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Buffalo Bill at the Opera House.
The Opera House, it is safe to say, will be crowded to-night. "Prairie Waif" is a splendid drama, full of thrilling incident. It will be presented by a first class company, with Buffalo Bill as the hero. The Indians in the play are genuine red skins, and the scenery will bring out the drama in its best dress. Everywhere the company has appeared it has received the most complimentary mention from the press. The new chairs, the raised floors and many other improvements at the Opera House will prove additional attractions.
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AMUSEMENTS.
Grand Opera House.
Two Nights and Saturday October 28th and 29th.
THE FAMOUS SCOUT.
HON. W. F. CODY, BUFFALO BILL, and his Mammoth Combination A GENUINE BAND OF SIOUX INDIAN CHIEFS. Buffalo Bill's New Drama,
"Prairie Waif." Prices as usual. Reserved seats at Wheeler & Osborn's book store. oct21 t.1
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DOHANY'S OPERA HOUSE
ONE NIGHT ONLY. Monday Ev'g Oct. 3.
The famous Scout and Guide (Hon. Wm. F. Cody.) BUFFALO BILL
and his mammoth COMBINATION, comprising the following steller attractions: Dr. D. F. Powell, He-Nu-Kaw (White Beaver.) (The First Born.)
Medcine Chief of the Sioux Indians, Most beautiful Indian in the World.
HON. W. F. CODY.
A noted troupe of SIOUX INDIAN CHIEFS, supported by a POWERFUL DRAMATIC COMPANY, Producing John A. Stevens Border Drama,
"PRAIRIE WAIF." Fancy Rifle Shooting by Buffalo Bill. A grand street parade on Monday at noon. Buffalo Bill's SILVER CORNET BAND and ORCHESTRA. Reserved seats 75c. For sale at the Postoffice News Stand.
Wm. F. CODY. Proprietor and Manager JOSH E. OGDEN, Business Manager HARRY SELLERS, General Agent. 28-it
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MYSTERIOUS SHOTS.
An Incident Not Down on the Buffalo Bill Programme- A Horseman Fires Four Shots in the Direction of the Actor.
As Buffalo Bill, accompanied by his wife and two daughters, was returning from the opera house to his hotel, last night an incident occurred we don't suppose was down on the programme. As the actor and his family were near the Ogden, a horseman came dashing up Second street and riding to within a few feet of Mr. Cody drew a huge revolver and fired three or four shots either toward the party or into the ground. The fellow then wheeled and dashed rapidly up Broadway, disappearing in the darkness. Fortunately none of the shots took effect, and no one was hurt. Mr. Cody was interviewed by a NONPAREIL man late last night, but says he does not think the shots were intended for him, as he has no enemy on earth. He offers, however, $100 for the apprehension of the man. It is generally thought that the fellow was a crazy crank, who had become wildly enthusiastic over Bill's fancy crack shots during the play and concluded to get up a little cheap notoriety, or a little free advertisement for the actor. Others think the whole thing a "put up job" on Mr. Cody's part to secure a good advertisement. Certainly the horseman didn't want to hit anyone with his shots.
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Buffalo Bill and Troupe Last Night.
The entertainment afforded at Dohany's last night by the celebrated Buffalo Bill and company, appearing in the "Prairie Waif'' was witnessed by one of the largest audiences ever assembled in this city. When the curtains arose on the first act not a vacant chair was to be found in the house, and the gallery was crowded to its utmost, The play was well brought out, and elicited great applause. Mr. Cody representing three distinct western characters showed himself to be an actor of considerable merit. His exhibition of marksmanship, shooting slices of potatoes with his gun held in all conceivable shapes, was not only interesting but wonderful. Hands, the Dutchman was personated true to life by Jule Keen, while Miss Jennie Gilbert, as Onita, and Miss Nellie Lingard, as Sadie, came in for a good share of applause. The trick donkey Jerry "took the house by storm," and the band of genuine Winnebago and Sioux Indian chiefs, in their wild and weird songs and dances entertained the audience in novel style.
We are informed by Manager Dohany that the receipts for last night were larger than were ever taken in at that house, save for the Beecher lecture, which fact is certainly a compliment to Mr. Cody.