Bigger and better than ever before.  That was the verdict of two immense crowds that witnessed Buffalo Bill's Wild West show yesterday.  Although it was hardly circus weather the great tent was filled at both performances.  It is estimated that at least 25,000 people saw the show and enjoyed it hugely.

While the performance this year is similar in many respects to the former shows that Buffalo Bill has had here it was by far the best he has ever given.  There were more "Features" than ever before and the performance went with a snap and go from start to finish.  Buffalo Bill himself appeared at both performances and received his usual ovation.  He did not take as prominent a part in the performance as heretofore, but he rode as well as ever.  He got into the arena at frequent intervals, however, and he give his usual exhibition of marksmanship.

There was the attack on an Indian camp and the hold up of the Deadwood stagecoach as well as an exhibition of horsemanship as only American cowboys and Cossacks can give,  In addition there was a train hold up, which would have done credit to the James boys or the heroes of our popular "yellow backs;" game of horseback football and a bloodless encounter between redskins and whites called "The Battle of Summit Spring."  Of the new features the horseback football was the best.  The horsemen tried to push a ball about six feet in diameter over the goal on opposing sides.  It was Indians versus cowboys and the latter won.  The fact that they win at every performance does not detract from the excitement of the contest.  "The Battle of Summit Spring" was noisy and realistic enough to please the most blasé amusement seeker.

But that wasn't all. Two brigades of zouaves went through intricate and effective drills, Japs and Greeks did astonishing acrobatic and balancing work.  Mexicans showed their skill at lassoing, Indians and United States cavalrymen rode horses in daring fashion and Cossacks stood on their heads on galloping steeds.  Even the most blasé circusgoer had to sit up and take notice, while for the boy in the dime novel stage it was the greatest day in his life.

As usual large quantities of peanuts, popcorn, pop and pink lemonade were consumed.  There is only one Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

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