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parts. We will say that this table (pointing to a square table in the room) represents a large tract of land. On one corner is situated my ranche, and the other three corners are owned by different stock raisers. Well, in the winter time we send our cattle out on the plains to wander at their pleasure, and do not look after them against us til the spring. There are, say 200,000 head of cattle, all branded with the owner's mark, to be divided up amongst us. Then occurs the round up. We send men out to surround the tract of land and drive the cattle together. Then the brands are separated and each man takes his own cattle, and they are driven back to his ranche. We have a system of postal cards which we find very convenient. At the beginning of each year owners of cattle exchange cards, on which the various brands and to whom they belong are written. These are stuck up in a conspicuous place, and should at any time any stray cattle be found, upon reference to the card it will be known, who are the owners, and they are at once notified. This is the way the cattle business is carried on in Nebraska
"Do you have any trouble with the Indians, Mr. Cody?"
"Well, lately they are becoming rather troublesome, and in the last letter I received from home I learned they had stolen sixty one horses and a large number of cattle from one of my neighbors, and that is the reason I am anxious to get home. Here is a letter from my partner, Major Frank North, who is in command of an independent company of men, raised by the Governor of Nebraska, and who says that some of the oldest frontiersmen anticipate trouble, and if the Government does not interfere the cattlemen will organize troops themselves. These raids are made by the Sioux, under command of Spotted Tail and Red Cloud. It is a mistaken idea to think the Indians are a treacherous race; they are peaceable and true if let alone, but they know that in fighting with the white men they are outnumbered and therefore they seize any advantage they can. The fact is, the Indians have not been treated rightly by the American Government: they have had promises made them that were never fulfilled, and this has angered them. They have been equipped with the Winchester rifle and think they cannot be whipped by the white men and now it takes two American soldiers to fight one Indian. I am strongly of the opinion that we shall have trouble with the Indians next summer, and if the whole of the Sioux tribe, numbering about 6,000, start out on the war path, I believe they have strength enough to clean out the whole frontier. The Indians should not even be blamed for these cattle and horse raids we hear so much about, because they are merely retaliating. There are a number of men who make it a profession to steal horses from the Indians, and these depredations were committed to a considerable extent at the time when the Black Hills were inundated with the outcasts of society, and I am sorry to say there are plenty of men who do nothing else but purchase these stolen horses; in fact, there is a regular market for them. Although I have had many a tough fight with the red man my sympathy is with him entirely, because he has been ill-used and trampled on by those whose duty it was to protect him."
"Are you in favor of turning the Indians over to the army?"
"I think the hostile tribes should be in charge of the army, but there are a large number of peaceable Indians who earn their bread by farming, and I do not think it would be right to serve these the same way."
"One more question, Mr. Cody. How did you come to be called Buffalo Bill?"
"During the construction of the Kansas Pacific Railroad I was employed in the killing of buffaloes and 4,280 of these animals fell by my hands and ever since then I have been known as Buffalo Bill. During the past few months I have written an autobiography and the manuscript is now in the hands of the Mesars. Bliss & Co.. the publishers, in Hartford, by whom the book will be issued."
Another friendly shake, and the Herald representative departed.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
JOHN ELLSLER ... Lessee and Manager F. C. TEGETHOFF ... Treasurer
Three nights and Wednesday matinee, commencing Tuesday, Feb. 4, two new western dramas. Engagement of Hon. W. F. Cody,
BUFFALO BILL AND HIS COMBINATION.
Tuesday and Wednesday matinees and nights, Feb. 4 and 5. the new and intensely interesting western drama, entitled, KNIGHT OF THE PLAINS; or, Buffalo Bill's best Trail; with the Great Prairie Fire Scene and Concord Overland Stage Coach. Thursday, Feb. 6, MAY CODY; or, Lost and Won. Prices, 75, 50 and 25 cents. Box sheet now open.
Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee, Sprague's Original Georgia Minstrels Popular prices, 50, 35 and 25 cents.
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OPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY,
Saturday, March 1st, 1879.
7th Annual Dramatic Tour
OF
HON. W. F. CODY,
BUFFALO BILL
and his unequalLed
COMBINATION
Each member of this great organization being especially engaged for the part assigned them in the new and intensely interesting Western Drama, written expressly for Hon. W. F. Cody, by Col. Prentiss Ingraham, entitled
Knight of the Plains!
OR
Buffalo Bill's Best Trail.
