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How "Buffalo Bill" Got His Name.
Of Mr. Cody's gaining the title of "Buffalo Bill" several stories are told, one of which is that when a boy-hunter to one of Russell, Major and Waddell's trains carrying Government supplies west to the foris, he was alone on the prairie one day hunting, when he espied a tremendous herd of Buffalo coming toward him at full speed. The train encampment was miles away, the boy was on foot, and there was but one chance to escape being trampled to death, and that was to reach a lone cotton-wood tree some distance off. A fleet runner, he gained the tree, and drew himself up into the branches just as the head of thousands of buffaloes came tearing along beneath him. Scarcely had he mentally congratulated himself upon his lucky escape, when he espied behind the herd half a hundred Sioux warriors in full pursuit, and he knew that they would make short work of him, for they would also pass under the tree. To remain was certain death, and his fertile mind saw a chance, one in a thousand, and he seized upon it at once. He would drop down on the back of a huge buffalo bull and thus ride out of danger. This he did, landing astride of the back of an animal that, frightened fearfully, endeavored to throw him off, but in vain. Fortunately the herd headed toward the train encampment, and as the men ran out to secure fress buffalo meat, the saw, that one of the bulls had a rider, and a crack shot bringing the animal down, it was found to be Bill Cody, who was then and there christened "Buffalo Bill."
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE Saturday Evening, Nov. 26th, 1881.
THE FAMOUS SCOUT, (Hon. WM. F. CODY.) BUFFALO BILL.
AND HIS MAMMOTH COMBINATION
The Beautiful Sioux Indian Princess, HE-NE-KAW, (The First Born)
HARRY E. BURGESS, Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the Youngest Chief of whom any record is given.
A Genuine Band of Winnebago INDIAN CHIEFS Supported by a POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMPANY
Producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stephens, author of "Unknown," entitled
THE PRIRIE WAIF A Story of the Far West
Fancy Rifle Shooting by Buffalo Bill, who is acknowleged pre-eminent and alone. A Grand Steet Parad Buffalo Bill's Sliver Cornet Band and Orchestra. Reserved Seats 75cts, For Sale at Ankeny's.
WM. F. CODY, Proprietor and Manager. JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager. HARRY SELLERS, Gen'l Agent.
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Buffalo Bill To-Night.
Lovers of the border drama will have a treat to night at the Opera House in Buffalo Bill's presentation of the "The Prairie Waif." The piece is very interesting and exciting, while the scenic effect which he carries with him is 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 loving and beautiful woman, and in the end is rewarded for his kindness by the hand of the "Prairie Waif." A special feature of the performance is the shooting of Buffalo Bill, which is said to be really marvelous. The troupe supporting him is an excellent one throughout, and those who attent to-night will witness an excellent entertainment.
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CITY NEWS
"Buffalo Bill" to-night. The Police Court was itemless to-day. The Indians did not scalp anybody today.
The Superior Court was not in session to-day.
Culver Geiger's Self-Raising Buckwheat Flour
"Sam'l of Posen" was played in Indianapolis last night.
He-Ne-Kaw, the handsome Indian maiden, is with Buffalo Bill.
Go early to the Opera-house to-night if you want a seat. There will be jam.
The department encampment of the G.A.R. will meet at Indianaolis February 22.
The Parlor Club had a very interesting meeting at the residence of Prof. Thompson last evening.
"Buffalo Bill" never played to a poor house in Lafayette, and his audience tonight will be larger than ever before.
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OPERA HOUSE.
KOKOMO.
One Night Only!
Monday, Nov. 28.
The Famous Scout, Hon. Wm. F. Cody,
BUFFALO BILL!
And his Mammoth Combination, comprising the following stellar attractions: HE-NU-KAW, (the first born), the handsomest Indian Girl in the World.
HARRY E. BURGESS, The Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the Youngest Chief of whom any record is given.
FLYING CLOUD, the oldest War Chief of the Sioux Nation. Together with a Genuine Band of Sioux Indian Chiefs. Supported by a Powerful Dramatic Company. Producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, Written expressly for him by John T. Stevens.
The Prairie Waif!
A STORY OF THE FAR WEST.
Fancy Rifle Shooting by Buffalo Bill, who is acknowledged pre-eminent and alone.
A GRAND STREET PARADE!
Silver Cornet Band and Orchestra.
Reserved Seats 75 Cents, For Sale at OPERA HOUSE DRUG STORE.
WM. F. CODY, Proprietor and Manager. J. E. OGDON, Business Manager.
Harry Sellers, General Agent.