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Buffalo Bill.

The above name is known throughout
the civilized world. The owner of the
name will have his celebrated company at
the Lock Haven opera house on Saturday
evening next. The Cleveland Herald says:
"Hon. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill,) supported
by a dramatic company, a band of
savages and a trick donkey, began a three
nights' engagement at the Academy last
evening. To the small boy and many of
larger growth, his performance is as fascinating
as a dime novel- indeed, more so,
for it brings the wild western life before
them with greater vividness than their
favorite library food- and, consequently
be always plays to overwhelmingly large
houses. That of last night was no exception
to the rule, even the stairs being utilized
by the spectators.

"The Prairie Waif, his new play, is
from the pen of J. A. Stevens, who wrote
"The Unknown." It goes without saying
that it is not a strong and enduring piece
of dramatic workmanship, but it is much
better than the average border drama both
in action and dialogue.

"His leading lady is Miss Lydia Denier
who does the best work as the "Prairie
Waif." In the fourth act the Indians,
under the control of Pawnee Bill, the boy
chief indulges in characterestic dances."