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Buffalo Bill- There is probably but one attraction on the road that can counteract all the influences of bad weather, and that is Buffalo Bill. The rain poured down last evening and the streets were in a terrible condition, but these were small matters in the minds of those who had concluded to see the famous scout and his people. The house began to fill up early, and was top heavy at first, but when this part was jammed full, the remaining seats below began to fade away, until standing room was the order. The aisles and space at the rear were all taken, and it is doubtful if there has ever been an occasion when there were more people in the house. The audience at times became wild with excitement. The Prairie Waif was the play. The piece was very interesting and exciting, while the scenic e ffect was 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 beautiful woman, and in the end is rewarded for his kindness by the hand of the Prairie Waif.
As an indication of what Mr. Cody is doing the present season, it is only necessary to state that the receipts at the four last performances have been as follows: Bellefontaine, $485; Springfield, $765; Dayton, $650; Columbus, $855; making a total of $2,755.
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SCHULTZ & CO.'S OPERA HOUSE, TUESDAY EVENING, DEC 13TH.
[Hon. Wm. F. Cody] BUFFALO BILL,
And his Mammoth Combination. The Beautiful Sioux Indian Princess, He-Nu-Kaw, (The First Born). Harry E. Burgess, Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the Youngest Chief of whom any record is given. Flying Cloud, The Oldest Man Chief of the Sioux Nation. A Genuine Band of Noted Winnebago Indian Chiefs, supported by a Powerful Dramatic Company, producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stevens, author of "Unknown," entitled:
The Prairie Waif, A Story of the Far West!
Prices,....................................75, 50, and 35c. Box sheet opens Saturday, at 7 p.m.
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The Noted Scout,
(Hon. W. F. CODY.) Buffalo Bill,
And his Mammoth COMBINATION.
The Beautiful Sioux Indian Princess, HE-NU-KAW, (The First Born.)
HARRY E. BURGESS, Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the youngest Chief of whom any record is given. FLYING CLOUD, the oldest man Chief of the Sioux Nation. A genuine band of noted Winnebago INDIAN CHIEFS. Supported by a POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMPANY.
Producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stevens, author of "Unkown," entitled:
THE PRAIRIE WAIF,
A story of the Far West! Fancy rifle shooting by Buffalo Bill, who is acknowledged preeminent and alone. A grand street parade. Buffalo Bill's Siver Cornet Band and Orchestra. Reserved seats 75 cents. For sale at Gardner's Music store. W. F. Cody, Proprietor and Manager. Josh E. Ogden, Business Manager. Harry Sellers, General Agent. dec8-4td
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BUFFALO BILL- Buffalo Bill, in the Prairie Waif, appeared last night at Garrett's Hall, to a very large audience. The play and the playing were as good as ever, but there is such a thing as getting too much blood and thunder, and Steubenville evidently has reached that point, anyhow, as it is served by B. B. If those who take in this class of entertainments would turn their attention to the better class, our reputation as a "show town" would be improved, and really good companies would not so oftern steer clear of us.
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UNION HALL! Friday Even'g, Dec. 16th. THE NOTED SCOUT.
HON. WM. F. CODY. BUFFALO BILL,
And his Mammoth Combination. The Beautiful Sioux Indian Princess, HE-NU-KAW (the first born); HARRY E. BURGESS, Boy Chief of the Pawnees, the youngest chief of whom any record is given; FLYING CLOUD, the Oldest Man Chief of the Sioux Nation; a Genuine Band of Noted Winnebago INDIAN CHIEFS, supported by a POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMPANY, producing Buffalo Bill's New Drama, written expressly for him by John A. Stevens, author of "Unknown," entitled,
" 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, Buffalo Bill's Silver Cornet Band and Orchestra. Reserved Seats, 75 cents, for sale at Frazer's,
WM. F. CODY, Proprietor and Manager, JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager, HARRY SELLERS, General Agent.