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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 in our rapidly extending frontier. The pressure of the white man, the movement of the emigrant train, and the extension of our railways, together with the mmilitary power of the 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 sternness of law is upheld at the pistol point, and the white savage and outlaw has become scarcely less dangerous than his red-skinned predecessor. [This last, while perfectly true when written (1883), is at present inapplicable, so fast does law and order progress and pervade the Grand West.]

The story of our country, so far as it concerns life in the vast Rocky Mountain region and on the plains, has never been half told; and romance itself falls far short of reality when it attempts to depict the career of the little vanguard 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 JIM BRIDGER," "KIT CARSON," "WHITE BEAVER," "WILD BILL," "CALIFORNIA JOE," "BUFFALO WHITE," "TEXAS JACK," "BUFFALO BILL," "MAJOR NORTH," and scores of others, have already become identified with what seem to be strange legends and traditions, and yet the lives and labors 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 those 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 usefulness and valor, and to-day the adventures of the Army scout constitute a theme of never-ending interest. Keen of eye, sturdy in build, injured 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 Mississippi, the methods of these people are comparatively unknown, and it is for the purpose of introducing them to the public that this 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 organized a large combination that, in its several aspects, will illustrate life as it is witnessed on the plains; the Indian encampment; the cow-boys and vaqueros; 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 characteristic 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, starling and instructive.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MAY 1, 1883. ----- JOHN M. BURKE, General Manager.

The exhibitions given by "BUFFALO BILL'S" Wild West have nothing in common with usual professional exhibitions. Their merits are dependent on training of a natural kind.

Our aim is to make the public acquainted with the manners and customs of the daily life of the dwellers in the far West of the United States, through the means of actual and realistic scenes from life. At each performance marked skill and daring are presented. Not only from the standpoint of the spectator, but also from a critical point of view, we assure the auditor that each scene presents a faithful picture of the habits of these folk, down to the smallest detail.

All the horses are descendants of those brought to America by the SPaniards, under Ferdinand Cortez. The whole material of harness, etc., is genuine, and has already been seasoned by many years' experienced use in their original wilds. We congratulate ourselves as being the first to successfully unite in an entertainment all their historic peculiarities.

After having earned the applause of the public and the flattering opinion of the press of the world, New York, London, Paris, Barcelona, Naples, Rome, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Dresden, Leipsic, Berlin, Liverpool, Cardiff, Hamburg, Glasgow, Bremen, Brussels, etc., we have the honor to place ourselves once more at the service of the American public, presenting in conjunction with the original Wild West features a congress of the Rough Riders of the World. This assemblage of primitive horsemen meet for the first time in history--from far distant countries--differing in race, language, habits, customs, dress, as well as in skill, style and methods of horsemanship, forming, the most unique congregation of equestrians since the Creation.
NATE SALSBURY, Vice-President and Manager.

To the above, which was written some time ago, can only be added the extraordinary and unparalleled public indorsement given to this entertainment during the summer of 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, when the patronage extended to us exceeded by far that ever given any amusement enterprise ever known.

SALUTATORY.

There is probably no field in modern American history more fascinating in the intensity of its interest than that which is presented in our rapidly extending frontier. The pressure of the white man, the movement of the emigrant train, and the extension of our railways, together with the mmilitary power of the 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 sternness of law is upheld at the pistol point, and the white savage and outlaw has become scarcely less dangerous than his red-skinned predecessor. [This last, while perfectly true when written (1883), is at present inapplicable, so fast does law and order progress and pervade the Grand West.]

The story of our country, so far as it concerns life in the vast Rocky Mountain region and on the plains, has never been half told; and romance itself falls far short of reality when it attempts to depict the career of the little vanguard 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 JIM BRIDGER," "KIT CARSON," "WHITE BEAVER," "WILD BILL," "CALIFORNIA JOE," "BUFFALO WHITE," "TEXAS JACK," "BUFFALO BILL," "MAJOR NORTH," and scores of others, have already become identified with what seem to be strange legends and traditions, and yet the lives and labors 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 those 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 usefulness and valor, and to-day the adventures of the Army scout constitute a theme of never-ending interest. Keen of eye, sturdy in build, injured 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 Mississippi, the methods of these people are comparatively unknown, and it is for the purpose of introducing them to the public that this 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 organized a large combination that, in its several aspects, will illustrate life as it is witnessed on the plains; the Indian encampment; the cow-boys and vaqueros; 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 characteristic 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, starling and instructive.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB., MAY 1, 1883. ----- JOHN M. BURKE, General Manager.

The exhibitions given by "BUFFALO BILL'S" Wild West have nothing in common with usual professional exhibitions. Their merits are dependent on training of a natural kind.

Our aim is to make the public acquainted with the manners and customs of the daily life of the dwellers in the far West of the United States, through the means of actual and realistic scenes from life. At each performance marked skill and daring are presented. Not only from the standpoint of the spectator, but also from a critical point of view, we assure the auditor that each scene presents a faithful picture of the habits of these folk, down to the smallest detail.

All the horses are descendants of those brought to America by the SPaniards, under Ferdinand Cortez. The whole material of harness, etc., is genuine, and has already been seasoned by many years' experienced use in their original wilds. We congratulate ourselves as being the first to successfully unite in an entertainment all their historic peculiarities.

After having earned the applause of the public and the flattering opinion of the press of the world, New York, London, Paris, Barcelona, Naples, Rome, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Dresden, Leipsic, Berlin, Liverpool, Cardiff, Hamburg, Glasgow, Bremen, Brussels, etc., we have the honor to place ourselves once more at the service of the American public, presenting in conjunction with the original Wild West features a congress of the Rough Riders of the World. This assemblage of primitive horsemen meet for the first time in history--from far distant countries--differing in race, language, habits, customs, dress, as well as in skill, style and methods of horsemanship, forming, the most unique congregation of equestrians since the Creation.
NATE SALSBURY, Vice-President and Manager.

To the above, which was written some time ago, can only be added the extraordinary and unparalleled public indorsement given to this entertainment during the summer of 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, when the patronage extended to us exceeded by far that ever given any amusement enterprise ever known.