group of genuine Indian chiefs, and their war-dance and other antics seemed to be highly appropriated, [especin?] the gallery. In view of the immense success of the programme last evening, "Knight of the Plains" will be repeated throughout the week.

BMFFALO BILL.--Buffalo Bill has so long been the synonim for a mighty, far-famed Western chvalier, a a man whom honor loved and cowardice abhorred, that every man, woman and child in the large audience at Millett's Opera House last night went to see embodied the hero of a thousand tales who, by their pleasant firesides, have pictured in all the amplified and varied forms that imagination will ever bring before the gigantic multiplicity of human minds. And in the thousand written stories not one could be brought to mind which exceeded in interest the beautiful drama played last night. Major Burt, the author of "May Cody," knew Buffalo Bill, and knew his wonderful, enchanting powers, and brought them to the test in the play. Mr. Cody's histrionic talent is of a high order, and his displays of wonderful dexterity with the rifle, the whip and on the trail are awe-inspiring, causing open mouthed amazement in old and young. Mr. Cody was well supported by his talented company, and Miss Lydia Denier as Mar Cody, Miss Nellie Jones as Mrs. Stoughton, Mr. Chas. Wilson as Darby, Mr. Louden as John D. Lee, and Mr. Willard as George Stoughton, deserve especial mention. It were tedious for a scribbler to attempt to tell the story of May Cody's misfortunes, capture and rescue--be it sufficient to say that it did not fail for [?] instant to draw the rapt attention of all the intelligent audience from first to last, but we cannot pass over Mr. Cody's marksmanship without a passing tribute. He shot object form Miss Denier's hand and from [?] head, snuffed out a candle and put out a bullwhacker's cigar, shooting in various natural and unnatural positions, including a shot at a potato on the lady's head, she standing behind him, while he aimed with the aid of a small mirror. A goodly audience greeted [the?] company and showed their delight in mannder from the sedate smile to the gamin's exuberant applause. The people of Austin will never tire of dramas such as these. They go from here [today?], but will come again when the leaves begin to fall, and a hearty welcome awaits the.

Buffalo and his Border Braves will give a parade though our streets on Monday next, fully equipped in war-paint and feathers, and led by a brass band.

Buffalo Bill will have a matinee this afternoon, and the juveniles are in ecstacies.

Buffalo Bill made his reappearance in New York, last night, at the Windsor theatre, formerly the Stadt, which Mr. John A. Stevens has taken on a long lease. The house was crowded in every part and the performance went off well. There is a peculiar romantic interest about Buffalo Bill that always attracts the crowd.

Buffalo Bill Arrested. Constable Joe Rosenberg, who is noted as the best bail-writ server in the city, had an occasion to pay his respects to the Hon. W. F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, on Friday night. It seems that Buffalo Bill's advance agent had hired a hall in Beliot, Wisconsin, some time ago of a man by the name of S. J. Goodwin, and that the company took another route, failing to either play in the hall or pay the bill as per contract. Friday, Rosenburg, through Justice Speed Peay's office, received the process coming from Goodwin, and at 6 o'clock that same eveing waited on the distinguished scalp-taker at his quarters at the Louiscille Hotel. When presented with the write Bill asked what in the h--l he was to do, and the constable told him he would learn to do one of three things: "Pay up, give security, or go to jail." Bill said: "I'll be damned if I am goin' to jail; I swear I won't ask anybody to go my security, and I hate like h--l to pay it." The constable said "all right, Bill, take your choice," whereupon the illustrious Mr. Cody planked up the necessary funds as security until 11 o'clock yesterday, when the case would be heard in Speed Peay's court. He come around at the appointed time and setled up. As he paid the money [Jill] said he wished by G--d he only had a chance to put a head on that fellow Goodwin. Bill says Rosenberg is the best constable he ever saw.

AMUSEMENTS. Ford's Grand Opera House. Buffalo Bill continues to be a big card at Ford's Opera House. His remarkably realalistic delineations fo the ways and manners of our sturdy frontiersmen have a charm that irresistably appeals to all lovers of nature untrammeled by the staightlacedness of modern civilization. His support by the little band of untutored red men is, next to Buffalo Bill himself, the msot attractive feature of the "Knight of the Plains," and is better than any circus the "gods of the galleries" have ever patronized, as is abundantly testified by their nightly whoops of appreciation whenever Mr. Indian shows himself on the stage in all his war paint and savage bedizenments. The drama will be represented each night this week and at matinee on Saturday.

The Theatre--Last Appearance of "Buffalo Bill. A crowded gallery and a fair parquette and dress circle greeted the second presentation of "The Knight of the Plains" by the "Buffalo Bill" Combination last evening, and the entertainment gave general satisfaction, judging from the applause. "Buffalo Bill's" wonderful marksmanship, and his happy knack of turning up just in the nick of time to frustrate the schemes of villains, took immensely with the house, and the approbation of "the gods" was most vociferous. This afternoon a grand matinee will be given, and to-night Buffalo Bill will make his last appearance in the drama entitled "May Cody." During the piece he will shoot potatoes and apples from the head of Miss Lydia Denier, holding the rifle in various position. This feat will be sensaitonal enough for the most exacting, and will likely call out a good house.

AMUSEMENTS. FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.--Buffalo Bill will close his highly successful engagement at Ford's Grand Opera House this evening. The usual matinee performance will be given this afternoon. Mr. Cody's new play, THE KNIGHT OF THE PLAINS, has made a decided hit and will doubtless have an extensive run. Next week Tony Denier's famous Humpty-Dumpty Pantomime Troupe will begin an engagement of one week at the Grand Opera House. The Company is one of the best of its kind in the country and its repertoire is fresh and remarkably varied.