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LASSOING WILD HORSES ON THE PLATTE IN OLD DAYS.

LINES INSPIRED ON WITNESSING THE PRAIRIE CHIEF CARESSING HIS BABY DAUGHTER, LITTLE IRMA CODY.

Only a baby's fingers patting a brawny cheek. Only a laughing dimple in the chin so soft and sleek, Only a coin babble, only a frightened tear, But it makes a man both brave and kind to have them ever near. The hand that seemed harsh and cruel, Nerved by a righteous hate.

As it cleft the heart of the Yellow Hand, In revenge of Custer's fate. Has the tender touch of a woman, As, rifle and knife laid by. He cooes and tosses the baby, Darling "apple of his eye."

-Richmond.

MR. NATE SALSBURY, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND MANAGER.

Born 1846, February 28th, in Freeport, II., the family being descendants of the early Vermont settlers; went out with the first Illinois troops; served through the entire Rebellion was the youngest enlisted soldier in the Army of the Cumberland; wounded three times; is a member of Post 11, G. A. R., Department of Massachusetts; want on the stage in 1868; has acted before every English-speaking public in the world.

The Amusement Department will be under the personal supervision of this eminent actor, whose successful career is now a matter of American Stage History. Years of continued success as a caterer to the amusement-loving public of this country, Australia, India and Europe, both as actor and manager, are a guarantee that the "Wild West" will be presented in a manner and style will be presented in a manner and style commensurate with his well-known managerial ability and artistic judgment. MR. SALSBURY long ago invested heavily in the cattle business in Montana, and is now part owner of one of the largest and most valuable ranches in the largest and most valuable ranches in the NorthWest. During his repeated visits to the same he became impressed with the scenes and episodes witnessed, and though of the feasibility of presenting them as far as practical to the citizens of the East.