While his show could not compete with Buffalo Bill's show in size or variety, he did have a successful run exhibiting his unique shooting skills. He was the primary attraction and known for his daring feats in the saddle.
His riding and handling of firearms won him fame and distinction.
Known as Wild Jim or Captain J.C. French, he was said to have been a hunter on the plains of the West since he was age 12. (Not true.)
One of his exhibitions took place on the Bald Eagle ship making its way from Dubuque to Minneapolis. As reported in the St. Paul Daily Globe, "Captain French gave a fine exhibit to other passengers of the Bald Eagle and sister ship Minneapolis."
What He Did, Next. --DaCootShot
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