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SALUTATORY.

There is probably no field in modern American history more fascinating in the intensity of its interest than that which is presented on our rapidly extending frontier. The pressure of teh white man, the movement of the emigrant train, and the extension of our railways, together with the military power of teh General Government have in a measure broken down the barriers behind which the Indian fought and defied the advance of civilization; but the West, in many places, is still a scene of wildness where the sternnes of law is upheld at the pistol point and the white savage and outlaw has become scarcely less dangerous than his red-skinned predecessor.

The story of our country, so far as it concerns like in the vast Rocky Mountains region and on the plains has never been half told; and romance itself falls far short of the reality when it attempts to dpict the career of the little vangaurd of pioneers, trappers, and scouts who, moving always in front, have paved the way - frequently with their own bodies - for the safe approach of the masses behind. The names of "Old Bridger," "Kit Carson," "Buffalo White," "Wild Bill," "California Joe," "Texas Jack," "Buffalo Bill," Maj. North, and scores of others have already become identified with what seem to be strange legends and traditions, and yet the lives and albors of these men form a part of the development of the great West. Most of them have died fighting bravely, and all of them, in their way, have been men around whose exploits contemporaneous writers in and out of the army have thrown the halo of heroism. Our most distinguished officers have repeatedly borne tribute to their usefullness and valor, and to-day the adventeres of the Army Scout constitute a theme of never-ending interest. Keen of eye, sturdy in build, inured to hardship, experienced in the knowledge of Indian habits and language, familiar with the hunt and trustworthy in the hour of extremest danger, they belong to a class that is rapidly disappearing from our country.

In the Eastern States, or even east of the Mississippe, the methods of these people are comparatively unknown and it is for the purpose of introducing them to the public that htis little pamphlet has been prepared. Hon. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill") in conjunction with Mr. Nate Salsbury, the eminent American actor (a ranch owner), has organizaed a large combination that, in its several aspects, will illustrate life as it is witnessed on the plains: the Indian encampment; the cowboys and vaquence; the herds of buffalo and elk; the lassoing of animals; the manner of robbing mail coaches: feats of agility horsemanship, marksmanship, archery, and the kindred scenes and events that are characteristics of the border. The most completely-appointed delegation of frontiersmen and Indians that ever visited the East will take part in the entertainment, together with a large number of animals; and the performance while in no wise partaking of the nature of a "circus," will be at once new, startling, and instructive.

JOHN M. BURKE,
General Manager

North Platte, Neb, March 1, 1885

SALUTATORY.

There is probably no field in modern American history more fascinating in the intensity of its interest than that which is presented on our rapidly extending frontier. The pressure of teh white man, the movement of the emigrant train, and the extension of our railways, together with the military power of teh General Government have in a measure broken down the barriers behind which the Indian fought and defied the advance of civilization; but the West, in many places, is still a scene of wildness where the sternnes of law is upheld at the pistol point and the white savage and outlaw has become scarcely less dangerous than his red-skinned predecessor.

The story of our country, so far as it concerns like in the vast Rocky Mountains region and on the plains has never been half told; and romance itself falls far short of the reality when it attempts to dpict the career of the little vangaurd of pioneers, trappers, and scouts who, moving always in front, have paved the way - frequently with their own bodies - for the safe approach of the masses behind. The names of "Old Bridger," "Kit Carson," "Buffalo White," "Wild Bill," "California Joe," "Texas Jack," "Buffalo Bill," Maj. North, and scores of others have already become identified with what seem to be strange legends and traditions, and yet the lives and albors of these men form a part of the development of the great West. Most of them have died fighting bravely, and all of them, in their way, have been men around whose exploits contemporaneous writers in and out of the army have thrown the halo of heroism. Our most distinguished officers have repeatedly borne tribute to their usefullness and valor, and to-day the adventeres of the Army Scout constitute a theme of never-ending interest. Keen of eye, sturdy in build, inured to hardship, experienced in the knowledge of Indian habits and language, familiar with the hunt and trustworthy in the hour of extremest danger, they belong to a class that is rapidly disappearing from our country.

In the Eastern States, or even east of the Mississippe, the methods of these people are comparatively unknown and it is for the purpose of introducing them to the public that htis little pamphlet has been prepared. Hon. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill") in conjunction with Mr. Nate Salsbury, the eminent American actor (a ranch owner), has organizaed a large combination that, in its several aspects, will illustrate life as it is witnessed on the plains: the Indian encampment; the cowboys and vaquence; the herds of buffalo and elk; the lassoing of animals; the manner of robbing mail coaches: feats of agility horsemanship, marksmanship, archery, and the kindred scenes and events that are characteristics of the border. The most completely-appointed delegation of frontiersmen and Indians that ever visited the East will take part in the entertainment, together with a large number of animals; and the performance while in no wise partaking of the nature of a "circus," will be at once new, startling, and instructive.

JOHN M. BURKE,
General Manager

North Platte, Neb, March 1, 1885