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Ford's.....................The Realistic Drama.
A GREAT NEW BORDER PLAY!
The Dashing Historical Indian Fighter and Government Scout, BUFFALO BILL! BUFFALO BILL! (Hon. Wm. F. Cody),
After a very successful career in his New Play, will appear with
A STRONGLY ORGANIZED DRAMATIC COMPANY,
And a Band of Cheyenne Indians, in the Great Frontier Drama of
THE PRAIRIE WAIF! Incidental to the Drama, JACK CASS, of Baltimore, the finest trained Donkey known, will appear.
ADMISSION 50 AND 25 CENTS. ONLY MATINEE ON SATURDAY NEXT.
BUFFALO BILL and some of the Indian Chiefs will ride through the city about mid-day, starting from the Opera House about 12 o'clock.
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Ford's Opera House.
The Hon. William F. Cody appeared at Ford's Opera House last night as Buffalo BIll in the Prairie Waif, a new drama written especially for him by Mr. John A. Stevens. The scene of the play is laid in the far West, and is full of strong and sensational situations, which, judging from the applause of the audience, were fully appreciated. The play somewhat resembled Mr. Cody's former drama, May Cody, and calls for the introduction of the traditional Irishman and Dutchman, likewise a charming maiden in distress, who is rescued by Buffalo Bill at a perilous moment, and who finally becomes his willing bride. Mr. Cody always draws crowded houses, for the reason that he is, in reality, a hero in the history of our Indian border for ten years past. As he appears on the stage in his buckskin suit, wearing an overshadowing light slouch hat, and armed with his trusty rifle and pistols, so he appeared on the plains a few years ago as a government guide, and scout for Generals Sheridan, Custer and other federal commanders. When the Grand Duke Alexis visited this country, a few years ago, it was Buffalo Bill who pioneered him and Sheridan and Custer to the plains in their buffalo hunts, and it is to him that much that much of the credit for our victories over hostile Indian tribes is due. One of his most famous exploits was the killing of the celebrated chief, Yellow Hand, about four or five years ago. He was at that time acting as a guide for Gen. Custer. The party encountered a force of hostile Indians, and dismounting , fought their foes after their own fashion--each man fighting "on his own hook." Buffalo Bill took his chances with the soldiers, and being an unerring shot, did great execution. His horse was shot dead under him by Yellow Hand, who had singled him out as his target. The gallant scout, who had received several severe wounds, used the dead body of his horse as a breastwork, and as the savage chief, who was also wounded, was advancing upon him, sent a well directed bullet through his brain, and subsequently scalped him, Indian fashion. Mr. Cody's exhibition of fancy rifle shooting last night elicited loud applause, as did the scalp and war dances of the Cheyenne Indian chiefs who form a part of his company. The Prairie Waif will be produced every night this week, and also at the Saturday matinee.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, April 2.
A new and powerful drama. The renowned Government Scout and Guide,
BUFFALO BILL (HON. WM. F. CODY,)
A Troupe of Cheyenne Indian Chiefs, a Superb Band and Orchestra, and a Star Dramatic Company, who will appear in the New Drama, by Jno. A. Stevens, author of "Unknown," entitled
PRAIRIE WAIF A STORY OF THE FAR WEST.
Mr. Cody, "BUFFALO BILL," will give an exhibition of Fancy Rifle Shooting.
Upon the arrival of the company in town look out for the Grand Street Parade by the Indians on horseback, headed by Buffalo Bill's serenade Band.
Popular prices of admission. Reserved seats, 75c., to be had at Sears' Bookstore.
WM. F. CODY, Prop. and Manager. JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager. HARRY SELLERS, General Agent.
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Hon. Wm. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) appeared at the Academy of Music, Saturday evening, to a densely crowded house, in his new border drama etitled "The Prairie Waif," and gave great satisfaction."
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 25.
New and Powerful Drama!
HON. WILLIAM F. CODY. "BUFFALO BILL" AND HIS SUPERB COMBINATION,
In John A. Stevens' New Drama, "PRAIRIE WAIF!"
Introducing a Genuine Band of CHEYENNE INDIAN CHIEFS.
POPULAR PRICES. Reserved seats, 75 cents. For sale at C. F. Thomas & Co's.
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