Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-20
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Hzrper's theatre was dark last
night. Digby Bell aud HIS "Hoasi-r
Doctor" company were booked for o
performances, but when they failed TO
STRIVE at the play house at the Gus.
ionary hour. Manager Charles
Dleuer concluded not to open the
doors. The people awaiting outs de
were informed there would be nc
show, snd they sill went home. Th,
company arrived at the Harper house
Ct $50. Msnager Bieuer sought 60
Explanation and was told that IL va.
30 fsult of the company that 1t wa.
got on hand At the appointed
hour; that the railroads had
failed to keep their agreement
to deliver tho "Hoosier Doctor
IN this city ct 8 o'clock yes
terdsy afternoon. The "Hoosier
Doctor he'd the boards at U.ka-
loosa. Iowa. Saturday night. Thu
manager said connections were
missed at Gciunell, Iowa. whereupor
be made arrangements with tn.
Rock Island railway to attach q bag.
gsge car and coach to q freight
train and take the company 20 this
city. Manager B.euer regrets very
much last nights disappointment.
The 'Hoosier Doctor" manage men,
was lik, wise cbagrinei over the mat.
ter. end says the railroad company
will be- he'd responsible for the los
sustained.
Here Is what the Rock Soring.
Nine. has to say about the Psytor
Comedy company, which will open
weeks engagement here comnenciu.
Monday, Dec. 20: The PaytoI
Comedy company concluded its en-
gagement saturday night. and il
season was successful in every sense
on the word. Too much canno. be
aid OF the troupe. both in personal
character and dramatic ski ], ard IT,.
departure has bean a source q. 70
eret. This well organized comp.n,
became fondiy enisarsi 20 this com
muni'y FOR the eaInestness and cot,
Scirusness ea'h performer mani;
Tested. /; is 8 positive fact that rev
ef has Rock Springs had such o
treat as afforded in the com pany's
weeks visit. and ne ar,
fully Justified ia commeudir
tic PsJ ION company TO the pubic
10 whatever locality it may mako
stand. Rock Springs has suffered
oi.imes the endurance OF snijes, and
the people here hsve, as result
been reluctant 10 turn out. But si.
ter the performance OF the PAXTON
company we were sssur.d that this
troupe was we'll worth seeing. Fac.
night thereafter She audience W g
not only large. bu, also spprccia,iv.
OF every feature offered" Toriph,
the company will present the four.
act sensational comedy, entitled,
Tho King OF the KondiLe."
Tess Is one Of The most interesting
productions Of the season. ltiss
strong plsy. IL has striking nix
ture 1 I light and shadow. I, has az
80 oroing plot snd admirable char
aoier drawing. Mrs. Fi.ke is an in
tell'gent actress, an actress OF tenn
permanent. passion and genius. Her
performance Of Tess has Ia subtl.ly.
breadth and power that can be
'ea,hed By no other player in ,hi.
country. This should be one OF III.
moss notable works that has been
presented on our stage in recent
times. Ii has charming comedy and
color and character. 4 wonderful
performance. Minnie M,ddern. q
genius in q role that allowed full
Opportunity for her powers. Charles
Cogtlan. Annie Irish. John Jack.
Mrs. Barker. Nellie Lingard Biiou
Fernandez, f.. NJ. Bell. Alice Pierce.
clever players and all vel. suitei H.
parts.-New York Press. Mrs.
tiskc is coming to the Buriis
Wednesday evening.