With appropriate Scenery, and a GREAT PRAIRIE FIRE SCENE!
AN OVERLAND MAIL COACH!!
PERFORMING DONKEY, & c. Exhibition of Fancy Rifle Shooting, by BUFFALO BILL, the acknowledged champion shot of the West,
POPULAR PRICES.
First floor 75c; Family circle 50c; Gallery 35c. Reserved seats to be had at the Central Book Store on Thursday morning at nine o'clock.
JOSH E. OGDEN, Gen. Agent.
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CALIFORNIA THEATER.
BARTON & LAWLOR Managers SARTON HILL Acting Manager
COMMENCING Monday March 24, 1879
ENGAGEMENT FOR A LIMITED SEASON Of the Illustrious Government Scout and POPULAR MILITARY GUIDE BUFFALO BILL (HON. W. F. CODY),
In his New Refined, Sensational Drama (written expressly for him by Major A. S. Burt, U. S. A.), entitled MAY CODY ; Or, Lost and Won!
The Drama, MAY CODY: Or, LOST AND WON. though of a highly sensational character, is carefully blended with comedy of the highest order, joined by a delicacy and spirited dialogue, surrounded by beautiful scenic contrasts, and impressively and imaginatively interpreted -a mirror-like reflection so perfect as to be almost the counterpart of the events it describes -and conclusively establishes the claim of its author, Major A. S. Burt. U. S. A.. to distinguished consideration as a dramatist of decided merit. Based on facts and drawn from incidents of actual occurrence, produced with Natural Scenery and Striking Tableaux, and more vividly strengthened by genuine Western men and Indian interpreters, it is truly one of the most exciting and interesting plays over witnessed -N. Y. Herald.
In Panoramic Order will be given. with ENTIRE NEW SCENERY (by VOEGILIN), APPOINTMENTS and THRILLING TABLEAUX, MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE! BRIGHAM YOUNG'S TEMPLE!
Or, as it is familiarly known at Salt Lake, "THE LION HOUSE"
THE DANITES!
The Endowment Chamber--The Carrison at Fort Bridger--General Harney's Quarters-- A Drumhead Court-martial--Darby McCune on his trick Donkey "Jerry."
The Western Scouts and United States Indian Interpreters, THE BURGESS BROTHERS.
PA-CHA-RISK-Y, The White Boy Chief of the Pawnees,
The Youngest Chief of which any record is given among the entire Indian Nations.
MR. C. A. BURGESS,
Sioux and Pawnee Interpreter, who recently accompanied the noted INDIAN CHIEF JOSEPH to Washington in his Council with President Hayes and Cabinet.
During the Encampment Scene, BUFFALO BILL
Will give an Exhibition of FANCY RIFLE SHOOTING, in which he is acknowledged Pre-eminent and Unrivaled,
And the Indian Interpreters will execute a number of WAR DANCES, SONGS, Etc.
Only MAY CODY Matinee Saturday.
In preparation, KNIGHT OF THE PLAINS.
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CALIFORNIA THEATER. - An audience that filled the lower part of the house last night and packed the gallery full of the true spirit of enthusiasm, greeted "Buffalo Bill" on his appearance in his new play, which is, of course, not materially different from his old play. It is the first attempt to produce the heroic gunpowder drama in a first-class theater in the city, and some little tone of art was given to it by its surroundings and accessories. Nobody needs to be told that Mr. Cody has sufficient opinion of himself, his reputation and his talent, to assume the heroic on his own responsibility, and live and move, himself the exciting exponent of chivalry, of grace, of heroism and indomitable courage. He blanches no more before the haul ton of the first circles in New York society than he does when General Harney's army of supers present their carbines at his manly breast. He is the embodiment of all that is most admirable in a dime novel. The piece, which is named May Cody, affords the usual series of dangers and escapes, deeds of valor on his part and deeds of villainy on the part of his enemies - on this occasion, no less than Brigham Young himself and John D. Lee. Taken as what it pretends to be, it is a good play, and full of excitement. There is less shooting than usual, but we dare say that can be endured. The best part in the support was Felix Morris' Irishman, quite a talented performance, and not in the least coarse or common. Mr. Bock came out mavelously as a Protean artist, showing on "John D. Lee's" part a facility in changing himself that one scarcely credits to the Mountain Meadow massacre Mormon. Mr. Bassett was admirably made up as "Brigham Young." Miss DeForrest was the heroine, and Mrs. Courtaine appeared as "Mrs. Stoughton."